On the heels of the success of Hidden Figures , about female African-American NASA mathematicians’ contributions to Project Mercury, an event series is looking to shine a light on another little known group of women in the early 1960s who were denied a chance to be part of the Mercury space program. In her first foray into TV producing, Oscar-nominated actress Jessica Chastain has teamed with Sully writer Todd Komarnicki and TV producer Christina Wayne for Mercury 13 , an event series project set at ITV Studios America , where Wayne’s Assembly Entertainment has a pod deal.
Day: February 8, 2017
VoIP Market a Battleground in 2017
There’s good news and bad news afoot for those in the global voice over Internet protocol market. First, the good news: the market is set to explode over the period between 2017 and 2021.
The DID is Dead and T-Mobile Revived It
Favorite moments in life involve time w/ family & friends, networking, IP communications industry verticals & horizontals, running, traveling, foreign languages 1. “Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition…” Barack Obama ….. 2. “One of the sad signs of our times is that we have demonized those who produce, subsidized those who refuse to produce, and canonized those who complain.” By Thomas Sowell The DID is dead? T-Mobile proves your phone number, your digits, your DID are a hot commodity! Move over webRTC, IoT and big data.
Shure Debuts IntelliMix P300 Audio Conferencing Processor At ISE 2017
At this year’s ISE, held February 7 – 10 in Amsterdam, Shure is introducing the IntelliMix P300 audio conferencing processor, a new digital signal processor created specifically for conferencing applications. The P300 offers Shure IntelliMix DSP algorithms that enhance the audio quality in video meetings, a variety of connectivity options, plus seamless operation with Shure Microflex Advance and Microflex wireless microphone solutions for AV conferencing.
Sophos to buy VC-backed anti-virus company Invincea
Sophos has agreed to acquire Fairfax, Virginia-based Invincea, an anti-virus company, for a consideration of $100 million with a $20 million earn-out. Invincea’s backers included ORIX Growth Capital, Comerica Bank, Dell Ventures, New Atlantic Ventures and Harbert Ventures.
Capsule8 picks up $2.5 mln seed
Capsule8 today emerged from stealth mode to unveil its plans for the industry’s first container-aware, real-time threat protection platform designed to protect legacy and next-generation Linux infrastructures from both known and unknown attacks. Founded by experienced hackers John Viega, Dino Dai Zovi and Brandon Edwards, Capsule8 is being built on the real-world experience of its founders in building and bringing to market defensive systems to protect against exploitation of previously unknown vulnerabilities.
HPE’s Mesosphere reseller agreement heats up container management market
Hewlett Packard Enterprise this week announced an agreement with container management platform startup Mesophere to resell the smaller company’s flagship product, a data center operating system dubbed DC/OS. The news marks a validation of Mesosphere’s technology given HPE is seeing demand for the product from its enterprise customers, analysts say.
Mojo Networks nabs $30 mln Series E
Mountain View, California-based Mojo Networks , a provider of cloud-managed WiFi solutions, has raised $30 million in Series E funding. The investors included Presidio Partners, Trident Capital, Granite Ventures, North Haven Expansion Credit , a fund sponsored by Morgan Stanley Private Credit & Equity, Walden Riverwood Ventures and Alpha Technologies .
Intelligent Transportation Society of America Releases
Washington, D.C. The Intelligent Transportation Society of America released today its “The Road Ahead: The Next Generation of Mobility” public policy roadmap that provides policy recommendations on how to advance the research and deployment of transformational and intelligent transportation technologies. Specifically, the Roadmap provides recommendations on policy issues that are shaping the next generation of transportation driven by robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, wireless communications, and cloud computing.
Notes from the Dentist: Do the Thing You Dread First
I, like many people, do not love going to the dentist. I don’t have a phobia of it, but I can think of a million better ways to spend my time.
Java Refactoring & Code Smells
Original Post: Java Refactoring & Code Smells Feed Title: Java Software Development Videos and Tutorials Directory Feed URL: http://www.java-tv.com/feed/ Feed Description: Java-TV.com is a directory of videos, interviews and tutorials focused on software development activities with the Java programming language. A new sprint starts and you have to implement a new feature, you naively open the file where the functionality ought to live.
The Rise of VR and Co-Work Spaces at Events – Meetings Innovation Report
Many of today’s big travel and tech megatrends – such as co-working spaces, virtual reality, and sharing accommodations – are disrupting the meetings and events industry in 2017. For the last couple of years, the big trends in travel and tech have been slowly making their presence felt in the meetings and events industry.
Hotel Jen to Launch Interactive Night Light Program
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Zezulka on The Digital Footprint and Principles of Personality Protection in the European Union
Ondrej Zezulka, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Law, has published The Digital Footprint and Principles of Personality Protection in the European Union as Charles University in Prague Faculty of Law Research Paper No. 2016/III/2.
django-instant-coverage 1.0.0
Your new Django site need tests. Nothing super fancy, just enough that you know you’ve not forgotten to close some somewhere and it’s not going to start 500ing next time you deploy.
transaction 2.1.0
Added a transaction-manager explicit mode. Explicit mode makes some kinds of application bugs easier to detect and potentially allows data managers to manage resources more efficiently.
ECI Bolsters Its LightSEC Cybersecurity Solution
ECI, a global provider of ELASTIC Network solutions for service providers, critical infrastructures and data center operators, announced today the enhancement of its award winning LightSEC cyber security solution. Beyond the consolidation of security and connectivity, this solution will enable service providers to leverage their infrastructure to deliver managed security services to their customers for additional revenue streams.
Rackspace Cutting 6% of US Workforce
Rackspace, which is facing pressure from competitors as its tries to stabilize and grow its own cloud computing business, is cutting about 6% of its US workforce, as well as a number of positions overseas. The news comes from a February 7 blog post by CEO Taylor Rhodes, who recently oversaw Rackspace’s $4.3 billion transition from a public to a private company.
Look up: Eclipse, full moon and comet all in the sky Friday night
The most interesting skywatching opportunity in February comes Friday, Feb. 10 for those in the northern hemisphere when you can see an eclipse, the full moon and a comet. The full moon rises a little after 6 p.m. Friday and viewers can see the subtle, yet interesting penumbral lunar eclipse at 7:43 p.m. EST.
Chinese Developers Lead Asia Stocks Higher as Indian Shares Fall
Asian shares rose as Chinese property developers jumped on optimism, offsetting declines in India where the government unexpectedly signaled an end to an easing cycle. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.3 percent as of 5:07 p.m. in Hong Kong, erasing an earlier decline.
Barrick Sale of Super Pit Stake to China Buyer Said to Stall
Barrick Gold Corp.’s plan to sell its stake in the Kalgoorlie Super Pit mine to a Chinese bidder has stalled, as the buyer faces delays securing financing for the $1.3 billion deal, people with knowledge of the matter said. Minjar Gold Pty, a unit of property developer Shandong Tyan Home Co., is also still seeking Chinese regulatory clearance for the purchase, according to the people.
Saudi Aramco Said to Pick Moelis to Advise on Biggest IPO
Saudi Arabian Oil Co. hired Moelis & Co. to advise on its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, as it pushes ahead with plans to pursue the world’s biggest share sale.
Oil Falls to Two-Week Low After Data Shows U.S. Stockpile Gains
Oil fell to the lowest in more than two weeks after industry data showed a surge in U.S. crude stockpiles, undermining OPEC’s efforts to re-balance global markets. Futures slid as much as 1.8 percent in New York after falling 3.1 percent the previous two sessions.
U.K. to Get First LNG From Peru While Still Waiting for U.S.
Almost a year after the first liquefied natural gas cargo left the Gulf of Mexico, the U.K. is still waiting to claim a slice of American supply. By the end of the month it will, but it won’t be made in the U.S. Peru LNG loaded a vessel on Monday destined for England, according to Lima-based Perupetro SA’s website.
Allot Secure Service Gateway Gains Momentum With Customers in its First Quarter of Availability
Allot Communications Ltd. , a leading provider of security and monetization solutions that enable service providers and enterprises to protect and personalize the digital experience, revealed that Allot Secure Service Gateway has quickly achieved popularity in the enterprise market in its first quarter of availability. Having only launched the product last October, Allot has already secured orders from customers across a range of different verticals, including Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance and Education in the Allot Secure Service Gateway is designed to meet organizations’ need for a comprehensive solution that provides visibility and control for heterogeneous environments and networks extending from the datacenter to the WAN.
Acronis Adds Microsoft Office 365 Backup to Acronis Backup 12,…
Acronis Adds Microsoft Office 365 Backup to Acronis Backup 12, World’s Easiest and Fastest Data Protection for Small Businesses The New Technology Extends the N umber of Supported Platforms to 16, Making Acronis Backup 12 the Most Complete Data Protection Solution Available to Small Businesses Today Acronis, a global leader in hybrid cloud data protection and storage, today announced the addition of Microsoft Office 365 backup functionality to the world’s fastest and most complete small business backup solution, Acronis Backup 12, enabling businesses to protect all data, local and in the cloud, with a single solution, single configuration, and a single interface.
China’s leading e-retailer in ‘fake’ Lafite scam
A retailer has been caught trying to pass off a Vin de Pays wine as ChA teau Lafite Rothschild on China’s largest direct sales e-commerce site, JD.com, underlining the problem of fake and misrepresented wines in China. A screen grab of the ‘fake’ Lafite that was being sold on JD.com Auction under the first growth’s Chinese name.
Mitani Chooses VeloCloud SD-WAN to Power …
VeloClouda Networks Inc. , the Cloud-Delivered SD-WANa company , today announced that Mitani Sangyo Co. Ltd. , a leading provider of information technology services in Japan, has chosen VeloCloud Cloud-Delivered SD-WAN technology to power Mitani’s Unified Communications needs.
JustWatch can help you find where to legally watch movies
New Delhi, Feb 8 – With more Indian millennials aggressively migrating to video-on-demand platforms to watch premium content, JustWatch — a Berlin based start-up — offers a search engine to help viewers find where to legally watch their favourite movies and television series online. But, for an international over-the-top content player vying to create a space and make it big in the Indian market, providing local content is equally important, said David Croye, Founder and CEO at JustWatch, told IANS in an e-mail interview.
These are the Kodi hacks you NEED to know about
The streaming craze shows no sign of slowing down – and, if you’re looking to get the best possible experience, we’re here to help The streaming craze shows no sign of slowing down – and, if you’re looking to get the best possible experience, we’re here to help. Kodi essentially turns any computer, smartphone or tablet into a digital set-top box or streamer, giving users the ability to stream files from the internet.
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Dr. Neil Frank on Climate and Caring for Creation: A Book of Good Intentions but Poor Science
As an evangelical Christian, I believe we should be good stewards of God’s planet. We should strive to reduce pollution to protect human health and the natural environment.
Minnesota co-op plans to build soybean plant in North Dakota Wednesday, February 8
Officials with Minnesota Soybean Processors, or MnSP, say the co-op has selected a site on 150 acres near Spiritwood, in eastern North Dakota. The group says the facility would produce 900,000 tons of soybean meal and 490 million pounds of soybean oil a year.
IOT Analytics Market is expected to raise USD 18 billion by 2022 with CAGR of 25%
The Major Key Players are PTC , IBM corporation , Intel Corporation , Accenture PLC , Capgemini , Cisco Systems ” PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, February 8, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Market Highlights Growing penetration of connected devices and the sudden outburst of data from IoT- enabled devices have shown a significant growth in the Internet of Things analytics market. The IoT analytics tools have a unique role in various industry verticals such as manufacturing, healthcare, energy and utilities, retails and others.
libvirt-python 3.0.0
The libvirt-python package provides a module that permits applications written in the Python programming language to call the interface supplied by the libvirt library, to manage the virtualization capabilities of recent versions of Linux (and other OSes).
The Latest: Tornado damages New Orleans NASA facility
An official at NASA’s Michoud facility in New Orleans says it suffered some damage during Tuesday’s tornado but the deep-space equipment being built there does not appear to be damaged. Steve Doering was there when the wind started picking up and says it sounded like a freight train coming down.
No, the Future Is Not Femaleby Heather WilhelmOn Tuesday, after a…
It was a golden opportunity to show grace, introspection, and clarity. But since Hillary Clinton is Hillary Clinton, she decided to go ahead and alienate half of the human race instead.
Amazon Slammed for its Negative Impact on U.S. Jobs and Economy
In this series we’ll take a fresh look at resources and how they are used. We’ll go beyond natural resources like air and water to look at how efficiency in raw materials can boost the bottom line and help the environment.
Executive Assistant Admin
Microsoft Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint a Exceptional organization skills a Good phone etiquette a Great communication skills a Medium typing skills a Organizational skills Looking for a smart, well-spoken individual to answer phones, respond to client emails and handle the day-to-day administrative work of the company. Individual will work directly with clients and along side management scheduling client meetings, participating on viewings and assisting the manager in his/her day-to-day activities.
Walnut Creek: 49ers rush in to repair vandalized school field
Two weeks after vandals wreaked havoc on Contra Costa Christian Schools’ soggy athletic field, the San Francisco 49ers have stepped in to make repairs. Members of the football team’s groundskeeping crew were at the school Feb. 6, rolling and seeding the soccer field damaged last month after someone drove destructive donuts over the water-logged grass in two separate acts of vandalism.