Новости за 26.03.2021

Zack Buck, University of Tennessee

As millions of Americans receive COVID-19 vaccines, the Affordable Care Act just got a booster shot of its own.

After 11 years of existential threat and months after an argument before the Supreme Court, the ACA has been strengthened under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, the US$1.9 trillion economic relief package. This means greater access to health insurance at lower costs for millions of Americans.

The ARP is the most noteworthy... Читать дальше...

The U.K. has announced a ‘Landmark Deal’ to drill new wells in the North Sea securing the future of U.K. oil and saving thousands of jobs while calling net-zero promises into question. The U.K. government has approved new licenses for the drilling of more wells in the North Sea, saying their aim is compatible with the transition away from fossil fuels. The deal strives to better safeguard the British economy as well as oil industry jobs.  This comes just weeks after the Financial Times stated that... Читать дальше...

Africa’s extractive industry can support the continent’s resilience and sustainable growth during and beyond the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This will, however, require appropriate social and economic development linkages that meet national and regional development objectives. Policy frameworks, such as the Africa Mining Vision (AMV), while not without its challenges, could play a key role in facilitating this.   This was highlighted by speakers during a recent virtual seminar titled Minerals and Africa’s Development... Читать дальше...

The Mine Health and Safety Act states that “the installation of incline conveyor belts must include the fitting and use of one or more devices to prevent run-back or run-on, to prevent injury by materials or minerals falling from a conveyor belt”, says engineering solutions provider BMG business unit manager Carlo Beukes. He states that the BMG team works closely with engineers in the coal sector to maintain critical safety standards and ensure adherence to current legislation. Stringent measures... Читать дальше...

Botswana coal mining company Maatla Resources, recently awarded a mining licence for the development of the Mmamabula project, says the project will offer several benefits to the country such as strengthening its coal industry, and increasing trade and government revenues. “Botswana’s reliance on the diamond mining industry has had an adverse effect over the past few years, with diamond prices dipping and revenues significantly affected. The diversification of the mining industry is seen as a mitigating step... Читать дальше...

Original-equipment manufacturer Kwatani has kept up sales and service volumes throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the lull in coal demand globally.

The quicker, safer and more smoothly processes flow on a mine, the better it is for production efficiencies and profits, says ASX-listed company Austin Engineering, which has leveraged its 50 years of proven engineering experience to produce the “finest shaped dump truck bodies in the world”, able to provide the “smoothest flow of product”. Austin’s latest innovative design, the Flow Control Body, was developed over the last decade in Casper Wyoming, in the US, in response to a customer’s needs for its coal hauling application. Читать дальше...

Mining systems solution provider Becker Mining South Africa’s electronics division specialises in automation and communication systems designed to enhance productivity and improve safety in the mining sector, including “the dependable Wireless Router Access Point (WRAP) Wi-Fi system”. WRAP is “recognised by the local and global coal mining sector for reliable, safe and efficient high-speed communication underground”, says Becker, adding that it successfully deployed a large WRAP backbone installation... Читать дальше...

In addition to real-time communication and monitoring, wireless technology can improve and enhance the safety of mining operations by integrating with several solutions, such as proximity detection systems (PDS), says mining technology company Ya Batho. “Wireless technologies can be leveraged to attain real-time or near real-time, information from underground operations to enhance decision-making. Additionally, information, such as PDS interaction data, can be used to train employees, using the available... Читать дальше...

Owing to Covid-19-related industry shutdowns and low demand for coal and anthracite, the operations of South African anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) – subsidiary of mining investment firm Menar – were placed on care and maintenance. However, operations reopened on January 4 and production has resumed. “The main factors that prompted operations to resume were the return of customer demand and improved anthracite prices. Another factor was that the mine could not afford to remain on care and maintenance any longer... Читать дальше...

The men's cross country program at Shawnee State put six individuals on the Mid-South Conference Men's Cross Country Academic All-MSC list, with Jacob Beyer, T.J. Hoggard, Aiden Kammler, Dalton Kerschieter, Jacob Nichols and Chris Parsons all being included on the list, as announced by conference officials Thursday afternoon.

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Tyron Woodley says quitting is not an option at UFC 260.

With the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission now requesting voluntary information from the electric pickup truck startup Lordstown Motors, more details of the arrangement between the company and one of its key backers, General Motors, are coming to light. One big bonus in the deal for GM was a claim to most of…

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Hrgovic is promoted by the Sauerlands, while Hunter is a free agent

New Salford coach won two Grand Finals with Super League opener opponents St Helens

There’s the old expression about how when white people get the cold, Black people get the flu. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has only further demonstrated how true that expression is, as a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that Black, Asian and Latino communities have consistently…

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, slated to start at the end of April, will provide discounts on internet service to struggling households.

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Triller has announced a very diverse commentary team that will be calling the upcoming card headlined by YouTube celebrity Jake Paul in a boxing match against retired UFC fighter Ben Askren on April 17.

1. Arsenal fans delight as Gunners finish above Tottenham and Liverpool in global ranking  Football.London
2. Premier League: 2021/22 season to get under way on August 14 and finish on May 22 2022  Sky Sports
3. Andy Robertson reveals Liverpool target for rest of season and makes 'injuries' claim  Liverpool Echo
4. Premier League to make 'changes' after Aston Villa controversy  Birmingham Live
5. Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal's wonderkids from Football Manager 2013 - what happened next? Читать дальше...

1. Heard hails decision to deny Depp chance to appeal High Court's assault ruling  The Sun
2. Johnny Depp loses bid to overturn ruling in libel case  The Guardian
3. Johnny Depp refused permission to appeal 'wife beater' article ruling that he assaulted Amber Heard  Sky News
4. Wife-beater Depp LOSES bid to appeal after Sun revealed he hit Heard 12 times  The Sun
5. Johnny Depp LOSES bid to overturn High Court ruling that he beat Amber Heard  Daily Mail
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Kris Osborn

Security,

"One B-2 can deliver the punch of an entire aircraft carrier air wing at several orders of magnitude less in operating cost and personnel."

Here's What You Need To Remember: The B-2 Bomber is one of the most well-designed and cost-effective aircraft ever built for military use.

When B-2 stealth bombers attacked Serbia on the opening night of Operation Allied Force in 1999, destroyed Iraqi air defenses during 2003’s “Shock and Awe” and eliminated... Читать дальше...

Under the TOT model, the NHAI transfers operational highway projects to private entities under long-term lease (15-30 years) against upfront payments.

The March full moon is nearly upon us