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Organizaciones agrarias y Castilla-La Mancha se unen por una correcta gestión de los residuos en el sector primario
Las organizaciones agrarias Asaja y Cooperativas Agroalimentarias, el Gobierno de Castilla-La Mancha y empresas como Aevae (Asociación Española para la Valorización de Envases) han mostrado este jueves su disposición a ir de la mano para llevar a cabo una correcta gestión de los residuos en el sector primario.
Building Resilient Government Systems Through Strategic, Future-Proof Investments
By Michael Collett, Executive Director, Business Development (DOJ) The last few decades have each seen a new technology dominate federal IT investments. In the 2010s, cloud computing led the way. Now, in the 2020s, AI has taken center stage, with publicly reported federal AI use cases projected to grow from 2,100 in 2024 to over 3,000 in 2025. Funding tends to follow this momentum, with billions allocated to AI in the 2026 NDAA alone, redefining what is considered mission critical.
Dietary gangliosides rescue GM3 synthase deficiency outcomes in mice accompanied by neurogenesis in the hippocampus
Division of Glycopathology, Institute of Molecular Biomembranes and Glycobiology, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sendai, Japan Forefront Research Centre, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Japan Division of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sendai, Japan Fonterra Research and Development Centre, Palmerston North, New Zealand Ganglioside GM3 synthase is a key enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of...
The Bay View’s new print layout
New fonts, more color and a whole new section – next, the website! by Griffin Jones and Michael Collett, SF Bay View Take a look around – the Bay View has a whole new face! Your local, national, Black newspaper of nearly 50 years is entering the next 50 – and more – with new typography, more color, refreshed sections and a unified design scheme across print, web and social media.
Hyperdraft: The natural language generation tool powering the ABC Emergency voice app
As a conversation designer at the ABC, my job is to help get our content onto voice platforms like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Recently, that has involved creating an ABC Emergency voice app that will allow users to get information about fires, floods, storms and more for any location in Australia. Thanks to the ABC’s Data Services team, we already had all the data we needed to make this happen – and audiences can already see their great work on the ABC Emergency website.
UPDATE: Man turns himself in to police
By Michael Collett and Jordan Schroeer Published: Feb. 3, 2021 at 11:24 PM CST FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - UPDATE: Fargo Police says Austin Ruddell went to the Fargo Police Department to turn himself in Thursday afternoon. He’s been arrested for terrorizing and burglary. ORIGINAL: Fargo police are on the hunt for a man who is considered armed and dangerous after he forced his way into the Stepping Stones Resource Center and threatened staff with a gun.
US military leaders are in coronavirus quarantine after meeting at the Pentagon's 'Tank'. Here's what we know
In the wake of US President Donald Trump's bombshell coronavirus diagnosis, you've likely heard about the White House Rose Garden ceremony that potentially became a "super spreader" event. Now, attention has turned to the quarantining of American military leaders who attended a meeting at the Pentagon's "Tank" briefing room last week. When was the meeting held and who was there? The meeting of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was held on Friday, October 2 (local time).
The latest updates on the global search for a coronavirus vaccine
© Provided by ABC Health Experts aren't expecting a widely available vaccine this year. (ABC News: Simon Winter) One of the questions we're asked the most — for pretty much all the reasons — is when a coronavirus vaccine will be ready. These are the latest developments and expert predictions. The end of 2020 is fast approaching, but there are still suggestions a vaccine could be ready this year Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the chief of the World Health Organisation, said just that earlier this week.
Wondering when we can expect a coronavirus vaccine? Here's the latest
One of the questions we're asked the most — for pretty much all the reasons — is when a coronavirus vaccine will be ready. These are the latest developments and expert predictions. The end of 2020 is fast approaching, but there are still suggestions a vaccine could be ready this year Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the chief of the World Health Organisation, said just that earlier this week. "There is hope that by the end of this year we may have a vaccine. There is hope," he said without elaborating.
How do I get JobMaker and how does the Federal Budget's hiring credit scheme work?
From the Morrison Government which brought you JobKeeper and JobSeeker comes a new program with a name that won't surprise you one little bit: JobMaker. No prizes for guessing what it's all about either… Specifically, the Government wants to get the economy making jobs for young people who are currently out of work and on welfare amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how it plans to do that. What is the JobMaker Hiring Credit and who gets it?
How do I get JobMaker and how does the Federal Budget's hiring credit scheme work?
© Provided by ABC Health Jobs created from Wednesday will be eligible for the scheme. (ABC News: Brendan Esposito) From the Morrison Government which brought you JobKeeper and JobSeeker comes a new program with a name that won't surprise you one little bit: JobMaker. No prizes for guessing what it's all about either… Specifically, the Government wants to get the economy making jobs for young people who are currently out of work and on welfare amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Virus transmission from urinals (and what that has to do with face shields)
If you're in Melbourne, and you're considering donning a face shield along with a mask for added protection against coronavirus, you're in good company — the Professor of Infectious Diseases at ANU Medical School would do the same. If they're good enough for the medical professionals, like the woman in the photo above, why not for you too, right?
Should all people who test positive for coronavirus go to a quarantine facility?
On Wednesday, the ABC's medical expert Norman Swan called out what he saw as a "clear double standard" with Australia's approach to dealing with people who are infected with coronavirus. That is, while Australians coming back from overseas must spend two weeks in mandatory hotel quarantine, even if it turns out they don't have coronavirus, people who test positive in Australia are told to self-isolate at home.
What you're allowed to do in your state this pandemic-stricken Father's Day
For many Australians, it's going to be a very different Father's Day this year given the coronavirus pandemic. Social-distancing restrictions mean the usual family get-togethers this coming Sunday may not be possible, while travel restrictions mean many of us won't be able to get across state borders to visit our families in person. To help remind you of what you can still do, we've put together this state-by-state guide.
Did we ever find out how New Zealand's coronavirus outbreak started?
Auckland has emerged from lockdown three weeks after the return of coronavirus was confirmed in New Zealand's largest city. But to answer the question in the title of this story, no, we still don't know how the outbreak began in the first place — and it remains relevant, particularly since the country is still getting new cases. However, we may still get answers yet. What do we know about how the outbreak began?
Sturgis arrests and crashes keep pace with last year
(AP) - South Dakota authorities have reported the first haul of crashes, arrests and citations from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the western part of the state. The annual rally started on Friday, drawing thousands of maskless riders to the streets and bars of Sturgis. Organizers say they expect fewer visitors than in other years. But the Department of Public Safety reports the number of arrests, citations and accidents has kept pace with last year.
Fargo man sentenced after house fire kills several animals
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - 26-year-old Tate Smith-Nerlien has been sentenced to serve 3 years in prison for allegedly setting his mother’s house on fire, killing multiple animals that were trapped inside. Court documents say in October of 2019, Smith-Nerlien was arrested and charged for endangering by fire, which is a class B felony. The fire that killed multiple animals was set on Tuesday, Oct. 29 around 11:30 p.m. at 1007 8th Ave. N. No one was hurt in the house fire.
What factors determine whether a school is shut down due to coronavirus?
When it comes to what it takes to force the closure of a school because of coronavirus, there's no simple checklist that applies across all of Australia at all times. Instead, the states and territories make their own decisions based on their own particular circumstances at that moment, while guided by a common set of principles.
Woolworths wants many shoppers wearing face masks - here's what you need to know
If you're a Woolworths shopper in New South Wales, the ACT or parts of Queensland, you're being "strongly encouraged" to wear face coverings. If you've got questions about just how strongly you're being encouraged, or what supermarkets in Queensland are affected, you're not alone — here are some answers. Who is covered by the announcement and when does it start? Woolworths says the advice applies to staff and customers at all of the company's stores in NSW and the ACT from Monday.
Daniel Andrews coronavirus press conference - the key moments, including restrictions for regional Victorians
Victoria has widened restrictions to cover some regional residents after its daily coronavirus numbers saw Australia record its deadliest day in the pandemic, as well as its most new infections in a 24-hour period. Premier Daniel Andrews gave a lengthy press conference of more than an hour to give an update on the situation. These are the key things you might have missed.
Karens told us how they feel about the 'Karen from Bunnings' stereotype
The response to the recent "Karen from Bunnings" video got us wondering, how do our Karen readers feel about all of this? It was far from the first time the name Karen has been used in this way — Urban Dictionary's top definition for the word, submitted in May, is "rude, obnoxious and insufferable middle aged white women", and ABC Life published a guide to not being a Karen in December. But the stereotype does feel inescapable at this point.
Finding Freedom book extracts claim to tell Harry and Meghan's story, but they say they weren't involved
An upcoming book promises to tell the inside story of how Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, turned their backs on royal life. Here's what we know about Finding Freedom — and whether the duke and duchess were involved — along with some of the biggest things we've already learned. For Australians, the book comes out on August 12 That's one day later than the UK and USA. However, you can already get a taste.
'Today should be the peak': What you missed as Victoria announced its worst daily coronavirus number yet
Today, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews stepped up to announce the state's worst daily coronavirus number yet, with more than 500 new cases confirmed. He also referred to possible "next steps" if people continue to go to work when they're sick. However, there was also some encouraging news, with Victoria's Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton saying modelling suggested "today should be the peak" in terms of case numbers.
MythBusters co-host Grant Imahara dies aged 49
© Provided by ABC NEWS As well as working on MythBusters, Grant Imahara had visual effects credits for major Hollywood films. (IMDb) Former MythBusters co-host Grant Imahara has died suddenly aged 49 after reportedly suffering a brain aneurysm. His long-time MythBusters colleague, Adam Savage, paid tribute to the electronics and robotics expert on Twitter: Discovery Channel, the maker of MythBusters, also released a statement, saying it was "heartbroken" by the news.
Coronavirus restrictions: Where you can and can't travel around Australia as borders reopen
There has been a lot of movement on border restrictions recently given we're now in July, the month when Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he hoped all interstate travel would resume. But even as restrictions continue to ease, coronavirus outbreaks in Melbourne hotspot suburbs have already led to changed plans. If it's got you wondering where you can go, here's a summary of the current situation around Australia.
The key moments from Daniel Andrews' lockdown announcement for Melbourne coronavirus hotspots
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Victorians living in coronavirus hotspots will have to spend at least a month under new stay-at-home orders from Thursday. "If we do not do this now then I won't be locking down 10 post codes, I will be locking down all post codes," he said. As well, Mr Andrews wants all international flights diverted away from Melbourne for two weeks, and says a former judge will investigate breaches in relation to hotel quarantine.
These were the key moments from Scott Morrison's National Cabinet press conference
Coronavirus restrictions have continued to ease across Australia, but a spike in cases in Victoria has led to a rise in concern — and panic buying. National Cabinet met today to discuss the latest developments. If you missed the press conference, here's a breakdown of the most significant statements. Coronavirus update: Follow all the latest news in our daily wrap.
Your questions about the Qantas job cuts answered
This morning, we found out that at least 6,000 jobs would be permanently lost from Qantas as a result of the financial crisis brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. We asked our audience on Facebook Messenger what questions they had about the announcement. Here are the answers. Which staff are targeted for redundancies?
Coronavirus update: More COVID-19 cases confirmed across Australia as shoppers stock up on toilet paper, groceries
Woolworths has put limits on toilet paper purchases to curb panic-buying, as new cases of coronavirus — including an aged care worker infected through person-to-person transmission — are recorded in Australia. Australian shares have fallen sharply after a volatile session on Wall Street, and while the new GDP figures were better than expected, they don't reflect the coronavirus crisis. This story is no longer being updated. For the latest coronavirus news and updates, follow this story.
How would your job be affected by a coronavirus outbreak in Australia?
Posted March 04, 2020 07:21:15 Already, workplaces are making plans for the possibility of a coronavirus outbreak in Australia, given the worst-case scenario would require people to work from home. And, the Attorney-General outlined how Commonwealth laws could be used to halt the spread of coronavirus, with possible measures including forced quarantine.
Coronavirus preparation: What steps Australians have taken to get ready in case things get worse
Posted March 03, 2020 05:41:11 Last week, the Federal Government activated its coronavirus emergency plan given the risk a COVID-19 global pandemic could soon be declared.
June Dally-Watkins taught etiquette to thousands - these are the lessons you remember
Thousands of Australian women, from Sydney to Townsville, turned to June Dally-Watkins to learn their manners. Following the news of her death yesterday, we asked our readers on to tell us what they remembered from the Australian deportment icon's lessons — and got a flood of responses in return. Her advice has stayed with you, often half a century or more later. These are some of the more memorable lessons from the woman affectionately known as JDW, from the harsh to the helpful.
June Dally-Watkins taught etiquette to thousands - these are the lessons you remember
Posted February 24, 2020 12:05:13 Thousands of Australian women, from Sydney to Townsville, turned to June Dally-Watkins to learn their manners. Following the news of her death yesterday, we asked our readers on Facebook Messenger to tell us what they remembered from the Australian deportment icon's lessons — and got a flood of responses in return. Her advice has stayed with you, often half a century or more later.
Hark How All The Welkin Rings: The surprising origins of a Christmas banger
Posted December 24, 2019 06:01:25 Photo: The carol we sing today has a long history. (Supplied) Hark The Herald Angels Sing is one of the most popular Christmas carols, but you may be surprised to find out the version that's been getting stuck in your head all your life isn't the original.
'How sick is that?': Thanos creator reacts to Trump ad identifying US President with supervillain
Posted December 12, 2019 14:03:07 The creator of Thanos says he felt "violated" when he saw a video tweeted by Donald Trump's election campaign showing the US President's face superimposed on the supervillain's head.
Blackouts: What to do before, during and after a power outage
Posted December 04, 2019 05:55:11 You're in the middle of a storm and the tele suddenly turns off, the fridge stops humming and the lights go out. There's a good chance your next thought is going to be: "What am I meant to do again?" We've put together a list of tips and tricks so that the next time you're in a blackout, you're prepared.
Wondering why you're seeing 'OK boomer' all over Facebook? We can explain
Posted November 07, 2019 17:30:50 It's already sparked a thousand memes and think pieces, and now "OK boomer" has officially been recorded in New Zealand's Hansard. It was used earlier this week by a Green Party MP who'd just been heckled in Parliament while she was speaking about climate change. Given the sudden ubiquity of the phrase, you don't have to have been born in the postwar years between 1946 and 1964 to feel like you've missed something.
How the phrase 'OK boomer' suddenly went all over the internet
© Provided by Australian Broadcasting Corporation A screenshot from an 'OK boomer' clip on TikTok. (TikTok: @martoquica) It's already sparked a thousand memes and think pieces, and now "OK boomer" has officially been recorded in New Zealand's Hansard. It was used earlier this week by a Green Party MP who'd just been heckled in Parliament while she was speaking about climate change.
Jacinda Ardern's rapid-fire achievements video goes viral
It’s been two years since Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand’s Prime Minister at 37. It was a huge victory, given she only took over the leadership of the Labour Party seven weeks out from the election, and it made her New Zealand’s youngest leader since the 1800s. To mark the anniversary, Ms Ardern was challenged to cram what she said were some of her key achievements into what was meant to be a two-minute Facebook video … but which ended up going 56 seconds over.
'Makes one want to move to New Zealand': Jacinda Ardern's Facebook video goes global
Posted November 05, 2019 14:01:00 It's been two years since Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand's Prime Minister at 37. It was a huge victory, given she only took over the leadership of the Labour Party seven weeks out from the election, and it made her New Zealand's youngest leader since the 1800s. To mark the anniversary, Ms Ardern was challenged to cram what she said were some of her key achievements into what was meant to be a two-minute Facebook video ...
His Dark Materials: Why HBO's latest blockbuster has been called the anti-Narnia
Posted November 05, 2019 06:06:39 Fans of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials will be holding their breath today, hoping the premiere of the highly anticipated TV adaptation delivers on expectations. You can forgive them for being nervous, given there's already been one attempt — 2007's big budget and even bigger flop The Golden Compass — which was so poorly received it never got a sequel and the story was left incomplete.
Twitter says it's going to ban political advertising starting next month
Posted October 31, 2019 08:15:43 Twitter has announced it is banning all political advertising on its platform starting November 22. The decision was announced this morning by chief executive Jack Dorsey, who said it was about stopping political campaigns "paying for reach", not limiting their free expression. Twitter said the ban covered both ads for specific political candidates as well as broader issues-based political campaigns.
El Camino's Breaking Bad cameos, Easter eggs and remaining questions explained
Posted October 13, 2019 16:11:37 Photo: Now we know what happened to him... (Netflix) If you're a Breaking Bad fan, you've (hopefully) had time to chew your fingernails through El Camino and find out what happened to Jesse Pinkman after we last saw him driving off into the night after being freed by Walter White. Now it's time to debrief and see if you had any of the same questions as us. SPOILERS: No Breaking Bad or El Camino plot points are off the table, so consider yourself warned.
Coleen Rooney's accusation against Rebekah Vardy goes viral
The boring way to tell this story is to simply say that one high-profile footballer’s wife has accused another of leaking stories about them to the media. But what’s gripped the internet is the stunning way Coleen Rooney, wife of former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, carried out a months-long Instagram sting to get to the bottom of her suspicions, and the public fallout when she pointed the finger at her (former?) friend in a Twitter post that was written like a thriller.
'It's ... Rebekah Vardy's account': How a WAG's accusation sent Twitter into meltdown
Posted October 10, 2019 09:43:26 The boring way to tell this story is to simply say that one high-profile footballer's wife has accused another of leaking stories about them to the media.
Who are Extinction Rebellion and why are they blocking your commute to work?
Posted October 09, 2019 15:11:13 A man suspended from a bridge. Busy streets shut down. Activists carried away by police. Recently, workers in cities including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane have found their commutes disrupted by protesters bearing an image of an hourglass in a circle. Extinction Rebellion demonstrations are taking place in more than 60 cities around the world in response to what participants say is inadequate action on the ecological crisis facing our planet.
What is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and why is it investigating George Pell?
Updated September 19, 2019 08:31:02 When George Pell lost his appeal against his child sex abuse convictions last month, the Vatican noted that he still had one legal avenue remaining. "The Holy See recalls that the Cardinal has always maintained his innocence throughout the judicial process and that it is his right to appeal to the High Court," it said after the Victorian Court of Appeal handed down its judgment.
What is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and why is it investigating George Pell?
Posted September 19, 2019 06:01:13 When George Pell lost his appeal against his child sex abuse convictions last month, the Vatican noted that he still had one legal avenue remaining. "The Holy See recalls that the Cardinal has always maintained his innocence throughout the judicial process and that it is his right to appeal to the High Court," it said after the Victorian Court of Appeal handed down its judgment.
The story of Jesus has been told by men for men - but it's not just about men
The story of Jesus as we have it in the gospels was written by men and, as far as preparation for church leadership has traditionally been concerned, for men. But according to Professor Joan Taylor from King's College London, dig a little deeper and you find the reality of the life of Jesus was far less male-dominated than we have often been told. Take Mark, the earliest of the gospels.
May the force be with Ewan McGregor as he returns as Obi-Wan Kenobi in new Disney series
We already knew Disney would be leaning heavily on Star Wars in its efforts to get consumers to sign up for yet another streaming service, but now the company has given a clearer idea of what they’re offering from a galaxy far, far away. The biggest news from the D23 Expo is that Ewan McGregor will be returning to his celebrated role as Obi-Wan Kenobi – from the not-so-loved Star Wars prequels – in a new Disney+ series.
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