Yearly Archives: 2016

Did the Silk Road stretch further than thought?

Cloth found alongside a gold and silver funerary mask (pictured) found in tombs cut into the rockface close to Samdzong village in Upper Mustang, Nepal, was made with materials from China and India. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk

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Does Kazakhstan Get Nuclear Nonproliferation?

According to President Nazarbayev, his country is a leader in global non-nuclear proliferation efforts. Sourced through Scoop.it from: thediplomat.com

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Kazakhstan: Cafe Dispels Disability Stereotypes

Zhuldyz Abdykarimova is catching her breath after the lunchtime rush, wiping down tables in the small cafe where she works in a suburb of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s commercial capital.   Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.eurasianet.org

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Kazakh president goes to ridiculous lengths for his security in Soho restaurant

Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan was so worried about his safety during his visit to the celebrity hangout Mamo on Monday that he lined the eatery with security guards. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk

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Real ‘Siberian unicorn’ remains found

New research has revealed the ‘Siberian unicorn’ roamed the planet far more recently than we originally thought. Sourced through Scoop.it from: edition.cnn.com

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eBay first to open source a FIDO UAF authentication server

We believe that biometrics, such as fingerprint technologies, form the bedrock for future authentication methods. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.biometricupdate.com

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Addressing risk in the application of biometric technologies

The Stack discusses biometrics with Diogo Mónica, Security Lead at Docker, and Kevin Curran, a senior computer science lecturer at the University of Ulster. Sourced through Scoop.it from: thestack.com

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Iris recognition, palm-vein, fingerprinting: Which biometric is best for healthcare?

Each has pros and cons, including accuracy, price and the potential to scare patients with Big Brother-like perceptions. And biometric technology is evolving quickly enough that hospitals need to frequently evaluate options. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.healthcareitnews.com

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Don’t Discount the Power of Coupons In Your Mobile Strategy

Consumers like special offers and loyaty programs for use with mobile wallet apps. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.entrepreneur.com

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Build Customer Retention through Business Texting

Using business texting positions you ahead of a trending communicative curve. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.onereach.com

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