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Better Living Through Well Being
This is the final issue of TMIS eNewsletter.
Our first quarterly issue was twenty-three years ago in 2002 with Tools for Efficiency, portable computing products and other devices. Mobile computing tools for commuting professionals continued to be our main focus until 2006 when we incorporated information related to environmental impacts, advancements in use of technology in medicine, and other social impacts, under the heading Better Living Through Technology. Our focus changed again in October 2011 to reflect the importance of ethical considerations in the development and use of technology as part of a larger spectrum of human activity, under the heading Better Living Through Well Being. I referenced an essay, “Technology as Forms of Life” in which Langdon Winner used the term “technological somnambulism” for those who simply sleepwalk through their existence with little concern or knowledge as to how to truly interact with technology. He claimed it was possible to participate with and shape how technology is used, rather than allow its progression to be such that it cannot be controlled, changed, or stopped once it is started. He advised it was still possible to wake up and once again take control of the direction we were traveling. Our hope is that it is still possible. As I bid fond farewell to my role as editor of TMIS eNewsletter, I gratefully and enthusiastically applaud those who don the mantle and shine a light on the subject of ethical technology and its impacts now and into the future. The TMIS eNewsletter Archive will be available online until the end of 2025, at which time the TM Information Services website will be retired. **************************************** NRS CEO Amanda Whitlock says these insights can help everyone-from local service providers to national policymakers-find better ways to support young people early, before things reach a breaking point. Senator Tammy Duckworth, who helped fund the project, added that keeping youth safe and housed should always be a national priority. The report encourages families, communities, and young people to reach out for help, spread awareness, and remove the stigma around asking for support. And for anyone feeling stuck or unsure where to turn, NRS's 24/7 helpline (1-800-RUNAWAY) is always open – ready to listen, guide, and help find a safe path forward. **************************************** Swiss energy company MET Group is turning up the voltage on Europe's clean energy transition with its new Climate Impact Report 2024. The company invested a whopping 34% of its budget into green projects last year-showing it's serious about building a lower-carbon future. With more than 1,000 megawatts of new renewable projects in the works and 130 megawatts of battery storage under construction, MET is helping to power Europe's shift toward sustainable, flexible energy. The report also shows real results: emissions down 23%, carbon intensity down 12%, and a 16% jump in green electricity generation thanks to new solar farms in Spain and Hungary. That's 617 gigawatt-hours of clean power – enough to keep the lights on for hundreds of thousands of homes, the eco-friendly way. As CFO Noubi Ben Hamida put it, MET isn't just talking about change-it's delivering it. With strong investments, expanding renewable capacity, and a team representing nearly 60 nationalities, MET Group is proving that a cleaner, more secure energy future for Europe isn't just possible – it's already happening. **************************************** As part of the campaign, Shailene has recorded a Sleep Story, Fnding Four-Legged Friends, inspired by her own experience welcoming pets into her life and other amazing stories of four-legged friends changing the lives of those around them. **************************************** * Researchers discover an important genetic aggregate approach to better reflect the full spectrum of genetic variation to greatly improve accuracy of genetic diagnoses. * Quantum reinforcement learning for HVAC control in residential buildings combines real-time occupancy detection with quantum computing principles. * Leading cat care brand launches “Cats as Therapy Project” to showcase the healing power of cats. * Medicinal mushroom supplement helps kids and their families improve immunity to stay strong all year. * Partnerships with the Center for Autism Education Research deepen understanding and strengthen student programs through rigorous and relevant outcomes. * Everyone is invited to take an Everyday Escape for wellness in mind and body on World Mental Health Day. * First-of-its-kind partnership launched to turn everyday browsing into real-world ocean cleanup. * Powerful collaboration features co-curated Peloton programming targeting the needs of perimenopausal and menopausal women. ***************************************
I am grateful to have been in a collaborative business with many talented and skilled professionals for over twenty-three years! Thank you dear readers for your interest and your support.
Better Living Through Well Being
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