los Coal-fired power plant closures and retrofits reduce asthma morbidity in the local population By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-05-01 Full Article
los Realizing the gains and losses in <i>C9ORF72</i> ALS/FTD By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-04-20 Full Article
los Th22 cells are efficiently recruited in the gut by CCL28 as an alternative to CCL20 but do not compensate for the loss of Th17 cells in treated HIV-1-infected individuals By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-04-28 Full Article
los Why It's So Hard to Junk Bad Decisions—Edging Closer to Understanding “Sunk Cost” By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2018-10-11 Humans, rats and mice all exhibit the decision-making phenomenon, but new research suggests not all choices are equally vulnerable to it Full Article
los Why Hostility Can Bring People Closer Together By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2018-10-11 The surprising power of “hostile mediators” Full Article
los A systematic review and meta-analysis of bone loss in space travelers By feeds.nature.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT npj Microgravity, Published online: 05 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41526-020-0103-2A systematic review and meta-analysis of bone loss in space travelers Full Article
los Short-term NAD<sup>+</sup> supplementation prevents hearing loss in mouse models of Cockayne syndrome By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-01-07 Full Article
los FBP1 loss disrupts liver metabolism and promotes tumorigenesis through a hepatic stellate cell senescence secretome By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 Full Article
los Author Correction: “Dysfunctions” induced by Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery are concomitant with metabolic improvement independent of weight loss By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-04-28 Full Article
los Anger and shock may follow tooth loss By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-05-08 Full Article
los Comments on “The role of appetite-related hormones, adaptive thermogenesis, perceived hunger and stress in long-term weight-loss maintenance: a mixed-methods study” By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 Full Article
los El libro y la lectura en los recintos penitenciarios de la región de Valparaíso By eprints.rclis.org Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 22:07:15 +0200 Sequeiros, Paula and Silveira, Fabrício José Nascimento da and Rivera Donoso, Miguel and Armingol Jaime, Karla and Díaz Rubio, Sara and Sáez Alarcón, Daniela and Muñoz Muño, Alexia and Saurin Parra, Julia and Cosgrove, Kimberly and Parra, Pablo and Barbosa, Andreza Gonçalves and Piñeiros, Gabriela . El libro y la lectura en los recintos penitenciarios de la región de Valparaíso., 2019 Universidad de Playa Ancha. [Book] Full Article
los Análisis de los servicios 'a la carta' de las televisiones autonómicas españolas By eprints.rclis.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:37:13 +0200 Anton, Laura and Guallar, Javier Análisis de los servicios 'a la carta' de las televisiones autonómicas españolas., 2020 . In IV Congreso ISKO España y Portugal, Barcelona, 11-12 July 2019. [Conference paper] Full Article
los La medición de la satisfacción de usuarios como indicador de calidad en los sistemas bibliotecarios: el caso de las universidades públicas de noroeste de México By eprints.rclis.org Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 08:13:32 +0200 Verdugo-Sánchez, José-Alfredo La medición de la satisfacción de usuarios como indicador de calidad en los sistemas bibliotecarios: el caso de las universidades públicas de noroeste de México., 2015 PhD Thesis thesis, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. [Thesis] Full Article
los La radio: el medio que mejor se comporta en las crisis. Hábitos de escucha, consumo y percepción de los oyentes de radio durante el confinamiento por el Covid-19 By eprints.rclis.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:49:30 +0200 Rodero, Emma La radio: el medio que mejor se comporta en las crisis. Hábitos de escucha, consumo y percepción de los oyentes de radio durante el confinamiento por el Covid-19. El profesional de la información, 2020, vol. 92, n. 3. [Journal article (Unpaginated)] Full Article
los Noticias sobre Covid-19 y 2019-nCoV en medios de comunicación de España: el papel de los medios digitales en tiempos de confinamiento // News on Covid-19 and 2019-nCoV in Spanish media: The role of digital media in times of confinement By eprints.rclis.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:11:34 +0200 Lázaro-Rodríguez, Pedro and Herrera-Viedma, Enrique Noticias sobre Covid-19 y 2019-nCoV en medios de comunicación de España: el papel de los medios digitales en tiempos de confinamiento // News on Covid-19 and 2019-nCoV in Spanish media: The role of digital media in times of confinement. El profesional de la información, 2020, vol. 29, n. 3. [Journal article (Unpaginated)] Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Tooth loss in Periodontitis: how valuable are the predictors? By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-03-27 Full Article
los Predictors of weight loss after bariatric surgery—a cross-disciplinary approach combining physiological, social, and psychological measures By feeds.nature.com Published On :: 2020-04-23 Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Hamilton warns rivals he has nothing to lose By en.espnf1.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:40:00 GMT Lewis Hamilton is taking an all-or-nothing approach to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and has warned his rivals to think about that when they are racing wheel-to-wheel with him Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Closing Critical Gaps that Hinder Homeland Security Technology Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Apr 23, 2020 Apr 23, 2020Rapid technological advances are making nonstate actors much more capable than they were even a decade ago. Malicious actors like terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and state proxies are increasingly able to threaten American civilians and their interests around the world. At the same time, we are increasingly vulnerable to the emergence of new disease and natural disasters, as vividly shown by the hurricanes of 2017 (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) and the COVID-19 pandemic. Effectively countering these threats, including by developing and supporting private sector-generated new technological solutions, is a core government responsibility. DHS is the U.S. government’s primary civilian public safety agency and the main source of government funding for nonmilitary development of public safety technologies. Unfortunately, DHS has a poor record of developing new technological solutions to advance its mission and address emerging threats. This article assesses the current situation, identifies lines of research that are urgently needed, and makes recommendations on how DHS can more effectively partner with industry and how new technologies can be quickly seeded. Full Article
los Australian coal heading into loss-making territory By www.argusmedia.com Published On :: 06 May 2020 05:09 (+01:00 GMT) Full Article Coal Coking coal Australia Investment and Financing Results Supply
los Explosion closes Australia's Grosvenor coking coal mine By www.argusmedia.com Published On :: 06 May 2020 08:41 (+01:00 GMT) Full Article Coking coal Australia Supply
los US F1 loses sponsor By en.espnf1.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:03:43 GMT The beleaguered US F1 outfit has taken another hit after one of its sponsors, Locstein, confirmed it had withdrawn its support Full Article
los Chandhok closing on Campos seat By en.espnf1.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:26:44 GMT There is increasing speculation that Indian GP2 driver Karun Chandhok will be named as a Campos driver ahead of the weekend Full Article
los US F1 closes shop By en.espnf1.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:17:20 GMT US F1 has ceased operation, laying off its entire staff indefinitely and closing its factory Full Article
los Lotus closing the gap By en.espnf1.com Published On :: Sat, 08 May 2010 16:00:53 GMT Lotus drivers Jarno Trulli and heikki Kovalainen are aiming for further improvement on race day after qualifying 19th and 20th respectively for the Spanish Grand Prix Full Article
los Raikkonen lost downforce with puncture damage By en.espnf1.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2015 14:19:07 GMT Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari lost downforce as a result of the puncture he suffered at the start of the Malaysian Grand Prix Full Article
los Africa in the news: SACU-UK trade agreement, Nigeria’s border closures, and Sudan’s transitional government By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2019 12:45:13 +0000 Southern African Customs Union and Mozambique sign post-Brexit trade agreement with the United Kingdom On Tuesday, the United Kingdom signed an economic partnership agreement with six African countries, including the five-country Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Mozambique, that would take effect after the U.K.’s official exit from the European Union. SACU includes Botswana, eSwatini,… Full Article
los With Dr TK Kesavan Nayar’s death, Kerala has lost a great visionary and altruist By www.thenewsminute.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:24:26 +0000 In MemoryThe centenarian worked tirelessly for the welfare of society and he laid the foundation for several institutions that help those in need.By Ahsam KR “I’m close to 100 years in age. This tree was there when I first came here, so it must be more than 100 years old,” Dr Kesavan Nayar told me when I asked him about the Muthassi Maram in the grounds of Government Victoria College, his alma mater. Dr TK Kesavan Nayar – he always wrote ‘Nayar’ and not ‘Nair’ as how it is usually put – passed away on 14 March, 2018, after his health deteriorated in the last few months. He was 100 and, till his end, he held his stethoscope close. He was an optimist and an optimal person. When asked about his longevity and health, he had talked about eating optimally – his mantra was, “leave some space in your stomach after every meal, do not fill it to the maximum”. His optimism was so visible in the way he laid the foundation for so many institutions and organizations in a town like Palakkad, where you are sure to be met with dissent when a new idea is proposed. His capability and sincerity could have taken him places; he remained in his hometown and served his fellow people, initially without a choice and later out of his own choice. He was an honorary doctor at the Palghat District Hospital for 21 long years, and he refused to receive any payment for the same. Read: Young at 96: Meet the nonagenarian doctor who still continues his practice He placed the first brick in place for the IMA chapter of Palakkad, the Lions Club of Palghat, the Palghat Lions School, the Bhavans Vidya Mandir at Chithali, the Community Health Centre at Puduppariyaram and many more, some of which didn’t take shape fully. During his final years, he was very much involved in his own practice at Sreedevi Clinic, Koppam, and the Palakkad Cultural and Educational Council. His loyal clientele never left him for another doctor; his treatment was always non-invasive and with so much consideration for the patient as a person and not just another case. Sometimes, he could just diagnose the ailments by simply looking at the condition of the patients and the external symptoms displayed. Through the Palakkad Cultural and Educational Council, he made available scholarships and financial assistance to deserving students across the district, and thus aided, in his own way, to improving the educational scenario of his town. Dr TK Kesavan Nayar was born to Thelakkat Kalathilthodiyl Sridevi Amma and Koduvayur Vadakkeppat Thenju Nayar in 1918, at Kunduvampadam, Peringode Amsomin Kongad Panchayath of Palakkad Taluk. He studied at the Koduvayur High School and joined for Intermediate at Government Victoria College in 1935. He graduated in Medicine from Madras Medical College in 1944. After working as House Surgeon for one year at General Hospital and six months at Government RSRM Lying In Hospital, Royapuram, he started his independent practice in February, 1946, at Palakkad. He also joined the Taluk Hospital as Honorary Medical Officer. He was a doyen in the field of medicine as well as social service, and for me, personally, his demise is a great loss. His words still ring in my ears, “The rich are the guardians of the poor.” The author is a faculty member at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore, and has made a documentary about Dr TK Kesavan Nayar. Full Article
los How close is President Trump to his goal of record-setting judicial appointments? By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:01:29 +0000 President Trump threatened during an April 15 pandemic briefing to “adjourn both chambers of Congress” because the Senate’s pro forma sessions prevented his making recess appointments. The threat will go nowhere for constitutional and practical reasons, and he has not pressed it. The administration and Senate Republicans, though, remain committed to confirming as many judges… Full Article
los Winners and losers of Tunisia’s parliamentary elections By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:30:11 +0000 Tunisians voted in parliamentary elections on Sunday, their second of three elections scheduled this fall. About 41 percent of registered voters turned out to vote, slightly lower than the 49 percent in the first round of the presidential elections held Sept. 15. The elections will create a highly fractured parliament, with no party or list receiving more… Full Article
los Africa in the news: Tunisia and Mozambique vote, Nigeria closes borders, and Kenya opens new railway By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 12:45:43 +0000 Tunisia and Mozambique vote: On Sunday, October 13, Tunisians participated in their run-off presidential elections between conservative former law professor Kais Saied and media magnate Nabil Karoui. Saied, known as “Robocop” for his serious presentation, won with 72.7 percent of the vote. Notably, Saied himself does not belong to a party, but is supported by… Full Article
los How close is President Trump to his goal of record-setting judicial appointments? By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:01:29 +0000 President Trump threatened during an April 15 pandemic briefing to “adjourn both chambers of Congress” because the Senate’s pro forma sessions prevented his making recess appointments. The threat will go nowhere for constitutional and practical reasons, and he has not pressed it. The administration and Senate Republicans, though, remain committed to confirming as many judges… Full Article
los Why AI systems should disclose that they’re not human By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:54:03 +0000 Full Article
los The 2016 Medicare Trustees Report: One year closer to IPAB cuts? By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400 Event Information June 23, 20169:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDTSaul Room/Zilkha LoungeBrookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036 Register for the EventAn American Enterprise Institute-Brookings/USC Schaeffer Initiative Event For most of the last five decades, the most-discussed finding by the Medicare trustees has been the insolvency date, when Medicare’s trust fund would no longer be able to pay all of the program’s costs. Last year’s report projected that the hospital insurance trust fund would be depleted by 2030 – just 14 years from now. The report also predicted a more immediate and controversial event: the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), famously nicknamed “death panels,” would be required to submit proposals to reduce Medicare spending in 2018, with the reductions taking place in 2019. Do we remain on this path to automatic Medicare cuts next year? The American Enterprise Institute and the Schaeffer Initiative for Innovation in Health Policy, a collaboration between the USC Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics and the Brookings Institution, hosted a discussion of the new 2016 trustees report on June 23. Medicare’s Chief Actuary Paul Spitalnic summarized the key findings followed by a panel of experts who discussed the potential consequences of the report for policy actions that might be taken to improve the program’s fiscal condition. You can join the conversation at #MedicareReport. Video Introduction and keynote addressPanel discussion Audio The 2016 Medicare Trustees Report: One year closer to IPAB cuts? Event Materials AEI TR16 final20160623_medicaretrusteesreport_transcript Full Article
los Losing your own business is worse than losing a salaried job By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:25:21 +0000 The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ensuing lockdowns, and the near standstill of the global economy have led to massive unemployment in many countries around the world. Workers in the hospitality and travel sectors, as well as freelancers and those in the gig economy, have been particularly hard-hit. Undoubtedly, unemployment is often an economic catastrophe leading… Full Article
los HHS Secretary Sebelius is the Big Loser in Today's Filibuster Game-Changer By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:00:00 -0500 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius may lose the most from the Senate’s rule change on the filibuster—and the Affordable Care Act may be healthier for it. I wrote last month on the FixGov blog that “Republicans are the Reason Secretary Sebelius Won’t Resign” (or be fired). That argument is no longer valid. My claim—the president’s inability to get her successor confirmed because of filibustering Republicans—is nullified by the Senate’s rule change, and the benefits may reach far beyond Obamacare. The Implications of Filibuster Reform for Healthcare Problems exist in HHS. No one denies it. However, for many appointees in the Department, the Senate rules served as a life preserver in a torrent of poor implementation, managerial failures, and bad PR. So long as the president faced the prospect of long-term vacancies among appointees overseeing ACA, the HHS leadership would be spared. Today, that all changed. Moving forward, President Obama needs the support of only 51 Senate Democrats to replace top-level political appointees throughout the executive branch. This offers the president substantial breathing room. Nominees no longer need the support of every Democrat and a scarcely identifiable five Republicans. Instead, nominees can draw the ire of as many as four Democrats and still be confirmed. Maybe Kathleen Sebelius is not to blame for the botched healthcare marketplace roll out. Maybe her Office did not give the thumbs up for the President to repeat “if you like your plan you can keep it.” Maybe she did not contribute to the poor salesmanship of the legislation from the start. However, if she was to blame (and perhaps if she wasn’t), her days in the president’s cabinet may well be numbered. The same may be true for deputies and other administrators in the Department who oversaw the weaker areas of the roll out of this law. By repositioning HHS personnel or breathing new life into a Department facing continued struggles, the president may well ensure the administration of his signature legislation accomplishment improves. The right appointees can coordinate and communicate policy needs and goals up and down the bureaucratic hierarchy. Rather than settling for a program that meets or falls short of expectations, there is an opportunity to build an effective ACA. Good Governance beyond Obamacare The first half of October showed us that political actors in Congress contributed to a broken legislative branch. The second half of October showed us that political actors in the Administration contributed to a broken executive branch. Now is the time for the president to start anew and fix one branch, in the shadow of a Senate trying to fix itself. In my piece from last month, I also argued that the filibuster rules in the Senate allow for the continuation of poor management and governance. If weak appointed personnel are causing policy problems, communication miscues, and other headaches for the president, the ability to replace them with something other than the word “ACTING” was limited by the 60-vote threshold. President Obama, who has faced a string of personnel and management issues over the past year, now has greater freedom not simply to oust problematic appointees, but to install talented, effective leaders. With this ability comes a tremendous opportunity to jumpstart an administration that is sputtering. Filibuster reform will not be the magical elixir that cures all of the ills in the Obama administration. Yet, it’s a good start. The President should channel the flashiness of his campaigns and loftiness of his rhetoric into a focus on real issues of governance. Authors John Hudak Image Source: © Jason Reed / Reuters Full Article
los Why AI systems should disclose that they’re not human By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:54:03 +0000 Full Article
los The reimagination of downtown Los Angeles By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:00:00 -0400 Los Angeles has long been a city associated with the common ills of urban excess: sprawl, homelessness, and congestion. More charitable descriptions paint it as West Coast paradise, boasting sunshine and celebrities in equal measure. A three-day visit to downtown Los Angeles exposed the nuances behind these stereotypes. Hosted by the Los Angeles Downtown Center Business Improvement District, which is focused on strengthening downtown as an innovation district, our visit began as a real estate tour but quickly revealed regeneration and innovation activity that confounded our expectations. Downtown LA (DTLA)’s innovation district focuses not just on tech firms but also on historic LA industry strengths like fashion, design, and real estate. LA may have sat in the shadow of the Silicon Valley tech boom, but it appears to be revitalizing in time for the convergence economy, in which tech is no longer a separate sector but ingrained in all forms of economic and creative activity. And at a time where firms are revaluing proximity, vibrancy, and authenticity, DTLA could not be in a better place. While a number of U.S. cities subjected their downtowns to a range of urban renewal initiatives, the urban fabric of DTLA is largely intact. Vibrant areas like South Broadway feature boutique hotels, a dozen theatres, and clothing stores and bars that exist in historic infrastructure like reclaimed theatres. There is an urban feel that is authentically LA. The initial renaissance of DTLA began in the late 1990s, after the residential units within its 65 blocks had dwindled to just 10,000. Along with transportation improvements, permissive planning policies such as adaptive reuse—which allowed commercial buildings to be converted into residential use—were instrumental in increasing DTLA’s residential population. Since 1999, the residential population and housing units have tripled. With new bars and restaurants springing up on every corner, it is no surprise that three-quarters of DTLA’s current residents are aged between 23 and 44. Building on this residential surge, an increasing number of businesses are now setting up or relocating downtown. DTLA office space has not always been an easy sell. Employers balk at the prospect of subjecting their workforce to the punishing commute. And Bunker Hill and the adjacent Financial District, the epicenter of the central business district, offers little more than unpopulated plazas and cubicled office space. DTLA has worked to serve its newfound residential population and attract more workers and companies by retrofitting buildings to modern aesthetic standards. The exposed brickwork and ceiling equipment of many DTLA offices like those of Nationbuilder, an online platform used for political and civic campaigns, is not just a statement of style but a conscious decision to make downtown office buildings feel hospitable to creative firms. The BLOC, a 1.9 million square foot retail development, is essentially a mall that has been turned inside out, with the roof removed to reveal an open air plaza, unrecognizable from the fortress-style building that once sat in the same spot. While downtown’s office blocks are a fantastic asset in attracting innovation activity, the area also boasts a vast amount of warehouse space. These larger footprints, most often used for textile or food production, are attracting a range of activities that require space or, in the case of Tesla’s Hyperloop, secrecy. Such industrial firms are interspersed with new art galleries and a historic knitting mill, proof of the area’s artistic heritage. The individuals leading the drive for a DTLA innovation district, such as Nick Griffin, director of Economic Development for the Downtown Center Business Improvement District, are realistic about challenges, such as the lack of quality public space, and proactive in leveraging existing assets, such as the large supply of creative office space. These efforts and LA’s distinctive industry strengths are combatting one of the biggest challenges to attracting businesses downtown: the strength of competing areas like Silicon Beach, which includes Santa Monica and Playa del Rey and offers an established tech ecosystem alongside an attractive location. Another challenge? Like many U.S. cities, LA bears the scars of suburban sprawl and a legacy of under investment in public transportation. Congestion is a constant complaint. But here too LA is making progress. In November, Angelinos will vote on an extension of Measure R—a 2008 ballot initiative raising the sales tax to fund core transportation projects—to provide sustainable funding for transportation infrastructure and improve access to the city center through the metro system. Other ambitious projects, such as the Regional Connector, a light rail subway through the middle of downtown, will have a profound effect on the area's connectivity. This project is not just about getting people to and from downtown—it will also have a transformative effect on public space. The city is working with Project for Public Spaces to redesign one of the Connector’s hubs, Pershing Square, with the aim of providing a public space where employees and residents can convene and collaborate. Connectivity will play a vital role in the continuing success of DTLA’s resurgence. But the DTLA innovation district’s main opportunity lies in better serving and connecting the people who make it work. With hometown authenticity and civic commitment, DTLA is on its way to creating a city center that is greater than the sum of its parts. DOWNTOWN LA IN NUMBERS Size: Approx 8.6 sq. miles Major districts: Civic Center, Bunker Hill, Financial District, South Park, Fashion District, Jewelry District, Historic Core, Little Tokyo, Exposition Park, Toy District, Central City East, Arts District, City West, Chinatown, and Central Industrial District Residential population: 60,600 66% of residents are between the ages of 23 and 44 Average median household income: $98,000 Education status: 79% of residents hold a college degree Average workday population: 500,000 Photo Credit: Hunter Kerhart Authors Kat HannaAndrew Altman Image Source: Hunter Full Article
