Bus stop idea referred to committees
Councillor Tom Kennedy requested that a new bus stop named after Roz, Barb, and Pat Gauci be built on the corner of Gypsum and Newton Streets, and a plaque be installed recognising them. The motion was not supported as the corner is not a designated bus stop according to Transport NSW, however an amendment was passed referring the matter to Council’s Asset Naming Committee and Traffic Committee for further investigation.
Report on community garden
Councillor Kennedy asked that a report be prepared on the possibility of converting the old Alma Pool site into a community garden. The motion was passed.
Islamabad April 1, 2021
Islamabad: China and Pakistan should bridge the gap in information, knowledge and communication capacity between the two countries and promote sustainable development by deepening cooperation in think tanks, culture, tourism and media.
Historically, the relationship between Pakistan and China has been very good. In today’s world, building a mutually beneficial and win-win partnership is the key to promoting coordinated development. Therefore, two-way communication and cooperation are of great significance.
The above views were expressed by Munir Ahmed, Executive Director of Development Communications Network (DEVCOM-Pakistan) in an interview with Gwadar Pro recently.
He further mentioned that twenty years ago, communication played a critical role in social development and its impact is ongoing. “Communication skills and tools enable stakeholders to stimulate scale, potential and resources to connect
By @tobyknappON | Facebook
Apr 1, 2021
Are you and your partner constantly communicating in quotes from movies you love or calling each other nicknames? These things may seem silly, but it turns out, they’re the sign of a solid relationship. Couples that play together, stay together and a new study backs it up.
In general, being playful can help us manage stress and boost creativity, but in romantic relationships? Playfulness can boost satisfaction and lead to stronger connections, according to the new study from researchers in Germany and Pennsylvania State University. Lead study author Kay Brauer explains, “Playful behaviors contribute to strengthening the social bond and increasing intimacy and mutual trust.”
Archives EPFL
A review of Parisian newspaper archives by EPFL’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (LIA) has turned up some astonishing discoveries. Among them, we now know that reinforced concrete was developed in Lausanne by a previously unknown daughter of Gustave Eiffel – who also turned out to be EPFL’s first female student.
Data mining can sometimes yield incredible surprises. By cross-referencing genealogical data, an archive of Parisian tabloids from the late 19th century and old EPFL enrollment records, an AI algorithm developed at LIA, within EPFL’s School of Computer and Communication Sciences, came up with a real scoop: EPFL’s very first female student actually graduated in 1903, but disguised as a man! What’s more she was a real celebrity: Gustave’s previously unknown daughter, born in 1879.
By @tobyknappON | Facebook
Apr 1, 2021
Are you and your partner constantly communicating in quotes from movies you love or calling each other nicknames? These things may seem silly, but it turns out, they’re the sign of a solid relationship. Couples that play together, stay together and a new study backs it up.
In general, being playful can help us manage stress and boost creativity, but in romantic relationships? Playfulness can boost satisfaction and lead to stronger connections, according to the new study from researchers in Germany and Pennsylvania State University. Lead study author Kay Brauer explains, “Playful behaviors contribute to strengthening the social bond and increasing intimacy and mutual trust.”