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04Jun/23

New Independent Research Study Reveals Majority of Global Financial Institutions Are Unable to Respond Effectively to Fraud and Financial Crime

June 4, 2023FinanceCrime, Financial crime, Financial regulation, Forrester Consulting, Fraud, Money laundering, Property crimes, Property law, Tax evasion, Terrorismadmin

BioCatch, the pioneer of behavioral biometric intelligence and a leader in digital fraud detection, today announced the findings of a new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of BioCatch: “Improve Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Operations With A Proactive And Unified Approach.” The research reveals the reality about the concern and readiness of the world’s largest banks’ ability to effectively respond to the changing fraud and financial crime landscape. This research comes on the heels of increasing media and regulatory body reports that money laundering scams are increasing at alarming rates. Continue reading

04Jun/23

Belinda CZ s.r.o. Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

June 4, 2023TechnologyAzure, Cloud computing, Cloud infrastructure, Cloud storage, Computing, Digital technology, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Web Sites, The Microsoft, Windows Serveradmin

Belinda CZ s.r.o., with 25 years of IT experience, today announced the availability of SQL Express on Windows Server 2022 in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Belinda CZ s.r.o customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management. Continue reading

04Jun/23

AWS announces the 25 startups selected for its first ‘fintech in Africa’ accelerator

June 4, 2023InnovationAmazon Web Services, Cloud infrastructure, Computing, Digital technology, Economy, Financial technology, Mentorships, Mumbai Fintech Hub, Startupbootcamp, Web hostingadmin

25 African fintech startups have been selected for the inaugural Amazon Web Services (AWS) FinTech Africa Accelerator cohort. This cohort was selected from over 500 applications and is part of the EMEA Startup Loft Accelerator (SLA) program run by AWS. Continue reading

04Jun/23

THE WORLD’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2023 CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE

June 4, 2023Food and DrinkArticles, Magazines, Periodicals, Restaurant, The World's 50 Best Restaurantsadmin

50 Best, the organisation behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, today announces its Champions of Change 2023 – heroes of hospitality who are driving meaningful change for their communities and creating blueprints for a better food and drink sector. Continue reading

02Jun/23

Fast X review: proof that there’s method in the madness of the Fast & Furious franchise

June 2, 2023FilmsAimes, Alan Ritchson, American films, Creative Commons, Creative works, Deckard Shaw, Dom Vin Diesel, English-language films, Fast & Furious, Films, Fraser Elliott, Furious, Furious 7, Gibson, Han Sung Kang, IMAX films, Jason Statham, Joshua Gulam, Los Angeles, Sarah Feinstein, Sung Kang, The Fast and the Furious, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Tokyo, Vin Dieseladmin

Joshua Gulam, Liverpool Hope University; Dr Sarah Feinstein, University of Leeds, and Fraser Elliott, The University of Edinburgh

There’s a scene in the latest Fast & Furious film, Fast X, where Aimes (Alan Ritchson) – the government agent tasked with apprehending Dom (Vin Diesel) and his crew – gives a rundown of the heroes’ backstory:

Let’s start back at the beginning … Los Angeles, 2001 … Humble roots, local kids … Street racers who became hijackers … Graduated to high-speed smuggling, mobile jailbreaks, train robberies … If it could be done in a car, they did it … If it violates the laws of God and gravity, they did it twice.

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02Jun/23

Arçelik recycles 192 million waste PET bottles, celebrating World Environment Day

June 2, 2023EnvironmentArçelik, Articles, Home appliance, Koç family, Nature, Plastic, Plastic recycling, Recycling, Sustainability, Universe, Water conservationadmin

Arçelik, one of Europe’s leading home appliances companies, announces a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability. Through its innovative initiatives, in 2022 alone, the company utilized a total of 13,207 tons of recycled plastic in the production of its appliances. Continue reading

01Jun/23

Was KJV bible written by queers

June 1, 2023Human InterestAnne, Denmark, Gender, George Villiers, Homosexuality, Homosexuality and the Bahá'í Faith, Homosexuality and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Human behavior, Human sexuality, Interpersonal relationships, James, Sexual orientation, Sexual Preference, United Kingdomadmin

June 1, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — There is no definitive answer to the question of whether King James I of England was homosexual. Some historians believe that he may have been, while others believe that there is no evidence to support this claim.

There are a few pieces of evidence that could be interpreted as suggesting that King James may have been homosexual. For example, he was known to be close friends with several men, and he once wrote a poem in which he described himself as being “in love” with another man. However, it is also possible that these relationships were simply platonic, and that King James’ poem was simply a literary device. Continue reading →

31May/23

Zambian lawyer and human rights defender

May 31, 2023CelebrityPetita Mwanza, Zambiaadmin

May 31, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Petita Mwanza is a Zambian lawyer and human rights defender. She is currently the Senior Legal Counsel at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in Zambia. She is also a member of the Zambian Bar Association and the International Bar Association.

Mwanza is a graduate of the University of Zambia and the University of Cape Town. She has worked as a lawyer in both the public and private sectors. She has also worked as a human rights advocate, focusing on issues such as gender equality, child rights, and access to justice. Continue reading →

31May/23

The irony of a peaceful country that hates LGBTQ

May 31, 2023Human InterestGender, Human sexuality, LGBT, LGBTQ in Planning, LGBTQ psychology, Zambiaadmin

May 31, 2023 /Lifestyle/ – The irony of Zambia being a peaceful country with deep hatred for LGBTQ is that it is a contradiction. Peace is defined as the absence of war or violence, while hatred is defined as an intense or passionate dislike. It is difficult to understand how a country can be peaceful if its people are filled with hatred for a particular group of people. Continue reading →

31May/23

It is not illegal to be LGBTQ

May 31, 2023EconomyAcronyms, amnesty international, Bisexuality, Gender, GLSEN, Human sexuality, Kenya, Lesbianism, LGBT, LGBTQ psychology, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Transgender, Uganda, United Statesadmin

May 31, 2023 /Lifestyle/ –Uganda is a relevant country on the global scale for a number of reasons, including its strategic location in East Africa, its large population, and its natural resources. The country is also a member of the United Nations and the African Union, and it plays an important role in regional security and development.

However, Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ laws have made it a target of international criticism. In 2014, the Ugandan Parliament passed a bill that would have made same-sex sexual activity punishable by life in prison. The bill was met with widespread international condemnation, and it was eventually withdrawn. However, the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws remain in place, and LGBTQ people in Uganda continue to face discrimination and violence. Continue reading →

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