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Time to test just how responsive this site's design is (work in progress). Rollover for notes on the devices.
Boston Globe's website is a fine example of platform-agnostic design. It can be seen on a widescreen display, tablet, smarthone... and on a Newton MessagePad from the nineties!
Idea and Newton screenshot from Grant Hutchinson
Original Boston Globe picture from responsivedesign.ca
Boston Globe website by Ethan Marcotte, Filament Group, Upstatement and internal teams.
Those aren't really my arms and legs, it's Johan Larsson's photograph (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johanl/4816110696/in/photostream/) with a screenshot of the book on top.
The main environmental issues associated with the implementation of the 5G network come with the manufacturing of the many component parts of the 5G infrastructure. In addition, the proliferation of new devices that will use the 5G network that is tied to the acceleration of demand from consumers for new 5G-dependent devices will have serious environmental consequences. The 5G network will inevitably cause a large increase in energy usage among consumers, which is already one of the main contributors to climate change. Additionally, the manufacturing and maintenance of the new technologies associated with 5G creates waste and uses important resources that have detrimental consequences for the environment. 5G networks use technology that has harmful effects on birds, which in turn has cascading effects through entire ecosystems. And, while 5G developers are seeking to create a network that has fewer environmental impacts than past networks, there is still room for improvement and the consequences of 5G should be considered before it is widely rolled out. 5G stands for the fifth generation of wireless technology. It is the wave of wireless technology surpassing the 4G network that is used now. Previous generations brought the first cell phones (1G), text messaging (2G), online capabilities (3G), and faster speed (4G). The fifth generation aims to increase the speed of data movement, be more responsive, and allow for greater connectivity of devices simultaneously.[2] This means that 5G will allow for nearly instantaneous downloading of data that, with the current network, would take hours. For example, downloading a movie using 5G would take mere seconds. These new improvements will allow for self-driving cars, massive expansion of Internet of Things (IoT) device use, and acceleration of new technological advancements used in everyday activities by a much wider range of people. While 5G is not fully developed, it is expected to consist of at least five new technologies that allow it to perform much more complicated tasks at faster speeds. The new technologies 5G will use are hardware that works with much higher frequencies (millimeter wavelengths), small cells, massive MIMO (multiple input multiple output), beamforming, and full duplex.[3] Working together, these new technologies will expand the potential of many of the devices used today and devices being developed for the future. Millimeter waves are a higher frequency wavelength than the radio wavelength generally used in wireless transmission today.[4] The use of this portion of the spectrum corresponds to higher frequency and shorter wavelengths, in this case in the millimeter range (vs the lower radio frequencies where the wavelengths can be in the meters to hundreds of kilometers). Higher frequency waves allow for more devices to be connected to the same network at the same time, because there is more space available compared to the radio waves that are used today. The use of this portion of the spectrum has much longer wavelengths than of that anticipated for a portion of the 5G implementation. The waves in use now can measure up to tens of centimeters, while the new 5G waves would be no greater than ten millimeters.[5] The millimeter waves will create more transmission space for the ever-expanding number of people and devices crowding the current networks. The millimeter waves will create more space for devices to be used by consumers, which will increase energy usage, subsequently leading to increased global warming. Millimeter waves are very weak in their ability to connect two devices, which is why 5G needs something called “small cells” to give full, uninterrupted coverage. Small cells are essentially miniature cell towers that would be placed 250 meters apart throughout cities and other areas needing coverage.[6] The small cells are necessary as emissions [or signals] at this higher frequency/shorter wavelength have more difficulty passing through solid objects and are even easily intercepted by rain.[7] The small cells could be placed on anything from trees to street lights to the sides of businesses and homes to maximize connection and limit “dead zones” (areas where connections are lost). The next new piece of technology necessary for 5G is massive MIMO, which stands for multiple input multiple output. The MIMO describes the capacity of 5G’s base stations, because those base stations would be able to handle a much higher amount of data at any one moment of time. Currently, 4G base stations have around eight transmitters and four receivers which direct the flow of data between devices.[9] 5G will exceed this capacity with the use of massive MIMO that can handle 22 times more ports. Figure 1 shows how a massive MIMO tower would be able to direct a higher number of connections at once. However, massive MIMO causes signals to be crossed more easily. Crossed signals cause an interruption in the transmission of data from one device to the next due to a clashing of the wavelengths as they travel to their respective destinations. To overcome the cross signals problem, beamforming is needed. To maximize the efficiency of sending data another new technology called beamforming will be used in 5G. For data to be sent to the correct user, a way of directing the wavelengths without interference is necessary. This is done through a technique called beamforming. Beamforming directs where exactly data are being sent by using a variety of antennas to organize signals based on certain characteristics, such as the magnitude of the signal. By directly sending signals to where they need to go, beamforming decreases the chances that a signal is dropped due to the interference of a physical object.
One way that 5G will follow through on its promise of faster data transmission is through sending and receiving data simultaneously. The method that allows for simultaneous input and output of data is called full duplexing. While full duplex capabilities allow for faster transmission of data, there is an issue of signal interference, because of echoes. Full duplexing will cut transmission times in half, because it allows for a response to occur as soon as an input is delivered, eliminating the turnaround time that is seen in transmission today. Because these technologies are new and untested, it is hard to say how they will impact our environment. This raises another issue: there are impacts that can be anticipated and predicted, but there are also unanticipated impacts because much of the new technologies are untested. Nevertheless, it is possible to anticipate some of detrimental environmental consequences of the new technologies and the 5G network, because we know these technologies will increase exposure to harmful radiation, increase mining of rare minerals, increase waste, and increase energy usage. The main 5G environmental concerns have to do with two of the five new components: the millimeter waves and the small cells. The whole aim of the new 5G network is to allow for more devices to be used by the consumer at faster rates than ever before, because of this goal there will certainly be an increase in energy usage globally. Energy usage is one of the main contributors to climate change today and an increase in energy usage would cause climate change to increase drastically as well. 5G will operate on a higher frequency portion of the spectrum to open new space for more devices. The smaller size of the millimeter waves compared to radio frequency waves allows for more data to be shared more quickly and creates a wide bandwidth that can support much larger tasks.[15] While the idea of more space for devices to be used is great for consumers, this will lead to a spike in energy usage for two reasons – the technology itself is energy demanding and will increase demand for more electronic devices. The ability for more devices to be used on the same network creates more incentive for consumers to buy electronics and use them more often. This will have a harmful impact on the environment through increased energy use. Climate change has several underlying contributors; however, energy usage is gaining attention in its severity with regards to perpetuating climate change. Before 5G has even been released, about 2% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to the ICT industry.[16] While 2% may not seem like a very large portion, it translates to around 860 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions.[17] Greenhouse gas emissions are the main contributors to natural disasters, such as flooding and drought, which are increasing severity and occurrence every year. Currently, roughly 85% of the energy used in the United States can be attributed to fossil fuel consumption.[18] The dwindling availability of fossil fuels and the environmental burden of releasing these fossil fuels into our atmosphere signal an immediate need to shift to other energy sources. Without a shift to other forms of energy production and the addition of technology allowed by the implementation of 5G, the strain on our environment will rise and the damage may never be repaired. With an increase in energy usage through technology and the implementation of 5G, it can be expected that the climate change issues faced today will only increase. The overall contribution of carbon dioxide emissions from the ICT industry has a huge impact on climate change and will continue to have even larger impacts without proper actions. In a European Union report, researchers estimated that in order to keep the increase in global temperature below 2° Celsius a decrease in carbon emissions of around 15-30% is necessary by 2020. Engineers claim that the small cells used to provide the 5G connection will be energy efficient and powered in a sustainable way; however the maintenance and production of these cells is more of an issue. Supporters of the 5G network advocate that the small cells will use solar or wind energy to stay sustainable and green.[20] These devices, labeled “fuel-cell energy servers” will work as clean energy-based generators for the small cells.[21] While implementing base stations that use sustainable energy to function would be a step in the right direction in environmental conservation, it is not the solution to the main issue caused by 5G, which is the impact that the massive amount of new devices in the hands of consumers will have on the amount of energy required to power these devices. The wasteful nature of manufacturing and maintenance of both individual devices and the devices used to deliver 5G connection could become a major contributor of climate change. The promise of 5G technology is to expand the number of devices functioning might be the most troubling aspect of the new technology. Cell phones, computers, and other everyday devices are manufactured in a way that puts stress on the environment. A report by the EPA estimated that in 2010, 25% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions comes from electricity and heat production making it the largest single source of emissions.[22] The main gas emitted by this sector is carbon dioxide, due to the burning of natural gas, such as coal, to fuel electricity sources.[23] Carbon dioxide is one of the most common greenhouse gases seen in our atmosphere, it traps heat in earth’s atmosphere trying to escape into space, which causes the atmosphere to warm generating climate change. Increased consumption of devices is taking a toll on the environment. As consumers gain access to more technologies the cycle of consumption only expands. As new devices are developed, the older devices are thrown out even if they are still functional. Often, big companies will purposefully change their products in ways that make certain partner devices (such as chargers or earphones) unusable–creating demand for new products. Economic incentives mean that companies will continue these practices in spite of the environmental impacts. One of the main issues with the 5G network and the resulting increase in consumption of technological devices is that the production required for these devices is not sustainable. In the case of making new devices, whether they be new smart-phones or the small cells needed for 5G, the use of nonrenewable metals is required. It is extremely difficult to use metals for manufacturing sustainably, because metals are not a renewable resource. Metals used in the manufacturing of the smart devices frequently used today often cannot be recycled in the same way many household items can be recycled. Because these technologies cannot be recycled, they create tons of waste when they are created and tons of waste when they are thrown away. There are around six billion mobile devices in use today, with this number expected to increase drastically as the global population increases and new devices enter the market. One estimate of the life-time carbon emissions of a single device–not including related accessories and network connection–is that a device produces a total of 45kg of carbon dioxide at a medium level of usage over three years. This amount of emission is comparable to that of driving the average European car for 300km. But, the most environmentally taxing stage of a mobile device life cycle is during the production stage, where around 68% of total carbon emissions is produced, equating to 30kg of carbon dioxide. To put this into perspective, an iPhone X weighs approximately 0.174kg, so in order to produce the actual device, 172 iPhone X’s worth of carbon dioxide is also created. These emissions vary from person to person and between different devices, but it’s possible to estimate the impact one device has on the environment. 5G grants the capacity for more devices to be used, significantly increase the existing carbon footprint of smart devices today. Energy usage for the ever-growing number of devices on the market and in homes is another environmental threat that would be greatly increased by the new capabilities brought by the 5G network. Often, energy forecasts overlook the amount of energy that will be consumed by new technologies, which leads to a skewed understanding of the actual amount of energy expected to be used.[30] One example of this is with IoT devices.[31] IoT is one of the main aspects of 5G people in the technology field are most excited about. 5G will allow for a larger expansion of IoT into the everyday household.[32] While some IoT devices promise lower energy usage abilities, the 50 billion new IoT devices expected to be produced and used by consumers will surpass the energy used by today’s electronics.
The small cells required for the 5G network to properly function causes another issue of waste with the new network. Because of the weak nature of the millimeter waves used in the 5G technology, small cells will need to be placed around 250 meters apart to insure continuous connection. The main issue with these small cells is that the manufacturing and maintenance of these cells will create a lot of waste. The manufacturing of technology takes a large toll on the environment, due to the consumption of non-renewable resources to produce devices, and technology ending up in landfills. Implementing these small cells into large cities where they must be placed at such a high density will have a drastic impact on technology waste. Technology is constantly changing and improving, which is one of the huge reasons it has such high economic value. But, when a technological advancement in small cells happens, the current small cells would have to be replaced. The short lifespan of devices created today makes waste predictable and inevitable. In New York City, where there would have to be at least 3,135,200 small cells, the waste created in just one city when a new advancement in small cells is implemented would have overwhelming consequences on the environment. 5G is just one of many examples of how important it is to look at the consequences of new advancements before their implementation. While it is exciting to see new technology that promises to improve everyday life, the consequences of additional waste and energy usage must be considered to preserve a sustainable environment in the future. There is some evidence that the new devices and technologies associated with 5G will be harmful to delicate ecosystems. The main component of the 5G network that will affect the earth’s ecosystems is the millimeter waves. The millimeter waves that are being used in developing the 5G network have never been used at such scale before. This makes it especially difficult to know how they will impact the environment and certain ecosystems. However, studies have found that there are some harms caused by these new technologies. The millimeter waves, specifically, have been linked to many disturbances in the ecosystems of birds. In a study by the Centre for Environment and Vocational Studies of Punjab University, researchers observed that after exposure to radiation from a cell tower for just 5-30 minutes, the eggs of sparrows were disfigured.[34] The disfiguration of birds exposed for such a short amount of time to these frequencies is significant considering that the new 5G network will have a much higher density of base stations (small cells) throughout areas needing connection. The potential dangers of having so many small cells all over areas where birds live could cause whole populations of birds to have mutations that threaten their population’s survival. Additionally, a study done in Spain showed breeding, nesting, and roosting was negatively affected by microwave radiation emitted by a cell tower. Again, the issue of the increase in the amount of connection conductors in the form of small cells to provide connection with the 5G network is seen to be harmful to species that live around humans. Additionally, Warnke found that cellular devices had a detrimental impact on bees.[36] In this study, beehives exposed for just ten minutes to 900MHz waves fell victim to colony collapse disorder.Colony collapse disorder is when many of the bees living in the hive abandon the hive leaving the queen, the eggs, and a few worker bees. The worker bees exposed to this radiation also had worsened navigational skills, causing them to stop returning to their original hive after about ten days. Bees are an incredibly important part of the earth’s ecosystem. Around one-third of the food produced today is dependent on bees for pollination, making bees are a vital part of the agricultural system. Bees not only provide pollination for the plant-based food we eat, but they are also important to maintaining the food livestock eats. Without bees, a vast majority of the food eaten today would be lost or at the very least highly limited. Climate change has already caused a large decline in the world’s bee population. The impact that the cell towers have on birds and bees is important to understand, because all ecosystems of the earth are interconnected. If one component of an ecosystem is disrupted the whole system will be affected. The disturbances of birds with the cell towers of today would only increase, because with 5G a larger number of small cell radio-tower-like devices would be necessary to ensure high quality connection for users. Having a larger number of high concentrations of these millimeter waves in the form of small cells would cause a wider exposure to bees and birds, and possibly other species that are equally important to our environment.As innovation continues, it is important that big mobile companies around the world consider the impact 5G will have on the environment before pushing to have it widely implemented. The companies pushing for the expansion of 5G may stand to make short term economic gains. While the new network will undoubtedly benefit consumers greatly, looking at 5G’s long-term environmental impacts is also very important so that the risks are clearly understood and articulated. The technology needed to power the new 5G network will inevitably change how mobile devices are used as well as their capabilities. This technological advancement will also change the way technology and the environment interact. The change from using radio waves to using millimeter waves and the new use of small cells in 5G will allow more devices to be used and manufactured, more energy to be used, and have detrimental consequences for important ecosystems. While it is unrealistic to call for 5G to not become the new network norm, companies, governments, and consumers should be proactive and understand the impact that this new technology will have on the environment. 5G developers should carry out Environmental Impact Assessments that fully estimate the impact that the new technology will have on the environment before rushing to widely implement it. Environmental Impact Assessments are intended to assess the impact new technologies have on the environment, while also maximizing potential benefits to the environment. This process mitigates, prevents, and identifies environmental harm, which is imperative to ensuring that the environment is sustainable and sound in the future. Additionally, the method of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of devices would also be extremely beneficial for understanding the impact that 5G will inevitably have on the environment. An LCA can be used to assess the impact that devices have on carbon emissions throughout their life span, from the manufacturing of the device to the energy required to power the device and ultimately the waste created when the device is discarded into a landfill or other disposal system. By having full awareness of the impact new technology will have on the environment ways to combat the negative impacts can be developed and implemented effectively.
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Phlip Beesley Workshop October 2015 with CITAstudio
The installation DISSIPATIVE ARCHITECTURES explores the idea of a dynamic responsive architecture. The installation has been constructed during our recent CITAstudio workshop with Philip Beesley.
The opening of the linked exhibition is on Friday 4th at 15.00h in the KADK library: Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 50 DK 1434 København K.
This one was bought well after the other five, and was a former Stagecoach Selkent bus acquired via West Kent Coach Sales. This one had been through the Stagecoach single door process at Leyton, so just required a repaint before use. It's seen next to T955, one summer evening in 2002 after I'd got back from a builders contract (hence the Park & Ride blind!) which ran between Locks Bottom and Bromley Common for the workforce at the former Blue Circle land. I always chose 955 if possible as it was by far and away the nicest one to drive, and even now has never been bettered for me for drivability, it was only a 42mph bus but the gears were set up perfectly and it could outrun almost anything from a standing start, and it also had perfect steering, not too light but responsive.
Phlip Beesley Workshop October 2015 with CITAstudio
The installation DISSIPATIVE ARCHITECTURES explores the idea of a dynamic responsive architecture. The installation has been constructed during our recent CITAstudio workshop with Philip Beesley.
The opening of the linked exhibition is on Friday 4th at 15.00h in the KADK library: Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 50 DK 1434 København K.
While it’s true that images, grids, and scaled size are extremely important when it comes to responsive website design, the typography – font styles, line length, size, spacing, etc – make a lot of difference too.
Craven District Council is a small local authority in the south west corner of North Yorkshire. It has recently been announced that North Yorkshire is to become a unitary authority, meaning that Craven and other district/borough councils in the county (eg Scarborough & Harrogate) will all disappear in what is effectively a takeover by the County Council. The only exception (for now) is the City of York.
Opinions will no doubt vary, but my experience of dealing with the smaller authorities hasn't been good, and although local representation should be better and more responsive, I'm not sure it has been. Whether a unitary authority will provide a better service remains to be seen.
By luck...
One of 2 new vehicles provided to Universitybus for the expanded HertsLynx DRT network, Mercedes Benz 516CDi/EVB YE73PYG climbs Hadham Road in Bishops Stortford leaving town after working an inbound journey 15/12/23
Ihave just received my brand new pink Adidas Energy Boost running shoes and I am loving them, not only for their hot pink color! If you are a runner and enjoy trying different shoes as I do then you should definitely give them a try.
The newly introduced shoe provides more responsiveness with heel to toe BOOST™ foam that stores and returns energy to ensure the more energy you give, the more you will get.
The new Running shoe provides comfort with elegance. The upper stretch mesh hugs the foot shape while allowing added ventilation to keep your feet cooler during runs, which is what I have always loved about most Adidas shoes, the ventilation.
Also, the BOOST cushioning remains consistent in any weather under and circumstance while the standard EVA expands and hardens in varying temperatures.
“Energy Boost allows runners to focus on the path ahead by providing a consistently comfortable and energetic run every time they lace up,” said Adrian Leek, senior vice president of adidas running. “BOOST responsive cushioning and the supporting technologies in Energy BOOST eliminate unwanted variables and provide runners with complete confidence.”
Photography: Abu Samra
Shoes: Adidas
Jacket and Pants: Carbon38
I counted 16 videos that appear in the ePub version of Ethan Marcotte's upcoming book, Responsive Web Design. They work the same as they did in Dan's book. And unfortunately, still only supported in iBooks on iOS (everyone else gets plain images).
Responsive Web Design comes out this Tuesday!
Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business
Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business brought together distinguished figures from business, politics and leading research institutes. The panellists discussed the growing need for companies to innovate and embrace diversity within their organisation and their customer base in order to remain competitive in times of economic turbulence, both at home and internationally.
Award Ceremony -
Since 2005, the discussion panel has been followed by a Women in Business awards ceremony. The 2015 awards were presented to three winners from the EBRD region who have proved to be the most advanced in applying gender diversity measures in their businesses.
This year the discussion panel and awards ceremony was complemented by a signing ceremony for the EBRD’s Women in Business programme in the Eastern Partnership countries. Local financial institutions signed letters expressing their interest in participating in the programme, which combines finance and advice for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme will be launched in Georgia in 2015 as part of a regional drive that will benefit more than 2,000 women entrepreneurs.
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 14.00 – 16.15, Room 2, Parliament Building
Moderator:
Tanya Beckett, @bbctanyabeckett Presenter, World Business Report, BBC World News
Speakers:
Mariam Valishvili, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Georgia
Julia Dawson, Managing Director of Thematic Research, Credit Suisse Securities
Dana Denis-Smith, @ddenissmith, Founder and CEO, Obelisk Support.
The experts looked at key questions including:
How do firms need to innovate and embrace diversity both within their organisation and their customer base?
Why has the solution for advancing gender diversity not been found yet?
Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business
Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business brought together distinguished figures from business, politics and leading research institutes. The panellists discussed the growing need for companies to innovate and embrace diversity within their organisation and their customer base in order to remain competitive in times of economic turbulence, both at home and internationally.
Award Ceremony -
Since 2005, the discussion panel has been followed by a Women in Business awards ceremony. The 2015 awards were presented to three winners from the EBRD region who have proved to be the most advanced in applying gender diversity measures in their businesses.
This year the discussion panel and awards ceremony was complemented by a signing ceremony for the EBRD’s Women in Business programme in the Eastern Partnership countries. Local financial institutions signed letters expressing their interest in participating in the programme, which combines finance and advice for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme will be launched in Georgia in 2015 as part of a regional drive that will benefit more than 2,000 women entrepreneurs.
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 14.00 – 16.15, Room 2, Parliament Building
Moderator:
Tanya Beckett, @bbctanyabeckett Presenter, World Business Report, BBC World News
Speakers:
Mariam Valishvili, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Georgia
Julia Dawson, Managing Director of Thematic Research, Credit Suisse Securities
Dana Denis-Smith, @ddenissmith, Founder and CEO, Obelisk Support.
The experts looked at key questions including:
How do firms need to innovate and embrace diversity both within their organisation and their customer base?
Why has the solution for advancing gender diversity not been found yet?
Phlip Beesley Workshop October 2015 with CITAstudio
The installation DISSIPATIVE ARCHITECTURES explores the idea of a dynamic responsive architecture. The installation has been constructed during our recent CITAstudio workshop with Philip Beesley.
The opening of the linked exhibition is on Friday 4th at 15.00h in the KADK library: Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 50 DK 1434 København K.
Phlip Beesley Workshop October 2015 with CITAstudio
The installation DISSIPATIVE ARCHITECTURES explores the idea of a dynamic responsive architecture. The installation has been constructed during our recent CITAstudio workshop with Philip Beesley.
The opening of the linked exhibition is on Friday 4th at 15.00h in the KADK library: Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 50 DK 1434 København K.
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Images in this gallery were captured by:
Mark Smith M.S. Geoscientist mark@macroscopicsolutions.com
Annette Evans Ph.D. Student at the University of Connecticut annette@macroscopicsolutions.com
Scaled Composites ARES - Model 151 - sn 90001 - N151SC
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AGILE RESPONSIVE EFFECTIVE SUPPORTS (ARES)
The ARES, Scaled Model 151, was designed initially in response to a U.S. Army request for a Low Cost Battlefield Attack Aircraft (LCBAA). A design study was performed by Rutan Aircraft Factory in 1981 for such an aircraft. Its mission goals were low-altitude, close air support, with long endurance, and with adequate field performance to operate from roads.
Scaled followed up with the concept, and ultimately decided to build a demonstrator aircraft with internal funds. The ARES first flew on February 19, 1990. ARES has flown more than 250 hours, and demonstrated all of its design performance and handling qualities goals, including departure-free handling at full aft stick. During November of 1991, tests of the GAU-12/U gun system installed in ARES were performed, with outstanding results.
Movie buffs may also remember the ARES in its role as the secret ME-263 jet in the screen classic Iron Eagle III.
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More info:
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Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business
Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business brought together distinguished figures from business, politics and leading research institutes. The panellists discussed the growing need for companies to innovate and embrace diversity within their organisation and their customer base in order to remain competitive in times of economic turbulence, both at home and internationally.
Award Ceremony -
Since 2005, the discussion panel has been followed by a Women in Business awards ceremony. The 2015 awards were presented to three winners from the EBRD region who have proved to be the most advanced in applying gender diversity measures in their businesses.
This year the discussion panel and awards ceremony was complemented by a signing ceremony for the EBRD’s Women in Business programme in the Eastern Partnership countries. Local financial institutions signed letters expressing their interest in participating in the programme, which combines finance and advice for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme will be launched in Georgia in 2015 as part of a regional drive that will benefit more than 2,000 women entrepreneurs.
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 14.00 – 16.15, Room 2, Parliament Building
Moderator:
Tanya Beckett, @bbctanyabeckett Presenter, World Business Report, BBC World News
Speakers:
Mariam Valishvili, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Georgia
Julia Dawson, Managing Director of Thematic Research, Credit Suisse Securities
Dana Denis-Smith, @ddenissmith, Founder and CEO, Obelisk Support.
The experts looked at key questions including:
How do firms need to innovate and embrace diversity both within their organisation and their customer base?
Why has the solution for advancing gender diversity not been found yet?
Geoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Children International, United Kingdom, Frans van Houten, President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Philips, Netherlands, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Documentary Film-maker, SOC Films, Pakistan, Brian T. Moynihan, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America Corporation, USA. speaking during the session: Responsive and Responsible Leadership in 2017 at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 20, 2017
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Greg Beadle
Geoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Children International, United Kingdom, Frans van Houten, President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Philips, Netherlands, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Documentary Film-maker, SOC Films, Pakistan, Brian T. Moynihan, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America Corporation, USA. speaking during the session: Responsive and Responsible Leadership in 2017 at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 20, 2017
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Greg Beadle
Phlip Beesley Workshop October 2015 with CITAstudio
The installation DISSIPATIVE ARCHITECTURES explores the idea of a dynamic responsive architecture. The installation has been constructed during our recent CITAstudio workshop with Philip Beesley.
The opening of the linked exhibition is on Friday 4th at 15.00h in the KADK library: Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 50 DK 1434 København K.
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Additionally, Yaksheetasri Spa has developed numerous innovative spa practices that enhance the airport spa experience. We are very proud to have revolutionized the way to operate a spa, while having created the most relaxing destination in Chennai. In the past couple of years, Yaksheetasri Spa single-handedly transformed Indian Chennai concessions by turning spas into a must-have for any major are in Chennai.
Foot Reflexology
Foot reflexology is "pressure therapy" and involves applying focused pressure to certain known reflex points located in the foot to cure or prevent disease. Foot reflexology is based on the premise that our nerve zones or reflex points go from the bottom of our feet to the top of our head, encompassing all vital organs on the way.
Neck & Back Massage
A massage is the most basic of all healing techniques. Studies indicate that this touch therapy reduces stress, depression, lessen pain and boost the immune system. A back massage is the most preferred massage treatment as poor spine, postural defects and sleeping disorders are effectively addressed through this simple, nurturing and powerful touch therapy.
Swedish Massage
Swedish body massage is the original massage technique involving a sequence of movements working superficially and deeper into the tissue layers. The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Massage helps in flushing the tissues of harmful deposits such as lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes . Swedish massage also stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable, and stimulates the skin and sooth the nervous system at the same time. As a treatment it helps reduce stress, both emotional and physical, and is often suggested in a program for stress management. It also has many specific medical uses.
Balinese Massage
A Balinese massage uses a combination of gentle stretches, acupressure. Aroma oils used in the massage stimulate the flow of blood, oxygen and energy around your body, and bring deep relaxation and wellness. Massage is a rigorous and luxurious spa treatment and a great one to choose if you want to experience a variety of massage techniques, relax and feel spiritually renewed at the same time. Balinese massage is related to the ancient Ayurveda, the Indian holistic medical system.
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage is an ancient science of healing, relaxing and energizing by the use of plants and their parts. The roots, barks, flowers, fruits, seeds and nuts play a crucial part in this massage. The word aromatherapy is derived from two words aroma which means smell and therapy which stands for healing and overall relaxation and wellbeing.
Thai Massage
Thai massage is an ancient healing art. Through application of pressure on energy lines and points, and a vast array of passive stretching movements performed with the hands, feet, knees and elbows, the body experiences profound relaxation, peripheral stimulation of internal organs, increased flexibility and increased flow of energy. Thai massage is that you get the flexibility, inner organ massage, oxygenation of the blood and quieting of the mind that is attained with yoga. Through deep muscle stretching, joint release and emphasis on breath, Thai massage offers many of the same benefits as yoga.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a particularly effective massage for people with muscular pain. Massage helps to refresh and relax muscles, increasing the blood flow and therefore the oxygen flow around your body. This gets rid of toxins in very sore and strained muscles, which helps them to strengthen and heal. Deep tissue massage is often used to treat people who are recovering from accidents, and for sports injuries as it increases blood circulation in muscles that are underused, relieves chronic muscle tension throughout the body, and can also break down scar tissue and "knots" deep in the muscles.
Ayurveda Massage
According to Ayurveda each individual is a combination of the 3 doshas namely vata, pitta and kapha. These 3 govern the metabolic activity in an individual. The detoxification methods like panchakarma and other health remedies ( herbal) when applied wholly/singly make the body, more responsive to medicines thereby hastening the healing process. Various yogasanas achieve, the twin propose of strengthening the body, vital organs like heart, liver etc. as well as keep the physical and psychological condition strong. Not only do the herbal remedies play an important role in internal health and well being but also external health and beauty which is quite evident from the overall appearance.
One of the most important reasons for increasing use of Ayurveda in beauty and skin care is that this system can clearly bring out a youthful clear skin in conjunction with happiness and relaxation which otherwise can’t be achieved by cosmetics. A well regulated lifestyle along with suggesting a discerning diet according to ones doshas will go a long way to strengthen ones natural immune system. Ayurveda is perhaps the first such system that recognises that all diseases are, but the direct manifestations of one’s mental conditions. Any disturbance in the 3 states of human mind (Trigunas) namely Satwa, Rajas as and Tamas manifests in the form of physical illness.
Pictured: UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous meets with Ukrainian refugee women, children and the elderly at a temporary placement centre in Costesti, 20 km from capital Chisinau, Moldova.
The Executive Director visited the Republic of Moldova from 8 to 10 April 2022 to reaffirm UN Women’s commitment as a key partner to advance gender equality and women’s leadership in the country. During her visit, Bahous emphasized UN Women’s determination to support Moldova’s efforts as a host country to the thousands of refugees fleeing the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
In cooperation with local authorities and civil society organisations, UN Women supports 2000 refugee women and their children in temporary placement centres in Moldova by providing most essential needs. In coordination with the border police, UN Women provided wheelchairs and walkers to assist elderly people and women with small babies at the border crossings. Meanwhile, through the Women, Peace and Humanitarian Fund, UN Women is financially supporting civil society organisations to raise awareness about sexual and gender-based violence and respond to the most urgent needs of women and children.
UN Women is working with partners to ensure that there is up-to-date data on and analysis of the gender dynamics of the refugee crisis which is critical for supporting humanitarian actors in ensuring a gender-responsive refugee response. UN Women and IOM issued a survey which offers important data and analysis on refugee needs, intentions and displacement patterns.
Photo: UN Women/Aurel Obreja
Included are very high resolution images of the Emerald Ash Borer Beetle. Specimens provided by Dr. David Wagner of the University of Connecticut.
Since its accidental introduction from Asia, emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), has killed millions of ash trees in North America. As it continues to spread, it could functionally ex- tirpate ash with devastating economic and ecological impacts. Little was known about EAB when it was first discovered in North America in 2002, but substantial advances in understanding of EAB biology, ecology, and man- agement have occurred since. Ash species indigenous to China are generally resistant to EAB and may eventually provide resistance genes for introgres- sion into North American species. EAB is characterized by stratified disper- sal resulting from natural and human-assisted spread, and substantial effort has been devoted to the development of survey methods. Early eradication efforts were abandoned largely because of the difficulty of detecting and de- lineating infestations. Current management is focused on biological control, insecticide protection of high-value trees, and integrated efforts to slow ash mortality.
Abstract by Daniel A. Herms (The Ohio State University) and Deborah G. McCullough (Michigan State University)
- See more at: www.emeraldashborer.info
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The individuals of Macroscopic Solutions, LLC captured the images in this database collaboratively.
Contact information:
Mark Smith M.S. Geoscientist
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Geoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Children International, United Kingdom, Frans van Houten, President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Philips, Netherlands, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Documentary Film-maker, SOC Films, Pakistan, Brian T. Moynihan, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America Corporation, USA. speaking during the session: Responsive and Responsible Leadership in 2017 at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 20, 2017
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British Railways Class 47 47565 'Responsive' with Rail Express Systems Livery stabled at Warrington on the 28th January 1995.
Phlip Beesley Workshop October 2015 with CITAstudio
The installation DISSIPATIVE ARCHITECTURES explores the idea of a dynamic responsive architecture. The installation has been constructed during our recent CITAstudio workshop with Philip Beesley.
The opening of the linked exhibition is on Friday 4th at 15.00h in the KADK library: Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 50 DK 1434 København K.
Geoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Children International, United Kingdom, Frans van Houten, President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Philips, Netherlands, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Documentary Film-maker, SOC Films, Pakistan, Brian T. Moynihan, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America Corporation, USA. speaking during the session: Responsive and Responsible Leadership in 2017 at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 20, 2017
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Greg Beadle
Website Công ty Vibex Hà Nội có thể cho phép khách hàng tự tối ưu hóa các thẻ SEO cho toàn bộ website, cho từng trang hay cho từng sản phẩm hoặc từng mục tin trên website của mình.
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Một số tính năng cơ bản:
- Giao diện tùy biến chuyên nghiệp (Thiết kế Web Responsive) hiển thị tốt trên mọi thiết bị: Máy tính; Máy tính bảng; Điện thoại di động.
- Hiệu ứng đẹp mắt, nhẹ và hiện đại
- Cho phép đăng bài Giới thiệu - Quan hệ cổ đông - Sản phẩm - Dự án - Đơn vị thành viên - Thư viện - Tin tức - Liên hệ.
- Ngôn ngữ Tiếng Việt (Có thể mở rộng thêm các ngôn ngữ khác).
- Tích hợp Album ảnh, Video Clips và Trang tài liệu. (Có thể mở rộng thêm tính năng khác)
- Module quản lý và đăng các sản phẩm.
- Modul đặc tính sản phẩm giúp làm nổi bật các Hightlight của sản phẩm.
- Chèn Video và tài liệu vào web Công ty Vibex trong từng sản phẩm chỉ bằng 1 thao tác đơn giản.
- Tính năng Zoom, lật ảnh.
- MIỄN PHÍ Tích hợp công cụ chat trực tuyến Facebook / Zalo.
- Hỗ trợ đổi màu chủ đạo miễn phí
- Hỗ trợ tối đa cho việc chăm sóc khách hàng.
- #Thiết_kế_web chuẩn SEO, đầy đủ các công cụ hỗ trợ #SEO.
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+ Thẻ meta chung cho website
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- Hệ thống quản trị đẹp mắt, thân thiện và dễ sử dụng.
+ CMS quản trị sản phẩm
+ Sửa nhanh/ Tạm ẩn/ Xóa/ Khôi phục sản phẩm
+ Công cụ quản lý đơn hàng
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Rhizopus stolonifer is something you’ve probably seen before, on your sandwich or strawberries; hopefully, before you ate it. This fast growing mold forms hairy colonies, which (in this case) are no larger than the dot of this "i'.
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Images in this gallery were captured by:
Mark Smith M.S. Geoscientist mark@macroscopicsolutions.com
Annette Evans Ph.D. Student at the University of Connecticut annette@macroscopicsolutions.com
You can download or view Macroscopic Solutions’ images in more detail by selecting any image and clicking the downward facing arrow in the lower-right corner of the image display screen.
Three individuals of Macroscopic Solutions, LLC captured the images in this database collaboratively.
Contact information:
Mark Smith M.S. Geoscientist
mark@macroscopicsolutions.com
Daniel Saftner B.S. Geoscientist and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
daniel@macroscopicsolutions.com
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That’s why paying attention to these rules of responsive web designing will go a long way in developing the best website for your business.
Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business
Driving Change: Gender-Responsive Practices in Business brought together distinguished figures from business, politics and leading research institutes. The panellists discussed the growing need for companies to innovate and embrace diversity within their organisation and their customer base in order to remain competitive in times of economic turbulence, both at home and internationally.
Award Ceremony -
Since 2005, the discussion panel has been followed by a Women in Business awards ceremony. The 2015 awards were presented to three winners from the EBRD region who have proved to be the most advanced in applying gender diversity measures in their businesses.
This year the discussion panel and awards ceremony was complemented by a signing ceremony for the EBRD’s Women in Business programme in the Eastern Partnership countries. Local financial institutions signed letters expressing their interest in participating in the programme, which combines finance and advice for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme will be launched in Georgia in 2015 as part of a regional drive that will benefit more than 2,000 women entrepreneurs.
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 14.00 – 16.15, Room 2, Parliament Building
Moderator:
Tanya Beckett, @bbctanyabeckett Presenter, World Business Report, BBC World News
Speakers:
Mariam Valishvili, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Georgia
Julia Dawson, Managing Director of Thematic Research, Credit Suisse Securities
Dana Denis-Smith, @ddenissmith, Founder and CEO, Obelisk Support.
The experts looked at key questions including:
How do firms need to innovate and embrace diversity both within their organisation and their customer base?
Why has the solution for advancing gender diversity not been found yet?
Web usage on mobile phones and tablets is on phenomenal rise. But how to go about making a responsive website design or RWD? Before you start worrying, let’s guide you through designing a responsive website.
Phlip Beesley Workshop October 2015 with CITAstudio
The installation DISSIPATIVE ARCHITECTURES explores the idea of a dynamic responsive architecture. The installation has been constructed during our recent CITAstudio workshop with Philip Beesley.
The opening of the linked exhibition is on Friday 4th at 15.00h in the KADK library: Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 50 DK 1434 København K.
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Children International, United Kingdom speaking during the session: Responsive and Responsible Leadership in 2017 at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 20, 2017
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Greg Beadle