Top 5 Bristol Attractions

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:56:00 +0000

// Bristol is a historic city, with many things to see and do. From historic architecture to unique modern festivals Bristol is an exciting city full of possibilities for the curious visitor. One of the furthest west cities in England, Bristol historically occupied a key position political and commercially, situated as it is between England and Wales. The union of the two countries helped to encourage Bristol's growth, securing its position as a major trade hub. There is much evidence of this historical heritage throughout the city of Bristol, from the architecture to the harbors. One of the most enduring symbols of Bristol's historical significance is the SS Great Britain, once the largest steamship in the world. The SS Great Britain was the first iron steamship to cross the Atlantic, and it ferried many immigrants from Europe to the New World. The SS Great Britain is now dry-docked and carries on life as a tourist attraction, offering a glimpse into the naval history of the UK. For those of a nautical bent, or those just interested in history, Bristol's floating harbour also provides a fascinating insight into the history of Bristol as a trading port. The floating harbour once the central of trade in Bristol, allowed boats to dock without being draw onto land, and has now been renovated into a leisure and commercial centre, as well as a tourist attraction. Tourist attractions in Bristol aren't limited to just the historical, there are also many other attractions for those visitors looking for something more exciting. Every year, on the second week in August, hot air balloon enthusiasts gather for the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Crowds of over one hundred thousand gather to attend mass launches of sometimes as many as one hundred balloons. A particularly popular exhibition is the night glow, where many glow in the dark hot air balloons are launched in time to music, this display is accompanied by a spectacular fireworks show, a highlight of th... Read more

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Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

// Microsoft donated PhotoDNA, a technology created by Microsoft Research in cooperation with Dartmouth College professor Hany Farid, to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, so that we could use the groundbreaking image-matching technology with online services companies to stop the online distribution of the worst known images of child rape (aka child pornography). Facebook – a company that has revolutionizedlife online and, among other accomplishments, is one of the leading photo-sharing services in the world – will implement PhotoDNA on its network to further its commitment to keeping children from being victimized. The National Center,since 2002, has reviewed and analyzed almost 49 million photos and videos of child pornography, including well more than 13 million in 2010 alone. The victims in these images have progressively been getting younger as pedophiles prey on pre-verbal children who cannot ask for help. Of the more than 3,500 children depicted in commonly traded images who have been identified by law enforcement, 10 percent are infants and toddlers and 67 percent are prepubescent. Many of these images recirculate on the Internet time and time again, even many years after the original crime occurred and the abuser has been brought to justice – and every time these crime scene images are viewed, the children in the images are re-victimized. PhotoDNA aims to break this cycle, so the images of abuse need not haunt these children online forever. Since the time of the donation, Microsoft has been working with Dartmouth and the NCMEC to test and deploy this technology on Bing, SkyDrive and Hotmail – with compelling success – and is working with other companies who have voiced interest in doing the same. With this adoption, Facebook is joining Microsoft in taking a remarkable stand against child exploitation. Now, when the NCMEC identifies an image for inclusion in th... Read more

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Top 5 Bristol Attractions

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