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Remote Work ????????‍???? at WooCommerce

As someone who works remotely at WooCommerce and Automattic, I get a lot of questions about the tools that we use to stay productive and connected. Recently, Beau wrote an extensive post about the tools we use for remote work, which does a great job of summarizing our setup. In his post, Beau covers everything…




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Tau Levels Linked to Alzheimer's Memory Loss

Alzheimer's patients with high levels of tau and amyloid-beta experience faster cognitive decline.



  • Cell & Molecular Biology

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Making Distributed Software Development Work: Strategies and Best Practices for Managing Remote Teams

The rise of distributed software teams has fundamentally transformed how we approach software development. With technology evolving, so does our ability to connect and collaborate across borders, time zones, and cultural barriers. The article will venture into the fascinating world of distributed software development and provide you with the most effective strategies and best practices […]

The post Making Distributed Software Development Work: Strategies and Best Practices for Managing Remote Teams appeared first on 404 Tech Support.




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Studies Find Evidence for Inherited Bacterial 'Memories'

Two new research studies have demonstrated that bacteria are able to retain and pass down 'memories' of temporary, short changes ...



  • Genetics & Genomics

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Tau Levels Linked to Alzheimer's Memory Loss

Alzheimer's patients with high levels of tau and amyloid-beta experience faster cognitive decline.




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Frequent Cannabis Use Linked to Poor Sleep, Memory Problems

People with cannabis use disorder (CUD) report more sleep problems than those without, and their disrupted sleep may affect visual learning memory.




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Study Links Chronic Cannabis Use with Sleep and Memory Problems

A study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol found that long-term cannabis users experience interfered with sleep and memory. The findings




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Study Links Chronic Cannabis Use with Sleep and Memory Problems

A study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol found that long-term cannabis users experience interfered with sleep and memory. The findings



  • Health & Medicine

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Tau Levels Linked to Alzheimer's Memory Loss

Alzheimer's patients with high levels of tau and amyloid-beta experience faster cognitive decline.



  • Clinical & Molecular DX

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Studies Find Evidence for Inherited Bacterial 'Memories'

Two new research studies have demonstrated that bacteria are able to retain and pass down 'memories' of temporary, short changes ...




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Planning for Caregiving: An Emotional Guide

Nov 13, 2024, 12pm EST

Join us for an insightful and compassionate webinar that addresses the often-overlooked aspect of caregiving: the emotional challenges faced by those who selflessly care for their loved ones. This webinar aims to provide practical strategies, emotional support, and valuable insights to help caregivers navigate the complex terrain of emotions that accompany their caregiving journey.

Open to Public: No
Primary Audience(s): Faculty, Staff
Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk
Subject: Health/Wellness
Event Sponsor: Tufts University
Event Sponsor Details: Tufts University Human Resources
Event Contact Name: Tufts University Human Resources
RSVP Information: Register online at us06web.zoom.us…
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  • 2024/11/13 (Wed)

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Ontario, Canada Proposes ESA Amendments Relating to Remote Workers and New Hires

On March 13, 2023, Ontario announced that it is proposing two amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and related regulations.

Employees Who Work Solely from Home to Become Eligible to Receive Enhanced Notice in Context of Mass Termination  




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The Virginia Supreme Court on Damages, Equity Valuation, and the Significance of Delaware Corporations Law in the Termination and Removal of a Chairman and CEO

The Virginia Supreme Court has spoken again on the calculation of damages in a complex employment contract case. In Online Resources Corp. v. Lawlor, No. 120208 (Va. Jan. 10, 2013), the court addressed the expert qualifications required for the valuation of equity following the termination of the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) ("executive") of a publicly-traded company, as well as the applicability of Delaware Corporations Law to related change in control (CIC) provisions. 

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The New Normal: Continuing Considerations of Hybrid and Remote Work




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Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Determines Volunteer Asked to Remove Rainbow Sticker Did Not Experience Discrimination

  • HRTO dismissed a volunteer’s claim that he experienced discrimination because of his sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression when he was asked to remove 2SLGBTQ2 symbol from his name badge, because the organization’s Dress Code applied to all volunteers and to any and all alterations to name badges. 




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Puerto Rico Enacts New Legislation on Remote Workers of “Out-of-State” Employers

On June 30, 2022, the governor of Puerto Rico signed into law Act No. 52 (Act 52-2022), which amended the concept of “engaged in trade or business” under the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 2011, to address the pandemic-related issue of employees working remotely from the Island for “out-of-state” employers with no business nexus to Puerto Rico.

Pursuant to Act 52-2022, for taxable years commencing after December 31, 2021, businesses with employees working remotely from Puerto Rico will not be deemed “engaged in trade or business,” provided the following conditions are met:




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Dear Littler: Do I really need to reimburse my remote employee’s phone bill, internet, and home office equipment?

Dear Littler,

We are a small company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that allowed some of our employees to work remotely during the pandemic. When we recently announced our plans to call employees back to home base in Milwaukee, we received feedback that some employees did not plan to come back—they want to continue working remotely. We anticipated this, and we’re working with them to navigate their individual situations, but we were surprised to learn that some of our employees have actually relocated to different states!




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Congressional Democrats Want to Weaponize Federal Labor Law

Michael Lotito writes about unions and their allies’ attempts to sneak parts of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act into the budget bill.

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Pencils, Paper, and Now NLRA Legal Protections – New General Counsel Memorandum Provides College Student Athletes with a Very Significant New “School Supply”

On September 29, 2021, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel (GC) Jennifer A. Abruzzo released a nine-page memorandum taking the unequivocal position that “certain Players at Academic Institutions” are employees under Section 2(3) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).  Refusing to call such players “student athletes,” Abruzzo asserts in the memorandum (GC 21-08) that:




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Temperatures Sizzle at Cal/OSHA Standards Meeting After Indoor Heat Illness Proposal Removed from Agenda

Update: On June 20, 2024, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board unanimously approved an amended version of the proposed indoor heat illness prevention regulation which specifically excluded the government entities (mainly correctional facilities) whose inclusion had led to the earlier rejection by the Director Finance. The Board also requested that the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) expedite their review and allow the regulation to become effective immediately upon OAL approval.

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New GC Memo May Rein In 'Stay Or Pay' Schemes

Tyler Sims discusses what General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo’s tough stance on stay or pay could mean for employers.

Law360 Employment Authority

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ETSI completed its first remote Mission Critical Plugtests event

ETSI completed its first remote Mission Critical Plugtests event

Sophia Antipolis, 11 February 2019

ETSI has just ended its third MCX Plugtests, which is the first remote PlugtestsTM within the MCX Plugtests programme, from 3 Dec 2018 until 31 Jan 2019.  

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2019 ETSI Fellows unveiled at General Assembly award ceremony

2019 ETSI Fellows unveiled at General Assembly award ceremony

Sophia Antipolis, 3 April 2019

On 2 April during the 73rd General Assembly dinner, ETSI unveiled its three 2019 ETSI Fellows for their outstanding contribution to ETSI’s work. Awards were granted to Roberto Macchi, David Chater-Lea and Friedhelm Hillebrand.

The award ceremony took place in the beautiful Domaine de Barbossi, a resort comprising high class hotel and restaurants, a golf and tennis course and a country club, located in Mandelieu la Napoule on the Côte d’Azur.

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ETSI and the Linux Foundation sign Memorandum of Understanding enabling industry standards and Open Source collaboration

ETSI and the Linux Foundation sign Memorandum of Understanding enabling industry standards and Open Source collaboration

San Francisco, US, and Sophia Antipolis, France, 26 April 2019

Today, the Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through sustainable open source, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ETSI, the independent organization providing global standards for ICT services across all sectors of industry, to bring open source and standards closer and foster synergies between them.

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First ETSI NFV API conformance test event in remote mode

First ETSI NFV API conformance test event in remote mode

Sophia Antipolis, 10 May 2019

From February 4 to April 15, 2019, ETSI organized a remote NFV API Plugtests® event with the support of its Centre for Testing and Interoperability. The Remote NFV API Plugtests was not only the first to be entirely remote; it was also the first entirely dedicated to the testing of NFV APIs.

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ETSI demonstrates latest OSM Release SIX - Gain hands-on experience at the ETSI OSM Hackfest

Sophia Antipolis, 3 September 2019

The upcoming ETSI Open Source MANO Hackfest, on 9-13 September 2019, Patras, Greece, will showcase and demonstrate the recently announced ETSI OSM Release SIX.

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ETSI OSM organizes its first fully remote Hackfest with a record number of participants

ETSI OSM organizes its first fully remote Hackfest with a record number of participants

Sophia Antipolis, 16 March 2020

These are special times where many face-to-face meetings are being postponed or canceled. But when the going gets tough, the tough gets going and ETSI OSM opted for reorganizing its Hackfest, originally planned as a physical event in Madrid from 9 to 12 March 2020, as a fully remote event. What originally seemed a huge challenge due to the hands-on approach and the high level of interaction required in a Hackfest, proved possible in a record time thanks to the outstanding engagement of the OSM community and the means provided by ETSI, making this Hackfest one of the best attended ever. The 4 days of Hackfest were run in parallel with the OSM Mid-Release EIGHT meeting and the OSM Ecosystem Day, also held remotely. 

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Confinement: how ETSI helps its members and staff to work remotely round the world

Confinement: how ETSI helps its members and staff to work remotely round the world

Sophia Antipolis, 15 April 2020

With over 200 e-Meetings organized by ETSI and 3GPP technical groups in March (with up to 300 participants per meeting!) and with the entire ETSI staff now working remotely, the ETSI IT department has stepped up to ensure that all core standardization activities can continue to run smoothly during the COVID-19 lockdown. Even if the situation we are in is exceptional, e-Meetings are not new to ETSI groups. The ETSI IT department has been able to lean on their established business continuity plan to adapt and up-scale our online services, in these unusual times.

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ETSI launches remote Plugtests Programme for Mission Critical Services to accelerate adoption and interoperability

ETSI launches remote PlugtestsTM Programme for Mission Critical Services to accelerate adoption and interoperability

Sophia Antipolis, 28 April 2020

To accelerate Mission Critical Services (MCS) adoption and interoperability, a key enabler to MCS deployment, ETSI is running an innovative MCX PlugtestsTM Programme. Testing sessions will also benefit from the latest ETSI specification, ETSI TS 103 564, on Plugtests scenarios for Mission Critical Services.

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Newly launched C-V2X service demonstrated at ETSI Plugtests event

Newly launched C-V2X service demonstrated at ETSI Plugtests event

Sophia Antipolis, 31 March 2022

Today at the 3rd ETSI C‑V2X PLUGTESTSTM interoperability event, held in partnership with 5GAA and hosted by DEKRA, Vodafone has demonstrated a new C-V2X platform designed to connect road users directly with transport authorities, enabling safety information, hazard warnings and traffic updates to be shared with users in real-time. Announced yesterday, the new C-V2X platform is based on ETSI TC ITS and 3GPP mobile communication standards. Vodafone plans to launch the platform within its own Vodafone Automotive apps later this year.

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ECSO and ETSI renew Memorandum of Understanding

ECSO and ETSI renew Memorandum of Understanding

Sophia Antipolis, 10 June 2022

ECSO and ETSI are pleased to strengthen their relationship and foster a close co-operation in the field of cybersecurity and standardization.

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ETSI NG112 Emergency Communications remote Plugtests Report now available

Sophia Antipolis, 10 March 2023

ETSI has just published the Report of the fifth NG112 remote Plugtests™ event, documenting an overall success rate of 100% of the executed tests carried out during the testing sessions. The interoperability event was organized in cooperation with the European Emergency Number Association (EENA), from 23 January to 3 February 2023 with the support of the ETSI Technical Committee Emergency telecommunications.

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In Memory of Thomas HAUG

Sophia Antipolis, 02 January 2024
*This article was updated with additional details on January 4, 2024.

In Memory of Thomas Haug 

All at ETSI are saddened to hear of the passing on December 9, 2023 of one of the great early champions of European mobile communications. Thomas Haug made a massive contribution to the work that led to the creation of ETSI in 1988, as one of the leaders in the Nordic project for cellular communication (NMT) and Chair of the CEPT* GSM group.

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Demon slayer = Kimetsu no yaiba. Volume 5, To hell / story and art by Koyoharu Gotouge ; translation, John Werry ; English adaptation, Stan! ; touch-up art & lettering, John Hunt.

"At Mt. Natagumo, Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke battle a terrible family of spider demons. Taking on such powerful enemies demands all the skill and luck Tanjiro has as he and his companions fight to rescue Nezuko from the spiders' web. The battle is drawing in other Demon Slayers but not all of them will leave Mt. Natagumo alive— or in one piece!" -- Page [4] of cover.




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Demon slayer = kimetsu no yaiba. Volume 20, The path of opening a steadfast heart / story and art by Koyoharu Gotouge ; translation, John Werry ; English adaptation, Stan! ; touch-up art & lettering, John Hunt.

"In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life … After their initial confrontation with Kokushibo, the most powerful of Muzan's demons, Tokito is severely wounded and Genya has been cut in half— but is still alive! Can his regenerative power heal even this fatal wound? Then the Hashira Himejima and Sanemi square off against Kokushibo and unleash all the skill they have against him. Himejima is blind, but if he can see into the Transparent World, he might have a chance. Who will survive this whirlwind of flashing blades?"-- Provided by publisher.




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Demon slayer = Kimetsu no yaiba. Volume 22, The wheel of fate / story and art by Koyoharu Gotouge ; translation, John Werry ; English adaptation, Stan! ; touch-up art & lettering, John Hunt.

"After centuries of preparation and training, the Demon Slayer Corps has come face-to-face with their nemesis, Muzan Kibutsuji. It is a desperate battle and several Demon Slayers have already been killed. Tanjiro himself has engaged Muzan, and, despite giving it everything he has, is taken out of the fight! Although severely injured and near death, he sees a vision of his ancestor that may hold the key to finally destroying Muzan! Can Tanjiro recover enough strength to fight Muzan to the finish?" -- Provided by publisher




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Demon slayer = Kimetsu no yaiba. 15, Daybreak and first light / story and art by Koyoharu Gotouge ; translation, John Werry ; English adaptation, Stan! ; touch-up art & lettering, Evan Waldinger.

"In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life … Tanjiro finally chases down the main body of the upper-rank demon Hantengu. However, dawn is approaching, and the rising sun is a threat to Nezuko. Tanjiro's concern for his sister is a distraction from the focus he needs to fight Hantengu, and if he hesitates it could be the last mistake he ever makes! Elsewhere, Tamayo ponders the nature of Nezuko's curse and how she could be so different from other demons." -- Provided by publisher




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Catwoman. Soulstealer : the graphic novel / based on the novel written by Sarah J. Maas ; adapted by Louise Simonson ; illustrated by Samantha Dodge with Carl Potts and Brett Ryans ; colors by Shari Chankhamma ; letters by Saida Temofonte.

Selina Kyle returns to Gotham City as new socialite Holly Vanderhees, but she needs to outsmart rival Batwing to rise to the top of the city's criminal underbelly.




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TUT Presents: Dinners for Democracy (November 13, 2024 5:00pm)

Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5:00pm
Location:
Organized By: Sessions @ Michigan


Dinners for Democracy are nonpartisan presentations and small group discussions on topics students care about hosted by the student organization, Turn Up Turnout (TUT). Participants can expect to gain:A deeper knowledge of the issue and an opportunity to discuss your thoughtsInformation about how your vote in local offices can affect the issueAdditional resources you can use to learn moreFree food at in-person events! 




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Dinner for Democracy: Immigration (November 13, 2024 5:00pm)

Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5:00pm
Location: Weill Hall (Ford School)
Organized By: Turn Up Turnout


Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor Campus.

When asked, voters have ranked immigration as one of their top issues this election year. People have been immigrating to the United States since before the country was established. In that long span of time, the immigration process, U.S. immigration laws, and sources of immigrants to the U.S. have changed often.

Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Immigration. FREE FOOD provided.

Register here: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/81565




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Center for Emerging Democracies (@umichDemocracy) Roundtable. Immigration, Authoritarianism, and Democracy (November 13, 2024 4:00pm)

Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 4:00pm
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Center for Emerging Democracies


Immigration has become a polarizing issue across democratic, authoritarian, and transitioning contexts. Anti-immigrant rhetoric has become part of the standard playbook for authoritarian populists. Immigration policies in ostensibly democratic countries are becoming more restrictive, all while political conflict, war, pandemics, and intensifying climate change are leading to greater numbers of people migrating in search of safety and a better life. With immigration discourse taking up much of the oxygen in politics across the world, understanding the interconnections among immigration, democracy, and authoritarianism has become more important than ever. This roundtable brings together distinguished scholars to discuss how controversies surrounding immigration and immigrants have become critical for sustaining or upending democracy.

Moderator: Nandini Dey, Research Fellow, Center for Emerging Democracies.

Speakers:

Rebecca Wai
Ph.D. Candidate, Political Science Department, Freedom House Emerging Democracies Fellow, University of Michigan

Erin Chung
Professor of Political Science, Charles D. Miller Chair in East Asian Politics, Department of Political Science, Johns Hopkins University

Alexandra Filindra
Professor of Political Science & Psychology, University of Illinois-Chicago

Silvia Pedraza
Professor of Sociology and American Culture, University of Michigan

Zoom webinar link
Short URL link: https://myumi.ch/5yEEx

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.




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Dialogues & Democracy: An Exploration into Global Democracy (November 13, 2024 8:00am)

Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 8:00am
Location: Shapiro Library
Organized By: University Library


This exhibit highlights U-M Press books (https://myumi.ch/N682p) relevant to the practices of democracy in five arenas:

* Ancient Athens
* The Iroquois Confederacy
* The Roman Republic
* South Korea in the 21st Century
* the U.S. in the 21st Century

The exhibit displays were developed and designed by student organization Michigan Advertising and Marketing in partnership with U-M Press.




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In Memoriam: Hon. Saulos Chilima, Vice President of Malawi

All of us at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) are saddened by the tragic accident that led to the demise of Hon. Saulos Chilima, Vice President of Malawi, and his fellow passengers and extend our condolences to all of their families and loved ones. Our hearts go out to the people of Malawi at such a difficult time, and we share their grief. 




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In Memoriam: Dr. Djimé Adoum

In Memoriam: Dr. Djimé Adoum

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) mourns the passing of Dr. Djimé Adoum, a member of IFPRI’s Board of Trustees and a trusted friend of the Institute. Dr. Adoum passed away on December 15, 2023 in Washington, DC. Dr. Adoum served on IFPRI’s Board of Trustees since May 2019 and we were fortunate to […]

The post In Memoriam: Dr. Djimé Adoum appeared first on IFPRI.




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The timing of the Red Sea attacks could not be worse for Democrats (Politico)

The timing of the Red Sea attacks could not be worse for Democrats (Politico)

Senior research fellow Joseph Glauber is quoted in a Politico story about how the growing military conflict in a key trade corridor is threatening to unleash economic havoc on the global economy ahead of November. “If energy prices go up and remain high, you’d see food inflation persisting,” said Joe Glauber. He added that potential […]

The post The timing of the Red Sea attacks could not be worse for Democrats (Politico) appeared first on IFPRI.








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Two Indicators: Will Remote Work Kill The Office?

It's Stacey vs Greg in a face off on the future of the office. Each takes a side, armed with studies, historical examples, theories on efficiency and happiness and from their closet studios, they bring their indicators for the future of the office. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here. And our daily podcast The Indicator hosted by Stacey here.

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