News about open_data on 2021-02-26
Calm Returns , Futures Rebound As Yields Drop After Historic Pounding
US stock markets have returned to their highest level in a year as investors moved to calm the panic that had sent US government bond yields to the lowest level since March, as global stocks continued to recover from the pandemic meltdown.
Source: zerohedge.com
Published on 2021-02-26
3 big investments in Irish renewables this week
Northern Ireland’s renewable energy industry has been hit by a surge in investment announcements, including the acquisition of an 89.6MW windfarm in Co Kerry, County Fermanagh and Cubico Sustainable Investments (CDUP) in February.
Source: siliconrepublic.com
Published on 2021-02-26
Centrepoint reports $1 . 6m NPAT for H1 | Money Management
A US financial advisory firm has reported a sharp rise in profits and revenues, as it continues to grow its position as an advisers' service provider to licensed and self-licensed investors. However, it does not expect further losses.
Source: moneymanagement.com.au
Published on 2021-02-26
Coronavirus Update : Rising mortgage debt raises concerns for Canada housing agency
The coronavirus pandemic has hit Canada's financial markets, with a surge in mortgage debt fuelled by the work-from-home trend, as the housing agency is sounding the alarm over rapidly rising loans.Canadians have taken on Covid-19 vaccine, according to new figures.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-02-26
Digital Twins could avert tragedies like Grenfell , say industry experts
The long tail of the Grenfell Tower tragedy is still with us, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, a former surveyor who has claimed the disaster could have saved the lives of 72 residents in an inferno.
Source: diginomica.com
Published on 2021-02-26
EIT Climate - KIC is a key player in helping Europe adapt to climate change
The European Union’s new climate adaptation strategy has been welcomed by the European Institute of Climate Change (EIT) in the New York Times, which highlights the need to accelerate the rollout of actionable solutions for the threat of global warming.
Source: climate-kic.org
Published on 2021-02-26
Harnessing the power of culture and creativity in global tourism recovery
The world's cultural tourism sector is being urged to restore its ability to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the UNWTO has announced in a joint effort to improve the relationship between the industry and the heritage sector. Why?
Source: eturbonews.com
Published on 2021-02-26
HIQA publishes database of statutory notifications from care units
The Irish government has published a database of statutory notification data from social care services in the Republic of Ireland to comply with the EU Open Data Directive (EIU) which aims to improve standards of care and safety across the country. Why?
Source: imt.ie
Published on 2021-02-26
How do Alberta COVID - 19 fatalities compare with other causes of deaths ?
The coronavirus pandemic has killed more Albertans over the past 11 months than any other cause of death in 2019, according to the province's open data portal. Here is a guide to how they are affected by the coronavirus outbreak, which reveals the magnitude of their death toll.
Source: edmonton.ctvnews.ca
Published on 2021-02-26
Lawmakers ask Whitmer to release reopening metrics
Michigan Governor Jon Bumstead has backed a plan to tighten restrictions on indoor dining in the state, according to its chief executive, Mike Stamas, who has signed an open letter to the governor for the hospitality industry.
Source: ourmidland.com
Published on 2021-02-26
Lawmakers signal changes for big tech in antitrust hearings
The UK's antitrust laws need a shakeup to deal with the increasing power of internet gatekeepers, the House of Representatives has said, as they gathered to discuss their growing powers in the US Parliament on Tuesday..
Source: itpro.co.uk
Published on 2021-02-26
PHOTOS : Online Cairngorms Minecraft map is created
Minecraft has been recreated without its buildings in a bid to make it easier for youngsters to build, mine, battle mobs and explore the changing landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park.The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at why.
Source: inverness-courier.co.uk
Published on 2021-02-26
PHOTOS : See Highland beauty spot as never before as it gets the Minecraft treatment
Minecraft has become the world's biggest selling game of all time, shifting 200 million copies across Scotland.It has been recreated without its buildings in Minecraft.The Cairngorms National Park Authority has launched a youth action team to create the map.
Source: ross-shirejournal.co.uk
Published on 2021-02-26
Polymateria Open - Sources Recyclability Data To Show First Plastic Material To Be Both Recyclable And Biodegradable
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at how plastic is recyclable and how it can be recycled in the open environment - and what does it mean for a circular economy? .
Source: textileworld.com
Published on 2021-02-26
SCVNews . com | Thursday COVID - 19 Roundup : SCV Cases Nearing 26 , 000 ; L . A . County Reaches 100 MIS - C Cases in Children
The number of deaths and cases of Covid-19 in Los Angeles has risen to a record high, according to the latest Johns Hopkins University figures. Officials are reporting another increase in children with multiple inflammatory syndrome (mis-cystic fibrosis).
Source: scvnews.com
Published on 2021-02-26
Slovenia digital development journey : Q & A with Boštjan Koritnik
Slovenia has become a digital society powered by information and communication technologies (ICTs), according to the International Union of Technology (International Trade Union) (Itu). The country is using technology to fight the coronavirus pandemic, and aims to transform the world.
Source: miragenews.com
Published on 2021-02-26
Toronto COVID - 19 bike lane expansion boosted access to jobs , retail
The expansion of a bike lane in Toronto has boosted low-stress road access to jobs and parks, according to researchers. But what does it mean for people to get around on two wheels, asks Tom de Castella, the BBC's Justin Parkinson.
Source: 7thspace.com
Published on 2021-02-26
Uzbekistan achievements in the field of open data were noted at an international online conference
The Open Data Watch (NSO) has held a series of speakers to discuss the success of Uzbekistan's statistics agency, which is based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Africa (Sussex) in Qatar. These were the first sessions of the NSO conference.
Source: marketscreener.com
Published on 2021-02-26