2023-12-19 19:59:14
The government, the communities concerned, the port establishments and the CMA-CGM have signed an investment agreement covering more than 250 million euros: it aims to almost double the number of containers transiting through the French West Indies while leveraging on green energies and “carbon-free” industry.
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December 28, 2023
realme C51: basic cell phone with good camera, elegant design and all-day battery life | Analysis
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-12-27 17:50:00
The realme C51 is another basic cell phone option from the Chinese manufacturer that has just been reviewed by TudoCelular. Let’s check out what’s good regarding it and whether it’s worth buying.
realme always takes great care in the design of its cell phones and even the most basic ones receive a little attention at this point. The C51 follows this proposal and comes with an elegant look despite being a device made from a single piece of plastic with different textures.
We have a large 6.74-inch screen with HD+ resolution with a refresh rate of 90 Hz and a touch sensor that responds at 180 Hz for a faster response time and thus helping to perform better in games. The adopted IPS LCD panel has decent brightness and is on par with others in the category. There is only one sound output and the maximum volume is well below others we tested in this category.
The realme C51 comes with Unisoc’s Tiger T612 chip. The model we tested has 4 GB of RAM and uses an additional 4 GB of storage in an attempt to improve multitasking performance. Performance might be better and it doesn’t do much good when it comes to multitasking as it takes a while to open apps and also frequently reloads whatever is open in the background.
The 5,000 mAh battery yielded 23 hours in our moderate use test, which is a good result for the category. Recharging time is quick thanks to the powerful 33W charger that comes with the device. The photographic set is simple with a 50 MP sensor and another with a resolution below 1 MP that only serves to blur the background. Realme’s basics even surprise you in photos, especially in low-light locations.
Worth to buy? The realme C51 is a nice basic, but it might have better performance and a more sophisticated multimedia experience. Either way, it has its positive points. To check out all the details, just access the full analysis via the link below:
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Skilled Maintenance Jobs at US Embassy: Apply Now for Maintenance Mechanic, General Maintenance Worker, Depository, & More
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-12-28 01:40:35
A diplomatic mission is a group of persons from a state or international intergovernmental organization (such as the United Nations) present in another state to officially represent the sending state/organization in the sending state. welcome. In practice, a diplomatic mission generally refers to the resident, namely the office of diplomatic representatives of one country in the capital of another country. In addition to being a diplomatic mission to the country in which it is located, it may also be a permanent non-resident mission to one or more other countries. There are resident and non-resident embassies.
Job title 1: Maintenance mechanic (generator). Open to: All interested candidates/All sources
Homework
The incumbent reports to the supervising building engineer. The incumbent is employed as a Maintenance Mechanic – Generator to perform skilled maintenance and repair work on primary and standby generators for the New Embassy Complex (NEC) and owned/residential properties. rented. Responds to planned, unscheduled and preventative maintenance work orders generated by the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Qualifications and Assessments
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE : A minimum of three (3) years of experience operating, maintaining and repairing standby or emergency power generators for large commercial properties such as high-rise office buildings, hospital or university campus , or for the local utility company. is required. Of which one year should be spent on operation, maintenance and repair of generators of 1000 KVA or more.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE : Knowledge of the internal workings of a combustion engine, torque values at different speeds, and routine maintenance methods and standards for combustion engines is required. Must have a very good technical understanding of how diesel engines are sized to generators to obtain optimal performance from both parts of the packaged unit. Must know how to adjust valves, change filters and belts, adjust speed to achieve hertz levels (50 or 60 Hz), and perform minor repairs. Must know how to search for information on the Internet to obtain up-to-date information from the generator manufacturer. Knowledge of fire safety and life safety codes and standards is required.
Training requirements: A high school diploma is required. Completion of a training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing diesel engine mechanics for power generation is required.
Ratings:
LANGUAGE: English Level II (limited knowledge) Written/spoken/read in English is required to understand verbal requests, read technical material and prepare simple reports. This can be tested.
French level III (good working knowledge) written/spoken/read is required in order to communicate with local contractors and other LE staff. This can be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must possess skills and abilities in the following areas: diagnosis and repair of diesel engines, large generators and packaged alternators; test electrical components and take readings of equipment with various meters, hand, power and specialty tools to determine appropriate repairs, lift and carry tools, equipment or parts, maximum weight 25 pounds. Additional skills include installation of emergency generator systems; installation of plumbing lines necessary for the transportation and distribution of diesel fuel; distinguish frequencies and sounds, color codes and odors in the operation of equipment to troubleshoot for repairs. Additional capabilities include responding to emergency situations efficiently and quickly to make immediate repairs; work in various adverse conditions such as confined or enclosed spaces, on ladders at various heights and in extreme temperatures, indoors or outdoors to complete tasks; communicate orally and in writing with colleagues, contractors and suppliers to obtain and provide relevant information. Must have good computer skills and be able to write emails and search for information on the Internet. A valid Type B driving license is required. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to manage a large workload and multiple tasks. Must be organized, with strong ability to work independently, impeccable integrity, strong initiative, good judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) : The American mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, etc. political affiliation, marital status or sexual orientation.
Qualifications: All candidates considered will be required to pass medical and safety certifications.
Job Title 2: General Maintenance Worker. Open to: All interested candidates / All sources.
Homework
Working in the Facilities Management section of the Embassy, the General Maintenance Officer performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and minor repairs on the plumbing system and fixtures, general welding and masonry work in all Mission buildings and facilities, including owned and leased residential properties. Install and repair minor building plumbing systems and fixtures, concrete pavers and walkways, and wall assemblies and finishes, ensuring all tasks are performed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.
Qualifications and Assessments
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE : A minimum of two (2) years of experience repairing and maintaining commercial or industrial plumbing and HVAC/mechanical heating, refrigeration and ventilation systems.
Training requirements: A high school diploma is required
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Job Title 3: Depository: Open to: All interested candidates/all sources
Homework
Under the supervision of the Labor Team Leader, the incumbent performs janitorial work in U.S. Embassy facilities and offices. The position is located in the Facilities Management Section and carries no supervisory responsibilities. He/she cleans floors and polishes furniture, toilets and offices in the mission building daily. Destroys or burns old files when requests are made to complete such service. Cleans carpets and performs industrial cleaning of residential units in vacant homes.
Qualifications and Assessments
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE : At least one year of experience in janitorial or housekeeping is required.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE : Good knowledge of American standards for cleanliness and housekeeping.
Training requirements: A primary school diploma (CEPE) or equivalent is required.
Ratings:
LANGUAGE: English: level I (rudimentary knowledge) is required. This can be tested.
French: level II (limited knowledge), speaking, reading and writing is required. This can be tested.
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Job title: Maintenance mechanic (plumbing). Open to: All interested candidates / All sources.
Homework
The incumbent reports to the building engineer supervisor. The incumbent is employed as a Journeyman Level Maintenance Mechanic – Plumber to perform skilled maintenance and repair work on critical and non-critical mechanical and plumbing systems throughout the functional/office buildings of the New Embassy Complex (NEC), on-site ancillary support and residential buildings, overhead and underground infrastructure, recreational facilities and other owned/leased properties.
Qualifications and Assessments
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a mid-level plumber in the repair and maintenance of plumbing/mechanical systems in commercial or industrial facilities is required. Must have experience working with PVC, CPVC, copper, galvanized, concrete and black pipes; circulating and well pumps, and water treatment equipment.
KNOWLEDGE OF THE POSITION: The incumbent must have a thorough technical understanding of major building plumbing/mechanical systems and equipment, with a specialization in plumbing systems. Familiarity with general mechanical systems including domestic hot and cold water piping systems, wastewater piping systems and ventilation stacks, storm water management systems, chilled water systems, water treatment plants, swimming pool equipment, fire extinguishing systems, compressed air systems and irrigation systems. is required. Familiarity with the many types of pipes and fittings (PVC and CPVC, copper, galvanized, concrete, black, etc.) is required. Must know how to diagnose the root cause of a problem and what materials and equipment will be needed to facilitate repairs. Must know how to work safely on equipment, systems and associated components, including the use of lockout/tagout safety measures. Knowledge of IBC standards and fire and life safety codes is required.
Training requirements: A high school diploma is required. Completion of a professional training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman plumbers and mechanical systems specialists trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings/facilities is required. Training through a recognized apprenticeship program offered by a union is considered acceptable.
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Job title 5: Telephone-Radio Technician. Open to: All interested candidates / All sources
Homework
Under the supervision of the supervisory telephone installation/repair technician, the incumbent participates in the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of the telephone system. Performs installation, programming, and maintenance of VHF radio and television equipment on embassy grounds and in official U.S. government residences. Performs basic tasks on the unclassified data network. Is responsible for issuing and maintaining inventory of cell phones, satellite phones and VHF radios. Interfaces and supports local providers for telephone, Internet and satellite television services. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications and Assessments
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: At least three (3) years of hands-on experience with PABX telephone systems or experience working with networks in an operational environment that requires troubleshooting and resolving network-related issues.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE : Must have good working knowledge of network cabling technique. Must be familiar with network testing equipment. Must be a subject matter expert regarding local suppliers, service providers and products.
Training requirements: Completion of an associate’s degree in the field of electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, or information systems management is required.
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Source: US Embassy website
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2023 Health and Medical Breakthroughs: From Revolutionary Eye Transplants to Groundbreaking Malaria Vaccines and More
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-12-27 23:06:00
2023 was a year of revolutionary research in the health field. As the year draws to a close, we review some of the most significant advances.
Aaron Jamesa high-voltage power grid worker in the US, lost most of his face following accidentally touching a wire of 7200 volts in 2021.
In May 2023, underwent a rare eye transplantin addition to a partial one, in which more than 140 health professionals participated.
Aaron James was in the news in 2023
Surgeons at NYU Langone Health in New York, who performed the complicated operation, reported in November that James, 46, was recovering well from the double transplant and that the donated eye seemed extraordinarily healthy.
Doctors say James’ operation gives scientists an unprecedented window into understanding how the human eye tries to heal. They also said that there was direct blood flow to the retinathe part of the eye that sends images to the brain.
Although there is no certainty that James will regain vision in his new eye, doctors do not rule out that possibility either. The donated face and eye came from a single male donor in his 30s.. During the operation, doctors injected adult stem cells from the donor’s bone marrow into the optic nerve to stimulate recovery.
After the accident, James had to have his left eye removed due to pain and has undergone numerous surgeries, including one to fit a prosthetic arm. His right eye still works. He is the 19th person in the United States to undergo a face transplant.
In 2023, the University of Oxford developed a second vaccine for malaria, a disease that kills hundreds of thousands of people a yearUNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
After more than a century of scientific efforts, The world finally has an affordable malaria vaccine. The vaccine was developed by the University of Oxford and is the second malaria vaccine to be achieved.
It comes two years following GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) developed the first one, called RTS,S According to the World Health Organization (WHO), The effectiveness of both vaccines is “very similar” and there is no evidence that one is better than the other.
However, the key difference is that Oxford University’s vaccine, called R21, can be manufactured on a large scale. The world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, the Serum Institute of India, is already set to manufacture more than 100 million doses a year and plans to increase its production to 200 million doses annually. So far, there are only 18 million doses of RTS,S.
The WHO stated that the new R21 vaccine will be a “vital additional tool”. Each dose costs between US$2 and US$4 and four doses are needed per person. This is approximately half the price of the RTS,S.
The two vaccines use similar technologies and target the same phase of the malaria parasite’s life cycle. However, the new vaccine is easier to make, requiring a smaller dose and using a simpler adjuvant (a chemical added to the vaccine to activate the immune system).
Among mosquito-borne diseases, malaria is the deadliest and 95% of cases occur in Africa. In 2021, there were 247 million cases of malaria and 619,000 people diedmostly children under five years old.
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool reveals to what extent alcohol consumption, smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise prematurely age the heart of a person.
The objective is find ways to reverse aging of the heart to reduce the risks of many age-related conditions, such as stroke and heart disease.
The first step is to perform an MRI following gentle exerciseBBC NEWS
The system was developed by a team led by Professor Declan O’Regan, from the Medical Research Council’s London Institute of Medical Sciences. “When we look someone in the face, we are able to judge whether he looks young or old for his age; The same thing happens with our organs,” says Professor Declan O’Regan.
Hay many ways to measure heart healthsuch as scans, electrocardiograms (ECGs) and blood pressure, but they are only a snapshot of the current situation and can vary from day to day or month to month.
According to Professor O’Regan, AI analyzes show the bumps and scrapes accumulated by the heart over a lifetime. The process involves perform an MRI (MRI) of the heart following exercising. Because the first signs of premature aging can be so subtle, even expert cardiologists fail to detect them.
But, the artificial intelligence tool can, since it was fed with the images of 40,000 people with different degrees of heart health, along with their corresponding clinical outcomes. The system analyzes hundreds of tiny details of three-dimensional movement of MRI and compares them with those of 5,000 people of different ages who have led healthy lifestyles.
“We don’t know if premature aging of the heart is due to genes as we are born destined to have an older heart or if it is more due to our lifestyle,” says Professor O’Regan. “Genetics might help us slow or reverse agingand these scans might also help evaluate new therapies.”
Scientists developed a 3D printed implant to help patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Custom osteotomy, a surgical procedure in which a bone is cut or realigned, is designed to preserve a patient’s existing knee joint.
The technique developed by scientists at the University of Bath aims to make operations faster and safer.
The implant preserves the existing joint and can be used at an earlier stage of arthritis, before a knee replacement is necessaryUNIVERSITY OF BATH
3D plates are used to realign the patient’s kneemaking it more stable, comfortable and capable of supporting weight than with existing generic plates.
To calculate the degree of correction a patient needs, doctors perform an X-ray and CT scan of the tibia. A guide stabilizer plate is then made with the 3D printer. It is temporarily attached to the patient’s tibia, one of the two bones that make up the leg. AND Two screws are then inserted, creating a wedge in the bone to correct its alignment.
Following an initial safety test with five patients, a further 50 in England and Wales are being recruited to take part in a trial comparing traditional knee replacement with this technique.
For the first time in the world, Scientists removed a live 8cm worm from the brain of an Australian woman. The “rope-like structure” was removed from the patient’s damaged frontal lobe during surgery in Canberra last year, but the report of the operation was not published until this year.
Doctors were stunned when they found the live wormAUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
“It was definitely not what we expected. “Everyone was surprised”said Dr. Hari Priya Bandi, the surgeon in charge of the operation.
The woman64 years old, I had been suffering from symptoms such as stomach pain for months, cough and night sweats, which evolved into forgetfulness and depression. She was admitted to the hospital in late January 2021, and a scan revealed “an atypical lesion in the right frontal lobe of the brain.” But, the cause of her condition was only revealed under Dr. Bandi’s scalpel during a biopsy in June 2022.
According to doctors, the red parasite was able to remain alive in his brain for up to two months. This is believed to be the first case of a larva invading and developing in the human brain, researchers said in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, which reported on the case.
The researchers warn that This case highlights the growing danger of disease transmission and infections from animals to people.
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