Waqas writes:
A Ukrainian hacker going by the
handle of Pravy Sektor has breached the servers of Poland’s telecom company Netia
SA and stole a massive trove of data a couple of days ago and posted
it for public access on an underground forum.
Netia SA has acknowledged that netia.pl faced a cyber
attack from the hackers but claimed that only specific amount of data has been
stolen.
Read more on HackRead.
Goes to Architecture. “If you can’t build it, they won’t come.”
The Global Information Technology Report 2016
by Sabrina
I. Pacifici on Jul 10, 2016
“Finland, Switzerland, Sweden, Israel, Singapore, the
Netherlands and the United States are leading the world when it comes to
generating economic impact from investments in information and communications
technologies (ICT), according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Information Technology Report
2016. On average, this group of
high-achieving economies at the pinnacle of the report’s Networked Readiness
Index (NRI) economic impact pillar scores 33% higher than other advanced
economies and 100% more than emerging and developing economies. The seven are all known for being early and
enthusiastic adopters of ICT and their emergence is significant as it
demonstrates that adoption of ICTs – coupled with a supportive enabling
environment characterized by sound regulation, quality infrastructure and ready
skills supply among other factors – can pave the way to wider benefits.”
Perspective. Would
I be better adding to that or asking my students to avoid screens?
Americans average 10 hours each day at a screen
by Sabrina
I. Pacifici on Jul 10, 2016
Nielsen Total Audience Report, Q1 Report (requires
download) – “While the front sections of the quarterly Total Audience reports
typically dive deep on media usage by certain demographics — age, ethnicity,
income, etc. — the first-quarter 2016 report focuses on tables and exhibits
typically included in the back of the report that provide comprehensive data on
media behavior. The report examines large
trends in penetration, users and usage across all platforms; shows how
different demos and race/ethnicity groups spend their media time; and explores
the contributions of heavy users. One of
the key findings of this quarter’s report?
An important milestone in U.S. media has been reached: availability of
SVOD programming (Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime) is now equal to DVR
penetration, with both available in 50% of U.S. TV households…”
- Via CNN – The average American spends nearly half a day staring at a screen. A new Nielsen Company audience report reveals that adults in the United States devoted about 10 hours and 39 minutes each day to consuming media during the first quarter of this year… About 81% of adults in the United States have smartphones, according to the report, which are used about one hour and 39 minutes daily on average to consume media…”
Interesting. How
far can you go? Is there enough
information on the Internet to answer reasonable questions about anyone?
How Uber secretly investigated its legal foes — and got
caught
When a young labor lawyer named Andrew Schmidt first filed
suit against Uber in December of last year, he couldn’t have predicted it would
make him a target. Schmidt’s suit was a
legal longshot, alleging that Uber CEO Travis Kalanick coordinated surge
pricing in violation of anti-trust laws — but those legal arguments would soon
be overshadowed by something much stranger.
A few weeks after the case was filed, Schmidt found out he
was being investigated.
… That
investigation has turned into a legal disaster for Uber, and the presiding
judge has already ruled the evidence constitutes "a reasonable basis to
suspect the perpetration of fraud." The result is a rare window into how one of
the most powerful and litigious companies in the world responds to a major
class-action lawsuit. As Uber continues
to attract new lawsuits and accusations, the investigation into Schmidt and his
colleagues shows just how far the company will go to defend its position, both
inside and outside the courtroom.
How much is one of those free smartphone games worth?
Pokémon Go's success adds $7.5 billion to Nintendo's market
value
Nintendo's stock continues
to skyrocket following the release of Pokémon Go. After an increase of 9.3 percent with the
game's launch last
week, the company's share price rose 24.52 percent on Monday to ¥20,260
($193) — its highest one-day surge since 1983, adding $7.5 billion to the
firm's market value. The game has topped
app download charts in the US, Australia, and New Zealand, and according to
some market
researchers, has already been installed on 5 percent of all Android
smartphones in America.
That's a pretty substantial win for Nintendo, but it's
worth remembering that the game is not solely made and overseen by the Japanese
gaming company. The app is created by
Niantic, an augmented reality game maker spun
off from Google in October 2015, and it was built in collaboration with the
Pokémon Company. Nintendo is an investor in both Niantic and the Pokémon
Company (which receives around 30 percent of Pokémon Go's revenue, says The Financial Times), but the app is free to download, with Nintendo's revenue
generated by in-game microtransactions
Tweedledum and Tweedledee
Agreed to have a battle;
Tweedledum said Tweedledee
Had spoiled his nice new
rattle.
Is now the time for a third
party based on charisma only? Could
Oprah be president?
Pew – 2016 Campaign: Strong Interest, Widespread
Dissatisfaction
by Sabrina
I. Pacifici on Jul 10, 2016
“As Republicans and Democrats prepare for their party
conventions later this month, a new national survey paints a bleak
picture of voters’ impressions of the presidential campaign and the choices
they face in November. Overall
satisfaction with the choice of candidates is at its lowest point in two
decades. Currently, fewer than half of registered voters in both parties – 43% of
Democrats and 40% of Republicans – say they are satisfied with their choices
for president. Roughly
four-in-ten voters (41%) say it is difficult to choose between Donald Trump and
Hillary Clinton because neither would make a good president – as high
as at any point since 2000. And just 11%
say the choice is difficult because either would make a good chief
executive, the lowest percentage during this period. The presidential campaign is widely viewed as
excessively negative and not focused on important issues. Just 27% of Americans say the campaign is
“focused on important policy debates,” which is seven points lower than in
December, before the primaries began…”
So easy, even a student could do it?
How to Build Your First Slack Bot with Python
A bot is a piece of software designed to execute
scripts to automate tasks that you would normally do on your own, such as
make a dinner reservation, or update calendar appointment information. While they have been around for a while,
running various tasks wherever they are needed, bots are increasingly being
used to simulate conversations as ‘chatbots’.
Often deployed inside messaging
apps, chatbots are a popular way of handling customer service requests. As an example, Taco Bell released a bot that
allows customers to place and pay for orders via an automated conversation. In this
tutorial on Full Stack Python, Matt Makai shows followers how to build
their first bot using the Slack API and Python.
I have got to start marking these important dates on my
calendar.
7-Eleven Free Slurpee Day 2016: All Of The 7-11 Freebies
Available The Week Of July 11
Every year on July 11 7-Eleven gifts their customers a
free frosty beverage and 2016 is no exception! Ahead of Monday’s celebration we’ve got a
rundown of all of the freebies you can snag during the week at participating
locations.
So, how do you get a complimentary cup of sugary, cold
goodness? Those interested in
participating in 7-Eleven’s annual promotion only need to visit one nationwide
location on Monday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Just walking in the door will get you a free,
small size Slurpee of any flavor free of charge.
(Related)
Chick-fil-A®’s 12th annual Cow Appreciation Day event on July
12: customers invited to wear their spots and receive free entree
Adult customers who dress in any type of cow attire,
whether it’s “head-to-hoof” or sporting a cow-spotted accessory, will be
rewarded with a free Chick-fil-A entrée of their choice, such as an Original
Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap or Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit. Children can receive a free Kid’s Meal for
dressing in a cow costume. The Cow
Appreciation Day celebration will last from store opening through 7:00 p.m.
local time (check local store listings for individual store opening hours).
This could help my international students.
How You Can Master Business English with Free Lessons
… When you are
just entering the business world, English could be your second language. When you begin to move up in your career,
mastering business English could be the one skill that sets you apart from the
rest of the pack.
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