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Astana International Forum: Not Just Another Davos - The Times Of Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s Astana International Forum (AIF) has quietly entered a new phase in its development. Set to convene again this month, it began in 2008 as aDr. Robert M. Cutler (The Times Of Central Asia)
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Highlights the importance of right-to-repair.
“The US military is a major force for manufacturers to contend with — and Warren hopes that adopting repairability rules will have a ripple effect far outside it. “The Army’s commitment to right to repair shows other industries that they can do the same,” Warren says. “If it can happen here, it can happen in farm equipment, farmers, washing machines, consumer electronics… and every place else that big manufacturers have tried to take two bites at the apple: the initial price and another bite at the consumer to cover subsequent repairs.”l
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The US Army is getting in on right-to-repair
Following a push from Senator Elizabeth Warren, the US Army has announced that it will adopt right-to-repair provisions in new and existing contracts.Emma Roth (The Verge)
He was stripped of the US$45,000 prize and given a two-year ban by World Athletics following confirmation of his anti-doping violation. Published.
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Kenyan marathoner stripped of SCSM 2024 title and US$45,000 prize after doping ban - The Online Citizen
Geoffrey Yegon, the first to finish the 2024 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, has been disqualified after testing positive for a banned steroid.Yee Loon (The Online Citizen)
Astana International Forum: Not Just Another Davos - The Times Of Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s Astana International Forum (AIF) has quietly entered a new phase in its development. Set to convene again this month, it began in 2008 as aDr. Robert M. Cutler (The Times Of Central Asia)
BBC morning news: “Russian and Ukrainian sides meet face to face for the first time since the war began…”
The notion that the British Broadcasting Company is an independent news source was proven yet again yesterday morning to be totally false.Gilbert Doctorow (Armageddon Newsletter)
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Trump administration must resume $11 billion in funding for public health departments, judge rules
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Ana Pontón pide un novo decreto do galego no ensino
Fernández Lores volverá presentarse á Alcaldía de Pontevedra: "Estou nun momento espléndido da miña vida persoal e política"
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A horned Nudibranch just a floating in a tide pool at Cannon Beach, Oregon.
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Reviewers Love This 'Workhorse' Toaster Oven Air Fryer — And It's Under $100 Right Now
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Reviewers Love This 'Workhorse' Toaster Oven Air Fryer — And It's Under $100 Right Now
“How does this oven cook so quickly?” wondered one reviewer.Lourdes Avila Uribe (HuffPost)
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Pubblicato su Biomolecules[1], uno studio ha messo a punto nuove nanoparticelle d’argento ottenute da colture di un batterio del genere Lysinibacillus, rivelatesi particolarmente efficaci contro diversi batteri, inclusi ceppi resistenti
Un batterio sconosciuto crea nanoparticelle d’argento, efficaci anche contro Pseudomonas
Pubblicato su Biomolecules[1], uno studio ha messo a punto nuove nanoparticelle d’argento ottenute da colture di un batterio del genere Lysinibacillus, rivelatesi particolarmente efficaci contro diversi batteri, inclusi ceppi resistenti agli antibiot…Notizie scientifiche.it
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In his first speech, the pontiff warned of AI’s challenge to "human dignity, justice, and labor."
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Pope Leo XIV makes the risks of AI a top priority
In his first speech, the pontiff warned of AI’s challenge to ‘human dignity, justice, and labor.’Tom Chivers (www.semafor.com)
Indianapolis 500 on pace for 1st sellout since 2016 and local television blackout will be lifted
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Study suggests maple syrup industry can tap into, expand Kentucky's forest economy
Kentucky's forests, traditionally valued for their timber and recreation, could soon become a source of sweet economic opportunity, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, …Jordan Strickler (Phys.org)
Spotify adjusts its "plays" metric for podcasts to only appear on episodes with at least 50K plays, updating at specific milestones, like 100K or 1M plays (Amanda Silberling/TechCrunch)
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Spotify responds to creator backlash at public podcast play counts | TechCrunch
Spotify rolled back an announcement that it would display play counts on podcast episodes; instead, counts will only appear after 50k plays.Amanda Silberling (TechCrunch)
3 of 5 kittens in the latest batch adopted and just when feel like you're getting ahead, another feral mom with 4 more turns up.
Know anyone in Northern California looking for a new friend?
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(First two are from Dolly’s litter still looking for homes, second two are from the new group, available soon)
It’s really hard at times, but it’s also really rewarding. Thanks for the kind words of support!
Below is her listing on our website, she’s very sweet and in a dog-free home would make a wonderful house cat. When we give her and her kittens free time while the dogs are in another room, she often comes up for pets and will even sit on your lap.
We’re still hopeful we can find a place for her!
Dolly
Affectionately known as The Dolly Momma, Dolly was found by a friend of a friend in their back yard. She had decided that tucked under their patio furniture cover was a great place to have her litter of kittens.https://crowdedhouse.pet/
Das Bild zeigt eine ruhige Szene am Ufer eines großen, ruhigen Sees. Der Himmel ist klar und blau mit einigen weißen Wolken, was auf einen sonnigen Tag hinweist. Im Vordergrund liegt ein Mountainbike auf dem Sandstrand, bereit für eine Fahrt. Der See erstreckt sich weit in die Ferne, umgeben von dichtem grünem Wald. Auf der anderen Seite des Sees sind einige Gebäude und Häuser zu sehen, die sich harmonisch in die Landschaft einfügen. Die Farben sind lebendig und die Atmosphäre ist friedlich und einladend.
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Cooper Koch è il volto scelto da Calvin Kleinper la loro campagna "Icon Cotton Stretch".Gayburg
Cable Cowboy John Malone Gets His Sunset With Charter-Cox
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Ministro da Previdência e Moro têm bate-boca no Senado por fraudes no INSS - Gazeta Brasil- Notícias do
Em uma sessão tensa da Comissão de Fiscalização e Controle do Senado, o ministro da Previdência Social, Wolney Queiroz, e o senador Sergio Moro (UniãoGazeta Brasil
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#ForumPA2025, anche quest’anno il #MIM partecipa al principale evento nazionale dedicato all’innovazione nella Pubblica Amministrazione in programma dal 19 al 21 maggio al Palazzo dei Congressi di Roma.Telegram
Quais são os sintomas da gripe aviária em humanos? De quadros leves a graves
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I discendenti degli emigranti italiani otterranno la cittadinanza solo se un genitore o il nonno sono nati in Italia
Questi sono i veri problemi dell'Italia: e noi a pensare che ventisei mesi di calo della produzione consecutivi spingessero ad altre azioni [.....]
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I discendenti degli emigranti italiani otterranno la cittadinanza solo se un genitore o il nonno sono nati in Italia
Questi sono i veri problemi dell’Italia: e noi a pensare che ventisei mesi di calo della produzione consecutivi spingessero ad altre azioni […..]Sassuolonotizie.it
"I would really like to see the Labour MPs who align with our values to join the Green Party, and to be honest I don't understand why they're still in the Labour Party."
Compliant Mechanism Shrinks Instead of Stretching
Intuitively, you think that everything that you stretch will pull back, but you wouldn’t expect a couple of pieces of plastic to win. Yet, researchers over at [AMOLF] have figured out a way to make a mechanism that will eventually shrink once you pull it enough.
Named “Counter-snapping instabilities”, the mechanism is made out of the main sub-components that act together to stretch a certain amount until a threshold is met. Then the units work together and contract until they’re shorter than their initial length. This is possible by using compliant joints that make up each of the units. We’ve seen a similar concept in robotics.
Potentially this may be used as a unidirectional actuator, allowing movement inch by inch. In addition, one application mentioned may be somewhat surprising: damping. If a structure or body is oscillating through a positive feedback loop it may continue till it becomes uncontrollable. If these units are used, after a certain threshold of oscillation the units will lock and retract, therefore stopping further escalation.
Made possible by the wonders of compliant mechanics, these shrinking instabilities show a clever solution to some potential niche applications. If you want to explore the exciting world of compliance further, don’t be scared to check out this easy to print blaster design!
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Thanks to [I’m Not Real] for the tip!
OpenAI is rolling out 'Codex' for ChatGPT, which is an AI agent that automates and delegates programming tasks for software engineers.
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