nat 11 Year Old, Gitanjali Rao, Tackles Lead Contamination in Water By www.ecology.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 19:34:20 +0000 Concerned by the Flint, Michigan water contamination crisis, 11 year old Gitanjali Rao went to work. She developed a portable and inexpensive device that can identify lead compounds in water. This is Gitanjali’s video submission for the Discovery Education 3M … Continue reading → Full Article Kid Power Flint lead water contamination water pollution
nat Trump Hands over Immense Power to White Nationalist Miller By drudge.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:32:21 -0500 A former Trump staffer and renowned nativist is about to make a comeback at the top of Donald Trump's policy machine. In the coming days, Trump is expected to announce the appointment of Stephen Miller to serve as White House deputy chief of staff for policy, reported CNN. Full Article news
nat Moments of Wonder Near & Far: International Garden Photographer of the Year By www.ecology.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 22:53:58 +0000 These beautiful 11th International Garden Photographer of the Year award-winning photographs irrefutably evidence diverse, tender and grand wonders to be found in our cultivated and natural environs the world over today. From Brazil to Canada, from China to Croatia, Hong … Continue reading → Full Article Photography garden photography landscape photography
nat Getting the Urban Into Nature: New Research and New Thinking By www.ecology.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:14:16 +0000 By Susan Bales Courtesy of Children & Nature Network Some years ago, I worked as a “nature lady” at a Y camp in the San Bernardino Mountains above Los Angeles. Urban kids who had no experience in nature came to … Continue reading → Full Article Urban Issues children in nature exposure to nature social psychology urban life
nat Mojave National Preserve – Find Your Voice By www.ecology.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:26:32 +0000 By The National Parks Conservation Association In 2016, to celebrate the National Park Service centennial, 150 people experienced the wondrously dark night skies of Mojave National Preserve. Since 2008, these bi-annual star parties — courtesy of NPCA, Mojave National Preserve, … Continue reading → Full Article Natural Phenomenon Mojave desert National Parks night sky NPCA
nat The Value of Nature By www.ecology.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:46:48 +0000 By Julie Cohen UC Santa Barbara UCSB researchers develop a model that marries ecology and economics to determine how much species protection can be achieved from managing ecosystem services. Money may not grow on trees, but trees themselves and all … Continue reading → Full Article Natural Resources biodiversity conservation ecosystems research
nat Santa Fe National Forest Spared From Fracking By www.ecology.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 19:20:22 +0000 WildEarth Guardians Press Release Federal Court Overturns Leasing of Lands to Oil and Gas Industry SANTA FE, NM — In a victory for New Mexico’s air, climate, and water, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico today … Continue reading → Full Article ET News Land Use Bureau of Land Management conservation Fracking National Parks New Mexico
nat 5 Ways to Reduce Stress Naturally By snap2objects.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2019 13:19:34 +0000 Life as a designer can be very stressful and fill your life with stress and tension, you can treat without naturally and without damaging your health. When stress situations reach us, sometimes we feel so anxious that We try to reduce it on our own, such as self-medication, but in the long run, this can […] The post 5 Ways to Reduce Stress Naturally appeared first on Snap2objects. Full Article Reference
nat Crafting a Symbol that Resonates with Your Identity by Designing a Logo Online By dailyblogtips.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:24:09 +0000 The post Crafting a Symbol that Resonates with Your Identity by Designing a Logo Online appeared first on DailyBlogTips.com. Full Article Web Design Marketing
nat 5 Best Robinhood Alternatives to Consider in 2024 : Features & Fees Comparison By dailyblogtips.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:43:40 +0000 The post 5 Best Robinhood Alternatives to Consider in 2024 : Features & Fees Comparison appeared first on DailyBlogTips.com. Full Article Money Side Hustles
nat IAEA’s International Conference on Nuclear Security By www.flickr.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:11:30 -0700 NRCgov posted a photo: NRC Chair Christopher Hanson and senior staff members at the International Conference on Nuclear Security, held by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The U.S. delegation includes officials from U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Energy, the National Security Council and the U.S. Mission Vienna. The conference is a global forum for regulators, policymakers and nuclear security experts from around the world to focus on strengthening international cooperation, reviewing nuclear security experience -- and looking to the future for new trends and technology. Visit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's website at www.nrc.gov/. Photo Usage Guidelines: www.flickr.com/people/nrcgov/ Privacy Policy: www.nrc.gov/site-help/privacy.html. For additional information, or to comment on this photo contact us via e-mail at: OPA.Resource@nrc.gov. Full Article
nat IAEA’s International Conference on Nuclear Security By www.flickr.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:11:30 -0700 NRCgov posted a photo: NRC Chair Christopher Hanson and senior staff members at the International Conference on Nuclear Security, held by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The U.S. delegation includes officials from U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Energy, the National Security Council and the U.S. Mission Vienna. The conference is a global forum for regulators, policymakers and nuclear security experts from around the world to focus on strengthening international cooperation, reviewing nuclear security experience -- and looking to the future for new trends and technology. Visit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's website at www.nrc.gov/. Photo Usage Guidelines: www.flickr.com/people/nrcgov/ Privacy Policy: www.nrc.gov/site-help/privacy.html. For additional information, or to comment on this photo contact us via e-mail at: OPA.Resource@nrc.gov. Full Article
nat IAEA’s International Conference on Nuclear Security By www.flickr.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:11:31 -0700 NRCgov posted a photo: NRC Chair Christopher Hanson and senior staff members at the International Conference on Nuclear Security, held by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The U.S. delegation includes officials from U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Energy, the National Security Council and the U.S. Mission Vienna. The conference is a global forum for regulators, policymakers and nuclear security experts from around the world to focus on strengthening international cooperation, reviewing nuclear security experience -- and looking to the future for new trends and technology. Visit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's website at www.nrc.gov/. Photo Usage Guidelines: www.flickr.com/people/nrcgov/ Privacy Policy: www.nrc.gov/site-help/privacy.html. For additional information, or to comment on this photo contact us via e-mail at: OPA.Resource@nrc.gov. Full Article
nat IAEA’s International Conference on Nuclear Security By www.flickr.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:11:31 -0700 NRCgov posted a photo: NRC Chair Christopher Hanson and senior staff members at the International Conference on Nuclear Security, held by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The U.S. delegation includes officials from U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Energy, the National Security Council and the U.S. Mission Vienna. The conference is a global forum for regulators, policymakers and nuclear security experts from around the world to focus on strengthening international cooperation, reviewing nuclear security experience -- and looking to the future for new trends and technology. Visit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's website at www.nrc.gov/. Photo Usage Guidelines: www.flickr.com/people/nrcgov/ Privacy Policy: www.nrc.gov/site-help/privacy.html. For additional information, or to comment on this photo contact us via e-mail at: OPA.Resource@nrc.gov. Full Article
nat FSF job opportunity: Outreach and communications coordinator By www.fsf.org Published On :: 2024-01-12T20:49:22Z The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented individual, if possible Boston-based, to be our full-time outreach and communications coordinator. Full Article News Item
nat Free software in the EU needs your help! Join the international effort before September 20 By www.fsf.org Published On :: 2024-09-16T18:30:00Z Full Article Blog Entry
nat NASA and ISS National Lab Collaborate on $4M Grant for Space-Based Disease Research By www.labroots.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:05:00 -0700 The International Space Station (ISS) has been a beacon of scientific and medical research ever since the station’s first module was launched in 1999 Full Article Space & Astronomy
nat NASA and ISS National Lab Choose WFIRM for Innovative Cancer Study By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:30:00 -0700 How can microgravity help advance cancer research? This is what an upcoming grant-awarded project sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) Nation Full Article Space & Astronomy
nat Celebrate this year's International Observe the Moon Night on September 14, 2024 By www.labroots.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0700 Beginning in 2010, NASA began International Observe the Moon Night based on two events occurring simultaneously in 2009 during the International Year of As Full Article Space & Astronomy
nat A Huge Restoration Project is Underway at Yosemite National Park By www.labroots.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:08:00 -0700 Yosemite National Park is a world famous natural wonder with towering granite cliffs, gorgeous meadows, giant sequoias, and splendid waterfalls. Now... Full Article Earth & The Environment
nat NASA and ISS National Lab Choose WFIRM for Innovative Cancer Study By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:30:00 -0700 How can microgravity help advance cancer research? This is what an upcoming grant-awarded project sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) Nation Full Article Earth & The Environment
nat Celebrate this year's International Observe the Moon Night on September 14, 2024 By www.labroots.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0700 Beginning in 2010, NASA began International Observe the Moon Night based on two events occurring simultaneously in 2009 during the International Year of As Full Article Earth & The Environment
nat Minimal ADHD Risk Associated With Prenatal Cannabis Exposure By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 A review published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found a slight increase in the risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD Full Article Neuroscience
nat Minimal ADHD Risk Associated With Prenatal Cannabis Exposure By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 A review published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found a slight increase in the risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD Full Article Health & Medicine
nat A Huge Restoration Project is Underway at Yosemite National Park By www.labroots.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:08:00 -0700 Yosemite National Park is a world famous natural wonder with towering granite cliffs, gorgeous meadows, giant sequoias, and splendid waterfalls. Now... Full Article Technology
nat NASA and ISS National Lab Choose WFIRM for Innovative Cancer Study By www.labroots.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:30:00 -0700 How can microgravity help advance cancer research? This is what an upcoming grant-awarded project sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) Nation Full Article Technology
nat Celebrate this year's International Observe the Moon Night on September 14, 2024 By www.labroots.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0700 Beginning in 2010, NASA began International Observe the Moon Night based on two events occurring simultaneously in 2009 during the International Year of As Full Article Technology
nat 2025 Annual National Conference - Exhibitor By www.civicinfo.bc.ca Published On :: Mon, 26 May 2025 20:00:00 GMT Organizer: Canadian Association of Municipal AdministratorsLocation: Mont-Tremblant Full Article
nat What Now? How the Election Results Might Affect Domestic and International Politics By events.tufts.edu Published On :: 21 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT Nov 21, 2024, 6pm EST Election 2024 is over... what now? Join a panel conversation with Tufts faculty exploring how the election results might affect domestic and international politics, including key policy issues. Food provided!No RSVP necessary, and all are welcome. Building: Dowling Hall Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Dowling Hall 745 Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience(s): Faculty, Staff, Students (Graduate), Students (Postdoctoral), Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk Subject: Elections, Politics/Policy/Law, Public Service/Government Event Sponsor Details: Sponsored by the Department of Political Science, the International Relations Program, and Tisch College RSVP Information: tischcollege.tufts.edu… Event Admission: Free More info: tischcollege.tufts.edu… Full Article 2024/11/21 (Thu)
nat Friedman School Speaker Series: Eliminating Labor Abuses at Sea to Achieve Sustainable Seafood By events.tufts.edu Published On :: 20 Nov 2024 17:15:00 GMT Nov 20, 2024, 12:15pm EST Speakers:Bruno Ciceri, Stella MarisChris Williams, Fisheries Section Coordinator of the International Transport Workers' FederationNoel Adabblah, FishermanModerated by Jess Sparks, Assistant Professor, Friedman School Online Location Details: Details provided via email Building: Jaharis Family Center for Biomedical and Nutrition Sciences Campus Location: Boston Health Sciences campus City: Boston, MA 02111 Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus Location Details: *Jaharis 118 and Online, Please note that this Speaker Series event will NOT be held in Behrakis Auditorium Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes Open to Public: No Primary Audience(s): Faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows, Staff, Students (Graduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence, Health/Wellness Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy RSVP Information: No RSVP necessary Event Admission: Free Full Article 2024/11/20 (Wed)
nat Cherish Chinatown Challenge Kickoff By events.tufts.edu Published On :: 14 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT Nov 14, 2024, 12pm EST All Tufts students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the Cherish Chinatown Challenge Kickoff! Come and learn more about the Cherish Chinatown Challenge and how you can help support locally owned Chinatown businesses during the month-long challenge! Delicious treats from a local bakery will be served.To learn more about the Cherish Chinatown Challenge, please visit: go.tufts.edu… Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus Location Details: Tufts School of Dental Medicine, 1 Kneeland Street, Dental Alumni Lounge Rm 1514 Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience(s): Faculty, Staff, Students (Graduate), Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Community Engagement Event Sponsor: Tufts University Event Sponsor Details: Office of Government and Community Relations and Tisch College of Civic Life Event Contact Name: Aaron Braddock Event Contact Email: communityrelations@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3780 RSVP Information: tufts.qualtrics.com… Event Admission: Free More info: go.tufts.edu… Full Article 2024/11/14 (Thu)
nat B3: Just say No to Powerpoint: Web Alternatives for Slides and Presentations By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2007-07-17 Helen Sargan, University of Cambridge will show that there are several realistic alternatives to using a slide presentation tool such as Powerpoint or similar. she'll give an overview and demo of several Web-based alternatives with the pros and cons of using them, a profile of the constituencies who would benefit, and what skills and support they might need to succeed. Full Article
nat B5: Archiving the Web: What can Institutions learn from National and International Web Archiving Initiatives By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2006-06-15 This session will be run by Michael Day, DCC, UKOLN, Maureen Pennock, DCC, UKOLN and Lizzie Richmond, University Archivist, University of Bath. Institutional Web sites have become an increasingly important tool for disseminating key institutional information to and between staff, students, researchers and the general public. They are widely recognised as key front-office mechanisms for the communication of important information, but the long-term survival of Web site resources and data with non-transient or enduring value is often overridden by the short-term benefits of on-the-fly Web site management. As a result, even institutions with Web site archiving policies can find themselves falling victim to the so-called digital dark ages and fail to preserve valuable information. Full Article
nat United Nations Takes Another Step in Developing a Treaty on Business and Human Rights By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:09:15 +0000 Since it was established in 2014, a United Nations Inter-Governmental Working Group (“IGWG”) has met annually to develop a multilateral treaty to attempt to hold businesses legally accountable for harms that may be related to their global operations (the “Proposed Treaty”). Littler Mendelson attorneys have provided testimony at all of these sessions.1 The IGWG held its most recent session from October 14-18, 2019, during which certain member States of the United Nations (“States”) and other stakeholders discussed a “Revised Draft” of the Proposed Treaty.2 This Revise Full Article
nat Do mandatory vaccination policies infringe on Charter of Rights and Freedoms? By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:14:59 +0000 Rhonda B. Levy and George Vassos write about a case in which a Canadian judge finally ruled on whether or not COVID laws are in breach of human rights. Human Resources Director Canada View (Subscription required.) Full Article
nat Legal decisions on mandatory coronavirus vaccination policies favouring employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:54:54 +0000 George Vassos says arbitrators have largely favored employers’ vaccination policies, but employers don’t have carte blanche. Benefits Canada View Full Article
nat Enhancing the “Human” in “Human Resources” – How AI Can Unlock Talent and Eliminate Bias By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 21:07:59 +0000 In this podcast, Aaron Crews, Littler’s Chief Data Analytics Officer, discusses potential uses for AI in supporting HR decisionmaking with Athena Karp, the CEO and cofounder of HiredScore. They explore ways that technology – such as explainable algorithms – can serve employers by improving the effectiveness and transparency of processes for companies and other stakeholders, including candidates. They also address how organizations can structure, validate and verify their data and data training to prevent bias from sneaking into AI-driven analysis. Full Article
nat Eleventh Circuit: McDonnell Douglas Is Not Be-All and End-All for Title VII Discrimination Claims By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:26:12 +0000 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has spoken, and employers that once relied exclusively on McDonnell Douglas might need to rethink their litigation strategy in employment-discrimination cases. Full Article
nat Originalism, Social Contract, and Labor Rights: What the Reawakening of Natural Law Means for Exclusive Union Representation By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:12:01 +0000 Alex MacDonald explains why natural labor law and principles may soon return to center stage in the legal world. North Dakota Law Review View Full Article
nat Supreme Court makes it easier to file workplace discrimination claims By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:38:07 +0000 Alyesha Asghar said the Supreme Court’s decision in Muldrow v. St. Louis, which will make it easier for employees to pursue discrimination claims over job transfers, does not mean an end to IE&D. The Washington Post View (Subscription required.) Full Article
nat New York City Bans Contractual Provisions Shortening Period of Time to File Complaints or Civil Actions Relating to Discrimination, Harassment or Violence By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2024 17:48:10 +0000 Effective May 11, 2024, New York City now prohibits employers from entering into any type of agreement that shortens the statutory period by which an employee may file an administrative claim or complaint, or civil action, relating to unlawful discriminatory practices, harassment or violence under the New York City Human Rights Law, Admin. Code § 8-101, et seq. (NYCHRL). Full Article
nat Illinois Extends Statute of Limitations for Filing Discrimination Claims Under Illinois Human Rights Act, Adds Protected Classes, and Clarifies AI Use in Employment Decisions By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:59:49 +0000 Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law several bills that significantly amend the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). As a result of these amendments, Illinois employers should expect an uptick in discrimination cases proceeding through state courts and agencies. Longer Statute of Limitations Period Full Article
nat Fifth Circuit Rules that COVID-19 Pandemic Did Not Trigger the “Natural Disaster” Exception to WARN Notice Requirements By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:50:15 +0000 In the first such decision from a federal appellate court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled the COVID-19 pandemic is not a “natural disaster” that exempts employers from providing advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closures under the WARN Act. The court also opined that the natural-disaster exception requires proof of proximate causation, not but-for causation.1 Full Article
nat Ontario, Canada: Amending Regulation Supports Bill 79’s Changes to ESA’s Mass Termination Provisions By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:45:35 +0000 On November 25, 2023, O. Reg. 340/23: TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE OF EMPLOYMENT made under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) (Regulation), amending O. Reg. Full Article
nat Viewpoint: Bold corporate leadership needed to eliminate Equal Pay Day By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:20:05 +0000 Jeanine Conley Daves discusses the fact that women still, in the year 2022, are rarely compensated on par with their male counterparts and suggests solutions for workplace parity. Philadelphia Business Journal View (Subscription required.) Full Article
nat NYC Pay Transparency Changes Poised to Shape Job Ads Nationally By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:20:17 +0000 Eli Freedberg explains that there are lots of gray areas for employers in a New York City law that requires them to post pay ranges in their job ads. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required.) Full Article
nat Reverse Bullying: When Managers Feel Intimidated by Their Subordinates By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:21:16 +0000 Jeff Nowak discusses the problems that negative favoritism in a department can cause if it is not corrected. SHRM Online View (Subscription required.) Full Article
nat Will Senators Keep America’s Promises To Pensioners? By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:25:55 +0000 Sarah Bryan Fask provides insight on multi-employer pension plans. DCReport View Article Full Article
nat The Termination Clause in Dutch Employment Agreements Explained By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:18:51 +0000 Jasper Hoffstedde and Fleur van Lieshout of Littler’s Amsterdam office discuss the termination clause in Dutch employment agreements. The termination clause seems an easy and straightforward clause; you simply invoke the clause and terminate employment, right? For the employee that is indeed in the case, but the employer has another hoop to jump through if the employee doesn’t want to agree to termination. He then has the obligation to substantiate the reason for termination, the so-called valid ground. Full Article
nat Help Wanted in Understanding What Types of Advertising Outreach Employers Must Do Before Hiring Foreign Nationals By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:12:18 +0000 Before offering a foreign national a permanent position, an employer must demonstrate to the Department of Labor that it tested the market and could not find a U.S. worker to fill the role. How can an employer show it properly tested the U.S. labor market to satisfy the DOL’s requirements under the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) process? Full Article