Texas’ new A-F grading system shows that charter schools tend to be more successful than traditional public schools, but they also have a higher rate of failure. Statewide, charters had a larger rate of schools graded ‘A’ under the new accountability system. Traditional school districts had a much lower rate of F’s. And in North … Read more
As the rains have brought alarming growth of weeds in the city water bodies, Housing and Urban Development Corporation (Hudco) has come up with a noble move. Hudco has expressed its willingness to donate a weed cleaning boat to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). Sources confirmed the development saying that Hudco has expresse interest in … Read more
For many, Thursday’s cold front was, well, a breath of fresh air. It certainly put an end to the oppressive heat and humidity. I overheard a number of people saying they hoped the storms would “clear the air.” I grew up hearing people say that too, but I’ve come to learn that it doesn’t always. … Read more
Many of you out there are looking for natural alternatives for hair care products and AG Hair has recently launched just that. They created a product line for the modern minimalists which is 98 per cent natural, vegan and with nutritional, plant-based ingredients. This week, I tested it out. Step 1: I started by cleansing my … Read more
This gallery, from Bored Panda, shows the weird and wonderful labels found on products from food to clothes. They range from a simple ‘Hi’ to praising people for being inquisitive. Others could be a genuine mistake, with one label randomly referencing an iguana. Either way, we might check the labels from now on. This box handily … Read more
The final design drawing is the Platonic ideal of a product. After determining every detail, it exists on the page in its most perfect form. The tricky part is preserving that perfection once it heads into manufacturing. As the owner of your business, you’d probably like to use premium materials in your products, but that … Read more
Samsung is putting its well-regarded SmartThings brand front and center in the latest iteration of its combination Wave 2 Wi-Fi mesh router and smart-home hub. SmartThings Wifi replaces Samsung’s first stabs at the home network, the Connect Home and Connect Home Pro. Like those devices, this new product blends an 802.11ac wireless router with a SmartThings hub … Read more
he global orthodontics market is expected to reach $7.47 billion by 2025. Orthodontics treatment is adopted for the correction of misaligned teeth. Orthodontics market has witnessed various technological advancements in terms of product introduction of clear aligners and CAD/CAM systems. Changing customer perception and increasing adoption of the products in adults are the major factors propelling the … Read more
GE Appliances has appointed Antonio Boadas as its chief communications officer. Boadas joins the Louisville-based appliances manufacturer after 16 years in communications leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, according to a news release. “Antonio is a proven communications professional who comes to us with an extensive portfolio of successes in global corporate communications, brand building, citizenship, public … Read more
MGM Resorts International has implemented an innovative wireless control network at its Mandalay Bay Convention Center to digitize more than 1,600 light fixtures covering approximately 1 million square feet of floor space across six exhibit halls. Current, powered by GE, installed its Daintree wireless controls network to reduce the amount of supplemental lighting required for major trade … Read more