Friday 27 September 2013
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Amandine Ronny Montegerai
Sunday 22 September 2013
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By:
Amandine Ronny Montegerai
Marine Corps Colonel Speaks Out: "We're Building A Domestic Army
Marine Corp Colonel speaks out at a local council meeting about the militarization of police forces on 8/12/13 at 41 Green St, Concord, NH 03301:
"We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives we've set. We've got have civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded." President Obama, Colorado, July 2, 2008.
Friday 20 September 2013
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Amandine Ronny Montegerai
Tuesday 17 September 2013
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Amandine Ronny Montegerai
Buddhist monk Thích Quảng Đức in 1963.
Some moments are more painful than the others. These photographs shook the world, for one or the other reason. Protesting against the South Vietnamese government, this Buddhist monk set himself on fire. He died silently, without screaming or moving. Photo by: Malcolm Browne. He won a Pulitzer Prize.
Malcolm Browne
Sunday 15 September 2013
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Amandine Ronny Montegerai
Is your television watching YOU? Smart TVs can spy on their owners
It sounds like some wild conspiracy theory or like something out of a science fiction movie, but it's true: it's possible that while you're watching your television, it could be watching you.
A security firm has discovered a glitch in Samsung's Smart TV that "can give hackers access to the device's built-in camera and microphones, allowing them to watch everything you do," RT.com reported recently.
The Malta-based security company, ReVuln, posted a video demonstrating how a team of researchers were able to hack into the Smart TV and access its setting, widgets, channel lists, USB drives and configurations for its remote control. The flaw permits hackers to gain access to any and all personal data stored on the TV as well, said the firm.
"We can install malicious software to gain complete root access to the TV," the video noted.
'I always feel like somebody's watching me...'
With that kind of access, hackers are able to use the television's built-in camera and mics to see and hear everything that is in front of it (like you). "Instead of just watching TV, viewers could themselves be watched without knowing it," said RT.com.
Moreover, the flaw is not inherent on just one model - it is present on all 11 Samsung TVs of the company's latest generation of sets. The Smart TVs feature many of the same components as do computers, but they don't have the same kinds of protections, like firewalls and antivirus software.
There is at least some good news, though. In order to breach your TV, hackers first have to breach the network the television is connected to, and they must know the IP address of the device. As such, security breaches most likely would only occur as a targeted attack against a particular individual, not something that would occur randomly.
A co-founder of ReVuln, Luigi Auriemma, told NBC News that his firm's primary concern is that hackers may be able to target specific individuals or companies in whose businesses they have an interest.
"In our opinion, it's more interesting and realistic to think about attacks [against] specific targets reached via open/weak/hacked Wi-Fi or compromised computers of a network, instead of mass-exploiting via the Internet," Auriemma said in a statement. "That's interesting due to the effects of the vulnerability (retrieving information and the possibility of monitoring) which are perfect for targeted attacks, from a specific person with a TV at home to a company with TVs in its offices."
Hackers must be connected to a local network in order to access a Smart TV, said reports, so it becomes extremely important to keep wifi passwords secure. Also, anyone who has stalkers or who keeps valuable data on their device should be particularly careful, experts note.
"Consider that little kid next door that's good with computers," Travis Carelock, content director and research technologist at Black Hat, said, according to RT.com.
"We're moving into a whole different world," added Trey Ford, general manager of the group. "Growing up, you and I didn't have a wirelessly connected camera pointing at the couch."
'A whole lot more fun'
The security firm said owners of any of the plasma 8000 series, the 7500 LED LCD series, the 8000 LED LCD series or the 9000 LED LCD series should seriously consider keeping all personal data off their TVs and then be careful about what is said or done in the presence of the TV.
While such devices are technologically promising, the security flaw can definitely become problematic.
"That's what will make this a whole lot more fun in the future," Ford said.
Samsung has since announced it is launching an investigation into the security flaw. No word on how it might be fixed.
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UFO : Like Levitation Technology
You will absolutely Love this video! In this experiment, a disk-shaped superconductor chilled in liquid nitrogen, will be shown levitating on a track made of permanent magnets:
Knowing that our planet acts like a giant magnet, it makes me wonder if the UFOs that American Governments are allegedly replicating, work in a similar fashion (cold fusion and Earth's magnetic field)
The Honest Coca-Cola Obesity Commercial
Truth in advertising may be off the table, but at least truth in fake advertising is alive and well.
Saturday 14 September 2013
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Amandine Ronny Montegerai
This is a mind blowing MUST watch documentary about Monsanto.
The must watch documentary about Monsanto and GMOs. Learn something new today and help spread this information if you have ability. Thanks.
If you wish to be a mine of jewels, open the deep ocean within your heart.
If you wish to be a mine of jewels, open the deep ocean within your heart.
Friday 13 September 2013
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Amandine Ronny Montegerai
The Truth May Scare You (What in Our Food)
This is what happens when people find out the truth behind where their meat, dairy, and eggs come from. Find out for yourself at http://meatvideo.com/
Friday the 13th Myths
a) Do not start a trip on Friday or you will encounter misfortune.
b) If you break a mirror on Friday the 13th, you will have seven years of bad luck.
c) Ships that set sail on a Friday will have bad luck.
d) If you walk under a ladder or if a black cat crosses you on Friday the 13th, you will have bad luck.
The origin of the link between bad luck and Friday the 13th is murky. The whole thing might date to Biblical times (13th guest at the Last Supper betrayed Jesus). By the Middle Ages, both Friday and 13 were considered bearers of bad fortune. In modern times, the superstition permeates society.
Here are five of our favorite Friday-the-13th facts:
- Fear of Friday the 13th - one of the most popular myths in science is called "Paraskavedekatriaphobia" as well as "friggatriskaidekaphobia". "Triskaidekaphobia" is fear of the number 13.
- many hospitals have no room 13, while some tall buildings skip the 13th floor and some airline terminals omit gate 13.
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt would not travel on the 13th day of any month and would never host 13 guests at a meal. Napoleon and President Herbert hoover were also "triskaidekaphobic," with an abnormal fear of the number 13.
- Mark Twain once was the 13th guest at a dinner party. A friend warned him not to go. "It was bad luck," Twain later told the friend. "They only had food for 12." Superstitious diners in Paris can hire a quatorzime, or professional 14th guest.
- The number 13 suffers from its position after 12, according to numerologists who consider the latter to be a complete number - 12 months in a years, 12 signs of the zodiac, 122 gods of Olympus, 12 labors of Hercules, 12 tribes of Israel, 12 apostles of Jesus, 12 days of Christmas and 12 eggs in aa dozen.
"Don't worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know that the side you are used to is better than the one to come?"
Don't Worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know that the side you are used to is better than the one to come?
Monday 9 September 2013
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Amandine Ronny Montegerai
How the Media can manipulate our viewpoint
"If you are not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X
Sunday 8 September 2013
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By:
Amandine Ronny Montegerai
Saturday 7 September 2013
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By:
Amandine Ronny Montegerai
True Love Has No Expiration Date
Sinead O' Conner - Nothing Compares to You
Lyrics
It's been seven hours and fifteen days
Since you took love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since you took your love away
Since You bee gone I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
But nothing
I said nothing can take away these blues
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
It's been so lonely without you here
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Tell me baby where did I go wrong
I could put my arms around every boy I see
But they'd only remind me of you
I went to the doctor and guess what he told me
Guess what he told me
He said girl you better have fun
No matter what you do
But he's a fool
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
All the flowers that you planted, mama
In the back yard
All died when you went away
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
But I'm willing to give it another try
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
I Belong to the Soul of the Beloved
" I Belong to the Soul of the Beloved.
One I Seek,
One I Know,
One I See,
One I Call. "
Peppermint
The smell or flavor of peppermint can have profound effects on cognitive functions. These include reasoning, problem solving, concept formation, judgment, attention span, and even memory.
For their research, the participants of this particular study chewed peppermint, cinnamon or cherry flavored gums. Flavorless gum and no gum offered to control groups. All three flavored gums, including peppermint, increased working memory and visual-motor response.
Burdock Root
The plant is eaten as a root vegetable in Asia and is said to have a gummy consistency and sweet taste. The seeds, root, and leaves all have healing properties. It can be used to treat skin and scalp conditions, sooth throat pain and tonsillitis, reduce arthritis inflammation and ulcers, and to purify the blood. In Russia and India, it is used as an anti-cancer remedy, with proponents saying it can stop cancer cells from metastasizing.
20 Things to Start Doing In Your Relationships
"Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy"
Friday 6 September 2013
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Amandine Ronny Montegerai
Malala Yousafzai
Congratulations to education advocate Malala Yousafzai for receiving the International Children's Peace Prize!
Woven Car
The indomitable spirit of a human can achieve anything. The car which is woven with raffia palm cane is an apt example of this.
Amazing Down Syndrome boy
13 years old boy with Down Syndrome who speaks English, Spanish, French and Latin. He played the violin at the 10th World Down Syndrome Congress in Ireland and has set 6 junior Down Syndrome World Records.
Wednesday 4 September 2013
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Amandine Ronny Montegerai
Happy birthday, Lewis Latimer
Lewis Howard Latimer (1848-1928) was an African American inventor who worked as an assistant to Alexander Graham Bell. He improved upon Edison's lightbulb by inventing the carbon filament. He also published a technical engineering handbook for lighting engineers, called Incandescent Electric lighting, and helped Bell draw up his patent for the telephone.
John Kerry 2013
Kerry, anti-war protester, 1971 vs John Kerry, 2013 Secretary of State, asking support for strikes against Syria
Tuesday 3 September 2013
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Amandine Ronny Montegerai
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) 2/2
Cast:
- Keir Dullea as Dr. David Bowman
- Gary Lockwood as Dr. Frank Poole
- William Sylvester as Dr. Heywood R. Floyd
- Douglas Rain as the voice of the HAL 9000
- Daniel Richter as the chief man-ape ("Moon-Watcher" in Clarke's novel)—Richter, a professional street mime, in addition to playing the lead ape was also responsible for choreographing the movements of the other man-apes, who were mostly portrayed by his standing mime troupe.
- Leonard Rossiter as Dr. Andrei Smyslov
- Margaret Tyzack as Elena
- Robert Beatty as Dr. Ralph Halvorsen
- Frank Miller as mission controller
- Edward Bishop as lunar shuttle captain
- Edwina Carroll as Aries stewardess
- Penny Brahms as stewardess
- Heather Downham as stewardess
- Maggie d'Abo as stewardess (Space station elevator)
- Chela Matthison as stewardess (Mrs.Turner, Space station reception)
- Alan Gifford as Poole's father
- Ann Gillis as Poole's mother
- Vivian Kubrick (uncredited) as Floyd's daughter
- Kenneth Kendall (uncredited) as the BBC announcer
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