Monthly Archives: October 2021

Manufacturing activity in China slows for second consecutive month

Manufacturing activity in China fell for a second consecutive month in October, as the fallout from the country’s housing sector slowdown and energy shortages spill over into the world’s second-largest economy. China’s manufacturing purchasing managers index was 49.2 in October, below the 50-point threshold that indicates expansion rather than contraction, …

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ASU supply chain professor named INFORMS Fellow 2021

October 29, 2021 John Fowler, Motorola Professor of Supply Chain Management at the WP Carey School of Business, was recognized in October as an INFORMS Fellow 2021, one of the highest honors in the operations research profession. Fowler, who began his academic career at Arizona State University in 1995, was …

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Mayor’s Update | News from the garden city

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale Edgemere Fire Department At the board meeting on October 21, 2021, the directors declared the urgency of exempting from the competitive bidding the emergency repairs to the Edgemere fire station (position # 2) which concern the health and safety of the firefighters assigned to it. The Trustees …

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2O36 Campaign Charts Bold Path for Emory’s Future

“The future begins now. The future begins with you. These words from President Gregory L. Fenves echoed through the Quad over the past week Campaign 2O36 launch celebration. During her speech, Fenves encouraged the entire community to reflect on their role in shaping the future of Emory, Atlanta, and the …

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Budget reaction: uncertainty for HS2 and NPR causes “untold damage” as wait for integrated rail plan continues

The lingering uncertainty around the country’s major rail infrastructure projects is already causing “untold damage”, senior officials in the UK’s infrastructure and engineering industry have told the government following the release of the budget. The much anticipated Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) has been delayed again, having long been reserved for …

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A giant free index of global research articles published online

Technologist Carl Malamud.Credit: Smita Sharma In a project that could unlock the world’s research papers for easier computer analysis, an American technologist has published online a gigantic index of words and short sentences contained in more than 100 million journal articles, including many paid articles. The catalog, which was released …

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Tech-voc school seeks to stimulate the economy beyond the pandemic

Philstar.com October 25, 2021 | 3:15 p.m. MANILA, Philippines – “The ability of individuals to find employment and work opportunities is a key component of economic freedom,” the Washington DC-based Heritage Foundation said in its report released last March. “Economic freedom brings greater prosperity… healthier societies, cleaner environments, greater wealth …

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Signing of a contract for the first phase of the Edenderry Inner Relief Road project

Joséphine Lee, staff officer; Ciaran Garry, MD Tower Civil Engineering; Sharon Kennedy, Regional Director Edenderry MD; Councilor Liam Quinn, Caothaoirleach Edenderry MD; Tom Shanahan, Director of Transportation OCC; Anna-Marie Delaney, Executive Director of Offaly County Council; & Mark Mahon, District Engineer, Edenderry MD. Posted: Sun, 24 Oct 2021, 13:47 Last …

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Succession crisis of dissecting UI, emergence of a new VC

SUNDAY SAANU Posted 24 October 2021 The succession crisis that shakes the first Nigerian university; The University of Ibadan finally reached an amicable crescendo with the appointment of Professor Kayode Adebowale on October 14, 2021 as the institution’s 13th vice-chancellor. The post of VC of the University became vacant on …

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Dr Lee Pierce Herrington | News, Sports, Jobs

Emeritus University Professor Lee Pierce Herrington died on September 19, 2021 at the age of 88. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65, Nancy Jean Herrington. He led a life of excellence and character as a father, husband, scholar, teacher and friend. Born June 11, 1933 in New …

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North Texas Businesses Make Newsweek List of America’s Top 100 Most Valuable Workplaces ”Dallas Breaks New Ground

Newsweek Magazine just released its first ranking of the most popular workplaces, and some Dallas-Fort Worth companies are on the list. “What we measure, critically, is what employees think about their organization,” Newsweek wrote in its introduction to the list. “After all, there is a big difference between workers who …

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NJ 2021 Cyber ​​Security Virtual Conference Recap

The second annual statewide cybersecurity conference, held virtually on October 15, 2021, connected students, faculty and university administrators with cybersecurity business leaders. Open to the higher education communities and cybersecurity industries of New Jersey, the free conference raised awareness among students of cybersecurity career opportunities and publicized the attractiveness of …

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USW contributes £ 1.1 billion annually to the UK economy

The University of South Wales (USW) contributes £ 1.1 billion to the UK economy each year, according to a new report released this week. The report, compiled by independent consultancy Biggar Economics, examined data from the University of South Wales, which includes the University’s two wholly-owned subsidiaries, the Royal Welsh …

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Chazen Selects e-PlanREVIEW® and goPost ™ in Strategy to Advance Operations Through Improved Plan Review Processes | New

IRVINE, Calif., October 18, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – e-PlanSoft â„¢, developer and provider of industry-leading cloud-based electronic plan review solutions, today announced that Chazen, a LaBella company has selected e-PlanREVIEW® and goPost â„¢ Public Portal (goPost) as its plan review and admissions solutions. Chazen chose e-PlanSoft solutions to equip …

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Thomas J. Freeman Jr.

September 30, 1932 – September 17, 2021 Thomas (Tom) Jewell Freeman Jr., 88, passed away on September 17, 2021 at Lenoir Woods in Columbia, Missouri. Tom was born in Miami, Florida on September 30, 1932, to Tommy and Ethel (Bell) Freeman. He grew up in Hot Springs, Ark., And was …

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Scripted homicides in China become a popular pastime

The murders are scripted. The money is real. In cities across China, young people are flocking to clubs to play a game that translates to “scripted homicide,” where they become different characters and spend hours solving fake murders. This macabre entertainment is expected to generate more than $ 2 billion …

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Taliban announce girls’ high school

UNITED NATIONS (PA) – A senior UN official said on Friday that the Taliban had told him they would announce “very soon” that all Afghan girls would be allowed to attend secondary schools. UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Omar Abdi, who visited Kabul last week, told reporters at UN headquarters that …

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Assessment of early biochemical alterations in tumors

Researchers at the University of Arkansas have shown the first use of a non-invasive optical technique to determine complex biochemical changes in cancers treated with immunotherapy. “We show that optical spectroscopy allows sensitive detection of early changes in the biomolecular composition of tumors,” said Narasimhan Rajaram, associate professor of biomedical …

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Iranian universities advance in THE 2022 ranking

TEHRAN – The Times Higher Education 2022 World University Rankings by Subject has ranked 53 Iranian universities among the best institutions in the world. The ranking was announced by Times Higher Education (THE) in the results of its 2022 World University Rankings by Subject for Computer Science and Engineering, revealing …

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Stetson University adds more corporate training courses

PHOTO COURTESY OF STETSON UNIVERSITY / FAITH JONES PACE YOURSELF HERE – Stetson University’s Professional and Business Education (PaCE) program is part of the Lynn Business Center School of Business Administration and can help adult learners to develop skills that they can use in the workplace. Innovative business leaders encourage …

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Comment: A new option for the headlight lens

The current 1950s beacon (left) and the original 1854 Fresnel lens in the Atlantic Museum cemetery By Aida Havel The following is a personal commentary from Aida Havel, Board Member of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society, on the future restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The lighthouse is undergoing restoration, …

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The Limits of Optimism | eKathimerini.com

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (left) answers a question during a conversation at the Athens Democracy Forum on September 30. The Prime Minister appears confident that Greece will maintain robust growth rates over the next decade. [Dimitris Papamitsos/Prime Minister’s Office/InTime News] There are at least two reasons for the current optimism …

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Durability of immunity to reinfection with SARS-CoV-2

The most effective approaches currently available to control the spread and transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is the virus responsible for coronavirus-2019 disease (COVID-19), include several effective COVID-19 vaccines that have already been distributed around the world. Despite their usefulness, there remain critical knowledge gaps …

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Cloud CRM Market Outlook 2021 – Record Markets Ahead of Global Economy Acceleration

Cloud CRM Marketplace Improving the reach of digital actions and customer skills and facilities are the factors driving the demand for CRM solutions in various industries globally PORTLAND, OR, USA, Oct 6, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Various factors such as increased digitization, government compliances and increased demand for customer relationship management …

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Professors and Paxson discuss anti-black racism task force recommendations

Members of the University’s administration and faculty discussed the Anti-Black Racism Task Force at the second semester faculty meeting on Tuesday. President Christina Paxson P’19 opened the meeting by addressing the recommendations of the working group. She pointed to the university’s “advances in compositional diversity,” citing the doubling of black …

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America’s Largest Education College Celebrates America

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Western Governors University (WGU) College of Teachers will mark the National Education Association’s (NEA) American Education Week 2021 from 15-19 November by announcing its WGU loves teachers and Become a teacher scholarship programs, totaling $ 6 million, for current …

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PM instructs government agencies to achieve inclusive economy

He made the remarks yesterday as he officiated at the Fifth People’s Economic Empowerment Workshop here, citing his priorities such as strengthening health services, protecting the community, water, electricity and free education work. “Healthy and educated people with enabling infrastructure are essential components of our country’s economic growth,” he said. …

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A 3.27 acre corner lot has been rezoned for an apartment development that will cover approximately 21.3 acres adjacent to Farley Middle School.

Featured Photo: Parker Associates architectural elevation drawings for Phase I of the Carver Ridge Apartments. Source: TDHCA Posted: 10-4-2021 by Art Benavidez Hutto (Williamson County) – A 3.27 acre corner lot has been rezoned for an apartment development that will cover approximately 21.3 acres adjacent to Farley College. Zimmerman Properties …

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What was the real secret to Van Gogh’s success?

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Before developing his famous “drip technique,” ​​abstract artist Jackson Pollock dabbled in drawing, printmaking, and surreal paintings of humans, animals and nature. According to a new study involving researchers at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, this period of exploration followed by the …

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