Emily Miller, Author at Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

A century-old tradition ends as church clock goes digital

The clock at St John’s Church, Boughton in Northamptonshire, has been wound by hand every week for more than 100 years. But now, the manual winding has been replaced by an automatic system, making the job of the clock winder redundant. The end of an era for the clock winder Walt Thompson, 77, has been the clock winder for the past 15 years. He said he enjoyed the task, which…

Mart®: A One-Stop Shop for Contract Furniture and Fittings

Mart® is a leading independent business-to-business furnishing resource that offers end-to-end solutions for complex projects in various sectors. Mart®: A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation Mart® is a division of KPS, one of the region’s largest and most successful interior construction groups, with a footprint in nine countries across the Middle East and Europe. KPS was founded in 1992 as a regional partner of Kinnarps AB, Europe’s biggest and best-known…

How FinTechs are revolutionizing trade finance and challenging traditional banks

Trade finance is the process of facilitating international trade transactions, such as providing credit, guarantees, insurance and payment services. It is a vital component of the global economy, as it supports about 80% of world trade, worth over $19 trillion annually. However, trade finance is also a complex, costly and risky business, involving multiple parties, documents and regulations. It is often plagued by inefficiencies, fraud and lack of transparency. In…

Why some people are drawn to mind upload technology

The idea of transferring one’s consciousness to a digital form has been a popular theme in science fiction and transhumanist philosophy. But what makes some people more attracted to this concept than others? A new study reveals the psychological factors behind the appeal of mind upload technology. Mind upload: a futuristic possibility Mind upload, also known as whole brain emulation or substrate-independent minds, is a hypothetical process of scanning a…

Japan’s economy picks up as COVID-19 curbs ease

Japan’s government upgraded its economic assessment for the first time in 17 months, citing a recovery in consumer spending and business activity as the COVID-19 situation improved. Consumer confidence rebounds The government raised its view on private consumption for the second consecutive month, saying that it was picking up as severe conditions due to the coronavirus were gradually easing. The services sector, which includes restaurants, entertainment and tourism, was especially…