
Jimmy Carter wore many hats in his life, from navy lieutenant to U.S. president and humanitarian, but perhaps the cap he donned most proudly was his . The 100-year-old, former U.S. president, who had a long list of accomplishments before, during and after his one-term tenure in the White House (1977-1981), , surrounded by his family. Carter, the longest-lived president in U.S. history, had been in . “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” said Chip Carter, his son, . “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” Watch this touching tribute to President Carter’s life of love and service: — The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) Carter's passing occurred a little more than a year after , on Nov. 19, 2023. The Carters were married for close to 80 years. The source of his love affair with the natural world can be traced back to his childhood roots . “My thoughts on conservation are grounded in a lifelong love of the natural wonders of Georgia and our responsibility to pass on the land, water, and forests in a better condition than we inherited them,” Carter wrote in his acceptance of the Georgia Conservancy’s Distinguished Conservationist Award on Nov. 7, 2019, at . Carter's affinity for the environment blossomed as an adult with the lending of his support to the launch of the Georgia Conservancy as a founding member in 1967. “Growing up on a farm, I understood the protection of the Earth was the individuals’ responsibility, and that we must carefully manage and enhance nature rather than degrade it. I am proud to have had the opportunity to share these ideals with the Georgia Conservancy," said Carter. "Their leadership in environmental preservation, protection, and policy enactment was helpful to me as state senator, governor of Georgia, and then president of the United States.” Carter aided the creation of the at a time when the U.S. was faced with an energy crisis. , but the Iranian revolution in 1979 was a flashpoint for upheaval in global oil markets, leading to a major decrease in production and resulting jump in cost, according to Reuters. The then-president responded by pledging to decrease reliance on foreign oil imports and focus on improving energy efficiency, but public confidence was irreparably shaken. Carter on the White House roof in 1979 in a national push for renewable energy. Used to heat water in the White House while Carter was president, the panels were then removed by Ronald Reagan in 1986 during roof repairs and moved to storage instead of being reinstalled. To encourage Americans to make the switch solar energy, for panels used to heat water in their homes. The Georgia-born politician also called for renewable energy to comprise 20 per cent of the country’s power usage by 2000, but it only accounted for just seven per cent of it that year, according to the . His plan was an attempt to deter America’s reliance on foreign oil after the 1973 oil embargo, but it ultimately failed to get Congress’ seal of approval, . The crisis was marked by long lines at gas stations, putting a significant damper on his approval ratings and hurting his bid for a second term in office. While the 39th U.S. president was a solar-power advocate, Carter also promoted coal as an answer to the country's reliance on foreign oil. According to , he referred to coal as “the most formidable weapon in our defence arsenal” in a 1978 speech. Just before Carter departed the office, his that recommended countries should limit temperature increases to 2°C above pre-industrial levels. This goal was eventually adopted, 35 years after the report, . He then continued to be a champion of renewable energy in recent years, Among some of Carter's other contributions include the addition of to the National Wilderness Preservation System, a designation that protects them from human development. The Democrat also signed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act in 1980, . “Future generations of conservation leaders must remember that we are stewards of a precious gift, which is not an unpleasant duty but rather an exciting challenge,” said Carter. “We must safeguard our land so that our children and grandchildren can enjoy fresh water, clean air, scenic mountains and coasts, fertile agricultural lands, and healthy, safe places to live and thrive.” In a 2023 interview with The Weather Network, author , who wrote , called him one of the "greatest environmental presidents," perhaps only rivalled by Theodore Roosevelt. "He saw us as God's stewards of the Earth," Alter said. "He was an outdoorsman from the time he was very young. As soon as he got the chance, as an adult [and] before he was even in politics, he became a land-use planner. He did that with an eye toward the environment." He said Carter's passion stemmed from a "deep love, not just of nature, but of the land." "He does deserve to be reappraised, reassessed and appreciated for being not just a great environmental president, but a far-sighted president in many different areas," said Alter. "If he had been re-elected in 1980, and not had to leave office in early 1981, we would be in a very different place now." Under Carter's watch while in the Oval Office, there . He of the National Park Service during his tenure. In addition to his environmental achievements, Carter was admired for his volunteerism with . He was also recognized for his tireless efforts to resolve international conflicts, advance democracy and human rights, and promote economic and social development. 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North Scott schools will launch a new strategic planning process come January, aiming to map out the next three to five years of district improvements; student success initiatives and boost community engagement. District officials expect to have a new strategic plan ready for implementation by the start of next school year, developed with input from North Scott students, staff, parents and community members. Superintendent Joe Stutting presents projects within North Scott Vision 2025 to community members on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. To engage these parties, the district plans to host a series of focus groups and use a community-wide survey. The district partnered with TeamWorks Education Leadership Solutions to design an "inclusive, data-driven process focused on achieving meaningful outcomes for all students," according to a North Scott news release. "We are committed to ensuring this process reflects the needs and values of our entire community," Superintendent Joe Stutting said in the release. "Together, we can create a vision and plan to strengthen our district and prepare our students for success in an ever-changing world." People are also reading... As previously reported, North Scott embarked on its " Vision 2025 " strategic facilities plan in the fall of 2022, with projects on-track to be complete by this spring . Updates will be provided on the district's website www.north-scott.k12.ia.us and social media pages. Photos: North Scott State Volleyball - Quarterfinal and Semifinal games North Scott vs Souix City Bishop Heelan in the Iowa Girls 4A State Semifinal match on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. North Scott vs Souix City Bishop Heelan in the Iowa Girls 4A State Semifinal match on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. North Scott vs Souix City Bishop Heelan in the Iowa Girls 4A State Semifinal match on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Want to see more like this? Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
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BEIJING , Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WiMi ) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced the development of a Quantum Technology-Based Random Access Memory Architecture, known as QRAM. This architecture successfully implements fundamental logical operations such as AND, OR, NOT, and NOR gates in quantum logic gates by combining key basic operations in quantum computing, such as the CNOT gate, V gate, and V+ gate. Quantum Random Access Memory (QRAM) is a memory architecture specifically designed for quantum computing environments, with the core goal of enabling efficient reading and writing of information while maintaining the state of the quantum system. The design of QRAM is not only intended to leverage the parallel processing capabilities of quantum computing but also to utilize quantum properties such as superposition and entanglement to significantly enhance computational efficiency. In WiMi's QRAM architecture, the quantum CNOT gate, V gate, and V+ gate serve as the fundamental operation units. Each quantum operation is equivalent to certain logical operations in classical computing, but simultaneously leverages the properties of quantum states to achieve efficient computation. CNOT Gate (Controlled-NOT Gate): The CNOT gate is a crucial operation in quantum computing, used to control the relationship between two quantum bits (qubits). In classical computing, this is similar to the function of an XOR gate, but in the quantum environment, it allows qubits to exist in a superposition of states, enabling the simultaneous processing of multiple states. V Gate and V+ Gate: The V gate and V+ gate are quantum gates used to implement more complex logic. The operations of these two gates are similar to the AND and OR gates in classical computing. However, their advantage lies in the ability to process multiple potential outcomes in the quantum system simultaneously, without the need to evaluate each possibility separately. By combining these fundamental quantum gates, basic operations in quantum logic such as AND, OR, NOT, and NOR can be successfully implemented. This provides the necessary support for designing complex quantum circuits, while being more flexible and efficient compared to classical logic gates. One of the major advantages of the QRAM architecture is its full utilization of the properties of quantum superposition and quantum entanglement. In classical computing, memory read and write operations are linear and must be performed sequentially. However, in quantum computing, because qubits can exist in multiple states (superposition), parallel read and write operations can be performed simultaneously. This ability significantly enhances computational efficiency, especially when handling large-scale datasets or complex computational tasks. Additionally, quantum entanglement enables the correlation between multiple qubits without the need for direct communication, further improving the speed of data transfer and computation. Memory operations with entangled qubits are much faster and more efficient than traditional memory operations, opening up new possibilities for parallel computing. In WiMi's QRAM architecture, the entire design logic includes several key steps and technical nodes, such as quantum state-based random access, the introduction of quantum error correction mechanisms, and seamless integration with quantum computers. The core feature of QRAM is its ability to perform random access within a quantum system. Traditional computer RAM achieves reading and writing to memory units through address buses, data buses, and other components, whereas QRAM accomplishes this process through the states of quantum bits (qubits). By utilizing quantum superposition, multiple addresses can be accessed simultaneously in a single operation. This means that in a QRAM system, data can be accessed in parallel across multiple addresses, greatly improving the efficiency of data operations. To achieve this, WiMi has designed a system based on CNOT gates, V gates, and V+ gates. These quantum gates allow flexible control over memory access processes while maintaining the quantum state of the system and ensuring the efficient transmission of qubits in an entangled state. Through this system, QRAM not only enables high-speed data reading and writing, but also ensures the reliability and accuracy of information processing. Furthermore, error correction is crucial in any quantum computing system. Due to the fragile nature of qubit states, even small external disturbances can cause computational errors. Therefore, WiMi's QRAM architecture incorporates a quantum error correction mechanism to ensure that the qubit states are accurately preserved and transmitted during data reading and writing. This includes an error correction method based on quantum entanglement, where redundant entangled qubits are introduced to detect and correct potential errors. This method not only effectively reduces the impact of external noise on the system but also ensures the stability of data during multiple read operations. WiMi's QRAM design is intended to seamlessly integrate with quantum computers. Since quantum computing operations depend on the superposition and entanglement states of qubits, the QRAM system demonstrates high compatibility when interfacing with a quantum processing unit (QPU). The design ensures smooth transmission of qubits between memory and processor during data access, thereby significantly improving computational efficiency. By utilizing the V gate, V+ gate, and CNOT gate, WiMi's QRAM system can quickly execute quantum logic operations and, when handling complex computational tasks, can read and write data at near-real-time speeds. This makes QRAM a key component in large-scale quantum computing applications. The successful development of QRAM technology has had a revolutionary impact across multiple fields. As a critical component of quantum computers, QRAM will significantly enhance the overall performance of quantum computing systems. Its efficient parallel data access capabilities make it especially well-suited for handling large-scale computational tasks such as molecular simulations, climate modeling, and complex optimization problems. By significantly reducing computation time, QRAM will play an indispensable role in the future of high-performance quantum computing. Another important application of QRAM is in quantum communication and quantum encryption. By leveraging quantum entanglement, QRAM can enable high-speed data transmission while ensuring data security. The non-locality of quantum entanglement guarantees that data cannot be intercepted during transmission, providing a solid foundation for future quantum encryption technologies. With the development of quantum computing, the field of quantum machine learning has also gradually emerged. QRAM's efficient data access capabilities make it highly suitable for handling large-scale datasets, enabling model training to be completed in a shorter time. This will significantly advance the development of quantum artificial intelligence, allowing complex machine learning tasks to be solved quickly on quantum computers. As quantum technology continues to evolve, QRAM, as a core technology, will provide crucial support for the future of quantum computing. WiMi is committed to continuing the development of QRAM technology, continually optimizing its performance, reducing implementation costs, and expanding its applications across various industries. The successful development of QRAM technology marks an important step in the advancement of quantum computing. As quantum computers progress and quantum technologies mature, QRAM will become an indispensable core component of quantum computing systems. With the ongoing optimization and promotion of this technology, QRAM is expected to bring disruptive innovations across multiple fields and lay a solid foundation for the arrival of the quantum era. About WiMi Hologram Cloud WiMi Hologram Cloud, Inc. (NASDAQ: WiMi ) is a holographic cloud comprehensive technical solution provider that focuses on professional areas including holographic AR automotive HUD software, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR, head-mounted light field holographic equipment, holographic semiconductor, holographic cloud software, holographic car navigation and others. Its services and holographic AR technologies include holographic AR automotive application, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR technology, holographic vision semiconductor technology, holographic software development, holographic AR advertising technology, holographic AR entertainment technology, holographic ARSDK payment, interactive holographic communication and other holographic AR technologies. Safe Harbor Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release and the Company's strategic and operational plans contain forward−looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward−looking statements in its periodic reports to the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on Forms 20−F and 6−K, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases, and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Several factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward−looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, financial condition, and results of operations; the expected growth of the AR holographic industry; and the Company's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and the current report on Form 6-K and other documents filed with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as required under applicable laws. SOURCE WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc.
FOXBORO -- Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was a late addition to the team's injury report, and is now questionable for New England's Week 12 tilt against the Dolphins in Miami. Gonzalez will likely be tasked with shadowing Miami star receiver Tyreek Hill if he can play Sunday at Hardrock Stadium. But he's now questionable for the game with a hip injury that limited him in Friday's final practice of the week. The second-year corner spent much of Week 5's Patriots-Dolphins matchup at Gillette Stadium covering Hill, holding him to three receptions on six targets for 55 yards. Hill finished the game with six receptions for 69 yards in the 15-10 Miami win. It would be a massive blow to the New England secondary if Gonzalez can't go on Sunday, leaving Jonathan Jones and Marcus Jones to handle the likes of Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Odell Beckham Jr. The Patriots also activated Alex Austin from IR this week, so he could find himself back in the cornerback rotation against the Dolphins. Nose tackle Jaquelin Roy (neck) was the only player ruled out by New England on Friday. 10 Patriots listed as questionable vs. Dolphins Gonzalez is not alone with his questionable designation. Defensive captain Deatrich Wise is also questionable with the foot injury that kept him out of last week's loss to the L.A. Rams. Here's the full list of questionable Patriots for Sunday's game: DT Christian Barmore (not injury related - other) S Kyle Dugger (ankle) CB Christian Gonzalez (hip) LB Anfernee Jennings (knee) T Vederian Lowe (shoulder) S Marte Mapu (neck) OL Cole Strange (knee) LB Sione Takitaki (knee) LB Keion White (knee) DE Deatrich Wise (foot) Could Cole Strange return on Sunday? Cole Strange is among those listed as questionable after he made his return to practice on Wednesday. But that was his first practice in nearly a year after he suffered a devastated knee injury last December, and the third-year offensive lineman has yet to participate in team drills, according to head coach Jerod Mayo. Strange was limited in all three practices this week, and has even started to put in some work at center . But despite being listed as questionable, he likely won't play on Sunday. Miami's Week 12 Injury Report The Dolphins ruled out cornerback Kendall Fuller (concussion) while tackle Terron Armstead (knee), fullback Alec Ingold (calf), safety Patrick McMorris (calf), and offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn (quad /knee) are all listed as questionable. Armstead missed all three practices this week. Tune in to Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins game on WBZ-TV -- the television home of the New England Patriots! We'll get you Sunday morning with Patriots GameDay at 11:30 a.m. on WBZ-TV and streaming online at CBSBoston.com ! Stick around the game for full reaction and analysis on Patriots 5th Quarter! Matthew Geagan is a sports producer for CBS Boston. He has been part of the WBZ sports team for nearly 20 years. He moved over to the web in 2012 and has covered all the highs (and a few lows) in Boston sports.
Van Nistelrooy returned to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag’s assistant in the summer and had a four-game interim spell in charge following his compatriot’s sacking in October. He left the club in the wake of Ruben Amorim’s appointment but was only out of work for two weeks after being appointed Leicester’s new manager on a deal until 2027. The 48-year-old had a glittering playing career with United and was disappointed his return had to end so soon. “The moment I took over the interim job what I said was I’m here to help United and to stay to help United, and I meant it,” he said. “So I was disappointed, yeah, very much so, and it hurt I had to leave. “The only job I would take as an assistant was at United because of the bond that I have with the people in the club and the fans. “But in the end I got my head around it because I also understand the new manager. I’m in football long enough, and I’ve managed myself, that you can think of a situation, me being there, I understand. “I spoke to Ruben about it, fair enough to him, the conversation was grateful, man to man, person to person, manager to manager, and that helped a lot to move on and straightaway get into talks with new possibilities which of course lifted my spirits.” The Dutchman takes on a difficult job at the King Power Stadium as he is tasked with keeping Leicester in the Premier League. He inherits an influential dressing room, which has seen a number of managers come and go over the last few years. Ruud's here for his first press conference as our Manager 😃 pic.twitter.com/A4Juixvorb — Leicester City (@LCFC) December 2, 2024 Van Nistelrooy revealed he has done his due diligence and also let the players know as well. “It’s the only way you can work. It’s mutual respect. I also mentioned to the players yesterday that I looked at the squad and started to make phone calls about players, because in football everyone knows everyone,” he said. “With two or three phone calls you hear stories about 20 players and for me it was important that you hear there are good characters there. That’s important, that there are good people there. “I look at the players how they play. I obviously don’t know them but I got general information and the individuals that they are a good bunch of people. That was important for me to get in.”
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