MPGH News - 183rd Edition

**[MPGH]Hova** · 12-05-2017

183rd Edition - December 5th, 2017
Snapple Fact: A hummingbird weighs less than a penny.

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Tabliban kills several people in Pakistan

Taliban militants stormed into a government complex for agriculture research in Pakistan on Friday, killing 12 people including students and injuring 35 other.
Policemen and military troops killed at least three terrorist during a firefight while clearing the building in Peshawar. The Taliban militant group known as “Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan” has claimed responsibility. Three terrorist wore a women's burqas, when they reached the gate they opened fire to make a route to the building. While the security troops were clearing the buildings they found several dead bodies among them were students and one guard.
During the swipe, two soldiers, seven policemen, a reporter and a private guard were injured. Some are in critical condition. Mahsud said most students and other civilians were rescued during the operation. After the sweep the security forces found an explosive vest, hand grenades and several assault rifles.

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Eye tracking and games
Already over one hundred video games support Tobi's eye movement technology, which makes titles not only more interactive but also more accessible to gamers with different physical problems that traditional controllers do not consider.
Among the supported games are AAA hits like the new Assassin's Creed: Origins, as well as popular indie titles such as Ori and the Blind Forest.
Tobii Tracker and EyeX and Eye Tracker 4C cameras even come with some more expensive gaming laptops like Alienware 17 R4 and Predator 21X. EyeX cost $ 100, and Eye Tracker 4C - $ 150.
More and more games take into account the need for accessibility for players who can not control/play completely with ease, reports the SpecialEffect organization that helps disabled gamers.
These are the Forza Motorsport 7 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, who have the so-called "Smart Control" with a minimum number of buttons, as well as a two-button control mode on FIFA 18.

Rolling Stone | Peter Molyneux
In an interview with Rolling Stone, the famous and sometimes controversial gaming industry veteran Peter Molyneux regretted selling two of the companies he created - Bullfrog to EA and Lionhead to Microsoft. Asked by the media, if there is something he regrets about his career and he wants to turn back, Molyneux says: "There are many, many things that I would do otherwise today. Would I have left Microsoft? I would certainly have done it. Would I sell Lionhead to Microsoft ? I'm not sure I had to sell it, Did I have to sell Bullfrog Productions to Electronic Arts? I do not think I had to do that too, "he says, sharing his opinion that making mistakes is unavoidable, but what matters is how you approach and what conclusions you will make. "To get the best of yourself, you have to risk. You have to stand on the edge of the rock. If you are sitting in some excessively comfortable place, you are waiting for stagnation. "
You probably remember that last year was the last of Lionhead's existence. Microsoft decided to close the studio. This puts an end to Lionhead's Fable Legends, which has led to discussions and regret, both among gamers and the industry. The game looked great, it all said its authors were in the final stages, having run beta tests and Let's Plays on their YouTube videos enjoyed great popularity. Man they even promoted Windows 10 with Fable back in the time...

Robots <|> Jobs
The entry of robots into various human activities will hit one-fifth of the global workforce, according to a McKinsey prognosis based on a study of 800 professions in 46 countries around the world.
About 800 million workers will lose their jobs by 2030 as a result of automation, according to a report released this week. This is not the first such forecast, nor is it the most frightening. A number of analysts are alarming that robots will cause enormous unemployment.
In richer countries such as Germany and the United States, one-third of workers may need retraining, while poor countries with less money to invest in automation will not be affected, according to the analysis.
Especially vulnerable to automation will be mortgage brokers, accountants, and some back-office employees. Occupations requiring interaction with people such as doctors, lawyers, teachers and bartenders are less threatened.
The low-paid jobs of gardeners, plumbers, cleaners and other activities of this type will also remain poorly affected by robots, analysts say.
Only within the United States robots can liquidate 39-73 million jobs by 2030. It is estimated, however, that around 20 million of the workers affected can easily be redirected to other industries.
For the same period, Britain will automate around 20% of its jobs. With such a trend, the authors of the McKinsey report call on governments to prepare and adopt plans to re-educate the population to avoid mass unemployment.

Amazon designs self-destructing drones that split apart to avoid falling into crowds
Amazon has revealed some plans for self-destructing delivery drones recently. It should be able to break itself into tiny pieces and fall into a safe place in case of a malfunction. First drone delivery made by Amazon was in December 2016, and since then they have been concentrated on it in hopes of making it a part of their prime subscription, enabling the customer to receive his items a couple of hours after ordering them. Ensuring the safety of civilians, buildings and vehicles on the street, made a problem that is challenging to solve. The company was granted a patent this week for a system that controls the drone in the case of a failure occurrence. The system will work by looking for safe spots, such as trees, lakes or open fields, once the drone leaves the fulfillment centre with the item to have an emergency drop place ready in case one is needed.

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Roy Woods - Say Less
Roy Woods has released his debut album. He's had a few EP's, but this will be his first studio album. I'm impressed with this album, Woods has definitely switched his style up from his previous works. The production value on this album is incredibly crisp and very clear. The vocal range is also fairly large and Woods tries different styles throughout the album. A few songs weren't to my liking, but I've enjoyed listening to this album. Some personal favorites of mine would be "Something New" and "Bb". Overall I'm incredibly impressed with the changes Roy Woods has made and the progression he's had since his earlier works. Great R&B/Hip-Hop album for sure.
If you're interested in buying this album it is available on iTunes, and available for streaming on Spotify.
Or you can listen here:

A new Vine app on the way?
We all remember Vine right? The one app that let users upload looping six-second videos.
Vine made a lot of people famous; King bach, Logan Paul, Page Kennedy and much more.

One of the Vine's three co-founders; Dom Hofmann has offered hope to its diehard devotees, suggesting that the six-second video app
or at least something that looks like it could be making a return.
On Thursday, November 30 he tweeted 'i'm going to work on a follow-up to Vine. I've been feeling it myself for some time and have seen a lot of tweets, dms, etc.'

But the real question is if Dom Hofmann can create some of the Vine magic with his next effort remains to be seen.
The other co-founders since Vine's closure have so far failed to gain much traction.
Vine fans will be crossing their fingers in the hope that Hofmann follows through with a new version of Vine or something similar at least.

Forum: Steam Games Hacks & Cheats
ITS TIME TO DU-DU-DU-DUEL! Yu-Gi-Yo was one of my favourite childhood shows, next to Hannah Montana but Hannah Montana doesn’t let me play a game where I can kick people’s butt in a card duel. This week, MPGH News will be featuring Yu-Gi-Yo Duel Links Multi-tool made by MPGH’s very own Naijon. With this hack you can change the value of Life + Cards, Spell + Traps, Summons, Missions and Damage! This tool allows you to get 8k instant wins. This steam game with the help of this multi-tool may sound cool, but getting banned is uncool. Therefore, I must advise any user who wants to use this hack to be aware of the precautions. Using this hack may cause a VAC ban on your steam account. It is a huge red mark across your account, and you may lose access to play the game. It’s important to check up on the Yu-Gi-Yo multi-tool thread for any possible updates to stay safe. Happy hacking!
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DNA Tests Reveal Yeti Remains in Museums are Actually From Bears and Dogs
Everyone has heard of or even believed in the legend of a hairy, human-like creature that we call today, a Yeti. Recently, the Yeti legend has come out to be fake according to DNA test taken from museums and private collections. Many specimens like bones, teeth, skin and hair samples have been proven to not be from a human-like creature that is rumored to have been living in remote areas of Nepal and Tibet. DNA tests from the University of Buffalo have shown that these samples were from a bear or a dog. Dr. Charlotte Lindqvist, the lead science in this research, has stated, "Our findings strongly suggest that the biological underpinnings of the Yeti legend can be found in local bears, and our study demonstrates that genetics should be able to unravel other, similar mysteries." Whether or not his research is true, genetics has been a very useful tool in helping us study rare creatures all around the world.

Ferrari Thief Arrested After Begging For Petrol Money For The Supercar He Didn't Know How To Fill Up
A suspected Ferrari thief was arrested after he was found begging for money to buy petrol, police said. Israel Perez Rangel denies stealing the $300,000 car, despite allegedly not knowing how to fill the vehicle up. Police in Santa Ana arrested the 38-year-old after spotting him begging for money to put petrol in the 458 Spider. Officers noticed the supercar was trashed, with cracked fins, a destroyed gearbox, emblems torn from the engine and body and missing paddle shifters. There was also vomit caked on the side, the Los Angeles Times reported.The car was stolen two weeks earlier from the Ferrari & Maserati of Newport Beach service centre in Costa Mesa after a worker left the key on a passenger seat, authorities said. CCTV footage showed a man dressed in a Ferrari jacket walking onto the car park and taking the vehicle. Police were alerted to reports of a Ferrari driving erratically and stopped at a junction. Officers also received a call about the driver asking for petrol money, Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said. Rangel allegedly fled when police arrived but was later found and arrested behind bushes near a Holiday Inn, police said. He has pleaded not guilty on November 3 to felony charges of vehicle theft with a prior felony conviction of driving or taking a vehicle, grand theft auto with a prior conviction, and vandalism, the Times reported. He also faces a possible sentencing enhancement on allegations of theft over $200,000, according to Orange County Superior Court records. The Ferrari owner was able to claim insurance and used the money to buy a 2018 Lamborghini Huracan, the Times reported.

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