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  • MIL-OSI China: Spring Festival holiday box office hits record high, underscoring Chinese film market’s vitality, resilience

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Spring Festival holiday box office hits record high, underscoring Chinese film market’s vitality, resilience

    BEIJING, Feb. 5 — The 2025 Spring Festival holiday has set a new milestone for China’s thriving film industry, with box office revenue reaching a staggering 9.51 billion yuan (approximately 1.33 billion U.S. dollars) between Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, as announced by the China Film Administration on Wednesday.

    The record-breaking numbers don’t stop there: the holiday also saw a significant surge in attendance, with 187 million moviegoers packing theaters over the course of the extended week, setting new highs in both box office earnings and audience turnout.

    Animated feature “Ne Zha 2” emerged as the undisputed leader, grossing an impressive 4.84 billion yuan. The film’s performance helped establish it as a powerhouse within the festive season’s crowded lineup, with a commanding lead over its competitors.

    “Watching ‘Ne Zha 2’ was a rollercoaster of emotions with laughter in the first half and tears towards the end,” said Zhang Bohan, 22, a movie enthusiast from Beijing. “The film continues the theme of the first installment, showcasing the courage of young people who bravely confront challenges, because ‘if there’s no road ahead, I will make my own.’”

    Following behind in second place was “Detective Chinatown 1900,” which earned 2.28 billion yuan. “Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force” secured third place with a box office total of 998 million yuan, while “Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants,” “Boonie Bears: Future Reborn” and “Operation Hadal” also rounded out the top six films, according to ticketing platform Maoyan.

    With the rankings reflecting a strong demand for a diverse range of genres during the holiday season, Maoyan analyst Lai Li highlighted the significance of the box office performance. “The holiday’s record-breaking numbers provide a robust start to the year for the film market, showcasing the tremendous resilience and upward potential of China’s film industry,” he remarked.

    In addition to the box office milestones, Jan. 29 — the Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year — set its own records, with daily box office earnings reaching 1.808 billion yuan and 35.22 million viewers attending theaters. This marked a new chapter for Chinese cinema, setting all-time records for both single-day earnings and audience turnout.

    Rao Shuguang, president of the China Film Critics Association, emphasized the cultural significance of the season’s success, in an interview with Xinhua. “‘Ne Zha 2’ has not only shattered box office records but also garnered widespread critical acclaim, underscoring the continued growth of Chinese cinema. The film proves that a good movie needs a compelling story, sharp storytelling and well-developed characters.”

    Rao expressed his hope that China would continue to produce high-quality films that engage audiences and draw more moviegoers to theaters.

    The Capital Cinema in downtown Beijing’s Xidan commercial district reported that its overall occupancy rate reached nearly 50 percent, with 43,000 moviegoers attending screenings during the holiday. “Given the characteristics of the films in this year’s holiday slate, we added more late-night showings to accommodate the demand,” said Yu Chao, executive deputy general manager of Beijing’s Capital Cinema.

    Yu’s sentiment was echoed by prominent Chinese film industry figures. Yin Hong, vice chairman of the China Film Association and a professor at Tsinghua University told Xinhua that the success of the Spring Festival box office was driven by a wave of films that not only tell compelling Chinese stories but also embody the strength and craftsmanship of Chinese cinema.

    “The Spring Festival box office has served as a barometer for China’s film market, bringing with it the promising winds of ‘restarting the future,’” Yin said, highlighting the year 2025 as a critical period for both global cinema and Chinese film’s revival.

    MIL OSI China News –

    February 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: China taps ice, snow to fuel economic growth

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, Feb. 5 — From winter sports to snow tourism, China is actively tapping into its ice and snow resources to create new growth drivers for the world’s second-largest economy, according to multiple officials and experts at a recent roundtable.

    Tourists are now more willing to pay for leisure and cultural activities related to ice and snow tourism, said Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy, at the latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency.

    Dai said that various new business models are arising from the thriving industry. “Once tourists arrive at their destinations, they look for accommodation, dining options and interactions with locals. What attracts them most is often the unique folk customs and cultural heritage of the region.”

    Harbin, China’s northernmost provincial capital, exemplifies the country’s thriving ice and snow economy. During the eight-day Spring Festival holiday that concluded on Tuesday, Harbin Ice-Snow World attracted over 610,000 visits. This ice theme park, featuring dazzling ice sculptures, saw more than 100,000 visits on Feb. 1, setting a new record for daily attendance compared to previous years.

    In addition to Harbin, various new ice and snow tourism attractions have emerged across Heilongjiang Province. These include the snow-covered forests of Yichun, one of China’s most forested cities, winter birdwatching in Qiqihar, where native red-crowned cranes can be spotted, and aurora viewing in Mohe, near the China-Russia border, according to Qi Bin, deputy director of the Heilongjiang provincial department of culture and tourism.

    Peng Fuwei, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission, China’s top economic planner, said that China has established a dual manufacturing-service model to develop its ice and snow economy. According to Peng, the country can now produce 15 kinds of ice and snow sports equipment, ranging from snowboards to snow-making machines.

    In ice and snow services, Peng said multiple sectors flourish simultaneously, including competitions and performances, catering and accommodation, winter sports training, and leisure tourism.

    Looking ahead, Peng said that the central budget will continue to support the construction of public service facilities for eligible ice and snow sports and tourism. Also, qualifying ice and snow tourism equipment will receive support through ultra-long special treasury bonds for equipment upgrades.

    According to China’s national blueprint for the ice and snow economy, the industry is expected to play a greater role in expanding employment and promoting high-quality development by 2030. Ice and snow consumption will be a key growth driver for domestic demand.

    By then, several high-quality destinations for ice sports and tourism will be established, and the total scale of the ice and snow economy is projected to reach 1.5 trillion yuan (about 209.2 billion U.S. dollars), the document says.

    MIL OSI China News –

    February 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: Technology empowers upcoming Asian Winter Games

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    HARBIN, Feb. 5 — The 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, capital city of China’s northernmost Heilongjiang Province, promises to be a sporting event of excellence and fair play, empowered by cutting-edge technology used by the organizers.

    From the innovative design of the torch to the high-performance materials used in athletes’ clothing, as well as tools designed to ensure fair play and advanced security systems, technology is intricately woven into every facet of the event.

    ICE TORCH

    The torch for the upcoming Asian Winter Games is a masterpiece of design and engineering. Crafted by Harbin Engineering University, the torch is made of transparent special functional materials and takes the shape of a blooming lilac flower, showing a gradation of colors from ice crystals to snowflake white. When lit, it creates a mesmerizing visual effect of ice and fire, beautifully symbolizing the vibrant spirit of the city.

    Sun Gaohui, a professor from the College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Harbin Engineering University, said that the design process involved overcoming significant technical challenges, including ensuring transparency, resistance to extreme temperature fluctuations, flame retardancy, and cost efficiency.

    WATERPROOF CLOTHING

    The Chinese sports delegation will be outfitted in specially designed clothing made from high-performance materials.

    Developed in collaboration between sportswear brand ANTA and Donghua University, the clothing features a cutting-edge material that provides exceptional waterproofing and moisture-wicking properties. This ensures that athletes remain dry, comfortable and protected against harsh weather conditions.

    Chinese skater Liu Guanyi praised the clothing’s remarkable windproof and waterproof capabilities, noting that they can keep athletes cool and dry throughout intense training sessions.

    VIDEO REPLAY

    To ensure fairness in high-speed racing events like short track speed skating and speed skating, the research team at the Harbin Sport University has developed an advanced dual-screen video replay system.

    According to Shan Baohai, a professor at the university, unlike the International Skating Union’s standard equipment, which provides only one replay screen for referees, this innovative system adds a second screen, allowing referees to simultaneously view multiple angles.

    Shan emphasized that this technological advancement plays a crucial role in enabling quick and accurate decision-making during competitions. Additionally, the system can leverage accumulated data and big data analytics to provide scientific insights for athlete training, competition strategy development, and event organization optimization.

    SECURITY MANAGEMENT

    For the first time, the competition venues will utilize 5G NR indoor enhanced positioning technology, developed by telecom operator China Unicom. This cutting-edge system enables real-time tracking of personnel responsible for operations and maintenance, ensuring rapid response in case of emergencies and guaranteeing the smooth operation of the event.

    Ji Yanqi, an expert from China Unicom’s Heilongjiang branch, highlighted the importance of this technology in enhancing event security and efficiency.

    Furthermore, other advanced technologies such as 5G-A network have been deployed to elevate the event’s overall security capabilities.

    MIL OSI China News –

    February 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: WOO X extends fee sharing with $WOO stakers

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WOO X, a leading global centralized crypto trading platform known for its innovative trading solutions, has announced the extension of its fee-sharing program, to further align the platform’s success with the interests of its WOO token holders.

    This move of sharing fees from every transaction with WOO stakers builds on WOO X’s strategy of creating real, sustainable value through active participation and direct value accrual from trading volumes. Stakers already benefitted from the decentralized protocol WOOFi, which gives 80% of transaction fees in the form of yield. This differentiates WOO as a token with value accrued from across centralized and decentralized finance.

    Over the past two weeks, WOO X has averaged $500M in daily trading volume, resulting in an additional 55,000 USDC set to be distributed to stakers on Feb. 10th. With WOOFi revenue added in, WOO stakers will share a pool of over a quarter of a million dollars – the bulk of which is being auto-compounded to buy back and stake onchain.

    To maximize your rewards, stake more WOO today —increased stakes mean higher returns, and with the enhanced staking mechanics, WOO stakers will benefit from even greater value capture. As a reward, WOO stakers receive 0.1 basis points from all spot and perpetual trading volumes on WOO X.

    To learn more about WOO X, download our app or visit our WOO X

    Contact: media@woo.network

    About WOO X
    WOO X is a global centralized crypto futures and spot trading platform offering the best-in-class liquidity and price execution. WOO X has achieved a daily volume exceeding $1.6 billion and is home to hundreds of thousands of traders worldwide. WOO X traders benefit from radical transparency through our industry-first live Proof of Reserves & liabilities dashboard and the company’s mission to maintain the trust of its growing community of traders.

    Disclaimer

    The changes in the WOO X staking mechanism described in this blog post represent potential future developments and are provided for informational purposes only. These descriptions are not guarantees, commitments, or promises regarding future functionality or features. The actual implementation, timing, and specific details of any changes to the staking mechanism may differ substantially from those described here or may not occur at all.

    Users should not rely on this information for investment decisions or other purposes. Any participation in staking activities carries inherent risks, and users should conduct their own research and exercise due diligence before engaging in any staking activities. We reserve the right to modify, adjust, or entirely change any aspects of the staking mechanism at our sole discretion, with or without prior notice.

    The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional advice of any kind. While we have made every effort to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate and up-to-date, we make no guarantees as to its completeness or accuracy. The content is based on information available during writing and may be subject to change.

    Cryptocurrencies involve significant risk and are NOT suitable for the majority of investors. The value of digital currencies can be extremely volatile, and you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite before participating in any staking or investment activities.

    We strongly recommend that you seek independent advice from a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions related to cryptocurrencies. We shall in NO case be liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on the information contained in this article.

    The MIL Network –

    February 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Aerospike 8 Delivers The First Real-Time Distributed ACID Transaction Database With High Performance at Scale

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aerospike, Inc. (“Aerospike”), today unveiled Database 8, a major upgrade of its flagship multi-model distributed database. Version 8 adds distributed ACID transactions to support large-scale online transaction processing (OLTP) applications. Building on its enterprise-grade operations and best-in-class efficiency, Aerospike 8 is the first real-time distributed database to guarantee strict serializability of ACID transactions with industry-leading performance and efficiency at a fraction of the cost of other systems.

    For industries and applications like banking, e-commerce, inventory management, healthcare, order processing and telecom — or any digital business requiring mission-critical transactional workloads — reliable, consistent, and scalable distributed OLTP systems are non-negotiable. Yet, legacy databases have struggled to deliver.

    For nearly a decade, Aerospike has set the standard in strong consistency for single-record requests, achieving millions of transactions per second (TPS) with sub-millisecond latency, whether at gigabytes or petabytes of data. Aerospike Database 8 expands data consistency guarantees with strict serializability (the highest-level guarantee) to distributed multi-object transactions with low latency, even while serving massive concurrent connections.

    Now, businesses can achieve the most stringent level of guarantees, eliminating inconsistencies that can lead to costly errors while benefitting from real-time performance. Since Aerospike requires a fraction of the hardware resources of other databases, enterprises benefit from both substantial operational cost savings and the opportunity to embrace new environmental sustainability goals.

    “Aerospike has always been a transaction powerhouse, with customers scaling to hundreds of millions of TPS on massive amounts of data,” said Subbu Iyer, CEO of Aerospike. “With 8.0, Aerospike has solved one of the most challenging problems in distributed systems so that enterprises can break free from the decades-old trade-off between transactional consistency and high performance — and scale mission-critical applications without compromise.”

    Building Powerful, Scalable OLTP Applications Has Never Been Easier

    Aerospike’s distributed transaction support simplifies OLTP development by moving the burden of building and maintaining transaction management logic from the application to the database. Developers get Aerospike’s intuitive transaction APIs to speed and simplify development. Spring developers can immediately write to the same Spring Data transaction APIs they are used to, and Java developers can code to the standard Spring Framework transaction management APIs without any knowledge of Aerospike internal processes.

    The Aerospike Multi-model Database Advantage

    Aerospike’s multi-model database engine (supporting document, key-value, graph, and vector data types) also significantly reduces development and operational complexity. Developers can choose the best data model for each specific use case, reducing overhead and enhancing agility.

    The Aerospike multi-model database can be deployed on premises and on all major public clouds, giving developers and operators the flexibility needed to deploy real-time applications wherever and however they like, including in hybrid environments.

    Try Aerospike Database 8. For a full technical overview and list of new and notable features, please visit our technical blog and register to attend our webinar on understanding high-throughput transactions at scale.

    About Aerospike

    Aerospike is the real-time database built for infinite scale, speed, and savings. Our customers are ready for what’s next with the lowest latency and the highest throughput data platform. Cloud- and AI-forward, we empower leading organizations like Adobe, Airtel, Criteo, DBS Bank, Experian, Flipkart, PayPal, Snap, and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, our offices include London, Bangalore, and Tel Aviv.

    Aerospike® is a registered trademark of Aerospike, Inc.

    Contact:
    John Moran
    Look Left Marketing
    aerospike@lookleftmarketing.com

    The MIL Network –

    February 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The forced movement of a people from their homeland is ethnic cleansing say Greens

    Source: Green Party of England and Wales

    Responding to President Trump’s remarks overnight, Green Party MP, Ellie Chowns, said,

    “The forced movement of a people from their homeland is ethnic cleansing. These comments advocating for ethnic cleansing have to be understood in the context of the mounting evidence of genocide in Gaza occurring over the last year. The people of Gaza are not obstacles to be removed; they are human beings with the right to live with dignity, security, and self-determination. Britain, and our international allies must today respond in the strongest terms condemning Trump’s reckless remarks.”

    She continued, “Britain must take the opportunity today to reiterate the Palestinian right to self-determination. And if we are serious about this, we should clearly state our support for Palestinian statehood. This is the bare minimum that is required at this stage.”

    “Strategically now it is essential that none of these words fan the flames of conflict and jeopardise the precious ceasefire that is currently in place. The United States has an absolute legal obligation to follow international law, but it also has a moral obligation to ensure it works towards supporting the ongoing respect of the ceasefire.”

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    February 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Improving local support for families

    Source: Scottish Government

    Funding increase announced on anniversary of The Promise.

    Services providing local support for families will receive additional funding in the Scottish Budget, First Minister John Swinney has announced on the fifth anniversary of The Promise.

    Following an agreement with COSLA, the share of Whole Family Wellbeing Funding (WFWF) provided to Children’s Services Planning Partnerships (CSPP) will increase by £6 million in the next financial year and remain at that level the following year.

    The WFWF Programme aims to transform how families are supported so they can get the right help, at the right time, for as long as they need it. As part of the Programme, every CSPP receives funding for their local area and can use their share to improve support in a way that best meets the needs of the families in their communities, such as more holistic support for parents with mental health or substance abuse issues, providing welfare rights advice and delivering community-based family support hubs.

    Transforming the way families are supported is part of the Scottish Government’s work to keep The Promise to children and young people with care experience by 2030. The First Minister made the announcement ahead of a visit to the University of Glasgow to meet students with care experience, hear about their views on The Promise and discuss their hopes for the future.

    The First Minister said:

    “It is now five years since Scotland made its Promise to children and young people with care experience, a landmark moment when we all committed to improving the support they receive and ensuring they have every opportunity to thrive. I am glad progress is being made across the country, with the latest statistics showing a 15.6% reduction in the number of looked after children since 2020.

    “The work we have undertaken has meant that a number of changes have been made in justice, in education and in health to support those with experience of care and the people who work with them, but I am very aware we need to do much more to address the complex challenges that still exist. As part of that, we need to create the conditions for innovation and change that best meet the needs of our communities – change that ensures families receive the right support, at the right time, and for as long as they need that support.

    “Whole Family Wellbeing Funding is making an important contribution to the work that will help us deliver on our commitment to keep The Promise by 2030. Children’s Services Planning Partnerships are receiving more of that money over the next two years because of their understanding of the services that will best support families in their local areas.

    “Since becoming First Minister, and in my previous roles in the Scottish Government, I have spoken to so many wonderful people and visited a wide-range of projects supporting The Promise. I feel privileged to continue to do this and I look forward to hearing more from care-experienced young people about their hopes for the future.”

    Background

    Since 2022, the Scottish Government has invested more than £110m in activity that is transforming family support through the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme. 

    The share of Whole Family Wellbeing Funding provided to Children’s Services Planning Partnerships will increase from £32 million to £38 million in the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 financial years.

    The Promise: letter to the care-experienced community – gov.scot

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    February 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Appeal for ABC knitters to support Age NI fundraising campaign

    Source: Northern Ireland City of Armagh

    Knitters from across the ABC Borough are being encouraged to sign-up for a special charity initiative.

    Age NI have launched their Big Knit fundraising campaign in conjunction with Innocent Smoothies, which involves knitters creating little hats for the smoothie bottles.

    Every hat raises 30p to help Age NI provide vital information, support and friendship to older people who need their services most.

    Participants are welcome to send their wonderful creations to Age NI at any time, but all hats must reach the charity no later than 30 June 2025, and the hatted bottles will be available in shops from October 2025.

    Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Cllr Sarah Duffy who is also an Age Friendly Champion for the Borough urged people to take part. She said: “Knitting is such a relaxing and creative hobby and by taking part in this initiative, you will be raising funds for a charity which delivers excellent services and advice here in our Borough and across the country.”

    For more information, please visit www.ageni.org/get-involved/fundraise/current-events/big-knit/ where you access knitting patterns for the hats, or you can email

    *protected email*

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    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    February 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Mayor welcomes Miss Africa pageant’s pledge to raise funds for BUD Club

    Source: Northern Ireland – City of Derry

    Mayor welcomes Miss Africa pageant’s pledge to raise funds for BUD Club

    4 February 2025

    Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, has welcomed an announcement by the Miss/Mrs Africa Ireland pageant that they will donate funds raised from this year’s event to her chosen charity – the BUD Club.

    The annual celebration of African Women living in Ireland will take place in August at The Johnstown Estate in County Meath and aims to promote confidence, leadership, and cultural pride among its participants.

    Based in the Northside Centre in Derry, the BUD Club are a youth led educational and developmental youth provision for young people with disabilities and specific/complex needs.

    Dr Dineo Moiloa, CEO of Miss/Mrs Africa Ireland, visited the BUD Club’s premises with the Mayor this week where she had the chance to experience first-hand the positive impact the service has had on local young people’s lives.

    Mayor Barr welcomed the opportunity to showcase the charity’s worked and thanked Dr Moiloa for her generous gesture of support.

    “I am absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful that Miss/Mrs Africa Ireland has joined my fundraising efforts for Bud Club, helping to raise the vital funds needed to support this life-changing initiative,” she said.
    “Disability and autism know no boundaries – they do not choose a religion, ethnicity, or background.
    “Every community has someone with complex needs however not all receive the support they deserve and that’s why organisations like BUD Club are so essential.

    “They don’t just provide a safe and inclusive space for children and young people with learning disabilities – they educate communities, break down barriers, and promote social, economic, and educational inclusion for all.”
    The BUD Club was founded 10 years ago after a consultation with young people with disabilities from Ardnashee School and College highlighted a lack of safe and supportive youth provision to meet the needs of young people with disabilities in the City and District.
    They are the largest disability youth provision in the North-West and a key link for statutory agencies, engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
    The BUD Club currently has over 300 registered members aged 11-25 years old from all seven DEA’s across the Derry City and Strabane District Council Area.
    “I am truly honoured and humbled to partner with the BUD Club throughout my year as Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District,” added Mayor Barr. “Working together to ensure these young people receive the support they need.
    “The funds raised this year and the mutual benefits for all young people cannot be underestimated.
    “I want to express my sincere thanks to Dr Dineo Moiloa, CEO of Miss/Mrs Africa Ireland for joining me to witness first-hand the incredible work of the BUD Club and the entire team at Mrs/Miss Africa Ireland.
    “Your commitment and generosity in supporting this cause in 2025 mean the world to me.”
    “I want to keep the momentum going, I encourage everyone to get involved, fundraise, donate, and help make a real difference in the lives of these remarkable young people.
    “Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive future for all.”

    Dr Moiloa added: “We are genuinely excited to support the Mayor’s charity BUD Club.

    “As an empowerment platform for young women in Ireland, MMAI is passionate about fostering empowerment through dedicated community engagement, advocacy and amplifying the voices of those who are often marginalised.
    “Our partnership with Mayor Barr and BUD Club presents a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about children and adults with additional needs, as well as the importance of supporting these forums.

    “We eagerly look forward to cultivating a rich and meaningful relationship with them as we strive to highlight this cause and work towards positive change together.”

    Further information on the BUD Club is available on the Mayor’s webpage at derrystrabane.com/mayor and the public can donate at the following link: www.justgiving.com/campaign/budclub

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    February 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Survivor voices Valentine’s Day domestic abuse campaign

    Source: City of York

    A York survivor of domestic abuse is fronting a new campaign to help raise awareness and encourage others to seek help.

    Content warning: This article contains information that you may find distressing, including reference to Domestic Abuse. Please be mindful of your own wellbeing in deciding whether to continue reading this. 

    Launched by City of York Council, the campaign aims to raise awareness of coercive and controlling domestic abuse ahead of Valentine’s Day, centring around a local survivor’s moving personal story.

    The campaign features If I could tell myself, a poem written by Nikki, a resident of York who has survived domestic abuse.

    Drawing on Nikki’s own experiences, the poem reveals some of the common tactics used by abusers to control their victims, which include gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and isolating victims from friends and family.

    It also explores some of the reasons why many victims find it difficult to leave abusive relationships – explaining that the writer felt “so trapped and hopeless that staying in fear was better than attempting escape”.

    Sadly, Valentine’s Day is frequently used by perpetrators to lull their victims into a false sense of security using emotional manipulation and controlling behaviour.

    An example of this might be showering a partner with excessive gifts and attention in an attempt to keep victims close – a practice commonly known as ‘love bombing’.

    The poem was read aloud by Nikki, who has chosen to remain anonymous, in a video shown for the first time at an event held (yesterday) for York businesses.  

    Attendees heard from a range of support organisations, including IDAS and Foundation, and the council’s domestic abuse engagement team.

    The event explored how employers and public-facing businesses can support survivors, from recognising the common signs of abuse, to safely signposting those experiencing it to access the support they need.

    In the lead up to Valentine’s Day, the poem will be broadcast on local radio, published in online and print media and shared on social media to raise public awareness of the issue, tackle misconceptions – such as the idea that domestic abuse is always physical, or that those experiencing it ‘can just leave’, and encourage York residents to seek help for themselves or on behalf of a loved one.

    Cllr Lucy Steels-Walshaw, Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care at City of York Council said:

     This moving and powerful poem illustrates the deep emotional and psychological impacts of domestic abuse, which can make you feel unsafe in your own home and force you to doubt your self- worth.

    “It’s incredibly inspiring to see a local survivor taking control of her own story and sharing it  o raise awareness and help others who might be struggling behind closed doors.

    “Sadly over 4,000 people in York are currently estimated to be experiencing domestic abuse, with a further 16,000 residents having experienced it at some point in their lives. Domestic abuse negatively affects so many lives, which is why we are committed to preventing it, raising public awareness and understanding of this issue, helping people spot the signs and helping victims get the support they need, including to hold perpetrators to account.

    “I hope that this poem will resonate and go some way to making  those experiencing domestic abuse realise that they’re not alone, and enable  others to begin to understand what it’s like to feel trapped in an abusive relationship.”

    You can watch a narration of the poem here.

    If you’re concerned about your relationship, or that of someone you know, speak to someone you trust, or can find advice and support from IDAS, either online or by calling 03000 110 110.

    Support is also available for those causing harm from Foundation’s Positive Choices programme or by calling 01904 557491.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    February 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Setting the Council budget

    Source: Scotland – City of Edinburgh

    Cllr Mandy Watt, Finance and Resources Convener

    Councillor Mandy Watt, Finance and Resources Convener, looks ahead to Council Budget day on Thursday 20 February.

    Very soon, councillors will be making tough financial decisions to balance the council’s budget and set the rate at which Council Tax will be charged.

    Given the increasing need for investment in infrastructure and services, we’ll have to raise Council Tax, parking charges and other fees to fund the delivery of services we all rely on. We are considering a recommended 8% rise in Council tax.

    An 8% increase adds £9.65 per month to a band D property and would provide a total of £26 million across all bands for investment and service priorities.

    A huge amount of work has already been done to consider options, with detailed proposals considered yesterday at a Special meeting of the Finance and Resources Committee. This has been informed by a huge consultation exercise with residents, and I want to thank all 3,260 people who took part.

    We know from the consultation responses that people are aware of the financial challenges we face following years of underfunding, and many are open to a fair rise to Council Tax after last year’s freeze. Other councils are proposing increases of 10% and above, but we’re trying to keep Edinburgh’s increase lower because that’s what the majority of residents would prefer.

    Residents also told us they’d like to see Councillors focus on several key priorities when setting this year’s budget. These include spending on education, investing in local facilities and upgrading our roads and pavements. We’ll use the money from an increase in Council Tax to protect and improve these services.

    Investment proposals include continuing the extra £12.5 million for roads and pavements that was added last year, with a further £5 million for road safety, especially around schools. There will be five new schools and five extensions of existing schools and £26 million for special needs infrastructure. Fox Covert Joint Campus will be replaced and there’s £15 million for permanently replacing Blackhall Library.

    The decision to recommend an 8% Council Tax increase was not taken lightly. Over the last decade cuts in core grant funding of over £400 million have been mitigated by council staff continually delivering more with less resources. This year’s financial challenges are the UK Government’s increase in national insurance, costing the council £9 million and the Scottish Government changing the stability funding floor, taking away £6.3 million. Fortunately, the UK Government passed on £18million of pEPR (‘producer pays’) funding, which filled those gaps.

    While we can expect a slightly better government grant this year following yesterday’s Scottish Parliament budget, the consequences of last year’s cuts to affordable housing remain clear to see. Huge pressures on health and social care remain unaddressed by national governments. Yet again, Edinburgh is expected to be the lowest funded local authority in Scotland per head of population and we’ll still need to find best value efficiency savings to deal with service pressures of £40million and keep the books balanced this year.

    Published: February 5th 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Patrushev: Agricultural trade turnover with the Republic of Belarus increased by 15% in 2024

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Yuri Shuleiko. The parties discussed cooperation in the field of agro-industrial complex, fisheries, environmental protection and ecology.

    Working meeting of Dmitry Patrushev with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Yuri Shuleiko

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    Working meeting of Dmitry Patrushev with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Yuri Shuleiko

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    Working meeting of Dmitry Patrushev with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Yuri Shuleiko

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    Working meeting of Dmitry Patrushev with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Yuri Shuleiko

    “Interaction between Russia and Belarus is expanding in a number of areas, including agriculture. According to preliminary data, in 2024, the turnover of agricultural products increased by 15%, exceeding $8 billion. We expect that the positive trend will continue,” said Dmitry Patrushev.

    Both mutual trade and joint development of foreign markets demonstrate stable growth. The countries also successfully cooperate in the field of seed production.

    In the area of ecology and nature management, active work is being carried out within the framework of a joint board of specialized departments. Following the results of the last meeting, a cooperation program on environmental protection and rational nature management for a three-year period was signed.

    The program’s activities are aimed at joint activities to develop the system of functioning of specially protected natural areas, including ecological tourism and education, exchange of experience in the field of state environmental control and handling of production and consumption waste.

    Also in 2024, a “road map” for transboundary water cooperation was approved. It includes 119 measures aimed at preserving and restoring water bodies in the Dnieper and Western Dvina basins.

    Through the CIS Intergovernmental Council, Russia and Belarus are carrying out activities to improve the geological study of border territories, including monitoring of underground transboundary waters. This will improve the efficiency of exploitation of deposits.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Knowledge is a priority: GUU has become one of the most widely read universities in Russia

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    The State University of Management took second place among the most widely read economic higher education institutions in our country according to the Znanium Electronic Library System. The platform annually compiles a rating of the most widely read universities and secondary vocational education institutions, highlighting the top 30 leaders across the country and in individual areas of training.

    The award ceremony took place at the International Scientific and Methodological Conference “Foresight of Education: Portrait of the Student of the Future”. The employees of the Scientific Library of the State University of Management took part in the ceremony: Director Olga Kharlamova, her deputy Ekaterina Bondarovich and leading specialist Evgeniya Drits.

    Olga Anatolyevna noted that in modern conditions, the attention of library staff in educational organizations should be directed not only at students, but also at teachers, who play a key role in attracting students to use information and library resources, therefore the Scientific Library of the State University of Management regularly conducts advanced training programs for University teachers, informing them of new opportunities.

    The conference also included a subject discussion entitled “Library Foresight: Portrait of the Reader of the Future”. Leaders and specialists of libraries and publishing houses discussed important topics: who is the reader of the future, is a library needed in the new realities, what competencies are necessary for a modern librarian, the role of a smart library and its place in the educational ecosystem of the university.

    Representatives of electronic educational platforms and information resources such as Znanium, Book.ru, Aibuks.ru, University Library Online, IVIS company and Neopoisk LLC shared their views on what kind of reader they will be and what new services they will need.

    Let us recall that, among other things, the Scientific Library is the organizer of the Inter-University Festival of Student Book Clubs “Living Hat”, creating a space for uniting reading youth and supporting the work of talented young authors, thereby educating the reader of the future, who understands the importance of cultural traditions.

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 02/05/2025

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  • MIL-OSI: Nykredit Realkredit A/S publishes supplement no 4 to Base Prospectus dated 8 May 2024 – Nykredit Realkredit A/S

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    To                Nasdaq Copenhagen

    Nykredit Realkredit A/S publishes supplement no 4 to Base Prospectus dated 8 May 2024

    Nykredit Realkredit A/S publishes supplement no 4 to Base Prospectus dated 8 May 2024 for the issuance of European covered bonds (premium), European covered bonds and bonds issued in pursuance of section 15 of the Danish Mortgage-Credit Loans and Mortgage-Credit Bonds etc. Act.

    Nykredit Realkredit A/S’s Base Prospectus dated 8 May 2024 and supplements are available for download in Danish and English. In the event of discrepancies between the original Danish text and the English translation, the Danish text shall prevail. The Base Prospectus and the supplement can be found on Nykredit’s website at nykredit.com/ir.

    Questions may be addressed to Morten Bækmand Nielsen, Head of ALM & Investor Relations, tel +45 44 55 15 21, or Kristian Ingemann Petersen, Attorney-at-Law, tel + 45 44 55 16 78.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nykredit Realkredit A/S publish supplement no 5 to Euro Medium Term Note Programme – Nykredit Realkredit A/S

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    To                Nasdaq Copenhagen

    Nykredit Realkredit A/S publish supplement no 5 to Euro Medium Term Note Programme

    Nykredit Realkredit A/S publish supplement no 5 dated 8 January 2025 to €15,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme (“EMTN Programme“) dated 8 May 2024.

    Under the EMTN Programme Nykredit Realkredit A/S may issue Subordinated Notes (Tier 2), Senior Non-Preferred Notes and Senior Unsecured Notes.

    The supplement and the EMTN Programme are available for download on Nykredit’s website at nykredit.com/ir.

    Questions may be addressed to Morten Bækmand Nielsen, Head of ALM & Investor Relations, tel +45 44 55 15 21 or Kristian Ingemann Petersen, Attorney-at-Law, tel +45 44 55 16 78.

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    • 20250205_Supplement no 5 for EMTN Progamme
    • Nykredit Realkredit publish supplement

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Reappointments to the Boundary Commission of England

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Colin Byrne and Sarah Hamilton have been reappointed as Members of the Boundary Commission for England.

    The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced the reappointment of Colin Byrne and Sarah Hamilton as Members of the Boundary Commission for England from 1 February 2025 to 31 March 2032.   

    The Boundary Commission for England is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.  

    The Boundary Commission for England is required by the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 to review the parliamentary constituencies in England every 8 years.    

    Biographies 

    Colin Byrne 

    Colin Byrne worked for over 30 years in the Civil Service in a number of roles.  These included Divisional Manager, Health and Safety Executive; Director, Town and Country Planning, Department of Communities and Local Government; and Director, Government Office for the South East. He was the Lead Assistant Commissioner for the South East of England in the 2018 Boundary Review. He was a governor of the Guildford College Group for eight years, and a trustee of Citizens Advice Guildford.  Currently he is a non-executive director of a local specialist housing association. Colin Byrne was appointed as a Member of the Boundary Commission for England for a five-year term from 1 July 2019.  The appointment was subsequently extended until 29 October 2024 and then to 31 January 2025. 

    Sarah Hamilton 

    Sarah Hamilton graduated from Exeter University with a BA (Hons) in Law in 1992. She was admitted as a Solicitor in 1995 and enjoyed a 20-year career in a City law firm, specialising in litigation, acting for public sector bodies. Retiring from private practice in 2016, she now has a portfolio career in the fields of healthcare, education and regulation. She chairs Fitness to Practise Committees for three healthcare regulators. She is an Assessor for the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board. She is also the Independent Complaints and Standards Reviewer for the Independent Press Standards Organisation. She worked as the Lead Assistant Commissioner for the East of England in the 2018 Boundary Review.  Sarah Hamilton was appointed as a Member of the Boundary Commission for England for a five-year term from 1 July 2019.  The appointment was subsequently extended until 29 October 2024 and then to 31 January 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Lifesaving bleed kits installed across Oxford to help in an emergency

    Source: City of Oxford

    Published: Wednesday, 5 February 2025

    Oxford City Council has worked with an Oxford-based theatre group and Thames Valley Police to install four new lifesaving bleed control kits in key locations across the city.

    Oxford City Council has worked with an Oxford-based theatre group and Thames Valley Police to install four new lifesaving bleed control kits in key locations across the city. 

    The kits, which are designed to help treat severe bleeding before emergency services arrive, have been installed by ODS at: 

    Each kit contains essential first aid equipment, such as tourniquets, gauze and gloves, to help control heavy bleeding in critical situations. Like defibrillators, the bleed kits are stored in secure cabinets on the outside of buildings. Emergency call handlers provide the key code access to the cabinets when needed. While Oxford has many defibrillators, including in Oxford Town Hall, these are the first publicly accessible bleed kits installed in the city. 

    The initiative is part of a wider effort to enhance community safety and ensure people have access to essential first-aid tools in critical situations. Oxford City Council and Thames Valley Police had already been working to install bleed kits, and the initiative has also been supported by Claire Nelson, who last year wrote and performed a solo show, “Motherhood”, about the impact of knife crime on parents, inspired by real-life experiences. A Crowdfunder linked to the show raised over £1300 to fund two of the newly installed kits. 

    The installation of the kits follows similar initiatives in other UK cities, where they have been credited with helping to save lives. 

    Claire Nelson, “Motherhood” writer and performer, and key fundraiser, said: 

    “I’m so pleased that Oxford now has bleed kits and would like to thank all the people who donated to the crowdfunding campaign for this.

    Bleed kits can help any member of the public save a life before professional medical help arrives and those minutes could just make the difference to help save someone’s life.”

    Councillor Lubna Arshad, Cabinet Member for A Safer Oxford said: 

    “In an emergency, every second counts. Having these vital kits in place really could save lives. We’re proud to support this initiative between the Council, Thames Valley Police and brilliant community advocates like Claire, to help make Oxford a safer place for everyone.” 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Economy and Infrastructure Committee statement re Enva fire

    Source: Scotland – City of Perth

    I would like to address the understandable concerns raised by many residents of Perth and Kinross regarding the fires at the waste management site on Shore Terrace, Perth, and their impact on the Friarton Road Bridge and local residents.

    The most recent fire, in the early hours of 14 January, was the third to happen on the site, with the previous fire – in February 2023 – resulting in the tragic death of a worker on the site.

    All of the incidents were related to lithium battery fires.

    On this most recent occasion local residents again faced having to take action to prevent the risk of smoke getting into their properties, added to which local roads and the city centre became badly congested as a result of diverted traffic from Friarton Bridge which had to be closed for 10 hours. This also caused significant disruption to school transport, leaving pupils, including some due to sit exams, stranded for a lengthy period. And of course, the bridge itself is an integral component of Scotland’s road network and its necessary closure will have caused widespread disruption to very many road users from across Scotland.

    In my view, this is an unacceptable situation which must be urgently addressed to find solutions which minimise any risks in the future.

    Perth and Kinross Council does not have a role in granting or reviewing the licence for waste management on the site, or for inspecting the fire safety arrangements on the site. 
    Nor can we change or influence the use or disposal of lithium batteries, although the use, recycling and storage of these is currently under review at a national level.

    However, we do understand and share the concerns of our residents who are seeking reassurances about how fires at the site can be prevented in future. And, as representatives of the community we are committed to advocating for the safety and wellbeing of our residents.

    To this end we are inviting representatives of site operators ENVA and lead agencies SEPA, the Health and Safety Executive, Transport Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland to meet with the Leader of the Council, local parliamentarians, council officers and myself as soon as possible to seek reassurances, to understand what action can and will be taken to prevent such incidents from recurring and to ensure effective collaboration across all agencies. 

    We shall keep members of the public, this committee and ward councillors informed of the outcome of these discussions.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin: A new road from Dalnyaya Street to Promyshlennaya has opened in Troitsk

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In the Troitsky administrative district of the capital, a road from Dalnyaya Street to Promyshlennaya was opened. It was built in the southern part of Troitsk as part of one of the stages of development of its street and road network.

    The work, including the reconstruction of Promyshlennaya Street, was carried out to ensure maximum road safety and to increase the capacity of the streets.

    “During the work, the roadway of existing streets was widened, exits from residential areas were organized, sidewalks were equipped, more than 10 kilometers of utility lines were reconstructed, eight traffic lights and the same number of bus stops for public transport were installed, and the adjacent territory was improved.

    TiNAO “About 4.5 kilometers of new roads have appeared, making travel even more comfortable,” the Mayor of Moscow wrote in his telegram channel.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @Mos_Sobyanin

    As part of the project, an access road to the Institute of Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences was built, with the checkpoint and the checkpoint building being moved. Part of Akademika Franka Street from Promyshlennaya Street to the bus depot located in the area of the highway to the village of Bylovo was also reconstructed.

    Several stages of road construction work are planned in Troitsk. The plans include construction and reconstruction of city streets with the arrangement of new exits to Kaluga Highway.

    Sergei Sobyanin opened full service on the Troitskaya metro line

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Homelessness statistics, April to September 2024

    Source: Scottish Government

    An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland

    An update on Homelessness Statistics covering 1 April to 30 September 2024 has been released today.

    Over that period:

    • There were 20,823 applications for homelessness assistance. This is an increase of 1% (295) compared with the same six-month period in 2023.
    • There were 17,424 households assessed as homeless or threatened with homelessness: an increase of 4% (636) on the same six-month period in 2023.
    • There were 32,272 open cases at 30 September 2024. This is slightly lower than 32,377 at 30 June 2024 although 6% higher than the 29,856 at 30 September 2023.
    • There were 16,634 households and 10,360 children in temporary accommodation at 30 September 2024. These are the highest in the time series since 2002 and increases of 6% and 5%, respectively, compared to 15,620 households and 9,855 children at 30 September 2023.
    • There were 1,785 households reporting a household member experiencing rough sleeping in the three months prior to application, and 1,198 the night before. These are increases of 25% and 32%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2023.
    • There was a 4% increase in the number of adults (to 19,894) and a 1% decrease (to 8,063) in the number of children associated with homeless households compared to 2023.
    • There were 7,545 instances of households not being offered temporary accommodation. This is a notable increase from 2,000 in 2023. The vast majority of these (6,320) were in Glasgow.
    • A total of 20,345 cases closed between April and September 2024, an increase of 5% compared to 19,428 in 2023.
    • The proportion of households who secured settled accommodation having been assessed as unintentionally homeless, and where the outcome was known, was 82%, the same as 2023.

    Background

    The full statistical publication is available on our website.

    The Homelessness in Scotland: Update to 30 September 2024 publication provides an indication of trends for key aspects of homelessness including applications, assessments, use of temporary accommodation and outcomes in the period from 1 January 2022 to 30 September 2024.

    Official statistics are produced by professionally independent statistical staff – more information on the standards of official statistics in Scotland is available.  

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Glasgow prison given go-ahead

    Source: Scottish Government

    New investment to create jobs and support work to cut reoffending.

    A new modern prison in Glasgow to replace the 143-year-old HMP Barlinnie has been given the go-ahead – delivering £450 million worth of economic benefits.

    With the construction contract now signed, HMP Glasgow will have a capacity of 1,344 – adding 357 more places to the overall prison estate once completed in 2028. The total project cost is £998.4 million. 

    The prison has been designed to deliver fit-for-purpose, safe and secure accommodation that will improve opportunities for successful rehabilitation to help reduce reoffending, while creating a safer working environment for staff.

    The project, which independent benchmarking shows is in line with costs for similar recent prison builds in England and Wales, will provide significant economic benefits both during construction and following completion. During peak construction activity there will be over 1,000 people on site, with several thousand working on the project over the lifespan. There will be 50 new apprenticeships created within that workforce.

    Developer Kier Construction has committed to providing a range of community benefits, including employment for the local community, such as apprenticeships, training and work placements for ex-offenders, as well as supporting local businesses.

    Justice Secretary Angela Constance said:

    “HMP Glasgow is a bold vision for the future of Scottish prisons that will help reduce reoffending, contribute to less crime, while delivering a considerable economic boost for the city and beyond.

    “The new modern establishment will replace a Victorian-age prison that is no longer fit for purpose. It will increase prison capacity and transform how prisoners are rehabilitated, as well as considerably improving staff working conditions.

    “Delivering the best value has been a key consideration of this project, which will provide more £450 million worth of economic benefits, including jobs and contracts for businesses in Scotland. I very much welcome that at least 50% of project spend will benefit the local supply chain.

    “It has taken time to find the right site and plan for HMP Glasgow, and like all other major infrastructure projects it has not been immune to inflation as a result of Brexit and the COVID pandemic.

    “The project’s cost has been extensively scrutinised, with independent benchmarking analysis finding the costs are comparable with similar prison projects elsewhere in the UK.”

    Teresa Medhurst, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service, said:

    “HMP Glasgow will have a transformative impact in how we support and rehabilitate people.

    “It is an investment in our staff, in those in our care, and in Glasgow and Scotland as a whole, as we work with our partners to improve people’s futures and together build safer communities.

    “I want to thank Scottish Government, for its continued support and investment, and everyone whose hard work has helped us reach this important milestone as we continue to develop a prison estate fit for the 21st century.”

    Rebecca Boundy, Public Sector Director at Kier Construction, said: “It’s an honour to be awarded the contract to deliver this critical project.

    “We will build a sustainable, state-of-the-art facility while ensuring that local communities, schools and charities directly benefit both now and in the future.

    “Using the latest techniques and modern methods of construction, we will harness the very best of our team’s significant experience in the justice sector to provide a high-quality, more efficient prison for Scotland which has rehabilitation at its core.

    “The project will provide new jobs, with at least 50% of project spend committed to local supply chain partners, and also including provision for those who have directly experienced the justice system in the last six months.”

    Background

    The total cost of the project is £998.4 million which includes the cost of land acquisition, VAT and a construction contract cost of £683.8 million.

    Scotland’s largest prison, HMP Barlinnie is more than 140 years old. It houses male prisoners – both individuals on remand, and those with convictions serving vary lengths of sentence. HM Inspector of Prisons for Scotland said in its last independent annual report on Barlinnie that its buildings, accommodation and facilities are not fit for purpose.

    A National Audit Office report published on 4 December 2024, has highlighted recent significant increases in the costs of prisons builds in England and Wales.

    HMP Glasgow will be sited at Provanmill, south of Royston Road.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Seasonal decline in Scottish vitamin D levels has persisted over hundreds of years People living in Scotland 400 hundred years apart have been shown to suffer similar seasonal declines over winter in their vitamin D levels despite the enormous changes in lifestyle and diet over the intervening period.

    Source: University of Aberdeen

    Orsolya Czére examining hair samplePeople living in Scotland 400 hundred years apart have been shown to suffer similar seasonal declines over winter in their vitamin D levels despite the enormous changes in lifestyle and diet over the intervening period.
    Archaeologists and nutrition scientists from the University of Aberdeen have teamed up with researchers from Ireland’s Atlantic Technological University and Boise State University (USA) to examine the long-term impact of living in a region with low levels of winter sunlight.
    Their findings, published in the Nature journal Scientific Reports, were obtained using a new method to detect vitamin D in human hair samples – the first time it has been applied to archaeological remains.
    The researchers compared vitamin D levels in the hair of volunteers who have been living in the Aberdeen area for at least two and a half years to those analysed in a rare specimen of preserved hair from a burial previously excavated from St Nicholas Kirk, estimated to have lived in the city in the 16th or 17th century.
    Vitamin D is essential for healthy skeletal growth and is increasingly recognised for its role in chronic disease development, inflammation and immunity. But in Scotland the sunshine is only strong enough to allow our bodies to produce our own vitamin D between April and September.
    In addition to hours spent outside, vitamin D levels can be increased through diet such as oily fish and supplementation.
    Archaeologist Kate Britton, who led the research team which included early career scientists Orsolya Czére and Eléa Gutierrez, said a clear seasonal variation could be detected in both modern and historical hair samples.
    She said: “We might expect that with modern methods to enhance our vitamin D intake through diet and supplementation this seasonal variation would be less significant.
    “In recent years there have been wide-spread health promotions around the benefits of supplementing with vitamin D during winter.
    “Similarly, we could reasonably expect that medieval population is likely to have spent a greater proportion outside and that those living in coastal areas like Aberdeen in the past may have consumed a greater proportion of their diet from local sources such a fish.

    If we can measure something such as vitamin D then we might also be able to use these state-of-the-art techniques to look at other aspects of health in the past through hair, such as stress levels, or even drug use of previous populations” Professor Kate Britton

    “But what this unique study has shown is that levels in many of our modern participants were similar to those of our archaeological sample, and that levels were consistently higher in summer and lower in winter in people who lived in the same city 400 years apart.”
    The study is a global first in applying a new technique to measure vitamin D using hair in an ancient specimen and it opens a new window into the lives of those living in the past.
    “In archaeology a lack of vitamin D is usually identified through skeletal manifestations such as rickets but that only informs us about the most extreme deficiencies and cannot be quantified,” Professor Britton added.
    “Using hair in this way is a significant step forward in the growing field of metabolomics in archaeological science.
    “If we can measure something such as vitamin D then we might also be able to use these state-of-the-art techniques to look at other aspects of health in the past through hair, such as stress levels, or even drug use of previous populations.”
    The study also suggests that examining vitamin D through hair rather than blood offers potential benefits for understanding health today.
    As hair grows around a centimetre each year, scientists can detect changes over multiple months rather than taking a snapshot in time as might be obtained through a blood sample taken in a medical setting.
    Professor Baukje de Roos, a nutrition scientist from the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen who was responsible for collecting hair samples from modern participants, and with Gary Duncan carried out the vitamin D analysis in hair, said: “Our findings also support previous research which has shown than weight loss can mobilise vitamin D from adipose fat and significantly increase vitamin D levels in our blood, and in hair.
    “It is important that we gain a greater understanding of how vitamin D in hair compares to vitamin D levels in blood, which is currently used to assess vitamin D deficiency globally.
    “The method to measure vitamin D in hair opens new opportunities to more easily monitor and understand how diet, supplementation or weight loss affects our vitamin D levels across the seasons and in different settings. This could help health professionals to provide better guidance and recommendations in the ways we can best support vitamin D and health.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: All the fun of the Job Fair at Central Library

    Source: City of Liverpool

    Looking for employment? Not sure what your next steps should be? Make sure those steps take you to Liverpool City Council’s Job Fair next week.

    On Monday, 10 February, a whole host of employers will be at Central Library and they are ready to recruit right away.

    The event, held in partnership between Liverpool in Work and INGEUS, is open from 10.30am-1.30pm and job seekers can drop in at any time to speak directly to recruiters.

    Roles are available across several sectors including social care, Early Years, construction, hospitality and security.

    Employers attending include:

    • Sodexo – ACC Arena Liverpool
    • Randstad- School roles
    • Aramark- Roles for Bramley Moore Stadium
    • Dovehaven Care
    • Compass- Hospital roles
    • Primeseal – construction
    • Liverpool City Council
    • Honey Pot Nursery Group.

    As well as employers there will also be support organisations attending including the National Careers Service who will be running CV writing workshops and the Business and IP Centre who will be offering advice on self-employment.

    Young people who are looking to move into work for the first time can also speak to the Liverpool City Region Be More team who will be on hand giving guidance on apprenticeships.

    Households into Work, Citizens Advice and the council’s benefits maximisation team will also be attending to advise on wider welfare issues.

    Cllr Lila Bennett, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Employment, Educational Attainment and Skills, said: “This event is set to be a real one-stop shop for jobs and careers.

    “There is a really impressive range of vacancies on offer and if you’re looking for work or want to change jobs you could well strike lucky next Monday!

    “As always, there will be plenty of other organisations on hand to answer any questions you might have – whether it’s polishing your CV or starting to work for yourself.

    “Wherever you might be on your job-seeking journey – I’d encourage you to get along to Central Library next week to have a friendly chat with all our experts.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Liverpool City Council cracking down on illegally dumped waste 

    Source: City of Liverpool

    Liverpool City Council will step up its efforts to counter fly-tipping, dog-fouling and littering across the City by inviting applications for an external partner to provide additional enforcement. 

    Feedback from residents’ surveys, which found that fly-tipping and littering were priority issues, has played a significant part in the move to work alongside specialists with the aim of eradicating illegal waste in Liverpool. 

    The Council interviewed potential suppliers in December 2024 ensuring that an open-market procurement process would attract a range of partners. The award of a contract to the successful bidder is due to take place in March, with the chosen supplier beginning work early this summer. 

    Combatting fly-tipping, which is the illegal dumping of waste, was highlighted in a series of recommendations to help drive up environmental standards across the City were agreed by Cabinet last year.

    As part of these recommendations, the Council is also revising the cost of Fixed Penalty Notices for anyone who is found to be fly-tipping or littering.

    Each year, clearing fly-tipping costs approximately £1m, which could be used to improve services elsewhere within Liverpool. Nine out of 10 reports are responded to and cleared in five working days, but the issue is one that could be avoided entirely.

    Last summer, the Council appointed a new Environmental Enforcement Team to identify and take action against offenders. The team patrol the streets every day of the week to educate local communities on correct waste management and investigate environmental crimes.  

    Working closely with Merseyside Police, the team also check waste carriers to make sure they are disposing of waste correctly and carry the right licence to be able to do so. 

    Since June last year, the team has spoken to over 450 residential properties and businesses about fly-tipping, issuing almost 100 written warnings. This team is set to double in size in the coming months, providing more capacity to work with residents and businesses to prevent future fly-tipping.

    The incoming external partner will work closely with the taskforce to increase awareness of correct waste disposal and clamp down on illegal dumping, littering and dog-fouling. 

    The Council offers a free bulky item collection for anyone looking to get rid of items that are too big to place in household waste. Up to five items, including fridges, wardrobes, and sofas, can be collected at one time. Once taken away, these items will then be safely recycled. Alternatively, excess waste can be taken to a nearby Household Waste Recycling Centre.

    Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene said: “Fly-tipping is an ugly and hazardous act. Liverpool is a fantastic city that we should all be proud to live in, but it’s clear that a small minority has no respect for our streets. 

    “In the past year, we’ve cleared over 20,000 instances of illegally dumped waste, many of which have been reported by concerned residents.

    “We know that fly-tipping is unsightly and can harm the environment, so a lot of time and resources are committed to cleaning it up quickly. The time and money we’ve spent on doing this could have been used on improving our City rather than having to fix a problem that selfish people have created. 

    “Residents have said to us that this is a major issue, and we agree. We’ve already taken significant steps internally by hiring more enforcement officers and the next step is to expand our operations through an external partner.

    “Our procurement strategy is focused on finding the best possible partner to achieve our aims of tackling fly-tipping, littering and dog-fouling across Liverpool.” 

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    February 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russian Science Day in Moscow: where the most interesting events will take place

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Dozens of excursions, exhibitions, as well as thematic quizzes, special projects and acquaintance with the latest developments of scientists await city residents in early February. All these events are dedicated to the celebration Day of Russian Science, which is celebrated on February 8. This is a great opportunity not only to remember the legendary scientists of the past, but also to turn to their modern colleagues, and to find out what discoveries are changing the world right now.

    Cosmonautics, biotechnology and the power of words at VDNKh

    The country’s main exhibition invites everyone to special programs and free excursions. They will be dedicated to various types of science and will be organized in museums and pavilions of VDNKh. To participate in most events, you only need to pre-register; for some, you need to buy a ticket.

    Thus, on February 8, thematic events will be held at the Atom Museum. You can follow the schedule and buy tickets on the official website of the museum.

    On February 8 from 11:00 to 20:00 in the museum lobby you will be offered to play engineering games and assemble Spills cards of Russia. The Spills map is an innovative development, which is a set of magnetic game elements made in the form of territorial units of states and regions. It will be interesting for both adults and schoolchildren from 12 years old (children come accompanied by adults). Wooden puzzle maps will help you remember the geography of Russia. Guests will learn how much energy each region consumes, what is the average annual temperature in them. In the museum from 13:00 to 14:30 visitors will also be able to work at engineering tables and even conduct own scientific experiments.

    Master classes in physics have been prepared for children aged six and over “Snow Atom” And “Winter Journey with Atomarenko”, board game “Nuclear Power Plant Engineer”. A quiz awaits teenagers and adults “Through experience”, master class “VR in your pocket”, quiz “Physicists and Lyricists” and public talk “How Russians believed in physics”. The Center for Modern Biotechnology “Biotech Museum” has prepared a special program for all guests for the Day of Russian Science. Starting from February 8, there will be a new master class dedicated to microorganisms, – “Art in a Petri Dish”. In addition, on February 8 and 9 at 16:00 there will be open screenings of documentaries about mathematics and bionics. Admission by museum tickets.

    Free excursions will be held at VDNKh on February 8. At 17:00 in Pavilion No. 1 “Central” you can take a guided tour exposition of the Tretyakov Gallery. Guests will be introduced to the works of Alexander Deineka, Evgeny Vuchetich, Vera Mukhina, Alexander Vinogradov, Vladimir Dubossarsky and many other artists. There you can also admire the monumental canvases created especially for the opening of the pavilion in 1954, examine the legendary high relief of Evgeny Vuchetich, considered lost for more than half a century, and learn the details of the creation of the monument “Worker and Kolkhoz Woman”.

    At 17:00 and 18:30 the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center invites you to thematic excursions “Chemistry and Space”. And at 19:00 in the museum of Slavic writing “Word” there will be an excursion “Studying the word…”. It will talk about Slavic writing and its researchers.

    About science for schoolchildren and youth

    A number of events dedicated to Russian scientists, the secrets of physics, chemistry, cybernetics and high technology will be held by the capital’s palaces of creativity. Children and teenagers will enjoy exciting quizzes, quizzes, master classes and much more. They can be visited for free, but some events require preliminary online registration.

    On February 6, the Sviblovo Children’s Creativity Center will host a festive quiz called “Young Researchers.” Through the interactive format of the event, combining play and learning, young participants will be able to receive basic knowledge about the world of science.

    On the same day, the Victoria Children’s and Youth Center will hold an educational program where you can learn about the important achievements of Russian and Soviet science and great discoveries. in this area.

    For all those interested, on February 8, the Moscow Palace of Pioneers on Vorobyovy Gory will host Moscow Science Festival. Guests will enjoy intellectual games, lectures and master classes. Visitors will get acquainted with modern developments and learn how to build a career as a researcher. Lectures on physics and space, thematic master classes, scientific battles and board games are planned. Schoolchildren will be told how to conduct their first research, how to prepare for university and become a scientific volunteer. You can register for the events Here.

    The Palace of Children and Youth Creativity “Undiscovered Islands” will hold a special master class “The Invisible World and Fascinating Experiments” on February 8. Participants will learn about the history of Russian Science Day and will also get acquainted with various interesting experiments. And in the Palace of Children and Youth Creativity “Khoroshevo” until February 10 there will be a whole a series of master classes and quizzes for young seekers of knowledge.

    Journeys into the World of Scientific Moscow

    A digital weekend will help you organize a real scientific weekend tourist service Russpass. Three new walking routes around the city were published there. They are dedicated to places in Moscow associated with famous scientists and their main discoveries. The routes will be interesting for the whole family, and you can walk along them at any convenient time. The descriptions are supplemented with historical information about places and objects and photographs of all the sights that you will encounter along the way.

    Route “Fascinating Biology: A Curious Walk for the Whole Family” will introduce city travelers to the Main Botanical Garden named after N.V. Tsitsin of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Timiryazevsky Park and the florarium in Zaryadye Park.

    On a walk “Visiting the animals, the moon and the past in one day” young science lovers and their parents will learn interesting facts about the scientific world of Russia. The route includes a visit to the Moscow Zoo, Presnensky Park, Moscow Planetarium and the Museum of the History of the Telephone. Children and adults will be able to listen to lectures about the stars and animals of Russia, learn about the first means of communication, and play on the scientific playground. The exciting journey can be completed at the skating rink on Patriarch’s Ponds.

    Walk “Scientific Moscow: Founders, Researchers and Pioneers” will allow you to see the houses where famous scientists lived and worked. This is the longest route, which can be explored gradually. To visit all its points, you will need four days. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the monuments to discoverers in the fields of medicine, chemistry, biology, and space exploration. Among the points of the route are the estate of A. I. Konshina, which now houses the Central House of Scientists of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Memorial Museum-Apartment of K. A. Timiryazev, the main building of the Moscow State University named after M. V. Lomonosov, and monuments on the Cosmonauts’ Alley at VDNKh.

    Russian Science Day in Libraries, Cinemas and More

    The capital’s cultural venues also invite you to celebrate Russian Science Day. You can attend events in museums, cinemas, libraries and cultural centers starting February 6. To participate in some events, you will need to register in advance or buy a ticket.

    Thus, on February 6 and 7, free screenings of the Russian popular science film “The Chip Inside Me” will be held in the Moskino chain of cinemas. The film will tell about how chipping helps to restore health, and the film will also touch upon ethical issues. The screenings will be held in eight Moskino chain cinemas: “Cosmos”, “Sputnik”, “Iskra”, “Zhukovsky”, “Tula”, “Saturn”, “Vympel”, and “Angara”. Registration — by link.

    An exhibition will be open at the Meridian Cultural Center from February 6 to 27 “The History of the Magnetic Needle”. Guests will see pocket compasses produced in Russia from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century. These are exhibits from the collection of magnetic compass collector Mikhail Ivanov, which includes more than 800 devices from various countries and eras. The exhibition will also feature mining compasses from the collection of Gennady Avdonin, chief specialist of the N.M. Fedorovsky All-Russian Research Institute of Mineral Resources.

    The Central City Children’s Library named after A.P. Gaidar invites schoolchildren to the thematic program “Experiments”. It will last until February 28. Visitors will enjoy physical and chemical experiments with liquids, gases and solids, optical illusions and puzzle solving. Lectures on scientific laws will also be organized for young scientists and they will be told how to independently conduct a scientific experiment at home, taking into account all safety rules. Entrance to the event is free for organized groups (kindergarten groups and school classes from six years old). You can find out more and sign up for the program by calling the library: 7 499 242-57-23.

    Children will be able to try their hand at solving puzzles, conduct interesting experiments, and learn about the contribution of Russian researchers to world science at the Central Children’s Library No. 14. There, on February 6 at 4:00 p.m., a quiz called “Day of Russian Science” will be held.

    On February 7 at 15:00, the A.S. Neverov Library No. 90 will host a discussion entitled “Ruthless Science with Meaning.” Guests will be told about interesting facts from the biographies of famous scientists such as N.I. Vavilov, D.I. Mendeleyev, V.I. Vernadsky, I.P. Pavlov, N.I. Lobachevsky, and others. Participants will also be introduced to the works of these researchers.

    And in Library No. 82 on February 6 at 11:15 and February 7 at 11:00 there will be interactive classes “Treasures of the Earth” and “Green Energy”, dedicated to the topic of clean energy.

    On the festive day, February 8, the N. F. Fedorov Library No. 180 will host an exhibition of the St. Petersburg photo artist Maria Kovalevskaya. It is dedicated to women scientists working at the I. P. Pavlov Institute of Physiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. At the exhibition, you can learn about their work and hobbies, such as sailing, fishing and fencing, and also immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the first science town in Russia. It was built in the 1930s with the participation of Academician I. P. Pavlov.

    The Darwin Museum will hold the Science Day. Vanished Worlds event. On February 8, from 10:00 to 18:00, guests will enjoy games, interactive activities, master classes, and lectures. At the events, visitors will get acquainted not only with the most famous ancient animals — dinosaurs, but also with their relatives and contemporaries, as well as with other extinct inhabitants of the Earth. Entrance — by tickets.

    A special program will be held at the Timiryazev State Biological Museum from 12:00 to 16:00 on February 8. It will be dedicated to various areas of biology, its history, and the work of scientists. The events are planned at two venues: in pavilion No. 31 “Geology” at VDNKh and in the museum building on Malaya Gruzinskaya Street. Admission is by ticket. You can buy a ticket for the event in the Geology pavilion at this link, and to the event at the museum on Malaya Gruzinskaya – on this.

    Russian Science Day has been officially celebrated since 1999. The reason for its appearance was the events that took place more than 300 years ago – on January 28 (February 8, new style) 1724, Emperor Peter I founded the Russian Academy of Sciences.

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    February 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: Village in eastern China celebrates Start of Spring

    Source: China State Council Information Office 2

    Miaoyuan village in Quzhou city, Zhejiang province, held ritual activities on Monday to celebrate Lichun, or the Start of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar.

    Children line the temple doorstep in a ritual to mark the Start of Spring in Miaoyuan village, Zhejiang province, on Feb. 3, 2025. [Photo/China.org.cn]
    In the morning, a ritual ceremony was held at a local temple, where villagers presented flower baskets and sacrificial offerings to Goumang, the God of Spring, praying for harvest and prosperity in the coming year.
    During the ceremony, the ritual of Whipping the Spring Ox was conducted on the farmland in front of the temple. A village elder led a plow ox adorned with red flowers on its horns and draped in a red cloth to the field, while a child dressed up as the God of Spring, whipped the ox. It signified the beginning of agricultural activities for the new year.

    The ritual of Whipping the Spring Ox is conducted to mark the Start of Spring in Miaoyuan village, Zhejiang province, on Feb. 3, 2025. [Photo/China.org.cn]
    A cultural exchange activity was held in the temple after the ceremony. Scholars, international guests, and local residents engaged in discussion on intangible cultural heritage and solar term traditions.
    The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. In 2016, the 24 Solar Terms was inscribed on the Representative List of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

    MIL OSI China News –

    February 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s GPTBots.ai Integrates DeepSeek’s Janus-Pro

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its leading enterprise AI agent platform, GPTBots.ai, has integrated DeepSeek’s Janus-Pro into its ecosystem as an Open Tool, further expanding its comprehensive suite of AI capabilities. This integration follows the recent addition of DeepSeek’s R1 large language model (LLM), reinforcing GPTBots.ai’s position as a leader in delivering cutting-edge AI solutions tailored for enterprises.

    Janus-Pro, part of DeepSeek’s groundbreaking image model family, has set a new benchmark in AI image generation. Known for its hyper-realistic outputs, contextual understanding, and seamless style adaptation, Janus-Pro excels in creating visually stunning and contextually accurate images. It also offers advanced capabilities like multi-modal input processing, enhanced image consistency, and rapid rendering, making it ideal for industries such as marketing, e-commerce, and design. By integrating Janus-Pro as an Open Tool, GPTBots empowers businesses to unlock new creative possibilities while streamlining visual content creation.

    An Extensive Toolkit Empowering Enterprise AI Agents
    GPTBots offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enable enterprises to build intelligent AI agents that automate workflows, enhance customer interactions, and optimize operations. These tools are categorized into My Tools (custom-built tools tailored to specific business needs) and Open Tools (pre-configured tools accessible to all users).

    With the addition of Janus-Pro as an Open Tool, GPTBots’ ecosystem now includes a wide range of tools, such as:

    • LinkedIn Tools: LinkedIn Find Company and LinkedIn Find Person for professional networking and lead generation.
    • HubSpot Tools: HubSpot Contacts, HubSpot Company, HubSpot Deals, and HubSpot Tickets for seamless CRM and sales management.
    • DALL-E 3 and CogView: Advanced image generation tools for creative and business applications.
    • Google Search Pro: Enhanced search capabilities for retrieving accurate and actionable information.
    • Google Video: For creating and managing engaging video content.
    • WhatsApp API Message: For efficient customer communication and engagement.
    • EngageLab Email Sender: Automating email campaigns for marketing and customer outreach.

    These tools represent just a fraction of the extensive library of Open Tools available on GPTBots, ensuring businesses have access to the most relevant and impactful solutions for their unique needs.

    Empowering Enterprises with GPTBots.ai

    GPTBots is designed to simplify AI adoption for businesses, offering a no-code/low-code platform that enables users to deploy AI agents quickly and effectively. With features like enterprise-grade SLA guarantees, role-based access control, and seamless integration with popular business systems, GPTBots ensures businesses can focus on achieving their goals without worrying about technical complexities.

    By combining tools like Janus-Pro, LinkedIn, HubSpot, and Google Video, GPTBots provides enterprises with a unified platform to automate workflows, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Whether it’s creating high-quality visual content, managing customer relationships, or optimizing marketing strategies, GPTBots empowers businesses to achieve more with less effort.

    About GPTBots.ai

    GPTBots.ai is a complementary general-purpose LLM AI bot featuring private data input and continuous fine-tuning, which can replace ‘rule-based’ chatbots, improve user experience, and reduce costs. GPTBots.ai aims to provide users with an end-to-end business platform that can seamlessly integrate robots into existing applications and workflows via plug-ins. GPTBots.ai also allow users to have great access to, and more efficiently and effectively using, AIGC to improve overall corporate productivity and output quality.

    To know more, please visit https://www.gptbots.ai.

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

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    For more information, please contact:

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    Christensen

    In China
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    In U.S.

    Ms. Linda Bergkamp
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    February 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: GPTBots.ai Integrates DeepSeek’s Janus-Pro, Elevating AI Image Generation for Enterprise Applications

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HONG KONG, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GPTBots.ai, a leading enterprise AI agent platform, has announced the integration of DeepSeek’s Janus-Pro into its ecosystem as an Open Tool, further expanding its comprehensive suite of AI capabilities. This integration follows the recent addition of DeepSeek’s R1 large language model (LLM), reinforcing GPTBots.ai’s position as a leader in delivering cutting-edge AI solutions tailored for enterprises.

    Janus-Pro, part of DeepSeek’s groundbreaking image model family, has set a new benchmark in AI image generation. Known for its hyper-realistic outputs, contextual understanding, and seamless style adaptation, Janus-Pro excels in creating visually stunning and contextually accurate images. It also offers advanced capabilities like multi-modal input processing, enhanced image consistency, and rapid rendering, making it ideal for industries such as marketing, e-commerce, and design. By integrating Janus-Pro as an Open Tool, GPTBots empowers businesses to unlock new creative possibilities while streamlining visual content creation.

    An Extensive Toolkit Empowering Enterprise AI Agents
    GPTBots offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enable enterprises to build intelligent AI agents that automate workflows, enhance customer interactions, and optimize operations. These tools are categorized into My Tools (custom-built tools tailored to specific business needs) and Open Tools (pre-configured tools accessible to all users).

    With the addition of Janus-Pro as an Open Tool, GPTBots’ ecosystem now includes a wide range of tools, such as:

    • LinkedIn Tools: LinkedIn Find Company and LinkedIn Find Person for professional networking and lead generation.
    • HubSpot Tools: HubSpot Contacts, HubSpot Company, HubSpot Deals, and HubSpot Tickets for seamless CRM and sales management.
    • DALL-E 3 and CogView: Advanced image generation tools for creative and business applications.
    • Google Search Pro: Enhanced search capabilities for retrieving accurate and actionable information.
    • Google Video: For creating and managing engaging video content.
    • WhatsApp API Message: For efficient customer communication and engagement.
    • EngageLab Email Sender: Automating email campaigns for marketing and customer outreach.

    These tools represent just a fraction of the extensive library of Open Tools available on GPTBots, ensuring businesses have access to the most relevant and impactful solutions for their unique needs.

    Why Janus-Pro is a Game-Changer
    The integration of Janus-Pro into GPTBots.ai brings unparalleled value to enterprises by enabling:

    • Enhanced Marketing Campaigns: Generate visually compelling advertisements and promotional materials with ease.
    • Streamlined Product Design: Create prototypes and design concepts faster and more efficiently.
    • Improved Customer Engagement: Deliver personalized and visually appealing content to captivate target audiences.

    “Integrating Janus-Pro into our platform aligns perfectly with our mission to provide enterprises with the most advanced and versatile AI tools,” said Jerry Yin, VP of GPTBots.ai. “This addition not only enhances our image generation capabilities but also empowers businesses to innovate, adapt, and thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.”

    Empowering Enterprises with GPTBots.ai
    GPTBots is designed to simplify AI adoption for businesses, offering a no-code/low-code platform that enables users to deploy AI agents quickly and effectively. With features like enterprise-grade SLA guarantees, role-based access control, and seamless integration with popular business systems, GPTBots ensures businesses can focus on achieving their goals without worrying about technical complexities.

    By combining tools like Janus-Pro, LinkedIn, HubSpot, and Google Video, GPTBots provides enterprises with a unified platform to automate workflows, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Whether it’s creating high-quality visual content, managing customer relationships, or optimizing marketing strategies, GPTBots empowers businesses to achieve more with less effort.

    About GPTBots.ai
    GPTBots.ai is an enterprise AI agent platform that empowers businesses to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Offering end-to-end AI solutions across customer service, knowledge search, data analysis, and lead generation, GPTBots enables enterprises to harness the full potential of AI with ease. With seamless integration into various systems, and support for scalable, secure deployments, GPTBots is dedicated to reducing costs, accelerating growth, and helping businesses thrive in the AI era.
    For more information, visit www.gptbots.ai.

    Media Contact:
    Silvia
    Senior Marketing Manager
    marketing@gptbots.ai

    The MIL Network –

    February 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Global: Trump wants the US to ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate the people. Is this legal?

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Tamer Morris, Senior lecturer, international law, University of Sydney

    In an astonishing news conference in Washington, US President Donald Trump proposed the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently relocate the nearly two million Palestinians living there to neighbouring countries.

    Trump has previously called on Egypt and Jordan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, which both countries firmly rejected.

    His new comments – and the possibility of a US takeover of a sovereign territory – were immediately met with criticism and questions about the legality of such a move.

    When asked what authority would allow the US to do this, Trump did not have an answer. He only noted it would be a “long-term ownership position”. He also did not rule out using US troops.

    So, what does international law say about this idea?

    Can the US take over a sovereign territory?

    The quick answer is no – Trump can’t just take over someone else’s territory.

    Since the end of the second world war in 1945, the use of force has been prohibited in international law. This is one of the foundations of international law since the creation of the United Nations.

    The US could only take control of Gaza with the consent of the sovereign authority of the territory. Israel can’t cede Gaza to the US. The International Court of Justice has ruled that Gaza is an occupied territory – and that this occupation is illegal under international law.

    So, for this to happen legally, Trump would require the consent of Palestine and the Palestinian people to take control of Gaza.

    And what about removing a population?

    One of the biggest obligations of an occupying power comes under Article 49 of the Geneva Conventions. This prohibits an occupying power from forcibly transferring or removing people from a territory.

    All other states also have an obligation not to assist an occupying power in violating international humanitarian law. So that means if the US wanted to move the population of Gaza by force, Israel could not assist in this action. And likewise, the US cannot assist Israel in violating the rules.

    Occupying powers are allowed to remove a population for the reason of safety.

    Trump and his Middle East envoy who visited Gaza last week have repeatedly referenced how dangerous it is. Trump questioned how people could “want to stay” there, saying they have “no alternative” but to leave.

    However, removing people for this reason has to only be temporary. Once it’s fine for someone to return, they must be returned.

    What if people voluntarily leave?

    Transferring a population has to be consensual. But in this specific case, it would mean the consent of all Palestinians in Gaza. The US could not force anyone to move who does not want to.

    Further to this, a government, such as the Palestinian Authority, cannot give this consent on behalf of a people. People have a right to self-determination – the right to determine their own future.

    A perfect example is migration – if a person migrates from one state to another, that is their right. It’s not displacement. But forcefully displacing them is not permitted.

    And using what sounds like a threat would arguably not be consensual, either. This could be saying, for instance, “If you stay, you’ll die because there’s only going to be more war. But if you leave, there’s peace.” This is the threat of force.

    Would forcing people to leave be ethnic cleansing?

    Ethnic cleansing has not been defined in any treaty or convention.

    However, most international law experts rely on the definition in the Commission of Experts report on the former state of Yugoslavia to the UN Security Council in 1994. It defined ethnic cleansing as:

    rendering an area ethnically homogeneous by using force or intimidation to remove persons of given groups from the area.

    So, under that definition, what is being suggested by Trump could be classified as ethnic cleansing – removing the Palestinian people from a certain geographical area through force or intimidation.

    What can be done if Trump follows through?

    If Trump follows through with this plan, it would be a violation of what is known as jus cogens, or the paramount, foundational rules that underpin international law.

    And international law dictates that no country is allowed to cooperate with another in violating these rules and all countries must try to stop or prevent any potential violations. This could include placing sanctions on a country or not providing support to that country, for example, by selling it weapons.

    A perfect example of this is when Russia illegally annexed Crimea in 2014, very few countries recognised the move. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 was then followed by sanctions and the freezing of Russian assets, among other actions.

    If Trump pursued this course of action, he too could be personally liable under international criminal law if he’s the one instigating the forcible transfer of a population.

    The International Criminal Court has already issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the former Israeli defence minister and a Hamas commander in relation to the conflict.

    The risk of this kind of language

    One of the dangers of this kind of rhetoric is the potential to dehumanise the enemy, or the other side.

    Trump does this through statements such as, “You look over the decades, it’s all death in Gaza”, and resettling people in “nice homes where they can be happy” instead of being “knifed to death”. This language implies the situation in Gaza is due to the “uncivilised” nature of the population.

    The risk at the moment, even if Trump doesn’t do what he says, is that the mere vocalisation of his proposal is dehumanising to the Palestinian people. And this, in turn, could lead to more violations of the rules of war and international humanitarian law.

    The nonchalant way Trump is discussing things such as taking over a territory and moving a population gives the impression these rules can easily be broken, even if he doesn’t break them himself.

    Tamer Morris does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Trump wants the US to ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate the people. Is this legal? – https://theconversation.com/trump-wants-the-us-to-take-over-gaza-and-relocate-the-people-is-this-legal-249143

    MIL OSI – Global Reports –

    February 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft recognized as the leader of the Russian oil and gas industry in the field of rational water use

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Rosneft – Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Rosneft has been recognized as a leader in the field of rational use of water resources based on the results of a 2024 study by the RAEX rating agency. The assessment examined the water use indicators of 144 companies from Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia.

    Rosneft became the only Russian oil and gas company to be included in the top 10 participants in the rating with the highest level of assessment of indicators of rational water consumption, as well as the quality of corporate policies and programs related to water use.

    Preserving the environment for future generations is an integral part of the corporate culture and one of the key principles of Rosneft. The company follows the principles of responsible business of the UN Global Compact and annually confirms its commitment to 17 UN goals in the field of sustainable development. Rosneft intends to remain a reliable manufacturer, while reducing its impact on the climate and the environment.

    Rosneft’s activities are related to the use of water resources, so issues of rational water use are given great attention. The company constantly reduces the total volume of water withdrawn through measures to reduce water consumption and the volume of water withdrawal from natural sources. The share of recycled and reused water in 2023 amounted to almost 93% of the total volume of water used for production needs. This figure has consistently exceeded 90% for 10 years.

    In addition, Rosneft is implementing and using advanced wastewater treatment technologies that have already proven their effectiveness. Thus, the biological treatment facilities (BTF) of the Ufa group of oil refineries processed 134 million m3 of wastewater. BTF services the Bashneft oil refineries and treats wastewater from 66 enterprises in the northern industrial zone of Ufa and storm water. The treatment facilities provide the highest level of treatment of industrial, storm and domestic wastewater, which increases the volume of reused water in technological processes by 2.5 times.

    At the same time, Rosneft enterprises also carry out activities to reproduce aquatic biological resources. In 2023, about 50 million fry were released by subsidiaries into the river systems of Russia.

    The company assesses the level of water supply in the regions of its presence. In 2023, with the support of RN-Uvatneftegaz, scientists calculated changes in the area of water bodies that have occurred over the past half century and formulated recommendations for carrying out restoration and preventive measures to prevent a decrease in the area of the water surface of lakes and their bloom. Regardless of the region’s water supply, when implementing projects, the Company carries out a set of measures aimed at rational water use.

    Rosneft also works to increase employee involvement in compliance with environmental requirements, conduct voluntary environmental campaigns, and develop a culture of rational and responsible consumption of natural resources. The Company’s volunteers regularly clean the coastal areas of large water bodies, improve coastal areas, install garbage containers, and place information stands for tourists about the value of lake ecosystems.

    The company ensures strict compliance of production processes and industrial facilities with the requirements of Russian environmental legislation and maintains high standards of environmental safety in the field of water resource management.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 5, 2025

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    February 5, 2025
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