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..MarkText is a simple and elegant open-source markdown editor focused on speed and usability. It is available for Linux, macOS, Windows, and also has an iOS app version. MarkText supports various markdown specifications like CommonMark, GitHub Flavored Markdown, and Pandoc markdown, as well as markdown extensions including mathematical expressions via KaTeX, front matter, emojis, and diagrams via Mermaid and other tools.

Key features of MarkText include real-time syntax highlighting and preview (WYSIWYG), a clean and distraction-free interface, multiple themes (light and dark), various editing modes such as source code mode, typewriter mode, and focus mode, and the ability to output HTML and PDF files. It also supports paste image directly from clipboard, a sidebar for folder and file navigation, and advanced formatting options like tables, lists, checklists, code blocks, and more. Syncing and sharing options are available via iCloud Drive and other cloud services for the iOS app version.

MarkText is free and open-source under the MIT license, and its development is community-driven with funding available through Patreon and Open Collective. It is well-regarded for being user-friendly while providing powerful markdown editing features.[1][2][4][5][9]

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..Simon Schama is a British historian, writer, and television presenter born on February 13, 1945, in London, England. He specializes in art history, Dutch history, Jewish history, and French history. Schama has authored 16 books and created over 40 documentaries on history, art, and literature, including the well-known BBC series "A History of Britain" and "The Story of the Jews." He is also a professor of history and art history at Columbia University in New York. His work has earned numerous accolades, including being knighted in 2018 for services to history, art criticism, and broadcasting. He is known for his engaging storytelling, distinctive style, and vibrant communication as a speaker and presenter. Schama comes from a Jewish family with roots in Lithuania, Turkey, Moldova, and Romania. He is married to Virginia Papaioannou, a professor of genetics, and they have one child. His career spans teaching positions at Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Columbia, alongside his prolific writing and filmmaking work.[1][2][3][5][9]

He has also received honors such as the CBE, the National Magazine Award for criticism, the Wolfson History Prize, and his documentaries have won Emmy and Broadcast Critics Guild awards. His work covers a broad range of historical themes, with a strong focus on bringing history to a broad audience through both academic and media channels.[9][1]

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Waze is a subsidiary of Google that provides satellite navigation software for smartphones and other GPS-enabled devices. It was originally developed in Israel and is known for its community-driven approach where users (called "Wazers") contribute real-time travel data, including traffic conditions, accidents, police traps, and road hazards. This crowdsourced data helps Waze provide turn-by-turn navigation with real-time traffic updates and route optimization to avoid delays.

The software profile of Waze includes:

• Real-time GPS navigation with accurate Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)
• User-submitted live traffic reports and travel times
• Alerts for accidents, speed cameras, road hazards, and police traps
• Integration of fuel prices and cheapest fuel station locations based on community input
• Customized voice navigation with celebrity voices available
• Features like lane guidance, toll pricing, and multimodal route options
• Connectivity with music and audio apps such as Spotify directly within the app
• A Map Editor tool allowing registered users to update and edit map data
• A Connected Citizens Program (later called Waze for Cities), sharing traffic data with government agencies for better traffic management and planning

Waze originated from a project called FreeMap Israel and was later commercialized as Waze Mobile Ltd. It was acquired by Google in 2013 for $1.3 billion. The app has a large user base worldwide and generates revenue primarily through hyperlocal advertising.

For business owners, Waze offers a way to create a business profile that can make their location visible to drivers using Waze, helping attract customers and improve online presence.

Users can create and manage their Waze account for personalization and to contribute data, which in turn improves navigation for all users.

Overall, Waze is a collaborative, community-driven navigation app that leverages user data to enhance driving efficiency, safety, and convenience in real time.[1][2][3]

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