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Introduction of the Capsules environment to support further growth of the SBGrid structural biology software collection

The expansive scientific software ecosystem, characterized by millions of titles across various platforms and formats, poses significant challenges in maintaining reproducibility and provenance in scientific research. The diversity of independently developed applications, evolving versions and heterogeneous components highlights the need for rigorous methodologies to navigate these complexities. In response to these challenges, the SBGrid team builds, installs and configures over 530 specialized software applications for use in the on-premises and cloud-based computing environments of SBGrid Consortium members. To address the intricacies of supporting this diverse application collection, the team has developed the Capsule Software Execution Environment, generally referred to as Capsules. Capsules rely on a collection of programmatically generated bash scripts that work together to isolate the runtime environment of one application from all other applications, thereby providing a transparent cross-platform solution without requiring specialized tools or elevated account privileges for researchers. Capsules facilitate modular, secure software distribution while maintaining a centralized, conflict-free environment. The SBGrid platform, which combines Capsules with the SBGrid collection of structural biology applications, aligns with FAIR goals by enhancing the findability, accessibility, interoperability and reusability of scientific software, ensuring seamless functionality across diverse computing environments. Its adaptability enables application beyond structural biology into other scientific fields.




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Determining magnetic structures in GSAS-II using the Bilbao Crystallographic Server tool k-SUBGROUPSMAG

The embedded call to a special version of the web-based Bilbao Crystallographic Server tool k-SUBGROUPSMAG from within GSAS-II to form a list of all possible commensurate magnetic subgroups of a parent magnetic grey group is described. It facilitates the selection and refinement of the best commensurate magnetic structure model by having all the analysis tools including Rietveld refinement in one place as part of GSAS-II. It also provides the chosen magnetic space group as one of the 1421 possible standard Belov–Neronova–Smirnova forms or equivalent non-standard versions.




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Subgradient-projection-based stable phase-retrieval algorithm for X-ray ptychography

X-ray ptychography is a lensless imaging technique that visualizes the nano­structure of a thick specimen which cannot be observed with an electron microscope. It reconstructs a complex-valued refractive index of the specimen from observed diffraction patterns. This reconstruction problem is called phase retrieval (PR). For further improvement in the imaging capability, including expansion of the depth of field, various PR algorithms have been proposed. Since a high-quality PR method is built upon a base PR algorithm such as ePIE, developing a well performing base PR algorithm is important. This paper proposes an improved iterative algorithm named CRISP. It exploits subgradient projection which allows adaptive step size and can be expected to avoid yielding a poor image. The proposed algorithm was compared with ePIE, which is a simple and fast-convergence algorithm, and its modified algorithm, rPIE. The experiments confirmed that the proposed method improved the reconstruction performance for both simulation and real data.




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SUBGROUPS: a computer tool at the Bilbao Crystallographic Server for the study of pseudo-symmetric or distorted structures

SUBGROUPS is a free online program at the Bilbao Crystallographic Server (https://www.cryst.ehu.es/). It permits the exploration of all possible symmetries resulting from the distortion of a higher-symmetry parent structure, provided that the relation between the lattices of the distorted and parent structures is known. The program calculates all the subgroups of the parent space group which comply with this relation. The required minimal input is the space-group information of the parent structure and the relation of the unit cell of the distorted or pseudo-symmetric structure with that of the parent structure. Alternatively, the wavevector(s) observed in the diffraction data characterizing the distortion can be introduced. Additional conditions can be added, including filters related to space-group representations. The program provides very detailed information on all the subgroups, including group–subgroup hierarchy graphs. If a Crystallographic Information Framework (CIF) file of the parent high-symmetry structure is uploaded, the program generates CIF files of the parent structure described under each of the chosen lower symmetries. These CIF files may then be used as starting points for the refinement of the distorted structure under these possible symmetries. They can also be used for density functional theory calculations or for any other type of analysis. The power and efficiency of the program are illustrated with a few examples.




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UCBG Rental Venue Open House, Nov. 24

The UC Botanical Garden invites you to explore our two beautiful rentable facilities to host your next memorable event - the historic Julia Morgan Hall and stunning Redwood Grove Amphitheater. Perfect for weddings, celebrations, work meetings and retreats. Drop in anytime during the open house hours to explore the venues, pick up a cup of coffee and speak with our rental staff. No admission fee required; advance RSVP’s appreciated using this link. Find out more about our Rental offerings on our website.




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UCBG Florilegium Exhibition 2024, Nov. 21

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.




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UCBG Florilegium Exhibition 2024, Nov. 20

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.




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UCBG Florilegium Exhibition 2024, Nov. 18

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.




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UCBG Florilegium Exhibition 2024, Nov. 17

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.




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UCBG Florilegium Exhibition 2024, Nov. 16

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.




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UCBG Florilegium Exhibition 2024, Nov. 15

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.




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UCBG Florilegium Exhibition 2024, Nov. 14

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.




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UCBG Florilegium Exhibition 2024, Nov. 13

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.




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CBGB Punk Rock Veteran Vicki F Goes Downtown with Post-Punk Petula Clark Cover and Music Video

Connecticut punk rocker Vicki F has released a new music video for her acoustic, post-punk version of Petula Clark's classic "Downtown." The video was captured "Let It Be-Style" on a rooftop in downtown Norwalk CT.




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BZBGEAR® Advances Software-Driven IP Workflows with NDI®

Fusing technological solutions, BZBGEAR and NDI transcend the boundaries of live streaming and broadcasting.




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Audinate and BZBGEAR Join Forces at ISE 2023 Trade Show Showcasing Dante AV-H Technology

The BG-ADAMO-4KDA is currently one of the few PTZ cameras in the world equipped with the all-new Dante AV-H network-based production software by Audinate.




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Experience the Best in NDI|HX3 PTZ cameras at ISE 2023 with BZBGEAR's live demonstrations

BZBGEAR plans to showcase their AI auto-tracking NDI®|HX 3 PTZ camera series during the show. The company is also offering demonstrations of the AI auto-tracking and network-based production functions of the camera series live on the show floor.




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BZBGEAR eager to unveil innovative full HD PTZ camera at ISE 2023

The BG-ADAMO-JR will be on full display and ready for live demonstrations at ISE 2023. Visit BZBGEAR at booth 5j200, located in the multi-technology section of the event center.




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Experience Innovative Multimedia Distribution at ISE 2023 with BZBGEAR's Latest HDBaseT 3.0 Product

The BG-EXH-100C6 capitalizes on HDBaseT 3.0 enhancements in addition to its robust feature set.




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BZBGEAR to unveil cutting-edge 8K product line at ISE 2023 Tradeshow

This lineup will consist of HDMI 2.1 matrix switchers, signal splitters, amplifiers, and specialty cables.




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BZBGEAR wins Top New Technology award for 8K matrix switcher at ISE 2023

This 8x8 8K matrix switcher/scaler enables users to manage, control, and route eight HDMI 2.1 sources and eight 8K displays from one device.




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Official Partnership of ZZIPP Group and BZBGEAR Amplifies Italy's Pro AV Market

This collaboration provides access to new solutions, reduced shipping costs, and local expertise in foreign markets.




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Official Partnership of Cabletronic and BZBGEAR amplifies Sweden's Pro AV and Broadcasting Market

With this collaboration, customers in Sweden and surrounding regions can expect a seamless and reliable experience when integrating BZBGEAR's products with Cabletronic's services and expertise.




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BZBGEAR Brings Award-Winning Pro AV Solutions, Giveaway Prizes to InfoComm 2023

The largest pro AV event in North America welcomes the latest innovations from BZBGEAR along with their show floor live streams and prize giveaways.




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BZBGEAR AV Solutions Redefining Healthcare with Innovation and Quality at FIME 2023

Experience the company's commitment to delivering reliable cutting-edge AV equipment to enhance healthcare and telehealth environments everywhere.




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BZBGEAR Redefining the Future of Professional Integration at Pro Integration Future Asia 2023

At PIFA2023, visitors to the BZBGEAR booth will have the opportunity to experience a comprehensive range of pro AV, integration, and broadcasting solutions.




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BZBGEAR Unveils Revolutionary BG-NUTRIX: A Medical-Grade PTZ Camera Redefining Telehealth Solutions

The BG-NUTRIX boasts integrated stereo speakers/microphones, night vision, and a 30x optical zoom lens for crystal-clear audio and detailed visuals in various medical applications.




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Texas Association of Broadcasters and Capture Summit Host the Latest from BZBGEAR

BZBGEAR exhibiting newest award-winning innovations at back-to-back broadcasting and church video production trade shows.




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Celebrated OBGYN'S New Book Empowers Women to Take Charge of Their Pregnancies

"Pregnancy Your Way" Distills Wisdom From Dr. Alan Lindemann's 40 Years of Practice Delivering 6,000 Babies




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BIWIN Introduces an Innovative BGA SSD Solution for ARM Servers and Mobile Device Storage

BGA SSD solutions to improve storage performance with ARMTM servers and ARMTM-embedded devices including gaming smartphones, ultrathin laptops, automotive, and other smart industrial equipment




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BZBGEAR Partners with Iris to Revolutionize Cloud-Based Camera Control

This collaboration integrates Iris's advanced software into BZBGEAR's award-winning PTZ cameras, enabling control via the cloud without additional hardware.




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MbenzGram (MBGRAM) Provides Insight into Performance Modifications

MbenzGram has recently published an article to discuss the top performance parts for vehicles.




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BZBGEAR Brings 8K and the Future to Integrated Systems Europe 2024

From award-winning 4K AI auto-tracking PTZ cameras to their latest 8K solutions, BZBGEAR will be putting on a spectacular show in Barcelona.




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BZBGEAR End-to-End Line Creates Open Ecosystems Ahead of NAB Show 2024

Complete line of pro AV and broadcasting solutions ready to take over North America's premier broadcasting event.




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Fortune Finds BZBGEAR at InfoComm 2024 with Three New Awards

Ascending pro AV and broadcasting manufacturer impresses with their latest 8K and 4K solutions at North America's largest professional audiovisual event.




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BZBGEAR Elevates Industry Standards with Comprehensive Warranty Updates

Feel confident in their unmatched support and award-winning pro AV and broadcasting products with their new warranty policy and 60-day risk-free demo program.




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BZBGEAR Future-Ready 8K and 4K Gear to Take Over IBC2024

Award-winning broadcasting and pro AV solutions ready for their closeup at RAI Amsterdam.




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MbenzGram (MBGRAM) Celebrates Latest Winward Racing Win

Winward Racing made a big win recently. Their sponsor MbenzGram is just as happy about the win as the team is.




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BZBGEAR Wins 2022 NAB Show Product of the Year Award

The debut of ADAMO PTZ camera series makes an immediate impact at NAB Show 2022




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PBGC Finalizes its Rule Simplifying the Calculation of Withdrawal Liability for Multiemployer Pension Plans

On January 8, 2021, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) issued its final rule modifying the calculation of withdrawal liability by multiemployer pension plans.  This final rule amends the agency’s regulations on allocating unfunded vested benefits to withdrawing employers (29 C.F.R. § 4211) and notice, collection, and redetermination of withdrawal liability (29 C.F.R. § 4219).




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What Employers Need to Know About the PBGC’s Interim Final Rule About the Special Financial Assistance Program




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PBGC Issues Proposed Rule on Withdrawal Liability Actuarial Interest Rate Assumptions

On October 14, 2022, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), the federal agency that insures and regulates private-sector defined benefit pension plans under Title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), published a proposed rule governing employer withdrawal liability.




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PBGC Looks To Clarify Withdrawal Liability Methodology

Sarah Bryan Fask explains why attorneys are critical of Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.’s proposed rule to use interest rate assumptions to determine a withdrawing employer's liability to a multiemployer pension plan.

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Episode 468: Iljitsch van Beijnum on Internet Routing and BGP

Networking researcher Iljitsch van Beijnum discusses internet routing and the border gateway protocol (BGP) with host Robert Blumen.




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Piab Strengthens its Grip on Palletizing with the LBG-50

An unavoidable challenge when defining a new bag gripping system in a palletizing line is to get the exact measurements to align with the conveyor rollers for a smooth lifting and releasing process. Furthermore, additional solutions may have to be considered.




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BGA Launches 2024 Fall Junior Golf Program

The Bermuda Golf Association launched its Junior Golf Program for Fall 2024, powered by Operation 36. A spokesperson said, “The program will begin the week of September 30th and run through the week of November 18th, with breaks for the October half-term, November 11th holiday, and PGA Tour event. “Group lessons will take place at Ocean […]




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Golf: 2024 BGA Team Challenge Winners

The Bermuda Golf Association hosted their 2024 BGA Team Challenge title event at the Tucker’s Point Club. The team Fantastic Fore of Angela Cook, Elaine Gaugain, Sarah Murphy-Christopher and Sue Maisonneuve claimed the title. Their Net Stableford total of 91 was 2 points clear of team GHIN & Tonics of Paddy Graham, Richard Fulton, David […]