THRIVE Movie — An unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world by following the money upstream -- uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world by following the money upstream -- uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, THRIVE offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future. INTERVIEWS in THRIVE Duane Elgin, Nassim Haramein, Steven Greer, Jack Kasher, Daniel Sheehan, Adam Trombly, Brian O'Leary, Vandana Shiva, John Gatto, Deepak Chopra, David Icke, Catherine Austin Fitts, G. "STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING, sit down, and watch this film! -Mark Heley, Blogger "THRIVE is more than a documentary relevant to the times. -Odyssey Magazine AVAILABLE in 27 LANGUAGES In order to make THRIVE accessible to a worldwide audience, the movie has been dubbed and subtitled in many additional languages: “Great! “THRIVE is more than a documentary relevant to the times.
Video: How MIT's Laser Camera Can See Around Corners Back in late 2010, MIT Media Lab announced that it was working on technology that would allow a camera to see around corners and image objects that were never in its direct line of sight. Now, the lab has released a video explaining exactly how they do this and showing the technology in action. Briefly, the system works by firing rapid femtosecond laser pulses–pulses so short they are measured in quadrillionths of a second–at a surface opposite the obscured object it is trying to image, like the wall opposite a doorway for instance. The laser light bounces off the wall and scatters. Some of that light hits the target object and likewise scatters. That doesn’t give the camera sensor much light to work with, but because the femtosecond bursts are so quick and because the camera sensor takes measurements every few picoseconds–or trillionths of a second–it can gather a lot of data quickly. MIT News
Artificial intelligence positioned to be a game-changer The following script is from “Artificial Intelligence,” which aired on Oct. 9, 2016. Charlie Rose is the correspondent. Nichole Marks, producer. The search to improve and eventually perfect artificial intelligence is driving the research labs of some of the most advanced and best-known American corporations. In the past few years, artificial intelligence -- or A.I. -- has taken a big leap -- making important strides in areas like medicine and military technology. It was, for decades, primitive technology. The technology is so promising that IBM has staked its 105-year-old reputation on its version of artificial intelligence called Watson -- one of the most sophisticated computing systems ever built. John Kelly, is the head of research at IBM and the godfather of Watson. Charlie Rose: Oh, here we are. John Kelly: Here we are. Charlie Rose: You can feel the heat already. Charlie Rose: Tell me about Watson’s intelligence. John Kelly: So it has no inherent intelligence as it starts.
Researchers capture first-ever images of atoms moving inside a molecule The headline sums it up nicely but really, those photographic acrobatics account for only part of the story. Starting from the beginning, a research team led by Louis DiMauro of Ohio State University used an "ultrafast" laser to knock an electron out of its orbit, which scattered off the molecule as it fell back toward its natural path. That ripple effect you see in that photo up there represents any changes the molecule went through during the quadrillionth of a second that transpired between laser pulses. Yes, that's the kind of rare, psychedelic shot that's sure to earn DiMauro and team bragging rights, but the scientists also say this technique could have practical implications for observing -- and ultimately manipulating -- chemical reactions at an atomic level. Comments
sans titre La paroisse Saint-Laurent occupe, entre le faubourg Poissonnière et le faubourg du Temple, la dépression située entre la butte Montmartre et les buttes Chaumont (col de La Chapelle) par où passent les routes de Saint-Denis, de Senlis et de Meaux, chemins très anciens de Paris au Nord et à l’Est du pays. Ces routes franchissaient les marais occupant l’ancien bras de la Seine qui furent petit à petit, à partir du XIIe siècle, drainés et mis en culture. Le grand égout (rues du Château d’Eau et des Petites Ecuries), doublé plus au nord par le fossé Sainte-Opportune (rue des Vinaigriers, rue de Paradis) permet d’assainir ces marais qui deviennent des « coutures » ou « courtilles », terres riches de jardins et de cultures maraîchères. En 1604, des Franciscains réformés, dits Récollets, font construire un couvent rue du faubourg Saint-Martin. La Maison de Saint-Lazare et la congrégation de la Mission. Les embarcadères (1) 99 à 105 rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, ces immeubles existent toujours.
Here's How Apple Put a Retina Display in the iPad The so-called "retina" display for the new iPad is by far its most obvious — and technologically remarkable — feature. After all, the upgraded screen crams more than 3 million pixels in an area smaller than a piece of paper. How did Apple do it? First, it's important to understand the challenge. To overcome the issue, Apple separated the actual pixels from the signal wires with a thin resin layer, according to this brief analysis from DisplaySearch. The technology is called a Super High Aperture, or SHA, design. And this may come as a shock, but Apple didn't invent the tech. It also means Apple is exaggerating just a wee bit when it says that to create the iPad's retina display, it had to design the device "in a completely new way." How much of a game-changer do you think Apple's 2,048 x 1,536 retina display is?
Mexico Adopts an Alarming Surveillance Legislation The Mexican legislature today adopted a surveillance legislation that will grant the police warrantless access to real time user location data. The bill was adopted almost unanimously with 315 votes in favor, 6 against, and 7 abstentions. It has been sent to the President for his approval. There is significant potential for abuse of these new powers. In response to the law’s adoption, Mexican human rights lawyer Luis Fernando García told EFF, "Mexican policy makers must understand that the adoption of broad surveillance powers without adequate safeguards undermines the privacy and security of citizens, and is therefore incompatible with their human rights obligations." Sensitive data of this nature warrants stronger protection, not an all-access pass. It is time to educate all of our legislators and the general public that sensitive data warrants strong protections. Stay tuned for additional updates:
The White House: Photo of the Day: Presiden... Most Precise Measurement of Scale of the Universe Physicists on the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS) have announced the first results from their collaboration, revealing the most precise measurements ever made of the large-scale structure of the universe between five to seven billion years ago. They achieved this by observing the primordial sound waves that propagated through the cosmic medium a mere 30,000 years after the Big Bang. And so far, the data supports the theory that our universe as flat, comprised of roughly a quarter cold dark matter, and four percent ordinary matter, with the rest made up of a mysterious force dubbed “dark energy.” ANALYSIS: The Universe is Precisely 13.75 Billion Years Old A hundred years ago scientists believed the universe was steady and unchanging. Soon after, astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered the universe was actually expanding, consistent with Einstein’s original general relativity theory. SLIDE SHOW: The Supercomputer Supernova SLIDE SHOW: Violent Beauty of Our Evolving Universe
Personal Health: Pedal Power Comes With a Duty for All Annie Tritt for The New York Times When my mother asked what I wanted for my 16th birthday, I said, “A new bicycle.” From her response — “How much longer are you going to be riding a bicycle?” — I knew I wasn’t going to get one. I muddled through on my aging Schwinn (bought secondhand when I was 10) for two more years, and then for my 18th birthday I bought myself a new bike. I am now 70, and I’ve never gone a year without a bike — not one that collects dust or serves as a clothes hanger, but a bike that is ridden nearly every day. I applaud Mayor Michael R. I wish, however, that the push to get more people to use pedal power were accompanied by an equally aggressive effort to teach drivers to be more cognizant and respectful of those on two wheels who share their streets. Yes, I’ve been hit by a car (the driver nose-dived into a parking space and cut me off), luckily escaping with only a torn tendon. No way would I expect this to happen in my hometown. It Takes More Than the Right Gear
In Focus - Afghanistan: May 2012 This month, President Obama and members of NATO involved in Afghanistan formally agreed on a transition plan, preparing to hand over security responsibilities to Afghan forces by the summer of 2013. France's new president, François Hollande, restated an earlier pledge to remove all French combat forces from Afghanistan by the end of this year. Suicide bombings, IEDs, and a growing number of "green on blue" attacks (men in Afghan uniforms attacking coalition forces) continue to take a toll and limit security efforts. Use j/k keys or ←/→ to navigate Choose: Dust lights up the rotors of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter as paratroopers with 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment load for an air assault mission near Combat Outpost Ab Band in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, on May 23, 2012. Jake Beaudoin, a U.S. Cinema-goers watch a Bollywood film at Ariana Cinema in Kabul, on May 3, 2012. Stephanie Montgomery of Atlanta, Georgia, lies on the ground while visiting her brother's grave, Army Staff Sgt.
In Focus - The 2012 Transit of Venus Observers around the world (at least those who who were blessed with clear skies) were able to look up yesterday and view our neighboring planet Venus as it passed directly between us and the Sun. This rare event will not reoccur for another 105 years. Scientists used the six-hour transit as an opportunity to perform experiments, helping refine techniques to observe and measure distant exoplanets. Gathered here are images of yesterday's event, seen from from orbit and from here on Earth. [29 photos] Use j/k keys or ←/→ to navigate Choose: Venus moves across the Sun in this image captured by Japan's satellite Hinode, on June 6, 2012. Details on the relative sizes and distances involved in yesterday's transit of Venus. Planet Venus, visible as a black dot, in transit across the Sun near the Victory Tower in Chittorgarh, India, on June 6, 2012. A girl uses a sun observation glass to watch the transit of Venus in Medellin, Colombia, on June 5, 2012.
Prometheus Poses Eternal Questions About Science, Creationism | Underwire In Prometheus, David (Michael Fassbender) is an android who lives amongst his makers and is unimpressed. Photo courtesy 20th Century Fox It’s understood that Prometheus is a prequel of sorts to Alien, but it’s also an origin story of another kind, a thought-provoking tale about the quest for truth — both scientific and spiritual — about where humans come from. It’s an eternal question, and Ridley Scott’s sweeping new sci-fi movie about a ship full of seekers in search of the origins of life on Earth fully embraces the tension between science and religion, the clash of ideas among adherents to Darwinism, creationism, and intelligent design. If there is a quest for scientific facts about the origin of life, then can’t that also be considered a search for god, if “god” is understood to be “creator”? The twist Prometheus puts on the question is, “What if the answer is in the heavens, but instead of a bearded deity, what if our creators were extraterrestrials? Does that mean there’s a god?