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  • MIL-OSI Global: The Salt Path taps into a long history of searching for healing on England’s south-west coast

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Lena Ferriday, Lecturer in the History of Science and the Environment, King’s College London

    Moth Winn was diagnosed with a terminal illness at the age of 53 and in the same week he and his wife, Raynor, lost their home. As the bailiffs arrived, the couple made a remarkable decision: to take a 630-mile year-long coastal walk from Somerset to Dorset, through Devon and Cornwall.

    Their journey was first told in Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir The Salt Path, which has now been made into a film. In The Salt Path, Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs portray the hardship and hope the couple experienced as they walked through sunshine and storms with little more than a tent and a handful of cash.

    But their walk is part of a much older story. Without realising it, Raynor and Moth joined a centuries-old tradition of seeking healing and transformation along the south-west coast. In the 19th century, people travelled to the coast because doctors believed coastal air and seawater could treat illness. This idea became known as “change of air” treatment and was widely prescribed to urban patients suffering from “nervous disorders”, such as stomach pains and chest issues. These seaside visits were understood as a form of medicine.

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    England’s westerly edge

    The South West Coast Path is the UK’s longest national trail. The route has over 115,000 feet of ascent and descent – the equivalent of scaling Mount Everest four times. It was officially protected in 1973 to preserve and improve access to the path and now attracts nearly 9 million visitors each year. But its origins lie in the working lives of local people, especially coastguards watching for smugglers and fishermen following pilchard shoals.

    In the 19th century, the region also became a destination for domestic tourists. It was made more accessible as passenger rail lines were extended to places including Plymouth and Penzance. Some visitors walked to explore unfamiliar landscapes, while others did so on medical advice.

    The seaside towns of Penzance and Torquay emerged as health resorts and by the first world war they were known as “havens for invalids”. Between 1800 and 1854, Torquay’s population grew from 800 to 14,000, mostly made up of medical residents on temporary stays.

    Healing in the elements

    Before the walk, Moth was diagnosed with corticobasal degeneration (CBD) after seeing a doctor about shoulder pain and tremors. CBD is a rare degenerative condition that affects the brain and gradually leads to difficulties with movement, speech, memory and swallowing.

    When he began the walk, Moth’s mobility had deteriorated and he was experiencing severe pain and numbness in his left leg. For the first half of the film, Jason Isaacs drags his foot along the ground to show this physical strain. The challenge of walking was made harder by the rugged terrain – steep hills, jagged rocks and harsh winds.

    As Moth and Raynor walked, something unexpected happened. Moth’s symptoms began to ease, his condition improved, and he eventually stopped taking pain relief. He believed the change was linked to the regular movement and the sense of purpose the walk gave them during a bleak period. He described walking as having a restorative power that offered him a new, unlicensed freedom.

    The idea that walking by the coast could have healing properties has deep roots. In the 19th century, walking was considered beneficial, but the emphasis was on gentle movement in clean air rather than endurance through rough landscapes. The air of Devon and Cornwall was praised for its soothing qualities and the climate for its warmth in the winter. Town planners even built flat promenades in seaside towns to make walking more accessible for people with chronic illnesses and low mobility.

    Spending time outside was considered particularly valuable for people suffering from tuberculosis. Before tuberculosis was known to be caused by bacteria, medical experts blamed it on bad-smelling air. Doctors suggested that city dwellers suffering with chest pains remove themselves from these dirty atmospheres and immerse themselves in the clean, salt air at the seaside.

    Nature plays a central role in The Salt Path. Its affect on the body is seen in Gillian Anderson’s sun-scorched cheeks and wind-tousled hair. The sounds of birds and the sea accompany panoramic drone shots of the cliffs. The sea is a key character.

    Arriving at Minehead, the Winns take a photo to begin their journey: of “the three of us”, the couple and the sea. Victorian travel writers also insisted that in the south-west, “The pedestrian must never wander more than a stone’s throw from the sea.”

    When Moth swims in the sea, he is empowered in his own body and able to move without constraint. The seaside has carried health connotations since the 1700s. In the 18th century, doctors claimed that sudden immersion in cold, salty and turbulent waters had therapeutic value for chronic illness. Today, open swimming remains a popular practice in the south-west and is praised for its mental and physical health benefits.

    As the film ends, we learn that 12 years after their walk Moth is still living with CBD and the couple still use long-distance walks to treat his symptoms. This experience of illness finds resonance in older practices, reminding us that healing can sometimes be found outside of clinical spaces. While the reasons for walking often change, the connection between place, body and wellbeing spans centuries. The Salt Path tells a deeply personal story but also continues a long cultural history of looking to the coastline for recovery and renewal.

    Lena Ferriday has received funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

    – ref. The Salt Path taps into a long history of searching for healing on England’s south-west coast – https://theconversation.com/the-salt-path-taps-into-a-long-history-of-searching-for-healing-on-englands-south-west-coast-257793

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Rise of the Zombie Bugs takes readers on a jaw-dropping tour of the parasite world

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Alex Dittrich, Senior Lecturer in Zoology, Nottingham Trent University

    A “zombie” snail infected with a flatworm JoostP/Shutterstock

    Rise of the Zombie Bugs, by Mindy Weisberger, is a non-fiction book that borrows from popular culture to make one of the most complex and grisly interactions in the animal kingdom accessible to the reader.

    From fungi and viruses that infect the brains of insects, to parasites that burst through the abdominal cavities of their unsuspecting hosts, Weisberger shows readers a gruesomely fascinating world.

    Weisberger’s definition of a zombie bug is an insect that has become host to a parasite. The parasite modifies its host’s behaviour for its own means. She affectionately refers to these parasites as “zombifiers”. This zombification can make the host more susceptible to conditions that enable that parasite to complete its lifecycle or spread.

    The author takes the reader through a taxonomic feast of invertebrates and their parasites. The idea of “host-altered behaviour” is particularly interesting here, as it shows the ends that parasites go to to complete their lifecycle and reproduce.

    For example Leucochloridium, a flatworm that turns the eyes of snails vivid colours and patterns, which makes them more susceptible to bird predation. The flatworm also makes the snail stay out in the open. Once eaten by a bird, the flatworm can complete its life cycle in the bird’s gut. And Weisberger helps the reader understand some of the complex processes that underpin this phenomenon. For example, how these parasites hijack the host’s nervous system and cause unusual behaviour.

    There are parasitic flies that disrupt the natural foraging behaviour of ants. After the fly lays eggs in the ant’s thorax, the larvae eventually migrate to the ant’s head, making it fall off. There’s also the cordyceps fungi that infects the brains of many insect species and makes them move to a better location for the fungi, such as the ends of tree branches or the tips of grass stems. A location normally treacherous to the insect – but ideal for the fungi to spread its spores. Once there, a fruiting mushroom sprouts from the insect’s head.

    An ant infected with cordyceps.
    Jojo dexter/Shutterstock

    Parasites are all around us. Weisberger reassures us that, although the grisly and fantastical world of fiction is not far removed from what we see in nature, the processes she describes in the book are natural. And indeed necessary for a healthy planet, playing a crucial role in controlling and halting pest invasions. In the insect world, they are one of the most abundant natural controls on populations of pest insects.

    Although naturally occurring populations of these parasites are not more likely to attack invasive species than native ones, we have however used them to our advantage in exploiting their behaviour to protect our crops. For example, the parasitic wasps I mentioned before are key for controlling populations of beetle pests in fruiting crops.

    Parasites and us

    The war waged on insects by their parasites has inspired a lot of popular culture, such as the chest-bursting aliens from the Alien films – rumoured to have been based on parasitoid wasps that lay their eggs inside the bodies of unsuspecting insects. The video game and popular HBO series The Last of Us imagines a world where cordyceps infect humans, not just insects.

    As someone with a soft spot for invertebrate behaviour, I am drawn into the case studies where invertebrate animals interact with each other and the decapitated ants and disco snails are firm favourites of mine.

    However, the book does end on a note of caution. The author writes a worrying footnote on rabies and Toxoplasma gondii, and the ability of both to not only cause serious harm to us but to even alter our behaviour.

    Toxoplasma gondii is a single-cell parasite that causes an illness called toxoplasmosis in humans. You can catch it from cat faeces, or from eating infected meat. It is one of the most common parasitic infections of humans and other warm-blooded animals. It doesn’t make most adults seriously ill but it can cause blindness and developmental disorders in children infected as a foetus and cause life-threatening illness in immunocompromised people.

    Toxoplasmosis has been linked to rage and suicidal behaviour in humans. Although one third of people are estimated to have been exposed to toxoplasmosis, there is still much we don’t understand about it.

    Rise of the Zombie Bugs is a fun read that would appeal to a wide range of audiences, whether you work in science and education or simply want to expand your understanding of the natural world.

    Alex Dittrich 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. Rise of the Zombie Bugs takes readers on a jaw-dropping tour of the parasite world – https://theconversation.com/rise-of-the-zombie-bugs-takes-readers-on-a-jaw-dropping-tour-of-the-parasite-world-256026

    MIL OSI – Global Reports –

  • MIL-OSI USA: New tools to identify and monitor cardiovascular disease

    Source: US Government research organizations

    Researchers develop algorithm that enables more advanced imaging of cardiac tissue and vessels

    Cardiovascular diseases cause one death every 33 seconds in America. Diagnosing these conditions, which account for approximately 20% of all deaths annually, can be difficult because the overlaying and natural fluorescence of cardiac tissue complicate diagnostic images. A new algorithm, developed by researchers supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and described in Nature Cardiovascular Research, could lead to clearer images, earlier diagnoses and better outcomes.

    “Enhancing visualization of cardiac systems is just one application of this new tool,” said Eric Lyons, a program director in the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences. “This could also help advance live-cell imaging in other parts of the body, like the brain, and drive insights into fundamental biological processes and systems.”

    Current forms of imaging each have drawbacks, being limited by how broad or deep they can visualize, the ability to visualize small scales like molecules or the frame rate of cameras and speed of data acquisition and processing. The algorithm addresses many of these challenges and allows for simultaneous viewing of multiple parameters and measurement of the volume of heart chambers.

    The tool uses an approach known as multiscale recursive decomposition, where images are broken down into smaller parts across multiple scales. This allows for the precise extraction of dynamic cardiovascular signals, which could allow physicians and others to diagnose cardiovascular disease earlier and more precisely. Better diagnoses are likely to lead to better health outcomes.

    The algorithm is fully compatible with commonly used microscopes, allowing for wide use of the tool.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: President Lai attends 2025 Europe Day Dinner

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

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    2025-05-28
    President Lai meets US delegation led by Senator Tammy Duckworth
    On the afternoon of May 28, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by United States Senator Tammy Duckworth. In remarks, President Lai thanked the US Congress and government for their longstanding and bipartisan support for Taiwan. The president stated that Taiwan will continue to strengthen cooperation with the US and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability. He pointed out that the Taiwan government has already proposed a roadmap for deepening Taiwan-US trade ties and will encourage mutual investment between Taiwanese and US businesses. He then expressed hope of deepening Taiwan-US ties and creating more niches for both sides. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: I warmly welcome this delegation led by Senator Duckworth, a dear friend of Taiwan. Senator Duckworth previously visited in May last year to convey congratulations after the inauguration of myself and Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao. Your bipartisan delegation was the first group from the US Senate that I met with as president. Today, you are visiting just after the first anniversary of my taking office, demonstrating the staunch support of the US and our deep friendship. On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I extend my sincere appreciation and greetings. And I invite you to come back and visit next year, the year after that, and every year. Taiwan and the US share the values of democracy and the rule of law and believe in free and open markets. Both sides embrace a common goal of peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. I thank the US Congress and government for their longstanding, bipartisan, and steadfast support for Taiwan. In 2021, to help Taiwan overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Duckworth made a special trip here to announce that the US government would be donating vaccines to Taiwan. In recent years, Senator Duckworth has also promoted the TAIWAN Security Act, STAND with Taiwan Act, and Taiwan and America Space Assistance Act in the US Congress, all of which have further deepened Taiwan-US cooperation and steadily advanced our ties. For this, I express my deepest appreciation. I want to emphasize that the people of Taiwan have an unyielding determination to protect their homeland and free and democratic way of life. Over the past year, the government and private sector have been working together to enhance Taiwan’s whole-of-society defense resilience. The government is committed to reforming national defense, and it has proposed prioritizing special budget allocations to ensure that our defense budget exceeds three percent of GDP. This will continue to bolster Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities. Moving forward, Taiwan will continue to strengthen cooperation with the US. In addition to jointly safeguarding regional peace and stability, we also aspire to deepen bilateral trade and economic ties. At the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC, earlier this month, Taiwan’s delegation was once again the biggest delegation attending the event – proof positive of our close economic and trade cooperation. We have already proposed a roadmap for deepening Taiwan-US trade ties. We will narrow the trade imbalance through the procurement of energy and agricultural and other industrial products from the US. We will encourage mutual investment between Taiwanese and US businesses to stimulate industrial development on both sides, especially in such industries as national defense and shipbuilding. We therefore look forward to Congress passing the US-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act as soon as possible, as this would deepen Taiwan-US trade ties and create more niches for business. In closing, I once again thank Senator Duckworth for making the trip to Taiwan. Let us continue to work together to elevate Taiwan-US ties. I wish you a pleasant and successful visit. Senator Duckworth then delivered remarks, saying that she is happy to be back in Taiwan and that she wanted to make sure to come back just after President Lai’s one-year anniversary of taking office to show the dedication and the outstanding friendship that we have. She noted that because no matter who is in the White House, no matter which political party is in power in Washington, DC, she has always believed that if America wants to remain a leader on the global stage, it has to show up for friends like Taiwan.  Senator Duckworth mentioned that in the years that she has been coming to Taiwan since pre-COVID times, she has seen a remarkable increase in participation in its defense and the support of the Taiwanese people for defending the homeland. She then thanked Taiwan for making the commitment to its self-defense, and also for being a partner with other nations around the world.  The STAND with Taiwan Act, the senator noted, is so named because the US wants to stand side by side with Taiwan. Pointing out that Taiwan is an important leader in the Indo-Pacific and on the global stage, she reiterated that there is support on both sides of the aisle in Washington for Taiwanese democracy, and added that the people of Taiwan are showing that they are willing to shore up their own readiness. Senator Duckworth said that whether it is delivering vaccines to Taiwan or making sure that the US National Guard works with Taiwan’s reserve forces or even with its civilian emergency response teams, these are all important components to the ongoing partnership between our nations.  Senator Duckworth indicated that there are many great opportunities moving forward beyond our military cooperation with one another. Whether it is in chip manufacturing, agricultural investments, shipbuilding, or in the healthcare field, those investments in both nations will facilitate stability and development in both our nations. She said that is why she wants to continue the Taiwan-US relationship, underlining that they are in it for the long haul. The delegation was accompanied to the Presidential Office by American Institute in Taiwan Taipei Office Director Raymond Greene.

    President Lai meets delegation led by US House Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman”>Details
    2025-05-27
    President Lai meets delegation led by US House Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman
    On the afternoon of May 27, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Chair of the Natural Resources Committee of the United States House of Representatives Bruce Westerman. In remarks, President Lai stated that Taiwan and the US enjoy close industrial exchanges and continue to explore new opportunities for investment and collaboration. The president said that Taiwan will continue to increase purchases from and together build non-red supply chains with the US, expressing hope that economic and trade relations grow even closer and that both work together to jointly safeguard peace and stability throughout the region. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: I am delighted to meet and exchange views with members of the US House Committee on Natural Resources today. Chair Westerman, the leader of this delegation, is an old friend of Taiwan. On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I extend a very warm welcome to the delegation. I also want to thank you all for your long-term close attention to Taiwan-related affairs and your strong support for Taiwan. Taiwan and the US enjoy close ties and share ideals and values. There is an excellent foundation for cooperation between us, particularly in such areas as energy, the economy and trade, agriculture and fisheries, environmental protection, and sustainable development. In recent years, Taiwan-US ties have grown closer and closer. The US has become Taiwan’s largest destination for overseas investment, accounting for over 40 percent of Taiwan’s outbound investment. Taiwan is also the seventh largest trading partner of the US and its seventh largest export market for agricultural products. The SelectUSA Investment Summit held in Washington, DC earlier this month was the largest in its history. Taiwan’s delegation, representing 138 enterprises, was once again the biggest delegation attending the event. This shows that Taiwan and the US enjoy close industrial exchanges and continue to explore new opportunities for investment and collaboration. Looking ahead, with the global landscape changing rapidly, Taiwan will continue to increase purchases from the US, including energy resources such as natural gas and petroleum, as well as agricultural products, industrial products, and even military procurement. This will not only help balance our bilateral trade, but also strengthen development for Taiwan in energy autonomy, resilience, the economy, and trade. Taiwan and the US are also well-matched in such areas as high tech and manufacturing. As the US pursues reindustrialization and aims to become a global hub for AI, Taiwan is willing to take part and play an even more important role. We will strengthen Taiwan-US industrial cooperation and together build non-red supply chains. In addition to bringing our economic and trade relations even closer, this will also allow Taiwanese industries to remain rooted in Taiwan while expanding their global presence, helping bolster the US, and marketing worldwide. As for military exchanges, we are grateful to the US government for continuing its military sales to Taiwan and backing our efforts to upgrade our self-defense capabilities. Taiwan will continue to work with the US to jointly safeguard peace and stability throughout the region. In closing, I thank our guests once again for making the long journey here, not only offering warm friendship, but also demonstrating the staunch bipartisan support for Taiwan in the US Congress. Chair Westerman then delivered remarks, saying that it is an honor for him and his colleagues to be in Taiwan to talk about the strong relationship between the US and Taiwan and how that relationship can continue to grow in the future. The chair pointed out that natural resources are foundational to any kind of economic development, whether it is energy, which is key to manufacturing, or whether it is mining, which provides rare earth elements and all the minerals and metals needed for manufacturing. He said that as for natural resources including fish, wildlife, or timber, all are foundational to any society, but this is especially so for agriculture, noting that the US produces a lot of food and fodder and is always looking for more friends to share that with. Chair Westerman indicated that they are excited about opportunities to work with Taiwan, adding that Taiwan’s investments in the US have been greatly appreciated. He said they also are excited about the talks with the Trump administration and the future going forward on how we can have a stronger trade relationship, a stronger bilateral relationship, and how we can work with each other to help both economies grow and prosper. Chair Westerman concluded his remarks by expressing thanks for the opportunity to visit, saying that they treasure Taiwan’s friendship and our long-term relationship, and are very excited to be able to discuss in more detail how our two countries can work together. The delegation also included US House Natural Resources Committee Representatives Sarah Elfreth, Harriet Hageman, Celeste Maloy, and Nick Begich. The delegation was accompanied to the Presidential Office by American Institute in Taiwan Taipei Office Director Raymond Greene.  

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    2025-05-27
    President Lai meets and hosts luncheon for delegation led by Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero of Guam
    On the morning of May 27, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero of Guam and her husband, and hosted a luncheon for the delegation at noon. In remarks, President Lai noted that this is the governor’s first trip to Taiwan, fully demonstrating the Guam government’s support and high regard for Taiwan. The president said that Guam, being the closest United States territory to Taiwan, is an important bridge for collaboration between Taiwan and the US. He stated that aside from promoting tourism, we can also explore even more opportunities for collaboration in other areas to further advance industrial development for both sides. He said that, as we begin a new chapter, we look forward to working together to generate even more momentum in bilateral cooperation and exchanges. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I extend a warm welcome to Governor Leon Guerrero and her delegation. Last year, I transited through Guam en route for visits to Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in the Pacific. The enthusiastic reception I received from the government, legislature, people, and members of our overseas community in Guam was very touching and left me with a deep impression. During the morning tea reception hosted by Governor Leon Guerrero, we joined in singing our respective national anthems, as well as the Fanohge CHamoru. I also received at the Guam Legislature a copy of a Taiwan-friendly resolution it passed on behalf of the people of Taiwan. And I still remember to this day the striking scenery of the governor’s house and the warm reception I received there. It is therefore a great pleasure to meet with all of you today here at the Presidential Office. This is Governor Leon Guerrero’s first trip to Taiwan. Your visit fully demonstrates the Guam government’s support and high regard for Taiwan. As we begin a new chapter, we look forward to working with you to generate even more momentum in bilateral cooperation and exchanges. Taiwan and Guam are like family. We share the Austronesian spirit and culture. Our wide-ranging and mutually-beneficial collaboration is very fruitful. And now, we are facing the challenges of climate change, public health and medicine, and regional security together. The world is rapidly changing and tensions in the Indo-Pacific continue to rise. But if we combine our strengths, come together as one, and enhance cooperation, we can maintain regional peace, stability, and prosperity. Last Tuesday, I delivered an address on my first anniversary of taking office. I mentioned that for many years, Taiwan, the US, and our democratic partners have actively engaged in exchange and cooperation. Taking a market-oriented approach, we will promote an economic path of staying firmly rooted in Taiwan and expanding the global presence of our enterprises while strengthening ties with the US. Guam is the closest US territory to Taiwan. It is an important bridge for collaboration between Taiwan and the US. Last month, we were pleased to see United Airlines officially launch direct flights between Taipei and Guam. I believe this will benefit tourism and economic and trade exchanges for both sides. In the area of health care, many hospitals in Taiwan already offer referral services to patients from Guam. Both Governor Leon Guerrero and I have backgrounds in medicine. It is my hope that Taiwan and Guam can continue to work hand in hand to create even more positive outcomes from cooperation in public health and medical services. During the governor’s visit, aside from promoting tourism, we can also explore even more opportunities for collaboration in other areas. There is potential for more exchanges in aquaculture, food processing, hydroculture, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and recycling. This will further advance industrial development in Taiwan and Guam. In closing, I thank Governor Leon Guerrero and all our distinguished guests for backing Taiwan. I wish you all a smooth and successful visit.  Governor Leon Guerrero then delivered remarks, saying that she is very happy to come to Taiwan. She said that after learning during President Lai’s visit to Guam last year that he is a medical doctor, she felt more relaxed because healthcare colleagues are one in their endeavor to help enhance the health and well-being of people. She then expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the invitation to Taiwan.  Governor Leon Guerrero said that as they learn more about opportunities for collaboration with Taiwan, they are humbled by the hospitality they have experienced. In both of our islands, she said, hospitality is more than just a custom – it forms a part of our identities. She noted that despite being nearly 2,000 miles apart, we are connected by the Pacific Ocean and common roots, and our ancestors both value family, community, and tradition. That is why being here today, she said, she feels a strong sense of familiarity, like reconnecting with old friends. The governor remarked that Taiwan has evolved so quickly in all areas of essential life, sustenance, economy, and prosperity, adding that Taiwan’s resources in such areas as health, education, data, AI, advanced technology, aquaculture, agriculture, and commerce enhance our economic stability. She stated her belief that in collaboration and support, and working with each other, we can gain prosperity, maintain freedom and democracy, and live in peace.  Governor Leon Guerrero stated that their delegation is here to see how they can partner with Taiwan to help raise the quality of life for both our peoples, mentioning that one special concern of theirs is tourism. Tourism, she said, is the most influential engine and driver for the economy and quality of life in Guam, but they cannot have a vibrant economy and tourism without air connectivity. She added that they are prepared to help in any way to provide incentives and low-cost fees so that they can get more airlines from Taiwan to establish permanent flight schedules to Guam, so as to drive development in Guam’s tourism industry. Governor Leon Guerrero then proceeded to introduce each of the members of her delegation before remarking that while they have been very busy on this visit they are always reminded of the freedom and democracy that the people must protect. She said she looks forward to a great, strong relationship between Taiwan and Guam in cooperation on social and economic issues, in culture, marketing, tourism, and freedom and democracy. Among those in attendance were First Gentleman Jeffrey A. Cook, Chief of Staff Jon Junior Calvo, Director of the Department of Administration Edward Birn, General Manager of the Guam Visitors Bureau Regine Biscoe Lee, Deputy Executive Manager of the Guam International Airport Authority Artemio “Ricky” Hernandez, Board of Directors Chairman of the Guam International Airport Authority Brian J. Bamba, Deputy General Manager of the Guam Economic Development Authority Carlos Bordallo, Director of Landscape Management Systems Guam Bob Salas, Chairperson of the Guam Chamber of Commerce Tae Oh, President of the University of Guam Anita Borja Enriquez, and Director of the Guam Taiwan Office Felix Yen (嚴樹芬). After the meeting, President Lai, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, hosted a luncheon for Governor Leon Guerrero, her husband, and the delegation.

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    2025-05-27
    President Lai meets delegation from European Parliament
    On the morning of May 27, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the European Parliament. In remarks, President Lai thanked the European Parliament for continuing to pay close attention to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and voice support for Taiwan. The president expressed hope for an even closer relationship and diversified cooperation between Taiwan and the European Union. The president said that Taiwan and the EU can work together in such areas as semiconductors, AI, and green energy to create more resilient supply chains for global democracies and contribute to global prosperity and development. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: I warmly welcome our guests to the Presidential Office. After being elected last year, MEPs Reinis Pozņaks and Beatrice Timgren are making their first visits to Taiwan, demonstrating support for Taiwan through concrete action. On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I extend my sincerest welcome and appreciation. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the European Parliament for continuing to pay close attention to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Just last month, the European Parliament adopted resolutions with regard to annual reports on the implementation of the European Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy and Common Security and Defence Policy. These resolutions reaffirmed the EU’s steadfast commitment to maintaining the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. The European Parliament also condemned China for continuing to take provocative military actions against Taiwan and emphasized that Taiwan is a key democratic partner in the Indo-Pacific region. It called on the EU and its member states to continue working closely with Taiwan to strengthen economic, trade, and investment ties. Once again, I thank the European Parliament for voicing support for Taiwan. Just as MEPs Pozņaks and Timgren are visiting Taiwan to strengthen Taiwan-EU exchanges, our Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Jyh-huei (郭智輝) also led a delegation to Europe last year, marking the first in-person dialogue between high-ranking economic and trade officials of Taiwan and the EU. Moving ahead, we look forward to bringing Taiwan-EU ties even closer and to diversifying our cooperation. The EU is Taiwan’s largest source of foreign investment. Both sides are highly complementary in such areas as semiconductors, AI, and green energy. Through our joint efforts, we can create more resilient supply chains for global democracies and further contribute to global prosperity and development. Looking ahead, I hope that MEPs Pozņaks and Timgren will continue to make the case in the European Parliament for the signing of a Taiwan-EU economic partnership agreement. This would not only yield mutually beneficial development, but also consolidate economic security and boost international competitiveness for both sides. In closing, I am sure that you will gain a deeper understanding of Taiwan through this visit. Please feel welcome to come back as often as possible as we continue to elevate Taiwan-EU ties.  MEP Pozņaks then delivered remarks, saying that it is a great honor to be here and thanking everybody involved in arranging this trip that allows them the opportunity to better know Taiwan. He added that it is definitely not the last time they will be here, as Taiwan is a very beautiful country. MEP Pozņaks mentioned that he comes from Latvia, and despite their being on the other side of the world, they know how the Taiwanese people feel, because they also have a big neighbor who is claiming that Latvia belongs to them. Unfortunately, he said, there is already war in Europe, but he is confident that their situation is similar to Taiwan’s, adding that they have a neighbor who uses disinformation attacks. MEP Pozņaks said that we live in very challenging times, and that our choices will define the future of the world, asking whether it will be a world where the rule of law prevails or where physical power and aggression succeeds. Coming from a small country, he said he clearly understands that for them there is no other possibility; they must protect the world where the rule of law prevails. That is why now, he emphasized, it is very crucial for all democracies around the world to stick together to protect our freedoms, values, and democracy. MEP Timgren then delivered remarks, thanking President Lai for meeting with them and saying it is a big honor. Noting that they arrived here two days ago and that while she really loves Taiwan, its food, and the good weather, she stated that the reason they are here is because of the values that we share, our good relationships, and solidarity with other democratic countries in the world, which is important for them in Europe and in Sweden. MEP Timgren, referring to MEP Pozņaks’s earlier remarks, said that they face a big threat from Russia that is discernible even in the European Parliament. Actually, she pointed out, there is a war inside Europe that shows us how important it is that we support one another. She said that the Russian people thought it would be easy to take over Ukraine, but it was not, because all European countries stepped up and provided weapons and support. And that is why, MEP Timgren said, it is important that democratic countries maintain good relationships and let China and Russia see that we have good relationships, because a part of defense is solidarity. In closing, she expressed her gratitude for having the honor to be here in this beautiful country.

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    2025-05-20
    President Lai hosts state banquet for President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Republic of Palau
    On the evening of May 20, President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, hosted a state banquet at the Presidential Office in honor of President Surangel Whipps Jr. of the Republic of Palau and his wife. In remarks, President Lai said that he looks forward to working closely with President Whipps to promote tourism exchanges and sports cooperation so that Taiwan and Palau shine brightly together on the international stage. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: It is a pleasure to host this banquet tonight at the Presidential Office for President Whipps, First Lady Valerie Whipps, and the esteemed members of their delegation. Welcome to Taiwan. During my trips to Palau in 2022 and last year, President and First Lady Whipps received me with great hospitality. Wearing my island shirt, I enjoyed a very friendly reception from the people of Palau. It felt warm and friendly, just like being welcomed back home. The first time I visited Palau, President Whipps and I piloted a boat to the Milky Way lagoon. We both tried volcanic mud facial masks. We also fished together and enjoyed the breeze as we walked on the beach. Last year, on my second visit to Palau, I was honored to be invited to address the National Congress. I also observed the results of the close bilateral cooperation between our two nations. Due to its world-famous ocean scenery, Palau is sometimes referred to as “God’s aquarium.” And it is even possible to snorkel with sharks. It leaves a deep impression. Nothing compares to seeing Palau firsthand. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan and Palau launched a travel bubble that created a safe means of travel. Now, with the pandemic behind us, I hope that even more Taiwanese can tour Palau and gain a greater understanding of our diplomatic ally. In addition to tourism exchanges, I mentioned on my visit to Palau last year that I hoped Taiwan and Palau could promote sports cooperation by providing training away from home. Next month, Palau will be holding the Pacific Mini Games. And right now, Palau’s national baseball and table tennis teams are holding training sessions here in Taiwan. We will do our utmost to support Palau’s national players and we hope they stand out and achieve outstanding results in the events. I look forward to working closely with President Whipps so that Taiwan and Palau shine brightly together on the international stage. Thank you! Mesulang! President Whipps then delivered remarks, saying that it is truly an honor to be here once again one year after President Lai’s inauguration. Mentioning that this is his first state visit after being reelected to a second term, he said that it is important to be here among friends, and that we are more than friends, we are family. He thanked President Lai for the generous words and, most importantly, Taiwan’s enduring support. He remarked that our relationship continues to get stronger in each passing year. President Whipps said that President Lai’s diplomacy initiative, leadership, and vision deeply resonate with them. Diplomacy must be rooted in our shared values, he said, and an unwavering support for our allies and a commitment to a sustainable, inclusive development are all deeply appreciated by their people. President Whipps emphasized that, as we look into the future and the challenges that we face, from security to climate change, it is so important that we are united. He added that it is important for the world, and especially important for them in Palau, that they stand up for Taiwan, so that Taiwan can participate on international fora that address climate change, security, and health, because they know the world is better when Taiwan has a seat at the table. Mentioning that Palau will host the Pacific Islands Forum next year, President Whipps said that Palau remains committed to working closely with Taiwan to ensure a successful event, and that they will continue to speak up for Taiwan’s indispensable contributions as we stand together against any efforts to silence or isolate democratic partners. President Whipps said that our nations have navigated challenges and emerged stronger, bound by a partnership that is built on trust, respect, and hope for a better world. Whether it is in clean energy, education, smart medicine, or tourism, our shared journey is just beginning, he said, and we are stronger together.  Also in attendance at the banquet were Palauan Minister of State Gustav Aitaro, Minister of Public Infrastructure and Industries Charles Obichang, Minister of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl, Senate Floor Leader Kerai Mariur, House of Delegates Floor Leader Warren Umetaro, High Chief of Ngiwal State Elliot Udui, Governor of Peleliu State Emais Roberts, and Governor of Koror State Eyos Rudimch.

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    2025-05-20
    President Lai interviewed by Nippon Television and Yomiuri TV
    In a recent interview on Nippon Television’s news zero program, President Lai Ching-te responded to questions from host Mr. Sakurai Sho and Yomiuri TV Shanghai Bureau Chief Watanabe Masayo on topics including reflections on his first year in office, cross-strait relations, China’s military threats, Taiwan-United States relations, and Taiwan-Japan relations. The interview was broadcast on the evening of May 19. During the interview, President Lai stated that China intends to change the world’s rules-based international order, and that if Taiwan were invaded, global supply chains would be disrupted. Therefore, he said, Taiwan will strengthen its national defense, prevent war by preparing for war, and achieve the goal of peace. The president also noted that Taiwan’s purpose for developing drones is based on national security and industrial needs, and that Taiwan hopes to collaborate with Japan. He then reiterated that China’s threats are an international problem, and expressed hope to work together with the US, Japan, and others in the global democratic community to prevent China from starting a war. Following is the text of the questions and the president’s responses: Q: How do you feel as you are about to round out your first year in office? President Lai: When I was young, I was determined to practice medicine and save lives. When I left medicine to go into politics, I was determined to transform Taiwan. And when I was sworn in as president on May 20 last year, I was determined to strengthen the nation. Time flies, and it has already been a year. Although the process has been very challenging, I am deeply honored to be a part of it. I am also profoundly grateful to our citizens for allowing me the opportunity to give back to our country. The future will certainly be full of more challenges, but I will do everything I can to unite the people and continue strengthening the nation. That is how I am feeling now. Q: We are now coming up on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and over this period, we have often heard that conflict between Taiwan and the mainland is imminent. Do you personally believe that a cross-strait conflict could happen? President Lai: The international community is very much aware that China intends to replace the US and change the world’s rules-based international order, and annexing Taiwan is just the first step. So, as China’s military power grows stronger, some members of the international community are naturally on edge about whether a cross-strait conflict will break out. The international community must certainly do everything in its power to avoid a conflict in the Taiwan Strait; there is too great a cost. Besides causing direct disasters to both Taiwan and China, the impact on the global economy would be even greater, with estimated losses of US$10 trillion from war alone – that is roughly 10 percent of the global GDP. Additionally, 20 percent of global shipping passes through the Taiwan Strait and surrounding waters, so if a conflict breaks out in the strait, other countries including Japan and Korea would suffer a grave impact. For Japan and Korea, a quarter of external transit passes through the Taiwan Strait and surrounding waters, and a third of the various energy resources and minerals shipped back from other countries pass through said areas. If Taiwan were invaded, global supply chains would be disrupted, and therefore conflict in the Taiwan Strait must be avoided. Such a conflict is indeed avoidable. I am very thankful to Prime Minister of Japan Ishiba Shigeru and former Prime Ministers Abe Shinzo, Suga Yoshihide, and Kishida Fumio, as well as US President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden, and the other G7 leaders, for continuing to emphasize at international venues that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are essential components for global security and prosperity. When everyone in the global democratic community works together, stacking up enough strength to make China’s objectives unattainable or to make the cost of invading Taiwan too high for it to bear, a conflict in the strait can naturally be avoided. Q: As you said, President Lai, maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is also very important for other countries. How can war be avoided? What sort of countermeasures is Taiwan prepared to take to prevent war? President Lai: As Mr. Sakurai mentioned earlier, we are coming up on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. There are many lessons we can take from that war. First is that peace is priceless, and war has no winners. From the tragedies of WWII, there are lessons that humanity should learn. We must pursue peace, and not start wars blindly, as that would be a major disaster for humanity. In other words, we must be determined to safeguard peace. The second lesson is that we cannot be complacent toward authoritarian powers. If you give them an inch, they will take a mile. They will keep growing, and eventually, not only will peace be unattainable, but war will be inevitable. The third lesson is why WWII ended: It ended because different groups joined together in solidarity. Taiwan, Japan, and the Indo-Pacific region are all directly subjected to China’s threats, so we hope to be able to join together in cooperation. This is why we proposed the Four Pillars of Peace action plan. First, we will strengthen our national defense. Second, we will strengthen economic resilience. Third is standing shoulder to shoulder with the democratic community to demonstrate the strength of deterrence. Fourth is that as long as China treats Taiwan with parity and dignity, Taiwan is willing to conduct exchanges and cooperate with China, and seek peace and mutual prosperity. These four pillars can help us avoid war and achieve peace. That is to say, Taiwan hopes to achieve peace through strength, prevent war by preparing for war, keeping war from happening and pursuing the goal of peace. Q: Regarding drones, everyone knows that recently, Taiwan has been actively researching, developing, and introducing drones. Why do you need to actively research, develop, and introduce new drones at this time? President Lai: This is for two purposes. The first is to meet national security needs. The second is to meet industrial development needs. Because Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines are all part of the first island chain, and we are all democratic nations, we cannot be like an authoritarian country like China, which has an unlimited national defense budget. In this kind of situation, island nations such as Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines should leverage their own technologies to develop national defense methods that are asymmetric and utilize unmanned vehicles. In particular, from the Russo-Ukrainian War, we see that Ukraine has successfully utilized unmanned vehicles to protect itself and prevent Russia from unlimited invasion. In other words, the Russo-Ukrainian War has already proven the importance of drones. Therefore, the first purpose of developing drones is based on national security needs. Second, the world has already entered the era of smart technology. Whether generative, agentic, or physical, AI will continue to develop. In the future, cars and ships will also evolve into unmanned vehicles and unmanned boats, and there will be unmanned factories. Drones will even be able to assist with postal deliveries, or services like Uber, Uber Eats, and foodpanda, or agricultural irrigation and pesticide spraying. Therefore, in the future era of comprehensive smart technology, developing unmanned vehicles is a necessity. Taiwan, based on industrial needs, is actively planning the development of drones and unmanned vehicles. I would like to take this opportunity to express Taiwan’s hope to collaborate with Japan in the unmanned vehicle industry. Just as we do in the semiconductor industry, where Japan has raw materials, equipment, and technology, and Taiwan has wafer manufacturing, our two countries can cooperate. Japan is a technological power, and Taiwan also has significant technological strengths. If Taiwan and Japan work together, we will not only be able to safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and security in the Indo-Pacific region, but it will also be very helpful for the industrial development of both countries. Q: The drones you just described probably include examples from the Russo-Ukrainian War. Taiwan and China are separated by the Taiwan Strait. Do our drones need to have cross-sea flight capabilities? President Lai: Taiwan does not intend to counterattack the mainland, and does not intend to invade any country. Taiwan’s drones are meant to protect our own nation and territory. Q: Former President Biden previously stated that US forces would assist Taiwan’s defense in the event of an attack. President Trump, however, has yet to clearly state that the US would help defend Taiwan. Do you think that in such an event, the US would help defend Taiwan? Or is Taiwan now trying to persuade the US? President Lai: Former President Biden and President Trump have answered questions from reporters. Although their responses were different, strong cooperation with Taiwan under the Biden administration has continued under the Trump administration; there has been no change. During President Trump’s first term, cooperation with Taiwan was broader and deeper compared to former President Barack Obama’s terms. After former President Biden took office, cooperation with Taiwan increased compared to President Trump’s first term. Now, during President Trump’s second term, cooperation with Taiwan is even greater than under former President Biden. Taiwan-US cooperation continues to grow stronger, and has not changed just because President Trump and former President Biden gave different responses to reporters. Furthermore, the Trump administration publicly stated that in the future, the US will shift its strategic focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific. The US secretary of defense even publicly stated that the primary mission of the US is to prevent China from invading Taiwan, maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific, and thus maintain world peace. There is a saying in Taiwan that goes, “Help comes most to those who help themselves.” Before asking friends and allies for assistance in facing threats from China, Taiwan must first be determined and prepared to defend itself. This is Taiwan’s principle, and we are working in this direction, making all the necessary preparations to safeguard the nation. Q: I would like to ask you a question about Taiwan-Japan relations. After the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, you made an appeal to give Japan a great deal of assistance and care. In particular, you visited Sendai to offer condolences. Later, you also expressed condolences and concern after the earthquakes in Aomori and Kumamoto. What are your expectations for future Taiwan-Japan exchanges and development? President Lai: I come from Tainan, and my constituency is in Tainan. Tainan has very deep ties with Japan, and of course, Taiwan also has deep ties with Japan. However, among Taiwan’s 22 counties and cities, Tainan has the deepest relationship with Japan. I sincerely hope that both of you and your teams will have an opportunity to visit Tainan. I will introduce Tainan’s scenery, including architecture from the era of Japanese rule, Tainan’s cuisine, and unique aspects of Tainan society, and you can also see lifestyles and culture from the Showa era.  The Wushantou Reservoir in Tainan was completed by engineer Mr. Hatta Yoichi from Kanazawa, Japan and the team he led to Tainan after he graduated from then-Tokyo Imperial University. It has nearly a century of history and is still in use today. This reservoir, along with the 16,000-km-long Chianan Canal, transformed the 150,000-hectare Chianan Plain into Taiwan’s premier rice-growing area. It was that foundation in agriculture that enabled Taiwan to develop industry and the technology sector of today. The reservoir continues to supply water to Tainan Science Park. It is used by residents of Tainan, the agricultural sector, and industry, and even the technology sector in Xinshi Industrial Park, as well as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Because of this, the people of Tainan are deeply grateful for Mr. Hatta and very friendly toward the people of Japan. A major earthquake, the largest in 50 years, struck Tainan on February 6, 2016, resulting in significant casualties. As mayor of Tainan at the time, I was extremely grateful to then-Prime Minister Abe, who sent five Japanese officials to the disaster site in Tainan the day after the earthquake. They were very thoughtful and asked what kind of assistance we needed from the Japanese government. They offered to provide help based on what we needed. I was deeply moved, as former Prime Minister Abe showed such care, going beyond the formality of just sending supplies that we may or may not have actually needed. Instead, the officials asked what we needed and then provided assistance based on those needs, which really moved me. Similarly, when the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 or the later Kumamoto earthquakes struck, the people of Tainan, under my leadership, naturally and dutifully expressed their support. Even earlier, when central Taiwan was hit by a major earthquake in 1999, Japan was the first country to deploy a rescue team to the disaster area. On February 6, 2018, after a major earthquake in Hualien, former Prime Minister Abe appeared in a video holding up a message of encouragement he had written in calligraphy saying “Remain strong, Taiwan.” All of Taiwan was deeply moved. Over the years, Taiwan and Japan have supported each other when earthquakes struck, and have forged bonds that are family-like, not just neighborly. This is truly valuable. In the future, I hope Taiwan and Japan can be like brothers, and that the peoples of Taiwan and Japan can treat one another like family. If Taiwan has a problem, then Japan has a problem; if Japan has a problem, then Taiwan has a problem. By caring for and helping each other, we can face various challenges and difficulties, and pursue a brighter future. Q: President Lai, you just used the phrase “If Taiwan has a problem, then Japan has a problem.” In the event that China attempts to invade Taiwan by force, what kind of response measures would you hope the US military and Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take? President Lai: As I just mentioned, annexing Taiwan is only China’s first step. Its ultimate objective is to change the rules-based international order. That being the case, China’s threats are an international problem. So, I would very much hope to work together with the US, Japan, and others in the global democratic community to prevent China from starting a war – prevention, after all, is more important than cure.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Volunteer EMT to Nursing Ph.D. Student

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    Third year Ph.D. student Hannah Scheibner, MSN, RN, was first exposed to healthcare in high school as a volunteer emergency medical technician (EMT). With the high-stakes environment and hands-on experience she gained with patients, she knew nursing was her calling.

    “I really liked interacting with people and being able to help them during a time of need,” said Scheibner. “That’s what led me into nursing.”

    Hannah Scheibner, MSN, RN. (Contributed Photo)

    She completed her undergraduate degree in nursing at the University of Vermont and worked in primary care right after graduation. She worked as a telephone triage nurse – answering calls from patients, evaluating the patient’s information, and recommending the care they need, all via phone or video.

    While she enjoyed what she was doing, she knew she could be doing more.

    “I thought I wanted to be a nurse practitioner. You can prescribe things and educate patients, but I realized there was a lot more at play that was affecting patients’ health,” said Scheibner.

    When looking at where she wanted to continue her education, UConn School of Nursing stood out in terms of mentorship and alignment with faculty research.

    Eileen Condon, Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC, is Scheibner’s major advisor and they instantly connected, sharing similar research interests surrounding social environmental factors that affect health. This led Scheibner to pursue her Ph.D. as a husky, and she’s been making big strides ever since.

    One of her biggest accomplishments is receiving the Predoctoral Individual National Research Award (F31) from the National Institute of Nursing Research. It’s a highly competitive grant that is funding her dissertation training and research.

    The award is meant to “provide predoctoral individuals with supervised research training in specified health and health-related areas leading toward the research degree,” as stated on its website.

    This May, Scheibner was selected for the Outstanding Senior Women Academic Achievement Award by the Office of the Provost’s, Women’s Center. The award is given to women undergraduate and graduate students within each school/college who have excelled academically and have demonstrated a high achievement in research to the UConn community.

    She was also voted as a Leadership Succession Committee Member for the UConn School of Nursing’s Sigma Mu chapter – 11th chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing, that promotes scholarship and research in the field of nursing.

    Environmental Effects on Health

    Currently working on her dissertation, Scheibner’s research focuses on examining how differences in neighborhood environments influence sleep in preschool age children.

    “Environment is important to health and that’s a big part of nursing as well. So that led me to take this approach looking at neighborhood environments,” she explained.

    Hannah Scheibner, MSN, RN with her poster “Remote Sensing and Applications for Studying Environmental Health Inequities in Nursing Science.” (Contributed photo)

    She is in the process of getting training in geographic information systems, which is a method she will be using in her dissertation. It will allow her to measure neighborhood environmental factors and see how parents report their own neighborhood environments.

    A big part of this is remote sensing – a technique that uses sensors not in direct contact with the environment to measure different characteristics.

    “You can measure so many various factors that are related to environmental health that impact the patients that we care for,” said Scheibner. “It’s more accessible for nurses to harness in their research. They don’t need to go out in the field and learn how to use all this equipment.”

    She used an example of measuring air quality using satellite data and ground sensors to calculate different types of particulate matter in the air. This would be important for understanding asthma or pulmonary diseases that could affect people in the surrounding area.

    Specifically with sleep in preschool aged children, Scheiner explained there isn’t a lot of information and research out there to understand how neighborhood factors affect sleep for this age group.

    “A lot of studies have looked at different factors in adults or older children, but preschool is such an important time for development,” she said. “I really feel like understanding this can help inform community-based interventions or policy level interventions that can promote more equitable and healthy environments and help people sleep better in their homes.”

    She hopes to take this research long-term and get involved in more community-based research. It would allow her to work with people in their neighborhoods to understand the sleep of their children, how different factors could be affecting it, and find out what’s important to them to design future studies tailored to their needs.

    While Scheibner never thought she would be doing this for her career it became a pivotal experience in shaping and opening her eyes up to new knowledge. She expressed that she is forever grateful for UConn School of Nursing for fueling her passion, but also for the connections and relationships she made along the way.

    “Everyone in my cohort is absolutely incredible and brilliant and being able to learn with them and from them over the course of these years, has been very transformational,” she said.

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  • MIL-OSI: A.I. Drone Operations Flourishing as Global Quantum Computing Market Expected to Reach $5.3 Billion By 2029

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – The global quantum computing market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. A report from MarketsAndMarkets projected that the global quantum computing market size will be valued at USD 5.3 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 32.7% during the forecast period through 2029. The report said: “Quantum computing is a growing technology that has the opportunity to make computing faster. These devices can perform valuable tasks but have a high rate of error. In short-term quantum computing, use cases will have a hybrid quantum operating model, a mix of traditional and quantum computers. In the short term, also known as the NISQ era, the revenue for quantum computing will be entirely generated from end-user industries and quantum computing research investments. Mid-term quantum computing is expected to witness many advantages over conventional computers. To achieve this stage, quantum algorithms with a high error correction ability are required. Long term quantum computing requires a high tolerance for error correction and scalability. At this stage, the value will be added by the quantum hardware, quantum software, and service providers. Systems segment to account for highest CAGR of the quantum computing market during the forecast period Quantum computer systems are designed to solve complex problems that traditional computers find difficult. Constant investments and development in quantum computing systems are driving the market during the forecast period. Quantum computing hardware launches are becoming increasingly common. The shipment of quantum computing systems is increasing daily. The cloud segment is projected to account for a larger share of the quantum computing industry than the on-premises segment from 2024 to 2029.” Active Companies in the markets today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO), Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI), D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI).

    MarketsAndMarkets concluded: The demand for the quantum computing market share is expected to have the largest share in the Asia Pacific region. Companies working in the area’s quantum computing market and the government are spending money on research in quantum computing. The race to build powerful quantum computers is heating up with big money bets. The race to build powerful quantum computers is heating up with big money bets. Tech giant IBM is throwing down a cool USD 100 million to help universities in Japan and the US develop whopper machines with 10,000 qubits.”

    ZenaTech (NASDAQ:ZENA) Developing Quantum Computing and AI Drone Fleets to Prevent Wildfires in the Western US – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”) a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces its strategic initiative to utilize quantum computing and AI-powered drones to revolutionize wildfire detection, forecasting, and response in the US Western and Coastal states. This innovative solution is part of ZenaTech’s expanding Clear Sky project, an initiative which aims to mitigate the increasing threat of billion-dollar weather events using high-precision environmental monitoring powered by AI drones, drone swarms and quantum-enhanced analytics.

    “We want to harness next-generation drone technology for frontline defence against one of America’s more dangerous natural threats” said Dr. Shaun Passley, CEO of ZenaTech. “By integrating quantum computing with our AI drone systems, we can process massive volumes of atmospheric and terrain data to provide near real-time wildfire predictions and response strategies with unmatched speed and accuracy.”

    The integration of quantum computing allows ZenaTech to process complex datasets far faster than traditional methods—turning raw drone telemetry into actionable intelligence for emergency response teams, forestry services, and environmental protection agencies.

    Using the ZenaDrone 1000 drone and fleets of drones equipped with thermal sensors, multispectral imaging, and 360-degree LiDAR, autonomous flight missions over 300 square miles can be performed. These drone swarms gather environmental data which is then processed using quantum computing platforms to build predictive models that simulate wildfire spread based on terrain, vegetation density, humidity, and wind patterns.

    ZenaTech’s recently acquired Portland, Oregon-based land survey engineering company and now a Drone as a Service office, will be part of this initiative surveying large tracks of land for wildfires and fire management testing incorporating drone swarm technology in the Northwest in the Pacific Coast areas. The company will also utilize its Wyoming Native American partnership for testing fire mitigation, and autonomous monitoring of tribal lands. The Clear Sky project initial team will be expanded to 20 engineers dedicated to the company’s R&D initiatives including wildfire modelling, geospatial optimization, and AI-augmented forecasting.

    Quantum computing is an emergent field of cutting-edge computer science harnessing the unique qualities of quantum mechanics to solve problems beyond the ability of even the most powerful classical computers of today, to process massively complicated mathematical problems and data at orders of magnitude faster speeds. Quantum computers can analyse vast and complex drone data much faster and more accurately, improving weather predictions and enhancing the ability to forecast extreme events.

    Last year, there were 58 separate billion-dollar weather disasters globally, the second highest on record, which includes 27 in the US caused by extreme weather including hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and severe storms— according to Gallagher Re’s Natural Catastrophe and Climate Report.    Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-zena/

    In Additional ZENA News: ZenaTech (NASDAQ:ZENA) Provides Quantum Computing Update on ‘Clear Sky’ Weather Forecasting Project?AI Drone Swarms to Combat Steep Rise in Billion Dollar Extreme Weather Events – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”) provided an update on its “Clear Sky” project, an R&D initiative soon to be released in a beta application version, that uses multiple AI drones in a drone swarm, and quantum computing for weather forecasting. The goal is to better predict localized weather including extreme weather events for business and government users, saving lives and billions of dollars.

    In the coming months, ZenaTech plans to expand its quantum computing project team to 20 by adding at least ten additional specialized engineers. This will accelerate the development and upcoming beta release of Clear Sky in addition to furthering other internal quantum computing projects currently underway.

    “Last year, there were 58 separate billion-dollar weather disasters globally, the second highest on record, which includes 27 in the US. Through the Clear Sky project, we will use AI-powered drone swarms and quantum computing to better predict these disasters and fill the critical atmospheric observation gaps of traditional weather data collection and satellite methods,” said CEO of ZenaTech Shaun Passley, Ph.D. “Drones with sensors flying at high altitudes can collect data in real time enabling greater spatial and temporal resolution resulting in more precise, up-to-the-minute weather insights to better anticipate the onset of extreme weather like tornadoes.” Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.zenatech.com/newsroom/

    Other recent developments in the markets include:

    Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) recently announced an update to its Professional Services portfolio, redefining its offerings to meet customers’ needs across the data lifecycle and provide greater flexibility in how services are consumed. Quantum uniquely delivers comprehensive data lifecycle management spanning high-speed ingest to data protection to long-term archiving. As organizations increasingly depend on data to drive AI initiatives, fuel innovation, and streamline operations, customers require tailored, efficient, and scalable services that evolve with their infrastructure and business goals.

    Structured around three core offerings—new subscription-based Value Packages, Deployment Services, and On-Demand Services—Quantum’s Professional Services are built to meet customers where they are in their data journey. Whether accelerating a new deployment, optimizing a legacy environment, or planning for future growth, these services offer scalable, expert-led support that aligns with both immediate needs and long-term strategies.

    Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, recently announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    First Quarter 2025 and Recent Financial Highlights Were:

    Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $1.5 million

    Total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $22.1 million

    Operating loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $21.6 million

    Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $42.6 million

    Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 includes $62.1 million of non-cash gains from the change in fair value of derivative warrant and earn-out liabilities

    As of March 31, 2025 cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments totaled $209.1 million

    As of April 30, 2025, following the previously announced closing of the share purchase by Quanta Computer, Inc., cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments totaled $237.7 million

    “Rigetti is proud to be awarded important government-funded projects in the U.S. and U.K. to advance our technology, which demonstrates our continued leadership in superconducting quantum computing,” says Rigetti CEO Dr. Subodh Kulkarni. “We also are making great strides in developing innovative approaches to scaling to higher qubit count systems, which is possible due to our open and modular system architecture, in-house full-stack expertise, and world-class partners.”

    D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) recently announced the general availability of its Advantage2TM quantum computing system, a powerful and energy-efficient annealing quantum computer capable of solving computationally complex problems beyond the reach of classical computers. Featuring D-Wave’s most advanced quantum processor to date, the Advantage2 system is commercial-grade, and built to address real-world use cases in areas such as optimization, materials simulation and artificial intelligence (AI).

    “Today marks a significant milestone not just for D-Wave, but for the quantum computing industry as a whole, as we bring to market our sixth-generation quantum computer, a system so powerful that it can solve hard problems outside the reach of one of the world’s largest exascale GPU-based classical supercomputers,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “It’s an engineering marvel, with substantial technical advancements that highlight D-Wave’s progress in scaling quantum technology to meet industry demands for growing computational processing power while maintaining energy efficiency.

    Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) recently announced that it is now taking orders for enterprise AI systems with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs. Supermicro’s broad portfolio of optimized servers enables AI and visual computing to be deployed in virtually any industry or environment. Supermicro’s suite of over 20 systems with RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs will significantly enhance performance for enterprise AI factory workloads. This includes AI inference, AI development and model fine-tuning, generative AI, AI-driven graphics & rendering, video content and streaming, and game development.

    Supermicro NVIDIA-Certified Systems with RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs will serve as building blocks for NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated designs, integrating with NVIDIA Spectrum-X networking, NVIDIA-Certified Storage, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software to create full-stack solutions, accelerating the deployment of on-premises AI.

    “Supermicro continues to lead the development of enterprise AI infrastructure, empowering the deployment of AI across industries at ever-greater scale,” said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. “Supermicro’s Data Center Building Block Solutions® is the ideal platform for collaboration with NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated designs based on the Blackwell architecture. Together, we will help enterprises ramp up AI adoption by building their own Enterprise AI Factories, accelerating AI inference, AI development, simulation, and graphics workloads for faster time-to-revenue.”

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  • MIL-OSI: Quantum Computing Technology Evolving as Larger Scale of Applications & Uses Skyrockets

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – Recent industry article by MarketsAndMarkets reports that the cloud segment of Quantum AI Computing is projected to account for a larger share of the quantum computing industry than the on-premises segment through 2029. Cloud based quantum computing services provide access to quantum processors and other quantum computing resources. Over the past decade, the enterprises that carry out data processing within their facilities have shifted a significant portion of their IT load to specialized cloud services such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. A few enterprises are using the hybrid cloud that uses private computer resources belonging to enterprises and public cloud-based services. The quantum machine learning segment will have the highest CAGR in the quantum computing market during the forecast period. The market for machine learning technology is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Machine learning in quantum computing is used to optimize its operations by solving complex problems faster than traditional computers. The reports said that: “The enterprise quantum computing market is witnessing rapid growth as businesses across various industries recognize the transformative potential of quantum technologies. Quantum computing offers the ability to solve complex problems at speeds far beyond the capabilities of classical computers, making it highly attractive for sectors such as finance, healthcare, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and cybersecurity. Enterprises are particularly focused on leveraging quantum computing for optimization, simulation, data analysis, and cryptography. With the increasing availability of quantum-as-a-service platforms, more companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises, are gaining access to quantum computing capabilities without needing to invest heavily in infrastructure. As a result, the enterprise quantum computing market is expected to experience significant expansion, with projections indicating rapid adoption as the technology matures and becomes more commercially viable. The growing investment in research, development, and partnerships between tech giants and startups is further accelerating the pace of innovation in this market.”   Active Companies in the markets today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT), AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS).

    MarketsAndMarkets continued: “The quantum technology market is experiencing significant advancements, particularly with respect to the development of quantum chips, which are central to the progress of quantum computing and other quantum-based applications. Quantum chips are the hardware that enable quantum computers to perform complex calculations by harnessing quantum bits (qubits), which can exist in multiple states simultaneously. These chips are crucial for increasing the computational power and efficiency of quantum systems. As demand for faster and more powerful quantum processors grows, companies are investing heavily in research and development to create more stable, scalable, and reliable quantum chips. Innovations in quantum chip fabrication, such as using superconducting qubits, trapped ions, or topological qubits, are driving the market forward.”

    ZenaTech (NASDAQ:ZENA) Developing Quantum Computing and AI Drone Fleets to Prevent Wildfires in the Western US – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”) a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces its strategic initiative to utilize quantum computing and AI-powered drones to revolutionize wildfire detection, forecasting, and response in the US Western and Coastal states. This innovative solution is part of ZenaTech’s expanding Clear Sky project, an initiative which aims to mitigate the increasing threat of billion-dollar weather events using high-precision environmental monitoring powered by AI drones, drone swarms and quantum-enhanced analytics.

    “We want to harness next-generation drone technology for frontline defence against one of America’s more dangerous natural threats” said Dr. Shaun Passley, CEO of ZenaTech. “By integrating quantum computing with our AI drone systems, we can process massive volumes of atmospheric and terrain data to provide near real-time wildfire predictions and response strategies with unmatched speed and accuracy.”

    The integration of quantum computing allows ZenaTech to process complex datasets far faster than traditional methods—turning raw drone telemetry into actionable intelligence for emergency response teams, forestry services, and environmental protection agencies.

    Using the ZenaDrone 1000 drone and fleets of drones equipped with thermal sensors, multispectral imaging, and 360-degree LiDAR, autonomous flight missions over 300 square miles can be performed. These drone swarms gather environmental data which is then processed using quantum computing platforms to build predictive models that simulate wildfire spread based on terrain, vegetation density, humidity, and wind patterns.

    ZenaTech’s recently acquired Portland, Oregon-based land survey engineering company and now a Drone as a Service office, will be part of this initiative surveying large tracks of land for wildfires and fire management testing incorporating drone swarm technology in the Northwest in the Pacific Coast areas. The company will also utilize its Wyoming Native American partnership for testing fire mitigation, and autonomous monitoring of tribal lands. The Clear Sky project initial team will be expanded to 20 engineers dedicated to the company’s R&D initiatives including wildfire modelling, geospatial optimization, and AI-augmented forecasting.

    Quantum computing is an emergent field of cutting-edge computer science harnessing the unique qualities of quantum mechanics to solve problems beyond the ability of even the most powerful classical computers of today, to process massively complicated mathematical problems and data at orders of magnitude faster speeds. Quantum computers can analyse vast and complex drone data much faster and more accurately, improving weather predictions and enhancing the ability to forecast extreme events.

    Last year, there were 58 separate billion-dollar weather disasters globally, the second highest on record, which includes 27 in the US caused by extreme weather including hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and severe storms— according to Gallagher Re’s Natural Catastrophe and Climate Report.    Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-zena/

    In Additional ZENA News: ZenaTech (NASDAQ:ZENA) Provides Quantum Computing Update on ‘Clear Sky’ Weather Forecasting Project?AI Drone Swarms to Combat Steep Rise in Billion Dollar Extreme Weather Events – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”) provided an update on its “Clear Sky” project, an R&D initiative soon to be released in a beta application version, that uses multiple AI drones in a drone swarm, and quantum computing for weather forecasting. The goal is to better predict localized weather including extreme weather events for business and government users, saving lives and billions of dollars.

    In the coming months, ZenaTech plans to expand its quantum computing project team to 20 by adding at least ten additional specialized engineers. This will accelerate the development and upcoming beta release of Clear Sky in addition to furthering other internal quantum computing projects currently underway.

    “Last year, there were 58 separate billion-dollar weather disasters globally, the second highest on record, which includes 27 in the US. Through the Clear Sky project, we will use AI-powered drone swarms and quantum computing to better predict these disasters and fill the critical atmospheric observation gaps of traditional weather data collection and satellite methods,” said CEO of ZenaTech Shaun Passley, Ph.D. “Drones with sensors flying at high altitudes can collect data in real time enabling greater spatial and temporal resolution resulting in more precise, up-to-the-minute weather insights to better anticipate the onset of extreme weather like tornadoes.”   Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.zenatech.com/newsroom/

    Other recent developments in the markets include:

    IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, recently announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI), a leading national science and technology research institute and supercomputing center. The memorandum marks a significant expansion of IonQ’s long standing relationship with South Korea’s government, academic and industry sectors, aligning efforts intended to accelerate the national development of quantum science and industry.

    Under the terms of the MoU, IonQ and KISTI will collaborate in four key areas: advanced infrastructure access, education, talent and knowledge exchange as well as collaboration to expand market opportunities. The two organizations will work together with the intent to introduce quantum systems into KISTI and plan to integrate these systems with KISTI’s high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure.

    Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) recently announced a partnership with ESAero to provide critical AS9100 manufacturing capacity for the Black Widow sUAS and its subsystems. The AS9100 standard ensures a manufacturer has a quality management system in place to meet the stringent requirements of the aerospace industry.

    Teal Drones is a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings. The company’s Black Widow drone is a small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) designed for short-range reconnaissance (SRR) missions. The system, which was down selected for the U.S. Army’s SRR Program of Record contract, provides military operators with improved situational awareness, autonomous capabilities, and rugged performance in contested environments.

    Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT), an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, recently released financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025.

    Dr. Yuping Huang, Interim Chief Executive Officer of QCi, commented, “QCi delivered solid operational and financial progress in the first quarter, strengthening our balance sheet and advancing key strategic initiatives. We completed construction during the quarter of our Quantum Photonic Chip Foundry in Tempe, Arizona, a major milestone that positions us to meet growing demand for thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chips, underscored by the announcement of a fifth purchase during the period. We’re encouraged by our early traction, which is the first step in what we believe is a significant, multi-year opportunity to serve the expanding markets in datacom, telecom, and quantum-enabled applications. In parallel, we continued to deepen engagement with both government and commercial partners, reinforcing the growing interest in our quantum and photonic machines and positioning QCi to capitalize on emerging opportunities ahead.”

    AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of best-in-class unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and sensors for military, public safety, and commercial use, recently said it is entering into a strategic alliance with Vyom Drones of India. Under this strategic alliance, AgEagle Aerial Systems intends to license Vyom Drones to manufacture and sell AgEagle eBee X drones to customers in India. AgEagle will also provide service and maintenance training to Vyom as part of the agreement.

    “Working with Vyom Drones through this agreement helps unlock the potential of India’s immense agricultural, civil, and commercial sectors in one of the world’s largest and most dynamic markets,” said Bill Irby, AgEagle CEO. “With more than 345 million acres of arable land and a rapidly growing demand for precision agriculture, India represents a critical opportunity for AgEagle to deploy our advanced eBee drones and multispectral sensors, empowering farmers with a surveying capability that provides real-time, actionable insights. This collaboration aligns with our mission to deliver innovative, high-value UAS solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability, while supporting India’s vision to become a global drone hub by 2030. Together with Vyom Drones, we aim to transform Indian agriculture by driving efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering sustainable growth and sound water management for farmers across the nation.”

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  • MIL-OSI: The SBB Research Group Foundation Names April 2025 Grant Finalists: Developing Our Youth, Homeless Veterans in America Relief Foundation, Oswegoland Senior & Community Center

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The SBB Research Group Foundation recognizes three Chicago-area charities as the April 2025 finalists of its monthly grant program supporting impactful nonprofits (in alphabetical order):  

    • Developing Our Youth (Chicago, IL) empowers young people by fostering resilience, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging through innovative programs and compassionate leadership. With a deep commitment to understanding and addressing the unique needs of those they serve, the organization builds strong relationships with youth and their families, creating a supportive environment where every young person is heard, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.
    • Homeless Veterans in America Relief Foundation (Chicago, IL) is dedicated to delivering essential resources directly to Veterans experiencing homelessness, including food, clothing, and shelter supplies, while connecting them to the services they need to transition off the streets. With a deep commitment to restoring dignity, self-worth, and pride, the organization raises awareness of the challenges faced by Veterans and transitioning military personnel, ensuring each individual receives personalized support for a lasting impact.
    • Oswegoland Senior & Community Center (Oswego, IL) is committed to enhancing the lives of seniors by supporting independent living and fostering a strong sense of community. Its mission is to improve quality of life and promote the well-being of older adults through inclusive programs that fully integrate the entire community.

    The Foundation encourages any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to apply for a grant at sbbrg.org/apply-for-grant. Donations are awarded to different organizations monthly.   

    About the SBB Research Group Foundation  

    The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven. The Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies. In addition, the Foundation sponsors the SBBRG STEM Scholarship, which supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees.  

    Contact: Erin Noonan  
    Organization: SBB Research Group Foundation  
    Email: grants@sbbrg.org  
    Address: 450 Skokie Blvd, Building 600, Northbrook, IL 60062 United States  
    Phone: 1-847-656-1111  
    Website: https://www.sbbrg.org  

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Like today’s selfie-takers, Walt Whitman used photography to curate his image – but ended up more lost than found

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Trevin Corsiglia, PhD Candidate in Comparative Literature and Thought, Washington University in St. Louis

    Though Walt Whitman insisted to friends that the moth was real – and landed on his finger spontaneously – it was a cardboard prop. Library of Congress

    When I read and study Walt Whitman’s poetry, I often imagine what he would’ve done if he had a smartphone and an Instagram account.

    Unlike many of his contemporaries, the poet collected an “abundance of photographs” of himself, as Whitman scholar Ed Folsom points out. And like many people today who snap and post thousands of selfies, Whitman, who lived during the birth of commercial photography, used portraits to craft a version of the self that wasn’t necessarily grounded in reality.

    One of those portraits, taken by photographer Curtis Taylor, was commissioned by Whitman in the 1870s.

    In it, the poet is seated nonchalantly, with a moth or butterfly appearing to have landed on his outstretched finger. According to at least two of his friends, Philadelphia attorney Thomas Donaldson and nurse Elizabeth Keller, this was Whitman’s favorite photograph.

    Though he told his friends that the winged insect happened to land on his finger during the shoot, it turned out to be a cardboard prop.

    Feigned spontaneity

    The scene with the butterfly reflects one of the main themes of Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass,” his best-known collection of poems: The universe is naturally drawn to the poet.

    “To me the converging objects of the world perpetually flow,” he insists in “Song of Myself.”

    “I have instant conductors all over me whether I pass or stop,” Whitman adds. “They seize every object and lead it harmlessly through me.”

    Whitman told Horace Traubel, the poet’s close friend and earliest biographer, that “[y]es – that was an actual moth, the picture is substantially literal.” Likewise, he told historian William Roscoe Thayer: “I’ve always had the knack of attracting birds and butterflies and other wild critters.”

    Of course, historians now know that the butterfly was, in fact, a cutout, which currently resides at the Library of Congress.

    The cardboard prop used by Walt Whitman in the portrait.
    Library of Congress

    So what was Whitman doing? Why would he lie? I can’t get inside his head, but I suspect he wanted to impress his audience, to verify that the protagonist of “Leaves of Grass,” the one with “instant conductors,” was not a fictional creation.

    Today’s selfies often give the impression of having been taken on the spot. In reality, many of them are a carefully calculated creative act.

    Media scholars James E. Katz and Elizabeth Thomas Crocker have argued that most selfie-takers strive for informality even as they carefully stage the images. In other words, the selfie weds the spontaneous to the intentional.

    Whitman does exactly this, presenting a designed photo as if it were a happy accident.

    Too much me

    As Whitman biographer Justin Kaplan notes, no other writer at the time “was so systematically recorded or so concerned with the strategic uses of his pictures and their projective meanings for himself and the public.”

    Walt Whitman in an 1854 photograph likely taken by Gabriel Harrison.
    Wikimedia Commons

    The poet jumped at the opportunity to have his photo taken. There is, for instance, the famous portrait of the young, carefree poet that was used as the frontispiece for the first edition of “Leaves of Grass.” Or the 1854 photograph of a bearded and unkempt Whitman likely captured by Gabriel Harrison. Or the 1869 image of Whitman smiling lovingly at Peter Doyle, the poet’s intimate friend and probable lover.

    Some social scientists have argued that today’s selfies can aid in the search for one’s “authentic self” – figuring out who you are and understanding what makes you tick.

    Other researchers have taken a less rosy view of the selfie, warning that snapping too many can be a sign of low self-esteem and can, paradoxically, lead to identity confusion, particularly if they’re taken to seek external validation.

    Whitman spent his life searching for what he termed the “Me myself” or the “real Me.” Photography provided him another medium, besides poetry, to carry on this search. But it seems to have ultimately failed him.

    Having collected these images, he would then obsessively chew over what they all added up to, ultimately finding that he was far more lost than found in this sea of portraits.

    I wonder if – to use today’s parlance – Whitman “scrolled” his way into a crisis of self-identity, overwhelmed by the sheer number of photos he possessed and the various, contradictory selves they represented.

    “I meet new Walt Whitmans every day,” he once said. “There are a dozen of me afloat. I don’t know which Walt Whitman I am.”

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

    – ref. Like today’s selfie-takers, Walt Whitman used photography to curate his image – but ended up more lost than found – https://theconversation.com/like-todays-selfie-takers-walt-whitman-used-photography-to-curate-his-image-but-ended-up-more-lost-than-found-256195

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Beyond the backlash: What evidence shows about the economic impact of DEI

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Rodney Coates, Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Miami University

    DEI has a long history. Nora Carol Photography via Getty Images

    Few issues in the U.S. today are as controversial as diversity, equity and inclusion – commonly referred to as DEI.

    Although the term didn’t come into common usage until the 21st century, DEI is best understood as the latest stage in a long American project. Its egalitarian principles are seen in America’s founding documents, and its roots lie in landmark 20th-century efforts such as the 1964 Civil Rights Act and affirmative action policies, as well as movements for racial justice, gender equity, disability rights, veterans and immigrants.

    These movements sought to expand who gets to participate in economic, educational and civic life. DEI programs, in many ways, are their legacy.

    Critics argue that DEI is antidemocratic, that it fosters ideological conformity and that it leads to discriminatory initiatives, which they say disadvantage white people and undermine meritocracy. Those defending DEI argue just the opposite: that it encourages critical thinking and promotes democracy − and that attacks on DEI amount to a retreat from long-standing civil rights law.

    Yet missing from much of the debate is a crucial question: What are the tangible costs and benefits of DEI? Who benefits, who doesn’t, and what are the broader effects on society and the economy?

    As a sociologist, I believe any productive conversation about DEI should be rooted in evidence, not ideology. So let’s look at the research.

    Who gains from DEI?

    In the corporate world, DEI initiatives are intended to promote diversity, and research consistently shows that diversity is good for business. Companies with more diverse teams tend to perform better across several key metrics, including revenue, profitability and worker satisfaction.

    Businesses with diverse workforces also have an edge in innovation, recruitment and competitiveness, research shows. The general trend holds for many types of diversity, including age, race and ethnicity, and gender.

    A focus on diversity can also offer profit opportunities for businesses seeking new markets. Two-thirds of American consumers consider diversity when making their shopping choices, a 2021 survey found. So-called “inclusive consumers” tend to be female, younger and more ethnically and racially diverse. Ignoring their values can be costly: When Target backed away from its DEI efforts, the resulting backlash contributed to a sales decline.

    But DEI goes beyond corporate policy. At its core, it’s about expanding access to opportunities for groups historically excluded from full participation in American life. From this broader perspective, many 20th-century reforms can be seen as part of the DEI arc.

    Consider higher education. Many elite U.S. universities refused to admit women until well into the 1960s and 1970s. Columbia, the last Ivy League university to go co-ed, started admitting women in 1982. Since the advent of affirmative action, women haven’t just closed the gender gap in higher education – they outpace men in college completion across all racial groups. DEI policies have particularly benefited women, especially white women, by expanding workforce access.

    Many Ivy League universities didn’t admit women until surprisingly recently.

    Similarly, the push to desegregate American universities was followed by an explosion in the number of Black college students – a number that has increased by 125% since the 1970s, twice the national rate. With college gates open to more people than ever, overall enrollment at U.S. colleges has quadrupled since 1965. While there are many reasons for this, expanding opportunity no doubt plays a role. And a better-educated population has had significant implications for productivity and economic growth.

    The 1965 Immigration Act also exemplifies DEI’s impact. It abolished racial and national quotas, enabling the immigration of more diverse populations, including from Asia, Africa, southern and eastern Europe and Latin America. Many of these immigrants were highly educated, and their presence has boosted U.S. productivity and innovation.

    Ultimately, the U.S. economy is more profitable and productive as a result of immigrants.

    What does DEI cost?

    While DEI generates returns for many businesses and institutions, it does come with costs. In 2020, corporate America spent an estimated US$7.5 billion on DEI programs. And in 2023, the federal government spent more than $100 million on DEI, including $38.7 million by the Department of Health and Human Services and another $86.5 million by the Department of Defense.

    The government will no doubt be spending less on DEI in 2025. One of President Donald Trump’s first acts in his second term was to sign an executive order banning DEI practices in federal agencies – one of several anti-DEI executive orders currently facing legal challenges. More than 30 states have also introduced or enacted bills to limit or entirely restrict DEI in recent years. Central to many of these policies is the belief that diversity lowers standards, replacing meritocracy with mediocrity.

    But a large body of research disputes this claim. For example, a 2023 McKinsey & Company report found that companies with higher levels of gender and ethnic diversity will likely financially outperform those with the least diversity by at least 39%. Similarly, concerns that DEI in science and technology education leads to lowering standards aren’t backed up by scholarship. Instead, scholars are increasingly pointing out that disparities in performance are linked to built-in biases in courses themselves.

    That said, legal concerns about DEI are rising. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Department of Justice have recently warned employers that some DEI programs may violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Anecdotal evidence suggests that reverse discrimination claims, particularly from white men, are increasing, and legal experts expect the Supreme Court to lower the burden of proof needed by complainants for such cases.

    The issue remains legally unsettled. But while the cases work their way through the courts, women and people of color will continue to shoulder much of the unpaid volunteer work that powers corporate DEI initiatives. This pattern raises important equity concerns within DEI itself.

    What lies ahead for DEI?

    People’s fears of DEI are partly rooted in demographic anxiety. Since the U.S. Census Bureau projected in 2008 that non-Hispanic white people would become a minority in the U.S by the year 2042, nationwide news coverage has amplified white fears of displacement.

    Research indicates many white men experience this change as a crisis of identity and masculinity, particularly amid economic shifts such as the decline of blue-collar work. This perception aligns with research showing that white Americans are more likely to believe DEI policies disadvantage white men than white women.

    At the same time, in spite of DEI initiatives, women and people of color are most likely to be underemployed and living in poverty regardless of how much education they attain. The gender wage gap remains stark: In 2023, women working full time earned a median weekly salary of $1,005 compared with $1,202 for men − just 83.6% of what men earned. Over a 40-year career, that adds up to hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost earnings. For Black and Latina women, the disparities are even worse, with one source estimating lifetime losses at $976,800 and $1.2 million, respectively.

    Racism, too, carries an economic toll. A 2020 analysis from Citi found that systemic racism has cost the U.S. economy $16 trillion since 2000. The same analysis found that addressing these disparities could have boosted Black wages by $2.7 trillion, added up to $113 billion in lifetime earnings through higher college enrollment, and generated $13 trillion in business revenue, creating 6.1 million jobs annually.

    In a moment of backlash and uncertainty, I believe DEI remains a vital if imperfect tool in the American experiment of inclusion. Rather than abandon it, the challenge now, from my perspective, is how to refine it: grounding efforts not in slogans or fear, but in fairness and evidence.

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

    – ref. Beyond the backlash: What evidence shows about the economic impact of DEI – https://theconversation.com/beyond-the-backlash-what-evidence-shows-about-the-economic-impact-of-dei-252143

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  • MIL-OSI Global: The rise and fall – and rise again – of white-tailed deer

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Elic Weitzel, Peter Buck Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Smithsonian Institution

    White-tailed deer in North America are back to their precolonial population levels. John Woodhouse Audubon/Heritage Images/Hulton Archive via Getty Images

    Given their abundance in American backyards, gardens and highway corridors these days, it may be surprising to learn that white-tailed deer were nearly extinct about a century ago. While they currently number somewhere in the range of 30 million to 35 million, at the turn of the 20th century, there were as few as 300,000 whitetails across the entire continent: just 1% of the current population.

    This near-disappearance of deer was much discussed at the time. In 1854, Henry David Thoreau had written that no deer had been hunted near Concord, Massachusetts, for a generation. In his famous “Walden,” he reported that:

    “One man still preserves the horns of the last deer that was killed in this vicinity, and another has told me the particulars of the hunt in which his uncle was engaged. The hunters were formerly a numerous and merry crew here.”

    But what happened to white-tailed deer? What drove them nearly to extinction, and then what brought them back from the brink?

    As a historical ecologist and environmental archaeologist, I have made it my job to answer these questions. Over the past decade, I’ve studied white-tailed deer bones from archaeological sites across the eastern United States, as well as historical records and ecological data, to help piece together the story of this species.

    Precolonial rise of deer populations

    White-tailed deer have been hunted from the earliest migrations of people into North America, over 15,000 years ago. The species was far from the most important food resource at that time, though.

    Archaeological evidence suggests that white-tailed deer abundance only began to increase after the extinction of megafauna species like mammoths and mastodons opened up ecological niches for deer to fill. Deer bones become very common in archaeological sites from about 6,000 years ago onward, reflecting the economic and cultural importance of the species for Indigenous peoples.

    A 16th-century engraving of Indigenous Floridians hunting deer while disguised in deerskins.
    Theodor de Bry/DEA Picture Library/De Agostini via Getty Images

    Despite being so frequently hunted, deer populations do not seem to have appreciably declined due to Indigenous hunting prior to AD 1600. Unlike elk or sturgeon, whose numbers were reduced by Indigenous hunters and fishers, white-tailed deer seem to have been resilient to human predation. While archaeologists have found some evidence for human-caused declines in certain parts of North America, other cases are more ambiguous, and deer certainly remained abundant throughout the past several millennia.

    Human use of fire could partly explain why white-tailed deer may have been resilient to hunting. Indigenous peoples across North America have long used controlled burning to promote ecosystem health, disturbing old vegetation to promote new growth. Deer love this sort of successional vegetation for food and cover, and thus thrive in previously burned habitats. Indigenous people may have therefore facilitated deer population growth, counteracting any harmful hunting pressure.

    More research is needed, but even though some hunting pressure is evident, the general picture from the precolonial era is that deer seem to have been doing just fine for thousands of years. Ecologists estimate that there were roughly 30 million white-tailed deer in North America on the eve of European colonization – about the same number as today.

    Elic Weitzel and volunteers excavate for deer bones at a 17th-century colonial site in Connecticut.
    Scott Brady

    Colonial-era fall of deer numbers

    To better understand how deer populations changed in the colonial era, I recently analyzed deer bones from two archaeological sites in what is now Connecticut. My analysis suggests that hunting pressure on white-tailed deer increased almost as soon as European colonists arrived.

    At one site dated to the 11th to 14th centuries – before European colonization – I found that only about 7% to 10% of the deer killed were juveniles.

    Hunters generally don’t take juvenile deer if they’re frequently encountering adults, since adult deer tend to be larger, offering more meat and bigger hides. Additionally, hunting increases mortality on a deer herd but doesn’t directly affect fertility, so deer populations experiencing hunting pressure end up with juvenile-skewed age structures. For these reasons, this low percentage of juvenile deer prior to European colonization indicates minimal hunting pressure on local herds.

    However, at a nearby site occupied during the 17th century – just after European colonization – between 22% and 31% of the deer hunted were juveniles, suggesting a substantial increase in hunting pressure.

    Researchers can tell from the size and development of a deer’s bones its stage of life. Here is a fawn’s mandible with teeth.
    Elic Weitzel

    This elevated hunting pressure likely resulted from the transformation of deer into a commodity for the first time. Venison, antlers and deerskins may have long been exchanged within Indigenous trade networks, but things changed drastically in the 17th century. European colonists integrated North America into a trans-Atlantic mercantile capitalist economic system with no precedent in Indigenous society. This applied new pressures to the continent’s natural resources.

    Deer – particularly their skins – were commodified and sold in markets in the colonies initially and, by the 18th century, in Europe as well. Deer were now being exploited by traders, merchants and manufacturers desiring profit, not simply hunters desiring meat or leather. It was the resulting hunting pressure that drove the species toward its extinction.

    20th-century rebound of white-tailed deer

    Thanks to the rise of the conservation movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, white-tailed deer survived their brush with extinction.

    Concerned citizens and outdoorsmen feared for the fate of deer and other wildlife, and pushed for new legislative protections.

    The Lacey Act of 1900, for example, banned interstate transport of poached game and – in combination with state-level protections – helped end commercial deer hunting by effectively de-commodifying the species. Aided by conservation-oriented hunting practices and reintroductions of deer from surviving populations to areas where they had been extirpated, white-tailed deer rebounded.

    The story of white-tailed deer underscores an important fact: Humans are not inherently damaging to the environment. Hunting from the 17th through 19th centuries threatened the existence of white-tailed deer, but precolonial Indigenous hunting and environmental management appear to have been relatively sustainable, and modern regulatory governance in the 20th century forestalled and reversed their looming extinction.

    Elic Weitzel received funding from the National Science Foundation (award #2128707) to support this research.

    – ref. The rise and fall – and rise again – of white-tailed deer – https://theconversation.com/the-rise-and-fall-and-rise-again-of-white-tailed-deer-257307

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Weaponized storytelling: How AI is helping researchers sniff out disinformation campaigns

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Mark Finlayson, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Florida International University

    The human proclivity for storytelling makes disinformation difficult to combat. Westend61 via Getty Images

    It is not often that cold, hard facts determine what people care most about and what they believe. Instead, it is the power and familiarity of a well-told story that reigns supreme. Whether it’s a heartfelt anecdote, a personal testimony or a meme echoing familiar cultural narratives, stories tend to stick with us, move us and shape our beliefs.

    This characteristic of storytelling is precisely what can make it so dangerous when wielded by the wrong hands. For decades, foreign adversaries have used narrative tactics in efforts to manipulate public opinion in the United States. Social media platforms have brought new complexity and amplification to these campaigns. The phenomenon garnered ample public scrutiny after evidence emerged of Russian entities exerting influence over election-related material on Facebook in the lead-up to the 2016 election.

    While artificial intelligence is exacerbating the problem, it is at the same time becoming one of the most powerful defenses against such manipulations. Researchers have been using machine learning techniques to analyze disinformation content.

    At the Cognition, Narrative and Culture Lab at Florida International University, we are building AI tools to help detect disinformation campaigns that employ tools of narrative persuasion. We are training AI to go beyond surface-level language analysis to understand narrative structures, trace personas and timelines and decode cultural references.

    Disinformation vs. misinformation

    In July 2024, the Department of Justice disrupted a Kremlin-backed operation that used nearly a thousand fake social media accounts to spread false narratives. These weren’t isolated incidents. They were part of an organized campaign, powered in part by AI.

    Disinformation differs crucially from misinformation. While misinformation is simply false or inaccurate information – getting facts wrong – disinformation is intentionally fabricated and shared specifically to mislead and manipulate. A recent illustration of this came in October 2024, when a video purporting to show a Pennsylvania election worker tearing up mail-in ballots marked for Donald Trump swept platforms such as X and Facebook.

    Within days, the FBI traced the clip to a Russian influence outfit, but not before it racked up millions of views. This example vividly demonstrates how foreign influence campaigns artificially manufacture and amplify fabricated stories to manipulate U.S. politics and stoke divisions among Americans.

    Humans are wired to process the world through stories. From childhood, we grow up hearing stories, telling them and using them to make sense of complex information. Narratives don’t just help people remember – they help us feel. They foster emotional connections and shape our interpretations of social and political events.

    Stories have profound effects on human beliefs and behavior.

    This makes them especially powerful tools for persuasion – and, consequently, for spreading disinformation. A compelling narrative can override skepticism and sway opinion more effectively than a flood of statistics. For example, a story about rescuing a sea turtle with a plastic straw in its nose often does more to raise concern about plastic pollution than volumes of environmental data.

    Usernames, cultural context and narrative time

    Using AI tools to piece together a picture of the narrator of a story, the timeline for how they tell it and cultural details specific to where the story takes place can help identify when a story doesn’t add up.

    Narratives are not confined to the content users share – they also extend to the personas users construct to tell them. Even a social media handle can carry persuasive signals. We have developed a system that analyzes usernames to infer demographic and identity traits such as name, gender, location, sentiment and even personality, when such cues are embedded in the handle. This work, presented in 2024 at the International Conference on Web and Social Media, highlights how even a brief string of characters can signal how users want to be perceived by their audience.

    For example, a user attempting to appear as a credible journalist might choose a handle like @JamesBurnsNYT rather than something more casual like @JimB_NYC. Both may suggest a male user from New York, but one carries the weight of institutional credibility. Disinformation campaigns often exploit these perceptions by crafting handles that mimic authentic voices or affiliations.

    Although a handle alone cannot confirm whether an account is genuine, it plays an important role in assessing overall authenticity. By interpreting usernames as part of the broader narrative an account presents, AI systems can better evaluate whether an identity is manufactured to gain trust, blend into a target community or amplify persuasive content. This kind of semantic interpretation contributes to a more holistic approach to disinformation detection – one that considers not just what is said but who appears to be saying it and why.

    Also, stories don’t always unfold chronologically. A social media thread might open with a shocking event, flash back to earlier moments and skip over key details in between.

    Humans handle this effortlessly – we’re used to fragmented storytelling. But for AI, determining a sequence of events based on a narrative account remains a major challenge.

    Our lab is also developing methods for timeline extraction, teaching AI to identify events, understand their sequence and map how they relate to one another, even when a story is told in nonlinear fashion.

    Objects and symbols often carry different meanings in different cultures, and without cultural awareness, AI systems risk misinterpreting the narratives they analyze. Foreign adversaries can exploit cultural nuances to craft messages that resonate more deeply with specific audiences, enhancing the persuasive power of disinformation.

    Consider the following sentence: “The woman in the white dress was filled with joy.” In a Western context, the phrase evokes a happy image. But in parts of Asia, where white symbolizes mourning or death, it could feel unsettling or even offensive.

    In order to use AI to detect disinformation that weaponizes symbols, sentiments and storytelling within targeted communities, it’s critical to give AI this sort of cultural literacy. In our research, we’ve found that training AI on diverse cultural narratives improves its sensitivity to such distinctions.

    Who benefits from narrative-aware AI?

    Narrative-aware AI tools can help intelligence analysts quickly identify orchestrated influence campaigns or emotionally charged storylines that are spreading unusually fast. They might use AI tools to process large volumes of social media posts in order to map persuasive narrative arcs, identify near-identical storylines and flag coordinated timing of social media activity. Intelligence services could then use countermeasures in real time.

    In addition, crisis-response agencies could swiftly identify harmful narratives, such as false emergency claims during natural disasters. Social media platforms could use these tools to efficiently route high-risk content for human review without unnecessary censorship. Researchers and educators could also benefit by tracking how a story evolves across communities, making narrative analysis more rigorous and shareable.

    Ordinary users can also benefit from these technologies. The AI tools could flag social media posts in real time as possible disinformation, allowing readers to be skeptical of suspect stories, thus counteracting falsehoods before they take root.

    As AI takes on a greater role in monitoring and interpreting online content, its ability to understand storytelling beyond just traditional semantic analysis has become essential. To this end, we are building systems to uncover hidden patterns, decode cultural signals and trace narrative timelines to reveal how disinformation takes hold.

    Mark Finlayson receives funding from US Department of Defense and the US National Science Foundation for his work on narrative understanding and influence operations in the military context.

    Azwad Anjum Islam receives funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

    – ref. Weaponized storytelling: How AI is helping researchers sniff out disinformation campaigns – https://theconversation.com/weaponized-storytelling-how-ai-is-helping-researchers-sniff-out-disinformation-campaigns-251349

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  • MIL-OSI: Beeline Unveils One-Click AI Sales Agent — Transforming Website Traffic into Mortgage Leads in Under Two Minutes

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Providence, RI, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beeline Holdings Inc., (NASDAQ: BLNE) the fast-growing digital mortgage platform that shortens the path to homeownership, today announced the launch of an latest innovation from MagicBlocks, an AI company incubated and spun out of Beeline.

    MagicBlocks has just released its One-Click AI Sales Agent — a proprietary tool that enables mortgage lenders and brokers to instantly deploy a high-performing, emotionally intelligent sales assistant trained specifically for their websites within two minutes.

    Built for instant 24/7 engagement which hugely increases chat volumes and ultimately conversions, MagicBlocks’ One-Click AI Agent uses advanced natural language processing and behavioral science to engage website visitors in real time, qualify them, and drive high-intent leads — all within two minutes of activation.

    The platform, initially developed and cultivated within Beeline, now allows any mortgage lender, broker and a wide variety of other online businesses to deploy a fully trained customized AI sales agent on their website in two minutes. There’s no technical expertise or protracted development project required. The AI agent delivers personalized experiences, understanding their needs and proactively qualifying and pitching prospects beforeouting them directly into the user’s CRM or sales pipeline — significantly reducing response time and improving close rates without increasing marketing spend.

    “This is a foundational shift in how mortgage originators engage online customers,” said Nick Liuzza, Chief Executive Officer of Beeline. “While most AI tools in our industry focus on operational efficiency or underwriting, our One-Click AI Agent is focused squarely on top-of-funnel acceleration — automating sales engagement with intelligence and speed, and massively short cutting the weeks of initial development this innovation needed when it was developed inside of Beeline.”

    Key Features:

    • Instant Activation: Users simply input their website URL. The AI builds the Agent, scanning on-site content and identifies sales signals. 2 minutes later users can then interact with the agent, see how it behaves and deploy their conversion-focused assistant tailored to the business’s messaging.
    • Mortgage-Specific Intelligence: The AI is pre-trained on lending terminology, borrower behaviors, and industry compliance requirements — enabling seamless qualification conversations.
    • Built on Proven Frameworks: The system is powered by MagicBlocks’ proprietary H.A.P.P.A. sales methodology, which has been instrumental in generating over $200 million in qualified leads across financial services sectors.
    • Customizable Sales Flow: Users can adjust tone of voice, edit messaging “Blocks,” train the AI with product-specific knowledge, and configure lead handoff workflows and CRM integration (including HubSpot, HighLevel, and Zapier).
    • 24/7 Lead Conversion: The AI sales agent is always active, proactively engaging visitors, handling objections, and encouraging conversion through a human-like conversational interface.

    Strategic Importance:

    The launch of the One-Click AI Sales Agent represents a significant expansion of Beeline’s platform capabilities. In addition to originating mortgages directly, Beeline now offers its technology to partners and third-party originators — supporting scalable, AI-powered growth throughout the mortgage ecosystem.

    This innovation further strengthens Beeline’s positioning at the intersection of real estate finance and AI automation, while reinforcing its broader vision to streamline and modernize the home loan experience from first click to close.

    Strategic Importance:

    The launch of the One-Click AI Sales Agent represents a significant expansion of Beeline’s platform capabilities. In addition to originating mortgages directly, Beeline now offers its technology to partners and third-party originators — supporting scalable, AI-powered growth throughout the mortgage ecosystem.

    This innovation further strengthens Beeline’s positioning at the intersection of real estate finance and AI automation, while reinforcing its broader vision to streamline and modernize the home loan experience from first click to close.

    About Beeline https://makeabeeline.com/

    Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc. is a trailblazing mortgage fintech transforming the way people access property financing. Through its fully digital, AI-powered platform, Beeline delivers a faster, smarter path to home loans—whether for primary residences or investment properties. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Beeline is reshaping mortgage origination with speed, simplicity, and transparency at its core. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Beeline Holdings and also operates Beeline Labs, its innovation arm focused on next-generation lending solutions.

    MagicBlocks magicblocks.ai/

    The deployment of ‘Bob,’ the first ever mortgage chatbot in the US mortgage industry, was so successful that MagicBlocks was born in 2024. Now in just 2 minutes, MagicBlocks enables virtually any business to quickly deploy their own emotionally intelligent AI Agent that proactively converts more leads into sales for a low monthly subscription cost. 

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the company’s prospects and anticipated future performance and trends in the mortgage loan industry. Forward-looking statements are prefaced by words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “intend,” “seem,” “potential,” “appear,” “continue,” “future,” believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” and similar words. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. We caution you, therefore, against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, without limitation, the Risk Factors contained in our Form 10-K filed April 15, 2025. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this presentation speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

    Contact
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  • MIL-OSI: Power Saver Pro Reviews: Does Power Saver Pro X Really Work for Your Home?

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction: Why You Need a Power Saver

    Electricity rates have climbed steadily in recent years and show no sign of slowing. Retail prices rose by more than the rate of inflation from 2022 through early 2025, and forecasts indicate continued increases into 2026. During peak summer months, Americans faced record-high bills—averaging $784 for the period, up over 6% from 2024 and marking the highest levels in 12 years.

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    Beyond higher tariffs, unstable or “dirty” electricity can drive up consumption and accelerate wear on appliances. Fluctuations, spikes and harmonic noise force motors and electronic controls to draw excess current, inflating your meter readings and shortening equipment lifespan. A dedicated device that stabilizes voltage and filters out electromagnetic interference can restore cleaner power flow, curb wasted energy, and deliver significant savings over time.

    What Is Power Saver Pro X?

    Power Saver Pro X is a plug-in device that uses patented Electricity Stabilizing Technology (E.S.T.) and a magnetic filter to smooth out irregular current and eliminate “dirty” EMF noise. Designed in Germany and inspired by Tesla’s principles of efficient power flow, the compact unit installs in seconds—simply plug it into a standard North American (110 V) outlet near your breaker panel. Once operational, its green LED confirms active filtering.

    Inside, advanced capacitors compensate for reactive power surges while harmonic absorbers buffer sudden voltage spikes, creating a steadier supply to every appliance on the circuit. Over a stabilization period of 3–8 weeks, homes typically see 30–50% reductions on monthly bills. Alongside cost savings, Power Saver Pro X extends appliance life and mitigates EMF exposure, making it a low-maintenance solution for homeowners, renters, and small businesses seeking energy efficiency and lower utility costs.

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    The Science Behind It: Electricity Stabilizing Technology (E.S.T.)

    At its core, Power Saver Pro X employs patented Electricity Stabilizing Technology (E.S.T.) to “straighten” irregular voltage and eliminate harmful harmonic noise on your home’s wiring. Inside the device, high-grade capacitors instantly compensate for reactive power surges, while a magnetic filter absorbs and neutralizes spikes and electromagnetic interference (EMF) that would otherwise force motors and electronics to draw excess current. Over time, this cleaner, smoother power flow reduces energy waste and eases stress on your appliances.

    Key Features & Benefits

    • Whole-Home Stabilization: One plug-in unit can condition power for an entire circuit, smoothing voltage to every appliance on that line.
    • EMF Noise Reduction: The patent-pending magnetic filter removes high-frequency pollution (4–150 kHz) from your wiring, cutting household EMF exposure.
    • Surge & Spike Protection: Advanced reactive power compensation and harmonic absorption buffer sudden voltage swings, safeguarding sensitive electronics.
    • Significant Bill Reductions: Users report monthly savings ranging from 30% up to 50% on their electric bills after full stabilization (3–8 weeks).
    • Extended Appliance Life: By reducing current stress and heat, the device helps prolong the lifespan of HVAC systems, refrigerators, washers, and more.
    • Plug-and-Play Installation: No wiring or professional electrician needed—just plug into any standard 110 V outlet near your breaker panel.
    • Safety & Compliance: UL approved and RoHS compliant for guaranteed electrical safety.

    Step-by-Step Installation & Operation

    1. Select an Outlet Near the Breaker Panel
      For optimal results, choose an outlet on the same circuit as your main breaker. In larger homes, consider multiple units—one near the breaker and another at the far end of the house.
    2. Plug In & Verify Operation
      Insert Power Saver Pro X into the outlet. The green LED will illuminate when the device is filtering and stabilizing power.
    3. Allow for Full Stabilization
      Over the next 3–8 weeks, the device will progressively filter out dirty electricity and harmonics. Expect to see gradual meter-reading reductions throughout this period.
    4. Monitor Your Usage
      Track your monthly bills to verify savings. Many households report noticeable drops within the first month, with peak benefits by week eight.

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    How It Works?
    Power Saver Pro X leverages patented Electricity Stabilizing Technology (E.S.T.) and a magnetic filtering system to deliver cleaner, more efficient power throughout your home. At its core, the device straightens out unstable voltage, buffering against harmful spikes and smoothing fluctuations to create a constant, even current flow. This process reduces the amount of wasted energy that would otherwise be lost as heat or noise in your wiring.
    Inside the compact unit, high-grade capacitors act instantly to absorb and dissipate sudden surges, protecting sensitive electronics and motors from stress-related damage. Simultaneously, a patent-pending magnetic filter removes high-frequency “dirty” EMF components—those invisible pulses and harmonic waves that force appliances to draw extra power and accelerate wear. By filtering out frequencies between approximately 4 kHz and 150 kHz, Power Saver Pro X cuts down on electromagnetic interference and keeps your circuits running at peak efficiency.
    Getting started is straightforward:

    1. Plug In Near Your Breaker Panel. For best results, place the unit on a circuit that feeds your main breaker. In larger homes, deploy additional devices on separate breakers to cover multiple zones.
    2. Verify Operation. A green LED light confirms active stabilization; once illuminated, the device begins filtering in real time.
    3. Filter & Stabilize. Over the first 3–8 weeks, Power Saver Pro X progressively removes dirty electricity while smoothing voltage swings. During this period, most users observe gradual meter-reading reductions as the system reaches full performance.

    By combining reactive power compensation with harmonic absorption and EMF filtration, Power Saver Pro X works silently in the background to lower your monthly electric bills, protect appliances, and create a more stable power environment for every device on your home’s circuits.

    Pricing, Bundles & Special Offers

    Power Saver Pro X is available only at its official website and in graduated bundles, with deeper discounts on multi-unit orders:

    • 1× Unit: Save 50% — $49.99 (was $99.98)
    • 2× Units (Recommended): Save 55% — $99.98 (was $222.18)
    • 3× Units: Save 60% — $119.97 (was $299.93)
    • 4× Units: Save 65% — $139.96 (was $399.89)
    • 5× Units: Save 70% — $149.95 (was $499.83)

    All orders qualify for free U.S. shipping. Many homeowners see peak ROI when placing units at both ends of a 1,500–3,000 sq ft home.

    Money-Back Guarantee & Warranty

    Your purchase is protected by a 90-day Money-Back Guarantee: if you don’t see measurable savings within three months, return the device in its original packaging for a full refund (minus shipping & handling).

    Disclaimer: Prices & return policy are subject to change. Always check the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing before purchasing. A 10% restocking fee may be made on all goods returned, as well as reconditioning charge if required, as determined by Production Products, Inc. Any goods returned without our permission may be refused.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Will Power Saver Pro X work in my state?
    Yes—it’s certified for use in all 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska.

    How many units do I need?
    One unit per 1,500 sq ft is recommended. For larger homes, spacing units at opposite ends maximizes coverage.

    Is it safe to leave plugged in?
    Absolutely. It’s UL approved and RoHS compliant; continual use only enhances filtration.

    Can I use it with solar power?
    The device is safe on solar systems but may yield variable results. The 90-day guarantee covers any dissatisfaction.

    Does it work on 220 V systems?
    Not yet. It currently supports 110 V North American circuits; a 220 V version is slated for release within 6–12 months.

    Where should I place it?
    Plug one unit near your breaker panel; additional units belong at distant circuit endpoints for optimal filtering.

    Can environmental factors affect performance?
    Yes—older wiring, extreme humidity, or ungrounded outlets can reduce E.S.T. efficiency. Ensure your home’s electrical system is up to code and outlets are properly grounded. In areas with frequent surges (e.g., thunderstorms), consider adding whole-home surge protection for optimal results 

    The LED isn’t lighting—what do I check?
    Ensure Power Saver Pro X is fully seated in a live outlet on the same circuit as your breaker panel. Try plugging it into another nearby receptacle. If the green LED still fails to illuminate, test the outlet with another device to confirm power. For persistent issues, contact support

    I’ve seen no savings after 8 weeks—now what?
    First, verify placement: one unit per 1,500 sq ft, ideally at opposite ends of your home. If you’re below that threshold, add a second unit to cover multiple circuits. Next, perform a breaker test: switch off the breaker feeding the outlet with Power Saver Pro X for one full billing cycle. If your bill rises significantly, the device was working; switch it back on for continued savings. If not, reach out for a refund—your 90-day guarantee covers unsatisfied customers

    How do I verify voltage stabilization?
    Use a digital multimeter to measure RMS voltage before and after installation over several weeks. Look for reduced peak-to-peak voltage swings. Advanced users can log readings with a power quality analyzer to track harmonic distortion levels between 4 kHz–150 kHz.

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    Pros & Cons

    Pros:

    • True whole-home stabilization with patented E.S.T.
    • Tangible savings of 30–50% on electric bills
    • EMF noise reduction for healthier indoor environments
    • Plug-and-play; no electrician required
    • Strong 90-day refund and 5-year warranty

    Cons:

    • Only compatible with 110 V North American systems
    • Requires up to 8 weeks for full savings impact
    • Optimal performance may need multiple units in larger homes

    Real-World Performance & Case Studies

    Independent field tests and consumer trials demonstrate substantial year-one savings:

    • Household #1 (Midwest family of four): Achieved over $3,000 in annual savings on a $3,500 baseline bill—an 86% reduction—without altering any usage habits.
    • Households #2 & #3 (Urban and suburban homes): Each saw nearly $1,000 back in the first year, translating to 25–30% lower bills simply by plugging in the device.
    • Technician Field Reports: Independent electricians measured 30–50% lower reactive draw on circuits protected by Power Saver Pro X, confirming its claimed efficiency gains.

    These case studies underscore how a modest investment in E.S.T. technology can deliver outsized returns on your electric bill.

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    Customer Reviews & Testimonials

    “I installed Power Saver Pro X in my Chicago townhouse and saw a 40% drop in my first electric bill—saved $120 in month one!”
    — Maria Delgado, Chicago, IL

    “After three months, our family of five in Austin recouped the full cost. Now it’s just pure savings every billing cycle.”
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    “This little device paid for itself within two billing cycles. My AC and fridge seem to run more smoothly, too.”
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    “I was skeptical, but Power Saver Pro X really works. We knocked $95 off our first bill and our UPS man was shocked!”
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    “Plug-and-play was literally true. No electrician needed, and our bills dropped nearly 30% within two months.”
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    These testimonials reflect across-the-board savings of 30–50% after the full stabilization period.

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    Who Should Consider Power Saver Pro X?

    • Homeowners and renters facing high electricity costs
    • Small-business owners with energy-heavy equipment
    • Anyone running HVAC, refrigeration, pool pumps, or workshop tools
    • Consumers seeking EMF reduction alongside cost savings
    • Users who prefer a non-invasive, maintenance-free solution

    Tips to Maximize Your Savings

    • Centralize Placement: Install near your breaker panel for best flow.
    • Multi-Unit Strategy: For homes over 3,000 sq ft, space units at opposite ends.
    • Combine Technologies: Pair with time-of-use billing and smart thermostats.
    • Track Usage: Compare monthly bills and meter readings to quantify improvements.
    • Maintain Devices: Keep outlets dust-free and ensure units stay plugged in continuously.

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    Commercial & Small-Business Applications

    Power Saver Pro X isn’t just a homeowner’s ally—it delivers tangible benefits for a wide range of commercial and small-business environments. Offices, retail outlets, restaurants, and light-industrial workshops all contend with fluctuating energy costs, often driven higher by reactive power surges, harmonic distortion, and “dirty” electricity. By smoothing voltage irregularities and filtering out high-frequency EMF noise, Power Saver Pro X tackles these inefficiencies head-on, unlocking cost reductions and operational improvements that directly bolster your bottom line.
    1. Office Spaces & Professional Suites
    In modern offices, computers, printers, copiers, and HVAC systems draw significant power—and are particularly sensitive to voltage spikes. Installing a single Power Saver Pro X unit near the main electrical panel can stabilize an entire floor’s power supply. Firms have reported cutting monthly energy bills by up to 35%, freeing budget for equipment upgrades or talent acquisition. With fewer sudden surges, sensitive electronics run more reliably, minimizing downtime and IT repair costs.
    2. Retail & Hospitality
    Restaurants, cafés, and small boutiques rely on refrigeration units, point-of-sale systems, display lighting, and HVAC to create comfortable, inviting spaces. Harmonic interference and voltage fluctuations force refrigeration compressors and lighting ballasts to work harder, raising both energy consumption and maintenance expenses. Power Saver Pro X reduces these stressors by ensuring a steady voltage flow, which can translate to a 25–40% decrease in utility outlays. Over a year, that can mean thousands of dollars saved—money that can be reinvested into menu innovation, seasonal inventory, or staff training.
    3. Workshops & Light Manufacturing
    Small-scale manufacturers and artisans use tools such as welding machines, CNC routers, and air compressors, all of which draw reactive power surges during startup. These surges not only spike your meter readings but also accelerate wear on expensive equipment. Power Saver Pro X’s reactive power compensation evens out current draw, helping reduce peak demand charges and extend tool life. Businesses report payback periods as short as four months, thanks to reduced utility bills and fewer repair visits.
    4. Multi-Unit Coverage & Scalability
    For larger operations or multi-suite buildings, deploying multiple Power Saver Pro X devices on separate circuits ensures comprehensive coverage. Bundled pricing makes scaling affordable, while the same 90-day savings guarantee applies across every unit. This modular approach allows businesses to target energy-hungry zones—like kitchens, server rooms, or manufacturing floors—maximizing ROI as they expand.
    Whether you run a startup, franchise, or family-owned store, Power Saver Pro X offers a low-maintenance, non-invasive way to cut energy costs, protect critical equipment, and stabilize your power environment—so you can focus on growth and customer satisfaction.
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    Long-Term Reliability & Maintenance
    Power Saver Pro X is engineered for durability and minimal upkeep, ensuring you continue to reap savings and protection year after year. At its heart, the device uses solid-state capacitors and magnetic filters—components chosen for their long service life and resistance to wear. Unlike mechanical surge protectors, there are no moving parts to degrade, and the sealed enclosure shields sensitive circuitry from dust and humidity.
    Durable Components:

    • High-Grade Capacitors: Rated for tens of thousands of charge-discharge cycles, these capacitors maintain consistent reactive power compensation without significant capacitance loss over time.
    • Magnetic Filter Assembly: Built from corrosion-resistant alloys, the filter’s design ensures stable EMF absorption with no degradation of magnetic properties under normal temperature and humidity ranges.

    Protective Enclosure & Safety Certifications:
    The rugged ABS housing is UL approved and RoHS compliant, providing impact resistance and flame retardancy. IP20-rated, it resists dust ingress in typical indoor environments. These safety certifications mean you can trust the unit to operate continuously without risk of shorting or component failure due to environmental factors .
    Maintenance Requirements:

    • Visual Inspection: Every 12 months, check that the LED indicator remains illuminated and that the outlet remains free of dust buildup. A soft brush or compressed air can remove any debris around the vents.
    • Electrical Check: For peace of mind, perform a quick multimeter check annually to confirm consistent voltage stabilization. Look for RMS voltage swing reductions compared to baseline readings.
    • No Replacements Needed: Under normal use, the internal components do not require replacement. The five-year warranty covers any premature failures, and most units continue performing reliably well beyond this period .

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    Lifecycle & End-of-Life Disposal:
    When the unit finally reaches end of life—typically after a decade of continuous operation—the enclosure and electronic components are fully recyclable under e-waste guidelines. Simply follow local electronic recycling protocols to dispose of the device responsibly.
    With its maintenance-free architecture and robust design, Power Saver Pro X offers enduring performance, letting you focus on energy savings rather than upkeep.

    Environmental Impact & Energy Conservation

    By smoothing power flow and cutting waste heat, Power Saver Pro X reduces your home’s overall energy draw. Lower consumption helps flatten peak demand curves on the grid, potentially reducing reliance on fossil-fuel–driven peaker plants and lowering carbon emissions—making it an eco-friendly upgrade as well as a cost-saver.

    Final Verdict: Is This the Best Power Saver of 2025?

    Power Saver Pro delivers on its promises: patented Electricity Stabilizing Technology, verified 30–50% savings, EMF noise reduction, simple plug-and-play setup, and industry-leading guarantees. Compared to generic power factor devices, its comprehensive feature set and strong customer feedback make it our top pick for whole-home energy optimization in 2025.

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    Phone: 18888319238
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    Results may vary based on your home’s electrical system, usage habits, and local utility rates. The figures and testimonials in this article are for illustrative purposes and reflect individual user experiences—not guaranteed savings for every household. Always follow local electrical codes and consult a licensed electrician if you have questions about installation or system compatibility.
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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi signs order on awarding military scientific research

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

    BEIJING, May 29 — Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to release the regulations on awarding military scientific research.

    The new document, which will take effect on July 1, aims to implement the strategy of strengthening the armed forces through science and technology and regulate the process of awarding military scientific research.

    The regulations establish a structured award system aligned with national and military strategic goals. Key features include prioritizing combat effectiveness as the sole benchmark, refining award nomination and review procedures, and strengthening oversight on discipline and confidentiality.

    The regulations are expected to enhance innovation vitality in military research, accelerate breakthroughs in defense technology, and provide high-quality scientific support for the cause of building a strong military in the new era.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to drought declared in North-west England by the Environment Agency

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Scientists comment on a drought being declared in North-West England. 

    Prof Richard Allan, Professor of Climate Science, University of Reading, said:

    “The lack of rainfall across the UK in spring 2025 constituted a meteorological drought and this quickly depleted the soil’s moisture leading to concerns over agricultural drought. Lowering river and reservoir levels are a concern for the northwest of the UK as further dry spells could threaten the supply of water as part of a hydrological drought. Of less concern are regions of copious ground water like the chalky catchments in the southeast of England which enter but also leave drought conditions more slowly than other regions of the UK.

    “Droughts are expected to onset more rapidly and become more intense as the planet warms since the atmosphere’s thirst for water grows. A warming climate means moisture is more readily sapped from one region and blown into storm systems elsewhere, intensifying both wet and dry weather extremes with wilder swings between them. The only way to limit the increasing severity of wet and dry extremes is to rapidly cut greenhouse gas emissions across all de tors of society.”

    Mr Alastair Chisholm, Director of Policy & External Affairs, CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management), said:

    “The drought in the north-west is not surprising given the dry weather seen across the spring. Drought can come on particularly quickly in areas which rely on water supplies fed by surface water storage reservoirs as are common in this area, rather than large rivers or groundwater sources. Prolonged dry weather is more unusual in such parts of the country, but when it does happen the effects are more pronounced. Conversely, with some rain, given more mountainous topography and higher average annual rainfall in these areas, reservoirs can quickly recover.

    “Official declarations of drought signal that water companies and the Environment Agency will progress to more advanced stages in their drought plans, such as temporary use bans (colloquially known as hosepipe bans).”

    References:

    https://www.ciwem.org/policy-reports/drought-management

    https://www.ciwem.org/news/managing-drought-ciwems-position

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  • MIL-OSI: Polar Cooling Review: Does the Polar Cooling Portable AC Really Work? Best Portable AC 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As temperatures rise globally, the demand for personal cooling devices is at an all-time high. Enter the Polar Cooling Portable AC, a sleek, compact solution designed to provide on-the-go relief from the heat. In this review, we’ll delve into the features, performance, pricing, and user feedback to answer the burning question: Does the Polar Cooling Portable AC really work? Is it the best portable air conditioner of 2025?

    This article will cover everything you need to know about this innovative cooling device, helping you decide if it’s the right option for your needs.

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    What is the Polar Cooling Portable AC?

    The Polar Cooling Portable AC is an advanced, energy-efficient air cooling system designed for personal use. Unlike traditional bulky air conditioning units, the Polar Cooling AC is compact, portable, and doesn’t require installation or special tools to operate. Whether you’re working in a hot office or relaxing at home, this unit promises to cool your personal space effectively without consuming large amounts of energy.

    Key Features:

    • Insta-Frost Technology: Designed to rapidly cool the air in your immediate surroundings.
    • Portability: Compact enough to be carried around easily, making it ideal for travel or personal spaces.
    • Multi-Function: Not only does it cool the air, but it also functions as a humidifier and air purifier.

    It’s an ideal solution for anyone looking for a quick, efficient, and affordable way to stay cool during hot weather without the complexity of larger air conditioning systems.

    How Does the Polar Cooling Portable AC Work?

    The Polar Cooling Portable AC uses a cooling mechanism called evaporative cooling. This process involves drawing air through a water-soaked filter that absorbs heat from the air. As the water evaporates, the air is cooled and then blown into your personal space.

    Key features of its operation:

    • USB-Powered: The device is powered via USB, meaning you can charge it from any USB outlet, making it perfect for on-the-go use.
    • Rechargeable Battery: With its built-in rechargeable battery, it operates without needing to be plugged into a power outlet continuously, offering portability and convenience.

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    Setting up the device is simple:

    1. Fill the water tank.
    2. Plug it into a USB outlet or charge it fully for portable use.
    3. Turn on and adjust the settings according to your cooling preferences.

    Design and Build Quality

    One of the standout features of the Polar Cooling Portable AC is its design. It’s not only sleek but also built for durability and portability. The unit is compact and can fit in virtually any room, desk, or office setup. Its lightweight structure means you can easily move it from room to room or even take it with you on trips.

    Made from premium, eco-friendly materials, it is built to last while being kind to the environment. Its minimalistic design ensures it blends well with any modern decor, from offices to living rooms.

    Performance Analysis

    When it comes to cooling performance, the Polar Cooling Portable AC delivers on its promise. Here’s how it holds up in real-world conditions:

    • Cooling Power: It cools personal spaces effectively, offering a noticeable temperature drop in areas up to 100-200 square feet.
    • Noise Levels: Operating at a whisper-quiet level, it provides a comfortable, undisturbed environment for work or relaxation.
    • Battery Life: On a full charge, the unit can operate continuously for up to 8 hours, ensuring long-lasting performance throughout the day or night.

    Maintenance Requirements are minimal. All you need to do is keep the water tank clean and replace the cooling filters as needed, making it easy to maintain and use over time.

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    Energy Efficiency

    One of the biggest draws of the Polar Cooling Portable AC is its energy efficiency. Unlike traditional air conditioners that consume large amounts of electricity, this unit operates on a USB-powered system, significantly lowering energy consumption.

    • Power Consumption: With its USB charging feature, the Polar Cooling AC draws significantly less power compared to standard units, making it an ideal choice for those looking to reduce their energy bills.
    • Comparison with Traditional ACs: In comparison to traditional air conditioners, the Polar Cooling unit uses about 80% less energy, making it an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for personal cooling needs.

    How to Maximize the Efficiency of Polar Cooling AC in Hot Weather

    When using the Polar Cooling Portable AC in hot weather, getting the most out of the unit requires more than just turning it on. Maximizing its efficiency ensures that you stay cool while saving on energy costs and extending the lifespan of your device. Here are several tips to help you get the best performance from your Polar Cooling AC during the summer heat:
    1. Place the Unit in the Right Spot
    For optimal cooling, position the Polar Cooling Portable AC in an area where airflow is unimpeded. Avoid placing it near walls, large furniture, or in corners, as this can restrict airflow and reduce its cooling effectiveness. It’s best to place the unit in the center of the room or near a window for better air circulation. Additionally, make sure the cooling vents are facing directly towards you to maximize cooling efficiency.
    2. Keep the Water Tank Full
    The Polar Cooling Portable AC uses evaporative cooling technology, which relies on the water tank to function effectively. Ensure that the tank is always filled with fresh water for the best cooling results. If the water levels are low, the device will struggle to maintain a consistent cooling effect. Refill the tank as needed, especially during prolonged use in hot weather, to ensure the unit runs at full capacity.
    3. Regular Maintenance and Cleaning
    To maintain peak performance, it’s important to clean and maintain the Polar Cooling AC regularly. The cooling filter should be checked for dirt and debris, which can reduce the airflow and cooling power. Clean the filter every couple of weeks, or more often if you’re using it in dusty environments. Also, empty and rinse the water tank periodically to prevent mold or bacteria build-up, which can affect both the unit’s performance and air quality.
    4. Use the AC in Small Spaces
    The Polar Cooling Portable AC is most efficient when used in smaller spaces. While it can provide cooling in larger rooms, its cooling power is optimized for areas like bedrooms, offices, or small living rooms. In hot weather, avoid using it in large, open areas where the cooling effect may dissipate too quickly. Using it in a confined space, such as a small room or office, will help create a more comfortable and consistent cooling environment.
    5. Utilize the Fan and Humidifier Features
    Along with cooling, the Polar Cooling AC also serves as a humidifier and fan. Use the fan function to circulate cool air more effectively across the room, especially in rooms with poor airflow. Additionally, when the air feels dry due to high heat, the humidifier feature can add moisture back into the air, making the cooling effect more comfortable. Proper use of all functions will help maximize the unit’s efficiency.
    6. Close Doors and Windows
    During the hottest part of the day, it’s important to keep doors and windows closed to trap cool air inside. This prevents hot air from entering the room and ensures that your Polar Cooling AC can maintain a lower, more consistent temperature.
    By following these simple tips, you’ll get the most out of your Polar Cooling Portable AC, staying comfortable even during the hottest days of summer while maximizing energy efficiency.
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    How to Use Polar Cooling for Sleep Comfort

    Getting a good night’s sleep is essential, and Polar Cooling Portable AC can be a game-changer in creating the ideal sleep environment, especially during warm summer nights. Here’s how to use it effectively for better sleep comfort.
    First, position the Polar Cooling Portable AC in your bedroom, preferably near your bed but not directly facing you. This will ensure that the cool air circulates throughout the room, providing an even temperature without making the airflow too intense. It’s important to adjust the fan speed to a comfortable level—setting it on low or medium works best for creating a gentle, consistent breeze that won’t disturb your rest.
    Next, make sure the water tank is filled and fresh. The evaporative cooling system relies on water to work effectively, so keep it filled to ensure continuous cooling. If you prefer a more humid environment, use the humidifier feature to add moisture to the air, which can help prevent dryness that might disrupt your sleep.
    The quiet operation of the Polar Cooling unit is a huge benefit when using it for sleep. Unlike larger air conditioning units, which can be noisy, this portable AC runs silently, ensuring that you won’t be disturbed by any loud, distracting sounds while trying to fall asleep.
    Finally, make sure the room is sealed by closing windows and doors to retain cool air. By using the Polar Cooling Portable AC correctly, you can maintain a comfortable, cool temperature throughout the night, promoting a restful and refreshing sleep experience.
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    Pricing & Refund Policy

    Pricing Overview
    The Polar Cooling Portable AC is competitively priced to offer an affordable solution for personal cooling needs. As of now, the standard retail price is $89.99, with an exclusive 50% discount available through the promo code CHILL25.
    For those interested in multiple units, bundle deals are available:

    • 1 Unit: $89.99 
    • 2 Units: $84.99/unit
    • 3 Units: $79.99/unit

    Each purchase includes one Polar Cooling unit and one charging system, providing a comprehensive solution for personal cooling needs.

    Refund Policy
    Customer satisfaction is a priority, and the Polar Cooling Portable AC comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee. To qualify for a full refund:

    • The product must be returned in its original, unopened condition.
    • The return must be initiated within 90 days of the original purchase date.
    • Original shipping fees are non-refundable.
    • Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

    Please note that opened or used units are not eligible for a refund. For returns, contact customer service at 1-888-851-9719 to initiate the process and receive a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
    Disclaimer on pricing: Prices vary by package and seasonal promotions. Always refer to the official website for up-to-date pricing, as it is subject to change at any time.
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    Customer Reviews and Feedback

    James T., New York, NY

    “I live in a small apartment in New York City, and the summer heat can get unbearable. I decided to give the Polar Cooling Portable AC a try, and I am absolutely amazed by its performance! It cools down my room within minutes, and the fact that it’s so easy to carry around makes it perfect for my mobile lifestyle. Highly recommend for anyone living in small spaces!”

    Sarah M., Los Angeles, CA

    “I’ve been using the Polar Cooling Portable AC in my office for the past month, and it’s been a game changer. The cooling effect is fantastic, and I love that I can move it from my office to the living room with ease. It’s super quiet and doesn’t disrupt my work. Plus, it’s energy-efficient, which is a huge plus in California’s hot weather. Definitely worth the investment!”

    Michael R., Chicago, IL

    “As someone who travels frequently for work, I needed a portable cooling solution for hotel rooms, and this unit is perfect. The Polar Cooling Portable AC is small enough to fit in my suitcase, but powerful enough to cool down any room. It’s been a lifesaver on several trips already. Great performance and very easy to use!”

    Emily K., Miami, FL

    “Living in Miami means dealing with intense heat and humidity. The Polar Cooling Portable AC has been my savior this summer. It cools my bedroom perfectly and helps me sleep comfortably at night. It’s so easy to set up, and I love that it doesn’t take up much space. This is a must-have for anyone dealing with hot weather in small spaces.”

    David H., Dallas, TX

    “I purchased the Polar Cooling Portable AC for my home office, and I couldn’t be happier. Texas summers are brutal, and this portable unit cools my entire office without using too much energy. I love how compact and quiet it is, and it has made working from home much more enjoyable. It’s one of the best purchases I’ve made this year.”

    Comparison with Competitors

    When compared to other popular portable AC units, the Polar Cooling Portable AC offers:

    • Better Portability: Unlike many other brands, the Polar Cooling AC is designed for maximum portability without sacrificing performance.
    • Eco-Friendliness: With its low energy consumption and eco-friendly design, it stands out in the market for users looking for sustainable solutions.
    • Multi-functionality: While many portable ACs focus solely on cooling, the Polar Cooling model also works as a humidifier and air purifier, offering a more comprehensive solution.

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    Pros and Cons

    Pros:

    • Compact and portable
    • Multi-functional (cooling, humidifying, purifying)
    • Energy-efficient, eco-friendly design
    • Affordable compared to traditional AC units

    Cons:

    • Limited cooling capacity for larger rooms
    • Requires periodic refilling of water tank

    Who Should Consider Purchasing?

    The Polar Cooling Portable AC is perfect for:

    • Office workers who need a personal cooling solution.
    • Students in dorm rooms or apartments looking for a compact AC.
    • Travelers who want a portable and rechargeable option for hotel rooms or outdoor settings.

    FAQs

    Here are some of the most common questions about the Polar Cooling Portable AC:
    Q1: How long does the battery last?
    The Polar Cooling Portable AC provides up to 8 hours of continuous use on a full charge, depending on the cooling level and usage environment. It’s perfect for all-day cooling in small spaces.
    Q2: Can it be used while charging?
    Yes, you can use the Polar Cooling Portable AC while it’s charging, which makes it very convenient if you don’t want to rely on battery life.
    Q3: Is it suitable for humid environments?
    Yes, the Polar Cooling unit is designed to function well in moderately humid environments. It also doubles as a humidifier, which can be beneficial for maintaining a comfortable atmosphere in drier areas.
    Q4: What maintenance is required?
    To maintain the Polar Cooling Portable AC, simply clean the water tank regularly to prevent buildup. You’ll also need to replace the cooling filter as recommended by the manufacturer, ensuring optimal performance.
    Q5: Does it come with a warranty?
    The Polar Cooling Portable AC comes with a 1-year warranty that covers manufacturing defects and malfunctions under normal usage conditions.
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    Why Choose Polar Cooling Portable AC Over Traditional AC Units?

    • Portability vs. Fixed AC Units: Compare the benefits of a portable unit like the Polar Cooling AC versus traditional wall-mounted or window units.
    • Installation Ease: Discuss the convenience of using a portable AC that doesn’t require installation compared to complex traditional systems.
    • Space Efficiency: Explain how the Polar Cooling unit saves space, especially in apartments and smaller living areas.

    How Effective Is the Polar Cooling Portable AC for Various Environments?

    • Indoor Use: Evaluate its performance in different indoor environments like bedrooms, offices, and living rooms.
    • Outdoor Use: Discuss how effective it is for outdoor activities such as camping, picnics, or poolside relaxation.
    • Travel-Friendly: Explore its suitability for travel in RVs, hotel rooms, or even outdoor adventures.

    Understanding Evaporative Cooling: What You Need to Know

    • How Evaporative Cooling Works: A deeper dive into the science behind evaporative cooling and why it’s effective in certain climates.
    • Environmental Considerations: Discuss how the Polar Cooling Portable AC can be an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cooling methods.
    • Humidity Impact: Explain how the device works best in areas with low to moderate humidity and the science behind it.

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    Polar Cooling in Different Climates: Works Best in Hot or Dry Environments?

    The Polar Cooling Portable AC is a versatile cooling solution, but its performance is highly influenced by the climate in which it’s used. Understanding how the unit works in different climates is key to maximizing its effectiveness.
    The Polar Cooling Portable AC uses evaporative cooling technology, which works by drawing warm air through a water-soaked filter. As the water evaporates, it cools the air and blows it into your space. This process is most effective in dry climates with low humidity. In areas like the desert or arid regions, the air can absorb more moisture, allowing the unit to cool the air more efficiently.
    In contrast, in humid environments, such as coastal areas or places with high rainfall, the air is already saturated with moisture, which limits the effectiveness of evaporative cooling. In these areas, the Polar Cooling unit may still provide some relief, but it won’t cool the air as efficiently as it would in a dry climate. The high moisture content in the air reduces the evaporation rate, making the cooling effect less pronounced.
    However, in hot but dry climates, the Polar Cooling Portable AC excels, offering excellent performance and cooling efficiency. For homeowners in these regions, the Polar Cooling unit is an ideal choice to combat the heat without the energy consumption of traditional air conditioning systems.
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    Common Issues and How to Fix Them

    • Water Tank Leaks: Solutions for potential water tank leakage issues, along with troubleshooting tips.
    • Cooling Performance Drops: Tips on how to maintain consistent cooling performance by cleaning filters and refilling water.
    • Battery Life Issues: How to extend battery life and what to do if the unit isn’t holding a charge.

    Polar Cooling Portable AC for Healthier Air Quality

    • Air Purification Features: Discuss the additional benefit of air purification that comes with this unit.
    • Allergy Relief: How the Polar Cooling AC can help reduce allergens like dust and pollen.
    • Humidity Control: Explain how the built-in humidifier feature benefits respiratory health and comfort.

    How to Maximize the Life of Your Polar Cooling Portable AC

    • Maintenance Tips: Provide a step-by-step guide on how to clean the unit, replace filters, and keep it running efficiently.
    • Storage Tips: Best practices for storing the device during the off-season to extend its life.
    • Troubleshooting: Basic troubleshooting for common issues like low airflow or insufficient cooling.

    Is Polar Cooling Suitable for Larger Spaces?

    • Effective Cooling Range: Discuss the size of the space the Polar Cooling AC can effectively cool and whether it’s suited for larger rooms.
    • Considerations for Large Homes: Offer alternative solutions for people living in larger homes who may need additional cooling units or supplementary devices.

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    Polar Cooling Portable AC: A Must-Have for Students and College Dorms

    • Portable & Convenient: Why this product is a perfect choice for college students living in dorms or apartments without central AC.
    • Space-Saving: How it helps students save space in small living conditions.
    • Energy Efficiency for Students: How this portable AC can keep electricity costs down, ideal for a student budget.

    Polar Cooling Portable AC for Small Business Owners

    As a small business owner, maintaining a comfortable environment for both employees and customers is crucial for productivity and satisfaction. The Polar Cooling Portable AC offers an affordable, energy-efficient solution for cooling small business spaces, making it an ideal choice for a range of business environments, from home offices to retail shops.
    One of the key benefits of the Polar Cooling Portable AC for small business owners is its portability. Unlike traditional air conditioning units that require permanent installation and significant space, this compact and lightweight unit can be easily moved from room to room. Whether you need to cool an office, a reception area, or a small retail space, the Polar Cooling AC can adapt to your needs, providing localized cooling exactly where it’s needed most.
    Additionally, the energy efficiency of the Polar Cooling Portable AC is a major advantage for small businesses looking to cut down on operational costs. Traditional air conditioning units can consume a significant amount of energy, especially during the summer months. However, the Polar Cooling AC uses USB power and operates at a fraction of the cost, helping you save money on your electricity bills while still ensuring a comfortable atmosphere for both staff and customers.
    The quiet operation of the Polar Cooling unit is another benefit for business environments. Unlike some larger air conditioners that can produce disruptive noise, this portable AC operates at a low noise level, making it ideal for customer-facing businesses or office environments where noise can be distracting.
    In conclusion, the Polar Cooling Portable AC offers small business owners an efficient, cost-effective, and portable way to keep their spaces cool and comfortable, ensuring a productive environment without the added hassle of traditional AC systems.
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    How Polar Cooling Compares to Other Personal Cooling Devices

    • Fans vs. Portable AC: Why the Polar Cooling unit is a better choice than traditional fans, and how it provides more effective cooling.
    • Personal Coolers: Compare this unit with other small-scale cooling products like misting fans or portable fans.
    • Swamp Coolers: A side-by-side comparison of swamp coolers and the Polar Cooling unit in terms of effectiveness and convenience.

    Polar Cooling Portable AC for Offices and Workspaces

    • Enhanced Productivity: Discuss how a cool workspace can improve focus and productivity.
    • Quiet Operation: The advantage of using the Polar Cooling AC in an office without disruptive noise.
    • Easy Portability Between Offices: How employees can easily move the AC from one office space to another.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: The anatomy of a smile: how to spot a fake from the real thing

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Michelle Spear, Professor of Anatomy, University of Bristol

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    You’ve probably heard the claim that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. It’s usually framed as a feel-good reason to turn your frown upside down – less effort, more joy. But anatomically, the numbers don’t quite add up.

    We’ve all seen it – the smile that doesn’t quite reach the eyes. From awkward family photos to strained workplace pleasantries, our brains often detect that something is off long before we consciously realise why.

    But what is it about a smile that makes it feel sincere — or fake? The answer lies in a surprising blend of facial anatomy, neurology and emotional authenticity.

    Not all smiles are created equal, and anatomically speaking, there are at least two distinct kinds: the Duchenne smile, which reflects genuine happiness, and the non-Duchenne smile, which tends to be more social or strategic.

    Named after 19th-century French neurologist Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne, the Duchenne smile activates two key muscle groups. The first group is associated with the corners of the mouth – where, for example, the risorius (from the Latin to smile) draws the corners outward and the zygomaticus major muscle lifts them.

    The second, and most telling, muscle is the orbicularis oculi, which tightens the muscles around the eyes, producing the familiar “crow’s feet” and the gentle narrowing we associate with warmth and delight.

    Fake or polite smiles, on the other hand, usually involve only the mouth muscles. The eyes remain wide or indifferent, and the smile appears more mechanical than meaningful – a kind of emotional camouflage.

    Both real and fake smiles depend on cranial nerve VII, also known as the facial nerve, which sends signals from the brain to the muscles of facial expression. However, there’s a key neurological difference: Duchenne smiles tend to be generated by the limbic system, the brain’s emotional core – particularly the amygdala, an almond-shaped group of neurons that processes emotional salience.

    Non-Duchenne smiles, by contrast, are often under more conscious cortical control, originating in the motor cortex. This divide means that authentic, emotionally driven smiles are involuntary.

    You can’t easily will your orbicularis oculi to contract convincingly unless you’re genuinely feeling the emotion behind the expression. Even professional actors must tap into real memories or method techniques to produce them convincingly.

    Why our brains notice the difference

    Humans are remarkably good at detecting emotional authenticity. Studies show that even infants as young as ten months can distinguish between real and fake smiles.

    Evolutionarily, this ability may have helped us assess trustworthiness, recognise true allies and avoid deception. The fusiform gyrus, a part of the brain involved in facial recognition, works closely with the superior temporal sulcus to decode expressions — helping us gauge intention as much as emotion.

    In modern life, our sensitivity to facial nuance continues to matter. Politicians, customer service workers and public figures frequently rely on the social smile to navigate complex interpersonal expectations. But observers – consciously or not – often pick up on these micro-discrepancies.

    Fake smiles aren’t necessarily malicious. In fact, they serve important social functions: smoothing awkward interactions, signalling politeness, defusing conflict and showing deference. They are a vital part of what sociologists call “emotional labour” – managing one’s expressions to meet societal or professional expectations.

    But this kind of smiling, when sustained for long periods, can be emotionally exhausting. Studies of emotional labour suggest that being required to smile without genuine feeling – especially in service roles – is associated with increased stress, burnout and even cardiovascular strain.

    As we move further into the age of AI, synthetic faces – from chatbots to virtual assistants – are being programmed to replicate human expressions. Yet the challenge remains: how do you fake authenticity? Engineers can program a smile, but without the micro-contractions around the eyes, many of these expressions still seem disingenuous. Our own anatomy sets the gold standard.

    So next time you’re trying to decode someone’s expression, don’t just look at the mouth. Watch the eyes. The orbicularis oculi rarely lies.

    Michelle Spear 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. The anatomy of a smile: how to spot a fake from the real thing – https://theconversation.com/the-anatomy-of-a-smile-how-to-spot-a-fake-from-the-real-thing-256481

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In 2025, more than 2,100 budget places will be available at NSU at all levels of training

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    Today, TASS hosted a press conference dedicated to the specifics of the upcoming admissions campaign to universities in the Siberian Federal District. The event was attended by representatives of leading universities in Novosibirsk, Tomsk, Krasnoyarsk and Gorno-Altaisk. NSU was represented by Alexander Trusevich, Head of the Department for Work with Applicants.

    — Last year, more than 8,000 applicants showed interest in entering the university, in terms of the number of applications, this is, of course, several times more. We hope that this year the number will be even greater. As a rule, 2/3 of the total number of those enrolled are those who were enrolled in budget places, and the rest are paid admission. The interest and popularity of NSU is increasing among applicants based on the results of prestigious Olympiads — this is the All-Russian School Olympiad, these are the list Olympiads. Last year, the number of enrolled applicants with such results increased by almost 20%, — noted Alexander.

    In 2025, 2108 budget and 1363 fee-paying places will be available at NSU at all levels of training. In general, the number of places remains at the level of previous years.

    — This year, NSU will have a new category of places for the first time — places financed by industrial partners. Education in these places will be completely free for applicants, with the possibility of receiving a scholarship at the expense of industrial partners, — added Alexander.

    Among the main innovations that await applicants this year:

    — the most noticeable change compared to last year is the abolition of the requirement to provide the original educational document as a prerequisite for enrollment; instead of the original educational document, applicants must submit an application for consent to enrollment;

    — for the first time this year, applicants for master’s and postgraduate programs will be able to use the super service “Online University Admission” and submit documents using the “Gosuslugi” portal; this will expand the geography of applicants;

    — starting with this admissions campaign, universities must designate the maximum number of fee-paying places, which cannot be increased during the admissions campaign;

    — amendments were recently made to the Federal Law on Education, which will allow children of participants in military operations on the territory of the Russian Federation to enroll in places under a separate quota;

    — starting this year, a new type of individual achievements has been introduced for applicants to target quota places — targeted individual achievements; the maximum score that an applicant can receive is 5 points.

    This year, the university will introduce a number of new educational programs that train interdisciplinary specialists and cover promising areas. Among them are the specialty “Medical Cybernetics” and the master’s program “Industrial Pharmacy”. New educational programs are being implemented jointly with the MSU Engineering School, and large companies “Pharmstandard” and “Generium” are industrial partners. New educational programs will be developed on the basis of the infrastructure of the educational and scientific center of the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies, which is part of the modern NSU campus, built within the framework of the national project “Youth and Children”.

    Also starting this year, NSU is opening admission to the bachelor’s degree program “Applied Artificial Intelligence”. This program won the federal grant competition for training top specialists in the field of artificial intelligence. The pilot recruitment will consist of 150 students. The program will be implemented with the active participation of industrial partners – Rostelecom and Innotech (T1). Grant support will allow students to study for free and receive scholarships from industrial partners.

    On Faculty of Physics a new Master’s program “Applied Mathematics and Physics” will be implemented. Within its framework, training will be conducted in three profiles – “Space and Special Instrumentation”, “Medical Physics” and “Information Processes and Systems”.

    If we talk about the most popular areas, then the biggest competition is for those with a small number of budget places, for example: linguistics; business informatics; jurisprudence. The competition for them reaches 50 people per place.

    According to the results of the 2024 admissions campaign, the following can be distinguished among the most popular areas of natural science and engineering:

    — Applied Mathematics and Physics — 33.6 people per place (14 people enrolled on a budgetary basis);

    — Computer science and engineering — 27.3 people per place (185 people enrolled on a budgetary basis);

    — Physics. Physical informatics — 14.6 people per place (28 people enrolled on a budgetary basis);

    — Mechatronics and robotics — 13.8 people per place (70 people enrolled on a budgetary basis);

    — Chemistry — 9.9 people per place (65 people enrolled on a budget basis).

    — The interest in NSU from applicants coming from other regions is growing. Thus, last year, out of 2,000 people admitted to bachelor’s and specialist’s degree programs, almost 50% were not from the Novosibirsk Region. Moreover, applicants come not only from neighboring regions, but also from the central part of Russia: from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ufa, Kaliningrad, Samara and other cities, — Alexander emphasized.

    The university is increasing the number of foreign students, primarily interested in medical, natural science and engineering research areas. Many applicants are from the CIS – Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Among the far abroad countries, the top countries include China, Turkey, Iran and Iraq. This year, a joint educational program for a bachelor’s degree in physics will open with Chongqing University, 60 Chinese students will be accepted.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: AI Can Predict Students’ Academic Performance Based on Social Media Subscriptions

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    A team of Russian researchers, including scientists from the National Research University Higher School of Economics, used artificial intelligence to analyze 4.5 thousand student subscriptions to VK communities. It turned out that the algorithms can predict with high accuracy who is an excellent student and who has difficulties with their studies. The work was published in the journal IEEE Access.

    A person leaves behind a digital trace – likes, photos, information about listening to music and clicking on links. Even the most careful people can learn a lot from their Internet activity. Some believe that you can not monitor your digital trace and that information on social networks does not affect your professional and personal life. For scientists, open data on the Internet is a subject of research.

    A group of scientists from the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Skoltech, and Tomsk State University collected data on subscriptions of 4,445 students with open profiles to various VKontakte communities. Then, using NLP analyzers (natural language analysis methods), they classified the topics of the communities, assessed the complexity of the texts that students read, and the emotional tone of the content. For each student, the researchers created a digital profile, including preferences and interests. After that, the scientists used machine learning to find a relationship between online activity and academic success.

    The researchers created an algorithm that predicts academic performance based on subscription analysis. In particular, students with high grades are more likely to be subscribed to communities related to science and education topics, where new technologies are discussed and analytical articles are published. Excellent students read more complex texts and show greater interest in discussions and deep analysis of information.

    Low-performing students were more likely to subscribe to entertainment communities that focused on humor, memes, music, and video games. The content of these communities was more likely to display negative emotions and was also less informative than that of higher-performing students.

    “Some of the results surprised us. For example, that students who are interested in art or traveling show excellent academic performance. These hobbies do not interfere with their studies. On the contrary, they seem to help them study better. And active interaction with communities related to part-time work is a marker of low academic performance, which is understandable,” comments Sergey Gorshkov, a postgraduate student. Department of Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence Faculty of Computer Science National Research University Higher School of Economics.

    Educational organizations can use this approach to identify talented applicants and tailor curricula to specific groups. In addition, subscription analysis can help employers in recruiting, allowing them to find candidates with a high expected level of analytical skills.

    “This study once again reminds us of the need for digital hygiene. For example, in agreements on opening an account at a bank or with a mobile operator, you can see that you give permission to use some information from a social network account linked to your phone number. This can then be used to create a digital profile. Whether you want this is up to you,” says Dmitry Ignatov, head of the Scientific and Educational Laboratory of Models and Methods of Computational Pragmatics at the Faculty of Computer Science at the National Research University Higher School of Economics.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 29 May 2025 Departmental update Initiative to mainstream behavioural insights concludes in four African pilot countries

    Source: World Health Organisation

    Transforming approaches to public health challenges in Africa, the project Mainstreaming Behavioural Insights into Public Health in the African Region has marked a milestone in integrating behavioural sciences into health systems. Spearheaded by the WHO Behavioural Insights (BI) Unit at headquarters, alongside the Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health Unit at the WHO Regional Office for Africa and several country offices, this initiative has empowered four pilot countries – Burkina Faso, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia – to adopt innovative strategies that bridge the gap between human behaviours and health outcomes.

    The adoption of behavioural insights into public health is key to understanding the factors that influence human decision-making and behaviours. These insights can, in turn, inform the design of targeted interventions, policies and strategies to overcome barriers to healthy behaviours.

    Project overview

    Funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, the project ran from January 2023 to December 2024. It aimed to integrate behavioural science into health and enhance collaboration between the public health and academic institutions for the adoption behavioural evidence-informed policies and practices.

    Elena Altieri, Unit Head of the Behavioural Insights Unit at WHO HQ, highlighted the necessity of the project, noting:

    “Over the past decade, we’ve seen a growing interest in integrating behavioural sciences into public health among governments and institutions. However, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted significant practical and technical challenges in adopting these approaches. We face limitations in capacity, funding and time, and there’s also a lack of confidence among policymakers about the impact, sustainability and replicability of behavioural interventions. This project was designed to tackle these issues by offering robust, evidence-based strategies to practitioners to test and develop people-centred policies and interventions.”

    Key achievements

    • Academic integration: Universities in Burkina Faso, Namibia and Zambia launched behavioural science for public health courses as part of health promotion courses, with Namibia initiating a postgraduate diploma. The University of Pretoria integrated behavioural science capacity building and evidence-generation into its terms of reference as a WHO Collaborating Centre.
    • Institutional capacity building: Ministries of health in all participating countries received support to pilot test behavioural approaches and considerations into selected initiatives, strategies and work plans.
    • Health information systems innovation: Zambia’s Ministry of Health piloted behavioural insights and data collection within its routine antenatal care data collection system.

    The project achieved mainstreaming outcomes called for in the Behavioural sciences for better health resolution adopted by WHA76 in May 2023. Documented outcomes include strengthened cross-country networks, established behavioural insights pathways in academic institutions and health systems, and creation of new behavioural insights-based initiatives in the region.

    Positive spillover effects

    Doris Kirigia, Team Lead for Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health Unit at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, reflected on the project:

    “The connections we’ve created between universities, ministries of health, WHO country offices, the Regional Office for Africa, and headquarters are already bearing fruit and will be highly beneficial moving forward. There’s growing interest in behavioural science in the region, and as an organization, we’ll focus on supporting other countries in establishing behavioural insights functions, providing technical support to initiate projects, and leveraging our pool of experts and trainers at the country level to sustain capacity-building efforts.”

    The project integrated behavioural insights into strategic plans, guidance, and new initiatives, including the Strengthening community protection and resilience: regional strategy for community engagement, 2023–2030. Several countries are using behavioural evidence to inform their risk communication and community engagement strategies in response to outbreaks. Countries like Mauritius have incorporated behavioural interventions into health promotion activities to reduce noncommunicable disease risk factors. Burkina Faso, Tanzania and Zambia use behavioural insights to promote people-centred sexual and reproductive health. New research projects include promoting healthy eating in Zambian schools, understanding the use of harmful skin lightening product in Gabon, and increasing uptake in parenting programmes in Tanzania.

    Reflections: strategies for success and pitfalls to avoid

    The project highlighted strategies for success and pitfalls to avoid when integrating behavioural sciences perspectives into public health.  

    • foster active collaboration between universities and ministries through the delivery of joint projects and training programmes to help discover synergies and facilitate the exchange of ideas;
    • encourage cross-country collaboration to support knowledge exchange and document lessons learned;
    • prioritize capacity building through diverse training approaches such as national and sub-national face to face trainings and online courses, to help mainstream behavioural sciences within universities and ministries of health;
    • showcase examples of practical applications of behavioural insights, including success stories, real-world case studies and pilot projects to demonstrate the potential benefits of the approach and to enhance visibility and credibility of behavioural insights champions; and
    • avoid overly ambitious timelines or overly complex pilots as rushing the process may compromise quality and lead to stakeholder disengagement and resistance.

    WHO calls on countries to deepen their understanding of integrating behavioural science into public health strategies. By replicating successful approaches and sharing experiences, we can leverage behavioural insights for better public health outcomes.

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  • Bengal’s development crucial to building a Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the pivotal role of West Bengal in India’s vision of becoming a developed nation, saying that the dream of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ cannot be realised without the progress of the state.

    Addressing a large public gathering in Alipurduar, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts.

    Highlighting Bengal’s strategic and cultural importance, PM Modi said, “The land of Alipurduar is connected not just by borders but by cultures. On one side lies Bhutan, and on the other, Assam. One side carries the heritage of Jalpaiguri, while the other reflects the pride of Cooch Behar. It is an honour to be among you in this prosperous region.”

    He emphasised that the Centre is accelerating innovation and development across West Bengal through a series of infrastructure projects. “As India advances towards becoming a Viksit Rashtra, Bengal’s partnership is both necessary and valuable. With this in mind, the central government is driving forward innovation, infrastructure, and development in the state,” he said.

    Inaugurating the CGD projects, PM Modi said, “The development of Bengal forms the foundation of India’s future, and today’s launch strengthens that foundation. The City Gas Distribution project will provide safe, reliable, and affordable gas pipelines to over 2.5 lakh homes, reducing dependence on LPG cylinders.”

    Describing the CGD initiative as a milestone in energy accessibility, he added, “This is not just a pipeline project—it exemplifies the government’s commitment to delivering schemes to the doorstep of the people. India has made unprecedented progress in the energy sector in recent years and is now moving towards a gas-based economy.”

    The Prime Minister highlighted the government’s achievements in expanding access to clean energy. “In 2014, there were fewer than 14 crore LPG connections across the country. Today, that number has crossed 31 crore. The dream of reaching every household with gas is being realised. We’ve also expanded the LPG distribution network, increasing the number of centres from under 14,000 in 2014 to over 25,000 today, making gas accessible even in remote villages,” he said.

    PM Modi also acknowledged Bengal’s historic contribution to India’s intellectual and scientific progress. “West Bengal has long been a centre of knowledge and science in Indian culture. A developed India cannot be imagined without the development of Bengal. Keeping this in focus, the central government has invested thousands of crores in the state over the last decade.”

  • MIL-OSI Global: Germany steps up to replace ‘unreliable’ US as guarantor of European security

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham

    Two statements from world leaders this week bear closer examination. On May 27, the US president Donald Trump took to his Truth Social social media channel to proclaim that if it wasn’t for him, “lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia”. The following day the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, announced that his country would assist Ukraine in developing long-range missiles to deploy against targets inside Russia. Both statements are quite extraordinary.

    Even by Trump’s own standards, the public declaration by a sitting US president that he is protecting the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, is unprecedented. Putin is under indictment for war crimes and has been waging a war of aggression against Ukraine for more than three years after having illegally annexed Crimea over a decade ago. There can now be no doubt left that the US has become an unreliable ally for Ukraine and its European partners.

    This is the context in which Merz’s announcement of increasing defence cooperation with Ukraine becomes significant. While Trump continues to chase an impossible deal with Putin – even after threatening to abandon his mediation efforts less than ten days ago – Germany has doubled down on Ukraine’s defence.

    Not only that, but as the EU’s largest and Nato’s second-largest economy, Germany is now also aiming to turn its Bundeswehr (the German army, navy and air force) into the “strongest conventional army in Europe”. Its most senior military officer and chief of defence, Carsten Breuer, has published plans for a rapid and wide-ranging expansion of defence capabilities.

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    Germany is finally beginning to pull its weight in European defence and security policy. This is absolutely critical to the credibility of the EU in the face of the threat from Russia. Berlin has the financial muscle and the technological and industrial potential to make Europe more of a peer to the US when it comes to defence spending and burden sharing. This will be important to salvage what remains of Nato in light of a highly probable American down-scaling – if not complete abandonment – of its past security commitments to the alliance.

    After decades of failing to develop either a grand strategy to deal with Russia or the hard power capabilities that need to underpin it, achieving either will take some time. But it is important to acknowledge that some critical first steps have been taken by the new German government.

    Facing a growing threat

    For Germany, and much of the rest of Europe, the investment in more defence capabilities does not simply require producing more ammunition or procuring more advanced defence systems. These are important – but what is also needed is a significant investment in developing manpower. This means either finding more volunteers or reintroducing conscription, which is now no longer a taboo in Germany.

    Sending a whole new brigade to Lithuania, in its first international deployment since the second world war, is an important signal to Nato allies about Germany’s commitment to the alliance. It is also a clear signal to Russia that Germany finally is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to containing the threat from Russia. It’s a threat which has grown significantly since the beginning of the Kremlin’s full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

    The three years of Russia’s war against its neighbour have also highlighted the threat that Russia poses beyond Ukraine’s borders. The war against Ukraine has exposed European vulnerabilities and its dependence on the US. And it has taught military planners important lessons about what a future confrontation with Russia might look like. This is why Germany’s military planners have identified air defence systems, precision strike capabilities, drones, and electronic and cyber warfare assets as procurement priorities.

    Beyond Germany, the signs have have been that Europe more broadly is beginning to learn to stand on its own feet when it comes to its security. For the continent, the challenge is threefold. It needs to beef up its defence spending in light of the ongoing war against Ukraine and Russian threats to expand it further. Europe also needs to come to terms with the dismantling of the transatlantic alliance by Trump. And, finally, there is a populist surge that threatens the very foundations of European democracy and risks undermining efforts to stand up to both Trump and Putin. This has been given extra fuel by the alignment of Trump’s “America-first” Maga movement with Putin’s Russia.

    Major challenges ahead

    These are enduring challenges with no quick fixes. The first test of this apparent new-found European mettle will be the war in Ukraine. Giving Ukraine permission to use long-range missiles against targets in Russia is not a new development. Such a move was first taken by the then US president, Joe Biden, in November 2024 when he authorised Ukraine to launch limited strikes into Russia using US-made long-range missiles, followed by similar authorisations from London and Paris at the time, but not Berlin.

    Now, as then, how effective this will be depends not only on how many actual missiles Ukraine has but also on whether US intelligence sharing will continue. This is crucial for targeting. What’s more, effectiveness will also be difficult to measure. In a best-case scenario, Ukraine will now be able to stave off Russia’s reportedly impending summer offensive.

    The Kremlin has already indicated its displeasure and ratcheted up its nuclear sabre rattling.

    Trump, meanwhile, remains all talk when it comes to putting any pressure on Russia. By contrast, the Europeans, for once, are much more action orientated, which is another indication of the increasing rift across the Atlantic.

    This does not mean an end to transatlantic relations and pragmatic cooperation, as demonstrated by the meeting between the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, which happened almost simultaneously with Trump’s and Merz’s statements.

    What it does mean, however, is that Europe’s security now entirely depends on whether key players on the continent can muster the will to mobilise the resources required to defend the continent against an aggressive foe to the east. Berlin and other European capitals seem to have recognised at long last that this needs to happen. Now they need to demonstrate that they can follow through with swift and decisive action.

    Stefan Wolff is a past recipient of grant funding from the Natural Environment Research Council of the UK, the United States Institute of Peace, the Economic and Social Research Council of the UK, the British Academy, the NATO Science for Peace Programme, the EU Framework Programmes 6 and 7 and Horizon 2020, as well as the EU’s Jean Monnet Programme. He is a Trustee and Honorary Treasurer of the Political Studies Association of the UK and a Senior Research Fellow at the Foreign Policy Centre in London.

    – ref. Germany steps up to replace ‘unreliable’ US as guarantor of European security – https://theconversation.com/germany-steps-up-to-replace-unreliable-us-as-guarantor-of-european-security-257735

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.28.25

    Source: US State of California 2

    May 28, 2025

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

    LaCandice Ochoa, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director of the Independent Living and Community Access Division at the Department of Rehabilitation. Ochoa has been Dean of Workforce and Economic Development in the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges since 2020, where she was previously Operations Manager of Workforce and Economic Development from 2020 to 2022. She was the Operations Manager for the Commission on Disability Access at the Department of General Services from 2018 to 2020. Ochoa was a Program Manager at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services from 2015 to 2018. She was a Program Analyst for the Health Professions Education Foundation at the Department of Healthcare Access and Information from 2014 to 2015. Ochoa was an Associate Governmental Program Analyst at the California Department of Rehabilitation from 2012 to 2014. She was an Executive Assistant at Disability Rights California from 2011 to 2012. Ochoa was an Outreach and Training Advocate at the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers from 2009 to 2011. She was a Support Staff Assistant for Bob Segalman, Ph.D. from 2008 to 2009. Ochoa is a member of the California Community College Association of Occupational Educators, Association of California Community College Administrators, and Association of California State Employees with Disabilities. She earned a Master of Science degree in Assistive Technology and Human Services from California State University, Northridge and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethnic Studies from University of California, San Diego. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $137,616. Ochoa is a Democrat.

    Aaron Christian, of Chino, has been appointed Chief of Population Risk, Quality Assurance, and Data Operations at the Department of Developmental Services. Christian has been Deputy Director of the Division of Community Assistance and Resolutions at the California Department of Developmental Services since 2024, where he has held several roles since 2020, including Assistant Deputy Director and Southern Region Manager. He held several roles at the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center from 2010 to 2020, including Director of Client Services, Director of Community Services, Assistant Director of Community Services, Resource Developer, and Service Coordinator. Christian was a Youth Counselor at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from 2007 to 2009. He was a Program Manager at Esperanza Services from 2003 to 2007. Christian earned a Master of Public Administration degree in Public Sector Leadership from California State University, Northridge and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from University of Phoenix. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $187,104. Christian is registered with no party preference. 

    Sherri Miller, of Sacramento, has been appointed Special Assistant to the Secretary at the California Environmental Protection Agency. Miller has been Executive Office Manager at California High-Speed Rail Authority since 2023, where she was previously Staff Services Manager II from 2021 to 2023. She held several roles at the California Department of Motor Vehicles from 2012 to 2019, including Administrative Assistant II to the Department of Motor Vehicles Director and Executive Secretary. Miller is a participant of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program at California High-Speed Rail Authority. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and compensation is $108,000. Miller is a Democrat.

    Jason Paguio, of Coronado, has been reappointed to the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs, where he has served since 2022. Paguio has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Business Association San Diego and the Asian Business Association Foundation since 2019 and a Member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary since 2017. He was Director for North America at Dalman & Narborough from 2006 to 2025. Paguio was Director of Strategic Partnerships and Political Director for the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce from 2020 to 2022. He was a Land Use Advisor for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors from 2017 to 2019. Paguio was Chief of Staff for the Office of the Deputy Mayor of the City of Chula Vista from 2015 to 2017. He is Chair of the Board of Directors of the San Diego Community Housing Corporation, Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors of LEAD San Diego, Member of the Board of Directors of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, NTC Foundation, and San Diego Opera and a member of the California Entrepreneurship and Economic Mobility Task Force in the Office of the Small Business Advocate. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and there is no compensation. Paguio is a Democrat.

    Rajan Gill, of Yuba City, has been reappointed to the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs, where he has served since 2013. Gill has been a Filmmaker at Neena Filmhouse since 2024, Professor of History at Yuba College since 2019, and Managing Partner at Gill Ranches since 2010. He was Professor of History at Las Positas College from 2018 to 2019. Gill was an Adjunct Professor at Yuba College from 2015 to 2018. He earned a Master of Arts degree in History from the University of California, Santa Cruz and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Middle Eastern and South Asian studies from the University of California, Davis. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and there is no compensation. Gill is a Democrat.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Influencer Andrew Tate is charged with a raft of sex crimes. His followers will see him as the victim

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Steven Roberts, Professor of Education and Social Justice, Monash University

    British prosecutors have this week charged social media influencer Andrew Tate with a string of serious sexual offences, including rape and human trafficking, alleged to have been committed in the United Kingdom between 2012 and 2015.

    This comes in the wake of an ongoing case in Romania. There, Tate and his brother Tristan face similar charges of coercing and exploiting women through what is sometimes described as the “loverboy method” of manipulation that is used to control and monetise women through webcam performances.

    A self-described misogynist, Tate is a widespread figure of notoriety for his views on women and his role in the internet “manosphere”. He has millions of followers globally, including ten million on X alone.

    This latest round of prosecutions will likely further entrench the loyalty of those followers: boys and young men who will see their leader as the victim of a corrupt system.

    Who is Andrew Tate?

    Tate is a British-American social media influencer and former kickboxer. He gained international notoriety for his violently misogynistic videos and pronouncements.

    He’s built a massive, loyal social media following through a brand that is part provocateur, part self-help guru and part conspiracy theorist.

    His rhetoric emphasises an aspirational masculinity geared towards extreme wealth and a physically fit body, combined with resentment towards women and so-called “feminised” societies. He has, for example, stated that women should “bear responsibility” for sexual assault.

    Tate is a leading ideological figurehead of what is often called the “manosphere” – a loose network of online communities and content creators who promote regressive ideas about masculinity, gender roles and male identity.

    Tate offers a template for many boys and young men to make sense of their place in the world, playing up ideas that boys are disenfranchised by social, economic, or cultural change.

    This is part of an emotional hook that provides belonging and clarity in a world his followers are told is stacked against them.

    Tate’s content involves both overt and, more often, insidious celebration of harmful gender norms and misogynistic ideologies.

    Research has found boys’ exposure to this content has contributed to a resurgence of a sense of male supremacy in classrooms. This then increases sexism and hostility towards women teachers and girl peers.

    Reinforcing the narrative

    Given this context, it is unlikely the new charges will erode his popularity.

    To be clear, he is not universally admired. In fact, the majority of boys reject what he stands for.

    However, for the significant minority who comprise his hardcore followers, these new charges will likely be used to reinforce a persecution narrative.

    In this way, Tate has paved the way for more violent and extreme misogyny to become standard, not rare.

    This was exactly the pattern when the Romanian charges first emerged. His followers flooded platforms with hashtags like #FreeTopG, reframing his arrest as proof that he was “telling the truth” and being punished for it.

    Figures like US President Donald Trump provide a relevant comparison. Trump has faced multiple criminal indictments and was found liable in a civil trial for sexually assaulting E. Jean Carroll.

    Yet, his popularity among his base has held firm.

    For many of his supporters, these legal challenges are not signs of wrongdoing, but evidence their champion is being unfairly targeted by corrupt institutions.

    Tate is similar in that his hypermasculine posturing and anti-establishment bravado ensures his audience see him the same way.

    Prompting more loyalty

    Given their previous responses, we can already predict how the Tate brothers will respond this time. They will deny the charges, of course, but more importantly, they will use the moment to deepen their mythos.

    We might expect to see talk of “the matrix” of shadowy elites, and the weaponisation of justice systems to silence truth-telling men.

    They will insist the charges are not about what they did, but about who they are: disruptors of a weak, feminised society. This victim-persecutor framing is central to their appeal and will remain so as this unfolds.

    Their followers will, then, likely respond with greater loyalty. For those already steeped in online misogyny and disillusionment, legal accusations such as these don’t raise doubt, but instead confirm the story they already buy into.

    This makes combating Tate’s influence a complex challenge. Simply “calling it out” is not enough.

    As our research shows, Tate’s brand thrives not in spite of controversy, but because of it.

    This is why we need a more strategic, long-term approach to address the harms Tate and other such figureheads represent.

    We need robust gender education in schools, stronger commitments to critical media literacy, and the elevation of alternative role models who can speak to the same emotional terrain without reinforcing misogyny.

    This can include other content creators, like Will Hitchins, but also youth workers or people of any gender from boy’s existing communities.

    A key lesson here is that, for the manosphere’s key figures, being charged or even found guilty of crimes (should that occur) might not signal their downfall or diminish their relevance.

    Steven Roberts receives funding from Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety, the Australian Research Council and the Australian Government. He is a Board Director at Respect Victoria, but this article is written wholly separate from and does not represent that role.

    Stephanie Wescott receives funding from Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety.

    – ref. Influencer Andrew Tate is charged with a raft of sex crimes. His followers will see him as the victim – https://theconversation.com/influencer-andrew-tate-is-charged-with-a-raft-of-sex-crimes-his-followers-will-see-him-as-the-victim-257805

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  • MIL-Evening Report: New Australian data shows most of us have PFAS in our blood. How worried should we be?

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian A. Wright, Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University

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    The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has this week released new data which tells us about the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australians’ bodies.

    The data comes from concentrations measured in blood samples of nearly 7,000 people aged 12 and over, collected as part of the National Health Measures Survey for 2022–24.

    The findings are concerning, showing PFAS are detectable in the vast majority of the Australian population, to varying levels.

    But are they cause for alarm? What do these findings mean for our health?

    ‘Forever chemicals’

    PFAS, often called “forever chemicals”, are a group of thousands of different human-made chemicals. The molecular structure of PFAS chemicals – characterised by extremely strong bonds between carbon and fluorine atoms – makes PFAS resistant to degradation.

    Many PFAS products are very effective for their resistance to water, oil, grease and stains, while others promote foaming. Since the 1940s, PFAS chemicals have been widely used in many consumer and industry products, such as non-stick pans, stain-resistant fabrics and firefighting foam.

    One of the downsides of PFAS is their potential to bioaccumulate, or gradually build up in the body.

    Important exposure pathways include ingestion of PFAS in drinking water, in food, or absorption through the skin. Absorption of small amounts progressively builds up in the organs of people and animals, particularly the liver.

    Exposure to PFAS is associated with a heightened risk of many adverse health outcomes. These include reduced fertility, and increased risk of some cancers, liver disease, kidney disease, high cholesterol and obesity.

    Digging into the data

    The ABS data measured 11 types of PFAS. The group of PFAS chemicals they selected reflects the most commonly detected forms from previous studies. The concentration of PFAS chemicals is measured in blood serum in nanograms per millilitre (ng/mL).

    Three types of PFAS were detected in the blood of more than 85% of Australians, while the remainder were detected in lower proportions of people.

    The type of PFAS most commonly detected in blood was perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). It was found in 98.6% of samples.

    PFOS accumulation has been a major problem in firefighters. Many were exposed occupationally to PFOS, sometimes for decades, and many suffered an unusually high incidence of disease, including a suspected cancer cluster.

    The below graph shows the level of PFOS increases with age. This could be because it accumulates in the body over time, and because many types of PFOS are being phased out. From 2004 its use in firefighting was phased out by major users, such as the Department of Defence.

    PFOS was also found to be higher in males – research shows PFAS is excreted more rapidly in females, including through menstruation and breastfeeding.

    The second most commonly detected type of PFAS detected in Australian blood samples was perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), in 96.1% of samples. PFOA has recently been classified by the World Health Organization as a group 1 carcinogen, meaning it’s a recognised cancer-causing agent.

    The third most commonly detected type of PFAS was perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), which was detected in 88.1% of samples.

    So what are the implications?

    The National Health Measures Survey identified a relationship between higher mean PFOS levels and markers of chronic disease including high total cholesterol levels, diabetes and kidney function.

    However, it’s important to note this is only 7,000 people, and the data were weighted to be representative of the Australian population. There may be other factors, such as lifestyle or occupation, that have influenced the results.

    While these findings may be concerning, they’re not cause for alarm. The scientific evidence more broadly doesn’t tell us conclusively whether concentrations of PFAS equivalent to those seen in the current data would have a direct effect on disease outcomes.

    Some good news is that overall, this data suggests we have less PFAS in our blood compared to people in other countries.

    Why this data is important

    The ABS report provides the most detailed national baseline data on PFAS in the Australian population to date.

    While many people are concerned about PFAS, some Australian communities have been particularly worried.

    For example, in August 2024 it was revealed that a water filtration plant in the Blue Mountains contained substantial concentrations of PFAS. This was probably due to a major petrol tanker crash in 1992 and residual effects of PFAS from firefighting foam used to respond to that incident.

    While people can have a blood sample taken to measure PFAS levels, it’s very expensive. NSW Health advises PFAS testing is not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.

    Reports are emerging of Blue Mountains residents that have paid for blood testing getting very high concentrations of PFAS. These ABS results will help people who do receive blood testing assess how their results compare with typical results of a person of the same age and sex. People with concerns should consult a medical professional.

    The ABS data will also be valuable for medical practitioners and public health authorities, providing important information to guide the management of PFAS contamination and its potential health effects.

    Ian Wright receives research and other funding from industry, local and state government bodies.

    – ref. New Australian data shows most of us have PFAS in our blood. How worried should we be? – https://theconversation.com/new-australian-data-shows-most-of-us-have-pfas-in-our-blood-how-worried-should-we-be-257648

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  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing launches service package for research talent

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

    On Wednesday, the Beijing Association for Science and Technology (BAST) presented a package of 25 services to science and technology professionals, offering career development support, academic services, information services, and more, aimed at fostering the growth of research talent.

    Several initiatives of the service package were specifically designed for young emerging researchers, as part of Beijing’s ongoing efforts to attract and nurture young research talents in recent years.

    For example, the outstanding engineer development program and the engineer innovation studio initiative are designed to support top engineers under 45 in Beijing. The youth science outreach support program specifically encourages and funds young scientists under 45 engaged in public science education. And the science-fiction interdisciplinary talent program focuses on university students passionate about writing in the genre.

    In addition, BAST has established multiple platforms to facilitate collaboration among researchers from universities, research institutes, enterprises, and other institutions.

    Next, Beijing will further strengthen collaboration with top-tier talent, including strategic scientists and leading technology experts, while refining a comprehensive support system for cultivating young science researchers. The city will also ramp up efforts to nurture science communicators and foster the next generation of youth innovators in science and technology, according to BAST.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Dinosaurs could hold key to cancer discoveries

    Source: Anglia Ruskin University

    An image of fossilised erythrocyte-like structures

    New techniques used to analyse soft tissue in dinosaur fossils may hold the key to new cancer discoveries, according to a new study published in the journal Biology.

    Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and Imperial College London analysed dinosaur fossils using advanced paleoproteomic techniques, a method that holds promise for uncovering molecular data from ancient specimens.

    The researchers discovered red blood cell-like structures in a fossil while studying a Telmatosaurus transsylvanicus, a duck-billed, plant eating “marsh lizard” that lived between 66-70 million years ago in the Hateg Basin in present-day Romania.

    The new study used Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) techniques to identify low-density structures resembling erythrocytes, or red blood cells, in the fossilised bone.

    The findings raise the possibility that soft tissue and cellular components are more commonly preserved in ancient remains than previously thought.

    By identifying preserved proteins and biomarkers, scientists believe they can gain insights into the diseases that affected prehistoric creatures, including cancer, potentially influencing future treatments for humans.

    The authors of the new study highlight the necessity of prioritising the collection and preservation of fossilised soft tissue, rather than just dinosaur skeletons, as future advancements in molecular techniques will enable deeper insights into disease evolution.

    A separate study had previously identified evidence of cancer in Telmatosaurus transsylvanicus, indicating its deep evolutionary roots.

    “Dinosaurs, as long-lived, large-bodied organisms, present a compelling case for investigating how species managed cancer susceptibility and resistance over millions of years.

    “Proteins, particularly those found in calcified tissues like bone, are more stable than DNA and are less susceptible to degradation and contamination. This makes them ideal candidates for studying ancient diseases, including cancer, in paleontological specimens.

    “Unlike skeletal structures alone, soft tissues contain proteins that provide molecular information that can reveal the underlying biological mechanisms of disease.

    “Our research, using relatively underused methods, invites further exploration that could hold the key to future discoveries that could benefit humans. However, it is crucial that long-term fossil conservation efforts are co-ordinated to ensure that future researchers have access to specimens suitable for cutting-edge molecular investigations.”

    Senior author Justin Stebbing, Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University

    The full, open-access paper can be read here: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/4/370 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Ivey Appoints Judge Bill Lewis to Serve on Supreme Court of Alabama

    Source: US State of Alabama

    MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed Judge Bill Lewis to serve on the Supreme Court of Alabama. This comes following yesterday’s announcement from Justice Jay Mitchell that he was resigning his position on the state’s top court.

    “Judge Bill Lewis continues demonstrating justice and fairness under the law, as well as a willingness to serve the people of Alabama,” said Governor Ivey. “His decades of experience will serve the Supreme Court of Alabama well, and I am confident he is the best choice.”

    The governor appointed Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in February 2024. Prior to that, Lewis served as circuit court judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit in Elmore County where he was the Circuit’s presiding judge. Lewis was the senior partner of the Lewis Law Firm, a firm he started in 2006. Lewis served as assistant district attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit before going into private practice. He has also served as a criminal defense attorney in criminal cases and practiced civil and family law.

    Judge Lewis received his undergraduate degrees in political science and economics from the University of the South and his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law.

    Governor Ivey spoke to Judge Lewis this morning. Judge Lewis’ appointment is effective immediately. The governor’s appointment to fill Judge Lewis’ vacant seat on the Court of Civil Appeals will be announced soon.

    Judge Bill Lewis’ official headshot is attached.

    A copy of Justice Mitchell’s resignation letter is also attached.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Over £7.4 million put back in working people’s pockets by employers

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Over £7.4 million put back in working people’s pockets by employers

    Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and National Minimum Wage named.

    • More money put into the pockets of hardworking people, as government delivers the biggest upgrade to worker’s rights in a generation, as part of the Plan for Change
    • Workers will be paid over £7.4 million by employers after nearly 60,000 workers have been left out of pocket.
    • Action builds on recent uplift to the National Living and National Minimum Wage which puts £1,400 into the pockets of workers and families across the UK

    Nearly 60,000 workers who have been left out of pocket will be repaid over £7.4 million the Government has announced today [Thursday 29th May] in its latest move to Make Work Pay.

    This follows a significant uplift to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage – putting £1,400 into the pockets of full-time workers on NLW and supporting millions of families across the country – as well as the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation under the Employment Rights Bill.

    As part of the Plan for Change, this Government’s priority is to grow the economy and raise living standards. A strong economy can only be built when people have financial security whilst in work and robust enforcement action will be taken against employers who do not pay their staff correctly.

    The 518 employers and businesses named today have since paid back what they owe to their staff and faced financial penalties of up to 200% of their underpayment. The investigations by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) concluded between 2015-2022.

    Minister for Employment Rights, Justin Madders said:

    There is no excuse for employers to undercut their workers, and we will continue to name companies who break the law and don’t pay their employees what they are owed.

    Ensuring workers have the support they need and making sure they receive a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work is a key commitment in our Plan for Change. This will put more money in working people’s pockets, helping to boost productivity and ending low pay.

    Baroness Philippa Stroud, Chair of the Low Pay Commission, said:

    We welcome today’s publication. Underpayment leaves workers out of pocket and disadvantages the majority of employers who do abide by the rules.

    These naming rounds play an important part in ensuring that all workers receive their full wages and that they are aware there is support for them to ensure that they do.

    Putting more money into the pockets of the lowest paid increases workers’ financial security, offers stability to help increase staff retention and lowers recruitment costs for businesses in the long run.  Whilst not all minimum wage underpayments are intentional, the Government is clear that enforcement action will be taken against employers who do not pay their staff correctly.

    Ahead of permanently lowering tax rates for high street retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) from 2026/27, we have prevented the current RHL relief from ending this April, extending it for one year to ensure that over 250,000 RHL properties see a full 40 per cent reduction on their liability, and we have frozen the small business multiplier. 

    Notes to Editors:

    • If workers suspect they are being underpaid, they can visit gov.uk/checkyourpay to find out more about what they can do.
    • Workers can also call the Acas helpline on 0300 123 1100 or visit their website for free, impartial and confidential advice or complain to HMRC at Pay and work rights helpline and complaints
    • The minimum wage law applies to all parts of the UK.
    • Employers should always carry out the necessary checks – see the guidance: Calculating the Minimum Wage
    • HMRC consider all complaints from workers, so workers are being reminded to check their pay with advice available through the Check your pay website
    • National Living Wage and National Minimum wage rates:
    2024 rate 2025 rate
    National Living Wage (21 and over) £11.44 £12.21
    18 to 20 £8.60 £10.00
    Under 18 £6.40 £7.55
    Apprentice £6.40 £7.55
    1. Capita Business Services Ltd, City of London, EC2V, failed to pay £1,154,461.97 to 5,543 workers.
    2. Pizzaexpress (Restaurants) Limited, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £760,701.61 to 8,470 workers.        
    3. Virtual Marketing Services (Gibraltar) Ltd, Birmingham, B3, failed to pay £478,282.71 to 41 workers.        
    4. L. Rowland & Company (Retail) Limited , Runcorn, WA7, failed to pay £307,342.87 to 2,293 workers.        
    5. Templar Corporation Limited, Lewisham, SE16, failed to pay £298,143.12 to 26 workers.        
    6. Lidl Great Britain Limited, Merton, SW19, failed to pay £286,437.18 to 3,423 workers.        
    7. British Airways PLC, Harmondsworth, UB7, failed to pay £231,276.10 to 2,165 workers.        
    8. Scottish Midland Co-operative Society Limited, Newbridge, EH28, failed to pay £186,883.56 to 1,795 workers.        
    9. Interserve (Facilities Management) Ltd, Lambeth, SE1, failed to pay £177,268.08 to 2,297 workers.        
    10. Prezzo Limited, Woodford Green, IG8, failed to pay £163,702.67 to 2,550 workers.        
    11. Halfords Ltd, Redditch, B98, failed to pay £140,829.79 to 4,341 workers.        
    12. The Southern Co-Operative Limited , Portsmouth, PO6, failed to pay £126,739.33 to 2,300 workers.        
    13. TUI UK Retail Limited, Luton, LU2, failed to pay £107,611.04 to 2,044 workers.        
    14. Heart Of England Co-Operative Society Limited, Coventry, CV6, failed to pay £90,870.95 to 1,017 workers.        
    15. CDS (Superstores International) Limited, Plymouth, PL6, failed to pay £89,158.47 to 1,648 workers.        
    16. Day Lewis PLC, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £82,819.47 to 604 workers.        
    17. Petrogas Group UK Limited, Ampthill, MK45, failed to pay £63,026.69 to 602 workers.        
    18. Mr Guiseppe Caruso , London, W2, failed to pay £59,780.03 to 2 workers.        
    19. William Strike Limited, Carlisle, CA6, failed to pay £56,657.01 to 798 workers.        
    20. Property Management Services (NI) Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £54,852.44 to 414 workers.        
    21. Coghlan Lodges Limited, Uxbridge, UB8, failed to pay £52,062.45 to 45 workers.        
    22. Ant Marketing Limited, Sheffield, S2, failed to pay £46,260.65 to 340 workers.        
    23. Maclean Services (L) Limited, London, W2, failed to pay £43,583.26 to 781 workers.        
    24. ABM Aviation UK Limited, Hounslow, TW6, failed to pay £40,243.10 to 880 workers.        
    25. Malvern Tyres (Wholesale) Limited, Gloucester, GL1, failed to pay £39,012.15 to 158 workers.        
    26. Halfords Autocentres Limited, Redditch, B98, failed to pay £38,470.94 to 760 workers.        
    27. J M McGill Ltd, Doncaster, DN4, failed to pay £38,178.62 to 364 workers.        
    28. R.T. Stuart Limited, Methil, KY8, failed to pay £37,384.89 to 310 workers.        
    29. Deluxe Beds Ltd, Huddersfield, HD2, failed to pay £27,233.68 to 64 workers.        
    30. Freedom Hotels West Limited, Nr Fort William, PH49, failed to pay £26,814.06 to 37 workers.        
    31. Mytime Active, Orpington, BR6, failed to pay £26,414.51 to 414 workers.        
    32. Parkdean Resorts UK Limited, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12, failed to pay £26,360.91 to 291 workers.        
    33. Whitakers Chocolates Limited, Skipton, BD23, failed to pay £26,183.83 to 141 workers.        
    34. Suttons Tankers Limited, Widnes, WA8, failed to pay £25,631.33 to 35 workers.        
    35. Health Care Resourcing Group Limited, Prescot, L34, failed to pay £25,344.45 to 86 workers.        
    36. Veecare Ltd, Loughton, IG10, failed to pay £23,567.49 to 168 workers.        
    37. Meridian Marlow Ltd, Marlow, SL7, failed to pay £22,993.97 to 66 workers.        
    38. Managing Care Limited, Croydon, CR9, failed to pay £21,834.52 to 83 workers.        
    39. Mr Sri Krishna Ratnasinkam and Mrs Saraswathy Ratnasinkam , Ringmer, BN8, failed to pay £20,504.98 to 1 worker.        
    40. M Buckingham & Company Limited        
    , Maulden, MK45, failed to pay £20,361.01 to 3 workers.        
    41. Regency Hotel (Northern Ireland) Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £19,952.21 to 201 workers.        
    42. Baxters Food Group Limited, Fochabers, IV32, failed to pay £19,765.00 to 62 workers.        
    43. Thrive Childcare and Education Limited, Musselburgh, EH21, failed to pay £19,420.47 to 24 workers.        
    44. Hillgate Investments Limited, Rotherhithe , SE16, failed to pay £19,358.74 to 40 workers.        
    45. Hilton UK Hotels Limited, Watford, WD24, failed to pay £18,924.07 to 20 workers.        
    46. Oscar Mayer Limited, Chard, TA20, failed to pay £18,830.92 to 172 workers.        
    47. BA Cityflyer Limited, West Drayton, UB7, failed to pay £17,988.39 to 102 workers.        
    48. Crystal Property Cleaning Ltd, Twickenham, TW2, failed to pay £17,767.18 to 1 worker.        
    49. Key Care And Support Ltd, Manchester, M34, failed to pay £17,649.66 to 189 workers.        
    50. Sean Elliott, Ballymena, BT42, failed to pay £17,518.00 to 1 worker.        
    51. YTC Limited, Driffield, YO25, failed to pay £17,194.32 to 226 workers.        
    52. Virtual Marketing Services (Gibraltar) Ltd, Gibraltar, GX11, failed to pay £17,155.36 to 1 worker.        
    53. Wargrave Auto Centre Limited , Hounslow, TW5, failed to pay £17,114.70 to 37 workers.        
    54. Lawrence Davis Design Limited, Stoke On Trent, ST1, failed to pay £16,936.97 to 2 workers.        
    55. BJ Bright Day Nurseries Limited, Doncaster, DN5, failed to pay £16,759.85 to 19 workers.        
    56. Thorntons Limited, Alfreton, DE55, failed to pay £16,449.00 to 444 workers.        
    57. 24/7 Security and Events Ltd, Driffield, YO25, failed to pay £15,962.00 to 74 workers.        
    58. Winemark The Winemerchants Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £15,738.33 to 186 workers.        
    59. Anochrome Limited, Walsall, WS2, failed to pay £15,600.86 to 49 workers.        
    60. Allen Day Associates Limited, Bidwell, LU5, failed to pay £15,525.26 to 387 workers.        
    61. Equitas Solicitors Limited, Preston, PR2, failed to pay £15,412.15 to 72 workers.        
    62. Kingwood Limited, Wokingham, RG40, failed to pay £15,090.99 to 1 worker.        
    63. The Eastbury (Sherbourne) Limited, Sherborne, DT9, failed to pay £14,813.03 to 7 workers.        
    64. Elmoreton Limited, Belfast, BT7, failed to pay £14,782.81 to 391 workers.        
    65. Elliott Baxter & Company Limited , Farnborough, GU12, failed to pay £14,411.44 to 43 workers.        
    66. MA Bureau Limited, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £13,226.91 to 6 workers.        
    67. Moto Hospitality Limited, Toddington, LU5, failed to pay £13,164.96 to 734 workers.        
    68. Slo Drinks Limited, Stockport, SK3, failed to pay £12,716.05 to 1 worker.        
    69. The Crown Hotel (Colne) Limited, Colne, BB8, failed to pay £12,642.18 to 2 workers.        
    70. EA Coaching Ltd, Birmingham, B34, failed to pay £12,378.25 to 18 workers.        
    71. Hydes’ Brewery Limited, Salford, M50, failed to pay £12,281.18 to 176 workers.        
    72. Elior UK PLC, Macclesfield, SK11, failed to pay £12,198.61 to 496 workers.        
    73. Savoy Tyres Limited, Kingston Upon Hull, HU8, failed to pay £11,921.60 to 6 workers.        
    74. PK Sales & Lettings Ltd, Greenwich, SE18, failed to pay £11,885.46 to 5 workers.        
    75. Quokka Solutions Ltd, Sunderland , SR5, failed to pay £11,605.84 to 15 workers.        
    76. Elix-Irr Consulting Services Limited, London, EC2V, failed to pay £11,101.13 to 21 workers.        
    77. Go To The Venue Limited, Oswestry, SY11, failed to pay £10,974.19 to 21 workers.        
    78. JWDW Limited, Doncaster, DN4, failed to pay £10,699.64 to 21 workers.        
    79. Mr Stuart Benson, Heywood, OL10, failed to pay £10,600.34 to 1 worker.        
    80. Philip Russell Limited, Belfast, BT6, failed to pay £10,507.58 to 111 workers.        
    81. Energy Kidz Ltd, Wokingham , RG41, failed to pay £10,479.36 to 199 workers.        
    82. ABC Pre-School Limited, Culcheth, WA3, failed to pay £10,393.39 to 16 workers.        
    83. YAM 110 Limited, Bradford, BD8, failed to pay £10,021.48 to 22 workers.        
    84. Lord Charles P Courtenay, Kenton, EX6, failed to pay £9,930.78 to 1 worker.        
    85. React Homecare Ltd, Mansfield, NG21, failed to pay £9,907.42 to 127 workers.        
    86. Lutonestateandlettings Ltd, Luton, LU3, failed to pay £9,887.66 to 4 workers.        
    87. Jill Birt, Bolton, BL5, failed to pay £9,819.79 to 3 workers.        
    88. The House That Jack Built (Day Nursery) Limited, Marlow, SL7, failed to pay £9,810.00 to 8 workers.        
    89. IWE Services Limited, Staxton, YO12, failed to pay £9,803.34 to 3 workers.        
    90. At Home – Specialists in Care Ltd, Pocklington, YO42, failed to pay £9,737.27 to 26 workers.        
    91. Mr Albert Cepa, Chesterfield, S40, failed to pay £9,677.33 to 4 workers.        
    92. Top Gas Heating & Plumbing Limited, Bristol, BS15, failed to pay £9,675.90 to 4 workers.        
    93. Brookfield Retail Ltd, Dewsbury, WF12, failed to pay £9,544.19 to 52 workers.        
    94. Clock House Farm Limited, Maidstone, ME17, failed to pay £9,384.53 to 69 workers.        
    95. Panic Deliveries Limited, Oldbury , B69, failed to pay £9,362.96 to 29 workers.        
    96. Steve Kane Painting & Decorating Limited, Doncaster, DN3, failed to pay £9,317.13 to 11 workers.        
    97. Wine Inns Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £9,295.35 to 103 workers.        
    98. SOS Homecare Ltd, Stretford, M32, failed to pay £9,186.36 to 293 workers.        
    99. Parkway Derby Limited, Derby, DE24, failed to pay £9,083.64 to 11 workers.        
    100. Lashes Nails and Brows Ltd, Thornton Heath, CR7, failed to pay £9,074.84 to 3 workers.        
    101. Mrs Carol Olsen , Bedlington, NE22, failed to pay £8,988.13 to 25 workers.        
    102. Teddy Bear Nursery Limited, Rochdale, OL16, failed to pay £8,982.22 to 32 workers.        
    103. R.H. Wilson (Chemists) Limited, Blackburn, BB1, failed to pay £8,925.53 to 11 workers.        
    104. Mr James Westcott, Newport, PO30, failed to pay £8,587.49 to 33 workers.        
    105. Mr Orhan Esen, Dumfries, DG1, failed to pay £8,513.17 to 5 workers.        
    106. Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7, failed to pay £8,468.51 to 3 workers.        
    107. Aramark Limited, Leeds, LS16, failed to pay £8,407.77 to 154 workers.        
    108. Mr Mario Wood, Stalybridge, SK15, failed to pay £8,040.26 to 3 workers.        
    109. Mr Paul S Clerehugh T/A , Henley-On-Thames, RG9, failed to pay £8,029.07 to 20 workers.        
    110. Waggon & Horses (Matley) Ltd, Stalybridge, SK15, failed to pay £8,016.08 to 57 workers.        
    111. Rice Solutions Limited, Southport, PR8, failed to pay £7,921.26 to 2 workers.        
    112. UK Hairdressers 2019 Limited, Birmingham, B16, failed to pay £7,870.93 to 13 workers.        
    113. LIBERTY MUSIC PR LTD, Brighton, BN1, failed to pay £7,663.84 to 3 workers.        
    114. Turkuaz Limited, Cheadle, SK8, failed to pay £7,655.93 to 3 workers.        
    115. Belgravia Mews Hotel Limited, South Kensington, SW5, failed to pay £7,646.84 to 14 workers.        
    116. Start Afresh Cleaning Limited, Ipswich, IP1, failed to pay £7,630.05 to 15 workers.        
    117. Mr Atul Patel & Mr Bhikhubhai Patel, Northampton, NN5, failed to pay £7,386.13 to 1 worker.        
    118. K J Curson Growers Limited, Wisbech, PE14, failed to pay £7,311.72 to 11 workers.        
    119. Artico Limited, Monmouth, NP25, failed to pay £7,306.40 to 1 worker.        
    120. Tristan HCW Ltd, Bedford, MK41, failed to pay £7,227.75 to 7 workers.        
    121. Mainstage Festivals Limited, Southwark, SE1, failed to pay £7,089.61 to 4 workers.        
    122. Talash Limited, CV32, failed to pay £7,053.17 to 53 workers.        
    123. J D Wetherspoon Plc, Watford , WD24, failed to pay £7,000.00 to 282 workers.        
    124. Aroma Expresso Bar Limited, London, NW4, failed to pay £6,967.02 to 2 workers.        
    125. Lymedale Motors Limited, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5, failed to pay £6,859.90 to 3 workers.        
    126. Golders Green Hairdressing Limited, Finchley, NW11, failed to pay £6,846.53 to 10 workers.        
    127. Head Office Hair and Beauty (Scotland) Ltd., Glasgow, G61, failed to pay £6,803.01 to 2 workers.        
    128. The Stair Arms Hotel Ltd, Pathhead, EH37, failed to pay £6,787.54 to 1 worker.        
    129. Springfields Supported Services Limited, Barking, IG11, failed to pay £6,693.35 to 19 workers.        
    130. Network Tyre & Auto Limited, Dartford, DA1, failed to pay £6,529.19 to 7 workers.        
    131. Specialist Computer Centres Plc, Birmingham, B11, failed to pay £6,491.66 to 28 workers.        
    132. Treetops Childrens Nursery Ltd, Blackpool, FY2, failed to pay £6,450.52 to 45 workers.        
    133. McDonald & Munro Limited, Elgin, IV30, failed to pay £6,436.10 to 2 workers.        
    134. Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd, Maidenhead, SL6, failed to pay £6,387.96 to 47 workers.        
    135. Woodhall Capital Limited, London, EC4N, failed to pay £6,294.25 to 1 worker.        
    136. Mr Steven Prested, Meadowfield, DH7, failed to pay £6,207.12 to 1 worker.        
    137. Best Social Enterprise Ltd, London, SE1, failed to pay £6,171.64 to 10 workers.        
    138. The Buck House Limited, Wrexham, LL13, failed to pay £6,101.67 to 1 worker.        
    139. Mahmoud Shaduman Ali , Derby , DE23, failed to pay £6,091.90 to 6 workers.        
    140. Get Your Mobi Limited, Lancaster, LA1, failed to pay £6,069.51 to 8 workers.        
    141. Robertson Facilities Management Limited, Elgin, IV30, failed to pay £5,864.37 to 51 workers.        
    142. Orion Group London Limited, Wandsworth, SW18, failed to pay £5,818.69 to 1 worker.        
    143. Dee Kay Knitwear Ltd, Leicester, LE4, failed to pay £5,801.65 to 38 workers.        
    144. Miss J J Smart, Southampton, SO31, failed to pay £5,778.65 to 1 worker.        
    145. Zhanna Horn, Torquay, TQ2, failed to pay £5,749.66 to 2 workers.        
    146. The Fernlea Hotel Limited, Lytham St Annes, FY8, failed to pay £5,698.56 to 4 workers.        
    147. Gogo and Fried Chicken Limited, Coventry, CV1, failed to pay £5,665.58 to 9 workers.        
    148. Chess People Limited, Alderley Edge, SK9, failed to pay £5,629.12 to 1 worker.        
    149. Building Blocks Day Nursery (NI) Ltd, Toome, BT41, failed to pay £5,576.45 to 45 workers.        
    150. Mr Christopher Owston, North Shields, NE29, failed to pay £5,571.27 to 1 worker.        
    151. LJ Care Homes Ltd, Lincoln, LN4, failed to pay £5,568.84 to 56 workers.        
    152. Crossgates Stop N Shop Ltd, Leeds, LS15, failed to pay £5,545.63 to 4 workers.        
    153. BLFL Services Ltd, Burnham on Crouch, CM0, failed to pay £5,496.06 to 3 workers.        
    154. Mr Nigel Ian Fisher, Romsey, SO51, failed to pay £5,442.49 to 1 worker.        
    155. Mr Mathew James Hicks, Whitchurch, RG28, failed to pay £5,439.43 to 3 workers.        
    156. Old Town Car Wash Ltd, Hastings, TN35, failed to pay £5,422.92 to 5 workers.        
    157. London Street Brasserie Limited, Reading, RG1, failed to pay £5,343.77 to 13 workers.        
    158. Coton Care Limited, Wolverhampton, WV4, failed to pay £5,342.58 to 47 workers.        
    159. Epilepsy Society, Chalfont St Peter, SL9, failed to pay £5,293.99 to 1 worker.        
    160. Premier Work Support Limited, Chatham, ME4, failed to pay £5,272.92 to 428 workers.        
    161. Power Leisure Bookmakers Limited, Hammersmith, W6, failed to pay £5,245.57 to 257 workers.        
    162. Star Lite Jobs Limited, Ilford, IG1, failed to pay £5,237.44 to 67 workers.        
    163. Vivienne Westwood Limited, Wandsworth, SW11, failed to pay £5,232.00 to 1 worker.        
    164. A.P.C. Panels Ltd, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £5,220.60 to 7 workers.        
    165. Ghani Systems Ltd, Glasgow, G42, failed to pay £5,209.68 to 15 workers.        
    166. Taylor Dental Laboratory Limited, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £5,189.75 to 1 worker.        
    167. MEDS2U Limited, Barnsley, S73, failed to pay £5,057.78 to 8 workers.        
    168. Total Cleaning South Limited, Manston, CT12, failed to pay £5,054.94 to 218 workers.        
    169. Decorative Panels Furniture Limited , Elland, HX5, failed to pay £5,045.43 to 62 workers.        
    170. Supercar Italia Ltd, Westerham, TN16, failed to pay £4,997.94 to 1 worker.        
    171. Miss Gemma Tattersall, Horsham, RH13, failed to pay £4,886.88 to 3 workers.        
    172. Mr Muhammed Afzal Jabarkhail , Clydebank, G81, failed to pay £4,873.12 to 1 worker.        
    173. Mr Shamim Ahmed, Braunton, EX33, failed to pay £4,867.46 to 1 worker.        
    174. Canei International Limited, Nottingham, NG10, failed to pay £4,752.20 to 1 worker.        
    175. Kitty Café Leeds Limited, Leeds, LS1, failed to pay £4,745.99 to 10 workers.        
    176. DES Healthcare Limited, Lincoln, LN5, failed to pay £4,634.94 to 36 workers.        
    177. Lakeside Day Nursery Limited , Swansea, SA6, failed to pay £4,631.93 to 3 workers.        
    178. Zayani Limited, West Drayton, UB7, failed to pay £4,593.39 to 2 workers.        
    179. Eaton Electrical Systems Limited, Doncaster, DN2, failed to pay £4,576.09 to 24 workers.        
    180. Mr Fadhil Omar Ibrahim , Ripley, DE5, failed to pay £4,482.40 to 5 workers.        
    181. Central Garage (Chesham) Ltd, Hyde Heath, HP6, failed to pay £4,416.25 to 1 worker.        
    182. Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, SW7, failed to pay £4,372.16 to 1 worker.        
    183. Penrhyn Inns Limited, Oldham, OL4, failed to pay £4,324.94 to 33 workers.        
    184. Everest Hotels Limited, Powys, NP8, failed to pay £4,274.77 to 4 workers.        
    185. Coastal Heating Ltd, Sheringham, NR26, failed to pay £4,267.76 to 1 worker.        
    186. UK Solutions Limited, Chelmsford, CM1, failed to pay £4,267.22 to 28 workers.        
    187. NEO Property Solutions Limited, Leeds, LS9, failed to pay £4,263.52 to 16 workers.        
    188. Mountford House Nursery Limited, Nottingham, NG5, failed to pay £4,195.32 to 1 worker.        
    189. Major Cleaning Services Limited, Potters Bar, EN6, failed to pay £4,194.74 to 25 workers.        
    190. Witham Valeting Ltd, Witham , CM8, failed to pay £4,166.48 to 8 workers.        
    191. Parsons Bakery Limited, Bristol, BS3, failed to pay £4,134.64 to 44 workers.        
    192. Mr Amir Rasool, Langholm, DG13, failed to pay £4,083.79 to 1 worker.        
    193. Grosvenor Concierge Limited  (previously GCS Facility Services Limited), Skegness, PE25, failed to pay £4,056.99 to 120 workers.        
    194. Industrial Cleaning Services (UK) Ltd, Camden, WC1N, failed to pay £4,048.91 to 41 workers.        
    195. Spring Cleaning Services Limited, Cheltenham, GL51, failed to pay £3,989.71 to 16 workers.        
    196. Sunlit Ltd, Lewisham, SE6, failed to pay £3,973.49 to 4 workers.        
    197. Blink Productions Limited, Holloway, N7, failed to pay £3,910.06 to 4 workers.        
    198. DSM Joinery Contractors Limited, Dunfermline, KY11, failed to pay £3,905.50 to 2 workers.        
    199. Fashion Fabric Transprinters Limited, Leicester, LE4, failed to pay £3,779.70 to 2 workers.        
    200. Mrs Imogen Katherine Wyvill, Mr Marmaduke D’Arcy William Wyvill and Mr Marmaduke Charles Astey Wyvill, Leyburn, DL8, failed to pay £3,724.37 to 16 workers.        
    201. Mrs Nalani Carr, Haverhill, CB9, failed to pay £3,702.83 to 1 worker.        
    202. Temple Farm Limited, Ramsgate, CT11, failed to pay £3,696.54 to 57 workers.        
    203. Walker Outboard Services Limited, Reading, RG4, failed to pay £3,647.76 to 1 worker.        
    204. Shah Foods Ltd, Newham, E16, failed to pay £3,638.69 to 2 workers.        
    205. City Office (NI) Ltd, Belfast, BT12, failed to pay £3,622.46 to 2 workers.        
    206. Ms Stacey Baker, Doune, FK16, failed to pay £3,582.87 to 1 worker.        
    207. Joarr Hot Food Emporium Limited, Southport, PR9, failed to pay £3,564.00 to 1 worker.        
    208. St John’s Road Garage Limited, Dartford, DA2, failed to pay £3,525.63 to 1 worker.        
    209. Alanya Catering Ltd, Nottingham, NG1, failed to pay £3,489.42 to 7 workers.        
    210. Care Direct Group Limited, Eastbourne, BN21, failed to pay £3,484.98 to 35 workers.        
    211. Baudelaire Limited, Alresford , SO24, failed to pay £3,454.06 to 1 worker.        
    212. House Of Glamour Limited, East Dulwich, SE22, failed to pay £3,433.06 to 1 worker.        
    213. Oshibori Scotland Ltd, Dundee, DD1, failed to pay £3,328.44 to 5 workers.        
    214. Yatab Company Ltd, Rainham, RM13, failed to pay £3,292.77 to 7 workers.        
    215. Cheeky Monkey Day Nurseries Limited, Birmingham, B15, failed to pay £3,272.93 to 22 workers.        
    216. S & W Developments Limited, Doncaster, DN5, failed to pay £3,253.46 to 1 worker.        
    217. The Lady Cleaner Ltd, Eastbourne, BN23, failed to pay £3,233.28 to 26 workers.        
    218. Mi Casa Care Ltd, Mansfield, NG19, failed to pay £3,221.07 to 23 workers.        
    219. SNC-LAVALIN RAIL & TRANSIT LIMITED, Epsom, KT18, failed to pay £3,212.78 to 11 workers.        
    220. Little Flowers Limited, Renfrew, PA4, failed to pay £3,162.05 to 1 worker.        
    221. Little Ducklings Day Nursery (Garstang) Limited, Preston, PR3, failed to pay £3,157.18 to 1 worker.        
    222. Fresh 75 Limited, Newport, PO30, failed to pay £3,132.90 to 1 worker.        
    223. Excel Parking Services Limited, Sheffield, S9, failed to pay £3,124.95 to 14 workers.        
    224. Mr Simon Foster and Mrs Jane Foster, Skipton, BD23, failed to pay £3,124.66 to 1 worker.        
    225. Mr Daniel Jenkinson , Preston, PR1, failed to pay £3,104.72 to 1 worker.        
    226. Spanners & Sparks (EK) Limited, Glasgow, G75, failed to pay £3,093.15 to 5 workers.        
    227. Central Electrical Contracts Limited, Wolverhampton, WV6, failed to pay £3,086.28 to 5 workers.        
    228. Branded Housewares Limited, Wolverhampton, WV2, failed to pay £3,066.72 to 4 workers.        
    229. Valerie Anne Sheen , Honiton, EX14, failed to pay £3,057.10 to 18 workers.        
    230. Rosebridge Private Day Nursery Limited, Wigan, WN1, failed to pay £3,056.94 to 19 workers.        
    231. Elite Motors Bodyshop Limited, Northampton, NN5, failed to pay £3,055.68 to 8 workers.        
    232. Roux Waterside Inn Limited, Bray, SL6, failed to pay £3,022.52 to 19 workers.        
    233. P.B Services (Wales) Limited, Mountain Ash, CF45, failed to pay £3,008.30 to 2 workers.        
    234. Lostock Hall Academy Trust, Preston, PR5, failed to pay £2,993.98 to 2 workers.        
    235. Taylor Shaw Limited, Macclesfield, SK11, failed to pay £2,958.43 to 2 workers.        
    236. Sage Hair Care (Salons) Limited, Cardiff, CF5, failed to pay £2,938.09 to 3 workers.        
    237. Mr Andrew Petrou, Walworth, SE17, failed to pay £2,907.33 to 1 worker.        
    238. Crystal Car Wash and Valeting Ltd, Loughborough, LE11, failed to pay £2,852.00 to 1 worker.        
    239. KEYSIGNS LIMITED, Bellshill, ML4, failed to pay £2,851.78 to 4 workers.        
    240. Centerplate UK Limited, Camden, WC1B, failed to pay £2,829.64 to 167 workers.        
    241. MN Support Services Limited, Queens Park, W10, failed to pay £2,829.17 to 294 workers.        
    242. Kirklees Active Leisure , Huddersfield, HD1, failed to pay £2,821.46 to 18 workers.        
    243. Marsden Healthcare Limited, Nelson, BB9, failed to pay £2,811.05 to 22 workers.        
    244. Mrs Michelle S Chandler, Birmingham, B44, failed to pay £2,806.72 to 2 workers.        
    245. Jamie Stevens (Kensington) Ltd, Kensington, W8, failed to pay £2,779.88 to 2 workers.        
    246. Filco Supermarkets Limited, Llantwit Major, CF61, failed to pay £2,772.41 to 118 workers.        
    247. AFH Ltd, Cardiff, CF24, failed to pay £2,771.99 to 4 workers.        
    248. Ms Philippa Funnell, Dorking, RH5, failed to pay £2,746.65 to 2 workers.        
    249. Kids at Heart (Harrogate) Limited, Knaresborough, HG5, failed to pay £2,746.08 to 3 workers.        
    250. Sparkle Cleaning Co. (London) Limited, Croydon, CR5, failed to pay £2,732.94 to 25 workers.        
    251. Lexington Catering Limited, Camden, EC4N, failed to pay £2,714.52 to 64 workers.        
    252. What A Hoot Day Nursery Limited, Blyth, NE24, failed to pay £2,712.53 to 4 workers.        
    253. Mr Andy B Fitzsimmons, Mr Ford B Fitzsimmons and Mrs Theresa G Fitzsimmons, Kilwinning, KA13, failed to pay £2,694.78 to 15 workers.        
    254. QSO Ltd, Leeds, LS4, failed to pay £2,675.41 to 10 workers.        
    255. Parkers Pets Limited, Southsea, PO5, failed to pay £2,665.49 to 2 workers.        
    256. Kazoku Restaurant Group Ltd, Sevenoaks, TN13, failed to pay £2,665.15 to 1 worker.        
    257. Madames Hair & Beauty Limited, Swindon, SN3, failed to pay £2,656.41 to 1 worker.        
    258. Acerta Group Limited , Warwick, CV34, failed to pay £2,629.00 to 13 workers.        
    259. London Auto Parts Limited, Wembley, HA0, failed to pay £2,622.17 to 2 workers.        
    260. Killan Structural Limited, Oldham, OL3, failed to pay £2,620.45 to 2 workers.        
    261. Sandersons (N.W.) Ltd, Blackpool, FY4, failed to pay £2,603.82 to 3 workers.        
    262. A & K Home Care Services Ltd, Napton, CV47, failed to pay £2,603.14 to 78 workers.        
    263. Chaplins Hotel Limited, Blackpool, FY1, failed to pay £2,586.56 to 2 workers.        
    264. Calmac Developments Limited, Dumfries, DG2, failed to pay £2,583.77 to 17 workers.        
    265. La Reserve Aparthotel (Manchester) Limited, Manchester, M1, failed to pay £2,567.66 to 13 workers.        
    266. Ultimate Stores Limited, London, NW1, failed to pay £2,560.34 to 4 workers.        
    267. Drayton Manor Resort Limited, Tamworth, B78, failed to pay £2,559.58 to 25 workers.        
    268. Community Foundation, Birmingham, B19, failed to pay £2,500.24 to 2 workers.        
    269. D and G Pub Company Limited, Darlington, DL3, failed to pay £2,498.17 to 35 workers.        
    270. Poplars Blossoms Nursery School Limited, Nottingham, NG5, failed to pay £2,494.39 to 1 worker.        
    271. Vonsung Limited, Islington, EC1Y, failed to pay £2,485.20 to 1 worker.        
    272. Cornish Premier Pasties Limited, Newquay, TR9, failed to pay £2,467.45 to 53 workers.        
    273. The Clansmans Rest Ltd, Glasgow, G40, failed to pay £2,417.22 to 3 workers.        
    274. Natural Care 53 Limited, Manchester, M12, failed to pay £2,412.03 to 1 worker.        
    275. TKE Landscaping Ltd, Wendens Ambo, CB11, failed to pay £2,403.16 to 3 workers.        
    276. Mockingbird Lane Ltd, Glasgow, G11, failed to pay £2,387.07 to 1 worker.        
    277. Mr Patrick G Neilan, Glasgow, G43, failed to pay £2,383.29 to 2 workers.        
    278. Brean Leisure Park Ltd, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8, failed to pay £2,371.57 to 12 workers.        
    279. Davidsons Plumbing & Heating Limited , Bristol, BS5, failed to pay £2,349.54 to 4 workers.        
    280. Motor Body Centre Limited, Birmingham, B18, failed to pay £2,346.49 to 1 worker.        
    281. S & S Care (UK) Limited, Caergwrle, LL12, failed to pay £2,340.72 to 49 workers.        
    282. Kelton Nursery, Liverpool, L18, failed to pay £2,334.79 to 10 workers.        
    283. Asset India Limited, Harrow, HA1, failed to pay £2,334.54 to 2 workers.        
    284. Safegas UK Ltd, Swinton, M27, failed to pay £2,277.54 to 1 worker.        
    285. Mert GB 2 Limited, East Ham, E6, failed to pay £2,261.38 to 1 worker.        
    286. Hallwell Projects Ltd, Plymouth, PL1, failed to pay £2,211.32 to 3 workers.        
    287. Mr Andrew Roy Milward, Pembroke Dock, SA72, failed to pay £2,205.31 to 1 worker.        
    288. R & R Retail UK Limited, Luton, LU4, failed to pay £2,201.05 to 16 workers.        
    289. Salon IPS Ltd, Ipswich, IP4, failed to pay £2,189.12 to 1 worker.        
    290. Mr Narinder Kumar Nar, Birmingham, B18, failed to pay £2,173.86 to 2 workers.        
    291. Old Mill Holiday Park Limited, St Helens, PO33, failed to pay £2,172.06 to 1 worker.        
    292. Ms Caroline Wright, Birmingham, B43, failed to pay £2,170.63 to 1 worker.        
    293. Dolphin Care (IOW) Limited, Wroxall Ventnor, PO38, failed to pay £2,155.09 to 6 workers.        
    294. Whistledown Inn Limited, Newry, BT34, failed to pay £2,154.29 to 46 workers.        
    295. Renegade Hair Studio Limited, Leeds, LS2, failed to pay £2,148.74 to 1 worker.        
    296. Lethendy Cheltenham Limited, Cheltenham, GL53, failed to pay £2,144.90 to 44 workers.        
    297. Heminstone Estates Limited, Colchester, CO2, failed to pay £2,137.35 to 10 workers.        
    298. S Leicester Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £2,127.17 to 38 workers.        
    299. GB Vape Limited, Heckmondwike, WF16, failed to pay £2,119.82 to 7 workers.        
    300. P McCarthy Limited, Brandon, IP27, failed to pay £2,108.75 to 9 workers.        
    301. K. Foley Limited, Great Blakenham, NR2, failed to pay £2,104.81 to 94 workers.        
    302. AGL Attractions Limited , Burnham-On-Sea, TA8, failed to pay £2,090.06 to 24 workers.        
    303. Techlogico Limited, Knottingley, WF11, failed to pay £2,056.43 to 6 workers.        
    304. Mr Iain Stewart Matheson, Paisley, PA1, failed to pay £2,036.50 to 6 workers.        
    305. GLASGOW WATERLOO LIMITED, Glasgow, G2, failed to pay £2,020.36 to 41 workers.        
    306. R J Ferguson Company Limited, Stewartstown, BT71, failed to pay £2,014.04 to 3 workers.        
    307. Ms Susan Meheux, Southampton, SO31, failed to pay £2,008.66 to 12 workers.        
    308. Mr David Odudu, Sheffield, S9, failed to pay £1,992.53 to 1 worker.        
    309. Mr Hazar Ibrahim Hamid, Doncaster, DN5, failed to pay £1,961.64 to 5 workers.        
    310. M&C Jones Building Contractors Limited, Rhyl, LL18, failed to pay £1,954.46 to 2 workers.        
    311. Hi-Spec Facilities Services Ltd, Dartford, DA2, failed to pay £1,938.75 to 96 workers.        
    312. Calibre Building & Decorating Services Limited, Lichfield, WS13, failed to pay £1,937.89 to 1 worker.        
    313. CPM Electrical Ltd, Omagh, BT79, failed to pay £1,937.71 to 4 workers.        
    314. Ashbrook Roofing & Supplies Limited, Nr Matlock, DE4, failed to pay £1,912.65 to 5 workers.        
    315. Mr Thomas Hutchison, Prestonpans, EH32, failed to pay £1,901.44 to 1 worker.        
    316. Mr Khalid Javid, Chester, CH2, failed to pay £1,891.42 to 1 worker.        
    317. South Golden Mountain Limited, Eastbourne, BN21, failed to pay £1,888.52 to 1 worker.        
    318. Oldbury Grange Nursing Home Ltd, Nuneaton, CV10, failed to pay £1,878.02 to 65 workers.        
    319. OC Electric Limited, Benton, NE12, failed to pay £1,869.32 to 1 worker.        
    320. Seagrave Decorations Limited, Kettering, NN16, failed to pay £1,847.76 to 4 workers.        
    321. Little Angels Fun Club and Nursery Limited, Bedlington, NE22, failed to pay £1,832.96 to 92 workers.        
    322. GAPJ Ivinghoe Ltd, Leighton Buzzard, LU7, failed to pay £1,828.25 to 5 workers.        
    323. Vapour C Co Ltd, Gillingham, ME7, failed to pay £1,822.57 to 2 workers.        
    324. Wide Range Services Limited, Hull, HU12, failed to pay £1,816.72 to 1 worker.        
    325. Hughes (Family Bakers) Holdings Limited, Bradford, BD18, failed to pay £1,811.57 to 26 workers.        
    326. A W Pettitt Limited, Windermere, LA23, failed to pay £1,810.90 to 5 workers.        
    327. Smartway Holding Limited, Holloway, N7, failed to pay £1,800.00 to 1 worker.        
    328. Beaux Health and Wellbeing Ltd, Taunton, TA1, failed to pay £1,791.96 to 1 worker.        
    329. Saggiomo Luxury Foods Limited, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £1,787.60 to 1 worker.        
    330. John Clark (Holdings) Limited , Aberdeen, AB12, failed to pay £1,785.63 to 5 workers.        
    331. Swiftclean (UK) Limited, Southend-on-Sea, SS2, failed to pay £1,761.48 to 5 workers.        
    332. Reachout Healthcare Limited, Stockport, SK5, failed to pay £1,757.42 to 31 workers.        
    333. Mr Ian T Henderson, Accrington, BB5, failed to pay £1,740.90 to 2 workers.        
    334. Clarke Group Construction Limited, Wyberton, PE21, failed to pay £1,736.49 to 1 worker.        
    335. MRB Cleaning Limited, Swansea, SA1, failed to pay £1,733.88 to 1 worker.        
    336. Mr John Fulton Allen & Mr John Gary King,  Strabane, BT82, failed to pay £1,725.59 to 1 worker.        
    337. Belmont Hotel (Leicester) Limited, Leicester, LE1, failed to pay £1,710.28 to 36 workers.        
    338. Mini Me Private Day Nursery Limited, Newport, NP19, failed to pay £1,708.33 to 15 workers.        
    339. Glow Trade Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £1,706.46 to 20 workers.        
    340. Mr Jason Hearn, Taunton, TA1, failed to pay £1,706.12 to 2 workers.        
    341. Country Park Leisure Limited, Hessle, HU13, failed to pay £1,705.13 to 13 workers.        
    342. C & C Precision Engineering Services Limited, Rowley Regis, B65, failed to pay £1,704.30 to 1 worker.        
    343. Karen Jeffrey , Wishaw, ML2, failed to pay £1,683.58 to 4 workers.        
    344. DNA Cleaning Solutions Limited, Twickenham, TW2, failed to pay £1,670.29 to 25 workers.        
    345. Assured Care (Stockport) Ltd., Stockport, SK1, failed to pay £1,666.57 to 79 workers.        
    346. Graylaw International Freight Group Ltd, Skelmersdale, WN8, failed to pay £1,663.46 to 7 workers.        
    347. SPI Trading Limited, Lisburn , BT28, failed to pay £1,656.74 to 3 workers.        
    348. Executive Hire Ltd., Glasgow, G74, failed to pay £1,650.54 to 3 workers.        
    349. Accelerate Cleaning Solutions Ltd, Ipswich, IP7, failed to pay £1,650.38 to 106 workers.        
    350. LGH Plumbing & Heating Services Limited, Leigh, WN7, failed to pay £1,624.77 to 1 worker.        
    351. Samuel Eales Silverware Limited, Sheffield, S3, failed to pay £1,619.79 to 1 worker.        
    352. High Grove Beds Limited, Liversedge, WF15, failed to pay £1,610.43 to 8 workers.        
    353. Shakes n Cakes Aberdeen Ltd, Aberdeen, AB24, failed to pay £1,597.98 to 1 worker.        
    354. Bespoke Cuisine Ltd, Bethnal Green, EC1V, failed to pay £1,587.04 to 1 worker.        
    355. Mascallkelly Limited, Cleveland, TS12, failed to pay £1,576.59 to 19 workers.        
    356. Sher Gill Enterprises Limited, Dunoon, PA23, failed to pay £1,557.58 to 1 worker.        
    357. Ms Hiromi Sato, London, SW4, failed to pay £1,551.71 to 2 workers.        
    358. R.Loughlin Electrical Services Ltd, Castlederg, BT81, failed to pay £1,542.58 to 3 workers.        
    359. Papermoon Nurseries (Boultham Park) Limited, Lincoln, LN6, failed to pay £1,535.25 to 11 workers.        
    360. SB Rom Food Center Ltd, Hounslow, TW3, failed to pay £1,533.80 to 9 workers.        
    361. Mr Robert Pontefract, Stamford, PE9, failed to pay £1,531.55 to 1 worker.        
    362. Grant Leisure Group Limited, Blackpool, FY3, failed to pay £1,495.62 to 15 workers.        
    363. Everbright Lodge Ltd, Llangollen, LL20, failed to pay £1,475.07 to 25 workers.        
    364. Biscuit Clothing Ltd, Edinburgh, EH10, failed to pay £1,469.89 to 1 worker.        
    365. Brockencote Hall Hotel Limited, Leamington Spa, CV33, failed to pay £1,468.25 to 19 workers.        
    366. Mr Francis Joseph McParland and Mr Peter Liam McParland , Armagh, BT61, failed to pay £1,466.04 to 4 workers.        
    367. Colemans Garden Centre Ltd, Templepatrick, BT39, failed to pay £1,450.11 to 35 workers.        
    368. Southcoast Homecare Ltd, Chichester, PO19, failed to pay £1,438.93 to 9 workers.        
    369. Booth & Stirland Limited, Ripley, DE5, failed to pay £1,434.97 to 3 workers.        
    370. Grieve Decor Limited, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15, failed to pay £1,415.11 to 2 workers.        
    371. Barry Tyre Centre Limited, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £1,408.88 to 1 worker.        
    372. Piddle Brewery Limited, Dorchester, DT2, failed to pay £1,407.79 to 1 worker.        
    373. Forseti Law Ltd, Bolton, BL1, failed to pay £1,403.87 to 1 worker.        
    374. Wash Me Clean Ltd, Bracknell, RG12, failed to pay £1,400.27 to 1 worker.        
    375. Colonnade (Operator) Limited, Little Venice, W9, failed to pay £1,385.11 to 1 worker.        
    376. Mario Gianni Limited, Stockport, SK7, failed to pay £1,378.94 to 3 workers.        
    377. Moyo’s Brothers Limited, Brighton, BN1, failed to pay £1,373.14 to 2 workers.        
    378. Atticus Cleaning Services Limited, Altrincham, WA14, failed to pay £1,364.89 to 1 worker.        
    379. Mrs Jane Boome and Miss Verity Jane Boome, Peterborough, PE7, failed to pay £1,360.84 to 13 workers.        
    380. Get Grip Auto Ltd, Cheltenham, GL53, failed to pay £1,348.25 to 2 workers.        
    381. Downs Holdings Limited, Yarm, TS15, failed to pay £1,339.48 to 8 workers.        
    382. Direct Cleaning Services (Oxford) Limited, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22, failed to pay £1,323.74 to 1 worker.        
    383. Viv Designs Ltd, Gravesend, DA12, failed to pay £1,317.95 to 1 worker.        
    384. Sycamore Farm Park Limited, Skegness, PE24, failed to pay £1,311.54 to 2 workers.        
    385. SMK Building & Joinery Contractors Ltd, Todmorden, OL14, failed to pay £1,297.16 to 1 worker.        
    386. Richard Tate Limited, Leeds, LS10, failed to pay £1,294.02 to 1 worker.        
    387. JDP Hotels Ltd, Wakefield, WF2, failed to pay £1,289.98 to 34 workers.        
    388. Miss Abby Fox, Widnes, WA8, failed to pay £1,270.35 to 10 workers.        
    389. Polish Village Bakery Ltd, Manchester , M17, failed to pay £1,267.37 to 43 workers.        
    390. ENERGY DUNDEE 4 U LTD , Dundee, DD4, failed to pay £1,263.65 to 15 workers.        
    391. Synvestment Ltd, High Wycombe, HP12, failed to pay £1,262.39 to 2 workers.        
    392. Peony Culture Communication Limited, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1, failed to pay £1,247.02 to 1 worker.        
    393. Easy Clean Contractors Limited, Peterborough, PE7, failed to pay £1,246.92 to 125 workers.        
    394. R Binks Construction Limited, Bolton, BL2, failed to pay £1,244.33 to 3 workers.        
    395. Mrs Julie Shaw, Knaresborough, HG5, failed to pay £1,231.68 to 20 workers.        
    396. Mrs Karaimjit Gill, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £1,230.73 to 1 worker.        
    397. Mcaleer & McGarrity Ltd, Cookstown, BT80, failed to pay £1,207.77 to 2 workers.        
    398. M.P.M Consumer Products Limited, Manchester, M11, failed to pay £1,205.73 to 32 workers.        
    399. K.L.N. Limited , Brent, NW6, failed to pay £1,203.83 to 2 workers.        
    400. GMD SERVICES LIMITED, Kingston Upon Hull, HU3, failed to pay £1,193.24 to 2 workers.        
    401. C.V.East Ltd, Colchester , CO1, failed to pay £1,185.68 to 7 workers.        
    402. Mr Jonathan Hope and Mr Charlie Hope, Slough, SL3, failed to pay £1,183.12 to 3 workers.        
    403. Belshaw Bookkeeping Services Limited, Bacup, OL13, failed to pay £1,179.76 to 1 worker.        
    404. D Allen Transport Limited, St Helens, WA9, failed to pay £1,178.73 to 4 workers.        
    405. Mrs S & Mr G Clough, Bradford, BD12, failed to pay £1,162.79 to 1 worker.        
    406. Golden Cue Snooker Club Limited, Bilston, WV14, failed to pay £1,147.43 to 1 worker.        
    407. South Wales Building and Construction Limited, Newport, NP11, failed to pay £1,135.47 to 2 workers.        
    408. Form Communal Maintenance Limited, Hartford, CW8, failed to pay £1,131.97 to 1 worker.        
    409. SMS Bars Limited, Stockport, SK1, failed to pay £1,115.11 to 2 workers.        
    410. Grace Construction and Management Ltd, Derby, DE1, failed to pay £1,113.49 to 1 worker.        
    411. Alveston House Hotel Limited, Thornbury, BS35, failed to pay £1,109.12 to 1 worker.        
    412. Mrs Pearl Moore, Blackpool, FY4, failed to pay £1,094.75 to 3 workers.        
    413. Think Wraps Ltd, Poole, BH12, failed to pay £1,053.08 to 1 worker.        
    414. Telebizz Ltd, Plymouth, PL7, failed to pay £1,048.56 to 72 workers.        
    415. Hill Top Day Nursery Limited, Swadlincote, DE12, failed to pay £1,041.04 to 2 workers.        
    416. W. Corbett & Co. (Galvanizing) Limited, Telford, TF7, failed to pay £1,039.53 to 36 workers.        
    417. Autocare (Benfleet) Limited, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17, failed to pay £1,032.23 to 2 workers.        
    418. Pork Farms Limited, Nottingham, NG2, failed to pay £1,029.77 to 9 workers.        
    419. Galdin Limited, Hackney, N1, failed to pay £1,024.50 to 5 workers.        
    420. Trinity Park Nursery Ltd, Craigavon, BT67, failed to pay £1,020.97 to 17 workers.        
    421. Mr Thanabalasingam Ketheeswarathas and Mrs Sivasuki Ketheeswarathas, Ipswich, IP2, failed to pay £1,006.83 to 2 workers.        
    422. G P H Carpentry Limited, Newquay, TR8, failed to pay £1,003.04 to 2 workers.        
    423. Euro Car Wash (South East) Limited, Greenwich, SE7, failed to pay £992.56 to 3 workers.        
    424. Mrs Melanie Elizabet Brown, Kirkcaldy, KY1, failed to pay £986.58 to 1 worker.        
    425. A O Hand Car Wash & Valeting Ltd, Peckham, SE15, failed to pay £982.62 to 3 workers.        
    426. Dash-Cae Limited, Oxford, OX14, failed to pay £976.19 to 1 worker.        
    427. Janette Allen Limited, Braintree, CM77, failed to pay £976.18 to 1 worker.        
    428. Ms Sarah Balfour, York, YO10, failed to pay £967.87 to 1 worker.        
    429. Allied Industrial Products Limited, Salford, M5, failed to pay £955.78 to 1 worker.        
    430. Cummins Ltd, Darlington, DL1, failed to pay £954.04 to 11 workers.        
    431. Ramsbottom Cricket Club, Bury, BL0, failed to pay £931.67 to 2 workers.        
    432. Soughton Shoot Limited, Northop, Mold,, CH7, failed to pay £927.24 to 1 worker.        
    433. Mrs Penni Durdy, Doncaster, DN9, failed to pay £924.04 to 1 worker.        
    434. Friends Care Agency Limited, Sandy, SG19, failed to pay £923.84 to 20 workers.        
    435. French Connection UK Limited, Camden, NW1, failed to pay £917.95 to 57 workers.        
    436. Precision Workwear Limited, Stamford, PE9, failed to pay £916.35 to 1 worker.        
    437. Joinex Joinery Express Limited, Brentford, TW8, failed to pay £882.61 to 12 workers.        
    438. Yorkcloud Limited, Ulverston, LA12, failed to pay £872.20 to 2 workers.        
    439. KR Scotland Ltd, Edinburgh, EH3, failed to pay £849.21 to 3 workers.        
    440. The KLE (Berwick) Group Ltd, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15, failed to pay £838.48 to 2 workers.        
    441. Zig Zag Day Nursery Limited, Peterborough, PE1, failed to pay £827.98 to 21 workers.        
    442. Birdies Day Nursery Limited, Lisburn, BT28, failed to pay £821.32 to 8 workers.        
    443. Sooty Olive Ltd, Waterside, BT47, failed to pay £819.24 to 33 workers.        
    444. Bright Bees Nursery Ltd, Leicester, LE4, failed to pay £817.06 to 1 worker.        
    445. What The Fish Limited, Richmond upon Thames, SW14, failed to pay £801.08 to 1 worker.        
    446. SFC (Edmonton) Limited, Enfield, N9, failed to pay £798.22 to 2 workers.        
    447. Fairytales Day Nursery Limited, Dudley, DY2, failed to pay £793.38 to 7 workers.        
    448. R.G.R. Garages (Cranfield) Limited, Bedford, MK43, failed to pay £791.65 to 1 worker.        
    449. Mad Goose Catering Limited, Ellington, PE28, failed to pay £788.54 to 3 workers.        
    450. Mr Grzegorz Biezunski, Trowbridge, BA14, failed to pay £787.80 to 1 worker.        
    451. Futurerate Limited, Loughborough, LE12, failed to pay £787.20 to 1 worker.        
    452. Kids Korner Day Nurseries Ltd, Belfast, BT6, failed to pay £779.81 to 23 workers.        
    453. Inter County Cleaning Services Limited, Rushden, NN10, failed to pay £754.38 to 106 workers.        
    454. Spring Clean Commercial Ltd, Norwich, NR16, failed to pay £753.17 to 107 workers.        
    455. Clean Living Services Limited, Lambeth, SW8, failed to pay £749.48 to 16 workers.        
    456. Le Petit Francais Ltd, Edinburgh, EH6, failed to pay £744.52 to 10 workers.        
    457. Playworks Childcare Limited, Caerphilly, CF83, failed to pay £743.64 to 5 workers.        
    458. Wickhambrook Stores Limited, Newmarket, CB8, failed to pay £729.88 to 1 worker.        
    459. Rothco Independent Mortgages Ltd, Alnwick, NE66, failed to pay £729.83 to 1 worker.        
    460. James David Segal, Hull, HU1, failed to pay £729.22 to 6 workers.        
    461. Daniel Thwaites Public Limited Company, Blackburn, BB2, failed to pay £724.73 to 23 workers.        
    462. HRUK Group of Companies Ltd, Leeds, LS8, failed to pay £719.11 to 1 worker.        
    463. Historic Hotels & Properties Ltd, Scarborough, YO11, failed to pay £707.11 to 5 workers.        
    464. Penge Car Care ltd, Croydon, SE25, failed to pay £682.48 to 2 workers.        
    465. Craig Gordon Building Services Ltd, Edinburgh, EH11, failed to pay £680.17 to 1 worker.        
    466. Mountview Hotels Ltd, Callander, FK17, failed to pay £672.60 to 1 worker.        
    467. Paragon Quality Foods Ltd, Doncaster, DN3, failed to pay £670.56 to 21 workers.        
    468. Core Electrical Solutions Ltd, Beckenham, BR3, failed to pay £658.78 to 2 workers.        
    469. Snacks Van Ltd, Watford, WD25, failed to pay £658.20 to 1 worker.        
    470. MacDonald Hotels (Management) Limited, Bathgate, EH48, failed to pay £648.78 to 1 worker.        
    471. Kelly Teggin Hairdressing Ltd, Knaresborough, HG5, failed to pay £647.19 to 1 worker.        
    472. Safe Gas (N.I.) Limited, Newtonabbey, BT36, failed to pay £639.10 to 1 worker.        
    473. Harrison Wade Ltd, Manchester, M1, failed to pay £636.04 to 2 workers.        
    474. Spectrum Energy Guard Ltd, Bournemouth, BH1, failed to pay £621.72 to 1 worker.        
    475. Gastronomy Foods UK Limited, Shrewsbury, SY1, failed to pay £618.76 to 51 workers.        
    476. Jobseekrs Limited, Manchester, M15, failed to pay £613.88 to 1 worker.        
    477. Stepping-Stones-Services Limited, Rochdale, OL11, failed to pay £611.13 to 19 workers.        
    478. Tramp Hair Boutique Limited, Stockport, SK1, failed to pay £610.40 to 1 worker.        
    479. Emporio Fashion Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £608.85 to 18 workers.        
    480. Halton Concrete Ltd, Widnes, WA8, failed to pay £607.43 to 2 workers.        
    481. Kanto Stranmillis Limited, Belfast, BT9, failed to pay £590.15 to 1 worker.        
    482. Complete Payroll and Accountancy Limited, Altrincham, M33, failed to pay £584.24 to 1 worker.        
    483. Flawless Cleaning Ltd, Smethwick, B66, failed to pay £582.02 to 1 worker.        
    484. Al Halal Supermarket Limited , Bradford, BD7, failed to pay £581.64 to 7 workers.        
    485. Max & Molly Limited, Wigan, WN3, failed to pay £579.96 to 1 worker.        
    486. Happy Children Day Nursery Limited, Ballynahinch, BT24, failed to pay £573.74 to 12 workers.        
    487. Jagard Valeting & Cleaning Services Ltd, Wellingborough, NN8, failed to pay £573.47 to 2 workers.        
    488. 247 Convenience Store (Bury) Ltd, Bury, BL8, failed to pay £571.63 to 1 worker.        
    489. The Race Horses Hotel Limited, Skipton, BD23, failed to pay £566.05 to 2 workers.        
    490. Strategic Facilities Management Ltd, Leeds, LS17, failed to pay £561.18 to 3 workers.        
    491. Mr C Saudin & Mrs P Saudin, Canterbury, CT1, failed to pay £560.48 to 2 workers.        
    492. Golden Car Limited , Perivale, UB6, failed to pay £551.80 to 1 worker.        
    493. Your Friendly Local Limited, Rotherham, S60, failed to pay £549.95 to 6 workers.        
    494. Steven Boom, East Hunsbury, NN4, failed to pay £547.20 to 2 workers.        
    495. M A Fashions Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £545.60 to 17 workers.        
    496. Comserv Contracting & Commercial Limited, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3, failed to pay £544.19 to 1 worker.        
    497. Bonner Studs Limited, Walsall, WS2, failed to pay £537.45 to 1 worker.        
    498. M & C Retail Limited, Darlington, DL1, failed to pay £537.36 to 4 workers.        
    499. Legacy Resorts Limited, Newton Stewart, DG8, failed to pay £536.69 to 1 worker.        
    500. E.K.S Living Clean Ltd, Norwich, NR6, failed to pay £533.58 to 5 workers.        
    501. SC HCW Ltd, Belfast, BT5, failed to pay £533.54 to 7 workers.        
    502. David Alexander Forbes, Inverurie, AB51, failed to pay £531.64 to 2 workers.        
    503. Arunagiri UK LTD, Rickmansworth, WD3, failed to pay £530.92 to 2 workers.        
    504. Millfield Haulage Limited, York, YO26, failed to pay £530.91 to 2 workers.        
    505. Ardmore (Co. Derry) Pre-Cast Concrete Limited, Ardmore, BT47, failed to pay £525.69 to 1 worker.        
    506. W1 Soho Ltd., Soho, W1D, failed to pay £523.20 to 1 worker.        
    507. Shree Siddhi Limited, Glasgow, G66, failed to pay £515.76 to 7 workers.        
    508. 41 Cars Hull Ltd, Hull, HU9, failed to pay £515.72 to 2 workers.        
    509. Felix Inns Ltd, Solihull, B92, failed to pay £514.09 to 20 workers.        
    510. Eastchurch Holiday Centre Limited, Eastchurch, ME12, failed to pay £511.70 to 1 worker.        
    511. Surf N Turf Limited, Leicester, LE2, failed to pay £511.63 to 2 workers.        
    512. Red House Garage Limited, St Helens, WA11, failed to pay £511.43 to 1 worker.        
    513. Classic Decorators (UK) Limited, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £511.43 to 1 worker.        
    514. John Codona’s Pleasure Fairs Limited, Aberdeen, AB24, failed to pay £505.82 to 3 workers.        
    515. Timberquay Limited, Derry, BT48, failed to pay £503.98 to 14 workers.        
    516. Ace Support FM Ltd, Barnet, N14, failed to pay £501.60 to 1 worker.        
    517. Sleepwell (Cumbria) Limited, Barrow In Furness, LA14, failed to pay £500.95 to 1 worker.        
    518. Blank Brixton Ltd, Brixton, SW2, failed to pay £287.31 to 1 worker.        

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    Published 29 May 2025

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