500 whales stranded in Tasmania – indigenous elders are best guides to understanding this tragedy: Close to 500 pilot whales beached themselves in September 2020, in what has been described as Australia’s biggest mass stranding on record. Rescue efforts saved 108 of the marine mammals, which belong to the dolphin family, but scientific attempts to …
Alcohol addiction: could the brain’s immune system be the key to understanding and treating alcoholism?: Even moderate alcohol consumption changes the brain's structure. Syda Productions/ Shutterstock Alcohol abuse is a serious problem worldwide. In England alone, over 350,000 alcohol-related hospital admissions – and over 5,000 alcohol-related deaths – were reported in 2018. Long-term alcohol abuse …
Comets, omens and fear: understanding plague in the Middle Ages: A comet depicted in medieval times in the Bayeux tapestry. Bayeux Museam, Author provided On August 30 2019, a comet from outside our solar system was observed by amateur astronomer Gennady Borisov at the MARGO observatory in Crimea. This was only the second time an …
Understanding systemd at startup on Linux: In Learning to love systemd, the first article in this series, I looked at systemd’s functions and architecture and the controversy around its role as a replacement for the old SystemV init program and startup scripts. In this second article, I’ll start exploring the files and tools that manage …
Understanding lupus, the disease treated by chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine: A chemist displays hydroxychloroquine tablets in Kolkata,India Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto via Getty Images Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine – until recently two fairly obscure drugs in the minds of the general public – have hit the headlines of late. This followed controversial statements by US president Donald …
Not just farmers: understanding rural aspirations is key to Kenya’s future: Most households didn't want their future generations to become farmers DIVatUSAID/Flickr About 8.3 million people living in Kenya’s rural areas farm to feed themselves. They typically have just a few acres of land and depend on rain to grow their crops. This makes them …
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Understanding Sports Betting: A Tribal Perspective – a Sport interest event taking place on 2020-01-09 08:30:00 in United States After the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling affecting sports betting, both states and tribes are evaluating how to regulate wagering on sporting events. Because of IGRA and state compacting requirements, tribal jurisdictions have added considerations. The International …
Mondays@Murdoch: Understanding the Network for Learning and Schemas – a Africa interest event taking place on 2019-09-16 16:30:00 in Australia Understanding the Network for Learning and Schemas Please join Murdoch Education for a free seminar presented by Dr Stella Louis, early years consultant, trainer and author from London, UK. In this presentation, Stella will …
Understanding file paths and how to use them in Linux: A file path is the human-readable representation of a file or folder’s location on a computer system. You’ve seen file paths, although you may not realize it, on the internet: An internet URL, despite ancient battles fought by proprietary companies like AOL and CompuServe, is …
Understanding the political economy of maize in Kenya: A Kenyan women removes maize from husks. EPA/Stephen Morrison Maize is the cheapest source of calories among the cereal grains, making up about 65% of total food calories consumed by households in Kenya. To meet this demand, maize is produced on 40% of the total crop area …
Experience the power of Fiverr for yourself. CLICK HERE to get work done for you for just $ 5.00. Understanding Your Customer’s Style Guide: What Questions Should You Ask?: You might consider yourself a “stylish” writer or designer, but you don’t want to clash with your clients. That means knowing your customer’s style inside and …
Understanding Sports Betting w/ Tribal Perspective 2020 – a Sport interest event taking place on 2020-01-07 08:30:00 in United States Now with the invalidation of PASPA, the legalization and regulation of sports betting has been on the minds of many jurisdictions. A number of states have passed resolutions or legislation calling for the right to …
Understanding and honoring your Moon cycle – a Africa interest event taking place on 2019-06-08 12:00:00 in United States In this class, participants will learn the basic hormonal cycle related to ovulation and menstruation and how this system is connected to the lunar cycle. We will be go through a brief history of how various …
The Ethics of Zealous Advocacy: Understanding the Business of Sports and Labor – a Sport interest event taking place on 2019-03-21 00:00:00 in United States Classroom D Thu., Mar. 21, 2019, 5 – 7 p.m. PDT The intersection of the sports industry with labor law requires leaders representing players' interests to zealously advocate for their rights. As Executive Director …
how to: Understanding Our Origins: How the Earth Made Us. With Lewis Dartnell. – a Africa interest event taking place on 2019-02-04 18:45:00 in United Kingdom From the cultivation of the first crops to the founding of modern states, Lewis Dartnell reveals the Earth’s awesome impact on the shape of human civilizations. When we talk …
Reading Without Walls: Understanding Culture Through Literature (grades 6-8, RG) – a Culture interest event taking place on 2018-11-25 15:30:00 in United States Explore different cultures through literature and discussion. Books held at customer service desk. Series 3: African-American literature Sep 30: The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David B. Moore Oct 28: Long Way …
Kewpie: understanding what it meant to be queer in District Six under apartheid: Kewpie at the site of a demolished building after the forced removals from District Six, Cape Town. Kewpie Collection/GALA Across many parts of Africa homosexuality is often referred to as “unAfrican” – a western imposition that will undermine a traditional African. It …