Old tech meets new tech

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A student’s project to help refugees led to the creation of a hand-cranked washing machine called the Divya. Designed by Nav Sawhney, the machine does not require electricity and can be used for washing and spin drying. It aims to alleviate the struggles of families living in refugee camps and poor communities. The project is expanding with support from organizations like Oxfam and Electrocomponents, and pilot projects are now being launched in different locations.

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Diversity

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barbarajonesnelson.blogspot.com/2021/08/york-statue-of-black-man-that-was-built.html In February, this year (2021) I wrote an article about a statue that mysteriously appeared in a forested area in Mt. Tabor Park in Portland Oregon, USA. It was a statue of a black man, the first African American to cross North America and reach the Pacific Ocean. The man’s name was York. He…

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Why a career in Cyber Security could be the right choice for you.

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By Christopher Nelson MBA, CISSP, PMP, ITIL Expert CSPO. As cyber and data breaches continue to grow exponentially, corporations continue to depend on cybersecurity professionals to detect threats and protect sensitive data. Experts predict that the demand for cybersecurity specialist will continue to grow as the industry is opening many opportunities for beginners and professionals…

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