pd EPDs, HPDs and Red Lists (Oh My)! By www.wconline.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0400 The latest Green Globes and LEED green building rating systems have introduced new building materials credits. Full Article
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pd Last-Minute Gifts from PDX Airport—That Are Actually Great By www.portlandmercury.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:20:00 -0800 In Portland even our airport presents are thoughtful, lovely, and local. by Suzette Smith At 10 pm on Christmas Eve you could generally find my father at an office supply store; the chains used to stay open late (for corporate reasons) even on holidays. The next morning we’d pull thick squares of Post-it notes out of our holiday socks and know it was from Dad, even if he’d signed it “P. A. Perclip.” Last minute gift buying is a fine tradition. Some may see the practice as thoughtless; I would argue it can be rooted in sweetness. After all, a last minute present is still a present. And now that flying has made it increasingly difficult to travel with gifts—airline luggage charges, unrelenting TSA clerks—you may as well just grab that stuff when you arrive, if you happen to be flying into Portland. Visitors may not know that our airport requires shops to maintain “street pricing,” so you won’t pay more for goods at PDX than you would in town. If you’re flying out, you’re still sitting pretty—provided they’ll let you on the plane with ten boozy advent calendars sticking precariously out of a Powell’s tote. Portland airport has seen to it that even last minute presents from PDX are—by nature of the shops onhand—thoughtful, lovely, and local. Pre-security No one is suggesting you make a trip to the airport just to shop—well, other than the Port of Portland; they would probably support the idea—but those arriving at PDX have their pick of both concourse and “the garden” shops. In keeping with our love of last minute office supplies, you’ll want to check out Paper Epiphanies, which packs an impressive variety of journals, art books, design periodicals, and a rainbow wall of markers (!) into a cute corner shop. The woman-owned business specializes in femme-empowerment messages, so you’ll find trendy books about feminist philosophy, art, and activism. On a practical level, this shop also has an entire wall of greeting cards. Pro tip: Want to hear more from someone who lives far away? A stationary set is a sweet incentive. Paper Epiphanies suzette smith Orox Leather is an epicenter of cool in this area. Not only does it sell handmade leather goods ($250 purse for when you’ve really pissed someone off; $10 leather coasters for the uncle who wants you to put one under your drink), but the people behind Orox also invited their fellow Latinx and Oaxaqueño makers from the Portland area to sell items there as well. So you can get dreamy little half-pints of Nico’s Ice Cream from a freezer in the back, and sampler packs of HAB hot sauce from shelves in the front. It’s about community, but it also appears to be about having amazing taste. Just next door, you’ll find the delicious and vegan AND gluten-free goodies of Missionary Chocolates. They have a lot on offer, but we’ll vouch for the chocolate-covered sandwich cookies. Further in, the deeply basic, but super crowd-pleasing Hello from Portland store carries THE THING YOU NEED when basically any Portland-y / Oregon-y present will do. A “Keep Portland Weird” mug it is. Concourses B and C Post-security shops have an obvious advantage because whatever you pick up after TSA’s disrobe/re-robe challenge doesn’t have to meet its dogmatic restrictions. That means booze! The GENIUSES at Straightaway Cocktails have created a craft cocktail advent calendar that has seemingly no attachment to any particular religion or any assigned set of dates. It’s just a nicely designed box with 12 mystery doors, and behind each is an alcoholic drink in a can. This is the present very good adult siblings give one another to weather the hard times of visiting family. If it helps, it’s of a similar size and shape to an oversize Bible (wink). Straightaway already has these little masterpieces available at their kiosk. Cocktail advent calendar straightaway cocktails Concourse C has a lot going for it because it’s also where you’ll find the PDX Powell’s Books pop-up. The selection has nothing on City of Books, but there’s always some interesting titles selected by staff, showcases of local authors, whatever nonfiction book everyone is mad about, a variety of card games, and the new Stephen King in stock. Now, your gate dictates what concourse you’re flying from, so some concourse options simply won’t be available, depending what side you’re on. However, if your mother sternly warned you “not to come home again without a Pendleton wool blanket”—they have booths in both C or on the way to D and E. Similarly, Westward Whiskey also put down roots on either side of security (C & E). Concourses D and E Stronghold of cute, local, and punk Tender Loving Empire manifested two locations as well, in both D and E, on the same side of security. TLE has a long history of reliably solid care packages, tailored to foodies, self-care softies, and even people who just like Jacobsen Sea Salt. They’ve got a basket for it, and if they don’t, they can make you one. While I am in no way related to Smith Tea founder Steven Smith, I do frequently receive his company’s tea as a gag gift, and I love that. Please continue this very funny joke, because the tea is a little on the spendy side. The full-leaf flavors are perfect for splurges and special occasions, though, and the company always has interesting collabs in the works. This fall, they brought back a Westward Whiskey team up, Ode to Whiskey, where black tea is aged in wet whiskey barrels to convey tasting notes/vibes—it’s perfect for your moody, lettered cousin. That’s your winter gift gauntlet handled! We hope this list helped; it’s not really just for the holidays, because there are plenty more times throughout the year when you’ll want to take along a gift to say, “I’m sorry I didn’t get a hotel,” or “so it turns out we both have the same dad.” Life can be messy, but a last minute present is still a present. Full Article Holiday Guide 2024
pd An Update from Larry Mantle By www.scpr.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:46:30 -0700 Pictured: Larry broadcasting AirTalk from the Mantle household for the first time last Friday.; Credit: Larry Mantle/KPCC Larry MantleDear KPCC Listener, I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy during this pandemic. We’re doing well at the Mantle house, but with Kristen and our son Desmond working and studying at home, we’re experiencing some of the same daily logistical challenges you likely are. With that in mind, I’d like to update you on the dramatic changes that have occurred with AirTalk during this time of COVID-19. Every day a noted medical expert is joining us to answer listener questions. It’s allowed us to stay on the cutting edge of COVID-19 and public health developments. We’re also continuing to convene the largest conversation anywhere in Southern California, but with a new focus. Each day listeners are describing how they’re dealing with the coronavirus, whether staying at home or providing essential services to our community. We’ve heard from students studying online, truck drivers looking for open restrooms on the highway, restaurant owners and employees wondering when, or if, they’ll be able to reopen, and listeners living in their cars seeking a hotel room or shower. In 35 years of hosting AirTalk, I’ve never experienced a time of greater importance for bringing Angelenos together. It’s vital that we talk with - and hear from - each other as we meet this experience together. This wasn’t how I’d anticipated the 35th anniversary month of AirTalk, but I’m deeply appreciative of the work our dedicated producers are doing while they work from home. A prime example came last week when a hospital emergency forced our physician guest to cancel shortly before airtime. Our producers leapt to action, quickly finding noted infectious disease specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong to step right in. When we finished the live segment, I thanked Dr. Chin-Hong for dropping his important work at UCSF Medical Center to join us. He replied that it’s always a pleasure to speak to one of his favorite audiences. I couldn’t agree more. KPCC listeners are deeply devoted, not just to their favorite programs, but to the irreplaceable mission of KPCC. We’ll do everything we can during this difficult time to serve that mission – by serving you. Thank you for giving us that opportunity. Sincerely, Larry Mantle Host, AirTalk P.S. KPCC has always been funded by listeners, and member support is truly critical at this time. With recent substantial losses of sponsor support related to the pandemic, every donation makes a tremendous impact for this vital public service. If you can, please make a gift today to sustain the journalism you and your community needs. This content is from Southern California Public Radio. View the original story at SCPR.org. Full Article
pd Updated dates for the west side of the CTA Track Structure approximately 85ft south of W. Grace Street Work Hours: By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT Updated dates for the west side of the CTA Track Structure approximately 85ft south of W. Grace Street Work Hours for lead abatement and painting. Full Article
pd saveONenergy's Retrofit Program Launches Updates to Help Businesses Cut Costs By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 07:15:00 -0400 The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has announced updates to the saveONenergy Retrofit Program that provide additional financial incentives for Ontario businesses to reduce energy used by lighting, HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, and building plug loads. Full Article
pd Seal Any Doorway in Under a Minute with ZipDoor By www.randrmagonline.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:42:00 -0400 The new ZipDoor kit is a great way to create a dust barrier when all you need to seal is the doorway. Full Article
pd Weekly update on interest rate expectations By www.forexlive.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:24 GMT Rate cuts by year-endFed: 20 bps (81% probability of rate cut at the upcoming meeting) 2025: 75 bpsECB: 34 bps (62% probability of 25 bps rate cut at the upcoming meeting) 2025: 145 bps BoE: 4 bps (85% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) 2025: 56 bps BoC: 33 bps (67% probability of 25 bps rate cut at the upcoming meeting) 2025: 95 bps RBA: 2 bps (92% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting)2025: 40 bps RBNZ: 55 bps (80% probability of 50 bps rate cut at the upcoming meeting/20% for a 75 bps cut) 2025: 170 bps SNB: 32 bps (72% probability of 25 bps rate cut at the upcoming meeting) 2025: 70 bpsRate hikes by year-endBoJ: 13 bps (51% probability of 25 bps rate hike at the upcoming meeting)2025: 44 bps *where you see 25 bps rate cut, the rest of the probability is for a 50 bps cut This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at www.forexlive.com. Full Article News
pd Weekly Update from the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk based on information as of 2 August 2016 By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:11:16 +0000 This report is for the media and the general public. SUMMARY Kamensk-Shakhtinskiy, Russian Federation. The Observer Mission (OM) continues to operate 24/7 at both Border Crossing Points (BCPs). The overall cross-border traffic decreased at both BCPs. OPERATIONAL REMARKS The OM is currently operating with 19 permanent international staff members, including the Chief Observer (CO). The Mission is supported administratively by a Vienna-based staff member. OBSERVATIONS AT THE BORDER CROSSING POINTS Persons crossing the border The profile of the people crossing the border can be categorized as follows: Adults travelling on foot or by car with little or no luggage; Persons in military-style outfits; Families (often including elderly people and/or children) travelling on foot or by car with a significant amount of luggage. The average number of entries/exits decreased overall from 12,017 to 11,778[1] per day for both BCPs compared to last week. The average net flow for both BCPs went from plus 16 (i.e. more entries to the Russian Federation) to minus 95 (i.e. more exits from the Russian Federation). The Donetsk BCP continued to experience more traffic than the Gukovo BCP. The cross-border movements registered at both BCPs accounted for just 35 per cent of all entries/exits in Rostov region. Persons in military-style outfits During the reporting period, the number of men and women in military-style outfits crossing the border in both directions increased from 80 last week to 85 this week at both BCPs; 49 of them crossed into the Russian Federation, while 36 of them crossed into Ukraine. Approximately 72 per cent of this category’s crossings occurred at the Donetsk BCP. Men and women continued to cross the border individually or in groups. Most individuals crossed by foot, however, some made use of private vehicles, buses or minivans, making it more difficult for the observer teams (OTs) to observe their movement across the border, especially since many of the private vehicles have tinted windows, and buses and minivans have drawn curtains. Families with a significant amount of luggage During the reporting period, the OTs observed families, often with elderly people and/or children, crossing at both BCPs with a significant amount of luggage or travelling in heavily loaded cars. Seven families were observed crossing into the Russian Federation while four were observed crossing into Ukraine. Bus connections Regular local and long-distance bus connections continued to operate between Ukraine (Luhansk region) and cities in the Russian Federation. In addition to regular bus connections, the OTs continued to observe bus connections on irregular routes. Often the buses do not state their route; instead they just have a sign on the windshield stating “Irregular”. Among the bus connections observed by the OTs, the following “irregular” routes or destinations were noted: Luhansk-Sevastopol; Rovenki-Kyiv; Luhansk-Kyiv; Stakhanov-Gelendzhik; Kharkiv; and Sevastopol. On some occasions, the OTs noticed the bus drivers removing the itinerary signs from the windshields of their buses. The majority of long-distance coaches commuting between Luhansk region and cities in the Russian Federation have licence plates issued in Luhansk region. Trucks The OM continued to observe trucks crossing the border in both directions and at both BCPs. Compared to the previous week, the number of trucks increased from 679 to 710; 391 of these trucks crossed to the Russian Federation and 319 crossed to Ukraine. Most of the trucks observed by the OTs were registered in Luhansk region. Separately, the OTs also observed tanker trucks crossing the border in both directions. The number of tanker trucks decreased from 56 last week to 48 this week. These trucks were observed crossing the border at both BCPs. The trucks mainly had the words “Propane” and “Flammable” written across the tanks in either Russian or Ukrainian. The majority of tanker trucks have hazard signs, indicating that they are transporting propane or a mix of propane with butane. All trucks undergo systematic inspection by Russian Federation officials, which may include an X-ray check. No X-ray checks could be observed at the Gukovo BCP since the OT has no view of the mobile X-ray unit, but it could be heard operating several times during the reporting period. One hundred and two X-ray checks were observed at the Donetsk BCP. Out of the 102 trucks scanned during the reporting period, 68 trucks (67 per cent) were bound for Ukraine; the remaining 34 trucks (33 per cent) crossed into the Russian Federation. Minivans The OM continued to observe passenger and cargo minivans[2] crossing the border in both directions and at both BCPs. The OTs observed minivans predominantly registered in Luhansk region; however, the OTs frequently saw minivans registered in the Russian Federation. Compared to the previous week, the number of cargo minivans increased from 247 to 319; 138 crossed to the Russian Federation and 181 to Ukraine. Trains The OTs continued to pick up the sound of trains running on the train tracks located approximately 150 metres south-west of the Gukovo BCP. During the reporting week, the OTs heard trains on 21 occasions; the OTs estimated that fourteen trains were travelling to the Russian Federation and seven trains were bound for Ukraine. The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine was informed about the trains bound for Ukraine. Visual observation was not possible because of the line of trees located between the train tracks and the BCP and unfavourable light conditions. Other observations The majority of vehicles crossing the border have licence plates issued in Luhansk region or in the Russian Federation. On two separate occasions the OT also noticed cars with Hungarian and Belarusian plates. The OTs continued to observe vehicles with Ukrainian licence plates, including articulated trucks with “LPR” or “Novorossiya” stickers, or in rare cases “DPR” stickers on their licence plates masking the Ukrainian flag. During the reporting period the OTs observed ambulances on three occasions. The OTs on the spot could not confirm if there were persons requiring medical treatment on board. On 28 July at 14:20 hrs the OT at Donetsk BCP noticed that the BCP was closed (fence doors were locked) and the lines were cleared from pedestrians and all the visible barriers were lowered. OT observed border guards walking up and down talking on the radios. At the same time one SUV (Ford), with Russian Federation registration plates with two persons in military style outfit inside, underwent an X-ray check. The SUV was entering the Russian Federation from Ukraine. After the X-ray check the Russian Federation customs officers performed a detailed check of the luggage inside the vehicle. At 14:50 hrs the BCP was opened again. Around 16:00 hrs the SUV left the BCP. On 30 July at 16:00 hrs at the Donetsk BCP one minivan for funeral services crossed the border from the Russian Federation to Ukraine. The OT could not confirm if it had cargo or passengers. For trends and figures at a glance covering the reporting period from 19 July to 26 July 2016 see the attachment here. [1] Data received from Rostov region Border Guard Service. [2] Cargo minivans: light commercial vehicles with a maximum authorized mass of more than 3.5 t and not more than 7.5 t; with or without a trailer with a maximum mass of less than 750 kg (small cargo vehicles which correspond to driving license C1). 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pd Red Magic 10 Pro Gaming Phone Brings The Boom With Snapdragon 8 Elite And A Huge Battery By hothardware.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:17:00 -0500 Smartphones powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite beastmode chipset are beginning to trickle in. One of the first is the Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro series, launching initially in China this week with the international version arriving in December. These flagship gaming phones will be packed to the gills with big numbers and big specs at decent Full Article
pd Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Gets A Surprise Update And Gamers Are Stoked By hothardware.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:24:00 -0500 When the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition launched three years ago it wasn’t the experience that longtime fans of the franchise were hoping for. Although the words “definitive edition” are in the game's title, many felt it was a low effort release by Rockstar Games. The company has now quietly released an update that Full Article
pd Round 1 of FHSAA football playoffs: Orlando area scoreboard updates By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:00:38 +0000 Week 13 of the high school football season includes two Wednesday bowl games, followed by Round 1 of the FHSAA playoffs on Friday -- with Jones, Lake Mary, Edgewater, DP, Osceola, Bishop Moore home games. Saturday, Master's Academy plays for repeat Sunshine State Athletic Association championship. Full Article High School Sports Sports High school football
pd Contracts for C++ (DbC) [pdf] By isocpp.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:41:59 +0000 Comments Full Article
pd Check out Singapore’s first-ever Smart Home Tech Show from 14 November at Suntec City (Updated) By www.hardwarezone.com.sg Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:27:41 +0800 Come down to the Smart Home Tech Show and grab some S$1 tech deals on the 14 and 15 November. #smarthometechshow #hwztechshowportal Full Article Just Announced
pd Crazy Fox Free Spins & Coins (Updated Daily) By www.talkandroid.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:23:17 +0000 If you need free coins and spins in Crazy Fox, look no further! We update our links daily to bring you the newest working links! Full Article Gaming
pd Autechre Diary Updates By disquiet.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:14:26 +0000 My ongoing Listening Diary of the newly released dozen Autechre live sets from 2023 and 2024 has passed the 2,000 words milestone, with no signs of slowing down, and thus far I’ve still only touched on half the latest AE_2022- recordings. Today I focused on the Melbourne date for the first time, with side trips […] Full Article field notes live-performance recommended stream
pd Petri IT Knowledgebase: Microsoft Releases November 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 By petri.com Published On :: 2024-11-14T07:48:44+00:00 Full Article
pd ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Golden State Warriors Visit New Orleans Pelicans on November 22 By www.thefutoncritic.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:12:00 GMT This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game. Full Article
pd OnePlus Ace 5 с Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 готовится к запуску в декабре By gagadget.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:10:48 +0200 Согласно последней информации, анонс линейки смартфонов OnePlus Ace 5 ожидается к запуску в Китае в декабре 2024 года. По сообщениям Digital Chat Station, глобальный релиз может последовать вскоре после этого. Ожидается, что на глобальном рынке OnePlus Ace 5 выйдет под названием OnePlus 13R. Full Article
pd Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11, along with updates to Logic Pro for Mac By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:48:48 +0000 Apple's professional apps, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro, have all received major updates. Here's what you need to know.Final Cut Pro 11 is now available for macOS, while Logic Pro has also received an update.There is a suite of Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps offered by Apple for everyone from the novice to Hollywood professional for audio and film development. Several have been updated with new features that address new formats offered by iPhone 16 like Spatial Video and 120 fps 4K video.Apple provided updates to Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Final Cut Camera. More minor updates were provided to the Compressor app and iMovie. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
pd Revised: CME Group Settlement Files Update, January 13, 2025 By www.cmegroup.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:15:00 -0600 Full Article Clearing House Clearing CBOT COMEX CME NYMEX
pd Trump transition live updates: Trump considering lawyer for deputy AG, sources say By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:25:56 -0500 Donald Trump is wasting no time in planning his return to the White House. Full Article Politics
pd Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chipset Said to Offer 20 Percent Performance Jump Despite Change in Development Plans By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:40:03 +0530 Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset was launched by Qualcomm at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii last month as a successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The rumour mill now suggests that its successor, the purported Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, might offer an even bigger jump in single and multi-core performance, despite recent changes suggested in its development plans. Full Article
pd OnePlus Ace 5 Launch Timeline Tipped; Said to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6.78-Inch Display By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:53 +0530 OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro have been in the rumour mill for quite some time now. While the BBK-owned brand has yet to share details on the lineup, a new leak claims that the vanilla model will land in China next month. The OnePlus Ace 5 is tipped to get a 1.5K resolution display. It is said to run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC chipset. Full Article
pd A Pushpa 2 Update: Rashmika Mandanna Is Sad Because "The Shoot Is Almost Getting Over" By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:56:05 +0530 The trailer of the film will release on November 17 Full Article
pd Live Updates: कोलकाता जा रही फ्लाइट में बम की खबर, प्रयागराज में प्रदर्शनकारी छात्र UPPSC के गेट तक पहुंचे By ndtv.in Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:53:56 +0530 Delhi MCD Election: दिल्ली एमसीडी में आम आदमी पार्टी और बीजेपी, दोनों के बीच मेयर और डिप्टी मेयर चुनाव को जीतने के लिए कांटे की टक्कर देखी जा सकती है. दोनों ही पार्टियां अपनी-अपनी रणनीति के साथ चुनावी मैदान में हैं. Full Article
pd Update: SAFA president Danny Jordan and two others in court over R1.3 million fraud and theft charges granted bail By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:40:37 GMT Full Article
pd Nigeria’s crude oil production increased to 1.33m bpd in October – OPEC By hallmarknews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:09:18 +0000 The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has disclosed that Nigeria’s average daily crude oil production rose marginally to 1.33 million barrels per day (bpd) in October 2024. OPEC disclosed this in its monthly oil market report released on November 12. It said the figure was obtained from direct communication with Nigerian officials. The organisation […] The post Nigeria’s crude oil production increased to 1.33m bpd in October – OPEC first appeared on Business Hallmark. Full Article Business Nigeria’s crude oil production increased to 1.33m bpd in October - OPEC
pd US downplays impact as China, Peru set to update trade pact, open mega port By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:49:53 -0500 brussels — As China and Peru prepare to sign an updated free-trade agreement at this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to inaugurate a Chinese-financed mega port in Peru, known as Chancay, while attending the APEC meetings. China promotes the Chancay port on Latin America's Pacific coast as a key hub to boost trade connectivity with South America. The plan includes using infrastructure projects to link Chancay, reducing shipping times for goods. A senior U.S. official downplayed the port’s implications for the United States, stating that it does not complicate U.S. relationships in the region and that it is natural for Latin American countries to have diverse trade and investment partnerships beyond the U.S. Matt Murray, the U.S. senior official for APEC, spoke to VOA on Wednesday from Lima, Peru, outlining the U.S. agenda for this year’s APEC meetings. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. VOA: Could you unpack for us the agenda of APEC 2024? Matt Murray, U.S. senior official for APEC: APEC, as you know, is a multilateral forum with 21 member economies that account for half of global trade and 60% of global GDP. Each year, APEC is hosted by a different member economy. The United States was delighted to host in 2023, and this year, the forum has moved to Peru for 2024. APEC always focuses on three key areas: trade and investment, innovation and digitalization, and sustainable, strong, secure, inclusive and balanced growth. Peru has continued these priorities by bringing APEC economies together to discuss these issues and make progress on specific initiatives, including a renewed focus on sustainability. This year, during the energy ministerial meeting in August, Peru launched the Just Energy Transition Initiative within APEC. They have also supported new programming, focused on curbing food loss and waste in the region, which is crucial for the sustainability of our agricultural sectors. VOA: Chinese President Xi Jinping will sign an updated free-trade agreement with Peru and inaugurate a new mega port north of Lima, called Chancay. Can you talk about the implications for the United States? Murray: I think we expect countries, including APEC economies like Peru, to engage in trade and investment relationships with a variety of partners, including the People’s Republic of China. As President Xi arrives in Lima, attention will be given to areas where China has invested in Peru, as well as the trade and investment ties between the two countries. However, from the U.S. perspective, our primary focus is on our own relationship with Peru and with Latin America, particularly in terms of trade, investment and broader engagement. I don’t necessarily see this as complicating our relationship in the region. We view it as a natural part of business that Latin American countries will have diverse trade and investment partners. VOA: Given President-elect Donald Trump's stance on tariffs and the potential withdrawal from the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, and with several IPEF members also part of APEC, how might the U.S. reassure global leaders about its commitment to deepening economic ties with other nations? Murray: Since 1989, both Democratic and Republican U.S. administrations have engaged with APEC. We view it as an opportunity to engage a wide range of partners in a consensus-based, nonbinding way. One of the key ways we reassure leaders is simply by showing up. This week, we’re showing up in a big way. The best way to demonstrate our commitment to deepening economic ties with the region is by having the president, secretary of state and U.S. trade representative all come to Lima to participate in APEC Economic Leaders Week. That, I think, demonstrates leadership and our willingness to continue engaging. VOA: What does the future look like for APEP, or Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity, an economic initiative for Latin America, and IPEF? Murray: I don't think I can speculate on the future of these particular arrangements. As you know, this is part of our democracy. We have administrations in power that transition to new ones, which may make different or sometimes similar decisions. There are, in fact, areas where we've seen continuity from the Obama administration to the Trump administration and then to the Biden administration, and there may continue to be such continuity. So, I don’t think it's possible to speculate on any one particular issue. Full Article China News Americas
pd Louise Thompson drops major health update after 'septic shock' By www.thenews.com.pk Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:09:00 +0500 Louise Thompson suffers haemorrhage, loses three litres of blood while giving birth to sonLouise Thompson, who suffered an horrific septic shock recently, has shared an health update for her followers.Taking to Instagram, Louise poured in her hopes about getting discharged from the hospital, after... Full Article
pd Weather Update: दिल्ली-एनसीआर में ठंड ने दी दस्तक, जानिए देशभर में कैसा रहेगा मौसम का हाल By hindi.oneindia.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:11:59 +0530 Weather Update: देश में मौसम के मिजाज में बदलाव देखने को मिल रहा है। पहाड़ों पर ताजा बर्फबारी ने सर्दी का मौसम शुरू कर दिया है, जबकि मैदानी इलाकों में भी तापमान में गिरावट देखी गई है। बीते कुछ दिनों से Full Article
pd Weather Update: कोहरे-धुंध ने बिगाड़ी दिल्ली की हवा, जानिए आज के मौसम का हाल By hindi.oneindia.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:44:00 +0530 आज एक बार फिर से दिल्ली-एनसीआर में धुंध की चादर देखने को मिली है। धुंध के साथ कई इलाकों में कोहरा भी देखने को मिला, जिसकी वजह से विजिबिलिटी कम हुई है। इसके साथ ही दिल्ली में सर्दियों की भी शुरुआत Full Article
pd Exclusive: Ohayocon Convention Reveals New Senior Leadership Team (Updated) By www.animenewsnetwork.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Stephen (Fluffy) Baker to be new Convention Director following staff changes from past year Full Article Events
pd Horoscope Today LIVE Updates on November 14, 2024 : Love and Relationship Horoscope for November 14, 2024 - Hindustan Times By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:30:17 GMT Horoscope Today LIVE Updates on November 14, 2024 : Love and Relationship Horoscope for November 14, 2024 Hindustan TimesHoroscope Today: November 14, 2024 VOGUE IndiaLove and Relationship Horoscope for November 14, 2024 Hindustan TimesHoroscope Today, November 14, 2024: Read your today's astrological predictions The Times of IndiaAries Daily Horoscope Today (Mar 21 – April 19), November 14, 2024: Relationships will be comfortable! India Today Full Article
pd Apple updates Logic Pro with new sounds and search features - The Verge By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT Apple updates Logic Pro with new sounds and search features The VergeApple Releases Logic Pro 11.1 for Mac MacRumors Full Article
pd Kerala Rain Update: കേരള തീരത്തിന് സമീപം ചക്രവാതചുഴി; 17 വരെ ഇടിമിന്നലോട് കൂടിയ മഴയ്ക്ക് സാധ്യത By zeenews.india.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:06:07 +0530 ഇടിമിന്നലിന്റെ ആദ്യ ലക്ഷണം കണ്ടുകഴിഞ്ഞാൽ ഉടൻ തന്നെ സുരക്ഷിതമായ കെട്ടിടത്തിനുള്ളിലേക്ക് മാറുക. തുറസായ സ്ഥലങ്ങളിൽ തുടരുന്നത് ഇടിമിന്നലേൽക്കാനുള്ള സാധ്യത വർധിപ്പിക്കും. Full Article
pd Here's why Anupamaa-fame Rupali Ganguly is seeking Rs 50 crore in defamation compensation from stepdaughter Esha Verma By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:34:52 GMT Rupali Ganguly's lawyer Sana Raees Khan of Bigg Boss 17-fame reveals why Anupamaa actress is asking for Rs 50 crore as defamation compensation from her stepdaughter Esha Verma. Full Article Entertainment Television
pd A Pd(II)-catalyzed denitrative alkyne annulation reaction for the synthesis of cyclopenta[b]chromanes By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4QO00344F, Research ArticlePratiksha Bhorali, Deep J. Kalita, Babulal Das, Sanjib GogoiThe first denitrative Pd(II)-catalyzed alkyne annulation reaction is reported for the synthesis of cyclopenta[b]chromanes.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
pd Stereodivergent synthesis of chiral spiropyrazolones through Pd-catalyzed asymmetric sequential hydroalkylation of 1,3-enynes: unusual solvent effects on the enantioselectivity By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4QO00358F, Research ArticleShan Wang, Long Li, Yifei Zheng, Luqing Li, Yingcheng Wang, Fangzhi Peng, Zhihui ShaoChiral spiropyrazolones were constructed through Pd-catalyzed asymmetric sequential hydroalkylation of 1,3-enynes. Four stereoisomers could be obtained through substrate control and chiral ligand control.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
pd PDA will defeat BJP in bypolls, says Akhilesh By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:02:42 +0530 Welcoming the Supreme Court’s direction on bulldozer ‘justice’, the SP chief says from now onwards, the bulldozer will remain parked in garage forever Full Article Uttar Pradesh
pd Size and orientation of polar nanoregions characterized by PDF analysis and using a statistical model in a Bi(Mg1/2Ti1/2)O3–PbTiO3 ferroelectric re-entrant relaxor By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4TA00240G, PaperLaijun Liu, Kaiyuan Chen, Dawei Wang, Manuel Hinterstein, Anna-Lena Hansen, Michael Knapp, Biaolin Peng, Xianran Xing, Yuanpeng Zhang, Jing Kong, Abhijit Pramanick, Mads Ry Vogel Jørgensen, Frederick MarltonLocal structure information of relaxor ferroelectrics is key to a clear understanding of their structure–property relationships. The size of polar nanoregions is determined based on the local atomic displacement and dielectric response.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
pd Man arrested for smuggling PDS rice near Jolarpet town By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:04:35 +0530 Full Article Tamil Nadu
pd Mid-day updates: Markets deepen losses as metals, auto stocks drag; Sensex down nearly 500 points By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:59:59 +0530 The broader market reflected selling pressure, particularly in metal and automotive sectors, with Hindalco leading the decline at 3.67 per cent Full Article Stocks
pd Stock Market Live Updates 14 November 2024: Stock to sell today: Marico (₹597.60) By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:46:02 +0530 Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE Today: The Marico stock has been depreciating since the beginning of October. It fell off the resistance at ₹700. The scrip continued to fall this week and broke below a support at ₹610 and also below the 200-day moving average. Broadly, the price action from August shows that the stock is gradually shifting its trend downwards. The prevailing price movement indicates that the probability of a fall from the current level is high. Full Article Markets
pd Anupamaa producer Rajan Shahi breaks silence over Rupali Ganguly's dispute with stepdaughter Esha Verma: 'You have...' By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:20:20 GMT Anupamaa producer Rajan Shahi has supported Rupali Ganguly after the actress slapped her stepdaughter Esha Verma with a legal notice, seeking Rs 50 crore in damages. Full Article Entertainment Television
pd Chrome Update to Kill Many Addons, including Blockers By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:49:42 +0000 Almost one in six Chrome extensions could stop working this summer thanks to a major Google update. They include one of the most prominent ad-blocking tools. An extension is a third party tool that integrates with Chrome to improve the user's experience when accessing websites. They can include tools as diverse as password managers, page translators and video downloaders, though ad blockers are perhaps the best known. Extensions are able to integrate with Chrome and access its data thanks for a platform called Manifest. Google has developed a Version 3 of Manifest and is phasing out support ... (view more) Full Article
pd New YouTube Channel - Update By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:33:37 +0000 Dear Infopackets Readers, Last Friday I posted an article detailing ideas for a new Infopackets YouTube pilot program. The videos posted on the new YouTube channel will highlight Microsoft Windows-related remote desktop technical support (provided by yours truly) whereby you email me an issue you're having through our website, I call you to discuss the issue, then I connect to your computer to resolve the problem for you. The phone call and video will be recorded, edited, and then uploaded to our future YouTube channel which currently does not exist . Below is an update to that announcement. ... (view more) Full Article
pd Verified Emails With BIMI: How Google’s Update Boosts Brand Credibility By www.cmswire.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:00:59 -0500 The Real McCoy of email verification is Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI). Continue reading... Full Article digital marketing bimi email marketing email email campaigns brand indicators for message identification marketing
pd Phuket to update motorcycle taxi rules By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:19:00 +0700 Local authorities in Phuket's Patong area are working to overhaul the city's motorcycle taxi service following a recent fight among drivers over passengers. Full Article
pd Neoproterozoic-Cambrian stratigraphy of the Mackenzie Mountains, northwestern Canada, part I: Ediacaran measured sections and updated lithostratigraphy, NE Sekwi Mountain map area (NTS 105-P) By geoscan.nrcan.gc.ca Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EDT MacNaughton, R B. Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 7315, 2020, 22 pages, https://doi.org/10.4095/327237<a href="https://geoscan.nrcan.gc.ca/images/geoscan/gid_327237.jpg"><img src="https://geoscan.nrcan.gc.ca/images/geoscan/gid_327237.jpg" title="Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 7315, 2020, 22 pages, https://doi.org/10.4095/327237" height="150" border="1" /></a> Full Article