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Sigmund Freud’s daughter studied emotional difficulties in children after family fled to London before second world war

Google’s latest doodle celebrates the birthday of Anna Freud, daughter of Sigmund Freud and a celebrated psychoanalyst in her own right, who is regarded as one of the founders of psychoanalytic child psychology.

Born in Vienna in 1895, the sixth and last child in the family, her immersion in her father’s work began at the age of 13, when she began participating in his weekly discussions on psychoanalytic ideas.

Following an early career as a teacher, she quit the profession due to ill-health and started to seriously follow in her father’s footsteps in the years after the first world war.

Freud became a member of the Vienna Psychoanalytical Society after presenting her paper “Beating Fantasies and Daydreams” in 1922 and became a director in 1935 of the Vienna Psychoanalytical Training Institute.

After the Freuds fled Austria in the face of increasing persecution of Jews by the Nazis, she organised their emigration to London and continued with her work as well as looking after her father, by then seriously ill due to jaw cancer.

When the second world war broke out, Freud opened the Hampstead War Nursery for children who had been left homeless, and often orphaned, as a result of the conflict. Her research into the impact of stress and separation on children was published along with Dorothy Burlingham.

After the nursery closed, Freud established the Hampstead Child Therapy Course and Clinic in 1952.
She continued to expand her writing, publishing “Normality and Pathology in Childhood” in 1965, which was to serve as a blueprint for the work she would undertake during the last part of her life.

In the 1970s she developed an interest in the difficulties suffered by emotionally deprived and disadvantaged children and continued to serve as director of the Hampstead Child Therapy Course and Clinic until her death in October 1982.

Source: theguardian

Apple Pay, meant to inject momentum into a fragmented market for the emerging mobile payments sector, has instead highlighted the squabbles between retailers and the banking and payments industry.

Since Apple Pay made its debut October 20 for US customers with the iPhone 6, several major retailers have said they would not use it.

That includes number one retail group Wal-Mart and the large pharmacy-retail group CVS, which has disabled payment terminals that could accept Apple Pay.

"You're never going to come up with anything as smooth (and) as easy as Apple Pay. But if you can't use it, you're going to use something else," said Avivah Litan, an analyst at Gartner who follows mobile payments.

Litan said a few retailers, such as McDonald's and Disney, like the system because it speeds transactions and "every fraction of a second goes to the bottom line."

But she noted that for most retailers, credit card fees simply are too high.

Apple Pay has aligned itself with major banks and payment processors Visa and MasterCard, which take a cut of every transaction, typically two to three percent.

Retailers, which often operate on razor-thin profit margins, would like to cut or eliminate those fees, and Apple Pay does nothing to change that system.

"Most of the merchants have been hungry for competition," Litan said.

Stuck in neutral

Gartner projects mobile payments will hit $721 billion around the world by 2017. But some estimates have been lowered recently amid squabbles over the type of technology used and payment structure.
Apple uses a "near field communication" or NFC chip, similar to that used by Google Wallet and Softcard, which has been slow to gain traction.

Although Apple has signed on most major US banks, Visa and MasterCard, and retailers like Macy's and Staples, many others are balking.

A coalition of merchants led by Wal-Mart, Target and Sears called MCX is promoting its own system called CurrentC, using a different technology, and importantly, allowing retailers to bypass credit cards and use direct bank debits with lower transaction costs.

Apple Pay "really falls short when it comes to merchant value proposition," said Litan.

Nitesh Patel, analyst with Strategy Analytics, said retailers are not necessarily targeting Apple but want "to avoid what they believe are excessive swipe fees and the cost of upgrading hardware and software to accept contactless payments."

But he added that if Apple Pay catches on, the retailers will be forced to go along.

Patel said, however, that if the retailer sector does not unify around the contactless system used by Apple Pay, users may revert to their old habits, "since they will need to carry their payment cards and wallet with them anyway."

"This is a challenge that all proponents of contactless payments, Google Wallet, Softcard and Apple Pay face together," Patel told AFP.

The merchant system got a black eye when it revealed a data breach exposing customer emails, even though the app itself was not affected.

Forrester Research analyst Denee Carrington said security is an advantage for Apple.
"Apple Pay is highly secure, and the data privacy will mean that merchants are less likely to be hacked since they won't have card payment data that hackers are interested in," she said.
"Apple Pay is also very fast and consumers seem to like it as well."

Battle for customer data

Bob O'Donnell at Technalysis Research said Apple's privacy protections make the system less attractive to retailers, because they cannot as easily track customer habits to deliver coupons or marketing messages.

"They want that data," O'Donnell said. "That's why the grocery stores give you the loyalty cards."
O'Donnell said Apple has created excitement about mobile payments but has failed to bridge the differences among the market players.

"It gives momentum to the sector but it remains fragmented," he said.
"Apple Pay provides an example of the promise and the challenges of mobile payments in a very clear way."

Litan said meanwhile that the squabbles could intensify. And she noted that retailers which are disabling the ability to use contactless NFC technology could also be blocking rival systems.

The merchant-sponsored system uses a more cumbersome technology that requires customers to scan a QR (quick response) code and display that. But by bypassing the credit card system, it can reduce costs for merchants, who may pass on these savings to customers.

"The merchant systems are never going to be as convenient as Apple's," Litan said.

"They can't compete with Apple on convenience but they can on price. It's going to boil down to price versus convenience, and price usually wins."

Source: NDTV

Vadodara, 1stMay  2014 : Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in IFSEC South Africa. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solution and Video Surveillance Solution.

Here, at this event our main focus will be to highlight  the new COSEC DOOR PVR and COSEC PATH DOOR Controllers. Mentioning about the new products, all excited Mr. Jatin Desai – Product Owner Access Control and Time-Attendance Solution said that “these products have a cutting edge advantage over the others”. COSEC DOOR PVR, a palm vein reader based door controller provides the highest security and eliminates hygiene concerns as it is a completely contactless device. 

It provides best solution to the Mines and factories. COSEC PATH Door Controllers are having superior design, Fast & Accurate Fingerprint identification, better storage capacity,IP65 Rating and PoEoffer complete solution to corporate, manufacturing units, government organizations, educational Institutes and many more.

Enhancing its surveillance solutions, Matrix will launch its IP video surveillance range consisting of Network Video Recorder (NVR) and Hybrid Video Recorder (HVR).  The highlight of the range is the unique SATATYA HVR series a single solution for IP and analog surveillance needs. This future proof solution utilizes the cost benefits of analog and enhanced security & scalability of IP solution.

“This highly reliable IP enterprise solution with a comprehensive Centralized Management Software for Centralized management and Mobile Viewer for remote monitoring along with enhancing security will also improve productivity and efficiency of organizations” said Mr. KaushalKadakia – Product Owner Video Surveillance Solution. 

“We have been exhibiting at IFSEC South Africa since last two years; I must say it is a great platform where we can have a tremendous opportunity to meet our customers, distributors and potential clients. For us, it’s been another good year.” said  Mr. Abhay Joshi, International Business Manager.

Matrix looks forward to greeting  customersat Hall No. S1, Stall No.07 during13 to 15 May, 2014 to discuss their requirements and offer better solutions.


ABOUT MATRIX COMSEC

Established in 1991, Matrix is a leader in Telecom and Security solutions for modern businesses and enterprises. An innovative, technology driven and customer focused organization; the company is committed to keep pace with the revolutions in the telecom and security industries. With around 30% of its human resources dedicated to the development of new products, Matrix has launched cutting-edge products like IP-PBX, Universal Gateways, VoIP Gateways and Terminals, GSM Gateways, Access Control and Time-Attendance Systems, Video Surveillance System and Fire Alarm Systems. 

These solutions are feature-rich, reliable and conform to the international standards. Having global foot-prints in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa through an extensive network of more than 500 channel partners, Matrix ensures that the products serve the needs of its customers faster and longer. Matrix has gained trust and admiration of more than 350,000 customers representing the entire spectrum of industries. Matrix has won many international awards for its innovative products.

For further information, please contact:

Matrix Comsec
Mr. Jatin Desai
Email: jatin.desai@matrixcomsec.com
Visit: www.MatrixSecuSol.com

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Startups run their businesses efficiently by saving on operation costs, and this is usually done by using affordable and free programs in maintaining and managing their files, websites, and other assets. For those under a tight budget but still hope to run their businesses efficiently and with less time, here are some budget-conscious apps you can use:

1.     Google Docs

A simple way to access the same document or spreadsheet for the whole team is through using Google Docs. The service is offered by Google for free, you just have to use a Google account with it. Your company may also upgrade to the Premier Edition to get extra space of up to 25GB as opposed to the 7GB free space of the Standard edition. The upgrade comes with a conference-room scheduling system. 

2.     LibreOffice

For those who can’t afford Microsoft Office’s $220 per user charge, but need word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software for their business, LibreOffice can be a good alternative. With the same Microsoft Office file formats, you can open and view Office files as well as share your LibreOffice documents to clients or other partners who use the Microsoft suite. Libre Office may also be synchronised with online document storage and Content Management Systems.

3.     TurboCash

For accounting requirements, some businesses turn to Quickbooks for managing invoices, proposal, accounts payable, accounts receivable, quotes and many others with an intuitive interface. However it costs $150. On the other hand TurboCASH is a free software which you can use for invoicing, managing debtors and creditors, and bank reconciliation, among others. It also includes comprehensive report options and may be configured for various other business models and their requirements.

4.    Scribus

Industries that have their own marketing and advertising arms, especially those that produce brochures, fliers, and other materials, can get the Scribus desktop publishing software. Unlike Microsoft Publisher which is sold individually for $95, Scribus is an open source software that will help your industry make professional-looking marketing collaterals and features color separations, ICC color management, and CMYK and spot colors.

5.     Chandler

Organise your schedule, brainstorm ideas, note down your meeting minutes, and all other daily priorities by getting Chandler. Chandler is an open-source application that enables users to control their schedule throughout the day.

6.    Trillian

Now, you don’t need to log in to multiple accounts to be able to contact, keep in touch and get updated with your clients, business partners and your suppliers. All you need to do is register an account with instant messaging applications such as Trillian, and you can see all your contacts in various messaging apps like Facebook, Yahoo Messenger, Skype, Twitter and Google Talk. Other instant messaging applications include Pidgin and Gadu-Gadu.

7.    SoonR Desktop

This application is created for those who want to have access to important files in their computer with the use of a mobile phone. It enables users to retrieve essential files from their PC when they need to.

As you face the latest business trends in the 21st century and try to make a name out of your company against the stiff competition, it would be wise to research and learn about the free tools you can use to enhance productivity in your company as well as get things done more efficiently without having to go over budget or spend dollars unnecessarily. 

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Ryan Del Villar works as a Content Strategist for MoneyHero. He also do freelance writing tasks during his spare time.

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A Look at Project Ara

As mobile communication technology progresses, we find ourselves depending more and more on devices that seem to address our needs and wants so well that it’s as if these smartphone companies know each and every one of us personally. From basic calling and texting features, to harnessing the potential of mobile Internet connectivity, these pieces of technology now enable us to communicate on a global level, making us all a part of a worldwide community. With every new model that’s introduced, these smartphones are simply getting smarter, better, and more equipped to become the single most indispensable piece of technology in our lives.

 Now, the continuous evolution of the smartphone introduces yet and another step towards the future with Project Ara, a modular smartphone that allows the user to upgrade only specific parts of the phone as opposed to having to buy and entirely new phone. The Project Ara phone essentially comprises of an endoskeleton with modules which could be filled by different components, such as the CPU, the camera, the storage device and other parts of the smartphone. While the concept of basically building your own smartphone might come off as complex, keep in mind that if you could build a house using Lego, you could definitely master using a mobile phone from Project Ara.

 Mightbe that’s an overly simplified analogy of Project Ara, but a more pressing concern is if such a device is the way to go in terms of considering the next step in mobile communication. Looking at it on a purely conceptual level, the Project Ara has the potential to revolutionize how mobile phones are made and sold, and would definitely have smartphone giants like Apple and Samsung scrambling to counteract the movement. On the other hand, it might become just another good idea that doesn’t become anything more than that: an idea. Is Project Ara a good thing? Let’s take a look at a few important points of discussion.

Would the user experience improve or not?

 As much as we might like to think we live in a technologically-savvy world, the majority of smartphone users are essentially casual users. With social media being the reason the majority of smartphone users are keeping their hands and eyes glued to their phones, one could easily question the need for giving consumers such a level of control with upgrading their devices, especially when most would be perfectly to just purchase the latest models available.

    On the other hand, the argument about a new piece of technology alienating a generation of new users have been made before, and a lot of times, that argument has been proven wrong. And more than anything, the Project Ara provides something that a lot of other smartphones could no longer provide: novelty. That in itself makes for a great user experience, for at least a specific period of time.

How much would it cost?

 Pricing would be a critical matter in the success of Project Ara. While the ability to only upgrade specific components of your smartphone might seem a cheaper alternative to purchasing an entirely new smartphone, if the price difference for the act of buying a new phone and buying certain parts, then switching to Project Ara might not be worthwhile. For users to fully appreciate the changes to the smartphone norm, it’s important to remember that people would probably be hesitant to spend their money on an unproven technology when a proven option is available for not so much more.

How would competitors respond?

 Once Project Ara comes out, companies like Apple and Samsung and the other forerunners in the smartphone business are going to have to address this breakthrough. With Project Ara phones coming out next year, it’s very interesting to see how the big dogs are going to answer this obvious challenge to their smartphone supremacy. It’s an interesting thought to entertain—what with all the years that these top companies have dominated the field and in comes something new that not only disregards the standards set by these companies, but basically reinvents the smartphone into a package that seemingly is more convenient and cheaper. With a paradigm shift of this magnitude, it would be nice to see the eventual push in innovation that this specific situation dictates.

Would Motorola once again run with the big dogs?

 Project Ara is a Motorola baby. Motorola, a mobile communications company that once competed with Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung and others have fallen on the wayside the moment smartphones became the norm. This move by Motorola could be considered somewhat overdue, but one couldnot deny that while the move might be a little late in the game, this move is still a definite game changer.

 Would Project Ara breathe new life into the once titanic company? Also, what would be the ramifications if Project Ara results into nothing more but a passing trend (a distinct possibility considering the number of supposed innovations predicted to be the next big thing)? It’s hard not to admire Motorola for taking such a bold move. If the Project Ara does succeed, then Motorola would definitely make its mark once more in the mobile communications industry.

If it doesn’t succeed, who’s to blame?

 There are many questions hanging when it comes to Project Ara. While this groundbreaking move by Motorola has people excited, it remains to be seen of the general public is excited enough to support the project and turn it into a success. If it does fail, and that obviously might be a premature topic for discussion, but if it does fail, then what could be the possible cause of that failure?

 The product itself is one questionable factor. A modular phone is indeed a good idea, but not all good ideas translate well into reality. Also, how would Project Ara be marketed? Remember that while the top companies might have optimum projects, it’s marketing that keeps them afloat. In a world wherein people have mostly made their choice when it comes to their tech preferences, it’s difficult to foresee a scenario wherein Project Ara would succeed without an aggressive marketing campaign. And of course, there’s always us, the consumers. Are we ready for Project Ara?

Here’s one last look at the project

 Whether or not Project Ara makes it or takes a backseat to the fact that innovation is once again at work. It’s nice to know that while we live in a world where we already believe are smartphones are the greatest things ever, here comes a product that could potentially show us more. There is nothing wrong with reinventing the wheel, and if Motorola’s bold move pays off, then they deserve every piece of success they get. Is Project Ara a good thing? Yes. Any product that aims to improve something that’s already great is always a good thing.

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iOS has been a ruling trend in the tech market and the latest version that Apple has launched is iOS 7. Apple has been always in the headlines for introducing promising new ideas and functions in its operating system, which runs on all of its iDevices like iPhone, iPad and iPod. Those who are keen on getting their hands, on this latest version of iOS should definitely get a clear perception of the new features of this OS, a strong reason why it is surely making a buzz among the crowd.

Control Centre: Apps management and apps handling seems to be pretty simple with the all new Control Centre. Features that can be required at any time are accessible more easily now with just a swipe from any screen of the phone including the Lock screen. Features that are just a swipe away in this new OS are Airplane mode, Wi-Fi mode to on or off, adjust the brightness settings and a new feature i.e. a Torch to shine your dark paths. This new innovation definitely sounds interesting doesn’t it?

Notification Area: The notifications like new mail and missed call, is easily accessible from anywhere of the iOS screen including the lock screen. But something which this new version of iOS has marvelled in, is the new feature called ‘Today ’. This function lets you know every happenings of ‘Today’ i.e. of the current day, be it the weather or an event like someone’s Birthday! What’s more, you can get an overview of the next day as well. Certainly it is indeed a cool feature which other OS’s still lags behind.

Multitasking: This is the next great feature that one would enjoy in this deadly beast. When every person in today’s age loves to be a tech God, the iOS 7 proves itself to be smart too. Along with its users, the OS too does multitask and it does a clear research on how often you check your favourite app and at what time. So before you switch on to the particular app at your regular timing, it will be ready with the feeds and updates for that app so that it can inform you. Now this is definitely multitasking with a pretty cooler and useful point of view for the user.

Air Drop: Transfer of pictures and videos was never so easier until Air Drop; the unique feature came into the picture. Without the hassle of the sometimes annoying hardware setups, the files can be shared with one or multiple users with just a single tap, and most importantly in a highly encrypted format. Thus transfer your files with a smile, forget your worries as everything will be taken care of by Air Drop, including connecting with the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth while sharing a picture.

The additional features like Photo Capturing comes with stunning functionalities like ‘Filter’ which would bring out varied picture effects.  There is a whole new picture gallery which gives you the chance of viewing snaps taken at different times of your life, at one go.

If you are curious to know more about the new and exciting features of iOS 7 visit https://www.apple.com/in/ios/whats-new/

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Christmas is just around the corner but there’s still time to buy your guy a tech toy that he’ll bebragging about to his friends for months. Here are five seriously cool gadgets that will provide him with hours of fun and adventure whether it’s indoors or outdoors.

Xbox One ($500)

It’s not so much a refresh but a serious overhaul as Microsoft launches a new version of its popular Xbox game console that is sure to be on any techie guy’s wish list this Christmas. The new Xbox version comes with the Kinect that, guess what, can detect heart rate and even see in the dark. You can even rouse the Xbox one from its sleep through a voice command. Complete the gift by adding popular games available on the Xbox One like Battlefield 4, Need for Speed Rivals, and NBA Live 14. Make sure your guy has a very fast broadband so he can enjoy the Xbox One’s online gaming experience.



Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 Gaming Headset ($50)

Here’s an affordable headphone that delivers amazing game sound with its 50 mm speakers capable of superior audio quality. These headphones help make games more immersive as it gives games like first person shooters much more depth, perfect for hearing footsteps from enemies that try to sneak closer. The model is getting good reviews from consumers who have tried it so far.



Google Chromecast ($35)

This plug and play device promises to make your old TV just a little smarter. The Google Chromecast lets you access web-based content and lets you stream it directly to your TV’s HDMI port. Play videos directly from Google Play, Netflix, or YouTube along with local media. Chromecast also works with a lot of devices like tablets and smartphones and you could watch, control playback, and adjust volume with your own device. Another reason to have the fastest broadband available.



Robot Fourbot ($299)

Hedge your bet when SkyNet becomes a reality and get a Robot Fourbot now while you can still control it! … Or you could just get it as a Christmas gift for the techie guy who wants to take great photos and videos from the air. This quadcopter is made available to early backers on Kickstarter and the builder’s package starts at $299. You could also get a $799 package that comes with a 5.8G video transmitter module and a pair of 5.8G first-person view glasses. Withthe video transmitter in place, you can now see the point of view of a bird… or a drone looking for John Connor.

TomTom VIA 1500M SE ($89)

Yeah, nobody likes asking for directions. With the TomTom VIA 1500M, there’s less time spent getting lost and less gas spent on getting back to missed off-ramps. Drivers get two views on the 5-inch screen, a 3D view and a “birds-eye” view of the route. The TomTom will also always be up-to-date as it will receive free updated maps for the life of the device. You could also avoid blocked roads and get to your destination faster with the help of TomTom’s MapShare feature. Perfect for exploring the world outside and for going on that New Year’s trip with family and friends back home.

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Cristina Beltran is a blogger & at present she works as marketing staff at comparehero.my, Malaysia's leading comparison website. This portal helps individuals in making the best decision by comparing rates from different finance and insurance providers.

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