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28Sep/23

The Hidden Licensing and Security Risks Lurking in Open-Source Software

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Walt Szablowski, Founder and Executive Chairman of Eracent, cautions that there is a blind spot for software asset procurement and management teams when selecting and managing software products. It’s imperative for all application users and developers to understand what licensing requirements and potential security risks are involved in widely used open-source software (OSS). Maintaining compliance and protecting against vulnerabilities requires complete visibility and constant vigilance to ensure legal compliance, protect intellectual property, and avoid costly litigation and security breaches. Continue reading

28Sep/23

Put a Pocket On It: Christian Cowan and Candy Crush Saga Enhance Silhouettes with Launch of Attachable Pockets to Solve Age-Old Fashion Dilemma

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Today, Candy Crush Saga® announced its latest seriously sweet collaboration with iconic fashion designer, Christian Cowan, to unveil the accessory of the season: a line of attachable pockets which aim to solve the no pocket, fake pocket… or micro pocket conundrum. Continue reading

28Sep/23

$1.5 million Japanese Buddhist statue stolen

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On the night of 18th September 2023, an Edo Period bronze statue of the Buddha was taken from the Barakat Gallery in Los Angeles’ La Cienega Design Quarter (www.barakatgallery.eu). The statue, priced at $1.5 million, was produced by Edo Period artist Tadazou Iinuma, and commissioned by a religious official, Ryozen. Dating from the Seventeenth Century, it depicts the Buddha as an athletic youth, seated in the Lotus Position, with a crown and halo. It was originally installed at the Yudonosan Temple. The monumental sculpture is a centrepiece of the Barakat Gallery’s Los Angeles Buddhist collection. Continue reading

27Sep/23

Tripadvisor Serves Up the World’s Best Restaurants

Food and Drink,

TripadvisorⓇ, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today announces its final Travelers’ ChoiceⓇ Award for 2023: Best of the Best Restaurants. As Tripadvisor’s latest seasonal travel data indicates, food is the most exciting factor of upcoming trips – over two-thirds of travelers will prioritize food (67%) during their fall travels1. To help guide those planning with their stomachs, Tripadvisor is delivering this year’s best places to eat in top travel destinations around the world. Continue reading

26Sep/23

The recent victories of the WGA and Anil Kapoor are indicative of a future of creative-AI compatibility.

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Sept. 26, 2023 /Entertainment/ — The recent victories for the WGA (Writers Guild of America) and Anil Kapoor are certainly indicative of a growing awareness of the need to protect creative workers in the age of AI. The WGA deal, in particular, is a significant step forward, as it ensures that writers will be compensated fairly for their work on streaming platforms. Kapoor’s court victory is also important, as it sets a precedent for protecting celebrities’ digital likenesses from unauthorized use.

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26Sep/23

PRADA SPRING/SUMMER 2024 WOMENSWEAR SHOW

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Alexander starts by preparing the skin with Prada Skincare, employing Prada Augmented Skin The Serum as the first step. This is followed by Prada Augmented Skin The Cream, ensuring its complete absorption before the application of the base. The finishing touch is the delicate utilization of Prada Reveal Foundation, achieving a naturally diffused, soft-matte finish. To define the facial contours, Lynsey relies on Prada Monochrome soft matte lipsticks for contouring and utilizes the Prada Dimensions eye palette Pure 05 to highlight cheekbones, cupid’s bow, and collarbones. Continue reading

26Sep/23

Donald Trump’s truth: why liars might sometimes be considered honest – new research

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Stephan Lewandowsky, University of Bristol and Jana Lasser, Graz University of Technology

According to fact checkers, Donald Trump made more than 30,000 false or misleading claims during his presidency. That’s around 20 a day. But, according to several opinion polls during his presidency, around 75% of Republican voters still considered Trump to be honest.

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25Sep/23

error: incompatible types: NonExistentClass cannot be converted to Annotation

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25, 2023 /Developers/ — This error has given me sleepless nights. The app worked fine but I updated the Gradle version it’s stopped working due to this one error
The error message “error: incompatible types: NonExistentClass cannot be converted to Annotation” means that the compiler is trying to convert a class called NonExistentClass to an annotation, but this is not possible because annotations are a special type of class. Continue reading →