15May/23

The worship of money is a cultural phenomenon

15 May 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Culture is a complex and multifaceted concept that can be defined in many ways. One definition of culture is “the shared beliefs, values, and behaviors of a particular group of people.” This definition highlights the importance of culture in shaping the way people think, feel, and act. Continue reading

14May/23

Mpelembe Network can help to improve education for all Zambians

Mpelembe Network is a great example of how technology can be used to improve education. The school has been able to use Google’s educational resources to provide a high-quality education to its students. This has helped the school to improve its academic performance and to prepare its students for the future. Continue reading

14May/23

Hackers are just like anyone else

May 14, 2023 /Developers/ — There is no evidence to suggest that high IQ people are more likely to be dangerous or to have mental issues. In fact, studies have shown that people with high IQs are actually less likely to commit crimes or to have mental health problems. Continue reading

14May/23

Israel at 75: how inept British intelligence failed to contain Jewish independence groups

Steven Wagner, Brunel University London

Before they were Israeli, the Jewish community of Palestine – the Yishuv – had been Britain’s close junior partner. A dispute over Britain’s restrictions on Jewish immigration to Palestine began in 1939, but was set aside during the struggle to defeat Hitler.

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14May/23

If you have seen the Grand Canyon, you will never be an atheist again.

May 14, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — The phrase “If you have seen the Grand Canyon, you wouldn’t be an Atheist” is often attributed to American author and humorist Mark Twain. However, there is no evidence that he ever said it. The earliest known occurrence of the phrase is in a 1935 article in the Christian Science Monitor. Continue reading

14May/23

Mother’s Day in Zambia is different from the UK

May 14, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Mother’s Day in Zambia is on the second Sunday of May, which is May 14, 2023. This is different from the UK, where Mother’s Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is March 27, 2023. Continue reading

13May/23

The ‘gay world cup’: why LGBTQ+ audiences love Eurovision

Matt Weaver, University of Portsmouth

In 1956, seven European countries – Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and West Germany – gathered in Lugano, Switzerland for the first ever Eurovision Song Contest. The competition was only broadcast in select countries, meaning only a small number of viewers watched Swiss entry Lys Assia win the grand prize with the song Refrain.

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13May/23

What exactly is musicLM?

MusicLM is an experimental text-to-music model that can generate unique songs based on your ideas or descriptions. It is currently in beta and only available to a limited number of users. To get started, you can sign up for the waitlist on the Google AI Test Kitchen website. Once you are approved, you will be able to access MusicLM through the web, Android, or iOS. Continue reading

13May/23

Who is Linda Yaccarino? Here is what we know

Linda Yaccarino is a media executive who has spent the past 12 years at NBCUniversal, where she most recently served as chairman of global advertising and partnerships. She is widely respected in the advertising industry for her ability to build relationships with brands and create innovative marketing campaigns. In 2021, she was named by AdAge as one of the most powerful women in media. Continue reading