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Out with the old: Why traditional tech training methods need upgrading

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In 2021/22, only 53.4% According to data from the UK Government, in 2021/22, only 53.4% Between March 2021-2022, over 2 million tech vacancies were listed in the UK, more than any other sector. increase from 2018/19. From 2021/2022, there were only 14,110 women who started a STEM apprenticeship compared with 84,200 men.

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Why World Backup Day is relevant everyday

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“Be prepared against data loss and data theft” is the slogan behind the World Backup Day 2023 campaign on the importance of data security World Backup Day shines a light on maintaining computer system security. The United Kingdom also saw one of the highest increases in data breach costs compared to 2021.

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Paris votes to ban electric scooters

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Paris was a pioneer when it introduced e-scooters, or trottinettes, in 2018 as the city’s authorities sought to promote non-polluting forms of urban transport. Getty Images, 2021. This entry," Further updates to the Sustainable Mobility Platform Framework " (2018) aims to create a master "mode" framework for sustainable mobility.

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Wizards and Capitals teams staying in DC after all and the failure of the mansion tax referendum in Chicago have one thing in common: failure to take the time to build consensus

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," 2023 -- " Capital One Arena, Wizards and Capitals may move to Alexandria | Why not the RFK campus? ," 2024 -- " Framework of characteristics that support successful community development in association with the development of professional sports facilities ," 2021 The deal called for at least $1.35 It was a shocking move.

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The Future of Recycling Programs and the Role of Community Feedback

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According to an EPA Overview , in the 1960s, 94% of waste went to landfills, and as of 2018, that number has been reduced to only 50%. campaign to help residents learn what can and can’t be put in the bins, generated good engagement and positive sentiment. In April of 2021, Stamford, CT , announced a new composting initiative.

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The Road Not Taken | a response to a letter to the editor in the Washington Post about DC, traffic deaths and traffic safety

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Years ago I wrote a piece (" Outline for a proposed Ward-focused (DC) Councilmember campaign platform and agenda ," 2015) about what would be an ideal approach to a truly ward-focused Councilmember election and governance platform, including having a dashboard on ward-specific data on traffic safety. Ward focused traffic safety programming.

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Revisiting the 11th Street Bridge Park project as an opportunity rather than a folly: a new revitalization agenda for East of the River, DC

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The paper " Evaluating the economics of park-tourism from the ground-up: Leakage, multiplier effects, and the enabling environment at South Luangwa National Park, Zambia " Ecological Economics , 2021, argues that simple surveys can collect this type of information. Part 1: Overview and Theoretical Foundations ," 2021 -- " St.