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Blueprints of Effective Biodiversity and Conservation Knowledge Products That Support Marine Policy




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The Biodiversity Informatics Landscape: Elements, Connections and Opportunities. Research Ideas and Outcomes




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Decision support tools in conservation: a workshop to improve user-centred design





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A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge

The Maine initiative doesn't attempt to limit independent spending on behalf of candidates. It focuses instead on limits on individual donations to super PACS, an area the Supreme Court has not ruled on, observers say.

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Sugar - Copper Blue

NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.





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CNN pundit Scott Jennings’s election night defense of Trump supporters goes viral

"I'm interpreting the results tonight as the revenge of just the regular ole working-class American, the anonymous American," Jennings said on CNN at 3:38 a.m. Wednesday, in a clip that's been shared widely on social media.

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Eggnog before Thanksgiving? Shoppers eager for a new season scramble retail calendars

In response to growing customer demand, stores of all stripes are bringing out their festive collections weeks before the Nov. 1 start of the holiday shopping season.

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Maintaining professional relationships after being let go from a company—Elaine Varelas advises on an appropriate course of action

If you've been let go from your organization, is it appropriate to try to maintain the internal and external professional relationships you've made during your time there? What implicit and explicit rules exist around contacting former clients and colleagues? Elaine Varelas explores the many aspects of this situation.

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Is There an App for That?

Trump still uses his personal mobile phone. Security experts are baffled. Also: A lack of immigrant labour in the US has some farmers planning for robots to pick produce; a Dutch teenager came up with a plan to clean up the world’s oceans and now he’s got funding for it, but at least one expert does not think it will work; fake turtle eggs get fitted with GPS trackers to catch poachers; plus we meet a Yoruba priest who also makes hypnotic electronic music. (Image: Donald Trump speaks on his mobile phone in in Potomac Falls, Virginia, U.S., on Thursday, April 30, 2009. Credit: Mannie Garcia/ Getty Images)




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The Ripple Effect

Edmaris Carazo, a blogger in San Juan, adjusts to life in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

Also: the destruction in Puerto Rico has a ripple effect on hospitals on the US mainland; reporter Jason Margolis investigates where trickle-down tax policies have been tried and worked outside of America; Jamaica tries to get in on the marijuana market but some farmers worry about being left behind; a conversation with Rainer Weiss, the Nobel Laureate, who detected ripples in the fabric of space and time.

(Image: Hospitals in the US mainland are facing shortages of IV fluids and medicine because of Hurricane Maria's damage to Puerto Rico. Credit: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)




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The Mississippi: Pushed to the brink

The Mississippi river could be called America’s inland hydro highway. It carries US goods and commodities out to the rest of the world and allows trade flows to return. But up and down the Mississippi River, there are new pressures. The strain on the river system is only becoming more acute with the impacts of climate change. Reporter Jason Margolis recently traveled nearly 1800 kilometres down the Mississippi to assess the health of the river, its economy and its people.

(A fish is pulled from the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Further south, oysters thrive in brackish water, a mix of freshwater and saltwater in coastal Louisiana. Credit: Leyland Cecco/The World)




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Woburn woman surrounded and harassed in McDonald’s parking lot by Trump supporters, she tells police

The woman said a group of young men insulted her appearance, gloated about Trump's victory, and prevented her from driving away.

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Trump has promised to ‘save TikTok’. What happens next is less clear.

President-elect Trump, who tried to ban the social media platform the last time he was in the White House, has repeatedly pledged during his most recent campaign to oppose a ban on the short-form video app.

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Why it takes so long to get a doctor’s appointment, Screen time linked to delayed development in babies, Heirloom Tomato Salad

This week Zorba and Karl talk about why it takes so long to get a doctor appointment, and they examine new research showing screen time is linked to delayed development […]




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The Brody File: January 5, 2017 - Happy New Year Liberals!

If liberals thought 2016 was bad, wait until they get a load of President Trump in 2017. Interviews this week with a spokesman from the Presidential Inaugural Committee and a one-on-one with Lila Rose, a national pro-life leader who is expecting ...




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Daily Spotlight: Opportunities in the Capital Markets Sector




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Which Church Jobs and Ministry Opportunities Best Fit Your Personality?

If you are a Christian, then you are called to use your gifts at church in a volunteer role or perhaps professionally. Choosing the roles that best fit your personality and interests can lead to serving God and the church more effectively. Your job satisfaction will also increase as you serve people out of your strengths.  John Holland created a theory that can help you to have more job and ministry success and satisfaction. Holland identified six personality themes: Realistic, Investigative,...




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Worshipping Waterfalls: The Evolution of Belief

Jane Goodall has seen wild chimpanzees dance and bristle with excitement around roaring waterfalls — and she thinks it’s an experience of awe and wonder — and possibly a precursor to animistic religion. 

But can we ever know why our ancient human ancestors developed spiritual beliefs? Can evolutionary science uncover the roots of religion?  

At some point our ancestors went from admiring waterfalls to worshipping them - and all kinds of spirits and gods. They developed sacred rituals and turned stones into totems. And then came the Battle of the Gods. 

This was produced in partnership with the Center for Humans and Nature, an organization that brings together scholars from a diversity of disciplines to think creatively about our relationships with nature and each other. What do you think evolution can tell us about love and morality? Share your thoughts at humansandnature.org. This episode was made possible through the support of the John Templeton Foundation.

Original Air Date: May 14, 2017

Guests: 

Jane Goodall — Laura Kehoe — Frans de Waal — Barbara King — Ara Norenzayan — Jeff Schloss — Andrew Newberg

Interviews In This Hour: 

Do Chimpanzees Have Spiritual Experiences? — How 'Big Gods' Transformed Human History — An Evolutionary Biologist Searches for God — What Bliss Looks Like In Your Brain — Are Morals a Part of Our Evolution?

Further Reading:

Center for Humans and Nature

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The Unstoppable Rita Green

May 18, 2006. It had been three days since Diane Pinkins’ husband, Ron, brought their only daughter, Rita, to the ER at Ascension St. Vincent hospital in Indianapolis.   The 27-year-old single mother of four had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. Now she was in a critical care unit fighting for her life. “It was very devastating. Prayer was just the constant thing that held us all together,” Diane recalls. While on chemotherapy, Rita continued to deteriorate and ten days later...




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Contracting—Supply & Demand

The risk/reward factor is someone that bids for work with many unknowns.




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DAP Reinvents Aerosol Spray Texture Applications with New Line Offering Professional Results

Wall and ceiling spray texture application has traditionally been a frustrating, inefficient and messy experience for professionals and DIYers alike. This year, DAP is reinventing wall and ceiling spray texture in formula, function and finish with the launch of a consistent and reliable product line that delivers a fast-drying, excellent texture match for maximum coverage and professional results.




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What is Happening with EIFS Insurance?

If you are involved in the EIFS business, are you concerned with insurance? The guess is it depends on who and where you are.




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The Consolidated Appropriations Act Explained

As 2020 drew to a close, the U.S. Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a massive $900 million coronavirus relief bill combined with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill.




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Five Best Tech Opportunities

Construction has been one of the last industries to adopt technology. That’s partly cultural—folks in the industry like to solve problems with their own ingenuity.




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More Efficient Payments Today; More Efficient Supply Chains Tomorrow

Using more technology in business spending has led to breakthroughs in B2B payments.




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An Old World Approach

How an Italian immigrant and his wife started a specialty plastering company.




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Product Focus on Firestopping/Fireproofing

October product focus on Firestopping/Fireproofing.




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ClarkDietrich Adds BlazeFrame Tape to Line of Firestopping Products

ClarkDietrich is giving framing contractors greater flexibility in leveraging the firestopping power of its BlazeFrame family of products with the introduction of BlazeFrame Tape.




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Adventures in Drywall: Firestopping Isn't for Dummies

I once witnessed a contractor mixing red chalk into a bucket of mud, and when I inquired what he was doing, he responded, “I’m making firestop.”




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Diversified Fall Protection Appoints Gabe Galvan as EBM Design Director

Diversified Fall Protection has appointed Gabe Galvan as EBM design director. Galvan will play a key role in leveraging the company’s newly acquired California Scaffold Inspection and Testing license. This license permits DFP to offer inspection, testing and design services related to exterior building maintenance and other equipment within California.




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Milwaukee Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Grenada, Mississippi

Milwaukee Tool has once again expanded its presence in the United States with the opening of its newest manufacturing facility, which is located in Grenada County, Mississippi.




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Gypsum Board Uses in Different Applications

Improvements are constantly made to gypsum board and innovation still is at the forefront of the industry’s mind.




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ACI Foundation Now Accepting Fellowship and Scholarship Applications

The ACI Foundation is now accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2025-2026 academic year.




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Huntsman Appoints Douglas Brady as Its Spray Polyurethanes Foam Business President

Huntsman Corporation has named Doug Brady as president of Huntsman Building Solutions.




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On the Safe Side: Protect Employees With a PPE Maintenance Program

Every day in the United States, more than 10,000 workers are injured on the job with 14 of those injuries resulting in death. While the sheer number of those injuries is staggering, the financial impact to employers is crippling.




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Action Gypsum Supply Adds New Branch

AD member Action Gypsum Supply adds sixth branch location in two years.




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CertainTeed Architectural Launches Terminus Transitions and Terminus Glazing Channel to Streamline Ceiling Applications

CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of building materials, today announced the launch of Terminus Transitions and Terminus Glazing Channels as new product extensions to the company’s Terminus Perimeter Trim line. The Terminus Perimeter Trim line is a premier suspension system accessory that allows for easy installation of suspended ceilings with exposed edges, including clouds, peninsulas and islands.




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ClarkDietrich’s ProChannel Ci Cladding Support Addresses Air and Moisture Intrusion

ClarkDietrich has introduced ProChannel Ci Cladding Support with Grip-Deck TubeSeal Technology. The new cladding support system is designed for residential and commercial applications and protects against air and water intrusion.




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Major support charity launches new name after merger

The organisation, which employs more than 2,500 people, will provide a single point of access for people with complex needs




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UK Youth appoints former Acevo head as interim chief

Vicky Browning succeeds Ndidi Okezie, who is stepping down after five years at the charity’s helm




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Technical Glass Products Bolsters Architect Support

Technical Glass Products has a new architectural services manager role to support glazing design along the East Coast of the U.S. and in the Ontario and Quebec territories of Canada.




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S-5! Supports the Battle Against Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. S-5! is donating $5,000 to two amazing charities to support breast cancer patients and their families. S-5! is asking people in the industry to join the company by purchasing its “Give Cancer the Boot” t-shirts.