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The Ministry of iTaukei last night announced the compilation of the Fiji National Cultural Policy as a comprehensive policy document, highlighting new milestones in Fiji’s culture, heritage and arts sector. iTaukei Permanent Secretary Isikeli Twilebu said at the launch that the new policy would serve as a guiding document based on the ideological underpinnings of Fiji’s National Development Plan. Mr Twilebu believes Fiji’s National Cultural Policy will promote cultural diversity, economic growth and sustainable development, while addressing modernisation, trade, democracy, governance, ethics and human rights.Article continues after ad https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13102023SLTUIWAILEVU.mp3 “Policy objectives include providing equal access to culture, recognizing the role…
Article by Erica K. Brockmeyer Illustration: Joy Smoker October 12, 2023 “In an era characterized by remarkable technological advances, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a transformative force that is reshaping many industries. From healthcare and finance to transportation and education, the impact of AI will be far-reaching. It is revolutionizing the way we work, live and interact with the world around us.” The text above was generated by Chat GPT-3.5, a large-scale language model chat bot developed by OpenAI, when asked to draft an introduction to this article. This is just one example of how AI is indeed “revolutionizing the…
Portal de Aprendizaje Para La Epilepsia offers online and on-demand seizure first aid training and other educational tools in languagesBOWIE, MD, October 12, 2023 — The Epilepsy Foundation, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, launched a new epilepsy learning portal for the Hispanic community to increase awareness and knowledge about seizures and epilepsy.Called the Culturally Relevant Epilepsy Learning Portal Portal on epilepsyis your one-stop shop for accessing the Epilepsy Foundation’s Spanish online and on-demand training on epilepsy and seizures. This resource provides relevant educational content to help Hispanics get the care they need and provide opportunities…
Northwestern University does not issue statements on political or social issues that do not directly impact NU’s core mission, University President Michael Schill said in a message to the community Thursday morning. Mr. Shir’s message came five days after a surprise attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas, which was pursuing retaliatory attacks on Gaza after Hamas declared war on Sunday. Continued violence on both sides has left at least 2,600 Israelis and Palestinians (mostly civilians) dead and thousands injured. In a message to the university community, Mr. Schill expressed his personal views on this issue. “Let me be…
Wyoming is proud to be a fostering business environment and a place where entrepreneurs can succeed. In fact, Forbes magazine released a new Venture Smarter ranking that ranks Wyoming among the top states in the nation to start a business, and the Secretary of State’s Office recently reported that Wyoming receives approximately 590,000 business applications. This is an astonishing 27% increase over the previous year. last year.To maintain this momentum, lawmakers must protect businesses’ ability to create jobs and serve customers. Unfortunately, we face challenges that threaten to undermine the success of Wyoming businesses and hinder our state’s economic growth.…
Google presentation at the Google I/O conference held Thursday at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. May 19, 2016. (Photo by Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle, Getty Images)San Francisco Chronicle (via Getty Images) Unity CEO John Riccitiello announces retirement He leaves the gaming software company after a nine-year tenure, during which he oversaw impressive growth and a successful IPO in September 2020. Mr. Riccitiello is a highly visible figure in the immersive spatial computing industry, with close ties to all major companies in XR. , including Meta and Apple. Indeed, he was the face of Unity. Things haven’t gone well…
Fatima Fasih Published 9 minutes ago. About a 9 minute read. Image: Mathias Reding Sponsored Content / This article is sponsored by Tides. Senior Advisor of Corporate Social Impact Erin Ceynar shares how the philanthropic partner and nonprofit accelerator helps its clients craft and stand by authentic social-impact efforts, even in the face of headwinds. Globally, the corporate social-impact ecosystem is at an inflection point. There has been a more significant push for transparency for businesses by stakeholders — specifically on issues relating to human rights. There has also been a shift from the traditional model of shareholder capitalism —…
Thursday, Oct. 12Senior book bingo, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Winners choose from selection of used books. Free. To sign up: 636-938-6775.Tumbling Tots, 10-11 a.m. second Thursdays and third Wednesdays, Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Fee: $9 residents; $10 others. To sign up: eureka.mo.us.Ukulele Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Call 636-937-2017.Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. In-person and virtual meetings by Zoom. Information: josephineemde@yahoo.com.Euchre league, 7 p.m.,…
Written by William LineberryUniversity College & Honors College College can be a lonely time of change, but instead of being overwhelmed, students can use it as a springboard to becoming who they become, author Kristen Radke told Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday. He spoke to a university audience. Radtke’s book, “Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness,” is part of the 2023 VCU Common Book, a university-wide initiative to introduce complex social issues to first-year students through a common text. Radke discussed elements of graphic nonfiction works, including community, technology, and art, in a virtual keynote address for students, faculty, staff,…
At a press conference, Environment Minister María Luisa Alboles blamed mining company Grupo México for the 2014 toxic spill into a river, saying negligence, not an accident, was the cause, and at the same time demanding that the company take issue with the issue. He urged them to come up with a new plan to repair it.Damage caused at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico…Licensing rights acquired read moreMEXICO CITY, Oct 12 (Reuters) – A toxic spill in a Mexican river in 2014 blamed on Grupo Mexico (GMEXICOB.MX) was not an accident but the result of negligence, the country’s…