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The final day of Scaling New Heights is always bittersweet. Although attendees and speakers alike would soon return to their normal routines, the day’s events were no less exciting, inspiring, and insightful.
Day three opened in much the same way the first two did: meetings between friends and business colleagues, talks about the potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI), and copious consumption of coffee and/or tea.
Day two of Scaling New Heights 2024 had some attendees “Boldly Go”-ing to multiple early morning “power breakfast” presentations before the rest of the day’s sessions started. Between most of the power breakfast sessions and the rest of the day's events, Monday was the most densely packed day in terms of presentations and training content.
The Scaling New Heights 2024 conference opened up on the morning of Sunday, June 16, 2024, to more than 1,800 attendees—many of whom were first-timers.
Finance And Fintech
An IRS program designed to give businesses struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has resumed processing applications following a temporary moratorium caused by a flood of fraudulent petitions to the tax bureau.
The future of the accounting industry is unclear, but one thing is certain—the rapid change that is occurring will likely continue for a while.
Speakers from all over the derivatives industry discussed via Zoom how the industry has adapted to the “new normal” in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The year 2020 has been a time of political and economic turbulence, resulting in significant volatility. For investors, it is a good time to look for strategies for mitigating downside risk exposure. An October 12 webinar from Cboe Global Markets offered to teach attendees how VIX products can be used for this purpose.
A new rule finalized last month by the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency might make it easier for banks and brokerages to keep less capital tied up, potentially clearing the way for them to do more business with market makers.
Like most people, I tend to pay more attention when someone directly addresses me or people like me. As a millennial, I tend to exercise this principle a lot, as we’ve been inundated by the word “millennials” over the past 10 years or so. We’re a hot topic. At the FIA Expo this year, the talks focusing on Digital Assets mentioned millennials frequently.
HR and Hiring
When we think about “flexible work,” we typically think of working from home—but there’s more to it than offering remote work or work-from-home options.
Talent shortages cause business interruptions that make matters worse for everyone in the long term. Try this instead.
Opportunity is everywhere, but managing global talent can add countless hours to your work week. Find out how you can easily and compliantly hire the people you need—no matter where they are.
Consumer ED
Buying a gaming computer can be intimidating, but there are ways to make the process of finding the best gaming computer for you easier.
A head-to-head comparison of our top picks for Apple and PC gaming laptops.
Renewable Energy and the Environment
Companies around the world are beginning to look at Vietnamese manufacturers as a way to get around tariffs from the U.S. against China - which could be helping fuel a renewables boom in Vietnam. (Originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Print only.)
Solar energy technology has revolutionized how we think about energy production. Solar panels are used to provide energy for everything from houses to satellites, and will certainly play an important role in combating the effects of climate change and providing a sustainable source of energy for the future.
(Originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Print only.)
Hydroelectric energy companies in certain regions around the world have been struggling more and more over the past few decades. Changing climates have caused erstwhile predictable precipitation and runoff patterns in regions across the globe to change; some wet regions have become drier, and some dry regions have become wetter.
(Originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Print only.)
For the past three decades, the United States has been pressured by academic and scientific institutions, as well as the public, for the reduction and eventual abolition of energy sources that rely on fossil fuel. How feasible is it? (Originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Print only.)
In September 2018, California governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 100 (or SB 100), which officially put into law a statewide goal for the Golden State - to totally phase out all reliance on fossil fuels by the year 2045. (Originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Print only.)
While they are effective at reducing emissions from personal vehicles, demand for electric cars is driving demand for rare precious metals like lithium. The process to mine materials like this is, ironically, hurting the environment. (Originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Print only.)
Video games
The launch of “Star Wars: Battlefront 2” was a disaster.
Like great films, well-made video games are good at telling stories without words. “Mass Effect 2” found a clever way to do it with its loading screens.
Younger gamers may not remember “Primal Rage,” but it was in every arcade in the 90’s and it was awesome. (Originally published on GameGuiders.com.)
Welcome back to another iteration of “Learning Nerdspeak”, wherein I explain esoteric gamer nerd terms, what they mean, and why they matter. Today we’re learning about the multi-faceted idea of the “Casual Gamer.”
I find it poetic that over the years, Capcom’s flagship horror franchise, like its eponymous zombies, has had a tendency to die, only to come back stronger and fiercer than ever. (Photo taken from Bogo Games via Flickr.com)
Film, TV, and new media
There are plenty of movies out there that are fun to watch, but don’t necessarily give the audience anything compelling or impactful to think about. Then, every once in awhile, a movie comes along that manages to do both.
Revoking the internet's Title II Utility status does more harm than good for both the public and major telecom corporations. Here’s why.
The fictional setting of "Black Panther" is the best fictional setting the minds behind the MCU has ever created...even better than another fictional setting in the same universe, Asgard.
Music Writing
Sad news to report if you haven't heard already. As of this past weekend (last Sunday around 7 PM Pacific time), metal music icon Dave Brockie was found dead in his home in Richmond, Virginia.
Love him, hate him...just don't ignore him. Especially now.
"This is America" is a music video released last Saturday by Donald Glover, AKA Childish Gambino...there's a lot to unpack about it.
Industrial Manufacturing and Safety
IoT technology can help industrial environments become safer for workers - but balancing safety and privacy can be tricky. (Originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Print only. Image credit: Alex Fox on Pixabay.com.)
It’s important to comply with OSHA’s standards, but sometimes - especially when the Association updates its rules - this can be easier said than done. (Originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Print only. Image credit: bridgesward on Pixabay.com.)
If you get a speeding ticket once in a while, it’s probably a sign that you should be more careful. If you get several each year, it may be a sign that you should re-evaluate your approach to driving altogether. (Originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Print only. Image credit: Blomst on Pixabay.com.)
In Detroit, the biggest automotive manufacturing hub in the U.S., something is happening. The ways in which cars are designed and manufactured are changing. (Originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Print only.)
Revolution is a company that feels less like a place where people go to work, and more like a place where beer enthusiasts come to create great brews together. (Originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine March. Pictured: Revolution Brewing’s former Milwaukee avenue location. Print only.)
BSD Industries helps youths from underserved communities develop skills in automation. (Cover story; originally published in Electrical Apparatus Magazine. This article has been edited slightly from its published version for clarity and accuracy.)