By Christian H. Heller
The Navy is pushing toward an IT future based on cloud computing that promises enormous benefits and can set the foundation for a future force shaped by emerging technologies. The incremental adoption of cloud services by the Department of the Navy (DON), other services, and private industry already holds much promise, but the stakes are high. Getting the cloud migration right can underpin revolutionary developments like artificial intelligence and give the Navy the advantage it needs for the coming decades.
What Is the Cloud
Cloud computing is the linking of computer systems and networks over the internet. Instead of storing all information and computer programs on physical hard drives in a single site, the cloud takes advantage of spare storage and processing capacity across widespread locations. This system allows the using agency – the DON – to only pay for the services it needs without maintaining large-scale IT infrastructure in numerous areas.
Kentucky artists create custom portraits of those who died from COVID-19
Many families who lost loved ones during the pandemic also lost a chance to say, Goodbye. That is why some local artists are creating custom portraits of people who died from COVID-19, so their families can have a memorial service.
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COVINGTON, Ky. â Many families who lost loved ones during the pandemic also lost a chance to say, Goodbye. That is why some local artists are creating custom portraits of people who died from COVID-19, so their families can have a memorial service.
Christian Schmit works at the Kenton County Library and he also launched the COVID Portrait Project at the library.
Christian Literary Agents Eye Diversity, Expansion By Ann Byle | Jan 13, 2021
A surge of new literary agents and agencies are drawing on years of experience in Christian publishing in order to meet a growing demand for fresh voices, broaden the industry’s author pool, and help houses eager to reach mainstream readers. Among these new agents are book industry veterans who are interested in shepherding a new generation of Christian writers, including more people of color, into a wider market.
“It’s a great day to be representing Christian writers in the general market,” says Don Pape, formerly publisher of NavPress. He launched Pape Commons: a gathering of voices, on January 1, which will represent nonfiction, fiction, and some children’s projects to general trade publishers as well as Christian houses. Among his clients is singer/songwriter and author Charlie Peacock.
Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Comment for the Dixie Meadows Geothermal Development Project
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Stillwater Field Office has prepared the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Dixie Meadows Geothermal Development Project. The BLM is seeking public comment and input on this EA under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This includes seeking information and identifying historic properties in or near the project area. The project is located in Churchill and Pershing Counties, Nevada approximately 43 miles northeast of Fallon, Nevada on BLM-administered land. Public comments will be accepted from January 13 through February 12, 2021.
Drive the streets of Defiance this time of year, and youâll find a number of impressive Christmas light displays.
If there were a contest for the best, many worthy entries would be available. But several displays within the townâs boundaries seem to jump out at those passing by.
Perhaps the most energetic residential display is at the home of Loretta and Dave Schroeder, at the corner of Emblanche and Terrawenda drives on the south part of Defiance (due west of South Clinton Street).
There, passersby are treated to some traditional lighting, but also an ever-changing light display on a large simulated Christmas tree, as well as the small ranch homeâs roof and wall lines. Perhaps, the most compelling part of the display is the synchronized music which is timed with the lights.