While we all debate what critical race theory is and whether lawmakers should ban it from public schools, every honest person should agree on one thing: This theory is behind the curricula in school districts all over the country, shaping the minds of unsuspecting, malleable children.

Strength training has many benefits for health and longevity. Now many older Angelenos are seeking out a method called slow motion strength training to protect their joints and heal injuries.

Upon learning about the passing of the actress best known for her portrayal of wicked witch Witchiepoo, Marty Krofft pays a tribute by calling her their home run.

The 'Uno Y Otra Vez' singer, who claimed fame with Latin boyband Menuno, has died at the age of 51 after suffering from a reported 'massive heart attack.'

The youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore is taking her relationship with boyfriend Dillon Buss to the next level as she says yes to his marriage proposal.

Welcome to a special episode of AppleVis Extra, where host Dave Nason is joined by Hans Wiberg, founder of Be My Eyes, and the new CEO of Be My Eyes, Mike Buckley, to discuss the recent announcement of Be My Eyes' new Virtual Volunteer feature powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 model.

Be My Eyes, a revolutionary app for the blind and low-vision community, has been connecting users with volunteers for assistance with everyday tasks since 2012. With the introduction of the Virtual Volunteer, powered by the advanced visual recognition capabilities of GPT-4, the app is set to take its power and value to new heights.

Hans and Mike share their excitement about the performance of GPT-4, stating that in the short time they've had access, it has shown unparalleled capabilities in image-to-text object recognition. The implications for global accessibility are profound, as this new feature has the potential to offer a greater degree of independence in the lives of blind and low-vision individuals.

The Virtual Volunteer stands out from other image recognition tools due to its ability to have conversations and offer comprehensive assistance with context and analysis. Users can send images of various tasks, such as identifying the contents of their fridge or reading a map, and the Virtual Volunteer not only identifies the objects but also provides additional information and suggestions, such as recipes that can be prepared with the ingredients.

The Virtual Volunteer tool is currently in beta and is anticipated to be available to users in Q3 2023 and will be free for all blind and low-vision community members using the Be My Eyes app. Don't forget to register in the Be My Eyes app to be placed on the waiting list for access to the Virtual Volunteer.

In this episode of our podcast, Thomas Domville demonstrates the power of the Virtual Volunteer feature, set to come to the Be My Eyes app in late Q3 2023. Currently in beta testing, this feature, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 model, has the potential to be a game changer for people with visual impairments. It offers a virtual sighted assistant that can generate context and understanding for images, allowing for a greater degree of independence in everyday tasks.

During the episode, Thomas showcases a variety of real-world use cases for the Virtual Volunteer, including identifying clothing; getting information from food packaging; describing greeting cards, photos from your photo library or places such as Facebook, and weather maps; reading restaurant menus, and more.

We thank the Be My Eyes team for allowing us to record and share this demonstration of the Virtual Volunteer.

In this AppleVis Extra, Dave Nason and Thomas Domville engage in a discussion with Bryan Bashin and Hans Jørgen Wiberg from Be My Eyes about the acquisition of AppleVis. They tackle the tough questions, explore how Be My Eyes came to acquire AppleVis, and share insights into the experiences of the AppleVis Editorial Team before and after the acquisition.

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Hello there and welcome to the AppleVis Extra podcast, the first AppleBiz Extra podcast of the new era.

We wondered if we would have another one and we do.

We are so excited.

My name is Dave Nason and I'm joined as so often by Thomas Domville , also known as Anonymous Thomas.

How are you my friends?

Oh boy, that's a loaded question to come in.

How am I doing?

Well, you know, I'm ecstatic, I'm excited.

Gosh, what a whirlwind of emotion and whiplash that we have all gone through, right?

It's been a roller coaster, I think it's fair to say over the last, it hasn't only been a month because it feels like about three years.

Right.

It does feel like it's been going on for years, that's how much impact this has had on us, hasn't it?

It really has.

So I suppose for those who kind of maybe aren't sure, what happens?

And you know, we don't need to go into the absolute weeds, but kind of what happened on a high level in terms of, you know, getting to a point where Appleviz appears to be shutting down.

You know, yeah, let's start from the beginning.

So everybody will be on the same level as we are because we have had a lot of questions, a lot of critiques and I understand because I completely understand, we were in the same boat with you guys.

So what happened, guys?

Let's back up all the way to July.

This is when it all came down, was July 3rd.

I remember that specifically, it's right the day before America's Independence Day.

And we woke up with a bombshell of a news from David and, you know, David mentioned in there, he has talked about the first or thought about it for several months and a lot of people have asked us, we had several months, how come you haven't done anything during that time and to be quite fair to the editorial team is that no, we had zero idea, we had no idea.

It was just like we woke up and this bombshell was set.

And I think I can say it was so dramatic.

I will say that first two days just was a blur because I was still trying to digest and process like what in God's name is that mean for all of us in the community and everything.

But of course, the most important thing out of this whole thing was that David has reached a limit that he spent so much of his personal life into.

And so it was so understandable.

I completely understand where he was coming from.

I completely understand why he made that decision and why we're trying to process all this.

We were trying to figure out as a team what to do.

We had a meeting that weekend that we talked about the team and the steps that we wanted to take.

And during that meeting, David Goodwin was with us and he was very ill at that time.

We had no idea…

Dave Woodhall talks to Andy Fraser, bass player with Free and inadvertent seller of blockbuster films.

Jessica Harris goes back a few decades at Birmingham Rep.

Magniflex, an Italian luxury mattress brand, is expanding its reach in India, especially in tier 2 and 3 cities. The company, which already has a network in major cities, aims to cater to the rising demand for wellness-oriented products.

Godrej Interio aims for a 10 per cent contribution from e-commerce sales by fiscal-end. The company is accelerating digital transformation efforts, experiencing significant online sales growth and expanding reach across 17,200 pin codes. It introduces AI-based 'Visual Search' and an integrated dealer network to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Pernia's Pop-Up Shop is raising funds for its initial public offering. The company plans to use the funds to expand its retail network and become debt-free. The retailer aims to open more stores in Mumbai and Delhi. Pernia's Pop-Up Shop sells designer wear from various brands. The company achieved significant revenue growth in the last financial year.

Marico Limited finalized its acquisition of Just Herbs in September 2024, securing the remaining 40% equity in Apcos Naturals Private Limited, which owns the Just Herbs brand. With this acquisition, Just Herb's expansion momentum is poised to accelerate.

Highlighting the brand’s expansion trajectory in terms of physical retail presence, Sanjay Sharma, Country Head of Shiseido India said that since launching with 15 touchpoints last year, NARS has already doubled its reach to 30 points in India and plans to double again in the next two years.

Jammbo, founded in 2023, presently has about 50 products in its portfolio, focusing on ride-on battery toys such as electric cars and bikes. It aims to expand its portfolio to over 200 products by the end of the current fiscal year. The startup has set up its global presence by entering the UAE market. Further, it plans to expand to the U.S. and the U.K. markets this fiscal.

Mary Beth Keane’s 2019 novel Ask Again, Yes was an instant New York Times bestseller, and is now out on paperback. The book follows the families of two New York City police officers who live next door to each other in a suburb north of the city – and a tragedy that divides them and their children over four decades.

http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/2672452 John Flanigan - I Can See It In Your Eyes - John Flanigan

La Luciérnaga se enciende para hablar del posible paro de taxistas. Además, le contamos cómo se prepara Bogotá para recibir el puente de reyes. Asimismo, el curioso cartel publicado por la policía de Santa Marta que se convirtió en un meme.

Escuche el programa de este miércoles 17 de julio. La Luciérnaga, un espacio de humor y opinión de Caracol Radio que desde hace 31 años acompaña a sus oyentes en su regreso casa.

En 10AM Hoy por Hoy de Caracol Radio estuvo Yesid Galvis Sánchez, Líder de la Asociación de Trapiches Paneleros de Villeta, hblando sobre el proceso de producción de este alimento.

La actriz y productora bogotana contó los detalles de este proyecto internacional 

Laura Mora, directora de cine, habla sobre la película: 'Los reyes del mundo'

En este programa hablamos sobre la eliminación del Junior en la Copa Sudamericana a manos del Deportes Tolima y cómo repercute esto en la continuidad de Arturo Reyes al frente del equipo Tiburón.

Arturo Reyes, quien recientemente dejó de ser el técnico del Junior, no quiso entrar en polémica con Hernán Darío Gómez, nuevo técnico del equipo barranquillero y quien criticó con dureza el trabajo del cuerpo técnico de Reyes al frente del equipo durante la primera parte del campeonato.

Arturo Reyes, técnico campeón del fútbol colombiano con el Junior de Barranquilla, habló de la actualidad de su equipo, de la convocatoria de Gabriel Fuentes a la Selección Colombia y de la misma Selección, entre otras cosas. En diálogo con El Alargue de Caracol Radio, Reyes respaldó las decisiones del técnico Néstor Lorenzo.

El ministro Luis Carlos Reyes habló de la importancia del turismo en el país

“I don’t know how I kept going I just know why I did.” - Omer Mustafa fasted for 12 hours a day during Ramadan but the 15-year-old boxer from Liverpool still got up and trained twice a day.

Designers talk about what they're seeing on the streets, and why sustainable fashion is at the forefront

If a crime or tragedy happens in Colorado, the second person a victim talks to after the police is often an advocate from one of the dozens of organizations primarily funded by a dwindling pot of federal money.

A look at Keke Palmer's stylish outfits.

Quentin Hayes ran for 91 yards and two second-half touchdowns on 25 carries.

It's always Shiesty Season.

The ex-captain allegedly targeted Black people for decades.

Police reportedly applied pressure to his neck.

Baseball player Adam Hall has been signed by the Winnipeg Goldeyes for the upcoming season. A statement from the club said, “The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Friday the signing of Canadian outfielder Adam Hall for the upcoming season. Born in Hamilton, Bermuda, Hall was chosen in the second round of the 2017 Major League Baseball June Amateur […]

Adam Hall and his Winnipeg Goldeyes teammates struck out in their first game of the 2024 campaign. The baseball club opened the American Association season with a 5 – 3 loss to the Cleburne Railroaders in Texas. Hall went 1 for 3 at the plate, with a double, scoring 2 runs, and striking out once. […]