ari Protecting the DREAM: The Potential Impact of Different Legislative Scenarios for Unauthorized Youth By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:06:34 -0400 With the Trump administration having announced the end of the DACA program, Congress is facing growing calls to protect unauthorized immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. This fact sheet examines DREAM Act bills introduced in Congress as of mid-2017, offering estimates of who might earn conditional legal status—and ultimately legal permanent residence—based on educational, professional, and other requirements in the legislation. Full Article
ari Preparing Newcomers for the Jobs of Today and the Labor Markets of Tomorrow By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:34:24 -0400 This Migration Policy Institute Europe webinar examines possible scenarios for how social, economic, and technological trends could affect jobs, labor market policy, education and social policies, and migrant integration. Speakers also explored the potential of coding schools for refugees to help alleviate skills shortages and provide a pathway to work. Full Article
ari Halley's Comet will spark Eta Aquarids meteor shower late Monday By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:42:19 -0400 Halley's Comet only orbits the sun once every 75 years, but each year in early May, the Earth passes through some of the debris that it left behind. Full Article
ari Early marine reptiles used pebble-like teeth to crush shellfish By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:43:37 -0400 Some early ichthyosaurs used rounded, pebble-like teeth to crush the shells of snails and clam-like bivalves, according to new research. Full Article
ari Side-by-Side Comparison of 2013 Senate Immigration Bill with 2006 and 2007 Senate Legislation By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 This fact sheet compares key components of immigration reform outlined in the 2013 Senate immigration bill against provisions included in bills considered by the Senate in 2006 and 2007: border security, detention, and enforcement; worksite enforcement; visa reforms; earned legalization of unauthorized immigrants; strengthening the U.S. economy and workforce; and integration of new Americans. Full Article
ari Side-by-Side Comparison of the 2013 Senate Immigration Framework with 2006 and 2007 Senate Legislation By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 MPI has completed an analysis of the major provisions in the 2013 framework, comparing them to provisions of the legislation the Senate considered in 2006 and 2007. This fact sheet is formatted as a chart comparing the framework of comprehensive immigration reform outlined in the 2013 Senate immigration bill against provisions included in bills considered by the Senate in 2006 and 2007. Full Article
ari Side-by-Side Comparison of 2013 Senate Immigration Bill with Individual 2013 House Bills By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 This fact sheet offers a detailed review of the comprehensive immigration reform legislation approved by the U.S. Senate in June 2013 and compares its major provisions with those of the five targeted immigration bills approved by the House Judiciary Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee. Full Article
ari Business as Usual? Regularizing Foreign Labor in Costa Rica By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:17:14 -0400 With the growing urbanization and consolidation of Nicaraguan immigrants in sectors such as construction and domestic service, Costa Rica has shifted its focus from immigration enforcement to integration. Tension has emerged between the government and private sector as a new mechanism for regularizing unauthorized immigrant workers has failed to gain traction. Full Article
ari Ask Ariely: On Doing Dishes, Curbing Consumerism, and Reducing Regret By danariely.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 12:30:49 +0000 Here’s my Q&A column from the WSJ this week — and if you have any questions for me, you can tweet them to @danariely with the hashtag #askariely, post a comment on my Ask Ariely Facebook page, or email them to AskAriely@wsj.com. ___________________________________________________ Dear Dan, When I host friends for dinner,... Full Article Ask Ariely Blog advice column ask ariely Behavioral Economics & Psychology dear dan wall street journal wsj
ari Ask Ariely: On Soiled Sinks, Busy Bathrooms, and Dainty Donations By danariely.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 12:30:47 +0000 Here’s my Q&A column from the WSJ this week — and if you have any questions for me, you can tweet them to @danariely with the hashtag #askariely, post a comment on my Ask Ariely Facebook page, or email them to AskAriely@wsj.com. ___________________________________________________ Dear Dan, People in my office drink a... Full Article Ask Ariely Behavioral Economics Blog advice column ask ariely Behavioral Economics & Psychology dear dan wall street journal wsj
ari Ask Ariely: On Team Tragedy, Airport Anxiety, and Grumpy Gift-wrapping By danariely.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Jan 2020 12:30:15 +0000 Here’s my Q&A column from the WSJ this week — and if you have any questions for me, you can tweet them to @danariely with the hashtag #askariely, post a comment on my Ask Ariely Facebook page, or email them to AskAriely@wsj.com. ___________________________________________________ Hi Dan, I have a hard time watching... Full Article Uncategorized advice column ask ariely Behavioral Economics Behavioral Economics & Psychology dear dan wall street journal wsj
ari Ask Ariely: On Irrational Investments and Company Complaints By danariely.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:30:17 +0000 Here’s my Q&A column from the WSJ this week — and if you have any questions for me, you can tweet them to @danariely with the hashtag #askariely, post a comment on my Ask Ariely Facebook page, or email them to AskAriely@wsj.com. ___________________________________________________ Dear Dan, One of my credit cards bears... Full Article Ask Ariely Behavioral Economics Blog advice column ask ariely Behavioral Economics & Psychology dear dan wall street journal wsj
ari Ask Ariely: On Simple Savings, Better Bonuses, and Revised Resolutions By danariely.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 12:30:50 +0000 Here’s my Q&A column from the WSJ this week — and if you have any questions for me, you can tweet them to @danariely with the hashtag #askariely, post a comment on my Ask Ariely Facebook page, or email them to AskAriely@wsj.com. ___________________________________________________ Dear Dan, My partner and I are students,... Full Article Ask Ariely Blog advice column ask ariely Behavioral Economics & Psychology dear dan wall street journal wsj
ari Ask Ariely: On Overwhelming Options, Better Budgets, and Expensive Emotions By danariely.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 12:30:34 +0000 Here’s my Q&A column from the WSJ this week — and if you have any questions for me, you can tweet them to @danariely with the hashtag #askariely, post a comment on my Ask Ariely Facebook page, or email them to AskAriely@wsj.com. ___________________________________________________ Hi, Dan. I offered to purchase a computer... Full Article Ask Ariely Behavioral Economics advice column ask ariely Behavioral Economics & Psychology dear dan wall street journal wsj
ari Ask Ariely: On Paper Punishments, Pious Patterns, and Painful Plans By danariely.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 12:30:56 +0000 Here’s my Q&A column from the WSJ this week — and if you have any questions for me, you can tweet them to @danariely with the hashtag #askariely, post a comment on my Ask Ariely Facebook page, or email them to AskAriely@wsj.com. ___________________________________________________ Dear Dan, I shop at two different grocery... Full Article Ask Ariely Blog advice column ask ariely Behavioral Economics Behavioral Economics & Psychology dear dan wall street journal wsj
ari Ask Ariely: On Healthy Handshakes, Bus Behaviors, and Diet Defenses By danariely.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 11:30:57 +0000 Here’s my Q&A column from the WSJ this week — and if you have any questions for me, you can tweet them to @danariely with the hashtag #askariely, post a comment on my Ask Ariely Facebook page, or email them to AskAriely@wsj.com. ___________________________________________________ Dear Dan, I know that because of the... Full Article Ask Ariely Blog advice column ask ariely Behavioral Economics & Psychology dear dan wall street journal wsj
ari Watch: Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber release at-home video for 'Stuck with U' By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:33:24 -0400 Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber released their music video for "Stuck With U." Full Article
ari Taylor Swift's Paris concert to air on ABC May 17 By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:41:09 -0400 Taylor Swift announced her City of Lover concert, which took place in Paris, will air on ABC on May 17 at 10 p.m. Full Article
ari CBS orders first seasons of 'Clarice,' 'Equalizer,' 'B Positive' for 2020-21 By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:08:24 -0400 CBS said it has ordered first seasons of three new shows -- "Clarice," "The Equalizer" and "B Positive" for the 2020-21 television season. Full Article
ari Marijuana May Not Lower Your IQ By rss.sciam.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:00:00 GMT Rigorous new studies should be able to settle the matter -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com Full Article Health Mind Cognition Neurological Health Neuroscience
ari Wariness, Not Hatred, Keeps Civil Wars Raging By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT Here is a measure of the state of the war in Iraq: The number of Iraqis dying each month now rivals the total number of people who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Full Article Opinions Wariness Not Hatred Keeps Civil Wars Raging
ari Reminders of Mortality Bring Out the Charitable Side By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST Scrooge crept towards it, trembling as he went; and following the finger, read upon the stone of the neglected grave his own name, Ebenezer Scrooge . . . "Spirit!" he cried, tight clutching at its robe, "hear me! I am not the man I was. I will not be the man I must have been . . . " Full Article Opinions Reminders of Mortality Bring Out the Charitable Side
ari A Dose of Libertarian Paternalism By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT About 25 years ago, Cass Sunstein opened a retirement account that had two portfolios. One was mostly bonds, the other mostly stocks. Like many academics who use the TIAA-CREF investment program, Sunstein divided his money equally between stocks and bonds. Full Article Opinions A Dose of Libertarian Paternalism
ari Preparing for the Unknown: Designing Effective Predeparture Orientation for Resettling Refugees By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:28:31 -0400 Refugees encounter a range of challenges after resettlement—from adjusting to a new culture and language, to finding a job. Many resettlement countries invest in predeparture orientation to help refugees develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to face these challenges. This report explores the many forms these programs take, highlighting important design questions and key elements that effective programs share. Full Article
ari Invertir en el vecindario: Cambios en los patrones de migración entre México y Estados Unidos y oportunidades para una cooperación sostenible By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 11:03:45 -0400 La migración entre México y Estados Unidos ha cambiado dramáticamente en los últimos años, pero las políticas y la retórica política en ambos países no se han actualizado a este contexto a la misma velocidad. Este reporte explora esta nueva realidad migratoria y cómo los dos gobiernos podrían trabajar juntos para abordar los desafíos de políticas públicas que tienen en común. Full Article
ari Open Door for Venezuelan and Nicaraguan Migrants in Latin America & Caribbean Closes a Bit amid Scale of Flows, Strains on Public Services By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:41:40 -0500 WASHINGTON – Even as governments in Latin America and the Caribbean have taken generous and innovative steps to address forced displacement from Venezuela and more recently Nicaragua, the warm welcome has cooled in places amid the vast scale of the inflows, strains on public services and growing public concern. Full Article
ari Las puertas abiertas para los migrantes venezolanos y nicaragüenses en América Latina y el Caribe se cierran un poco a medida que aumenta la escala de los flujos y la presión en los servicios públicos By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:22:00 -0500 WASHINGTON – A pesar de que los gobiernos de América Latina y el Caribe han tomado medidas generosas e innovadoras para lidiar con el desplazamiento forzado desde Venezuela y más recientemente desde Nicaragua, la cálida bienvenida se ha enfriado en algunos lugares a medida que el número de entradas, la presión sobre los servicios públicos y la preocupación del público aumenta. Full Article
ari Grilled calamari, watermelon, olives, goat's curd and crispy vine leaves By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 19:36:00 +1100 This recipe was featured on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment with Raf Epstein on Drive, 774 ABC Melbourne, 3:30 PM, courtesy of George Calombaris. George's new book is called "Greek." Full Article ABC Local melbourne Lifestyle and Leisure:Recipes:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
ari SLOW-COOKED QUINCES WITH MANDARIN AND ROSEWATER By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:41:00 +1000 Once you've peeled and cored the quinces there's really little work to do to make this gorgeous dessert. They just bubble away happily for a few hours while the sugar and long slow cooking cast their spell, transforming the quinces' hard, ivory-coloured flesh until it's meltingly soft and an incredible deep-rose colour. Full Article ABC Local northcoast Lifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:All Lifestyle and Leisure:Recipes:All Lifestyle and Leisure:Recipes:Main Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
ari Greek calamari with watermelon, goat's cheese and olives By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:10:00 +1000 1/4 small watermelon vegetable oil, for deep-frying 50 g vine leaves in brine 1/3 cup plain flour 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to garnish 500 g calamari, cleaned, scored and cut into bite-sized pieces, tentacles reserved salt flakes and cracked pepper 200 g green olives 200 g goat's curd, broken into small pieces Full Article ABC Local widebay Lifestyle and Leisure:Recipes:All Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670
ari Marinated crispy skinned salmon fillets By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2016 09:40:00 +0800 4 salmon fillets, skin on (175g per portion) 2 tbs soy sauce 1 tbs rice wine vinegar 1 tbs olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbs ginger, mined 1 small red chilli 1 lime, juiced Full Article ABC Local wheatbelt Lifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:All Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530
ari Grilled rib on the bone with brocolini and cafe de paris By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2016 12:26:00 +1000 Delicious weekend dish. Full Article ABC Local brisbane Lifestyle and Leisure:Recipes:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000
ari Betel leaf with seared scallops, lime and sticky tamarind sauce By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:26:00 +1000 Seafood in a different way by the Golden Pig. Full Article ABC Local brisbane Lifestyle and Leisure:Recipes:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000
ari Greek cauliflower with a minted maple and tamarind sauce By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:11:00 +1000 150g panko crumbs 1 clove of crushed garlic 1 tsp. ground ginger 2 tsps. curry powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsps. ground coriander 1 tsp. black mustard seeds 1 tsp. chilli flakes 2 tsps. caster sugar Pinch of salt 3 free range eggs, beaten 100g plain flour with a pinch of salt 1 cauliflower, broken in to small florets Sunflower oil for deep frying Sauce: Handful of chopped parsley Handful of chopped coriander leaves Handful of chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp. tamarind paste 1 tsp. maple syrup 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsps. lime juice Pinch of salt 2 tbsps. water Full Article ABC Local widebay Lifestyle and Leisure:Recipes:All Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670
ari Arroz de Marisco (Portugeuse rice dish) By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 06:26:00 +1000 The Portuguese have a double gene for flavours. They keep it simple, they rely on extremely good produce. This dish has such a unique flavour. It's ideal with all wines. A good Lisbon paste is the trick! Full Article ABC Local northcoast Lifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:All Lifestyle and Leisure:Recipes:All Lifestyle and Leisure:Recipes:Main Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
ari Calamari and fermented celeriac, barbecued peas and beef fat By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:17:00 +1000 This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Dan Hunter, chef and owner of Otways' restaurant Brae. Full Article ABC Local melbourne Lifestyle and Leisure:Recipes:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
ari Is the Door Closing? Latin American and Caribbean Responses to Venezuelan Migration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:30:49 -0500 This webinar marks the release of MPI's Latin American and Caribbean Migration Portal that offers up-to-date, authoritative research and data on migration trends and policies, and a report examining the policy responses of 11 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to increased Venezuelan and Nicaraguan migration. Full Article
ari ¿Se Están Cerrando las Puertas? Respuestas a la Migración Venezolana en América Latina y el Caribe By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:33:28 -0500 MPI llevó a cabo un seminario en línea para marcar el lanzamiento de: Un portal sobre Migración en América Latina y el Caribe; y un informe que examina los efectos de las políticas migratorias y de integración en 11 países en América Latina y el Caribe ante el aumento de la migración venezolana y nicaragüense. Full Article
ari An Uneven Welcome: Latin American and Caribbean Responses to Venezuelan and Nicaraguan Migration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:19:48 -0500 Large-scale displacement from Venezuela and Nicaragua is reshaping the migration landscape in much of Latin America and the Caribbean. This report, accompanied by the launch of a new Migration Portal offering research and analysis on the region, examines the immigration and integration policy responses of 11 countries, including pathways to legal status and measures to integrate newcomers into schools, health-care systems, and labor markets. Full Article
ari Bienvenidas asimétricas: Respuestas de América Latina y el Caribe a la migración venezolana y nicaragüense By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:44:38 -0500 El gran desplazamiento forzado de personas en Venezuela y Nicaragua está transformando el panorama migratorio en gran parte de América Latina y el Caribe. Este informe examina las respuestas de las políticas de inmigración e integración de once países, incluyendo vías de regularización y medidas para integrar a los recién llegados en las escuelas y mercados laborales. Este informe acompaña el lanzamiento de un Portal Sobre Migración que ofrece investigación y análisis actualizados sobre tendencias y políticas de inmigración en la región. Full Article
ari Visit-to-Visit HbA1c Variability Is Associated With Cardiovascular Disease and Microvascular Complications in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-01-20T12:00:30-08:00 OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between visit-to-visit HbA1c variability and cardiovascular events and microvascular complications in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This retrospective cohort study analyzed patients from Tayside and Fife in the Scottish Care Information–Diabetes Collaboration (SCI-DC) who were observable from the diagnosis of diabetes and had at least five HbA1c measurements before the outcomes were evaluated. We used the previously reported HbA1c variability score (HVS), calculated as the percentage of the number of changes in HbA1c >0.5% (5.5 mmol/mol) among all HbA1c measurements within an individual. The association between HVS and 10 outcomes was assessed using Cox proportional hazards models. RESULTS We included 13,111–19,883 patients in the analyses of each outcome. The patients with HVS >60% were associated with elevated risks of all outcomes compared with the lowest quintile (for example, HVS >80 to ≤100 vs. HVS ≥0 to ≤20, hazard ratio 2.38 [95% CI 1.61–3.53] for major adverse cardiovascular events, 2.4 [1.72–3.33] for all-cause mortality, 2.4 [1.13–5.11] for atherosclerotic cardiovascular death, 2.63 [1.81–3.84] for coronary artery disease, 2.04 [1.12–3.73] for ischemic stroke, 3.23 [1.76–5.93] for heart failure, 7.4 [3.84–14.27] for diabetic retinopathy, 3.07 [2.23–4.22] for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, 5.24 [2.61–10.49] for diabetic foot ulcer, and 3.49 [2.47–4.95] for new-onset chronic kidney disease). Four sensitivity analyses, including adjustment for time-weighted average HbA1c, confirmed the robustness of the results. CONCLUSIONS Our study shows that higher HbA1c variability is associated with increased risks of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events, and microvascular complications of diabetes independently of high HbA1c. Full Article
ari Effects of Bariatric Surgery in Early- and Adult-Onset Obesity in the Prospective Controlled Swedish Obese Subjects Study By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-03-20T11:50:34-07:00 OBJECTIVE Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for obesity, but it is unknown if outcomes differ between adults with early- versus adult-onset obesity. We investigated how obesity status at 20 years of age affects outcomes after bariatric surgery later in life. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS The Swedish Obese Subjects study is a prospective matched study performed at 25 surgical departments and 480 primary health care centers. Participants aged 37–60 years with BMI ≥34 kg/m2 (men) or ≥38 kg/m2 (women) were recruited between 1987 and 2001; 2,007 participants received bariatric surgery and 2,040 usual care. Self-reported body weight at 20 years of age was used to stratify patients into subgroups with normal BMI (<25 kg/m2), overweight (BMI 25–29.9 kg/m2), or obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2). Body weight, energy intake, and type 2 diabetes status were examined over 10 years, and incidence of cardiovascular and microvascular disease was determined over up to 26 years using data from health registers. RESULTS There were small but statistically significant differences in reduction of body weight among the subgroups after bariatric surgery (interaction P = 0.032), with the largest reductions among those with obesity aged 20 years. Bariatric surgery increased type 2 diabetes remission (odds ratios 4.51, 4.90, and 5.58 in subgroups with normal BMI, overweight, or obesity at 20 years of age, respectively; interaction P = 0.951), reduced type 2 diabetes incidence (odds ratios 0.15, 0.13, and 0.15, respectively; interaction P = 0.972), and reduced microvascular complications independent of obesity status at 20 years of age (interaction P = 0.650). The association between bariatric surgery and cardiovascular disease was similar in the subgroups (interaction P = 0.674). Surgical complications were similar in the subgroups. CONCLUSIONS The treatment benefits of bariatric surgery in adults are similar regardless of obesity status at 20 years of age. Full Article
ari Inoreader mobile apps updated to support Automatic Night Mode, Microblogs, Sort by Magic and popularity indicators. By blog.inoreader.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:05:38 +0000 Hey, it’s been quite some time without updates on this front, but our latest updates to our Android and iOS… Full Article Uncategorized
ari Is the Door Closing? Latin American and Caribbean Responses to Venezuelan Migration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:40:37 -0500 Fleeing crisis, nearly 4 million Venezuelans have moved to other Latin American and Caribbean countries over the past few years. This webinar marked the launch of a Latin American and Caribbean Migration Portal, and a report examining the migration and integration policy responses in the region. Full Article
ari ¿Se Están Cerrando las Puertas? Respuestas a la Migración Venezolana en América Latina y el Caribe By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:08:48 -0500 MPI llevó a cabo un seminario en línea para marcar el lanzamiento de: Un portal sobre Migración en América Latina y el Caribe; y un informe que examina los efectos de las políticas migratorias y de integración en 11 países en América Latina y el Caribe ante el aumento de la migración venezolana y nicaragüense. Full Article
ari Humanitarian Protection in an Era of Pandemic By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:16:51 -0400 MPI and MPI Europe experts discuss the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on asylum systems in Europe and North America, as well as in developing regions, where 85 percent of refugees live. During this freeform conversation, our analysts also assess the implications for the principle of asylum and the future for a post-World War II humanitarian protection system that is under threat. Full Article
ari Clarifying the Role of Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes Management By clinical.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2003-01-01 John R. WhiteJan 1, 2003; 21:Feature Articles Full Article
ari 10 Examples of Heroism Arising From the COVID-19 Pandemic By blog.richmond.edu Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:26:56 +0000 By Scott T. Allison In any tragedy or crisis, you will see many people standing out and stepping up to save lives and make the world a better place. These heroic individuals can range from leaders of nations to ordinary citizens who rise to the occasion to help others in need. During this COVID-19 pandemic, … Continue reading 10 Examples of Heroism Arising From the COVID-19 Pandemic → Full Article Commentary and Analysis COVID19 heroes
ari Why We Need Libraries, Or, Memory and Knowledge By decisions-and-info-gaps.blogspot.com Published On :: Sat, 26 May 2012 06:19:00 +0000 "Writing is thinking in slow motion. We see what at normal speeds escapes us, can rerun the reel at will to look for errors, erase, interpolate, and rethink. Most thoughts are a light rain, fall upon the ground, and dry up. Occasionally they become a stream that runs a short distance before it disappears. Writing stands an incomparably better chance of getting somewhere."... What is written can be given endlessly and yet retained, read by thousands even while it is being rewritten, kept as it was and revised at the same time. Writing is magic." Walter KaufmannWe are able to know things because they happen again and again. We know about the sun because it glares down on us day after day. Scientists learn the laws of nature, and build confidence in their knowledge, by testing their theories over and over and getting the same results each time. We would be unable to learn the patterns and ways of our world if nothing were repeatable.But without memory, we could learn nothing even if the world were tediously repetitive. Even though the sun rises daily in the east, we could not know this if we couldn't remember it.The world has stable patterns, and we are able to discover these patterns because we remember. Knowledge requires more than memory, but memory is an essential element.The invention of writing was a great boon to knowledge because writing is collective memory. For instance, the Peloponnesian wars are known to us through Thucydides' writings. People understand themselves and their societies in part through knowing their history. History, as distinct from pre-history, depends on the written word. For example, each year at the Passover holiday, Jewish families through the ages have read the story of the Israelite exodus from Egypt. We are enjoined to see ourselves as though we were there, fleeing Egypt and trudging through the desert. Memory, recorded for all time, creates individual and collective awareness, and motivates aspirations and actions.Without writing, much collective memory would be lost, just as books themselves are sometimes lost. We know, for instance, that Euclid wrote a book called Porisms, but the book is lost and we know next to nothing about its message. Memory, and knowledge, have been lost.Memory can be uncertain. We've all experienced that on the personal level. Collective memory can also be uncertain. We're sometimes uncertain of the meaning of rare ancient words, such as lilit in Isaiah (34:14) or gvina in Job (10:10). Written traditions, while containing an element of truth, may be of uncertain meaning or veracity. For instance, we know a good deal, both from the Bible and from archeological findings, about Hezekiah who ruled the kingdom of Judea in the late 8th century BCE. About David, three centuries earlier, we can be much less certain. Biblical stories are told in great detail but corroboration is hard to obtain.Memory can be deliberately corrupted. Records of history can be embellished or prettified, as when a king commissions the chronicling of his achievements. Ancient monuments glorifying imperial conquests are invaluable sources of knowledge of past ages, but they are unreliable and must be interpreted cautiously. Records of purported events that never occurred can be maliciously fabricated. For instance, The Protocols of the Elders of Zion is pure invention, though that book has been re-published voluminously throughout the world and continues to be taken seriously by many people. Memory is alive and very real, even if it is memory of things that never happened.Libraries are the physical medium of human collective memory, and an essential element in maintaining and enlarging our knowledge. There are many types of libraries. The family library may have a few hundred books, while the library of Congress has 1,349 km of bookshelves and holds about 147 million items. Libraries can hold paper books or digital electronic documents. Paper can perish in fire as happened to the Alexandrian library, while digital media can be erased, or become damaged and unreadable. Libraries, like memory itself, are fragile and need care.Why do we need libraries? Being human means, among other things, the capacity for knowledge, and the ability to appreciate and benefit from it. The written record is a public good, like the fresh air. I can read Confucius or Isaiah centuries after they lived, and my reading does not consume them. Our collective memory is part of each individual, and preserving that memory preserves a part of each of us. Without memory, we are without knowledge. Without knowledge, we are only another animal. Full Article
ari How the coronavirus pandemic is changing the world | Fareed Zakaria By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:57:35 +0000 The coronavirus pandemic is more global, dramatic and unusual than any crisis we've seen in a long time, says journalist Fareed Zakaria. Listen as he shares his perspective on how we can recover from the economic fallout, why certain countries were able to avoid major outbreaks and what this might mean for the balance of global power. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers. Recorded April 9, 2020) Full Article Higher Education