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Bank of America Corp. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors(TNS) — Educators, business leaders and students from across the country gathered at the “College and Career AI Revolution: Get Ready Now” conference to explore the potential of artificial intelligence. Hosted by CFES Brilliant Pathways, a college and career-readiness nonprofit based in Essex, NY, the event, which drew 250 attendees, emphasized the importance of understanding AI to prepare for a rapidly evolving future. “We better buckle up, because even as I stand here AI is moving and it’s moving fast,” Tara Smith, Co-CEO of CFES said. The emergence of tools like ChatGPT in 2022 has made AI more accessible, sparking debates about its implications for education, the workplace, and society at-large. Seth Mattison, a renowned expert on change and transformation, delivered the conference keynote address, highlighting the challenges educators face in preparing students for a future filled with uncertainty. “You’re helping students navigate a world where we can’t predict which industries will exist, let alone specific jobs or roles,” Mattison said. While concerns about AI include fears of cheating and job displacement, Mattison suggested that AI could streamline workflows and alleviate stress in high-pressure professions like teaching. “The current way we work isn’t sustainable,” he explained, citing studies on burnout, productivity and mental health. “AI offers an opportunity to offload tedious tasks, enabling us to focus on what truly matters.” However, many educators remain hesitant to adopt AI in classrooms due to time constraints, lack of training, and cybersecurity restrictions. Workshops at the conference revealed that while teachers recognize AI’s potential, barriers like administrative burdens and tech limitations hinder experimentation. Ironically, AI itself could help reduce these obstacles. Teachers who have integrated AI into their work report significant benefits. Sabrina Pribek, a guidance counselor at Madrid-Waddington Central School in New York, shared how using AI has transformed her workflow. “AI helps me handle paperwork more efficiently, giving me more time to connect with students face-to-face,” Pribek said. “I use tools like AI graders and assessments daily, and they’ve made a huge difference.” Ray McNulty, president of the Successful Practices Network and former Vermont Secretary of Education, emphasized that AI is not a replacement for teachers but a tool to enhance learning. He envisions teachers transitioning into coaching roles, guiding students to become self-directed learners. “We need to view AI as a tool for personalizing education and enhancing skills, not as a substitute for educators,” McNulty said. He also called for a shift in education from being grade-focused to skill-oriented. “How many schools have policies fostering innovation?” he asked. “Someone like Bill Gates wouldn’t qualify to teach tech in most schools because he lacks a degree, yet he’s a prime example of an innovator who has changed our world.” The conference also addressed the evolving nature of work, emphasizing creativity and imagination over data collection and rote processes. Tyler Seeholzer, training developer at BETA Technologies, an electric aircraft company, noted that while AI can analyze data and optimize processes, human ingenuity is essential for problem-solving and ideation. “In our field, if a student has an idea about flight automation and wants to test it during an internship, we welcome that initiative,” Seeholzer said. Concerns about AI-facilitated cheating and plagiarism remain valid but are likely overstated, according to McNulty. The focus, he suggested, should be on equipping students with skills like critical thinking, prompt-writing, and content analysis to thrive in an AI-integrated world. Other Essential Skills, such as teamwork, leadership, and adaptability, will be more valuable than ever. “The future isn’t something that happens to us — it’s something we create,” Mattison said. “AI will accelerate progress, but it’s not here to replace us. It’s here to amplify our potential.” The conference underscored the need for education systems to embrace AI as a transformative tool, equipping students with the skills and mindset to shape the future.BEIJING , Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily: According to the Chinese Confucian classic The Book of Rites , “All living things should flourish without harming each other; all ways of life should thrive without hindering each other.” Chinese President Xi Jinping quoted this ancient Chinese saying when meeting foreign guests attending the China International Friendship Conference and conference marking the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries in October this year. He explained that harmony in diversity is the law governing the occurrence and development of all things, as well as the law guiding the spread and advancement of human civilization. A civilization can flourish only through exchanges and mutual learning with other civilizations, which are key driving forces for the progress of human civilization and world peace and development, noted Xi. Chinese civilization, as an inclusive and integrated whole, has become what it is today through constant interactions with other civilizations. Distinguished by its inclusiveness, it emphasizes the beauty of diversity and the harmonious coexistence among all civilizations; appreciates different civilizations for their unique beauty; and remains committed to openness and inclusiveness, exchanges and mutual learning. Rather than replacing diverse cultures with a single monoculture, Chinese civilization endeavors to integrate various cultures into a shared tapestry, resolving conflicts and forging consensus. The inclusiveness of Chinese civilization defines the open-mindedness of Chinese culture to embrace and draw on other cultures. Drawing on the values of fine traditional Chinese culture, China upholds the principles of equality, mutual learning, dialogue and inclusiveness among civilizations. It has proposed and implemented the Global Civilizations Initiative (GCI), striving to paint a grand picture of civilization that promotes the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. Head-of-state diplomacy in 2024 Throughout the year 2024, the efforts to uphold openness and inclusiveness and promote mutual learning among civilizations have been a consistent theme of China’s head-of-state diplomacy. During his state visit to France , Xi communicated with French President Emmanuel Macron at Col du Tourmalet, contemplating the ways for different civilizations to coexist in harmony without seeking uniformity. In his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, he said that China will work with the Arab side in the spirit of inclusiveness and mutual learning to make their relations a paradigm of harmonious coexistence between civilizations. At the opening ceremony of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, he called for joint efforts to advance modernization featuring diversity and inclusiveness, and unveiled ten partnership actions for modernization to deepen China – Africa cooperation, of which the Partnership Action for Mutual Learning among Civilizations was in the first place. At the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia , he called on BRICS members to build a BRICS committed to closer people-to-people exchanges, and act as advocates for harmonious coexistence among all civilizations, so that their diverse cultures can inspire one another and illuminate the path forward for BRICS. During talks with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte , he urged the two countries to shoulder the responsibility of the times of mutual learning among civilizations, advocate strengthening international dialogue among civilizations, and explore the establishment of a global network for dialogue and cooperation among civilizations. From bilateral to multilateral occasions, and from regional to global issues, Xi has been committed to promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, striving to foster mutual understanding and mutual trust among countries worldwide. As the future of all countries is closely connected, tolerance, coexistence, exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations play an irreplaceable role in advancing humanity’s modernization process and making the garden of world civilizations flourish. “We should be advocates for exchanges among civilizations. We should enhance communication and dialogue, and support each other in taking the path to modernization suited to our respective national conditions,” Xi said at the “BRICS Plus” Leaders’ Dialogue. Tangible actions to implement Global Civilizations Initiative This year, China continues to implement the GCI and promote exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations with concrete actions. The GCI has been incorporated into its bilateral cooperation agreements with more than 30 countries. China has hosted a range of cultural exchange activities such as the opening ceremonies of the Kazakhstan tourism year in China in 2024 and the China-Russia Years of Culture. An exhibition of “Great Ancient Civilizations: China and the Tawantinsuyo in Peru ” was jointly held by the two countries in Peru . Besides, China and Greece have co-organized the inaugural World Conference of Classics and established the Chinese School of Classical Studies in Athens , creating a new platform of civilizational exchange and mutual learning between China , Greece , and other nations around the world. The 78th session of the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by China to establish the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, which fully indicates global recognition and support for the GCI and its core principles. Joint pursuit of modernization Chinese modernization is deeply rooted in fine traditional Chinese culture and draws inspiration from all of human civilization’s outstanding achievements. It has created a new model for human advancement, providing an important reference for other developing countries as they explore a path to modernization suitable to their national conditions. China is working with Africa to build a platform for governance experience sharing, a China – Africa knowledge network for development, and 25 centers on China and Africa studies. It is ready to make better use of Africa’s leadership academies to cultivate talents for governance, and invite 1,000 members of African political parties to China to deepen exchanges of experience in party and state governance. It will also coordinate with others to form a Global South Think Tanks Alliance to promote people-to-people exchanges and experience-sharing in governance. These efforts demonstrate that China champions mutual respect, inclusiveness and coexistence of different civilizations in its modernization drive, striving for more fruitful outcomes under the GCI. To meet common challenges and create a better future for all, the world looks to civilization to play its role. China stands ready to work with all countries to implement the GCI, uphold the principles of equality, mutual learning, dialogue and inclusiveness among civilizations, and let cultural exchanges transcend estrangement, mutual learning transcend clashes, so as to advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/china-strives-for-exchanges-mutual-learning-among-civilizations-302340040.html SOURCE People’s Daily
Are you in the mood for some eau de filthy clogged toilette . For those who want to smell like last call on the Lower East Side, Miller High Life has released a new cologne that’s meant to smell like a dive bar for $60 a bottle, just in time for the holidays. The scent of the so-called Dive Bar-Fume blends cedarwood and patchouli to recreate the smell of a bar counter, tobacco and leather to evoke “those worn-in leather barstools,” sea salt for the “basket of fries and popcorn” and Champak blossom to replicate the smell of Miller High Life. It’s unclear if the cologne, which is currently sold out, will also smell like stale cigarette smoke, flooded bathrooms and a fight that breaks out for no reason. “High Life is bringing that dive bar scent you know and love to your home with High Life Dive Bar-Fume, just in time for the holidays. Happy High Life!” fragrance’s listing says. The Champagne of Beers has other beer-themed holiday offerings in its shop, including Miller High Life stockings and Christmas tree ornaments. Instagram users had a field day in the comments of the post announcing the cologne with one commenter saying “this was my scent for 7 years.” “Does it smell like shattered dreams?” posted another.THE Gum Ball will celebrate its 20 th anniversary in April with a line-up featuring some old Dashville favourites and an injection of young local talent. Login or signup to continue reading The first line-up announcement for the Hunter Valley music festival was revealed on Thursday and is headlined by Sydney indie-pop songsmith Ben Lee. Gum Ball is scheduled for Dashville at Lower Belford from April 25 to 27. Other Australian acts scheduled for Gum Ball returns, include recently-reformed punk band The Peep Tempel, powerful rock goddess Grace Cummings and indie-folk mainstay Kim Churchill. The line-up also includes 2000s indie-rock band 78 Saab, Elana Stone from All Our Exes Live In Texas, garage punk legends The Stems, Arnhem Land act The Ripple Effect, soul-rocker Karen Lee Andrews, indie-folk group Jack Davies & The Bush Chooks and North Queensland rock band Boing Boing. The Hunter Valley will be well represented by Newcastle bands Camino Gold, Fungas, Goon Gremlins and Johnston City. More artists will be announced in 2025. Lee made his Dashville debut in April with a solo show; however, the Cigarettes Will Kill You and Catch My Disease hitmaker's gig was heavily affected by a major weather event. The Peep Tempel's inclusion should excite anyone who caught the Melbourne three-piece at the Gum Ball in 2017, just prior to their disbandment . The Newcastle Herald described the performance as a "blitzkrieg of rock" and "wonderfully Australian." Cummings, who released her Australian Music Prize-nominated third album Ramona in April, delivered a scintillating set at the 2022 Dashville Skyline . The Herald described her as a "new name on many people's lips" and that she "possesses the voice of a caged lion." Tickets for the 20 th Gum Ball music festival are on sale at dashville.com.au. Josh Leeson is a news and features journalist, who focuses on Lake Macquarie, politics and entertainment at the Newcastle Herald. He first joined the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport, including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league. Josh Leeson is a news and features journalist, who focuses on Lake Macquarie, politics and entertainment at the Newcastle Herald. 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The club will put the walk-out tops up for auction along with every match jersey worn against Wolves, with the proceeds going to medical charities and matched by the club’s board. West Ham fans stood in London Stadium and applauded for Antonio in the ninth, and when captain Jarrod Bowen scored the 2-1 winner in the second half, he approached supporters behind the goal carrying an Antonio jersey. “To share that moment, he's not here with us but I'm sure (Antonio) was watching and the fans, you heard them,” Bowen told broadcaster Sky Sports. “An emotional couple of days.” Before the game, Bowen said, “Everyone loves Mic, he is a big character. “He is not just a teammate, he is a friend and has been for many years. A dad as well to beautiful children. It is one of those things where life is bigger than football. The main thing is Mic is safe and well and here to tell the story. Saturday was a really difficult time. He is a warrior and a fighter, he always has been, and I know he will be back stronger for this." Antonio, a 34-year-old Jamaica international, was recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery on what West Ham described as a “lower limb fracture.” He was involved in a one-car incident outside London on Saturday, after which he was hospitalized and kept under close supervision. He wished the team well by video before the match. Antonio has made more than 300 appearances for West Ham since joining the club from Nottingham Forest in 2015, and played in all 14 games this season before the incident. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer