Columbus, OH

Recommender systems are crucial for personalizing user experiences across various platforms. These systems predict and suggest items that users are likely to interact with, based on their past behavior and preferences. Building an effective recommender system involves leveraging large, complex datasets that capture user-item interactions. Recommender systems are machine learning...

Enhancing Recommender Systems with Co-Visitation Matrices and RAPIDS cuDF

Golem Network has officially launched Yagna v0.16.0, introducing a range of new features and improvements, according to the official announcement. One of the most significant updates in Yagna v0.16.0 is the introduction of a new payment method: deposits. This feature differentiates between end-users, who use and pay for services on Golem, and requestors (also known as service owners), who operate and maintain these services via Yagna. The new payment system allows end-users to pay providers through a smart contract, eliminating the need for direct transactions with the requestor's wallet. Additionally, the system offers revenue opportunities by allowing optional service fees, enabling service owners/requestors to create profitable services on the Golem Network.

Golem Network Unveils Yagna v0.16.0 with New Deposit Features

Tony Schmitz, Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Joint Faculty, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Machining technology continues to advance in response to industry needs. Despite continuing increases in productivity, however, challenges remain. For example, while the digital transformation of part design and path planning for CNC machining is widespread, CAM software generally treats machining as a geometric activity. Provided the cylindrical tool follows the commanded path through the stock model, it is assumed that the machining process is acceptable and the desired geometry is obtained. This approach does not consider the inherent constraints imposed by machining dynamics.

Applying Machine Learning for Milling to Prevent Chatter

NVIDIA has introduced Mistral-NeMo-Minitron 8B, a highly sophisticated large language model (LLM). This model continues their work in developing state-of-the-art AI technologies. It stands out due to its impressive performance across multiple benchmarks, making it one of the most advanced open-access models in its size class. The Mistral-NeMo-Minitron 8B was...

Mistral-NeMo-Minitron 8B Released: NVIDIA’s Latest AI Model Redefines Efficiency and Performance Through Advanced Pruning and Knowledge Distillation Techniques

North Carolina State

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Charlotte, NC

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A North Carolina bar and restaurant has garnered acclaim for its pecan pie, earning the title of the best in the state according to Yelp. The Crunkleton in Charlotte is celebrated for its house-made pecan pie, which is served warm with salted caramel ice cream.

The best slices of pie in North Carolina are served at this bar, Yelp says. Why fans love it

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the addition of Dogs (DOGS), a new memecoin, to its Launchpool platform. According to Binance, users can farm DOGS by staking Binance Coin (BNB) and FDUSD, starting from August 23, 2024. Launchpool Details. The Dogs (DOGS) token is the 57th project on...

Binance Launchpool Introduces Dogs (DOGS) Token with BNB and FDUSD Staking

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Scientists have transmitted quantum data and conventional internet data through the same fiber-optic channel for the first time.

Quantum data beamed alongside 'classical data' in the same fiber-optic connection for the 1st time

Quincy, MA

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Get ready to feel like you've traveled back in time thanks to the City of Quincy's upcoming '80s & '90s event! The City of Quincy has announced an exciting music event filled with music, food, and entertainment that promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees. Mayor Tom Koch and the City of Quincy invite everyone to "Step Back in Time" and join them for this vibrant community event. As stated by the city, "Join us at the Hancock-Adams Common for a family-friendly outdoor music event! Dance the night away and relive the classics with our vibrant community."

Food Trucks, Live Music & More: Get Ready For Quincy's Ultimate Nostalgic Music Celebration

Hawaii State

In vibrant and picturesque Oahu, Hawaii, Jon Launer, CEO of 808Wraps, is making significant strides in the vehicle wrap industry. With a keen eye on market trends and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Launer has positioned 808Wraps as a pioneering force, particularly with its recent high-profile project of wrapping a Tesla Cybertruck using Canon UVgel technology.

808Wraps Revolutionizes Vehicle Wraps in Hawaii with Canon UVgel Technology

Los Angeles, CA

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

THORChain’s native blockchain is set to undergo a significant hard fork upgrade on September 4, 2024, at 4pm UTC, estimated at block 17561740, according to Nine Realms. This upgrade will bring several key improvements and planned downtime for various services. What is being upgraded during the hard fork?. Cosmos...

THORChain (RUNE) Prepares for September 2024 Hard Fork

Rolls-Royce’s Mission Bay Handling System (MBHS) has been selected for Batch 2 of the Royal Navy’s Global Combat Ship variant, the Type 26 City-class frigate. Five MBHSs will be delivered under the contract awarded by lead contractor BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited, with delivery of the first system scheduled for this summer.

Rolls-Royce to Deliver Mission Bay Handling Systems for UK’s Type 26 Frigates

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Binance has announced an upcoming wallet maintenance for The Open Network (TON), scheduled to begin on August 26, 2024, at 01:00 UTC. According to Binance, deposits and withdrawals on the TON network will be temporarily suspended starting from 00:55 UTC on the same day. The maintenance is expected to last approximately two hours.

Binance Schedules Wallet Maintenance for The Open Network (TON)

Experts from a16z crypto have shared crucial strategies for hiring and retaining talent in web3 startups, a sector that is rapidly growing and evolving. The insights were provided by Craig Naylor, Mehdi Hasan, and Madan Nagaldinne during a recent talk, emphasizing the importance of building strong teams and maintaining workplace satisfaction.

Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Talent in Web3 Startups

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I would much rather spend my time at the beach than doing chores around the house! There are many things I would rather do other than clean my home! With these 50 quick & easy decluttering tips you will spend much less time cleaning your home too and more time having fun!

50 Quick & Easy Decluttering Tips!

Nobody wishes to be left behind. And the fact is, digitalization is the future. To propel your organization forward, going digital is the best route toward safer, more efficient and cost-effective operations. But what happens when organizations choose to delay or avoid digitalization? We only need to consider events in...

How Digitalization Is Reshaping the Construction Industry

The entertainment industry is making great strides against the widespread use of single-use items, whether it is something as simple as plastic lanyards or reusable cups, or more complex performance gear like PixMob wristbands for crowd lighting design. A Norwegian company is now taking aim at the use of disposable...

Steps To Sustainability: KLVR Offers Pro Audio Rechargeable Batteries

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OpenAI Introduces Fine-Tuning for GPT-4o to Enhance Application Performance

OpenAI has announced the availability of fine-tuning for its latest language model, GPT-4o. This new feature allows users to create custom versions of GPT-4o, enhancing performance...

OpenAI Introduces Fine-Tuning for GPT-4o to Enhance Application Performance

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