We’re celebrating the biggest hits (pun intended!) of Hong Kong martial arts films from the 1970s to today with a series of outdoor movie nights! With breakthrough performances from superstars Bruce Lee, Jet Li and Jackie Chan; iconic fight scenes from choreographers including Yuen Woo-Ping; and directed by Hong Kong masters Tsui Hark and Wong […]
Posted on February 26, 2022 at 7:18 a.m. by West Side Rag Exquisite embroidery and lace work. Photographs and text by Peggy Taylor “If they had been given brushes, they could have become painters; if they had been given clay, they could have become sculptors; if they had been taught to read and write, they […]
BIRMINGHAM, England — British scientists are celebrating an extraordinary breakthrough that could revolutionize everything from archeology to geology to national security. For the first time ever, a quantum gravity sensor has successfully identified objects hidden deep underground. The milestone paves the way for drawing a map of the mysterious world beneath the surface of the […]
Imagine a world where societal problems can be tackled and solved using tools created from data science. That’s exactly what Data Science for Good, an initiative of Boston University’s School of Computing and Data Science, is trying to achieve. Boston University Computing and Data Science Center. CDS faculty continue to work with the Data Science […]
An academic has republished his satirical illustrations from the early 1980s because society has continued with its wasteful and environmentally destructive lifestyles. “The fact that so many works from almost 40 years ago still have a message these days has made me realize once again how the terrible issues of the global environment and waste […]
A Lanarkshire MP who worked as a local consultant clinical psychologist in the NHS before the election has received an award from the British Psychological Society for his outstanding contribution to practice. Dr Lisa Cameron worked at NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the State Hospitals Board for Scotland before becoming MP for […]
by DOUGLAS HOLTZ-EAKIN The shocking acceleration of inflation is the economic signature of 2021. In January, year-on-year consumer price index (CPI) inflation was 1.4%; by December, it had risen to 7.0%. Most strikingly, prices for food, energy and housing – which make up more than 50% of the typical family budget – soared 8.2%. The […]
February 22, 2022 – Oxford, United Kingdom – The British Society of Pharmacology (BPS), the charitable organization whose mission is to promote and advance all disciplines of pharmacology in the discovery, development and use of medicines, and a world leader in research and education Wiley, today announced their renewed publishing partnership. Wiley will continue to […]
Anomie, in sociology, refers to a breakdown of fundamental social values. People feel a sense of hopelessness and meaninglessness, becoming apathetic or even self-destructive in their individual lives. Once anomie spreads, broader social issues are expected to follow, as people lose respect for common norms and mutual accountability. Synnomy, on the other hand, refers to […]
The American Chemical Society (ACS) first diversity report on its authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) shows significant but not unexpected disparities. The organization said it would use this benchmark data to implement changes that could address systemic issues of peer review, editor selection, accessibility and other factors affecting diversity […]
79% of consumers think more education is needed to help people navigate the shift to digital payments 63% of people aged 65+ have yet to use digital payments Nearly two in five respondents see cash as a backup in case their card is lost, stolen or malfunctions As the world moves towards a cashless society, […]
The author, former editor of the FT, is head of industrial policy at Policy Exchange Was Milton Friedman right when he said in 1970 that corporate social responsibility was to make as much money as possible for shareholders? An influential group of critics, in business and academia, think he was fundamentally wrong. Friedman’s harmful influence, […]
Photo: Charles Francois Printed and digital download photos available Spectacular displays of spring flowers and shrubs; exquisite exhibits from leading nurseries and landscape artists; a spectacular multiplication of horticultural traders; a floral art marquee and botanical illustrations by The Eden Project’s Florilegium Society are just some of the features of the Cornwall Garden Society’s 2022 […]
It is a remarkable alliance between the best expertise that academia can offer and a globally recognized name in research. A new partnership between Massey University and NZ Product Accelerator is set to lead the way in technology and innovation, supporting business and research. Specifically, the university’s AgriFood Digital Lab is partnering with NZ Product […]
Bangalore, Karnataka, India – Business Wire India ApnaComplex, a Pioneer in the World of PropTech Company Management, Wins Best Proptech ERP Solution of the Year 21 – 22 for its Unique Enterprise Management ERP Platform community and society at the Realty+ PropTech Awards Ceremony this Friday, February 10, 2022. Shajai Jacob, MD & Country […]
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Feb. 18 (ANI/BusinessWire India): ApnaComplex, a Pioneer in the World of PropTech Company Management, Wins Best Proptech ERP Solution of the Year 21 – 22 for its Unique Management ERP Platform community and society at the Realty+ PropTech Awards Ceremony on Friday, February 10, 2022. Shajai Jacob, MD & Country Head, […]
At a special session of the World Health Assembly on December 1, 2021, world leaders committed to a formal negotiation process establishing a new international pandemic agreement. But what does this really mean in the context of the EU’s post-pandemic recovery plan, which plans to strengthen health resilience? As we seek to lead international negotiations […]
Church of Sweden hosts interfaith summit showcasing work supporting migrants and creating inclusive societies (LWI) – “Keeping Our Humanity” is the theme of an online interfaith summit to be held from February 20-24, organized by the European Interfaith Network “A World of Neighbors” (AWoN). Initiated by the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden, Antje Jackelén, […]
Nida Manzoor Focus Features and Working Title have announced their latest collaboration POLITICAL SOCIETY, which recently wrapped production in London. The film marks the feature debut of its director/screenwriter Nida Manzoorcreator of the hit Peacock series “We Are Lady Parts” which has just been picked up for a second season. POLITICAL SOCIETY is produced by […]
The Suffolk County Historical Society building at Riverhead. (File photo) The Suffolk County Historical Society on Thursday issued an apology for circulating a 1926 advertisement for the Ku Klux Klan as part of its latest “Picture of the Week” newsletter. The image was sent with a description of KKK activity in the early 20th century […]
Civil rights activists and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Thursday condemned the publication by the County Historical Society Museum during Black History Month of a feature article on the Ku Klux Klan in 1920s Suffolk County. The museum’s online newsletter, published on February 12 and since deleted, according to the office of Suffolk County […]
But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for white leaders in various classes, Beachum says. For them to succeed, he says, they must first recognize the existence of diversity. “If I look different, I get treated differently, which goes against the ‘Oh, we’re all the same’ philosophy,” Beachum says. “Yes, we might all be human, […]
Sarah Shelton – Feature Editor Lunar New Year is a celebration of the new year on the traditional lunisolar calendar. On February 9, students, faculty and staff dropped into Engleman B121 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year. “I would like to congratulate these students because the organization is active this year and we are […]
Politics and society largely dictate the ambitions of climate policy and therefore the trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions, but models and projections of climate change rarely include political and social drivers. A study from the University of California, Davis simulated 100,000 possible future policy and emissions trajectories to identify relevant variables within the climate-social system […]
Marquette University announced the creation of the Center for Data, Ethics, and Society within Klingler College of Arts and Sciences to address the ethical, social, and political dimensions of an increasingly data-driven society. . Grounded in the university’s Catholic and Jesuit social justice mission, the center will focus on confronting data ethics issues such as […]
Focus Features and Working Title have announced their latest collaboration Polite Society, which recently wrapped production in London. The film marks the feature debut of its director/screenwriter Nida Manzoor, creator of the hit Peacock series “We Are Lady Parts” which has just been picked up for a second season. Polite Society is produced by Tim […]
The personal information of tens of thousands of Internet Society (ISOC) members has been exposed in a data security breach. The international non-profit organization ISOC was founded in 1992 with the mission to ensure the development of an open Internet by improving and supporting the use of the Internet for individuals and organizations around the […]
Although few target date funds currently include strategies to reduce volatility with the ability to enhance returns, which are stable value principles, there seems to be significant interest in features that can do both, according to MetLife’s 2022 stable value study. If a TDF supplier could use a solution, such as a stablecoin, that could […]
At a time when a growing share of American adults report knowing someone who is transgender, there is no public consensus on whether greater social acceptance of transgender people is good or bad for society. , according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted last July. The question was asked as part of a larger […]
Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by revered Korean master Seon (Zen) and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님),* has announced the launch of an online incarnation of its Jungto School study course Dharma. Fri. Pomnyun Sunim, the Dharma Director Teacher of Jungto Society, first opened the Jungto Dharma School in Korea about 31 […]
Asian society at home We bring Asia Society directly to you! Learn, have fun and explore as we continue to present and produce videos, family activities, interactive webcasts and more. Learn more Asia Society Texas’ Encore Series brings you the best of our in-person programs, in bite-size form. Revisit highlights from events you’ve enjoyed live […]
Program From Monday March 14 to Friday March 18Activities: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Interactive story time: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. Health and security To ensure the health and safety of our community, masks covering the nose and mouth are mandatory inside the building for all participants aged 2 and over. Food and beverages […]
The ERISA Advisory Board released a 72-page summary report offering recommendations for closing retirement savings gaps based on race, ethnicity and gender. As part of its 2021 study topics, the Council examined the underlying causes of gaps in retirement security for people of color, ethnic minorities and women, and considered the challenges these groups face. […]
AI thought leader Aruna Pattam discusses the broad applications of data science in society and the importance of diversity for the future of the industry. Data science draws on a wide range of skills and expertise within the technological sphere. It uses statistics and mathematics, analytical modeling, machine learning and AI to analyze data and […]
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 8, 2022– Data Society, the leading provider of industry-tailored data science training and cutting-edge AI solutions for government agencies and Fortune 500 companies, today announced that it has joined the Partner Network NVIDIA (NPN) and will collaborate with the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) to enable learners with essential skills in AI, HPC, […]
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 8, 2022– Data Society, the leading provider of industry-tailored data science training and cutting-edge AI solutions for government agencies and Fortune 500 companies, today announced that it has joined the Partner Network NVIDIA (NPN) and will collaborate with the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) to enable learners with essential skills in AI, HPC, […]
Optionis, the group that includes umbrella and accountancy companies providing services to technology contractors, has confirmed that following last month’s digital breach, customer data was leaked online. As we revealed in mid-January, Parasol Group, which provides payroll services to freelancers, shut down its IT systems for an extended period to deal with a serious attack, […]
posted on February 8, 2022 posted on February 8, 2022 Today, the size of the human population has increased significantly from what it was over a century or a millennium ago. According to Worldometers, the current human population on planet Earth is estimated to be around 7.9 billion. The increase in the human population also […]
Entertainment Master Class (EMC), established in 2005 as a new platform for peer-to-peer television industry education, launched the Showrunner Society, a hybrid online/in-person community for showrunners and media executives. The first face-to-face masterclass is planned for this summer, organized in Germany with the support of the film funding agency Film- und Medienstiftung NRW. Described by […]
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul North Texas Luis Gonzalez Luis Gonzalez, Chief executive officer Luis Gonzalez joins the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul after 25 years with Allstate Insurance. He previously served as Vice President of Service Delivery at Hudson Advisors. Gonzalez’s new responsibilities will include programs such as St. Vincent de […]
Christie and Dead Puppet Society, an Australia-based production house and design company with an international reach, have once again collaborated to deliver realistic visuals for its latest theatrical performance, The expanded Earth. The award-winning story of a rebellious young Charles Darwin and his daring journey aboard HMS Beagle halfway around the world will premiere on […]
Understanding equality in light of gender bias in society © Rawpixelimages Alison Kriel, Founder, Beyond educationdescribes the importance of understanding equality in light of gender bias in society A child’s journey through the world of limiting beliefs and gendered attitudes begins at gender reveal parties or the putting on of a blue or pink bonnet […]
The death of paper has been greatly exaggerated so far. Last year, for example, the Treasury Department sent tens of millions of stimulus checks through the venerable United States Postal Service. No doubt this year the IRS will be getting a lot of tax returns in the mail and sending many of those dreaded notices […]
The former manager of Hermitage Park is due to return to Helensburgh in a few days to discuss her new role. Melissa Simpson – who left her role at Hermitage Park in 2020 to become garden manager for the Dumfries House estate in Ayrshire – will give a talk in town to members of the […]
JACKSONVILLE, Florida. – Students from the Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology will continue to intern at the Jacksonville Humane Society in hopes of one day becoming veterinarians. For the second year in a row, the Jacksonville Humane Society received a check for $10,000 to pay for a program aimed at bringing more diversity to […]
The Odd Fellows Lodge (formerly The Island Inn) Photo: P. Vankevich A $30,000 grant to the Ocracoke Preservation Society from the Cannon Foundation will kick-start the historic preservation repair of the Odd Fellows Lodge in the Island Inn Park. The money from this grant will be used to begin repairing/replacing the roof, which is the […]
News LGW Hub Business support An academic from Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) has played a leading role in bringing together Lancashire members of a prestigious global learned society with others in the north of England. Dr Pavel Bogolyubov, Senior Researcher in the Department of Organisation, Work and Technology, has been appointed Royal Society of […]
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Justice Neil Gorsuch addresses the conservative legal group that backed his Supreme Court bid this weekend during a session at a Florida resort town closed to media coverage. Gorsuch is featured as the banquet speaker Friday at the Florida chapter of the Federalist Society’s annual meeting, being […]
The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia has announced the appointment of Robyn Sermon as Chief Executive. Revealing the appointment, Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) President David Thomas said “The RASWA Board is extremely pleased that Robyn is joining the society at a time when she has endured two difficult years, but at […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge Neil Gorsuch addresses the conservative legal group that backed his Supreme Court bid this weekend during a session at a Florida resort closed to media coverage. Gorsuch is featured as the banquet speaker Friday at the Florida chapter of the Federalist Society’s annual meeting, being held at the Walt Disney World […]
A tech company operating under the Hong Kong Smart Government Innovation Lab has launched a new solution which is now ready for acquisition by companies and institutions. Digital communication solution Description of the solution The company’s digital communication solutions are ideal for organizing successful virtual or hybrid events. Their virtual event experiences are the right […]
Posted 02-01-22 Proposed by vmware By Nicola Acutt I never imagined working for a technology company at the start of my career. For a very long time, I thought my path would keep me in academia. I set out to inspire class after class of business students at the Presidio Graduate School to care about […]
PHILADELPHIA CREAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Project Management Institute (PMI) has released its Global Megatrends 2022 report, an analysis of the global forces that are having a significant impact on society and the project management profession today. Global Megatrends 2022 helps project professionals understand the rapidly changing world and the global context in which they work so they […]