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QuantumPay (QTP) represents an ambitious technological initiative that blends blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to create a secure, efficient, and transparent digital transaction - StreetInsider.com

QuantumPay (QTP) represents an ambitious technological initiative that blends blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to create a secure, efficient, and transparent digital transaction  StreetInsider.com





















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Sweden Scraps Plans For 13 Offshore Windfarms Over Russia Security Fears

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Sweden has vetoed plans for 13 offshore windfarms in the Baltic Sea, citing unacceptable security risks. The country's defence minister, Pal Jonson, said on Monday that the government had rejected plans for all but one of 14 windfarms planned along the east coast. The decision comes after the Swedish armed forces concluded last week that the projects would make it more difficult to defend Nato's newest member. The proposed windfarms would have been located between Aland, the autonomous Finnish region between Sweden and Finland, and the Sound, the strait between southern Sweden and Denmark. The Russian exclave of Kaliningrad is only about 310 miles (500km) from Stockholm. Wind power could affect Sweden's defence capabilities across sensors and radars and make it harder to detect submarines and possible attacks from the air if war broke out, Jonson said. The only project to receive the green light to was Poseidon, which will include as many as 81 wind turbines to produce 5.5 terawatt hours a year off Stenungsund on Sweden's west coast. "Both ballistic robots and also cruise robots are a big problem if you have offshore wind power," Jonson said. "If you have a strong signal detection capability and a radar system that is important, we use the Patriot system for example, there would be negative consequences if there were offshore wind power in the way of the sensors."

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Oil Giant BP is Killing 18 Hydrogen Projects, Chilling the Nascent Industry

An anonymous reader shares a report: Tucked inside a 32-page earnings report, oil and gas giant BP revealed it was killing 18 early-stage hydrogen projects, a move that could have a chilling effect on the nascent hydrogen industry. The decision, along with the sale of the company's U.S. on-shore wind power operations, will save BP $200 million annually and help boost its bottom line. The hydrogen industry, which has relied on oil and gas companies both financially and through lobbying efforts, is preparing for a grimmer outcome. BP has been a supporter of hydrogen. The company's venture capital arm has invested in several green hydrogen startups, including Electric Hydrogen and Advanced Ionics. Earlier this year, BP said it would develop "more than 10" hydrogen projects in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Now, BP is scaling back those plans, saying it'll develop between five and ten projects. The company is keeping quiet about which ones will receive the green light.

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Nvidia's New App Combines the Best of GeForce Experience and Control Panel

This all-in-one app makes it easier to maximize your Nvidia GPU.




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Case Study: Reroofing at Georgia Schools Completed as Classes Continue

The best time to perform any significant work on a school building is when school is out, but that was not possible in the case of Rome High School in Georgia.




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Case Study: Canadian Equestrian Multi-Purpose Barn with Solar Panels

The owner’s goal was to construct a multi-purpose building and rooftop solar system that would provide 100% of the electricity needs for their equestrian ranch property.




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Case Study: Reliable, Cost-Effective Roof Repairs Needed for Beachside Condo Building

R/J Group Inc. shows how offering feasible repairs in place of total replacements not only saved the customer money, but led to additional work.




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Case Study: California's Largest Commercial Solar + Energy Storage System

With help from S-5! products, SunGreen Systems Inc. installed a solar and energy system housing a 772-kilowatt photovoltaic array and 14 Tesla Powerpacks.




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Case Study: California Self Storage Gets Desired Aesthetic with McElroy Metal's Metal Roofing, Wall Panels

Using McElroy Metal roofing and wall panels, this storage facility became the brand's "flagship self-storage facility" thanks to its aesthetics.




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Case Study: Kia Forum and Working Against the Clock

The Kia Forum, outside of Los Angeles, was under pressure to have its existing rooftop logo removed and replaced. Contractor Centimark, using GAF products, got the job done on time. Learn how in this GAF case study.




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Case Study: Hurricane Ian Puts New Roof to the Test

The work completed on a metal roof by R/J Group was quickly be put to the test as Hurricane Ian blew through only two weeks after completion.




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Avoiding Financial Suicide as a Roofing Contractor

Navigating tough economic times is never easy, but don’t make it harder by not being realistic about examining overhead costs.




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Balancing Your Entrepreneurial Roofing Life and Career

Striking a balance between work and life can be difficult, but learning to do so results in victories in both spheres.




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How to Tell If Your Roofing Financials Are Accurate

Roofing contractors are notorious for poor paperwork and taking little interest in accounting.




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Contractor Profile: Kodiak Roofing & Waterproofing

From Google’s high-tech campus to international airports, Kodiak Roofing & Waterproofing has roofed them all thanks to its dedication to safety and continuous training for employees.




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Contractor Profile: R L Murphey Commercial Roof Systems

By concentrating on single-ply new construction, R L Murphey Commercial Roof Systems is showing commercial contractors how it’s done in North Texas.




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Roofing Alliance President Greg Bloom Holds Court

Greg Bloom, president of the Roofing Alliance for 2023-24, discusses what it means to be invested in the greater good.




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Georgia’s CRS Sales & Marketing Earns First Carlisle Experience Award

See how CRS, Inc. helped roofing contractors during difficult times with RC's exclusive coverage of the inaugural Carlisle Experience Award.




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Rewards and Risks of Alternative Roofing Materials

Roofing contractors sought alternatives during a spate of challenges, a pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions and capped by a spike in inflation. But was it at a price?