prog Zea Swainson Completes LEAP Programme By bernews.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:28:57 +0000 Butterfield’s 2024 Leadership and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme has successfully concluded, with six young women, including Bermuda’s Zea Swainson, completing the initiative. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2024 Leadership and Entrepreurship Accelerator Programme [LEAP] by six talented young females, including Zea Swainson from Bermuda, who were sponsored to […] Full Article All Business News #BankOfButterfield #BermudaBanks #BermudaBusiness #Education #GoodNews
prog “Kids On The Reef” Educational Programme By bernews.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:51:48 +0000 “Despite living walking distance to the shoreline, many Bermudian young people have never seen the world just beneath the waves. With no exposure to the wonder and excitement of the ocean, how would Bermuda’s future generations appreciate their own big blue backyard?” – I Am Water Foundation. The Bermuda Zoological Society, and lead sponsor XL […] Full Article All Environment News #BermudaMarine #BermudianChildren #CoralReefs #Education #GoodNews
prog Video: Minister On Solar Training Programme By bernews.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:22:26 +0000 [Updated] Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban held a press conference this afternoon [July 7] to introduce the new Solar Photovoltaic Certification Training Programme. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video replay is below. Update 3.05pm: Minister Roban’s remarks: Good afternoon […] Full Article All News Videos #BermudaPolitics #SolarEnergy
prog BGA Launches 2024 Fall Junior Golf Program By bernews.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:36:27 +0000 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 […] Full Article All Sports #BermudaGolf
prog Golf Association Launches Operation 36 Program By bernews.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:40:30 +0000 The Bermuda Golf Association, alongside The Bermuda Golf Foundation, has launched the Operation 36 program at Ocean View Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], the National Sport Governing Body for golf and The Bermuda Golf Foundation [Charity #141] are delighted to announce the launch of the Operation 36 program at Ocean […] Full Article All Sports #BermudaGolf
prog Antonio Pierce Proud Of Raiders’ Progress By bernews.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:21:04 +0000 Antonio Pierce said he is “proud” of the job he has done since being appointed Las Vegas Raiders interim coach and hopes to secure the role full-time. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, further staked his claim for the permanent position after his side kept alive their chances of reaching the AFC playoffs following […] Full Article All Sports #AmericanFootball #AntonioPierce
prog Dance Programme ‘#Trending’ On March 27 By bernews.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:44:40 +0000 The Dance Programme at the Berkeley Institute is set to perform “#Trending,” a student-choreographed dance showcase inspired by the influence of social media on daily life, on Wednesday, March 27th. A spokesperson said, “Social Media is an integral aspect of our daily lives, even more so with our youth. This is the inspiration behind ‘#Trending’ […] Full Article All Entertainment technology #BerkeleyInstitute #Dance #SocialMedia
prog Port Royal Join BTA’s Anchor Training Program By bernews.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:41:17 +0000 Port Royal Golf Course, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, made time to allow their staff to receive training organized by the Bermuda Tourism Authority. A spokesperson said, “AnchorBDA is City & Guilds certified and was created by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] to establish our own industry-recognised designation to empower residents. This designation is […] Full Article All #BermudaGolf #BermudaTourism #PortRoyalGolfCourse
prog Osud Pirátů je příkladem infantilní politiky, oslabení progresivistického modelu i nedostatku vůdců By www.reflex.cz Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100 Osud České pirátské strany, která v několika volbách za sebou dostala výprask, je příkladem selhání progresivistického politického modelu. Když pak nedávno premiér Petr Fiala vyhodil z vlády Ivana Bartoše za nezvládnutou digitalizaci stavebního řízení, prezentovali se Piráti sérií emotivních a dětinských prohlášení. Uraženě opustili koaliční kabinet a naivně si myslí, že je to zachrání před dalším propadem. Za předsedu si teď zvolili Zdeňka Hřiba, kterého Pražané v pozici náměstka a předtím primátora hlavního města skutečně nemusí. Full Article
prog A Beginner’s Guide to a Muscle Building Program By timernstfitness.blogspot.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:29:00 +0000 A Beginner’s Guide to a Muscle Building Program By: Vince Delmonte If you’ve only been training for a under a year, then you’re considered a beginner. For guidance as beginner, you should look toward the muscle-building workout that is illustrated below. The best part of being a newbie is that the most muscle gain will come during the first six to 12 months. This exciting time is when you will see the biggest change in your body and in your life. The only downside is that there isn’t a magic potion or a shortcut to muscle growth. Nevertheless, if you stick to the program, in three month, you’ll be heading in a positive, forward direction, rather than on a negative, backwards path. Here are a few guidelines to take into consideration prior to beginning: Think big, but too not big. This is not meant to deter you from wanting big muscles or having big goals; however, you must be realistic or else there’s no real definable point in your goal, and it may actually be counterproductive. Being honest with yourself is crucial to success. Evaluate your level of fitness as it stands to date, and factor that into the equation that defines where you want to be three months from now. Think long-term where you want to be, as well. So set a plan that includes where you want to be in a year and even in two years. You’ll need to be focused on both types of goals, but always keep in mind that short-term goals lead to completing your long-term goals. Don’t assume you weren’t successful if you don’t see overnight results. My advice to you is to obligate yourself to bodybuilding for at least three months before you evaluate your progress. I’m sure you’re just like me and wish to see results quickly and yesterday. But, this isn’t practical. Overnight results exist, but they’re not the deciding factor, so don’t become frustrated, especially since a total transformation takes time. Celebrate every gain you earn, and make sure you appreciate that sculpting an entire body takes time and patience, and the real victory occurs over time and not in overnight spurts. The time you spend in the gym only comprises part of your to-do list. When you examine how you’re going to accomplish your goals, the time you spend muscle training is only part of the equation. The time you spend in the gym essentially lays down the foundation for potential muscle growth. Your sleep patterns, the supplements you select, the foods you eat, how much you eat and even when you eat plays a role and acts as the building blocks with which you must lay your foundation. Each one of these aspects will manipulate the rate at which you’ll notice changes in your physique. We’ve cleaned house; now it’s time to get started on developing your muscle-building program. A Beginner’s Guide to Muscle Building When you muscle build as a beginner, you must include 15 different exercises that utilize basic movements You have to factor in a pyramid rep/set scheme, incorporate a change in the order in which you do exercises, train at least three times per week and continue this pattern for three months. You should start every workout with a warm-up consisting of 10 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as running, rowing, walking on an incline or even skipping. Do arm circles (when you move your arms in a circular pattern in both directions) as a light stretching exercise to loosen up tendons, ligaments and tissue in your shoulders. Sweating before you exercise is an excellent way to determine that you’re ready to hit the floor. Sets, Reps and Rest…oh my! During your first month, you should perform one to two sets that consist of 15 to 20 reps, increasing the weight of each set. Make sure that each workout is a little heavier than the one before. The time you rest between sets must only be 30 to 60 seconds long. When you reach month two, you should perform three to four sets that consist of 10 to12 reps, and you should increase the weight after each set. Begin your next workout with a slightly heavier weight than you did the last workout and continue increasing, taking a 60-second breather between each set. Once you’ve hit month three, start doing three to four sets of six to eight reps, and make sure you’re increasing the weight after each set. Again, begin each workout a little heavier than you did the last one and rest between 60 and 90 seconds between each set. Switching Up the Routine If you find that the workout plan is a little too difficult, you may want to break it down into two different days. Do exercises one through seven on Mondays and Thursdays and do exercises eight through 15 on Tuesdays and Fridays. Ultimately, you would have four different muscle building workouts each week, as opposed to two. Extra Notes · Make sure you are learning the exercises correctly. Either pick up my muscle-building program or hire a personal trainer to teach you the correct way to do each of the exercises. · Think about stretching after each exercise. This benefits your muscle growth and recovery, as well as your flexibility. · Observe the changes you’re making to the order in which you train your muscles, because this prevents muscle imbalance from occurring. Varying your workout regimen gives each muscle group an opportunity to be the first to be trained, which results in these muscles being fresh and being able to go harder. · Familiarize yourself with the exercise. If you’re lifting weights with bad form, you can injure yourself, and you’ll never reach your goal. Remember, it’s not about lifting the heaviest weight. · You’ll have good days and bad days. Some days the weights may seem very heavy. This is normal to have both low-energy days and high-energy days. After you take charge of your diet and recovery, you’ll be able to control your performance better. · Focus on success in the first month, not failure. Reach your rep goals each time and do extra reps for a more difficult workout. Keep progressing each month and just be patient. Know the movements, before you push your weight limits. · In some cases, changes to your body will not occur until your second month or sometimes even the third. Trust the program and allow your motivation to increase - don’t let this hinder you in achieving your goals. · Complete each of your workouts with at least 10 minutes of cardio and conclude with some light stretching that focuses on your tighter muscle groups. Conclusion Once you’ve reached your third month, you’ll have a strong base to continue to work on. You’ll be strong with a shapely physique. Even your mental and physical state will have been affected in a positive manner. After you’ve arrived at this pivotal point, it’s time to make alterations to your program and concentrate on the larger goals. With this being said, your first three months need to be the same, in order to create that strong foundation. Remember, there is not a single perfect product or program. You’ll learn what works best for you as you progress. Please leave comments about your training experience as a beginner. If you’re not a beginner, leave some tips for the beginners. If you enjoyed reading this, please click the “Like” button below. Full Article
prog New program will see pregnant mothers and babies protected from life-threatening virus - SBS By news.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:16:06 GMT New program will see pregnant mothers and babies protected from life-threatening virus SBSWorld-leading approach to protect babies from RSV Department of HealthGovernment-funded RSV vaccines to protect infants from severe disease Australian Pharmacist'Very scary': Wagga mum's plea for parents to protect babies through RSV jab The Daily AdvertiserGuild backs free RSV vaccinations Australian Journal of Pharmacy Full Article
prog A billion dollars short: A progress report on the Planetary Decadal Survey By www.planetary.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0700 NASA is underfunding planetary exploration relative to recommendations made by the National Academies Decadal Survey report, resulting in mission delays and cancelations. Full Article
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prog Joe Marshall: Don't Try to Program in Lisp By funcall.blogspot.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:12:00 GMT A comment on my previous post said, The most difficult thing when coming to a different language is to leave the other language behind. The kind of friction experienced here is common when transliterating ideas from one language to another. Go (in this case) is telling you it just doesn't like to work like this. Try writing simple Go, instead of reaching for Lisp idioms. Then find the ways that work for Go to express the concepts you find. That's not at all how I approach programming. A friend of mine once paid me a high compliment. He said, “Even your C code looks like Lisp.” When I write code, I don't think in terms of the language I'm using, I think in terms of the problem I'm solving. I'm a mostly functional programmer, so I like to think in terms of functions and abstractions. I mostly reason about my code informally, but I draw upon the formal framework of Lambda Calculus. Lambda Calculus is a simple, but powerful (and universal) model of computation. Programming therefore becomes a matter of expressing the solution to a problem with the syntax and idioms of the language I'm using. Lisp was inspired by Lambda Calculus, so there is little friction in expressing computations in Lisp. Lisp is extensible and customizable, so I can add new syntax and idioms as desired. Other languages are less accommodating. Some computations are not easily expressable in the syntax of the language, or the semantics of the language are quirky and inconsistent. Essentially, every general purpose fourth generation programming language can be viewed as a poorly-specified, half-assed, incomplete, bug-ridden implementation of half of Common Lisp. The friction comes from working around the limitations of the language. Full Article
prog Why the government's flood insurance program is underwater By biztoc.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:13:01 GMT Why the government's flood insurance program is underwater Major flooding events are increasingly common across the U.S., but homeowners looking for flood insurance will find few choices. The main providers of flood insurance is the U.S. government through the National Flood Insurance Program, or… Full Article
prog The Vision and Strategy for Social Services: progress report By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:10:06 +0000 Social Services in Scotland: a shared vision and strategy for 2015-2020 was launched on World Social Work Day in March 2015 by the Social Work Services Strategic Forum. A progress report summarising the range of work which is underway to implement the strategy has now been published. While this is a five year strategy, it is clear that even at this early stage real progress is being made collectively by all parts of the sector. Aileen Campbell, Minister for Children and Young People, who chairs the Strategic Forum, said: read more Full Article
prog People affected by dementia programme. Individual awards pilot projects: Argyll & Bute and Edinburgh. Evaluation report By lx.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 10:37 This evaluation report is based on feedback from people living with dementia and carers who received an Individual Award from the Life Changes Trust. The Individual Awards Pilot Scheme was run in Argyll & Bute and Edinburgh in 2014-15 and aimed to provide a small amount of additional financial empowerment to a number of individuals whose lives have been affected by dementia, to help improve their well-being and quality of life. A secondary aim of the pilot scheme was to find out what people would spend the Award on when given relatively broad choice, and what benefit that might bring in the short and medium terms. Full Article
prog Impact of antiretroviral therapy on liver disease progression and mortality in patients co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C: systematic review and meta-analysis By lx.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Friday, November 20, 2015 - 12:29 Systematic review produced by the EPPI-Centre in 2015.This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effect of HAART and ARV monotherapy on liver disease progression and liver-related mortality in individuals co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C, including in patients with haemophilia. Full Article
prog Short break support is failing family carers: reviewing progress 10 years on from Mencap’s first Breaking Point report By lx.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 14:46 In 2006 Mencap produced a comprehensive review of short break provision. Now, 10 years on, they are revisiting the support available for family carers to see whether recent policy initiatives and investment have delivered the much-needed change. A total of 264 family carers responded to their survey on short breaks provision and experiences of caring. They also sent Freedom of Information requests to all 152 local authorities in England that provide social care services. This report looks at short breaks provision in a climate of cuts to central and local government budgets. It examines the extent to which these cuts have impacted on the lives of people with a learning disability and their family carers. It also looks at the state of affairs for family carers of children and young people across the full spectrum of learning disability; from people with mild and moderate learning disabilities, to people with severe and profound disabilities. Full Article
prog How Do I Tell Which Program Is Using So Much Memory? By askleo.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:00:47 +0000 When Windows tells you it's out of memory, what does it mean and what can you do about it? How Do I Tell Which Program Is Using So Much Memory? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com Full Article Windows Programs memory RAM virtual memory
prog Apprenticeship program at PPPL to expand with DOE funding By www.princeton.edu Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:34:00 -0400 The expansion will allow other national laboratories to join PPPL in supporting the growth of the next generation of innovators and technicians. Full Article
prog SPIA exhibit and programming are directing attention to nuclear weapons as a scholarly and policy issue By www.princeton.edu Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:21:00 -0400 “Close Encounters: Facing the Bomb in a New Nuclear Age” is on display at SPIA’s Bernstein Gallery through Oct. 25. Full Article
prog Competitive Programming Weekly Event By www.princeton.edu Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0500 Come do Competitive Programming at Princeton! Improve your coding abilities. Increase your knowledge of algorithms and data structures. Learn problem solving skills. Full Article
prog Competitive Programming Weekly Event By www.princeton.edu Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0500 Come do Competitive Programming at Princeton! Improve your coding abilities. Increase your knowledge of algorithms and data structures. Learn problem solving skills. Full Article
prog VIS Program Info Session By www.princeton.edu Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:30:00 -0500 The Program in Visual Arts hosts an info session for all sophomores interested in the program minor and the Art & Archaeology Practice of Art track major. Students will have the opportunity to meet current faculty, majors, and minors to ask questions about the program and application process. Full Article
prog Competitive Programming Weekly Event By www.princeton.edu Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0500 Come do Competitive Programming at Princeton! Improve your coding abilities. Increase your knowledge of algorithms and data structures. Learn problem solving skills. Full Article
prog Novus I-Corps Program Fall 2024 By www.princeton.edu Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Join us in an engaging workshop to learn how to think like a start-up and see if your research or innovation has the potential to effectively solve real-world problems. Our Novus I-Corps Program at Princeton University is a half-day introduction to I-Corps hosted by the NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub(Link opens in new window). The Novus I-Corps Program at Princeton University provides an opportunity for individuals and teams with innovations or ideas to: Shift the mindset from science and technology to the people who would benefit Understand how Customer Discovery drives innovation (and gets you out of the building!). Meet local leaders in NSF I-Corps and Princeton University's Office of Innovation to guide your journey. Learn tips for success from an I-Corps Alumni Panel sharing their experience. Network with innovation-minded individuals to help form teams or guide your next steps. Who Should Attend: (Individuals and teams from any campus are invited) Princeton University faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, undergraduates, and alumni who are developing a scientific discovery or technical innovation. Local academic researchers from nearby institutions are welcome to attend. Individuals, including community innovators & local entrepreneurs, who want to learn how innovation happens at the Rutgers University and potentially join a team. Student Organization / Program Leaders who want to learn more about how I-Corps can benefit their members. Potential Mentors looking to get involved in supporting Rutgers startups. Benefits: TRAINING: Three-hour training introducing the I-Corps Lean LaunchPad approach to evaluating technologies through customer-discovery research, focused on identifying the technology’s potential for development in a startup or other venture. NETWORKING: Build relationships with local I-Corps program leaders to get guidance and support. Individuals can form teams to be eligible to apply for the Regional I-Corps program. PREPARATION: Attendees will be prepared to begin a journey of Customer Discovery with their own team or with a team they newly created. FOLLOW-ON OPPORTUNITIES: Attendees can be fast-tracked to an upcoming 4-week regional I-Corps Program and have access to a $1,500 NSF grant to do Customer Discovery. Teams who complete 20+ interviews after Novus can become eligible to apply for the $50k National I-Corps Teams program. Full Article
prog Students tell local climate stories in NOVA filmmaking program By www.pbs.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:39:00 +0000 Students across the country are participating in NOVA's film production program to make videos about climate change solutions in their local communities. Full Article
prog NOVA Science Studio 2023-2024 Program Registration By www.pbs.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:09:00 +0000 Engage your students with science journalism about issues in their communities with the NOVA Science Studio program! Full Article
prog Reseller Partner Program By www.repeatsoftware.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:45:12 GMT Join our reseller partner program and grow your digital signage business. Purchase software licences as and when you need them and we give you all the presales and technical support you need. Simple to use digital signage computer software allows content to be displayed on screens anywhere in the world. Full Article
prog Bringing hope to Gaza border communities: First cohort of Kolot's 'Restart' program graduates By www.jpost.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:22:02 GMT This marks the launch of various ventures, including a festival project, a therapeutic space with therapy animals, and a holistic health program for women. Full Article Sderot organization The October 7 Massacre Israel-Hamas War Gaza border communities
prog Does Oman Have A Specific Digital Nomad Visa Program? By www.geekytraveller.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:00:15 +0000 Oman, otherwise officially known as the Sultanate of Oman, is within the southeastern portion of the Arabian Peninsula. The country is surrounded by two sea bodies including the Arabian Sea in the southeast and the Sea of Oman in the northeastern portion. A larger body of water, the Indian Ocean, is also near Oman in the southeastern area like the Arabian Sea. Americans, Canadians, and other digital nomads from various countries can easily assimilate as digital nomads since English is a widely used language besides the official language, Arabic. While there is no digital nomad visa program in Oman, you can opt to apply for an employment visa. If you are a digital nomad, you will have to apply for various eVisas depending on where you are going, such as an eVisa Ethiopia. How To Apply for An Employment Visa in Oman Applying for an employment visa in Oman takes six steps with an overall turnaround time of up to 9 weeks long depending on individual processing time. The first step is the initiation process where you have to contact Fakhoury Global Immigration and send in the appropriate documents to start applying for the employment visa. This initial step only takes about 24-72 hours. The second step involves filling out the labor permit application and waiting for that to be approved within 3 to 4 weeks. For step 3, you must fill out the employment visa application and provide the mandated documents. Take everything to the closest Royal Oman Police location for full processing within 1 week to a month. The fourth step involves entering Oman where you can begin your digital nomad endeavors once this happens. For step 5, you need to have a health exam at one of the entity’s supported clinics. You will need a chest X-ray, blood tests to be sure you don’t have any bad diseases, as well as pee and poop samples for a full health profile. The final step is applying for and receiving a residential ID card from the Directorates General of Civil Status. The Benefits of Being A Digital Nomad In Oman Your day can be filled with exploring what Oman has to offer in between getting your work done on your laptop. You can have breakfast at Tr.Eat Cafe and get your work done with nearby free Wi-Fi. Then, you can take a break and explore the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in the afternoon before grabbing dinner at Theatrum Restaurant. Plan your itinerary in Oman around your work schedule so that you can still have fun where you are temporarily living while getting your work done. Locating yourself in Muscat would be your best bet as it is the most popular part of Oman with the most free Wi-Fi spots so you can have a variety of places to work. Work can get boring if you are working in the same place every day. Instead of purchasing expensive home Internet, you can plan your day to be located near free Wi-Fi spots to get your work done. No Internet access at home can help you to stay connected to yourself with non-tech activities like reading a book or embarking on a hobby before you go back to being a digital nomad exploring Oman the next day. Where Can I Get Free Wi-Fi in Oman? According to WiFi Map, the top 5 places with free Wi-Fi in Oman are Muscat, Seeb, Salalah, Sohar, and Matrah. Muscat is the most popular region of Oman with free Wi-Fi spots, featuring 2,883 locations to connect with your laptop to complete your workload. When you first enter Muscat or another popular region in Oman with Wi-Fi spots, you can download WiFi Map to your smartphone so you are informed of all the nearby spots where you can get connected. Local hotels, cafes, restaurants, and other businesses could have free Wi-Fi for their patrons. Maybe you want to explore a part of Oman that you have not seen yet. Book a few days at a local hotel and you can utilize the free Wi-Fi there. Whenever you stop at a cafe or restaurant for a meal, you can get some work done after eating before you go to your next destination. Become A Digital Nomad in Oman Today! Oman has so much to offer such as opera houses, mosques, delightful eateries, and forts like the Jibreen Castle. Wadi Bani Khalid is a desert retreat with a mountainous landscape and clear green waters for swimming. When you have to stay connected to work, you can stop by one of the most popular Wi-Fi spots in Muscat. When you want to explore Oman’s attractions and eateries, you can put away your work and enjoy life. Being a digital nomad in Oman can change your life so start the employment visa process today! Author Bio: Cathy Slater is an experienced content writer. 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prog 23andMe To Lay Off 40% of Its Workforce, Discontinue All Therapy Programs By science.slashdot.org Published On :: 2024-11-12T22:50:00+00:00 The genetic testing company 23andMe announced it will cut 40% of its workforce, or 200 jobs, and halt the work on therapies it was developing. As the BBC notes, the company is fighting for survival after hackers gained access to personal information of millions of its users, causing the stock to crater by more than 70%. All seven of its independent directors also resigned in September, following a protracted negotiation with founder and Chief Executive Anne Wojcicki over her plan to take the company private. The BBC reports: On Tuesday, the company warned investors of "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating, as it reported that revenue had fallen to $44 million between July and September compared to $50 million in the same period last year. Losses fell to $59 million from $75 million. The job cuts are expected to lead to one-off costs of $12 million, including severance pay, for the plan that will result in savings of $35 million. "We are taking these difficult but necessary actions as we restructure 23andMe and focus on the long-term success of our core consumer business and research partnerships," Ms Wojcicki said. The company also said it is considering what to do with the therapies it had in development, including licensing or selling them. 23andMe is a giant of the growing ancestor-tracing industry. It offers genetic testing from DNA, with ancestry breakdown and personalised health insights. Its customers include famous names, from rapper Snoop Dogg to multi-billionaire investor Warren Buffett. The company was valued at roughly $3.5 billion when it listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2021 and its share price peaked at $17.65. But they have since tumbled and are currently trading at less than $5. Read more of this story at Slashdot. Full Article
prog Voters in progressive county recall far-left mayor and district attorney By libertyunyielding.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:32:58 +0000 Even Democrats can get sick of the crime that results from left-wing policies. So the voters in California’s Alameda County — which voted lopsidedly for the Democrats in every statewide and national election — have voted to remove a soft-on-crime mayor and district attorney. A San Francisco news source reports: Voters in the East Bay […] The post Voters in progressive county recall far-left mayor and district attorney appeared first on Liberty Unyielding. Full Article Politics
prog Van Gerwen exits Grand Slam but Littler progresses By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:36:03 GMT Michael van Gerwen fails to make it through to the Grand Slam of Darts last 16 but Luke Littler breezes through to the knockout stage. Full Article
prog velocityconf: New #velocityconf CA program preview is up: http://t.co/rKjf91RXdD @ariyahidayat on End-to-End JS Quality Analysis. By twitter.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 17:01:13 +0000 velocityconf: New #velocityconf CA program preview is up: http://t.co/rKjf91RXdD @ariyahidayat on End-to-End JS Quality Analysis. Full Article
prog Sport | Prioritise players' progress over your own pockets, Broos urges agents as starlets shine in the PSL By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Nov 12 2024 17:07:55 Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has welcomed the number of young players who are given a chance and backed in the premier division, but has warned that to build on their progress, agents must prioritise players' development over their personal enrichment. Full Article
prog G20's lack of progress highlights challenge for COP26 By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:34:03 +0000 G20's lack of progress highlights challenge for COP26 Expert comment NCapeling 1 November 2021 A positive outcome from the G20 summit was committing to end international financing for coal projects but, on other issues, the communique was ultimately weak. Success at Glasgow depends on bridging fault lines Renata Dwan The G20 summit’s lack of progress on climate highlights the scale of the challenge – and the stakes – for COP26. The countries responsible for 80 per cent of global emissions recognized but failed to agree concrete action to limit global warming to 1.5C. The leaders’ gathering reveals multilateralism’s fault lines. One is the tension between domestic politics and international priorities, reflected in the lack of ambition to reduce coal dependency. The second is the tension between industrialized and developing states over responsibility for delivering global goods. The G20 failed to endorse the G7’s pledge to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 or to accelerate the mobilization of previously agreed climate financing. Success at Glasgow – and beyond – will depend on the extent to which these fault lines can be bridged. Communique’s language was weak Professor Tim Benton A positive outcome on climate from the G20 summit was the commitment to end international financing for coal projects by the end of 2021. This is a win for the climate and for the G20-host, Italy. The G20 might seem disappointing to some, but a lot will depend on expectations The references to 1.5 degrees and the commitment to taking further action this decade were also important, and help lay the groundwork for COP26. On the downside, the communique’s language on phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and coal domestically was very weak. The G20 summit should be regarded as the next step – it is crucial world leaders accelerate their efforts at COP26 in Glasgow to avert climate catastrophe and keep 1.5 degrees alive. Platitudes and vague plans on pandemic preparedness Robert Yates As G20 leaders head to Glasgow to tackle the evolving climate crisis, they leave Rome having failed, yet again, to take serious action to end the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Despite the obvious urgency to achieve universal vaccine coverage, their communique contains little more than platitudes and vague plans to prepare better for future pandemics. It is not as if they had not been briefed. This year’s G20 leaders’ summit marks a stark contrast with the past four years when much of the group’s energy was exhausted simply trying to maintain a consensus In the run up to the G20, the leaders of the WHO, WTO, IMF, World Bank, former world leaders, Nobel laureates and the Pope, all highlighted the costs of ongoing vaccine inequity: five million deaths next year and $5.3 trillion dollars in lost economic output by 2026. The ask was also straightforward: launch a massive airlift of unneeded vaccines from rich countries through COVAX, ramp up financing of the multilateral response and accelerate technology transfers to developing countries. But on all these issues the wording of the communique is weak, with no numbers on vaccines or funding, no hard timescales and no urgency. This does not augur well for the COP-26 summit. G20 communique is a launching pad Dr Leslie Vinjamuri The G20 might seem disappointing to some, but a lot will depend on expectations. If your starting point is a pandemic that has so far taken five million lives and driven a global economic crisis, and that both these crises are marked by deep inequality, then the measures adopted are bound to look insufficient. But if your starting point is 16 years of democracy in decline, rampant disinformation on issues of climate and public health, four years of failed international leadership during the Donald Trump presidency and, especially today, heightened tensions between the US and China, the world’s two greatest powers, then the fact that the G20 communique achieved as much as it has is remarkable. Any written document that requires agreement between the US, UK, China, Russia, India, Saudi Arabia and the EU is necessarily going to be watered down. But the principles are in the document, and mostly everyone turned up – if some by video. That is a good outcome for this kind of multilateralism in 2021. The G20 communique is a floor not a ceiling, and it’s a launching pad for activism and mobilisation by individual states, but also by corporates, civil society, and subnational actors. Now we need to hope that those on the right side of progress, whether on climate, health, or development, will use this language to drive forward concrete actions towards net zero, climate finance, vaccine distribution, and debt relief. Specifics are for the most part missing Creon Butler This year’s G20 leaders’ summit marks a stark contrast with the past four years when much of the group’s energy was exhausted simply trying to maintain a consensus – in the face of opposition by a President Trump-led United States – on such issues as the importance of tackling climate change, the benefits of the rules-based multilateral trade system and the centrality of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the global financial safety net. By contrast, today’s G20 Rome Leaders’ declaration early on underlines ‘the crucial role of multilateralism in finding shared, effective solutions’. In two critical areas for the world economy – the global boost to liquidity from the general allocation of $650bn in Special Drawing Rights and the global tax deal focused on addressing challenges arising from digitalisation – this outlook has been translated into very substantial and concrete achievements announced earlier in the year. Full Article
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prog Creon Butler appointed to lead Global Economy and Finance Programme By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:22:32 +0000 Creon Butler appointed to lead Global Economy and Finance Programme News Release sysadmin 22 October 2019 Creon Butler has been appointed to lead the Global Economy and Finance programme at Chatham House, joining the institute at the beginning of December. He will also form part of the institute’s senior leadership team. Full Article
prog Cities as climate leaders: Progress and ambition By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 13:44:24 +0000 Cities as climate leaders: Progress and ambition 1 December 2021 — 12:00PM TO 1:00PM Anonymous (not verified) 16 November 2021 Online This panel discusses the progress cities have already made, whether progress at COP26 was enough, and what more needs to be done to scale action and ambition internationally. Cities are critical to tackling the pressing environmental challenges of our time. While they now account for an estimated 75 per cent of global CO2 emissions, cities also offer a unique opportunity for devolved leadership on climate action. At the recent COP26, some significant progress was made in elevating cities’ position on climate action with a flurry of announcements and commitments. For example, more than 1,000 cities are now committed to the Cities Race to Zero and C40’s Clean Construction Declaration saw multiple cities committing to at least halving emissions from initial construction of buildings by 2030. A raft of financing commitments were also made to improve urban resilience in the face of climate change. This builds on existing momentum before COP26. Over 50 world cities are now on track to meet Paris Agreement and the Marrakech Partnership is further enabling collaboration between governments and cities within the UNFCCC processes. Therefore, how we design, build, govern and use our urban places will be a key factor for decarbonization and climate change adaptation. On the back of COP26, this panel brings together leaders from across urban development sectors to discuss the progress cities have already made, whether progress at COP26 was enough, and what more needs to be done to scale action and ambition internationally. Full Article
prog From discrete to continuous: Monochromatic 3-term arithmetic progressions By www.ams.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:01 EDT Torin Greenwood, Jonathan Kariv and Noah Williams Math. Comp. 93 (), 2959-2983. Abstract, references and article information Full Article
prog Recent Progress in Function Theory and Operator Theory By www.ams.org Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2024 13:10 EDT Alberto A. Condori, Elodie Pozzi, William T. Ross and Alan A. Sola, editors. American Mathematical Society, 2024, CONM, volume 799, approx. 224 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4704-7246-7 (print), 978-1-4704-7612-0 (online). This volume contains the proceedings of the AMS Special Session on Recent Progress in Function Theory and Operator Theory, held virtually on April 6,... Full Article
prog Recent Progress in Special Functions By www.ams.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:09 EST Galina Filipuk, editor. American Mathematical Society, 2024, CONM, volume 807, approx. 242 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4704-7429-4 (print), 978-1-4704-7722-6 (online). This volume contains a collection of papers that focus on recent research in the broad field of special functions. The articles cover topics... Full Article
prog UC Irvine Wins 2025 AMS Award for an Exemplary Program in a Mathematics Department By www.ams.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST The Math Community Educational Outreach (Math CEO) program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) will receive the 2025 AMS Award for an Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department. Founded in 2014, UCI’s Math CEO is an after-school math enrichment program aimed at increasing the number of talented students in STEM from diverse backgrounds by fostering mathematical exploration, mentor development, and community engagement. Participants in the Math CEO program at University of California, Irvine Credit: Jennifer Tran, Math CEO outreach assistant From the citation The University of California, Irvine (UCI) Math CEO program is recognized for its exceptional contributions to the mathematics community and society at large. Established in 2014 by professors Alessandra Pantano and Li-Sheng Tseng, Math CEO targets students from Title I middle schools, providing them with a high-quality after-school math enrichment program. This program brings middle-school students to the UCI campus to work in small groups with undergraduate mentors, many of whom are also from historically marginalized groups, to engage in challenging mathematical tasks and encourage exploration. From September 2019 to June 2024, Math CEO engaged a total of 1,221 youth, with 48.6% identifying as female. The ethnic background of the participants was predominantly Latinx (93.5%), with smaller representations of Asian, white, and multiethnic students. In the same five-year period, Math CEO engaged 553 undergraduate mentors, 62.2% of whom were female. The mentors’ ethnic backgrounds were diverse, with significant representation of Asian (52%) and Latinx (30%) students. The undergraduate mentors, many of whom pursue careers in education, receive training in culturally responsive teaching practices and equity in education, significantly impacting their professional development. In a post-survey, 52.3% of the undergraduate mentors expressed interest in teaching or working in education and 45.9% were likely to pursue professions working with children or families. Recognizing the central role of families in supporting Latinx youth, Math CEO involves parents through bilingual workshops that enhance community awareness of college pathways and financial opportunities. Math CEO has been the foundation for numerous research projects in mathematics education, supported by NSF grants, leading to publications and program growth. The program’s success is evident in its expansion to high schools and other regions in Southern California, including a new branch at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Math CEO continues to make a substantial impact on underserved youth, demonstrating a model of systemic, reproducible change that can be implemented by others. Response of Alessandra Pantano, UCI Math CEO I am deeply honored to receive the AMS Award for an Exemplary Program in a Mathematics Department on behalf of the UCI Math CEO team. This wonderful award recognizes the work of many colleagues, graduate students, and undergraduate students in developing and delivering the UCI Math Community Educational Outreach (Math CEO) program. For over a decade, Math CEO has provided creative and culturally responsive math enrichment opportunities for hundreds of underprivileged middle-school students, many of which have since “graduated” to high school or even college. Leading this exceptional and dedicated team of volunteers has been the highest pride of my professional life. A special thanks to my partners-in-crime, Prof. Li-Sheng Tseng, codirector of Math CEO, and former graduate student Andres Forero Cuervo, academic coordinator for Math CEO: We could have never done this without you. I look forward to pushing this activity forward and continuing to dedicate my energy to help kids in our county find the way to express their potential – in math and in life! A big thanks to the colleagues who nominated us and to the AMS for recognizing our efforts. History of the program The UC Irvine Math Community Educational Outreach (Math CEO) program was founded in 2014 by math faculty Alessandra Pantano and Li-Sheng Tseng in collaboration with Santa Ana Unified math teacher Jasmina Matasovic. The founders shared a belief that low standardized test scores in underserved communities do not reflect students’ interest and potential to succeed in STEM. Math CEO runs free, weekly, after-school math enrichment sessions, welcoming all youth regardless of math achievement. Starting with only 25 students from one middle school, the program has grown and engaged nearly two thousand students in all, from multiple school districts in Southern California. About the award The annual AMS Award for an Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department was established in 2004 and first given in 2006. This award recognizes a department which has distinguished itself by undertaking an unusual or particularly effective program of value to the mathematics community, internally or in relation to the rest of society. Departments of mathematical sciences in North America that offer at least a bachelor’s degree in mathematical sciences are eligible. The award amount is currently $5,000. The award will be presented at the 2025 Joint Mathematics Meetings in Seattle. Learn more about the award and previous recipients. Contact: AMS Communications. ***** The American Mathematical Society is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs. Full Article
prog Molecular characterization of the RNA-protein complex directing -2/-1 programmed ribosomal frameshifting during arterivirus replicase expression [Protein Structure and Folding] By www.jbc.org Published On :: 2020-12-25T00:06:30-08:00 Programmed ribosomal frameshifting (PRF) is a mechanism used by arteriviruses like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) to generate multiple proteins from overlapping reading frames within its RNA genome. PRRSV employs −1 PRF directed by RNA secondary and tertiary structures within its viral genome (canonical PRF), as well as a noncanonical −1 and −2 PRF that are stimulated by the interactions of PRRSV nonstructural protein 1β (nsp1β) and host protein poly(C)-binding protein (PCBP) 1 or 2 with the viral genome. Together, nsp1β and one of the PCBPs act as transactivators that bind a C-rich motif near the shift site to stimulate −1 and −2 PRF, thereby enabling the ribosome to generate two frameshift products that are implicated in viral immune evasion. How nsp1β and PCBP associate with the viral RNA genome remains unclear. Here, we describe the purification of the nsp1β:PCBP2:viral RNA complex on a scale sufficient for structural analysis using small-angle X-ray scattering and stochiometric analysis by analytical ultracentrifugation. The proteins associate with the RNA C-rich motif as a 1:1:1 complex. The monomeric form of nsp1β within the complex differs from previously reported homodimer identified by X-ray crystallography. Functional analysis of the complex via mutational analysis combined with RNA-binding assays and cell-based frameshifting reporter assays reveal a number of key residues within nsp1β and PCBP2 that are involved in complex formation and function. Our results suggest that nsp1β and PCBP2 both interact directly with viral RNA during formation of the complex to coordinate this unusual PRF mechanism. Full Article