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Using a system to better manage hydro and non-hydro generating assets

Learn how Canadian utility SaskPower integrated its hydro and non-hydro generating assets under one management system using Hatch's Vista Decision Support System.




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Doing business better: Empowering women through solar energy

Incredibly, 1.1 billion people – 14% of the world’s population – still live without access to electricity. In rural, remote communities, many people simply have no light after sunset. That makes being productive at night—such as working and learning--extremely difficult. Limiting useful hours of the day by access to daylight holds back personal and economic development and wastes human potential.




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Using a system to better manage hydro and non-hydro generating assets

Learn how Canadian utility SaskPower integrated its hydro and non-hydro generating assets under one management system using Hatch's Vista Decision Support System.




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Top-grosser ‘Better Days’ walks away with 8 awards

“BETTER Days” became the biggest winner by taking home eight awards out of 12 nominations, including the best film, best director, and best actress, at the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards yesterday. Due to




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New Normal? Better Normal!

In these times of Covid-19, the big challenge for most of us is how to protect ourselves and our families from the virus and how to hold on to our jobs. For policymakers, that translates into beating the pandemic without doing irreversible damage to the economy in the process. With over three million confirmed cases […]

The post New Normal? Better Normal! appeared first on Inter Press Service.




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Toward a new and better ‘normal’

The forces toward digitalization unleashed by the COVID-19 crisis will make Japan stronger, more competitive and more prosperous.




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Angola: Namibe Authorities Ask for Better Fish Processing Market

[ANGOP] Tômbwa -The Namibe provincial vice-governor for Political, Economic and Social Sector, Maiza Tavares advised this Friday in the municipality of Tômbwa the women who work on fish processing to improve the hygienic and sanitary condition in work places.




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Does gene editing hold key to better healthcare?

Doctors believe this will revolutionalise medicine, but there are ethical and safety concerns




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European stockpiles, better coordination: how would Josep Borrell federalise future health policy?

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Taking ownership: Better data is needed on women’s assets in Asia -- by Kaushal Joshi, Mildred Addawe, Arturo Martinez

Collecting sex-disaggregated data on asset ownership is an important step in achieving gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in Asia and the Pacific.




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Disasters put people on the move, for better or for worse -- by Kayly Ober

Disaster-related displacement is often negative, but can result in more resilient communities under the right circumstances. This can include better management of remittances sent to family members in the disaster zone.




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In Wenchuan, they really did build back better -- by Ilan Noy, Benno Ferrarini, Donghyun Park

‘Build back better’ is often easier said than done after a disaster, but one example from the People’s Republic of China shows that it can be done well. 




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Can big data help us make better development decisions? -- by Werner E. Liepach, Guntur Sugiyarto

Data-driven decision making can be a powerful tool in the world of international development but it requires careful planning and management. 




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We need better social protection to safeguard the poor from COVID-19 -- by Amir Jilani

Millions of families who were already poor and vulnerable before the COVID-19 outbreak face impossible decisions about food, healthcare, and survival. We have a responsibility to act immediately and protect those most in need.




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Five years after the Nepal earthquake – building back better schools for a safer future

Khadka and her family, like millions of others, were affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal in 2015. ADB's Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project in Nepal financed the rebuilding of quality schools to withstand future disasters.




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Building a Better Future – Five Years after the Nepal Earthquake

Build Back Better has been the foundation of ADB’s reconstruction support to Nepal after the devastating earthquake of 25 April 2015. The newly constructed schools are earthquake resilient with improved facilities and systems.




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Gaining Skills for a Better Life in the Kyrgyz Republic

ADF-funded operations in the Kyrgyz Republic are improving the living standards, well-being, and prospects of women and girls by upgrading crucial infrastructure and educational and other services.




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Five years after the Nepal earthquake – building back better schools for a safer future

Khadka and her family, like millions of others, were affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal in 2015. ADB's Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project in Nepal financed the rebuilding of quality schools to withstand future disasters.




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State PWD divides work zones for better monitoring of projects

KOLKATA: The state Public Works department (PWD) have divided all its circles into three zones – North, West and South for better supervision and monitoring of development projects of various government department entrusted to PWD all over the state. The PWD authorities were mulling on the plan to reorganise all its circles with the aim to implement the concept of coming up with three zones – North zone, West zone and South zone – so that the authorities can properly monitor and supervise all development projects that have been entrusted on them by the other departments. The PWD has several circles under the PWD road division, national highway and state […]




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JBL EVEREST™ ELITE SDK and Vive deliver an immersive virtual reality hack at Tech Crunch Disrupt SF delivering better safety for consumers

STAMFORD, CT – September 14, 2016 –HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced it will showcase additional sensor functionality for the...




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#BalanceforBetter: International Women’s Day Celebrations at HARMAN

From Northridge, California to Garching, Germany and everywhere in between, HARMAN has been recognizing the achievements and accomplishments of women in recognition of International Women’s Day. Inspired by the campaign’s theme of #BalanceforBetter, the...




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Here's how we can learn from other animals to create a better Earth

The exhibition Animalesque celebrates what we share with Earth's other species – and offers hope for reforming our relationship with the natural world




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People who grow up outside of cities have a better sense of direction

A mobile video game called Sea Hero Quest has been used to test navigation abilities, showing that people who grew up in cities are worse navigators than others




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Covid-19: The science of uncertainty can help us make better choices

As the coronavirus outbreak continues, why do some people stockpile and others shrug? The psychology of uncertainty explains what's going on, says Rachel McCloy




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We’d be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV

Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. It’s been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters’ blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012)




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Time for change? Why the UK would be better off with a £1.75 coin

Pennies and cents clog up wallets and pockets. Cold, hard mathematics proves it's time to ditch the shrapnel in favour of a new denomination




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How to breathe your way to better memory and sleep

More than half of us breathe the wrong way, missing out on many benefits from better health to altered consciousness. Here's how to do it right




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Why walking your way to better health isn't all about step counting

Changing your footwear could be kind to your knees, a different gait could lift your mood, but the real secret of successful walking is even simpler




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Is running or walking better for you? Here’s what the science says

Does pounding the pavement damage your joints? Can you get away with just walking? Sports engineer Steve Haake pits running against walking and dispels some abiding myths




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After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study

Title: After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Less Sun a Better Bet Than Sunscreens

Title: Less Sun a Better Bet Than Sunscreens
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2007 12:00:00 AM




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Higher Vitamin D, Better Golden Years?

Title: Higher Vitamin D, Better Golden Years?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2010 11:08:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 11:08:04 AM




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Brown Rice Tied to Better Heart Health in Study

Title: Brown Rice Tied to Better Heart Health in Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Air Quality Better in Northeast, Midwest

Title: Air Quality Better in Northeast, Midwest
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Better Ways Needed to Track Drug Safety: Report

Title: Better Ways Needed to Track Drug Safety: Report
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2012 12:00:00 AM




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In Some Brain Bleeds, Patients Do Better at High-Volume Hospitals

Title: In Some Brain Bleeds, Patients Do Better at High-Volume Hospitals
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Home Visits May Help Heart Bypass Patients Fare Better

Title: Home Visits May Help Heart Bypass Patients Fare Better
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2014 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Many Ivy League Students Admit Using ADHD Drugs for Better Grades: Study

Title: Many Ivy League Students Admit Using ADHD Drugs for Better Grades: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2014 12:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Does Higher-Priced Food Taste Better?

Title: Does Higher-Priced Food Taste Better?
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2014 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Childhood Self-Control Linked to Better Job Prospects Later in Life

Title: Childhood Self-Control Linked to Better Job Prospects Later in Life
Category: Health News
Created: 4/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Better Diabetes Blood Sugar Management Leads to Fewer Eye Surgeries

Title: Better Diabetes Blood Sugar Management Leads to Fewer Eye Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Low-Dose Aspirin Tied to Better Cancer Survival in Study

Title: Low-Dose Aspirin Tied to Better Cancer Survival in Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/25/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Cooking at Home Means Eating Better, Spending Less

Title: Cooking at Home Means Eating Better, Spending Less
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Taking the Stairs a Better Pick-Me-Up Than Coffee

Title: Taking the Stairs a Better Pick-Me-Up Than Coffee
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Stave Off Cold Symptoms for Better Sleep

Title: Health Tip: Stave Off Cold Symptoms for Better Sleep
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Walking vs. Running -- Which Is Better?

Title: Walking vs. Running -- Which Is Better?
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Care at VA Hospitals as Good or Better Than Elsewhere in U.S.: Report

Title: Care at VA Hospitals as Good or Better Than Elsewhere in U.S.: Report
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2018 12:00:00 AM




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Mental Prep for Better Performance

Title: Mental Prep for Better Performance
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2019 12:00:00 AM




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More Money, Better Heart Health? Not Always

Title: More Money, Better Heart Health? Not Always
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Are Face Shields Better Than Face Masks for Coronavirus?

Title: Are Face Shields Better Than Face Masks for Coronavirus?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2020 12:00:00 AM