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How BIG is Google?

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Many of us use Google services each day but very few of us ask the question, “How BIG is Google?”

Obviously this question cannot be answered directly, however, the sheer size of Google can be realised by the hard facts and figures shown in this short film:

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High-tech Watercraft Which Can Transform From Monohull, To Catamaran, To Trimaran, To Hydrofoil

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Written by: Emperor

 

 

The Kormaran from the Austrian company of identical name can speed on the water as a catamaran, trimaran, monohull and hydrofoil, making it one of the most adaptable vessels to ever come to the high seas. A pair of hydraulically activated bodies grants it to transform in front of our eyes, even when it is moving.

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The Kormaran is an advanced piece of innovation that allows boaters to enjoy the benefits of different types of boats without capitalizing in a small marina of individual models. The vital to its multifunctional design is in the kinetic framework structures that instantly changes its shape and charisma. boat2

 

When haggard completely inward through the electronically triggered hydraulic arms, the framework structures crinkle into the fuselage-like central structure to create a monohull. When organized partly, they become the dual hulls of a catamaran, with the body set above the water. Organize them completely, and then the body drops to the water’s surface turning the third structure which is a trimaran.

 

The Kormaran also consist a set of fold-out hydrofoils. When it’s I monohull mode, these hydrofoils can be organized, pushing the body above the water. This arrangement cuts water resistance by up to 80%, permitting for a fast and smooth ride that consumes less fuel. boat3

 

Through the power from its 493-hp triple jet drive, the Kormaran can reach the speeds up to 70 km/h and travel up to 200km at the top speed. It measures 23 ft in length and between 5 and 11.5 ft in width, from monohull to trimaran formations for two rear travellers behind the single driver. A set of rear hinged wing doors provide doorway.

 

Besides its four drive modes, the Kormaran can work as a swimming platform when anchored. The nose of the body converts into a flat teak surface through two fold out sections. That syndicates with the fold out teak panels that fill the gap between the outer structure and central structure, giving sufficient space for dwellers to sunbathe and dive into water. boat4

 

Kormaran foils its innovative design with high-end resources. The boat’s main structure is manufactured from carbon fibre; this is one of the elements which were borrowed by the company from the F1 racing world. The hydraulic arms are a combination of stainless steel and titanium, whereas the interior is clipped in leather. The structure and the deck surfaces use a black-jointed teak. A light system gives support for night navigation. boat5

 

The Kormaran prototype made its debut in June and will be appearing at the Monaco Yacht Show in this month. The company’s resources don’t list a production date or estimated pricing, but we undertake it didn’t invest a reported US $13M without planning to warmonger a pair of these to rich yacht owners.

 

Israeli Intelligence Officers Denies to Spy on Palestinians

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Written by: Emperor

 

 

Several active and former members of an elite Israeli intelligence unit have declared their denial to spy on Palestinians in the occupied territories, quoting excessive hard done to innocent people and harmful effects on the country’s (Israel’s) security.

 

It was reported by The New York Times that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday terrorized disciplinary action against 43 veterans and active reservists from Unit 8200, an elite corps responsible for collecting signal intelligence and code decryption, after they drafted a letter in which they stated their denial to spy on Palestinians.

 

The countersigners, which included a major and two captains, mentioned something what they called:-

“Our moral duty to act”

As they wrote that they are refusing to perform their appointed duties due to Israel’s “political harassment” of Palestinians. israel spy palestinians

 

The letter expressed:-

“We, veterans of Unit 8200, reserve soldiers both past and present, declare that we refuse to take part in actions against Palestinians and refuse to continue serving as tools in deepening the military control over the Occupied Territories”

 

The letter continued with:-

“It is commonly thought that the service in military intelligence is free of moral dilemmas and solely contributes to the reduction of violence and harm to innocent people”

“However, our military service has taught us that intelligence is an integral part of Israel’s military occupation over the territories.”

 

The deeds of Unit 8200 “harms to innocent people,” according to the letter, which claims that the intelligence gathered is used for political torture and to make separations in Palestinian society by hiring spies and driving parts of Palestinian society against itself.

The letter included that “Israel’s torture does not allow people to lead normal life and adds more violence.”

The rebellious Israelis also wept that while under investigation of Israeli citizens is severely limited, “the Palestinians are not afforded this protection.”

I don’t feel comfortable in my conscience continuing to serve,” wrote a reserve captain named Daniel.

 

Daniel, a reserve captain wrote:-

“I don’t feel comfortable in my conscience continuing to serve,”

 

Daniel included

“We have to take responsibility,”

“In the end, I served there for seven years… I must take responsibility for what I see as the perpetuation of the cycle of violence. We hope that people will think critically about these things.”

 

The letter marked the first public collective refusal to serve by Israeli intelligence officers and was not motivated by Israel’s recently taken Operation Protective Edge bombardment and invasion of Gaza, which was tossed in response to thousands of rockets that were fired into Israel by Hamas and other radical Palestinian resistance groups.

Many Israelis plus IDF leaders and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, convicted the intelligence officer’s letter.

 

Netanyahu said:-

“The IDF is the most moral army in the world and it carries out the missions that we give it to safeguard our security,”

“From my long years of acquaintance with the members of Unit 8200, the baseless slander levelled against them will not harm the vitally important work they do for the nation’s security. And I say to them — continue.”

On Sunday, IDF orator Brig. Motti Almoz posted on his Facebook page that the rebellious troop’s denial to server was a major offense and that “the disciplinary treatment would be sharp and clear.”

Adnan Damiri, an orator for the Palestinian Authority’s security services, addressed the Israeli letter as “humanitarian” and a “moral move,” Haaretz reports.

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Sources:

Israeli Intelligence Officers Refuse to Spy on Palestinians

The Panama Call Center Industry For US Customer Service

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Written by: Poirot

 

 

Did you know that a lot of Call Centers for US companies were established outside US? Not Only in Canada, but mostly in Mexico, Panama, Bolivia and other 3rd world countries in South America.

 

A few years ago many call centers were established in Panama. Most of them provide some type of customer service to the U.S people and a few of them provide their services to countries in Central and or South America, Spain, Canada, etc.

 

Some of the companies that work in Panama are: Dell, C&S American Solution (LG Electronics), Sitel, Nars/Integrity, APAC/ Star Contact (Copa Airlines).

 

The average salary is $2.40 (minimum) – $4.00 (maximum) per hour. An annual salary raise is offered, usually 2% of the rate per hour or 10 cents.

 

Working for one of these companies means to work 6/7 days of the week, some of this companies never close, they are available 24/7.

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A Call Center in Bolivia

This also means working during the Panamanian and U.S Holidays. If you call on July 4th, Christmas, New Year, etc, someone will answer the phone, reply to an email or chat with you.

 

These companies usually offer a bonus that goes up to $600 dollars.

The bonus is related to:

  1. Productivity
  • Calls: +40 daily calls
  • Emails: + 50 daily emails
  • Chats: +50 daily chats
  • Sales/Collections: TBD

 

 

  1. Survey made by the customer
  • From 0-100%: Must be above 80%
  • From 1-10: Must be above 8.5

 

  1. Perfect attendance

 

Usually these companies tie the bonus together so if an agent doesn’t hit one metric then the bonus is lost.

 

However the bonus attracts so many people that is likely that when a customer calls one of this companies, they will end up talking to a lawyer, teacher, financial graduate, psychologist, designers, engineers, marketing professional, 3D animation designer, computer analyst, etc.

 

The minimum salary in Panama is $624, so hitting the bonus plus the base salary would mean to make almost double.

 

 

 

The Citizen’s Guide to Surviving Police Encounters

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10 Rules For Dealing With Police. Watch The Video Below:

 

 

More Info On: http://www.flexyourrights.org/