07Feb/23

Cisco to Train 10 Million People with Digital Skills over 10 years, across EMEA

February 7, 2023InnovationCisco Systems, Companies, Computer networking, Deep packet inspection, Telecommunications, Videotelephonyadmin

The number of people to be trained is part of Cisco’s 10-year ambition to empower 25 million people with digital skills worldwide through Cisco’s Networking Academy. This flagship program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and, so far, has reached 17.5 million students across 190 countries. Since starting operations in EMEA, it has spread to 120 countries in the region and trained over 6.3 million students, through 5,800 partnerships, with educational institutions and organizations offering Networking Academy courses. Continue reading

07Feb/23

RAKUTEN DEBUTS BIG GAME CAMPAIGN “NOT SO CLUELESS” STARRING ALICIA SILVERSTONE AS SHOPPING ICON CHER HOROWITZ

February 7, 2023FashionAlicia Silverstone, Cher Horowitz, Manitoba Provincial Road 272, Meir Joe, Rakuten, Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railwayadmin

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Rakuten, the leading shopping platform that offers Cash Back and rewards, unveiled its 2023 Big Game campaign, “Not So Clueless,” featuring actress Alicia Silverstone reprising the iconic Cher Horowitz role. Bringing one of the most beloved ’90s characters back to life, the 30-second spot from Rakuten’s campaign will air during the first quarter of the Big Game on Sunday, February 12. Continue reading

07Feb/23

Superbrands UK list of the most iconic brands in the country

February 7, 2023MediaCompanies, Economy, Lego, Mastercard, Rolex, Samsung, Samsung Electronicsadmin

Consumers’ changing lifestyle and behaviour have been reflected in the iconic brands that have achieved 2023 Consumer Superbrand Status, with Rolex showing it can stand the test of time, alongside Lego, Samsung and Mastercard. Continue reading

07Feb/23

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: a seismologist explains what has happened

February 7, 2023EnvironmentAftershock, Baghdad, Cairo, Creative Commons, Earthquake, Earthquakes, Egypt, Iraq, Istanbul, Jenny Jenkins, Mechanics, Olancha Earthquake Sequence, Ridgecrest earthquakes, Seismology, Syria, Turkey, Types of earthquake, United Kingdomadmin

Jenny Jenkins, Durham University

An extremely large earthquake has occurred in the southeast of Turkey, near the border with Syria. Data from seismometers which measure shaking of the ground caused by earthquake waves suggest this this event, in the early morning of February 6, was a magnitude 7.8 out of 10 on the moment magnitude scale. Seismic waves were picked up by sensors around the world (you can watch them ripple through Europe) including places as far away as the UK.

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06Feb/23

IN CELEBRATION OF BOB MARLEY’S 78TH BIRTHDAY, THE MARLEY FAMILY TUFF GONG AND UME RELEASE BOB MARLEY LIMITED-EDITION VINYL SERIES PRESSED AT TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL IN JAMAICA – AVAILABLE MARCH 24

February 6, 2023MusicBob Marley, Bob Marley Museum, Guitarists, Jamaica, Kingston, Legend, Marley, Musicians, Reggae, Roots Reggae Library, Tuff Gong, Uprisingadmin

The Marley Family, Tuff Gong, and UMe commemorate Bob Marley’s 78th birthday by honoring his life and musical heritage by announcing twelve limited-edition Bob Marley vinyl L.P.s, each numbered and pressed exclusively at the legendary Tuff Gong International headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica, featuring nine original studio albums and two original live albums, plus the world’s best-selling reggae album, Legend, all including a highly-desirable Tuff Gong stamp. Continue reading

05Feb/23

BrandSpark International announces its 15th annual 2023 Best New Product Awards winners, honoring the Best New Food, Beverage, Beauty, Health, Personal Care, and Household products, based on a nationwide survey of American consumers

February 5, 2023HealthcareArticles, Environmentalism, Natural environment, Nature, Sustainabilityadmin

BrandSpark has also released some key highlights from its BrandSpark American Shopper Study – health & wellness, value for money and sustainability are top of mind with Americans. 56% of consumers say they don’t mind spending a lot to get health products that really work, sleep is number one priority in health management, and almost half say they want to be leaders in reducing environmental impact. 66% believe that research and development is continuously leading to better household care products. Not surprisingly, 8 in 10 believe taste remains the most important factor in their food purchases. Continue reading

05Feb/23

New Research from Paragon DCX Reveals Asset and Wealth Management Sector Is Struggling with Digital Transformation

February 5, 2023FinanceDigital transformation, Doublecortin, Fictional characters, Fictional people, Marvel Comics characters, Paragon, Proteins, Transformationadmin

New research commissioned by digital transformation and marketing agency Paragon DCX has revealed that the asset and wealth management sector is struggling to prioritise digital transformation. Continue reading

05Feb/23

Six parts of your car that gather data on you

February 5, 2023TransportArtificial intelligence, Automatic identification and data capture, Automatic number-plate recognition, Control engineering, Creative Commons, ECall, Electronic control unit, Electronic toll collection, Embedded systems, Power control, Rachael Medhurst, Road traffic management, Seat belt, SHUTTERSTOCK, Technology, United Kingdom, Walesadmin

Rachael Medhurst, University of South Wales

You can tell a lot about someone from the car they drive. The data that many vehicles now collect can reveal the patterns of our daily lives and provide insights into our behaviour, actions and even our state of mind.

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05Feb/23

A Black history primer on African Americans’ fight for equality – 5 essential reads

February 5, 2023Human InterestAbolitionism, African Americans in the Civil War, African-American people, American culture, Anglican saints, Aram Goudsouzian, Auburn, Belgium, Bill Russell, Canada, Carter G. Woodson, Creative Commons, France, Galveston, Germany, Greg Abbott, Harriet Tubman, Howard Manly, Jeff Littlejohn, Jeffrey L. Littlejohn, Jim Crow, Juneteenth, Kate Clifford Larson, Kirvin, Kris Manjapra, Lynching, Malcolm, Mark Felix, Matthew Delmont, Mose Jones, Movements for civil rights, OAKLAND, Physical punishments, Sierra Leone, Slavery in the United States, Snap Curry, United States, W.E.B. Du Boisadmin

Howard Manly, The Conversation

As the father of Black history, Carter G. Woodson had a simple goal – to legitimize the study of African American history and culture.

To that end, in 1912, shortly after becoming the second African American after W.E.B. Du Bois to earn a Ph.D. at Harvard, Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915.

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31Jan/23

LootMogul, global sports metaverse company, expands in Europe through a strategic partnership with Six Sport, a leading global sports rights and marketing agency

January 31, 2023InternetBitcoin, Blockchain, Computing, Decentralization, Digital technology, Electronic Arts, Esports, Information, Metaverse, Sports marketing, Sports Metaverse companyadmin

Sports Metaverse company LootMogul is partnering with a leading sports marketing and commercial rights agency Six Sport, to support its strategic growth plans and expedite the adoption of blockchain gaming for sports organizations and athletes, delivering truly immersive sports fan experiences. Continue reading