wle General Pediatric Attending Physicians' and Residents' Knowledge of Inpatient Hospital Finances By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-05-27T00:06:54-07:00 Physicians have little knowledge of health care costs and charges. Studies suggest that education and awareness of hospital finances can decrease unnecessary utilization of resources. Little is known about pediatricians’ awareness of the economics of health care delivery in the inpatient setting.Both general pediatric attending physicians and trainees acknowledged a limited understanding of hospital finances, and they demonstrated a lack of awareness of costs, charges, and reimbursements for inpatient care. (Read the full article) Full Article
wle Childhood Obesity: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of European Pediatric Care Providers By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-06-10T00:08:52-07:00 Health care professionals face problems managing obesity and often fail to follow guidelines for its management in practice. Only a few single-country reports are available describing delivery of primary care to children with obesity.Nearly all primary pediatric care providers from 4 European countries recognize the importance of obesity in pediatric practice, but only half use BMI clinically, and many lack the confidence and the infrastructure needed for providing care to patients with obesity. (Read the full article) Full Article
wle Parental Knowledge of Potential Cancer Risks From Exposure to Computed Tomography By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-07-08T00:07:25-07:00 Studies have highlighted a lack of patient awareness of potential increased cancer risks associated with computed tomography (CT) scans in adult patients and in nonurgent settings. However, little is known about parental awareness of these risks in an emergency setting.Approximately half of parents were aware of the potential cancer risks from CT scans in an emergency setting. Although risk disclosure moderately reduced willingness to proceed with recommended testing, almost all parents preferred an informed discussion before CT imaging. (Read the full article) Full Article
wle Pediatric Advance Directives: Parents' Knowledge, Experience, and Preferences By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2014-07-07T05:07:04-07:00 As the number of chronically ill children grows in the United States, end-of-life discussions and advance directives (AD) will become increasingly important. Although pediatric palliative care is gaining interest, little is known about parental preferences regarding ADs for chronically ill children.Knowledge about ADs is limited among caregivers of children who have chronic illness. However, interest in creating ADs is high, suggesting an unmet need and opportunity for health care providers to improve the care of children who have chronic illness. (Read the full article) Full Article
wle Parent and Adolescent Knowledge of HPV and Subsequent Vaccination By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2014-09-15T00:06:27-07:00 Vaccinating youth is among the nation’s highest health care priorities. Despite proven health benefits, human papillomavirus vaccination rates remain low.This is the first known study to test whether vaccination of high-risk adolescents is related to their or their parents’ previous knowledge levels. In the results presented, neither parental nor adolescent knowledge is related to subsequent adolescent vaccination. (Read the full article) Full Article
wle Town authorities acknowledge spiritual realities By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2013 13:20:04 +0000 French OMer Andre experiences that prayer can change the hearts of authorities regarding victims of human trafficking. Full Article
wle Armed with knowledge, now less vulnerable By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:59:09 +0000 One woman’s risk of exploitation decreased when she learnt to read and write through OM's adult literacy programme in Bangladesh. Full Article
wle Strengthening After-School Programs by Building a 'Knowledge Neighborhood' By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 A community-based organization's partnership with researchers creates a 'knowledge neighborhood' supporting after-school programs. Full Article After+school
wle Hard for brands to stay ahead of the consumer: Diana Cawley, CEO- APAC, Geometry Global | Interview By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2019-11-15T00:43:00+05:30 Geometry Global, WPP group’s shopper marketing and brand activation agency, is working towards devising communication that fits the non-linear, omnichannel shopping behaviour of consumers. Full Article Brand Wagon
wle Want A Flawless Skin? This Juicy Summer Fruit May Help By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:30:33 +0530 About 95 percent of watermelon is just water, which helps nourish your skin and make it radiant from within Full Article Food & Drinks
wle How to share your SAS knowledge with your professional network By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:25:34 +0000 SAS Global Forum 2020 is not the conference experience we thought it would be. Thousands of us had planned to gather in person to share our enthusiasm and knowledge about SAS and power of data and analytics. We were going to combine our skills and knowledge to inspire one another [...] The post How to share your SAS knowledge with your professional network appeared first on The SAS Dummy. Full Article Uncategorized github LinkedIn SAS Communities SAS global forum
wle UK acknowledges need for grouping approach to PFASs By chemicalwatch.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:37:00 GMT Junior minister says 'independent' decisions will be based on rigorous scientific assessment Full Article
wle ICC ODI rankings: Virat Kohli continues to dominate batsmen ranking; Jasprit Bumrah loses top spot among bowlers By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-02-12T19:08:00+05:30 ICC ODI rankings: In the all-rounders' category, Ravindra Jadeja, moved up three places above to be placed at seventh position . Full Article Sports
wle ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Shafali Verma, bowlers help India beat New Zealand by four runs By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-02-27T14:22:00+05:30 In the final over, Heyley Jensen (11) and Kerr cracked a four each but Shikha held her nerves in the end to complete the win. Full Article Sports
wle Former Pakistani cricketer warns bowlers against sledging Virat Kohli By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-09T13:45:00+05:30 Earlier, Michael Clarke had said that Australian players who were keen to join the ludicrous Indian Premier League did not want to take on players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Full Article Sports
wle To spit or not: Bowlers face ‘saliva’ conundrum in post COVID-19 scenario By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T17:04:00+05:30 The world will never be the same even when it is able to overcome the current crisis. In such a scenario, the way the game is played is also likely to change. Full Article Sports
wle Sensor-based baby sock Owlet banks $24M Series B By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2018-05-14T05:00:00-07:00 Owlet, a connected-baby care company raised a $24 million Series B investment from Trilogy Equity Partners, with participation from existing investors, including Eclipse Ventures, Broadway Angels, and Enfield Ventures, and the addition Pelion Venture Partners. Owlet Android App Owlet’s core product is a baby sock that contains a smart sensor. The sensor monitors pulse oximetry, a technology used in hospitals to measure an infant's heart rate and blood oxygen levels. The vital signs are communicated to parents’ smartphone via Bluetooth connection. The product retails for $299 and parents can also choose from monthly payment plans. Other IoT-health startups using sensors to monitor vital signs include Aifloo, a company selling wrist-bands for elders and Air by Propeller, a smart health company that provides an API to predict local asthma conditions. SM Owlet Smart Sock 2 A complete product package of Owlet monitor includes three fabric socks, smart sock sensor, a base station (which rings an alarm if a baby’s vital signs are abnormal), and charging cords. Before the company raised the latest round, it closed a $15 million Series B round in late 2016. The recent investment brought Owlet’s total equity funding to $46M. Owlet plans to use the growth capital to launch more baby care products. “As a company of parents, it is important to us to bring innovative technology into a family’s everyday life. This new round of funding will enable us to expand our product line, looking at ways we can support the health and wellness of families at all stages, from pregnancy on, as well as increase the brand’s availability internationally and improve our accessibility and affordability,”said Kurt Workman, Owlet Co-Founder and CEO. Full Article
wle [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball goes on the Road to Crowley's Ridge By www.haskellathletics.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0600 Full Article
wle Indian Spooks Snooping Without ISP Knowledge By packetstormsecurity.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 15:11:50 GMT Full Article headline government privacy india spyware
wle Lawbite:Language, context and background knowledge should not to be disregarded By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-02-11 Ashtead Plant Hire Company Limited v Granton Central Developments Limited [2019] CSOH 7 This case involves a landlord and tenant dispute over the proper construction of the rent review provisions in a lease of commercial premises. The parties ... Full Article
wle Revamped Pacific RISA Website Features Integrated Climate Knowledge for Hawai‘i and Pacific Islands By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:55:03 +0000 HONOLULU (Nov. 29, 2012) -- The Pacific Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments program (Pacific RISA) has launched an updated, interactive website as a focal point for the current state of climate knowledge about Hawai‘i and the U.S-Affiliated Pacific Islands. The improved site at PacificRISA.org serves as a hub of interactive media, publications, and tools produced by researchers at the East-West Center, the University of Hawai‘i, and other partner organizations. Users can explore current knowledge about climate change from Pacific RISA’s interdisciplinary work in areas such as climate projections, hydrological modeling, disaster risk assessment, and legal and policy analysis. Full Article
wle Combining sector knowledge and technical know-how to deliver largest unsubsidised wind farm in Europe By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-29 Eversheds Sutherland advises Glennmont on the sale of a minority stake in 211MW Finnish wind project Eversheds Sutherland has advised Glennmont Partners on its agreed sale of a 15% minority stake in Project Piiparinmäki, a 211.4MW wind farm, to... Full Article
wle Knowledge is everywhere. Here are four ways to make it easier to share. -- by Sonia Chand Sandhu By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:12:00 +0800 A wealth of knowledge – knowhow and wisdom – rests with the officials, professionals, practitioners and communities. The challenge is to unleash the untapped power of this information. Full Article
wle ‘Difficult to give flawless property papers’ By www.indianrealtynews.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:44:08 +0000 CHENNAI: As if land grab bids and ‘double documents’ are not menace enough for property owners/buyers, the state registration department shocked the Madras high court on Monday, saying it is difficult to issue encumbrance certificates without any fault. An encumbrance certificate (EC) is the basic document which reveals the current status of an immovable property. It is supposed to contain correct ownership details of a piece of property and inform the applicant whether it is encumbered or mortgaged in favour of a bank or any individual. However, responding to an anticipatory bail petition of a landowner who ended up purchasing another person’s property as the EC did not reflect latest […] Full Article Chennai
wle Q&A: How a New Port is Building Skills and Knowledge in Nauru By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-08 00:00:00 Nimitz Adam, 39, from Boe District, is a mechanic at Nauru’s Aiwo Boat Harbor. Since construction began on Nauru's new port in October 2019, the father of 6 says the people of Nauru are beginning to realize their dream of having an efficient, reliable, and climate-resilient international port. “The new port will be like a lifeline for the people of Nauru.” Nimitz Adam, mechanic at Nauru’s Aiwo Boat Harbor Full Article
wle Knowledge Is Power for Patients With Heart Failure By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Knowledge Is Power for Patients With Heart FailureCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/30/2015 12:00:00 AM Full Article
wle Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Dental Hygienists Regarding Diabetes Risk Assessments and Screenings By jdh.adha.org Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:39:03-07:00 Purpose: Untreated and poorly controlled diabetes causes increased levels of blood glucose associated with poor periodontal disease outcomes. Dental hygienists can play a significant role in screening patients for diabetes mellitus, leading to referral and early diagnosis. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers faced by clinical dental hygienists regarding diabetes risk assessment and screenings.Methods: A mixed method design was used with a convenience sample of dental hygienists in clinical practice (n=316). A 32 item, electronic survey was validated at item-level, and participants were recruited through multiple dental hygiene Facebook groups. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. The survey also included two open-ended attitude questions that were interpreted using thematic analysis to pinpoint common patterns within the data.Results: Dental hygienists had high knowledge scores regarding diabetes and oral health, although many were unaware of their states' specific statutes and regulations for screening practices. Nearly all (95.9%), were likely to educate and refer patients (82%), although fewer than half (40.9%), were likely to perform chairside screening for diabetes. Emergent themes for barriers to screening were time, money, patient acceptance/willingness, lack of education, not having the proper tools, and states' rules and regulations.Conclusion: Despite high knowledge scores regarding diabetes and oral health, there is a gap in regards to dental hygienists' willingness to perform diabetes screenings in a clinical setting. Dental hygienists should be capable of integrating chairside diabetes screening practices into the process of care with proper training. Full Article
wle Acknowledgment of Invited Editors By mbio.asm.org Published On :: 2020-03-24T01:31:01-07:00 Full Article
wle Acknowledgment of Reviewers By mbio.asm.org Published On :: 2020-03-24T01:31:01-07:00 Full Article
wle Minnesota association acknowledges states ancestral lands, residents By thenationshealth.aphapublications.org Published On :: 2020-05-01T05:00:17-07:00 In a nod to the people who came before them — and those who still live among them — the Minnesota Public Health Association is acknowledging ancestral lands. Full Article
wle Acknowledgment of Ad Hoc Reviewers [Editorial] By cvi.asm.org Published On :: 2017-12-05T08:00:30-08:00 Full Article
wle Rapid acquisition through fast mapping: stable memory over time and role of prior knowledge [RESEARCH] By learnmem.cshlp.org Published On :: 2020-04-15T06:30:12-07:00 In recent years, there have been intensive debates on whether healthy adults acquire new word knowledge through fast mapping (FM) by a different mechanism from explicit encoding (EE). In this study, we focused on this issue and investigated to what extent retention interval, prior knowledge (PK), and lure type modulated memory after FM and EE. Healthy young participants were asked to learn novel word-picture associations through both FM and EE. Half of the pictures were from familiar categories (i.e., high PK) and the other half were from unfamiliar categories (i.e., low PK). After 10 min and 1 wk, the participants were tested by forced-choice (FC) tasks, with lures from different categories (Experiment 1) or from the same categories of the target pictures (Experiment 2). Pseudowords were used to denote names of the novel pictures and baseline performance was controlled for each task. The results showed that in both Experiments 1 and 2, memory performance remained stable after FM, while it declined after EE from 10 min to 1 wk. Moreover, the effect of PK appeared at 10 min after FM while at 1 wk after EE in Experiment 2. PK enhanced memory of word-picture associations when the lures were from the same categories (Experiment 2), rather than from different categories (Experiment 1). These results were largely confirmed in Experiment 3 when encoding condition was manipulated as a between-subjects factor, while lure type as a within-subjects factor. The findings suggest that different from EE, FM facilitates rapid acquisition and consolidation of word-picture knowledge, and highlight that PK plays an important role in this process by enhancing access to detailed information. Full Article
wle Novel Endochin-Like Quinolones Exhibit Potent In Vitro Activity against Plasmodium knowlesi but Do Not Synergize with Proguanil [Susceptibility] By aac.asm.org Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:01:10-07:00 Quinolones, such as the antimalarial atovaquone, are inhibitors of the malarial mitochondrial cytochrome bc1 complex, a target critical to the survival of both liver- and blood-stage parasites, making these drugs useful as both prophylaxis and treatment. Recently, several derivatives of endochin have been optimized to produce novel quinolones that are active in vitro and in animal models. While these quinolones exhibit potent ex vivo activity against Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax, their activity against the zoonotic agent Plasmodium knowlesi is unknown. We screened several of these novel endochin-like quinolones (ELQs) for their activity against P. knowlesi in vitro and compared this with their activity against P. falciparum tested under identical conditions. We demonstrated that ELQs are potent against P. knowlesi (50% effective concentration, <117 nM) and equally effective against P. falciparum. We then screened selected quinolones and partner drugs using a longer exposure (2.5 life cycles) and found that proguanil is 10-fold less potent against P. knowlesi than P. falciparum, while the quinolones demonstrate similar potency. Finally, we used isobologram analysis to compare combinations of the ELQs with either proguanil or atovaquone. We show that all quinolone combinations with proguanil are synergistic against P. falciparum. However, against P. knowlesi, no evidence of synergy between proguanil and the quinolones was found. Importantly, the combination of the novel quinolone ELQ-300 with atovaquone was synergistic against both species. Our data identify potentially important species differences in proguanil susceptibility and in the interaction of proguanil with quinolones and support the ongoing development of novel quinolones as potent antimalarials that target multiple species. Full Article
wle Screen to Save: Results from NCI's Colorectal Cancer Outreach and Screening Initiative to Promote Awareness and Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer in Racial/Ethnic and Rural Populations By cebp.aacrjournals.org Published On :: 2020-05-01T00:05:36-07:00 Background: The Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), NCI, implemented Screen to Save, NCI's Colorectal Cancer Outreach and Screening Initiative to promote awareness and knowledge of colorectal cancer in racial/ethnic and rural populations. Methods: The initiative was implemented through CRCHD's National Outreach Network (NON). NON is a national network of Community Health Educators (CHE), aligned with NCI-designated Cancer Centers across the nation. In phases I and II, the CHEs focused on the dissemination of cancer-related information and implementation of evidence-based educational outreach. Results: In total, 3,183 pre/post surveys were obtained from male and female participants, ages 50 to 74 years, during the 347 educational events held in phase I. Results demonstrated all racial/ethnic groups had an increase in colorectal cancer–related knowledge, and each group strongly agreed that the educational event increased the likelihood that they would engage in colorectal cancer–related healthful behaviors (e.g., obtain colorectal cancer screening and increase physical activity). For phase II, Connections to Care, event participants were linked to screening. Eighty-two percent of the participants who obtained colorectal cancer screening during the 3-month follow-up period obtained their screening results. Conclusions: These results suggest that culturally tailored, standardized educational messaging and data collection tools are key change agents that can serve to inform the effectiveness of educational outreach to advance awareness and knowledge of colorectal cancer. Impact: Future initiatives should focus on large-scale national efforts to elucidate effective models of connections to care, related to colorectal cancer screening, follow-up, and treatments that are modifiable to meet community needs. Full Article
wle Coronavirus lockdown could cause 'employment catastrophe' in Crawley as it becomes 'most affected' town in UK By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T11:47:51Z Leaders of a town said the coronavirus lockdown could trigger an "employment catastrophe" in a part of the UK that is predicted to suffer the biggest economic hit from the pandemic. Full Article
wle American Horror Story star Leslie Jordan claims Lady Gaga 'rode him and howled at the moon' before filming By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T13:28:37Z Actor alleged singer wanted to 'sexualise' him ahead of their scene Full Article
wle ‘Pawnbarian’ is a Chess-Based, Card-Based, Roguelike Dungeon Crawler Coming to Mobile and Desktop By toucharcade.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:38:23 +0000 Chess-based, card-based, roguelike dungeon crawler. And you might as well throw puzzler on top of it too. That’s quite a … Continue reading "‘Pawnbarian’ is a Chess-Based, Card-Based, Roguelike Dungeon Crawler Coming to Mobile and Desktop" Full Article Featured News Upcoming Games Pawnbarian
wle Don't get in a flap: test your knowledge of urban birds – quiz By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-02T13:00:24Z Cities are home to a huge array of birdlife, but do you know your curlew from your godwit?Read more stories from our wild cities weekWhich bird – the fastest living creature in the whole world – has found a home in city centres across Britain, Europe and North America?HobbyPeregrineSwiftWhich tropical-looking bird, weighing just 4.5g is now overwintering in Vancouver, Canada, where winter temperatures can fall well below zero? Anna's hummingbirdTropical kingbird Worm-eating warblerWhich exotic pink waterbird gathers in large flocks in the lagoon in the centre of Montpellier on the French Riviera?Roseate spoonbillScarlet ibisGreater flamingoWhich bird of prey is a common sight as it gathers in huge flocks over cities such as New Delhi, India? Himalayan vultureBlack kite Indian spotted eagleWhich globally endangered species of wading bird, of which there are fewer than 500 left alive, stops off in Hong Kong each spring and autumn on its migratory journeys? Long-billed curlewBar-tailed godwitSpoon-billed sandpiperWhich black-and-white waterbird – known as the "bin chicken", "dump chook" and "refuse raptor" – regularly raids rubbish bins in Melbourne, Australia? Australian white pelicanAustralian white ibisBlack-necked storkAmerica’s national bird, which species of raptor regularly nests in Denver city centre? American kestrelBald eagleGolden eagleWhich epic global traveller flies all the way from the Antarctic Ocean, to breed in the centre of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik? Bar-headed gooseArctic ternWilson's storm-petrelWhich graceful creature, Europe’s largest wildfowl, is also Denmark’s national bird, thanks to a story from Hans Christian Andersen? Mute swanWhooper swanBewick's swanWhich pinkish-brown garden bird is known as the "television dove" in Germany, because of its habit of perching on rooftop aerials? Turtle doveLaughing dove Collared dove4 and above.Pretty good: your bird knowledge is clearly a feather in your cap7 and above.Great bird knowledge: you're in the top flight!0 and above.Oh dear: bird-wise you're getting by on a wing and a prayer ...Find more age of extinction coverage here, and follow biodiversity reporters Phoebe Weston and Patrick Greenfield on Twitter for all the latest news and features Continue reading... Full Article Environment Birds Wildlife
wle Trump acknowledges coronavirus death toll could reach 100,000 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 13:38:09 -0400 Coronavirus could kill 100,000, Trump says, weeks after predicting lower toll Full Article
wle U.S. Settles Lawsuits Against Hewlett-Packard and Intervenes Against its Business Partners for Violating FCC Competitive Bidding Rules in Texas By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:56:31 EST The United States has settled two whistleblower lawsuits for $16.25 million alleging that Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) violated the competitive bidding rules of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) E-Rate Program at the Dallas and Houston Independent School Districts in connection with technology services contracts with those school districts. Full Article OPA Press Releases
wle Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at Rep. Crowley’s 12th Annual Congressional Black History Month Commemoration By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:37:05 EST "Today, as we commemorate Black History Month, we honor our nation’s past. But we must also reaffirm our vision of the future that we will share and, together, must build." Full Article Speech
wle Florida-Based Crowley Liner Services Inc. Pleads Guilty to Price Fixing on Freight Services Between U.S. and Puerto Rico By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 12:12:02 EDT Jacksonville, Fla.-based Crowley Liner Services Inc. pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a $17 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices in the coastal water freight transportation industry. Full Article OPA Press Releases
wle Hewlett-Packard Company Agrees to Pay $32.5 Million for Alleged Overbilling of the U.S. Postal Service By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:37:21 EDT The Justice Department announced today that Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) has agreed to pay $32.5 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that HP overcharged the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for products between October 2001 and December 2010. HP is a manufacturer and vendor of information technology products and services headquartered in Palo Alto, California Full Article OPA Press Releases
wle Hewlett-Packard Russia Pleads Guilty to and Sentenced for Bribery of Russian Government Officials By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 17:41:04 EDT ZAO Hewlett-Packard A.O. (HP Russia), an international subsidiary of the California technology company Hewlett-Packard Company (HP Co.), pleaded guilty today to felony violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and was then sentenced for bribing Russian government officials to secure a large technology contract with the Office of the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation. Full Article OPA Press Releases
wle How do we decide? Knowledge? Experience? Research? By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-03-27 Full Article
wle Kurdistan Rising: To Acknowledge or Ignore the Unraveling of Iraq By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 This summer, the world has watched as an al Qaeda offshoot, the Islamic State group, launched a militant offensive into Iraq, seizing large swaths of land. This Center for Middle East Policy’s Middle East Memo, Kurdistan Rising: To Acknowledge or Ignore the Unraveling of Iraq, examines how the fall of Iraq’s key city of Mosul has changed matters for Kurds in Iraq, and the necessity for American policymakers to take stock of the reality of the Kurdistan Region in this “post-Mosul” world. Highlights: • A look at the Kurds of Iraq, their history and how the United States has largely spurned a partnership with them. Having been autonomous in Iraq since 1991, the Kurds heeded the aspirations of the United States in 2003 to assist in the removal of the Baath regime of Saddam Hussein, and played by the rules of the game established in the post-2003 period, albeit unwillingly at times. However, they have consistently refused to follow a path that would result in relinquishing the powers they enjoy. They have even taken steps to extend their autonomy to the point of having economic sovereignty within a federal Iraq, thus bringing them into serious dispute with Baghdad and the government of Nouri al-Maliki and earning the rebuke of the United States. • An examination of how, since 2011, failed U.S. and European policies aimed at healing Iraq’s sectarian and ethnic fissures have contributed to the current situation. By so strongly embracing the concept of Iraq’s integrity as crucial to American interests in the region, key allies and partners have been marginalized along the way. • Policy recommendations for the United States and its western allies, given that the Kurdistan region now stands on the threshold of restructuring Iraq according to its federal or confederal design, or exercising its full right to self-determination and seceding from Iraq. By ignoring the realities of Kurdish strength in Iraq, U.S. and European powers run the risk of losing influence in the only part of Iraq that can be called a success story, and antagonizing what could be a key ally in an increasingly unpredictable Middle East. Downloads Kurdistan Rising: To Acknowledge or Ignore the Unraveling of Iraq Authors Gareth Stansfield Image Source: © Azad Lashkari / Reuters Full Article
wle Artist Creates Cloud Making Machine to Test Geoengineering "Limits of Knowledge" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:15:00 -0500 Inspired by geoengineering techniques, an artist creates a personal cloud-forming machine to make a point. Full Article Design
wle Old fishing trawler becomes wave power plant By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Feb 2015 07:00:00 -0500 The Norwegian ship has been given a new clean energy life. Full Article Technology
wle Seattle fights for sea animals by going strawless for September By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Residents and businesses alike are joining the Lonely Whale Foundation to help stem ocean pollution by giving up plastic straws for the month. Full Article Science
wle Owlet orphaned by fallen tree gets adopted by new family (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:54:44 -0400 Here's what happens when kind humans and open-armed owls encounter an orphaned owlet. Full Article Science