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The Waterpik™ Brand Partners With Local Atlanta Dental Studio, Art of Aesthetics, For The First Annual HBCU Campus Crusade Tour to Promote Oral Health and Entrepreneurship

WATERPIK Brand to Donate $25,000 in Scholarships to Support HBCU Students in Their Pre-Dental Program




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TOMY INTERNATIONAL AND PARAMOUNT ANNOUNCE A CROWD-FUNDED STAR TREK™ U.S.S. ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 FROM THE FIRST MOTION PICTURE

The 1/350 scale premium diecast U.S.S. Enterprise will showcase unique details and features. The crowd-funding window open for 45 days only.




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Firecell and Open Air Interface Launch the First-ever Open Source 5G Platform for Enterprises and Announce a Dozen of Pilots

Firecell and the OpenAirInterface Software Alliance announced today the launch of a new project to make available the first-ever complete open-source software for Private 5G networks




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What Happens if You Get a DUI for the First Time in Florida?

Penalties for first-time DUI convictions can include license suspension, fines, probation, an ignition interlock device, DUI school, vehicle impoundment, and possible imprisonment.




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Prestige Auto Spa NJ Honors Active-Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders, and Teachers in Toms River, NJ

The locally respected car wash and service center, Prestige Auto Spa NJ, is now honoring active-duty military, Veterans, first responders, and teachers. The business wishes to recognize these local and national heroes for all their hard work.




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Russian Icon Collection Launches Its First-Ever Comprehensive Catalog

The online gallery Russian Icon Collection introduced its first comprehensive catalog "Russian Icons from the Mid-17th to Early 20th Centuries: The Collection of Oleg Kushnirskiy."




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During the Art Week in Basel, The Art Talks & The Art Talk Magazine Announce Their Partnership with All.Art to Launch the World's First VR (Virtual Reality) Arts and Culture Magazine

The Art Talks & The Art Talk Magazine have partnered for the first time with All.Art to launch the World's First VR Art Magazine, also available via an All.Art browser based player on mobile devices, and desktop.




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Exclusive interview opportunity with "The First John"

We would like to present an opportunity to interview "The First John", Jose Torres, prior to the national movie release.




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FireFlex Yoga Celebrates a Decade of Delivering Yoga, Wellness, and Resilience Trainings to First Responders

New Donation-Based Online Yoga Classes; Train the Trainer Delivered On Location at First Responder Agencies Nationwide; Conscious Leadership Trainings




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Top 5 Most Popular Luvme Hair 7x6 Lace PartingMax Glueless Wigs of the First Half of 2024

Luvme Hair, a leading brand of high-quality human hair wigs, is excited to present a review of the top 5 most popular 7x6 Lace PartingMax Glueless Wigs from the first half of 2024.




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Gyges Labs Launches World's First Invisible Display AI Glasses

DigiWindow is regarded as the world's smallest near-eye display, transforming AI glasses for seamless everyday use.




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Actress, & First Time Published Author, Megan Davis to Release Book of Poetry "What Breaks Us" in June for Pride Month

With Her Compilation of Highly Personal & Inspirational Poetry, Megan Davis Doesn't Hold Back and the Results are Raw, Thought-Provoking, and Provocative that Touches on Themes from Addiction, Personal Relationships, Sexuality, Dependency, and more




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RENOWNED ARTIST JEFF ROBB UNVEILS FIRST-EVER 3D PORTRAIT OF HIP-HOP ICON DR. DRE

Acclaimed artist Jeff Robb has created a revolutionary three-dimensional portrait of the iconic hip-hop legend, Dr. Dre.




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Rising Music Star Sebastian Releases First Studio Album "Under the Moon" and Music Video for "Goth Girl at Bar"

Sebastian, Stepson of WWE Superstar Ric Flair, Debuts Alternative Album Including 8 Original Songs and Both Album and Video Premiere this Month




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On Day of Election New Book Reveals the Carnage of the First Fake News Broadcast

The long hidden story of the carnage firom the War of the Worlds Broadcast on the night of October 30 1938 is revealed in new book 'Dead Air The Night Orson Welles Terrifed America'




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Patricia Blake's Podumentary "SEND ME!" Releases Second Episode and First Responders Anthem on National First Responders Day

SEND ME! releases its second episode and theme song on National First Responders Day, honoring first responders' vital role and resilience.




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Germany’s Adidas & Moon Boot launch first-ever winter collection

Adidas Sportswear debuts its first brand collaboration with Moon Boot, blending street style with ski heritage for urban winter wear. Showcased by Lena Mahfouf and BABYMONSTER, the collection features activewear, snow boots with BOOST cushioning, and a Collegiate Jacket. Made partly from recycled materials, the range embodies functional fashion for colder months.




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Rest of World’s Markets Broken By Trump’s America-First Plan




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First He Saved Unilever. Now He Wants to Save Capitalism.

Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever, led a dazzling career in consumer goods, from Procter & Gamble to Nestlé to the British multinational. His experience fending off a hostile takeover bid taught him that the doctrine of shareholder capitalism is wrong. He believes there’s a better way of doing business, one that embraces all stakeholders — not just stockholders — and improves the environment. He cofounded the consultancy IMAGINE to further sustainable goals, and he shares his advice for the next generation of leaders. With Andrew Winston, Polman wrote the new book “Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More than They Take”.




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UK's Burberry launches first virtual scarf try-on for holiday campaign

Burberry has introduced its first virtual scarf try-on experience in its ‘Wrapped in Burberry’ holiday campaign. Partnering with AR provider WANNA, the immersive experience lets customers view iconic Burberry scarves in real-time, with over 50 styles and two classic options. Available online and in select stores, customers can share images and directly access product pages for purchases.




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Press Release: Impact of first federally funded anti-smoking ad campaign remains strong after three years

More than 1.8 million smokers attempted to quit smoking and an estimated 104,000 Americans quit smoking for good because of the nine-week-long 2014 Tips From Former Smokers ( Tips ) campaign.




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Caldic selects Syniti to adopt a ?Data First? approach for master data management

Caldic will work with Syniti to help future-proof its data landscape and optimize data quality




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Corcoran Welcomes First Franchise in Mexico

Corcoran Group® LLC has announced its first Mexican franchise with the launch of Corcoran The Baja Real Estate Co. Owned and led by Blake Harrington, the brokerage will serve clients throughout the greater Cabo San Lucas area. The announcement, made by Pamela Liebman, president and CEO of The Corcoran Group®, illustrates the company’s ongoing expansion…

The post Corcoran Welcomes First Franchise in Mexico appeared first on RISMedia.




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Which book should you read first, Active Statistics or Regression and Other Stories?

Kiran Gauthier writes: I was checking the web pages for Active Statistics and Regression and Other Stories and although I saw that Active Statistics is meant to accompany Regression and Other Stories, I was wondering how you would recommend reading … Continue reading




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DCBS Reports 7 Compensable Fatalities in First Quarter

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services said it received notice of seven fatalities accepted for workers’ compensation benefits in the first three months of 2024, one less than…




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20 Tips Claims Series - The First 90 Days

New! Our 20 Tips Claims Series is designed especially for workers’ compensation claims professionals. This webinar includes a fast-paced panel discussion offering practical tips to help claims professionals become more…




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PTSD Part 2 - Advancing PTSD Support for First Responders

In this webinar, panelists delve into the unique challenges faced by first responders battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within the workers' compensation system. From understanding the nuances of PTSD…




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Governor Approves Pay Raise for Doctors Treating First Responders

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing police and firefighters with injuries that are presumed to be compensable to select a doctor and increasing the provider’s reimbursement to twice…




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House Passes Amended MDMA Therapy Bill for First Responders

Arizona lawmakers on Wednesday passed an amended bill requiring instead of allowing the use of the drug commonly known as ecstasy to treat first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder. The state House…




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What is a user-first approach in wayfinding?

What is wayfinding?

Wayfinding is a design profession that requires multidisciplinary skills ranging from psychology, the study of human behavior, research in the built environment to strategy and design.

To develop a wayfinding scheme we start by looking at the end-user needs and requirements at each stage of the user-journey. The goal of a wayfinding scheme is to create a network of information, by showing the right information at the right time focused around the end-user.

How to map the user needs and requirements?

In order to understand the user in relation to the built environment, path and surroundings. We need to gather information from the user. What needs and requirements does the user have and how does the journey path look like.

In order to map the user-journey we look at the following steps to gather information:

  • Define the end-user groups, e.g. visitor, student, tourist, patient, commuter, supplier, guest, etc.
  • Field research, study the behaviour of the user(s) and map out their movements and modes of transportation
  • Identify issues in wayfinding and define potential opportunities for improving the user-experience
  • Look for accessibility issues and survey users to get a full understanding of their needs and requirements

Wayfinding strategy

The next step in the wayfinding approach is to define a information hierarchy. Show only what is needed and remove excessive information. Provide consistent information across all media and reveal options along the user-journey stages.

In this step the needs and requirements are put into the information hierarchy. To create a unique and seamless user journey experience by showing sorting the information in a logical order. This results in a comprehensive and bespoke wayfinding system where visitors can orientate, navigate and discover its surroundings.

Design for All concept

Accessibility is an important factor to consider this includes the following items to consider:

  • Respectful, the wayfinding should respect the diversity of users
  • Safe, it should be free of risks to all users
  • Functional, wayfinding should be able to orientate, navigate, identify and discover
  • Comprehensible, a integrated approach to wayfinding design
  • Appealing, emotional and socially acceptable
  • Sustainable, misuse of natural resources should be avoided

Key takeaways

By following these guidelines you will be able to map out the user needs and requirements. Focus the information at the end-user to create a unique and seamless experience.

  • Map the user journey and seek for issues and opportunities at every stage of the journey
  • Develop a wayfinding strategy focused at the end-user
  • Make use of the Design for All concept




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Understanding the Product: The First Step in Effective Design

Creating effective designs for tech-savvy audiences, such as data scientists and software engineers, requires a careful balance between visual clarity, functionality, and creativity. While the complexity of the product must be communicated clearly, the interface also needs to feel intuitive and engaging. Success in such projects doesn’t just come from creativity; it’s rooted in strategic collaboration.




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Fuji is making its first cinema camera, and it’s got a medium format GFX sensor

In a surprise announcement, Fujifilm is entering the cinema camera market. But instead of leveraging their APS-C X-Trans sensor tech to make Super35 cameras, they’re...

The post Fuji is making its first cinema camera, and it’s got a medium format GFX sensor appeared first on DIY Photography.




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First impressions of the Fuji X-Pro2 (and the Fujinon 100-400mm lens)

Fuji released their new flagship camera this month, the X-Pro2. It is the first X-series camera to feature a 24MP sensor (compared to 16MP before) and it has a very interesting hybrid optical & electronic view finder. When I first […]





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First time of Starboard Waterline SUP on Horsetooth Reservoir

In mid-June, I went paddleboarding on Horsetooth Reservoir, starting from Soldier Cove in Lory State Park. I believe it is the shortest walk from the park to the water and puts you in the middle of somewhat protected and quiet […]





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The Small Intestine is Mapped in Detail for the First Time

The human small intestine is an essential organ that helps us absorb nutrients and vitamins from food. It is an average of 6 meters long and is covered wit



  • Cell & Molecular Biology

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BurstCube Satellite Detects First Gamma-Ray Burst in Milestone Achievement

CubeSats have become an excellent way to conduct scientific research on Earth and elsewhere due to their reduced costs and sizes, as some CubeSats are the



  • Space & Astronomy

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BurstCube Satellite Detects First Gamma-Ray Burst in Milestone Achievement

CubeSats have become an excellent way to conduct scientific research on Earth and elsewhere due to their reduced costs and sizes, as some CubeSats are the



  • Earth & The Environment

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The Small Intestine is Mapped in Detail for the First Time

The human small intestine is an essential organ that helps us absorb nutrients and vitamins from food. It is an average of 6 meters long and is covered wit




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The Small Intestine is Mapped in Detail for the First Time

The human small intestine is an essential organ that helps us absorb nutrients and vitamins from food. It is an average of 6 meters long and is covered wit




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Ontario, Canada Introduces Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023 for First Reading

On March 20, 2023, Ontario introduced Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023 for First Reading.




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Colorado Court Decides Issue of First Impression Regarding ERISA Preemption of State Divorce-Revocation Statute

The Colorado Court of Appeals recently decided an issue of first impression regarding the Employee Retirement Income Security Act’s (ERISA) preemptive power over Colorado’s divorce-revocation statute. The decision in Ragan v. Ragan, 2021 COA 75, settled an open question in Colorado regarding whether ERISA preempts “post-distribution” lawsuits under Colorado’s divorce-revocation statute. Specifically, the court held that ERISA preempts lawsuits against a former spouse to recover plan benefits that were distributed to the former spouse as the named beneficiary.




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First Circuit Creates New Fiduciary Duty Under ERISA for Insurers Accepting Group Premiums from Employers

  • First Circuit held that an insurer has a fiduciary duty under ERISA to verify individual employee eligibility for group benefit plan coverage at or near the time of enrollment.
  • Insurers can shift the duty of eligibility verification to employers through the plan’s language.




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Longtime Littler Litigator Becomes Its First Diversity Chief

Paul Bateman and Erin Webber share how Bateman’s new role will encourage Littler’s social justice initiatives.

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Costa Rica Passes First “Whistleblower Law” to Protect Complainants and Witnesses of Possible Acts of Corruption

UPDATE: This law took effect on February 8, 2024.

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OFCCP’s First Webinar on its New Contractor Portal Leaves Most Questions Unanswered

On February 1, 2022, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) presented a webinar on its new contractor portal through which covered contractors are being asked to certify whether they are meeting their requirement to develop and maintain annual affirmative action programs.




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DOL to Require Successor Employers to Offer Right of First Refusal to Predecessor Employees Under Service Contract Act

On December 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor issued final regulations requiring the so-called “nondisplacement” of workers performing work on contracts for the federal government under the Service Contract Act (SCA). These regulations implement Executive Order 14055, “Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts,” President Biden signed on November 18, 2021.




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A Case Study on the First Amendment Defense for Entertainment Industry Employers

  • The Ninth Circuit might consider whether an entertainment employer’s First Amendment rights provides a strong enough defense in an employment dispute involving off-duty social media posts.
  • This case highlights the conflict between an employee’s lawful, off-duty political expression and an employer’s brand integrity.




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Gainesville First City in Florida to Pass Fair Chance Hiring Law Restricting Private Employers’ Use of Criminal History

  • The city of Gainesville has passed a Fair Chance Hiring law governing an employer’s use and consideration of a job applicant’s criminal history in making employment decisions.
  • In light of these changes, covered employers with operations in Gainesville that use criminal records to vet candidates should consider a privileged review of their policies, procedures, and other documents related to the screening process.