ri Smart Glasses Bring Facial Recognition Concerns By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:20:21 +0000 Harvard students have demonstrated that "smart glasses" can be used to look at somebody in public and reveal their identities and personal information. Meta, which made the glasses used in the demonstration, say they have adequate security safeguards in place. The Ray-Ban smart glasses, produced by Facebook owner Meta, connect wirelessly to a smartphone. They include a camera, speaker and microphone and allows a range of hands-free actions such as filming, taking photos and making calls. (Source: meta.com ) Facial Recognition Abused AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio of Harvard University ... (view more) Full Article
ri Google Pays Price for App Store 'Monopoly' By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:45:32 +0000 Google has suffered a major court defeat over its Play store. It will mean much greater access for third party app stores and apps, though could prompt a continuing argument about security. The ruling came in a case brought by Epic Games, makers of the popular game Fortnite. It's had similar battles with Apple and its possible this case will have an effect there too. Epic had argued that Google unfairly exploited a monopoly over access of app developers to the Android system by the way it controlled the official Play store. It said that monopoly existed despite the fact that Android users can ... (view more) Full Article
ri Win10 End-of-Life has Major Security Implications By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:44:03 +0000 With less than a year to go, Microsoft is sticking to its vow to stop supporting Windows 10. Analysts remain unconvinced given it remains the most used version of Windows. Officially, October 14, 2025 will be the end of life date for the system. Although it will still work, Microsoft will no longer offer security updates for Windows as standard. Instead, users will have the option to pay for extended security support. (Source: microsoft.com ) 10 Year Life Cycle In principle, this is perfectly normal. Next year is 10 years after Windows 10 was first released, and that's the normal ... (view more) Full Article
ri Android 15 Boosts Security, Theft Detection Lock By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:17:20 +0000 Google has announced a range of security and privacy boosts for Android 15. It's also rolling out a key feature called Theft Detection Lock to older handsets. The new version of Android is coming to Google's own Pixel handsets almost immediately and then will go out to other manufacturers. The release date and which handsets it works on depends on the manufacturer. Theft Detection Lock Explained Unlike some previous new versions of Android which have often seemed more focused on appearance and style, the focus this time is much more practical. The most high-profile change is Theft Detection ... (view more) Full Article
ri FTC Vows End to Free Trial and Subscription Scams By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:58:46 +0000 American consumers and businesses should soon find it much easier to cancel subscriptions, "free trials" and other ongoing payments. The FTC has added what it's dubbed the "Click to Cancel" rule that means it must be as easy to cancel such arrangements as it is to start them. The regulation is formally known as the "Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs." In this case "negative" means the provider will start or continue to take payments unless the user expressly cancels the arrangement. Free Trials Have Surprise Catch The FTC has been working on the ... (view more) Full Article
ri Google Fined $2.5 Trillion Trillion Trillion By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:52:58 +0000 Google has confirmed it currently owes $2.5 decillion dollars in an unpaid fine in Russia. It doesn't plan on paying any time soon. The fine stems from a judgment in 2020. The government run Russian news site RBC reported on the fine this week and Google has confirmed that the details are correct. The penalty was for restricting the YouTube channels of two Russian media outlets, with those companies successfully suing Google for civil penalties under Russian law. Further penalties were added for similar bans of Russian media sites in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine. At that time Google ... (view more) Full Article
ri Becoming A Welcoming Parish By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-09-15T01:56:17+00:00 In his debut live show, Fr. Barnabas Powell welcomes the representatives from the Evangelism Departments of the three largest jurisdictions in the US. What can we do to make our parishes more welcoming to visitors? Full Article
ri Rapturemania and the Second Coming of Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-09-29T02:16:02+00:00 We say in the creed that "He shall come again to judge the living and the dead." Is that the rapture? If not what is the rapture and the dispensational theology it springs from? Fr. Barnabas welcomes Dr. Terry Hebert from Dallas Theological Seminary, a non-dispensatonal Orthodox Christian working in an evangelical dispensational institution. Full Article
ri Good Grief - Real Grief and Christian Hope By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-10T03:01:26+00:00 Fr. Barnabas is joined by Fr. James and Kh. Linda Ellison who have experienced personal grief beyond most. How do we grieve and maintain our Christian hope and how can we help those who are grieving? Full Article
ri Authority in the Church By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-01-26T03:22:54+00:00 Fr. Andrew Damick joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss the issue of authority in the Orthodox Church. How far does it extend? Who is the final authority? Full Article
ri Theosis - Becoming By Grace What Christ Is By Nature By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-28T01:55:29+00:00 Dr. Kyriaki Fitzgerald from Holy Cross Seminary joins Fr. Barnabas to explore the meaning of Theosis in the Orthodox Church. Full Article
ri African Americans and Orthodox Christianity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-26T02:45:59+00:00 Fr. Moses Berry joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss his journey to Orthodoxy as the great grandson of a slave. What does Orthodox Christianity offer to the African American today? Learn more about Fr. Moses and a documentary film being produced called Hard Promise to Keep. Full Article
ri Islam: An Orthodox Christian Perspective By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-01-30T04:05:12+00:00 Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou rejoins Fr. Barnabas for tonight's topic. What is the history and theology of Islam, and how does the Orthodox Christian faith compare? Full Article
ri Choose Wisely - An Orthodox Christian's Guide to Courting By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-15T03:08:10+00:00 Subdeacon Adam Lowell Roberts joins Fr. Barnabas to talk about the importance of finding an Orthodox mate. Subdeacon Adam is the founder of Orthodox and Single, and Orthodox web site designed to help Orthodox singles find each other. Full Article
ri Monasticism in America By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-28T02:17:39+00:00 Fr. Barnabas welcomes researcher Alexei Krindatch as well as Abbess Mother Christophora to talk about monasticism. What is important about our monasteries and what do you need to know before you visit? Full Article
ri Blueprints for the Little Church By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-06-13T02:03:11+00:00 How do we as Orthodox parents keep our children in the Church throughout their lives? It all begins with involving them in the life of the Church from birth onward—in the parish and also at home. Fr. Barnabas welcomes Elissa Bjeletich and Caleb Shoemaker, authors of "Blueprints for the Little Church." Full Article
ri Bringing Orthodoxy to America By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-29T01:51:46+00:00 Fr. Barnabas speaks with Fr. Jim Kordaris, Director of Stewardship, Outreach and Evangelism for the GOA and Thomaida Hudanish, Assistant Director of C.O.M.E - the Commission for Orthodox Evangelism in San Francisco. They give information about the upcoming Bringing Orthodoxy to America Conference in Portland. They also take listener calls on the subject of evangelism. Full Article
ri How To Make Your Parish Welcoming By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-10-10T02:04:41+00:00 Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff from Orthodox Natural Church Development joins Fr. Barnabas to talk about making your parish welcoming to guests. Click on the attachment above to see the photos of the Welcome Kit referenced in the show. Full Article
ri Why Do Some Parishes Reach Out and Others Don't? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-05-29T02:35:36+00:00 Assembly of Bishops Researcher Alexei Krindatch joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss the latest study on evangelism in the Orthodox Church. Full Article
ri ICON Novel Author Georgia Briggs By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-10T02:56:04+00:00 What if faith was illegal? Fr. Barnabas and Georgia Briggs talk about her new thrilling novel "Icon." But first, a 15 minute interview with Alexei Krindatch talking about a free download of an Atlas of Orthodox Monasteries. Full Article
ri Icons and Orthodox Spirituality By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T02:20:32+00:00 Fr. Barnabas Powell address the question of iconography in the Orthodox Tradition. How essential are they in our Christian faith? Do we worship them? Learn about what icons teach us and their significance in understanding the Incarnation of Christ. Full Article
ri Memories of His Mercy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-15T03:39:40+00:00 Joining Fr. Barnabas Powell is Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist, Greg Gillquist, and Ginny Nieuwsma as they discuss the book dictated by Fr. Peter Gillquist of blessed memory just a couple of months before his repose. Memories of His Mercy was published in cooperation with the Gillquist family with help from editor Ginny Nieuwsma. Full Article
ri Tribute to Kevin Allen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-08-14T12:02:19+00:00 Kevin Allen was the host of two popular podcasts on AFR - The Illumined Heart and Ancient Faith Today. The latter was the first live call-in show on AFR starting in April of 2012. Kevin reposed in the Lord on August 7, 2018 after a 27 month battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Fr. Barnabas Powell welcomes special guests John Maddex, Steve Christoforou, Bruce Heying, and Abbot Tryphon as well as listeners to share comments and memories of Kevin and honor his legacy. May his memory be eternal. (Memory Eternal at the end of the program was sung by the St. Athanasius Orthodox Church Choir) Full Article
ri Ministry and Transitions - Frederica and Fr. Gregory Mathewes-Green By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-08-27T02:42:17+00:00 Fr. Barnabas Powell interviews Frederica and Fr. Gregory Mathewes-Green after they recently transitioned from full time parish ministry to "retirement." Of course, they remain as active as ever in continued outreach. Full Article
ri Make His Praises Glorious By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-09-24T02:17:44+00:00 Fr. Barnabas Powell welcomes the Founder and Executive Director of the Ages Initiatives, home of the Digital Chant Stand. Providing Orthodox churches with the texts and music needed to maintain the fullest possible liturgical life. Fr. Seraphim Dedes and Richard Barrett introduce us to this widely used resource particularly in GOA parishes. You can also hear Richard and his co-host Amy Hogg on their brand new AFR podcast A Sacrifice of Praise. Full Article
ri Pediatric Euthanasia By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-15T03:12:56+00:00 Fr. Barnabas Powell welcomes back Wesley J. Smith, a lawyer and award winning author as well as a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism. Full Article
ri Authentic Christianity and Preparing for Advent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-11-12T02:54:11+00:00 Our guests are Leah Libresco and Elissa Bjeletich. Leah is on the first segment discussing building authentic Christian community and her recent book Building the Benedict Option, and Elissa will be talking about preparing for the Nativity fast. Full Article
ri Making Room for Everyone This Christmas By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-01-04T02:50:43+00:00 How should our parish communities live out the fullness of our Orthodox Faith by including and making a space for those who need a space in our worship that acknowledges their worth and our need to be a spiritual home for everyone? Fr. Barnabas talks with Summer Kinard, an author, a singer, and the mother of five autistic children. Then be sure to listen for a very special announcement from Fr. Barnabas in the second half of the show. Full Article
ri Halloween and Spiritual Warfare By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-10T21:29:10+00:00 On this episode, Fr. Barnabas welcomes Fr. Lawrence Farley, author of the Bible Study Companion series and teacher on the Coffee Cup Commentaries. They discuss demons, demonology, and Halloween. Full Article
ri Trump nominates Florida's Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:42:07 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, who has clashed with Republican leaders in the House and served as a lightning rod against Democrats, to serve as attorney general in his incoming administration. Full Article
ri Boeing to send out layoff notices to 10% of work force, on week after strike settled By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:42:25 -0500 Nine days after settling a strike that cost the company billions, airplane manufacturer Boeing announced that it plans to cut 10% of its workforce and will start sending out layoff notices this week. Full Article
ri Donald Trump selects Tulsi Gabbard to oversee intelligence gathering By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:04:00 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to nominate former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as the director of national intelligence, the Cabinet member in charge of gathering and sharing sensitive foreign information and secrets. Full Article
ri Ted Olson dies at 84; prominent conservative lawyer argued Bush recount, same-sex marriage cases By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:28:22 -0500 Former U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson, who served two Republican presidents as one of the country's best known conservative lawyers and successfully argued on behalf of same-sex marriage, died Wednesday. He was 84. Full Article
ri Republicans seek to revoke security clearances for ex-intel officials over Hunter Biden laptop case By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:45:02 -0500 Several Republican lawmakers want Congress to strip the security clearances of dozens of former U.S. intelligence officials who worked against President-elect Donald Trump in 2020 by asserting that information in the laptop of Hunter Biden was likely Russian disinformation. Full Article
ri Study examines journalistic stress in covering election By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:04:06 -0500 Here's a new phenomenon to consider: "Post-election season stress." This term comes to us from the University of Southern California's Center for Health Journalism, which released on Wednesday a brief study titled "Reflecting on the Election's Toll on Journalists." Full Article
ri Bob Menendez trial jurors were given evidence that judge had excluded, prosecutors say By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:05:36 -0500 Some evidence that a federal judge had excluded from the bribery trial of former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was inadvertently put on a computer given to jurors, federal prosecutors revealed Wednesday, though they insisted it should have no effect on the Democrat's conviction. Full Article
ri Donald Trump triumphantly returns to White House as Joe Biden pledges 'smooth transition' By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:35:51 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump made his victorious return to Washington on Wednesday, meeting with jubilant House Republicans and then conferring with President Biden in the Oval Office, where they mutually pledged a smooth transfer of power after a bitter election in which they repeatedly disparaged each other. Full Article
ri Pete Hegseth's combat experience may come in handy after surprise Pentagon pick By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:18:58 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump's decision to name Army veteran and outspoken Fox News commentator Pete Hegseth as his choice to lead the Pentagon and the 1.3 million active duty men and women in uniform was a surprise to supporters and opponents alike, raising immediate questions over whether Mr. Trump's often-rocky relations with the military brass in his first term will be repeated in his second. Full Article
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