Just before the Covid-19 variant Omicron shuts down Israel’s borders to foreign visitors, Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, the Minister of State Entrepreneurship from the United Arab Emirates, visited Israel for a whirlwind tour to cement the Abraham Accords.
United Arab Emirates ambassador to Israel Mohamed Al Khaja joined them.
The Abraham Accords is a treaty between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the United States reached on August 13, 2020 to develop sustainable business relationships between Israel and the UAE. The hope is peace treaties between Israel and other Arab states. So far relationships have started in energy and water.
Mid-November, Al Falasi visited the city of Tel Aviv, guided by the Israeli Minister of Tourism Yoel Razvozov and Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo Ron Huldai. As part of the tour, they visited the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation in Jaffa, on the way they stopped at the observatory deck in Jaffa to take in the views of Tel Aviv.
Mayor Ron Huldai then showed Israel’s guests around the Rothschild area, where history meets modernity, explaining its current significance for the city. We hope they didn’t get hit by electric bikes while they were walking because the city is fraught with violent speeding electric bikes and mopeds that neither the city nor the police can control.
The delegation continued onto “The Library” – located in an historic building off of the boulevard and founded by the the municipality, it provides a working space for startups and entrepreneurs.
Founders of Tel Aviv start-ups got the chance to meet the reps from the UAE and expressed wanting to meet with them all again soon. With shared problems such as water, and combined talents and resources: start ups and energy, the United Arab Emirates and Israel could do extraordinary things in clean tech, energy and water.
Domestic chores never end, even with all the helping hands at the ready. Therefore, if you could get some ‘automatic’ assistance, it should serve to make life for your family, much easier. Here are ten gadgets that should prove useful, especially as they are affordable, and just a one-time investment.
Shine Automatic Toilet Cleaner
This gadget is perfect to take over the unpleasant job of frequent toilet cleaning from you! The Shine Automatic Toilet Cleaner works on a simple command from your Smartphone/Voice Assistant. Working on electrolyzed water technology, it cleans and deodorizes your toilet. Easy to set up and maintain, with a six-month rechargeable battery, the gadget can also keep track of water use, sense overflows, identify leaks/breakages, and detect other issues. No chemicals come into play.
Ring Video Doorbell
This splendid doorbell should prove highly useful for identifying visitors to your home. After connecting it with the requisite app, the Ring doorbell’s in-built video will begin recording the features and movements of your visitors. This gadget possesses motion-sensing capacities. You may even direct the video lens towards the busy street (if any) in front of your house. Above all, there is a night-vision camera for filming during dark nights. You may obtain this doorbell at home101.co.ukwhich sells several other gadgets too.
Google Nest Protect
A highly advanced smoke alarm system, it works on a battery, or can be hardwired. You may install it wherever you want. The system has night lights too. With the app installed on your Smartphone, you should always be aware of a fast-burning/slow fire, if any. A voice alert informs you about the spread of carbon monoxide or smoke in a particular location of the house. The gadget gives you time to check the situation for yourself, before triggering the siren. You may silence it via a voice command or a mute button. Your gadget has wireless connections with other Protects too.
Midea Air Conditioner
It is not as noisy, or as greedy for energy (consumes less than 35%), as a traditional AC is. Regardless, it offers several advantages. The easy-to-install gadget has already received certification in 2020, for being energy-efficient, thanks to using something called Inverto Quattro technology. The AC’s U-shape permits easy flow of air, thereby ensuring that you sleep well. Additionally, the cooling effect is rapid, and greatly substantial. Control it through an app (Smartphone), or via voice (Google Assistant/Alexa).
Lcaoful Smart Combo
The combo is smart in both, looks, and function. It comprises of a 52-inch ceiling fan with three blades, and a spherical-shaped LED light. The light is attached to the central motor. This light is highly energy-efficient. An additional feature is the reversible motor, which helps the fan to work in any direction. Therefore, you may have an updraft in winter, and a downdraft in summer. The compact and silent combo is susceptible to voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant, app on Smartphone).
AirSoap Air Purifier
Keep clean and healthy air circulating within your house/office by installing this aesthetically appealing, portable model, with handles on both sides, in it. The material is sturdy plastic (ABC), with an easy-to-clean, white finish. With the aid of a lone button, the fan can move through auto mode and manual (low, medium, and high). There is even a child lock system in place. Operating on electric wind technology, the air purifier displays a soft hum. Its collecting plates are washable, and ozone emission is low.
Ultraloq UL200 Door Lock
Created from stainless steel, the smart Ultraloq offers the option of several locking mechanisms. You may unlock it in six ways. The traditional way is to use a mechanical key. Another way is to use the Smartphone app. Bluetooth bonds your lock and Smartphone. Wi-Fi is for controlling the lock. The other four ways, include using a pin/password, Magic Shake (shake the phone when near the lock), capacitive fingerprint scanner, and contactless key fob (such as, an RFID tag). Other features are the anti-peep touchscreen and two-factor authentication. The lock welcomes Alexa and Google Assistant too.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat
Use your voice (Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri) or the given app, to control the heating and the air conditioning at your residence. The thermostat adjusts automatically, since it can sense the temperature easily. It has a remote sensor within it. You may switch it on, for adjusting the temperature anywhere and everywhere, in the house. The thermostat works beautifully with wi-fi. Since it is compatible with Alexa, it doubles up as an Alexa speaker. The sound quality is excellent. The look of this product is great, with a glass finish.
Neabot NoMo Vacuum Cleaner
It is a hands-free, cleaning robot! Use the Neabot Home app to schedule the cleansing timings, the areas to be cleaned, and outline the cleansing strategy. You may use voice control (Google Assistant or Alexa) for monitoring the work from anywhere in the house. The presence of anti-collision sensors and other modern technologies, ensure that Neabot navigates any kind of obstacle intelligently, in a z-shaped pattern. Capable of functioning at three power levels, the vacuum cleaner displays three types of suction – small, regular, or strong. It can deep clean carpets very efficiently too. The highlight is Neabot’s ability to transfer dirt, dust, and debris automatically, into a home canister/lined and sealed dustbin.
MeshForce M3 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
True, it is more expensive than a traditional router. However, the advantage is having a single system cover the entire house, especially if it is a large residence. According to the manufacturer, the coverage of wi-fi can extend anywhere between 3,000-4,000 sq. ft. Regardless, it would still be good to opt for a suitable placement with the help of the company’s Smartphone app. This way, every part of your house will be able to access the Internet 24 x 7, and with speed. The dual band wi-fi aids in connecting six dots. Best of all, the router is small, and thereby, portable.
From the streets of Montreal to the highways of Tel Aviv, Tesla S is quickly becoming a popular choice for consumers. But an electric car won’t save you from road accidents. Read on about staying safe.
It’s the circle of life; more people equal more drivers, more drivers equal more cars, and more cars, unfortunately, equal more accidents. And while some things are entirely outside of our control while driving, there are ways to keep ourselves and those around us safer on the road.
Safety Tips that we can all use
We all could use a refresher with some tips and reminders to help keep the roads safe. This is true whether you are a brand new driver who was just licensed or you’ve been driving for 50 years. We all have a responsibility to learn more about driving safety. It’s a good idea to have the contact information for your personal injury attorney ready in case of an accident.
Hands-Free may not be as Safe as You Think
According to the National Safety Council, distracted driving has been a leading cause of traffic accidents in the U.S, and the number one distraction is the cell phone. According to NSC, there is little difference between using hands-free technology and a handheld device from a safety perspective.
The real distraction, it seems, occurs in the brain, not with the hands. So our first three tips are (1) Place the Cell Phone out of sight, (2) Pay attention to the road and surroundings, and (3) Eliminate distractions.
Following The Rules of the Road
Following too closely behind another driver is hazardous for several reasons. Among these, you may not have the ability to see what’s ahead entirely, and if the driver in front of you is forced to stop suddenly, this could lead to an accident. In addition, following too closely may cause you to miss warning signs regarding possible hazards ahead. With this in mind, our following tips are (4) Always maintain a safe distance, (5) Observe the proper speed limit, and (6) Respect the rules of the road.
Arab Drifting, Saudi Drifting, or Middle East drifting, known in Arab countries as Tafheet (تفحيط), or Hajwalah (هجولة), is an illegal street racing–like phenomenon believed to have started in the late 1970s that involves trying to “drift” cars. In the process, racers often drive dangerously close to traffic, barriers, and spectators watching from the roadsides without any protection.
Remember to be Prepared
Being prepared for unexpected situations when setting out on a trip is part of being a responsible driver. And while it certainly isn’t possible to be prepared for every issue that may occur, we can take steps beforehand to prepare for the unexpected. This includes things like (7) Always wearing our seatbelt in case of an accident, (8) Plan for emergencies, if you happen to be driving where cell service could be a problem, maybe take a satellite phone. (9) Check the weather forecast before leaving.
If you’re wondering what to do if you are hit by a car as a pedestrian, it’s important to know your rights and the immediate steps to take for safety and legal protection. Understanding these actions ahead of time can make a big difference in how effectively you handle a crisis.
Please, Don’t Drink and Drive
The last tip on our list is a big one. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 30 people die every day due to drunk driving. These deaths are entirely avoidable as there are other options available. When going out, if you plan to consume alcohol, please select a designated driver beforehand so that everyone can enjoy the evening.
If a designated driver was not selected beforehand and you have been drinking, please order an Uber or Lyft to ensure everyone arrives home safely. The penalties of driving while impaired can be steep. In most states, drunk drivers are given a suspended license for up to a year, and many states have mandatory jail time for first-time offenders. A drunk driving conviction will remain on the driving record for decades, and in some states, it stays on the driver’s record for the remainder of their life.
Hopefully, these tips have helped keep you and those around you a little safer on the road.
College living isn’t what most people think of when they think of clean living, but it’s never too early to start making better choices for your health. Living an organic lifestyle is one significant way you can breathe and sleep easier.
Incorporating organic swaps into your everyday routine is the perfect low-effort way for college students to join sustainability and wellness movements. Many of these organic-friendly swaps won’t disrupt your habits, meaning they’re as impactful as they are beginner-friendly.
Don’t worry about chemicals in your food, clothing, or bedding while you’re stressing about finals this year. Instead, here are six insider tips that will help you transition to all things all-natural.
Shop for organic dorm essentials
You don’t have control over some things as a college student, but one thing you can control is the products you use to fill your dorm room. Just like clothing, furniture and dorm essentials can also be organic. If you’re in search for sustainable home swaps, there are companies like these that manufacture safe, chemical-free versions of dorm essentials like mattress toppers.
One of the best things about moving into a dorm is that you’re typically starting fresh so that you can buy everything organic the first time around. If you treat them well, these planet-friendly, skin-friendly alternatives can stay with you all four years and beyond.
Consider local food producers and small markets
Food is what most consumers think of when they hear the word “organic.” Organic food is food raised without the help of harmful pesticides, meaning they’re better for our bodies and the environment.
Organic food often has a higher nutrition value, and many swear it tastes better. Look for certified organic products, cruelty-free labels, and shop at local markets to jump on the chemical-free food bandwagon.
Organic produce isn’t always uniformly shaped. Look for the five-digit codes on produce, starting with the number 9, which means organic. If you’re not living the vegetarian lifestyle, that’s perfectly fine–you can choose meats that are certified organic by USDA standards.
Wherever possible, avoid processed food. When eating out, try to eat locally and inquire whether any of your community’s restaurants source their food from nearby farms.
Read about product ingredients
Living organically is a way of life that means learning about the domino effect our purchasing decisions can have on the world around us.
Develop a habit of checking product labels and researching various ingredients. Even foods that you might assume are all-natural can undergo harsh treatments to make them more aesthetically pleasing or long-lasting.
Alternative to plastic
Today’s market is chock full of refillable, reusable water bottles and storage containers. Single-use plastics are one of the most straightforward items to replace with something more eco-friendly.
Use refillable water bottles and mugs. If there’s no alternative option to packaged goods, consider recycling afterward. Though reusable plastics will undergo similar treatment to single-use plastics, this swap is still a low-effort way to reduce your carbon footprint.
Detoxify your skincare routine
Did you know that many cosmetics products are bursting with harsh, skin-damaging chemicals? Research companies with an all-natural, chemical-free promise for a less damaging way to apply your morning makeup.
Dress to impress
Reading food labels is a great habit, but take it to the next level. Check the tag on your clothing. Is it made locally or imported from long distances away? Consider how it came to be in the store where you bought it and what substances might have treated the fabric before processing.
Choosing organic clothing is another excellent tool to unleash the eco-survivor. Hemp and wool make great alternatives to traditional fabrics like cotton.
Trendy clothing comes and goes and leaves a massive footprint on the environment from start to finish. High-quality garments not only look good, but they’re sustainable.
Parting shot
Living organically is about considering all of the available options, not just the most popular or cheapest. By making a few simple adjustments to your buying habits, you can score an “A” in organic living this semester.
Bulgar wheat, or burgul as it’s known in the Middle East, begins as husked wheat grains. Farmers – or more likely, their wives – boil the grains for one hour, then dry them. The processed wheat grains are then take to the local mill for grinding into fine, medium, and coarse-sized particles.
Each burgul quality has its particular uses in cooking. Fine-ground burgul is used in tabouleh, for a light background to salad vegetables; medium-grind for dishes like kubbeh, and the coarse grind for hearty dishes such as majadra (the burgul substituting rice) or shulbatto. We have many dishes that feature burgul, including this luscious recipe for bulgur balls in tomato sauce.
Move over tabuleh, meet shulbatto
Shulbatto is a dish known around the Arabic culinary world, but hasn’t been made as popular to Westerners as, for example, tabuleh. This version comes from the Druze villages of northern Israel and Syria, via the Galileat culinary workshop organization..
It’s important to use coarse-grind bulgur wheat, as finer grades will cook up mushy.
Shulbatto, A Druze Bulgur Pilaf
Serves 4 generously.
Ingredients:
2 zucchinis
1 large onion
3 ripe tomatoes, hand-grated whole, or peeled and blended – may use 1 cup canned chopped tomatoes instead.
1 medium eggplant
1 medium red bell pepper, or 1/2 cup roasted red peppers from a jar
OPTIONAL: 1 hot red pepper, for those who like it spicy
1 cup room-temperature water
1 cup coarse-grind bulgur wheat
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon baharat spice (found in Middle-Eastern shops, or make your own from Karin’s baharat recipe)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup olive oil
How to make Shulbatto
Chop the zucchinis, onion, eggplant, bell pepper and optional hot pepper into medium cubes.
Put the onions in a large saucepan and cover them with the olive oil.
Sauté the onions over high heat, until transparent.
Add the eggplant. Sauté 10 minutes, until it begins to soften.
Add the zucchinis, bell pepper and optional hot pepper to the pot. Cook and stir another 15 minutes, until everything is cooked through but not mushy.
Add the grated tomatoes, with their juice, plus one cup of water.
Cover the pan and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering 5 minutes.
Pour the bulgur and spices into the pot, stirring to distribute.
Reduce the heat to low and cook 10 minutes longer.
Taste to adjust seasoning.
Remove from the heat, but let the dish rest, covered, about 5 minutes.
Serve with a leafy salad, halves of hard-boiled eggs, and a dish of olives.
Just around the beginning of Covid something remarkable happened. After years of cold shoulders, the Arabian Emirati nations which make up the United Arab Emirates declared peace and friendship with Israel. It was a first from the Arab world to thaw out decades of boycotts and sanctions. While Israel has official peace with Jordan and Egypt, nothing could have prepared Israel for the open arms it received from Dubai.
The United Arab Emirates and Israel share ambitions in renewable energy and both face extreme water shortages. Some of the early partnerships in business and cooperation will be in these areas. Just recently Masdar, the net zero energy city that really has yet to take off, announced it will work with Israel on desalination technology.
Desalination is mainly constrained by filters and the amount of energy needed to create the end product. Out of necessity Israel has developed an industry out of filter technology and renewable energy.
“I can tell you that Masdar is already active in Israel and we are exploring opportunities to help Israel reach very ambitious targets,” said Mohammad El Ramahi, director of asset management and technical services for Masdar’s clean energy division in the United Arab Emirates. He was speaking at a panel discussion with Israeli and US energy executives at the US Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
He explained how Israel and Jordan, which have an official peace treaty, but luke warm relations, want to use renewables in their energy mixes to 30 per cent by 2030.
“That is 15 gigawatts, which opens a great horizon for developers like Masdar to compete … against price and against value creation for the best welfare of the Israeli people and also create opportunities,” said El Ramahi.
Following the announcement the UAE, Jordan and Israel signed an agreement to develop a renewable energy and desalination plant in Jordan to slow climate change and add to the growth of clean energy in the country.
According to The National, the partners plan to build solar photovoltaic plants that can generate 600 megawatts of electricity in Jordan. The electricity will be exported to Israel, which will supply 200 million cubic metres of water from a new desalination project.
Feasibility studies for the project will begin in 2022.
The UAE became the first country in the Arab world to pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Israel also pledged to become carbon neutral by the same year. Saudi Arabia pledged to be carbon neutral by 2060. All promises are at least 30 years away which seems too late.
Watery skylight in Mars Science City
But there is hope for peace perhaps: “The Abraham Accord not only opens horizons for [the] UAE and Israel, but also for US companies and for Jordanian companies to collaborate and explore opportunities in the spectrum of not just in renewable energy but also in sustainable water desalination,” said Mr El Ramahi.
Masdar not only built a model city in the United Arab Emirates, it’s also an energy company. They are an early developer of renewables in Jordan and their first overseas investment in a Jordanian wind farm in 2013. It also developed Baynouna, a 200MW single solar energy project located east of the capital Amman, which became operational in 2020.
Sustainable technologies of the future include software to manage crops
Inventory is the term that is simply used to indicate keeping track of the raw materials and the finished products that are in stock. Farm inventory management happens to be an extremely important thing for businesses that are in the sector. If making your food business greener is important to you, investing in food produce ERP software can be a great idea.
Here are some of the ways it can help you.
Proper Management Is Essential
When crops are managed from seed to a product that is sold to the end customer, a business is better able to manage its inventory. This can be great because it can use its resources in the right places so that wastage of such resources does not happen.
Better Seeds Used
When every seed is accounted for with the help of ERP software, it is easier for the business to be green. This is because every seed is accounted for and this is wonderful for the grower. With such software, the crop grower essentially finds himself in a position where he knows what each seed has produced because the produce ERP software tracks everything.
This ensures that the grower buys better seeds because he knows that the produce he gets from them will be of high quality. When this is done, the ultimate result is that the product that is got is always of excellent quality.
Less Wastage Of Resources
When everything is accounted for, from seeds to grow to harvesting and packing of the end product, it is easier to make sure that there is as little wastage of resources as possible. While it means that only as many seeds that are required are used, water is also used only in the quantity that is required.
This is great because, with less wastage of resources, the business itself can be as green as possible.
Better Stock Organization
With farm inventory management produce ERP system software at service, it is easier for a business to organize its stocks better. This is often a problem with farmers who are more traditional in the sense that they don’t use software to organize their stock. This can be problematic because stocks in the farming business can be difficult to deal with.
With software to help, this becomes a lot easier.
Better Crops
With such software, it is possible for growers and agro-based businesses to track and analyses seasons and what kind of crops grow in those seasons, how much water and fertilizer are required in these seasons and how the resources can be utilized in better ways.
It certainly aids in daily farm work.
Reduction Of Impact On Environment
Ultimately, farm inventory software helps in reducing the growers’ impact on the environment. This is great because it lets businesses work without worrying about the impact they are having on the environment.
Using farm inventory management software is a better choice for people and businesses who want to do their bit for the environment.
Rory McIlroy is an Irishman who loves being green –– and not just the color. While playing in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates this fall, he pledged he would become more green ecologically speaking by slashing his environmental footprint. Golfers who play professionally are jetsetters by nature, but that doesn’t mean they can’t do more to cut down on carbon emissions from private travel, the greens they play on and through the hotels they choose to stay, he tells Golf Digest when he was in Dubai.
He told the magazine, “Two years ago, after I won in China – at the WGC-HSBC Champions – I flew back home privately. It was just me on the plane and a massive sense of guilt came over me. This can’t be good, I thought.”
But the golf odds weren’t against him: “When the R&A and the USGA brought out their distance insights report, the best thing they spoke about was the sustainability aspect of golf and how to make the footprint of courses smaller. So that is certainly something we can all do.”
The GEO Foundation is involved in making golf more sustainable and for McIlroy’s part he is offsetting his travel by buying carbon credits, which cost him about $200,000 extra every year.
“It’s something I have a conscience about and I take it seriously,” he told the golf lifestyle magazine. “Especially when you see some of the weather events that are happening. This isn’t something I’ve talked to many of the players about. But for my own peace of mind, I know that when I do travel I’m not doing it to the detriment of the world that we live in.”
We’ve covered golf going green on Green Prophet in the past and while golfing isn’t the most famous Middle Eastern or Levantine sport it is something that tourists typically like to do when they visit Egypt, Jordan or the United Arab Emirates.
Some newer housing developments in Cairo, for instance, have mirrored suburban or gated communities in the United States, and the Cairo development New Giza most likely would not have impressed the Pharaoh with its luxurious views to the pyramids from the golf green.
Greens in the Middle East should be brown
Golfing started as a favorite pastime in the British Isles where climate ensures steady growth of thick grasses, and then over the years with colonization and now globalization the sport had migrated to the Middle East where it was originally played on sand flats and putting surfaces called “browns”. Today, hotel developers and real estate investors want to recreate the greens of the British Isles which are largely unsustainable in a very dry Middle East, with countries such as Jordan and Yemen being among the most water insecure in the world.
It’s hard to imagine lush greens in these locals and luckily some creative golfers have opted to grow browns and not greens as we see today at Jordan’s only golf course, still in operation even after Covid hit so many businesses poorly.
Know your civil rights. You can make climate change, greenhouse gases and the earth burning a persona issue. Find out how.
We live in a world that’s changing rapidly due to climate change. While many of these environmental issues are furthered as a result of large companies and profitable industries, there are a number of individual actions that can help fight climate change. In addition to making more sustainable lifestyle choices, one major way to take action is to help raise awareness.
Below, find ways to help raise awareness for these prevalent environmental issues.
Establish a strong digital presence
A majority of the world gets their information, news, and content online. If you’re trying to raise awareness – for any issue or cause – it’s important to have a strong digital presence. Establish a strong digital portfolio by creating social media profiles, posting regular content, and creating a well-optimized website.
A simple way you can engage people around you and convince them to stay aware of shaping a secure future is using the power of social media. Social platforms have grown stronger over the years, and we have so many examples where social media played its part in making the world a better place.
To establish a strong social media presence, make sure to post regularly, follow and interact with those involved in the environmental space, and keep consistent messaging across all your different profiles.
While setting up your website, make sure to prioritize speed, security, and quality content. Start by picking a reliable website host. If you’re new to website management, consider choosing a managed hosting platform that will help provide the support you need to build your website. For example, if you’re building a website on WordPress, choose a managed WordPress web host, browse through the theme and plugin library, and make sure to set up a great experience for your website visitors.
Remember that you can only raise awareness if your website actually shows up in the SERPs. Optimize your website so that it provides a quality user experience and provides great information for all potential visitors.
Hold a peaceful rally
Consider holding a peaceful rally in your community to raise awareness and inspire action. A peaceful rally is a great way to get people involved and excited about your cause. Prior to the event, make sure to invite community members to join via posting online, visiting local stores, and posting signs and posters.
The more attendees you get to your event, the greater the potential for others to learn more about the cause and get involved.
Get in touch with local officials
Local officials are responsible for representing the people that voted for them. Raise awareness for climate change by contacting your local officials. First, find the representative you’d like to contact at the local, state, and federal level. Then, write a personalized email or pick up the phone to call. You even have the option of showing up to a local town-hall event to share your concerns in-person. And remember, if you’re not feeling like your voice is being heard, make sure to vote for a candidate that will actually listen and represent their constituents.
Talk to those around you
Remember that everyone might not be compelled to seek action with the issue of climate change. People may be too busy to get involved, or they may not believe in the cause. It’s important to be an active listener and prioritize raising awareness via sharing factual information that inspires change.
If changing the world seems like a daunting task, start by talking to those around you – your friends, family members, co-workers, and other loved ones. Continue sharing valuable information and don’t be afraid to have those difficult conversations.
Green Prophet’s Karin Kloosterman and Dr. Alan Shackelford, the cannabis doctor before an event. Cannabis in 2021 is big business and legal in half of the US states and in all of Canada.
Significance of Marketing for every line of business.
The success of every trade is most dependent on the marketing. Enterprises selling marijuana and its associated products cannot advertise on outlets such as TV, newspapers or any public place. The impediments are numerous compared to liquor and cigarettes. Operating a marijuana related business would put on a lot of possibility. More than two-thirds of the United States have legalized it for medical procedures and more are considering bills to do the same. The marijuana industry continues to grow as more states in the United States are legalizing marijuana. Furthermore, the benefits of medical marijuana as discovered through constant research have favored its growth. Medical marijuana uses marijuana plant and/or its substances to treat diseases or bad health conditions. It has been found effective in reducing anxiety, soreness and relieving pain.
The need for software.
Marijuana related software such as menus, assemblage, point of sale, or tablets can remain the enabling tool for marijuana businesses. Unlike the method of buying alcohol, smoking weed or marijuana does not require a person to buy a beer or a glass of wine. One can go out on the streets and make the purchase of marijuana. The marijuana salespeople, however, would like a platform to display their products. Implementing technology to display the items enables the salespeople to a great extent. The salespeople can stay in the system in an organized manner, and the visitors to the dispensary can comfortably go through the product descriptions. Since the person can be proffered a much better presentation, they would be more keen and therefore be ready to buy.
What is a marijuana software company?
A marijuana software company is an organization that deals with the marijuana industry. In addition to building marijuana related applications, software developers establish databases and catalogs of marijuana related facts. These agencies develop and promote the products based on marijuana or its derived compounds, build the marketing database to assist marijuana businesses, design and promote courses of action that would help marijuana businesses through the marketing aspect of the marijuana industry. This is what you are set to gain from cloud-based point-of-sale solutions such as Indica. They help users process transactions and manage routine operations for medical marijuana dispensaries. Marijuana retailers can streamline sales inventory and take charge of managing their customers. Marijuana trading is now one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It is an inspiring sector for entrepreneurs and startups. The contribution of this industry to the US economy in a year is around $25,731,835 US.
What is the value of this software?
The software is compatible with different phones, tablets, PCs and even Apple TVs. This software has been developed to assist customers to cultivate marijuana quickly and efficiently. It offers a service to customers and sellers alike to be able to find each other. At IndicaOnline, physician-customer verification ensures that the product is consumed solely for medical purposes. The software is available on desktops and laptops and offers iOS and Android versions. The cloud software of the marijuana software company is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows with a point-of-sale (POS) approach. As follows, users have the option to install the software on any of the device they want. The software is available in diverse operating systems.
How can it help me?
Because the economy is flourishing the opportunity to generate a lot of income grow. With the best cannabis business software available, you can take great advantage of the profitable possibilities. The best marijuana software program is of the nature of being the extension of your business, so you can gain access to the statistics of your enterprise. The cannabis industry in the United States has quite a few states with legalized marijuana. A cannabis business software program, in the United States is produced for the different marijuana business needs including training and marketing strategies.
Conclusion.
Even though the recreational marijuana legislation in Colorado may be just around the corner, you will find customers across many industries and get big volume just from the online advertisements. An average of $12.1 billion has been invested in the United States medical marijuana industry in 2015, an increase from $2.5 billion in 2013. This has also given a boost to the software application development companies and their marketing.
Tesla Cybertruck: renewable energy, electric or hydrogen? Modern teachers need to know about the latest green technologies too. Don’t get left behind.
We cannot deny the importance of education and it is crucial to shaping future generations. Teaching is one of the most respectable career choices and it is crucial to join this profession after proper subject training. One can teach a subject only if he is capable enough to deliver the best lectures.
A degree in a particular subject is important, however still, training can polish your skills to educate students wisely. Let’s dive into the details to know the pros of teaching training.
Learn About the Psychology of Students
Teachers should deliver lectures as per the perception level of students. If you need to elaborate a complex topic, try to make it simple with the help of images and videos. Teachers should understand the psychology of every student to make them more interested in studies.
If you go for multiple subject teaching, it can help in learning the tactics to handle students who do not take interest in studies. Teachers can do their job better if they pay attention to student behavior while delivering lectures.
Teachers Explore Various Methods
Teaching can prove boring at a time especially if you have been in the field for a long time. In training sessions, you can learn various methods to keep yourself more interested in the field. It can help you engage students. Games, small riddles, story sessions, and many other activities prove effective. Those who attend training courses every year usually ensure a better class result.
Some kids do better learning playing outside
Improvement in Educational Skills
There can be some advancements in a particular subject and even if you are not directly associated with the research departments, awareness is mandatory. A teacher should always keep himself updated regarding new research results and any addition to the syllabus.
Are you aware of multiple subject training programs? They prove beneficial for improvement in teaching skills. Being a teacher, you should be adept enough to efficiently teach multiple subjects. The credential program is effective in this regard because it helps you learn a lot about different teaching methods. So, when you go for a multiple subject training credential, make sure to choose subjects you are already good at. This will help you build a strong portfolio as a teacher and you’ll surely excel in the field.
Those who feel like completing a degree is enough to start a career as a teacher should know the importance of training courses. Multiple subject training can teach you a lot so try not to skip it.
Enhancement in Describing Skills
During lectures, teachers have to describe topics briefly to make sure that students are learning the basic concepts. Maybe it’s upcycling, recycling or zero waste. Maybe you need to teach them the ins and outs on climate change and describe why carbon dioxide is the currency for all greenhouse gases. Sometimes, teachers have a strong grip on a topic or subject but they find it hard to describe the true essence.
Teachers need to be able to teach about climate change
If you are also one of those who cannot describe yourself well, make sure to attend courses for polishing teaching skills. You can get enrolled in a course that pays more attention to communication and personal grooming.
Personality Grooming
A teacher’s personality can be a role model for students in the class and it is important to groom yourself with time. From dressing to the way you communicate, everything should create a good harmony with your profession. Instructors in the training sessions pay special attention to the teacher’s dressing and communication skills.
This will help you earn a good reputation in the field and you may get a raise in the salary packages for attending courses. Apart from it, personality grooming always adds confidence in a teacher’s life and he can participate in school meetings well.
Increase in Salary
Most of the schools and colleges have the rule to encourage teachers who attend training sessions twice a year. So, if you are concerned about money, a raise in the salary would be enough to stay motivated. It simply reveals that a teacher can ensure personal and financial growth after attending short training courses.
Good Pedagogical Practice
Trained teachers always share innovative ideas for improvement in teaching methods. Good pedagogical practice is mandatory for so many reasons and it is crucial to inform your school regarding the enrollment in a training course. Innovation is indispensable in every field and now, online learning seems to be the future.
You must polish your skills related to tech because you may have to manage classes on Zoom with online assignments. Pedagogical practice can help in coping with advancement. Basic tech knowledge is mandatory for all teachers because now, teachers may need to stay active for online classes.
Learning Towards a Balanced Lifestyle
A person can stay motivated towards his job only if he ensures a balanced lifestyle. Make sure you do not get involved in teaching tasks all the time because it may drain your energy. During training courses, you can learn basic tactics of living a balanced life because personal space is vital.
Qualified instructors always focus on creative skills and they train teachers to actively participate in field-related extra-curricular activities.
You Learn to Not Lose Your Temper
Stubborn children are not easy to deal with. You must not lose your temper as a teacher because shouting at a student can be the worst thing. Attending various training sessions can help you maintain your temper during various situations. In short, it is crucial to add course details to your teaching portfolio for steady growth.
A textile artist in Beirut explores the local sheep as culture and identity that he weaves into his creations.
The Awassi is a local sheep breed in South-West Asia originated in the Syro-Arabian desert. Other local names can also be Arab, Baladi, Deiri, Syrian, Ausi, Nuami, Gezirieh, or Ivesi. It is a fat-tailed type and is multi coloured: white with brown head and legs. The ears are long and drooping.
A local Levantine artist Adrian Pepe in Beirut, Lebanon explores the ancient textiles produced in the Levant region from the sheep. He works to unearth ancient craft practices and to weave into them a contemporary message.
Throughout his work, he performs a sort of creative shadowgraphy, crafting objects and experiences as tools to enable an open discourse on materiality, our morphing cultural landscape, and our present condition.
This body of work begins with an ancient animal: the Awassi sheep, bred in the Levantine region for over five-thousand years. This particular breed of sheep is a central figure in the human narrative, traditionally within the contexts of biblical fables and ritualistic practices of Abrahamic religions.
Through the process of spinning, weaving, braiding, and felting, the wool is transformed into artefacts laden with perspiration and emotions, mythologies and symbolism.
It is an “intimate association that transpires between the craftsperson and the crafted object, as the raw material becomes large scale tapestries that summons themes of trans-corporeality and biocentrism,” says Pepe, who has also worked with human hair.
I was having breakfast with an American friend who’d come to visit me in Bahrain. Together we sat in a hotel restaurant, windows on all sides looking down on the city hurtling past below. We’d come there to meet with a woman from an Arabian Gulf state I was interviewing for my book, Hear Us Speak: Letters From Arab Women, which paints a portrait, through a series of interviews, of what life is like for Arab women today. This includes the difficult consequences they face due to a lack of legislation protecting some of their most basic human rights.
When we saw the woman walking toward us, my friend turned to me and said quietly, “She’s completely covered. I didn’t expect a woman wearing a hijab would be able to speak openly about these subjects for your book.”
This notion—that being modest and conservative means you must be silent and submissive—is by far the most incorrect perception the West has of women who cover their faces and heads. On top of that, as my friend affirmed, Westerners often assume that a woman in a hijab or abaya is not only submissive, but that she is also being controlled or abused.
As a Bharanian woman and the mother of a beautiful young adult daughter, I know that this is simply not true. I know that women who choose to wear hijabs or abayas have opinions and character, just the same as any woman in the West. Their choice to cover their hair and dress in a more conservative fashion is just that: a choice, rooted in their beliefs.
I meet women every day who are living proof that a scarf covering the hair does not signify helplessness. Often, it is quite the opposite. One such woman is a Saudi media icon I interview in Hear Us Speak. She began her career teaching at the university in Riyadh. At the time she was considered something of a rebel—she was a muthajba, meaning she wore the conservative head scarf and modest clothing. Yet she didn’t believe in the existing structures and was always challenging her students.
One day she was invited to be a panelist on a talk show—the Arabic equivalent of “The View.” She saw it as a chance to be a pioneer. The university’s administrator told her, “If you take this job, I will fire you.” But she fought back, saying, “You have male lecturers who are not fired for being on television. I should be awarded the same rights.”
Some conservative women in Saudi Arabia did not accept her. They called her kafara, which means infidel, a woman of no religion. And yet many Saudi women thought it was wonderful to have a Saudi woman representing them on this pan-Arab talk show panel.
The TV show experienced huge success. It was the number-one talk show for seventeen years, and received numerous accolades and awards. She had taken a chance, and decided to be a pioneer facing all the consequences, head on. Today, she says she’s very glad she did.
She’s also very proud to wear a headscarf. She told me: “I wear this by choice, and I believe in it. It might not be for everyone, but it is for me. I never doubted the concept of wearing a hijab.” And she is not alone. Countless Muslim women, including in the Arab world, feel proud and even empowered wearing a hijab. There are many reasons, including solidarity, national pride and faith. As this article in The Conversation explains, “some Muslim women in America may wear the hijab as a way of asserting their pride in the face of Islamophobia.”
Lindsay Lohan covering her hair after she converted to Islam
The woman my friend and I met in the hotel told us: “The strength of a woman has nothing to do with whether or not she chooses to cover her hair. There is no correlation. Wearing a hijab (headscarf) does not mean a woman is submissive. I have friends who wear it, and it’s perfectly normal. There are many different reasons a woman might wear one—it could be religion, family influence, cultural influence. But it does not take away her strength.”
My hope is that rather than focusing on the hijab and the myths surrounding it, the Western world will become aware of the far more real and pressing issues Arab women face today: the difficult consequences of a lack of legislation, including a lack of legal protection in all areas of society, from business to family life. I wrote Hear Us Speak to bring these issues to light.
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Suzan Kanoo is widely considered to be one of the leading business women of Bahrain and has proven to be successful in many fields. After completing her degree in economics in the US, she joined the family business of KE Kanoo Group and was able to grow the car trading business to new heights. Aside from her work in business and investment, she is a sought-after speaker at global events, a writer and poet, and active in volunteering work for refugees, visiting camps all over the world under the banner of the UN.
The WAW vending machine dished out acts of kindness like fortune cookies. It is part of a bigger idea to bridge the cultures of the West to the Middle East.
We turn to vending machines to offer us a quick fix: a hot chocolate, a pack of ear buds, a bag of chips, or a gold bar if you are in the United Arab Emirates. There is even a kibble vending machine for stray animals. But two Emirati female friends thought of using the vending machine concept to poke a bit fun at their local culture and also to dispense acts of kindness.
They started an Instagram project in 2020 during a lockdown and their culture-connecting Wild Arab West account has grown into a clothing and lifestyle business featuring products that fuse the east and the west. The Arabian Middle East culture is not commonly known to poke fun at itself although here and there standouts appear like No Woman No Drive from Saudi Arabia.
Their interactive installation in a vending machine was on display at Dubai Design Week. And it will compliment you in Arabic and English and aims to improve mental health.
At the press of a button, a small, colored box delivers cards from a vending machine with sayings like “I would give up coffee for you” and “Has anyone told you how great you are?” written on them.
Some parts of the installation aim to explain what’s going on between the lines in the Middle East, like “chicken nugget” an expression for a local who speaks and acts “western”.
Stationed streetside at Dubai Design District, the WAW Machine churns out compliments in Arabic and English, seeking to spread some positivity and put a smile on people’s faces.
Wild Arab West collage showing Middle East man in Brooklyn
“There was just last month mental health awareness week, and it’s definitely something that we wanted to focus on, especially now that everything’s going back to normal regarding COVID,” cofounder Almidfa told Al-Monitor, a local newspaper.
“We felt like we needed to start off with something positive. Our main aim behind all of our initiatives is basically to brighten people’s day and just lift people up because I feel, especially after COVID, we really need some self-love and to be kind to one another.”
WAW went on to exhibit artworks related to their “Wild Dictionary” series, which Almidfa describes as the “Urban Dictionary of the UAE.”
They take every day Arabic words or pop culture references and give each an English translation so everyone can understand it. Some of these words are printed on merch you can find in their online shop.
Imagindairy imagines a future of milk without udders and methane gas. The company creates the same kind of milk protein found in cow milk but without the animal. They use fermentation.
More and more consumers shy away from bovine milk for health reasons, climate reasons, and animal rights leading to a growing desire for oat milk, soy milk, and almond milk. But most who have grown up on milk still yearn for the cow version in cereal, cheese.
Oat milk may the only option after milk and soy has let us down. We tried almond milk but that was killing the bees.
Eyal Afergan, co-founder and CEO of Imagindairy says: “The market is eager to develop new dairy analogs based on our animal-free proteins. It’s hard for people to make big changes, especially when it comes to the foods they enjoy, but when there’s an alternative with the same flavor and experience that is more aligned to their values, it becomes easy.”
Imagindairy is currently collaborating with leading dairy companies, offering a complete range of dairy-free proteins.
“Imagindairy’s innovative technology allows dairy companies to develop new products or reformulate existing products, without involving animals and with a dramatic reduction in carbon-footprint,” says Glen Schwaber, a MoreVC partner.
Imagindairy’s technology is based on 15 years of research led by its co-founder and CSO, Tamir Tuller, PhD, a professor at Tel Aviv University. The company mission was to create a commercially viable, guilt-free experience of traditional dairy products consumers crave.
The company will invest the funds in expanding its facilities, increasing its professional team, and boosting its R&D capacity to meet the demands of its partners.
Imagindairy feeds microorganisms instead of cows, and the select microorganisms the company employs are up to 20 times more efficient than cows at converting feed into food. This offers food system resilience, allows for complete sustainability, preserves the natural ecosystem, and promotes animal welfare. It also eliminates the greenhouse gas emissions produced by dairy cows.
The result: highly functional milk proteins that taste great and have the same texture, flavor, and nutritional value as milk from cows.
Strauss Group, Entrée Capital, S2G Ventures, Collaborative Fund, New Climate Ventures, Green Circle Foodtech Ventures; Emerald Technology Ventures and Pierre Besnainou joined the investment round.
But like the questions Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods is facing: digestibility, questionable carbon footprints currently undisclosed, and a needed leap in technology –– can Imagindairy delivery on all the promises? If they are recreating new milk from products like soy or pea proteins, maybe. This is what Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods does.
But there is a whole other class of meat alternative companies attempting to grow meat in a lab on a scaffold so that it is made from real meat proteins and bleeds and tastes like meat. OSI’s Impossible Foods, and Aleph Farms are in this class of products.
This read-worthy article in the New York Times challenges the notion that cultured meat woudl ever work: “to be a meaningful climate solution [it] would require several scientific breakthroughs worthy of many Nobel Prizes — and in the next 10 years, not 30.”
Some say lab-grown meat won’t ever be able to start displacing conventional meat in time — or perhaps ever. David Humbird, a Berkeley-trained chemical engineer who spent over two years researching a techno-economic assessment of lab-grown meat, believes the industry faces extreme, intractable technological challenges.
In interviews with Joe Fassler of The Counter, he said it was “hard to find an angle that wasn’t a ludicrous dead end.”
So can lab-grown burgers and along with that notion, lab-grown milk save the world? Maybe. Today a pack of Beyond Meat sausages costs multiples more than the same product made from real meat, about $15 USD (where I live) and the meat version about $5. A 1L carton of milk costs $2 and for the same size high quality out milk $5.
The idea of meat alternatives tasting realistic and being affordable is only within reach for the wealthy today.
Woody Harrelson stars as narrator in a new documentary film about regenerative agriculture and why we need it.
We also might want to ask ourselves just how healthy lab-created products are for our gut biome and overall health. Wouldn’t it be better to eat less real milk (maybe goat?) and real meat, and keep one’s diet unprocessed and simple in every single way. Sourcing food from regeneratively grown farms? Whenever I eat a Beyond Meat product my stomach really isn’t very happy. What about you?
