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Skirball Cultural Center’s Sunset Concert Series takes place outdoors in the center’s 1,000-seat Tapered Courtyard. (Photo: Timothy Norris) The Sunset Concert Series returns, bringing a summer of music to the Skirball Cultural Center. Now in its 27th season, the free concerts take place in the center’s 1,000-seat outdoor space, the Tapered Courtyard. This year’s six concerts run from July 18 to Aug. 16 and will showcase African and Caribbean artists creating fusion music. “Each artist this year represents a blend of local traditions integrated with a contemporary vision that captures the soul of their country,” said Marlene Braga, Skirball’s vice…
Peresants/Shutterstock The Malaysian government’s enforcement action on e-waste imports captured reader interest last month, as did a lithium-ion battery recycling start-up, an ongoing legal dispute for a closed-loop CRT supplier, an electronic plastics processing line, and a company’s first sustainability report. The list below shows the top stories for June in terms of unique page views. 1 | Malaysian Customs reports illegal e-waste shipments The Malaysian government inspected more than 300 shipping containers and found about a third contained e-waste that had been illegally imported from the United States, officials said at a press conference in Klang, Malaysia on June…
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday appointed Greg Hoffman, who had been serving as the state’s interim chief information officer, as the state’s full-time chief information officer. (Greg Hoffman/LinkedIn) Hoffman served as deputy chief information officer alongside former state chief information officer Kuldip Mohanty and took over on an interim basis after Mohanty resigned in May to spend more time with his family. Prior to his role as deputy CIO, Hoffman led the North Dakota Department of Information Technology’s Management Services Division for eight years. He joined state government in 2005 as a budget analyst, according to a press…
The U.S. Department of Education and FAFSA have delayed amending students’ financial aid packages for the upcoming academic year, and the MSU Financial Aid Office is working to provide students affected by the delay with information on how to protect their enrollment status while they wait for their packages to be updated. An amendment to the FAFSA form is anything that needs to be resubmitted throughout the aid application process, such as a student’s household income amount or total net income. In an email sent to affected Michigan State students, the Financial Aid Office said the U.S. Department of Education…
With millions of households set to pay more on their annual water bills, it’s worth understanding the best ways to reduce your usage. Water prices in England and Wales are expected to rise by an average of £19 a year between 2025 and 2030, water regulator Ofwat has announced.Here are some gadgets you need to drastically cut your water billUnless you pay a fixed amount for your water bill, your monthly or yearly bill will be based on the amount of water you use.However, if you use a water meter there are ways you can make significant savings using a…
No one expects their next flight to be delayed or canceled, but the reality is, it happens all the time. Recent data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics puts it at more than 20% of the time. In 2013, I was one of those unlucky travelers, and my lack of preparation forever changed my perspective on what to pack in my carry-on bag. voice Meet industry creators, contributors and emerging thought leaders who partner with CNET’s award-winning editorial team to deliver original content from a variety of perspectives. My flight back from Japan was delayed 14 hours. With little money…
The California Department of Justice recently released its annual report on crime in California, which includes a breakdown by crime type and jurisdiction. Statewide, the numbers are mixed: From 2022 to 2023, the number of reported violent crimes increased from 193,019 to 199,838, while reported property crimes decreased slightly from 902,977 to 888,840. Los Angeles County saw increases in both reported violent and property crimes during this period. Reported violent crimes increased from 61,016 to 61,193, and reported property crimes increased from 244,083 to 256,613. Given that this is an election year and that controversial Los Angeles County District Attorney…
Whether you’re an off-road enthusiast, a safety-conscious camper, or live in a state where power outages are common, you should be stocked with portable chargers, extra lanterns, and emergency radios. And with this Innopower gadget now marked down from $60 to $26 at Walmart, you get it all in one device, plus more features. Frankly, calling this device an “emergency radio” is an insult – it’s an emergency Swiss Army knife that’s fully equipped to keep you safe, in touch and informed in an emergency. This Innopower device includes: AM/FM/NOAA radio, 10,000mAh power bank with USB-A output, 3 brightness levels…
Icon with a downward angle Icon in the shape of a downward angle. Botox gave me some small bruises. Eyebrow creases are a bit of a pain to apply, but they work and have no side effects. Julia Pugachevsky I’ve tried Botox and facial taping to get rid of wrinkles on my forehead. Both have their drawbacks: cost, convenience, side effects. One gave me a more natural look and felt more realistic that I could maintain for years to come. Despite warnings to wear sunscreen to prevent wrinkles, I neglected it for most of my 20s (I can hear you…