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When homelessness hits home: What can the public do about it? - NYC Daily Post

For many of us, returning home after putting in our eight hours at work or coming back from a much-anticipated vacation is normal. It is expected. Anything less would almost seem unimaginable. But that is not the case for thousands of Americans.According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 2022 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR), roughly 582,500 people were experiencing homelessness in the U.S. on a given night. There has been an increase in unhoused persons in r...
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The Kids Online Safety Act and the Debate Around Digital Safety and Privacy - NYC Daily Post

The Senate passed a bill in late July 2024 aimed at protecting minors online. The legislation, known as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), reached the Senate floor in December 2023 and came as part of a series of actions in the past few years to address the lack of uniform safety parameters that large tech platforms have to go by when designing their products. The bill passed 91-3 with strong bipartisan support and is now waiting to reach the House. Leading officials, including Senate Majority L...
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Continued conversation with Royal Society for the Arts Fellow Hannah Lena Rebel - NYC Daily Post

Part II — read Part I here


Getting to do nothing could be described as a luxury of sorts for Hannah Lena Rebel, who has been involved in many notable projects, such as scoring films like “Cliffs to Freedom,” and other commercial projects, as well as producing studio albums. I asked Rebel about what the process of producing a film score looks like for her.“Whether scoring a film is more challenging or less depends on many factors,” Rebel explains. “There are several parameters that you should...
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A conversation with Royal Society for the Arts Fellow Hannah Lena Rebel - NYC Daily Post

Composer. Producer. Ballet Dancer. Teacher. These titles describe Hannah Lena Rebel, a 23-year-old Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), a prestigious group comprising the best and brightest minds encompassing art, music, public policy and scientific endeavors that dates back to 1754. The RSA boasts names such as Judi Dench, Michael Faraday, Colin Powell, Charles Dickens, Herbie Hancock and Mary Moser. Rebel received this honor in April. She is also a member of Mensa International, a Fellow...
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Biden’s debate performance highlights aging, ageism, US leadership

The presidential debate Thursday, June 27 between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, the first of the 2024 general election, has set the entire country ablaze. It stirred much controversy for several reasons, but perhaps the most hot-button topic was Biden’s performance.


According to a June Gallup Poll, 76% of Americans believe Biden is too old to be president, versus 38% having the same concerns about Trump. This poll was taken before the debate. After Biden’s struggling...
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Lead Solder vs Lead-Free Solder in PCB Manufacturing

Soldering is essential for fabricating printed circuit boards (PCBs). Without solder, connections between components on the board would be unreliable or nonexistent. Depending on the type of PCBs produced, lead-based or lead-free solder is used to create reliable electrical connections.

Lead-based solder has been around for decades and is still a popular choice for many PCB applications. However, with the advancement of modern technology, lead-free solders are gradually gaining in popularity. T
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What Are the Different Types of PCB Surface Finishes?

Applying a surface finish is essential in the PCB fabrication process to ensure performance and reliability. Without the right PCB surface finish, board components and copper traces risk oxidative exposure to conditions that cause corrosion, tarnishing, or damage to the board.

Therefore, with structural integrity and component longevity at stake, it is essential to match the right surface finish with the PCB project. Unfortunately, finding
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How to Prevent Solder Balls on PCB

How to Prevent Solder Balls on PCB

Ensuring optimal performance of a printed circuit board (PCB) requires strong, reliable soldering techniques. Solder fuses PCB components, creating the needed electrical connection to perform essential tasks in the aerospace, entertainment, medical, and automotive industries.

But, slapping on PCB components haphazardly without learning about the different soldering techniques and tips to prevent errors can create several problems, none more prominent – or des
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