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eLearning
2 months ago
Web design

Trigger Issue - eLearning

Use triggers in Adobe Captivate to control learner progression
Prohibit user from advancing before completion
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles

Ventura County sheriff's deputy reportedly fired after inappropriate relationship with jailed woman

A Ventura County sheriff's deputy was dismissed from his post last year after it was discovered that he had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in custody, according to a newly released report.Tyler Ebell, a former senior deputy with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, received notice of his dismissal last November, documents first obtained by the Ventura County Star show.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

A walk on the wild side? Why hikers could see more animals this Memorial Day weekend

(Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

With Memorial Day weekend now upon us, residents across California will get out in nature and experience an ecosystem reshaped by a record-setting wet winter.Wildlife experts say the rain has already started to improve habitats and populations for certain species - a trend they expect to reverberate through the entire landscape.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

New LAPD car cameras to capture wider angles, allow video to upload from field to station

(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

The Los Angeles Police Department is updating the cameras in its patrol cars to capture wider angles with higher resolution and allow for video to upload from the field to a station, in hopes of increasing transparency in police interactions, Chief Michel Moore announced.
moreLos Angeles
researchers
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

Scientists Create Human Embryo-like Structures with Stem Cells

Scientists have created synthetic blobs that resemble a 14-day-old human embryo for the first time, meaning they can study embryo development beyond a particularly tricky period of pregnancy.Historically, international rules prevent research on human embryos more than 14 days after fertilization.But the new technique uses stem cells, which have the potential to transform into any other type of cell, such as a heart, skin or even brain cell, to mimic embryos.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Science

Revenge of the killer whales? Recent boat attacks might be driven by trauma

Killer whales are pictured during a storm in the fjord of Skjervoy in 2021 off the coast of northern Norway.Researchers say orcas are stepping up "attacks" on yachts along Europe's Iberian coast.Olivier Morin/AFP via Getty Images Scientists and sailors say orcas, also known as killer whales, are stepping up "attacks" on yachts along Europe's Iberian coast, with one skipper who's been pursued by the marine mammals on two separate occasions suggesting that their tactics are becoming more stealthy.
News
10 months ago
Public health

Symposium highlights lesser-known members of the microbiome

May 24, 2023 - In the field of microbiome science, researchers have long focused on studying the bacteria that live inside and on the human body.But other types of microbes also play an important role in human health and disease, including viruses-both phage viruses that infect bacteria and eukaryotic viruses that infect human cells-and fungi.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Orcas Sank 3 Boats in Southern Europe in the Last Year, Scientists Say

Hours into a journey to Portugal from Morocco, the crew of a 46-foot sailing cruiser noticed something was wrong with the rudder.Then, someone shouted what they saw slicing through the choppy waves: Orcas!Orcas!The orcas kept pace with the boat, slamming into its side and chewing at the rudder, according to its skipper, a photographer onboard and video of the encounter.
News
10 months ago
Public health

Unlocking cellular secrets to better treat diseases

May 22, 2023 - During her PhD studies, Sophie Lockwood has spent most of her time in the lab doing research focused on unpacking the nitty-gritty mechanisms of how proteins interact inside cells."My work is so mechanistic it often becomes very myopic, and I lose sight of the bigger picture of the impact," she said.
Medium
10 months ago
UX design

Why UX Researchers should be dungeon masters

It should come as no surprise that there is a significant overlap between user research nerds and fantasy nerds.UX is a nerdy profession that requires in depth research, stepping into the shoes of users and personas, improvising interviews, and thinking outside of the box.Playing Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) also requires reading up on lore, embodying strange new characters, bluffing through interactions with non-player characters, and thinking outside the box.
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VentureBeat
9 months ago
Data science

Workato partners with OpenAI to ease business automation

Workato, an enterprise automation platform, has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to integrate multiple AI models and future releases from OpenAI into Workato's low-code/no-code platform.This partnership aims to simplify the process of building automation and integrations by using generative AI.
mental-health
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

A Priest' Walked Into a Taqueria. Investigators Say It Was Intimidation.

An owner of a Northern California taqueria was the target of a federal wage theft investigation in November 2021 when he brought in a strange guest to talk to his employees.Eduardo Hernandez told workers at Taqueria Garibaldi in Sacramento that the man, who claimed to be a priest, was there to hear confession and help with mental health, according to an account that one employee gave federal regulators.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Artificial intelligence

6 Podcasts to Make Sense of A.I.

Over the past year, artificial intelligence has advanced so rapidly that it feels dizzying, and a growing chorus of industry insiders, academics and politicians are sounding the alarm about risks to society.The effects have already been wide-ranging colleges are struggling to weed out A.I.-generated essays, disinformation researchers are contending with a whole new category of deepfakes, and the threat of A.I. screenwriting is central to the current Hollywood writers' strike.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Mental health

My Covid confidence crisis: how to regain your sense of self, health and happiness

1. Take time to appreciate the little things in life, such as taking a walk, listening to music, or connecting with friends and family. This can help boost your confidence and mental health.
2. Create a support network of people you trust and can turn to for help and advice. This can
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan: Death threats and terror attacks have given me PTSD

S adiq Khan has said he is affected by mental trauma after dealing with regular death threats, disasters and terror attacks.Speaking to The Guardian, Mr Khan said a number of events coming together caused a cumulative effect on his mental health, but affirmed he was not comparing it to the extreme level of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that refugees or people in similar situations to himself have experienced.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Sadiq Khan reveals he suffers from PTSD after death threats

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he suffers from PTSD after dealing with regular death threats, disasters and terror attacks.Speaking to The Guardian, Mr Khan said a number of events coming together caused a cumulative effect on his mental health, but affirmed he was not comparing it to the extreme level of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that refugees or people in similar situations to himself have experienced.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Sadiq Khan says he suffers from PTSD after death threats, disasters

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he is affected by mental trauma after dealing with regular death threats, disasters and terror attacks.Speaking to The Guardian, Mr Khan said a number of events coming together caused a cumulative effect on his mental health, but affirmed he was not comparing it to the extreme level of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that refugees or people in similar situations to himself have experienced.
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www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

Useful Feedback, More Than Praise, Helps Students Flourish

Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day.Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.This proverb has become a cliche, but it remains a useful shorthand for self-sufficiency.If you want someone to succeed independently, give them the tools to do so.Within the realm of education, this principle can inform the ways that teachers give feedback.
www.nature.com
10 months ago
Science

Physicists Create Long-Sought Topological Quantum States

The coat of arms of Italy's aristocratic House of Borromeo contains an unsettling symbol: an arrangement of three interlocking rings that that cannot be pulled apart but doesn't contain any linked pairs.That same three-way linkage is an unmistakable signature of one of the most coveted phenomena in quantum physics and it has now been observed for the first time.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
Berlin

Mexican diver Diego Balleza pays for his training ahead of Olympics with OnlyFans

As a prominent 10-meter diver, Diego Balleza is used to wearing small swimsuits that show off his body.Now, desperate because of a lack of financial resources ahead of next year's Paris Olympics, the Mexican is making a leap to a different platform in which he also wears few clothes: OnlyFans.Balleza is one of several Mexican athletes who have been affected by a dispute between World Aquatics and Ana Guevara, the head of Mexico's national sports commission that, since January, has stopped providing monthly payments for aquatics athletes.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

The CBI is still in crisis. Rehabilitation will be a slow process

It was the Confederation of British Industry's moment to convince parliament that it was now time to re-engage.Interactions with ministers and civil servants have been on hold since the beginning of April, after the Guardian revealed more than a dozen women had come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape.
Harvard Business Review
9 months ago
Business

Three Ways To Use The Customer Perspective As A Measure Of Success - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ZOHO

In business, you can't improve what you're not measuring-and today's organizations typically measure progress and success with key performance indicators (KPIs).A successful business is synonymous with higher customer satisfaction, retention, and overall brand reputation.So it's no surprise that most companies rank customer experience as their top business priority.
Harvard Business Review
9 months ago
Business

How to Take Better Breaks at Work, According to Research

For many of us, being productive means spending more time working.It seems intuitive that the more time we spend on job tasks, the more we can get done.And not surprisingly, the popular literature is rife with advice on how to maximize work time.For example, the "daily routines of CEOs" often include things like waking up at 4 am, working on the weekend, and even being " strategic about how often you go to the bathroom."
Harvard Business Review
9 months ago
Business

Are You Failing to Prepare the Next Generation of C-Suite Leaders? - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DAGGERWING

By Chris Thornton "Let's just get through this."For many people leaders, that's been the mantra for the past three years."Let's just get through this moment in time, focus on the short-term solutions for our immediate needs, and when things go back to normal, we'll deal with all the issues we've been putting on the backburner."
Christianheilmann
10 months ago
Web frameworks

I just did a test to apply as a front end developer - and things aren't going well

As part of one of the job applications I have going I was invited to do a frontend expertise exercise.The role I am applying for is head of frontend for a company.Whilst I found it odd to have to go through this, with my track record being highly visible, I thought, why not?After all it feels sensible to make everyone do the same work to get a job, should you want to compare directly.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Books

Jessie Burton: When I am anxious or sad, I reach for Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall'

My earliest reading memory Dad would read Winnie-the-Pooh to me, doing all the voices.He did a particularly excellent Rabbit.My favourite book growing up I was 11 when I found A Traveller in Time by Alison Uttley in my new school library.Published in 1939, it tells the story of Penelope, a dreamer who can move between the centuries, becoming enfolded in a plot to save Mary, Queen of Scots.
Minchin
9 months ago
Python

Selecting a Code of Conduct for My Software Projects

Towards the end of 2011 (in the depths of Covid...), I started thinking about adding a code of conduct to my open source software projects.Github recommends adding one, somewhat similiar to how they recommend including a software license.In trying to pick a code of conduct (for my projects), it seems helpful to remember the "community", as such, is often basically me, short (in length) is generally better, and just about anything can be weaponized by bad faith actors.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
9 months ago
Washington DC

What Was a Black Bear Doing in DC?- Washingtonian

This morning, Washingtonians were riveted by a black bear wandering around Brookland.It crossed streets, loped over lawns, climbed a tree, ate leaves, scratched its little butt on a branch, licked its lips, and stared-with what may have been bewilderment-at the crowd gathering below.Eventually, after MPD officers shot it with a tranquilizing dart, the bear clambered down from the tree and briefly disappeared into the neighborhood before the authorities apprehended it, reportedly slumbering in a nearby backyard.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Arts

Across continents and decades, 'Past Lives' is the most affecting love story in ages

Teo Yoo and Greta Lee star as Hae Sung and Nora, childhood sweethearts who reconnect decades later in Past Lives.A24 Past Lives opens with a shot of three people sitting at a bar in New York a man and a woman, both of Asian descent, chat with each other, while another man, who's white, looks silently on.
Zero Day Initiative
9 months ago
Information security

Zero Day Initiative - Adventures in Disclosure: When Reporting Bugs Goes Wrong

1. Always be respectful and understanding when communicating with a vendor about a potential security issue. Explain the situation as clearly and concisely as possible to avoid any misunderstandings.
2. Understand the vendor’s disclosure policy before submitting a report. Many vendors have specific requirements for how bugs should be reported and when they should be disclosed.
3. Follow up with the vendor after submitting a report to ensure that the issue is being addressed. Be sure to keep track of the
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Tech industry

Hey, Alexa, What Should Students Learn About A.I.?

Rohit Prasad, a senior Amazon executive, had an urgent message for ninth and 10th graders at Dearborn STEM Academy, a public school in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood.He had come to the school on a recent morning to observe an Amazon-sponsored lesson in artificial intelligence that teaches students how to program simple tasks for Alexa, Amazon's voice-activated virtual assistant.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Tech industry

Amazon must pay over $30 million over claims it invaded privacy with Ring and Alexa

The Federal Trade Commission has accused Amazon of harboring children's data even when parents request it to be deleted, as well giving its Ring employees access to users' videos.Michael Sohn/AP Amazon will pay more than $30 million in fines to settle alleged privacy violations involving its voice assistant Alexa and doorbell camera Ring, according to federal filings.
Mashable
10 months ago
Tech industry

Piracy-loving Twitter Blue users exploit new 2-hour video limit

After attempts to turn Twitter into a full-fledged subscription platform have failed, Twitter owner Elon Musk has his sights set on turning the microblogging platform into a full-fledged video service.Twitter users have long been able to upload short, minutes-long videos.But, since Musk came along and acquired Twitter, longform has become a priority on a platform where shortform content reigns supreme.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Covid-19 Inquiry: People encouraged to share pandemic experiences

People across the UK have been urged to share their experiences of how the coronavirus pandemic affected them to help shape the Covid-19 Inquiry's recommendations.Every Story Matters aims to aid understanding of the full picture of what happened and what more needs to be done to ensure the UK is better prepared in the future, inquiry chairwoman Baroness Heather Hallett said.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

First installment of new Obama oral history project focuses on climate

A new oral history project focused on former President Barack Obama's administration was released on Wednesday, with the first installment centering on climate.The project consists of work completed by Incite, an interdisciplinary social science research institute at Columbia University, since 2019.
Medium
10 months ago
UX design

Mental Models; A Guide to how your Users Really Think

Understanding users' mental models is one aspect of the UX design process that is frequently overlooked.Some designers fail to realise that you have to understand the existing mental models of your users, before you design for them.Before we continue, however, what exactly is a mental model?What is a Mental Model?
english.elpais.com
10 months ago
Parenting

Child psychologist Carmen Romero: Mornings are usually the best time to keep a baby's attention'

Carmen Romero is a child psychologist, expert in stimulation and early care, certified educator in positive discipline and infant sleep coach.She has an online and face-to-face practice in Barcelona, Spain.She trains professionals and gives workshops for parents all over Spain.She is a consultant for education and stimulation programs in early childhood education centers.
Medium
10 months ago
UX design

UI/UX Design: The Certainty Principle

One of the most important principles in the entire UX design field, which can help you create products and experiences that truly resonate with your target users.This particular article is very near and dear to my heart because even though the principle that we're going over today should be taught as early in design training as possible, I've never heard it mentioned once, and that's a huge problem.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Arts

John Legend knows the obstacles of life after prison. He wants you to know them too

Singer and activist John Legend narrates the short film documentary HOME/FREE.Eric Williams When incarcerated people leave prison, are they actually free?Turns out, the singer/songwriter John Legend is one of 113 million American adults who has had a family member incarcerated.He tells his family's story in this 30-minute documentary that asserts people can't be free unless they have the necessary resources when they leave prison.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Mental health

Such a gentle soul': Sydney police shooting leaves Steve Pampalian's family in shock

1. Family of the man who was shot by a Sydney police officer in June 2023 are in shock and have expressed their deep sadness over the incident.
2. The incident is being investigated by the Professional Standards Command and the Police Force has expressed their commitment to a thorough and impartial investigation.
3. The incident highlights the need for improved police training and more effective oversight of police operations to ensure such tragic incidents are prevented in the future.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

Why You Keep Absorbing Other People's Emotions (And How to Stop)

1. Identify and acknowledge your own feelings and emotions before attempting to empathize and absorb the emotions of those around you.
2. Establish healthy boundaries by learning to say no and limit the amount of time spent with those who make you feel drained emotionally.
3. Develop self-care
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

Lawyer for GOP megadonor Harlan Crow offers to meet with Senate Judiciary staff

A lawyer for Harlan Crow, the GOP megadonor who provided luxury travel and engaged in private real estate deals with Clarence Thomas, has offered to meet with Senate Judiciary Committee staff to discuss its questions regarding the interactions between his client and the Supreme Court justice.In a letter to Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin obtained by CNN, the lawyer, Michael Bopp, reiterated his concerns that the committee does not have the authority to investigate the relationship between the two men, but agreed to meet all the same.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Television

Succession' Is Over. Why Did We Care?

This article includes spoilers for the series finale of Succession.For nearly five years now, certain homes and offices and the punchier corners of social media have dilated around a billion-dollar question: Which wounded nepo baby would succeed Logan Roy, the founder and chief executive of Waystar Royco, as the head of a baleful empire that includes cruise ships, theme parks and ATN, a scaremongering media conglomerate?
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

Understanding Pistanthrophobia: The Fear of Trust & How it Impacts Us

1. Pistanthrophobia is an irrational fear of trusting people or believing that others have good intentions.
2. Symptoms of Pistanthrophobia can include avoidance of relationships, feelings of inadequacy, and a fear of being betrayed.
3. Treatment options for Pistanthroph
MarTech
10 months ago
Marketing tech

3 key categories of a high-performing marketing organizational structure | MarTech

In earlier parts of this series, I have covered two out of five interconnected points of a framework for designing a high-performing marketing organization:



Proposition.How do you align and concentrate your creative marketing firm's or in-house agency's services with a focused vision, positioning strategy and value proposition?
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Wellness

My Husband's Children Stopped Talking to Him After They Saw His Will. Help!

My husband and I, both 70, were married two years ago after living together for 20 years.When we shared our plans with his grown children, then 25 and 28, they were angry.His son demanded to see my husband's will, which my husband showed him.In it, he leaves his entire estate to me, just as I leave mine to him.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
10 months ago
Mental health

Friend or Foe? Signs of Fake Friends And How to Move On

One of the things I've always looked up to in my life has been my relationship with my family and then later on, with my friends.I'm not above admitting that the person I am today is because of the people I have labeled as my friends.But this journey of creating bonds and finding my chosen family was not easy.
Medium
9 months ago
UX design

Every design team needs writers

The secret behind great brands and products.When people ask me what I do for work, I tell them I'm a writer.It's not my job title.But it is my craft.It's the skill I bring to digital product design teams.Yet the label, while true, always feels incomplete.It doesn't really capture the scope of what I do all day.
Medium
9 months ago
UX design

Every design team needs writers

1. Businesses should ensure their customer service systems are up to date to meet customer expectations and keep them satisfied.
2. To create a positive customer service experience, businesses should focus on utilizing modern technology, offering personalized services, and providing quality customer service.
3. A successful customer service strategy
Adrian Roselli
10 months ago
UX design

Brief Note on Popovers with Dialogs

1. Popovers are a great way to quickly display information in a dialog without taking up too much space on the page. 2. When using popovers with dialogs, it's important to consider accessibility and usability, such as how to handle focus and how to close the dialog. 3. It
Medium
2 years ago
UX design

Should "cancel" be a button or a link?

1. Cultivating a positive company culture is essential for any business to succeed. It helps to build trust, loyalty, and collaboration amongst employees, resulting in increased productivity and morale.
2. Companies that prioritize employee wellness initiatives demonstrate a commitment to their workforce and can create a more positive work environment.
LogRocket Blog
10 months ago
UX design

What is a service blueprint? Template and examples - LogRocket Blog

Sometimes, product managers have a tendency to only focus on product experience.However, the product is only one part of a whole experience a user has when interacting with the company.For a more holistic approach to customer experience, you can use a service blueprint to zoom out and evaluate a customer journey with greater perspective.
LogRocket Blog
10 months ago
UX design

Using Figma smart animate to prototype animations - LogRocket Blog

Motion design and animations are powerful tools that bring digital designs to life.By adding movement and visual interest, they create engaging and memorable experiences for users.They are used in UI and UX design to highlight key features, guide the user's attention, and create a sense of continuity between different elements.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US politics

Trump Lawyer's Notes Could Be a Key in the Classified Documents Inquiry

Turning on his iPhone one day last year, the lawyer M. Evan Corcoran recorded his reflections about a high-profile new job: representing former President Donald J. Trump in an investigation into his handling of classified documents.In complete sentences and a narrative tone that sounded as if it had been ripped from a novel, Mr. Corcoran recounted in detail a nearly monthlong period of the documents investigation, according to two people familiar with the matter.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

House Ethics Committee closes Swalwell investigation

The House Ethics Committee announced it has ended its investigation into Rep.Eric Swalwell, according to a new letter obtained by CNN.The Committee will take no further action in this matter, the letter to the California Democrat stated.The panel opened an investigation into Swalwell on April 9, 2021, following claims that he had been targeted by a suspected Chinese intelligence operative as part of a broader effort to establish ties with US politicians.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court justice ties lessons from reality show Survivor' into commencement address

When Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered her commencement address to American University law students on Saturday, she leaned on an unexpected source for life advice: The reality television show Survivor.I am a Survivor' superfan, Jackson told graduates of the American University Washington College of Law in her first commencement speech since her elevation to the high court.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
9 months ago
Intellectual property law

The Intersection of NILS, NFTS, AI Creations, Big Data, and the Metaverse

"NILs, NFTs, AI creations, big data and the metaverse will inevitably intersect.Intellectual property laws will be one traffic cop at this intersection critical to managing traffic."What is at the intersection of name, image likeness rights (NILs), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), artificial intelligence (AI) creations, big data, blockchain and the metaverse?
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Ron DeSantis Snaps at a Reporter: Are You Blind?'

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida was mingling with voters on Thursday after his first campaign stop in New Hampshire as a presidential candidate when a reporter asked him a question: Governor, how come you're not taking questions from voters?Mr. DeSantis sharply disputed the premise of the reporter's question.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Jury Acquits Andrew Gillum, Former DeSantis Rival, of Lying to the F.B.I.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.A federal jury acquitted Andrew Gillum, the Democrat who lost the 2018 Florida governor's race to Ron DeSantis, of lying to the F.B.I. on Thursday.But jurors failed to reach a verdict on charges related to whether Mr. Gillum and a close associate diverted campaign funds when Mr. Gillum was running for governor.
TechRepublic
9 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How to use Google Bard (2023): A comprehensive guide

This is a complete guide on how to use Google Bard.Learn how Google Bard can help you boost your productivity, creativity and more.Bard is Google's public entry into the highly competitive field of artificial intelligence chatbots, which also includes OpenAPI's ChatGPT.Google intends Bard to be a "creative and helpful collaborator" that people may chat with using natural language.
TechRepublic
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Build 2023: Microsoft extends its Copilots with open standard plugins

Microsoft's Build developer conference has pulled back the curtain on how it wants developers to add custom content and application integration to its Copilot applications.It's an approach that should make them more relevant and less likely to go off the rails, focusing their output on specific tasks.
Futurism
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Company Says It'll Perform a Seance on Your Dead Loved Ones

As the Greek myth goes, the nymph Eurydice was killed only a few hours after she married the musician Orpheus.Consumed by grief, Orpheus traveled to the Underworld to find his late wife, where he played a song so sad that its rulers Hades and Persephone told the musician that he and Eurydice could go back - albeit under one condition.
ComputerWeekly.com
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google AI targets programmer productivity | Computer Weekly

Deutsche Bank is one of a number of organisations testing Google's generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) at scale.At the Google I/O 2023 event, the multinational tech company unveiled a raft of new AI capabilities and early adopter customers.The bank is testing how Google's AI's capabilities could be deployed to provide new insights to financial analysts, driving operational efficiencies and execution velocity.
Futurism
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Influencer Creates AI Version of Herself That You Can Rent as a Girlfriend

With the advent of AI chatbots, the ethics of parasocial relationships just keep getting murkier.Introducing: CarynAI, a voice-based chatbot that was trained to mimic a human influencer to become your artificial girlfriend.And at just $1 per minute, it's an absolute steal.Yes, you read that right.As Fortune reports, CarynAI is the digital extension of 23-year-old influencer Caryn Marjorie, who created a virtual version of herself with the help of AI firm Forever Voices and OpenAI's GPT-4.
Futurism
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Wendy's Installing Drive-Thru AI Chatbot That Takes Your Order

Fries With That?Wendy's is the latest fast food chain to get in on the AI craze.The company has announced that it will let an AI chatbot take customer orders at the drive-thru window.The Wall Street Journal reports that the Ohio-based company will be introducing an AI chatbot, developed by Google's cloud-computing division, to one of its Columbus locations as it tests out whether the technology can help "streamline" its business.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
9 months ago
Real estate

Unveiling Proven Strategies: 18 Insider Tips on How to Manage Successful Vacation Rentals for Property Owners

Get ready to unlock a treasure trove of invaluable insights and expert advice that will revolutionize your vacation rental property.In this Redfin article, we dive deep into the world of vacation rentals, revealing powerful strategies to make your property shine and leave guests in awe.From savvy investments that boost your property's allure to crafting an unforgettable resort-like experience, forging strategic partnerships, and crafting personalized guest interactions, we'll equip you with the knowledge to exceed expectations and achieve unrivaled success in the fiercely competitive world of vacation rentals.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Philippe Starck unveils design for Ecuadorian skyscraper

Developer Uribe Schwarzkopf has unveiled the design for the residential YOO GYE skyscraper in Guayaquil, Ecuador, which will be designed in collaboration with YOO Inspired by Starck.Set to be built in Guayaquil, the 176-metre-high skyscraper will be located alongside the Rio Guayas river, which runs through Ecuador's largest city.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

"In Milan I found myself face-to-face with direct racial aggression"

Following the controversy over a Milan design week exhibition that displayed offensive figurines, Stephen Burks considers what the incident says about the design industry and its approach to race.Three weeks ago in Milan, I found myself face-to-face with direct racial aggression.As part of the Campo Base group show curated by Federica Sala, the architect Massimo Adario presented a collection of decorative glass objects made in the 1920s embodying racist stereotypes.
Breaking Muscle
9 months ago
Exercise

AG1 Review (2023): Is This Greens Powder Worth It? | Breaking Muscle

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links.See disclosures page.Everyone knows vegetables and fruits are good for you, but not everyone consumes the daily recommended amounts of them.Some people are too busy to cook, and others simply don't like the taste of certain fruits and vegetables.
Creative Bloq
10 months ago
Graphic design

Yikes, now AI can design a whole website from a text prompt

It seems generative AI's next apparent miracle is here.We've seen AI text-to-image generators and even text-to-video.Now, here comes text-to-website.Several companies are working on AI models that can apparently create a full dynamic website from a simple text prompt.Is this the end of web design?Probably Not - at least not yet.
Mission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

Video of police shooting scene released in SFPD town hall

Surveillance camera footage released today of last week's deadly police shooting in Glen Park showed Sergio Milton Barrios, 40, apparently dancing in the breezeway of his building near the gun he discarded earlier in the three-hour standoff.When he reaches for his gun, four officers fire various weapons at him.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Max Muncy is Not in Favor of Replacing Umpires With Automated Strike Zones

The robo ump conversation has definitely become louder over the course of the first two months of this season.After the MLB successfully implemented a few rule changes this past offseason, it feels like the next big one coming would be the automatic strike zone.The Dodgers have had their fair share of issues with bad strike zones this season, already losing multiple games because of horrible strike three calls.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

She helped save one of the world's rarest creatures from extinction - and herself along the way

Jana Johnson was a struggling grad student in 2003 when she first met the butterfly that would change her life.She was 34, with two little boys and a crumbling marriage.Her research into the effect of wildfires on reptiles in the Santa Monica Mountains had stalled, she was juggling multiple part-time jobs, and her family was far away in Texas.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Coyote enters Woodland Hills home through dog door

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

A Woodland Hills pet owner got more than she bargained for early Friday morning when a coyote breezed through the dog door and unnerved her cat.Around 4 a.m.Friday, homeowner Mia Shoshan said her brother was awakened by the sound of the dog door opening, although the family's two small dogs were with them, she told KTLA.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Fans can cry (with joy) in Bye Dan beer to celebrate impending Commanders sale

(Courtesy of Chris Burns)

Not only is Dan Snyder out as owner of the Washington Commanders but also he has been canned.In fact, creators of the "Bye Dan" beer celebrating his departure cannot keep cans of that craft brew in stock."We're up to almost 2,000 individual orders and we're still getting calls for it every day," said Chris Burns, owner of Old Ox Brewery of Ashburn, Va., located less than a mile from Commanders headquarters.
Faithandfearinflushing
10 months ago
New York Mets

Baby Mets Monitor

I was in Boston this weekend for my niece's med-school graduation, which meant the Mets took a back seat to family doings.But not much of a back seat, seeing how it was me and all - the Mets went about their business in my ear, via GameDay and my watch face, on my phone in a ceremonial tent, and finally right there on an honest-to-goodness TV as I urged them to hurry.
LogRocket Blog
10 months ago
JavaScript

Using server functions with Qwik and Qwik City - LogRocket Blog

Frameworks and libraries are designed to help us get things done faster and better.But, those from the JavaScript ecosystem (e.g., React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, and jQuery) all follow one standard - they preload JavaScript code on most interactions.This is where Qwik is different.Qwik is a new framework that promises near-instant loading, regardless of the size or complexity of your web application.
LogRocket Blog
10 months ago
JavaScript

Adding zoom, pan, and pinch to your React web apps - LogRocket Blog

When creating interactive and responsive user interfaces, including zoom, pan, and pinch features can be useful.For example, imagine an image gallery where users can zoom in on specific details of an image, or a map application that allows users to zoom out to see different regions.In this article, we'll explore a few libraries that you can use in your React applications to add zoom, pan, and pinch functionalities to HTML elements.
LogRocket Blog
10 months ago
JavaScript

Building a file manager in React with Snorlax - LogRocket Blog

Snorlax is an open source file management system that you can deploy and connect to a web application.Built with Go and Rust, Snorlax offers a simple API that you can leverage to handle the basic Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) functions, which are typically required.We can create a frontend that looks similar to the Finder on MacOS or Window's File Explorer using Snorlax's API.
LogRocket Blog
10 months ago
JavaScript

Mocking in Rust: Mockall and alternatives - LogRocket Blog

Testing is an integral part of software engineering.For beginners, writing a test case makes sure that your code does exactly what you expect it to do.Every programming language has various frameworks that help you test your code.Small pet projects can get away with not having testing in place, but as an application scales, you run into the risk of hitting a wall where you become paranoid after you push a new feature to production.
Reup: Jack Teixeira's Polish Missile



In November 2022, Teixeira responded to elicitation from someone probably presenting as Polish by saying he'd go find more classified information to answer his questions.
emptywheel
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

Jack Teixeira's Polish Missile - emptywheel

To support a supplemental bid to keep Jack Teixeira jailed pre-trial, prosecutors provided proof that on three instances, the young enlisted man had been caught improperly accessing classified information.Even after formal warnings on September 15 and October 27, 2022, on January 30 of this year, a female Master Sergeant observed Teixeira "viewing content that was not related to his primary duty."
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Dominic Raab's Bill of Rights under threat as successor reviews priorities

Dominic Raab's controversial Bill of Rights is under threat as his successor draws up his own plans for the overloaded Ministry of Justice.New justice secretary Alex Chalk KC did not publicly back the law - or commit to pursuing it - when questioned in parliament on Tuesday.He also acknowledged that his department has other priorities.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Coronation Big Lunch attendees hopeful after human crown world record attempt

Coronation Big Lunch attendees in south-east London believe they may have set the record for the largest human image of a crown after more than 500 people donned purple, yellow and white and joined in on coronation weekend.Those who attended the Big Lunch coronation tea party at Broomhill Common in Orpington on Sunday were invited to participate in the record attempt, with the template taking inspiration from the Wye Crown in Kent, carved into a hillside to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902.
Medium
10 months ago
UX design

How Google changes the future of UX forever with AI Snapshots.

AI,AI,AI,AI,AI,AI,AI, that's the Google I/O 2023 wrapped up for you in a few words by Google's visionary leader Pichai.Not everyone considers Generative AI a big impact on UX Design.Our reflections with seasoned UX professionals within the UXGO community, yield speculation, but here's our take for the near future:
We believe that if you're an aspiring UX designer, it's crucial to understand the impact of generative AI such as the AI Snapshots presented in the 2023 Google keynote.
Medium
10 months ago
UX design

Don't Start Prototyping Without These 5 Figma Plugins

This plugin allows designers to create complex animations and interactions in Figma without having to use code.Its goal is to make, "the entry into animation easier and more convenient as there is no need to switch to a completely separate motion tool such as Principle, Haiku or After Effects".
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
New York City

The Most Disturbing Thing About Jordan Neely's Killing

At the opening of the video, the audio is strangely muffled.Juan Alberto Vazquez, the freelance journalist who captured the footage, begins recording from outside the train car where Daniel Penny has a 30-year-old homeless man named Jordan Neely in a chokehold.A couple of other passengers help restrain Neely, making sure he cannot wrestle free.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Women

I do not want my friend to stay with me, but saying no feels mean. What can I do? | Leading questions

I have a friend who got divorced about five years ago.She has been travelling around Australia and in Europe since that time.She housesits and stays in youth hostels (she is 59 years old).When she is in my area, she likes to stay at my place.She usually stays for three to five nights, and I cook for her.
LogRocket Blog
10 months ago
UX design

What is rapid prototyping for product development? - LogRocket Blog

Delivering solutions to real-world problems is one of the reasons why the product management field is so exciting.It is, however, also one of the more challenging aspects of the role, as many different unforeseen issues might arise during the design and development of the solution.This threatens to potentially derail your team's focus and, ultimately, end up with a solution that neither the customer nor the team is happy about.
The Verge
10 months ago
Gadgets

Google's redesigned Home app was a long time coming

Google's new Home app is moving out of its invite-only public preview and will be available to everyone starting May 11th, the company announced Wednesday at Google I/O 2023.The smart home controller app has had a complete overhaul, including a much-needed new Favorites tab, an improved camera interface, support for dozens of new device types, and more controls for existing ones.
www.fastcompany.com
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How OpenAI may keep enterprises from building their own AI models

The term AI arms race is often taken to mean the competition among a relatively small group of Big Tech companies and well-funded startups to build large generative AI models, such as the GPT-4 model that powers ChatGPT.But there's another player in the racethe open-source communityand it's looking less and less like a dark horse.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

FIRST PERSON | Your dog's behaviour could be affecting your life more than you think, Brock University study finds | CBC News

Have you ever felt judged or embarrassed when your dog misbehaved in front of other people?I have, and this research by Brock University researcher Renata Roma made me feel a little bit less alone.As part of her paper, My 'Perfect' Dog: Undesired Dog Behaviours and Owners' Coping Styles, she interviewed dog owners from the ages of 17 to 25 to study how the relationship between dogs and their owners affected the human's behaviour, well-being and quality of life.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Tenants say no quality of life during years-long renovations at Etobicoke building | CBC News

Several residents of an Etobicoke apartment building who have lived through more than two years of renovations say their landlord is trying to force out long-time renters in an attempt to make more from new tenants Steve Agalitiotis, who has rented a unit at 240 Markland Drive for 13 years, says the building was a great place to live and home to a thriving community until real estate company Carttera Management Inc. took over the property about three years ago and began renovations.
New Relic
10 months ago
DevOps

Log Management: Tips and Tricks for High-Volume Logs

Managing logs in the modern world is a serious challenge.Logs, or information captured at a point in time about an action that took place, are constantly being generated by applications, servers, and network devices.These individual messages about events or errors provide you with more information and context when things go wrong, which sounds incredibly helpful.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Health

If you're 40, it's time to start mammograms, according to new guidelines

New recommendations from the USPSTF advise that women get biannual mammograms starting at age 40 to detect breast cancers.andresr/Getty Images Breast cancer is very treatable when caught early, and mammograms, which are X-ray images of breasts, are a reliable screening test to detect it.Now, new draft recommendations released Tuesday from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force urges all women to get screened every other year, starting at age 40.
Medium
10 months ago
Vue

10 JavaScript Design Patterns

Design patterns are advanced object-oriented solutions to commonly occurring software problems.Patterns are about reusable designs and interactions of objects.Each pattern has a name and becomes part of a vocabulary when discussing complex design solutions.In this tutorial, I provide JavaScript examples for each of the GoF patterns.
HowStuffWorks
10 months ago
Agile

What's a Scrum Master's Role in Project Management?

If you have a job in software development - or maybe even if you don't - you've probably heard the word scrum used to describe the way teams get things done.Scrum is a project management methodology used in many industries, but primarily in software development.The scrum master is the facilitator of the scrum methodology.
www.winemag.com
10 months ago
Wine

The Best Wine Influencers Are Paid in Treats

It's not difficult to persuade people to visit the Douro Valleyan almost comically picturesque wine region in northern Portugal.But if you're a dog lover with an appetite for vintage Port, Quinta da Corte's Instagram may inspire you to book airfare immediately.Amid photos of the cobblestoned wine cellar and gnarled grapevines of the Douro Valley-based winery are shots of the owner's dogs, Boris, Vicky, Lori and Tinto Cao.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Crowning glory: Londoners make human crown world record attempt

C oronation Big Lunch attendees in south-east London believe they may have set the record for the largest human image of a crown after more than 500 people donned purple, yellow and white and joined in on coronation weekend.Those who attended the Big Lunch coronation tea party at Broomhill Common in Orpington on Sunday were invited to participate in the record attempt, with the template taking inspiration from the Wye Crown in Kent, carved into a hillside to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902.
Harvard Business Review
10 months ago
Business

Face-to-Face Time with Your Employees Still Matters

Tell a group of employees you want more face time and prepare for sighs and eye rolls.Many see face time as a necessary evil because it can feel like time wasted, where they have to show up and be seen for political reasons, not to get meaningful work done in the most expeditious way.Research reinforces what we know intuitively: Being seen connotes positive traits like commitment, even if we're just sitting there.
www.fastcompany.com
10 months ago
London politics

Learning nonprofit Khan Academy is piloting a version of GPT called Khanmigo

Sal Khan, founder and CEO of online learning nonprofit Khan Academy, wants to turn GPT into a tutor.Khan Academy is testing a carefully managed version of OpenAI's GPT that can help guide students in their studies, not enable them to cheat.A pilot is currently running with a handful of schools and districts to test the software, and Khan hopes to open a wider beta this summer.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | A.I. Could Actually Be a Boon to Education

Sal Khan is an uber-nerd, and that's why people love him.In early 2020, to demonstrate that Khan Academy, his platform for free online education, was a worthy cause, he didn't produce a brochure with smiling children and glowing testimonials.He made one of his teaching videos, with the usual black screen, colored pens and handwritten equations.
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