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August 22, 2024 After an extensive search process, Irvington Schools and the Irvington Board of Education are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jerrod Blair as Director of Technology and Innovation, effective September 6th. “Dr. Blair is an experienced, conscientious and innovative educator who is passionate about the intentional integration of technology and supporting teachers, students and parents as they navigate new technology,” said Dr. Mara Ratesick, Head of School. “He has experience with multiple student information systems, including Infinite Campus, cybersecurity and data protection planning, and has led various technology teams, including network engineers, technology specialists and data…
1800 Milenio Extra Añejo Tequila. Sophia Lindenberger If it feels like tequila-based drinks are popping up all over cocktail lists, rest assured: you're not hallucinating. Once the drink of choice for shotguns, or worse, hangovers, tequila has suddenly become everyone's favorite tipple. Tequila is the second most popular distilled spirit in America, behind only vodka. Tequila is getting the attention it has been long overdue. Like bourbon, another North American spirit that has recently been rediscovered by drinkers, tequila's boom is largely due to the proliferation of high-quality brands on the market. These premium and ultra-premium tequilas from Mexico have…
This is a pivotal moment for technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change the world by increasing human productivity, accelerating scientific progress, and adding trillions of dollars to the global economy. But as with any revolutionary advancement, some companies are better positioned than others, and a divide is already beginning to emerge between those who can build with this incredible technology and those who can't. That's why a key opportunity for European organizations is open-source AI, where the weights are publicly available with permissive licenses. This will avoid concentrating power in the hands of a few large companies,…
The top story in Nation's Restaurant News this week was “What we know about California wage increases as Q1 concludes.” The second quarter was an important test for restaurateurs operating in California, as it marked the first reporting period since the state implemented AB 1228 on April 1. The law increased the minimum wage for quick-service restaurants to $20 an hour, or 25 percent. In other news, the appeal (and demand) of nostalgia is sweeping the restaurant industry, and Taco Bell is joining in: The company announced today that it's testing “Nostalgic Menus” for a limited time at select locations…
New technology the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is introducing to intersections across the state will help pinpoint where the problems are in an intersection so engineers can fix them. According to UDOT, LiDAR technology is expected to “revolutionize” how traffic engineers identify and address potential hazards to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses eye-safe laser light to create a detailed 3D representation of the scene at an intersection. “While traditional detection devices only allow engineers to see the stop line, LiDAR uses eye-safe laser light to recreate the entire scene in 3D, including vehicle, pedestrian…
Investments in electrical equipment and charging stations at the Port of Caucedo will reduce carbon emissions and improve operational efficiency.SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, is embarking on a multi-phase initiative to improve the sustainability of the Port of Caucedo in the Dominican Republic.The first phase of the project will involve the acquisition of 12 electric Internal Transport Vehicles (ITVs), which will enable DP World to transition its diesel-powered ITV fleet to all-electric models. The new equipment is expected to reduce annual diesel fuel consumption…
Victor Miller (42 years old) told voters that if elected mayor, he would govern the town of Cheyenne, Wyoming, which has a population of just under 65,000, through an AI chatbot modeled on OpenAI's GPT-4. Miller named the chatbot he built VIC, an acronym for Virtual Integrated Citizen, and vowed to serve as the “physical avatar” that would carry out the duties of the VIC. On Tuesday, 11,036 Laramie County residents voted in the mayoral race, with Miller and VIC (or VIC and Miller) receiving 327 votes. The winner was two-term incumbent Patrick Collins, who received 6,286 votes. “I've been…
Driving innovation and expanding reach to meet growing demand for mental health and substance use careWHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2024 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Forge Health, a leading provider of outpatient mental health and substance use care, today announced a strategic growth investment from MFO Ventures. The funding will drive further optimization and expansion of Forge Health's care platform, including strengthening efforts such as integrating virtual care nationwide, comprehensive service delivery and innovative outreach to underserved populations. The investment also strengthens Forge Health's commitment to providing high-quality, affordable care through advanced digital tools, expanding psycho-oncology services and forging new partnerships…
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / BougeRV, known for innovative outdoor and off-grid living solutions, is proud to announce that their 12V 23 Quart Mint Green Portable Refrigerator has been awarded the prestigious Future Innovation Award in the Active Lifestyle category. The award represents cutting-edge advancements in technology and design, recognizing products that redefine functionality and user experience. The achievement was officially announced at www.futureinnovationawards.com.The Future Innovation Awards recognize products that pave the way for future trends across a range of industries, including outdoor living, technology and sustainability. This year, BougeRV stood out as the only outdoor…
Listen to the article 12 minutes This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. Hyatt has done it again: After the market closed on Tuesday, the company actually announced plans to acquire lifestyle hotel operator Standard International. The deal will bring Standard International's lifestyle brands, including its namesake brand “The Standard,” and its 21 properties around the world under the Hyatt umbrella. The acquisition is valued at up to $335 million and will add approximately 30 hotels to Hyatt's growing lifestyle hotel pipeline. The deal is one of several lifestyle brand acquisitions Hyatt has…