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Episode 97 - The Internet of Big Companies (IoBC) Apple results, Amazon worker rights and Google Cloud Next

This week our host Scott Carey is joined by Macworld UK editor Karen Khan to chat about Apple's latest blockbuster results.


Then group production editor Tamlin Magee jumps in to discuss Amazon's working practices following the collective action around Prime Day.


Finally, Scott chats through his experience at the Google Cloud Next conference in San Francisco last week to see how it is trying to compete with the big boys at Amazon and Microsoft.

 

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Dr Joanna Szostek

Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme

Biography

Joanna became an associate fellow of the Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme in April 2020.

She is a lecturer in political communication at the University of Glasgow and her research focuses on the mass media’s role in relations between states, particularly in the post-Soviet region.

Recently she has investigated the reception of competing political narratives among audiences in Ukraine, with funding from the European Commission. She is also working on a British Academy-funded project to explain why levels of engagement with local, national and foreign/transnational media vary within and across ‘peripheral’ Ukrainian regions.

Her research has been published in leading international peer-reviewed journals. Her professional experience includes several years at BBC Monitoring and many years of living and working in Russia and Ukraine.

She has also spent time on secondment with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and holds a doctorate in politics from the University of Oxford.

Areas of expertise

  • Political communication
  • Russian media
  • Ukrainian media
  • Strategic narratives and international influence

Past experience

2018 - presentLecturer in political communication, University of Glasgow
2015-18Marie Skłodowska-Curie research fellow, Royal Holloway University of London
2013-15Mellon fellow, UCL-SSEES




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POTENZOL OBAT PERANGSANG WANITA CAIR ALAMI - Rahasia Pria

Potenzol Obat Perangsang Wanita produk jerman menyandang predikat obat perangsang dengan reaksi spontan menaikkan libido wanita menjadi lebih bergairah



  • Sports and Health

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US$10,000 gofundme launched to support animals at Hope Zoo

A gofundme account has been launched with the hope of keeping animals feed and to preserve endangered wildlife at the Hope Zoo in St Andrew. Curator, Joey Brown, organiser of the fundraiser, indicated that as a non-profit organisation,...




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Dr Joanna Szostek

Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme

Biography

Joanna became an associate fellow of the Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme in April 2020.

She is a lecturer in political communication at the University of Glasgow and her research focuses on the mass media’s role in relations between states, particularly in the post-Soviet region.

Recently she has investigated the reception of competing political narratives among audiences in Ukraine, with funding from the European Commission. She is also working on a British Academy-funded project to explain why levels of engagement with local, national and foreign/transnational media vary within and across ‘peripheral’ Ukrainian regions.

Her research has been published in leading international peer-reviewed journals. Her professional experience includes several years at BBC Monitoring and many years of living and working in Russia and Ukraine.

She has also spent time on secondment with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and holds a doctorate in politics from the University of Oxford.

Areas of expertise

  • Political communication
  • Russian media
  • Ukrainian media
  • Strategic narratives and international influence

Past experience

2018 - presentLecturer in political communication, University of Glasgow
2015-18Marie Skłodowska-Curie research fellow, Royal Holloway University of London
2013-15Mellon fellow, UCL-SSEES




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A Global Response to HFCs through Fair and Effective Ozone and Climate Policies

11 July 2014

Rising HFC use poses a significant threat to intergovernmental efforts to combat climate change. At present, there is a glaring regulatory gap in this area. Although challenging, there is no reason why the international community cannot come together to address this new problem of coordination and ensure that legal regimes support each other.

Duncan Brack

Associate Fellow, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme

Stephen O. Andersen

Director of Research, the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development (IGSD)

Joanna Depledge

Affiliated Lecturer, Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge

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In this aerial image, icebergs are seen as a glacier is flown into the sea on July 30, 2012 near Qaanaaq, Greenland. Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images.

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are replacements for many of the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) currently being phased out under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Unlike those ozone-depleting substances (ODS), HFCs do not destroy the ozone layer, but they are very powerful greenhouse gases (GHGs) – up to thousands of times more damaging to the climate than carbon dioxide – and their use is currently growing faster than any other category of GHGs. Projections show HFC use increasing as much as 30-fold by 2050, adding up to 0.1°C of global average temperature rise by mid-century, and increasing up to five-fold, to 0.5°C, by 2100. This clearly makes it more difficult to limit the rise in global temperature to the internationally agreed ceiling of 2°C – and thereby avoid dangerous climate change – by the end of the 21st century.

As GHGs, HFCs fall under the purview of the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and are explicitly listed under the UNFCCC’s 1997 Kyoto Protocol, which controls emissions of HFCs and other GHGs. They are not, however, subject to any specific measures under the climate agreements, and this is unlikely to change in the near future. Accordingly, the last five years have seen proposals to amend the Montreal Protocol to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs.

Such a step would have a number of advantages. Since substitutes already exist for almost all uses of HFCs, the consumption and production phase-out model of the Montreal Protocol is better suited to controlling HFCs than the emissions limits controls of the climate regime; and the individuals and organizations involved in implementing the Montreal Protocol have accumulated substantial experience and expertise in dealing with precisely those industrial sectors in which HFCs are used, including refrigeration and air-conditioning, foams, solvents and aerosols.

This paper, which draws on the discussions at a workshop held at Chatham House in April 2014, outlines the main issues around the question of how best to craft a fair and effective global response to the growth in HFC use. A number of key issues are central to the debate: the principle of equity between developed and developing countries; the availability of alternatives to HFCs; the need for financial support for developing countries; the legal relationship between the climate and ozone regimes; and, underlying all these, the need for political will to resolve these challenges.




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The Effect of Thiazolidinediones on Plasma Adiponectin Levels in Normal, Obese, and Type 2 Diabetic Subjects

Joseph G. Yu
Oct 1, 2002; 51:2968-2974
Obesity Studies




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Thiazolidinediones in the Treatment of Insulin Resistance and Type II Diabetes

Alan R Saltiel
Dec 1, 1996; 45:1661-1669
Perspectives in Diabetes




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PPAR-gamma: adipogenic regulator and thiazolidinedione receptor

BM Spiegelman
Apr 1, 1998; 47:507-514
Articles




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Reds load up for 1,825-mile trip to Arizona

Led by vice president of home clubhouse operations Rick Stowe, who began working for the club in 1981 and became head of the clubhouse in 1997, the Reds have a well-oiled machine with regard to packing up and moving out.




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Effects of Pioglitazone on Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide-Mediated Insulin Secretion and Adipocyte Receptor Expression in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Incretin hormone dysregulation contributes to reduced insulin secretion and hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Resistance to glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) action may occur through desensitization or downregulation of β-cell GIP receptors (GIP-R). Studies in rodents and cell lines show GIP-R expression can be regulated through peroxisome proliferator–activated receptor (PPAR) response elements (PPREs). Whether this occurs in humans is unknown. To test this, we conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of pioglitazone therapy on GIP-mediated insulin secretion and adipocyte GIP-R expression in subjects with well-controlled T2DM. Insulin sensitivity improved, but the insulinotropic effect of infused GIP was unchanged following 12 weeks of pioglitazone treatment. In parallel, we observed increased GIP-R mRNA expression in subcutaneous abdominal adipocytes from subjects treated with pioglitazone. Treatment of cultured human adipocytes with troglitazone increased PPAR binding to GIP-R PPREs. These results show PPAR agonists regulate GIP-R expression through PPREs in human adipocytes, but suggest this mechanism is not important for regulation of the insulinotropic effect of GIP in subjects with T2DM. Because GIP has antilipolytic and lipogenic effects in adipocytes, the increased GIP-R expression may mediate accretion of fat in patients with T2DM treated with PPAR agonists.




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Creatividad Dentro de la Crisis: Opciones Legales para Inmigrantes Venezolanos en América Latina

Convocamos un seminario en línea (webinar) en español en la ocasión del lanzamiento del informe, Creatividad dentro de la crisis: opciones legales para inmigrantes venezolanos en América Latina, que describe donde se han radicado los migrantes venezolanos; las medidas que han utilizado los gobiernos latinoamericanos para regularizar el estatus legal de los migrantes venezolanos; y los esfuerzos por integrar a los recién llegados en sus nuevas comunidades de residencia.




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Opportunities and Challenges for Biosimilars: What's on the Horizon in the Global Insulin Market?

Lisa S. Rotenstein
Oct 1, 2012; 30:138-150
Features




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Wallaby found wandering British countryside after zoo escape

Police in Britain said a surprised jogger tipped officers off to the location of a wallaby that escaped from a zoo and went hopping through the countryside.




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Arizona firefighters rescue puppy from deep hole at construction site

Firefighters in Arizona came to the rescue of a puppy that plunged into a 15-foot-deep hole at a construction site.




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Effects of Metformin, Metformin Plus Rosiglitazone, and Metformin Plus Lifestyle on Insulin Sensitivity and {beta}-Cell Function in TODAY

TODAY Study Group
Jun 1, 2013; 36:1749-1757
TODAY Study




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On the Move in a War Zone: Mixed Migration Flows to and through Yemen

War and impending famine in Yemen have captured significant attention. Yet often overlooked is the country’s role as the epicenter of one of the world’s busiest mixed migration routes, linking Africa, Asia, and Europe. This article examines the migration pathways to and through the country, push and pull factors, and the impact of civil war on human movement.




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Arizona Mission of Mercy event provides treatment to over 1,700

The Central Arizona Dental Society hosted a Mission of Mercy event Dec. 13-14 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix, providing treatment to 1,785 patients totaling just over $2 million in free dental service.




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Arizona Dental Association hosts one of the largest virtual dental conferences to date

Scottsdale, Ariz. — In February, the Arizona Dental Association was fully prepared to host the Western Regional Dental Experience April 2-4 at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Spa.




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Electrolyte disorders in a young female following short-term omeprazole therapy

A 29 years old female presented to us in the metabolic clinic of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) on account of a week history of easy fatigability, weakness, and lower extremity muscle cramps associated with numbness and tingling sensation in the peri-oral area, fingers and toes. Two weeks prior to the onset of her presenting symptoms, she had visited a local pharmaceutical shop on account of a distressing epigastric discomfort and was subsequently placed on daily oral omeprazole 20mg daily for a month by a pharmacist. She had been on the omeprazole medication for two weeks before her present symptoms manifested. Her past medical history was not suggestive of hypoparathyroidism nor pancreatitis. She was married with three children and has an uneventful family, social and obstetric histories. On examination, she was a healthy well-oriented young female with positive Trousseau’s, Chvostek’s and epigastric tenderness signs. Further Laboratory evaluation revealed she had low plasma magnesium, low plasma albumin-corrected calcium, and low serum parathyroid hormone levels, while other laboratory parameters were essentially normal. A diagnosis of omeprazole-induced electrolyte disorders (hypomagnesaemia and hypocalcaemia) associated with hypoparathyroidism was made following the review of her clinical examination and laboratory findings. She was subsequently managed with oral magnesium supplements following the withdrawal of the omeprazole medication (replaced with oral ranitidine), monitored weekly, and full recovery was achieved after three weeks.




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Las puertas abiertas para los migrantes venezolanos y nicaragüenses en América Latina y el Caribe se cierran un poco a medida que aumenta la escala de los flujos y la presión en los servicios públicos

WASHINGTON – A pesar de que los gobiernos de América Latina y el Caribe han tomado medidas generosas e innovadoras para lidiar con el desplazamiento forzado desde Venezuela y más recientemente desde Nicaragua, la cálida bienvenida se ha enfriado en algunos lugares a medida que el número de entradas, la presión sobre los servicios públicos y la preocupación del público aumenta.




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Chicken, Chorizo and Chick Pea Casserole

1.25 kg free-range chicken pieces eg thighs and legs 1/4 cup seasoned plain flour 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped 150g raw chorizo, thickly sliced 1 cup chopped celery 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 3/4 cup dry white wine eg Riesling, pinot grigio or vermentino 3/4 cup chicken stock 400g can diced tomatoes with juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme or oregano 2 wide strips lemon zest salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 400g can chick peas, drained and rinsed* *When in season, use whole peeled and blanched fresh or frozen chestnuts in place of chick peas.




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Respuestas latinoamericanas a las crisis migratorias venezolanas y nicaragüenses

Responsables de políticos principales y partes interesadas de América Latina, así como representantes de instituciones internacionales claves, ofrecen sus puntos de vista sobre los desafíos futuros mientras gobiernos latinoamericanos buscan establecer las estrategias para responder a flujos migratorios forzados a gran escala, como los de Venezuela y Nicaragua.




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    La Bienvenida Se Agota para Colombianos en Ecuador Mientras Venezolanos Se Hacen Más Visibles

    Aunque colombianos encontraron un refugio cálido en Ecuador después de ser desplazados de su país por una guerra civil que duro décadas, la vida se ha vuelto más difícil para ellos en los últimos años, en parte como resultado del flujo de venezolanos que buscan seguridad. Este artículo se basa en encuestas de migrantes en Quito, comparando y contrastando las experiencias de colombianos y venezolanos, y evaluando sus percepciones de discriminación, victimización y esperanzas para el futuro.




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    ¿Se Están Cerrando las Puertas? Respuestas a la Migración Venezolana en América Latina y el Caribe

    MPI llevó a cabo un seminario en línea para marcar el lanzamiento de: Un portal sobre Migración en América Latina y el Caribe; y un informe que examina los efectos de las políticas migratorias y de integración en 11 países en América Latina y el Caribe ante el aumento de la migración venezolana y nicaragüense.




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    Bienvenidas asimétricas: Respuestas de América Latina y el Caribe a la migración venezolana y nicaragüense

    El gran desplazamiento forzado de personas en Venezuela y Nicaragua está transformando el panorama migratorio en gran parte de América Latina y el Caribe. Este informe examina las respuestas de las políticas de inmigración e integración de once países, incluyendo vías de regularización y medidas para integrar a los recién llegados en las escuelas y mercados laborales. Este informe acompaña el lanzamiento de un Portal Sobre Migración que ofrece investigación y análisis actualizados sobre tendencias y políticas de inmigración en la región.




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    Respuestas latinoamericanas a las crisis migratorias venezolanas y nicaragüenses

    Responsables de políticos principales y partes interesadas de América Latina, así como representantes de instituciones internacionales claves, ofrecen sus puntos de vista sobre los desafíos futuros mientras gobiernos latinoamericanos buscan establecer las estrategias para responder a flujos migratorios forzados a gran escala, como los de Venezuela y Nicaragua.




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    ¿Se Están Cerrando las Puertas? Respuestas a la Migración Venezolana en América Latina y el Caribe

    MPI llevó a cabo un seminario en línea para marcar el lanzamiento de: Un portal sobre Migración en América Latina y el Caribe; y un informe que examina los efectos de las políticas migratorias y de integración en 11 países en América Latina y el Caribe ante el aumento de la migración venezolana y nicaragüense.




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    Opportunities and Challenges for Biosimilars: What's on the Horizon in the Global Insulin Market?

    Lisa S. Rotenstein
    Oct 1, 2012; 30:138-150
    Features




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    Two More Statewide Teacher Protests Are on the Horizon

    Teachers in North Carolina and Oregon plan to walk out of their classrooms in protest in May.




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    Planning process for Arizona's next school year underway




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    Planning process for Arizona's next school year underway




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    Two More Statewide Teacher Protests Are on the Horizon

    Teachers in North Carolina and Oregon plan to walk out of their classrooms in protest in May.




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    To make terms of compromise a rule of Court or not? That is the question : an analysis of the options available to settle estate matters / presended by Christina Flourentzou, Supreme Court of South Australia..




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    Counting at the Zoo.




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    How to Run an Inheritance Family Provision Claim - Slides - Christina Flourentzou.




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    Safety in the Friendzone.




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    Ghosts of the tsunami : death and life in Japan's disaster zone / Richard Lloyd Parry.

    Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, Japan, 2011.




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    The Family Tree Polish, Czech & Slovak genealogy guide : how to trace your family tree in Eastern Europe / Lisa A. Alzo.

    Polish people -- Genealogy.




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    Diarrhoea and dysentery : modern views of their pathology and treatment / by Alonzo B. Palmer.

    Detroit, Mich. : G.S. Davis, 1887.




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    Die Dehnungszone des schwangeren und kreissenden Uterus : ein Beitrag zur Lehre vom "unteren Uterinsegmente" / von Leopold v. Dittel.

    Leipzig : Deuticke, 1898.




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    Die epidemische Cerebro-Spinal-Meningitis nach Beobachtungen im Grossherzogthum Baden / von F. Niemeyer.

    Berlin : A. Hirschwald, 1865.




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    Die Farbenlehre im Hinblick auf Kunst und Kunstgewerbe / von Wilh. v. Bezold.

    Braunschweig : G. Westermann, 1874.




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    Die Menstruation in ihren physiologischen, pathologischen und therapeutischen Beziehung / von A. Brierre de Boismont ; aus dem Franzosischen von J.C. Krafft ; mit Zusatzen versehen von A. Moser.

    Berlin : T. Trautwein, 1842.




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    Die Protozoen als Krankheitserreger des Menschen und der Hausthiere; für Ärzte, Thierärzte, und Zoologen / von Georg Schneidemühl.

    Leipzig : W. Engelmann, 1898.




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    Elementary text-book of zoology / by C. Claus ; translated and edited by Adam Sedgwick ; with the assistance of F.G. Heathcote.

    London : W. Swan Sonnenschein, 1884-1885.




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    Elementary text-book of zoology : special part : mollusca to man / by C. Claus ; translated and edited by Adam Sedgwick ; with the assistance of F.G. Heathcote.

    London : Swan Sonnenschein, 1897.




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    Belisarius begging for alms. Engraving by G. Scotin after J. Goupy after L. Borzone.

    [London?], [between 1730 and 1753]




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    Cinderella seated by the fire, attended by a white cat. Mezzotint by S.W. Reynolds the younger, 1837, after S.W. Reynolds.

    London : Published by Wm. Hayward, 1837.




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    A shepherd watches the choking of a snared wolf that has killed a lamb; trappers hold back their hunting hounds while a shepherdess grieves for the lamb. Mezzotint by W.T. Annis, 1802, after J. Ward.

    London (No. 32 Clipstone Street, Fitzroy Square) : Publish'd ... by S. Morgan, May 1st. 1802.