News about open_data on 2021-01-06

Arkansas General Assembly - Ballotpedia
The Arkansas General Assembly has been named as the state's largest legislative body, which is based in the US state of Missouri. The state has a Republican trifecta, and is one of the most conservative states in southern America.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Published on 2021-01-06

Bethlehem Councilman J . William Reynolds announces his 2nd bid for mayor
A former teacher has become the first person to announce his candidacy for a second term as Bethlehem City Council mayor of the city in the next four years, it has been announced by the local authority’s chief executive and council president. Why?
Source: lehighvalleylive.com
Published on 2021-01-06

Clean air actions in China , PM2 . 5 exposure , and household medical expenditures : A quasi - experimental study
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Phillips looks at the impact of air pollution on the global economy. Here is a guide to the findings of an experiment which aims to examine the effects of polluting air.
Source: journals.plos.org
Published on 2021-01-06

Companies hiring data scientists in NYC and how much they pay
The US Office of Foreign Labor Certification has revealed a list of companies applying for visas for data scientists, academics and analysts across the country. These are some of the places where they are being recruited.
Source: businessinsider.com
Published on 2021-01-06

Coronavirus Update : Canada falls behind on vaccine rollout , prompting doctors to sound the alarm
Canada is the latest country to investigate the effects of delaying the second doses of a COVID-19 vaccine in the bid to inoculate more people faster, according to doctors who are growing increasingly concerned with the country’s vaccination efforts.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-01-06

European Innovation Council Fund : first equity investments of €178 million in breakthrough innovations
Deze start-ups in de European Union (EU) gaan direct financial funding accelerators in their own sectors, according to de EU's Innovation Commission (EIC) en Deutsche Welle (DBI). 'Diversity' - de société mère à l'Université d'Orsay (Cerphilly)
Source: europa-nu.nl
Published on 2021-01-06

European Innovation Council Fund : first equity investments of €178 million in breakthrough innovations | EU Commission Press
The European Commission has announced a new form of equity funding for innovative start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses to unlock further investment in the European economy, which could cost them more than €1bn per financial injection.
Source: pubaffairsbruxelles.eu
Published on 2021-01-06

From AI to 5G , How Global Trends Will Transform Data Centers in 2021
It's a time of year when data centres are going to become more sophisticated and efficient. But what does it mean for businesses, companies, and other industries? Analysts have been looking at how they will be changing.
Source: networkcomputing.com
Published on 2021-01-06

Here are the 20 speed cameras on Staten Island that issue the most tickets
Speed cameras have been installed across the Isle of Man for the first time in more than a decade. But what are they really doing to protect drivers from the dangers of dangerous driving - and why are these restrictions increasing?
Source: silive.com
Published on 2021-01-06

Map for eateries using Taiwanese pork goes live | Taiwan News
A map of restaurants serving pork produced in Taiwan has been made available as the country grapples with undiminished public concerns about the safety of ractopamine-laden feed additive, according to reports from the BBC's Taipei correspondent Solomon Chen.
Source: taiwannews.com.tw
Published on 2021-01-06

Morning Update : Democrats win one Georgia U . S . Senate seat ; second race too close to call
This is a full transcript of the winners of Georgia’s Senate elections. Here is the full list of candidates standing in the second race between Republican and Democratic incumbent. The BBC's David Shribman looks at what happened.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-01-06

Report on identification and Geographical Information System ( GIS ) mapping of open spaces for humanitarian purposes in Bhimeshwor municipality - Nepal
Nepal's government has launched a national survey to identify suitable open spaces in five municipalities of five earthquake affected districts in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces. The project aims to enhance the decision-making process at the municipal level.
Source: reliefweb.int
Published on 2021-01-06

Report on Identification and Geographical Information System ( GIS ) Mapping of Open Spaces for Humanitarian Purposes in Chautara Sangachowkgadhi Municipality - Nepal
Nepal's government has launched a national survey to identify suitable open spaces in five municipalities of five earthquake affected districts in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces. The project aims to enhance the decision-making process at the municipal level.
Source: reliefweb.int
Published on 2021-01-06

Report on Identification and Geographical Information System ( GIS ) Mapping of Open Spaces for Humanitarian Purposes in Gorkha Municipality - Nepal
Nepal's government has launched a national survey to identify suitable open spaces in five municipalities of five earthquakes affected districts from Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces. The project aims to enhance the decision-making process at the municipal level.
Source: reliefweb.int
Published on 2021-01-06

Report on Identification and Geographical Information System ( GIS ) Mapping of Open Spaces for Humanitarian Purposes in Gosainkunda Rural Municipality - Nepal
Nepal's earthquakes have led to the creation of a cluster of open spaces in five municipalities. The project aims to enhance the decision-making process at the municipal level to mitigate possible losses. Here is the full outline of the project.
Source: reliefweb.int
Published on 2021-01-06

Report on Identification and Geographical Information System ( GIS ) Mapping of Open Spaces for Humanitarian Purposes in Neelakantha Municipality - Nepal
A project aimed at protecting the decision-making process at a municipal level to mitigate possible losses in five municipalities of five earthquake affected districts in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces has been launched by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the UN.
Source: reliefweb.int
Published on 2021-01-06

School leaders await details on New York new plan for in - school testing
Education Secretary Andrew Cuomo has said schools in Guilderland should be allowed to carry out Covid-19 screenings, following a public meeting with the governor's office in the city on Tuesday. They were asked to sign consent forms to allow them.
Source: houstonchronicle.com
Published on 2021-01-06

SCV News | Tuesday COVID - 19 Roundup : Countywide Deaths Top 11 , 000 ; SCV Surpasses 18 , 000 Cases
The number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Los Angeles has risen to a new high, according to the latest figures from the US health ministry. Officials have been told the number is expected to rise by more than 11,000 in the past week.
Source: scvnews.com
Published on 2021-01-06

Techfugees Data Hub Live Session # 8 - Rebuilding Cities in Iraq
This is a series of live sessions for Iraq's Techfugees Chapter. This week we speak to the volunteer-led community of humanitarians, teknologists, innovators and researchers from across the world. Here are some of the key moments.
Source: themedialine.org
Published on 2021-01-06

The Norway model offers the united kingdom hope . But it will need a new government first
The UK’s departure from the European Union is a significant step forward, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker. Here, he explains how Brexit will affect the UK and its relationship with emerging Europe over the next decade, and why.
Source: emerging-europe.com
Published on 2021-01-06

Toronto embarks on short - term rental crackdown
If you're looking for a dramatic dragnet-style bust to kick off an enforcement blitz from Toronto, you may be disappointed. But if you’re in the city known for plonking cement blocks in front of by-law violating cannabis dispensaries or high-profile barbecue blockades, it’s probably going to be
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-01-06

Travel Marketing 2021 : 5 Human - Centric Digital Strategies
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in demand for digital travel, according to research by SkiftX, one of the UK’s leading travel firms. Why does this mean for the traditional consumer journey, and why is it so important?
Source: skift.com
Published on 2021-01-06