Autonomy

NBC Nightly News Highlights Robotic Research Work On Autonomous Ground Resupply Vehicles, Support From Secretary Of The Army

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木曜日, 7月 19, 2018
Robot, Autonomy, Ethics

Defenses on the Cutting Edge," opens with video of a demonstration of Army Autonomous Ground Resupply (AGR) vehicles guided by Robotic Research autonomy software and includes an insightful interview with Secretary Esper.

Key Points: 
  • Defenses on the Cutting Edge," opens with video of a demonstration of Army Autonomous Ground Resupply (AGR) vehicles guided by Robotic Research autonomy software and includes an insightful interview with Secretary Esper.
  • On June 6, 2018, the U.S. Army awarded Robotic Research a major contract for autonomy kits (A-kits) for ground resupply convoy vehicles.
  • Click on the link below to the view the NBC Nightly News story:
    For more information on Robotic Research, please see www.roboticresearch.com ( http:///www.roboticresearch.com ).
  • For additional information about the Army's Autonomous Ground Resupply (AGR) program, please contact Janet Hughes at 240-631-0008 or [email protected] .

Survey finds drop in Canadians' understanding of consent

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水曜日, 5月 16, 2018
Human sexuality, Human behavior, Ethics, Autonomy, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Violence against women, Sexism, Sexual assault, Me Too movement, Consent, Human sexual activity

Despite the powerful conversations about sexual assault and harassment that #MeToo has sparked, confusion about what constitutes consent remains.

Key Points: 
  • Despite the powerful conversations about sexual assault and harassment that #MeToo has sparked, confusion about what constitutes consent remains.
  • "We were initially surprised by the decline in understanding of consent and this finding, alongside the sheer volume of stories that have come out, tells us consent education is more essential than ever."
  • The survey also revealed that 50 per cent of women in Canada have felt pressured to consent to unwanted sexual activity, which further demonstrates the critical need for education.
  • From April 23 to April 27, 2018, the Canadian Women's Foundation partnered with Maru/Matchbox to conduct an online survey.

T-Mobile USA, Inc. Announces Consent Solicitations with Respect to Certain Series of Notes

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月曜日, 5月 14, 2018
Autonomy, Ethics, Medical ethics, Consent, Sexual misconduct, Human sexuality

The Contingent Consent Payment will not be paid with respect to any series of Notes that is no longer outstanding on the date of the consummation of the T-Mobile/Sprint Transaction.

Key Points: 
  • The Contingent Consent Payment will not be paid with respect to any series of Notes that is no longer outstanding on the date of the consummation of the T-Mobile/Sprint Transaction.
  • The Consent Solicitations are subject to the satisfaction or, where possible, waiver of the conditions set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement.
  • This press release does not set forth all of the terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitations.
  • Holders of the Notes should carefully read the Consent Solicitation Statement, for a complete description of all terms and conditions before making any decision with respect to the Consent Solicitations.

Cision Ltd. Announces Amendment to Registration Statement For its Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Relating to its Warrants

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水曜日, 5月 9, 2018
Initial public offering, Economy of New York City, Autonomy, Consent, Sexual misconduct, Prospectus, Citigroup, Finance, Corporate finance

The terms of the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation are unchanged except as expressly set forth in the Amendment.

Key Points: 
  • The terms of the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation are unchanged except as expressly set forth in the Amendment.
  • Cision's obligation to complete the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation is not conditioned on thereceipt of a minimumnumber of tenderedwarrants.
  • Cision has engaged Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as the Dealer Manager for the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.
  • The Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation are being made only through the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offer to Exchange, and the complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation are set forth in the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offer to Exchange.

Age of Consent Laws: When Does Yes Mean Yes?

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土曜日, 4月 14, 2018
Law, Ageing, Human sexuality, Autonomy, Medical ethics, Adolescent sexuality, Sex laws, Statutory law, Consent, Age of consent, Ages of consent in Europe, Age of consent reform

Was one of the participants in a position of power or authority over the other participant?

Key Points: 
  • Was one of the participants in a position of power or authority over the other participant?
  • the age of Jane's consent would have to rise to 18.
  • In many cases, the age or consent for the person who is under authority would either have to rise to make the relationship legal, or the age of the individual in authority would have to drop in order to narrow the age difference.
  • Obviously, "what is the age of consent" is no easy yes-or-no question.