Waching daily Feb 18 2019

Hello everyone. I just got back from

visiting TicTalk and VeChain offices in

Shanghai. Right now I know everyone in

the VeChain world is trying to figure

out: What is TicTalk? A simple answer is

it's a decentralized social media

platform designed to generate value for

the users

TicTalk believes that the future of

social communication will no longer just

be the transmission of information, but

also the transfer of value. First off, I'd

like to just give you some background

information on the app so that you can

make a more educated decision right now.

TicTalk is only available in China,

their international platform is

tentatively scheduled for quarter 3 of

this year. It will include several main

features: First, the TIC token allows

users to reward content creators for

sharing photos and videos that they like,

if you see something that you're

interested in, or you just want to make a

good impression, you can tip them with

TIC tokens directly through the app.

Second, smart contracts allow users to

add fees that will automatically charge

other users for calling you through

video, voice, or texting services. Right

now TicTalk is working on setting up

deals with local law and Medical

Association's to provide their

consultancy services directly through

the app. All the billing is handled

automatically by smart contracts so if

the user agrees to it, the tokens will be

deducted from their account directly

after the services are rendered. And since

all the smart contract meta data is

uploaded directly to the blockchain,

users will be able to verify the history

of a consultant before using them. Third,

TicTalk is also integrating facial

recognition features allowing users to

search for people that they wish to

follow, and you can do that by scanning a

photo, a video, and of course a real

person. So if you download the app you

could probably scan this video right now

to follow my account. This feature of

course can be toggled on or off, so you

can respect the privacy of people who

are more discreet. This feature is both

fun and useful, and it's a great way to

connect users, whether it's someone

famous that you're scanning on TV or

just a person in your class, or someone

that you met at a dinner party. A fourth

feature they have is multiple identities.

TicTalk lets users create separate card

for each of their different identities.

This is a great way for people who want

to post content regarding, you know,

hobbies such as video gaming, that they

wouldn't want their bosses or family

members seeing. TicTalk is trying to

build a thriving social media platform

based on the transfer of value rather

than just information - and if you're

worried that this is just some random

ICO launching on the VeChain platform, it

goes way deeper than that. The CEO and

founder of TicTalk was one of the

original investors in VeChain back

before the ICO days. Today, they still

share an office together and TicTalk is

part of the VeChain incubation program as

they explore ways that TicTalk can

build their blockchain based ID systems

into VeChain's existing services. That

includes the services with DNV GL and

potentially some government

organizations. If you are looking for

investment advice, I can't really help

you there. I will say that in China the

app makes a lot of sense. If they

optimize and promote it well, I could see

people being very attracted to the value

based model, as well as the creative ways

that TicTalk connects people. A big

mistake that non-Chinese investors make

is applying their own cultural

perceptions to China - but especially

online, China's market

is going to be attracted to

many different things. I'm optimistic

about their integration with VeChain. If

they get the formula right, TIcTalk will

be a valuable platform to browse, upload

content, and generate revenue - while at the

same time creating incredible volume and

traffic for the VeChain mainnet.

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Youtube is blamed for the rise in Flat Earthers Daily Mail Online - Duration: 6:53.

Youtube is blamed for the rise in Flat Earthers Daily Mail Online

Published: 11:15 GMT, 18 February 2019 | Updated: 11:37 GMT, 18 February 2019

The rise in people who think the Earth is flat is caused by convincing videos which promote misinformation, a study claims. 

Researchers say the platform should present a more balanced list of content rather than one sided ideas to people who are going to be susceptible to it.

They said that YouTube needs to make changes to its algorithms to make their systems more accurate but also called on scientists to make content disproving these theories.

People who believe the archaic conception that the Earth is disc shaped rather than round are called Flat Earthers. 

A number of videos promoting the Flat Earth conspiracy exist on YouTube, but the team says that there arent enough to contest them.

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The rise in people who think the Earth artists impression is flat is caused by convincing YouTube videos which promote misinformation, a study claims. Researchers say the platform should present a more balanced list of content rather than one sided ideas stock image

The researchers, from Texas Tech University, said that their suspicions were solidified when they went to two Flat Earth conventions in North Carolina and Denver last year and in 2017. 

They interviewed 30 attendees where a pattern became evident in how they became convinced that the Earth was flat. 

Of the 30 people, only one said that they believed the Earth was round until two years ago but changed their minds after watching Youtube clips. 

The only person who didnt say this was there with his daughter and his son in law and they had seen it on Youtube and told him about it, Dr Asheley Landrum, who led the research, told the .

The interviews also revealed that the attendees were predisposed to believing far fetched ideas because they watched similar videos on 9/11 and the moon landings.

Some had even watched Flat Earth videos to discredit and debunk them but found that they were won over by the material.

People who believe the Earth is disc shaped artists impression rather than round are called Flat Earthers. A number of videos promoting the Flat Earth conspiracy exist on YouTube, but the team says that there arent enough to contest them stock image

One way or another, the interviewees found themselves believers and before long were asking where is the curve? and why is the horizon always at eye level? 

Dr Landrum said that one of the most popular videos is 200 proofs Earth is not a spinning ball, also a book which is translated in 20 different languages.

She says that this video appears to be effective because it offers arguments that appeal to so many mindsets, from fundamentalists and conspiracy theorists and even scientists.

Dr Landrum said she did not think YouTube was doing anything overtly wrong, but that the site could tweak its algorithm to show more accurate information.

Theres a lot of helpful information on YouTube but also a lot of misinformation, Landrum said.

Those who believe the Flat Earth Theory claim our planet is shaped like a flat disc instead of a sphere.

Because Earths surface looks and feels flat when we walk around it, the conspiracy theorists denounce all evidence to the contrary.

The leading theory suggests Earth is a disc with the Arctic Circle in the centre and Antarctica, a 150 foot tall 45 metre wall of ice, around the rim.

Those who believed the Flat Earth Theory claim our planet is shaped like a flat disc instead of a sphere. Pictured is a model presented to attendees at the first annual Flat Earth International Conference, held in North Carolina in November 2017

Theorists claim that satellite images and evidence pointing to a spherical Earth are part of a round Earth conspiracy orchestrated by NASA and other government agencies.

Proponents of the bizarre theory also claim the Earth is stationary in space rather than orbiting the sun.

Some believe the Earth is covered by a glass dome which sits over the flat disc.

The international scientific community has consistently denounced the Flat Earth theory.

Decades of space imagery and peer reviewed astronomical research back their claims.

NASA has proved that the Earth is round using satellites, GPS and images from space, but Flat Earthers believe the space agency is lying.

Their algorithms make it easy to end up going down the rabbit hole, by presenting information to people who are going to be more susceptible to it.

Believing the Earth is flat in of itself is not necessarily harmful, but it comes packaged with a distrust in institutions and authority more generally.

We want people to be critical consumers of the information they are given, but there is a balance to be had.

Dr Landrum said that scientists need to create their own YouTube videos to combat the rapid increase of conspiracy videos and try to disprove them.

We dont want YouTube to be full of videos saying here are all these reasons the Earth is flat. We need other videos saying heres why those reasons arent real and heres a bunch of ways you can research it for yourself. 

The team presented her results at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington DC.

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A Warm-Up Is On The Way! - Duration: 3:37.

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Road shows and why taking your brand on the road is important? - Duration: 1:12.

Did you know road shows are the perfect

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They give you the opportunity to increase sales,

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No idea is impossible.

We've recently done roadshows for the Commonwealth Bank,

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Tonight's This is Iowa: A Dad's Devotion - Duration: 0:28.

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This is the most open Oscars race ever – diversity [Videos] - Duration: 3:28.

We are in uncharted territory for the record in this Oscar season. While the Costume Designer Ceremony is still on Tuesday, the Writers Guild Awards bow to the big Guild Kudos on Sunday night

The results have produced the undoubtedly most far-reaching Oscar field in history

The most important prizes of the guild and industry groups were shown for the first time in another film: the producer guild awarded the "Green Book"

"The directorate of the guild was represented by Alfonso Cuarón and" Roma ". SAG-AFTRA chose "Black Panther" in the Ensemble category

American Cinema Editors leaned in the drama area towards "Bohemian Rhapsody" and in comedy on "The Favorite"

And now, the author's guild is in the original with winnings for "Eighth Grade" (the first movie since "Bowling for Columbine" that won a WGA Award without a screenplay nomination) and "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" Adapted Five organizations, seven different films

It has never happened. And you might as well win the "Cold War's" American Society of Cinematographers

Well, what does that mean? Does that mean that the best picture race is to win? That's the way it is, so that's what defines that fact

"Green Book" compared to "Roma" is the general wisdom, but who knows? A film not mentioned above, "BlacKkKlansman", is still the only contender to have won every major benchmark this season (nominations for Best Picture), Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Editing, and Nod PGA, DGA, WGA, a SAG AFTRA ensemble, and BAFTA nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay

) Another film that is not "A Star Is Born" (A Star Is Born) is the contender with the most nominations for guilds and groups in the industry (who pick everyone but the Visual Effects Society)

This season is literally as thin as possible. There are so many questions. Fortunately, we are only a week away from learning the answers

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Review THE WANDERING EARTH Is A Rousing Space Adventure - Duration: 2:27.

Review THE WANDERING EARTH Is A Rousing Space Adventure

Frant Gwo directs a space adventure film starring Wu Jing

Mainland China may not be known for its high concept science fiction, but its not for fear of spending millions of dollars on films. Over the last 50 years, China has produced some of the most impressive period action and drama films anywhere in the world. Filmmakers like Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, and Feng Xiaogang have made massive spectacle films that celebrate and embellish the history of China and its incredible opulence to great success. However, sci fi has always been just outside of the nations wheelhouse, which makes The Wandering Earth such an incredibly impressive anomaly.

Based on a novella by Liu Cixin, The Wandering Earth tells the story of a time in the not too distant future when our sun has begun the process of dying, and its terminal expansion threatens to extinguish all life on Earth. As a solution, the United Earth Government UEG has commissioned ten thousand earth engines designed to propel our planet out of the solar system to the nearest inhabitable system, a massive undertaking that will take 2,500 years to complete. However, before our happily ever after, there are some obstacles to clear, and this film takes place seventeen years after the initial plan is put into place when the first such obstacle threatens to derail the whole proposition.

As the Earth makes its way out of its natural orbit and toward the edge of the solar system, it must first pass through the massive gravitational field of Jupiter, which proves to be a bigger problem than anyone had expected. The only way the Earth will succeed is through the combined efforts of the teams keeping the literal flames alight on the home world and the navigational space station team attempting to guide three and a half billion people to safety. Its not an easy job, but then again, the assembled team is not your average group.

The Wandering Earth is a marvel of imagination, inspiration, execution, and excitement. With a cast led by new age Chinese superstar Wu Jing Wolf Warrior 2 , the film tells the parallel tales of redemption both on Earth and in the navigation space station with due attention paid to both.

Wu Jing plays Liu Peiqiang, an astronaut and scientist who is among the first men sent into space to start this mission. He leaves behind a young son Liu Qi, played as an adult by Qu Chuxiao, and his guardian and grandfather Han Ziang Ng Man tat . When the real action begins, Liu Qi is a disillusioned young man looking after his adopted sister Han Duoduo Zhao Jinmai , determined to live a life free of the constraints of underground life put upon him and the other survivors when the Earth leaves its orbit.

Unfortunately for Duoduo and Liu Qi, a brief sojourn to the surface transforms into a life or death race to save the planet when their transport is commandeered by a rescue squad. The adventures of this squad and the two children make up the bulk of the films running time as they race from one near tragedy to another, losing loved ones, acquaintances, patience, and faith along the way. The only way they will save the Earth is if they can pull together as a team and act as a unit, Im sure you can see where this goes.

Director Frant Gwo builds multiple worlds of impressive breadth to pull off this massive undertaking, and this work is very impressive. There is an Earth that is decades beyond cataclysmic changes, plunged into interstellar deep freeze that results in glaciers engulfing most major cities. A barren landscape frequently overwhelms the screen, leaving viewers to imagine the events that mustve led to such a tragedy. Then there is the massive space station that plays host to Liu Peiqiang and a team of largely ineffective astronauts, controlled by an AI named MOSS that is determined to protect its own interests, even at the cost of the lives on board.

The vistas presented in The Wandering Earth are truly stunning, and worthy of the big screen experience. The iced over Earth is a harrowing vision of the future that stretches as far as the eye can see in every direction. The frozen seas over which military style transports carry crucial cargo render the Earths topography meaningless as these vehicles drive across what were once oceans, but are now no more than frozen roads. Some of the films most impressive sequences mirror the kind of apocalyptic visions of lesser films like The Day After Tomorrow and 2012, but with greater emotional stakes and even better looking aesthetics.

Add to these impressive visuals, a genuinely engaging emotional story involving an estranged father and son, and a parallel relationship between the son and his adopted sister, and youve got a film that puts most other films in its category to shame. While The Wandering Earth borrows liberally from established science fiction films like Armageddon, and perhaps most directly 2001, it never does so in a way that is disrespectful or flippant. These films were effective for a reason, and The Wandering Earth studies what made those films tick and reshuffled the beats to create something new, if not always unpredictable.

There is a lot to be impressed about with The Wandering Earth, and smarter men than I will no doubt be able to dissect the political and philosophical themes better than I ever could. There is the ultimate success of communal effort that leads to a global government, there is a Biblical flood that cleanses the Earth of those not chosen to survive when the planets tidal patterns cease and the seas rise, and on and on and on, however, none of these feel overtly jingoistic, even though they certainly have the potential to go overboard.

What matters in The Wandering Earth is that we not only survive, but triumph over our challenges. In a film like this, there is really no plausible doubt that the tide will turn in our favor, but the tension lays in the method of salvation. Who will survive, what sacrifices will need to be made, and will it be worth the pain? The answers to these questions are honestly pretty predictable, but in this case it doesnt take away from the emotional punch when the inevitable finally comes to fruition. The Wandering Earth is one of the most successful science fiction films of the last decade in that regard, it has no shame in which heartstrings it pulls, and it plays its audience like a fiddle. Thankfully for us, its a beautiful song that I could listen to a million times over.

For more infomation >> Review THE WANDERING EARTH Is A Rousing Space Adventure - Duration: 2:27.

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Jenny Lewis is deeply troubled by Ryan Adams sexual misconduct allegations - Duration: 2:28.

Jenny Lewis is deeply troubled by Ryan Adams sexual misconduct allegations

"I stand in solidarity with the women who have come forward"

has spoken of how she is deeply troubled by the allegations levelled against , following last weeks .

. Bridgers and Adams ex wife, , were among those whose featured in the report.

Now Lewis, who worked with Adams on her last album The Voyager and , has shared her dismay at Adams supposed acts and lent her support to those who have accused him.

I am deeply troubled by Ryan Adams alleged behavior, she wrote on Twitter. Although he and I had a working professional relationship, I stand in solidarity with the women who have come forward.

I am deeply troubled by Ryan Adams alleged behavior. Although he and I had a working professional relationship, I stand in solidarity with the women who have come forward.

jenny lewis @jennylewis

Over the weekend, Phoebe Bridgers shared a statement to thank fans and friends for their support, but also calling out Ryan Adams own network for allowing his alleged behaviour.

None of them held him accountable, she wrote. They told him, by what they said or by what they didnt, that what he was doing was okay. They validated him. He couldnt have done this without them.

She added: Guys, if your friend is acting fucked up, call them out. If theyre actually your friend, theyll listen. Thats the way this all gets better.

Following the initial claims, , one of which was said to have included an inappropriate relationship with a young fan. Adams is alleged to have begun explicit online communications with the fan when she was aged 14 until she was 16, with the two allegedly exchanging text messages and conducting video calls that sometimes included nudity.

Through his lawyer earlier this week, Andrew B. Brettler, Adams denied the extremely serious and outlandish accusations which he said were grousing by disgruntled individuals who blamed him for personal or professional disappointments.

Through his lawyer, Adams also said he does have communications online with various fans and aspiring musicians but does not recall having online communications with anyone related to anything outside of music. His lawyer added that he was unaware of Ava being underage, suggesting that she looked approximately 20 in photos at the time and had performed in clubs.

Brettler said: Mr. Adams unequivocally denies that he ever engaged in inappropriate online sexual communications with someone he knew was underage.

 The album was due to come out on April 19 and was set to be one of three album releases Adams had planned for 2019.

For more infomation >> Jenny Lewis is deeply troubled by Ryan Adams sexual misconduct allegations - Duration: 2:28.

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What channel is Chelsea vs Man Utd on tonight? TV and live stream information - Duration: 2:23.

  Both Chelsea and Manchester United have statements to make as they face off the FA Cup tonight

  Chelsea are playing their first domestic game since their 6-0 hammering off Manchester City and will be looking to prove their worth against one of the country's top teams

 United travel to London on the back of their first defeat under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, where they were soundly beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League

 This game is a repeat of last year's FA Cup final, with the winner holding a great chance of winning the competition, given Manchester City are the only other Big Six side left

 Here are all the key details ahead of tonight's game. Read More Zinedine Zidane 'would accept Chelsea job on THREE conditions' When is it?  The game takes place on Monday, 18 February

Kick-off is at 8pm. Where is it?  Having endured a trip to Manchester last weekend, Chelsea can enjoy home comforts this weekend with the game taking place at Stamford Bridge

Is the game on TV and can it be live streamed?  The game will be aired on BBC1 and BBC1 HD from 7:30pm, with the draw for the next round of the competition taking place immediately afterwards

  Those in the UK can live stream the game through the BBC iPlayer , providing they have a valid TV licence

Read More Ryan Giggs reveals who he wants to be next Man Utd manager Team news  Both managers are expected to name strong squads as they bid to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals

 There are no fresh injury concerns for Chelsea, who could feature Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ruben Loftus-Cheek

 United are missing Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard, while Marcus Rashford is expected to lead the line ahead of Romelu Lukaku

Betting odds  Chelsea - 21/20  Draw - 5/2   Manchester United - 5/2 Read More Mirror Football's Top Stories