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How SCORM Cloud pricing works
SCORM Cloud pricing is really flexible and we have a variety of plan sizes to meet your needs. Each SCORM Cloud plan is based on the number of registrations you created each 30 days. A registration is counted the first time a learner launches a course and we invoice you at the end of each 30 day usage period.
Benefits to our pricing plan? You choose the plan that fits your needs and can change plans at any time, so you only pay for what you need. Plus, there are no start-up fees.
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SCORM Cloud pricing FAQ
- What is a registration and what do you mean when you say that it is "a record of a learner being associated with a course?"
A registration is the record in SCORM Cloud of a learner being associated with a course. A course can be a SCORM, xAPI, cmi5 or AICC pre-packaged .zip file. If a learner takes four courses, that would count as four registrations. If you have two learners, each taking two courses, that's also four registrations. Once a learner has accessed a course, they can launch it as many times as they wish, without creating additional registrations.
Note: a registration is not the same as a learner or user; it simply associates a learner with a course.
- When does SCORM Cloud create a registration?
Registrations occur differently based on how you are using SCORM Cloud.
- Public Invitations (defined as a link to your course that anyone can access): a registration is created when a learner clicks on the link to launch the course for the first time.
- Private Invitations (when you use SCORM Cloud to send your learners a direct link to your course via email): a registration is created when the email is sent from SCORM Cloud.
- Dispatches (when you deliver your course to another LMS using SCORM Cloud): a registration is created when a learner launches the course from their learning system the first time.
- SCORM Cloud API (if you've integrated Cloud's API with your application): a registration is created when your application uses the CreateRegistration API call. Your developers can decide when to create that call to SCORM Cloud as they see fit.
- Do I have to keep paying for registrations each month once they are created?
Nope! You only pay for the registration once, in the month it was created. After that, learners can access your course as often and as long as you'd like without generating additional registration fees.
- How does the SCORM Cloud trial work?
We really want you to try SCORM Cloud, whether you're simply using it to test SCORM content or you're building a full-blown integration against the SCORM Cloud API. That's why we created the Trial plan: so it's easy for you to play and experiment in SCORM Cloud. Unlike other trial offers, the SCORM Cloud free trial isn't time-based, which means you can be a Trial user for years (and we have many customers who do just this).
While SCORM Cloud can be free to you forever, there are some limits to the Trial plan:
- Storage space: Trial plans provide up to 100MB of storage for your content. Paid plans include unlimited storage.
- Registrations: you have ten active registrations that you can use and recycle as needed. If you hit your ten registration maximum at any time, you can either clear the existing registrations to make room for more or upgrade to a paid account.
- Can I change the size of my plan?
Yes! You can change the size of your account any time. This really comes in handy for customers that have large seasonal fluctuations in training volume. If you're approaching your 30-day limit, we'll notify you that it might be time to upgrade your account. You can even move back to a Trial plan without disrupting existing registrations or losing access to your data.
SCORM Cloud fees are charged each 30 days date based on the size of the plan active in your account. If you incurred any registration overages from the previous month, those are charged on your monthly bill date as well.
- Which plan is right for me?
Rather than build a bunch of plan levels, overages give you the flexibility to deliver registrations beyond those included in your 30-day allotment. The chart below helps you identify which plan makes sense for you, based on how many new registrations you plan to create each month.
Registrations Plan Up to 75 Little Up to 150 Medium Up to 2,400 Big Up to 43,000 Bigger 43,000+ Even Biggerer
- Can I control or limit the number of registrations created on my account?
Yes – there are a few ways you can manage how many registrations are created each month. These settings can be adjusted from within your SCORM Cloud account. Just follow these simple steps:
- Select "Do Not Allow Overages" as a setting in your account. Once you hit the 30-day allotment, no more registrations are created until next month.
- Close a public invitation from receiving new registrations.
- Use a private invitation to control exactly when a registration is created.
- Apply user limits and expiration dates to your Dispatch files, which help you control how many users can access your course and generate a registration.
- How does pricing work with xAPI?
If you are using the SCORM Cloud LRS to accept externally-generated xAPI statements, we have good news. It's free! We want you to explore xAPI and use the SCORM Cloud LRS to collect xAPI statements without worrying about statement volume.
However, if you import an xAPI or cmi5 package into SCORM Cloud and invite a user to launch that course, it will count as a registration.
- Okay, I get how you charge me for SCORM Cloud. Now, how do I pay for it?
You can pay for SCORM Cloud via credit card (Mastercard, Visa or American Express) that we keep on file for you and charge each 30 days. We also offer an invoice option that lets you "fill up the tank" in advance. Instead of charging a credit card, we'll deduct the charges from the funds in your account. You can see your exact bill date and time (UTC) on the Billing Summary page located on the Account tab.
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"An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story" Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Date(s) – March 6, 2017, a Monday night
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Emerson Auditorium in Knight Hall, Washington University in St. Louis
Film Screening/Discussion
Panel Discussion
The John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics and Eden Theological Seminary are pleased to present to the community an advance screening of a new film, An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story, scheduled to air on PBS this spring. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Prof. Marie Griffith, Director of the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics. Panelists will include the filmmaker Martin Doblmeier; Rev. Dr. David Greenhaw, President of Eden Seminary; and Dr. Healan Gaston, Harvard Divinity School. A reception for all attendees will be offered 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
This event is free and open to all; no tickets required. RSVPs encouraged to firstname.lastname@example.com or (314) 935-9345. Your RSVP allow us to send you a parking pass and contact you with any event updates.
About Reinhold Niebuhr
Although he may be best remembered today as the author of the famed "Serenity Prayer," Reinhold Niebuhr — an outspoken American-born pastor, writer, and political activist — remains one of the most influential public theologians of our time. Presidents from Barack Obama to Jimmy Carter have credited his impact on their thinking, as well as John McCain, countless historians, theologians, political thinkers, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who cited Niebuhr in his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail."
Niebuhr's career spanned some of the most tumultuous decades in American history, from World War I through Vietnam, from the Great Depression through the Civil Rights Movement. An early pacifist and socialist, he was closely monitored by J. Edgar Hoover's FBI throughout his life, but would later serve as a consultant to the State Department during the Cold War.
Niebuhr rose from a small Midwest church pulpit to become the nation's moral voice — an American conscience — during some of the most defining moments in recent history. His books, Moral Man and Immoral Society (1932), The Nature and Destiny of Man (1941–43) and The Irony of American History (1952), continue to influence theological and political thinking. An American original, his unique insights into human nature and its relationship to political movements and social justice propelled him to speak openly, and often critically, to an America consumed by moral certainty. For Niebuhr the priority was always justice, his guiding principle was hope in a redeemer God, and his weapon was an extraordinary gift for clarity of thought that made him a leading voice of conscience for his time.


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Nirvana sues Marc Jacobs for using iconic smiley face logo
Representatives of rock band Nirvana are suing Marc Jacobs for using its copyrighted smiley face logo in the fashion designer's latest collection and campaign. More
Representatives of rock band Nirvana are suing Marc Jacobs for using its copyrighted smiley face logo in the fashion designer's latest collection and campaign. More
Set designers Es Devlin and John McGuire have responded to singer Lorde's accusation that Kanye West stole the design of his latest live show, by stating that glass boxes are nothing new. More
Moooi has given each of its products a unique digital identity that customers can access by scanning with a mobile app, to instantly verify the item's authenticity. More
Nestlé has lost a long-running legal battle to win the European trade mark for the four-fingered design of its KitKat chocolate bar. More
Japanese furniture brand Kamarq has launched in New York with a collection of products that users can rent monthly, but almost immediately pulled several of its designs amid plagiarism accusations. More
Levi's has accused French fashion brand Kenzo of copying the famous red tabs of its jeans. More
The controversial Dubai Frame has opened to the public, despite an ongoing copyright dispute with architect Fernando Donis, who won a competition to design the observation tower over a decade ago. More
Architects and designers are too obsessed with being original and should get over their aversion to copying others, according to a new book co-written by Winy Maas of MVRDV. More
Toblerone diluted its trade mark when it released a savings-driven redesign of its chocolate bar last year, retail chain Poundland is set to argue in the UK courts. More
Architects shouldn't be stifled by their disdain for copying successful ideas, from Assemble's pop-up cinema to Shigeru Ban's cardboard structures, says Phineas Harper in his latest Opinion column. More
Confectionary giant Mondelez and British chain Poundland are locked in a feud over the discount store's new Toblerone-esque chocolate bar called Twin Peaks. More
The organisers of Swiss fair Art Basel have filed a lawsuit against Adidas for using the event's name and branding without permission on a limited-edition pair of trainers. More
Following on from Balenciaga's recent take on the IKEA Frakta bag, Los Angeles fashion brands Pleasures and Chinatown Market have made a baseball hat from the 40p tote. More
Luxury fashion brand Balenciaga has designed a large blue tote bag that bears a striking resemblance to IKEA's iconic Frakta bag, but with a significantly higher price tag. More
Artist Jeff Koons has teamed up with fashion house Louis Vuitton to create a collection of bags and accessories featuring imitations of some of the world's most famous paintings. More
Melbourne Design Week has put the focus on Australia's legal replica furniture market with an exhibition of fake Jasper Morrison chairs that have been burned, cut, glitter-bombed and otherwise altered. More
Copyright protection lasts too long and should be shortened, according to musician David Byrne, speaking at a design festival at the new A/D/O space in New York this weekend. More
German brand e15 is taking IKEA to Germany's highest court over a bed it claims is copied from one of its own designs. More
Craft, technology and "evolving notions of copying" are among the themes explored by one of the broadest collections of Asia-centric design, which has just gone on display in Hong Kong's new West Kowloon Cultural District. More
Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios has stopped sales of a pair of its sandals following allegations they were copied from a shoe designed for children in developing countries. More


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I've banged on before about how I've lived my life on Map 46. I was born on the map, grew up on the map & married a boy from the map. Both our siblings live close by & we spend a lot of time with our families.
It was a tearful farewell when my sister & her husband made the move to Darwin 5 years ago. We've visited often & they came back each Christmas. I thought they'd never come "home".
The decision to move back was made swiftly and definitely.
They've moved into a gorgeous house (just a stone's throw from us) & I've been helping to get them settled in. She's done a sensational job of decorating on-a-shoestring. I finished off the family room with half a dozen cushions made from Warwick Fabric samples which serendipitously pull everything together.
It feels like she never left. I'm so grateful that she's made it home.


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Addressing a Quran Conference in Frankfurt (Germany), Chairman of the MQI Supreme Council Dr Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri has said that the scholars have done a lot of work on the Holy Quran in different ages. He said that the Sufis, Mashaykh, and religious scholars of the olden times carried out research work on the meanings of the Quranic text in their respective ages and now 8-volume Quranic Encyclopedia compiled by Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri that covers 5000 subjects is a great revivalist work.
Addressing the gathering of about ten thousand people, President of Federal Republic of Germany Mr. Joachim Gauck called on the people in the country, irrespective of their religion and origin, to engage for democracy and global openness."
An introductory ceremony of Minhaj Education City was held in Frankfurt on December 25. Dr Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi, Managing Director of the project, was the guest of honour at the occasion. In his briefing to the participants of the ceremony, Dr Abbasi threw light on the broad contours of the mega project. He said that Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri decided to initiate this project so that real Islamic education compatible with the modern requirements could be imparted to the youth.


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Most Goals in a Career, Season and Match by Athletic Bilbao
by MairaS on September 22, 2010
in Spanish La Liga League
Telmo Zarra had scored a total of 333 goals from 352 matches for the club. Among the 333 goals scored, 252 are league goals and 81 goals are cup goals. Guillermo played 256 games for the club and scored 198 goals. Agustin Arana played 208 matches and scored 208 goals for the club. Jose Iraragorri played 240 games and scored 179 goals for Athletic Bilbao. Carlos Ruiz scored 115 goals from 275 games. Eneka Arieta played 302 games for the club and scored 170 goals. Rafael Iriondo scored 115 goals from 323 matches played for Athletic Bilbao. Jose Artetxe scored 133 goals from 345 matches. Artetxe spent 15 seasons of his career in Athletic Bilbao and had won one championship and 3 Copa del Reys. Daniel Justa scored 147 goals from 302 matches. Agustin Gainza had scored 120 goals from 381 appearances for the club. Gainza served the club as a captain and had a record of playing in nine Copa del Generalisimo finals.
Telmo Zarra had scored most goals in a season, that is, 38 goals in 1950-51. Agustin Arana won the Pichichi trophy in the year 1930-31 by scoring 27 goals in that season. Carlos Ruiz had scored 19 goals in 32 games during the season of 1974-75. Ruiz also won the Pichichi trophy that season. Eneko Arieta scored 20 goals in 28 league games in the season of 1954-55. Daniel Justa netted 29 goals in 46 official games in the year 1976-77. Athletic Bilbao became the all time La Liga goal scorer at home matches in the season of 1930-31 with 5.44 goals per match. The club also became the all time goal scorer in away matches of La Liga in the season of 1931-32 with an average of 3.11 goals per match. It has the record of all time scorer of La Liga in one season in both home and away matches with 4.06 goals per match in the season of 1930-31. Biggest away victories are in the season of 1932-33 with 16 victories out of 18 games played.
Most goals scored in a home match are against FC Barcelona which is 12-1 in 1930-31. The club scored 8 goals in an away match against Osasuna in 1958-59. Athletic Bilbao scored 12 goals against Celta de Vigo's 1 goal in a Copa del Rey match of 1946-47. The club also scored 7 goals against one goal of Standard Liege in a match of European competition in the season 2004-05. Telmo Zarra holds the record of scoring most goals in a final match of Copa del Rey with 4 goals. Telmo Zarra also holds the record to become the top scorer in the history of La Liga. Zarra became the top scorer of La Liga for six times. Gainza holds the record of most goals scored in La Liga match with 8 goals. Augustin "Bata' Arana has the highest scoring average in a La Liga match with 0.92 goals per match played.


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Sage by Heston Blumenthal the Smart Grinder Pro, Great grinder so far
- By : Aldi Stico
- Category : Electric Burr Grinders
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Espresso grinder for typical use. Fantastic functionality in line with the selling price.
I was not confident what to go for in this sector where finances lines are reasonably new, but resolved to consider a likelihood for less than £200, if it goes completely wrong that is not also a great deal to eliminate and why must it go completely wrong, either it can do what it suggests or it is likely to fail as a product or service. So, in just about every regard pretty content. Straightforward to use, functional, wide wide variety of grind configurations, will make light operate of the grinding, espresso tastes as good as in the ideal regional coffee store in oxford (the lacking bean), and eventually silent and unmessy. I have made use of it to make espressos in our last bookshop/cafe and it truly is a pleasure to work.
Sage by Heston Blumenthal the Smart Grinder Pro, 165 Watt – Black
- 60 grind settings
- Dose automatically adjusts as you tweak your grind size
- Choose between cups (filter) and shots (espresso)
- LCD display
- 450g removable bean hopper
Very good grinder if like me you need to vary the grind frequently (exprsso/drip). Really well made, functions perfectly and all the bits & bobs fit nicely. Instruction booklet is a model as to how it should be done. Not often i say this but some one has put a lot of thought into its design and properly supervised its production in china (important regarding quality and longevity).
Good for french press, drip, percolator: great. If you do not want espresso it is best. For french press, drip and percolator (if folks even now have them) it is really good – it matches the career that far more high-priced machines do. It is a nice style, you can clear the burrs simply, and can shim them as time goes on to tighten them up if demands be. Quietish, looks quite nice on the worktop. The dose timer is a little bit of a gimmick but it is ok. In the espresso reaches on the other hand. I risked it with an (admittedly fussy) la pavoni – and bought far better effects from a cheap hand grinder.
Uncomplicated setup, crazy high-quality and sturdiness. Effortless crema, simple set up, insane high quality and sturdiness. Spoke to a regional barista who really, definitely is aware of his things and he just bought a person and stated they were the ideal.
Sage by Heston Blumenthal the Smart Grinder Pro, 165 Watt – Black : Great, consistent burr grinder. The grinder has been running great since i got it. It changed my life as i was using a manual grinder before. Probably my most appreciated kitchen appliance so far. There was a bit of trial and error for the first couple of weeks to find the right grinding fineness for my espresso machine but i know have caught the hang of it. It's very easy to use, fast, a bit on the noisy side. The detachable (magnetic) tray is great to quickly clean it. Once it's set, you don't even need to use the buttons. Just push your filter holder into it and the grinding starts. I'm no expert but as far as i can see, the grinding has been consistent.


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Shelf Life of Honey
With a long shelf life, honey is valued for many reasons.
Sonia Nair
Nov 07, 2018
Honey is one of those miracle foods, that has been used by humans since time immemorial.
Today, honey is available in different types, and you may find it in almost every household.Perhaps, you have a bottle of honey in your house too.How long can you store honey, without getting spoiled? Let us find out.
What is the Shelf Life of Honey?
Honey in its purest form, can remain stable for a very long time, if sealed and stored properly. This is because, honey is sugar with very little moisture.
This makes it difficult for microorganisms to thrive in it. As sugar can absorb moisture, it is important to seal and store honey properly. Being acidic in nature, honey does not form a favorable environment for microorganisms to survive.
It is also said that the nectar stored by bees contain traces of an enzyme called glucose oxidase, which is found in the stomachs of these insects. This enzyme acts on the nectar, thereby breaking up into hydrogen peroxide and gluconic acid. Presence of hydrogen peroxide could be a reason for the long shelf life of honey.
It is claimed that supermarket honey is highly processed, and lacks most of the properties of pure honey. However, like any other packed food product, honey bottles too come with a shelf life.
Usually, the shelf life provided for honey is two years. What happens, if you do not use it during this period? You don't have to throw it away, if the honey is properly sealed and stored.
In fact, honey does not get spoiled, as bacteria and other microbes cannot thrive in it. This can be substantiated with the fact that, the honey stored in the Egyptian tombs were found to be edible, when discovered recently. However, its quality may change, if not stored properly.
It may crystallize, and may also lose its flavor and aroma with time. Honey in sealed containers have a long shelf life, if stored in proper conditions. The shelf life of raw honey is said to be indefinite.
How to Store Honey
So the shelf life of honey can be really long, if properly processed, packaged, and stored. Therefore, it must be stored in glass or ceramic containers with moisture-proof tight lids. Long-term exposure to moisture may lead to fermentation of honey, thereby degrading its quality. Another important factor in honey storage is temperature.
The optimum temperature range for storing processed honey is 64 to 75°F, and in case of unprocessed type, it is 50°F. Both processed and unprocessed honey can be stored at a temperature of 30 to 32°F.
While temperature variations may not affect the shelf life, heat exposure must be avoided. However, after some time, honey tends to crystallize, and change to a darker color. These crystals can be dissolved by keeping the honey bottle in warm water.
To summarize, shelf life of honey is indefinite. It has to be stored properly, so as to avoid degradation. Store these bottles away from direct sunlight and heat, to enjoy the goodness of honey.
Ensure that you close the lid tightly, every time, you use it. The shelf life, as given by the manufacturers are only for practical purposes.
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What This Top Podiatrist Wants You to Know About Running Injuries- Dr. Steve Pribut
Dr. Steve Pribut will be bringing something new to the table and you're going to love it.
A Podiatrist based in Washington D.C., he mainly specializes in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Aside from that he is also a well-known expert of Podiatric Sports Medicine and Biomechanics.
In short, he is an expert on a variety of running injuries and their treatment. So, in today's show, here's how he's going to help you…
- What are the most common running injuries and how to handle them?
- Why motion-control shoes may be causing your running injuries?
- How eccentric exercises actually may be prolonging your recovery?
- Why a heel fit strike has been linked to reduce the risk of osteoarthritis?
We also discussed the bad running habits developed by runners that can be addressed by simply getting coached on how to do it right or by joining a running club.
Dr. Pribut also mentioned the studies he made on the correct movement of the arms and legs when running because he also does computer programming. He also talked about his medical practice and recommendations about the correct warm-up exercises before doing any speed running. Paying attention to the pain in your body was also mentioned and when it's the right time need to see a doctor.
The importance of getting the right shoes for the sport and the correct frequency of changing your running shoes was discussed. Tips on how to increase endurance and reduce injuries. Another interesting topic was an insight into how running can reduce the risk of osteoporosis. And on a parting note – as runner's we always need to move forward.
Aside from his profession, he has also served as the President of the District of Columbia Podiatric Medical Association for 4 years. He was also the past president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) and he was also on the advisory board of Runner's World Magazine. He also served as chair of the AAPSM Athletic Shoe Committee for 5 years, so the right shoe is also another area that he specializes in.
At the present, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the George Washington University Medical Center. And because of his extensive knowledge and interests about bone injury and treatment, he has worked with many Olympic Athletes in different sports.
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Laura Nicholson – May 2019
1. Headlines
Provide students with a range of made-up news headlines, which provide a hint to a key concept previously covered. Students must name the event that each headline relates.
Stretch and challenge by using technical vocabulary to be defined or to be replaced with a similar word. Additionally, get students to explain or describe the event and give similar example if possible.
Enhance with technology
POPin enables real-time audience engagement whereby students can post answers to questions, which are then displayed on the whiteboard. This tool will make the activity far more interactive whereby all students post their ideas about what the news headline refers to and then everyone's thoughts are posted on the whiteboard to discuss and develop further.
Free plans are available, and tools like this ensure all students are contributing to the questions set and the lecturer can quickly address any misconceptions.
2. True/false quiz
True/false quizzes are a quick and easy way to check the recall of information. Either ask verbally or use cards, with the questions printed on one side and the answers on the back.
Students can read out the cards to the class, wait for guesses, and then read out the answer and justification as to why the statement was true or false. To add more challenge and discussion, adapt the question structure to provide some true/false statements with no set answers, e.g. mobile phones enhance learning – true or false?
Enhance with technology
Use Socrative to create more interactive quizzes. There is a free version and students can access the lecturer's quizzes in seconds by Googling 'Socrative student login' and then typing in a room name. The student is not required to undergo any registration process, so this makes Socrative one of my personal favourites. With Socrative, lecturers can create quizzes, polls and exit tickets, to check knowledge before during and after class. Results can be viewed live by the lecturer and either shown on the whiteboard or kept hidden.
This tool also allows for collaboration in answering the true-false questions whereby students can be put into groups to compete in a 'space race', with the winning team being the first group to answer all the questions correctly. Socrative is also a useful tool for flipped learning whereby the quiz can be launched before the class for students to complete, thus allowing the lecturer to have advanced knowledge of any areas needing further clarification before the lesson.
Kahoot also enables the creation of interactive games, with the option to add videos, images and diagrams to the questions to make them more visually enriching. Students respond to questions on their mobiles or tablets, either in class or they can complete these before the lesson. Either create your own Kahoots, or use one of the many existing games already available.
3. Flashcards
Create flashcards using words, numbers, pictures or graphs to review learning and revise for exams. Students can make the flashcards themselves; while researching for the topic, students will be furthering their knowledge and determining what the critical information is. They will also be learning how to use the information when structuring the questions on the flashcards, which could ask for a description, a drawing, a list, a quote, the correct spelling of a key term or to fill in a missing word.
Enhance or transform with technology
Use Quizlet to create flashcards from scratch or use any of the templates already available. Encourage students to use Quizlet to create flashcards for themselves as a revision tool to memorise facts.
An exciting development in using technology for learning is the introduction of Augmented Reality (AR) flashcards. Flashcards which utilise AR have the potential to really bring this activity to life, but unfortunately, I do feel the current tools available need more development.
So, at present, AR does not offer a suitable replacement for tools like Quizlet but watch this space because sooner or later, AR flashcards could become a real contender. The limited options available to download include apps such as AR flashcards, but these are mainly suitable for pre-schoolers and primary school children.
4. Timelines
Timelines provide a visual representation of events, which are written or drawn in chronological order. Students can work individually or collaboratively, and the topic can be as basic or elaborate as desired.
Timelines do not have to only focus on recalling significant events; I have seen a useful past, present and future timeline in a language studies class, which was also used to teach students about different tenses. The timeline consisted of a straight horizontal line with past written to the left, present was placed in the middle and future was written at the far right of the line. Students then had to write a sentence of the event using the past, present and future tense.
This teaching activity can be adapted to suit a range of Bloom's thinking levels, not just for simple recall tasks. For example, to examine relationships between events, student's could have two timelines running alongside each other to identify how events in one timeline are related to the other.
Enhance or transform with technology
Use TimeGlider, which is an interactive timeline application to enable users to create timelines online. The benefit of using this tool is that student's can easily correct errors, add in or delete events without ruining the original structure, and save a copy for future reference. TimeGlider enables students to drag elements of the timeline, zoom into events and create 'spans' to identify how events overlap.
Alternatively, use Sutori to enable the collaborative construction of timelines. Sutori also has the option for users to add in audio, images, quiz questions and video clips to create media-rich content and include breadth and depth, which would be difficult to achieve with a paper-based activity.
5. Definitions
Provide students with a set of cards with key-words written on them; the key-words should have been discussed in previous lessons as this is a recall activity. Students must firstly write a one-sentence definition of the key-word. Once the written definitions are complete, students could be asked to add a suitable example or to write a sentence using the defined word to add in more challenge.
Enhance with technology
To provide more support with writing the definitions, use Ninjawords or Wordnik. Wordnik is an online dictionary, but it also provides phrases using the words, allowing for more context-based understanding.
Wordnik will also show related words, so students have the opportunity to develop ideas by considering how the suggested related words are connected. Twitter tags using the word, visual images of the word and statistics are also provided to enable a more enriching experience to the activity. Finally, Wordnik also has a 'word of the day' feature, which can be used as a fun, quick starter activity to any lesson.
6. Video question and answer
Play a video or YouTube clip and then pause at various points for students to recall facts about the information viewed. Stretch and challenge by asking students to make predictions such as, what might happen next? What could the impact be? Or explain why something might have happened?
Enhance with technology
Use an online tool such as Playposit or Edpuzzle to create more interactive videos, which can be used both in and out of the classroom. There is the opportunity to add questions at the appropriate time in the video and content can also be trimmed to include the most relevant parts to play. Student responses to questions can also be saved and checked by the lecturer.


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Published 14 November 2012 by Matthew Plant
The 'next generation' of bank cards come with a display - and even touch-sensitive buttons. So what do they offer cardholders?
A new kind of bank card has been introduced: the MasterCard® Display Card. In fact, there are two versions.
One has a tiny LCD screen that can display customers' balance information.
The other one has touch-sensitive buttons as well, so it provides extra security for online banking and shopping.
When the cardholder enters their PIN, the card generates an OTP: a One-Time Password, which only works for one transaction. Today, a lot of people use a separate 'authentication device' to do that (which tends to look like a small calculator), but the new card means they can do it when they're out and about - without needing to carry a separate device around with them.
It also means criminals can't use stolen card information to get at the funds in someone's bank account. They'd need to have the card itself, which means the cardholder would be likely to notice a lot sooner.
That's just a start. In future, the cards' screens could display other kinds of 'real-time information', from train tickets to loyalty points and recent transactions.
This technology has just been introduced in Singapore, so it's a question of waiting to see how quickly it becomes commonplace on this side of the world.
A spokesperson for thinkmoney commented: "It's always exciting when you see new technology offering real benefits that people can use in day-to-day life.
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I know you guys have been eagerly waiting for these race results, so without further ado here are the results of the recently concluded 2nd Quezon City International Marathon (2010), also known as QCIM2:
I know you guys have been eagerly waiting for these race results, so without further ado here are the results of the recently concluded 2nd Quezon City International Marathon (2010), also known as QCIM2:
I may not have run the best marathons in the world, and I need not to, to know what makes a great marathon. As a runner who has joined quite a few marathons locally and one internationally, I've had my fair share of good, bad, and noxious races.
Last year I got tired of a string of heartaches from poor races. The lone marathon that I've prepared for, the infamous Subic International Marathon, almost broke me into tears, literally, as I felt abandoned by the organizers in the midst of the race in the absence of the basic but dire need—water. I knew for a fact that I would've reached my goal of a sub-4 hour marathon that night had the race been at least decent. And that story was just one of the few. If I can't get "my race" in the Philippines, I might as well get it elsewhere—and I found it in Singapore.
If meters were currency I would've been double a millionaire as I've earned my two millionth meter last night, or 2,000 kilometers, since I started running almost two years ago.
So many obstacles hampered this long sought after but very much delayed milestone of mine, mostly for reasons of injuries, but as I gradually recover, so did the kilometers. And finally on the month that I started running two years ago I finally reached that target.
I really wanted to hit my first 2,000K by the end of July, but failed! Then it was moved on August 1, and finally was able to do it last night, August 2, after one of those dreaded days at the office. I think I had too much stress then that late in the afternoon my eyesight blurred for a few minutes, then replaced by a headache. Add to that an hour of overtime! Man, I almost thought that I had to postpone my run!
Not all races are made equal and this is the time to give due credit to those that gave us great experiences. Because of the ordeal many runners encountered during the period it was requested that penitent races also be mentioned (79% of respondents to my poll want bloggers to feature lowlights for the year). As much as I want to satisfy this request, I would just like to focus on the faults:
Race organizers did a lot of morbid offense to runners in 2009, the worst I've seen since I started running in August, 2008. When we signed up for a race there's a mutual understanding between runners and organizers that both parties would act accordingly on their behalf. In many races it seemed that only runners were fulfilling their end of the bargain. Here are my list of the top five most neglected:
5. Fast and accurate race results. As much as we'd love real time race results (as seen abroad) we can settle for accurate ones at a reasonable time frame, meaning within the week. Runrio was able to come up with same day race results while still using manual timing proving it can be done even without disposable timing chips. Accuracy is the key word as we don't need race results where we have our name, not our time. It would be best if the date of release of race results be announced beforehand, or if there would be race results at all! Of course it is common sense that tabular race results be sorted by ranking, not alphabetically.
4. Distance. No one can make a "perfect" course but it's a different thing if it's half a kilometer or more off. Runners would know if the margin was notable because even PATAFA-certified courses get criticized (oftentimes inappropriately) particularly by GPS-equipped runners. At this day and age there's no reason for such huge inaccuracy especially in Metro areas nationwide because of the availability of free online maps with measuring tool (which is GPS-accurate). A 1% margin of error is ideal (e.g. 100 meters for 10K, 400 meters for marathon) but anything beyond 2% should be avoided.
3. Punctuality. Runners do struggle to get up very early in the morning just to make it on time in a race. It's an utter disrespect of runners' time if organizers delay the race just to let their sponsors talk about their product. It's the runners' skins that get burned in the sun in the first place.
2. Protection. Runners aren't demanding that the entire course be fenced (like those abroad) but they should have some protection when out on the street. There were many that just let runners run on the street like there was no race.
1. Water. Basic need for life. Basic arithmetic on how much you need. If organizers don't think they have enough for all they should mention it beforehand so that runners are aware. Just attach the phrase, "runners are encouraged to be self-sufficient."
Finally here are my personal picks for the best local races for 2009:
Best Sub-Half Marathon: The Happy Run
At par with the best local races, this race was one of the most enjoyable while still having the low race fees of 2008.
Best Half-Marathon: Timex Run
One of the most organized and expensive local races of the year. Excellent no frills course utilizing disposable timing chips with fun post-race area. The huge heavy medal could've been more specific with the race though.
Best Marathon: 33rd Milo Marathon Manila Eliminations
The most hydrated marathon for 2009 beating all races for the year. It was well organized but race marshals could have been more professional, typical for Milo races.
Best International Marathon: Quezon City International Marathon
It was far from being perfect but for this category it was easily the best. If there would be a lone international marathon in the country, this would be my best pick. Government and local community support goes a long way making this race one with the most potential of truly reaching international standards.
Best Ultramarathon: The North Face 100
It was my most expensive local race for the year, also the longest time-wise and distance-wise, and most difficult. This was one race I was proud of finishing and the experience was well worth all the ordeals. Combining trail runs and an ultramarathon proved to be the ultimate race.
Best Trail Run: The North Face Thrill of the Trail
There were very few races for this category but the natural and picturesque trails of Batulao were enough to make this my favorite trail run for the year. It was my first and the reason I fell in love with trail runs.
Best Race Finisher's Medal: Quezon City International Marathon
Personally I believe that a beautiful medal is one that needs no paint—it in itself is enough. QCIM's finisher's medal is at par with those given abroad although the medal for 21K seemed to look better that for 42K.
Best Race Singlet: adidas King of the Road
For the second year in a row adidas gave runners the best race singlet that was the envy of runners and non-runners alike, and no other local race singlet even came close!
Best Marathon Route: Quezon City International Marathon
There were so many marathons with excellent route in 2009 but the La Mesa Dam route was quite tough to beat.
Best Race: The North Face 100
An ultramarathon combined with crazily difficult trails traversing mountains and with countless river-crossings—it's an experience of a lifetime! Of course only a proud few have bragging rights of conquering TNF100 Philippines 2009, completing it was an achievement.
I hope that this year we have enough examples of which races to emulate, and which ones to learn from. I just hope that organizers start paying attention to details, not just profit. 2009 proved that if you provide a good quality event, fees aren't much of a deterrent. It also proved that fees are not relative to the quality of races as many "free" races were much better than the majority. We should all demand for quality, not quantity—a good resolution for the year, agree?
Before we look back at the year in its entirety let us first review the Philippine running scene for the last six months. This period saw highs and lows as far as races were concerned. Races reached all-time high in terms of participants while inversely its quality fell to all-time lows (since August 2008 when I started joining races). We've also seen race fees skyrocket to outrageous levels but there were still great races from good organizers that gave free races.
July marked my marathon debut on one of the best organized race of the year with the 33rd Milo Marathon Manila Eliminations. It was at a caliber unseen before locally and although it fell a little short it served as an epitome on how races should be organized. Globe's Run for Home was also a milestone as it introduced disposable timing chips while being virtually a free race when prepaid loads served as registration fees.
Personal achievement: First marathon and half-marathon PR
Kenny's Open Urbanite Run introduced the first organized night race in the Metro with disposable timing chips to boot. It could also be credited with starting the steep rise of race fees that would ensue throughout the year.
Personal achievement: 10-mile PR
Mommy Milkshake was one of the most organized fun run of the year and the only one to be really free! It puts in question organizers' "reasons" for putting up expensive registration fees with races. It was also during this month when race distance accuracy became a serious issue when RotaRun's 21K was 3K short.
Personal achievement: First provincial Milo race
International Marathon (IM) season has begun with Quezon City International Marathon (QCIM) followed the following weekend with Subic International Marathon (SIM). The use of the words "international" and "prestigious" became in question when races that used these didn't live up to their promises. This month also started the "Kenyan invasion."
Personal achievement: First marathon pacer duty; first back-to-back marathon (second and third)
The Philippine International Marathon (PIM) ended the "IM" season and was also highly criticized for not rewarding marathon finishers with a medal (the only one to do so thus far). It was a month plagued with poorly organized races! The month seemed to turn for the better when Timex Run came but was derailed when Fit 'n Right Fun Run didn't turn out to be fit or fun for many disappointed runners. Fortunately Run Ahead in Laoag, Ilocos Norte reminded everyone of how races should be with a well-organized, fun, generous, and charitable race making Metro Manila-based organizers look very greedy.
Personal achievement: Fourth marathon; 5K PR
Corregidor was a breather for many local runners and although it wasn't trouble-free it was definitely unique. There were still plenty of races for the month but personally I've had my dose of preposterous registration fees with mediocre races so I decided to be in abstentia for the month.
Personal achievement: Fifth marathon and new PR (via Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon)
There were a lot of lessons both runners and organizers can learn with these period. As long as these points were taken we have no reason not to improve next year. Personally here are some tips I can give to fellow runners especially those that are just beginning to join races here in the Philippines:
I hope that newbies don't get intimidated by bad experiences from previous races and continue joining reputable races, especially those with a "real" cause. Before signing up for a race, don't just join because everyone else does—ask fellow runners about the reputation of the organizers or the conduct of its past races. Even the "pros" have "bad days" while on the other hand everyone deserves a second chance. Best of all follow your heart—regardless of what everyone says it's up to you to decide where you're investing your hard earned cash. Remember that we are not only paying for our right to join their race, we are also paying for the experience.
It was a "one step forward, two steps back" half for the year. Disposable timing chips definitely placed Philippine races forward at par with races abroad but the proliferation of unbelievably disorganized races with outlandish registration fees were really traumatizing especially to newcomers to the sport. Even race results became optional as we saw some races with no official race results, and those that do have inaccurate, very much delayed, or alphabetically-sorted race results! Common sense wasn't very commonly applied as far as this half was concerned!
Six hours was a pretty long time to run, and to run it at a consistent pace makes it more difficult. This would be one of the longest races I'd have done, surpassed only by ultramarathons.
The good thing about running on major roads was that as long as there's electricity there's light so even if it was still dark when the marathon started you're not running blind, especially with competitive and casual runners running side by side on very wide roads. From Elliptical Road the road got considerably narrower entering University of the Philippines Diliman Campus but since the fast runners were already way ahead of us it was very spacious for us laggards. Before we were able to leave UP for Commonwealth Ave. the leaders of the 21K leg were already entering the campus. It's always exciting to see the leaders of races—at that time we were simply "spectators."
While running along Commonwealth Ave. I was startled by a very fast female runner that dashed very close on my right side, followed by another—they were the female leading pack of 21K, a Kenyan was leading chased closely by a Filipina. Amazing! It was competition happening right in front of my eyes! Yet another spectator moment. All we can do was just enjoy the show as our ordeal had barely just begun.
By the time we reached Commonwealth Market the leading pack for the marathon was already on their way back! Of course this was the most exciting pack to see so us "spectators" can't help but stop and just watch like we were in front of our TVs, only this was happening live in front of us. A world-class level competition and we got front row seats. Who says being slow at races meant being last?
All along the route the community was also made aware and got involved with QCIM. This actually made the race more festive and interesting which I thought was very nice. By doing this QCIM successfully brought the sport closer to the masses and hopefully create more interest. On the other hand I also do hope that the local government would provide the facilities for the sport.
Before we knew it we were back on my favorite part of the QCIM route, La Mesa Eco Park. Not only because that the view here was spectacular, the cleanest air in the Metro is here. The exciting part was that we finally got to pass through areas that were usually restricted to the public. Ironically, there were no water station for the entirety of this section. Luckily I was able to grab a bottle of water from a water station back in Fairview, but due to the rising temperature and the distance already covered it was also running out. The water station at the Quirino Highway exit seemed promising, but alas, still no water. Now we can really feel the heat.
From Quirino Highway the race passes in front of SM City Fairview, through Mindanao Ave. and eventually back to Commonwealth Ave. By this time the roads were partially opened so it meant a slightly dangerous run for us at the back pack, not to mention unhealthy. We were suddenly running side by side with buses and trucks, among others inhaling their fumes as they pass us by. Thankfully conditions improved by the time we were in Commonwealth Ave. as there was a wide space between us and passing vehicles.
I was virtually alone along Commonweath Ave. maintaining my pace for the six-hour finish and while I was cruising-along I stumbled upon a celebrity—Nene from the reality show Pinoy Big Brother. Since it was practically just the two of us might as well have some conversation to help pass the time. To my surprise she was actually very nice and I was very amazed at her feat—she's never done any shorter races but instead just jumped off into a full marathon! That for some could be considered "suicide" but for me I find it "courageous"—doing a marathon is not a walk in the park. As much as I had wanted to stay, eventually I had run ahead of her to maintain my pace. Duty calls.
The downside of being a pacer near the end of the spectrum was the heartaches it causes. Being an official race pacer I was virtually "married" to the time I signed up for. The worst feeling I had during this duty was whenever I pass a runner—somehow it gives me a feeling of a heart break. I am like the Grim Reaper of QCIM—whenever I pass by a runner somehow I felt like I killed his aspiration to finish within six hours. Because of that I usually hold back to avoid overtaking runners but whenever I am a few minutes behind schedule, I had no choice but to keep up. I was practically the personification of a six hour finish—if you spot me the six hours finish is near. I had hoped that I'd be able to pull runners near the last parts of the races but sadly the most I see were already walkers. On the good side though I was able to push those that are slacking—if I catch them they'd finish in more than six hours. For the last 10 or so kilometers it was countless heartache for me, but it was a feeling that I had to endure if I was to reach my target time.
I was again alone at the last two kilometers of the race. I kept looking at my GF405 to maintain my pace, and then I realized that I had assumed that the race would only be 42.195 kilometers long—what if the actual course was slightly longer? With this in mind I started to increase my pace and when I saw the digital clock on the finish line it was already a few seconds after six hours! It was much faster than my GF405's time which was based on gun time. Naturally I've no choice but to haste and cross the line as soon as possible.
Since it was six hours after the race you won't expect a lot of people at the finish line. This was a new experience for me because the only time this had happened to me was during my finish at TNF100 (at 30 hours). Fortunately there were some familiar faces there so I had a feeling of relief. Vener (run unld.) was there to take my finish line picture and to my surprise the clock face facing the other side reads only six hours and nine seconds! My GF405 was right after all! Too bad, I was actually aiming to finish in 5:59:59 but due to the wrong clock face up front display that didn't happen. My actual finish time (gun time) was 5:59:48.
In the end I had mixed feelings with being a pacer. It was good because never before had I exercised so much control over my pace and patience for a very long time run. It was bad that I felt awful passing several runners. I didn't know either if my decision to stick to the target pace and time regardless of other runners was right. All I know was that it was easier to pace with specific persons than to be a pacer on a race. I'm still willing to do it all over again though, and not just to get a free race. Being a pacer is doing a public service to fellow runners, should they view me as the Grim Reaper or a chance to reach their target remains with their perspective. As for me, it was a task successfully completed. I sure hope though that that those that saw me beforehand were "pushed" into finishing their goals. This has been the Grim Reaper, I mean, six-hour pacer, QCIM thank you for the opportunity. Congratulations to all finishers!
A pacer is someone who sets the pace of a runner, or runners, to help them achieve their goal time. His main responsibility is to finish as close as possible to his designated time so that those who avail of his services would achieve their target. Having pacers are optional both for runners and races but QCIM went all out to make this international marathon a "finisher's marathon"—one that does not set a cutoff time. This is a story of a pacer—this is my story.
I never had prior experience of being an official pacer before, nor do I have a long marathon track record. In fact QCIM was just my second marathon race, the first one during 33rd Milo Marathon Eliminations earlier this year. And I never imagined being a pacer, especially for a marathon.
The rising costs of joining races were taking its toll on my budget, but despite that I was never deterred from joining. When I first heard of QCIM I knew I want to run it, especially that I am a resident of Quezon City and it goes through the road I regularly pass, Commonwealth Ave. When I heard that QCIM was employing volunteer pacers without hesitation I immediately signed up—I get to run the race that I want for free, and I get to be of service to my fellow runners.
Being a first time pacer wanting to do his duty properly I knew I had to pick a pace I'd be comfortable running for 42K. Based on my lone marathon time of 4:47:XX I can sign up for a five hour finish—but that's not my only consideration. The weekend following QCIM the Subic International Marathon would be held passing along one of my dream route, SCTEX, which I dare not miss. Why pick one when you can choose both? Thus it was settled, a six-hour finish would be my goal—an "easy" pace suitable for beginners and those who don't want to be spent. I gave my commitment to the time when I realized that it was actually an 8:31/km pace—unchartered territory for me so it would definitely be a run for endurance.
Traffic flow was rerouted very early in the morning along Commonwealth Ave. This spelled trouble for me as I was dependent on public buses which were rerouted far from the starting area in front of the City Hall. Fortunately I was able to alight at the closest possible location near the assembly area, but unfortunately it was about one and a half kilometer away! Because of the distance I had to cover and I was running out of lead time for our pacers' meet I had no choice but to run—running late literally! By the time I arrived at the assembly area I my sweat were already dripping—a forced warm-up you might say.
There were numerous pacers for QCIM in various finish times for both 42K and 21K. For runners to promptly notice us we wore a different singlet and for our finish times it was stuck onto balloons that we tied to our clothes. If these balloons had helped us by reducing our weights or hindered us aerodynamically with drag I don't know but one thing is for sure: kids want those balloons!
Finally, the race that many (including myself) had been waiting for was about to start. Five seconds before 4:30AM on my GF405 the race was started. It was either Elliptical Road was very wide or the number of runners was less than anticipated as there was no overcrowding after crossing the starting gate. This is it! The start of the longest marathon race of my life was about to begin. Six hours—that's a pretty long time to be running.


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Whilst watching an advert for the new 'Humans' Channel 4 TV show about artificial intelligence (AI) which aired on Sunday, it occurred to me that I know very little about the progress of robots, despite keeping up to date with the news. So after spending some time reading up on the topic, I decided to discover whether I'm in the minority for not, or whether the general public as a whole needs clarification on the progress of AI.
Is it safe for us to create machines with higher intellectual levels than us? Have we been misinformed by films about robots gone wrong? Are we going to lose our jobs to robots? When can I have a robot to do my laundry for me?
Onepoll conducted a nationally representative survey of 1000 UK adults, and it turns out that I am not alone.
The survey found that only 1 in 10 people claimed to know a lot about artificial intelligence with men feeling they knew more about AI than women. This lack of knowledge, as expected stretched to specific AI terminology, such as 'singularity'. Despite it being an important theory behind AI, ¾ of people didn't know the definition of singularity, which is the moment when intelligence becomes non-biological and more powerful than it is today.
Although many of the respondents didn't have extensive knowledge of AI, 29% of people are interested to know more. 3 in 10 stated that they like the robots we currently have, such as those used in car manufacturing or the Honda Assimo robot. R2D2 and Wall-E came out top as people's favourite fictional robots.
Ray Kurzweil, a leading AI expert (Google's Director of Engineering) predicts that computers will have become more intelligent than humans by 2029. However, almost 8 in 10 of the public believe it will take longer!
44% of young adults (18-24) stated that they're afraid of robots becoming more intelligent than humans. However only 22% of over 55s had this opinion. But why the difference? Is it that over 55s don't believe robots will surpass our level of intelligence, or is it that people of their generation simply haven't considered AI as an issue? Or maybe they know something younger people don't? Sneaky!
As well as the fear of increasing robot intelligence, almost 4 in 10 people are frightened of AI machines turning against the human race. Is this a genuine risk or is this just a result of 'evil robot' films such as iRobot, Transformers and Terminator? Professor Stephen Hawking's recent comments that he believes artificial intelligence could threaten the existence of humans certainly suggests that AI is dangerous, meaning that there may be a genuine cause for concern.
The public also appear to have reservations about AI robots replacing workers – over half of respondents stated they are afraid of losing their jobs to robots. But what about robotics in industry generally? Almost 50% of the public don't think we should use robots as weapons, and almost 3 in 10 people said they should be banned from working around children or in customer service. 30% of females felt we should be spending less on developing AI, as opposed to only 15% of males.
But is it all bad?
Opinions of robots were not wholly negative, despite people's concerns. People do appear to recognise the possible benefits of AI robots.
These are the top 5 perceived benefits of artificial intelligence:
1. Advances in medicine- 54%
2. Production- 40%
3. Industry- 39%
4. Space Travel- 38%
5. Increasing quality of life- 34%
Furthermore respondents commented that robots:
'Are very useful to humans'
'Are useful in the right hands'
'Many benefits in medicine can be had'
One respondent, possibly the 1 in 10 that knew a lot about AI, stated that 'It will be a great achievement when the singularity is reached. Artificial intelligence has endless positive applications if implemented correctly. Surely advanced AI will enable humanity to enrich itself.'
Overall, however, it seemed that there were more negative opinions of robots and AI than there were positive.
For example some respondents had the following negative opinions:
'I am suspicious of it'
'I think it is going to happen whether we like it or not'
'Could become dangerous'
'The public is extremely misinformed'
'We should be afraid of Google'
It is clear from these results that knowledge on artificial intelligence needs improvement, and opinions are at times divided. The results also suggest that there is an increasing disconnect between the public and the engineers and scientists involved in artificial intelligence progression. It is my belief that the public should be better informed on the progress of AI, as it could shape the future of the human race.
Personally, I can't decide how I feel about AI. For now, I will trust the AI experts, and hope that 'iRobot' doesn't become a reality, at least in my lifetime.
Want to read more? The following articles Robotics: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat? are a good starting point.


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Breitling will sponsor the role of Official Timekeeper of DCL "Breitling has a longstanding history in aviation, from its support of the Breitling Jet Team to its place of privilege on the wrists of countless civil pilots worldwide. The Drone Champions League marks an exciting new era in flight, and we are delighted to be taking to the skies with such an innovative and entrepreneurial team and support the exciting races all around the globe as official time keeper," explains Georges Kern.
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The race series will start at the Olympic Park in Munich, followed by further races in Madrid (4/5 July), at the Great Wall of China (9/10 August) and in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland (11-13 October). All DCL races are broadcasted live on television both online and in over 100 countries worldwide.


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entrepreneurship in true New Orleans style with a crawfish boil and jazz concert. Over the course of the next seven days, the nation's brightest entrepreneurial minds will exchange ideas, participate in investment pitch opportunities and grow their networks.
This year's Entrepreneur Week participants include top executives from Google and HP, as well as Jim Coulter of TPG Capital and MBA students from leading universities, such as Berkley and Cornell. Best of all, any entrepreneur who is so inclined can participate and learn from the experts.
Driven by the entrepreneurial momentum that has fueled the city's rebirth, NOEW, an initiative of The Idea Village, will feature a unique program of world-class activities including over 45 business workshops, investment pitches, networking events, keynote speeches and interactive discussion sessions. This high-impact week of service, networking and collaboration redefines New Orleans as a laboratory of innovation and a model for national best practices by connecting students, entrepreneurs and thought leaders.
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We open our season with a splendid Russian program featuring some of the greatest master composers. Our concert begins with a fanfare of the celebratory Festive Overture by Shostakovich. This is followed by Tchaikovsky's immortal First Piano Concerto played by Daniel Hsu, a brilliant young pianist and prize winner from the Van Cliburn Piano Competition. The program ends with the majestic and humorous Fifth Symphony by Prokofiev.
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Part of the fun of being a Shriner Unit or Club are the competitions with your counterparts from across the country. It gives you a chance to show off your talent and skill to Shriners from around the world.
Several business sessions for different committes of Shriners International will be taking place this year. During these sessions, representatives discuss and vote on the official business of the committee.
Don't miss this opportunity to interact with thousands of Shriners, their Lady's and families attending the 146th Annual Shriners International Convention July 5th-9th, 2020. The Marketplace will also be open to the Public to showcase our Fraternity, Philanthropy, and some of the fun our members have.
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Launched Today: Collectively.org
A newly launched website aimed at young people and them taking action to influence policy and create change in their community, specifically in regards to sustainability. As they say "In our articles, we will not only give readers a great story full of useful information, but also something they can do to begin creating the world they want to live in." What to know more, check this out: https://collectively.org/en/article/what-is-collectively
"Collectively is where the power of positivity and collaboration make sustainability the new norm. Watch as we follow several young people across the globe that took a stand against the status quo to help build a better world around them. From emissions-cutting inventions to socially responsible travel, hear their inspirational ideas and let us know what you think. "
Liberal Democrats Pledge To Build "Garden Cities"
Nick Clegg is to move on Monday to differentiate the Liberal Democrats from the Tories on the highly contentious issue of garden cities by pledging to build five new towns along a train line linking Oxford and Cambridge.
The deputy prime minister, who accused the Tories earlier this year of adopting a nimby approach to house building, will say that the plan will help to create an extra 50,000 new homes in an area of intense demand for housing in the home counties.
A coalition row over housing flared up earlier this year after it emerged that the Tories had declined to publish a Whitehall report which suggested that two new garden cities needed to be built in southern England to relieve pressure on housing.
Clegg will say that the Lib Dems would insist in any future coalition negotiations that 10 new garden cities should be built, with five along a new express railway line linking Oxford and Cambridge. This used to be dubbed the "varsity line" but Clegg is now calling it the "garden city line".
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The Edible Garden Series
The Edible Garden – BBC TV Series (2010)
Gardener, presenter and writer Alys Fowler attempts to avoid shop bought fruit/vegetables and live off her own home grown produce. Alys focus on different foods and show how anyone can grow, cook and eat from their own garden even if they live in a urban environment. It's no easy task for her because she doesn't want to turn her garden into an allotment so she's growing her fruit and veg among flowers. Peas and beans are prolific vegetables but they also look beautiful in the borders too. Alys also goes and makes delicious broad bean falafels and pea shoot cocktails and forages for willow to make plant supports. She has two new additions to the family, her chickens!
As with all of these types of programs their is an element of it being unrealistic and just for TV but it's still worth watching for those that enjoy this type of thing. I'm sure as with everything you'll learn a thing or two along the way.
Sustainable Livestock Production Is Possible
New research has identified what may be the future of sustainable livestock production: silvopastoral systems which include shrubs and trees with edible leaves or fruits as well as herbage.
Consumers are increasingly demanding higher standards for how their meat is sourced, with animal welfare and the impact on the environment factoring in many purchases. Unfortunately, many widely-used livestock production methods are currently unsustainable. However, new research out today from the University of Cambridge has identified what may be the future of sustainable livestock production: silvopastoral systems which include shrubs and trees with edible leaves or fruits as well as herbage.
Professor Donald Broom, from the University of Cambridge, who led the research said: "Consumers are now demanding more sustainable and ethically sourced food, including production without negative impacts on animal welfare, the environment and the livelihood of poor producers. Silvopastoral systems address all of these concerns with the added benefit of increased production in the long term."
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Grow Your Own Food Summit
This is a collection of interviews for anyone interested in growing their own food or living a more sustainable existence.Thirty-four presentations cover everything from community building to creating a food forest to beginning your very first garden, saving non-GMO seeds, permaculture and much more.
So like you I've also missed the first couple of days but it runs until the 14th, the snag is the lectures are only available for 24 hours after they post them (10am US Eastern Daylight Time) but it's worth signing up now for the remainder of the videos and talks. I really enjoyed the one I just listed to the talk with Vandan Shiva about, among other things, the vital importance of seed saving as well as the abundance that comes from say 1 tomato gives you enough seeds to grow potentially hundreds more tomatoes.
I think you'll like these, so get them while they you can for free.
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Symbiosis: Enforced Surrender?
Scientists from INRA and Lorraine University in France unraveled a key mechanism in the symbiosis between fungi and trees. During this mutually beneficial interaction, the fungus takes control of its host plant by injecting a small protein that neutralizes its immune defenses thereby allowing the fungus to colonize the plant. This finding is a major advance in our understanding of the evolution and functioning of symbiotic interactions between fungi and plants – relationships that play a significant role in supporting the health and sustainability of our natural ecosystems.
In the complex world of the rhizosphere – the soil surrounding plant roots – thousands of species of bacteria and fungi compete for resources released by plants. Some fungi, such as truffles and boletus, are able to live in symbiosis with plants through their roots, by-passing their competitors to obtain sugars directly from their host. In return, symbiotic fungi allow plant roots to absorb mineral nutrients; this improves the plant's health, vigor and productivity. Mycorrhizal fungi are one class of symbiotic fungi that make their way to plant roots where they negotiate for housing and all-you-can-eat sugar services. But how does this negotiation play out? Is the host plant able to distinguish between beneficial and parasitic fungi? How does the fungus avoid the plant's immune defenses during the interaction?


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Accreditation Handbook—Chapter VII: Site Visitors, Chapter XVIX: Site Visit Planning and Conduct, Chapter XX: Site Visit Report
The site visit is an essential and unique step in the accreditation process. Conducting a site visit on a campus during an accreditation review is one of several mechanisms used by the CAA to determine a program's compliance with the Standards for Accreditation. The CAA sends trained site visit teams to:
- Verify the accuracy of information provided in the application and resolve questions/concerns that arose from review of the application
- Directly observe program resources and space on campus and interact with program faculty, students, and leadership
- Document that compliance with accreditation standards was verified, consistent with CAA's expectations
- Facilitate the CAA's decision making for programs by providing a written report of the visit
The site visit enables the program's faculty to provide context about the program that is often not conducive in a written description and that can be obtained only by direct observation.
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Aaron Phillips became the latest in a long line of Academy graduates to make their full debut for the Sky Blues when he was picked to face Walsall on Saturday.
The teenager is one of seven home grown lads currently involved in Coventry City's first team and Academy boss Gregor Rioch and his staff couldn't be more proud to see them break through.
"We're really pleased with Aaron who has shown great determination to be a professional footballer," said the 38-year-old coach.
"He trains hard and works hard at his game and he's got his just rewards. He had a few sub appearances prior to the weekend to get a little taste of it and when lads get that it sometimes kicks them on to that next level in terms of desire to achieve, and he's done that.
"He's all action as he showed against Wolves when he scored and got booked in the space of his ten minutes, and this week he has played a full game and we're just so proud of him here at the Academy.
"I first saw him at 13 and he was one of those in that age group who we had high hopes for. At that time there were four in particular – Aaron, Conor Thomas, Gael Bigirimana and Josh Ruffels.
"One or two kicked on in that age group and one or two didn't but all of those four ended up wearing the colours for the Sky Blues. Gael has gone in one direction and Josh another, ending up at Oxford, and we've got Conor who is now established.
"Conor seems to have been around for years and yet he's only 20 – today in fact. But what he has done along with Jordan Clarke and Cyrus Christie has established himself in the first-team environment.
"And that's the challenge now for Aaron and Jordan Willis and the like – Billy Daniels is another – to become established with a run of ten, 15 or 20 games."
Rioch is also delighted for Jordan Clarke who has found a new niche at centre-half, albeit the converted right-back being no stranger to the position.
"I am just really pleased to see the likes of Jordan getting the headlines he deserves because he's a local lad done good and Sky Blue through and through," he said.
"And people are now seeing him for the qualities we always knew he had got. He had a spell at centre-back at the Academy. He has a terrific leap – as does Aaron Phillips – and is very aggressive when heading it. Aaron played at centre-back as well for the younger Academy groups.
"But it's really good to see Jordan take a grip on that position and make it his own now.
"I think playing alongside a bigger centre-back helps him but he reads the game so well and is very quick on the ground and you need that in the modern day game."
As for those coming through, it seems the stability of playing back at the Alan Higgs Centre in Allard Way, coupled with the integration of the club's young full-time apprentices at Ryton and a manager who champions the club's own talent is a recipe for further success.
"We're working on the next crop of lads and already seen a couple come into the spotlight a little bit," said Rioch.
"Those in Ryan Haynes's age group and our second-year apprentices are all desperate to earn a place and we will just keep working at that next group.
"And the good thing is we've got a good platform to do that now that the Higgs is pretty much settled, and that we're back there because it's a good environment to work from.
"It works really well because the apprentices all have breakfast and lunch at Ryton and integrate with the senior pros and staff and then get a mini-bus to the Higgs to train.
"We weren't able to do that before because it wasn't embraced but the manager has embraced that and it has worked really well.
"The young lads being around the first team means they can smell it and that's good. We're really proud of all the boys who get on the pitch and raise the profile of the Academy, which is a good one to be at."