Monthly Archives: February 2014

MOOCS: The next big thing? A futurist’s opinion (Learning World S4E20, 3/3) – Video

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MOOCS: The next big thing? A futurist #39;s opinion (Learning World S4E20, 3/3)
Euronews reporter Maha Barada talks to #39;futurist #39; John Mahaffie, (a futurist is a social scientist who predicts trends and developments in society). He expla...

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After Freedom Industries, West Virginia Now Polluted By ‘Patriot’ Coal Waste Spill – Video

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After Freedom Industries, West Virginia Now Polluted By #39;Patriot #39; Coal Waste Spill
After Freedom Industries polluted the water in West Virginia, Patriot Coal is the latest company seemingly out to destroy West Virginia... This clip from the...

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Libya: Three years on, Gaddafi-era laws used to clamp down on free expression

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Mounting curbs on freedom of expression are threatening the rights Libyans sought to gain by overthrowing Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi, said Amnesty International ahead of the third anniversary of the 2011 Libyan uprising.

In the latest move to stifle dissent across Libya, the authorities have consolidated a Gaddafi-era law that criminalizes insults to the state, its emblem or flag. The amended version of Article 195 of the Penal Code outlaws all criticism of the 17 February Revolution or insults to officials. An almost identical law drafted under al-Gaddafi banned all acts regarded as an attack against the Great Fateh Revolution and its leader.

Three years ago Libyans took to the streets to demand greater freedom, not another authoritarian rule, said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, Middle East and North Africa Deputy Director at Amnesty International.

What is the difference between not being able to criticize al-Gaddafis Al-Fateh Revolution or the '17 February Revolution? Behind both is the idea that expression is limited and some issues of taboo.

At this rate the Libyan authorities are headed down a dangerous path. The amendment is nothing more than a semantic alteration - substituting the name of one revolution with another. It is a copy and paste job of legislation from the Gaddafi-era and a flagrant attempt to undermine freedom of expression. The article should be repealed immediately.

Following the end of the Libyan conflict, Article 195 remained in force until its amendment on 5 February. Under the amended provision anyone who publicly insults the legislative, executive or judicial authorities can be punished with a prison term ranging from three to 15 years.

The law also criminalizes insults against members of the General National Congress (GNC), Libyas interim parliament, who voted on the amendment.

Muammar al-Gaddafi routinely used repressive legislation to silence his critics and political opponents. To replace these with carbon-copy laws is a clear betrayal of the aspirations of the 17 February Revolution, said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui.

In a constitutional declaration adopted shortly before Colonel al-Gaddafis ousting in August 2011 Libyas transitional authorities promised to guarantee the right to freedom of expression.

Instead of strengthening protections for freedom of expression the authorities have persisted to use al-Gaddafis repressive laws. Last year the previous version of the same article was used to prosecute Amara al-Khattabi, a journalist who published a list of 84 judges whom he alleged were corrupt. His trial is ongoing.

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Only Genuine Augmented Reality (AR) Eyewear App To Deliver Richest Experience For Motorcyclists

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Sunnyvale, California (PRWEB) February 13, 2014

LASTER Technologies, creator of the SeeThru Augmented Reality (AR) eyewear, and geo-location expert Eco&Logic announced the development of an AR app that will allow motorcyclists to, for the first time, enjoy genuine augmented reality capabilities that will increase safety and efficiency of their travels on the road and off.

By using the app with LASTERs SeeThru eyewear, riders will be able to:

Weve captured the excitement of augmented reality and combined it with the real world needs of the road to create the motorcyclists ultimate riding experience, said Zile Liu, CEO and founder of LASTER Technologies. With Ecos geo-local expertise and SeeThru eyewear we can deliver on the promise of travel thats more safe, informative and fun. Its no longer about getting from point A to point B. Its delivering the experience of a lifetime and deep information every time you get on your bike.

LASTER Technologies SeeThru eyewear provides the only genuine Augmented Reality wireless eyewear on the market, so wearers see the real world through their own eyes rather than through the lens of a camera. AR content is displayed via SeeThru, within the wearers natural field of vision, allowing them to experience AR content unadulterated by a camera. A video of the app is available.

Providing a larger field of view and higher quality images than other glass products, SeeThru also displays data in front of the vieweravoiding the awkward looking up and to the right that other glasses require. This allows for a higher quality viewing experience that not only enhances visibility, but makes for safer driving.

LASTER SeeThru uses GPS location information coupled with accurate, built-in sensors (gyroscopes, accelerometer and a compass) to detect orientation and position determining exactly where the wearer is and in which direction they are looking. And LASTER SeeThru does all of this without a socially invasive camera, ensuring privacy for the rider and others around them. The GPS app will be available in the summer of 2014 via the LASTER website (http://www.laster.fr)

SeeThru glasses can be acquired for as little as $349. The Kickstarter page can be found at http://www.laster.fr/kickstarter. A developer SDK is available immediately by going to the LASTER website at http://www.laster.fr/sdk

About LASTER Technologies Founded in 2005 and based in Paris, France and Sunnyvale, California, LASTER Technologies was the first manufacturer to introduce the concept of the consumer augmented reality experience. LASTER SeeThru gives wearers the only genuine AR product on the market, delivering higher definition and quality than any other wireless eyewear manufacturer, at an affordable price. LASTERs world-leading engineers are wearable device experts specialized in optics, opto-mechanics and computer vision. LASTER licenses their patented core technology to other glass manufacturers. Enterprise customers include medium and large corporations and several branches of the military. Get more information at http://www.laster.fr.

About Eco & Logic Eco & Logic is a company founded in February 2010 by Isabelle Colin and Luc Chanson, both from the world of mobility management, with the support of Philippe Streiff, former Formula 1 driver. Eco & Logic is specialized in last generation geo-localization solutions and applications for professional carriers, drivers and motorcyclists. Eco & Logic offers GPS based geo-localization optimization engine and dedicated software for professionals and consumers.

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