The purpose of this study is to learn more about virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) practices at the United States’ top one hundred university libraries, as well as how they are engaging with the metaverse. We conducted qualitative and descriptive analysis on the websites of the top one hundred university libraries in the … Continue reading ""Embracing the Metaverse: A Survey of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Practices at the United States’ Top One Hundred University Libraries""

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Sunrise Heat & Air is dedicated to supporting veterans, whose sacrifices have ensured freedom and safety. The Free A/C System giveaway is a way of expressing deep gratitude to the heroes and to recognize the unwavering commitment to the country. The "Home of the Brave" event celebrates not only the service but also the importance of providing a comfortable, welcoming home environment for those who have given so much. [PR.com]

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Via the Division of Labour, This BussinessWeek article, Innovation in the Age of Mass Collaboration, describes how a conservative mining company discovered gold by opening up its proprietary database on the Internet and offering a prize: The contestants identified 110...

Ever since the outbreak of whooping cough among vaccinated children in the early 1990's in Laguna Niguel, it's been obvious that the shot doesn't work.

Now new studies show even greater cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, among the vaccinated groups, and "experts" claim it may be due to a new strain. But these experts receive funding from the manufacturers of the shots:

Public officials around the world rely heavily on two groups of pertussis experts when setting vaccine policy relating to the disease. Both groups, and many of their members, receive money from the two leading manufacturers of pertussis vaccine. [http://www.watchdoginstitute.org/2010/12/13/whooping-cough-epidemic-california/]

Bottom line: stay healthy; avoid all vaccines.

Podcast measurement company Podtrac has recorded mostly negative week-over-week download and unique audience growth since social distancing measures began. The declines were most severe in mid-March when major cities began shelter-in-place requirements and nonessential American workers began working from home. As of the week of April 27, however, weekly download and audience growth are slowly ticking back up.

But it is not all bad news: Podtrac found that for the shows it measures, year-to-date growth overall is still positive with major download growth in categories like news, comedy and business.

Here are seven ways you can avoid common virtual sales meeting technology mistakes

1. Prepare meeting attendees in advance with clear instructions
2. Run a tech check
3. Increase your internet speed and bandwidth
4. Choose a reliable meeting platform
5. Invest in quality audio and video
6. Master your platform
7. Have a backup plan

New Real Estate Course Reveals How You Can Safely Make A Fortune Fixing Up Old Houses And Walk Away From Your Job Forever... Even If You Don't Know The First Thing About renovating

In addition to actually seeking a job, there are also other valid reasons to monitor the job market. Perhaps you are satisfied in your current position, but just want to keep an eye on new positions in a specific sector. Perhaps you are just curious to know what the wages are for similar positions. The job market can be monitored quite easily using RSS feeds. You can subscribe to RSS feeds in order to find specific company job openings, employment available within a specific region (i.e. by using a postal or zipcode), specific positions available, or to locate all jobs within a specific wage range.

The following are websites that have RSS feeds to help employees looking for jobs...

RSS Feeds to Locate Job Opportunities

I didn’t have the bandwidth to learn another piece of music, but my friend Loren did. Or perhaps I just felt shy about singing for a webcam and uploading it to Youtube. It consists of 3746 videos from 73 countries, and will be mastered for installations at venues across the world with HD video and […]

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The Communications and Marketing Coordinator with Sask Pork says the 47th edition of Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium will provide an opportunity for pork producers to learn the latest in research and technology development, to interact with government officials and industry leaders and to network.
The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board's Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2024 is scheduled for Saskatoon Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sask Pork Communications and Marketing Coordinator Steve Seto says the symposium focusses on fostering an environment that supports sustainability, efficiency and profitability.

Quote-Steve Seto-Saskatchewan Pork Development Board:
The symposium is our annual event where many of our producers come to Saskatoon for two days.
It does give our producers a great opportunity to talk with industry leaders.
Water quality is probably going to be a big one, just making sure that the water quality up to par.
The changes to the Code of practice with the Canadian pork Council will probably be discussed.
Funding and government grants, I assume will be a big talking point between producers and some of the government officials that will be there.
Always trying to make things more sustainable and efficient and helping our producers be profitable is kind of our main goal every year, making sure the industry is very strong going forward.
Those are going to be some of the key highlights but it's also a great opportunity to just talk and network not only with other producers but industry leaders.
We've been doing it now for 47 years and it's a really good opportunity for people to come together.

Anyone interested in learning more about or registering for Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2024 can do so through the Sask Pork website at saskpork.com.
For more visit Farmscape.Ca.
Bruce Cochrane.

       *Farmscape is produced on behalf of North America’s pork producers

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With e-communication, many things become easier. But while it may be easier in terms of e-communication, it may be more dangerous is as well. We have so many cases to mention, such as the negative side effects of International Communication Technology (ICT) and e-communication in particularly, such as theft of personal information.

SpaceChainamp;nbsp;today announced it has been accepted into the Google for Startups program. The Google program is designed for early-stage companies such as SpaceChain to help build a sustainable, successful business over the long-term by providingamp;nbsp; the support, services and technology to do so. Under the Google for Startups program, SpaceChain will be able to strengthen its position in leading data and transactional integrity with space infrastructure. Google'samp;nbsp;extensive resources will open multiple opportunities for SpaceChain to explore more advanced processing applications onboard LEO satellites systems as well as future payload launches.

[Premium Times] Nigeria only had two athletes at the tournament, but they won one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.

Another example of how the bleeding edge aerospace sector is going through a massive shakeup has surfaced as civilian supersonic startup Exosonic has announced that it is going out of business after being unable to raise needed funding.

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Researchers at University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have developed a single genomic test that can quickly detect virtually any kind of pathogen in a patient. This allows for much quicker diagnoses, enables targeted treatment to begin sooner, and could lower healthcare costs.

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Electric scooter and bike sales in India surged 85 percent year on year (YoY) to 1,39,000 units in October, and mainstream brands such as TVS, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp, with combined sales of 65,489, sold 4,428 more EVs than the other top electric two-wheeler startup brands.

1. TVS, Bajaj, Hero EV sales crosses 65,000 mark in October
2. Top 10 e2W makers had a combined 44 percent market share

Legacy brands registered their best-ever monthly retail sales in October. TVS Motor Co sold 29,930 iQube scooters, regaining its lead over a hard-charging Bajaj Auto (it retailed 28,245 Chetak units), which had outsold TVS in September. Hero MotoCorp sold 7,314 Vida e-scooters. Together, these three companies clocked 65,489 units in sales. On the other hand, India’s top 10 e-two-wheeler startups managed 61,061 units.

Of the total e-two-wheelers sold in October, TVS (21 percent market share), Bajaj Auto (20 percent), and Hero MotoCorp (5 percent) grabbed 47 percent of the market, while the top 10 e2W OEMs had 44 percent. The remaining 9 percent was being fought for by the rest of the field – 196 players. In October, Vahan retail sales data reflected all 209 e-wheeler manufacturers in India.

Ola Electric, which had a torrid August and September, remains the No. 1 e2W OEM. It bounced back with 41,664 units in October, its third-highest monthly score after the 53,640 units in March and 41,794 units in July. With a 30 percent market share, the company accounts for the bulk of the top 10 startups’ sales. Bengaluru-based Ather Energy, which clocked its best-ever monthly retail sales of 16,000 units in October, has an 11.50 percent market share. The remaining eight startups – Bounce, Revolt Motors, River Mobility, Pur Energy, Simple Energy, Okinawa Autotech and Oben Electric – account for 3,397 units and a 5.56 percent market share. Revolt Motors (949 e-motorcycles) and Simple Energy (324 e-scooters) both registered their best-ever monthly sales.

Not very long ago, it was felt that EV startups, with their perceived absence of legacy issues, IT technology prowess, venture capital investments and the ability to burn cash to get a foothold in the market, would stamp their dominance in this segment of zero-emission mobility. However, TVS, Bajaj and Hero MotoCorp, the three legacy ICE OEMs that have diversified and plugged into e-mobility, are proving to be a resilient lot and giving the two-wheeler startup world a run for its money and more.

These three, with their strong R&D setup and component supplier base, are clearly benefiting from their growing localisation levels, the introduction of new variants, brand power and the marketing strength that comes from a large dealer network across the country.

Also see:

Hero Xpulse 421 concept sketch showcased at EICMA 2024

Hero to enter Europe, UK with Vida Z electric scooter

New TVS electric two-wheeler launch by March 2025

How some of India’s top architecture firms are bringing back the concept of much-needed interactive meeting zones for social progress and wellness. A virtual tour of four such projects in both rural and urban India

Toyota’s reason to opt for a hybrid system for the above models is that it believes EVs are not the only option towards carbon neutrality.

1. Virtual Yoga Classes Aid Chronic Low Back Pain  Physician's Weekly
2. Yoga may help reduce lower-back pain, study says  The Washington Post
3. Try Some at-Home Yoga for That Aching Back  Newser
4. Is Virtual Yoga Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain?  Physical Therapy Products

1. US defense contractor to pay former Iraqi detainees $42 million for its role in torture at notorious Abu Ghraib prison  CNN
2. Abu Ghraib torture survivors win US civil case, $42m damages  Al Jazeera English
3. US jury awards $42m to ex-detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib  BBC.com
4. How a Troy lawyer convinced U.S. jury to award $42 million to 3 Iraqi prisoners  Detroit Free Press
5. U.S. Jury Awards $42 Million to Iraqi Men Abused at Abu Ghraib  The New York Times

Google has just announced a new virtual shopping experience for search which lets you try on apparel virtually using some AI cleverness. Users in the US (only, at first) will be able to try out an item of clothing from a catalog if it has a ‘Try On’ badge on it in search. The service is starting with a limited number of brands including Anthropologie, Everlane, H&M and LOFT, and a limited repertoire of AI generated lady’s tops.  Virtual shopping...

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Frederica shares with us the special prayer entitled "Akathist to the Mother of God, Nurturer of Children."

Fr John Finley, speaking at St Paisius/Yuma, Arizona, speaks about the recent California mudslides and how the wonders of God, His goodness, and the changing of human hearts may be found in times of loss and trial.

All of these Apostles were among the Seventy, and all are mentioned by St Paul in Romans 16. Saints Olympas and Rodion followed St Peter to Rome and were beheaded under Nero around the year 54. The other three reposed in peace after serving the Church as bishops: St Sosipater as Bishop of Iconium; St Erastus (described by St Paul as city treasurer of Corinth) as Bishop of Paneas (Caesarea Philippi); St Quartus as Bishop of Beirut. Quartus is said to have converted most of the citizens of Beirut to faith in Christ before his repose.

Chatter about the Orthodox Faith abounds in social media but not all of it is true. How should Orthodox Christians approach Facebook, Twitter, etc., both in terms of their own posts but also in reading posts by others? Fr. Andrew Damick shares some reflections as well as his own guidelines for using social media.

Fr. Andrew discusses the phrase "redeeming the time" from Ephesians 5:15 in terms of building community in the local parish.

Matthew brings part one of a two-part series on the differences between Eastern and Western views of imputed righteousness.

Matthew brings part two of a two-part series on the differences between Eastern and Western views of imputed righteousness.

Fr. John begins a four part series on the virtue of failure by describing the inevitability and purpose of failure.

Fr. John continues his series (Part 2) by redefining failure and describing the ways that we react to our own failures.

Fr. John continues his series (Part 3) by reflecting on the goal of interior renewal.

Fr. John completes his series (Part 4) by describing how failure can become a servant of God for the renewal of our lives.

In this episode, Fr. Anthony talks about Great Lent in the Lehigh Valley (PA) and about how the Lenten disciplines - and especially the Prayer of St. Ephraim - can protect and heal us from the damage of war.

Fr. Anthony continues his discussion with Fr. Robert Holet, author of "The First and Finest: Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering" about mission work, this time focusing on the need to organize and routinize the work of the parish intentionally and well (so that grace can grow). Enjoy the show!

A Necklace of Virtues by Calee M. Lee, illustrated by Turbo Qualls (Xist Publishing, 2012).

Fr. Ted invites us to consider our suffering as an opportunity to enter into a deeper communion with God.

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre todos las oportunidades que el Espíritu nos da. Unas oportunidades son a ser feliz, a tener amor, y a festejar que tenemos hoy. (Hechos 11:19-26, 29-30) Fr. Nicholas preached about the many opportunities that the Holy Spirit gives us. A opportunity to be happy, to feel love, and to celebrate what we have today. (Acts 11:19-26, 29-30)

The parable of the Lazarus and the Rich Man is a story rich with lessons about life and about death. Fr Thomas focuses on the implications of living with unprecedented wealth in our modern society.

The first parable that Jesus taught is the beloved Parable of the Sower. Fr Thomas explains its place in the scripture and its crucial importance in our lives.

In the first sections of the second book of his Life of Moses, St. Gregory of Nyssa instructs that Christians are to "emulate the fortuitous birth of Moses"—but how can this be done? Is not birth outside the realm of a person's control? In examining the manner in which St. Gregory exposes "birth" as the constant making of choices by the free human creature, we discover the rich manner in which the saint finds spiritual significance in the historical moments of Scripture.