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The Hopeful Work of Turning Appalachia’s Mountaintop Coal Mines Into Farms

By Catherine V. Moore YES! Magazine In the post-coal economy, life-skills training helps employ people and restore the savaged land. On a surface-mine-turned-farm in Mingo County, West Virginia, former coal miner Wilburn Jude plunks down three objects on the bed … Continue reading




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Building a Winning Digital Marketing Strategy for B2B Tech Firms

Today’s tech firms need a solid digital marketing strategy to stand out and remain competitive in the eyes of potential customers. Tech businesses can use many tactics, channels, and communication styles to reach key decision-makers and sell more products or services. So, effective marketing strategies for tech companies must include an intentional combination of these […]

The post Building a Winning Digital Marketing Strategy for B2B Tech Firms appeared first on 3.7 Designs.




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Featured User, Kate Williams: Weddings, Portraits and Double Exposure

Wedding Photography is a tough business. You collaborate with people who are expecting to see passion and love reflected in your work, people who want to see every precious moment captured beautifully. There are no do-overs on wedding day, and the pressure can be enormous. Kate Williams, who works primarily a wedding photographer but also does stunning portraiture, […]







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NRC Commissioners Wright and Crowell Visit Commonwealth Fusion Systems

NRCgov posted a photo:

Commissioner Wright and Commissioner Crowell visit Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts. CFS is one of several firms seeking to use nuclear fusion (where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium) to generate electricity. The company is currently developing a system using powerful magnetic fields to control the extremely hot plasma that sustains a fusion reaction.

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NRC Teams Up With Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

NRCgov posted a photo:

NRC staff members are #OnTheJob with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) staff members touring the Naval Surface Warfare Center’s Carderock facilities, where ship and submarine research and development are done for NAVSEA. This partnership explores how 3D printing might be used to create parts for nuclear reactor.

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3 Key Features of Pets Health Monitoring Systems

It’s always interesting to observe how technologies are transforming different industries by bringing the efficiency of many processes to a new level and also reducing costs. Healthcare is one of the industries that has changed a lot with the introduction of new tech solutions. However, when we are talking about healthcare we should mention not […]

The post 3 Key Features of Pets Health Monitoring Systems appeared first on 404 Tech Support.




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Making Distributed Software Development Work: Strategies and Best Practices for Managing Remote Teams

The rise of distributed software teams has fundamentally transformed how we approach software development. With technology evolving, so does our ability to connect and collaborate across borders, time zones, and cultural barriers. The article will venture into the fascinating world of distributed software development and provide you with the most effective strategies and best practices […]

The post Making Distributed Software Development Work: Strategies and Best Practices for Managing Remote Teams appeared first on 404 Tech Support.




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The High Price of Holding on to Outdated LIMS Systems

In an era when laboratories are experiencing a surge in test volume and facing increasing demands for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, reliance on man




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The High Price of Holding on to Outdated LIMS Systems

In an era when laboratories are experiencing a surge in test volume and facing increasing demands for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, reliance on man



  • Genetics & Genomics

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Promising New Drug Target for Autoimmune Diseases Like MS

Increased expression of gene PRDM1-S triggers loss of immune regulation seen in autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS)



  • Genetics & Genomics

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Promising New Drug Target for Autoimmune Diseases Like MS

Increased expression of gene PRDM1-S triggers loss of immune regulation seen in autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS)




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Frequent Cannabis Use Linked to Poor Sleep, Memory Problems

People with cannabis use disorder (CUD) report more sleep problems than those without, and their disrupted sleep may affect visual learning memory.




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Study Links Chronic Cannabis Use with Sleep and Memory Problems

A study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol found that long-term cannabis users experience interfered with sleep and memory. The findings




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Study Links Chronic Cannabis Use with Sleep and Memory Problems

A study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol found that long-term cannabis users experience interfered with sleep and memory. The findings



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Smart mask to detect health problems

A team of researchers at the California Institute of Technology have released a prototype for a new type of advanced, smart mask that could be used to dete



  • Clinical & Molecular DX

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XZEB 1140: Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings

Organizer: British Columbia Institute of Technology
Location: Online




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Optimizing Hybrid Heating Systems: A two-part webinar for HVAC contractors (Part 2)

Organizer: Community Energy Association
Location: Online




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Venezuelan Films in Spanish - Film #3: "Ninos de las Brisas"

Dec 1, 2024, 6pm EST

Venezuelan Films in Spanish movie screening: Ninos de las Brisas. The film will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles.

This is the third of three Venezuelan movies that make up this semester's Films in Spanish, a Department of Romance Studies DEIJ initiative that brings focus to social justice issues in the Hispanic world through film screenings.

Film #1: Hermano, October 20
Film #2: La soledad, November 17

Previous editions of Films in Spanish (FIS) include: queer FIS, disability FIS, Jewish FIS, Indigenous FIS, and domestic service FIS.

BuildingOlin Center
Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus
City: Medford, MA 02155
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: Room 0011
Open to Public: Yes
Primary Audience(s): Students (Undergraduate)
Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk
Subject: Social Justice/Human Rights
Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences
Event Sponsor Details: Department of Romance Studies
Event Admission: Free



  • 2024/12/01 (Sun)

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Venezuelan Films in Spanish - Film #2: "La soledad"

Nov 17, 2024, 6pm EST

Venezuelan Films in Spanish movie screening: La soledad. The film will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles.

This is the second of three Venezuelan movies that make up this semester's Films in Spanish, a Department of Romance Studies DEIJ initiative that brings focus to social justice issues in the Hispanic world through film screenings.

Film #1: Hermanos, October 20
Film #3: Ninos de las Brisas, December 1

Previous editions of Films in Spanish (FIS) include: queer FIS, disability FIS, Jewish FIS, Indigenous FIS, and domestic service FIS.

BuildingOlin Center
Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus
City: Medford, MA 02155
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: Room 0011
Open to Public: Yes
Primary Audience(s): Students (Undergraduate)
Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk
Subject: Social Justice/Human Rights
Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences
Event Sponsor Details: Department of Romance Studies
Event Admission: Free



  • 2024/11/17 (Sun)

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CMS And Portals Will Not Solve Your Problems!

Tom Franklin will be giving a plenary talk on "There Is No Such Thing As A Silver Bullet: CMS And Portals Will Not Solve Your Problems!". This talk is a replacement for the plenary talk by Mike Taylor which was advertised previously. [2005-05-31]




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B2: Web CMS and University Web Teams Part II - the Never Ending Story?

The University of Bradford Web CMS project began in October 2005 and by the time IWMW 2008 happens we will have purchased our Web CMS and have a new University Web Team in place (just!). "Crumbs - that's taken a long time," you may say! Well, yes - but we know that by the end of the project we will have a Web CMS that suits our organisational needs and is welcomed and accepted by the users, as well as a new resource to assist the University of Bradford in taking its Web presence forward - the University Web Team. So how did we do it? Following on from last year's IWMW 2007 session (People, Processes and Projects - How the Culture of an Organisation can Impact on Technical System Implementation) we will give some insight into why we think our project has continued to be successful - detailing the hurdles we met along the way and how we overcame them - and imparting the knowledge that we have learnt during the project which can help you take your organisation with you and enable you to implement a huge change management project successfully. Hint - it's all about the people! The session was facilitated by Claire Gibbons and Russell Allen, University of Bradford.




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A3: Coping with Forms: Implementing a Web Form Management Application

Creating good forms is a tricky business encompassing a wide range of disciples (accessibility, usability, security, etc). What's more, the development of bespoke online forms, and their back-end reporting interfaces, can be a huge resource drain for institutional Web teams. This session will tackle these problems by asking 'what do we need to know to make better forms, and how can we better manage form development processes'? As a case study, we will look at how the implementation of a form building and management application has aided the Web team at City University. The session was facilitated by Dan Jackson, City University.




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B7: Thieves in the Night: Hidden Problems in Web site Redesign

Matt Thrower, UKOLN, University of Bath will talk about UKOLN's Web site redesign and the problems involved. Come along and discuss how we solved these and other problems and what lessons could be learned for your institution.




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Debate 1: CMS: Challenging the Consensus

In previous IWMWs sessions have focussed on issues such as: Should we buy or build our CMS? Which CMS should we implement? How do we implement our CMS? How can we measure the impact of our CMS Implementation? And how do we address The CMS Challenge? But last year it was claimed that "There is no such thing as a silver bullet" and that a CMS will not solve all your problems. Has the CMS bubble bust? Has content management become content mis-management? In the light of new approaches, such as Web 2.0, and new 'ways of doing things' is there a feeling of disillusionment with 'ye old CMS'? Or does a CMS remain the backbone of a good institutional Web site? In this debate you will hear the arguments for and against content management systems and will have an opportunity to express your views.




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Do mandatory vaccination policies infringe on Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Rhonda B. Levy and George Vassos write about a case in which a Canadian judge finally ruled on whether or not COVID laws are in breach of human rights.

Human Resources Director Canada

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The Future of Knowledge Management in Law Firms - The Answer is Out There

Scott Rechtschaffen authored this article on the future of knowledge management in law firms.

CIO Review

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Some law schools offer tech programs to help students find jobs, but does it work?

Jason Dirkx and Scott Rechtschaffen consider the intersection of technology and law degrees. 

ABA Journal

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Law firms are developing their own tools and software to better serve clients

Scott Rechtschaffen suggests law firms interested in building and selling technology products should become more nimble. 

ABA Journal

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What Do California's New Sexual Harassment Training Requirements Mean for Staffing Firms?

Last year, California enacted SB 1343,1 amending California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to expand employers' sexual harassment training requirements.  Previously, employers with 50 or more employees had to provide their supervisory personnel with two hours of sexual harassment prevention training every two years.




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Eleventh Circuit: McDonnell Douglas Is Not Be-All and End-All for Title VII Discrimination Claims

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has spoken, and employers that once relied exclusively on McDonnell Douglas might need to rethink their litigation strategy in employment-discrimination cases.




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California Supreme Court Rules that Trial Courts Lack Inherent Authority to Strike PAGA Claims on Manageability Grounds

  • California Supreme Court held that trial courts lack inherent authority to strike (dismiss with prejudice) claims under the PAGA.
  • Class action manageability requirement cannot be superimposed onto PAGA claims.
  • The Court did not decide whether an employer may strike an unmanageable PAGA claim on the ground that the claim violates an employer’s due process rights.




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Ontario, Canada’s Divisional Court Confirms Unionized Workplaces May Pursue Human Rights Claims Before Labour Arbitrator or Human Rights Tribunal




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Supreme Court makes it easier to file workplace discrimination claims

Alyesha Asghar said the Supreme Court’s decision in Muldrow v. St. Louis, which will make it easier for employees to pursue discrimination claims over job transfers, does not mean an end to IE&D.

The Washington Post

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California Supreme Court Affirms Good-Faith Efforts May Shield Employers in Wage Statement Lawsuits

In a favorable ruling for employers defending against wage statement compliance claims, the California Supreme Court in Naranjo v. Spectrum Services Inc. (Naranjo) settled an age-old dispute by determining that an employer that reasonably and in good faith believed it was providing a complete and accurate wage statement has a viable defense to a claim for penalties under the California wage statement statute.

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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Clarifies Employment Claims Inheritance Rights

In Ruiz Mattei v. Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc.,1 the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico determined that claims under the Unjustified Dismissal Act2 and the Workplace Discrimination Act3 are transferable to the employee’s heirs following the employee’s death.




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Illinois Extends Statute of Limitations for Filing Discrimination Claims Under Illinois Human Rights Act, Adds Protected Classes, and Clarifies AI Use in Employment Decisions

Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law several bills that significantly amend the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). As a result of these amendments, Illinois employers should expect an uptick in discrimination cases proceeding through state courts and agencies.

Longer Statute of Limitations Period




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"Violates what is most sacred": X-ray of the initiative that allowed banks to charge themselves Chinese wages

Jorge Sales Boyoli weighs in on a reform that was almost passed in Mexico, which “violates the most sacred thing that a worker has: his salary.” 

El Heraldo de Mexico

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Puerto Rico Governor Amends Workers’ Compensation Act to Provide Reduction of Employee Premiums for Safe Workplaces

On August 8, 2023, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law Act No. 85-2023, effective immediately. The statute amends Puerto Rico’s Workers’ Compensation Act by further incentivizing safe workplaces.




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Littler Named “Law Firm of the Year” and Earns Tier 1 Rankings on U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2022 “Best Law Firms” List

(November 4, 2021) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been named “Law Firm of the Year” in the category of Labor Law – Management on the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. The firm also earned “National Tier 1” rankings for the 12th consecutive year in the following practice areas:




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Littler Earns “Law Firm of the Year” and Receives Tier 1 Rankings on U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2023 “Best Law Firms” List

(November 3, 2022) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has earned “Law Firm of the Year” status in the category of Employment Law – Management on the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. The firm also received “National Tier 1” rankings for the 13th consecutive year in the following practice areas:




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First Circuit Creates New Fiduciary Duty Under ERISA for Insurers Accepting Group Premiums from Employers

  • First Circuit held that an insurer has a fiduciary duty under ERISA to verify individual employee eligibility for group benefit plan coverage at or near the time of enrollment.
  • Insurers can shift the duty of eligibility verification to employers through the plan’s language.




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Update in ERISA Litigation Involving Breaches of Fiduciary Duty Claims

  • Several appellate courts over the past year have applied Supreme Court precedent to determine whether complaints properly allege a breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA to warrant relief.
  • Trends useful for employers defending such lawsuits have emerged.

Lawsuits against employers offering retirement benefit plans have been on the rise.  Recent suits, discussed in this update, have provided some guidance for employers. 




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Seventh Circuit Case Confirms that “Full and Fair Review” of Disability Claims Requires Disclosure of New Evidence Before Denying Appeals

A recent federal appeals court case clarifies that, under ERISA, the regulations governing disability plans’ claims review procedures apply to claims that predate the 2018 changes to the regulations. The decision also serves as a reminder for plan administrators to review their claims review procedures to ensure compliance with the current requirements for a “full and fair review” benefits appeal process.

The Claims Review Regulations




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Littler Recognized as “Law Firm of the Year” and Earns Tier 1 Rankings in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms®” List

Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, was named “Law Firm of the Year” for Labor Law - Management in the 14th edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. The firm also earned “National Tier 1” rankings for the 14th consecutive year in the following practice areas:




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California Expands Paid Sick Leave Uses for Crime Victims and Agricultural Employees, and Changes Unpaid Leave Standards for Victims

  • Paid sick leave will be available when a family member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other crimes.
  • Paid sick leave will be available for “preventive care” of agricultural employees who work outdoors when there is a smoke, heat, or flooding emergency.
  • Unpaid leave protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other crimes have been revised.




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Littler Attorneys Selected for Diversity Leadership Programs

(March 23, 2021) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that several of its attorneys have been selected for the 2021 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows and Pathfinders programs and the National Employment Law Council (NELC) Academy.




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IMS Insights Podcast: Episode 24 - Helene Wasserman on The Impact of Mentors

Helene Wasserman shares her view on how mentorships can positively impact career paths.

The National Law Review

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