Units of time

The American Legion calls for ending 'Forever War,' repealing, replacing Authorization for Using Military Force

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Contemporary history, Units of time, Legion, War on Terror

Oxford wrote in the May issue of The American Legion Magazine.

Key Points: 
  • Oxford wrote in the May issue of The American Legion Magazine.
  • "Thousands of American lives have been lost or broken fighting the global war on terrorism.
  • "\nOxford\'s position mirrors a national resolution titled " Addressing the \'Forever War ,\' passed by The American Legion National Executive Committee (NEC) during its virtual meeting October 14-15, 2020.
  • "\nThe American Legion is the largest veterans service organization with nearly 2 million members in more than 12,000 posts across the nation.

Industrial Pump Rental Market to grow by USD 1.51 Billion |Key Vendor Insights and Forecasts |17000+ Technavio Research Reports

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Contemporary history, Health, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Units of time, COVID-19 pandemic, Rental store

b"The industrial pump rental market is expected to grow by USD 1.51 billion during 2021-2025, according to Technavio.

Key Points: 
  • b"The industrial pump rental market is expected to grow by USD 1.51 billion during 2021-2025, according to Technavio.
  • The report offers a detailed analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industrial pump rental market in optimistic, probable, and pessimistic forecast scenarios.\nEnterprises will go through the Response, Recovery, and Renew phases.\nThe industrial pump rental market will witness a neutral impact during the forecast period, owing to the widespread growth of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • As per Technavio's pandemic-focused market research, market growth is likely to increase in 2021 as compared to 2020.\nWith the continuing spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, organizations across the globe are gradually flattening their recessionary curve by leveraging technology.
  • Get a report snapshot here to get a detailed market share analysis of market participants during COVID-19 lockdown:\nIndustrial Pump Rental Market 2021-2025: Segmentation\nThe industrial pump rental market is segmented as below:\n"

ConnectDER Expands Product Team; Akash Dani Joins as Vice President of Product Delivery and Customer Programs

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Canton of Zug, Landis+Gyr, Toshiba, Product management, Akash, Mergers and acquisitions, Units of time, Economic history

b'FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ConnectDER, the innovative company that enables utilities and homeowners to expand access to distributed energy resources, today announced Akash Dani as the company\'s Vice President of Product Delivery and customer programs.

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  • b'FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ConnectDER, the innovative company that enables utilities and homeowners to expand access to distributed energy resources, today announced Akash Dani as the company\'s Vice President of Product Delivery and customer programs.
  • Akash\'s deep experience in the utilities space as an engineer and product management professional is already helping us deliver on quality at scale.
  • Prior to joining the ConnectDER team, Akash served in a variety of roles with Landis+Gyr, including most recently as its Senior Director of Product Management.
  • "\nIn addition to Mr. Dani, ConnectDER also added five members to its growing product team last quarter.

NASA Celebrates Earth Day by Showing How We Are #ConnectedByEarth

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Friday, April 16, 2021
NASA, Earth Day, Time, Articles, Units of time

From documenting and understanding Earth's changing climate to creating green technologies, NASA helps us live more sustainably on our home planet and adapt to its natural and human-caused changes.\nTo celebrate Earth Day this year, NASA is hosting a virtual Earth Day event from Wednesday, April 21, through Saturday, April 24.

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  • From documenting and understanding Earth's changing climate to creating green technologies, NASA helps us live more sustainably on our home planet and adapt to its natural and human-caused changes.\nTo celebrate Earth Day this year, NASA is hosting a virtual Earth Day event from Wednesday, April 21, through Saturday, April 24.
  • The event platform will feature live presentations by NASA scientists, as well as interactive chats with Earth science experts.
  • Mendes will ask the astronauts about their experience, as well as facilitate questions submitted in advance by his followers, and young people around the world, related to Earth Day, climate change, and how the astronauts study Earth from space.The event will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .\nThis Earth Day, NASA invites people to celebrate by sharing how people across the globe are connected by Earth.
  • More than 250 middle and high school classes around the United States are participating in these plant experiments based on the International Space Station Veggie program.\nTo learn more about NASA's Earth Day activities, visit:\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-celebrates-earth-day-by-sho...\n"

Global Calibration and Repair Services Market Report 2021-2024: Market is Anticipated to Reach $3.99 Billion - Greater Adoption in Aerospace and Defense and Life Sciences

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Friday, April 16, 2021
Contemporary history, Health, COVID-19 pandemic, Occupational safety and health, Pandemics, Public Health Emergency of International Concern, Units of time

Consequently, calibration at regular intervals is needed.\nThe introduction of Industrial Internet of Things (IoT)-related technologies has increased demand for solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce machine failure.

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  • Consequently, calibration at regular intervals is needed.\nThe introduction of Industrial Internet of Things (IoT)-related technologies has increased demand for solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce machine failure.
  • This trend is likely to increase the renewability of calibration and repair service contracts and boost recurring revenue.\nHowever, the global COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the market.
  • As end markets began recovering, at least in developed economies, demand began to increase for calibration and repair services.
  • Nonetheless, the consumer electronics, industrial, and communications end markets will have a slower recovery (1-3 years) when compared to the life sciences, automotive, and non-commercial aerospace sectors in regard to attaining pre-COVID-19 pandemic growth rates.\n'

Outdoor Thermometer Market to Grow by USD 48.01 Million during 2021-2025 | Technavio

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Friday, April 9, 2021
Thermometers, Temperature, Contemporary history, Units of time, Health, COVID-19 pandemic

The outdoor thermometer market is expected to grow by USD48.01 million during 2021-2025, according to Technavio.

Key Points: 
  • The outdoor thermometer market is expected to grow by USD48.01 million during 2021-2025, according to Technavio.
  • The report offers a detailed analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the outdoor thermometer market in optimistic, probable, and pessimistic forecast scenarios.
  • The outdoor thermometer market will witness a positive impact during the forecast period, owing to the widespread growth of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Key Considerations for Market Forecast:
    Major Three Outdoor Thermometer Market Participants:
    Ambient LLCoffers a wide range of thermometers such as Ambient Weather WS YG315 THERMOMETER Replacement Thermometer for WS YG315 which is designed with no moving parts for longer service life.

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Applauds Attorney General's Charges Against Employer's Fraud

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Davis–Bacon Act, Prevailing wage, AFL–CIO, Organizations, Units of time, Labor

The charges announced today are the largest Davis-Bacon prevailing wage case in U.S. History.

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  • The charges announced today are the largest Davis-Bacon prevailing wage case in U.S. History.
  • The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO officers want to thank Attorney General Josh Shapiro and his incredible team for the extraordinary work done today to stand up and fight for PA's workers and their families.
  • This fraud has cheated honest, hard-working people out of the wages, healthcare, and retirement security they are due.
  • "These criminal charges are a clear demonstration of the importance of workers' right to organize and join a union.

IBM Consumer Study Points to Potential Recovery of Retail and Travel Industries, as Consumers Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Contemporary history, Health, Units of time, COVID-19 pandemic, Pandemics, Public Health Emergency of International Concern

If current COVID-19 vaccine rollout rates continue, it purports that most people may not regain pre-COVID-19 pandemic comfort levels until well into 2022.

Key Points: 
  • If current COVID-19 vaccine rollout rates continue, it purports that most people may not regain pre-COVID-19 pandemic comfort levels until well into 2022.
  • Amidst this uncertainty, consumers are rethinking the way they want to work, socialize, travel, and shop, according to the study.
  • "Habits formed during the COVID-19 pandemic have raised consumers' expectations of digital engagement, especially in service industries like retail, travel & transportation," said Jesus Mantas, senior managing partner, IBM Global Business Services.
  • The study showed personal automobile continues its prominence, both during the COVID-19 pandemic period and after people receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

IBM Consumer Study Points to Potential Recovery of Retail and Travel Industries, as Consumers Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Contemporary history, Health, Units of time, COVID-19 pandemic, Pandemics, Public Health Emergency of International Concern

If current COVID-19 vaccine rollout rates continue, it purports that most people may not regain pre-COVID-19 pandemic comfort levels until well into 2022.

Key Points: 
  • If current COVID-19 vaccine rollout rates continue, it purports that most people may not regain pre-COVID-19 pandemic comfort levels until well into 2022.
  • Amidst this uncertainty, consumers are rethinking the way they want to work, socialize, travel, and shop, according to the study.
  • "Habits formed during the COVID-19 pandemic have raised consumers' expectations of digital engagement, especially in service industries like retail, travel & transportation," said Jesus Mantas, senior managing partner, IBM Global Business Services.
  • The study showed personal automobile continues its prominence, both during the COVID-19 pandemic period and after people receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

One Million Greenworks and Powerworks Pressure Washer Spray Guns Recalled Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Ironmongery, Washer, Units of time, Nintendo Entertainment System, Lowe's, Video gaming, Late modern period

Incidents/Injuries: Hongkong Sun Rise has received 15 reports of the pressure washer spray gun connector breaking, allowing the hose and/or parts of the connector to become dislodged when under pressure during use.

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  • Incidents/Injuries: Hongkong Sun Rise has received 15 reports of the pressure washer spray gun connector breaking, allowing the hose and/or parts of the connector to become dislodged when under pressure during use.
  • This resulted in 13 reports of injuries, including 7 of which required medical treatment for post-concussion, broken bones and/or injuries to the eyes and mouth.
  • Sold At: Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com, Amazon.com, and other online retailers from January 2017 through February 2021.
  • The plastic gun accessory kit was sold for about $40 and the pressure washers were sold for between $100 and $180.