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F1 Drama After Whistleblower Accuses FIA President of Shenanigans

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The alleged action was attributed toward influencing the results of the Formula 1 event. As the FIA's vice-president for sport for the Middle East and North Africa, he attended the event in an official capacity and anything he had to say on the matter would have been highly influential.

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IEEE Young Professionals Take On Climate Change

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It holds networking events, provides educational resources, and publishes career-related articles on its blog. The task force collaborates on organizing virtual and in-person events with IEEE groups including Women in Engineering and external organizations such as the International Renewable Energy Agency.

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A First: An AI System Has Been Named An Inventor

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The patent success in South Africa was thanks to Thaler’s attorney, Ryan Abbott. He spoke about the decision by South Africa during the Artificial Intelligence and the Law virtual event held in September by the IEEE student branch at the University of South Florida , in Tampa. The patent’s owner, AI pioneer Stephen L.

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IEEE Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Philanthropy

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IEEE’s philanthropic partner is celebrating its 50th anniversary with several events that showcase the profound impact donors around the world have made. Here is a look at some of the events and a number of the programs that have benefited from donors’ generosity. He and his wife have been donors for decades. “I

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. The double cab has emerged as the dominating body style because it offers room for up to five persons. The key markets are Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and South Africa. Click to enlarge.

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This Rwandan Engineer is Learning How to Manage Humanitarian Projects

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The program, offered virtually and in person, combines theory and hands-on training on topics such as community outreach and engagement, health care, the environment, and sustainability. Niyoyita, who attends classes remotely, is a process engineer at Africa Improved Foods , also in Kigali.

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GeeRemit App Moves Money and Saves It Too

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She developed the geeRemit app to let people in the United States send money to people in sub-Saharan Africa. The recipient can use that money to pay for a life-changing event such as a wedding, schooling, or starting a business. The app would then suggest the person set aside money. GeeRemit is currently in the pilot stage.

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