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Nash Ensemble at Wigmore Hall
Founded in October 1964 by Amelia Freedman at the Royal Academy of Music, a shortish walk away from the Wigmore Hall, the Nash Ensemble is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary season, this the culminating concert in a day’s events of ‘Nash Inventions’ that was but one part, broadly speaking the ‘new music’ part, of that season. As Harrison Birtwistle noted, quoted in the programme, the Nash is and has been unusual in ‘dedication to the old and the new’.
Money laundering plays a key role in every part of the illegal drugs industry-here's how it works
The global illicit drugs trade is estimated to be worth at least half a trillion US dollars each year. Drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin generate large revenues all along their supply chains, from where the products (and precursor materials) are grown or made—principally Colombia and Bolivia, China, Afghanistan, and the "golden triangle" of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand—to wherever the finished drugs are consumed. Earnings in the illicit drug trade are variable.
Money laundering plays a key role in every part of the illegal drugs industry - here’s how it works Original
The global illicit drugs trade is estimated to be worth at least half a trillion US dollars each year. Drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin generate large revenues all along their supply chains, from where the products (and precursor materials) are grown or made – principally Colombia and Bolivia, China, Afghanistan, and the “golden triangle” of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand – to wherever the finished drugs are consumed. Earnings in the illicit drug trade are variable.
At 100, Luigi Nono Remains a Radical, Urgent Composer
In 1954, Arnold Schoenberg's widow, Gertrud, and their daughter, Nuria, traveled from the United States to Europe for the first time since fleeing Nazism two decades earlier. They went to Hamburg, Germany, for the concert premiere of Schoenberg's "Moses und Aron," where Nuria met the young Italian composer Luigi Nono. They married each other the following year in Venice, uniting two families storied in art and invention.
How to Hire Effectively During the Great Stay - Comstock's magazine
This story is part of our August 2024 issue. To subscribe, click here. As recently as a year ago, many employers had serious recruitment concerns around the “Great Resignation,” the period between March 2021 and June 2023 when quitting reached a record high. During this era of high attrition, a hot job market meant disengaged workers could easily find another job to more effectively support their career goals.
Trace Amines and Their Receptors
I. Introduction Although vertebrate receptors showing a high selectivity for trace amines have been known for approximately 15 years (Borowsky et al., 2001; Bunzow et al., 2001), research and interest in the endogenous compounds now known as trace amines dates back almost 150 years.
MyGuava and Visa Launch Collaborative Campaign in London
Guavapay, a global fintech company has announced its partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to launch an impactful Out Of Home (OOH) campaign across London. This collaborative campaign aims to enhance awareness of MyGuava multicurrency Visa Card for users of MyGuava App and MyGuava Business, the flagship products of Guavapay. The campaign is primarily targeting the digitally savvy Gen Z and Millennial demographics for MyGuava App, and small retailers for MyGuava Business.
The Dangers of Fake Applicants - Comstock's magazine
This story is part of our April 2024 issue. To subscribe, click here. Many job applicants are growing savvy to the risks of job scams, which reach 14 million people each year, according to the Better Business Bureau, and mine sensitive information like one’s Social Security number. Fewer businesses are aware that they can be the target of job scams, too. For example, an unfamiliar face could show up on the first day of work, having hired someone else to complete their interview.
genRCT: a statistical analysis framework for generalizing RCT findings to real-world population
ABSTRACT When evaluating the real-world treatment effect, the analysis based on randomized clinical trials (RCTs) often introduces generalizability bias due to the difference in risk factors between the trial participants and the real-world patient population. This problem of lack of generalizability associated with the RCT-only analysis can be addressed by leveraging observational studies with large sample sizes that are representative of the real-world population.
Role of building information modelling in construction arbitration
Introduction What is BIM? Comment Introduction Construction projects operate within a complex legal and technical landscape. Regardless of whether the project aims to attain new architectural heights, add to a robust portfolio of developments or serve as a first venture into the construction space, managing risk and promoting collaboration is important to succeed.
How HR Leaders Can Navigate Their Use of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) bots have flooded the Internet. Since the release of ChatGPT, AI’s potential to revolutionize the workplace has become apparent, especially in the field of HR. With the ability to create e-mails and even lengthy articles, AI can streamline HR tasks like drafting employee communications, writing job descriptions, and analyzing data. That being said, professionals who want their teams to use AI should take a few key steps first.
Hey Pandas, If You Could Meet Your Younger Self, What Would You Say To Them?
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Hey Pandas, What's The Weirdest Habit You Have?
Is putting glue on your hands so you can peel it off weird? #1 collecting led from pencils and mechanical pencils Report #2 I make random noises with my mouth at random, i dont even notice most of the time i do it. Like a pigeons hoot or a verbal keysmash. I only notice when my friend goes " yes i agree" as a joke when i do those noises. Report #3 If I’ve gone #2 since my morning shower, I HAVE to shower again before getting into bed. I can’t go to sleep feeling dirty.
Hey Pandas, Create A 6 Word Memoir
A 6 word memoir tells your life or an important belief to you with just 6 words. HOLY SH*T ... It *DID* get better Report Still alive out of pure spite. Report I am flawed but itâs fine. Report Here for something, I'll find it Report Books give knowledge, life gives experience Report Drowning in all my unspoken ideas Report born,struggle, struggle, struggle, struggle, die....... Report I have made too many mistakes. Report I've learned many things, some unwanted.
Hey Pandas, What Are Some Everyday, Ordinary Things You Think People Take For Granted?
I went out one beautiful day this summer, after all the rain we've had and more coming, I smelled something unexpected in the city. It smelled like an ocean breeze with lush plants, flowers and fresh air. All I wanted to do was just inhale it all and be outside for the remainder of the day. My daughter noticed it when I told her. My mom didn't understand what I was talking about.
Hey Pandas, What's The Story Behind Your Username?
People usually aren't careless when choosing a username. Any interesting reason behind your choice? #1 The name Kalmar is Swedish, a large part of my ancestry.
Hey Pandas, What's Something You Do To Entertain Yourself?
Sometimes I have nothing to do. Honestly, I just need some ideas. #1 I talk to myself and make stories. Maybe its weird but then again, you dont know why Marie killed her grandfather after she found the bread loaf in her room...but i do. Report #2 Check out bored pandas. Crochet. Read.
Hey Pandas, What Is Something You Or Your Body Can Do That Probably Most Normals Can't?
Let your freak flag flow freely. #1 I don't know if it counts but, I can touch my shoulder wd my foot, move my ears, move both eyebrows separately, put my hand fully in mAh mouth, i know it's something eww type. But yeah Report #2 I have a powerful sense of smell. Ironically, it gets even stronger when I feel ill Report #3 I was born with an extra finger Report #4 Read people's mind's ....jk.
Hey Pandas, What Is The Best Thing Of Being Single?
Share your opinions! #1 Not having to stress if someone is lying or cheating on you. Peace of mind is fantastic. Report #2 Being able to cook what you want, when you want, and if you want... Report #3 Not having to limit my options. I'm free to mingle, experiment, have one night stands or just have at it for fun. If variety is the spice of life let yours be a great curry.
Hey Pandas, What Is Something Bad That You're Good At?
What is a talent you have but the talent maybe be a nuisance or a hindrance or just bad for you or other people? #1 So I'm autistic and I have the taking things literally trait but it presents as every time someone says something with a double meaning I have to point it out or make a pun/reference or I can't think about anything else. It's hilarious sometimes and I can mask in some settings but when I can't it annoys the heck out of people.
Hey Pandas, What Are Some Good Defense Tools Against An Evil Cat?
So, my mom's voice instructor, Nicole, has two cats. One is nice, but the other is evil. I need good supplies because my dad and my non-binary aunt all want to pet the evil cat. #2 A holy water pistol.
Hey Pandas What's A Good Skincare/Hair Care/Beauty Hack That You Use All The Time?
For me personally I warm up my mascara before using it. Try it it works. #1 It’s basic but I find so overlooked- SUNScREEN like honestly- It’s life saving skin protection- that honestly leaves you looking younger the older you get- sun causes wrinkles and so much damage and it’s bad.. sunscreen or a hat even better! Best I got for all you incredible pandas! Xo Report #2 Eat well, no booze, no f**s, not too much sunlight = your best skin.
Hey Pandas, In Celebration Of World UFO Day, Have You Ever Seen A UFO Or An Alien?
World UFO Day is on July 2nd! 👽🛸 Have you ever seen a UFO or alien? If so, share your experience below! (No, seeing/responding to a post or comment of mine doesn't count 😜) #1 Im pretty sure my siblings are aliens Report #2 A UFO, yes…because I couldn’t identify what it was. I was looking westward at around 10:30 PM on an autumn night. It was overcast. I saw a green, glowing ball heading from south to north, toward DFW Airport .
Hey Pandas, What's Something You Would Like To Exist?
What's something you would like to have exist on earth? like a machine that lets you talk to animals or a truthful politician. If you're reading this add the word woot into your response #2 Book characters. Like, if we could transport them here? Or if we could travel between all the worlds ☺️ Report #3 You know the John Lennon song “Imagine”?… Something like that. Report #4 5 second ultrasonic showers. Step into the cabin, press a button, *brzzz*, done. Report #5 Respect amongst one another.
Hey Pandas, What Do You Think Of The USA?
The USA is large and has a bad reputation. #1 I honestly think American is a massive cult. There’s good people in there like any cult but having to basically worship a flag and the pledge of allegiance in schools… it’s literally a cult on a massive scale. Report #2 Broken. Just plain broken. Report #3 I’m losing hope for my home. Report #4 I wanna get the hell out of here. Report #5 I think America is awesome, but people should do more to clean up the cities.
Hey Pandas, What Is The Craziest Conspiracy Theory You've Heard?
Pandas, tell me what the most ridiculous conspiracy theory you have heard. #1 That they were putting 5G in the Covid vaccine. Report #2 That Australians are paid actors and we live in South America. Report #3 That politicians and the rich are in a symbiotic relationship that keeps the politicians in power and ensures that the rich get richer. This leaves everyone else to fight for the scraps.
Lodge: Old and New Questions About the Analysis of Cartels in New Zealand
By Dr Mark Berry1 I. Introduction Cartel cases under Part 2 of the Commerce Act 1986 (NZ) (“the Act”)2 have, not surprisingly, dominated the restrictive trade practices enforcement landscape in New Zealand. However, notwithstanding some 35 years of jurisprudence, uncertainty has continued to surround some of the key analytical concepts applying to cartels.
Washington Employers Soon Must Describe Salary Ranges and Benefits in Job Postings | JD Supra
Beginning on January 1, 2023, Washington employers with 15 or more employees must include salary ranges and a general description of "all of the benefits and other compensation to be offered" in all job postings. This new requirement arises under a recent amendment to the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act passed by the Washington legislature and recently signed by Governor Inslee.
Washington Employers Soon Must Describe Salary Ranges and Benefits in Job Postings
Beginning on January 1, 2023, Washington employers with 15 or more employees must include salary ranges and a general description of "all of the benefits and other compensation to be offered" in all job postings. This new requirement arises under a recent amendment to the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act passed by the Washington legislature and recently signed by Governor Inslee.
What Employers Should Know About the New California Privacy Law | JD Supra
Beginning January 1, 2023, companies with employees or contractors in California may need to comply with a new, robust data privacy law. In 2020, California voters approved the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which modified the existing California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), broadening its obligations from consumer information to employment data (among other changes).
Mesenchymal Lineage Heterogeneity Underlies Nonredundant Functions of Pancreatic Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts
Research Articles Erin J. Helms, Mark W. Berry, R. Crystal Chaw, Christopher C. DuFort, Duanchen Sun, M. Kathrina Onate, Chet Oon, Sohinee Bhattacharyya, Hannah Sanford-Crane, Wesley Horton, Jennifer M. Finan, Ariana Sattler, Rosemary Makar, David W. Dawson, Zheng Xia, Sunil R. Hingorani and Mara H.
Telehealth can help rural communities, veterans who live there
Arkansas has experienced a record number of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, and the state has taken serious measures to mitigate this spike. Gov. Asa Hutchinson has deployed the National Guard to assist frontline workers with testing, and millions of at-home tests have been distributed to residents. However, despite these efforts, the ongoing outbreak has illuminated the numerous health challenges that rural Americans face.
OSHA Vaccine Mandate: Time for Employers to Prepare | JD Supra
OSHA's Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) is back in effect following a ruling by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, December 17. At its core, the ETS requires private employers with 100 or more employees to implement a policy mandating all employees, with few exceptions, be vaccinated against COVID-19. The employer may but is not required to offer employees the option of submitting to weekly testing and wearing masks in lieu of vaccination.
Hey Pandas, If You Were An Animal What Would You Be And Why?
As always keep it family-friendly! #1 I would be a sloth, there cute and just sit around along with climbing trees!🦥 Report #2 I would be a panther or a jaguar I think. They are so graceful Report #3 I would want to be falcon. Free and graceful, soaring through the sky, oceans and mountains won’t stop me. Nothing will. Report #5 A tortoise because I’d live for 200 years. Report #6 A liger. It's pretty much my favorite animal. It's like a lion and a tiger mixed... bred for its skills in magic.
Hey Pandas, What Was Your First Thought Today?
Hey Pandas, what did you think about when you first woke up today? What do you usually think about when in your first few waking moments? Today, I woke up feeling not so excited about anything. I remember times, especially as a kid, waking up and being so excited about things like even just a new outfit to wear or seeing a coworker I like on the schedule with me.
Hey Pandas, If You Were A Time Traveler Where Would You Time Travel To? (Closed)
If you were a time traveler where would you time travel to? #1 Live Aid, Woodstock, and a Runaways concert. Report #2 To the building of the great pyramids of Egypt and the mountain tops of Peru - Machu Picchu to see how the hell they really did all that Report #3 If I had money, I’d travel back to the 60’s and buy buildings in lots of countries 👍 Report #4 Senior year of high school! Report #5 The age of dinosaurs.
Hey Pandas, What Is Something Your Body Does That You're Not Sure Anybody Else's Does?
#1 I don't know about anyone else. I'm sure other people have experienced this but no one I've known has. I have very sensitive hearing and can pick up very high frequencies, and low frequencies. Those mosquito boxes some businesses like to set up outside to deter teens from loitering I can not only hear but feel in my nervous system and teeth. I'm in my mid 30s. Cars with very squeaky brakes is agonizing to my ears and head. Others around me may hear something, but it's amplified 10x to me.
Hey Pandas, Post Your Best Halloween Costume
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Hey Pandas, What Are Your Funniest Stories Of People At Walmart?
Tell us about funny encounters you've seen happen in Walmart. Keep it PG-13, please. Thanks! #1 First, I’m not making fun of a different culture, but the Indian accent was so melodic, it added to my appreciation of what I heard the next aisle over.
Hey Pandas, What's Your Partner's Personality Quirk That Makes Them The One You Love?
That weird thing you hooman does that makes you love them that little bit more! #1 It’s not a thing he does. I’ve known him since third grade. We married other people. I was widowed, he was divorced. We met up at age 40. Like 20 years ago. He can be a test, but sometimes I look at him and see that boy in him. I love it. Report #2 When they get mad, they listen to like indie music and replay their comfort video games. They also peel oranges funny.
Hey Pandas, Share The Strangest Picture In Your Camera Roll
I am really interested to see what you guys have in your camera roll, I know I have a lot of strange pictures! Add New Image This post is a community curated image gallery Add Image Add New Image Add Your Photo To This List Please use high-res photos without watermarks Upload Photo Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB. Not your original work?
Hey Pandas! Show Your Favorite Kiss Scene From Your Favorite Show
We all love shows but the thing that makes it is the kiss scenes ROLL OUT THE FAVORITES! Add New Image This post is a community curated image gallery Add Image Add New Image Add Your Photo To This List Please use high-res photos without watermarks Upload Photo Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB. Not your original work?
Hey Pandas, What Is Your Weirdest Hobby?
Share it down below! #1 Spotting bugs & spiders & identifying them, thats probably a weird hobby lol 😅🐌🪲🪳🕷🐜🐞 Report #2 I was putting googly eyes on rocks or coconuts along the beach paths for others to find. Report #3 I make my own Tabasco Sauce. I grow four plants a year, harvest the peppers, put them in a blender w/ white wine vinegar & sea salt, cook them, store them, strain them & bottle about 40 5oz. (150ml) bottles a year to give to family in friends.
Hey Pandas, Who Is Your Favorite Movie Villain, And Why? (Closed)
#1 Loki is almost loveable at times, but we laughed out loud when Hulk smashed the "puny god". So self-serving, not entirely evil, but almost. Report #2 Yzma from Emperor's New Groove. I liked her as a kid, and I can seriously relate to her now. Report #3 Darth Vader. Well, he was a cool guy that did what he thought he had to. I mean, he was trying to maintain the empire all while the rebel scum tried to upend it. Understandable villain, 10/10. Report #4 Umbridge. Universally hateable.
Hey Pandas, Post An Object You Found Which Has A Face
It can be anything which is not alive but has a face. Add New Image This post is a community curated image gallery Add Image Add New Image Add Your Photo To This List Please use high-res photos without watermarks Upload Photo Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB. Not your original work? Add source Add New Image Add Your Photo To This List Please use high-res photos without watermarks Upload Photo Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB. Not your original work?
Hey Pandas, What's That One Photo That Makes You Hysterical?
I love to laugh until my stomach hurts, and one hilarious photo in my album made me want to share the laughter with everyone else. I decided on this because my photos are mostly schoolwork and not fun at all. Bored Panda works best if you switch to our Android app Add New Image This post is a community curated image gallery Add Image Add New Image Add Your Photo To This List Please use high-res photos without watermarks Upload Photo Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
Hey Pandas, Post Your Golden Oldies
Share the best old photos of yourself. Bored Panda works best if you switch to our Android app Add New Image This post is a community curated image gallery Add Image Add New Image Add Your Photo To This List Please use high-res photos without watermarks Upload Photo Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB. Not your original work?
How Will COVID-19 Change the Workplace Permanently?
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel –COVID-19 vaccinations are ramping upand the pandemic may be over in the foreseeable future. Undoubtedly, many aspects of how we traditionally carry out work had to change because of the risks of virus transmission. But the question remains, how will COVID-19 change the workplace for the long haul? Were the changes a temporary abnormal? Will it soon be back to business as usual?
Hey Pandas, Post Photos That Describe America
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