The Life Technology™ News Blog: 11/22/20

Sunday, November 22, 2020

The 16th Annual Best of Elearning! Winners Revealed -- The Industry’s Exclusive Users’ Choice Award Honors 45 Solutions as Best-in-Class

“COVID-19 has placed e-learning front and center,” says Catherine Upton, Awards Chair. “Our industry responded with continuous innovation, dedication and service.” [PR.com]

Naples Entrepreneurs Open Co-Working Space at Wilson Professional Center

Conveniently located on Airport-Pulling Road between Pine Ridge Road and Golden Gate Parkway in Wilson Professional Center, Collier Capital Club offers a variety of Memberships: Virtual Offices, Co-working Seating, Dedicated Desks, Private Offices, Social Memberships, and Day Passes. All Memberships are Limited. [PR.com]

EPI & EXIN Launch “CREATE” to Support Unemployed Workers/Army Veterans with World-Renowned Data Center and IT Training and Certifications

Subsidized training and certification fees on four high-value data center and IT certificates - DCFC, CDCP, CITO and CITM. [PR.com]

Dutch cull 190,000 chickens after bird flu outbreaks

Dutch authorities have culled some 190,000 chickens after a highly-contagious strain of bird flu broke out at at least two poultry farms, the agriculture ministry said Sunday.

Dartmouth center to look at computation, government, people

Dartmouth College has created an academic center to focus on the role of computation and its relationship to individuals and government.

G20 to back 'equitable' access to coronavirus vaccine

G20 leaders will pledge to "spare no effort" in ensuring the equitable distribution of coronavirus vaccines worldwide and reaffirm support for debt-laden poor countries, according to a draft communique seen by AFP Sunday.

U.S. should look at how other high-income countries regulate health care costs: study

Structuring negotiations between insurers and providers, standardizing fee-for-service payments and negotiating prices can lower the United States' health care spending by slowing the rate at which healthcare prices increase, according to a Rutgers study.

US-European ocean monitoring satellite launches into orbit

A U.S.-European satellite designed to extend a decades-long measurement of global sea surface heights was launched into Earth orbit from California on Saturday.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-11-us-european-ocean-satellite-orbit.html

Tesla factory workers exempt from California's new virus curfew

Tesla factory workers in California will be exempt from new coronavirus restrictions taking effect Saturday in the state because they are considered essential, after CEO Elon Musk feuded with authorities over an earlier shutdown.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-11-tesla-factory-workers-exempt-california.html

Do China tech giants pose a risk for European banks?

China's Ant group may have been dealt a setback with the shelving of its IPO but European banks remain wary that Chinese tech giants may soon be their main competitors.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-11-china-tech-giants-pose-european.html

Dutch cull 190,000 chickens after bird flu outbreaks

Dutch authorities have culled some 190,000 chickens after a highly-contagious strain of bird flu broke out at at least two poultry farms, the agriculture ministry said Sunday.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-11-dutch-cull-chickens-bird-flu-1.html

Dartmouth center to look at computation, government, people

Dartmouth College has created an academic center to focus on the role of computation and its relationship to individuals and government.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-11-dartmouth-center-people.html

Digital Output Selects Tekra, LLC in Top 50 Companies of 2021 List

Tekra, LLC has been selected to Digital Output Magazine’s Top 50 companies of 2021 list. Digital Output’s Top 50 companies list recognizes those companies who went above and beyond for their industry and global community. Tekra has been providing plastic film, adhesives, and film coatings for over 75 years. Over the last 20 years, Tekra has developed products for the digital print market that adapt to current [PR.com]

The Stephanie Coats Team, Keller Williams Realty, Goes Pending on Home in Cottage Grove

Stephanie Coats, The Stephanie Coats Team, Goes Pending on Home in Quiet Cul-de-sac in Cottage Grove. [PR.com]

MTS' Jeremy Parsons Releases New Single About Overcoming Addiction "Things To Come"

MTS' chart-topping country crooner from San Antonio releases the title track from his forthcoming album, “Things To Come.” [PR.com]

Toll Brothers at The Timbers Releases New Home Sites

Toll Brothers, Inc., (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced it has released several desirable new home sites at its Toll Brothers at The Timbers community located near Parker. The oversized (1/2-acre) home sites feature trees and walk-out lower levels situated on varied terrain, providing a secluded setting while still being part of an exclusive community that is close to schools, [PR.com]

Sons of Anarchy, Original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Voices, Spaceballs, Melissa Joan Hart Added to Wizard World Virtual Experiences

Free Video Q&A Streamed Live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook; "Hallmark Movies" Stars Josie Davis, Torrance Combs Also Added; Fans Can Purchase Live Video Chats, Recorded Videos, Signed Photos During Events, Accessible via Dedicated Website, Social Platforms for Fans Across the Globe [PR.com]

Using Our Library Voices, a New Podcast from Harris County Public Library

The library reaches beyond its walls and into your earbuds through a monthly podcast, Using Our Library Voices. [PR.com]

FastComet Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales - Promotions for Web Hosting, Cloud VPS, Dedicated CPU Servers

FastComet is going to proceed with a series of promotions for the sales period surrounding the upcoming Black Friday. Black Friday and Cyber Monday always happen right after Thanksgiving. With this year's Thanksgiving falling on November 26th, holiday shoppers should mark November 27th and November 30th as the dates for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, respectively. [PR.com]

SMi’s 2nd Annual AI in Drug Discovery Announces Key Industry Speakers and Agenda Released

SMi’s Group is proud to announce the 2nd Annual AI in Drug Discovery Conference is back and taking place on 15th and 16th March 2021 as a virtual conference with online access only and sponsored by OpenEye Scientific Software. [PR.com]

Keep Irving Beautiful Takes America Recycles Day to Social Media - Volunteers Display Innovative Creations

America Recycles Day (ARD), celebrated annually on Nov. 15, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling in the United States. It is a Keep America Beautiful (KAB) program, and as the local KAB affiliate, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is one of hundreds of similar organizations across the country that holds events to celebrate ARD. KIB rose to another challenge that presented itself in 2020 by [PR.com]

Athena SWC Launches New Website as Part of 5-Year Strategic Growth Plan

The new website developed by Thomas is part of Athena SWC's 5-year strategic growth plan and highlights its expanded offerings. [PR.com]

ASEAN’s B2B Sales is Urged to Digitalize Post-COVID-19 According to YCP Solidiance's Report

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic disruption in Southeast Asia and affected overall B2B sales. With the need for businesses to stay afloat, this region is well-positioned to leverage on the digital revolution with a much younger and tech-savvy working population joining the foray compared to other major economies. Digital adoption in this market will allow the companies to cope with the current economic [PR.com]