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What if our bodies become extremely Stretchy?
Firstly, if we become so Stretchy, getting things from long distances will get extremely easy, many people may start putting on weight.
Secondly, if we become so Stretchy, we may be able to stretch out to our favorite restaurants, food delivery guys may lose their jobs.
Thirdly, if we become so Stretchy, sports will not remain that interesting anymore, many people may stop playing it altogether.
Fourthly, if we become so Stretchy, world record for Long Jumps may be broken everyday.
Fifthly, if we become so Stretchy, risky jobs like window cleaning of high rise buildings will suddenly get extremely easy.
Lastly, if we become so Stretchy, superheroes may start getting jealous of our new found powers.

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In times of economic instability, the numbers thrown up by ADEFA (Asociación de Fabricantes de Automotores) industry group are far from trifling – local auto plants manufactured 61,104 vehicles last month, 25.4 percent more than in March 2022.

The report also shows the total production of units climbing to 134,574 last quarter or 28.1 percent up on the results of the first quarter of 2022.

These figures registered at the close of March have great importance as the highest volume of units measured in almost a decade, going back to October, 2013 when there was a record production of 72,987 units manufactured.

Ford executive Martín Galdeano, who heads ADEFA , highlighted that “the volumes registered by the sector in this first quarter sustain the growth trends which we had anticipated for 2023.” 

The result “underlines the importance of joint work in the value chain, permanent dialogue and public-private partnership to find the mechanisms permitting this growth to be sustained in a very challenging context,” he added.

It’s worth  highlighting that during the first months of the year, factories registered an increase in production due to implementing more work shifts, as they have done from mid-2022 up to now.

Second manufacturing shifts have been added at Peugeot and Nissan with production also increased at the Fiat factory in Córdoba. Volkswagen has begun to produce more units of its Taos model while the manufacture of the new version of Ford Ranger is slated to begin this year at the firm’s plant in General Pacheco. Meanwhile Toyota, which leads the sector, has expanded its production by adding a third shift at its Zárate plant with the aim of hitting 180,000 units by the close of this year.

What remains certain is that March saw a surprising leap in local industrial production destined for export markets – 32,420 vehicles were exported in March, or 31.7 percent more than the same month last year, while 67,738 units were exported in the first quarter of this year –  a figure representing 50.3 percent of a total production of 134,000 units or 25.6 percent than the exports of the first quarter of 2022. 

Sales of units to dealers supplying the domestic market also increased but more moderately – a product of the country’s economic situation and a new import system implemented since mid-October. Sources from the sector affirm that these limits do not apply to the importing of car parts for production, but the importing of vehicles has been increasingly blocked.

The reality indicates that the automotive terminals, which today concentrate 98 percent of the vehicles marketed in the country, sold 38,087 units to local dealers in March – i.e. 12.6 percent more than the volume of the same month last year – while 90,324 units were sold wholesale in the first quarter of 2023, representing 13.7 percent more than the 79,406 units of the first quarter of 2022.

– Huawei and its global partners hosted a media roundtable at HAS2023

SHENZHEN, China, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — At a media roundtable held yesterday at Huawei Global Analyst Summit 2023, Huawei and its global partners shared the latest TECH4ALL practices and discussed how digital technology enables a more inclusive and sustainable digital world.

During the session, several of Huawei’s global TECH4ALL partners also made updates on projects that are currently running across the globe. A key message was that for each project, the powerful combination of technology and partnerships has been fundamental to driving positive outcomes.

“All our efforts in TECH4ALL initiatives have only been possible due to the combination of technology and partnerships,” said Jeffrey Zhou, President of ICT Marketing for Huawei in his opening remarks at the roundtable.

Since the initiative’s launch in 2019, Huawei has worked closely with governments, customers, international organizations, research institutes, and NGOs to make the social value of digital technology as far-reaching as possible.

Driving Equity and Quality in Education

To drive inclusion and help build sustainable futures, TECH4ALL education projects have so far reached 220,000 beneficiaries globally. Priority beneficiaries are remote and rural communities and underserved groups, including women and girls, unemployed youth, people with disabilities, the elderly, and K12 students and teachers.

During the roundtable, YouChange China Social Entrepreneur Foundation shared its vision underlining how technology-based support platforms empower early-career teachers in rural areas by providing online training to develop their professional capabilities and confidence.

“The greatest development is the development of human beings. In the future, we would love to continue working with Huawei, enhancing rural education through technology,” said Hui Ling, Secretary General for YouChange China Social Entrepreneur Foundation.

Conserving Nature with Technology

In the area of sustainability and nature conservation, TECH4ALL projects have helped conserve biodiversity efficiently and manage natural resources sustainably in 46 protected areas across the globe, including 5 pilot projects under the Tech4Nature partnership set up in 2020 between Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature.

“When we talk about biodiversity and area-based conservation, technology can really help us in assisting in monitoring and strengthening reporting on biodiversity, climate and area-based conservation targets,” said Khalid Pasha, Asia Coordinator, IUCN Asia Regional Office.

During the roundtable, TECH4ALL partner C Minds shared on the Mexico Tech4Nature project. Launched in May 2022 with IUCN, C Minds and other local partners, the project is harnessing the power of AI and community centered approaches to safeguard biodiversity in the Dzilam State Reserve, including the endangered North American jaguar.

“The use of technologies provides the ability to scale up conservation action to unprecedented levels and ensure shorter time frames, which we achieved in this case, that the results of years of manual tagging and data interpretation were achieved in less than 1 year of working together with technology and partnerships. It also provides the ability to create transparent and measurable impact,” said Regina Cervera Pacheco, Project Coordinator for C Minds.

Using ICT to Boost Rural Development

ITU-D also attended the session to update on the Smart Village Pakistan project. Launched in January 2023, this project model accelerates the impact of multiple SDGs by increasing last-mile access and provides remote villages with access to a range of digital services, including e-health, e-education, and e-commerce with a view to improving the quality of life and economic opportunities.

“Pakistan is ITU’s first smart village programme in Asia Pacific under the Smart Villages and Smart Islands initiative. We are very proud of partnering with the Government of Pakistan and Huawei in this. These kinds of pilots also bring in new partners, who can bring about even bigger changes. I’d like to thank all those who have stepped in to make this a success.” said Ashish Narayan, Program Coordinator at the ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

With the TECH4ALL partners at the media roundtable clearly showing what working together with common goals can achieve in practice, Huawei hopes to continue enabling inclusion and sustainability through innovative technologies and long-term partnerships.

About Huawei TECH4ALL

TECH4ALL is Huawei’s long-term digital inclusion initiative and action plan. Enabled by innovative technologies and partnerships, TECH4ALL is designed to help promote inclusion and sustainability in the digital world.

For more information, please visit Huawei TECH4ALL website at https://www.huawei.com/en/tech4all

Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HUAWEI_TECH4ALL

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AudioFile spoke with author Christina Diaz Gonzales and Scholastic Audiobooks Editor and Associate Producer John Pels about creating the audiobook version of INVISIBLE, a middle-grade bilingual graphic novel about five very different students who find commonality and friendship. 

AudioFile: Tell us about the process of adapting INVISIBLE from a graphic novel to an audiobook.

Christina Diaz Gonzalez: The entire process was an amazing collaborative effort from beginning to end that wouldn’t have been possible without the talent and vision of John Pels and Paul Gagne (Director of Production at Scholastic Audiobooks). From adapting the graphic novel’s visual cues to finding voice actors whose Spanish accents were authentic, we all worked together to lay the groundwork. Then the incredible cast took over and brought each character to life. The final result is a wonderful audiobook that allows the listener to visualize the graphic novel without having Gabriela Epstein’s wonderful illustrations to guide their imaginations.

John Pels: Any graphic novel audio adaptation always begins with incredible source material, and Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein created a rock-solid foundation for our recording with their words and pictures. An initial read of the book introduced us to five strong protagonists with distinct and diverse voices, which we felt were perfectly suited for a full-cast audiobook. We began working on a script to create additional narrative text and dialogue along with notations for musical cues and sound effects to fully reimagine the graphic novel as a captivating audio experience. This initial draft of the script was shared with Christina, whose feedback was tremendously helpful in ensuring we were correctly interpreting the action and emotion of the story. With much of the text in the book presented bilingually in English and Spanish, she also provided invaluable expertise when it came to translating any added dialogue into Spanish. Then, once all parties signed off on the adapted text, the recording script was finalized, and we were ready to take our narrators to the booth.

AF: How did you go about casting INVISIBLE?

JP: Identifying the narrators to fill the five main roles in INVISIBLE (George, Sara, Dayara, Miguel, and Nico) was a critical moment in the development of the audiobook, and we worked with agents and studios across the country to find the best talent for each role. It was important for the Spanish to stand front and center with the English as it does in the book, and we were wanted to celebrate the diverse backgrounds and dialects of the characters—Puerto Rican, Cuban, Venezuelan, Mexican, and Dominican. Our search focused on finding bilingual performers so the diverse accents and dialects would sound both accurate and natural. Christina once again lent a helping hand, or rather an ear in this case, when reviewing the auditions we received to make sure each actor captured their character in a way that was distinctive and truthful to the book.

AF: In creating this full-cast audiobook, how did you unite all of the performances as well as incorporating the sound effects, etc.?

JP: The geographic locations of our narrators—Miami, Los Angeles, Nashville, and throughout the northeast— presented an interesting challenge on the technical side of things. Because we didn’t have the opportunity to record them performing together, it was important to ensure that the performances came across as a cohesive and natural-sounding whole. The process becomes a mix of art and science, with the goal of having the actors “play” off each other in just the right way even though they’re recording separately from each other, while also making sure the technical quality of sound recorded at different studios all matches in the finished product. The sound effects and music that we layer throughout help us take visual elements off the page and into the listener’s ears to build a more immersive experience, but without overshadowing the narration that drives the story.

AF: Is there anything else you’d like to share with us about INVISIBLE?

CDG: I’m just so proud of this audiobook which gives both English and Spanish listeners the opportunity to simultaneously listen to a story about how we are often not seen for who we really are. The fact that it showcases English language learners and some of the diversity in today’s classrooms is an extra bonus!

Hear AudioFile’s discussion of the audiobook on our podcast, Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine:

Andrés Hinspeter-Seda photo by Diosa Pacheco Photography, Christian Barillas photo by Natalie Faye, Lisset Díaz photo by Jace Kartye, Noah Rico photo by Michelle Nicole Photography

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FORT CAMPBELL, KY, UNITED STATES

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Although it’s not an official federal holiday, the team from Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s Young Eagle Medical Home came to work ready to celebrate National Unicorn Day.

Team members in the pediatric-based clinic, which provides a full spectrum of pediatric care to children 17 years of age and younger, wore specially printed unicorn tee shirts. Some nurses wore unicorn patterned scrubs and a few team members even had headbands that made it appear as though they had magical unicorn horns.

Unicorn Day is a big deal in the clinic. Not only is it a day dedicated to the beloved creature popular with young patients, in YEMH it’s also a day dedicated to celebrating the life of a special little girl who loved them so.

“There is actually National Unicorn Day, April 9, which fell on Easter this year. My granddaughter, Natalia, who was about 3 years old at the time, was having a bath and insisted on calling her ‘Big Grandma’, April 13, to tell her THAT day was National Unicorn Day,” said YEMH nurse Jennifer Huttman, explaining why the team celebrates on April 13.

A day dedicated to unicorns delighted Natalia, who Huttman and her family called Natty, for short.

“She was so excited. Everything was great and she was so thrilled. She passed away four and a half years ago from an accident, so we remember her by celebrating Unicorn Day,” explained Huttman, who admitted it took a couple of years before she could face the day that was so special to Natty.

“The loss of a child is an intense, overwhelming, and deeply painful experience. Some common feelings after losing a child include intense sadness, anxiety, difficulty accepting, confusion, loneliness, guilt, anger, loss of motivation to do anything,” said Lisa Broadhead, a licensed clinical social worker from the hospital’s Family Advocacy Program. “There is no right or wrong way to feel and the symptoms are varied.”

Friends can show their support by being available and acknowledging the loss.

“We tend to want to find the right words or phrases to say that will make them feel better. However, these words simply don’t exist. Therefore, I tend to find that I’ll listen and let them share about frustrations, challenges, angers, and such,” said U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj) Jeremiah Catlin, the hospital’s chaplain, and Chief of Ministry & Pastoral Care.

Catlin supports patients and staff with spiritual and religious concerns and conducts the hospital’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group.

For families and coworkers who want to support someone grieving the loss of a child, Catlin said that it is important to know that your words will not make it better.

“Your focus is to be there for them when they reach out to you for help. Many times the simple daily tasks at first, making meals, paying bills, taking other children to school, household chores are all the tough things to handle when life hurts. Helping them by offering to meet some of their most simple tasks and needs will speak volumes and will open you up to being present when they do want to ‘talk’,” he added.

At such a time, Catlin said to remember to offer empathy. “It’s different than sympathy. If you ever start your words of wisdom towards them with ‘At least…’ you’re likely going the wrong direction. Focus on actions that speak louder than the words and you’ll do more for those grieving such a loss.”

“Just show it. You may not know what to say but being present is important. Listen without offering advice, judgement or solutions – being able to talk about their feelings or memories of their child may be their greatest support,” added Broadhead.

“We have a great team and we all rally around Ms. Huttman at this time and keep her smiling,” said Nancy Pacheco, a YEMH Health Tech who helped organize the event. “Natty loved unicorns and since she passed away, it is one of our ways to keep Natty with us yearly.”

Huttman’s team members in YEMH also organized a potluck lunch, which served as an opportunity for them to come together show their support for Huttman and her family and remember a special little girl.

“My team is amazing. Young Eagle is one of the absolute best places to work. They are very supportive. We try to be a family because we spend so much time together anyway,” said Huttman, who was touched by support from her team.

“A lot of the patients asked if it was pajama day, or what the special occasion was and we told them it was National Unicorn Day and we were remembering my granddaughter. She loved unicorns. Those were the best things in the world to her,” said Huttman.

The longest-standing member of the Whittier Union High School District Board of Trustees, Ralph Pacheco, recently announced his retirement from the board after 32 years of serving the district.

Pacheco – who has been on the board since 1991 and serves as the Board vice president – made the announcement to his colleagues and community members during the April 11 board meeting.

He will officially retire from the Board of Trustees effective July 7, though his current term runs through November 2024.

“It has been an honor and privilege to serve alongside each of my colleagues during this time, and I am very humbled and grateful to have been elected by the community over all these years,” Pacheco said during the meeting via teleconference.

“I want to thank all those present this evening, as well as our dedicated teachers and staff, for their outstanding efforts in bringing out the best in our student body,” he said.

Throughout his tenure, Pacheco has been an active member of the community, serving on many distinguished civic, college, and community service agency boards and commissions.

He is also an ordained minister and co-founder of the Leadership Capacity Foundation, Inc. – a nonprofit faith-based organization supporting community development and education projects in California.

Pacheco’s wife, Deborah, has also been active in education and served as an elected member of the South Whittier School District Board of Education from 2001 to 2022. Together, they have three children and nine grandchildren, all of whom attended the Whittier Union High School District.

“It has been an absolute pleasure to serve alongside Dr. Pacheco throughout these years,” Board President Jaime López said.

“Dr. Pacheco has always put the needs of students first and I have always admired his dedication to the success of the District,” López said in a statement. “We are grateful to have such a distinguished individual on the Board and will continue to advocate for student success every day, just as he did.”

During his time on the board, Pacheco collaborated with five distinct superintendents and played an instrumental role in advocating for and passing three community bond measures to benefit the district, according to a press release.

Pacheco supported the district’s construction and modernization project, which began in 1998 when voters passed the $98 million Measure C bond and continued with the $75 million Measure W bond in 2008. These bonds led to improvements to classrooms, libraries, gymnasiums, cafeterias, infrastructure and athletic facilities.

In 2020, Pacheco demonstrated his leadership abilities by steering the district toward the successful passage of the $183 million Measure AA bond, designed to augment the infrastructure of each of the district’s comprehensive high schools and also provide security enhancements.

“Dr. Pacheco’s unwavering commitment to the District and its students has been a hallmark of his tenure, and we extend our deepest gratitude for his years of expert service,” Superintendent Monica Oviedo said.

“Whittier Union remains fully dedicated to doing ‘Whatever It Takes’ to ensure the success of our students, and we will continue to build upon the outstanding work that Dr. Pacheco has accomplished during his tenure,” Oviedo said in a statement. “He will be greatly missed as a member of the Board of Trustees, but we know he will continue to achieve great things upon his retirement.”

In addition to his service on the Board of Trustees, Pacheco served multiple terms as a Governing Board Member of the Tri-Cities Regional Occupational Program and as a formerly elected Trustee of the Río Hondo Community College District. He also taught as an Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies at Regency Bible College.

“I look forward to hearing about all of the success and achievements of our students and supporting the District as it continues to achieve and maintain excellence,” Pacheco said.

During the Whittier Union Board meeting on Tuesday, May 9, at 7 p.m., the Board and Oviedo will discuss a course of action for the future of the board. The meeting will be held at the District Board Room located at 9401 S. Painter Ave., Whittier.

In today’s technologically driven world, businesses have shifted from traditional brick-and-mortar stores to online platforms. E-commerce has experienced a significant boom in recent years, largely due to this digital transformation. One of the critical factors for the success of e-commerce businesses is the effective utilization of various information technologies.

Pacheco Information Technologies (PIT) is a leading provider of cutting-edge e-commerce solutions that help businesses unleash their potential and achieve success in the highly competitive online marketplace. This article is a comprehensive guide on how to take advantage of the innovative PIT tools and strategies for your e-commerce business.

Table of Contents

1. Critical Components of E-commerce Success
2. Advantages of Pacheco Information Technologies
3. Implementing PIT Solutions for E-commerce
4. Top PIT Tools and Services for E-commerce Success
5. Achieving Results with PIT

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1.1 User Experience (UX)

Creating an intuitive and seamless user experience (UX) is essential, as it influences how customers perceive and interact with your online store. A positive UX impacts customer satisfaction, engagement, and conversions.

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1.3 Security and Privacy

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Effective marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) techniques help you drive relevant, targeted traffic to your store. Optimizing your website for search engines improves its visibility and increases the chances of attracting potential customers.

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Providing exceptional customer support is vital, as it helps build strong relationships with your customers. Prompt assistance and effective communication enhance customer satisfaction and foster brand loyalty.

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Implementing PIT Solutions for E-commerce

Successfully implementing PIT solutions for your e-commerce business involves several steps.

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The first step involves understanding your online store’s unique challenges and requirements to determine the optimal PIT solutions.

3.2 Developing an Implementation Plan

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Ensure that your team is well-trained to leverage the full potential of PIT’s e-commerce solutions effectively. PIT’s support team is available to assist with any difficulties that may arise.

3.4 Ongoing Monitoring and Updates

Regularly monitor your e-commerce website’s performance, security, and functionality. Stay up-to-date with the latest technology and industry trends to ensure your online store remains relevant and competitive.

Top PIT Tools and Services for E-commerce Success

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4.4 PIT Analytics and Reporting

PIT’s analytics and reporting tools provide insights into your online store’s performance, customer behavior, and conversion rates. These data-driven insights help you make informed decisions to optimize your e-commerce strategy and further enhance your online store.

Achieving Results with PIT

Implementing Pacheco Information Technologies can significantly improve your e-commerce business’s performance and results. Its cutting-edge e-commerce solutions provide a comprehensive foundation to support and drive your online store’s success.

With an optimized website, increased visibility, and improved customer experience, you can expect a boost in conversions, customer satisfaction, and revenue. By leveraging the full potential of PIT, you can set your e-commerce business on the path to success.