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This Box executive loves candidates with side projects. His own involves bringing back old-school TV.

Rand Wacker, VP of product strategy at Box.
Rand Wacker, a Box executive, loves a good side project.

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  • Rand Wacker, a Box product executive, wants his potential hires to go beyond being just AI-literate.
  • Wacker likes when candidates show him their side projects, especially if they've monetized them.
  • He's dipped his toes into building, too, with an Apple TV app that evokes the feel of old-school TV.

Knowing how to use AI is only enough to get a foot in the door for interviews, according to a Box executive.

Rand Wacker, Box's vice president of product strategy, said that for candidates applying for a job at Box, AI literacy is a bare-minimum requirement. Having a fully developed side hustle or project — something he practices himself — is what gives potential hires a leg up in interviews.

Case studies, which he said used to be a staple in Box interviews, are now a relic of the past. Now, he expects candidates to be prototyping out their ideas.

What he really likes to see is candidates showing him a product they've built themselves using AI, even if it has nothing to do with Box's business. He said he's had potential hires show him mobile apps that they've built, gotten onto the App Store, and are monetizing to some degree.

"They're running this little side hustle overall," he said. "And it shows the passion."

He said that people who explore and experiment with AI are the ones who win in the AI world, as they figure out how to use it most effectively in their personal and professional lives.

He practices what he preaches

Wacker, who's spent almost 30 years in the software engineering and product management fields, said he started out as a "computer nerd" and loved playing around with software tools and building things.

As he progressed in his career, he said he had less time to experiment with building, but AI has recently allowed him to test small ideas he didn't have time to explore before vibe coding existed.

He recently made an app to bring back old-school TV because he missed the days when he'd turn it on, pick one of three cable channels, and it would play a random movie from a random point.

"These days, whenever I'm trying to find something to watch on the weekends, it's decision fatigue. Which of the six streaming services do I go to? What are the 20 million titles I scroll through?" he said.

Using Cursor, he built an Apple TV app that would access his entire movie library, pick a random movie, and play it from a random point.

Working on these kinds of projects is a great way to learn the tools available on the market, get ideas for how to use them in other areas, and scratch the itch to create something of his own.

Wacker is one of many executives who have dipped their toes back into building and writing code in recent years. Leaders who haven't written lines of code in decades have started experimenting with AI coding to stay closer to their products and feel like individual contributors.

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What to stream this Halloween

Pumpkin spice latte fragrance in the air, jumpers and hoodies taking the place of T-shirts in the wardrobe and colder weather takes over from the scorching summer days. In short, the spooky season is upon us! Leaving the standards to one side, what about more recent content, even some that isn’t out yet?

Sinners – HBO Max

Michael B Jordan is one of the best actors of his generation, and that is a hill I’m more than willing to die on. The guy just oozes charisma and dominates each film he is in. So, it is only natural that when a film casts him in two roles, the awesomeness is through the roof.

Ryan Coogler’s gory masterpiece Sinners tells the tale of twin brothers in the American South in the 1930s. Smoke and Stack left their hometown years ago to fight in WWI and then work as enforcers for the Chicago mob. Hardened and weary, they return home to open a music club, but overhead costs are the least of their problems. Discrimination, racism and deep-seated hatred also stand in their way. So does a pack of bloodthirsty vampires.

Exploring societal norms, religion and legacy through the lens of a vampire thriller isn’t conventional, but then again, neither is the director. Sinners is bloody, engaging and, above all, scary.

Frankenstein – Netflix

When The Odyssey came out, the biggest piece of criticism it received in the Greek-speaking world was that “it wasn’t faithful to the source material”. This is a criticism usually levelled at directors when they try to adapt any piece of literature.

But, creativity doesn’t work like that. Creative people need to give it their own spin, their own interpretation of the material. That’s the hard part, and the reason why not everyone can be a director.

Frankenstein

Such is the case with the beloved Guillermo del Toro when he set out to adapt Mary Shelley’s iconic tale of Frankenstein, looking to breathe new life into it.

And breathe he did. Frankenstein is a visually stunning piece of cinema, full of extraordinary sets, breathtaking imagery and a heartbreaking tale of rejection. Who is really the monster here? The arrogant, obsessed scientist or the abomination he created?

Carrie – Prime Video

One thing I’d love to see within my lifetime? Mike Flanagan adapting The Dark Tower series with enough budget to make it a classic. Flanagan is the man when it comes to Stephen King books, but until I get my heart’s desire, we will have to settle for the newest adaptation of the King classic, Carrie.

The book that launched King’s career, it tells the story of a shy, bullied girl who has just about had enough of ridicule and decides to spread mayhem and destruction using her telekinetic powers.

True to form, Flanagan deviates from the source material while at the same time staying faithful to its spirit. He gives the story a contemporary look, bringing it into the digital era, with cyberbullying and online religious activism taking centre stage.

I was blown away. Flanagan is a true master of slow-burning horror, and the Amazon budget really shows in the action scenes.

Below – Netflix

What’s a Halloween list without some good ol’ creature horror? The always-welcome Josh Hartnett stars as a struggling fisherman living in a remote community in Newfoundland. The town is completely dependent on fishing to survive and is struggling, like so many remote places today.

Things take a turn for the supernatural when the town is threatened by a mysterious sea creature, prompting our hero into action to save himself, his family and the soul of the town. The Arctic environment is the perfect setting for a creature horror series: there’s no escape, nowhere to go and even the landscape is hostile. Add to the mix the fact that some residents have their own agendas, and you have the human drama element as well.

Dead-End Job – Netflix (October 30)

If it comes from South Korea and is bonkers, I’m in. Hyeok-jun is a young man with financial issues who discovers an agency offering jobs that pay 50 times the minimum wage. What could go wrong? He soon discovers that there is a reason this job pays so well, but also learns the upside: the longer you persist, the more money you get.

And the crazier things get.

Blood and gore are abundant in this upcoming series, along with the usual wackiness we’ve come to expect from Korean filmmaking. I don’t know if this will hit Squid Game levels of success, but I’m definitely giving it a try.

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La próxima consola de XBOX, Project Helix, llegaría en 2028 con un precio desorbitado

La generación actual de consolas ha demostrado que todavía tiene mucho potencial; Xbox ha ido exprimiendo cada vez más la Series X y eso se ha podido ver este año con entregas tan impresionantes como Forza Horizon 6 y, por supuesto, Gears of War: E-Day, el cual está siendo un título realmente querido y disfrutado por todos los jugadores. Pese a eso, estas consolas ya llevan unos cuantos años en el mercado, por lo que es natural pensar en la próxima generación y, según parece, el año 2028 podría estar marcado por la llegada de Project Helix; sin embargo, la cosa no termina ahí, ya que en 2027 habría una pequeña sorpresa por parte de la compañía.

Según la publicación compartida por Fortune, la división de videojuegos de Microsoft planea lanzar un “dispositivo portátil de próxima generación” para la temporada navideña de 2027, mientras que su próxima consola, Helix, estaría planeada para la Navidad de 2028. Eso sí, parece que internamente, el precio de Project Helix estará entre los 1200 y 1800 dólares, al menos si Microsoft decide no subvencionar el coste de la consola. Desde luego, un precio realmente elevado para lo que estamos acostumbrados, pero es evidente que con la escasez de componentes y tal y como está el mercado tecnológico, es algo que iba a pasar.

Mientras tanto, XBOX ya prepara pequeños cambios de cara al lanzamiento de Project Helix

Project Helix promete cambiar el panorama de los videojuegos para siempre, sobre todo gracias a lo que se sabe de que podrás tener acceso a cualquier tienda de PC, para así jugar a los títulos de XBOX, Steam, GOG y muchas más; sin embargo, parece que algunos usuarios ya han detectado un pequeño cambio en los mandos de la compañía. Si bien no es algo diferencial, sí que muchos creen que es algo grande y las opiniones están muy divididas al respecto.

Veremos qué es lo que sucede con el lanzamiento de la nueva generación. Por ahora es evidente que estará marcado por el precio realmente elevado que tendrán los productos, aunque por el momento todavía no se puede decir nada de forma oficial hasta que la propia compañía ofrezca más detalles. Project Helix está siendo realmente esperada, así que si su lanzamiento se confirma para 2028, los primeros detalles oficiales no deberían tardar en llegar.

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La nueva consola de Xbox promete dar un salto realmente grande
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North Carolina mail-in ballot restrictions to remain through midterms, judge rules

A federal judge ruled Monday that North Carolina is permitted to keep its strict mail-in ballot rules in place for November’s election, which were changed just before ballots were mailed in September.  In the ruling, Judge Thomas D. Shroeder wrote that it was too close to the election to change the rules again, and that…

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North Carolina mail-in ballot restrictions to remain through midterms, judge rules

A federal judge ruled Monday that North Carolina is permitted to keep its strict mail-in ballot rules in place for November’s election, which were changed just before ballots were mailed in September.  In the ruling, Judge Thomas D. Shroeder wrote that it was too close to the election to change the rules again, and that…

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Mosquitoes in Cyprus: why do some people get bitten more?

Mosquitoes may be small, but in Cyprus they are an almost constant nuisance, present throughout the year, although the species and level of activity change with the seasons. But why do they seem to target some people more than others, and which measures to prevent them biting actually work?

The idea of a single ‘mosquito season’ is difficult to apply here. Head Entomologist and Principal Investigator at the laboratory of Vector Ecology and Applied Entomology, Joint Services Health Unit, British Forces Cyprus, Dr Angeliki F Martinou says that activity depends on the climate, the species of mosquito and even conditions within a specific neighbourhood or garden. Even when conditions across a large area are unsuitable for insect development, sheltered “pockets” may still provide the right conditions.

Mosquitoes depend on water for their development, so heavy rain followed by warm weather can contribute to their success. Martinou explains that when rainwater does not evaporate, it can become a mosquito breeding site. At temperatures of around 25C or above, she says, some species can complete their development within a week.

Rain is not required for mosquitoes to reproduce. Watering plants can result in small pools of water accumulating in flowerpot trays, containers, and other items that are found in gardens, especially when plants are watered in the evening. “Some mosquito species do not need a lot of water to develop, even a tablespoon of stagnant water is enough,” Martinou says.

Different species require different quantities of water to develop. The common house mosquito, Culex pipiens, which can transmit the West Nile virus, lays its eggs on the surface of water and requires a larger amount than some other species. It can breed in cesspools and septic tanks because it favours water containing organic matter. Martinou says the species has long been present in Cyprus and elsewhere in the Mediterranean.

By comparison, the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, and the yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti, can develop in much smaller quantities of water. Their eggs are laid on damp surfaces and are able to survive for months even after the water dries. They can then hatch when rain falls, or someone waters their garden.

Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others

Removing standing water may reduce the number of mosquitoes nearby, but it does not explain why two people sitting in the same garden can have very different experiences.

Mosquitoes sense the presence of a potential host through several cues. Carbon dioxide in a person’s exhaled breath, body odour, and heat are detected along with visual cues. Some individuals really are consistently more attractive than others. A 2022 study published in Cell found that skin odour samples from people with higher levels of certain carboxylic acids were more attractive to female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The differences between highly and weakly attractive participants remained stable over several years.

A person’s body temperature and skin microbiome may also affect their attractiveness. Sweat and dark clothing can also make it easier for mosquitoes to locate someone. Martinou says that some species, like the Asian tiger mosquito, may prefer to feed on people with type O blood, but body temperature, carbon dioxide and body odour play a big role. The idea of having “sweet blood,” she says, is probably more of a joking expression than a significant reason why someone gets bitten.

Which mosquitoes bite humans and how to avoid them

Angeliki Marinou
Angeliki Marinou

Only female mosquitoes take blood meals, which provide nutrients needed to develop their eggs. Both male and female mosquitoes also feed on nectar and pollen. Martinou says that, out of the estimated 3,500 species worldwide, only a small number prefer to bite humans or pose a risk to them. Depending on the species, females may obtain blood from birds, reptiles, amphibians and other mammals.

The Asian tiger mosquito mostly bites outdoors during the day. According to Martinou, it adapts very quickly to local conditions. Residents have reported seeing this mosquito entering houses. Martinou suggests it may be seeking cooler indoor conditions when outdoor temperatures are particularly high.

The most effective means of protection begins by limiting your exposure. Martinou recommends repellents containing DEET, light coloured clothes, and mosquito nets on windows and doors. Essential oils such as citronella may offer some protection, though this usually wears off after one or two hours. Other solutions such as coils, candles and plug in devices can also help, although the effectiveness varies depending on the mosquito species.

Preventative measures around the home should not be overlooked. Things that require regular checking for standing water are flowerpot trays, pet bowls, toys, rain gutters, and poorly maintained swimming pools. Martinou cautions against overreliance on chemical spraying, as mosquitoes can develop resistance to insecticides, possibly making them less effective when they are genuinely needed during an outbreak. There is no easy way out; a combination of repellent, suitable clothing, screens, and removal of breeding sites offers the best defence against bites.

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Nintendo ya se adelantó: la salvación del formato físico podría estar en los cartuchos y XBOX ya piensa en ello

El formato físico y digital llevan una lucha encarnizada desde hace ya unos cuantos años. La polémica volvió a surgir cuando PlayStation anunció que, a partir de enero de 2028, dejaría de dar soporte a los discos en sus consolas. Afortunadamente para los jugadores, parece que todavía habrá consolas que apuesten por seguir ofreciendo opciones para elegir y, según nueva información, XBOX podría estar pensando en pasarse al formato de los cartuchos, tal y como lleva haciendo Nintendo durante muchos años. Esto no es definitivo ni oficial, así que tendrás que cogerlo con pinzas.

El responsable de ofrecer esta información ha sido Jez Corden, de Windows Central, quien dice que XBOX podría estar contemplando la posibilidad de dejar de lado los discos tradicionales y ofrecer otro método para los jugadores. Por supuesto, los cartuchos o tarjetas, como hay actualmente en Nintendo Switch, podrían ser una de las opciones más llamativas.

Quizá XBOX podría hacer algo similar a Nintendo con Helix, haciendo que los juegos estuvieran disponibles a través de cartuchos. Quizá podrían dar con una alternativa barata que fuera propia, incluso si se quedan con los discos. Tal vez incluso reviven el modelo de Skylanders, metiendo chips NFC que contengan licencias de juegos en figuras de acción. ¿Quién sabe? Deberemos esperar y ver qué es lo que realmente está preparando Microsoft.
Jez Corden

Entre las varias opciones que plantea, el tema de los cartuchos parece ser el más adecuado y posible. Como te imaginarás, la polémica seguirá estando presente, porque si se pasan a este formato, es posible que las tarjetas llave sigan estando presentes, ya que los juegos de hoy en día son demasiado grandes. Por lo tanto, prepárate para tener que descargar títulos pese a tener el “formato físico”, puesto que al ritmo que vamos, parece que será la tónica habitual.

El futuro mando de XBOX podría contar con un cambio que no ha pasado desapercibido

El nuevo mando XBOX Nano, una versión más pequeña y económica del habitual que ya conoces, y la filtración del XBOX Elite Controller 3 parecen tener un nuevo estilo de fuente para los botones frontales: X, Y, B y A. Los más observadores lo notaron desde el primer momento y ahora las opiniones están siendo divididas.

La cosa no termina ahí, ya que este nuevo estilo de fuente parece ser solo el comienzo de un cambio aún mayor que podría llegar con los mandos de la próxima generación de consolas. Veremos qué ocurre, pero este producto de XBOX siempre ha sido considerado como uno de los mejores y más cómodos del mercado, por lo que si cambian el diseño, pero mantienen la ergonomía, no debería ser un problema sustancial.

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Según se informa, XBOX podría estar pensando en cambiar la forma en la que ofrece formato físico a los jugadores
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El mando de XBOX en la próxima generación puede haber confirmado un gran cambio

La generación de consolas actual sigue ofreciendo una gran cantidad de contenido; sin embargo, son muchos los que ya piensan en todo lo que pueden ofrecer las próximas construcciones. El próximo proyecto de XBOX está siendo realmente esperado, puesto que Project Helix promete cambiar el panorama de los videojuegos para siempre; sin embargo, parece que algunos usuarios ya han detectado un pequeño cambio en los mandos de la compañía. Si bien no es algo diferencial, sí que muchos creen que es algo grande y las opiniones están muy divididas al respecto.

La semana pasada, Microsoft reveló oficialmente el nuevo mando Xbox Nano, una versión más pequeña y económica del habitual que ya conoces. Además, el XBOX Elite Controller 3 también se filtró y los más observadores detectaron que ambos tienen un nuevo estilo de fuente para los botones frontales: X, Y, B y A. Este nuevo estilo de fuente parece ser solo el comienzo de un cambio aún mayor que podría llegar con los mandos de la próxima generación de consolas. A mayores, como te hemos comentado, hay una gran variedad de opiniones, dejando claro que no todos están de acuerdo, diciendo que este nuevo modelo parece ser más “frágil”.

One thing I noticed about the Xbox nano contoller is the the color, design, font noticeably changed on the contoller and is the exact same as the elite series 3 that leaked a while back

Take a look

Definitely a new style probably going to be xbox helix controller pic.twitter.com/ipOwhR4OXB

— OriBox (@OriBox1) October 14, 2026



Project Helix será mucho más que una consola

Asha Sharma, la propia CEO de XBOX, confirmó que Project Helix, la nueva generación de consolas de la compañía, constará de más de un dispositivo, creando así un ecosistema realmente interesante y tal vez accesible para una gran parte del público. Tal vez decidan seguir la línea de XBOX Series, en donde Series X era el producto prémium y Series S se presentó como una puerta de entrada asequible a la nueva generación de consolas.

Por ahora no hay nada de información respecto a las nuevas consolas que vayan a salir al mercado; todavía tendrás que esperar un poco para conocer los detalles, así que más vale que prestes mucha atención, porque desde luego la expectación es realmente alta.

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La compañía prepara cambios para los futuros mandos de la próxima generación de XBOX
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XBOX podría dar el golpe definitivo a PlayStation por el formato físico con su próxima consola 

Microsoft podría estar preparando una estrategia muy diferente a la de Sony para el futuro de los videojuegos en formato físico. Una nueva oferta de empleo publicada por XBOX apunta a que la compañía quiere reforzar la gestión de los lanzamientos en disco, justo cuando PlayStation se enfrenta a las críticas por su decisión de abandonar la producción de juegos físicos a partir de enero de 2028. La vacante busca a un responsable de estrategia de suministro de videojuegos que se encargue de coordinar la distribución de títulos físicos de XBOX. Aunque no confirma cuáles serán los planes de la compañía con su próxima generación, sí demuestra que Microsoft continúa dedicando recursos a este mercado.

La oferta de empleo, publicada el 14 de octubre, detalla una serie de responsabilidades relacionadas con la planificación de lanzamientos físicos en distintas plataformas. El candidato seleccionado deberá gestionar las estrategias de suministro, supervisar los canales de distribución y garantizar que el inventario se ajuste a las previsiones de ventas y a los objetivos financieros. El puesto también exige colaborar con los equipos de marketing, finanzas y logística para coordinar la disponibilidad de los juegos durante las diferentes etapas de su ciclo comercial. Se trata de una función que va más allá de mantener un catálogo de discos. Microsoft busca optimizar la distribución y la rentabilidad de este formato, lo que sugiere que sigue considerándolo una parte relevante de su negocio.

La publicación de esta oferta coincide con las primeras conversaciones sobre Project Helix, la próxima plataforma de XBOX. La compañía ya ha adelantado que trabaja en una nueva generación de hardware, pero todavía no ha aclarado todos los detalles de su configuración. Por ello, no se puede asegurar que Project Helix vaya a incluir un lector de discos integrado. La vacante demuestra que Microsoft quiere mantener una estructura para gestionar juegos físicos, pero no especifica si estos se podrán utilizar directamente en su futura consola o si parte de la estrategia estará vinculada a otras plataformas. En los últimos meses, XBOX también ha preguntado a sus usuarios por el interés en el soporte físico para Project Helix. A ello se suma el sistema de conversión de licencias de juegos físicos a digitales que la compañía está probando, una alternativa que permitiría acceder a determinados títulos sin depender constantemente del disco. Estas iniciativas no son necesariamente incompatibles con el mantenimiento del formato físico, aunque todavía quedan muchas incógnitas por resolver.

Microsoft cada vez se desmarca más de Sony para la próxima generación

La situación contrasta con la decisión atribuida a Sony de dejar de producir juegos físicos a partir de 2028. La medida ha generado críticas entre los jugadores que valoran la posibilidad de comprar, coleccionar e intercambiar sus videojuegos en disco. XBOX parece dispuesta a seguir trabajando en la distribución física, aunque todavía no sabemos qué importancia tendrá este formato en su próxima generación.

La oferta de empleo no garantiza que todos los juegos de Project Helix vayan a llegar en disco ni confirma que la consola incluya un lector de serie. Sin embargo, sí apunta a que Microsoft no pretende abandonar por completo el negocio de los videojuegos físicos, una decisión que podría marcar diferencias importantes respecto a la estrategia de PlayStation.

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XBOX apunta a apostar por el formato físico
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Which are Cyprus’ favourite restaurants?

Cyprus loves to eat. That is no secret and thankfully there is no shortage of places to chose. The island has award-winning restaurants, recognised by top industry professionals and venues that are little more than a hole in the wall, but which are the ones locals love eating at? The first People’s Eating Awards by Cyprus Eats aim to find out, putting the choice firmly in just the public’s hands.

‘You eat here. You decide’ says the awards’ tagline. Hosted by Cyprus Eats, one of the most popular and trusted food content creators on the island, the awards give the power to the people to choose the venues they love the most.

Public vote spans 22 categories

Until November 15, the public can vote across 22 categories, with the winners to be announced at a special awards ceremony on December 7. Alongside familiar categories such as favourite brunch spot, souvlaki joint and burger venue, there are more unusual ones, including Value for Money, Taste of Cyprus Award and Favourite Social Media Account.

“The people have been asking me for these awards,” says Cyprus Eats’ Akis. Across his eight years in the food blogging scene, he has not only reviewed hundreds of restaurants but has become a consultant and a connoisseur of the dining world, trusted by both restaurateurs and the public.

“I’ve tried many restaurants, locally and abroad. Cyprus has nothing to be jealous of overseas; we have great restaurants here,” he says.

“These awards are not about featuring my favourites, or collaborations, and I want to make that clear. Actually, about 70 per cent of the restaurants in the awards I probably haven’t even been to, or have never covered.”

Some of the award categories

Transparency and public participation have been central to the process. With an IT background, Akis spent the past year and a half building the voting platform. Once the system was finalised this summer, he invited a committee of 15 food bloggers and content creators to select the top 10 restaurants in each category.

“We did this Eurovision-style. Each category had at least 50 or 60 restaurants to choose from, and they would give 12 points to their favourite, 10 to the second favourite and so on. We looked at over 700 restaurants! The top 10 in each category were then selected.”

Voting system designed to ensure fairness

Some restaurants appear in more than one category, while others have landed in unexpected ones. A burger joint, for instance, might also be competing for Favourite Social Media Account, while a brunch spot might feature in the Sweet Tooth Award category instead of the brunch shortlist.

“Some restaurants were confused about the category they were nominated in if it wasn’t their speciality per se,” Akis explains. “But they were probably nominated in their correct category initially, just didn’t make the top 10 of that category. But if they are included in the top 10 of another category, it’s still a win!”

Restaurants were informed of their nominations only after the results were made public. The voting platform also randomises the order in which nominees appear, reshuffling the list each time someone returns to a category.

“People might not scroll down to the bottom or see only the first three, and I didn’t want that,” says Akis. “I wanted to give everyone a fair opportunity.”

There are plenty of hidden treasures to discover within the voting platform, and Cyprus Eats is preparing a video series about them. For example, the site includes games that unlock once a voter has cast a vote in all 22 categories. The top scorer in each game wins a prize, while those who complete all categories are entered into a draw to win 500 credits on their Bolt Food account, provided by the awards’ platinum sponsor.

A few more gifts are hidden and will be revealed throughout the next four weeks. Made to be interactive and attractive, CyprusEats still encourages people to be mindful when they vote. “Don’t just vote randomly to enter the draw,” Akis advises, “choose wisely as your voice matters.”

Some outlets will not be in the category they think most suitable

Plans for a more inclusive awards ceremony

The winners will be announced on December 7 at an invitation-only awards ceremony, which was not how Cyprus Eats originally envisioned the event.

“I’m going to be honest. I really wanted the people to be at the awards, and it was going to be at a street food event with food and activities. Not a black-tie event but something for the people, by the people.”

But with time running short, it was too complicated to organise it for this winter. That is the plan, however, for the second People’s Eating Awards next year, and Cyprus Eats has more ideas up its sleeve – a larger committee with the possibility of including everyday people to have more diversity and more voices. It is the People’s Awards, after all.

Votes are already coming in and so far, the data is unexpected. Restaurants that typically are the critics’ first choice are not necessarily the people’s.

“Everyday people eat and value differently,” concludes Akis. “The number one restaurant of Cyprus isn’t really number one because not everyone eats there. So, this is what my awards are. It’s not about the best, but the public’s favourite, and that’s important to recognise because they are doing something right. They are winning the people, and perhaps, that’s more important.”

www.thepeopleseatingawards.com/cy 

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‘Gears of War’ y el videojuego convertido en rock and roll

Imagen de 'Gears of War: E-Day'.

Allá por 2006 Xbox presento al mundo la que acabaría por convertirse en una de las franquicias más exitosas y reconocibles de la marca: Gears of War. Se trataba de un brutal juego de acción que daría pie a una saga conceptualmente deudora tanto del imaginario de Warhammer 40.000 como de Starship Troopers, que consiguió desarrollar una arrolladora personalidad propia y que sentó las bases de una mecánica que luego copiarían, con mayor o menor fortuna, decenas si no cientos de juegos: los disparos con cobertura desde diversos elementos del escenario tras los cuales nos parapetamos. ¿El punto de partida? La guerra que en planeta Sera libra la humanidad contra los terribles locust, unos seres de aspecto reptiloide y gatillo fácil que, desde las profundidades del mundo, han declarado la guerra a la humanidad.

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Mazonakis’ death opens the Pandora’s Box of illegal medical practices in Greece

The sudden death of Greece’s popular singer Giorgos Mazonakis opened the Pandora’s Box about illegal medical practices and pseudo-scientific “alternative” methods aiming first of all at the healing of the pockets of scam doctors with warm euros. His sudden death shocked the Greek society and mobilized health and police authorities in a speed we could […]

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