con Watch Seven Medieval Castles' Digital Reconstruction By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Architects and designers restored royal ruins across Europe to their former glory Full Article
con Why the National Emergency Library Is So Controversial By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:46:10 +0000 The Internet Archive describes the downloadable collection of more than one million books as a library, but critics call it piracy Full Article
con 196-Foot Section of the Berlin Wall Demolished to Make Way for Condos By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:21:03 +0000 Angry historians say the stretch of concrete was one of the largest remaining sections of the inner wall Full Article
con Digital Reconstructions Reveal 200-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Embryo’s Unusual Teeth By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:24:23 +0000 New scans suggest unhatched dinosaurs reabsorbed a set of teeth during development Full Article
con Berlin Artists Turn Their Balconies Into Mini Galleries By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:46:57 +0000 Some 50 artists around the Prenzlauer Berg district displayed works of art for passersby to enjoy Full Article
con Why Microsoft Word Now Considers Two Spaces After a Period an Error By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:27:05 +0000 Traditionalist "two-spacers" can still disable the function Full Article
con Land O'Lakes Drops the Iconic Logo of an Indigenous Woman From Its Branding By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:30:23 +0000 The story behind the image, and its removal, led to mixed reactions from the public, including native communities Full Article
con Super-Constipated Florida Lizard Breaks Records With Gargantuan Poop By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:30:00 +0000 An unfortunate diet of pizza grease and sand clogged her innards, amassing a giant and unpassable lump of feces in her gut Full Article
con How to Watch the National Air and Space Museum's Free Virtual Concert By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Catch the musical event, featuring Sting, Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard and other artists, on YouTube tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time Full Article
con Hundreds honor Alaska Native rights icon Peratrovich By www.ketchikandailynews.com Published On :: Full Article
con Stefan Ingves: The Riksbank's measures to mitigate the effects of the corona crisis on the economy By www.bis.org Published On :: 2020-04-02T22:00:00Z Speech by Mr Stefan Ingves, Governor of the Sveriges Riksbank, at the Sveriges Riksbank, Stockholm, 3 April 2020. Full Article
con The Art of the Teleconference By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:05:56 +0000 Transform your Zoom virtual background or computer desktop into a work of art Full Article
con These Are the Winning Photos of Smithsonian Magazine's 17th Annual Photo Contest By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000 From Vietnam to Antarctica, this year's winners bring you amazing glimpses of a changing world—and the indefatigable human spirit Full Article
con Elegance and Majesty in Contrast By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:58:22 +0000 A perfect landing by a Mute Swan. This image reflects a strong contrast between the calmness induced by the white beauty on the swan against the disturbance caused in the water by its landing. I reduced exposure on the background to reflect the same contrast. Full Article
con Anaconda Glacial Cave By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anaconda Glacial Cave in Iceland Full Article
con Yosemite Valley Controlled Burn By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000 This photo was taken from the Tunnel View at Yosemite National Park. The photo is of Bridalveil Fall consumed by smoke due to controlled burning on the Yosemite Valley floor. Full Article
con How 13 Seconds Changed Kent State University Forever By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000 The institution took decades to come to grips with the trauma of the killing of four students 50 years ago Full Article
con The 'Hard Hat Riot' of 1970 Pitted Construction Workers Against Anti-War Protesters By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000 The Kent State shootings further widened the chasm among a citizenry divided over the Vietnam War Full Article
con These Ancient Stone Troughs Contained an Unlikely Beverage By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0000 Full Article
con $612K award to Giant Mine contractor overturned By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:39:08 EDT In a written decision released Thursday, a panel of three appeal court judges said the judge who granted the award to McCaw North Drilling and Blasting Ltd. misinterpreted a clause in the contract for the cleanup. Full Article News/Canada/North
con RCMP charge Yellowknife man with murder in connection to death of Breanna Menacho By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:00:00 EDT Yellowknife RCMP confirmed the death of the missing 22-year-old woman on Friday and charged 27-year-old Devon Larabie in connection with her death. Full Article News/Canada/North
con Saskatchewan to have higher than normal fire conditions this summer: Natural Resources Canada By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 07:00:00 EDT Fire scientist say that Saskatchewan say Canadian Forest Service is updating their interactive maps every month from May to September this year so people can check the fire map in their region. Saskatchewan is one of the highest chances of fire this year. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
con Man convicted of double murder in Fort Frances charged in $2.2M Winnipeg drug bust By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:42:58 EDT Two men are charged in connection with an illegal drug distribution operation after Winnipeg police seized more than $2.2 million worth of methamphetamine, cocaine and ecstasy. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
con Thunder Bay District Health Unit confirms 1 new case of COVID-19 Thursday By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 16:27:46 EDT The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in its catchment area Thursday, bringing the total in the area to 77, with 65 of those listed as resolved. Full Article News/Canada/Thunder Bay
con Man arrested, charged in connection with pair of break-ins at Thunder Bay health unit By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:00:00 EDT A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with two break-ins at the Thunder Bay District Health unit offices, the Thunder Bay Police Service announced in a written release Friday. Full Article News/Canada/Thunder Bay
con Workshop on Access Control & Identity Management By cert-mu.govmu.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:21:39 GMT The National Computer Board conducted a workshop on Access Control & Identity Management on the 30th June 2015 at the Conference Hall, Cyber Tower 1, Ebène. The workshop was targeted towards IT Professionals, System Administrators, Network & Database Administrators and IT Security Professionals. The aim of the workshop was to bring together international and local IT Security Professionals to share their knowledge and experiences around the recent developments in the area of Access Control and Identity Management. On this occasion, an exposition was also organised to showcase the latest security products available in the market. Read more Full Article
con Comment on Connecticut statue unveiled at its new home – Richmond Times Dispatch by IMCRadio.Net By rss-newsfeed.india-meets-classic.net Published On :: Sun, 07 Nov 2010 03:32:40 +0000 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Connecticut statue unveiled at its new home – Richmond Times Dispatch http://bit.ly/9LUBTy #IMCRadio.net</span></span> Full Article
con Comment on Song Contest: Raab und Engelke sollen Eurovision-Finale moderieren by Deutschland News By rss-newsfeed.india-meets-classic.net Published On :: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 03:23:41 +0000 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @imconair Song Contest: Raab und Engelke sollen Eurovision-Finale moderieren http://bit.ly/fsr6gD #IMCRadio.net: Song Contest: Raa...</span></span> Full Article
con Police don't want convicted killer Philip Pynn back in N.L. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:49:49 EDT Philip Pynn is being released from federal prison for a second time, after breaching conditions landed him back behind bars last year — but it's not clear where he can live. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
con Alberta doctors push back against government's 'divide-and-conquer' strategy By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 05:00:00 EDT "It is unfortunate that it has come to pass that we have to collectively and overtly publicly declare that we are unified," says Alberta Medical Association president Christine Molnar. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
con Incidence of Parksinson's higher in miners who inhaled McIntyre Powder, Ontario WSIB study concludes By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 15:12:51 EDT A new study facilitated by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario states miners who were forced to inhale an aluminum powder were found to have a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
con Chance for northern Ontario business owners to share concerns with federal economic development minister By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:00:00 EDT Business owners throughout northern Ontario will have the chance Friday morning to speak directly with federal Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
con Art Chosen by Artists: Library of Congress National Exhibition of Prints (1943-77) – a New Research Guide By blogs.loc.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:03:41 +0000 The following is a guest post by Katherine Blood, Curator of Fine Prints, Prints & Photographs Division. As the Library of Congress marks its 220th year of serving the nation, the publication of a new guide tells two stories: how staff have for decades worked with art professionals to build the collections and how by […] Full Article Acquisitions Prints
con Bradford Assay for Determining Protein Concentration By cshprotocols.cshlp.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T06:30:11-07:00 The Bradford assay is a quick and fairly sensitive method for measuring the concentrations of proteins. It is based on the shift in absorbance maximum of Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250 dye from 465 to 595 nm following binding to denatured proteins in solution. Full Article
con Macroeconomic effects of Covid-19: an early review By www.bis.org Published On :: 2020-04-17T09:30:00Z BIS Bulletin No 7, April 2020. Past epidemics had long-lasting effects on economies through illness and the loss of lives, while Covid-19 is marked by widespread containment measures and relatively lower fatalities among young people. The short-term costs of Covid-19 will probably dwarf those of past epidemics, due to the unprecedented and synchronised global sudden stop in economic activity induced by containment measures. The current estimated impact on global GDP growth for 2020 is around -4%, with substantial downside risks if containment policies are prolonged. Output losses are larger for major economies. Full Article
con Best of the National Book Festival: Condoleezza Rice, 2017 By blogs.loc.gov Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:00:47 +0000 Our ongoing celebration of the Library of Congress National Book Festival continues with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discussing "Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom" on the Main Stage at the 2017 Festival. Full Article Authors Best of National Book Festival Books Programs
con How Susan Kare Designed User-Friendly Icons for the First Macintosh By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000 The graphic designer is receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Cooper Hewitt for her recognizable computer icons, typefaces and graphics Full Article
con Supervisor Controlling Officer - Static Data, Auditing and Reporting By ldn.tbe.taleo.net Published On :: 2020-04-16T06:28:00Z Application deadline: 17 May 2020 | Banking Settlements Centre | Location: Basel, Switzerland Full Article
con Basel Committee publishes consultation paper on revisions to the credit valuation adjustment risk framework By www.bis.org Published On :: 2019-11-28T10:00:00Z Press release about the Basel Committee publishing consultation paper on revisions to the credit valuation adjustment risk framework, 28 November 2019. Full Article
con CPMI report sets out considerations for developers of wholesale digital tokens By www.bis.org Published On :: 2019-12-12T14:30:00Z Press release: CPMI report sets out considerations for developers of wholesale digital tokens, 12 December 2019 Full Article
con Launch of the consolidated Basel Framework By www.bis.org Published On :: 2019-12-16T10:00:00Z Press release about the Basel Committee launching the consolidated Basel Framework, 16 December 2019. Full Article
con Markets Committee calls for wider adoption of global code of conduct for foreign exchange markets By www.bis.org Published On :: 2020-01-30T07:00:00Z Markets Committee calls for wider adoption of global code of conduct for foreign exchange markets (Press release, 30 January 2020) Full Article
con Statement: BIS staff member confirmed with Covid-19 in Basel By www.bis.org Published On :: 2020-03-16T09:41:00Z BIS statement, 16 March 2020. Full Article
con Foxg1 gene works like a molecular knob to control neocortical activity By www.news-medical.net Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:57:45 -0400 It works like a very fine "molecular knob" able to modulate the electrical activity of the neurons of our cerebral cortex, crucial to the functioning of our brain. Full Article
con The Great Biden Consolidation By www.nytimes.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:11:09 GMT How the PleaseNotSanders movement achieved what NeverTrump never could. Full Article
con The Coronavirus and the Conservative Mind By www.nytimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:19 GMT The pandemic has put psychological theories of politics to a very interesting test. Full Article
con No pomp, under the circumstances: CBU holding online convocation By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 05:00:00 EDT What would have been Cape Breton University's largest convocation to date is being replaced by an online offering this year because of COVID-19. Some graduating students say it just won't be the same as a traditional ceremony. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
con New projections find deconfinement in Montreal could lead to sharp increase in deaths By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:15:52 EDT The current deconfinement plan in the Montreal area could lead to a rapid increase in deaths in the city, according to findings by Quebec's public health institute. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
con 1 new case of COVID-19 in Manitoba connected with Brandon trucking company cluster By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:23:40 EDT Eight COVID-19 cases are now connected to that workplace, including six employees. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
con Union raises concerns over lack of safety inspections after Manitoba construction worker dies on the job By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:57:33 EDT The union that represents thousands of Manitoba workers is asking what safety protocols were in place when a construction worker was killed after a trench wall collapsed on him earlier this week. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba