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Investing in Talent Igor Khudokormov’s Secret Behind Growth of Prodimex
In the Kursk State Agricultural Academy, an unusual first-year student, Tatiana Sychkova, studies Operation and Repair of Agricultural Machinery from Igor Khudokormov’s Prodimex Group of Companies as part of the secondary vocational education program. Tatiana says she is confident of mastering the profession of a technician-mechanic. What’s more, she is the only girl in her class.
By Muhammad Owais4 days ago in Journal
How to Identify Different Types of Vape Devices
Vaping devices come in many shapes and sizes, each designed for different needs and preferences. Broadly, the main categories are cig-a-likes, vape pens, pod systems (open and closed), box mods, and disposable vapes. Below, we explain how to recognize each type by its physical features and operation, along with their advantages and drawbacks. This guide is aimed at everyone from beginners to experienced vapers looking to upgrade.
By Kashif Khan4 days ago in Journal
Security Features to Include During Legacy App Modernization
Modernizing a legacy application offers organizations the opportunity to bring outdated systems into the modern era of security, performance, and scalability. However, modernization isn’t just about updating the UI or integrating with new services - it’s also a critical moment to strengthen the security posture of your application. Legacy systems are often rife with vulnerabilities due to outdated frameworks, poor encryption standards, and insufficient access controls. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, ensuring that key security features are integrated during modernization is essential for protecting data, maintaining compliance, and building user trust.
By keith laurance4 days ago in Journal
US-Iran talks: A percentage assessment of the chances of success, failure and partial success. AI-Generated.
The high-level talks between the United States and Iran, held today in Muscat, the peaceful and beautiful capital of the Sultanate of Oman, are a very sensitive and historic stage in global diplomacy, where the eyes of the whole world are fixed on this table because these talks are not only for the relations between the two countries, but also for the Middle East and the entire international community to guarantee peace, security and economic stability. In the current delicate and complex geopolitical context, the increasing tension between the United States and Iran, economic sanctions, the risks of military conflict, and the balance of power in the region have ensured that a safe, neutral and credible place is needed for the talks, and the Sultanate of Oman, as always, has provided this platform under its historical traditions, high-level and impartial mediation policy, in which the Omani leadership not only highlighted its key role of hospitality but also implemented its consistent policy of finding a peaceful solution in the region. The calm atmosphere of Muscat and Omani mediation are extremely important in balancing the positions of the United States and Iran on Iran's nuclear program and economic sanctions. are playing a role, and analytically, this time, a clear “strategic flexibility” is expected from the US because Washington is preferring a de-escalation arrangement rather than a direct confrontation in the region, under which partial return of Iran’s frozen assets and some humanitarian relief of sanctions can be provided, while Iran is also showing potential flexibility to not exceed the 60% limit in uranium enrichment and limit international monitoring in view of public pressure, demands for economic improvement, and the internal policy of the new administration of President Masoud Pazishkian. As a result, the chances of success of the negotiations are appearing to be 60 to 70% in the current circumstances, because both countries have now run out of room to maintain the status quo, and in case of success, an interim deal is possible that will provide the basis for a permanent solution in the future. However, there are also risks of failure, because the internal political Pressure, regional adversaries, and the political demands of global power can affect it. Oman's foreign policy has always been based on goodwill, neutrality, and the promotion of world peace, which Sultan Qaboos bin Said established and the current Sultan Hisham bin Tariq has taken it to new heights, establishing the Sultanate of Oman as an exemplary diplomatic center on the global stage. Oman also played a key role in the process of the historic nuclear deal in 2013 and the same dedication to world peace remains today. Technical issues such as Iran's nuclear program, enrichment levels, cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and complex issues of monitoring would not have been possible to resolve without Oman's mediation. These negotiations are also the focus of other powerful countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates, where Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates seek stability and see Oman's mediation in the wider interest of the region. While despite Israel's strategic concerns, the attention of the international community is focused on Muscat's peaceful corridors, the global politics of oil and Given the importance of the Strait of Hormuz, the success of these negotiations is essential for the entire world. Muscat's geographical importance and Oman's impartial mediation are like the backbone for the security of this waterway, the restoration of the global energy supply chain, and long-term stability in the region. The details of the delegations involved in the negotiations are also important; The US delegation is led by Brett McGurk, a highly experienced White House official and expert on Middle East affairs, and is accompanied by Acting Special Envoy Abram Paley. The Iranian delegation is led by Abbas Araghchi and Ali Bagheri Kani. All of these experienced diplomats are advancing the negotiations in light of global tensions, economic pressures, and security threats in the region. The impartial facilitation provided by Oman has been appreciated not only by Washington and Tehran, but also by the United Nations and the European Union. Oman has proven that it is not a country but a neutral and effective diplomatic institution for the international community that is capable of protecting human life and global security from threats. The success of the negotiations will provide solid support to Iran's economy and will also be a success in foreign policy for the United States, which will have a positive impact on the global energy market, investment opportunities, regional security, and international relations. There will be, while the failure of the negotiations could lead to military tension in the region, economic uncertainty, and global instability. In short, these negotiations held today in Muscat are not just talks between two countries, but the foundation of a new global diplomatic system, where wisdom, dialogue, and negotiations take precedence over the use of force. Oman's mediation has once again played its historic role in turning the tide of world history towards peace, and it is hoped that this process will provide new horizons of lasting peace, cooperation, and balance for the region and the international community. — Malik Sarfaraz Hussain Awan
By Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awan4 days ago in Journal
The Diary of Small Wins
Maya had always felt overwhelmed by life. School, homework, chores, and friendships seemed to pile up all at once. She often felt like she was running in circles, never finishing anything, and constantly forgetting little things. One evening, while scrolling through her phone, she stumbled upon an article about journaling. It said that writing down your thoughts every day could reduce stress, track progress, and help achieve goals. Maya decided to try it.
By Sudais Zakwan4 days ago in Journal
I Didn’t Understand Online Visibility Until I Nearly Lost My Motivation. AI-Generated.
There was a point when I stopped checking my website altogether. Not because I was busy, but because I was tired of feeling disappointed. Every time I opened my analytics, the numbers looked the same, and each glance reminded me how invisible my work felt.
By Anthony Rodgers4 days ago in Journal
Energy Transition Index: How the Brazil Renewable Energy Market Compares Globally
The global race to net-zero is intensifying, but one nation is already running a different race. The Brazil renewable energy market stands as a global anomaly, boasting a green grid that most developed nations can only dream of achieving by 2050. While other countries struggle to phase out coal, Brazil ranks impressively high on the Energy Transition Index. But what do the numbers actually say? According to the IMARC Group, the market size is set to reach USD 17.4 billion in 2025, proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand.
By Joey Moore4 days ago in Journal
Traditional vs Smart Toys: Who Is Winning the Battle for the Europe Toys Market?
The battle between nostalgic wooden blocks and AI-powered robots is heating up. As the Europe toys market evolves, parents face a difficult choice: should they embrace the future with Traditional vs Smart Toys, or stick to the classics? This isn't just about fun; it is about child development, privacy, and economic value. According to recent data from the IMARC Group, the European market reached a massive USD 27.82 billion in 2024, proving that the appetite for play is stronger than ever.
By Joey Moore4 days ago in Journal
Hydrogel Market Boom: Why Soft Materials Are Reshaping Industry
The material looks deceptively simple - soft, clear, almost fragile. But when you press it between your fingers, it resists just enough to remind you: this isn’t water, and it isn’t plastic. It’s something in between.
By efingutthomas4 days ago in Journal
Building "Flow": Why Community Apps Are the Future of Miami Housing?
I spent a Tuesday evening last month on the rooftop of a new residential tower in Brickell, watching the skyline flicker into life. There were about forty people up there, but it wasn't a party. It was a "community cooking workshop" organized through an app. Five years ago, a building like this would have been a collection of locked doors and avoided eye contact in the elevator. Now, it felt more like a neighborhood that just happened to be stacked vertically.
By Nick William4 days ago in Journal
Beyond Zillow: The Rise of "Agentic AI" in Miami Real Estate
I spent an afternoon last week on a balcony in Edgewater, looking out at the turquoise stretch of Biscayne Bay. It’s a view that sells itself, but the developer I was with wasn't talking about the scenery. He was talking about a "digital twin" of the building that was currently negotiating its own energy contracts and pre-vetting potential tenants while we drank our coffee.
By Mike Pichai4 days ago in Journal
