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We are just a few days away from JMU football taking on Charlotte in North Carolina on August 31st, kicking off the Bob Chesney era, and on paper, the Dukes’ schedule looks set for a great year. Bennett Conlin and Jack Fitzpatrick team up to take a closer look at JMU's 2024 schedule and predict how the Dukes will fare. Last season, JMU went 11-1 in the regular season, but neither Jack nor Bennett were all that bullish on the Dukes. The two teamed up to predict a 9-3 record in 2023. Can we correctly predict how the Dukes will…
Today in the news: Israel launches major nighttime attack in the Jenin region of the West Bank; New tensions between the Philippines and China over Sabina Reef in the South China Sea; Japan issues emergency alert in anticipation of powerful Typhoon Shanshan; Kim Jong Un oversees test of rocket launcher capable of hitting Seoul. India Police in Kolkata have dispersed thousands of protesters who continue to demand justice in the rape and murder of a female medical intern. The discovery of the 31-year-old's body on August 9 has sparked national outrage over violence against women. With the investigation still ongoing,…
BELLEFONTE — Health care workers in rural Pennsylvania would be eligible for student loan forgiveness under a bipartisan proposal aimed at addressing workforce shortages in remote areas.Doctors, nurses and midwives who work full-time in rural hospitals, clinics and birthing centers would be eligible for the Rural Health Grant Program, introduced by state Rep. Kathy Rupp (R-Warren).After the state Assembly Health Committee unanimously sent the proposal to the full House for a vote in late June, Rupp called the program a “win-win” for local health care facilities and providers looking to pay off debts that can run into the hundreds of…
Editor's note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon at Orlando Health and past president of the Florida Urological Association. CNN — Like urine and stool, semen provides important clues about a man's health. Changes in semen color, texture, smell, and quantity can indicate underlying health conditions. Understanding these signs can help men maintain their overall health and address potential problems early. What are normal semen levels? Some variation in semen color, texture, and smell is normal. Also, the quality of semen may vary from day to day and even from ejaculation to ejaculation; no two semen are…
© Hufton + Crow | Beijing Daxing International Airport / Zaha Hadid Architects Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsApporhttps://www.archdaily.com/1020495/shaping-space-with-curves-explore-the-architectural-fluidity-in-4-modern-airport-projectsBeyond their primary function as transportation hubs, modern airports are becoming important landmarks and symbols of architectural innovation. A prominent trend in contemporary airport design is the use of curvilinear forms to create fluid, dynamic spaces that enhance both functionality and visual impact. These curves, made possible by advances in construction technologies, allow for more flexible, spacious interior spaces and designs that better integrate with the natural landscape, improving passenger circulation and the experience.+ 6 Examples of this approach include Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore, Beijing…
TikTok is testing local lifestyle businesses overseas, with its first destination being Southeast Asia. Currently, operations have been launched in Indonesia and Thailand. According to a person involved in TikTok's e-commerce services in Indonesia, the local lifestyle business is still in the internal testing phase, with only a limited number of users able to see related group buying packages in their feeds, and it is mainly focused on food and beverage businesses. He has started to expand the local lifestyle business to seize new business opportunities, and is currently building connections with influencers and building a team. According to reports,…
ETFGI, a leading independent research and consulting firm that specializes in providing subscription-based research on global ETF industry trends, reports that assets invested in the Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) ETF industry reached a new record of US$979.28 billion at the end of July. According to ETFGI's July 2024 Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) ETF & ETP Industry Trends Insights Report, the ETF industry in the Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) region recorded net inflows of US$48.96 billion in July, bringing year-to-date net inflows to US$191.13 billion. This report is a monthly report that is part of an annual paid research subscription service. (All dollar values are…
• Innovation and excellence at the heart of world athletics World Athletics and Mondo are pleased to announce the renewal of their long-standing partnership. Mondo's commitment to the world of athletics has been reaffirmed with a new five-year agreement as an Official Supplier of World Athletics. Since World Athletics' partnership with Mondo began in 1987, the collaboration between the two companies has always been driven by a shared passion for sport. Throughout the partnership, Mondo continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in athletics performance, with athlete well-being at the heart of every decision. Mondo's partnership with World…
Nvidia has introduced a pre-trained, customizable artificial intelligence (AI) workflow that provides a “jumpstart” for enterprise developers creating AI applications using one or more AI agents. The new Nvidia NIM agent blueprint includes a sample application, reference code, customization documentation and a Helm chart for deployment, the company announced in a press release on Tuesday (August 27). According to the release, enterprises can use business data to modify AI applications, run generative AI (GenAI) applications across high-speed data centers and the cloud, and continuously refine AI applications based on user feedback. The Nvidia NIM Agent Blueprint is currently available for…
Twelve cities have advanced to the semi-finals of the 10th European Innovation Capital (iCapital) Awards, competing for the title of European Innovation Capital or European Emerging Innovative City in 2024.Supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC) under Horizon Europe, the iCapital Prize recognises cities that aim to open up their governance practices to experimentation and set an example for other cities by pushing the boundaries of technology for the benefit of their citizens.The 2024 semi-finalists, selected by two high-level juries of independent experts, are (in alphabetical order):European Innovation CapitalBristol (UK)Espoo (Finland)Tallinn (Estonia)Tampere (Finland)Turin (Italy)West Midlands Combined Authority (UK)European New Innovative…