Month: March 2024

 Purr Dating, an emerging social networking and dating platform exclusively designed for queer women, trans, and nonbinary individuals, has announced its highly anticipated United States launch date of June 1, 2024. The platform aims to redefine the dating and social networking experience through a grid interface and seamless user experience. This groundbreaking platform introduces a cutting-edge grid interface, offering users an intuitive and visually engaging way to navigate and connect in the app. The app has been designed to be a dynamic, interactive experience that goes beyond traditional social networking and dating apps. The application will be launching two variations ... Read more

 From Clara Berta’s exploration of memory and heritage to Harrison Gilman’s dynamic gestural abstractions, Greet Helsen’s ethereal use of acrylic and watercolor, Gail Titus’ intuitive approach to form and texture, to Taylour Martin’s deeply personal creations fostering profound connections, Alchemical Motion promises a mesmerizing journey into the realms of artistry and transformation. Exploring themes such as the ebb and flow of memory, the significance of personal heritage, the passing of physical time, desire, grief, and love, Clara Berta’s paintings reflect her Hungarian roots. The joyful use of traditional clothing colors and the predominant theme of water convey its natural healing ... Read more

 In line with this focus, SMC presented on a variety of solutions for applications in the industry. SMC’s standard pneumatic and electric products play a crucial role in the advanced battery industry as they are well suited for automating cell assembly. SMC products are utilized across various advanced battery applications, including raw material mining, battery cell manufacturing, battery pack assembly, EV manufacturing, EV component recycling, and related EV services. As lasers have become more common in the cell assembly industry, SMC’s chillers have offered temperature control solutions for these applications, too. Furthermore, SMC contributes significantly to the advanced battery industry ... Read more

 Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce the 26th Biannual DoD/VA & Gov Health IT Summit, taking place at the Sunset Room in National Harbor, MD on May 1-2, 2024. The Summit will bring together leaders from across the VA, DHA, DoD, federal government, and industry to discuss efforts and future strategies to advance innovative health information technologies, capabilities, and solutions that improve the delivery and quality of Veteran/Active-Duty healthcare. The Spring 2024 Summit will examine current and future initiatives to drive a seamless, unified experience for veterans, utilize innovative commercial technologies & capabilities, and advance the delivery of safe, ... Read more

Government responses to enquiries about creation of directorate posts *********************************************************************      ​Regarding media enquiries about the creation of directorate posts, a Government spokesman gave the following reply today (March 31):      To ensure the sustainability of public finances, the Government has strictly controlled the civil service establishment since 2021-22. In 2024-25, the Government will continue to maintain its target of zero growth in the civil service establishment, with the aim of containing the overall establishment at a level not exceeding that as at end-March 2021.      Maintaining the target of zero growth in the overall establishment does not imply that there can be ... Read more