For HVAC pros interested in motors and drives, Tuesday afternoon at this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta featured a good chance to give the feet a rest and focus on the mind for a while. Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) presented a three-phase session called VFDs: Method of Laboratory Test and a Case Study.

With each passing year, rooftop system developers find new ways to improve this staple piece of HVAC commercial equipment.

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Lauren Layfield investigates sexism, finding out what it is and how it can affect us.

In this video, Noam Chomsky talks about language at Google as part of the Authors@Google series.

In this question and answer session he discusses a number of topics, but the first is about universal grammar in which he provides an in-depth description of how his ideas on universal grammar have evolved over time.

Another interesting question he answers at the end of the session relates to the effect of email, instant messaging and the like on syntax and grammar (TXT Speak). Hear Chomsky's views on whether this is just a natural part of the evolution of language and how it's affecting our minds.

I was having lunch a few months ago when I suddenly struggled to get to the end of what I was saying- my voice dipped and wouldn't come back. Within a week or so, I couldn't produce any noise and was forced into a soundless whisper. If I strained a bit, I could just about make a sound that could possibly be heard at very close range. My first medical consultation did nothing, and I had tickets to go abroad that meant going with just this silent croak.

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As part of the PCC’s efforts on human trafficking, we’re talking with advocates and lawmakers about what is being done to address the issue. Today I’m sharing a series of sound bites from an interview I did with Christine Commerce from the Alliance to End Human Trafficking. https://x.com/PAcatholic/status/1736783868848492574?s=20   https://x.com/PAcatholic/status/1736796871337599054?s=20   https://x.com/PAcatholic/status/1736818153110307184?s=20              

Sarah Bowen of the Promise of Life Network crisis pregnancy center near Pittsburgh talked with me about the motivation behind the campaign by abortion advocates against the work these centers do, which is to provide women with support during an unplanned pregnancy. https://x.com/PAcatholic/status/1703790777099235616?s=20   https://fb.watch/nccvJtmh6p/?mibextid=cr9u03  

Packaging Strategies asked SOMIC America, Inc. to provide its single- and multi-component machine capabilities. First, a look at what’s trending.

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We know from talking to hundreds of music teachers over the years that students' practicing habits are always a point of discussion. We've seen parents fall into a whole range of attitudes. Here are a few that we've seen.

Washington, D.C. -- iHeartMedia co-founder, chairman and CEO Bob Pittman will sit down at the 2023 NAB Show with iHeart and Premiere Networks personality Angela Yee for "Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob Pittman," a live podcast conversation open to all NAB Show attendees on April 16 at 3 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) hosted a virtual town hall today to provide updates on NAB’s policy priorities for the rest of the year and answer member questions. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt and Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs April Carty-Sipp discussed the association’s advocacy efforts, educational initiatives and innovation projects.

Panelists Tim Hall, Peter Belknap, and Robert Wunderlich discuss DevOps-friendly technologies and the impact of DevOps on communication and governance.

Recorded live on Tuesday October 23, 2018 at Oracle Code One in San Francisco, this very special program brings together Doug Cutting (Chief Architect, Cloudera), Charles Nutter (Co-Lead, JRuby), Graeme Rocher (Project Lead, Grails Open Source Project), and Guido van Rossum (Creator, Python Language) to share their insight and expertise on the trends and technologies that have had the greatest impact on IT and software development over the past year, and will continue to shape the future.

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Already enjoying wide adoption, digital assistants are destined to become even more prevalent.  As the use of digital assistants expands, so do the opportunities for developers with the necessary skills. In this program you’ll meet three people among the vanguard of those developing digital assistants. Oracle ACE Director Mia Urman, Founder and CEO of AuraPlayer, was deeply involved in the development of KBot, the chatbot developed to respond to questions from attendees at the 2019 ODTUG KScope event in Seattle.  David Callaghan, Senior Developer at Hermes, a UK-based parcel delivery company, led the development team behind Holly, the AI entity that has revolutionized customer service at Hermes. Grant Ronald, Director of Product Management within Oracle's Digital Assistant development team, had an active role in Holly’s creation. 

Listen to learn about what goes into the design and development of a chatbot, the challenges encountered along the way, and how to celebrate a chatbot's birthday.

BERLIN, 3 June 2016 – The resumption of talks in the 5+2 format signals a fresh impetus in the settlement process and provides new momentum to achieve real progress, said Ambassador Cord Meier-Klodt, Special Representative of the German OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process.

As a result of the talks, the sides signed a protocol that details steps to be taken towards resolving a number of concrete issues prior to the informal Conference on Confidence-Building Measures in Bavaria in July.

“Following two days of focused discussions, I am happy to say that we moved forward on a number of substantive issues to the benefit of both sides, including in the areas of telecommunication, transportation and education,” said Meier-Klodt. “With the collective effort of the sides and the international partners, we stand a real chance of resolving these key issues next month.”

The Special Representative welcomed the ongoing efforts of the sides and the international partners over recent months, including intensified dialogue between the chief negotiators and in the working group format, and a visit of the Mediators and Observers to Chisinau and Tiraspol in April 2016.

“This 5+2 is testament to the fact that constructive and frequent dialogue at all levels is essential for realizing substantive talks in the 5+2,” said Ambassador Michael Scanlan, Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova. “I urge the sides to continue in this spirit over the coming weeks and to fully utilize the valuable input of our international partners in order to achieve the objectives outlined in the protocol”.

Talks in the 5+2 format include the participation of representatives of the sides, Mediators and Observers – Moldova, Transdniestria, the OSCE, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, the United States and the European Union.

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Technology entrepreneur Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, SpaceX and The Boring Company, gives a rapt audience a preview of gaming in Tesla cars, and described which failure most helped his career. - REUTERS

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In which our hero meets a childhood hero of his, and borrows his underpants for ten minutes. With Special Guest Anthony Michael Hall.

Todd Golden ran Saturday's practice after the No. 21 Gators had a day off following Thursday night's 81-60 home win against Jacksonville. He is expected to be on the sidelines when  Grambling State visits at the O'Connell Center Monday night.

Todd Golden released a statement a day earlier acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry and said he's considering “defamation claims" as he consults with attorney Ken Turkel of Tampa.

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel detail operating without their first-round pick and answered other offseason questions.

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Apple is in discussions with Foxconn to manufacture AI servers in Taiwan, aiming to bolster its Apple Intelligence initiative. Apple Intelligence, a suite of user-focused AI tools, relies heavily on substantial computing power. To meet these growing demands, Apple seeks to produce specialized servers powered by its Apple Silicon. These servers would enhance processing capabilities, […]

HitPaw's latest Edimakor release offers additional customization and personalization.

UTTM anchor Anne-Marie Green speaks to Butterball Turkey Hotline Expert Alice Coffey about how to get your questions answered to cook the perfect bird.

As the old saying goes, if you talk about what you've earned the right to talk about, you'll do just fine. Even the most experienced talkers get the jitters.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. How to scan for a hidden camera in your hotel room or vacation rental. And we get the real story behind a man with a fake name.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. Find out if your Windows 11 is as secure as it can be. And we meet the founder of the Taiwanese company that makes 90% of the world’s most advanced semiconductor chips.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. We tell you exactly how to register an NFT. And we meet the American writer best known as the editor of the “Whole Earth Catalog” and co-founder of The WELL, the first online virtual community.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. Why it’s a bad idea to leave your laptop running when you put it away in its carrying case. And we revisit the question of the identity of the founder of Bitcoin.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. We give you three good ways to start creating your own animated emojis. And we meet the man who coined the term “virtual community.”

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. What to do if an email you sent keeps getting its delivery delayed. And we meet the man who founded the Chinese firm that became the world’s largest computer maker.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. What to do if someone steals one of your Facebook photos and uses it as someone else’s profile picture. And we meet the father of information theory.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. How to create many passwords without using a password manager. And we meet the 24-year-old American who has become a leading pioneer in the development of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Gigi Schumm welcomes Caryl Brzymialkiewicz, HHS assistant inspector general and chief data officer, to talk data integration and the importance of networking.

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Gigi Schumm welcomes Danielle Brigida, Interior Department's social media guru, to talk about how digital tools can advance your career, and your agency.

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Gigi Schumm welcomes Mary Erickson, deputy director of the National Weather Service, to talk changes in weather forecasting and your career path.

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FEDtalk host Natalia Castro, Deputy Director of Government and Public Affairs at Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., is joined by WIFLE President Catrina Bonus, who began leading WIFLE in February.

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President Donald Trump has welcomed Argentine President Mauricio Macri (mah-CREE') to the White House for talks

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