Facebook Tackles Video Theft
Facebook has announced measures to tackle video piracy on its website.
The company said new video matching technology would alert selected content creators if their videos were reposted to Facebook without permission.
In August, YouTube star Hank Green wrote a blog criticising the company over its slow response to video piracy.
Brady Haran, who runs a collection of YouTube channels, told the BBC he still had questions over Facebook's new approach.Announcing its new approach, Facebook said: "Our matching tool will evaluate millions of video uploads quickly and accurately, and when matches are surfaced, publishers will be able to report them to us for removal."
The new tool will be available to a "small group of partners" while the company improves the technology.
As well as detecting freebooted videos, the BBC understands the tool will be able to detect when small portions of stolen content are used in another video without permission.
However, unlike YouTube's content ID system which can block infringing videos automatically, Facebook's system will notify copyright holders and ask them if they want to remove the freebooted video.
Local Group Proposes Zoning for Long Bay Beach
The rise in use of Long Bay Beach for recreational water sports activities, has led to the area becoming unsafe for swimmers, says environmental group SWA. The Long Bay Beach, particularly in the area near the Shore Club development, has seen an overwhelming growth in use by kite boarders, jet skiers, and horseback riders, making the location more dangerous for swimmers and beach walkers alike.
SWA Environmental, has developed a proposal for the zoning of the Long Bay Beach, which includes creating designated areas for swimming, aquatic sports, scuba and kite board training, camping, fishing, anchoring and access lanes for vessels. With the introduction of these zones, all beach goers will have a fair and virtually risk – free experience when attending the popular neighborhood beach.
At present, legislations require zoning in National Parks and nature reserves as stated under Regulation 6 of the National Parks Ordinance; however, coastal areas such as the well – liked Long Bay Beach, do not fall under protection and are in need of new zoning legislations. These legislations will lead to making the beach safer for all users regardless of their purpose for attending the local seaside hotspot.
In their proposal, SWA Environmental suggests using Chapter 10.6 of the Coast Protection Ordinance, which aims “to provide for the protection of the coasts of the islands,” as a legal framework for a development of the new zoning legislation. They also suggest making amendments to the Ordinance to Provide for Regulations, which includes the hiring of wardens, fees and charges for those who do not comply by the zoning Regulations; as well as power for a police or fishery officer to initiate proceeding for those who do not uphold the new zoning laws.
According to the SWA Environmental proposal, the new legislation presents positives for the country as it improves the safety for tourist and locals alike. It also does not present any financial risks or implications for the country and SWA suggests that, by improving public safety through zoning - financial liability for accidental injury and/or death will reduce significantly, as beach goers will be more cognizant of the safety of others in the water.
The group also mentions that the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) can use zoning of all coastal areas as a means of further regulating the licensing of water sports operators, which in turn will allow for a greater level of inspection and safety in the water sports industry.
The Turks and Caicos Islands has faced issues in the past due to the lack of zoning, with the most recent happening in 2012 off the shores of Grace Bay beach in Providenciales. During the incident, an American debt trader, Mark Lane, tragically lost his life after being struck in the head by a motor boat whilst snorkeling on the esteemed beach. This accident led to the improved enforcements of constructed activity zones established by the National Parks Ordinance, in the Princess Alexandra National Park where Grace Bay Beach is located.
This zoning proposal set forth by the group aims to prevent any further coastal accidents by establishing designated zones in unprotected areas which will allow all beach users to capitalize on the outdoor experiences in a safer manner.
Two athletes from the Turks and Caicos Islands to represent the TCI at the Sainsbury's 2015 School Games to be held in the City of Manchester in the UK
Two athletes from TEAM TCI, Sanadia Forbes and Colby Jennings have been selected to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands at the Sainsbury's 2015 School Games to be held in the City of Manchester in the UK this week from 3rd to 6th September.
The Sainsbury's 2015 School Games is a multi-sport event for the UK's and overseas territories elite young athletes of school age and Sanadia Forbes and Colby Jennings will be among around 1600 of the nation's finest young sports stars who will compete in 12 sports in front of thousands of spectators.
The 12 current and future Olympic and Paralympic sports include Athletics, Cycling, Fencing, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Rugby Sevens, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Wheelchair Basketball.
There will be disability events in at least six sports: Athletics, Cycling, Fencing, Swimming, Table Tennis and Wheelchair Basketball.
Nine venues will host the competition events including a number of venues at Sport-city which was originally developed for the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.
The Sainsbury's 2015 School Games not only supports elite young athletes – but also demonstrates the range of other opportunities that exist in sports like officiating, volunteering and coaching. Approximately 700 coaches, support staff and volunteers will give round-the-clock support and advice, collectively committing more than 22,000 hours of their time.
This is the first time the games are being open to the British territory countries and it's an opening for partnering with the UK in the development of sports in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The Sainsbury's 2015 School Games seeks to create an inspirational and motivational setting which not only provides our elite young sports people with the opportunity to thrive and perform at the highest levels, but encourages more young people to take part and succeed in sport.
The competition aims to re-enforce the experience of Olympic and Paralympic Games complete with Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
The athletes Sanadia Forbes and Colby Jennings, along with the Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, Youth, Sports & Library Services, Hon. Akierra Missick, Acting Director of Sports, Judith Robinson-Ewing, Coach Randy Ford, and parent of one of the athletes, Gertrude Forbes will leave the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday, September 1st. The team is expected to return on September 7.
Meanwhile, four athletes, Akia Guerrier, Helcy-Ann Selver, Khambrel Caley and Ken Reyes were selected to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands at the Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games, which will be held from 5th to 11th September. They will also leave Providenciales on American Airlines' first flight, Tuesday September 1st for the events.
Accompanying this group of the athletes will be Ms. Brenda Lightbourne, along with Team Coach and Team Leader, Alvirto Smith.
As for individual events, the athletes will compete as follows:
Akia Guerrier, 200m & 400m
Khambrel Caley 100m & 200m
Helcy-Ann Selver 100m & 200m
Ken Reyes 400m and 800m
It is anticipated that up to 1000 young Commonwealth athletes aged 14- 18 will represent their country and compete for 107 Gold Medals in 9 sports over 5 days at these games, which will take place in the nation's capital, Apia, across two sporting complexes that will play host to Swimming, Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Lawn Bowls, Rugby Sevens, Squash, Tennis and weightlifting.
As they leave, we pray God's guidance and protection over their lives, and wish them all the best in their efforts to represent the TCI to the best of their ability.
The team is expected to return September 14th.
Fred has strengthened to a hurricane as it approaches the Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic Ocean
Fred has strengthened to a hurricane as it approaches the Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says Fred's maximum sustained winds Monday morning are near 80 mph (130 kph). Gradual weakening is forecast to begin Tuesday.
Hurricane Fred is centered west of Rabil in the Cape Verde Islands and is moving northwest near 12 mph (19 kph).
The center of Fred is forecast to move over or near the northwestern Cape Verde Islands later in the day. A hurricane warning is in effect for the islands.
Meanwhile in the Pacific, Hurricane Jimena is moving quickly over open water. The Category 4 storm has maximum sustained winds near 150 mph (240 kph).
Jimena is centered about 1,430 miles (2,295 kilometers) east of Hilo, Hawaii, and is moving west-northwest near 17 mph (28 kph). The hurricane doesn't currently pose a threat to land.
PDM AND LIME SALUTES OUR GOLDEN BOY, DELANO
The People’s Democratic Movement wishes to extend its very best wishes and heartiest congratulations to our son of soil, Delano Williams who yesterday medaled at the IAAF World Championship Games in Beijing China.
Williams who ran for Great Britain in the 4 x 4 Relay captured the bronze medal. We take note also as to how well Williams did in his leg of the relay: the second leg and we say kudos to former World Champion Boy and our pride and joy.
Party Leader and Leader of the Opposition, Hon Sharlene Cartwright Robinson says "We believe that Williams is a role model to all youth and adults alike. Though he originates from a small Island nation, he continues to shine on the world stage and his success becomes our success. We too like Williams can present our country in a positive light on a world stage. Secondly, we are confident that he is succeeding as he is because he not only possess a healthy body but because he also possesses the right attitude to working hard, making sacrifices and remaining committed to the brightest future possible. His achievements as result of hard work ought to inspire us to do more in the way of achieving great success and excellence in our field of choice remembering that our individual success translates and can translate to our country's success.
We are so very proud of Delano Williams and we will continue to support him in our prayers, through encouragement and in whatever way that presents itself.
We maintain that sports is a positive avenue for our youth for a myriad of reasons and we will continue to advocate and agitate for more resources and more attention."
On behalf of LIME Turks and Caicos we'd like to big up our Ambassador Delano Williams for a job well done capturing the bronze medal along with his team. Delano we are so very proud of you. We celebrate with you today! Join us in celebrating Delano Turks and Caicos!
World Championships: GB quartets both win 4x400m bronze
Congrats to our Golden Boy Delano Williams and his other Team Mates for capturing Bronze in the Men 400 Relays.... Great Job!!!!!!!
Ahead of making the trip to Beijing, Delano shared that he was ecstatic and proud to have made the World Championship 2015 team to Beijing China. He shared that he won't have been doing his individual event but I would have been a part of the 4x4 pool and thanked everyone for their support and believing in his talent.
We all know that Delano shares every moment gets that he stands by his self-proclaimed motto…discipline, dedication & determination – his 3 D’s. No doubt powerful words that he drew on as he powered himself and his team to victory, capturing bronze, in the 4x400 metre relay.
The Medal presentation for Team Great Britain, saw TCI’s very own Delano Williams standing proudly among his fellow team mates of Martin Rooney, Jarryd Dunn and Rabiah Youseff Bkheit getting a bronze medal in the 4 X 400 Relay at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing – another crowning moment for the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Delano later posted on his Face Book page…."Talent win games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships" It was a pleasure and a whole lot of fun working with these fellows for GB 4x400m.”
Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, Youth, Sport and Librarie Services, Hon. Akierra Missick
“On behalf of the Ministry of Education, Sport, & Youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and on my personal behalf as Deputy Premier, I wish to extend warm congratulations to TCI's golden boy Delano Williams on that amazing performance at the 2015 IAAF World Championships currently taking place in Beijing, China. You are representing team Great Britain, but have done the Turks and Caicos proud during these games.
During the 4 x 400 relay rounds and now the Finals, from start to finish, you displayed discipline, strength, determination and teamwork. You are indeed a true role model and a shining example to future athletes of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
This is a great day for The Turks and Caicos Islands and we stand proud and salute our son of the soil.
Once again, congratulations Delano and his teammates Rabah Yousif, Jarryd Dunn and 4x400m captain Martyn 'Big Daddy' Rooney for an amazing finals resulting in a Bronze medal. We are very proud of all your accomplishments.
Again we say CONGRATULATIONS AND JOB WELL DONE DELANO. He’s well on his way to the Olympics.
Cause of fire this morning is still being investigated says police
Police also told RTC News that just before 3 o’clock this morning, Monday, fire and other emergency personnel were deployed to Amanyara Staff Housing located along Millennium Highway in Blue Hills after reports of a fire.
The blaze was extinguished and at this time, Astwood says it is unclear of the extent of the damage to the building.
He further stated that at this time, fire investigators do not suspect that the blaze was intentional however, the exact cause is still being investigated.
Will-dello Seymour rushed to CHMC after a serious car accident
Just shortly after 11:30 pm last night, police received reports of a single car accident.
The driver of a grey-colored Ford Mustang, 19 year old Will-dello Seymour of Five Cays was rushed to CHMC in a serious condition with multiple injuries.
Seymour was reportedly travelling east heading west along Leeward Highway in the vicinity of Caicos Lodge. It's believed that Seymour reportedly lost control of the vehicle, collided into a light pole which caused the vehicle to flip over and land on its top.
Seymour sustained injuries to his head, spine, hip and other injuries. He was rushed to CHMC via private vehicle.
The light pole had extensive damages and Fortis emergency crews were called out.
Seymour at this time remains in an unstable condition at CHMC.
Car vandalism continues in Provo
The RTCIPF, Police say they continue to grapple with one aspect of crime which does not seem to be letting up – that of vandalism of person’s vehicles.
Police reported that in addition to a number of car thefts reported last week, two vehicles were again reported broken into within a 24 hour period.
In the first report, Public Relations Officer Audley Astwood, said a grey Toyota RV4 jeep was left parked on Thursday night near a business place along Five Cays Road. The owner discovered some time Saturday morning that the front driver window was broken. Officers made observation of the damages. Scenes of Crime Officers visited and processed the vehicle.
In the second report, a Toyota Corolla was left parked on Friday night near his home along Bible Street. The owner discovered some time Saturday morning that a window was broken and a sum of cash was stolen.
Specialist Forensic Officers visited both scenes and processed the vehicles for forensic analysis.
Investigations are ongoing.
Facebook Calls Show Positive Feedback
Digital assistants like Apple's Siri, Microsoft's Cortana and Google Now all share one key thing in common: the more they know about you, the more useful they become.
And so that's presumably why Facebook has just launched its own digital assistant, M, to a few hundred people out here in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them. So for the time being at least we have to take Facebook's word for it when it comes to what M can do.
"M is a personal digital assistant inside of Messenger that completes tasks and finds information on your behalf," explains David Marcus, head of Messenger at Facebook. "It's powered by artificial intelligence that's trained and supervised by people."
"Unlike other AI-based services in the market, M can actually complete tasks on your behalf. It can purchase items, get gifts delivered to your loved ones, book restaurants, travel arrangements, appointments and way more."