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Javier León de la Riva o el 'machismo' de trabajar




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El presupuesto europeo, la crisis del programa Erasmus

No veo la necesidad de mantener un programa que no ha brindado ningún beneficio. Más valdría dedicar el dinero a mejorar la Educación.




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La dura encrucijada de Informativos Telecinco: desmontando los bulos de la DANA de fuera y de dentro

Informativos Telecinco está haciendo una cobertura absoluta de la DANA. Muchos reporteros y presentadores desplazados a los lugares más afectados para informar. Sin embargo, pese a su trabajo, no han podido escapar de los bulos que desde el pasado miércoles azotan la tragedia Leer




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Gran Dolina, canibalismo (y 14.3)

Las nuevos análisis realizados, así como los  nuevos restos encontrados en las diferentes excavaciones que se han llevado a cabo después de 1997, en Gran Dolina, cuando se descubrieron las primeras evidencias de la práctica del canibalismo por Homo antecessor hace más de 900.000 años, han dado lugar en el Equipo de Investigación de Atapuerca (EIA) a más y más discusiones sobre este hecho. Esto, sin duda, ha permitido avanzar rápidamente en otras formulaciones teóricas y empíricas que enriquecen el debate sobre esta cuestión. 




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Ni turismo ni sostenible




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Hora a hora, la semana del mayor drama y del caos político: imprevisión y partidismo, hasta que el Rey y Paiporta impusieron la paz

El repaso de la crisis de la DANA revela las disfunciones en la organización del Estado Leer




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El incendio con 4 muertos de una misma familia en Guillena (Sevilla) se produjo al explotar la batería de un móvil que estaba cargando

El móvil estaba cargando en la parte inferior de la vivienda, depositado encima de un sofá Leer




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La Guardia Civil desmantela una red de narcotráfico con 29 detenidos y 9.000 kilos de hachís incautados que operaba en el Guadalquivir y el Guadiana

Utilizaban sofisticados métodos para ocultar la droga, con almacenes subterráneos ocultos bajo tanques de agua Leer




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Uganda: Luea to Start Teaching Robotics, Climate Smart Agriculture

[Nile Post] The International University of East Africa (IUEA) has announced that starting January next year, it will be teaching robotics and climate smart agriculture as some of its new programs.




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Ethiopia: Expert Advocates Policy Overhaul to Unlock Tourism Potential

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- A senior tourism researcher has called on the Ethiopian government to improve visa policies, streamline immigration processes, and reduce bureaucratic barriers to fully exploit the nation's untapped tourism potential.




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Uganda: Uganda Showcases Tourism, Culture During 62nd Independence Celebrations in China

[Nile Post] Uganda's tourism and cultural appeal dazzled thousands in China over the past two days as the Uganda Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Guangzhou jointly hosted the "Explore Uganda" Independence celebrations.




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South Africa: Donkey Carts Stand Idle As Tourism Dies in Cederberg Village

[GroundUp] Heuningvlei was devastated by flooding for two consecutive years but the residents are determined to keep their town alive




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South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Staggers Under Crime Onslaught - Calls for Beachfront Police Unit

[Daily Maverick] Once a popular tourism destination along Nelson Mandela Bay's beachfront, the 'Golden Mile', a hub of luxury hotels and guesthouses, has become a crime hotspot. The community is calling for decisive action, but the metro is still crafting its plan.




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Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Set to Elevate Conference Tourism With Enriched Attractions

[ENA] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital, known as the "political capital of Africa," is positioned to enhance its standing as a premier destination for conference tourism. As the headquarters of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the city has long been a focal point for international diplomacy. Now, with new developments in tourist infrastructure and culturally rich attractions, Addis Ababa is prepared to host even more international conferences, summits,




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Ethiopia: Africans Urged to Adequately Use Tourism Potential for Sustainable Development

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Africans are urged to adequately use the potential of tourism for sustainable economic development and prosperity.




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Kenya: Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre At Kenyatta University Wins Tourism Resilience Award in London

[Capital FM] London, UK -- The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre - Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), based at Kenyatta University, has been honoured with the prestigious Tourism Resilience Award during the Global Resilience Council Hall of Fame Awards at Plaisterers' Hall in London.




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Uganda: Guardians of the Great Apes - Uganda's Commitment to Saving Tourism Cash Cow

[Nile Post] In the mist-covered highlands of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks, an encounter with a mountain gorilla is more than just an awe-inspiring moment; it is a rare, profound experience that connects visitors to one of the world's most endangered species and a cornerstone of Uganda's tourism revenue.




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World Autism Awareness Day

Lisa Goring, VP of Family Services at Autism Speaks, discusses World Autism Awareness Day and their Light It Up Blue campaign.




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Trump Taps Elon Musk to ‘Dismantle’ Bureaucracy and Fox Host Pete Hegseth to Lead Pentagon

President-elect Donald Trump assigned Elon Musk on Tuesday to “dismantle” the U.S. bureaucracy, and named a longtime Fox News host, Pete Hegseth, to lead the Pentagon. Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, had offered himself during the campaign as someone who could cut waste out of the federal budget. In late October, he […]




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Big or small business, ‘this’ type of federal contractor does the best job

"If they actually have an ownership stake in the enterprise when you're going into work, it's your business, not the boss's business," James Hasik said.

The post Big or small business, ‘this’ type of federal contractor does the best job first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Futaba North America Group to standardise automotive manufacturing operations on the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Plex, by Rockwell Automation, the cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions provider, has announced that automotive supplier Futaba North America Group (FNA) has selected the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform as a state-of-the-art, complete and integrated manufacturing and business solution to run their North American operations.




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Targa Telematics integrates Ford connected vehicle data to enable new smart mobility solutions

Targa Telematics – a tech-company specialising in the development of IoT solutions and digital platforms for connected mobility – has signed a strategic partnership with Ford to expand its range of connected car solutions, thanks to the integration of data from the car manufacturer's vehicles.




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Domestic terrorism in the US

This week on Fed Access, host Derrick Dortch talks to Camille Cosgrove, Intelligence Analyst for the Extremism Team at The Counterterrorism Group about domestic terrorism and the threat it poses to this week's Presidential inauguration.

The post Domestic terrorism in the US first appeared on Federal News Network.




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The terrorism outlook for 2022

Becca Stewart, an intelligence analyst and special teams manager at The Counterterrorism Group, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss the situation with Ukraine and Russia, the prominence of Islamist terrorism within Africa, and the rise of incel extremism.

The post The terrorism outlook for 2022 first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Greener shipping: Reducing environmental impact through smart freight mode choices

Transporting goods is a vital aspect of our global economy, but the environmental impact it has is considered substantial.

Analysis by McKinsey & Company found that around 80% of greenhouse gas emissions and over 90% of biodiversity impacts reported by the world's largest corporations come from supply chains rather than direct operations.




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QAD DynaSys recognised as a major player in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide for Supply Chain Demand Planning 2019 vendor assessment

This research is a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the characteristics that explain a vendor's success in the supply chain demand planning space and helps assess its current and anticipated performance in the marketplace.




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8fig Launches Freight Solution to Level the Playing Field for Small Ecommerce Businesses

The ecommerce funding and planning platform 8fig has announced the launch of “Freight with 8fig”, a new service that helps ecommerce sellers manage freight workflows within the platform. A critical pain point in the ecommerce arena, 8fig’s latest addition helps sellers source competitive freight quotes and credit terms.




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FedRAMP draft memo elicits optimism, but more details needed

Six federal and industry experts praised OMB’s revamped cloud security memo for leaning in on automation and modernizing the Joint Authorization Board concept.

The post FedRAMP draft memo elicits optimism, but more details needed first appeared on Federal News Network.




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One third of SMEs fail to implement a risk assessment policy

UK SMEs are urged to complete a risk assessment, after new research reveals that one third of businesses do not have a policy in place.




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Dakota smashes 2023 revenue targets as growth trajectory continues

Following a record year in 2022, real-time data capture, printing, mobility and voice-directed solutions specialist, Dakota Integrated Solutions, has again exceeded projected revenue and growth targets during 2023.




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Better human health starts with smarter supply chains

By Dan Abramson, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales at FourKites.

In terms of high-value goods, it doesn’t get much more precious than the drugs and devices that support human health.




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Digital Catapult announces that leading technology businesses to join the Made Smarter Innovation Digital Supply Chain Hub programme

Digital Catapult, has announced that leading technology businesses will join the Made Smarter Innovation Digital Supply Chain Hub programme to apply deep tech solutions to bolster the resilience of national supply chains.




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Digital transformation confusion risks paralysing SME manufacturers, says Made Smarter

Confusion around digital transformation is risking paralysis among SME manufacturers, says Made Smarter. Donna Edwards, director of the North West adoption programme, says businesses are hesitant to commit to change because they lack the confidence with technology and digital skills among leaders and employees.




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Teledyne introduces next generation AI-powered smart camera for industrial automation and inspection

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global provider of machine vision technology, has launched its next generation AI-powered BOA3 smart camera for industrial automation and inspection.




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SME backbone for biotech supply chains

With Covid-19 vaccine delivery highlighting the need for resilience in pharma and biotech supply chains, Karl H. Lauri, managing team member at MRPeasy.com, explains that ERP/MRP gives smaller suppliers the backbone required to take part.




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Manufacturers set to embrace new digital technologies after Made Smarter event

Manufacturers from varied industries including aerospace, engineering and food and beverage, are set to embrace new digital technologies following a successful Made Smarter event in Blackburn.




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OMRON to showcase smarter, faster, more efficient manufacturing at PPMA 2024

OMRON, producer of technologically advanced industrial automation products, will showcase the smarter, faster more efficient future of manufacturing at this year’s Packaging Machinery and Manufacturing (PPMA) Show.




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Enthusiasm high for SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2025 as international firms pursue Chinese market growth

Advancing rapidly in both capability and application, intelligent manufacturing technologies have become increasingly important enablers of China’s ongoing industrial transformation.




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Smartwatches forecasted to rebound in 2024 with 17% growth

Canalys' recent global wearable band market analysis forecasts a 2% rise in 2023, totaling to 186 million units. This growth is primarily driven by a significant 22% surge in basic watch shipments in emerging markets, notably India.




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Made Smarter-backed Spice Kitchen targets £2m sales and new jobs with tech investment

A manufacturer of spice products is forecast to double productivity and sales to £2m and create new jobs after investing in data and systems technologies, with the support of Made Smarter.




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2025 COLA will be 2.5%, but some federal retirees get a smaller percentage

The 2025 COLA of 2.5% will be added to retirement benefits beginning in January. But FERS retirees will receive a 2% “diet” COLA.

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Ten federal agencies receive ‘A+’ in annual scorecard measuring small business contracting goals

The Small Business Administration released its annual scorecard measuring how well federal agencies meet their small business contracting goals each year.

The post Ten federal agencies receive ‘A+’ in annual scorecard measuring small business contracting goals first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Biden to nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero as FDIC chair after abrupt departure of predecessor

President Joe Biden will nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero to replace Martin Gruenberg as head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The announcement from the White House Thursday came after Gruenberg’s tenure became marred by allegations of workplace abuse that led to him to resign. Goldsmith Romero is currently a commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the nation’s financial derivatives regulator. Gruenberg last month said he would resign from the FDIC after an independent report by a law firm found incidents of stalking, harassment, homophobia and other violations of employment regulations, based on more than 500 complaints from employees.

The post Biden to nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero as FDIC chair after abrupt departure of predecessor first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Open-source intelligence professionalism: Distinguishing ‘OSINT’ from ‘Pro-SINT’

Embracing a distinction between OSINT and Pro-SINT ensures intelligence collections by those paid for the work are professional, ethical and legally defensible.

The post Open-source intelligence professionalism: Distinguishing ‘OSINT’ from ‘Pro-SINT’ first appeared on Federal News Network.





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Episode 19: Reflections of a former Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) executive

In this episode of Market Chat we talk with Emily Harman, former Senior Executive Service and Director of the Department of the Navy’s Office of Small Business Programs and the founder of the Onward Movement. Emily will discuss with us what she learned from a very early age all the way thru her 38-year career with the Navy.

The post Episode 19: Reflections of a former Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) executive first appeared on Federal News Network.




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SBA initiates ‘seismic shift’ in small business contracting

Federal procurement experts say applying the “rule of two” to all task order contracts is codification of the Tolliver decision by the Court of Federal Claims.

The post SBA initiates ‘seismic shift’ in small business contracting first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Smithsonian closing museums and zoo again amid virus spike

The Smithsonian said in a statement that its “top priority is to protect the health and safety of its visitors and staff.” No reopening date is scheduled.

The post Smithsonian closing museums and zoo again amid virus spike first appeared on Federal News Network.




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These Are Not VR Glasses - Therabody SmartGoggles Eye Massager

Zach reviews the Therabody SmartGoggles, a premium, smart, connected eye massager to see if it is as relaxing as it claims to be, and it is now the only way he can survive a long haul flight.

The Therabody SmartGoggles is priced at S$329 and can be bought online from weareready.sg.  




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Ikawa Home Review: Coffee roasting in a HDB apartment is possible with this smart roaster!

What happens when a tech editor takes his coffee addiction one step too far? He finds a connected, smart roaster and starts roasting his own beans. How does the Ikawa Home handle roasting in a confined space like an apartment? How smart is it? Will Zach ever sleep again? Watch and find out.

The Ikawa Home Smart Roasting System retails for £1,270.00 at ikawahome.com

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