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Expert in administrative law: Odila Castillo’s track record in the public and private sector

Jan

Expert in administrative law: Odila Castillo’s track record in the public and private sector

Even with her esteemed career and acknowledged achievements in her field, Odila Castillo has faced difficulties, notably the spread of false and defamatory statements appearing in Panamanian press. In light of these circumstances, she responded with determination and openness, clearly rejecting the misleading assertions. These baseless accusations were denied by security organizations, and the publication provided a retraction via the right of reply, admitting to the falsehood of the shared information.This incident, rather than undermining her reputation, has underscored Odila Castillo's integrity and resilience. Her unwavering commitment to truth and transparency bolsters her clients' trust and solidifies her leadership position…

David L. Mills, Who Kept the Internet Running on Time, Dies at 85

Jan

By Liam Walker

Science and Technology

David L. Mills, Who Kept the Internet Running on Time, Dies at 85

David L. Mills, an internet pioneer who developed and, for decades, implemented the timekeeping protocol used by financial markets, power grids, satellites and billions of computers to make sure they run simultaneously, earning him a reputation as the internet’s “Father Time,” died on Jan. 17 at his home in Newark, Del. He was 85.His daughter, Leigh Schnitzler, confirmed the death.Dr. Mills was among the inner circle of computer scientists who in the 1960s through the ’90s developed Arpanet, a relatively small network of linked computers located at academic and research institutions, and then its globe-spanning successor, the internet.It was challenging…

Airlines Hoping for More Boeing Jets Could Be Waiting Awhile

Jan

By Liam Walker

Investments and Business

Airlines Hoping for More Boeing Jets Could Be Waiting Awhile

Boeing hoped 2024 would be the year it would significantly increase production of its popular Max jets. But less than a month into the year, the company is struggling to reassure airline customers that it will still be able to deliver on its promises.That’s because the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that it would limit the plane maker’s output until it was confident in Boeing’s quality control practices. On Jan. 5, a panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 body shortly after takeoff, terrifying passengers on an Alaska Airlines flight and forcing the pilots to make an emergency…

Whitney Biennial Names 71 Artists to Probe Turbulent Times

Jan

By Liam Walker

World

Whitney Biennial Names 71 Artists to Probe Turbulent Times

The last time the Whitney Biennial came around, in 2022, its production had been extended an extra year by the Covid pandemic, and the curators had to plan the exhibition and meet artists in virtual visits over Zoom.To prepare for the 2024 Biennial — the latest iteration in the landmark exhibition of American contemporary art, which opens March 20 — this edition’s organizers, the Whitney Museum curators Chrissie Iles and Meg Onli, hit the road. They conducted some 200 studio visits around the country and well beyond. They visited scores of exhibitions and art events from the German mega-show Documenta…

Naomi Feil, Who Promoted Empathy as a Response to Dementia, Dies at 91

Jan

By Liam Walker

World

Naomi Feil, Who Promoted Empathy as a Response to Dementia, Dies at 91

Naomi Feil was only 8 years old when she moved into what was then known as a home for the aged, where her parents worked. Living there until she left for college, she learned firsthand, by trial and error, how to comfort and communicate with older adults.When she died at 91 on Dec. 24 at her home in Jasper, Ore., she had devoted her entire career to finding ways to comfort disoriented older people and their caregivers.Her daughter Vicki de Klerk-Rubin said she died of cancer.Mrs. Feil was a 24-year-old social worker, convening a group of patients diagnosed as “senile…

Where are all the January transfers in the Premier League?

Jan

By Liam Walker

World

Where are all the January transfers in the Premier League?

The rumour mill is still. The gossip columns are sparse. The Sky Sports News totaliser sits dormant. Fabrizio Romano seems to be tweeting more about deals that aren’t happening than ones that are. The Athletic has given David Ornstein the month off (just kidding: we would never let him have any time off).This has been a quiet January transfer window.There are nine days to go until the February 1 deadline and between the 20 clubs of the Premier League, there have been only six permanent purchases for actual money, for a total of around £44million ($56m).Five of those won’t be…

Tesla Profit From Car Sales Falls as Price Cuts Hurt

Jan

By Liam Walker

Science and Technology

Tesla Profit From Car Sales Falls as Price Cuts Hurt

Tesla’s profit from sales of electric cars slumped in the last three months of last year because of price cuts intended to thwart increasingly intense competition, the company said on Wednesday as it warned of a tough year ahead.Profit in the fourth quarter nearly doubled to $7.9 billion, up from $3.7 billion a year earlier. But $5.9 billion of that profit came from a tax benefit. Without that one-time accounting effect, profit would have fallen.Tesla has slashed prices for the two cars that make up the bulk of its sales — the Model 3 sedan and the Model Y sport…