![]() These scammers know how to play the field. They lull their victims into a false sense of security with jargon and steal your personal info. So, how do they do it? They pose as IRS officers soliciting for donations. They use all kinds of tactics to redirect the cash from the victims to their own pockets. They create a whole facade with a dummy website and hotline number. Others use the situation to their advantage and pose as fake charities. While it’s heart-warming to see people step-up during times of crisis, not everyone is so caring. They don’t need to be fluent in English to understand that they are in trouble. Deportation, jail, money - these are all common terms that non-English speakers know. IRS impersonators make all kinds of threats. If these immigrants haven’t settled yet, they are very vulnerable. ![]() These scammers know that the majority of these people are probably new to the country. Right after the senior citizens are the immigrants and non-English speakers. They can call back at any time and have a guaranteed amount. Scammers love senior citizens because they can become a long-term victim. They alternate between sweet-talking and bullying seniors into paying their “taxes.” Seniors end up handing over their personal information, money, or both. IRS impersonators usually use the carrot and stick method. How do they know if the information they have is current? The law could have changed for all they know and have tons of back taxes. Senior citizens are one of the most targeted sectors for IRS scams - so much, so it is its own category! Considering the fast-paced changes in society, it’s easy to see why the elderly are easily convinced. Trust that they use every method at their disposal to make you call back. Even those that sound “official” is just a text-to-speech message, aka a robocall. So whenever you get a tax call demanding cash upfront? It is probably a scam. Taxes 101 - they never ask for payment outright, much less threaten you over the phone. Prison! Deportation! No Licenses! They tell you all kinds of things to force you to pay your “back taxes.” In most scams, they try to coax and convince, but here they will threaten outright. They say all kinds of things to get their victims to do what they want. They come in acting like they know everything and wave around big threats without actually having any power. The best example of this is the “Karen” stereotype. We all know someone who likes to throw their weight around. Here are the 5 common IRS and social security scam calls: Bogus Officer Threats That is almost half of the list! These people don’t need to be in the same room, much less the same country, to get their victims. Out of these 12 methods - 5 are over the phone. The Internal Revenue Service released its “dirty dozen” list. They get their payments through credit cards, wired cash, and gift cards from Apple, Amazon, and Google Play. You might be surprised by how creative they can be on the call. ![]() ![]() They pose as collection officers and pressure their victims to hand over cash. While it may seem like just a call - they are masters of manipulation. There is no better way to even the score than through prank calls! What Is an IRS Scam?īefore you even attempt to prank call these IRS scammers, you need to know what you are up against. These hardened scammers definitely need a taste of their own medicine. They are definitely the lowest of the low. Did you know that over 2.4 million Americans fall for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scams? Most of these calls don’t even come from the United States! They are a mix of local and international con artists who prey on the vulnerable and gullible.
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![]() Melt the butter and the chopped chocolate. ![]() Make sure you scroll down to the printable recipe card for all the details. It’s a magical step that creates an incredible texture to the brownies. Beat the eggs with the sugar until they are thick and fluffy. The secret to these ultra chewy, glossy topped brownies is in the way you whip the eggs. Our chocolate fudge cookies were topped with salt flakes and they are always a big hit when we make them. If you would like to elevate these brownies to another level, fold some milk chocolate chips into the batter then sprinkle the top of the brownies with some large salt flakes. It enhances the chocolate and the sweetness. Do not substitute with self-rising flour or the brownies will not be as chewy and dense. Vanilla enhances the flavor of the chocolate. Eggs. Make sure the eggs are at room temperature.Make sure you get the unsweetened cocoa for baking and not the sweetened chocolate powder used for making chocolate milk. Cocoa powder adds an extra concentrated chocolate flavor. Unsweetened Chocolate Bar. Get a good quality bar of unsweetened, bitter chocolate.You can use as low as 60% cocoa or as much as 80%. ![]()
![]() Choose the iTunes and Apple Store option, and click on “Turn off automatic download for your apps.”īy following the above steps, you can avoid mirroring and there will be no conflict of data between the two iPhones.Type in the Apple ID and password on both devices.Īfter you have successfully signed on to 2 iPhones with the same Apple ID, turn off the syncing option to prevent mirroring.Choose the Sign in to your iPhone option.First, log in with the same Apple ID on both iPhones.So, while using the same iCloud on two iPhones, you should practice the separation and turn off the syncing feature. The other person can change the password and lock your device.The other person can change the playlist.The other iPhone user can access all the text messages, photos, and call logs.All the critical and sensitive information will be shared mutually between the two iPhones.Here are some reasons why you should avoid Mirroring when using 2 iPhones with the same Apple ID: However, when using the same Apple ID on two iPhones, you should do it without Mirroring. People can use the same iCloud account on up to 10 devices. Part 1: Can I Use the Same Apple ID on Two Phones However, it would at least help you find it if it’s nearby.Part 4: Bonus: Log in to Multiple WhatsApp Accounts on the Same Device It wouldn’t help if you left the Pencil behind at a coffee shop or similar, as it would need to be within acoustic range. While it’s a relatively crude location method, it would have the benefits of being both cheap and effectively taking up no space. What the patent describes is using your iPhone to generate an acoustic signal at the resonant frequency of the end-cap of an Apple Pencil, causing it to vibrate. Resonant frequency is also how you can use sound waves to break a glass ( or a bridge). That’s because a frequency generated by the vehicle matches the resonant frequency of the object. You’ve probably experienced this on a plane or train, for example, when an object on your tray table suddenly starts vibrating like crazy. Resonant frequency is the name given to the frequency at which an object vibrates with the greatest amplitude. In some examples, an electronic device can communicate a location request to the stylus and can cause the stylus to generate an acoustic signal for a specified target detector using the acoustic resonators. Acoustic resonators can be formed at an end of the stylus opposite its tip, and can include portions of the stylus outer housing that are thinned down to an engineered thickness that has a particular resonant behavior or frequency Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to adding Apple Pencil to Apple’s list of devices that could be a part of “Find My” devices service Īpple’s patent is related to locating a lost Apple Pencil, or other peripheral input device that can be made possible by acoustic resonators integrated within housing structures of the stylus. Patently Apple spotted a sign that this may change in the future. Interestingly, the method Apple describes doesn’t use an ultra wideband chip, but rather an acoustic signal …Ĭurrently, you can use the Find My app to track down most of your Apple devices, but the Apple Pencil isn’t one of them. A Find My Apple Pencil feature could be on the way, described in a new Apple patent application published today. "Ukulele in the Classroom", a revised program created by James Hill and Doane in 2008 is a staple of music education in Canada. At its peak, 50,000 schoolchildren and adults learned the ukulele through the Doane program. Chalmers Doane dramatically changed school music programs across Canada, using the ukulele as an inexpensive and practical teaching instrument to foster musical literacy in the classroom. ![]() ![]() The catalog describes two ukuleles from Hawaii-one that is similar in size to a modern soprano ukulele, and one that is similar to a tenor (see § Types and sizes). One of the earliest appearances of the word ukulele in print (in the sense of a stringed instrument) is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Catalogue of the Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments of All Nations published in 1907. Legend attributes it to the nickname of Englishman Edward William Purvis, one of King Kalākaua's officers, because of his small size, fidgety manner, and playing expertise. In the Hawaiian language the word ukulele roughly translates as "jumping flea", perhaps because of the movement of the player's fingers. A patron of the arts, he incorporated it into performances at royal gatherings. One of the most important factors in establishing the ukulele in Hawaiian music and culture was the ardent support and promotion of the instrument by King Kalākaua. Two weeks after they disembarked from the SS Ravenscrag in late August 1879, the Hawaiian Gazette reported that "Madeira Islanders recently arrived here, have been delighting the people with nightly street concerts." Three immigrants in particular, Madeiran cabinet makers Manuel Nunes, José do Espírito Santo, and Augusto Dias, are generally credited as the first ukulele makers. ![]() Ukuleles commonly come in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone.ĭeveloped in the 1880s, the ukulele is based on several small, guitar-like instruments of Portuguese origin, the machete, cavaquinho, timple, and rajão, introduced to the Hawaiian Islands by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira, the Azores and Cape Verde. The tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and construction. The ukulele ( / ˌ juː k ə ˈ l eɪ l i/ YOO-kə- LAY-lee from Hawaiian: ʻukulele, approximately OO-koo- LEH-leh), also called a uke, is a member of the lute family of instruments of Portuguese origin and popularized in Hawaii. The random name chooser and group maker widgets are two of the many ways you can use this versatile tool. See more about this tool on Richard Byrne’s site, including a short video demonstrating its features. (You will need to sign in with a Google or Twitter account to save.
![]() A computer-generated AOC in a bikini is just the tip of the iceberg: unless we start talking about algorithmic bias, the internet is going to become an unbearable place to be a woman. And they are also used to create huge amounts of deepfake porn. And, last year, an algorithm used to determine students’ A-level and GCSE grades in England seemed to disproportionately downgrade disadvantaged students.Īs for those image-generation algorithms that reckon women belong in bikinis? They are used in everything from digital job interview platforms to photograph editing. Racist facial recognition algorithms have also led to black people being arrested for crimes they didn’t commit. A Miami Swim Week show is attracting attention after its models walked the runway wearing nothing but adhesive. Back in 2015, for example, Amazon discovered that the secret AI recruiting tool it was using treated any mention of the word “women’s” as a red flag. It brings new meaning to the term sex tape. And this is not an academic issue: as algorithms control increasingly large parts of our lives, it is a problem with devastating real-world consequences. ![]() The study is yet another reminder that AI often comes with baked-in biases. Why was the algorithm so fond of bikini pics? Well, because garbage in means garbage out: the AI “learned” what a typical woman looked like by consuming an online dataset which contained lots of pictures of half-naked women. (After ethical concerns were raised on Twitter, the researchers had the computer-generated image of AOC in a swimsuit removed from the research paper.) 676 Fat Men In Bathing Suits Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty. For some reason, the researchers gave the algorithm a picture of the Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and found that it also automatically generated an image of her in a bikini. Pictures Of Overweight Menobese man with 72 inch waist - morbidly obese people. When you fed the same algorithm a similarly cropped photo of a woman, it auto-completed her wearing a low-cut top or bikini a massive 53% of the time. Researchers fed these algorithms (which function like autocomplete, but for images) pictures of a man cropped below his neck: 43% of the time the image was autocompleted with the man wearing a suit. That is my stripped-down summary of the results of a new research study on image-generation algorithms anyway. Take a look and prepared to be blown away by some of these flabbergasting cheerleader wardrobe mishaps. The list below provides some insight on hilariously shocking cheerleader uniform faux pas. There are so many of these pictures online, in fact, that artificial intelligence (AI) now seems to assume that women just don’t like wearing clothes. Due to the physical exertion involved with cheering because of the running, flipping and splitting, it can cause a variety of wardrobe malfunctions. W ant to see a half-naked woman? Well, you’re in luck! The internet is full of pictures of scantily clad women. This release is extra special for AssistiveWare, “As a Dutch company we are truly excited to be able to deliver the first ever Dutch Text to Speech children's voices together with our partners Acapela Group and NSGK. The award-winning iOS app already gives a voice to over 175,000 children, teens and adults around the world. Over 20 voices in different languages are already available, and we look forward to keep continuing offering voices for kids all over the world,” says Nicolas Mazars, Business Unit manager of Acapela Inclusive.įrom today, the voices will be available to download exclusively in Proloquo2Go. Together we have contributed to change the daily lives of children and their families that are using Acapela voices with AssistiveWare’s award-winning solutions. "AssistiveWare has been our partner since the inception of the children voices. These formed the basis to make genuine, natural-sounding Text to Speech voices that will allow children to say anything they want. They made recordings of all kinds of sentences, sounds and expressions. Last summer, two children (a boy and a girl) spent days in the studio. I’m delighted that there are finally children’s voices on the Dutch market.” says Dr. Your voice is part of who you are, how you see yourself and how other people see you. “It is so important for a child to sound like their siblings and friends, and not to be walking around with an adult’s voice. This ground-breaking project introduces the first ever Dutch Text to Speech children’s voices. For many of these children, high tech AAC is the best opportunity for them to communicate. It is vital for them to have access to a means to communicate. Hans van Balkom.Īn estimate of over 50,000 dutch speaking children are unable to make themselves understood with their own voice. It will become a part of who they are.” says Professor Dr. This means that they will be able to identify with their AAC more than ever. It’s so exciting that technology has made it possible for them to speak in such a fantastic sounding child’s voice. They will benefit children who cannot speak and rely on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.Ĭhildren using AAC have always been limited by adult voices. The Dutch voices, named Thijs and Merel were recorded by and for children. Valeria: Child Female, U.S.The voices were developed in collaboration with Acapela Group and supported by Nederlandse Stichting voor het Gehandicapte Kind ( NSGK). Note: The 4 voices above are standard, then you will choose either the Female Valeria or Male Emilio option below for a total of 6 voices.Įmilio: Child Male, U.S. Maria: Adult Female, European Spanish Accent ![]() ![]() US Child voices are included with US English devices:Ħ Spanish Voices are included with Acapela for the English/Spanish devices:Īntonio: Adult Male, European Spanish Accent If you choose Acapela, there will be an additional charge and you must choose whether you would like a male or female voice.Ģ0 English Voices are included with Acapela: Please note: If you purchase an English/Spanish America device you must choose which synthesizer you would like, as you don't receive both. If you are interested in purchasing Acapela voices, please contact your local representative. If purchasing Acapela voices, they will be added to existing Ivona voice options for English only. Acapela is a Text-to-Speech engine option available for NovaChat devices. ![]() We recommend you transition to Microsoft Edge to enjoy a faster, more secure, and more modern browsing. If you click on a link included in a Word document, email or external programs, Windows will now open the link with your favorite web browser. Set Google Chrome Default Browser Windows 11. Now you’ve successfully change the default web browser that Windows will use. Just select the one you want to use as default browser, and then click on the Set this program as default link. To change your default browser to Mozilla Firefox, press Command () and Comma (,), and select the Make Default button in the General section. ![]() You’ll see all web browsers that you’ve installed in the left-hand pane. What will happen next does depend on the version of Windows. The current workflow in both operating system versions is along the lines of Settings > Apps > Default Apps, and then either selecting the browser and setting it as the default, or finding. Under Default Programs, click on the Set your default programs link. At this point all you have to do is click the large button Make Google Chrome the default browser. ![]() Under Control Panel, set the View by option to Small icons. Step 3: Set a default associations configuration file. Scroll down the screen and select the browser you wish to set as the default. Look for Web browser under Choose default apps in the right pane. In Windows 8.1/8 you can press the Windows key + R to bring up the Power User menu and then select “Control Panel”, while navigate to Start -> Control Panel in Windows 7. Step 1: Create a default application association XML file (sampled provided) Step 2: Create a Group Policy Object. To change the default, go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps. How to Change Default Web Browser in Windows 8 / 7?įirst you need to open the Control Panel. Set Firefox, Chrome, Safari or whatever web browsers you like as the default. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to change the default web browser in Windows 8.1, 8 and 7. Is there a way to set Chrome as the default browser for all my applications? By default, Windows will launch the built-in Internet Explorer for you to access the Internet, when you click a link in an email or external application. The one person she never thought she could trust. Now she must rely on Warner, the handsome commander of Sector 45. But that won't keep her from trying to take down The Reestablishment once and for all. Ignite Me: With Omega Point destroyed, Juliette doesn't know if the rebels, her friends, or even Adam are alive. Set during and soon after the final moments of Unravel Me, Fracture Me is told from Adam's perspective. Fracture Me: In this electrifying sixty-page companion novella to the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, discover the fate of the Omega Point rebels as they go up against The Reestablishment. With the help of these new allies, she'll also finally learn the secret behind Adam's-and Warner's-immunity to her killer skin. But now that she has teamed up with other rebels with powers of their own, she'll be able to fight back against The Reestablishment to save her broken world. Unravel Me: Juliette is still haunted by her deadly touch. Destroy Me: Set after Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me and before Unravel Me, the spellbinding sequel, Destroy Me is a novella told from the perspective of Warner, the ruthless leader of Sector 45. After a lifetime without freedom, she's finally discovering a strength to fight back for the very first time-and to find a future with the one boy she thought she'd lost forever. ![]() Shatter Me: No one knows why Juliette's touch is fatal, but The Reestablishment has plans for her. Tahereh Mafi has created a captivating and original story that combines the best of dystopian and paranormal and was praised by Publishers Weekly as "a gripping read from an author who's not afraid to take risks." This collection includes the three novels and two novellas in the series. ![]() ![]() The Shatter Me series is perfect for fans who crave action-packed young adult novels with tantalizing romance like Divergent by Veronica Roth, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and Legend by Marie Lu. Shatter Me Complete Collection: Shatter Me, Destroy Me, Unravel Me, Fracture Me, Ignite Me Shatter Me Complete Collection: Shatter Me, Destroy Me, Unravel Me, Fracture Me, Ignite Me, July 2014 ![]() Regions of the world with language-specific packages include: Sling TV has a robust set of international packages offering channels in a variety of language packs, featuring programming from all over the world. Here's what you can add and what you need to know. Most of Sling TV’s add-on packages have different channels and sometimes different pricing depending on whether you’re adding onto a Sling Orange or Sling Blue package. Unfortunately, that means its add-ons can sometimes get confusing. When it comes to add-on channels, Sling TV has more options than basically anyone. You’ll still need to own an HD antenna because even though AirTV gets you access to your local channels, it doesn’t actually physically show them to you.īut AirTV-which has no monthly fee-gives Sling users the ability to access all local channels to add to whichever Sling package is the best fit for them. The basic AirTV is a dual-tuner streaming device, while the AirTV Player is basically an upgraded Chromecast that has Netflix preinstalled. As the Daily Dot wrote in its AirTV review, “It’s practically magic.” By purchasing a basic AirTV for $79.99 or the AirTV Player for $119.99, you can merge those local channels into your Sling TV, (or on your mobile device if you have the basic AirTV). How to use AirTV with SlingĪirTV solves one of the Sling’s biggest problems: The inability to receive all of your local channels. You can check if Sling offers local channels in your area by going here and entering your ZIP code. Even then those channels are only available in select markets, and only if you’re a Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue customer.Įveryone else will need to either invest in an HD antenna to pick up The CW, ABC, and CBS, or you can invest in standalone apps like CBS All Access. That’s because Sling only offers two local channels, Fox and NBC. Few other streaming services go out of the way to explain how to get over-the-air local channels. That's something the service itself understands. Sling TV needs work in the local channel department. ![]() But that could be a big if, depending on your household. ![]() If you can live without ESPN and the Disney Channel, you may be better served by just Sling Blue. It’s only six more channels than Sling Blue, so whether that spend is worth it is up to you. Sling Orange + Blue combines the two packages into one comprehensive lineup of more than 50 channels. If you’re looking for the biggest number of channels for the least amount of money, Sling Blue is rivaled only by the budget-minded streaming service Philo. That’s because it offers more exclusive channels and three times as many concurrent streams. While both now start at $20 for the first month, Sling Blue provides a much better value. Sling Blue used to be a little more expensive than Sling TV’s other basic package, Sling Orange. Otherwise, there’s a lot of overlap with the Sling Orange package. The Blue package also includes all three major news networks, MSNBC, CNN, and Fox, while the basic Orange package just has CNN. With Sling Blue, you’re getting 47 channels, including FX and SyFy. The Sling Blue channel lineup has almost everything you’re looking for in a sports package-NFL Network, FS1 and FS2, NBCSN, TNT, and TBS-with the obvious exception of those aforementioned ESPN channels. But read on to see what Blue offers for the same price as Orange. If keeping your sports options open and your kids happy is important, you'll want to move toward either Orange or Orange + Blue. Blue debate, but now the key differentiator is the ESPN and Disney quartet. Once, Orange was less expensive than Blue, making that a factor in the Orange vs. That includes, however, three ESPN channels, AMC, Comedy Central, CNN, and the Disney Channel. The Sling Orange channel lineup is fairly basic and considerably smaller than Sling Blue, with just 32 channels. Alone, they are $35, but you can nab both together for $50. Sling's two main channel suites are divided into Blue and Orange channel suites. Sling TV Channels: Sling TV Channel packages and add-ons Luckily, we've put together a Sling TV Channels primer to make it a little easier. Sling TV Channels suites comprise channels from both domestic and international offerings.ĭeciding what your personalized channel package will be can be a little daunting. It offers two main channel suites that suit streaming needs for most, if not all TV audiences. Sling TV is perhaps the most a la carte streaming service. |
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