conversation Next Moves on Climate Policy: A Conversation with Sue Biniaz By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020Sue Biniaz, former lead climate negotiator for the United States, shared her thoughts on the postponement of COP-26, and on the possible re-engagement of the U.S. in the international effort to address climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” a podcast produced by the Harvard Environmental Economics Program. Full Article
conversation Organizational Responses to COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Conversation with Rebecca Henderson By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 8, 2020 Apr 8, 2020Rebecca Henderson, the John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University, shared her perspectives on how large organizations are changing in response to the coronavirus pandemic and climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.” Full Article
conversation Organizational Responses to COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Conversation with Rebecca Henderson By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 8, 2020 Apr 8, 2020Rebecca Henderson, the John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University, shared her perspectives on how large organizations are changing in response to the coronavirus pandemic and climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.” Full Article
conversation Organizational Responses to COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Conversation with Rebecca Henderson By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 8, 2020 Apr 8, 2020Rebecca Henderson, the John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University, shared her perspectives on how large organizations are changing in response to the coronavirus pandemic and climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.” Full Article
conversation Organizational Responses to COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Conversation with Rebecca Henderson By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 8, 2020 Apr 8, 2020Rebecca Henderson, the John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University, shared her perspectives on how large organizations are changing in response to the coronavirus pandemic and climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.” Full Article
conversation The Politics of Climate Change: A Conversation with Joseph Aldy By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mar 9, 2020 Mar 9, 2020Robert Stavins, director of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program, speaks with Joseph Aldy, professor of the practice of public policy at Harvard Kennedy School. The discussion covers Aldy's experience in government service, and the prospects for meaningful and effective climate change policy in the United States. Full Article
conversation Confronting COVID-19: A Conversation with Columbia University Professor Scott Barrett By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mar 27, 2020 Mar 27, 2020Columbia University Professor Scott Barrett assessed the massive global efforts underway to address COVID-19 and the potential impacts of the pandemic on our lives in the future in a special episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program. Full Article
conversation Organizational Responses to COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Conversation with Rebecca Henderson By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 8, 2020 Apr 8, 2020Rebecca Henderson, the John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University, shared her perspectives on how large organizations are changing in response to the coronavirus pandemic and climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.” Full Article
conversation Next Moves on Climate Policy: A Conversation with Sue Biniaz By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020Sue Biniaz, former lead climate negotiator for the United States, shared her thoughts on the postponement of COP-26, and on the possible re-engagement of the U.S. in the international effort to address climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” a podcast produced by the Harvard Environmental Economics Program. Full Article
conversation Organizational Responses to COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Conversation with Rebecca Henderson By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 8, 2020 Apr 8, 2020Rebecca Henderson, the John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University, shared her perspectives on how large organizations are changing in response to the coronavirus pandemic and climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.” Full Article
conversation Next Moves on Climate Policy: A Conversation with Sue Biniaz By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020Sue Biniaz, former lead climate negotiator for the United States, shared her thoughts on the postponement of COP-26, and on the possible re-engagement of the U.S. in the international effort to address climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” a podcast produced by the Harvard Environmental Economics Program. Full Article
conversation Organizational Responses to COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Conversation with Rebecca Henderson By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 8, 2020 Apr 8, 2020Rebecca Henderson, the John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University, shared her perspectives on how large organizations are changing in response to the coronavirus pandemic and climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.” Full Article
conversation Next Moves on Climate Policy: A Conversation with Sue Biniaz By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020Sue Biniaz, former lead climate negotiator for the United States, shared her thoughts on the postponement of COP-26, and on the possible re-engagement of the U.S. in the international effort to address climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” a podcast produced by the Harvard Environmental Economics Program. Full Article
conversation Organizational Responses to COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Conversation with Rebecca Henderson By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 8, 2020 Apr 8, 2020Rebecca Henderson, the John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University, shared her perspectives on how large organizations are changing in response to the coronavirus pandemic and climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.” Full Article
conversation The Politics of Climate Change: A Conversation with Joseph Aldy By www.belfercenter.org Published On :: Mar 9, 2020 Mar 9, 2020Robert Stavins, director of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program, speaks with Joseph Aldy, professor of the practice of public policy at Harvard Kennedy School. The discussion covers Aldy's experience in government service, and the prospects for meaningful and effective climate change policy in the United States. Full Article
conversation Confronting COVID-19: A Conversation with Columbia University Professor Scott Barrett By www.belfercenter.org Published On :: Mar 27, 2020 Mar 27, 2020Columbia University Professor Scott Barrett assessed the massive global efforts underway to address COVID-19 and the potential impacts of the pandemic on our lives in the future in a special episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program. Full Article
conversation Organizational Responses to COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Conversation with Rebecca Henderson By www.belfercenter.org Published On :: Apr 8, 2020 Apr 8, 2020Rebecca Henderson, the John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University, shared her perspectives on how large organizations are changing in response to the coronavirus pandemic and climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.” Full Article
conversation Next Moves on Climate Policy: A Conversation with Sue Biniaz By www.belfercenter.org Published On :: May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020Sue Biniaz, former lead climate negotiator for the United States, shared her thoughts on the postponement of COP-26, and on the possible re-engagement of the U.S. in the international effort to address climate change in the newest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program,” a podcast produced by the Harvard Environmental Economics Program. Full Article
conversation Webinar: A conversation with Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:56:35 +0000 The COVID-19 pandemic is among the most serious challenges confronting the globe since World War II. Its projected human and economic costs are devastating. While the armed forces of the United States will rise to this challenge as they have others, the Department of Defense will not stop planning for long-term threats to America's security,… Full Article
conversation A conversation with Somali Finance Minister Abdirahman Duale Beileh on economic adjustment in fragile African states By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:45:42 +0000 Fragile and conflict-affected states in Africa currently account for about one-third of those living in extreme poverty worldwide. These states struggle with tradeoffs between development and stabilization, the need for economic stimulus and debt sustainability, and global financial stewardship and transparency. Addressing fragility requires innovative approaches, the strengthening of public and private sector capacity, and… Full Article
conversation 3 ways to move the conversation on public health forward By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:29:00 -0500 Editor's note: This piece was written in response to John McDonough's article in the American Journal of Public Health titled "Shorter lives and poorer health on the campaign trail." Read McDonough's article here. McDonough is right about two very important things. First, that in America we have quite dismal outcomes for the enormous amount we spend on health care. And second, that there is a real opportunity for a new political dialog between left and right to take root—though perhaps one that is more of a quiet agreement than a high-profile grand bargain. McDonough wisely draws attention in Figure 3 of his editorial to the sharp distinction between the United States and other Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries in the relative proportions of gross domestic product spent on health services and social services. The United States is a lonely outlier because we overmedicalize our approach to health conditions and community health. Generally a blend of social, housing, public health, and other preventive strategies would yield better health results than calling an ambulance—and at a fraction of the cost. Even our higher survival rates after age 75 years is a mixed blessing, as Gawande points out, because expensive and frequent medical interventions may extend age but often not the quality of life.1 The good news, both substantively and politically in this election year, is the growing recognition that addressing the social determinants of health is a key—perhaps the key—to improving health outcomes while slowing the growth in health spending as a proportion of gross domestic product and public spending. McDonough and I agree on that, despite his affection for Bernie Sanders’ utopian Medicare-for-all, which likely would do little to address the underlying cost and outcomes problem. So how could a new conversation develop, of the kind both we both would like to see? I think on several fronts. First, building on existing collaboration, serious analysts and policymakers on both sides of the political spectrum should explain more extensively how resources currently restricted to either health care or social services and housing should and could be more routinely braided together. Despite some interesting experiments and demonstrations that allow certain health and housing money to be mixed and used creatively, budget restrictions and payment systems generally make this dif- ficult. We could seek to agree on a mixture of legislative action on payments and budgets, and using Medicaid (Section 1115) waivers, to permit money currently available only for medical services to be used instead for housing and social services where that could be shown to improve the health of individuals in a community. Second, we could agree on bipartisan steps to allow states to experiment with more creative approaches to alter the blend of strategies they have available to achieve improved health outcomes. Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act (Pub L No. 111–148) is a start, since it will allow states to propose alternatives to some Affordable Care Act provisions to improve coverage and outcomes without increasing federal costs. McDonough and I agree on using 1332 waivers in this way. But a further step would be legislation to allow states to seek even broader waivers to shift money between health and social service programs. For that to happen, conservatives would have to accept increases in total spending on some social service programs. Progressives would have to accept reductions in health programs and reduce their reluctance to granting states more flexibility. Both would have to accept rigorous evaluation to determine what works and what does not. And third, there is an opportunity for agreement on empowering intermediary institutions2 in neighborhoods, including charter and community schools, as well as health systems,3 to serve as hubs for integrated approaches to achieving health communities. That approach combines the conservative emphasis on the importance of nongovernmental institutions with the progressive emphasis on community action. Again, systematic evaluation is needed. Hopefully there can be cross-party congressional support agreement on these themes, as McDonough notes has occurred in alternative sentencing. But it is unlikely in the election season that such themes will be seized upon by presidential candidates. In my view, that is probably good, because presidential elections are about differences, not path-breaking agreements. Better, during this election cycle, to foster positive conversations that cause such themes to be taken out of the election debates, so that they will have broad support for enactment after the Election Day dust has settled. 1. Gawande A. Being Mortal. New York, NY: Metropolitan Books; 2015. 2. Singh P, Butler SM. Intermediaries in Integrated Approaches to Health and Economic Mobility. Washington, DC: The Brookings Institution; 2015. 3. Butler SM, Grabinsky J, Masi D. Hospitals as Hubs to Create Healthy Communities: Lessons From Washington Adventist Hospital. Washington, DC: The Brookings Institution; 2015. Editor's note: This piece originally appeared in the American Journal of Public Health. Authors Stuart M. Butler Publication: American Journal of Public Health Image Source: © Mike Segar / Reuters Full Article
conversation CANCELED – A conversation on national security with General David Petraeus By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 21:21:52 +0000 Out of an abundance of caution regarding the spread of COVID-19, this afternoon’s event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. More than 18 years after the 9/11 attacks, the United States has shifted its focus to competition with near-peer great competitors while still deterring rogue states like Iran and North Korea. During the… Full Article
conversation CANCELED – A conversation with Fiona Hill on public service By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Out of an abundance of caution regarding the spread of COVID-19, this event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. In the face of domestic political polarization and heightened foreign policy challenges — from geopolitical competition to ongoing non-state threats such as hybrid warfare and public health emergencies — public service by nonpartisan professionals has… Full Article
conversation India today: A conversation with Indian members of parliament By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 10:30:00 -0400 Event Information October 7, 201510:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDTSaul/Zilkha RoomsThe Brookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20036 Register for the EventOver the last couple of years, a number of crucial political and policy-related developments have unfolded in India, as well as in U.S.-India relations. These developments have emerged as the next generation of Indian politicians, born after the country’s independence, is coming to the fore—including in parliament. On October 7, The India Project at Brookings hosted a delegation of Indian parliamentarians to discuss the current state of Indian policy and politics. The panel featuring MPs from different political parties and states in India explored the state of the Indian economy and foreign policy, federalism, the role of regional parties, coalition politics, the role of the media and technology, and U.S.-India relations. Join the conversation on Twitter using #IndianPolitics Audio India today: A conversation with Indian members of parliament Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials 20151007_india_today_transcript Full Article
conversation U.S.–India relations: A conversation with U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:00:00 -0500 Event Information December 11, 201511:00 AM - 12:00 PM ESTFalk AuditorimThe Brookings Institution1775 Massachuetts, N.W.,Washington, D.C. Register for the EventThe past year has been one of intense engagement in U.S -India relations with several high-level visits exchanged and working-level dialogues held between the two countries. Most recently, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at the Paris climate change summit and Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will visit the United States to discuss the bilateral defense relationship. On December 11, The India Project at Brookings hosted a conversation with U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma to reflect on developments in U.S.-India relations in 2015. He also discussed the recent high-level engagements on defense policy and climate change, as well as the road ahead for the bilateral relationship. Tanvi Madan, director of the India Project and fellow in Foreign Policy at Brookings moderated the discussion. Bruce Jones, vice president and director of Foreign Policy at Brookings provided introductory remarks. Join the conversation on Twitter using #USIndia Video U.S.–India relations: A conversation with U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma Audio U.S.–India relations: A conversation with U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials 20151211_india_verma_transcript Full Article
conversation U.S. Economic Engagement on the International Stage: A Conversation with U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Nathan Sheets By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:30:00 -0500 Event Information December 3, 20148:30 AM - 9:30 AM ESTFirst Amendment LoungeNational Press Club529 14th St. NW, 13th FloorWashington, DC Register for the EventThe world’s top economies had much to discuss at the G-20 summit in Brisbane, Australia last month, including reinvigorating global growth, the reduction of trade barriers, financial regulation reforms, and global infrastructure. The G-20 meeting took place at a key time for U.S. international economic policy, as it came on the heels of President Obama’s prior stops at the APEC summit and the ASEAN summit. As the U.S. joins its G-20 colleagues in aiming to boost G-20 GDP by an additional 2 percent by 2018, there remain many questions about how G-20 countries will follow through with the goals set in Brisbane. On December 3, the Global Economy and Development program and the Economic Studies program at Brookings welcomed U.S. Treasury Undersecretary for International Affairs Nathan Sheets in his first public address since being confirmed in September. Following the recent G-20 meeting, Sheets discussed his perspectives on priorities for international economic policy in the years ahead across key areas including trade, the international financial architecture, and the United States’ evolving economic relationships. Join the conversation on Twitter using #GlobalEconomy Video U.S. Economic Engagement on the International Stage: A Conversation with U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Nathan Sheets Audio U.S. Economic Engagement on the International Stage: A Conversation with U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Nathan Sheets Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials 20141203_sheets_international_economic_engagement_transcript Full Article
conversation Europe’s Eastern Frontiers: A Conversation with Javier Solana By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0400 Event Information April 13, 201210:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDTFalk AuditoriumThe Brookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Ave., NWWashington, DC Register for the EventStability in Europe’s eastern neighborhood, already precarious, is being further strained. The political prospects of several countries, including Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey and Russia, remain unclear. The region is grappling with the fallout of the economic crisis, and Russia and Turkey, in particular, are threatened by the turmoil in the Arab world.On April 13, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings (CUSE) hosted former European Union High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana for a discussion on how the European Union (EU) and NATO should engage with Europe’s strategic partners in the East and Southeast. As a former secretary general of NATO and secretary-general of the Council of the European Union, Solana offered insight into the prospects for future EU and NATO enlargement, the potential impact of the eurozone crisis on the region and how Europeans should attempt to cooperate with their neighbors in tackling global challenges. Brookings President Strobe Talbott provided introductory remarks and moderated the discussion. Video Syria, Russia and IranGlobal Governance Can WorkTurkey and Cyprus Audio Europe's Eastern Frontiers: A Conversation with Javier Solana Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials 20120413_eastern_europe Full Article
conversation Webinar: A conversation with Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:56:35 +0000 The COVID-19 pandemic is among the most serious challenges confronting the globe since World War II. Its projected human and economic costs are devastating. While the armed forces of the United States will rise to this challenge as they have others, the Department of Defense will not stop planning for long-term threats to America's security,… Full Article
conversation A conversation on the second U.S.-Africa Business Forum By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 19:49:16 +0000 Ahead of the second U.S.-Africa Business Forum, where President Obama, in his “swan song,” looks to deepen U.S. investment in the continent and spur implementation of the deals at the last forum in 2014, Brookings scholars Amadou Sy, Witney Schneidman, and Vera Songwe discuss. Vera Songwe: “I think what President Obama has seen is you… Full Article
conversation Dodd-Frank at 5: A conversation with Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:45:00 -0400 Event Information July 8, 20158:45 AM - 9:30 AM EDTThe Brookings InstitutionFalk Auditorium1775 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.Washington, DC 20036 Register for the EventIn July 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, a far-reaching and still-controversial piece of legislation that was intended to reduce the odds of a repeat of the worst financial crisis in generations. Five years later, is it working as hoped? Did it go too far—or not far enough? Are there parts that should be revisited? What remains on the U.S. and global financial-stability to-do list? On July 8, the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy hosted a conversation with Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to address those and other questions about financial stability and the economy. Follow the conversation at @BrookingsEcon or #DoddFrank Video Dodd-Frank at 5: A conversation with Treasury Secretary Jacob J. LewSecretary Jack Lew on Dodd FrankSecretary Jack Lew on the $10 billSecretary Jack Lew on GreeceSecretary Jack Lew on China Audio Dodd-Frank at 5: A conversation with Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials 20150708_dodd_frank_lew_transcript Full Article
conversation How to design a university: A conversation with Doug Becker of Cintana Education By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 18:47:32 +0000 About 220 million students are in higher education around the world today, but there are tremendous challenges in scaling those numbers. Nine out of 10 students globally do not have access to ranked universities, which tend to be the ones with the greatest resources in teaching and research. One solution is pairing unranked universities with… Full Article
conversation Can leading universities be engines of sustainable development? A conversation with Judith Rodin By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:15:57 +0000 In our ongoing exploration of trends in higher education, we are looking at how leading higher education institutions can contribute to much needed social change both inside and outside their classroom walls. There is an increasing interest among universities around the world to actively contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development goals, well beyond their… Full Article
conversation A conversation with the CIA’s privacy and civil liberties officer: Balancing transparency and secrecy in a digital age By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 18:59:40 +0000 The modern age poses many questions about the nature of privacy and civil liberties. Data flows across borders and through the hands of private companies, governments, and non-state actors. For the U.S. intelligence community, what do civil liberties protections look like in this digital age? These kinds of questions are on top of longstanding ones… Full Article
conversation Brookings hosts U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker for a conversation on economic opportunities and the liberal international order By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:30:00 -0400 Event Information June 2, 20161:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDTFalk AuditoriumBrookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036 A conversation with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny PritzkerOn Thursday, June 2, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Senior Fellow Robert Kagan for a conversation on the economic dimensions of the liberal world order, including the critical economic opportunities on the global horizon and the role America’s private sector can play in helping shape modern commerce. They also discussed the importance of trade agreements to strengthening U.S. global competiveness. Suzanne Nora Johnson, vice chair of the Brookings Board of Trustees, moderated. Video Economic opportunities and the liberal international order Full Article
conversation The World Bank Group’s Mission to End Extreme Poverty: A conversation with President Jim Yong Kim By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:32:59 +0000 Ahead of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund annual meetings being held in Washington, DC from October 7 to 9, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim set out his vision for ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity. He spoke about the links between growth, poverty and inequality, the changing face of […] Full Article
conversation An accident of geography: Compassion, innovation, and the fight against poverty—A conversation with Richard C. Blum By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:30:19 +0000 Over the past 20 years, the proportion of the world population living in extreme poverty has decreased by over 60 percent, a remarkable achievement. Yet further progress requires expanded development finance and more innovative solutions for raising shared prosperity and ending extreme poverty. In his new book, “An Accident of Geography: Compassion, Innovation and the […] Full Article
conversation In Kissinger’s orbit: A conversation with Ambassador Winston Lord By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:05:11 +0000 Few people know that Winston Lord was one of only three American attendees at the historic Beijing summit between President Nixon and Chairman Mao in February 1972. Although Lord sat alongside his boss, Henry Kissinger, his presence was kept a secret within the administration for fear of embarrassing Secretary of State William Rogers. The episode… Full Article
conversation In Kissinger’s orbit: A conversation with Ambassador Winston Lord By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:05:11 +0000 Few people know that Winston Lord was one of only three American attendees at the historic Beijing summit between President Nixon and Chairman Mao in February 1972. Although Lord sat alongside his boss, Henry Kissinger, his presence was kept a secret within the administration for fear of embarrassing Secretary of State William Rogers. The episode… Full Article
conversation Genworth CEO: Rising Costs Should Prompt Conversations on Long Term Care Planning - Genworth Breaks Down the Basics of Long Term Care By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 14 Apr 2014 19:14:00 EDT Genworth Breaks Down the Basics of Long Term Care Full Article Banking Financial Services Healthcare Hospitals Economic news trends analysis Broadcast Feed Announcements Survey Polls & Research MultiVu Video
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conversation In leaked conversation Obama says US 'rule of law' at risk after Flynn case dropped By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:58:29Z After the justice department dropped charges against Trump’s ex-national security adviser, Obama expressed fear the US is headed in a dangerous directionBarack Obama has reportedly said the “rule of law is at risk” in the US, after the justice department said it would drop its case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Related: For Trump, l'etat, c'est moi. Attorney General Barr does whatever he wants | Lloyd Green Continue reading... Full Article Barack Obama Michael Flynn US news Donald Trump Trump administration Trump-Russia investigation US politics
conversation Watch video: Nora Fatehi has a hilarious conversation with the dishes By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 27 Apr 2020 03:57:17 GMT Amid lockdown due to the outbreak of coronavirus in the country, Bollywood celebrities are seen doing their own chores at home. Dancer-actress Nora Fatehi seems to be now done as she says she wants the "dishes to leave me alone" in a hilarious post. Nora, who is lauded for her flawless dancing skills, took to her Instagram Stories, where she shared a video of herself talking to the pile of dishes kept in the sink. In the TikTok video, Nora seems to have a funny conversation with the dishes in the sink, she is heard saying: "What? You are always looking at me dude! Shut the .... up because I always catch you staring... I swear, ask anybody you are always staring at me." She captioned the clip: The dishes are always waiting for me... These dishes need to leave me alone #quarantinelife." View this post on Instagram @norafatehi this is hilarious! The Dishes! ððð Check out Nora’s TikTok for more videos - ItsNoriana ðð¼â¤ï¸ . . #WeLoveNoraFatehi @norafatehifan.england #norafatehi #norafatehifans #garmi #nachinachi #BhujThePrideofIndia #noriana #norafatehifans #pepeta #EkTohKumZindagani #dilbar #arabicdilbar #kamariya #Naah #OSakiSaki #conochallenge #StreetDancer3D #beautiful #love #gorgeous #bae #stunning #dance #fashion #india #mumbai #morocco #actress #bollywood #norafatehifan_england A post shared by Nora Fatehi Fan | Nora Follows (@norafatehifan.england) onApr 25, 2020 at 9:47am PDT Recently, a video of Nora's enviable moves went viral, in which she pulled off a fusion of Afro, Urban and Dancehall styles of dancing. Nora's most popular on-screen performances include "Manohari" ("Baahubali: The Beginning"), "Dilbar" ("Satyamev Jayate"), "O saki saki" ("Batla House") and "Ek toh kam zindagani" ("Marjaavaan"), besides her recent hit "Garmi" in "Street Dancer 3D". On the acting front, Nora will next be seen in the Ajay Devgn-starrer "Bhuj: The Pride Of India". Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
conversation 'My husband has long conversations on the phone...' By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 03 Mar 2016 00:30:13 GMT Dear Diana,Of late, my husband has been hooked to his cell phone. His conversations are long and he always steps away to talk. I have even tried to eavesdrop, but he talks so softly that I cannot fathom anything. It is clear that he is looking at something more than just conversations with the caller. I feel he is attracted to another woman from the way he is all smiles after the conversation ends. My husband behaves as if nothing is amiss. A few days ago, we went to a party. Suddenly, he disappeared for an hour. He sent me a message saying that he had to attend an urgent call. On the way back home, I questioned him. He told me not to read too much into the calls. I don't know what to do. If I keep asking my husband, it will surely create problems between us. How do I know who the caller is?— Roshni Dear Roshni,You need to know with whom he is indulging in such long conversations. Do not waste any further time in telling your hubby what is on your mind. More importantly, he needs to tell you the truth. He is hiding things from you which is strange. This is making you speculate. It could be a work related call and things could be hectic on his office front, but he needs to tell you. Or it could be someone else. You feel there is another woman in his life. Your hubby may have fallen for someone, but he should realise that he is married. Sooner or later, things could take an ugly turn if he gets more and more involved with these calls. He is ruining things by being secretive. It is time he spills the beans and told you what is going on. If you need help, speak to someone else from the family or a close pal. Full Article
conversation Twitter blossoms with environmental conversations this 50th EarthDay By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 22 Apr 2020 09:38:50 GMT This year has brought so many firsts and new experiences and this year’s Earth Day, April 22, will certainly be among them. While people can’t get outside and participate in the same outdoor and collective experiences in person, they are celebrating the Earth on Twitter this year. The conversation on Twitter has spiked 285% around the discussion of 'action' and 'innovation' in sustainability and there have been more than 1 million Tweets tying this period of COVID-19 to impacts on the environment and 20 million unique Tweets about the environment since last Earth Day. Ahead of Earth Day, Twitter has launched a new #EarthDay2020 emoji to encourage environmental conversations. To commemorate the 50th Earth Day, Twitter India (@TwitterIndia), Let Me Breathe (@LetMeBreathe_In) and Earth Day Network (@EarthDay_India) are partnering for #FightForFifty: a campaign that highlights 50 years of Earth Day and gives a common platform to 50 crowdsourced steps that we can take in our daily life to combat climate change and live sustainably. Noted environmental activists and celebrities are joining the environmental conversation. Actress Dia Mirza (@deespeak) and singer-actor Monica Dogra (@MonicaSDogra) too participated in a Live Twitter Panel on April 21, 2020, to talk about 50 years of #EarthDay2020 and climate action. You can also watch the chat from last night to take a few points that Dia Mirza (@deepspeak) has advised for sustainable living #EarthDay. This #EarthDay , join us for #FiftyForFifty Live with @deespeak, @MonicaSDogra, @EarthDay_India and @Tamseel_h to discuss what each one of us can do to save the planet. https://t.co/vkSUXPQ90o — Twitter India (@TwitterIndia) April 21, 2020 A small step for sustainability ð±Our planet is a lot more beautiful when it's green. Let's keep it that way...#EarthDay2020#StayAtHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/BxKdEMsFqP — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) April 22, 2020 When you realize “Heart” and Earth are spelt with the same letters, it all starts to make sense! Happy 50th #EarthDay! #EarthDay2020 #WorldEarthDay2020 #EarthDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/bUs68xpOON — Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha) April 22, 2020 Nature is healing: Of late, as the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping people indoors, reduced industrial and human activities have led to the rejuvenation of nature. Twitter has been witnessing volumes of discussions around how the lockdown has given the environment a chance to revive its lost glory. This #EarthDay, we are sharing with you a few pictures of guests from the wild coming out on the streets of India during the COVID19 lockdown. This includes a special visit by two peahens to the house of the U.S. Ambassador to India as well! #EarthDay2020 pic.twitter.com/F9hD46YX0k — U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) April 22, 2020 Earth is healing by itself. #EarthDay #EarthDay2020 #EarthDayAtHome Shot with @Sony @SonyAlpha @sony_india 77 Mark 2.Post Processing: @SkylumSoftware pic.twitter.com/kUmePoP5x8 — Madhusudhan Reddy (@imMadhu1) April 22, 2020 Tweet, Tweet! It’s a bird: While people continue to spend time at home, they are taking up #BalconyBirding and reading books on nature. I could speak to you about the importance of a single tree, but I will show you instead.Flowering Neem tree, Delhi. pic.twitter.com/F2CMXGvLPN — Neha Sinha (@nehaa_sinha) April 20, 2020 Last evening’s #balconybirding helped me make these photos, with a stunning sunset in the backdrop! Parakeets, a kite and a crow, and an egret? Nature is beautiful, even in cities! ðÂÂÂÂÂÂð¦ÂÂ#BirdWatching @sonyalpha pic.twitter.com/uh2lYLCvCS — Isha (@ishaachitnis) April 20, 2020 Feed the #birds and they'll feed your soul with a look of gratitude.ðÂÂ¥°ðÂÂ¥°Let's not forget to keep water & food for them in our balcony/terrace.Celebrate #EarthDayAtHome by watching beautiful birds & squirrels enjoying their meal.I enjoy this everyday.ðÂÂÂÂÂÂ#EarthDay2020 pic.twitter.com/4XyfAPizr0 — Manu Gulati (@ManuGulati11) April 22, 2020 Reading Nature (@ReadingNature), a book club on Twitter, asked its followers to talk about their favourite #naturebooks on #EarthDay, and people are sharing some interesting reads through videos. For #EarthDay, we asked you to tell us about the #nature booksðÂÂÂÂÂÂyou have loved over the years & WOW! We are thrilled to share your stories thru the day!We begin with Editor Scissorhands @bijal_v (who gave us the idea for this #thread) reading us some delightful kid-lit (1/n) pic.twitter.com/bwMtvu0r7p — ReadingNature (@ReadingNature) April 22, 2020 To bring out more focused conversations on sustainability, Let Me Breathe (@LetMeBreathe_In) has also launched three #FiftyForFifty Twitter Lists on topics like Balcony Birders, Climate Activists and Sustainable Fashion. A Twitter List is a curated group of Twitter accounts. You can create your own Lists or subscribe to Lists created by others. Viewing a List timeline will show you a stream of Tweets from only the accounts on that List, usually around a particular topic of your choice. Organisations such as the UNESCO MGIEP (@UNESCO_MGIEP), WWF India (@WWFINDIA) and Earth Day Network India (@EarthDay_IN) are organising virtual concerts with performances from the finest musicians as a tribute to the Earth. SOUND ON ðÂÂÂÂÂÂWhat better way to kick off this #EarthDay2020 than listening to @EarthDay_India's Ambassador, Dr. L Subramanium's "Earth song".#EarthDay #EarthSong pic.twitter.com/XTOKG7Iae7 — Earth Day Network (@EarthDayNetwork) April 22, 2020 Celebrate this 50th #EarthDay & #ShineYourLight withð¼5 Grammy Award Winners ðµ40+ artistsð§With @rickykej @baabamaal @ElsieLaura @wouterkellerman @VishwaMBhatt1 @LonniePark ðÂÂÂÂÂÂï¸Â Wed. 22 Aprilâ°8:00 pm ISTRSVP your attendance now:https://t.co/k65HTgKft4 pic.twitter.com/gqEuQAehLT — WWF India (@WWFINDIA) April 19, 2020 Let’s come together this #EarthDay to pledge our solidarity to the planet and collectively work for sustainability. Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
conversation Families of Martyrs in Maharashtra remember last conversation By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 16 Feb 2019 04:00:45 GMT "'Yaar, main ja raha hun. Please khayal rakhna' (I am leaving, please take care of my family), was what he told me in our last conversation, before he resumed duty at Jammu," said Sudhir Tayde, about Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan Sanjay Rajput. Sanjay was one of the 40 CRPF personnel who were slain in Pulwama on Thursday, when a car laden with explosives rammed their bus in a terror attack. He was also one of two jawans from Buldhana district, Maharashtra on it. The other was Nitin Shivaji Rathod. The duo, like others on the bus, was resuming duty after a holiday. 'Son will join defence forces'Nitin Shivaji Rathod, 36, was a resident of Chorpangra village in Buldhana district. Nitin is survived by his parents, his wife Vandana, 28, and two children, Jeewan, 8, and Jivika, 5. He had joined the CRPF when he was 23. Vandana recalled, "Just a week back we were together having meals and enjoying with everyone. I will dedicate my son to the defence forces too, as it was my husband's dream." Sanjay Rajput Villagers want revengeThe mood was sombre in Chorpangra village. No one has cooked since Thursday night when they got the news. All the villagers were at Nitin's house. Many people displayed their anger and said the government must take strong action against Pakistan. Everyone remembered Nitin. Baburao Sawadkar, a teacher from Vasant Primary and Secondary Ashram School, who taught Nitin said, "Since his school days he was patriotic. He was good in studies and always participated in cultural programmes. He would always play an Army soldier in them. He would sing patriotic songs in these programmes and knew many of them by heart." Nitin's childhood friend, Raju Rathod, said he was a hard-worker. They had studied together till they graduated. "Since age 13, he wanted to join the defence forces. During college he was often adjudged the best sports person. He was an excellent cricket and kabaddi player. He was also a good wrestler. In college days, he also worked as a labourer to pay for his education." Extended service by five yearsSanjay Rajput, 49, the other jawan who was slain, was a resident of Malkapur in Buldhana district. He had recently shifted to Nagpur for his children's education. Sanjay had served the CRPF for 23 years and had extended his service by five years and was transferred to Jammu. He is survived by his wife Sushma, and two sons, Jay, 12, and Shubham, 11. His brother recalled him as a brave person and said, "We had talked to him on Wednesday. He told us that due to snow, the roads were blocked and so they had to camp in another area. We have not informed our mother about his death, because this will be the second shock this year, as our elder brother died seven months back in a road accident." He too said once Sanjay's children each are 18 years old, he would want them to join the defence forces. Prayers in mosques in memory of jawansA condolence meeting was held and prayers were offered in memory of the CRPF jawans in many mosques in Pune city on Friday. Maulana Farukh Sahab of Noor-e-Hira masjid said, "The act is heinous and no religion talks about such inhuman acts. This act is against humanity and we condemn it." Some youths from Pune, including local politician Amit Bagul and his friends, have written a letter in their blood, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to avenge the deaths of the CRPF personnel. Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates Full Article
conversation How important is a conversation to enhance a career or a business opportunity? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Very important! Every moment is a move we make in life. We have the ultimate responsibility to make sure to take THE steps that will help us achieve the career or business goals. Full Article
conversation Twitter rolls out changes to threaded conversations following tests in its prototype app, twttr By techcrunch.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:13:17 +0000 Twitter announced today it’s introducing a new layout for replies that will use lines and indentations to make it easier to understand who you’re replying to and how the conversation is flowing. The company will also test putting engagement actions — including likes, Retweet and reply icons — behind an extra tap to make replies […] Full Article Apps Social threads Twitter twttr
conversation Twitter rolls out changes to threaded conversations following tests in its prototype app, twttr By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:13:17 +0000 Twitter announced today it’s introducing a new layout for replies that will use lines and indentations to make it easier to understand who you’re replying to and how the conversation is flowing. The company will also test putting engagement actions — including likes, Retweet and reply icons — behind an extra tap to make replies […] Full Article Apps Social threads Twitter twttr
conversation Twitter rolls out changes to threaded conversations following tests in its prototype app, twttr By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:13:17 +0000 Twitter announced today it’s introducing a new layout for replies that will use lines and indentations to make it easier to understand who you’re replying to and how the conversation is flowing. The company will also test putting engagement actions — including likes, Retweet and reply icons — behind an extra tap to make replies […] Full Article Apps Social threads Twitter twttr
conversation LIGUE 1 WEEKEND PREVIEW: Neymar set for awkward conversation with PSG boss Thomas Tuchel By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:28:52 GMT The Brazilian superstar publicly slammed his own club for not picking him in recent weeks after he made his comeback in their 2-1 Champions League last-16 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. Full Article
