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Japanese Startup Developing Tech That Could Threaten China’s Dominance In Solar Panels

TOKYO - A Japanese technology start-up is developing a thin-flexible film that could challenge China's hegemony in the global market for solar panels. The technology uses minerals that form a crystalline structure called perovskite that can convert light into electricity, The Wall Street Journal reported. Earlier research on perovskite cells showed they weren't as efficient as

By |2024-01-16T14:32:43-05:00January 16th, 2024|Science|

Consumers Energy Operating Heartland Wind Farms

MIDDLETON―Heartland Farms Wind in Gratiot County is producing clean energy for Michigan homes and businesses, Consumers Energy announced. Heartland Farms Wind―Consumers’ fifth wind project―features 72 turbines that can provide 201 megawatts of energy. That’s enough to power about 80,000 households. The Chicago-based power generation development and operations company Invenergy built the project, and Consumers Energy took

By |2024-01-16T14:33:02-05:00January 16th, 2024|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

Nearly 40 Percent Of Global Jobs Could Be Disrupted By AI, IMF Contends

DAVOS, Switzerland - Almost 40 percent of jobs around the world could be affected by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), a trend which is likely to deepen inequality, according to the International Monetary Fund. In a Sunday blog post, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva called for governments to establish social safety nets and offer retraining programs

By |2024-01-16T13:21:21-05:00January 16th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence|

US House, Senate Cut Deal To Restore Business Deductions, Low-Income Tax Credits

WASHINGTON DC - Top tax writers in Congress announced a deal Tuesday morning to beef up the child tax credit (CTC) and reinstate business deductions that were taken away to pay for the reduction of the corporate tax rate in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The CTC expansion would increase the maximum credit

By |2024-01-16T13:03:14-05:00January 16th, 2024|Politics, Politics/Government|

Revolutionizing Production: The Transformative Impact of 3D Printing in Manufacturing

The realm of manufacturing stands on the cusp of a revolution, fundamentally altered by the advent of 3D printing technology. This innovative process, which layers materials to create objects from digital models, has evolved from a novelty to a pivotal component in modern production lines. Tracing its origins to the 1980s, 3D printing, also known

By |2024-01-16T09:57:28-05:00January 16th, 2024|Guest Columns|

How Can Sustainable Dividends Transform Your Investment Portfolio?

Have you ever wondered about the secrets behind successful dividend investing? It's a strategy that has gained immense popularity, particularly among those eyeing a steady income in their later years. Are you ready to dive into this world and explore how you can make the most of dividend stocks, especially now when inflation seems to

By |2024-02-28T12:37:47-05:00January 16th, 2024|Business|

Unleashing The Power Of Connectivity And In-Room Entertainment For Hotel Businesses

Photo credit: Pexels.Com In the dynamic landscape of hospitality, hotel businesses are currently positioned at a crucial crossroads where ongoing technological advancements are reshaping the industry. At this pivotal juncture, hotels stand poised to unlock the transformative potential inherent in advanced connectivity and innovative in-room entertainment solutions. In an evolving travel industry, rising guest expectations

By |2024-08-19T13:30:20-04:00January 16th, 2024|Business|

PC Shipments In 4Q 2023 Increased, First Quarterly Gain In Past Eight

STAMFORD — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 0.3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This marks the first time that quarterly shipments have increased after eight straight quarters of decline. For the year, PC shipments reached 241.8 million

By |2024-01-15T18:48:42-05:00January 15th, 2024|ESD|

Reseda Group Launches Ever Green Financial Wellness Center

EAST LANSING — Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union  has announced its Ever Green Financial Wellness Center, an interactive platform designed to help credit unions and community financial institutions promote financial literacy and education with consumers and member communities through engaging, personalized digital content. The Ever Green

By |2024-01-15T18:25:59-05:00January 15th, 2024|ESD|