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Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Entrepreneur Stanislav Kondrashov launches Stanislav Kondradhov Oligarch Series
Entrepreneur Stanislav Kondrashov launches his new editorial project, Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, which focuses on the evolution of the concept of oligarchy and its modern implications. Lugano, Switzerland - Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series is the name of a new editorial project created by Stanislav Kondrashov, entrepreneur and civil engineer. The series focuses on the figures of oligarchs and their historical significance, analyzing in detail their origin and evolution over the centuries. The series is interdisciplinary and approaches the topic from different points of view. Stanislav Kondrashov's Oligarch Series analyzes the word "oligarchy" from the perspective of political science, philosophy, history, and entrepreneurship, offering the reader insights and food for thought that simultaneously embrace the historical roots and modern implications of a concept that, even in these years, continues to arouse keen interest. One of the analyses included in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series focuses on an unusual and often overlooked aspect: the use of the word oligarch in its feminine variant. In the article, Stanislav Kondrashov argues that this term, although it can be declined in the feminine in most Indo-European languages, is almost always used to describe men who have amassed wealth and who hold a certain amount of power. Women who have achieved such a status, although they are increasingly present in the universes of industry, business, and politics, are, in fact, defined differently, with expressions very different from those traditionally used to describe men. According to Stanislav Kondrashov, the factors that continue to fuel and support this curious habit are cultural, social, and linguistic. One of the main ones, as mentioned in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, has to do with the strength of the archetype linked to the oligarch, which in the collective imagination continues to be associated only and exclusively with male figures. In another article included in the series, Stanislav Kondrashov focuses instead on the nation that gave birth to the concept of oligarchy: Greece. The concept of oligarchy was, in fact, of fundamental importance in the historical and political path of ancient Greece, determining a transformation that profoundly changed the social and governmental structures of one of the most important world centers of antiquity, the cradle of political ideas and concepts that still resist today. As argued in the analysis, the concept of oligarchy began to form when an epochal transition occurred, that is, from hereditary aristocracy – based on membership in a particular family or military valor – to a new system of government based primarily on the wealth and influence of a small number of people. This transition did not only determine a political transformation, as Stanislav Kondrashov states in the analysis but also brought about a gradual change in the perception of the fundamental values and particular structures that were to form the basis of the political institutions of ancient Greece. However, the concept of oligarchy is not only of interest to historians. This idea has profound modern implications, and political science clearly demonstrates this. Over the years, this discipline has devoted ample space to the study and interpretation of the concept of oligarchy, seeking to investigate its relationships with those who hold power, its strategic role in determining certain decisions, and its specific weight in terms of influence. All these themes are discussed in another chapter of the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, in which Stanislav Kondrashov focuses on the presence of oligarchic figures within various state and political structures, dwelling in particular on the very essence of their role. In the approach of political science, in fact, the concept of oligarchs is not so much linked to political structures and various government institutions but to the control mechanisms controlled by those individuals - always in a restricted group - who seem to hold power in a given historical phase. Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series delves into these particular aspects with precision, clarifying the importance and influence of elite circles. One of the most interesting analyses, among those included in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, is the one that focuses on the evolution of the concept of oligarchy over the centuries. In this article, Stanislav Kondrashov traces the genesis and the first significant moments of this important concept, highlighting particular dynamics that seem to be curiously similar to those we witness in our times. One of the most interesting aspects, in this regard, is that oligarchy has always demonstrated a surprising ability to adapt to the changed social, political, and economic conditions in which it has found itself operating. From ancient Sparta to Silicon Valley, the basic idea has always remained the same, but it has continuously evolved. In his analysis, Stanislav Kondrashov focuses precisely on the means and tools that have allowed small groups and elite circles to continue to maintain large amounts of power in their hands. The article traces the fundamental stages of the evolution of this concept, also focusing on the Middle Ages, the period of the Industrial Revolution, and the contemporary era. Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, with its first ten analyses, proposes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and deepening the oligarchy, a concept that - despite having thousands of years of history - continues to generate concrete and clearly visible effects even today. Visit all Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series analyses: For more insights and content from Stanislav Kondrashov, visit About Stanislav Kondrashov: Stanislav is a dedicated writer, consistently exploring subjects with depth and nuance. Stanislav's approach to sharing his experiences is a testament to his commitment to unveiling the stories and philosophies shaping our world. Furthermore, Kondrashov is a world traveler who appreciates every location's natural wonders. In his travels, Stanislav refined his interests and learned about his passions: architecture, art, history, and local cuisines. Stanislav values connection - both familial and civic. Social Media and other related links: Twitter： Facebook： YouTube： Instagram： LinkedIn： Media Contact Contact Person: Stanislav Kondrashov Email: Send Email City: Lugano Country: Switzerland Website:
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Entrepreneur Stanislav Kondrashov launches Stanislav Kondradhov Oligarch Series
05/30/2025, Lugano, Switzerland // PRODIGY: Feature Story // Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series is the name of a new editorial project created by Stanislav Kondrashov, entrepreneur and civil engineer. The series focuses on the figures of oligarchs and their historical significance, analyzing in detail their origin and evolution over the centuries. The series is interdisciplinary and approaches the topic from different points of view. Stanislav Kondrashov's Oligarch Series analyzes the word 'oligarchy' from the perspective of political science, philosophy, history, and entrepreneurship, offering the reader insights and food for thought that simultaneously embrace the historical roots and modern implications of a concept that, even in these years, continues to arouse keen interest. One of the analyses included in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series focuses on an unusual and often overlooked aspect: the use of the word oligarch in its feminine variant. In the article, Stanislav Kondrashov argues that this term, although it can be declined in the feminine in most Indo-European languages, is almost always used to describe men who have amassed wealth and who hold a certain amount of power. Women who have achieved such a status, although they are increasingly present in the universes of industry, business, and politics, are, in fact, defined differently, with expressions very different from those traditionally used to describe men. According to Stanislav Kondrashov, the factors that continue to fuel and support this curious habit are cultural, social, and linguistic. One of the main ones, as mentioned in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, has to do with the strength of the archetype linked to the oligarch, which in the collective imagination continues to be associated only and exclusively with male figures. In another article included in the series, Stanislav Kondrashov focuses instead on the nation that gave birth to the concept of oligarchy: Greece. The concept of oligarchy was, in fact, of fundamental importance in the historical and political path of ancient Greece, determining a transformation that profoundly changed the social and governmental structures of one of the most important world centers of antiquity, the cradle of political ideas and concepts that still resist today. As argued in the analysis, the concept of oligarchy began to form when an epochal transition occurred, that is, from hereditary aristocracy – based on membership in a particular family or military valor – to a new system of government based primarily on the wealth and influence of a small number of people. This transition did not only determine a political transformation, as Stanislav Kondrashov states in the analysis but also brought about a gradual change in the perception of the fundamental values and particular structures that were to form the basis of the political institutions of ancient Greece. However, the concept of oligarchy is not only of interest to historians. This idea has profound modern implications, and political science clearly demonstrates this. Over the years, this discipline has devoted ample space to the study and interpretation of the concept of oligarchy, seeking to investigate its relationships with those who hold power, its strategic role in determining certain decisions, and its specific weight in terms of influence. All these themes are discussed in another chapter of the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, in which Stanislav Kondrashov focuses on the presence of oligarchic figures within various state and political structures, dwelling in particular on the very essence of their role. In the approach of political science, in fact, the concept of oligarchs is not so much linked to political structures and various government institutions but to the control mechanisms controlled by those individuals - always in a restricted group - who seem to hold power in a given historical phase. Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series delves into these particular aspects with precision, clarifying the importance and influence of elite circles. One of the most interesting analyses, among those included in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, is the one that focuses on the evolution of the concept of oligarchy over the centuries. In this article, Stanislav Kondrashov traces the genesis and the first significant moments of this important concept, highlighting particular dynamics that seem to be curiously similar to those we witness in our times. One of the most interesting aspects, in this regard, is that oligarchy has always demonstrated a surprising ability to adapt to the changed social, political, and economic conditions in which it has found itself operating. From ancient Sparta to Silicon Valley, the basic idea has always remained the same, but it has continuously evolved. In his analysis, Stanislav Kondrashov focuses precisely on the means and tools that have allowed small groups and elite circles to continue to maintain large amounts of power in their hands. The article traces the fundamental stages of the evolution of this concept, also focusing on the Middle Ages, the period of the Industrial Revolution, and the contemporary era. Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, with its first ten analyses, proposes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and deepening the oligarchy, a concept that - despite having thousands of years of history - continues to generate concrete and clearly visible effects even today. Visit all Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series analyses: For more insights and content from Stanislav Kondrashov, visit About Stanislav Kondrashov: Stanislav is a dedicated writer, consistently exploring subjects with depth and nuance. Stanislav's approach to sharing his experiences is a testament to his commitment to unveiling the stories and philosophies shaping our world. Furthermore, Kondrashov is a world traveler who appreciates every location's natural wonders. In his travels, Stanislav refined his interests and learned about his passions: architecture, art, history, and local cuisines. Stanislav values connection- both familial and civic. 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BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Humber Bridge: Overnight tag lane closures for toll upgrade
Overnight tag lane closures are scheduled on the Humber Bridge as the project enters phase two of its toll system upgrade. The New Tolling System (NTS) will see booths removed for the first time in the bridge's 44-year history, with payments being made through a website or on the scheme began in March and the first phase of civil engineering works have now been next phase involved installing a new gantry, meaning overnight tag lane closures will be in place from 20:00 BST on Thursday until 05:00 BST on Friday. During the works, motorists would still be able to cross the bridge in either direction, with or without a HumberTag, but only using the toll booth lanes, a Humber Bridge spokesperson advised drivers to allow for extra time for their journey during these hours. The scheme is expected to launch in late Autumn. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
South China Morning Post
26-05-2025
- Science
- South China Morning Post
China's mega bridges: build smarter, build higher, build where others won't dare
In the span of a single generation, China has redefined the limits of civil engineering , transforming itself from a nation reliant on foreign bridge-building expertise to the undisputed architect of the world's most audacious crossings. Advertisement Across mist-shrouded gorges, typhoon-whipped straits and sprawling urban megaregions, Chinese engineers are erecting structures that defy geography while smashing world records. A study published in China's Journal of Transport Science and Engineering reveals the scale of this metamorphosis. By 2030, the world's longest suspension spans, tallest crossings and every record-holding cable-stayed megastructure will bear the imprint of Chinese civil engineers, it said. From the 625 metre abyss-spanning Huajiang Canyon Bridge – equivalent to stacking two Eiffel Towers end-to-end – to the Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge's gravity-defying 2,300-metre (7,545ft) suspended main span, these projects are the result of an ongoing engineering revolution that may reshape our world, according to the researchers. Precision survey methods, advanced modelling and innovative engineering techniques –including materials science breakthroughs – have allowed China to build mega bridges Advertisement Meanwhile, the rapid development of artificial intelligence , along with intelligent and automated construction equipment, will allow for even safer and more efficient bridge construction, the researchers said.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ExxonMobil donates $100K to help launch UTPB civil engineering program
May 22—ExxonMobil on Thursday donated $100,000 to the University of Texas Permian Basin's fledgling civil engineering program. The check ceremony took place in the UTPB Engineering Building. The company has long been an important partner and employer in the Permian Basin and Southeastern New Mexico. They have hired UTPB graduates and see the importance of UTPB to their success, Vice President for External Relations Jacqui Gore said. Chad McNeely, ExxonMobil operations manager in this area, said he started his career as a civil engineer many years ago. "This program will not only provide additional educational opportunities, but will help lay a foundation for a brighter future for all of West Texas. Civil engineers are pivotal and create the world in which we live by designing sustainable solutions that meet the critical infrastructure needs, like water resource management and transportation. That infrastructure is essential to sustain economic growth and provide an enhanced quality of life to our communities out here in the Permian Basin," McNeely said. Investing in this program, he said, is an investment in leaders who will innovate and help develop the region. "The graduates of this program will leave with technical expertise that comes with a quality education, but also an understanding of some of the unique infrastructure challenges we face out here in West Texas. These engineers will be able to tailor their projects to meet the specific needs of the community that will drive economic improvement and they'll bring jobs to the area," McNeely said. Gore said the university really appreciates the investment of ExxonMobil, along with Grow Odessa and longtime Odessa civil engineer John Landgraf which brings the total raised for the civil engineering program to $600,000. UTPB President Sandra Woodley said they need to raise about $6 million over the next five years for start-up costs and faculty. About $2 million of that is for instruments. Woodley said they already have several partners who have stepped up. "We're confident we're going to be able to get the support we need and we're going to start the program this fall," she added. The funds will be used to purchase needed equipment for laboratories and classrooms and provide scholarships to students in the program. Rajalingam Dakshinamurthy, UTPB Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, said the bachelor's degree in civil engineering program is specifically built for the needs of the Permian Basin, rapid growth and the area's environment. "Within next four years, we want to maintain an average of 60 students enrolled and (majoring) in civil engineering and graduate a minimum of 20 every year, starting in 2029. That's our ultimate goal," Dakshinamurthy said. "Within that $6 million, approximately $2 million is going toward those instruments the students can have access to and flexible delivery," Dakshinamurthy said. Another goal moving forward with all the programs they are developing is to provide flexible options for students such as hybrid and after-hours classes. "As you all know, most of our graduates work for you all either part-time or full time. We want to make sure we are flexible with respect to the course offerings. Our people and promise, what we do, we hire great faculty," Dakshinamurthy said. He added that everyone played a significant role in pulling this together the last four years. Woodley said when she thinks of the university it sometimes feels like "The Little Engine That Could." "We're not the largest institution. We don't have major research programs, but what we do focus on is making sure that this region has the graduates that it needs to fuel this economy. This economy is pretty special, right? We know that there's a vast number of degrees that are needed out here, and civil engineering is squarely in this high demand gap. We're excited to be able to step up and fill that gap," Woodley said. Tyler Yancey, a petroleum engineer with ExxonMobil, said UTPB's engineering program has grown substantially since he was a student at the school. He speaks to students there all the time. Yancey said the program helped prepare him for his job. "(It) taught me how to solve problems. That's what we do every day," Yancey said. McNeely said there are many opportunities for civil engineers in the Permian Basin from structural to having sufficient amounts of quality water for years and years to come and challenges with road and highway networks. These are some of the "front and center" issues that local talent is needed to help solve, he said. Woodley said UTPB has four "amazing" engineering programs that are all fully accredited. "Adding civil engineering really is our opportunity to meet the needs of the region. We know there is a critical shortage of civil engineers out here, and this program that we're starting up this fall will allow us to ... graduate 20 civil engineers every single year. The startup is going to be important for us, and ExxonMobil has provided $100,000 to help us start this program," Woodley said. The civil engineering program starts this fall. Woodley said they hope to have 40 students in the pipeline relatively soon. Woodley said they have already hired some of the faculty and received a gift from Grow Odessa last year to hire the starting faculty.
