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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid,” wrote Audre Lorde. Actress Billie Andersson had that vision. One night when she was walking near the Brooklyn Bridge along the East River Esplanade down to The Battery she noticed the majestic circular sandstone fort, Castle Clinton in Battery Park. “I had never seen it before,” says Andersson of the open air national monument that was initially created to prevent a British invasion in 1812. “And I immediately thought it would be perfect for performing Shakespeare, like Romeo and Juliet .” That accidental encounter set in motion Andersson’s quest to bring classical theater to the space. “I had to find out who had stewardship of Castle Clinton, which is the National Park Service,” she shares. Because Castle Clinton is a national monument there are many restrictions about … [Read more...] about This Actress Fulfilled Her Dream To Bring Classical Free Theater To New Yorkers In A Historic Setting

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its guidance to say that the Covid-19 virus can “linger in the air for minutes to hours” and occur between people spaced more than six feet apart. This followed a CDC study last month that found that adults with Covid-19 were twice as likely to have dined out at a restaurant within two weeks prior to being infected. A new simulation from the Fugaku supercomputer in Japan demonstrates how the seating arrangement can make a difference to how easily the coronavirus is transmitted to dining companions at the same table. Japanese researchers from Kobe University and the research giant Riken tasked Fugaku, the world’s fastest supercomputer, to model how the coronavirus spreads in a typical dining situation. The simulation shows the emission and flow of aerosol particles when four people are sitting a table and speaking … [Read more...] about Viral Video: Japanese Supercomputer Shows How Coronavirus Spreads In A Dining Setting

Millions of Americans don’t have access to high-speed internet, the majority of whom live in rural areas. To help the 4,000-plus member owners of its farmer cooperative, Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford has made it her mission to advocate for public and private investment in broadband access. advertisement advertisement Internet connectivity is necessary for quality education and healthcare. Without the right tools and technology, it’s harder for farmers and their families to be successful. “When farmers aren’t secure, it leaves us less secure as a nation,” says Ford. To help bridge the digital divide, Ford spearheaded Land O’Lakes’ American Connection Project . Advocating for private and public sector investment in rural internet infrastructure, the effort includes over 170 organizations. Ford is working closely with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and was in D.C. for the signing of the $65 billion infrastructure bill that will … [Read more...] about Beth Ford wants to change the narrative about rural America

Apple’s product release events are famous for providing the stage where innovative products and services are introduced to the world for the first time. From Steve Jobs pulling the iPod out of his pocket to the iPhone’s debut, the event’s reputation is well established as a must-see reveal. advertisement advertisement In 2017, Apple’s flagship event was defined not by a groundbreaking new product but by a significant hardware shift. Instead of using a person’s fingerprint or passcode for authentication, the iPhone would use the face as a credential. The tech was called FaceID, and it revolutionized access control for our devices by introducing a secure and passive authentication experience for everyone, becoming second nature, many not realizing what’s going on behind the scenes. The technology was reported to be 20 times more secure than fingerprint readers, and it was one of the projects at Apple that I worked on as an engineer in the new product … [Read more...] about We could be using facial authentication for a whole lot more than unlocking our phones

- A + A JAKARTA/TAIPEI (June 26): Indonesia has said Foxconn Technology Group is considering investing in the country's new capital, a move that would bolster the US$34 billion construction project. The Taiwanese company is looking at setting up an electric bus system and an internet-of-things network in Nusantara, as Indonesia's new capital will be called, Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said in a statement on Sunday. Young Liu, the chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co, Foxconn's flagship unit, met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Saturday to discuss the company's plan to invest US$8 billion to build a manufacturing plant with electric-scooter start-up Gogoro Inc. The factory, set to be built in Central Java province, will produce batteries and other electric vehicle (EV)-related products. Liu told Jokowi, as the president is known, that Hon Hai was happy to help Indonesia set up talent training institutions, and it would provide EV technologies … [Read more...] about Indonesia says Foxconn may invest in projects for new capital

Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × CD Equisearch's research report on Vinati Organics As per Crisil Research, the Indian specialty chemicals industry is expected to outpace its Chinese counterpart and almost double its global market share to ~6% by 2026. Much of this growth will be powered by solid export tailwinds due to a shift in the global supply chain driven by the China+1 policy of vendors and demand recovery in domestic end-user segments. Currently, the industry is confronted with a sharp rise in input costs, including fuel costs, and facing logistical challenges emerging from China. Beyond the ‘Chine plus one’ opportunity within agrochemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, tailwinds from the imminent investment cycle in e-mobility, batteries, and renewables have further expanded the total addressable market that has … [Read more...] about Accumulate Vinati Organics; target of Rs 1983: CD Equisearch

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Leaders of the United Kingdom, Canada and other countries spoke out on Friday against the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a ruling that will restrict access to abortion in the United States as other countries broaden abortion rights. Key Facts British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the Supreme Court’s decision is a “big step backwards,” adding that he’s “always believed in a woman’s right to choose.” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the ruling an “attack on women’s freedom” and “quite frankly … an attack on everyone’s freedom.” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez tweeted , “we cannot take any right for granted” and “women must be able to decide freely about their lives.” Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre called the decision “a serious step backwards for women’s rights” in a tweet translated to English. Belgian Prime Minister … [Read more...] about ‘Big Step Backwards’: World Leaders React To Roe V. Wade Decision

Local authorities have banned vendors from operating on Na Jomtien Beach after they colonized a new stretch of the seaside resort in Pattaya to sell their products. The authorities issued the directive following a conflict over the public spaces on the popular beach between local sellers in Pattaya and visitors. In April, authorities added more sand to the seaside spot to make the beach 800 metres’ longer. The new space was created for tourists to enjoy but merchants, local businesses, and hawkers quickly moved onto the area setting up stalls, tables, chairs, etc., denying any access to people wanting to use the sandy area. Tourists complained to Pattaya authorities that local vendors parked their food carts at the parking area along the beach , and blocked them from accessing the beach and parking. The merchants’ carts also caused huge traffic problems on the road. The Facebook page, ฟุตบาทไทยสไตล์, which means Thai-style footpath, uploaded a picture of Na Jomtien Beach … [Read more...] about Pattaya bans local vendors from Na Jomtien Beach

A woman takes a picture of a globe at the COP21, the United Nations Climate Change Conference Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 in Le Bourget, north of Paris. The Paris conference is the 21st time world governments are meeting to seek a joint solution to climate change. The talks are focused on reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, primarily by shifting from oil, coal and gas to cleaner sources of energy. AP LE BOURGET — Weary envoys from 195 nations battling to forge an accord to save mankind from disastrous global warming emerged Thursday from all-night talks facing an imminent deadline with deal-breaking rows still unresolved. More than two decades of bruising international diplomacy have failed to produce such a pact, which would require the world’s energy system to cut back on burning coal, oil and gas that releases planet-warming gases. The 195-nation UN talks in the French capital have been billed as the last chance to avert worst-case-scenario climate … [Read more...] about Crunch time after all-night climate talks in Paris

There's something special about successful entrepreneurs--they have a way of thinking and acting that is different than most people. The good news is that anyone can learn to think like an entrepreneur, and to put these powerful secrets to work in their own lives, no matter what they do. In his book, Shift Your Thinking: Win Where You Stand, entrepreneur and author Clifton Taulbert explores exactly what it is that makes successful businesspeople successful. Says Taulbert, "When embraced, these strategies are designed to maximize your potential, starting where you stand, and to bring about the creativity, agility, flexibility, tenacity, and resolve needed to succeed wherever your personal, professional, and inventive journey takes you." 1. Choose your mind-set You're the one who decides the attitudes and assumptions you will carry with you through your life, and you're the one who can change them. If your mind-set--and the work you're doing--isn't taking … [Read more...] about 7 Powerful Secrets of Thinking Like an Entrepreneur