Governments could not have obsolete, outdated, siloed technological systems
By Hicbd
"Across the global landscape of government IT, a critical challenge has taken root: the persistence of legacy systems – outdated software and hardware that remain operational for essential functions. Over the past quarter-century, research consistently shows that 60-80% of public sector IT spending is consumed by maintaining these aging assets, leaving insufficient resources for modernization."
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Coffee capsules could be flash frozen
By Hicbd
"The Massachusetts-based company makes frozen coffee capsules by grinding beans at peak freshness, brewing them at 10 times the strength of normal coffee, then flash-freezing the results into concentrated pods for easy home melting. Developed by a team of MIT chemists and engineers, Cometeer’s proprietary extraction technology considers factors such as oxidation, grind size, and roast level to achieve the best-tasting coffee, which is then plunged in a liquid nitrogen bath to lock in the flavor."
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Japanese cleansing routines could be meditative rituals for self-care / rejuvenation
By Hicbd
"In Japan, cleansing is the cornerstone of any skincare routine. The practice often involves double cleansing, where the first cleanse removes makeup and impurities, and the second cleanse purifies the skin. This process is done with gentle, circular motions, promoting relaxation and increasing blood circulation. The mindfulness here lies in taking the time to focus on the sensation of the products on your skin, turning a mundane task into a moment of self-care...The Japanese onsen (hot spring) tradition emphasizes the importance of bathing as a time for relaxation and reflection."
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Office space could be rented with other companies
By Hicbd
"Tandem Space is a marketplace for office space that facilitates companies to find and rent office space, including shared spaces and private offices, with flexible lease terms and a focus on ease of move-in and transparent pricing."
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Fruit peels could be used / beneficial / turned into businesses
By Hicbd
"Processing of fruits and vegetables alone generates a significant waste, which amounts to 25–30% of the total product. Most common wastes include pomace, peels, rind and seeds, which are highly rich in valuable bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, enzymes, polyphenols, oils, vitamins and many other compounds. These bioactive compounds show their application in various industries such as food to develop edible films, food industries for probiotics and other industries for valuable products...The present review intends to summarize the different types of waste originating from fruits as well as vegetables peels and highlight their potential in developing edible films, probiotics, nanoparticles, carbon dots, microbial media, biochar and biosorbents."
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Love could be found on "Valen-trains"
By Hicbd
"Love was on the minds of many as a solitary train pulled into the Downtown Berkeley BART station just after 7 p.m. Friday. There a few hundred Bay Area singles, ages 18 to 35, were anxiously waiting on the platform for the first-ever BART speed dating event...BART distributed a list of ice-breaker questions (right), including, ‘What is your favorite BART memory?’, ‘If you were an alien observing human behavior, what would be the most confusing thing to you?’ and ‘What’s the weirdest thing about you?’"
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Creatine could be a beneficial, anti-aging supplement for men / women
By Hicbd
"Creatine can have many benefits for both men and women, including improved athletic performance, brain function, and muscle mass. It may also help with neurological conditions and reduce the effects of aging."
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By Hicbd
"Synchronized skiing, also known as synchro skiing, is a team sport where skiers perform choreographed routines down a mountain. Teams of six or eight skiers create formations using turns like swoops, pops, and chainsaws. Teams compete against each other in categories like synchronicity, technique, and how well they follow their routine."
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Therapists could be more regulated / accountable
By Hicbd
"No federal agency regulates psychotherapy. And although state licensing boards are supposed to hold therapists accountable, the process can be flawed, and there is a high bar for disciplinary action."
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9 minutes daily could be most important for children
By Hicbd
"Late neuroscientist Dr. Jaak Panksepp is widely credited for the theory which focuses on three key interactions each day to help a child to feel happier and more secure. Those moments include:
- The first three minutes after they wake up.
- The three minutes after they come home from school.
- The last three minutes of the day before they go to bed."
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