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6 Awesome (and Free) Photography Themes on WordPress.org

Showcasing your photography is vital in the digital age – so much so that to lack an online presence can make you seem behind the times. What’s more, you may have already recognized you need a website, but perhaps your choice of theme leaves your design looking outdated. That’s not a good situation to be in. […]




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7 of Our Favorite Photography Sites Powered by WordPress

Since 27.5% of the web is powered by WordPress, you may wonder whether it’s the right platform for your photography site. After all, you want your website to stand out from the crowd. The beautiful thing about WordPress, however, is the diversity and customization it offers. With the huge variety of themes and immense selection of […]




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Our 10 Best Free WordPress Portfolio Themes

If you’re ready to start your own portfolio website, choosing a great theme is a very important step. Here is a list of our 10 best free WordPress portfolio themes. Providing a detailed description of each theme and it’s benefits, you should know the perfect theme for your website by the end of this article. Our […]








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NRC Receives Perfect Grade on Small Business Scorecard

NRCgov posted a photo:

The U.S. Small Business Administration hosts an event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building this week to recognize agencies that received an A+ for fiscal year 2023 for their efforts to contract with small businesses. NRC Chief Acquisition Officer James Corbett celebrates at the event with SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman and others.

Visit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's website at www.nrc.gov/.
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Worldwide community of activists protest OverDrive and others forcing DRM upon libraries

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Tuesday, November 28, 2023 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has announced its Defective by Design campaign's 17th annual International Day Against DRM (IDAD). It will protest uses of Digital Restrictions Management technology's hold over public libraries around the world, exemplified by corporations like OverDrive and Follett Destiny. IDAD will take place digitally and worldwide on December 8, 2023.




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FSF job opportunity: Outreach and communications coordinator

The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented individual, if possible Boston-based, to be our full-time outreach and communications coordinator.




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Free Software Awards winners announced: Bruno Haible, code.gouv.fr, Nick Logozzo




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FSF adds three provisional board members




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FSF adds three highly qualified board members




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Thank you Odile Bénassy for four years of service on the FSF Board of Directors!

BOSTON (August 27, 2024) -- Free Software Foundation (FSF) Board Member Odile Bénassy has stepped down from the Board after four years of service.




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FSF associate members to assist in review of current board members




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Wobbling Mars: Detecting Dark Matter Through Primordial Black Holes

Could slight wobbles in the orbit of Mars be caused by microscopic black holes that have existed since the Big Bang? This is what a recent study published



  • Space & Astronomy

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Wobbling Mars: Detecting Dark Matter Through Primordial Black Holes

Could slight wobbles in the orbit of Mars be caused by microscopic black holes that have existed since the Big Bang? This is what a recent study published



  • Earth & The Environment

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An Evolutionary Journey From Ancient Asgardians to Human Immunity

Microbes have been engaged in an arms race with one another that goes back for millennia. While we have been able to reveal microbial defense systems ..




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An Evolutionary Journey From Ancient Asgardians to Human Immunity

Microbes have been engaged in an arms race with one another that goes back for millennia. While we have been able to reveal microbial defense systems ..



  • Genetics & Genomics

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Regular Phone Use Linked to Cardiovascular Risk

Regular mobile phone use has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.




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Drug Overdose Rates in Colombia Increase by 356%

Drug overdoses involving illegal opioids, hallucinogens, stimulants, and sedative psychotropic medications rose by 356% in Colombia between 2010 and 2021.




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Drug Overdose Rates in Colombia Increase by 356%

Drug overdoses involving illegal opioids, hallucinogens, stimulants, and sedative psychotropic medications rose by 356% in Colombia between 2010 and 2021.



  • Health & Medicine

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Regular Phone Use Linked to Cardiovascular Risk

Regular mobile phone use has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.




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Wobbling Mars: Detecting Dark Matter Through Primordial Black Holes

Could slight wobbles in the orbit of Mars be caused by microscopic black holes that have existed since the Big Bang? This is what a recent study published




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An Evolutionary Journey From Ancient Asgardians to Human Immunity

Microbes have been engaged in an arms race with one another that goes back for millennia. While we have been able to reveal microbial defense systems ..




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2024 Mental Health and Addictions Symposium: A Pathway Forward

Organizer: North Central Local Government Association
Location: Prince George




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MOOROODUC, BARAK RD

Incident Name: BARAK RD
Territory: CFA
Agency: CFA
Fire District: Central
Incident No: 189414
Date/Time: 13/11/2024 22:31:00
Type: NON STRUCTURE
Location: MOOROODUC
Status: Under Control
Size: SMALL
Vehicles: 2
Latitude: -38.25475440448735
Longitude: 145.09898725092745




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Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Nov 24, 2024

This day commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1621-1675), the ninth of the Ten Sikh Gurus. He is remembered not only for his defense of the Sikh faith, but also of Hinduism and of religious liberty.

Open to Public: Yes
Event Type: Multifaith Observance
Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy



  • 2024/11/24 (Sun)

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Consequences of America's Affordable Housing Crisis on People, Pets, and Animal Shelters

Nov 18, 2024, 12pm EST

This seminar is part of the Animal Matters Seminar Series presented by Tufts Center for Animals and Public Policy.

Housing insecurity for tenants has increased in severity in the last several years as rents have skyrocketed and eviction rates have, in many cities, climbed higher than even pre-pandemic levels, according to a 2024 Harvard study. Today, more renters than ever are experiencing at least moderate rent burden as unaffordability in the rental market hit an all-time high in 2022.  Housing insecurity directly impacts peoples' ability to acquire and keep pets for life. There is a small, but growing body of research to better understand the impact of rental housing conditions on pets, pet owners, and animal shelters in the U.S. and how this issue relates to broader affordable housing and tenants’ rights social justice advocacy.

This presentation will share the results of three research projects, co-authored by our guest speaker Lauren Loney, a licensed attorney, researcher, and advocate crafting policies and lobbying on a variety of issues at local, state, and federal levels. Her talk will address the impact of restrictive pet policies in rental housing on pets, animal shelters, and the tenants who love them. Join us to learn about trends in pet relinquishment due to housing issues and several programmatic tools that may be most useful to mitigate the flow of these pets into animal shelters.

Online Location Detailstufts.zoom.us…
BuildingAgnes Varis Campus Center
Campus Location: Grafton campus
City: North Grafton, MA 01536
Campus: Grafton campus
Location DetailsAgnes Varis Auditorium (AVA), Joining remotely? Register in advance here., After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Open to Public: Yes
Primary Audience(s): Alumni and Friends, Faculty, Parents, Postdoctoral Fellows, Staff, Students (Graduate), Students (Postdoctoral), Students (Undergraduate)
Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk
Subject: Education, Health/Wellness, Humanities, Politics/Policy/Law, Public Service/Government, Social Justice/Human Rights, Veterinary Medicine
Event Sponsor: Center for Animals and Public Policy, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Event Sponsor Details: Tufts Center for Animals and Public Policy
Event Contact Emailcapp@tufts.edu
Event Admission: Free
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  • 2024/11/18 (Mon)

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16th Edward R. Murrow Forum on Issues in Journalism: Chris Hayes

Nov 18, 2024, 12pm EST

Join a behind-the-scenes conversation with journalist, MSNBC anchor, and author, Chris Hayes as part of the Edward R. Murrow Forum on Issues in Journalism. Hayes is the Emmy Award-winning host of MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes, the weekly MSNBC podcast Why Is This Happening?, and is editor-at-large of The Nation. He previously hosted the weekend program Up w/ Chris Hayes and served as a frequent substitute host for The Rachel Maddow Show and The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell.

BuildingBarnum Hall
Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus
City: Medford, MA 02155
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: Barnum LL08
Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes
Open to Public: Yes
Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk
Event Sponsor Details: Tufts University's Political Science Department, the Film & Media Studies Program, Tufts Archival Research Center, the Tufts Democrats and Murrow Center for a Digital World at the Fletcher School.
Event Contact Name: Jessica Byrnes, Senior Communications Manager
Event Contact Emailjessica.byrnes@tufts.edu
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  • 2024/11/18 (Mon)

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Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir

Nov 15, 2024, 5pm EST

Join the Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as they present their spring concert under the direction of David Coleman.

BuildingAidekman Arts Center
Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus
City: Medford, MA 02155
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: Cohen Auditorium, Aidekman Arts Center
Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes
Open to Public: Yes
Primary Audience(s): Alumni and Friends, Faculty, Parents, Students (Graduate), Students (Undergraduate)
Event Type: Performance
Subject: Arts/Media
Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences
Event Sponsor Details: Anna Grffis
Event Contact Name: Anna Grffis
Event Contact Emailanna.griffis@tufts.edu
Event Admission: Tickets are $7 for general admission seating and can be purchased at www.tuftsdramadancetickets.com.
More infoas.tufts.edu…



  • 2024/11/15 (Fri)

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Hardware Startup Panel

Nov 13, 2024, 6pm EST

Learn the ins and outs of starting a hardware startup and explore similarities and differences with other types of new venture creation.

BuildingJoyce Cummings Center
Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus
City: Medford, MA 02155
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: 177 College Ave, Medford
Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes
Open to Public: No
Primary Audience(s): Alumni and Friends, Faculty, Staff, Students (Graduate), Students (Postdoctoral), Students (Undergraduate)
Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk
Subject: Business, Innovation
Event Sponsor: Gordon Institute
Event Sponsor Details: Derby Entrepreneurship Center
Event Contact Name: Carol Denning
Event Contact Emailcarol.denning@tufts.edu
RSVP Informationgo.tufts.edu…
Event Admission: Free
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  • 2024/11/13 (Wed)

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Birds Of A Feathers Sessions

Workshop delegates may wish to arrange their own Birds of a Feather (BoF) session. We hope that the WiFi network will help delegates to find others with similar interests. [2005-07-04]




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A1: Athens, Shibboleth, the UK Access Management Federation, OpenID, CardSpace and all that - single sign-on for your Web site

Andrew Cormack, Richard Dunning and Andy Powell, Eduserv will investigate the relationships between institutional single sign-on, Athens, Shibboleth, the UK Access Management Federation and more recent developments like OpenID and CardSpace and will give participants an opportunity to ask questions of a panel of experts from the community.




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Andrew Aird (1998)

Andrew Aird studied music at Birmingham University and King's College, London. Working at Loughborough University in the early 1980s gave him access to personal computer technology, resulting in a career in music technology. Andrew specialised in applications for composing and publishing, and this aspect led him to become interested in the possibilities offered by the World Wide Web. His current role as Web Site Manager at Goldsmiths College is part-time; he also develops web solutions for music publishers, composers and performers. Swimming, skiing, concerts and visual art fill the scarce hours not spent thinking about, or working on, the web. Andrew gave a talk entitled "Does Web Content Grow On Trees?".




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A5: 'Not blue, a bit random, and not too Scottish': Designing a Web site the hard way.....?

Debbie Nicholson, Web Support Officer, University of Essex will show how putting quality measures in place can prevent getting a brief for a Web design job that reads "not blue, a bit random, and not too Scottish". Don't laugh, this actually happened! This hands on session will get participants thinking about how they can introduce quality assurance procedures within the web design process. It will cover establishing a 'quality loop', creating measurable standards and will introduce ways to enable clients to be better informed about what they want from their new Web site.




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Plenary Talk 3: Managing Standards - Delivering a Quality Assured Web Environment

Universities undertake research through a mesh of partnerships, collaborations and contractual relationships. Major research funding bodies, such as government departments, are increasingly encouraging their contractors to adopt formal quality assurance standards - such as ISO 9001:2000. If you haven't come across this already, you are likely to see it very soon! In this talk John Gilbey, Institute QA Manager, IGER discussed the impact of quality standards on the way Web resources - internal and external - are defined, delivered, managed and reviewed in academic environments. An over-view of the quality requirement is presented, along with some pragmatic suggestions to help you deal with it.




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EXPERT INSIGHTS—Latest updates to Illinois personnel records review act

Elizabeth K. Hanford and Shanthi Gaur discuss amendments to Illinois’ Personnel Records Review Act, which impose new obligations on employers navigating personnel record requests.

Westlaw Today

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Los Angeles Publishes ‘Model Contract’ Under Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance

Blair C. Senesi and Jaime B. Laurent examine the City of Los Angeles’ “Model Contract” under the Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance (FWPO) and explain what it means for employers.

SHRM

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Temporary foreign worker awarded $300,000 for workplace abuse, but denied tort of labour trafficking

Rhonda Levy comments on an Ontario Supreme Court ruling in which the court struck down a claim made by a temporary foreign worker seeking damages against his employer for the statutory tort of human trafficking.

Law Times

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HR Should Understand the Risks and Rewards of Using Data Analytics

Zev Eigen and Marko Mrkonich explore the benefits and potential risks of using data analytics to augment HR decision-making processes.

SHRM Online

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In Their Words | Using Analytics and AI in Legal Practice

Lee Schreter discusses the impact of artificial intelligence and data analytics on the practice of law. 

Georgia State News

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Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Scores a Victory in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals

  • The Third Circuit agreed with the lower court that a preliminary injunction was not warranted to block New Jersey’s Temporary Workers Bill of Rights (the “Bill of Rights”) in a challenge by industry groups.
  • The appellate court ruled that the Bill of Rights does not unlawfully burden out-of-state businesses or exceed the state’s police power, and is not unlawfully vague.




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Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Finds Aggravated Damages Award Can Be Made Without Medical Evidence of Diagnosable Psychological Injury

  • Court of Appeal for Ontario allowed aggravated damages for an employer’s bad-faith conduct during an employee’s dismissal in the absence of medical evidence identifying a diagnosable psychological injury.
  • Court also found medical expert testimony is not required to show an employee is physically incapable of mitigating damages during the reasonable notice period.




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Cross-Border Legal Perspectives: Comparing the UK and Germany's Approaches to Unfair Dismissal

Welcome to our new bi-monthly series, where we compare employment law and practice from an international perspective, drawing on the experience of local and international employment lawyers who deal with these issues every day.

The first article in our series compares the new UK Government’s proposed changes to unfair dismissal protection with the law in Germany to see if there are any lessons that can be learned for UK employers from Continental Europe.

What’s to come in the UK?




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Are Your Compliance Training Efforts Keeping Pace With Industry Standards?

As 2017 winds down, and the window closes to complete any mandatory training, Kevin O’Neill, Senior Director of Littler Learning Group, chats with Dawn McKenney-Maxwell of Littler’s Knowledge Management team about employer training initiatives. Kevin identifies hot topics – social media and bystander training, for example – and reviews employer anti-harassment training duties, particularly in California. Kevin discusses how training approaches continue to evolve and how employers can embrace new trends and technology to make employee training more effective.
 




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New Executive Order Seeks to Regulate Diversity Training by Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients

Update: On December 22, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a nationwide preliminary injunction banning the enforcement of Executive Order 13950.




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$2.49 million verdict underscores expansive USERRA protections

Bradford J. Kelley and James A. McGehee review a multimillion-dollar verdict for a U.S. Army veteran under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and discuss the law's scope beyond other employment anti-discrimination laws.

Westlaw Today

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On 'Chevron' Deference and a Path Forward

"If Chevron is overturned or modified in a significant way by the Court, some impacts will be immediate," the writers state. "For one, it will affect current litigation, such as the lawsuits that have been filed to challenge the Department of Labor’s independent contractor rule, the Davis-Bacon reform rule, and the ESG investing rule."

March 8, 2024




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DOL's Final Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Likely Is Not the Final Word

Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and Jennifer N. Capozzola dive into the U.S. DOL’s final rule (2024 IC Rule) for analyzing whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor under the FLSA and the lawsuits and challenges that remain in its path. 

The Legal Intelligencer

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