The New York Choral Society has announced their return to live performance with “Love in Action”. The April 2 performance will take place at the New York Society for Ethical Culture and it will be a concert of choral music that will bring together the work of eight contemporary American composers who explore universal themes […]
Company Management Software Market Outlook: Global company management software market the report includes the objectives and scopes of the market during the forecast period by highlighting the key segments, trends and major players to provide comprehensive data on the market status, trends, segmentation and development forecast of the global company management software market. The research […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The International Society of Tropical Foresters is hosting its 28th annual conference, which will focus on restoration and recovery in the tropics. Hamera Shabbir 12:45 a.m., January 27, 2022 Staff reporter Courtesy of Ryan Smith The 28th annual conference organized by the International Society of Tropical Foresters, or ISTF, kicked off on Thursday and will […]
The following is an excerpt from the ASPI Vice Presidents Danny Russell and Wendy Cutler‘s op-ed originally published in The Diplomat. Even before taking office on January 20, the American president Joe Biden announced the appointment of an “Asian czar” to the White House, contacted key leaders in the region and promised to meet the […]
Beth Pike hasn’t slept much in the last year. The State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) communications specialist, who grew up in Washington and now lives in Columbia, said she spent 2021 – and much of 2020 – “living and breathing” the bicentennial from Missouri. She and a team of three other full-time employees, including […]
Press release December 30, 2021 This week, the City of Toronto opened a new shelter at 101 Placer Crt. under the direction of the city council to increase the number of new permanent shelter beds. This new facility provides emergency shelter and essential support services to homeless people in Toronto. The city’s newest shelter is […]
2022 Summer Youth Programs This summer, we are offering in-person sessions for our ExploreAsia Culture Camps for Kids and Young Leaders Institute Summer Sessions for Teens. Learn more In a world that is more globally connected than ever, leaders need to be well-prepared with the right knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors to succeed. The Asia […]
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Almighty Allah (SWT) endowed man with intellect and gave him the power to establish a system where other living creatures besides humans could also be part of this system. Man is an intelligent being to whom Allah Almighty (SWT) has given the abilities to manage the world order; and these abilities are directly related to […]
While Lebanon’s dysfunctional political configuration has resisted change, many wonder whether the elections slated for 2021 will finally provide an alternative to the long-established political class. In 2018, Lebanon went to the polls. It was the first parliamentary election in nine years and many observers wondered whether this was politics as usual, or would growing […]
While Lebanon’s dysfunctional political configuration has resisted change, many wonder whether the elections slated for 2021 will finally provide an alternative to the long-established political class. In 2018, Lebanon went to the polls. It was the first parliamentary election in nine years and many observers wondered whether this was politics as usual, or would the […]
Compared to most other advanced capitalist countries, the United States is a mess. Our archaic 18th century constitution guarantees legislative deadlock and allows small minorities to block democratic will. Our health care system leaves tens of thousands of people dying every year because they cannot afford treatment, while millions more forego needed care because of […]
America is at a crossroads. Following the profound economic and social disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has the opportunity to adopt policies that produce more racial and economic parity. Or, there is nothing we can do, which would exacerbate already existing inequalities, warns Adia Harvey Wingfield, Mary Tileston Hemenway Professor of […]
The New-York Historical Society presents Art for change: the artist and the collaboration of the homeless, an exhibition that examines the history of modern homelessness in New York City through the lens of Artist & Homeless Collaborative (A&HC), a public art project founded in 1990 by multidisciplinary artist Hope Sandrow. The program, which connected women […]
Yes, younger generations have lower levels of financial literacy, but the results of a new study suggest the overall levels and implications may not be what you think. According to the report from the TIAA Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) at the George Washington University School of Business, financial literacy is […]
Like so many countries in the world where poverty, disease, and ignorance are the norm, it is always difficult to adapt or reform based on a new technology or invention. Every product or service is received with chronic skepticism and colonial paranoia of “The white man wants to kill us!” No wonder my Nigerian government […]
HOUSTON, November 14, 2021 – The Asia Society Texas (ASTX) welcomed over 7,000 guests for the 2021 Night Market presented by American First National Bank on Friday, November 12, to enjoy an evening of food, shopping, activities for all ages and novelties. characteristics. The free festival, in its eighth annual edition after a year-long hiatus […]
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Vorn Pao was shocked when an employee of his association was arrested in May this year while collecting the names of families living along the Thai-Cambodian border facing food shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The association wanted to ensure that hungry families received the support they needed, but the authorities […]
Why do we pay lip service to the well-being of our children, grandchildren and their offspring? Why are we only marginally aware of the state of our planet? We know that we cannot do without a healthy and diverse natural environment and yet we are doing everything we can to destroy it. Of course, when […]
As the world celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities today, we honor the leadership of people with disabilities and their tireless efforts to build a more inclusive, accessible and sustainable world. At the same time, we are determined to redouble our efforts to ensure an open and accommodating society for all. An estimated 690 […]
I like the declaration of independence, especially the second sentence. “We take these truths for granted: that all people are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights (and that these include having 30 people in our garden.) ” I shudder at those dark days when our gardens were empty […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged countries and continents, exposing deep inequalities and destroying lives and livelihoods. It has also exposed dividing lines in our wider society, causing people to retreat to their comfort zones as they seek to create buffers against what is unpredictable and unknown. Many of these dynamics also play out in the […]
—Chevron and Medtronic are top employers overall for Asian Americans, survey finds— NEW YORK, NY; May 13, 2021—In an environment marked by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and rising anti-Asian sentiment in the United States, Asia Society’s new publication Asian Business Survey assesses the challenges and opportunities currently facing the Asia-Pacific American (APA) community in the […]
The rapid pace of urbanization has led to the emergence of several new housing societies and gated communities. Over the years, many of these companies have started to use app-based security and community management services. Speaking of the options to choose from, My door is the most advanced security and community management application. It is […]
NICE’s innovative solutions ensure intelligent automation of intraday self-planning and accurate AI-based forecasting, increasing employee satisfaction and maximizing return on investment for Skipton NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that Skipton Building Society has selected its cloud-based Workforce Management (WFM) and Employee Engagement Management (EEM) offerings as a bundled solution for its contact centers. As part […]