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ISRO Introduces FEAST, a Finite Element Analysis Program Made in India

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Indian Space Research Organization ( ISRO ) has introduced FEAST application software that facilitates ease of finite element analysis across civil engineering, liquid propulsion, and material sciences. This multidisciplinary tech tool must empower Indian academia and professionals to conduct and cross-examine their analytical work concerning erected buildings and manufactured components. What is Finite Element Analysis? FEA, or finite element analysis, is a computer-powered investigation for discovering potential behaviors in physical objects due to external force systems’ dynamics. Additionally, FEA deals with boundary conditions depicting the relationship between a specific state in continuously fluctuating forces and an object’s inherent tendencies based on Newtonian laws. Who Are the Available Vendors in the FEA and Structural Analysis Sector? Well-recognized programs in structural modeling, analysis, and auditing include STAAD.Pro, Tekla, Revit, ETABS, SAP 2000, SAFE, and SkyCiv....

Google Domains and the Squarespace Deal - Highlights

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I had several sites whose domain name server (DNS) records and domain registration billing had a lot to do with Google Domains. It was a beta project when I first encountered this user-friendly, straightforward, and fast DNS ecosystem that would get immediately verified by the Google Search Console (GSC). While I have enjoyed the freedom to create a hundred domains per domain name registration, Squarespace is about to take over Google Domains in a deal that the world's top search and ad network provider identifies as helpful in sharpening their business focus. In an article on Mashable about what Sqaurespace's Google Domains deal means for the site owners , I came across a site documenting the history of all the projects that Google has put aside or shut down. At the time of writing this, i.e., 29 August 2023, 01:45 PM, IST, the entry on this website discussing this domain registrar switch ranked first, as depicted in the following screenshot. Image 1 - The list of proj...

Properties of a Focused Mind

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Life will always give you many reasons to remain distracted, and you will over-indulge in those reasons to prevent boredom. However, the longer you let your attention be fragmented between a million activities, the greater the risk of losing sight of what matters the most. Therefore, exploring the advantages and importance of increasing your ability to focus is essential. What is a Focused Mind? Video by Kelly on Pexels. Several religions have conceptualized stillness of mind using everyday objects. Besides, philosophers and psychologists love getting an in-depth explanation for human emotions, motivations, and impulses. All these stakeholders educate the world on the characteristics of a focused mind. Read:  Focus on Breathing - Simple Meditation A focused mind will be committed to the task at hand without letting the regrets of the past or fears of the future interfere with your effectiveness at work. Here, the term "work" also represents y...

Is Substack Rolling Out Twitter-Like Features? Akp51v Explains

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Substack now plans to offer Twitter-like features called Notes . Like how you retweet a micro-post or tweet on Twitter, you can "restack" notes once the Substack website and smartphone apps enable this feature. How did I learn about this update that might change how readers, writers, bloggers, marketers, and book authors experience using Substack? I received the related mail, written by CEO Chris Best , CTO Jairaj Sethi , and CWO Hamish McKenzie , on 5 April 2023 at 08:43 pm IST (Indian Standard Time). Article Image - Will Substack Feel Like Twitter due to Restack and Notes? Akp51v Wonders. What is Substack? Substack is a newsletter management platform that has helped many bloggers and writers, including mainstream book authors worldwide, build revenue streams powered by their readers' subscription payments. Remember how Patreon , Ko-Fi , and Liberapay have empowered content creators? They ask their fans, YouTube channel subscribers, or social media followers to offe...

Did Nokia Change Its Logo?

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Nokia , a brand with a long history, has revised its visual brand identity by changing its logo. You can read an article on how Nokia's new icon suggests strategic changes on Reuters . Written by Supantha Mukherjee , this piece says that Nokia has announced a roadmap describing how it will switch to a new company logo. Meanwhile, Quartz has extended the coverage of Nokia changing its logo by comparing it with Kia's logo revamp that confused everyone , which introduced legibility issues in another article published by Ananya Bhattacharya on 27 February 2023, elaborating on how Nokia wants to move away from its public perception as a mobile manufacturer . Nokia's CEO Explains Its Future Vision Pekka Lundmark , the Chief Executive Officer at Nokia, echoed identical sentiments in two separate interviews with Reuters and Bloomberg . According to Pekka's remarks, Nokia wants to become a leader in networks and industrial digitalization . This legendary brand, known fo...

What is the Role of Educational Institutions?

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Education unlocks better employment opportunities. So, young individuals, their parents, and others who hold leadership positions admire the role of educational institutions in improving the standard of living and the national economy. However, what are the goals and functions of an educational institution in today’s world of technological innovations? Also Read: The Four Learning Styles with Use Cases Understanding the Role of Educational Institutions An education system contributes to social and economic progress by enabling the next generation to learn about their past, understand their present, and imagine their future using critical thinking capabilities. Moreover, the students or learners develop networking skills. Technical knowledge is also vital to compete and thrive in professional life. Simultaneously, students must recognize the dangers of letting their emotions control their judgment of determining something true, pure, and beautiful. Also Read: Why Create An...

Steve Jobs’ Speech at Stanford University - Most Inspiring Quotes

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Yes. I will always remember Steve Jobs' commencement speech at Stanford in 2005. Let me paraphrase a part of his speech in the following few lines. Death is the best reminder of the value of life. Stand in front of the mirror, and ask yourself, "If I were to die today, what would I want to do/change as my last act?" And if the answer is no in a row, I know that I need to change something . A broken hourglass illustrates how fragile our life is. By Twitter/ akp51v . All the best, everyone, with Financial Planning. Will our generation be able to retire? Thus, I would rather avoid the words like 'Retirement Planning.' Stay safe, and be grateful that you can breathe, eat, sleep and smile. Thanks to Stanford University, the video featuring Jobs' speech on YouTube is available at https://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc . [Akp51v have last rewatched and verified this video on 25 January 2023] The opening of this written piece is my comment on a LinkedIn...

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