#AspergersTechnology: New system detects sarcasm on social media

New system detects sarcasm on social media Financial Express Scientists have developed a new system that can detect sarcasm in social media posts, and interpret it for people with autism and Asperger's syndrome who have difficulty understanding such statements. “There are a lot of systems designed to identify ...

#Austreateast: Australia's cricketers face potential unemployment as pay dispute intensifies

Australia's cricketers face potential unemployment as pay dispute intensifies Hindustan Times Former Australia test opener Ed Cowan, who is contracted for New South Wales state, said players remained unified and resolute in their demands, and cast doubt on Steve Smith's test side boarding the plane for Bangladesh for the Test series starting Aug.

#AspergersTechnology: Employees with disabilities need more than a government strategy ...

Employees with disabilities need more than a government strategy ... rabble.ca The Ontario government's recently announced strategy to increase employment of people with disabilities lacks concrete details about how to meet the complex ...

#AspergersTechnology: Penn State alumnus designs program to help those with Asperger's syndrome

Penn State alumnus designs program to help those with Asperger's syndrome Penn State News It also can benefit sales and customer service representatives, students prepping for class presentations or job applicants rehearsing for an interview, according to MIT Technology Review, which recently chose Hoque as one of the top 35 innovators ...

#AspergersTechnology: Working with Asperger's in tech: We're in this together

Working with Asperger's in tech: We're in this together The Register Comment Some time has passed since my first article on the subject of being an Aspie in the work world. So, I thought it may be time to cover a subject closer to my heart, namely being an Aspie in social settings. Work, after all, isn't just about what ...

#AgricultureTechnology: Technological Advancements in Precision/Smart Agriculture 2017

Technological Advancements in Precision/Smart Agriculture 2017 - Research and Markets Business Wire (press release) The growing demand for food, weather-related uncertainties , productivity losses, low yields due to the lack of operational efficiency, and the need for technology to improve all these factors has stimulated the precision/smart agriculture technology ...

#AgricultureTechnology: Confront anti-technology attacks on farming: OFA

Confront anti-technology attacks on farming: OFA Brantford Expositor Farm groups must confront head on anti-technology attacks by groups opposed to scientific advances in food production in order to maintain public trust, says an executive member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. “Food aid turned back in Africa ...

#AspergersTechnology: Will Self's Phone will be one of the most significant literary works of our century

Will Self's Phone will be one of the most significant literary works of our century New Statesman Phone is about the intersection of technology and psychosis, of the amatory and the military. Phone starts with that Self stalwart, Dr Zachary Busner, now showing the signs of incipient Alzheimer's, who has been given a mobile phone by his Asperger's ...

#HomeTechnology: Tech Titans Make Pilgrimage to White House to Discuss Government Systems

Tech Titans Make Pilgrimage to White House to Discuss Government Systems New York Times WASHINGTON — Silicon Valley is fuming about President Trump's stance on climate and immigration, but top technology executives still made a pilgrimage to the White House on Monday to discuss a potential upgrade of government technology. Timothy D.

#AutismTechnology: Girl forgotten on bus at Monterey school bus yard

Girl forgotten on bus at Monterey school bus yard KSBW The Central Coast "In terms of preventing this from happening in the future, we will re-train our drivers on the proper procedures for ensuring all students safely exit the bus and are looking into the feasibility of a technology system that will further safeguard ...

#ArcheryTechnology: Hands-on with Intel's WiGig Wireless VR Technology

Hands-on with Intel's WiGig Wireless VR Technology VRFocus This gave the fit a far more solid and robust feel to it when playing some of the demos – DisplayLink had several titles on hand including an archery and boxing title. Why Intel decided to choose a different position wasn't made clear when asked ...

#AgricultureTechnology: Getting More Precise With Water Stewardship

Getting More Precise With Water Stewardship National Geographic One of the leaders in water preservation efforts is Sunrise Cooperative in Fremont, Ohio. With the help of cutting-edge agriculture technology tools, Sunrise staff are safeguarding fragile waterways while increasing water-use efficiency and crop ...

#AgricultureTechnology: Information technology for agriculture | SunStar

Information technology for agriculture | SunStar Sun.Star AS TECHNOLOGY changes the way countries are addressing food security, agriculture and rural development, there is a need for the government to adopt a national strategy to guide investments in information and communication technology for agriculture.

#AgricultureTechnology: Trump returns to Iowa for agriculture event, campaign-style rally

Trump returns to Iowa for agriculture event, campaign-style rally Washington Examiner President Trump returns to Iowa on Wednesday during the administration's tech week to draw attention to technological innovations in agriculture before holding an evening campaign-style rally. The president will visit Kirkwood Community College, the ...

#AspergersTechnology: Lauri Love verdict: British hacker who breached US defence systems to be extradited despite Asperger's

Lauri Love verdict: British hacker who breached US defence systems to be extradited despite Asperger's The Independent A hacker who allegedly infiltrated the computer systems of the FBI, the American Missile Defence Agency and Nasa is to be extradited to the US, where he might face up to 99 years in jail if convicted – despite a British court hearing he has Asperger's ...

#test1: Why shades of Asperger's Syndrome are the secret to building a great tech company

Why shades of Asperger's Syndrome are the secret to building a great tech company Washington Post If you ask tech investor Peter Thiel, the problem is a social environment that's both powerful and destructive. Only individuals with traits reminiscent of Asperger's Syndrome, which frees them from an attachment to social conventions, have the ...

#Austreateast: Ireland eye end to long wait for Test status

Ireland eye end to long wait for Test status cricket.com.au They have beaten West Indies, England and Pakistan and now Ireland are targeting London on Thursday when they expect to be given Test match status by the International Cricket Council. In February, the ICC agreed "in principle" that this week's meeting ...

#narendramodi: Narendra Modi affirms India's commitment to Paris climate deal

Narendra Modi affirms India's commitment to Paris climate deal Livemint New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Monday reaffirmed India's commitment to the 2015 Paris Climate accord, during a conversation with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau, a statement from the prime minister's office said. Trudeau had ...

#Austreateast: Labor backs Greens plan to cap election spending – politics live

Labor backs Greens plan to cap election spending – politics live The Guardian Malcolm Turnbull and Josh Frydenberg were two people who during the election campaign ran around and said that Labor's policy of a national interest test on gas exports was protectionist and destructive. That's what they said. They said that you ...

#ForestryTechnology: Environmental group calls for air monitoring near Inverness golf resort

Environmental group calls for air monitoring near Inverness golf resort Cape Breton Post Golfers walk off the 331-yard, par 4, 17th hole at Cabot Cliffs, the seaside links golf course in Inverness, on June 1, 2016. The Margaree Environmental Association is concerned the legal spraying of pesticides and herbicides on Cabot Cliffs and nearby ...

#AspergersTechnology: The upside of thinking different: Asperger's, ADHD and enhanced creativity

The upside of thinking different: Asperger's, ADHD and enhanced creativity Campaign US Given the choice, few people would choose to have a condition like Asperger's. The same goes for learning disabilities including dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or dysgraphia. Everyday business chores such as writing an email ...

#AspergersTechnology: Tech industry sees new talent pool in people with autism

Tech industry sees new talent pool in people with autism SBS It's a paid work experience program where all participants are on the autism spectrum. Mr Cooney-Day was diagnosed with Asperger's around the age of 10 and he's never seen it as a drawback. “I personally don't mind whether I'm autistic and that,” he said.

#AspergersTechnology: Starbucks Inclusion Academy Helps People with Disabilities

Starbucks Inclusion Academy Helps People with Disabilities QSR magazine (press release) (registration) “I'm just anxious about meeting people,” says Dent, who has Asperger's and ADHD. “I'm very anxious in a setting like ... Hawes reached out to Starbucks district manager Aaron Thompson and a team with members from Starbucks and DORS began laying the ...

#AspergersTechnology: Tapping into autism unlocks hidden potential in the workforce

Tapping into autism unlocks hidden potential in the workforce Marlborough Express David Greer has qualifications in business and computer technology, forestry and agriculture, and holds a licence for driving trucks and machines. But he has Asperger's Syndrome, on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum, and believes that as ...

#ComputerTechnology: Exponential Finance Summit Promotes Blockchain Tech, But Ray Kurzweil Is Bearish On Bitcoin

Exponential Finance Summit Promotes Blockchain Tech, But Ray Kurzweil Is Bearish On Bitcoin Crypto Insider (press release) (blog) Kurzweil has written a lot about exponentially accelerating technology. Moore's Law – the doubling of component density in electronic chips every two years, and ultimately the doubling of the performance of computer systems (at a given price point ...

#SportsTechnology: Stadiums of the future: a revolution for the fan experience in sport

Stadiums of the future: a revolution for the fan experience in sport The Guardian Lee, who has worked on major sports venues around the world, says technology is having a huge impact on how these buildings are being imagined. “Twenty years ago we put screens into stadiums,” he says. “But now we all carry a supercomputer in our ...

#MobileTechnology: On How Technology Has Changed The Way We Experience Music Festivals

On How Technology Has Changed The Way We Experience Music Festivals The Debrief And with the rising popularity of social media and mobile phones, it was only going to be a matter of time before technology impacted the way millennials experience music festivals - for better and for worse. Here at The Debrief, we've delved into the ...

#ForestryTechnology: Why biomass remains a challenge, even in timber-rich Georgia

Why biomass remains a challenge, even in timber-rich Georgia Southeast Energy News A new biomass plant under construction in Georgia highlights the challenging economics of the technology, even in a state so rich in forestry waste it exports it to other countries. The 50 MW Albany Green plant – the largest renewable energy project in ...

#ArcheryTechnology: 1 month out from the Indigenous Games in Toronto, here's what to expect

1 month out from the Indigenous Games in Toronto, here's what to expect CBC.ca They're calling themselves Team 88, the number referring to one of 94 calls to action found in 2015's Truth and Reconciliation Commission report. The 88th call: fund the development of young Indigenous athletes. This summer, more than 5,000 of these ...

#AgricultureTechnology: Farmers Need Stable Income, Not Loan Waiver, Says MS Swaminathan

Farmers Need Stable Income, Not Loan Waiver, Says MS Swaminathan The Quint You could spend that money to strengthen roads, communication, agriculture technology, training and capacity building that will give long-term benefit. You're going to spend so much money on loan waiver, when the same amount could be utilised to ...

#AspergersTechnology: Autistic employees make inroads as companies embrace “neurodiversity”

Autistic employees make inroads as companies embrace “neurodiversity” CanadianBusiness.com Employers struggling to find talent, especially in information technology, are discovering a mostly untapped pool of candidates on the autism spectrum. Improved diagnosis and support, combined with the explosion of jobs in areas like quality assurance ...

#AspergersTechnology: Autism and Screen Time: Special Brains, Special Risks

Autism and Screen Time: Special Brains, Special Risks Psychology Today (blog) Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are uniquely vulnerable to various brain-related impacts of screen time. These electronic “side effects” include hyperarousal and dysregulation—what I call Electronic Screen Syndrome—as well as technology ...

#AspergersTechnology: How HR can achieve an ability-diverse workforce

How HR can achieve an ability-diverse workforce HRM Canada US-based software firm Platinum Bay Technologies is among the firms utilizing Transformify – founded by Steve Andrews, who has Asperger's syndrome, the company seeks to provide safe and rewarding careers for people with autism. One of the many ways ...

#AspergersTechnology: 2 Families Cruise Toward Catastrophe In 'Do Not Become Alarmed'

2 Families Cruise Toward Catastrophe In 'Do Not Become Alarmed' WCSU They have a little girl and an 11-year-old boy who seems to have a mild case of Asperger's Syndrome. Nora's cousin Liv and her husband Benjamin, both white, are the other couple, .... We put together a program that - somewhere between 82 and 87 percent ...

#AspergersTechnology: How Technology Is Helping Eliminate The Global Unemployment ...

How Technology Is Helping Eliminate The Global Unemployment ... Huffington Post UK There are around 68 million people with Asperger's globally today. It's a sad fact that only 16% of adults with Asperger's hold full-time jobs. It's a ma...

#AspergersTechnology: Digital Technology: Thoughtful Solutions Supporting Communities And Creating A More Inclusive Society

Digital Technology: Thoughtful Solutions Supporting Communities And Creating A More Inclusive Society HuffPost UK The JAM card, developed by NOW Group in Northern Ireland to support people with learning difficulties, autism or Asperger's, is one example of how digital technology is being used to strengthen communities in the physical world. 'JAM', an abbreviation ...

#test1: LIVE Cricket score, India vs New Zealand Day 5 Test 1: India beat Kiwis by 197 runs; Ravindra Jadeja Man of the Match

LIVE Cricket score, India vs New Zealand Day 5 Test 1: India beat Kiwis by 197 runs; Ravindra Jadeja Man of the Match Financial Express LIVE Cricket score, India vs New Zealand Day 5 Test 1: After he declared the Indian innings boldly at 377/5 (107.2), Captain Virat Kohli is sitting pretty with New Zealand fighting a desperate battle to save the Kanpur Test. India batted themselves ...

#test1: Skerritts investment manager to run multi-asset fund

Skerritts investment manager to run multi-asset fund Citywire.co.uk An investment manager at Brighton and Hove-based Skerritts Wealth Management and Chartered Financial Planners, will co-run the 8AM GLOBAL Focussed fund. Andy Merricks (pictured) joins existing 8AM GLOBAL Focussed fund manager Tom McGrath.

#AspergersTechnology: Equity diners hear the dividends of Norwood's special care

Equity diners hear the dividends of Norwood's special care Jewish Chronicle Simon Piler has Asperger's and vision impairment but enjoys a high level of independence thanks to Norwood's accommodation services. And he told an ... This means always innovating and keeping up to date with the latest technology.” Proceeds from ...

#Austreateast: Trying out Krispy Kreme doughnuts in Australia

Trying out Krispy Kreme doughnuts in Australia Stuff.co.nz Reporter Emily Ford gave Krispy Kreme doughnuts a taste test on a visit to Sydney, Australia. OPINION: Jam-filled, frosted, or original glaze - that's the question people will be asking when Krispy Kreme arrives here next year. The international ...

#Austreateast: Australia's Moore dropped for Fiji test

Australia's Moore dropped for Fiji test SuperSport Australia have dropped captain Stephen Moore and handed debuts to former rugby league international back Karmichael Hunt and young flanker Ned Hanigan for Saturday's test against Fiji. Moore gives up the starting hooker's spot to Tatafu Polota-Nau and ...

#test1: Weak US jobs report wipes out FTSE gains

Weak US jobs report wipes out FTSE gains Citywire.co.uk Update: The FTSE 100 has fallen from an all-time high, weighed down by US jobs data that fell well short of investor expectations. The UK blue-chip index was trading at 7,550, down from an all-time high of 7,599 hit at the open, but still up five ...

#Austreateast: Kubica: Renault test shows what I have lost

Kubica: Renault test shows what I have lost Eurosport.com AU The 32-year-old admitted the test was an emotional moment for him and, although he was proud of his work, he conceded the run showed what he had lost during his time away from the sport. "For me, it has been an important day from an emotional point of ...

#Austreateast: Gilchrist expects Australia pay row to end soon

Gilchrist expects Australia pay row to end soon Reuters MELBOURNE Former Australia test player Adam Gilchrist can relate to the ongoing pay dispute between the board and the cricketers and is optimistic of a timely resolution of the row which has cast a shadow of doubt over this year's Ashes series ...

#test: Where's my score? About 125 ACT tests get lost in L.A.

Where's my score? About 125 ACT tests get lost in L.A. - LA Times Los Angeles Times The company that administers the ACT college entrance exam is looking for about 125 tests that went missing after students took the tes...

#Austreateast: Australia will be ready for England test: Smith

Australia will be ready for England test: Smith Khaleej Times Steve Smith insists Australia's batsmen will be ready for their do or die Champions Trophy showdown with England despite their lack of action in the tournament. Smith's side endured the frustration of having Monday's clash with Bangladesh abandoned due ...

#Austreateast: Gilchrist expects Australia pay row to end soon

Gilchrist expects Australia pay row to end soon Reuters MELBOURNE Former Australia test player Adam Gilchrist can relate to the ongoing pay dispute between the board and the cricketers and is optimistic of a timely resolution of the row which has cast a shadow of doubt over this year's Ashes series ...

#test: Santander Rescues Troubled Rival in Test of Europe's New Rules

Santander Rescues Troubled Rival in Test of Europe's New Rules New York Times That new system will now be put to the test. Banco Santander, Spain's largest bank, said on Wednesday that it would rescue a troubled rival, paying a symbolic amount of one euro for Banco Popular. Santander will also raise an additional €7 billion, or ...

#Austreateast: Australia's midfielder strength holds the key in Saudi test

Australia's midfielder strength holds the key in Saudi test The Sydney Morning Herald Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou is genuinely enthused at the prospect of starting a slew of goal-scoring midfielders as Australia look to put themselves in pole position for a spot in the World Cup in Russia by winning Thursday night's qualifier ...

#test: Kubica: F1 test showed what I have lost

Kubica: F1 test showed what I have lost Motorsport.com, Edition: Global The 32-year-old admitted the test was an emotional moment for him and, although he was proud of his work, he conceded the run showed what he had lost during his time away from the sport. "For me, it has been an important day from an emotional point of ...

#test2: Mercedes E 220d T-Modell im Test

Mercedes E 220d T-Modell im Test oe24.at ... der erlesenen Staffage nur bedingt nutzbar. Das locker Platz findende Mountainbike nach einer Schlammschlacht verladen? No way! mercedes-e-klasse-t-test2.jpg Das Widescreen-Display mit den beiden riesigen Monitoren ist den (hohen) Aufpreis wert.

#Austreateast: Aldi has the cheapest grocery basket in Australia, Choice survey finds

Aldi has the cheapest grocery basket in Australia, Choice survey finds The Sydney Morning Herald Australian shoppers can save almost $80 on a basket of shopping by replacing leading supermarket brand products with those of the budget product range at Aldi. The dollar figure was determined in the latest supermarket price survey from consumer group ...

#AspergersTechnology: Alleged Silk Road admin with 'severe Asperger's' led away from family ahead of extradition

Alleged Silk Road admin with 'severe Asperger's' led away from family ahead of extradition thejournal.ie Davis had opposed his extradition on grounds that he suffers from both a form of autism known as Asperger's Syndrome and depression. Among his points of objection were that if he is extradited he will be detained in an inhumane and degrading manner.