03Oct/23

Even before deepfakes, tech was a tool of abuse and control

Tirion Havard, London South Bank University

Of the many “profound risks to society and humanity” that have tech experts worried about artificial intelligence (AI), the spread of fake images is one that everyday internet users will be familiar with.

Deepfakes – videos or photographs where someone’s face or body has been digitally altered so that they appear to be doing something they are not – have already been used to spread political disinformation and fake pornography.

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02Oct/23

Slowly, slowly catch the monkey. What doe it mean?

Oct. 2, 2023 /Human Interest/ — Misogynists may boast about the phrase “slowly, slowly catch the monkey” because they see it as a way to gain control over women. They may believe that they can trick or manipulate women into giving them what they want by being patient and persistent. Misogynists may also see this phrase as a way to justify their predatory behavior. They may believe that if they are able to gain the trust of a woman before exploiting her, then they are not really doing anything wrong. Continue reading

02Oct/23

RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ WILL TAKE OVER MOVIE THEATERS, WORLDWIDE THIS DECEMBER

RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception to the opening show in Stockholm, Sweden, to the grand finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft. Received with extraordinary acclaim by International and US media alike, Beyoncé’s outstanding performance during RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR created a sanctuary for freedom, acceptance, and shared joy. Its maximalist production welcomed more than 2.7 million fans from around the world, who travelled across oceans to enjoy Club RENAISSANCE. Now, millions of moviegoers will get caught up in the Joy Parade, the monumental dance party that celebrates everyone’s right to be themselves, close to home. Continue reading

02Oct/23

UK Fine Art Company Thriving in Soaring Global Fine Art Market

As the world continues to navigate the difficult waters of economic uncertainty and turmoil, the fine art market has proved to be incredibly resilient. Despite the challenges, the sector is not only surviving but thriving, enjoying excellent growth and displaying remarkable adaptability. While crypto is ailing and tech stocks struggle, the art market is booming. Waran’s Fine Art, a new London-based rising star on the scene, is poised to capitalise on the thriving arts industry. Continue reading

02Oct/23

FORTUNE Announces the 2023 ‘Change the World’ List

FORTUNE’s 2023 Change the World list is being led this year by a group of companies that are leading the EV revolution – converting cars and trucks from internal combustion to electricity – in one of the world’s most important net-zero missions. The four companies leading the push to convert the world’s most car-happy nation to electric vehicles, all in the spot are: Tesla, General Motors, South Korea’s SK On which develops batteries for EV cars, and ChargePoint, operators of a network of 240,000 charging locations across the U.S.. Continue reading

02Oct/23

INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION DAY, SEPTEMBER 30, CELEBRATES WORLD LITERATURE–AND ITS TRANSLATORS

Yale University Press is pleased to join with all those who celebrate International Translation Day on September 30, to recognize the vital role that translators play in cross-cultural understanding and the peaceful exchange of ideas. Continue reading

02Oct/23

Hollywood Actress and Model Sistine Stallone is the Cover Star of Dolce Magazine Fall 2023 Issue

After its two recent wins for the Spring 2023 edition of Dolce Magazine at the prestigious Summit International Awards, which recognize publishing creativity and excellence from around the world, Dolce Media Group follows up on that triumph with the launch of its Fall 2023 edition that features an exclusive cover profile of Sistine Stallone, the entrepreneurial daughter of Sylvester Stallone and his wife, model Jennifer Flavin. Continue reading

02Oct/23

JOIN US FOR THE CELEBRATION!

League of Professional Theatre Women (LPTW) is pleased to welcome one and all to a celebration of Petrona de la Cruz (Mexico), winner of the 2023 Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award (GCITA) and her sister nominees. The Ceremony is sponsored by the CUNY Institute for Mexican Studies and takes place at the Lovinger Theater at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY. Doors open at 6:30pm; the program starts at 7:00pm. Register to attend http://theatre-women.ticketleap.com/2023-gildercoigney/ Continue reading

01Oct/23

Support group for people who grew up in freemason families

Sun, Oct 01 2023 /Religion/ –Multicultural issues can have diverse contradictions, especially when it comes to religion and Freemasonry. Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that is open to men of all faiths, but it is based on a set of universal principles that some religions may find objectionable. For example, Freemasonry teaches that there is a single Supreme Being, but it does not specify which religion is correct. This can be difficult for people from certain religious backgrounds to accept. Continue reading