Pioneering London-based tech company V-Nova and its V-Nova Studios have unveiled Sharkarma: Guardian of the Oceans and Weightless two ground-breaking cinematic experiences that mix cinematic-grade visuals with the freedom to move through hyper-realistic scenes and explore behind and around objects and characters with ease Powered by the Lumiere-award-winning V-Nova PresenZ format this new system solves the typical motion-sickness issues that often come with VR storytelling experiences offering a sense of presence rarely achieved in VR Thanks to V-Nova’s innovative use of hierarchical and parallel processing whilst accelerating AI processing and providing new unique features V-Nova’s relentless investment in R&D has built a portfolio of over 1,100 international patents along with a range of software products and solutions Sharkarma: Guardian of the Oceans is an animated action-adventure that follows an expedition gone awry delivering cinematic storytelling with unprecedented immersion Endorsed by leading conservation organizations WildAid and StopFinning Sharkarma highlights the vital role of sharks in ocean ecosystems while pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling The project’s production team includes Hollywood producer David Miles Uslan V-Nova principals Gianluca Meardi and Guido Meardi writer and director Cinzia Angelini (Hitpig “Sharks have been the majestic guardians of our oceans for millions of years yet it is humans who have become their greatest threat—taking more than 80 million of their kind annually,” says Gianluca Meardi fewer than 10 human deaths annually are linked to sharks and those are often cases of mistaken identity Sharkarma isn’t just a breathtaking 6DoF spectacle; it’s a call to end cruelty which ventures into the next generation of music videos and music shows and Golden Globe-winning composer Diane Warren performed by international artist Arilena Ara directed and choreographed by renowned music producer Chokolate Weightless takes audiences into a dynamic immersive music journey where every movement alters their perspective of the performance “We are entering a new era of cinematic entertainment—one where audiences don’t just watch but step inside a film,” says Guido Meardi high-fidelity storytelling that redefines what ‘immersive’ can be Sharkarma and Weightless demonstrate the vast creative potential of this technology — pushing the boundaries of narrative “By leveraging the same production pipelines as typical CG video studios can now cost-effectively remaster their archives or adapt current theatrical releases in 6DoF format With over 30 million VR households spending $7 billion annually in gaming there’s a significant opportunity to repurpose beloved IPs and to create unprecedented musical shows We’re thrilled to offer VR headset users the first taste of this cinematic revolution—and we invite them to tell us which franchises or artists they want to see next in V-Nova PresenZ.” and indie creators alike can easily reimagine how audiences experience their content in XR The company introduced V-Nova PresenZ to major Hollywood Studios as a way to produce content expressly for the 6DoF format to reformat blockbuster movies into the V-Nova PresenZ format and to repurpose library content for new revenue and market opportunities DreamWorks Animation was among the studios that entered into a test arrangement with V-Nova for excerpts from its hits How To Train Your Dragon and Abominable along with other top studios that provided their brands to V-Nova to undergo tests Both experiences are now available on free premium app ImmersiX,  launching on April 2nd on SteamVR with both free and paid cinematic 6DoF content. You can learn more at www.v-nova.com. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyse how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns ("Aclara" or the "Company") (TSX:ARA) is pleased to announce the official inauguration of its semi-industrial heavy rare earths pilot plant facility in Aparecida de Goiania The ceremony was attended by key government authorities from the State of Goias and representatives from federal agencies and international embassies The main products from this pilot plant are Dysprosium and Terbium along with other heavy and light rare earths will be contained in the carbonate produced by the facility The Company expects to process approximately 200 tons of clays resulting in an estimated production of 150 kilograms of heavy rare earth carbonates Aclara conducted a comprehensive tour of the new facility showcasing its proprietary Circular Mineral Harvesting technology-an innovative and sustainable process at the core of the Company's Carina Project ("Carina" or the "Project") The new pilot plant incorporates several process optimizations designed to enhance efficiency and improve the purity of the final product Aclara's pilot plant in in Aparecida de Goiania Government officials expressed their full support for the Project's streamlined development recognizing its strategic potential to position Goias as a global center for sustainable production of heavy rare earths They also emphasized the Project's ability to deliver long-term economic growth and environmental value for the local communities and the State of Goias Chief Executive Officer of Aclara commented: "We extend our most sincere gratitude to the Brazilian authorities and the community of Nova Roma for their extensive support and shared commitment to accelerating the implementation of the Carina Project they experienced firsthand our unique proprietary technology witnessing how clean and simple our process is for producing critical heavy rare earths such as dysprosium and terbium The Carina Project´s future production of these key elements will enable the fabrication of approximately five million electric vehicles per year positioning Goias at the forefront in the global energy transition Aclara remains fully committed to working in close partnership with the Government of Goiás and community of Nova Roma to ensure the long-term success of the Project and proudly reaffirm our goal to commence operations by 2028 we are pleased to be on track to submit the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Carina Project in Q2 2025 Daniel Vilela commented: "Goiás will become the epicenter of rare earth mining for the world I participated in the inauguration of the pilot plant of Aclara Resources in Aparecida de Goiânia an important milestone marking the start of testing for the Carina Project With an estimated investment of R$2.8 billion (∼US$500M) the project will create thousands of jobs and position our state as a leader in the production of rare earths - strategic minerals for the future of clean technologies such as electric vehicles and wind energy We continue working toward development that creates opportunities while respecting the environment Goiás has a future and a clear direction!" Eleuses Gonzaga commented: "This is a historic moment for me I extend my sincere thanks for this investment in the city of Nova Roma I would also like to acknowledge the dedication of our governor which I am confident will generate employment opportunities not only for Nova Roma but also for Aparecida and will contribute to the broader development of our State of Goias." Mr. Lineu Olimpio the State Deputy and President of the Chamber of Mines and Energy commented: "We attended the inauguration of Aclara's pilot plant in Aparecida de Goiânia - the first of its kind in Brazil It will receive mineral extracted from Nova Roma for the production of motors and electronic components.It was an important moment for the state with the presence of the Vice Governor Daniel Vilela As President of the Mines and Energy Commission of Alego we are closely following this progress that places Goiás at the center of innovation!" Key Brazilian Authorities and Aclara Management singing the Brazilian National Anthem during the Ceremony Key local and international government representatives that took part in the ceremony (Figure 2 from left to right): President of the City Council of Aparecida de Goiânia Goiás State Congressman of State of Goiás and President for Mining and Power affairs in Goias State Federation of Industries of the State of Goiás (FIEG) Tasso Mendonça Junior - Director of Brazilian Mining Agency The ceremony was also attended by numerous officials from federal as well as key stakeholders from the private sector Ramón Barúa emphasized that Aclara's operations are driven by principles of responsible mining highlighting several key innovations and sustainability features from its proprietary technology shallow excavation (average depth of 15 meters) with no blasting; Elimination of crushing or milling-two of the most energy-intensive processes in mining-resulting in a significantly reduced carbon footprint; Recirculation of over 95% of the water used in the process; Processed clays that are compatible for full reforestation will be essential for establishing a reliable and alternative supply chain for the permanent magnets used in electric vehicles we are also rapidly advancing the development of our separation facility in the Unites States which aims to transform the heavy rare earth carbonates from the Carina Project into individual rare earth oxides through a joint venture with our Chilean partner we are progressing on a project to convert these individual oxides into the alloys needed to produce permanent magnets Our vision is to become the leading partner for Western customers sustainable mine-to-magnet solutions that drive the future of clean technology," commented Mr The new pilot plant incorporates several optimizations to the process flowsheet building on the Company's previous piloting efforts in Chile where 25 tonnes of clays from the Carina Project were processed Aclara's optimized approach is focused on increasing efficiency and improving the purity of the final product The Company aims to achieve the following objectives: Validating the newly optimized closed-circuit flowsheet at semi-industrial scale Validating processing parameters and the process flowsheet design to support the upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study (Q3 2025) and Feasibility Study (Q1 2026) Generating a high purity heavy rare earth carbonate for our future pilot plant for separation in the United States and in support of future off-take agreements Demonstrating to relevant stakeholders the environmental sustainability of the process design Generating processed clays to confirm that they are chemically stable when returned to the field Confirming the amenability of the clays to support the revegetation of the reclaimed site Aclara's newly constructed semi-industrial pilot plant The proposed process flowsheet has two patents in place that protect this innovation The first has been granted in all the countries that were requested viz while the second patent has recently been filed and is pending approval is focused on building a vertically integrated supply chain for rare earths alloys used in permanent magnets This strategy is supported by Aclara's development of rare earth mineral resources hosted in ionic clay deposits which contain high concentrations of the scarce heavy rare earths reliable source of these critical materials The Company's rare earth mineral resource development projects include the Carina Project in the State of Goiás Brazil as its flagship project and the Penco Module in the Biobío Region of Chile Both projects feature Aclara's patented technology named Circular Mineral Harvesting which offers a sustainable and energy-efficient extraction process for rare earths from ionic clay deposits The Circular Mineral Harvesting process has been designed to minimize the water consumption and overall environmental impact through recycling and circular economy principles the Company is further enhancing its product value by developing a rare earths separation plant in the United States This facility will process mixed rare earth carbonates sourced from Aclara's mineral resource projects separating them into pure individual rare earth oxides is advancing its alloy-making capabilities to convert these refined oxides into the alloys needed for fabricating permanent magnets This joint venture leverages CAP's extensive expertise in metal refining and special ferro-alloyed steels Beyond the Carina Project and the Penco Module Aclara is committed to expanding its mineral resource portfolio by exploring greenfield opportunities and further developing projects within its existing concessions in Brazil aiming to increase future production of heavy rare earths This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation which reflects the Company's current expectations regarding future events including statements with regard to: the expectations of the Company's management as to the operation of the pilot plant and expected success resulting therefrom.Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties many of which are beyond the Company's control but are not limited to risks related to operating in a foreign jurisdiction including political and economic risks in Chile and Brazil; risks related to changes to mining laws and regulations and the termination or non-renewal of mining rights by governmental authorities; risks related to failure to comply with the law or obtain necessary permits and licenses or renew them; cost of compliance with applicable environmental regulations; actual production capital and operating costs may be different than those anticipated; the Company may be not able to successfully complete the development construction and start-up of mines and new development projects; risks related to fluctuation in commodity prices; risks related to mining operations; and dependence on the Penco Module and/or the Carina Project Aclara cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive For a detailed discussion of the foregoing factors please refer to the risk factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated as of March 20 Actual results and timing could differ materially from those projected herein Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates the forward-looking information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of this press release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking information except as expressly required under applicable securities laws District Metals is led by industry professionals with a track record of success in the mining industry. The company's Viken property covers 100% of the Viken deposit, which is amongst the largest deposits by total historic mineral... LEARN MORE Get quality reporting directly into your inbox (Photo: Screenshot of Facebook post by Каныкей Аранова) A Kyrgyz activist has been sentenced to prison for Facebook posts that authorities said "incited hatred," and called for the "violent seizure of power." She says the Facebook profile was fake Lawyers for Kanykei Aranova argued that she had been framed but a court in Kyrgyzstan’s capital of Bishkek sentenced her to three and a half years in prison on June 28 Family members are now caring for her 11-year old daughter The verdict came amidst a crackdown on journalists and activists which began after Sadyr Japarov became president of the Central Asian nation in 2021 In the worldwide press freedom index compiled by Reporters Without Borders Kyrgyzstan last year fell 50 spots to 122 out of 180 countries Among the targets of the crackdown were 11 journalists with OCCRP’s Kyrgyz reporting partner, Temirov Live, who were arrested earlier this year on similar charges as Aranova. They have denied accusations of “inciting mass unrest,” and a defense lawyer said last month that the case is politically motivated The case against Aranova was primarily based on posts on a Facebook account that has since been taken offline journalists with OCCRP and Temirov Live saved screenshots showing that the profile was at first under the name Adina Juma the Facebook profile changed to show Aranova’s name a number of existing posts were edited in ways that authorities could interpret as incriminating “I was judged without evidence,” she said in an April interview opened a fake profile on Facebook and wrote various posts.” Less than three weeks after the offensive messages were posted to Facebook Aranova was arrested in Moscow and extradited to her home country of Kyrgyzstan When she first discovered the offensive messages on the Facebook account in her name Aranova contacted the Kyrgyz lawyer Tologon Keldibaev “She asked for advice on how to stop it,” Keldibaev said in an interview “I told her that Facebook would block the profile if she reported about that fake account I also advised her to report it to the State Committee of National Security (GKNB)” the GKNB was aware of the messages –– and the agency used it to build a case against her according to court documents provided to reporters The GKNB said the messages on the Facebook page in Aranova’s name included “systematic calls for a violent seizure of power and inciting inter-regional hatred.” One of the doctored posts called Japarov a “tribalist,” and said he favors people from his northern region of Issyk-Kul who have “filled all positions everywhere.” Another post mentioned opposition politician Adakhan Madumarov saying he would “fuck up Sadyr Japarov and become president.” A different post said that “power must be seized openly and only Madumarov is worthy of being a ruler.” Yet another post excoriated Doolot Sydykov who is a “manaschy,” a scholar of an ancient epic poem about a hero called Manas Sydykov had been critical of the government who heads the GKNB and is close to Japarov The Facebook post read: “The traitor Manaschy Doolot is licking Tashiev’s ass.” Facebook did not respond to questions from reporters about the profile with Aranova’s name which contained edited posts that were used to convict her Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (left) holds a meeting with Kamchybek Tashiev the head of the State Committee on National Security Documents from Aranova’s case show that on January 22 –– just nine days after edits were made to the Facebook page to create offensive messages –– the GKNB asked the Ministry of Justice to analyze the posts The ministry then requested the National Academy of Sciences to carry out a “scientific-political examination.” That analysis was completed in one day The analysis said the Facebook posts were “aimed at inciting interregional hostility” and that they were “aimed at calling for disobedience to the authorities and/or its overthrow.” One former researcher at the National Academy of Sciences has called out his former employer for allegedly acting as a tool of the GKNB In a March 8 Facebook post, Zhoomart Karabaev said the GKNB uses the institution to “conduct false political examinations.” In an April 18 post Court records show that Zhanyshbek was the expert who examined the Facebook posts made in Aranova’s name and directed questions to the National Academy of Sciences Karabaev said in his April 18 post that he had been pressured by the GKNB to provide analysis in political cases and that four other researchers had left their jobs for the same reason Karabaev himself is now in pre-trial detention after being charged on July 2 for “inciting mass riots” in relation to his social media activities In addition to the National Academy of Sciences’ analysis of the Facebook posts in Aranova’s name Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Justice supplied a “forensic linguistic” analysis Those experts determined that the messages were “aimed at replacing the current government,” and “creating interregional tensions.” Aranova’s political activism has landed her in trouble with Kyrgyz authorities before In October 2022, she was sentenced to 30 hours of community service, according to a report by Kloop, OCCRP’s member center in Kyrgyzstan, which is also under attack from the government Aranova had uploaded a video of herself speaking about the controversial transfer of the Kempir-Abad reservoir to neighboring Uzbekistan The two governments had settled a border dispute with Kyrgyzstan ceding the reservoir to Uzbekistan in exchange for 19,000 hectares of land. The deal sparked protests in Kyrgyzstan, where authorities arrested more than 20 people and charged them with “attempting to violently overthrow the government.” who were angry about the lack of public consultation were acquitted last month after a lengthy legal process She accused him of excluding people from meetings about the negotiations and refusing to let journalists film the proceedings Aranova was reportedly charged with “slander and ridicule of government officials.” While Kyrgyzstan previously had a relatively open political and media scene, observers have noted the Central Asian country’s steps backward under Japarov a prominent Kyrgyz lawyer and human rights activist said it is now common for authorities to manufacture evidence to silence journalists and activists said she was not surprised that the court had jailed Aranova based on Facebook posts from a fake profile “The authorities are ready to persecute any citizen Support from readers like you helps OCCRP expose organized crime and corruption around the world you’ll be directly supporting investigative journalism as a public good You’ll also gain access to exclusive insights and benefits New Ara PAM4 DSP Reduces Optical Module Power by 20% Enabling Mass Adoption of 200 Gbps per Lane and 1.6 Tbps Network Infrastructure to Meet Rising AI Bandwidth Demands to reduce 1.6 Tbps optical module power by over 20% The energy efficiency improvement reduces operational costs and enables new AI server and networking architectures to address the need for higher bandwidth and performance for AI workloads within the significant power constraints of the data center builds on six generations of Marvell leadership in PAM4 optical DSP technology  It integrates eight 200 Gbps electrical lanes to the host and eight 200 Gbps optical lanes Leveraging 3nm technology and laser driver integration setting a new benchmark for next-generation AI and cloud infrastructure "Ara sets a new industry standard by leveraging advanced 3nm technology to deliver significant power reduction driving the volume adoption of 1.6 Tbps connectivity for AI infrastructure," said Xi Wang Vice President of Product Marketing for Optical Connectivity at Marvell our next-generation PAM4 optical DSP platform empowers customers to scale generative AI and large-scale compute applications with best-in-class performance and unmatched energy efficiency." "Ara is another Marvell optical connectivity industry-first solution delivering the power efficiency required for the most demanding AI workloads," said Osa Mok "The Ara platform combined with InnoLight's advanced high-speed optical transceiver design and manufacturing expertise offers the industry a state-of-the-art pluggable module optimized for next-generation AI and cloud infrastructure." "We anticipate unit shipments of PAM4 DSPs will more than triple from 2024 to 2029 to nearly 127 million units a year and remain the primary optical technology for connecting assets inside data centers for the foreseeable future," said Bob Wheeler "Ara marks another first for Marvell and demonstrates that PAM4 technology continues to evolve to meet the challenges of AI infrastructure." Optimized for next-generation AI and cloud infrastructure Ara is designed to support high-density 200 Gbps I/O interfaces across switches while ensuring backward compatibility with prior generations With best-in-class power efficiency and integration Ara addresses the growing requirements of hyperscale data centers to deliver high-performance accelerated infrastructure with best-in-class total cost of ownership (TCO) AvailabilityMarvell Ara will sample to select customers in Q1 2025 About MarvellTo deliver the data infrastructure technology that connects the world we're building solutions on the most powerful foundation: our partnerships with our customers Trusted by the world's leading technology companies for over 25 years process and secure the world's data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers' current needs and future ambitions Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency we're ultimately changing the way tomorrow's enterprise and carrier architectures transform—for the better Marvell and the M logo are trademarks of Marvell or its affiliates. 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Computer & Electronics Semiconductors Computer Hardware Computer Hardware Do not sell or share my personal information: The Group has already built nine large stadiums around the world Bologna FC 1909 and Webuild have signed a partnership agreement with exclusivity rights until December 31 2027 for the further technical feasibility studies and for the renovation and redevelopment of the Dall'Ara stadium in EPC (Engineering The initiative is part of a larger PPP (Public Private Partnership) project developed by the club with the Municipality of Bologna the city is a candidate to be selected among those that will host the 2032 European Football Championship Drawing on the Webuild Group's global expertise in the stadium sector which involves an overall estimated investment of €200 million aims to renovate and enhance the areas of the stadium The Dall'Ara will thus be transformed into an infrastructure active 7 days a week with a high level of services in all sectors in line with the best best practices spread internationally A key element of the redevelopment will be the stadium roof shaped like a shell and able to allow the passage of light and air The metal structures added for the 90 World Cup in Italy will also be eliminated The facility will be built according to UEFA category 4 standards and will have a capacity of over 30 thousand seats with optimal visibility with all the stands very close to the pitch approximately 7 metres from the line of play Part of the project is also the redevelopment of the area north of Via Andrea Costa to which will be added the construction of the “Temporary Stadium” in an area east of Bologna (FICO area) to host the club's home games during the works The design was carried out and supervised by the Gau Arena Studio of the architect Gino Zavanella of Rome The Webuild Group has already built nine large stadiums around the world a temple of Italian football built in 1926 and also known as the San Siro Stadium renovated on the eve of the 90 World Cup in Italy by a group of companies led by Lodigiani The work on the Meazza at the time was radical with the construction of the third ring of stands supported by the 11 cylindrical reinforced concrete towers that are now the stadium's hallmark worldwide the Group also renovated the Stadio Olimpico in Rome with substantial renovation and roofing work an innovative and sustainable structure in the shape of a traditional Qatari tent he has also built the Rugby Stadium in L'Aquila in Italy the National Stadium “Lia Manoliu” in Bucharest as well as the sports complexes in Chiang Mai and South Songkla in Thailand the National Stadium in Lagos in Nigeria and the Omnisport Omar Bongo Stadium in Gabon Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram addresses the critical the need for high-bandwidth optical interconnects to power AI infrastructure Marvell leads the pluggable module ecosystem with low-power Market leader with field proven innovation Winner of multiple Lightwave innovation awards The ever-growing demand for higher bandwidth and 5G wireless megatrends requires advanced solutions Marvell's field-proven PAM4 DSPs offer an ideal solution for high-speed optical interconnects in cloud data centers and carrier networks Marvell PAM4 optical digital signal processors (DSPs) power the optical interconnects inside the world’s cloud and AI data centers and support both Ethernet and InfiniBand architectures operators must quickly scale out their networks with reliable Marvell PAM4 DSPs deliver the performance and versatility needed to support AI and cloud frontend and backend networks at 1.6T Ara 1.6T PAM4 DSPs enable 1.6T optical transceiver modules for GenAI and next-gen cloud data center networks Supports both Ethernet and InfiniBand applications Nova 1.6T PAM4 DSPs enable 1.6T optical transceiver modules for Al/ML and next-gen cloud data center networks to enable 800G optical transceiver modules for hyperscale data centers and Al networks The Perseus 400G/800G PAM4 DSP with integrated TIAs and laser drivers enables 400G/800G optical transceiver modules and optimizes for short-reach interconnect within hyperscale data center and AI networks The Porrima 100G PAM4 platform family to build 100G 400G networks for hyperscale data center networks The Alcor PAM4 platform solution to accelerate the industry’s transition from 25G to 100G per wavelength The Polaris™ 50G PAM4 family to build 50G,100G,200G 400G networks for high-performance hyperscale data center cloud computing and emerging AI applications Atlas™ 50G PAM4 DSP The Atlas 50G PAM4 DSP chipset with integrated TIAs and laser drivers is in bare die form to enable high-performance cloud data center and emerging AI applications The AtlasOne™ PAM4 DSP with TIA chipset is a next-generation solution for next-generation 5G RAN optical fronthaul Marvell® Next-Generation Data Center Networking PAM4 DSPs for Global Network Infrastructure Enabling Mass Adoption of 200 Gbps per Lane and 1.6 Tbps Network Infrastructure to Meet Rising AI Bandwidth Demands New Nova 2 PAM4 optical DSP enables greater performance and bandwidth density to optimize AI and cloud infrastructure We believe better partnerships help to build better technologies Let’s connect and see what we can design together Some are necessary and we can’t switch them off Others help us to provide you with the best possible service We use cookies to personalise content and ads to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic We also share anonymous information about your use of our site with our social media By accepting cookies you will be helping us to continue to provide you with the best possible service The 2024 ARA Show returns to New Orleans with the theme ‘Shaping the Future of Rental,’ a vision that appears bright thanks to steady demand and continuing expansion To take a pulse of its membership going into the show we spoke with ARA Vice President Josh Nickell who has positive things to say about the current state of the industry and its ongoing evolution The world’s largest equipment and event rental exhibition US this week for the first time since 2018 amid an atmosphere of both excitement and “cautious optimism.” who noted many of the trade association’s members experienced record years between 2021 and 2023 but now the industry is returning to “normal,” ultimately a positive message that dovetails with the ARA’s theme “Shaping the Future of Rental.”  is expected to draw more than 10,000 visitors to see some 650 exhibits.  “Everybody’s pretty positive,” Nickell said of the atmosphere going into the show “[Equipment] availability has improved in almost all categories higher interest rates are pinching equipment rental companies in the face of global economic uncertainties so there remains a sense of restraint.  “I think it’s a cautious optimism,” Nickell said noting that as supply chain challenges began to clear up and interest rates took a pause from their rapid-fire increases from the past couple of years ARA members’ concerns over the future were calmed at the same time that market demand cooled after a few record-breaking years.  One of the ways the equipment rental industry is leaning into the future is through the increased use of data and analytics when setting rates rental rates seem to be holding steady or even increasing in most markets across North America Companies facing rising equipment prices and higher interest rates have little choice but to pass some of those increases on to customers but they’re doing so with discipline.  “The industry is a lot more thoughtful,” Nickell said “I don’t see a pullback in rates coming because equipment is still a lot more expensive because interest rates are higher and because companies are using better analytics to make their decisions.” Another trend impacting the future of rental is consolidation Large rental chains are currently in acquisition mode putting mid-size regionals in the spotlight “Our membership is at record levels of company count so there are more equipment rental companies than there has been at any other time in history,” Nickell said In the two days leading up the opening of the tradeshow portion of the event ARA hosted numerous educational sessions centering on themes such as workforce development Nickell hinted at a new campaign the ARA will release at the show with the hopes of cultivating a new generation of skilled workers for the industry Stay tuned at IRN for more on this later this week.  Digitalization was another predominant theme in the program.  people want to do more online,” Nickell said and it’s incredibly necessary for our members’ long-term success.” Nickell said he expects good things from this year’s show.  “Things continue to be good and that gives people more confidence We’re going back to normal and I think people are settling into that and getting more comfortable with spending and buying more equipment.” You’ve reached your limit of premium article views this month Become a Plus Member today and gain further access to the content Off Highway Research - Market research Unique marketing services that create demand for your products locally Marketing Services Download Media Kits The new choreopoem from nicHi Douglas features music by S T A R R Busby and JJJJJerome Ellis Rehearsals for the new play (pray) by nicHi douglas are underway and producing companies National Black Theatre and Ars Nova are offering an inside look The work will begin performances at Off-Broadway's Greenwich House September 23 and run through October 28 (pray) is a new choreopoem dedicated to the complex relationship between Black womxn and their spirituality Considered both "a celebration and a reckoning," the work combines the form of a Sunday Baptist Church service with the isolation of an ancestral forest to offer a communal space of healing The work is directed and choreographed by douglas and features music by S T A R R Busby and JJJJJerome Ellis Take a look at rehearsal photos in the gallery below.  For tickets and more information, click here. Gail Kriegel's new play follows a family affected by mental illness The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre Noah Himmelstein will direct Matthew Puckett's original musical Neumann is the Tony nominated choreographer behind Hadestown and Swept Away one Tony winner is playing the trumpet while the other is channeling Mama Rose Thank You!You have now been added to the list Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites Our website is made possible bydisplaying online advertisements to our visitors Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you Nova Launcher remains one of the most popular and prevalent Android Launchers around that also means the launcher was getting kinda big and bloated which is when its time to make a drastic change and trim things up What's driving that change this time is Nova rewriting itself around Launcher3 rather than the deprecated Launcher2 a change that has been needed for a couple of years now This is a big update and it's not quite ready for the whole world yet — that's why it's starting with a beta test through the Nova Launcher Discord channel — but it's in pretty good shape so far from my experience with the beta Most Nova features are staying the same or improving with the switchover from the Launcher2 base to Launcher3 but there are a few features that are going away when this update pushes out to the stable channel here's the changelog so far for the Nova 7 beta: A new feature that seems small but could make a big impact is the ability to set different apps/shortcuts for when you swipe down from a home screen app instead of just when you swipe up you could set the swipe up from your Phone app to bring up Google Meet for your morning video call instead and a swipe down to direct-dial your mom One area where we're seeing a lot of changes is the app drawer and it starts with the elimination of horizontally-paged app drawers You can still use app drawer tabs and swipe through them horizontally but each tab is now a vertically-scrolling list or grid rather than static pages you could flip through but if you have your app drawer tab-sorted by category and now you can even set the tab carousel at the bottom rather than the top There are similar options for the search bar in the app drawer as well and folders are getting new tweaks as well in both look and feel I'm hopeful that more changes will come as Nova 7 makes its way towards a stable release — please we need a central theming menu so I don't have to change colors in ten different places when I swap themes — but the changes we're seeing so far are very encouraging your trusted companion in the world of Android Ara WagonerAra Wagoner was a staff writer at Android Central She themes phones and pokes YouTube Music with a stick You can follow her on Twitter at @arawagco Original Compositions Premiered by an International Ensemble of Musicians the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Sayat Nova International Composition Competition held its biannual gala concert and award ceremony at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater at Symphony Space in New York The gala concert premiered compositions by the three winners of the 2014 Sayat Nova International Composition Competition performed by an international ensemble of musicians from Armenia The concert also featured songs by 18th-century Armenian bard Sayat Nova on the kamancha and poems by Armenian poet Daniel Varoujan Opening remarks were given by Ambassador Zohrab Mnatsakanyan the permanent representative of Armenia to the United Nations the dean and provost of the Juilliard School “2015 is laced with symbolism for the Armenian people,” said Mnatsakanyan but I think it also very strongly symbolizes our pride Daniel Varoujan: a man who perished in the tragic days of the Armenian Genocide his strength and love of art and beauty traveled through generations and is here tonight.” Guzelimian also remarked on the legacy of Daniel Varoujan in the continuity of Armenian art: “When wars are fought and histories are written often the most precious thing that remains of a people is its voice as expressed in its cultural creative spirit so it is extremely appropriate that we stake our claim to the future in celebrating these commissions tonight I was thinking about the fact that the terrible death of Daniel Varoujan was meant to silence his voice but his poetry is treasured and remembered The joy in these works tonight is that his poetry is a generative force It sparks creation yet again and sparks new life and new voices That is an extraordinary metaphor for the power of this commemoration and all of us as a people,” said Guzelimian The Sayat Nova International Composition Competition is designed to introduce Armenian musical traditions to a wider audience by inviting composers of all heritages to submit original compositions for an ensemble of Armenian traditional and Western classical instruments in commemoration of the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide the competition asked composers to include in their compositions the poetry of Daniel Varoujan one of the first victims of the Armenian Genocide The winners of this year’s competition were Hovik Sardaryan of Armenia/Nagorno-Karabagh and Richard Melkonian of the United Kingdom “I am very happy to have participated in the AGBU Sayat Nova International Composition Competition particularly working with Western Armenian poetry and the duduk I have never worked with such an organic composition of instruments before and I’m grateful to the organizers of the competition for this opportunity,” said Sardaryan “We would like to express our gratitude to the distinguished jury who offered its expertise in judging the competition and to VoxNovus for creating the online submission and evaluation software used this year as well as to the AGBU New York Special Events Committee (NYSEC) for making the gala concert possible,” said Hayk Arsenyan director of the AGBU Performing Arts Department For more information about the AGBU Sayat Nova International Composition Competition Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" A not-for-profit organization with a three-decade history in Nova Scotia will co-ordinate a new approach to grief bereavement and emotional wellness support The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association (NSHPCA) will work with the government communities and Nova Scotia Health to design a model of care for the province NSHPCA will partner with local community-based organizations to design and deliver grief bereavement and emotional wellness services within the community “The Mass Casualty Commission’s final report talked about the need for more grief and bereavement services in our communities,” said Brian Comer “This approach allows us to tap into the considerable expertise that exists in our communities NSHPCA will work directly with partners to ensure supports are offered closer to home and are responsive to the needs of the people families and communities now and into the future.” The work will be focused in the Colchester-East Hants area and Cumberland County this year and expanded across the province in 2025 It is supported by a two-year funding commitment of $2.3 million part of the $18-million funding commitment from the Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada announced in spring 2023 an action team co-led by the Office of Addictions and Mental Health and Nova Scotia Health have: “There is no doubt that grief and loss can have a negative impact on our mental health and seeking support from friends family or mental health professionals is crucial Our government is pleased to support the Province of Nova Scotia and their partners in their efforts to enhance grief and bereavement services We will continue working with our partners to address the Mass Casualty Commission’s final report recommendations and the public and mental health needs of the people of Nova Scotia.”— Ya’ara Saks federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health NSHPCA has provided resources and support for Nova Scotians through member organizations and volunteers across the province we believe that the time is right for a community hub organization like ours to bring together individuals communities and the resources needed to support people in their experiences of grief and bereavement Grief touches all of us throughout our lives As a partner with the Government of Nova Scotia and local communities we will work to help Nova Scotians build a new reality of purpose and meaning while they grieve.”— Ann Cosgrove Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association “We appreciate the opportunity provided by the federal and provincial governments to partner with the NSHPCA in working toward meeting the grief and emotional wellness needs of Nova Scotians in a timely NSHPCA’s connections and co-ordination will be invaluable in achieving this.”— Bethany McCormick Support for communities impacted by the April 2020 mass casualty: https://novascotia.ca/community-support/ News release – Government Seeks Community Partner to Develop, Deliver Grief, Wellness Services: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2023/07/17/government-seeks-community-partner-develop-deliver-grief-wellness-services Mass Casualty Commission final report: https://masscasualtycommission.ca/final-report/