Day: June 15, 2023

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Novo estudo sobre jogos de azar online encontra ligação entre condições de saúde e tempo excessivo de tela

Pesquisa abrangente destaca o impacto do tempo excessivo de tela no bem-estar.

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LONDRES, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A marca líder de iGaming, Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), realizou um estudo abrangente com um mês de duração analisando preocupações de saúde ligadas aos jogos de azar online e ao uso excessivo de telas/dispositivos. O objetivo do estudo está alinhado com a crescente conscientização e ajuda a reforçar as intervenções para promover e incentivar práticas responsáveis de jogos de azar online. Uma das principais descobertas foi que 41% dos jogadores online entrevistados experimentaram ansiedade ou depressão.

O foco da pesquisa de maio de 2023 – decorrente do uso excessivo de telas – está relacionado a condições de saúde como estresse, ansiedade, dores de cabeça, depressão, dores no pescoço e nas costas, distúrbios do sono e insônia. Centenas de jogadores online foram entrevistados em quatro países – Canadá, Nova Zelândia, Reino Unido e Estados Unidos. A Minimum Deposit Casinos encontrou ideias que revolucionam a conexão entre os hábitos de jogo online e estas questões de saúde. Isso será usado para criar abordagens mais sustentáveis que visam melhorar e ajudar os usuários online a limitar o tempo de tela para seu bem-estar geral no futuro.

 

 

Principais Conclusões

As principais descobertas do estudo revelaram tendências significativas em todos os quatro países. Observou-se que uma proporção substancial de jogadores sofreu estresse ou ansiedade, com os dispositivos móveis sendo a plataforma preferida para jogos de azar online. Também descreveu a prevalência de dores de cabeça e enxaquecas entre os jogadores, o que indica uma ligação entre a frequência de jogos de azar online e a ocorrência dessas condições.

O estudo revelou ainda a presença generalizada de depressão, distúrbios do sono e insônia entre os jogadores em todas as quatro nações. Essas preocupações com a saúde foram mais prevalentes entre aqueles que gastaram grande parte de seu tempo de tela em jogos de azar.

O relatório completo descrevendo a metodologia e os resultados pode ser encontrado aqui: https://www.minimumdepositcasinos.org/2023/05/29/observing-the-online-gambling-habits-and-health-concerns-in-the-uk-ca-nz-us/

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Une nouvelle étude sur les jeux d’argent en ligne révèle l’existence d’un lien entre les problèmes de santé et le fait de passer trop de temps devant les écrans

Une enquête complète met en évidence l’impact sur le bien-être d’une utilisation excessive des écrans.

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LONDRES, 15 juin 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La marque leader des jeux en ligne, Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), a mené une étude approfondie d’un mois pour analyser les problèmes de santé liés aux jeux d’argent en ligne et à l’utilisation excessive des écrans/appareils. L’objectif de l’étude s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une opération de sensibilisation et de renforcement des interventions visant à promouvoir et à encourager les pratiques responsables concernant les jeux d’argent en ligne. L’une des principales conclusions de l’étude indique que 41 % des joueurs en ligne interrogés souffraient d’anxiété ou de dépression.

L’objet de la recherche effectuée en mai 2023, résultant de l’utilisation excessive des écrans, était lié à des problèmes de santé tels que le stress, l’anxiété, les maux de tête, la dépression, les douleurs au cou et au dos, les troubles du sommeil et l’insomnie. Des centaines de joueurs en ligne ont été interrogés dans quatre pays : au Canada, en Nouvelle-Zélande, au Royaume-Uni et aux États-Unis. En étudiant le lien entre les habitudes associées aux jeux d’argent en ligne et ces problèmes de santé, Minimum Deposit Casinos a tiré plusieurs enseignements clés susceptibles de changer la vie des utilisateurs en ligne. Ces enseignements seront utilisés afin de créer des approches plus durables qui aideront les utilisateurs en ligne à limiter leur temps d’écran et qui amélioreront leur bien-être général à l’avenir.

 

 

Principales conclusions

Les principales conclusions de l’étude ont révélé des tendances significatives dans les quatre pays. Il a ainsi été observé qu’une proportion importante de joueurs ressentaient du stress ou de l’anxiété, les appareils mobiles représentant leur plateforme préférée pour les jeux d’argent en ligne. Les résultats de cette étude ont également souligné la prévalence des maux de tête et des migraines chez les joueurs, ce qui indique un lien entre la fréquence du jeu en ligne et la survenue de ces affections.

L’étude a en outre révélé la présence généralisée de la dépression, des troubles du sommeil et de l’insomnie chez les joueurs des quatre pays. Ces problèmes de santé étaient plus fréquents chez les personnes interrogées qui consacraient une grande partie de leur temps d’écran à des jeux d’argent.

Le rapport complet décrivant la méthodologie utilisée et les résultats obtenus est disponible ici : https://www.minimumdepositcasinos.org/2023/05/29/observing-the-online-gambling-habis-and-health-concerns-in-the-uk-ca-nz-us/

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Bridge International Academies celebrates potential of all African children on Day of the African Child

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NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bridge International Academies is marking the Day of the African Child by celebrating the potential of each and every child in Africa.

The school network, which includes Bridge Kenya, Bridge Nigeria and Bridge Uganda, supports children and parents in underprivileged communities through quality education.

The day, commemorating a series of demonstrations and protests in 1976 led by thousands of South African school children, is synonymous with taking action in education, and 2023 marks a historic opportunity that if missed will be a great loss for Africa and the world.

2023 is the year when Sub-Saharan Africa leads the world as the region with the most young people (0-14) – the size and acceleration of this age cohort are historically unprecedented. Additionally, 60% of the region’s population is under 25 years of age.

Bridge Kenya pupil reads to class

Bridge Kenya pupil reads to class

Reuben Wambugu, Bridge Group Managing Director, said, “This demographic tipping point marks a historic moment of opportunity. With effective education, a skilled and energised future labour force could emerge from Africa and drive transformation both on the continent and around the world. Crippling rates of learning poverty threaten to derail this prospect however. Only 10% of children in sub-Saharan Africa are able to read a simple sentence by the age of 10.”

A recent study in Kenya of Bridge International Academies pedagogies, led by Nobel Prize winning economist Professor Michael Kremer, confirmed its “highly standardised education has the potential to produce dramatic learning gains at scale.”

Speaking on the success of Bridge’s methods, Bridge Nigeria Managing Director, Foyinsola Akinjayeju, said, “Bridge Nigeria schools produce some of the top students in the Nigeria National Common Entrance Exam. 80% perform above the average sample for literacy compared to just 18% in public schools. For eight years now Bridge Kenya pupils too have exceeded the national average in their primary school exit exam. With results like these it is clear that all African children can and must benefit from access to a quality education which drives learning. Their potential is unlimited. All African parents want their children to learn. Bridge International Academies is supporting thousands of them to do so.”

To learn more about the Bridge methodology – visit their website here.

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Hitachi Energy wins order for first subsea electricity interconnection between France and Spain

HVDC link improves the security and quality of power in the region, advancing the integration of emission-free energy

Zurich, Switzerland, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, today announced it won an order from Electricity Interconnection France-Spain (Inelfe), the joint venture bringing together operators of the Spanish (Red Eléctrica) and French (RTE) electricity transmission networks, in charge of the construction and commissioning of all cross-border connections between both countries, to supply four high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations to interconnect France and Spain via a subsea cable across the Biscay Gulf.

The Biscay Gulf interconnection, labeled as project of common interest (PCI) at the European level, will consist of two HVDC links, with a converter station at each end of both systems. Combined, the links will efficiently supply a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity at 400 kilovolts (kV) over 400 kilometers (km). Providing the equivalent of the power consumption of more than two million households1, the links will improve the safety, stability, and quality of the electricity supply between the two countries. It will advance the integration of emission-free electricity and create a more efficient system to generate savings that benefit consumers and the rest of Europe.2 Most of the link will be underwater, but a short section of the link cable route will return to land to avoid the deep Capbreton Canyon.

“Cross border, and often subsea, interconnections are vital to Europe’s increasingly interconnected grid,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director at Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “Through our pioneering HVDC technology, we enable Inelfe to accelerate the two countries’ sustainability goals, improving the safety, stability, and quality of electricity supply between France and Spain and the rest of Europe.”

Inelfe (Interconexión Eléctrica Francia-España or Electricity Interconnection France-Spain) was set up following the 2008 Zaragoza Agreement, between the governments of Spain and France, with the mission to enhance the exchange of electricity between the two countries. The resulting infrastructure doubled the interconnection capacity between France and Spain from 1,400 MW to 2,800 MW today. With the Biscay Gulf interconnection, the capacity to exchange power will soon reach 5,000 MW.3

In line with its Purpose to champion the urgency of a clean energy transition through innovation and collaboration, Hitachi Energy is collaborating with VINCI, an industry leader in energy and construction. Together the two companies will provide an advanced solution for the Biscay Gulf project by delivering the engineering and power technologies and the construction of the converter stations. The collaboration with VINCI will leverage the core competencies of the two companies to deliver a best-in-class solution for the project.

Note to editors:
Hitachi Energy’s HVDC solution combines world-leading expertise in HVDC converter valves; the MACH™ digital control platform4, converter power transformers and high-voltage switchgear; as well as system studies, design and engineering, supply, installation supervision and commissioning.

HVDC Light® is a voltage source converter technology developed by Hitachi Energy, which was launched over 25 years ago. It is the preferred technology for many grid applications, including interconnecting countries, integrating renewables and “power-from-shore” connections to offshore production facilities. HVDC Light’s defining features include uniquely compact converter stations and exceptionally low electrical losses.

Hitachi Energy pioneered commercial HVDC technology almost 70 years ago and has delivered more than half of the world’s HVDC projects.

1 https://www.odyssee-mure.eu/publications/efficiency-by-sector/households/electricity-consumption-dwelling.html
2 https://www.inelfe.eu/en/projects/bay-biscay
3 https://www.inelfe.eu/en/about-inelfe
4 Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH™)

HVDC website:
https://www.hitachienergy.com/offering/product-and-system/hvdc

About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of over $10 billion USD.
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About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.

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Be guided by our cultural values in considering Proper Human Values Bill – Yagbonwura

The visit by the Speaker formed part of Parliament’s engagement with various stakeholders as part of activities to commemorate the 30 years of uninterrupted parliamentary democracy in the country.

Yagbonwura Jewu Soale also appealed to Parliament to pass a law to control the activities of communal hunting to help preserve the country’s wildlife.

He said communal hunting within the Gonja Traditional Area was worrying, adding it affected the fragile ecological landscape of the area.

He said, ‘One worrying situation confronting the region is communal hunting where people from different regions come to hunt. I recommend that Parliament pass laws to control the activities of communal hunting to help preserve the wildlife.’

Mr Bagbin said, ‘Parliament acknowledges the crucial role traditional authorities play towards consolidating our democracy, especially at the grassroots level.’

He said although he did not vote in Parliament, he was optimistic that Members of Parliament would be guided by the views of their constituents regarding the passage of the Bill.

He commended the people of the Savannah Region for their tolerance and love for peace and admonished them to continue in that direction to attract investors into the area.v

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Akatsi South: Motor rider, one other sentenced to 15 years each for robbery

Agbovi Harrison, a 20-year-old motor rider, and Hlortsi Raphael, 23, an auto mechanic, have been sentenced to 15 years each in hard labour by a Sogakope Circuit court for robbery.

They pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit crime, to wit robbery, and robbery

but the court found them guilty after concrete evidence attested to the crime

Chief Inspector Seidu Kodua, a Police prosecutor, told the court presided over by Mr Isaac Addo that on January 23, last year, at about 1600 hours, the convicts were arrested by a mob at Kpevi, a community near Gornikope within Akatsi South after attacking a commercial motor rider of his Sanya motorbike with registration number M22VR 121 at Kpevi.

He said on the day of the planned activities, one of the suspects hired the services of Edro Tobias, a commercial motor rider from Datsiedu near Ziope.

Chief Inspector Kodua said the pillion rider upon reaching a planned location, attempted to strangle the rider with a rope with support from other accomplices who emerged from the bush, where they succeeded in snatching the motor away from the victim.

However, the prosecution said luck eluded the convict after the bike developed a fault at Avadre junction, which compelled them to push the motorbike into a nearby bush, which some youth in the area suspected to be a stolen one and went on a search mission ostensibly to retrieve the bike.

Chief Inspector Kodua said the convicts were apprehended by the agitating youth and handed over to the Police, where they were arraigned.

The convict, through their counsel, pleaded not guilty to the charges leveled against them but were later found guilty after a full trial was conducted.

Another suspect, according to the Police at Akatsi, is currently at large while efforts are underway to apprehend him.

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Bibiani SHTS 1993-year group donates to alma mater

The 1993-year group of Bibiani Senior High Technical School (BISEC) has donated a full set of brass band worth six thousand Ghana Cedi to the School Cadet Corps.

Mr. Samuel Tawiah, leader of the group, together with some members of the group, who presented the items, said the donation was to show appreciation to their alma mater.

According to him, the cadet corps was created during their time and that it was imperative to support the cadets with the items to help improve and raise the standards of cadet activities in the school.

He announced that Old Students Association in collaboration with the Parents Association (PA) had this year constructed a mechanized borehole for the school to reduce its water problems.

He expressed optimism the school management and students would give the needed care and maintenance to the items and urged the students to pursue their dreams diligently.

‘Remember that you came to the school as an individual and you will leave as an individual based on your academic results,’ he admonished.

He pointed out that the government alone could meet the demands of education, hence, the need for the participation of other stakeholders like Old Students Association to help manage schools successfully.

Mr. George Baidoo, Headmaster of the school, who on behalf of the Board of Directors, Management and the students received the items, extended his gratitude to the old students and appealed to other stakeholders to come to the aid of the school.

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President Akufo-Addo dispatches six new envoys

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Wednesday granted letters of Commission to six new envoys, charging them to facilitate investments that would boost Ghana’s economic recovery agenda.

The six, all career diplomats, include the immediate past Director of State Protocol, Mr Samuel Yao Kumah, High Commissioner to Australia, Ms Doris Adzo Denyo Brese, Ambassador to the Czech Republic, and Mr Mohammed Habib Iddris, Ambassador to Kuwait.

The others were Mr Kingsford Amoako, Ambassador to Liberia, Mr Mark Michael Entsie, Ambassador to Libya and Mr Alex Wiredu Adu, Ambassador to Niger.

At a ceremony at the Jubilee House, Accra, President Akufo-Addo, after administering the Oaths of Allegiance, Secrecy, and the official oath, congratulated the envoys on their well-deserved appointments.

With their over two decades of experience in the foreign service, he said he was confident that they would make Ghana proud.

The President told the envoys that their appointments had come at a particularly important moment, where all countries, including Ghana, are working to return themselves to a state of normalcy, following the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, whose effects were worsened by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

He said the two events had brought to the fore the need for nations to strengthen and deepen alliances and cooperation because ‘no country can afford to go it alone…we either succeed together or perish together.’

‘And this is where your work as High Commissioner and ambassadors would be needed most,’ he stressed.

President Akufo-Addo said Ghana had begun the process of reviving its economy with the three-billion-dollar facility secured from the International Monetary Fund, to repair the country’s public finances that had taken a severe hit in very recent times.

‘Whilst we continue to work on the medium to long-term structural changes that are the heart of our goal of creating a Ghana Beyond Aid, I am confident that with determination, hard work, unity and the proverbial Ghanaian sense of enterprise, we would succeed, we would make it and indeed, this too shall pass.

The President told the envoys that his administration’s unprecedented flagship initiative, the GHS100 billion post-COVID-19 Ghana CARES Obaatanpa Programme geared to stabilise, revitalise and transform Ghana’s economy, must be the pivot around which they engaged the rest of the world.

They should, therefore, familiarise themselves with the objectives of the Programme, because they represented ‘our surest way out of the pandemic and would thrust Ghana back onto the path of progress and prosperity.’

‘Each one of you must help and contribute to the success of the programme by facilitating amongst other things, as much foreign investment into the country as you can,’ he implored.

President Akufo-Addo asked them to work with their host governments and multilateral stakeholders in the fight against armed conflicts, terrorism and violent extremism, the threats of climate change, and the illicit flow of funds from Africa.

He urged them to always promote the image of Ghana, whose reputation amongst the comity of nations continued to be high.

‘You represent a country that as a result of the commendable conduct of the Ghanaian people, is regarded as one of the most stable on the African continent. It is a functioning democracy, governed by the rule of law, and respect for individual liberties, human rights, and the principles of democratic accountability.

‘We are regarded as a beacon of democracy in Africa, you are the most visible symbol of our country out there. In all your actions, you must jealously guard our country’s image… I am confident this is a charge you would keep,’ he said.

High Commissioner Kumah on behalf of his colleagues thanked the President for the opportunity to serve the country and for the confidence reposed in them.

‘President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has found it worthy and pleasing to appoint us as High Commissioner and Ambassadors. We are, therefore, deeply grateful to him for the appointment to serve this great nation.

‘We pledge to do the utmost that merits the trust and confidence that the President of the Republic has reposed in us. In so doing, we will be guided by our core mandate to promote and protect the interest of Ghana and her nationals abroad to the best of our abilities so help us God,’ he pledged.

Source: Ghana News Agency