As negotiators from the United States, Mexico, and Canada prepare to begin talks on a renegotiated NAFTA agreement, this is an opportune moment to think about how to strengthen trilateral oversight in the important areas of labor and environmental policy. ......
Learning From The Experience Of NAFTA Labor And Environmental Governance
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Ron Paul Institute: “Only Morons Believe What The US Government Says About North Korea”
Things might not be what we are told by Daniel McAdams via Zero Hedge: Usually foreign analysts of the American political scene are either sycophantic or just annoying, but no one would dare say that about Aussie observer Caitlin Johnstone, whose punk rock style of cutting to the chase is as refreshing as it can be shocking (I am not a fan of the strong language, but I get it). Since President Trump’s “fire and fury” explosion yesterday Americans have to an unsettling degree once again rallied ’round...
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On Marriage Equality, The Coalition Has Turned A Democratic Antidote Into A Poison
In forging ahead with a bad-faith postal vote on same-sex marriage, the government has damaged one of the few implements that could have been deployed against a crisis that runs deeper than the Coalition’s leadership or the definition of marriage, writes Max Chalmers. If there was ever any doubt about why the opponents of same-sex marriage wanted a plebiscite in the first place, it has been clarified this week. Once a delay tactic, the triumph of a non-compulsory postal vote run by the Australian Bureau of Statistics – assuming it overcomes legal challenges – opens a path for the minority of Australians who oppose marriage equality to veil their position with democratic legitimacy, despite...
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Men From Poor Families Twice As Likely To Stay Single, British Think Tank Finds
Middle-aged men from disadvantaged backgrounds are twice as likely to be single as those from rich families, according to a new study that highlights the lack of social mobility in Britain, The Guardian reports. Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies shows that men’s marriage prospects are linked to their upbringing, and that the disparity between those from well-off and poor families has widened in recent years. The study found that one in three men from disadvantaged backgrounds were single at the age of 42, compared with one in seven from rich backgrounds. The IFS said this was the result both of lower marriage rates and a higher likelihood of relationship breakdown among men from...
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Magnitude 6.2 quake hits Philippine island of Luzon, jolts buildings
The post...
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China invests �3m for potato research link-up
The announcement of �3 million towards a new international laboratory for scientists from Dundee and China��underlined Scotland’s global reputation for potato research at the Potatoes in Practice event. The Chinese Government and leading potato processing company, �Xisen Potato Group have committed the funds to a collaboration with James Hutton Limited (JHL) to breed new varieties . ......
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Hiranandani Institute of Learning Launches Professional Real Estate Management Course
As Indian real estate makes the transition into an era of transparent and professionally managed real estate companies, the Hiranandani Institute of Learning (HIL), Powai, has launched a Professional Diploma in Real Estate Management. On 05 August 2017, the sprawling campus of HIL, Powai saw a galaxy of industry and academic heads attend the launch function. These included Chairman, HIL, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani,...
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Recipe: Hibiscus margaritas blend 2 Mexican favorites
If you've spent much time traveling in Mexico or the southwestern United States, you may have seen folks enjoying an agua fresca on a hot day. Agua frescas are simply water blended with sugar, fresh fruit, seeds (like chia) or dried flowers to make a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink. Fruits like lime, pineapple and watermelon are all popular in agua frescas, but none is more recognizable than the jewel-toned water of the hibiscus flower. ......
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John Deere and Quail Hollow Club Introduce the Quail Institute
This one-year...
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Film and Television Institute of India: Nurturing master-technicians since 1960
FTII, Pune, established in 1960, has produced the finest of artistes in cinema in Mumbai and elsewhere. ......
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Save almost $4,000 on these three AWD crossovers
On the last three Fridays of every month, Graeme Fletcher combines manufacturers’ incentives from Unhaggle.com with resale value, dependability and overall ratings to find you the best deal for your money in new cars. This week, we look at entry-level crossovers with all-wheel-drive. The hot deals are on the 2017 Fiat 500X Sport, Honda HR-V EX and Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Sport with the Tech package. 2017 Fiat 500X 2017 Fiat 500X The Fiat 500X continues into 2017 with little change. It puts a dash of Italian flare into the typically two-box design. The perky exterior styling flows into the cabin with the use of soft-touch materials and higher-quality upholstery often found in some more...
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Indian Institute of Management: League of its own
IIM Ahmedabad, established in 1961, awards diplomas and not degrees. Do you know the reason behind it? ......
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National Institute of Fashion Technology: A cut above the rest
National Fashion Institute of Technology (NIFT), established in 1986, aims to make our textile and craft-based industries more contemporary and relevant. ......
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National Institute of Design: House of art
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, established in 1961, now has centres in Vijayawada, Jorhat and Kurukshetra too. ......
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Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' is already a disaster – but it could get worse
Harvepino / shutterstock Each summer, a large part of the Gulf of Mexico “dies”. This year, the Gulf’s “dead zone” is the largest on record , stretching from the mouth of the Mississippi, along the coast of Louisiana to waters off Texas, hundreds of miles away. Around 8,776 square miles of ocean, an area the size of New Jersey or Wales, is almost lifeless. John Muir, the famed naturalist and early conservation campaigner, once said that: “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the...
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Black Women: Voting in Large Numbers Yet Underrepresented
By Susan Buchanan Louisiana Weekly/New America Media America’s black women vote at high rates and are politically active, but remain underrepresented in elected positions relative to their population size. And they’ll have to continue protecting their ability to cast ballots, according to “The Status of Black Women in the United States,” a report released in June. That’s because the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013 weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The status report was co-authored by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research in Washington and the National Domestic Workers Alliance in New York. Black voter registration and turnout rose after 1965. Before that, black men were granted the...
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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research: Of men and matter
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), established in 1945, is known not just for its contribution in atomic research but also in mathematics and genetics. ......
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences: Degree of pride
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), established in 1936, not only help nurture subject experts but plays various strategic roles in its work with government projects of critical national importance. ......
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Shining a New Light on the Middle Ages
1. The Middle Ages get a bad rap. This project is shining a new light on medieval times. By Emily Goodling at Stanford University 2. Why do we think poor people are poor because of their own bad choices? By Maia Szalavitz at the Guardian 3. Facebook Messenger bots are helping monitor violence after Kenya’s contentious election. By Katie Collins in CNET 4. Why doesn’t music education include modern instruments and styles? By Clint Randles in Quartz 5. ‘Best of’ lists are the worst — and they’re making us less smart. By Ann-Derrick Gaillot in the Outline The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C. ......
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Symmetrical and Complementary Relationships
In the 1960s, a team of theorists and psychologists at the Mental Research Institute (MRI) in Palo Alto, California started to study communication in families in a new way. This team recognized that self-reinforcing and self-correcting feedback loops occur in many fields, including neurology, evolutionary biology and even mechanical and electrical systems. Such systems constantly adjust themselves. A good example is the thermostat in your house. When the thermostat registers that the temperature falls, the furnace kicks on until the house heats up. When the desired temperature is reached, the thermostat lets the furnace know it can shut off. And around and around it goes. They applied those...
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