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2 weeks ago | 
insurancenewsnet.com | David Wood
Volatility and uncertainty over the markets are dominating the news right now, and clients may be flooding your inbox with questions and concerns. While the recent turbulence is being driven by extraordinary circumstances, it’s important to remember that market volatility itself is normal and should be expected. Clients should stay grounded in long-term perspective, not short-term noise, as the best approach is often to stay the course.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
researchmoneyinc.com | David Wood
Guest Contributor September 18, 2024 By David Murakami WoodDavid Murakami Wood (photo at right) is Canada Research Chair in Critical Surveillance and Security Studies and a full professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Ottawa. This op-ed first appeared in The Conversation here, with several more hyperlinks. One of the big ideas of the 21st century, “smart cities” promised a new world of connected, data-driven and sustainable urbanism.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
ultra106five.com | David Wood
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May 5, 2024 | 
theconversation.com | David Wood
There is a long history of planned city building by both governments and the private sector from Brasilia to Islamabad. More recently, two trends have come together in a new wave of visionary urban planning. On the one hand, there are the neoliberal “special economic zone” policies that accelerated in the 1980s and which have become an almost unquestioned global economic article of faith.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
installation-international.com | David Wood
Audiovisual technologies have a pivotal role to play in the shaping and enhancing of storytelling. That is the verdict of Oscar-winning director and producer Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, who delivered the ISE Opening Keynote, entitled ‘Seeing through the Eyes of Others: Redefining the Art of Storytelling’ on the ISE Show Floor Stage.
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
nybreaking.com | David Wood
Striker Javier Hernandez has rejoined his boyhood club ChivasHe has returned to the Mexican club under contract until the end of the seasonIt is mindless to doubt David Moyes at West Ham. Listen to It all starts Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and West Ham striker Javier Hernandez has rejoined his boyhood club Chivas. The 35-year-old has returned to the Mexican club until the end of the season.
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Jan 5, 2024 | 
punchline-gloucester.com | David Wood
Gloucestershire residents will be able to access more free, informal peer-to-peer bereavement support when Sue Ryder launches its fourth Grief Kind Space in the county. The new Grief Kind Space opens on Monday 8 January at The Exmouth Arms, 167 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LX at the later opening time of 5-7pm, making it easier for people to join if they have commitments during the day.
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
punchline-gloucester.com | David Wood
Nothing says 'Christmas' quite like Gloucester Cathedral, and there's something on offer for everyone this festive season. The Very Reverend Andrew Zihni, Dean of Gloucester, said: "We are delighted to invite you to join us as we come together to celebrate the season of Advent and Christmas. From worship and choral music to beautiful decorations and family-friendly activities, there are so many opportunities to come and explore this sacred space.
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
punchline-gloucester.com | David Wood
Results from the first of what will be an annual confidence survey of UK recruitment agencies by Forest of Dean-based Simplicity, the specialist finance and back-office support company, show that agencies remain confident about prospects for 2024, despite a challenging 2023. Reflecting on 2023, 44% of agencies said that the year was worse or a lot worse than they had expected, whereas a smaller proportion (32%) found the year to be better or a lot better than expected.
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
punchline-gloucester.com | David Wood
IT recruitment specialist Parity has merged with Pertemps Network Group to strengthen its position and help it expand into new markets. Established in 1961, Pertemps has over 200 nationwide branches and offices, including those in Gloucester and Cirencester. Rebranded as Parity Network, the Edinburgh-based business, which has been trading for nearly 50 years, serves clients across the UK, Ireland and a number of other European countries.
