Latest news with #TheEdge
Malaysiakini
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
MCMC's phone data grab is not harmless
COMMENT | In 2018 and again in 2022, Malaysians voted for reform, demanding greater transparency, democratic rights, and a government that listens. That is why the public backlash to recent revelations about the MCMC mobile data request has been swift and entirely justified. According to local and international media reports, such as The Edge and South China Morning Post, MCMC issued directives to five major telcos requesting mobile phone metadata for the first quarter of 2025. The fields listed include anonymised user IDs (MSISDN), precise date and time stamps, base station identifiers, GPS coordinates, data type (calls or internet), service type (2G - 5G) and mobile country code. On paper, names or identity card (IC) numbers were excluded, but in practice, metadata is never truly anonymous.
The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
QuickCheck: Was the late Man from U.N.C.L.E. star David McCallum also responsible for one of hip-hop's most iconic samples?
The late David McCallum is bettern known as a generation-spanning actor who became a familiar face on TV, first in the 1960s playing Russian spy Illya Kuryakin in the Man from U.N.C.L.E. and then again in the 2000s as the eccentric Dr Donald "Ducky' Mallard on NCIS. In between his acting pursuits, McCallum also dabbled in music, and chatter on the Internet says he is responsible for one of hip-hop's most iconic samples. Is this true? VERDICT: TRUE According to Rolling Stone magazine, McCallum, who was also a classically trained musician, performed a track called The Edge, composed by David Axelrod, that was originally released in 1967 as part of McCallum's album Music: A Bit More of Me. The first few bars of the song are instantly recognisable for hip-hop fans as it was sampled as the opening riff on Dr Dre's seminal 2000 track The Next Episode, which also features OGs Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Nate Dogg. According to Rolling Stone, the sample had also been used in 198 by hip-hop trio Missin Linx for their song MIA. In fact, a check on the WhoSampled database, which lists samples and where they are used, McCallum's The Edge is sampled in 50 songs in total. McCallum died on Sept 23, 2023, at the age of 90. Sources:
Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
MCMC's phone data grab is not harmless
COMMENT | In 2018 and again in 2022, Malaysians voted for reform, demanding greater transparency, democratic rights, and a government that listens. That is why the public backlash to recent revelations about the MCMC mobile data request has been swift and entirely justified. According to local and international media reports, such as The Edge and South China Morning Post, MCMC issued directives to five major telcos requesting mobile phone metadata for the first quarter of 2025. The fields listed include anonymised user IDs (MSISDN), precise date and time stamps, base station identifiers, GPS coordinates, data type (calls or internet), service type (2G - 5G) and mobile country code. On paper, names or identity card (IC) numbers were excluded, but in practice, metadata is never truly anonymous.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Micah Parsons and Mark Cuban Give Their Keys to Success
Micah Parsons and Mark Cuban Give Their Keys to Success originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dallas Cowboys All-Pro outside linebacker Micah Parsons and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban discussed how they approach making a lasting impact in business and in life on the latest episode of 'The Playbook.' Advertisement The Playbook is a video series produced by SI and Entrepreneur that explores the intersection of sports and business. Parsons is a superstar edge defender on the field and successful businessman off the field. He is the President of B/R Gridiron and host of his own show, 'The Edge.' Cuban is a legendary entrepreneur, an NBA champion owner, and co-founder of Cost-Plus Drugs. During The Playbook interview, Parsons and Cuban shared many similarities about how they found success. "I always try to meet people who are above the rest because lots of people have talent, but not a lot of people know how to use it," Cuban told Parsons. "They don't have the mindset to be able to put that all together. But a few can — and that's you." Advertisement Parsons lauded Cuban's drive and determination to always strive for greatness. It's just that person who's willing to say, 'I'm not complacent. It's not enough. I want more. I'm going to get more. I'm going to make it out,' Parsons said. Both Parsons and Cuban credit their success to a strong work ethic and never satisfied approach. They are driven by leaving a long-lasting legacy and continued growth. Cuban's new mission is to transform prescription drugs with his company, while Parsons talked about his motivation to use his personal brand to do charitable work. Both men are trailblazing paths that could serve as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and professional athletes. Advertisement Related: Cowboys Signed Former Top-5 Pick In Untapped-Potential Hope Related: Cowboys Fans Amazed At Micah Parsons Video Going Viral This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Resident of one of NYC's tallest skyscrapers says visitors are terrified by view from his windows
A New York City resident has shared the incredible views he experiences from his luxury penthouse apartment although visitors have said they were 'terrified' by the experience. The man, who goes by @NYChighlife on TikTok, regularly uploads videos of views from his home, from dazzling sunsets over the city to thick, ominous fog that engulfs the top half of the building. The resident appears to live in 30 Hudson Yards, a distinguishable 'supertall' skyscraper situated on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan. One person wrote: 'I'd never live there not because I'm scared of heights, but if there's something happening in the building good luck getting out in time.' Another observed: 'Is it me or are the windows terrifying,' while another added, 'Imagine how much more scarier lightning is.' At 1,270 feet, it currently stands as the seventh-tallest building in New York City, and the ninth-tallest in the United States - so it's no surprise it offers one of the most stellar views of the Big Apple. The building also has a triangular observation deck, named The Edge, on the 100th floor, as well as a bar and event space on the 101st floor. In one clip, uploaded in 2022, the resident showed off the 'beautiful view' from his apartment on a particularly wet and gloomy day, which often results in white clouds blanketing the top of the building. The man explained that he his journey home is 'long and perilous', but it's 'all worth it to see the world above the clouds'. In the video, he gets the lift to his apartment at the top of the building, before turning the camera to the 'blinding white light' shining through the windows in his lounge. He then sticks his hand out of the window - which does not appear to have a safety lock installed - to demonstrate how he can touch the 'moist' clouds. He pans the camera to the ground below, which is entirely blocked from view from the thick clouds above. In another recent video, the resident flaunted the stunning spectacle from his high-rise home as a golden sunset swept over New York City, which saw him 'hurry' to his apartment to get a birds-eye view. He captured his ascent to the top of the building, including the moment he 'tipped' the concierge so he could bypass other residents waiting in line at the elevator and 'go up as fast as possible past the cheaper floors'. The man then entered his apartment, before panning his camera towards his windows, where dazzling hues of pink, purple and orange danced over the sprawling skyline and Hudson River. Although many viewers were left impressed by the resident's unique view of the city, many slammed the content creator for his 'rude' and 'narcissistic' attitude, while others questioned the safety of the apartment. A fourth said: 'Legally to have windows open fully on a floor that level is crazy,' while another quizzed, 'Anybody else's stomachs churn a little when he stuck his phone out the window?' Other questioned the legitimacy of the resident's so-called 'luxury' lifestyle, as one viewer jabbed: 'Someone who actually has money doesn't need to validate themselves online by literally only posting about their high rise penthouse.' Another wrote: 'Gave him a tip and cheaper floors? I don't like this narcissistic language tbh.' While one commented, 'Why didn't you just say lower floors? This was rude calling them cheaper floors,' while a third added, 'Cheaper floors? You think you live in heaven?'
