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Drug Virtual Screening based on Google released COVID-19 protein structures
By: Kiwi Chen
Tags: Drug Discovery, Molecular Biology, Vaccines, Co Vid 19

Google released COVID-19 computational predictions of protein structures[1](2020.03.07). Today, we do the virtual screening based on it and the drugs candidates from research articles, clinical reports of COVID-19[2]. There are total 17 drugs in this virtual screening which are Remdesivir, Lopinavir, Ritonavir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir, Ribavirin, Umifenovir, Favipiravir, Darunavir, Cobicistat, Methylprednisolone, Baloxavir marboxil, Oseltamivir, Danoprevir, Chloroquine, Azvudine, Dipyridamole. Google released 6 COVID-19 protein structures. so, here we list top 3 drug candidates with highest scores(binding affinity) for each model.

These drug candidates can be considered for further cure and vaccine design.

M_protein: UniProt VME1_WCPV, includes residues 11–203.

Lopinavir: -7.8,

Danoprevir: -7.3

Cobicistat: -7.0

M_protein with Lopinavir ligand

2. PL-PRO C terminal domain: (UniProt R1AB_WCPV, corresponds to residues 2389–2745. Included as this region appeared not to be covered by SWISS-MODEL.)

Danoprevir: -8.9

Baloxavir marboxil: -7.3

Remdseivir: -7.0

PL-PRO C terminal domain with Danoprevir ligand

3. Protein_3a: (UniProt AP3A_WCPV, includes residues 38–233.

Substantial uncertainty in residue ranges 163–197, 208–233.)

Danoprevir: -8.9

Baloxavir marboxil: -8.7

Lopinavir: -8.0

Protein_3a with Protein_3a ligand

4. nsp2:

Danoprevir: -7.3

Baloxavir marboxil: -6.8

Ritonavir: -6.7

nsp2 with Danoprevir ligand

5. nsp4:

Lopinavir: -7.5

Baloxavir marboxil: -7.5

Ritonavir: -7.4

nsp4 with Lopinavir ligand

6. nsp6:

Ribavirin: -6.5

Oseltamivir: -6.2

Azvudine: -6.1

nsp6 with Ribavirin ligand

References:

[1] COVID-19 computational predictions of protein structures. https://deepmind.com/research/open-source/computational-predictions-of-protein-structures-associated-with-COVID-19?fbclid=IwAR2_elGNVoDZEn2uIeLg_gxmt3s2ktKcXg_36eADiWiwSHMQsY3geFySGMo

[2] Drug_candidates https://ghddi-ailab.github.io/Targeting2019-nCoV/drug_candidates/
Why The Cannes Film Festival Must Be Cancelled
By: Médecins France
Tags: Cannes, Cannes Film Festival, Co Vid 19, Coronavirus, Film Festivals

As more and more confirmed cases of the Coronavirus COFID-19 threaten to plunge France into a health crisis beyond what was envisioned just a couple weeks ago, health officials have ordered that gatherings of people in excess of 5000 people must be cancelled. In Switzerland, this threshold was set at gatherings of more than 1000 people. The number is somehwhat arbitrary, but what we know for sure at this point is that COVID-19 is not a joke. In Europe it is ravaging Italy and cases in France are growing at an alarming rate. Just yesterday, the government said that it is not a question of whether it will become a Level 3 healthg crisis, but when. It’s easy to ignore than math when you observe the virus’ growth day to day, but when you play ot over just a couple weeks, we start to see how this becomes an issue in France with tens of thousands of cases and then potentially hundreds of thousands.

While movie producers and distributors from across the globe are changing their plans, much to the chagrin of French health officials, Aida Belloid, the festival’s official spokesperson, said the ban had no direct impact on the festival’s organization since “We are never more than 5,000 gathered in one closed place.” The largest venue, the Lumiere Theatre in the palatial Palais des Festivals, seats 2,300.

This position is both naive and highly negligent. The Cannes Film Festival and its concurrent market are an important annual event bringing in millions of euros to the region and generating hundreds of millions of euros in revenues to hundreds if not thousand of concerened parties, but ignoring the substantial health risk, which by all indications will be much, much worse by May, it is dangerous position for festival organizers to take.

The good news is that according to multiple sources from with the French Ministry of Health, it is all but ceratin that the event will be forced to cancel in teh coming weeks by an administration who would prefer not to have the blood of even one victim, let alone hundreds omn their hands.

The only ethical thing the Cannes Festival organizers can do, is follow in line with other major events around the world who have chosen to cancel, is to refund the money of exhibitors and filmmakers or issue vouchers for when the event has its next edition.

There have been suggestions that the decision to declare the “The show must go on” is a cultural peculiarity of the French, to hold out until bureaucracy plays out, but as a French citizen I guarantee you that the life of even one person is worth canceling the festival and rescheduling when safe. To do otherwise coulkd irreparably damage the reputation of the greatest film festiva in the World!
Frightening, interactive map shows the confirmed locations of coronavirus cases.
Tags: Coronavirus, Interactive Map, Interesting, Map

March 6th, 2020. With the outbreak of Coronavirus, and millions of people longing to know more about the dangerous disease, new websites have emerged that can raise awareness about the terrible symptoms and cases of NCOV-2019 (Coronavirus).

With more and more cases it has became increasingly challenging to be aware of the locations of Coronavirus. As a result, a website called Worldwide Coronavirus Case Location Map has released a frightening map for users to view. Within their map, cases are represented my markers and circles depending on the # of cases reported. It is very frightening to view the large intimidating circle over mainland China! Not to mention, being aware of cases within your area can help you be more more prepared to assess the situation of NCOV-2019 in your area. Furthermore, as time goes on we will begin to see a larger presence of the Coronavirus in North America.

As one can see, there is a large red circle over China which represents the presence and likelihood of first human transmission in the area. Another hotspot for the virus is South Korea, as can be seen using the interactive map.

Furthermore, with a quick map swipe over to North America, we are prompted to view some cases in North America and South America. For example:

The screenshot provided above is a snapshot of when someone clicks a marker and its circle. As you can see, the last updated version of the website shows 51 NCOV-2019 cases in Greater Seattle Area. We can be thankful that in this day in age we can be aware of the dangers of certain diseases in our area.

However, even with all the fear-mongering occurring throughout the media we can be sure that leaders and nations are doing all they can to keep this malicious virus under control. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) is now ramping up production of its Coronavirus Test Kits.

Our condolences go to NCOV-2019 victims.
Python one line function(Map, Zip, Reduce and Filter Functions)
By: Ergün Elvan Bilsel
Tags: Python3, Zip, Filter, Map, Comprehension

Functions that you can always use in your Python scripts, that will gain useful and speed.When you start writing Python scripts, especially after learning about for loops and lists, we are constantly taking a similar approach.

Let’s start with a few examples

n ** 3 calculation from 0 to 10 in the first example

result-1

Now let’s find the numbers in the list we created that can be divided by 2.

result-2

Map Function

It is used in the form of map (func, iter1). In other words, it sends the elements of the data you have to a function in order and returns the result as a single object.

result-3

We have created a new list with the results of the square of the elements in the list we created.

Zip Function

Combines 2 lists on each other’s indices. While doing this, it is based on the length of the list with the shortest element.

We have listed the battles and their dates in a single list.

result-4

Reduce Function

It needs to be imported into the project to use it.

from functools import reduce

The Reduce function is a structure that can circulate within any data type that you can loop, reducing all the elements in the data type and allowing comparison.

result-5

Filter Function

It is the filtering function.

Used as filter (func, push), uses push elements as a filter function that returns true or false. A new list is returned containing all x items for which the func (x) function is true.

In our example, we see the use of the zip function that we learned earlier. We are doing a filtering process to find the date and name of wars, including the year 1071 and the year 1091, from the zip list we have.

result-6

I hope it was a useful writing…
Perform advance spatial operations in OpenLayers using JSTS
By: Pankaj Kumar
Tags: JavaScript, Maps, GIS, Jsts, Openlayers

But, these advance spatial operations are not supported by OpenLayers. We will use another small open source gis library which can perform these advance operations and it can be easily integrated with OpenLayers.

To support these advance spatial operations, we can use open source gis library known as JSTS(JavaScript Topology Suite) using which we can implement advance spatial operations and this library can be integrated easily with OpenLayers. This library enable implementation of advance spatial operations on front end.

JSTS provide many methods which can perform advance operations. JSTS library can parse OpenLayers geometry object. Let’s create buffer geometry using JSTS.

In following code snippet, we are creating OpenLayers parser at line number 1. At line number 2, we are reading OpenLayer geometry object(You need to pass actual openlayers object). This will convert the OpenLayers geometry object to JSTS object. At line number 3, we are using buffer method to create a buffer by 40 units. At line number 4, we converting JSTS object to OpenLayers type.

We just created buffer geometry of 40 units of OpenLayers geometry using JSTS.

Image Credit: Google Images

JSTS can also read WKT geometry and can perform same advance spatial operations. In following code snippet, we are creating WKT reader. This WKT reader can read, any WKT geometry. Here, we are reading two WKT point geometry and creating a buffer of 40 units. We just used buffer method and creating a circle of 40 units.

Image Credit: Google Images

JSTS is included with many advance spatial functions. But we just did is only the tip of iceberg. You can create much more advance spatial operations. In next post, we will show how to divide a polygon using line.
More Maps, Signage, and Brochures Needed on Campus and in Parks
Tags: Maps

A newly arrived Seattle resident told me he wanted to see the computer labs and Music building at the University of Washington (UW. I hadn’t been there myself in over 15 years and I was curious to see the newly built labs too. (We both are or were (me) programmers.)

We had some difficulty navigating the campus, so I wound up writing and handing in a little note to the administration containing three suggestions about its extensive grounds. I’ve expanded it considerably below:

Provide more large (2 feet by 4) signs containing maps of the grounds. (On the right of the UW’s existing map is an alphabetical list of buildings and landmarks and a letter / digit coordinate code (like K-12) for each, to locate it on the map. (For some reason the UW’s map fails to contain the normal “You Are Here” dot.)) (Map sign vendors can be found by googling.)

2. Provide the equivalent of “street signs” at major path intersections, if they were given names on the map, as is the case at UW. These would help pedestrians to follow directions given by passersby or the map-sign, and to retrace their steps back to their car or bus stop. Additional signs, not necessarily at intersections, should have arrows pointing at and naming various nearby buildings. (Street sign vendors can be found by googling.)

3. Provide dozens of brochure- and leaflet-filled dispensers around the grounds and inside buildings. Amazon sells transparent brochure dispensers in three standard widths. (Some mount with press-on adhesive pads in addition to screw-holes.) Ones meant for outdoor use have a spring-loaded lid and holes in the bottom. (Some realtors attach them to their large for-sale signs.) Some of these could contain maps, perhaps of only a nearby portion of the campus.

4. Perhaps upgrade map signs so they are digital and interactive. For instance, they would illuminate the path to take to get from “here” to a destination (indicated by a finger-press), and then perhaps also print out a set of directions and/or a basic map to follow. The UW’s computer science dept. could do the coding. The code for customized signs could be sold to other colleges.

5. Perhaps supplement map signs and street signs with spoken-word Alexa-type interfaces that would answer oral inquiries.

6, Other campuses and parks should adopt some of these measures (e.g., Seattle Center, Central Park, Disneyland, etc.).

BTW, bus stops should perhaps provide dispensers for bus schedules, since it’s sometimes awkward to pause after entering a bus and extract the right ones from its rack. Dispensers could be refilled when necessary by bus drivers on their normal routes. It’s worth an experiment or two.

Speaking of signs, temporary traffic signs should not have the sign-part integral with the easel-part. Instead, the easels should have a transparent envelope into which thin paper or plastic signs are inserted. This would lead to a reduction in the number of bulky current easel-sign combinations needing storage, and a speed-up in installing signage when needed, owing to improved logistics.
Learn how to create great-looking, interactive maps with d3.
By: Mila Frerichs
Tags: Mapping, Maps, D3js, Data Visualization

Learn with exercises not just examples

Most people learn d3 by looking at examples and changing parts of it to fit their needs.

They iterate on these examples, look at the documentation, maybe consult a book or look at videos on YouTube.

But people get frustrated using this method.

Here are people sharing their struggles on twitter, Slack, forums and stackoverflow:

“After looking at a few d3.js demos, I had thought that the above task would be trivially easy with d3.js, but in fact I have found it to be insanely difficult.” “Most of the resources I’ve found are either old (v3, I know I can still follow them, but I’d rather follow a v4 tutorial) or very convoluted. It seems like I spend half my time trying to figure out why the graph won’t compile.” “I want to just jump in, yet it seems like I need to know a bunch of the api to get even a simple graph up.”

Is there a better way to learn to create maps with d3?

What if instead of going through examples and changing them, you would learn by using real world exercises and creating your own projects.

Geospatial Data Visualization with d3 will help you take a more focussed approach learning d3.

This comprehensive video course will teach you how to create geospatial data visualizations with javascript and d3.

I taught this workshop at several geospatial conferences around the world and will be teaching two more this year.

Come, join me on this journey.

Sign up for the waiting list at: https://mappingwithd3.com
Update BMW Maps
By: Friedrich Hans
Tags: Updates, Navigation, Bmw, Maps

Navigation is a very essential and integral part of the driving experience. In modern times roads, routes & points of interest are changing dramatically fast. So much so that you feel lost in a city you visited just months ago. And if you don’t keep-up or update BMW maps regularly you will face the consequences and mess up your schedule especially if you are on a long journey and visiting a place for the very first time. The whole experience can be cumbersome. And you’d want to never encounter such incidents especially when you are travelling with your family and kids. So updating maps in your BMW is essential. Fortunately, you can have BMW maps update regularly so you won’t have to face these jarring situations.

Starting from the least, it’s always good to do a routine BMW map navigation updates. BMW recommends updating your vehicle maps at least once a year, though in some regions a new BMW navigation system map update is available every 3 to 6 months. The importance of this is every year BMW adds 300,000 new points of interest, removes closed roads and introduces new routes. Luckily there are aftermarket BMW navigation updating options available. BMW google maps or google maps on BMW navigation are a good add-on for your car’s navigation system.

How to update BMW maps

Updating your BMW maps via USB is the easiest and safest option. You can avail these software updates cheaper and very conveniently from. You can update BMW maps easily at your home by yourself without any complications. Don’t worry, the coding part is very simple. Just order the product and we will send it to you with the instructions that you can follow and update your navigation maps trouble-free. BMW map navigation updates are a must for your journeys and commute.

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OEM Navigations is striving to make your driving experience more enhanced than it already is. If you need help with any issues we are here for you. Kindly contact us and we will guide you on your queries.
Python map() Function
By: Engr Muhammad Tanveer Sultan
Tags: Python3, Programming Languages, Maps, Python, Programming

Processing Iterables Without a using a Loop (Python)

Transform small case to upper case Letter using Map Function

in Many Programming Language such as JavaScript, Golang etc. map is a higher order Function that applies a given function and iterable the element one by one from the list , array , dict and set etc. the map function get element one by one from the list of dict and set on which the map function apply and send the element to the specified function which is given or pass the first args/parameter of the map.

Syntax of Map Function

syntax of map function

map(any_function, iterables[list,dict,set ect])

Squared value with Map function

Find the Squared of the list element by using map function with lambda

lst = [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9]

squared = map(lambda x:x**2 , lst)

print(list(squared))

output like this

[1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81]

Square is a Transformation Function that maps the each elements with its square value.

the map() function apply the lambda square function all the element of the iterable list return iterator that yield of square value.
AngularDart Google Maps inside Component
By: Alexander Babenko
Tags: Dart, Google Maps, Maps, Development, Angulardart

When I needed to connect Google Maps to my AngularDart project, I thought it will be easy using “Dart Google Maps” package with its documentation and examples, but everything turned out to be not so simple. Docs illustrate only how to insert map in main web/index.html file and nothing about in-component placing.

To guess how to do it is not so easy, especially if you are pretty new with AngularDart. And there is nothing about it internet — only old articles and StackOverflow solutions, based on deprecated libraries.

Finally, I invented how to do it simply and graceful, without any additional packages, and I want to share this solution.

From start, if you place <div>, where the map is loading inside a new created Component, map will not be drawn, because when it MapOptions are loading, the Component with map is not mounted yet, querySelector gets null instead of Element.

The solution.

Do necessary imports in Component with your map:

import ‘dart:html’;

import ‘package:google_maps/google_maps.dart’;

2) You have to place MapOptions loader in the Component with your map in “AfterViewChecked” Lifecycle Hook.

class MapComponent implements AfterViewChecked { ngAfterViewChecked() { GMap( document.getElementById(‘map’), MapOptions() ..center = LatLng(-34.397, 150.644) ..zoom = 8, );}}

3) And also you have to do null-type check before MapOptions loading.

if (document.getElementById(‘map’) == null) { return; }

At the end “map_component.dart” file looks like that:

Thats it! Now you can place Component with map anywhere you want in your project.
Useful Features of GPS Map Camera Lite: Geotag Photo Location App
By: Gps Map Camera Lite
Tags: Map, Gps Map Camera, Lite, Camera, Gps

What if you get all your location tags on the picture you have taken by your smartphone camera? GPS Map Camera Lite has the ability to do these things and many more. With this app you can add GeoTagging, Compass Direction, Date & Time within a picture. With all these features, you can make your location stamp more elegant.

Many smartphones with internet facilities, make geotagging a very simple and automated process. If you own a smartphone, geotagging can be possible with a GPS location photo app, such as GPS Map Camera Lite.

Geotag Photo permits you to embed location data into your picture. So that you can actually know where that particular photo was taken. Use GPS lite application during your every trip and make it memorable with a customized tagging stamp.

GPS Map Camera Lite is the Lite version of GPS map camera lite app for its better performance. This lite app has all Selected and necessary features from GPS Map Camera application which are Compass Direction, Coordinates, Unit, Date, and Time. You can also select features from various formats in this lite app.

Interesting Features:

Coordinate types:

-) Dec Degs (DD.dddddd˚)

-) Dec Degs Micro (DD.dddddd “N, S, E, W”)

-) Dec Mins (DDMM.mmmm)

-) Deg Min Secs (DD°MM’SS.sss”)

-) Dec Mins Secs (DDMMSS.sss”)

-) UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator)

Time Format:

24 Hours / 12 Hours

Date Format:

DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY/MM/DD

Camera features:

Flash — Focus — Rotate

Units:

Meters / Feet

Directions:

True North / Magnetic North

Why to have GPS Lite Map Camera Application in Your Smartphone

-) To Add GPS Stamp to Your Photos

-) To get GPS Stamp Camera easily available for you when you want Location on Photo

-) To Add Date Time Location Stamp

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-) To have Geotag Photos

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-) To Get Location image Stamp

-) To Add Geo location to Camera Photos

-) To have timestamp along with GPS Stamp Camera

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-) To have Map camera stamp to use as GPS tracker through Auto Stamp Photos

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TechTalk 2 — FlyClient. FlyClient is set to improve from…
By: Map Protocol
Tags: Marcopay, Marcopolo Protocol, Blockchain, Technology, Map

In Tech Talk 1, we discussed NIPoPoWs, it’s a more efficient way to prove some transactions happened at a certain time. NIPoPoWs are succinct proofs that require only a single message between the prover and the verifier of the transaction. It’s a compressed algorithm to make transaction validation possible in a multi-chain interoperable setup.

NIPoPoWs Summary and Drawbacks

NIPoPoW implementation relied on finding and verifying “superblocks.” In PoW blockchains, some blocks are much more difficult than others to solve; these are called superblocks. While superblock NIPoPoWs were an improvement on SPV, they work under a very specific set of constraints, such as constant difficulty and no adversaries or dishonest attackers.

NIPoPoWs Bribery Attack

Superblocks found by miners won’t generate extra rewards, hence adversaries potentially could bribe rational miners to discard those superblocks. This will cause the less secure Proof of Work to happen.

What is FlyClient?

FlyClient is set to improve from NIPoPoWs, while also providing succinct proofs for POW networks, but with a new approach and more secured way. FlyClient using MMR, a technical term, stands for Merkle Mountain Range.

MMR is similar to Merkle Tree but it’s easier to append blocks. In the FlyClient setup, instead of using the previous hash to connect to each block, it’s using Merkle Root to connect to the previous block. As the above diagram illustrates, Block1 using Root 1 connects to Block 0, and similarly, Block 2 contains Root1 information using Root 2 to connect to Block 1. So this setup block connects to each other in a Tree structure, however using Merkle Proof can quickly prove the validity of the previous block.

How FlyClient Fits into MarcoPolo Protocol

FlyClient is one technology among other possibilities that can improve network capacity, light-client support, and scalability. MarcoPolo Protocol will enable better cross-chain interoperability and better mobile wallet functionality, thanks in large part to FlyClient. One of the biggest benefits of the FlyClient protocol is that it is super simple, in terms of what it takes to implement it. This is important for open-source blockchain systems that need to be audited.
Map traversal, An Aarogya Setu Story
Tags: Mapping, H3, Aarogya Setu App, Maps

This ordeal started in April 2020 last week, when my friend asked me to go over the Aarogya Setu App (An Indian govt. maintained app to Control and Monitor Covid 19 spread). It came into lot of scrutiny for not respecting Users privacy.

It naturally interested me to dig deeper into what and how they’re storing the data. There’s an interesting feature of Nearby Users in the app.

The Nearby Users will show, how many people are reported infected, unwell and taken self-assessment test in last 28 days, recently number of Users of App is also added

This feature intrigued me. I have then

Downloaded the APK, the App is basically a Hybrid web app which shows https://web.swaraksha.gov.in/ncv19/ once logged in Decompiled it using apktool, was looking into XML files There’s a network configuration file and AndroidManifest.xml which i had to look into I have changed the Android Manifest file to make it debuggable and network configuration file to make HTTP traffic visible and accept user installed certificates

Android Manifest file changes

Network configuration file

5. Signed the APK back again using APK Signer

6. Pushed this signed APK onto emulator and logged into it

7. There’s an App called HTTP Canary which can basically sniff any HTTP calls happening on phone, you need to temporarily install the certificate provided, since this is an Emulator, the other traffic didn’t matter much

8. Once the traffic is monitored using this app for ASetu, its just a matter of exporting the associated curl request with Authorization parameters
What you should know about landslides
By: Nina Flagler Hall
Tags: Western North Carolina, Climate Resilience, Landslide, Maps

Given all of the above, it makes sense that landslide mapping and resilience planning can support efforts by emergency responders, planners, and city and county staff to be better prepared to help protect people and assets from losses associated with landslides.

To that end, we’ve been working with a team of fine, fine geologists at the North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS) to bring their landslide mapping and hazard data to decision makers and the public. Today, we’re launching a new suite of tools that allows users in North Carolina to consider their landslide hazard risk.

The new website—Landslides in Western North Carolina—includes an interactive mapping tool, a guided data tutorial, educational materials, and more.

Screen capture of the Landslides in Western North Carolina website

The website hosts digital narratives with easy-to-understand information, providing an introduction to landslides and the story of how historical landslide events have impacted the region. Downloadable educational materials and links to further resources are also included.

The site’s featured tool is the WNC Landslide Hazard Data Viewer. This digital viewer displays map-based information on over 4,500 landslides mapped by NCGS, including landslide initiation points and historic and potential flow pathways. For some counties, the viewer also displays a Landslide Hazard Ranking, which designates areas ranked at moderate or high risk of landslide occurrence in response to an extreme precipitation event (more than approximately five inches of rain over a 24-hour period).
Pozi Picks: November 2019
By: Pozible Team
Tags: Melbourne, Maps, Music, Publishing, Climate Change

Wow, what a month November was! We had some amazing projects exceed all expectations and we also kicked off a few changes around here. We launched our new rebrand and website look, which you can read all about here. We’ve also had some pretty awesome promotions and may even have some more in the works coming up soon. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to receive all the latest news and offers first!

Check out what we thought were the best campaigns from last month here too!

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Ned’s #PoziPick ~ Sweaty City Magazine

Loved this campaign from the team from Sweaty City—a group of designers and editors from Sydney who decided to create Australia’s first magazine dedicated to climate change and urban ecology. Their unique brand of climate-aware content was aimed to be eye-catching but also carried an important message. They managed to hit their initial target quite quickly thanks to their consistent promotion and went onto smash through their stretch target, enabling them to increase the print quality on their 120-page magazine!

Rizky’s #PoziPick ~ Charm of Finches New Album

These young musicians from Melbourne’s inner-north ran a great campaign to raise funds for their second full-length album, called ‘Your Company.’ They used a lot of different rewards to attract different supporters, including a songwriting lesson and the option to pick a song for the band to cover. Their new album is out now and we have been playing it on repeat here at Pozible HQ!

Alan’s #PoziPick ~ The Melbourne Map Jigsaw

One of our most successful recent projects, the Melbourne Map team ran a hugely successful campaign back in 2017 where they set an initial target of $20k and ended up finishing with over $110k! This time around their new jigsaw product was also widely successful, attracting over 937 unique supporters across the campaign. I’m looking forward to sitting down and put my jigsaw together!
Visualizing Two-Way Geographic Flows
By: Laura Walker
Tags: Cartography, Maps, Dataflow, Data Visualization

Visualizing multi-dimensional data can cause unique challenges for a data professional. You want all your data included in the visualization, but you don’t want to overwhelm your audience.

What if geography is involved in your visualization? That can pose even more of a challenge because maps are often already busy to begin with and showing exchanges between areas can be additionally challenging.

One of the more common visualizations to demonstrate a geographic many-to-many relationships is a flow map. It often shows the movement of goods between locations or traffic patterns, as two examples. Henry Drury Harness is often credited with creating the first flow map in 1837 that demonstrate train usage in Ireland:

Original flow map from Henry Drury Harness in 1837 showing train usage in Ireland.

Arthur H. Robinson (1955) The 1837 Maps of Henry Drury Harness, The Geographical Journal,121,440–450

Taken from: http://www.complexcity.info/fi

Another way to demonstrate flow is a graphical version of a crosstab query. You may know this visualization as a heat map or a matrix. There are rows and columns for each geographical point and multiple-hued gradients colors to show the relationship between the two areas at their intersection point in the grid:

The matrix above shows the flow between the eight states in Australia used in the research paper I’m reviewing.

There are some pretty clear pros and cons to both kinds of visualizations. Flow maps have the potential to get incredibly busy, making it difficult to read, if there is a great deal of traffic and/or if the studied area is small and has a lot of traffic. With matrices, one can very easily see relationships between the areas but the geography of the area is completely eliminated.

Researchers at Monash University conducted two experiments with their own software named MapTrix in 2017. This software combines the two techniques of flow maps and matrices. The results of these two experiments, comparing these three different methods were rather interesting.
LinkLines
By: Alina Nicolae
Tags: UX, Interview, Maps, Design

This project aims to enhance the interaction of the user with map systems.

This was part of a two-weeks intensive course where my team and I aimed to apply the design principles of Instrumental Interaction[1] to create more interactive map systems. We went through a full UX design process in order to get design implications grounded in data.

We started from interviewing users to inquire for existing problems with the systems, then analyzed the data, created user profiles, personas and user scenarios. We continued to brainstorm and create video brainstorming sessions. Then we defined our design concept and created a video prototype [2] that pictures the concept and how to use it.

Data collection

In total, we interviewed 8 users using the critical-object technique, asking them to tell us in detail about their latest interaction with a map application. We also used the Peer Introspection technique where we interviewed another member of the group and observed them while performing a task with a map system of their choice. We took detailed notes of their each step and also asked them to “talk aloud” while doing the task to see what they were thinking.

Breakdown analysis

We analyzed the data, looking for system breakdowns. Once identified, we wrote them down on a list.

User profile

We created a user profile with the key characteristics of the target audience.

Event organizers, mid 30s, live in Paris. They need to:

Plan events Search for possible places to hold the events Share the location with others Know the facilities around the place Be familiar with public transportation Look for accommodation.

Personas

Based on the breakdown analysis and user profile, we created three personas.
Wilburgur offers NordVPN discount
By: Nicolas Grendern
Tags: Discount, Cybersecurity, Game, VPN, Deal

Wilburgur YouTube channel is a great place to come by for a gamer. Especially one who likes well-animated gaming videos. Even more so if you’re into Fallout and Skyrim content because you’ll find lots of those. He makes great impressions and seeks out the most absurd situations that will make you laugh to tears. I subscribed instantly, and now am alongside 439k of his fans. I found even a special discount on one of his videos recommending NordVPN for online security and privacy protection. Let’s what’s in the deal!

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It’s very easy, and the unique coupon code will be applied automatically at the checkout. With it, you will get a 68% discount for NordVPN, which will then cost you only $3.71/month for a two-year deal. That’s cheaper than having an occasional coffee in Starbucks, and protecting yourself online is just as crucial as coffee!

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Get a special NordVPN discount from American singer Ten Second Songs
By: Frank Elson
Tags: Discount, Privacy, Music, VPN, Deal

There’s little introduction needed for Ten Second Songs YouTube channel for music lovers. Right now, 3.45 million subscribers are enjoying Anthony Vincent Valbiro voice and high-quality covers of rock, pop, and disco style. If you want some Christmas vibes — go check his “All I want for you Christmas is you” cover that was uploaded just a couple of days ago. Furthermore, in some of his videos, Ten Second Songs talks about NordVPN — a cybersecurity privacy protection software. He even offers a unique discount for it, so let’s see why Anthony Valbiro recommends it!

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Roku’s wireless subwoofer is just $150 today
Tags: Connected Home, Music, Deals

Roku’s streaming devices are some of the best in the biz, and its audio offerings promise to boost your entertainment experience even further. Today on Amazon, you can get the Roku wireless subwoofer for $150, down from a list price of $180 and the cheapest we’ve seen it.



This subwoofer boasts 250 watts of power, promising a booming, immersive audio experience. Its wireless connection allows you to place it anywhere, up to 30 feet from your TV, so you can position it wherever works best. And you won’t need to worry about hiding cables, even if your subwoofer is set up far from your TV. Automatic software updates keep it up to speed with any improvements Roku makes, while a 10-inch driver helps avoid audio distortion.



Note that this subwoofer only works with Roku Audio, including the Roku Smart Soundbar, Roku Wireless Speakers, and Roku Streambar. So even if you have a Roku streaming device, you’ll need Roku’s sound system to make this work.



This subwoofer averages 4.7 stars out of 5 on Amazon across more than 250 user ratings.



[ Today’s deal: Roku wireless subwoofer from Amazon for $150 ]



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Save a massive 30% on Eufy’s Security Wi-Fi video doorbell
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Consumer, Chromecast, Deals

Given what’s going on in the world, it’s nice to have a way to talk to someone at your door without actually opening it. Right now, Amazon is selling the 1080p Eufy Wi-Fi video doorbell for $90, significantly below the usual $120.



[ Want more great deals? Check out TechConnect, our home for the best tech deals, all hand-picked by the PCWorld, Macworld and TechHive editors. ]



This version of the Eufy doorbell features 1080p video capture , complete with HDR and distortion correction for a clearer image. The doorbell includes two-way audio, customizable smart detection zones, and canned responses that you can record yourself.



The doorbell integrates with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing you to see live video from the front door on your smart displays. The Eufy doorbell can also show you three seconds of video footage prior to the doorbell alert thanks to the doorbell’s smart detection.



Unlike other smart doorbells that put all your videos in the cloud, Eufy has the option of onboard storage keeping local activity, well, local. It also comes with an electronic chime that offers 8 different options, including some holiday-themed ringtones for that time of year. Existing chimes do not work with this doorbell.



A video doorbell is a helpful addition to a house and right now, Eufy’s is available at an excellent price.



[Today’s deal: Eufy Security Wi-Fi 1080p doorbell for $90 on Amazon.]



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Chamberlain’s myQ Pet Portal is an automated doggie door and a lot more
Tags: Tvs, Deals, Mobile, Security Cameras

Chamberlain’s myQ Pet Portal is an automated doggie door and a lot more Tami Jan 27·2 min read

Chamberlain, which makes our favorite smart garage door opener controller, is showing a high-tech doggie door at CES that lets pets in and out of the house at will. The myQ Pet Portal also enables pet owners to track their animals’ activity from virtually anywhere. The system consists of a motorized panel, a camera, and a mic and speaker for two-way communication.



Unlike the typical pet door, however, the Pet Portal can’t be added to an existing door; instead, you’ll purchase an entire exterior door with the Pet Portal built in. The door is manufactured by the high-end doormaker Kolbe Windows and Doors and it’s not cheap: prices start at $2,999.



[ Further reading: The best smart garage door controllers ]The Pet Portal features an elevator-style sliding door that’s virtually invisible from the outside—it just looks like lower panel in the door with a small square above it hosting the camera, mic, and speaker. Chamberlain says that integrating the Pet Portal into the door at the time of manufacture eliminates the security and weather-related problems common to retrofit pet doors.



Chamberlain Group The Chamberlain myQ Pet Portal virtually disappears into the door.



Pet owners can use the myQ Pet Portal app on their smartphone to operate the door manually, or they can attach a sensor to the dog’s collar that opens the door when they approach and automatically closes and locks it afterward. This prevents unwanted animals—a racoon, for instance—from getting in, and it prevents pets you want to keep housebound, such as a cat, from getting out. Chamberlain says its Pet Portal can accommodate small to medium-size dogs weighing between 10 and 90 pounds.



“It’s a secure and convenient way to make sure your dog can go outside when they need to, while also giving you access to your best friend anytime through your smartphone,” said Chamberlain marketing director Beril Altiner.



The myQ Pet Portal requires professional installation, which is not included in the purchase price. Chamberlain expects to start shipping the Pet Portal starting later this year. You can get additional information on this product at Chamberlain’s website.



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Sennheiser debuts two new headphones for the U.S. market: The IE 300 IEH in-ear and the HD 250BT over-ear
Tags: Home Tech, Cord, Security Cameras, Deals

Sennheiser debuts two new headphones for the U.S. market: The IE 300 IEH in-ear and the HD 250BT over-ear Gina Jan 27·2 min read

World-renowned headphone maker Sennheiser has announced two new models for CES 2021. First, let’s take a look at the IE 300, a new in-ear headphone (IEH), featuring a refined version of the company’s 7mm Extra Wide Band (XWB) transducer, with an optimized membrane foil that minimizes natural resonances and total harmonic distortion, which is specified to be less than 0.08% at 1 kHz/94 dB.



[ Further reading: The best headphones you can buy ]In addition, the space behind the transducer is designed to minimize reflections within the housing, and a resonator chamber in front of the transducer removes masking resonances in the ear canal. The end result is a promised frequency response from 6Hz to 20kHz (no tolerance given). According to Sennheiser, the IE 300 “delivers clear high frequencies with a subtle and warm musicality that brings greater intimacy to vocals.”



Of course, durability and comfort have not been overlooked. The IE 300 comes with several sizes of silicone and memory-foam eartips, because using the right size for your ears is crucial for getting the best sound out of any IEH as well as maximizing noise isolation. Each earpiece features an individually adjustable ear hook for stability, and the included cable is reinforced with para-aramid that can withstand thousands of bend cycles.



The cable is detachable from each earpiece thanks to its gold-plated Fidelity+ MMCX connector that’s seated in a recessed socket for additional strain relief. In addition, you can use an alternate cable, including balanced cables with 2.5- or 4.4mm connectors that are available as optional accessories.



The IE 300 will be available by the end of January for an MSRP of $299.95.



Sennheiser’s latest addition to its wireless-headphone stable is the entry-level HD 250BT, which has been available in Europe since last year but is now coming to the U.S. market. Touted as offering “club sound for everyday life,” the HD 250BT offers 25-hour battery life and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity with support for high-quality codecs such as AAC and aptX. In addition, you can tailor the sound to your individual tastes with an intuitive equalizer offered by Sennheiser’s Smart Control app.



Sennheiser says this This over-the ear, closed-back headphone offers rugged construction, soft earpads that provide surprisingly effective noise isolation, and intuitive onboard controls. Even better, it’s highly affordable with an MSRP of only $69.95. Like the IE 300, it will be available in the US at the end of January.



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