In Brief The rising popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) has made many CPAs feel unsure about the ways in which their profession may be affected. There are already some tedious tasks that AI can help humans complete, such as summarizing longer documents for ease of reading. As AI technology improves, many professionals are looking for […] The post How Artificial Intelligence May Impact the Accounting Profession appeared first on The CPA Journal.| The CPA Journal
In Brief Of the many kinds of technologies that professionals have encountered in recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) presents perhaps the greatest challenge. CPAs that do not become comfortable with AI and integrate it into their toolkit risk falling behind the technology curve. This article aims to demystify the AI concept for accountants and provide […] The post Strategies for CPAs to Become Artificial Intelligence (AI) Savvy appeared first on The CPA Journal.| The CPA Journal
In Brief While still in the early stages of its development, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) shows promise in empowering professionals by| The CPA Journal
With lignite reserves running low, and pressure mounting to decarbonise, industry needs to urgently weigh the most sustainable path forward for the Bełchatów energy complex. The post Life after lignite: What comes next for Poland’s Bełchatów Power Plant? appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Europe - Power Engineering International
What Matt Zwolinski Gets Wrong About Left-Libertarianism Over at The Bleeding Heart Libertarian,1 Matt Zwolinski has a recent post about what we left libertarians get right and get wrong. According to Matt, we left libertarians are correct in going after traditional right libertarians for being vulgar libertarians. Further, he argues that we left libertarians are correct...| Center for a Stateless Society
With his new imprint's site already in place, S&S' Jonathan Karp talks of stepping into a new role for an old passion: authors and books. The post Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp and His Pivot appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.| Publishing Perspectives
Expanding to three exclusive Executive Talks, Publishing Perspectives Forum 2025 brings you leaders and issues of the moment. The post Mann, Cardi, Schumacher-Gebler Headline Frankfurt’s 2025 Publishing Perspectives Forum appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.| Publishing Perspectives
Digital audio increased 22.2 percent to $2.4 billion in 2024, according to the Association of American Publishers' annual StatShot. The post AAP’s Annual StatShot: US Revenues $32.5 Billion in 2024 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.| Publishing Perspectives
An aggregate turnout of 161,889 attendees gave the Edinburgh International Book Festival a 6-percent boost in attendance. The post Edinburgh International Book Festival: Ticket Sales Up 11 Percent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.| Publishing Perspectives
Publishers are concerned that the German edition of a culture voucher for 18-year-olds appears to have foundered. The post Germany’s Kulturpass Reportedly Is To Be Abolished appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.| Publishing Perspectives
Sparc Technologies is piloting green hydrogen production using photocatalytic water splitting, a technology that promises to give electrolysis a run for its money. The post Can direct solar-to-hydrogen technology unlock industrial decarbonisation? appeared first on Power Engineering International.| World Regions - Power Engineering International
The push for sustainable energy generation is driving innovation in powertrain technologies and the use of magnetic motor systems is showing positive results. The post The benefits of magnetic motor systems for power generation appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Decentralized Energy - Power Engineering International
There has been growing pressure—from investors, from the Financial Stability Board (FSB), and from the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)—for companies to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Many stakeholders were awaiting the issuance of standardized climate disclosure rules from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the meantime, California enacted the first […] The post California Provides a Welcoming Environment for the Evolution ...| The CPA Journal
In Brief The Boeing case is a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when a company fails to develop and implement sound internal quality controls that protect operational processes and encourage a culture of safety. At Boeing, whistleblowers reported problems with operating processes that were ignored by management and weren’t always reported to the […] The post The Story of Boeing’s Failed Corporate Culture appeared first on The CPA Journal.| The CPA Journal
Associated British Foods has set a goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. The post ABF’s sugar production facilities in Spain tackle net-zero challenges appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Gas & Oil Fired - Power Engineering International
Matthew Finn tells Pamela Largue his vision for the European Marine Energy Centre and why he believes the risky yet innovative work on Orkney is increasingly relevant to the energy transition in Europe and beyond. The post Orkney: small islands with global ambitions for marine energy appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Marine - Power Engineering International
Power generation facilities are among the most vulnerable to operational disruptions caused by direct lightning strikes and their secondary effects, due to a combination of their physical structure, operating environment, and critical reliance on sensitive equipment. This is leading many power generation facilities to adopt lightning defense strategies designed to protect structures, equipment, and personnel. The post Protecting power generation facilities from the impacts of lightening appea...| Gas & Oil Fired - Power Engineering International
The 2024 German market, while seeing a stabilization in ebook and audiobook markets, saw entrenched shortcomings in literacy continue.| Publishing Perspectives
Ben Croxford of Eclipse Power Networks explains the ways in which AI can be used to solve the power challenges it’s accused of causing. The post Using AI to solve the power challenges caused by…AI appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Smart Grid T&D - Power Engineering International
Germany’s shifting stance on nuclear power could accelerate acceptance across the continent and lead to a more resilient, integrated, and decarbonised European power grid, writes Muhammad Rafey Khan of PTR. The post Germany’s nuclear u-turn and its continental ripple effects appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Smart Grid T&D - Power Engineering International
Queen Mary University of London’s data centre has been modernised and upgraded to provide heat to the local district heating network.| Power Engineering International
At the release of Justine Triet’s acclaimed film Anatomy of a Fall (2023), child actor Milo Machado-Graner was praised for an exceptionally emotive performance as Daniel, the adolescent son of an accused murderer. His magnetism is largely credited to his ability to convincingly, movingly cry onscreen. But what makes the crying child onscreen so moving? […]| Senses of Cinema
When the urge to play overcomes an adult, this is not simply a regression to childhood. To be sure, play is always liberating. – Walter Benjamin1 When my ten-year-old son and I visited Francis Alÿs: Ricochets one early afternoon last Summer, we thought we had plenty of time. The show, at the Barbican Art Gallery […]| Senses of Cinema
Set in the sun-scorched interiors of rural Tamil Nadu, Pebbles (P.S. Vinothraj, 2021) explores the emotional and psychological toll of surviving in an environment that is both intimately known and becoming increasingly unliveable. It is a quiet but searing portrayal of solastalgia – the deep psychological distress caused by climate change, where one suffers not […]| Senses of Cinema
Film is a sequence of photographs. Any two individual cells in a reel may resemble each other. But when shown in rapid sequence, they reveal movement. This past Christmas, director Robert Eggers released a new telling of the now familiar vampire myth, Nosferatu (2024). It is an adaptation of an adaptation: a retelling of Fritz […]| Senses of Cinema
Directed by photographer Robert Frank – author of the book The Americans (1958) – and painter Alfred Leslie, Pull My Daisy (1959) gathers some of the most important artists of the Beat Generation and their companions: poets Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky and Gregory Corso, painters Larry Rivers and Alice Neel, musician David Amram, art dealer […]| Senses of Cinema
Halina Reijn is the first Dutch filmmaker to have a breakthrough in Hollywood since Paul Verhoeven, who made six feature films in America between 1987 (RoboCop) and 2000 (Hollow Man).1 Instinct (2019), a Dutch-language film selected for Locarno, was Reijn’s debut feature as a director. She then went overseas and shot the entertaining Gen Z […]| Senses of Cinema
Cinema has long served as a battleground for political resistance, particularly in the works of filmmakers who have faced persecution, censorship, and exile. Among them, Yılmaz Güney and Mohammad Rasoulof stand as emblematic figures whose films encapsulate the struggles of marginalised communities, political dissidents, and those living under authoritarian rule. Both directors, despite working in […]| Senses of Cinema
I. Portraits of Baldwin in Paris Two portraits of James Baldwin hang to face each other across Gallery 1 of Paris’ Centre Pompidou. Part of Paris Noir (the Centre’s final exhibition before a planned five-year closure), they are the work of Baldwin’s friend and mentor, the painter Beauford Delaney. Each portrait affectingly weds portraiture to […]| Senses of Cinema
In Brief The Boeing case is a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when a company fails to develop and implement sound internal quality controls that| The CPA Journal
In Brief The Boeing case is a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when a company fails to develop and implement sound internal quality controls that| The CPA Journal
At the Seoul International Book Fair, Taiwan's Guest of Honor Program celebrates the deep connection between these two countries and their readers. (Sponsored)| Publishing Perspectives
In Brief The Boeing case is a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when a company fails to develop and implement sound internal quality controls that| The CPA Journal
In the face of rising operational costs and the withdrawal of key subsidies, UK hydroelectric generators face mounting financial pressure. The post Maximising hydroelectric profitability with the UK’s Capacity Market appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Europe - Power Engineering International
The DRE’s Real Estate Bulletin informs licensees on rules of conduct, changing legislation and new licensing exams, which we digest to help you keep your practice and conversations current.| journal.firsttuesday.us
In Brief The recent surge in inflation has led managers to reassess the best inventory valuation methods—first-in-first-out (FIFO) or last-in-first-out (LIFO). In times of rising prices, FIFO typically results in higher earnings, while LIFO can reduce tax liabilities. This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of each method, providing accountants with the insights needed to […] The post LIFO or FIFO During Inflationary Times? appeared first on The CPA Journal.| The CPA Journal
A 'summer school' for publishing professionals heads to Fiesole, outside Firenze, to prepare for the new law's activation.| Publishing Perspectives
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator projects the average annual renewables share of the electricity market will reach 45% in 2025 on the way to a goal of 82% by 2030.| Power Engineering International
Master Japanese dining etiquette with our tips on chopstick use, table manners, and cultural customs for an enjoyable dining experience.| Just One Cookbook
What are the conditions under which a seller broker earns the right to collect a fee from their seller-client under an exclusive seller representation agreement? Let us count the (many) ways.| firsttuesday Journal
Urgently essential 'higher-level reading' and a new construct built on democracy and literacy, 'Dem Read,' came into focus at WEXFO.| Publishing Perspectives
Field work is crucial in a time where critical infrastructure is increasingly dependant on power grid infrastructure, says Alexander Gittens.| Power Engineering International
Patience has paid off for Max Seeck as one of his ice-thawing Nordic noir novels is set to start production for television this year.| Publishing Perspectives
Creators for Europe United claims 10,000 signatories in its pro-copyright message aimed at the European Commission.| Publishing Perspectives
The carbon market is expected to grow rapidly in the next five years – and with it, the investment opportunity for engineered carbon removals. The post From waste to wealth: The multi-billion-dollar carbon removals market appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Biomass - Power Engineering International
The PA's Dan Conway calls for 'partnership with, rather than subservience to, Big Tech' as the UK's AI consultation closes.| Publishing Perspectives
The seminar of the Scuola per Librai Umberto e Elisabetta Mauri at Venice explores 'Constants and Variables of the Publishing Profession.'| Publishing Perspectives
Now in its 30th year, the Audie Awards program from the Audio Publishers Association this year grows to 28 categories.| Publishing Perspectives
Different buyer representation retainer period and extension rules apply when the buyer-client is an individual versus an entity. Watch the critical distinctions in our latest video.| journal.firsttuesday.us
Experts from CPower Energy, Wärtsilä and BayWa r.e. pick the trends and tech they believe we'll see in 2025.| Power Engineering International
The third episode in our new buyer representation video series covers the legislative introduction of the buyer representation agreement.| journal.firsttuesday.us
As part of research, engineers have been working to tap into the power of vortexes to improve hydroelectric efficiency.| Power Engineering International
Hachette CEO David Shelley announces the new 'Raising Readers' initiative to encourage more people to read books.| Publishing Perspectives
The 34th iteration of the International Publishers Congress concludes with a six-point statement of purpose, a 'Guadalajara Declaration.'| Publishing Perspectives
Javier Sanz Rodriguez of InnoEnergy weighs in on whether Europe can compete with China's solar PV market and if so, how.| Power Engineering International
The Chinese readership in October honored the South Korean 2024 Nobel laureate Han Kang by placing 'The Vegetarian' on the fiction list.| Publishing Perspectives
'Hard times are coming,' Ruth Dickey tells the celebrants at the US National Book Awards' 75th awards ceremony in New York City.| Publishing Perspectives
The 11th China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair saw 32 world markets represented among its 497 exhibitors in 2024.| Publishing Perspectives
Whether a 'hybrid' office approach works for employees, writes Arpita Das, 'often depends on the people making the decisions.'| Publishing Perspectives
The 11th edition of the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair has opened its busy weekend run.| Publishing Perspectives
The Shanghai Children's Book Fair expects 45,000 visitors and opens its professional programming organized by the Bologna Book Fair.| Publishing Perspectives
Orbital by Samantha Harvey, 2024 Booker Prize Winner, sold more copies in the UK than any other title on the shortlist.| Publishing Perspectives
The leadership of Italy's book-publishing trade organizations holds a first meeting with Rome's cultural minister, Alessandro Giuli.| Publishing Perspectives
Veronika DeSantis programmes industrial robots and serves as a shining example for young female technicians.| Power Engineering International
Operators of gas plants are facing increasing maintenance challenges while also needing to comply with strict sustainability standards, writes James Davies of Sulzer Services.| Power Engineering International
Robin Lück, Innovation Manager at Siemens Energy, is introducing ChatGPT and Copilot into the company’s office workflows.| Power Engineering International
Spanish tech developer X1 Wind is looking to use its novel solution to make floating wind more cost-competitive.| Power Engineering International
Hydrogen has a wide range of potential uses, but is not the answer to all energy transition challenges, writes Steve Horrax of Ramboll.| Power Engineering International
Carbon capture is one in a portfolio of solutions that will enable us to meet the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario, writes Adam Aziz of DAI Magister.| Power Engineering International
The Indonesian government is heavily investing in the country’s hydropower capacity to support growth and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.| Power Engineering International
Mechanical wear in large wind turbines is a serious issue with investigations finding gearbox failures within five years of operation, writes Leyla Alieva of NEOL Copper Technologies.| Power Engineering International
3D printing expert Cynthia Wirth of Siemens Energy explains how she plans to shape the future with additive manufacturing.| Power Engineering International
The electrical manufacturing industry has experienced wide disruption and progression and requires a strong focus on people, and gender diversity to ensure a competitive advantage.| Power Engineering International
To ensure a just transition, the need for a diverse energy mix is as important as securing a diverse workforce, writes Sharon Ilsley at Xoserve.| Power Engineering International
To mark International Women in Engineering Day, Charlie Allen and Uma Singh highlight how their degrees enable them to develop EV solutions.| Power Engineering International
Dr Angela Wilkinson speaks about the kind of leadership needed to bring about the transformational change needed for our energy transition.| Power Engineering International
Building a cohesive workforce is a fundamental part of running a manufacturing business. Most people would think it’s all down to machinery and automated features, but you need to prioritize...| 99 Percent Lifestyle
Pre-diabetes refers to blood sugar levels that are elevated beyond the normal range, but not high enough yet for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. At this stage, diabetes can often...| 99 Percent Lifestyle
We need to make carbon capture easier to deploy by talking plainly about the options and how they integrate into existing operations to achieve business goals, writes Wendy Lam, CEO of Capsol Technologies.| Power Engineering International
Joanna Pandera of Forum Energii explains how Poland's energy transition is advancing and why the country is adopting renewables.| Power Engineering International
Dr Frederik Doyé, new senior VP for Siemens Energy’s European team, reveals the energy market opportunities he sees for the region.| Power Engineering International
Repowering can transform aging solar projects by giving them a new lease on life, ensuring high performance and financial returns for decades to come, explains Will White of Fluke.| Power Engineering International
Electrification is not always viable due to factors such as asset age, cost and location. Charlie Booth of NZTC explores what else can be implemented to reduce emissions from power generation.| Power Engineering International
It’s a runway show out there, and you’ll need more than just flair and good taste to stand out with your fashion startup. But don’t worry because here’s a breakdown...| 99 Percent Lifestyle
The EU drive towards green energy is seeking to harness a traditionally clean power source – with some tweaks, writes Tom Cassauwers.| Power Engineering International
Dan Conway, CEO of the UK's Publishers Association, sees positive signals for publishing around AI and more for upcoming elections.| Publishing Perspectives
While managing hydroelectric networks is increasingly challenging, geospatial analytics is an efficient and cost-effective tool that can help, writes Sean Donegan of Satelytics.| Power Engineering International
I am grateful for living at a spectacular time—a moment in human history when technology has dramatically transformed our lives. As a kid, black-and-white television was still new, the NBC color peacock was a few years away, and Disney’s Wide World of Color didn’t premier until 1961—I was old by then, somewhere between nine and... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
“How did you start the Roadshow?” I can’t count how many times I’ve been asked that question. There are two answers—a long one and a short one. The short one is: hard work, luck, and opportunity. The long answer… Whenever a big change occurs in my life, I often think of Larry Haun and... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
A handsome staircase is always the glory of any home interior. It is also subject to many onerous contemporary code requirements, and requires the highest level of finish carpentry in the house. Planning ahead is all important. Many carpenters and not a few architects have heard me say that the best way to design a... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
Murphy Beds are incredibly popular, probably because they help us use space more efficiently, and today, with living space at a premium, that’s critical. It sure was for me. I wanted to use the guest cabin I built down by the river as a yoga studio—after all, guests aren’t that common, but yoga is. And... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
Raise your hand if you have ever cut what you thought was a perfect crown cope only to find out it was open on the top or bottom? I’m raising my hand, too! There is a great deal of misunderstanding about how copes work: for many carpenters, pressured by the need to ‘get the job... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
Carpentry is more than a job for me, more than just a trade, and more than a profession, too. Carpentry is rooted deep within me, along with my Swedish origin. I know this for a fact because I spend more time appreciating other carpenters’ work, and appreciating architectural ornamentation, than I spend doing anything else... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
Most contractors and carpenters are familiar with ‘once in a lifetime jobs.’ For some of us, a once-in-a-lifetime job is simply having a client that appreciates your work, and when the job is finished, doesn’t complain about your final invoice (with all the extras!). Instead, they just write you a check and say thank you,... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
My brother is a year older than me, and because of that, he’s far more experienced and much smarter. But the thing that bugs me is that everything always has to be ‘just so’ with him. Sometimes, when I think about my brother I remember the last words in Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury:... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
When I bought my little house in southern Oregon, I knew I’d be removing the existing concrete patio and the funky patio cover. The concrete had been mixed in a wheelbarrow and poured in sections, maybe over a decade or two, at least that was the forensic evidence. In some places the finish was smooth... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
This article might not appeal to all TiC readers, but that’s not the point of THISisCarpentry. Our goal isn’t to reach everyone. Our mission is to provide quality educational material for carpenters, even if it’s only a few of them. Still, I expect that even if you never have to install doors to meet HVHZ... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
I’ve installed a few sets of floating shelves, but never anything like I was asked to do by one of my favorite customers. They wanted floating shelves in their kitchen, and they live in a straw bale home! Except around the windows and doors, vertical studs were not used anywhere in the walls, but the... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
The father’s perspective by Emanuel Silva Being able to perform everyday tasks on my jobsites requires a well-balanced tool apron with all the appropriate tools needed. That’s the reason why my CLC (Custom Leather Crafts) tool apron is the most important tool I own. The apron’s wide and deep, smooth pockets house all my other... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry
Lately, my crew and I are installing a lot of flat stock casing in the homes that we trim out—which means I also have to make more and more radius casing to finish the tops of windows and doors that have arched heads. Besides the sizes of the openings always being different, some openings require... Read the full article| THISisCarpentry