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NERC delays electricity tariff review for fourth time

The implementation of the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) framework for electricity pricing has again been delayed for the fourth minor review which occurs every six months. Daily Trust reports that the tariff which should now be at an average of N51 per kilowatt hour (kWh) is still at N31.8 as the implementation of the reviews […]

NERC delays electricity tariff review for fourth time





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Masterclass series launched to elevate South Africa’s baking scene with Teddy Zaki




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La última palabra acerca de las relaciones A

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.




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La última palabra acerca de las relaciones B

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.




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Ejerciendo tu valentía

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.




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PNP denies cybercrime surge

The Philippine National Police belied yesterday the results of a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations showing a spike in cybercrime cases.




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The Hope That Overcomes the World




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Overcoming ISIS: Transcending Sectarian Rivalries

The Western strategy of fighting warfare with warfare has only perpetuated sectarian divides, creating the very environment that fostered ISIS.




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Ethiopia: Dereja, in Partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills and the Mastercard Foundation, to Host the 5th National Career Expo, Connecting Over 30,000 Recent Graduates

[Mastercard Foundation] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Dereja, in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MOLS) and the Mastercard Foundation, will host the 5th National Career Expo on November 6 - 7, 2024, at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa. The event will connect over 30,000 skilled professionals to the job market.




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Democracy’s Dilemma: Can We Overcome Short-Termism to Build Lasting Peace?

While the expansion of democracy is a key condition for peace, the Achilles’ heel of democracies is that their leaders are constrained by electoral calendars, forcing them to push for peace or delay, whereas autocracies can afford to play the long game to achieve the favorable outcomes they desire. Take, for example, the current wars […]




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Without Supercharging Adaptation Funding Global Temperatures Could Surge

The Head of Impact Assessment and Adaptation, Henry Neufeldt, UN Environment Programme Copenhagen Climate Centre, has called for increased climate adaptation funding, particularly for developing nations facing significant climate risks. UNEP’s latest report reveals an acute adaptation finance gap, with current international funding for developing countries at USD 30 billion—far below the USD 200 to 400 […]




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Asian Development Blog: How to Advance Green, Inclusive Trade through E-commerce in Asia and the Pacific

To support e-commerce, public-private collaboration must prioritize closing the digital divide, supporting small businesses, and promoting environmental sustainability. Strengthening data governance, competition, and tax frameworks are also key to resilient and equitable e-commerce.




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Rice Contract Farming in Lao PDR: Moving from Subsistence to Commercial Agriculture

This study finds contract farming in Lao PDR to be effective in raising incomes of small farmers, thus reducing poverty.



  • Publications/Papers and Briefs

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Climate-Resilient Connectivity for the Eastern Economic Corridor Project: The Intercity Motorway No. 7 (Extension to Link with U-Tapao International Airport)

The U-Tapao International Airport is the core infrastructure of the EEC and its expansion project is to be implemented via Public-Private Partnership modality. Land transport network connecting the U-Tapao International Airport in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to the rest of the Pattaya City and country cannot adapt to changing needs as a result of the expansion plan of the airport due to the limitations of the existing land transport network to cope with traffic increase.




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Precision Agriculture for Resilient Commercial Horticulture Sector Project

The Precision Agriculture for Resilient Commercial Horticulture Sector Project will promote horticulture commercialization by (i) catalyzing the formation of producer groups and (ii) strengthening vertical market linkages between producer groups and downstream agribusiness. The project location is in Bakhmal district in the Jizzakh region, directly benefiting at least 170 small-scale farmers while indirectly supporting at least 85 agricultural workers and their families.




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Tense docu-thriller exposes the cruelties of commercial whale trade

Orca – Black & White Gold digs deep into the dirty waters surrounding the killer whale trade and captures a daring rescue mission




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How incredibly simple tech can supercharge the race to net zero

To even out the intermittent power supply from wind and solar, we need to build vast energy storage facilities. It turns out the best solution might be cheap, simple ideas like heating bricks and lifting weights




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How much exercise do children really need – and what type?

Better fitness in children is linked to better cognition and health in later life, but the majority in the US and UK don't get nearly enough. Here's what parents can do




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When is the best time to exercise to get the most from your workout?

There may be ways to work with your body’s natural daily and monthly cycles to get the maximum benefits from workouts and avoid injury




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How to use psychology to hack your mind and fall in love with exercise

If the idea of exercise is more attractive than the reality, you aren't alone. But there are ways to train your motivation and develop better habits




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What is the optimal amount of exercise and how much is too much?

When it comes to exercise, more isn't necessarily better – and we're now discovering the ideal dose for better health




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Why overcoming your cynicism could be key to a healthier, happier life

Evidence suggests that cynicism is bad for your health. Neuroscientist Jamil Zaki describes the three ways to conquer your inner cynic to boost your well-being




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Nuclear fusion experiment overcomes two key operating hurdles

Two important barriers to a stable, powerful fusion reaction have been leapt by an experiment in a small tokamak reactor, but we don’t yet know if the technique will work in larger devices




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Why we are finally within reach of a room-temperature superconductor

A practical superconductor would transform the efficiency of electronics. After decades of hunting, several key breakthroughs are inching us very close to this coveted prize




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Rare Australian pink diamonds emerged when a supercontinent broke up

Understanding how the world’s largest-known collection of pink diamonds came to the surface in Australia around 1.3 billion years ago could help us find hidden deposits elsewhere in the world




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Tense docu-thriller exposes the cruelties of commercial whale trade

Orca – Black & White Gold digs deep into the dirty waters surrounding the killer whale trade and captures a daring rescue mission




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The science of exercise: Which activity burns the most calories?

Running, swimming, HIIT or walking – what is the best way to work out? The answer is complicated, and depends on the person, finds Grace Wade




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Ancient Herculaneum scroll piece revealed by AI – here's what it says

A Greek philosopher’s musings on pleasure, contained in ancient papyrus scrolls buried by Mount Vesuvius’s eruption 2000 years ago, have been rediscovered with the help of AI




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How ancient Herculaneum papyrus scrolls were deciphered

3D mapping and artificial intelligence has helped decipher an ancient Herculaneum papyrus scroll which had been digitally scanned




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These scientific rules of connection can supercharge your social life

Several psychological biases undermine our ability to make new friends. Understand them and you’ll know the secrets to building meaningful relationships that last




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Urban Exercise Has Its Hazards

Title: Urban Exercise Has Its Hazards
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2006 2:04:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2006 2:04:10 AM




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Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain

Title: Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Blood Mercury Levels Rising Among U.S. Women

Title: Blood Mercury Levels Rising Among U.S. Women
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2009 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Long-Term Exercise Can Reduce Vets' Muscle Pain

Title: Long-Term Exercise Can Reduce Vets' Muscle Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2010 6:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Record Heat Requires Exercise Precautions

Title: Record Heat Requires Exercise Precautions
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2010 10:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2010 12:00:00 AM




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30 Minutes of Daily Exercise Enough to Shed Pounds

Title: 30 Minutes of Daily Exercise Enough to Shed Pounds
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2012 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Less Is More With Exercise, Study Says

Title: Less Is More With Exercise, Study Says
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Survival More Likely With Exercise-Related Cardiac Arrest: Study

Title: Survival More Likely With Exercise-Related Cardiac Arrest: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2012 12:00:00 AM




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'Alarming' Rise Seen in Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Title: 'Alarming' Rise Seen in Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Scientists Pinpoint Source of Mercury in Pacific Ocean Fish

Title: Scientists Pinpoint Source of Mercury in Pacific Ocean Fish
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2013 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Gene Tweak Boosts Lifespan by 20 Percent in Mice

Title: Gene Tweak Boosts Lifespan by 20 Percent in Mice
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Diet, Exercise Counseling Urged for Overweight Americans With Heart Risks

Title: Diet, Exercise Counseling Urged for Overweight Americans With Heart Risks
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2014 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Overconfident Folks May Blind Others to Their Real Abilities

Title: Overconfident Folks May Blind Others to Their Real Abilities
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2014 2:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Exercise While Watching Television

Title: Health Tip: Exercise While Watching Television
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2014 7:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Exercise Best Bet Against Diabetes for College Graduates

Title: Exercise Best Bet Against Diabetes for College Graduates
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Exercise May Be Good Medicine for Irregular Heartbeat

Title: Exercise May Be Good Medicine for Irregular Heartbeat
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Exercise, Supplements Like Fish Oil Won't Keep Elderly Sharper: Studies

Title: Exercise, Supplements Like Fish Oil Won't Keep Elderly Sharper: Studies
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Help Kids Get Enough Exercise

Title: Health Tip: Help Kids Get Enough Exercise
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2016 12:00:00 AM