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Tape Manufacturers in Crisis as Tape Backing Technology Falls Further Behind
Tape manufacturing has reached a crisis point as advances in tapes and the adhesives that make them sticky, have far outpaced the ability of makers of tape backing, the material that tape sticks to so it can be rolled up or otherwise delivered for use, to keep up. 3M, makers of Post-It Notes, Scotch tape, and a variety of tapes and adhesives that have become household names, has been ground zero for the ongoing crisis. Vice President of 3M's tapes and glues division Alfredo Espinoza said the following yesterday in a prepared statement describing the rapidly worsening crisis.
By Everyday Junglist3 years ago in FYI
Social Media and Mental Health
Social Media and Mental Health Social media and technology have had a significant impact on mental health in recent years. On the one hand, they have the potential to connect people, facilitate communication, and provide access to a wealth of information and resources. On the other hand, there are potential risks and negative effects associated with their use, including increased feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. In this article, we will explore the potential risks and benefits of social media and technology use and discuss ways to mitigate the negative effects while maximizing the positive ones.
By Kahi Bradshaw-Williams3 years ago in FYI
11 Tips to make your airport transfer stress free
When you are going abroad, travelling to and from the airport can be just as important as the flight itself. You need to ensure that you arrive in time, and with as little stress as possible. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, you need to make sure that your journey to the airport is well organised in order to make sure that everything goes smoothly.
By Kuldip Rait3 years ago in FYI
Democracy Was On the Ballot—And Democracy Won
“Democracy is a system in which parties lose elections.” These are concise words of wisdom from one of my favorite political scientists, Adam Przeworski, in his 1991 book, Democracy and the Market. Przeworski’s definition of democracy has been criticized by many as too minimalist, because he focuses on elections (contestation) much more than civil and political rights (who can participate, and how). But for Przeworski, his main focus was the idea that each electoral cycle produces winners and losers, and he defined a stable democracy as the willingness of the losers to accept the present defeat in the knowledge that they may win again in the future. This “long time horizon” is made possible by stable democratic institutions (the rules of the game!) that allow conflicting interests to lose one election and then compete (and possibly win) the next time around. For Przeworski, this long-term agreement between competing parties is the core essence of democracy (and beautifully exemplified by Vice President Al Gore’s 2000 concession speech).
By Jocelyn Sage Mitchell3 years ago in FYI
