FedEx Panda Express Will Proudly Deliver Bei Bei to His New Home at the China Conservation and Research Center in Chengdu Bei Bei (BAY-BAY), the 4-year-old giant panda, began his journey to China this morning. FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is providing safe transport for this precious cargo as he is returned home to aid the world’s conservation efforts for this endangered species. … [Read more...] about Giant Panda Bei Bei Departs Smithsonian’s National Zoo for China
Attention Journalists, Editors And Awards Coordinators – Call For Entries For 2020 Hillman Prizes For Journalism
DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2020 Annual Prizes Honor Excellence in Journalism in Service of the Common Good The Sidney Hillman Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Hillman Prizes honoring excellence in investigative journalism and commentary. The Hillman Prizes celebrate reporting that highlights social or economic injustice and hopefully leads to meaningful public … [Read more...] about Attention Journalists, Editors And Awards Coordinators – Call For Entries For 2020 Hillman Prizes For Journalism
President Donald J. Trump Approves South Dakota Disaster Declaration
Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from September 9 to September 26, 2019. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the … [Read more...] about President Donald J. Trump Approves South Dakota Disaster Declaration
Secretary Perry To Address Members of U.S. Chamber of Commerce
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, November 19th, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will address members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, sharing his outlook on the past, present and future of energy in the United States. This will be one of Secretary Perry’s final speeches in office. Following his speech, Secretary Perry will participate in a fireside chat with Marty Durbin, … [Read more...] about Secretary Perry To Address Members of U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Presidential Message on Antibiotic Awareness Week, 2019
Antibiotics are a medical marvel that has saved millions of lives around the world, but they must be properly and safely prescribed for humans and animals to ensure that they remain effective in treating diseases and illnesses. During Antibiotic Awareness Week and every week, I urge families and medical professionals to familiarize themselves with the consequences of … [Read more...] about Presidential Message on Antibiotic Awareness Week, 2019
Fermilab launches new institute for quantum science
Laboratory to use particle physics expertise to kickstart quantum technology for computing, sensors, simulations and communication The nation’s premier particle physics laboratory has become a major player in the rapidly expanding field of quantum science and technology. Today the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory announced the launch of the … [Read more...] about Fermilab launches new institute for quantum science
Norton Introduces Resolution Condemning Voter Suppression Laws, Lack of Voting Rights for D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a House resolution today condemning restrictive state voting laws across the country that unconstitutionally deny voting rights to people of color, the elderly, and low-income residents. Particularly, Norton criticized the Supreme Court's 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder, which struck down … [Read more...] about Norton Introduces Resolution Condemning Voter Suppression Laws, Lack of Voting Rights for D.C.
Can ethics be taught? New research from MIT Sloan and Notre Dame offers first large sample evidence on how ethics training affects behavior and employment decisions in the financial sector
Can ethics be taught? Evidence points towards yes, according to new research that offers the first large sample study on how rules and ethics training affects behavior and employment decisions in the financial sector. The authors are Andrew G. Sutherland, Associate Professor of Accounting at the MIT Sloan School of Management; Zach Kowaleski, Assistant Professor of Accounting … [Read more...] about Can ethics be taught? New research from MIT Sloan and Notre Dame offers first large sample evidence on how ethics training affects behavior and employment decisions in the financial sector
Social Media: What photo editing tool is better for Instagram photo editing, Lightroom or Snapseed?
Lightroom is generally much more powerful editing tool than Snapseed. Lightroom requires paid subscription from Adobe while Snapseed is free. Lightroom is a tool used by vast majority of photographer’s community both professional and amateur, available both in mobile and desktop versions. Snapseed is a Google-owned quick-fix mobile app. Considering that Instagram photos are … [Read more...] about Social Media: What photo editing tool is better for Instagram photo editing, Lightroom or Snapseed?
Cambridge Quantum Computing kündigt neue Version des aktualisierten Software-Stacks t|ket⟩™ an
t|ket ⟩ bietet wichtige Werkzeuge zur Maximierung der Leistung von Quantencomputern in der NISQ-Ära CAMBRIDGE, England, 18. November 2019 /Technologies/ -- Cambridge Quantum Computing ("CQC") gab heute die Veröffentlichung von pytket 0.4 bekannt - ein wichtiges Upgrade der Python-Version ihres bereits besten Software-Stacks und Quanten-Compiler-Frameworks t|ket⟩. t|ket⟩ von … [Read more...] about Cambridge Quantum Computing kündigt neue Version des aktualisierten Software-Stacks t|ket⟩™ an