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President Trump to Skip Barbara Bush's Funeral for Mar a Lago, 'Out of Respect for the Bush Family' Says White House

     The death of Barbara Bush really saddens me, but at the same time I find solace in the remarkable period of political history. I am happy that former First Lady Barbara Bush lived to see 92. I happy she is matriarchal and found success in life and represents for the female gender graciously. Love found her, and she lived happily ever after. I can only imagine how every feminist that is tuned in on the planet feels right now. This is history and it big. May the good Lord Bless her soul and may her soul rest in peace.

     I do find it comforting that President Donald Trump was thoughtful and intelligent enough to wisely admit that it would be better for him to stay at is Florida Mar a Lago Estate, and let the family, friends, and viewers mourn in peace. Donald Trump is definitely right this time. If he was to attend, I do agree that it would take away from First Lady’s Home Going Service. The media coverage would be terrible. Barbara Bush has contributed to society in a major way, and she deserves to rest in peace without any distractions. I am very proud of Donald Trump to say the least. Rest in Peace Barbara Bush.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/president-trump-skip-barbara-bush-225454886.html

President Trump to Skip Barbara Bush's Funeral for Mar a Lago, 'Out of Respect for the Bush Family' Says White House. (2018, April 19). Retrieved April 20, 2018, from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/president-trump-skip-barbara-bush-225454886.html

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Wells Fargo hit with $1 billion fine

Being in the banking industry since 2003, and being a certified trainer for the CFPB (Consumer Finance Protection Bureau) and OCC (Office of the Comp Controller of the Currency) and I am not surprised to still see Wells Fargo Bank in the media and being sued by the Powers at Be. You would have thought that Wells Fargo would have learned their lesson from the downfall Bank of America, USAA, Country Wide, and other banks that were fined big time back in 2013 and 2014. Wells Fargo was fined $1 Billion dollars for charging customers for car insurance that was not needed and mortgage insurance. It’s sad to know that the companies that you put your trust in, is sometimes out to rip you off. I could not imagine having to be the CEO of Wells Fargo and having to pay that fine back, and the representational damage that comes along with this type of attention. Good luck Wells Fargo. I hope you guys recover well. 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wells-fargo-hit-1-billion-fine-132737379.html

Wells Fargo hit with $1 billion fine. (2018, April 20). Retrieved April 17, 2018, from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wells-fargo-hit-1-billion-fine-132737379.html 

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Apple iPad 6th-generation review: The tablet to buy

     Apple CEO Tim Cook is doing a great job presenting to the different college campuses of his plan to take over the education electronic buyers market via his iPad. Cook boast that the computer is much more powerful. The iPad will also give consumers the ability to purchase the stylus pin. Coincidentally, a few days ago I looked up the new Apple iPad on line and it was phenomenal. I was wondering where all the educational graphics were coming from. The article boast that apple kept the price of the 6th generation iPad the exact same as the 5th generation iPad. 

     In conclusion, the downside of the new 6th generation iPad is that some of it’s features stayed the same as the 5th generation such as the camera. I myself was looking for a better quality camera. 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-ipad-6th-generation-review-theres-reason-tablet-buy-183908835.html

Apple iPad 6th-generation review: The tablet to buy. (2018, April 04). Retrieved April 17, 2017, from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-ipad-6th-generation-review-theres-reason-tablet-buy-183908835.html 

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Chevy will soon let you pay for gas from inside your car

I am ecstatic to say the least. I think Chevy hit a home run with creating the option to be able to pay for your gas from inside of your vehicle via the infotainment app. I am eager to find out how this test run will work considering it is only been allowed by limited states to participate. I am glad to know that Shell says that by the end of this year, all states will be able to utilize the app, and it also plans on bringing Exxon along the journey as well. Whomever thought of this is a genius. I look forward to the advancement in technology. 

http://www.citationmachine.net/bibliographies/310818914?new=true

Chevy will soon let you pay for gas from inside your car. (2018, April 18). Retrieved April 18, 2018, from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chevy-will-soon-let-pay-gas-car-151046689.html 

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Our democracy is broken. Why can't technology fix it?

     From the looks of it, America seem to may have lost their credibility on global democracy deals according to the yahoo article below. The article states that America is not abiding by what demands they are placing on others. The article criticizes America for not being able to bring forth the sought after population of 65% for voting in over 100 years. I do believe the article could have given the 2016 election more credit because it admits America came in at 63%. 

     However, I do agree that America could use a change in the entire election mechanisms. Especially if the democratic party is not getting the outcomes they would like to receive. Maybe there should be a test run with email, e-fax, or web portal ballots in certain states, for certain pools of people and see if that would produce a different outcome. No one wants the burden of having to wake up early in the morning and stand in a line just to cast a ballot for our next president. We are in a digital society you know. 

     In conclusion, I do not agree with compulsory voting. I think it’s a forceful tactic and takes away our freedom to vote. On the top of that, the thought of being fined for not going out and voting.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chevy-will-soon-let-pay-gas-car-151046689.html

Tarantola, A. (2018, April 19). Our democracy is broken. Why can't technology fix it? Retrieved April 19, 2018, from https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/18/voting-tech-gerrymandering-av-star-vote/

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When school shootings are broadcast on Snapchat, the effects reverberate

As awkward as this may really seem, the usage of Snapchat, Twitter, and other Social Media Platforms have become the dominant news and communication channels and outlets to alert society and authorities of the dangerous issues that are forming in today's society. "Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, used social media to bear witness to the recurring tragedy of our time: a mass shooting", (Rues). The article capitalizes on how technology and social media are being used by the millennial during this millennial generational reign as a quick tool to get the word out. The usage of the social networking sites allowed students and users to witness live footage of what was taking place at the time. The social media channels was also used as an outlet to alert family members and the public of what was taking place. Some of the concerns that was raised in the article was the traumatization of the survival victims and general public. I find this to be very sad. These children are crying for help and political change and it appears that they may get ignored. I do commend the students for thinking quick on their feet and alerting the public in hopes of getting additional help. The other concern is the risk of younger children being exposed to violent crimes. What is America or this world coming to? Why are all these copycats rising up? Can they just please leave the students and the public alone? I hope so one day that they will find it in their hearts. I pray for our world.

Ruiz, R. (2018, February 15). When school shootings are broadcast on Snapchat, the effects reverberate. Retrieved February 20, 2018, from

https://mashable.com/2018/02/15/florida-school-shooting-twitter-snapchat/

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Empathic AI: The Next Generation of Vehicles Will Understand Your Emotions

This article expresses the rise of a newly ecosystem of mobility services currently on the rise for automobiles. This ecosystem will be derived from what is called autonomous vehicles. Autonomous vehicles are vehicles that possess self driving capabilities. These self driving capabilities are to be used to detect the drivers moods and physical circumstances. The major key in the mobility service feature is the cars ability to display empathy by way of artificial intelligence. Basically the autonomous car will be similar to how we wear Fitbits and pedometers to detect steps, heart rate beats per minute, detect breathing while sleeping and etc. The devices used to detect the persons physical or emotional state will be through attachable and remote sensors. Once emotions and physical attributes are detected, the information will then be dispensed in to the AI(Artificial Intelligences) and makers will train system how to respond and provide empathy to the driver.  

     A few of the most prestigious automobile companies are now doing research that will protect drivers, neighbors, pedestrians, and other parties in the car through the empathy provided from the Artificial Intelligence feature. Some of the features it will be able to detect is eye movement, breathing assessments to detect alcohol levels, fatigue by way of posture, gaze tracking, and medical events. The writer did confirm the safety of the human is priority with the implementation of mobility services. 

     Some of the highlighted features to be used to provide empathy and detect/keep the driver in a happy mood will be the capability to adjust lights, temperature, seat positioning, and the ability to customize Siri or Alexa to a more comfortable setting. The makers hope to be able to automatically make the driver more happier by detecting their emotional and physical states via remote and attachable sensors and automatically providing empathy through the AI system to put the customer/driver in a happier mood. The makers plan to be able to harmonize and integrate all systems such as smart phones, infrastructure, and home automation to increase experience. Very interesting article. I wonder just what the future will hold with the new autonomous car features.

Ben Bland ben@sensum.co http://sensum.coContributing Writer, Kyle Ellicott February 15,

2018kyle@readwrite.com http://www.readwritelabs.com Founder & Chief Labs Officer of ReadWrite Labs, Kyle Ellicott February 2, 2018kyle@readwrite.com http://www.readwritelabs.com Founder & Chief Labs Officer of ReadWrite Labs, Olivia Burgess January 31, 2018olivia@microsoft.com IoT in Action Community Lead at Microsoft, Marc Amblard January 25, 2018ma@orsayconsulting.net Contributing Writer, Kyle Ellicott January 22, 2018kyle@readwrite.com http://www.readwritelabs.com Founder & Chief Labs Officer of ReadWrite Labs, . . . Ben Bland January 18, 2018ben@sensum.co http://sensum.co Contributing Writer. (2018, January 26). Empathic AI: The Next Generation of Vehicles Will Understand Your Emotions. Retrieved February 12, 2018, from

https://readwrite.com/2018/01/18/empathic-ai-next-generation-vehicles-will-understand-emotions/

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Uber Offers Bus-Like Service at Cheaper Rates

     Uber in today's society has become one of the most popular and sought after transportation services in the Nation. In the Article "Uber Offers Bus-Like Service at Cheaper Rates" states that Uber will now cut it's cost down by at least 50% of the standard transportation services fair. What I found to be funny about it all is what the article says about the drawback to it. The drawback would be that the pedestrians, and frequent users will have to participate in some exercise. The users will have to walk. The transportation service appears to be attempting to get a little more organized by having passengers being picked up and dropped off  that are going to the same nearby destinations. What I perceive that the customers might complain about is the wait time because Uber now have to calculate the arrival time based on their carpooling journey. States that are at the to of the list for the trial run is San Francisco and Boston. I am concerned about the safety of parties needing a lift. Speaking of lift, the actual Lyft transportation service will be their main competitor since they were offering this type of service first. Very interesting article that caught my attention.

Kan, M., & Michael KanReporterMichael has been a PCMag reporter since October 2017. He previously covered tech news in China from 2010 to 2015, before moving to San Francisco to write about cybersecurity. His Twitter is @Michael_Kan. (2018, February 21). Uber Offers Bus-Like Service at Cheaper Rates. Retrieved February 21, 2018, from

https://www.pcmag.com/news/359358/uber-offers-bus-like-service-at-cheaper-rates

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Cryptocurrency Miner Infiltrates a Tesla Cloud Server

   In today's world, one would have thought that within the privacy of their own vehicle would be one of the safest places for technology usage. The article hear above "Cryptocurrency Miner Infiltrates a Telsla Cloud Server" proves to us other wise. The author Michael Kan states that internet spies were able to gain access via a non secured server, and excavate cryptocurrency according to a known security firm by the name of Redlock. The hackers were able to gain access by using computing power to do the mining of cryptocurrency. This was able to be done through the corruption of a Telsa's server through a malware known as Monero. The article revealed that Telsa was found lacking in protecting the passwords., and internet theives were able to gain access to an Amazon Web Service storehouse. Although Telsa claimed the customers information still remained to had been safe and unharmed. The hackers have been on a rampage over the last few months hacking unguarded servers. The article states that many companys using cloud storage are at extreme risk of exposing themselves to this susceptiblitly. This information is very shocking to me. It just never crossed my mind that our cars would not be safe. What is happening here in the digital community.      

Kan, M., & Michael KanReporterMichael has been a PCMag reporter since October 2017. He previously covered tech news in China from 2010 to 2015, before moving to San Francisco to write about cybersecurity. His Twitter is @Michael_Kan. (2018, February 20). Cryptocurrency Miner Infiltrates a Tesla Cloud Server. Retrieved February 20, 2018, from

https://www.pcmag.com/news/359340/cryptocurrency-miner-infiltrates-a-tesla-cloud-server

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Tips for the Photo Obsessed

https://www.pcmag.com/feature/329306/instagram-tips-for-the-photo-obsessed/11

    I found this article to be very interesting. I have been on Instagram for a few years now. I can honestly say with all of the new changes and additions, I have yet been able to truly say that I have mastered the usage of Instagram.

 This article provides 47 different ways to post pictures and videos to Instagram. The article admits to copying Snap Chat on a lot of their features. The article breaks down everything from filters, to posting multiple videos, handling multiple IG accounts, creating backgrounds and special effects, resources for new apps, how to save videos and photos and so much more. I found this article to be very informative for new and old users. The information provided here was very up to date and accurate. I even went through my phone and got on the Instagram App and followed a lot of the directions it had given me.

    The only thing I found disappointing is that number six states that you can use a colored background and write a post. When I tried to follow these directions nothing would happen. The type icon did not come up. I tried multiple times, and even upgraded the IG App and it still would not work. I do want to know how to post a story with the writing in the background.

    In conclusion, this was a very interesting and informative article that will help any Instagram user. I suggest taking the time and clicking on the link and explore what information is offered.

Steele, C. (2018, February 16). Instagram Tips for the Photo Obsessed | PCMag.com. Retrieved February 16,

2018, from https://www.bing.com/cr?IG=DFC1875E7BD94189AA6808FFA2884E25&CID=22BDC1F53DFB617F2471CA6B3C5460A6&rd=1&h=IZQDrFOK7Ta6_caI0jUizZiU_TNilPaE3X5Ga5YKj18&v=1&r=https%3a%2f%2fwww.pcmag.com%2ffeature%2f329306%2finstagram-tips-for-the-photo-obsessed&p=DevEx,5070.1