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New State law to shift collection of motor vehicle taxes from counties to state.

A new State law will soon shift collection of motor vehicle taxes from counties to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.




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Report Offers New Framework to Guide K-12 Science Education, Calls for Shift in the Way Science Is Taught in U.S.

A report released today by the National Research Council presents a new framework for K-12 science education that identifies the key scientific ideas and practices all students should learn by the end of high school.




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Report Urges Improvements to Graduate Education in STEM Fields - Incentive System in Academia Must Shift to Strengthen Emphasis on Teaching and Mentoring

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends substantial changes to U.S. graduate education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in order to meet the evolving needs of students, the scientific enterprise, and the nation.




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U.S. Global Change Research Program Should Shift Focus to Preparing for and Avoiding Worst Potential Consequences of Climate Change, Says New Report

As it drafts its next decadal strategic plan, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) should shift its focus to providing insights that help society prepare for and avoid the worst potential consequences of climate change, while protecting the most vulnerable, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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Science and Engineering Education Needs to Be Prioritized Through Fifth Grade, Says New Report

State policymakers should prioritize science and engineering education from preschool through fifth grade, and ensure it is taught comprehensively, frequently, and consistently.




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New Report — Review of the Draft Fifth National Climate Assessment




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National Nuclear Security Administration Cannot Continue With ‘Business as Usual’ in the Shifting Supercomputing Landscape, Says New Report

The National Nuclear Security Administration needs to fundamentally rethink the strategy for its next generation of high-performance computing and cannot continue with ‘business as usual’ through shifting technical and geopolitical landscapes. Advanced computing capabilities help the NNSA ensure that the U.S. maintains a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear stockpile.




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Green IoT: The shift to practical sustainability

Emerging technologies such as 5G, blockchain, and AI are unlocking new IoT use cases in the enterprise. The strategic use of IoT devices allows businesses to create new business models and revenue-generating opportunities as well as drive greater efficiencies across the value chain.




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TikTok slashes hundreds of jobs in AI shift

Social media platform TikTok said it will slash hundreds of jobs, with a significant number of employees in Malaysia expected to be affected, as the company shifts to AI-assisted content moderation. Less than 500 jobs in Malaysia are expected to be affected by the move.




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IBM drives manufacturing's digital shift with AI, IoT, and sustainability focus

IBM Executive Director Rajesh Parameswaran outlines key trends and strategies to transform manufacturing through technology.




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Meta's Threads swiftly signs up 30 million users, in clear threat to Twitter

Meta's Threads racked up more than 30 million sign-ups within about 18 hours of its launch, emerging as the first real threat to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, as it took advantage of its access to billions of Instagram users and a similar look to that of its rival.




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Enroute GCC: How Amadeus India is leading the shift to high strategic projects

With 40% of Amadeus’ product development happening in India, Sreejith A. R, Head of Creation Platform and Shared Services- APAC, details the factors that work for GCC, and the role of AI in making GCCs more efficient.




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Fog lifts: IT spending revives on AI, BFSI gets growth and hiring surges

India-centric IT firms saw signs of recovery in the first half of the fiscal year, driven by growing tech spends in North America's BFSI sector, increased hiring, and improved revenue guidance. Experts foresee further tech spending bolstered by Donald Trump's US election win, which may lead to lower business taxes and favor skilled immigration, setting the stage for Indian IT firms to expand and innovate.




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Is 'learn to code' just empty advice now that AI does the heavy lifting? Here’s Google’s take

Google's head of research, Yossi Matias, emphasizes the enduring importance of coding skills in an AI-driven world. While acknowledging AI's growing role in software development, Matias argues that basic coding knowledge is crucial for understanding and leveraging AI's potential. He compares coding to math, suggesting that both are fundamental for navigating an increasingly tech-reliant society.




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Global IT hardware companies bat for lifting of import restrictions

In a meeting with IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, held earlier this week, the companies said the import licensing requirement puts "unnecessary pressure" since there is no ecosystem in place in India at present to manufacture these products such as laptops, tablets and servers, executives present at the meeting told ET.




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US-based cloud services provider mulls GIFT City presence

Eton Solutions, a cloud-based services provider, is establishing a Technology Center in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, supporting their international growth and leveraging GIFT City's regulatory environment. Executive Chairman Satyen Patel emphasized India’s importance, the diaspora’s service potential, and the country's billionaire concentration. The company also launched AtlasFive, an ERP platform, as part of their expansion strategy.




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108: Splitter and Lifter

Grey struggled to make a decision, Myke is back in lockdown, and they are both excited about the promise of new Macs.




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IFT20 roundup: The annual show goes virtual

This year's IFT show was very different because of the coronavirus pandemic: it was virtual-only, and was renamed SHIFT20. All events took place online, from July 12-15.




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Lady M Confections reveals 2024 Lunar New Year Gift Set

The 2024 Lunar New Year Gift Set features a luxe red and gold candy gift set, lucky red envelopes, and confections from Lady M Bon Bon.




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In quarantine, the role of snack and granola bars is shifting

Through the years, an overall shift toward clean eating has generally benefited the snack and granola bars market, encouraging consumers to reach for bars instead of candy, cake, cookies, and other snacks.




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FlavorSum to raise a glass to robust, diverse tastes at IFT First

The company will sample coated pretzels and mocktails at the event July 16–19 in Chicago.




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Bell Flavors & Fragrances to release alcohol-inspired flavor menu at Regional IFT Roadshow

The global flavors and fragrances company aims to inspire the science of food community with "sippable" flavors for food and beverage innovation.




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Nuts.com launches line of gifting options

The boxes include snacks like chocolate-covered almonds and truffles, plus "treat yourself" gifts like a body scrub and candles.




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IFT 2013 hopes to wow Chicago

The show will again offer the industry’s largest collection of food ingredients, equipment, packaging and service, with more than 1,000 exhibitors gathered under one roof.




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Stellar Snacks launches its fifth flavor, French Dijon

The flavor will join the brand's existing lineup of Bold + Herby, Simply Stellar, Maui Monk, and Sweet & Sparky flavors.




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Bonnie & Pop Chocolatiers offers holiday gifting options

Bonnie & Pop has consumers covered for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa gifting options.




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IFT heralds 2024 Global Food System Challenge winners

The program honors ideas with the potential to transform the world’s food system.




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Shifting leadership styles from field to office

I have a question for all my fellow leaders in the trades: How well do you remember the days when you were solely in the field?




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Truck of the Month: A modern facelift

After learning the trades during two tours in the Navy Seabees, Guy M. Cooper Sr. decided to start his own business — Guy M. Cooper Plumbing & Heating was founded in 1930. While the mechanical contracting firm has a long, storied history of providing high quality work and high quality jobs for all its employees, the third-generation owners Gary Cooper and Glenn Cooper decided it was time for a rebrand in 2021.




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Hy-Brid Lifts announces director of sales for Southeast United States




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Critical safety protocols for operating lifting and rigging equipment

Delve into the critical guidelines and practices underpinning safe industrial operations, along with the potential consequences of overlooking them.




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Be aware of both DOT and OSHA regulations for forklift operator training

Not only does OSHA have regulations for the forklifts themselves, they also have specific requirements for forklift operators. The Powered Industrial Truck Standard outlines the topics that must be included during training, as well as requirements for refresher trainings.




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Combilift launches Combi Safe-Lift to address forklift overloading

The new device includes an anti-overload sensor and an alarm to alert operators of potential risks.




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Colorectal cancer burden shifting to younger individuals

The burden of colorectal cancer is swiftly shifting to younger individuals as incidence increases in young adults and declines in older age groups, according to Colorectal Cancer Statistics 2020, a publication of the American Cancer Society. A sign of the shift: the median age of diagnosis has dropped from age 72 in 2001-2002 to age 66 during 2015-2016.




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NIOSH tool can help enhance aerial lift safety

Whether they’re scissor lifts, boom lifts or some other kind of powered, mobile platform used to elevate workers to various heights, aerial lifts are very useful – and potentially dangerous. Aerial lifts can be found at construction and telecommunications job sites and in warehouses. They’re used for everything from painting, drywall installation, maintenance, moving materials – even changing lightbulbs.




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Forklift company Combilift focuses on sustainability

Combilift, based in Ireland, focuses on sustainability to reduce environmental footprint and increase safety. Visiting their plant, I got an inside look. 




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Authenticity vital as consumer shopping behaviors shift

Salsify’s “2024 Consumer Research” report shows how budgeting efforts are shifting consumer shopping habits and pinpoints ways that brands can engage with shoppers.




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eCommerce benefits from fundamental shift within consumers

More and more shoppers today are exploring the eCommerce channel for beverage purchases as awareness and accessibility are making it easier to navigate.




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IFT FIRST exemplifies innovations for beverage-makers

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors were presented with an array of ingredient samples, interactive demos and product tastings.




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Health and wellness goals lift fruit flavors in beverages

As beverage-makers look to align taste profiles with the growing demands on health-and-wellness products, suppliers are crafting solutions that support those goals.




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IFT FIRST showcases latest ingredient solutions for beverage-makers

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors were presented an array of ingredient literature as well as prototypes featuring these solutions.




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Lift truck solutions work to transform warehouse operations

From SKU proliferation to employee safety and retention, experts highlight how lift truck solutions are working to transform beverage warehousing.




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Southworth Products expands popular ZLS line of floor height lifts

The new ZLS-T from Southworth is an extension of the popular ZLS line of floor height lifts. 




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Spindrift Fuji Apple

Spindrift Beverage Co. announced a new flavor just in time for fall: Spindrift Fuji Apple. 




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Legislation, sustainability measures prompt shifts to caps and closures

As plastic caps and closures rise in demand, companies continue to innovate, improving on the performance and sustainability of beverage packaging, driving more adoption of recyclability and reusability.




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West Chicago Family Owned Crystal & Gift Store Reopens Bigger & With A New Look

Wellness Center is almost doubling their retail store footprint to make room for more beautifully curated merchandise and the expansion of wellness center services and community events.




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Modern Times Seeing a Huge Drift Through Digital Marketing Trends

Modern business uses marketing to influence the customer's decision. To add a touch of digitization Flymedia Technology sets the right tone for online business.




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Take Inspiration From SmartBuyGlasses' Holiday Gift Guides

Beat the holiday shopping rush and get eyewear gift ideas to give back this Christmas




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Anime Katana Craze: Rising Demand Potentially Makes Them Hottest Christmas Gifts of the Season

Finding a great Christmas gift can be challenging, but this year, based on popularity, it appears that Anime Katanas may be the next big thing.




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Empowering Churchgoers With Uplifting Pro AV and Broadcasting Solutions at WAVE 2023

BZBGEAR is proud to be part of the Worship Audio Visual Experience Conference and Expo—bringing together leading manufacturers and church experts to help grow engagement and devotion.