Jameis Winston has a new target vs. Broncos; veteran safety set to startEverything’s here at SM, even TikTok Shop! SM Supermalls has long been the heart of Filipino shopping and lifestyle, offering everything you need under one roof. With its recent partnership with TikTok Shop, SM Supermalls has taken things up a notch by launching She Leads: Fun Beyond Shopping , a three-day event held at SM Mall of Asia’s Main Atrium. Actress Marian Rivera graces the She Leads: Fun Beyond Shopping event, highlighting the importance of supporting women entrepreneurs. This unique celebration championed Micro-, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly women-led businesses. By blending digital innovation with physical retail, it transformed the shopping experience and empowered online entrepreneurs to connect with customers in a real-world setting. This is consistent with SM Supermalls’ thrust to promoting MSMEs and strongly advocating for women’s empowerment, giving these online entrepreneurs the experience of selling their products in the electrifying atmosphere of a mall. Content creator Rei Germar, founder of Tapies , which offers nipple covers that are functional and eco-friendly. A new way to discover and shop At SM Supermalls, shopping has always been about more than just ticking off a list—it’s about the joy of discovery. The She Leads: Fun Beyond Shopping highlighted this by seamlessly integrating TikTok Shop’s live-selling platform with SM’s unmatched in-mall experience. Visitors explored booths featuring women-led brands, while live-streamed content brought the event to life for online audiences. Lifestyle vlogger Ashley Yap runs Sip2Glow , a wellness brand that offers beauty and health products designed to promote glowing skin. A carefully curated selection of 13 TikTok Shop beauty, fashion, wellness, and home brands were available, including Tapies, Gorgeous Glow, Azul, Sip2Glow, Huga, Mikana, HB Jewelry, Dood PH, Perfume Dessert, Pina Beauty PH, Urban Scent, Tiny Buds, and Wise Cleaner. Entrepreneur Rosenda Casaje is the mastermind behind Gorgeous Glow , a beauty and skincare brand focused on providing products that enhance natural beauty. Shoppers snagged exclusive SM Malls Online deals from the SM Store, The Body Shop, Decathlon, and more, and interacted with brands in real time, whether at the mall or online on TikTok Shop. This seamless integration of platforms solidified SM’s continued lead in delivering a complete shopping experience. Miss Universe Philippines 2022, Celeste Cortesi, is the founder of Azul , a brand that specializes in wellness and beauty products. Event guests can scan the QR code and grab exclusive deals from The Body Shop, Lay Bare, Mendrez, and more on SM Malls Online and TikTok Shop. As part of the SM Advantage Card (SMAC) Thanksgiving, mallgoers can enjoy 10% off at the SM Store from November 28 to December 1 on SM Malls Online and TikTok Shop. Attendees can enjoy 50% off The Body Shop’s Freestyle Multi-Tasking Colour Flow 15ml on SM Malls Online and TikTok Shop. Innovation meets empowerment “Our partnership with TikTok Shop represents an innovative step forward in the retail industry. By combining the dynamic world of social commerce with the experiential retail of SM Supermalls, we’re creating a unique and engaging shopping experience for our customers,” said SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing, Jonjon San Agustin. “Whether you buy from TikTok Shop, from an SM Mall tenant partner, or vice versa, we provide you with this unique experience.” (L-R): SM Mall of Asia Senior Assistant Vice President for Marketing Krisel Ramilo, TikTok Shop Philippines Marketing Lead Franco Aligaen, actress Marian Rivera, and SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing Jonjon San Agustin Franco Aligaen, Marketing Lead of TikTok Shop Philippines, echoed this sentiment. “Partnering with SM Supermalls for ‘She Leads: Fun Beyond Shopping’ has been an incredible opportunity to highlight the diverse stories of women entrepreneurs, especially those who have thrived on both TikTok Shop and physical retail spaces. This event wasn’t just about showcasing products and businesses; it was about creating meaningful connections, sharing inspiring journeys, and promoting a community where women can empower each other and thrive.” An informative demonstration by Andrea Mae Ongchangco, CEO of Wise Cleaner, featuring sustainable cleaning products. The event amplified its message with appearances from actress Marian Rivera and creator Zeinab Harake, who emphasized supporting female-led ventures. Their participation highlighted SM’s role as a hub for connection, creativity, and empowerment, extending beyond just a shopping destination. At the heart of the event was the celebration of women in business. Renowned women CEOs and creators, such as Rei Germar of Tapies, Ashley Yap of Sip2Glow, Rosenda Casaje of Gorgeous Glow, and Celeste Cortesi of Azul, shared their stories of resilience and success during an insightful panel discussion. A showcase for the future SM’s adaptability to the evolving world of e-commerce was also on display. Hosting TikTok Shop’s live-selling sessions at SM wasn’t just innovative for shoppers; it created an empowering online-to-offline event. Mallgoers were able to experience their favorite TikTok Shop brands at SM with exclusive SM Malls Online deals , essentially shopping from both platforms in one place. She Leads: Fun Beyond Shopping combines online and in-store shopping with exclusive SM Malls Online deals , live selling sessions, and a handpicked selection of top beauty, fashion, wellness, and home brands. The event celebrates women entrepreneurs and content creators, showcasing their creativity and leadership. SM Supermalls and TikTok Shop team up for She Leads: Fun Beyond Shopping at SM Mall of Asia, blending physical retail with social commerce. More than just shopping SM Supermalls goes beyond helping you find what you need; it’s about inspiring and connecting through experiences. With SM, you’ll always find more than you expect – because at SM, it truly has it all, including TikTok Shop! For more information on SM Malls Online deals, visit: https://click.smmallsonline.com/DFqS/SMxTikTok2024SheLeads . Looking for more innovative, women-led events? Visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on social media. Being business-savvy should be fun, attainable and A+. BMPlus is BusinessMirror's digital arm with practical tips & success stories for aspiring and thriving millennial entrepreneurs.
Aerith actress Briana White sends emotional message to Final Fantasy 7 fansGamers Bet On Stocks! How Tesla’s Moves Could Power Up Your PlayFinding the perfect gift can be daunting. The only way to truly ensure you get it right would be to ask the recipient what they want, but that wouldn’t be much fun for either of you. Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out unique, practical, game-changing gifts that will truly surprise and delight. But that’s about as easy as it sounds, which is to say it’s not easy at all. So, we’ve done the legwork for you. Start making your list with this compilation of some of the most innovative, functional and fun gifts of 2024. There’s something for every budget. This image provided by FinaMill shows the FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder Set. The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Bear with me: The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Available in three colors (Sangria Red, Midnight Black and Soft Cream), the rechargeable-battery unit grinds with a light touch rather than hand-tiring twists. That’s easier for everyone and especially helpful for those experiencing hand or wrist issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis. And it’s fun to use. The set includes a stackable storage tray and four pods that can be easily swapped as needed: The GT microplane grater for hard spices, nuts and chocolate; the MAX for large spices and dried herbs; the ProPlus for smaller and oily spices; and the Pepper Pod for, well, pepper. $110. This image provided by Pull Start Fire shows the matchless fire igniter in use. Made of 89% recycled materials, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Campers and backyard firepit lovers who have experienced the heartbreak of wet wood will appreciate having a three-pack of Pull Start Fire on hand. Made of 89% recycled materials, including sanding dust, wax and flint, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Just loop the attached green string around a log, incorporate it into a wood stack, and pull the attached red string to ignite. Each windproof, rainproof block burns for 30 minutes. $29.99. This image provided by Souper Cubes shows No Mess Utensils held upright on pot edges. The No Mess Utensil lives up to its name. The utensils, a serving spoon and a ladle, have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot. The No Mess Utensil Set from Souper Cubes , a company known for its portioned, silicone freezer trays, lives up to its name. The utensils — a serving spoon and a ladle — have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot, keeping them upright so they won’t slip in. The design also eliminates the need for a spoon rest or, worse, placing dirty utensils on the kitchen counter or stovetop between stirs. A silicone coating in a choice of Aqua, Charcoal, Cranberry or Blueberry keeps handles cool to the touch. $24.99. This image provided by FeatherSnap shows a female cardinal bird perched on a FeatherSnap Wi-Fi Solar Powered Camera Smart Bird Feeder. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. The FeatherSnap Wi-Fi smart bird feeder could turn anyone into an avid birdwatcher. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. This image provided by FUJIFILM North America Corporation and FUJIFILM Corporation Tokyo shows a smartphone printer. Fujifilm Instax's Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the printer with film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. Fujifilm's Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. This image provided by easyplant shows a Marxii Calathea plant in a small, beige, self-watering pot. The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. This image provided by Nama shows the M1 plant-based milk maker. If you've got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid unnecessary ingredients like sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The Nama M1 appliance both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. This image provided by QelviQ shows a wine bottle chiller. For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses "smart" technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. Plus, the appliance serves as a great icebreaker to inspire dinnertime conversation. Available in Exciting Red, Dashing Black and Dreamy White. $495. This image provided by Uncommon Goods shows a 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set. Uncommon Good's 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. Grilling food after dark — and ascertaining its doneness — can prove challenging without outdoor lighting, and it’s nearly impossible to cook while holding a flashlight. But as is often the case, the simplest of solutions can make the biggest of impacts: Uncommon Good’s 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. After use, the lights can be removed and the utensils run through the dishwasher. $40. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 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Cyber Monday Xbox Series S deals: Get the console at up to 25% offIf you're not a fan of stock-picking then ASX exchange-traded funds ( ) could be the answer. They allow you to invest in large groups of shares with a single click of the button, instead of having to buy individual stocks. But which ones could be good options in 2025? Let's take a look at three that have smashed the market in 2024 and could be well-positioned to continue their positive form in the new year. They are as follows: ( ) The crypto market has been a great place to invest in 2024 thanks partly to Donald Trump's US election victory. This has led to the delivering investors incredible returns so far in 2024. This ETF is designed to provide access to the full crypto ecosystem. Its holdings include pure-play crypto companies, those with balance sheets that are at least 75% in crypto-assets, and diversified companies with crypto-focused business operations. Since the start of the year, the BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF has risen by a sizeable 52%. This compares favourably to a 7.8% gain by the ASX 200 index over the same period. If the crypto market continues to boom in 2025, crypto shares and this ETF will be well-placed to benefit. ( ) A second ASX ETF that has beaten the market this year is the . It provides investors with access to around 50 of the best technology stocks from the Asian region. These companies, which are known as include online retail giant ( ), WeChat owner , Temu owner ( ), and search engine leader ( ). Since the start of the year, this ETF has risen by over 36%. With the Chinese government launching major economic stimulus next year, the shares in this fund could benefit from improving trading conditions. ( ) A third ASX ETF that has been a market-beater this year is the . This popular fund gives investors access to 500 of the largest listed companies on Wall Street. This means that you will be buying a slice of companies from a range of different industries and sectors. Among its holdings are some of the largest and most well-known companies in the world. This includes the likes of ( ), ( ), ( ), ( ), ( ), and ( ). The iShares S&P 500 ETF has delivered a return of 37% since the start of the year. Given the quality on offer in this ETF, it wouldn't be surprising to see it outperform again in 2025.Limor Suss Gift Card Stocking Stuffer
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) will present at Citi's 2024 Global Healthcare Conference at 9:30 a.m. ET on Thursday , Dec. 5, 2024. Peter Griffith , executive vice president and chief financial officer at Amgen, Jay Bradner , executive vice president of Research and Development and chief scientific officer at Amgen, and Susan Sweeney , executive vice president of Obesity and Related Conditions at Amgen, will participate in a fireside chat at the conference. The webcast will be broadcast over the internet simultaneously and will be available to members of the news media, investors and the general public. The webcast, as with other selected presentations regarding developments in Amgen's business given by management at certain investor and medical conferences, can be found on Amgen's website, www.amgen.com , under Investors. Information regarding presentation times, webcast availability and webcast links are noted on Amgen's Investor Relations Events Calendar. The webcast will be archived and available for replay for at least 90 days after the event. About Amgen Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative medicines to help millions of patients in their fight against some of the world's toughest diseases. More than 40 years ago, Amgen helped to establish the biotechnology industry and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what's known today. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline that builds on its existing portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and rare diseases. In 2024, Amgen was named one of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company and one of "America's Best Large Employers" by Forbes, among other external recognitions . 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To put it mildly, 2024 has been rough on the planet: it was the hottest year on record; catastrophic flooding wreaked havoc on four continents simultaneously; and challenged collaborative net-zero efforts. But despite all that gloom, there are glimmers of hope. are getting cheaper every year — and it’s very possible that there will be across Canada by 2035. Worldwide investment in clean energy exceeded last year. In Europe, the EU Parliament became the first international body to . The cleantech sector also continues to explode — it’s projected to grow to by 2030 — with thousands of startups targeting specific climate issues in surprising and successful ways. Here, five innovative solutions to some very thorny problems. In 2023, torched more than 15 million hectares of land, caused billions of dollars of property damage and displaced thousands of people. But their most catastrophic effect was on the climate: Those fires produced than almost every other country in the world (only the U.S., China and India had higher emissions). They’re also part of an increasingly familiar feedback loop: A warmer planet means bigger, more unpredictable fires; those fires release more carbon; that carbon heats up the planet, which sparks yet more fires. Our best hope may be to stop fires before they start. One solution draws on an age-old approach: sustainable , which involves proactive, strategic in ecosystems — something have been doing for millennia. California-based addresses poor forest management (a major contributor to forest fires) with its custom-built, remote-controlled vehicles that perform safe, precise prescribed burns. Another approach involves thinking on a higher level (literally) — using information collected from satellites and drones to flag wildfires well before they blaze out of control. , based in B.C., uses AI to analyze that data along with information gleaned from ground sensors and eyewitness reports to provide real-time detection. The company’s tools pick up on fires even before there’s smoke, thanks to sensors that can detect various gases that are emitted at a barely smouldering stage. Thwarting three megafires a year could reduce GHG emissions on par with the amount saved by electrifying Canada’s entire transportation sector, says founder and CEO Hamed Noori. “[The latter] isn’t going to happen within 20 years, but preventing a megafire now” would have immediate effects. SenseNet systems can already be found across hot spots in B.C., Alberta and California, and the firm is currently in discussions with utility and mining companies — as well as the government of Ontario, which is considering installing the systems in provincial parks. Capturing excess carbon dioxide is a crucial part of getting to net zero, but you need to something with those trapped emissions. There are currently two options: store the carbon (which is complicated and can be costly) or turn it into something else. Although repurposing carbon is also a complex process, it is becoming increasingly attractive — and achievable. The key is leveraging electrochemical processes to use the C from CO2 in new molecules, such as calcium carbonate (a mineral compound found in concrete and antacids) or ethylene (a hydrocarbon gas that is the base chemical in pharmaceuticals, textiles, solvents and countless other consumer products). You can now find captured carbon used to make everything from building materials to and . Much of this innovation has been driven by the , which has awarded more than $500 million to international teams developing new uses for converted carbon. In 2020, Toronto’s was named an XPrize finalist thanks to its unique method for turning CO2 into ethylene. Converting captured carbon can be energy-intensive, and it can inadvertently produce yet more CO2. “Currently the world produces around 200 megatonnes of ethylene,” says Christine Gabardo, CERT’s co-founder and CTO, “and for every tonne produced, one to two tonnes of CO2 is emitted.” As she points out, CERT’s proprietary low-energy electrochemical process has the potential to significantly mitigate emissions. Beyond ethylene, the company plans to apply its tech to create other chemicals, such as ethanol and syngas, which can be used in sustainable airline fuel. The construction industry and the buildings it creates are notoriously carbon intensive, accounting for a staggering of global GHG emissions. Even striving for something close to the climate targets established in the Paris Agreement means the industry must achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The good news is that there are many options to help get there. standards shrink a building’s carbon footprint by relying on maximum insulation, airtight building envelopes and triple-glazed windows that more efficiently absorb or reflect the sun’s heat. Other tools — like Toronto-based ’s AI-powered, — help tackle energy consumption. , meanwhile, has become the sustainable material of choice for new buildings — swapping in wood for concrete and steel can cut embodied emissions by as much as 25 per cent, while significantly reducing construction timelines. This past year, like so many other far too many places in the world, Toronto experienced devastating flooding that highlighted the imminent danger of climate change as well as the inadequacy of existing adaptive strategies. The relatively predictable weather patterns of the past are no longer a reliable basis for future planning. But what if those weather patterns were just one data point in a set that also included metrics about how quickly floods overtake specific roadways, commuting and work patterns and analyses of traffic congestion during an evacuation? That’s the sort of information that informs the AI-powered 3D digital models created by Edmonton-based . The company has built digital twins of more than 200 cities around the world, all designed to help communities envision how to handle a host of , including natural disasters, shifting energy technologies, new immigration policies and public health crises. Its models are updated with fresh data to reflect whatever is happening around the world (like, say, a global pandemic), which provides municipalities and organizations with “a brilliant sandbox for gaming their way out,” as CEO Myrna Bittner puts it. She has seen a range of reactions to that sandbox: some cities promptly make necessary investments, some receive confirmation of what they’ve known all along, others take a long time to process the information. Because planners haven’t had this kind of access to this kind of data before, she says, “we’ve been crap at planning for the future,” she says. But with the advent of models that provide “experimental glimpses” into what lies ahead, the question becomes: What actions will users take once they gaze into this crystal ball? It’s a cleantech conundrum: you need a ton of capital to commercialize a solution — but to land that capital, you must prove that your solution is scalable. For First of a Kind (FOAK) technologies, this chicken-and-the-egg situation can be especially tricky. Although a massive amount of capital is required, it’s ironically not massive enough for many traditional investors: often a FOAK project might be seeking $30 million, while cleantech ventures in established industries like wind and solar deal in sums of $500 million or $1 billion. Of course, it’s also understandably difficult to find backing for high-risk technologies that have only been proven at lab or pilot scale if you’re looking to scale by a factor of 10 or 20. “You need a layer that can absorb more of the risk than traditional private lenders,” says Leah Perry, senior manager of cleantech at MaRS, who recommends that FOAK ventures approach fundraising with the same creativity and flexibility they use to build out their tech. Traditional forms of project financing may not be as productive as options within the public sector, or non-profits like Prime Coalition that raise so-called catalytic capital (aka first-loss financing) through philanthropic sources. The most successful FOAK ventures, Perry adds, are those that can show a relatively quick ROI. “If your innovation is just solving a climate problem, it’s a very hard sell,” Perry says. “But most clean technologies are not just solving a climate problem, they’re also saving costs through energy or resources.”Share Tweet Share Share Email AngularJS is a JavaScript framework that’s designed to make it easier for developers to create single-page applications. AngularJS has many features that make it ideal for web developers, including two-way data binding, dependency injection and modular architecture. These features can help you build an app faster and with fewer bugs than other frameworks like React or Vue JS. The best way to learn how to use AngularJS is by hiring an expert who already knows how! We’ve compiled this list of six qualities every good AngularJS developer should possess: AngularJS developers must be able to write clearly and concisely. The quality of your AngularJS code will have a significant impact on the success of your project, so it’s important that you hire someone who can write clean, clear code. In addition to being able to explain what they’re doing in a way that other people can understand, an AngularJS developer should also be able to write code that is easy to read and maintainable over time as features are added or modified. It’s also important for each member of your team (including yourself) not only know how the JavaScript and SQL work together but also understand how they interact with each other in order for them to create great products together! AngularJS developers must know how to debug code, even their own. You should hire an AngularJS developer who knows how to debug code, even their own. It’s a skill that needs to be learned and honed over time. AngularJS 2.x has some great debugging tools built in, but there are also third-party libraries available for debugging if you’re using older versions of Angular (or none at all). AngularJS developers should know how to take ownership of the entire project, from planning all the way through launch. As a client, you want to make sure that your developer can take ownership of the entire project from planning all the way through launch. This includes being able to: Plan out what needs to be done and how long it will take. Execute on their plan by identifying problems early and solving them before they become major issues. Communicate with stakeholders about changes in scope or schedule as needed (and make sure those changes don’t come as a surprise). Work well within a team environment where others are helping out with different aspects of development (designers, testers). As an AngularJS developer yourself, there are many things that could go wrong in any given situation–it’s important that you’re agile enough so that if something goes wrong or changes suddenly (which happens often), you can quickly adapt without disrupting everyone else working on the project at hand! AngularJS developers should understand how JavaScript works in tandem with HTML, CSS and SQL. An AngularJS developer should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how JavaScript works in tandem with HTML, CSS and SQL. JavaScript is the language that runs in the browser. It’s what makes everything happen on your screen when you navigate through a website or mobile application. HTML defines the structure of a web page so that browsers can read it properly (e.g., headings and paragraphs). CSS defines how a website looks by applying styles to elements within its pages (e.g., fonts and colors). SQL stands for Structured Query Language; it’s used to store data in databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL so that it can be retrieved later by other programs when needed (i.e., like when someone searches for something on Google). AngularJS developers need to be problem solvers who are capable of identifying challenges, creating solutions, and implementing them efficiently and effectively. As a problem solver, you need to be able to think fast and stay calm under pressure. You also need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively. In addition, you should have the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently. Problem solvers must be able to handle multiple tasks at once while keeping the big picture in mind. They must also be able to see how each part of the project fits into its entirety so that nothing falls through the cracks or gets overlooked during development timeframes. This requires logical thinking skills–problem solving is not just about coming up with ideas; it’s also about implementing those ideas effectively so that they actually work! AngularJS developers should have a passion for what they do, because it’s often challenging and time-consuming work that requires long hours of concentration on complex problems. Developers who are passionate about what they do are more likely to succeed. A developer who enjoys their work will be more motivated, and this can help them to produce better results. AngularJS development is challenging and time consuming, requiring long hours of concentration on complex problems. That’s why you should get AngularJs development services to get the best web applications. A developer with a passion for their craft will be able to persist through these challenges with greater ease than one without such a love for their profession. You’ll want to hire an angularjs developer who is detail oriented and comfortable working under pressure Detail oriented Comfortable working under pressure Able to work well with others, or independently Able to think creatively and solve problems creatively on their own (or in teams) Conclusion In conclusion, I would like to say that you should hire AngularJS developers for your project and ensure that it is successful. By looking for the six qualities outlined in this article, you will be better equipped to find a developer who has the skills and experience necessary to bring your web development projects to life. Technical skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills, adaptability, willingness to learn and team player mentality are all important qualities to look for in an AngularJS developer. 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NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid a mixed Monday of trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% from its all-time high set on Friday to post a record for the 54th time this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared 28.7% to lead the market. Following allegations of misconduct and the resignation of its public auditor , the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company’s board. It also said that it doesn’t expect to restate its past financials and that it will find a new chief financial officer, appoint a general counsel and make other moves to strengthen its governance. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up the market. Gains of 1.8% for Microsoft and 3.2% for Meta Platforms were the two strongest forces pushing upward on the S&P 500. Intel was another propellant during the morning, but it lost an early gain to fall 0.5% after the chip company said CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired and stepped down from the board. Intel is looking for Gelsinger’s replacement, and its chair said it’s “committed to restoring investor confidence.” Intel recently lost its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to Nvidia, which has skyrocketed in Wall Street’s frenzy around AI. Stellantis, meanwhile, skidded following the announcement of its CEO’s departure . Carlos Tavares steps down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales and an inventory backlog at dealerships. The world’s fourth-largest automaker’s stock fell 6.3% in Milan. The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 likewise fell, including California utility PG&E. It dropped 5% after saying it would sell $2.4 billion of stock and preferred shares to raise cash. Retailers were mixed amid what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record and coming off Black Friday . Target, which recently gave a forecast for the holiday season that left investors discouraged , fell 1.2%. Walmart , which gave a more optimistic forecast, rose 0.2%. Amazon, which looks to benefit from online sales from Cyber Monday, climbed 1.4%. All told, the S&P 500 added 14.77 points to 6,047.15. The Dow fell 128.65 to 44,782.00, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 185.78 to 19,403.95. The stock market largely took Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride. The president-elect on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a group of developing economies if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. Trump said he wants the group, headlined by Brazil, Russia, India and China, to promise it won’t create a new currency or otherwise try to undercut the U.S. dollar. The dollar has long been the currency of choice for global trade. Speculation has also been around a long time that other currencies could knock it off its mantle, but no contender has come close. The U.S. dollar’s value rose Monday against several other currencies, but one of its strongest moves likely had less to do with the tariff threats. The euro fell amid a political battle in Paris over the French government’s budget . The euro sank 0.7% against the U.S. dollar and broke below $1.05. In the bond market, Treasury yields gave up early gains to hold relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed above 4.23% during the morning before falling back to 4.19%. That was just above its level of 4.18% late Friday. A report in the morning showed the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted again last month, but not by as much as economists expected. This upcoming week will bring several big updates on the job market, including the October job openings report, weekly unemployment benefits data and the all-important November jobs report. They could steer the next moves for Federal Reserve, which recently began pulling interest rates lower to give support to the economy. Economists expect Friday’s headliner report to show U.S. employers accelerated their hiring in November, coming off October’s lackluster growth that was hampered by damaging hurricanes and strikes. “We now find ourselves in the middle of this Goldilocks zone, where economic health supports earnings growth while remaining weak enough to justify potential Fed rate cuts,” according to Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide. In financial markets abroad, Chinese stocks led gains worldwide as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing, partly driven by a surge in orders ahead of Trump’s inauguration next month. Both official and private sector surveys of factory managers showed strong new orders and export orders, possibly partly linked to efforts by importers in the U.S. to beat potential tariff hikes by Trump once he takes office. Indexes rose 0.7% in Hong Kong and 1.1% in Shanghai. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.Why does red wine cause headaches? Research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin