round EDB to launch new round of E-APP applications tomorrow By www.info.gov.hk Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 12:06:50 Full Article
round Forum on Refugee and Migration Policy - Roundtable 3 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 14 May 2018 - 10:00am to 5:30pm Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE London This roundtable focuses on the economic dimensions of displacement and migration and brings together an international group of experts from government, international organizations, civil society, research institutes and the private sector. The event was co-hosted with the Overseas Development Institute. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project International Law Programme, Rights, Accountability and Justice, Meeting the Challenge of Forced Displacement Full Article
round The transcriptional regulator MEIS2 sets up the ground state for palatal osteogenesis in mice [Gene Regulation] By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T00:06:05-07:00 Haploinsufficiency of Meis homeobox 2 (MEIS2), encoding a transcriptional regulator, is associated with human cleft palate, and Meis2 inactivation leads to abnormal palate development in mice, implicating MEIS2 functions in palate development. However, its functional mechanisms remain unknown. Here we observed widespread MEIS2 expression in the developing palate in mice. Wnt1Cre-mediated Meis2 inactivation in cranial neural crest cells led to a secondary palate cleft. Importantly, about half of the Wnt1Cre;Meis2f/f mice exhibited a submucous cleft, providing a model for studying palatal bone formation and patterning. Consistent with complete absence of palatal bones, the results from integrative analyses of MEIS2 by ChIP sequencing, RNA-Seq, and an assay for transposase-accessible chromatin sequencing identified key osteogenic genes regulated directly by MEIS2, indicating that it plays a fundamental role in palatal osteogenesis. De novo motif analysis uncovered that the MEIS2-bound regions are highly enriched in binding motifs for several key osteogenic transcription factors, particularly short stature homeobox 2 (SHOX2). Comparative ChIP sequencing analyses revealed genome-wide co-occupancy of MEIS2 and SHOX2 in addition to their colocalization in the developing palate and physical interaction, suggesting that SHOX2 and MEIS2 functionally interact. However, although SHOX2 was required for proper palatal bone formation and was a direct downstream target of MEIS2, Shox2 overexpression failed to rescue the palatal bone defects in a Meis2-mutant background. These results, together with the fact that Meis2 expression is associated with high osteogenic potential and required for chromatin accessibility of osteogenic genes, support a vital function of MEIS2 in setting up a ground state for palatal osteogenesis. Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: Iraq in Uncertain Times By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 10:40:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 30 March 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm Event participants Toby Dodge, Associate Fellow, MENA Programme, Chatham HouseMac Skelton, Director, IRIS, American University of Iraq-SulaimaniAhmed Tabaqchali, Chief Investment Officer, AFC Iraq FundHanaa Edwar, Co-founder and Chairperson, Iraqi Al-Amal AssociationChair: Renad Mansour, Senior Research Fellow, MENA Programme, Chatham House The first months of 2020 have proven tumultuous for Iraq. The US killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in January threatened to engulf the region in war and led to continued tit-for-tat violence between the US and Iran that has become almost a daily reality in Baghdad.Amid the ongoing protests that since last October have challenged the social contract and led to a violent response claiming 600 deaths and injuring tens of thousands, the government is still without a prime minister after Adil abd al-Mehdi's resignation in November 2019, leaving the country directionless.Most recently, the spread of COVID-19 threatens to expose a mismanaged healthcare system. At the same time, the rapid fall in the price of oil has impacted the government's ability to respond to or cope with these crises.At this virtual roundtable, part of the Chatham House Iraq Initiative, experts explore these developments and try to unpack the implications for Iraq’s fragile peace and stability. Department/project Middle East and North Africa Programme, Iraq Initiative Reni Zhelyazkova Programme Coordinator, Middle East and North Africa Programme +44 (0)20 7314 3624 Email Full Article
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round Virtual Roundtable: Russia in MENA By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:30:02 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 3 April 2020 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Event participants Nikolay Kozhanov, Research Associate Professor, Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University, Consulting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham HouseTim Eaton, Senior Research Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham HouseChair: Sanam Vakil, Senior Research Fellow, Project Director, Future Dynamics of the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House Russia’s Middle East policy is driven by a complex mixture of traditional factors (such as the ongoing confrontation with the West) and new trends. The Kremlin is keen to maintain its position as an influential external broker. However, it is not confident Russia would be able to respond effectively if forced into a reactive mode by other regional players. The Kremlin therefore seeks to retain initiative and shape the agenda according to its needs and resources. This makes prediction of Moscow’s next moves in the region a challenging, but not impossible, task.Nikolay Kozhanov will offer remarks on the changes that have taken place in Russia’s strategy since the publication of his research paper Russian Policy Across the Middle East: Motivations and Methods (2018), while Tim Eaton will explore Russia's increasing engagement in the Libyan conflict, and its now central role in Libya's diplomacy. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme, Russian Foreign Policy Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
round Forging Inclusive Economic Growth in Zimbabwe: Insights from the Zimbabwe Futures 2030 Roundtable Series By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:11:37 +0000 10 October 2019 This briefing note is the result of a collaborative research process with the Zimbabwean private sector, government representatives, industry organizations and experts, drawing on best practice and senior-level insights to identify policy options for long-term economic revival and expansion in Zimbabwe, and pathways for inclusive development. Read online Download PDF Dr Knox Chitiyo Associate Fellow, Africa Programme LinkedIn Christopher Vandome Research Fellow, Africa Programme LinkedIn Caleb Dengu Development Banking and Finance Specialist David Mbae Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Resident Representative for Zimbabwe 2019-10-10-Zim.jpg Central to the research process was the Zimbabwe Futures 2030 roundtable series, complemented by additional interviews and research. Participants at the three roundtables, held in Harare and Bulawayo in the first half of 2019, discussed the necessary policies and business strategies to enable and support the effective implementation of the Mnangagwa administration’s Transitional Stabilisation Programme, Vision 2030, and other longer-term national development plans.This process was conducted by the Chatham House Africa Programme, the Zimbabwe Business Club and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS); and in partnership with the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries for a roundtable in Bulawayo. The project was supported by KAS and the Dulverton Trust. Department/project Africa Programme, Southern Africa, Inclusive Economic Growth, Governance and Technology Full Article
round Episode 112 - The Internet of Controversial Dildos (IoCD) CES roundup ft. sex toys and smart wood By play.acast.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:23:57 GMT This week our host Scott Carey catches up with Sean Bradley and Dominic Preston fresh off the back of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.Dom explains why he was surprised, both in a good and bad way, by the latest foldable screen technology and Sean talks about what is going on in the gaming laptop space, as Alienware looks to soften its image.Then Dom talks about a piece of connected wood and the gang break down the big controversy from the show floor regarding a certain innovative dildo.We are also announcing the sad news that the UK Tech Weekly Podcast will be going on an indefinite hiatus while we reassess our podcasting output. We would like to thank anyone that has taken the time to listen to us for these one hundred and twelve (112!) episodes and rest assured we will be back in some guise soon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: Russia in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:25:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 1 April 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Event participants Mathieu Boulegue, Research Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham HouseNikolai Petrov, Senior Research Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham HouseEkaterina Schulmann, Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham HouseChair: James Nixey, Programme Director, Russia and Eurasia, Chatham House Politically speaking, Russia has been isolating itself from the West for some years now, feeding its citizens a ‘besieged fortress’ mentality. Its uniqueness, however, means its approach to - and outcome from - the COVID-19 pandemic will also be distinctive. This webinar will explore how Russia is adapting its internal politics and its international relations to the ‘new normal’ of today. Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: Russia in MENA By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:30:02 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 3 April 2020 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Event participants Nikolay Kozhanov, Research Associate Professor, Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University, Consulting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham HouseTim Eaton, Senior Research Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham HouseChair: Sanam Vakil, Senior Research Fellow, Project Director, Future Dynamics of the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House Russia’s Middle East policy is driven by a complex mixture of traditional factors (such as the ongoing confrontation with the West) and new trends. The Kremlin is keen to maintain its position as an influential external broker. However, it is not confident Russia would be able to respond effectively if forced into a reactive mode by other regional players. The Kremlin therefore seeks to retain initiative and shape the agenda according to its needs and resources. This makes prediction of Moscow’s next moves in the region a challenging, but not impossible, task.Nikolay Kozhanov will offer remarks on the changes that have taken place in Russia’s strategy since the publication of his research paper Russian Policy Across the Middle East: Motivations and Methods (2018), while Tim Eaton will explore Russia's increasing engagement in the Libyan conflict, and its now central role in Libya's diplomacy. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme, Russian Foreign Policy Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Wider FSU Region By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:40:02 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 21 April 2020 - 10:00am to 11:30am Event participants Christopher Davis, Professorial Fellow, Institute of Population Ageing, University of OxfordNino Evgenidze, Executive Director, EPRCKatya Gorchinskaya, Journalist, former CEO of Hromadske.uaKonstantin Sokulskiy, Head of Governance, UNDP, KazakhstanChair: James Nixey, Programme Director, Russia and Eurasia, Chatham House COVID-19 has put a serious strain on healthcare and economic systems around the world. This virtual roundtable will explore its impact on Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Kazakhstan. Through a comparative examination of government and society responses, this event will show how COVID-19 has laid bare the region’s broader social, economic and political challenges. Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: Re-integration or Dis-integration: What Does the Future Hold for Occupied Donbas? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:55:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 28 April 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm Event participants Paul D’anieri, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science, University of California, RiversideVlad Mykhnenko, Associate Professor of Sustainable Urban Development, St Peter’s College, University of OxfordChair: Orysia Lutsevych, Research Fellow and Manager, Ukraine Forum, Chatham House The armed conflict in Donbas has now entered its seventh year. President Zelenskyy, who came to power in May 2019, promised to end the war with Russia and bring peace to Ukraine.Since assuming office, Zelenskyy has managed to revive the Normandy Format talks, complete military disengagement at three points along the line of contact and negotiate the release of over a hundred Ukrainians held as prisoners of war in Russia. However, ceasefire violations continue to occur frequently.Looking at the origins of the armed conflict in Donbas and the region’s economic role in Ukraine’s economy, this event discusses the prospects for conflict resolution. Do the recent events signify an opportunity for peace? Does Zelenskyy have a viable plan for re-integrating Donbas or will the region be cut off from mainland Ukraine for the foreseeable future?The speakers assess the strategy and track record of the Ukrainian government and its Western allies in bringing parts of the occupied Donbas under Kyiv’s control. They also review possible policy implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the conflict. Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme, Ukraine Forum Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: Land Reform in Ukraine: Is Zelenskyy's Government Getting it Right? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:05:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 14 May 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Ihor Petrashko, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, UkraineAndriy Dykun, Chair, Ukrainian Agricultural CouncilVadim Tolpeco, Ukrlandfarming PlcChair: Orysia Lutsevych, Research Fellow and Manager, Ukraine Forum, Chatham House Ukraine is known as the ‘breadbasket of Europe’ thanks to its grain exports. On 31 March 2020, the Ukrainian parliament passed a landmark law ending a 19-year ban on the sale of privately owned agricultural land. Due to come into force in July 2021, the law applies to 41.5 million hectares of farmland and economists predict substantial economic gains from this liberalization. This event will discuss the impact of the law on Ukraine’s agricultural sector and food security. How can the government best implement this reform and ensure that small and medium-sized agricultural companies increase their productivity? What does this change mean for Ukraine’s capacity to export grain? Can the country’s food supply withstand crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic? What role could foreign direct investors play in boosting production? This event will be held on the record. Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme, Ukraine Forum Full Article
round Problem Notes for SAS®9 - 65574: Decimal values are rounded after they are inserted into a new Databricks table via SAS/ACCESS Interface to JDBC By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 13:17:00 EST A DATA step and PROC SQL can round numeric values while creating and loading data into a new Databricks table via JDBC. Full Article BASE+Base+SAS
round Around the Horn: Pham, Choi aim to boost Rays By mlb.mlb.com Published On :: Wed, 6 Feb 2019 10:51:07 EDT Over the past couple of weeks leading up to Spring Training, MLB.com went around the horn to examine each area of the Rays' 2019 roster. The final installment focuses on Tampa Bay's outfield and designated hitters. Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: Tectonic Plates of 2020 – Developments in the US Presidential Race By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:00:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 18 March 2020 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm Event participants John Zogby, Founder and Senior Partner, John Zogby StrategiesChair: Dr Lindsay Newman, Senior Research Fellow, US and Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Participants should not come to Chatham House for these events. Department/project US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House US 2020 Election Series US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: US and European Responses to Coronavirus By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:00:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 20 March 2020 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm Event participants Anne Applebaum, Staff Writer, The Atlantic; Pulitzer-Prize Winning HistorianAmy Pope, Partner, Schillings; Deputy Homeland Security Advisor, US National Security Council, 2015 - 17Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Participants should not come to Chatham House for these events. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: The Economic Impact of Coronavirus By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:00:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 23 March 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Event participants Megan Greene, Dame DeAnne Senior Academy Fellow in International Relations, Chatham House; Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy SchoolLord Jim O'Neill, Chairman, Chatham HouseChair: Creon Butler, Director, Global Economy and Finance, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Participants should not come to Chatham House for these events. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: The End of Globalism? Remaining Interconnected While Under Increased Pressure to Isolate By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:30:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 30 March 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Zoom Audio Call Event participants Fred Hochberg, Chairman and President, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 2009 -17Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Chatham House Global Trade Policy Forum. We would like to take this opportunity to to thank founding partner AIG and supporting partners Clifford Chance LLP, Diageo plc and EY for their generous support of the forum. Department/project US and the Americas Programme, Global Trade Policy Forum US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: US-China Geopolitics and the Global Pandemic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:50:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 2 April 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Event participants Dr Kurt Campbell, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, The Asia Group; Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, 2009-13Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Participants should not come to Chatham House for these events. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: Global Cities and the Response to Coronavirus By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:55:01 +0000 Research Event 8 April 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Event participants Penny Abeywardena, Commissioner, International Affairs, City of New YorkAmbassador Nina Hachigian, Deputy Mayor for International Affairs, City of Los Angeles; US Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (2014-17)Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent, Europe, The New York Times Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Participants should not come to Chatham House for these events. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: US Global Leadership After COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:50:01 +0000 Research Event 20 April 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Event participants Michèle Flournoy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Westexec Advisors; US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, 2009 - 12Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme; Dean, Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs, Chatham House The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the absence of US global leadership. Michèle Flournoy talks with Dr Leslie Vinjamuri about the impact of COVID-19 on US domestic priorities and foreign policy commitments.Flournoy discusses current US strategy towards China and the Middle East and how this might change under a Democratic administration.This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: America’s China Challenge By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:50:01 +0000 Research Event 17 April 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Event participants Robert Zoellick, President of the World Bank Group, 2007 - 12Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme; Dean, Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs, Chatham House This event is part of the Chatham House Global Trade Policy Forum. We would like to take this opportunity to thank founding partner AIG and supporting partners Clifford Chance LLP, Diageo plc, and EY for their generous support of the forum. Department/project US and the Americas Programme, Global Trade Policy Forum US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: The Shock of Coronavirus – Hard Truths By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:50:01 +0000 Research Event 15 April 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Event participants Professor Adam Tooze, Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of History, Columbia UniversityDiscussant: Megan Greene, Dame DeAnne Julius Senior Academy Fellow in International Economics, Chatham House; Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy SchoolChair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme; Dean, Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: Where in the World Are We Headed? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:20:01 +0000 Research Event 12 May 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, Director, Center for Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School; US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, 2011 – 2015.Lord Kim Darroch, Crossbench Life Peer, House of Lords; British Ambassador to the US, 2016 – 19Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House The outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted world affairs at a time when US global leadership was already a cause of grave concern for many longstanding US partners. While the US and China have recently signed the first phase of a trade agreement, the pandemic is leading to heightened tension between these two major powers. Domestically, the virus has upended the health and economic security of many Americans during a crucial election year, and also raised genuine concern about the ability to hold a free and fair election. How will the US government navigate this unprecedented crisis and what does this mean for the future of US leadership? This event is part of the US and Americas Programme Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. US and Americas Programme Email Department/project US and the Americas Programme Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: As COVID-19 Hits the Developing World, Where is the American-led Global Response? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:05:01 +0000 Research Event 9 June 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, Chairman, SGO; Former Deputy Secretary-General and Chief of Staff, United NationsDr Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO, United Nations FoundationAmbassador Nicholas Burns, Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School; US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, 2005 – 2008Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the US and Americas Programme Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US and the State of the World and will take place virtually only.This event will take place from 14:00 – 15:00 BST. US and Americas Programme Email Department/project US and the Americas Programme Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: Russia in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:25:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 1 April 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Event participants Mathieu Boulegue, Research Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham HouseNikolai Petrov, Senior Research Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham HouseEkaterina Schulmann, Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham HouseChair: James Nixey, Programme Director, Russia and Eurasia, Chatham House Politically speaking, Russia has been isolating itself from the West for some years now, feeding its citizens a ‘besieged fortress’ mentality. Its uniqueness, however, means its approach to - and outcome from - the COVID-19 pandemic will also be distinctive. This webinar will explore how Russia is adapting its internal politics and its international relations to the ‘new normal’ of today. Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Wider FSU Region By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:40:02 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 21 April 2020 - 10:00am to 11:30am Event participants Christopher Davis, Professorial Fellow, Institute of Population Ageing, University of OxfordNino Evgenidze, Executive Director, EPRCKatya Gorchinskaya, Journalist, former CEO of Hromadske.uaKonstantin Sokulskiy, Head of Governance, UNDP, KazakhstanChair: James Nixey, Programme Director, Russia and Eurasia, Chatham House COVID-19 has put a serious strain on healthcare and economic systems around the world. This virtual roundtable will explore its impact on Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Kazakhstan. Through a comparative examination of government and society responses, this event will show how COVID-19 has laid bare the region’s broader social, economic and political challenges. Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: Re-integration or Dis-integration: What Does the Future Hold for Occupied Donbas? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:55:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 28 April 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm Event participants Paul D’anieri, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science, University of California, RiversideVlad Mykhnenko, Associate Professor of Sustainable Urban Development, St Peter’s College, University of OxfordChair: Orysia Lutsevych, Research Fellow and Manager, Ukraine Forum, Chatham House The armed conflict in Donbas has now entered its seventh year. President Zelenskyy, who came to power in May 2019, promised to end the war with Russia and bring peace to Ukraine.Since assuming office, Zelenskyy has managed to revive the Normandy Format talks, complete military disengagement at three points along the line of contact and negotiate the release of over a hundred Ukrainians held as prisoners of war in Russia. However, ceasefire violations continue to occur frequently.Looking at the origins of the armed conflict in Donbas and the region’s economic role in Ukraine’s economy, this event discusses the prospects for conflict resolution. Do the recent events signify an opportunity for peace? Does Zelenskyy have a viable plan for re-integrating Donbas or will the region be cut off from mainland Ukraine for the foreseeable future?The speakers assess the strategy and track record of the Ukrainian government and its Western allies in bringing parts of the occupied Donbas under Kyiv’s control. They also review possible policy implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the conflict. Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme, Ukraine Forum Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
round Virtual Roundtable: Land Reform in Ukraine: Is Zelenskyy's Government Getting it Right? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:05:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 14 May 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Ihor Petrashko, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, UkraineAndriy Dykun, Chair, Ukrainian Agricultural CouncilVadim Tolpeco, Ukrlandfarming PlcChair: Orysia Lutsevych, Research Fellow and Manager, Ukraine Forum, Chatham House Ukraine is known as the ‘breadbasket of Europe’ thanks to its grain exports. On 31 March 2020, the Ukrainian parliament passed a landmark law ending a 19-year ban on the sale of privately owned agricultural land. Due to come into force in July 2021, the law applies to 41.5 million hectares of farmland and economists predict substantial economic gains from this liberalization. This event will discuss the impact of the law on Ukraine’s agricultural sector and food security. How can the government best implement this reform and ensure that small and medium-sized agricultural companies increase their productivity? What does this change mean for Ukraine’s capacity to export grain? Can the country’s food supply withstand crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic? What role could foreign direct investors play in boosting production? This event will be held on the record. Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme, Ukraine Forum Full Article
round Fossil Fuels Expert Roundtable: How Much Fossil Fuel Has to Stay in the Ground, and Where? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:00:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 17 March 2015 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm Chatham House, London Event participants Christophe McGlade, Research Associate, UCL Institute for Sustainable ResourcesChair: Shane Tomlinson, Senior Research Fellow, Energy, Environment and Resources, Chatham House It has long been argued that if we are to limit the effects of climate change, some fossil fuel reserves must stay in the ground. But how much of each fuel; and which locations must remain untapped? A new study, recently published in Nature finds that a third of oil reserves, half of gas reserves and over 80 per cent of current coal reserves globally should remain in the ground and not be used before 2050 if global warming is to stay below the 2°C threshold. The speaker will discuss the methods used to generate these estimates, the key findings of the paper, and the implications that they may have in this milestone year for addressing climate change. Attendance at this event is by invitation only. Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme Owen Grafham Manager, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme +44 (0)20 7957 5708 Email Full Article
round Around the horn: Will Sisco be the starting C? By mlb.mlb.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:29:40 EDT As we inch closer and closer to Opening Day, we'll continue to take a position-by-position look at the Orioles roster options and remaining questions. Now that pitchers and catchers have officially reported to Spring Training, now feels like a good time to take a look behind the plate, where the Orioles have a ton of options but no clear answer. Full Article
round BMJ roundtable: How to fix out of hours care By feeds.bmj.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:39:06 +0000 The BMJ recently held a discussion between experts in the fields of general practice, emergency medicine, and paediatrics about the state of out of hours care in the UK, and crucially offered their vision for a better service. Are children a special case, can urgent care ‘hubs’ be a silver bullet, is NHS 111 up to the job of triaging patients,... Full Article
round Education round up - November By feeds.bmj.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:40:56 +0000 The BMJ publishes a variety of education articles, to help doctors improve their practice. Often authors join us in our podcast to give tips on putting their recommendations into practice. In this new monthly audio round-up The BMJ’s clinical editors discuss what they have learned, and how they may alter their practice. In our second audio... Full Article
round Education round up - HIV testing, legal highs and care for relatives of the dying By feeds.bmj.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:44:23 +0000 The BMJ publishes a lot of educational articles, and in an attempt to help you with your CPD, we have put together this round-up. Our authors and editors will reflect on the key learning points in the articles we discuss, and explain how they may change their practice in light of that new understanding. In this week's round up we're... Full Article
round Education round-up - January 2018 By feeds.bmj.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jan 2018 17:30:44 +0000 The BMJ publishes a variety of education articles, to help doctors improve their practice. Often authors join us in our podcast to give tips on putting their recommendations into practice. In this audio round-up The BMJ’s clinical editors discuss what they have learned, and how they may alter their practice. Kate Addlington, associate editor and... Full Article
round The tone of the debate around assisted dying By feeds.bmj.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:47:22 +0000 Bobbie Farsides is professor of clinical and biomedical ethics at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. She’s been described as one of the few people that is acceptable to “both sides” of the assisted dying debate. This week she joins us to talk about the way in which the debate on euthanasia has played out in the UK - and hear why she thinks it’s... Full Article
round Loss of Robinson reverberates around MLB By mlb.mlb.com Published On :: Thu, 7 Feb 2019 20:40:24 EDT Jon Miller is having trouble believing that baseball legend Frank Robinson is gone. Robinson, 83, passed away Thursday morning. Full Article
round Reds eye turnaround year after busy winter By mlb.mlb.com Published On :: Thu, 7 Feb 2019 15:30:42 EDT Plenty of teams say they will make roster moves in the offseason to improve and then often underwhelm. No one could say that this winter about the Reds, who were arguably the busiest team during the Hot Stove season. Full Article
round Fossil Fuels Expert Roundtable: Managing Disputes and Arbitrations Involving the Extractive Sector in Africa By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:00:02 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 30 September 2014 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm Chatham House, London Event participants Paula Hodges QC, Partner; Head, Global Arbitration Practice, Herbert Smith FreehillsStéphane Brabant, Partner; Chairman, Africa Practice Group, Herbert Smith Freehills Disputes between international companies and national governments commonly arise in the extractive industry where high expectations from producer countries often run alongside emotive issues of ‘ownership’ and ‘exploitation’. In 2013, Chatham House published the report Conflict and Coexistence in the Extractives Industries, examining the rising occurrence of long-running and expensive company-government disputes. Continuing the conversation, the speakers will share their personal insights regarding doing business in Africa's oil and gas sector and preparing for crisis situations. They will outline why they believe the effective management of any crisis is critical to achieving an early settlement and why arbitration is the best formal mechanism for resolving disputes in Africa. They will also discuss what the preconditions of success are, and how companies must adjust to new commercial and political realities when engaging with national companies. Attendance at this event is by invitation only. Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme, Conflict or co-existence in extractive industries Owen Grafham Manager, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme +44 (0)20 7957 5708 Email Full Article
round Fossil Fuel Expert Roundtable: Forecasting Forum 2017 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 16:38:00 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 31 January 2017 - 2:00pm to 5:30pm Chatham House, London Presenting latest thinking from our senior research fellows on the dynamics that will affect fossil fuels investment and markets in the year ahead and promoting high-level discussion amongst experts.The first session examines the oil price market which faces great uncertainty in 2017 with the OPEC agreement in Algiers raising questions about compliance, supply and impact on the industry's future. It will also assess how US production may alter given the new administration; the state of the nuclear agreement with Iran; and future events in the Middle East.The second session looks at what Brexit and the election of President Trump means for energy and climate policy in the UK and globally, investigating the major challenges, areas of contention, and areas of opportunity for the UK’s climate and energy policy in light of Brexit.The second speaker in this session will outline what the appointment of President Trump will mean for global energy and climate policy.Attendance at this event is by invitation only. Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme Full Article
round Kelly already knows his way around ST facility By mlb.mlb.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:50:20 EDT Yes, catcher Carson Kelly is new to the D-backs this spring, but this wasn't the first time he's gotten to see what the inside of Salt River Fields looks like. Full Article
round Stocks Round Up | JSE Combined Index advances marginally By jamaica-gleaner.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:09:59 -0500 The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Combined Index regained lost ground on Tuesday with an advance/decline ratio of 28/38 The JSE index advanced marginally 1,154.11 points or 0.32 per cent to close at 360,497.91. The JSE Main Market Index was up... Full Article
round Stocks Round Up | JSE Combined Index advances By jamaica-gleaner.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:17:24 -0500 The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Combined Index continued its mild rally on Wednesday with an advance/decline ratio of 34/29 The JSE index advanced marginally 1,983.51points or 0.55 per cent to close at 362,481.42. The JSE Main Market Index was up... Full Article
round Stocks Round Up | 38 stocks advance, 27 decline and 8 trade firm By jamaica-gleaner.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:58:33 -0500 The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Combined Index continued its mild rally on Thursday with an advance/decline ratio of 38/27 The index advanced marginally 2,427.05 points or 0.67 per cent to close at 364,908.47. The JSE Main Market Index was up 2,... Full Article
round Stocks Round Up | 79 stocks traded By jamaica-gleaner.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:05:54 -0500 The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Combined Index ended the week on a winning note Friday with an advance/decline ratio of 33/31 The index advanced 5,427.33 points or 1.49 per cent to close at 370,335.80. The JSE Main Market Index was up 5,306.68... Full Article
round Circular Economy Finance Roundtable By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:00:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 4 March 2020 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Agendapdf | 124.9 KB The circular economy minimises waste and keeps materials and products in circulation for as long as possible. It is increasingly regarded as a promising model for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the global climate goals of the Paris Agreement, as well as driving sustainable and resilient economic growth in both developed and emerging economies.The financial industry has a key role to play in scaling up circular practices and ensure the transition from a linear to a circular model. Interest and action from policymakers, the financial industry, and other stakeholders towards financing the circular economy is already emerging in the form of thematic circular economy funds and innovative financial vehicles, as well as new investment criteria, guidance and standards.However, as more activities around circular economy financing are emerging, questions that arise concern issues of common definitions and standards, consistency with green climate finance and development finance as well as distributive justice and good governance.Specific questions to be discussed during this event include:What is the current circular economy finance landscape in terms of initiatives, definitions, criteria and guidance?What are the roles of public and private funding and blended finance in financing the circular economy?What lessons can be learned from green climate finance initiatives and ESG related factors and risks? What types of financial products for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries are required?How can the finance industry support inclusive and just transitions to the circular economy?This roundtable will bring together experts representing public and private finance and investment to discuss these questions and share best practise to forge pathways for joined up approach on circular economy finance.The roundtable will build on previous and ongoing research by Chatham House and others, to drive forward a global and inclusive circular economy agenda. Attendance at this event is by invitation only. Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme, Building Transformative Alliances for an Inclusive Global Circular Economy Johanna Tilkanen Project Manager, Energy, Environment and Resources Department Email Full Article
round Dallas Cowboys sign former first-round pick Cameron Erving By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:14:49 -0400 The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms with free-agent offensive lineman Cameron Erving, the team announced Wednesday. Full Article
round Panthers' Derrick Brown to become first 2020 Round 1 pick to sign rookie deal By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:02:40 -0400 Former Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown agreed to his rookie contract with the Carolina Panthers on Friday. Full Article
round Navy breaks ground on laser weapons test lab in California By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:29:45 -0400 Navy leaders and private contractors broke ground this week on what will become the fleet's only dedicated facility to test, fire and evaluate complete laser weapon systems in a maritime environment. Full Article
round Breaking New Ground: Ten Ideas to Revamp Integration Policy in Europe By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:00:37 -0500 To address the intersecting challenges facing European societies—from population aging and labor-market change, to immigration and political upheaval—governments need to hone new strategies for helping both newcomers and long-term residents succeed amid diversity. This report explores some of the most promising approaches, drawing on input from policymakers, the private sector, civil society, and others. Full Article
