Culling in the name of …
If you have even a passing interest in the natural world, you will have most likely heard the phrase “invasive species”. By definition, a deliberate or accidental release of a species to an area beyond its natural environment where it then multiplies and causes damage to that environment and the native wildlife that relies on it. I discussed the UK issue of invasive species briefly last year and in the context of Muntjac and Black Hairstreak butterfly too.
Ecologist and conservationist Hugh Warwick tackles the issue in much more depth in his latest book – Cull of the Wild. Warwick is, as most of us are, ...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - April 12, 2024 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Biology Environment Science Source Type: blogs
The Chaos Machine
That ' s the title of a book by Max Fisher. I ' m only halfway through it but I ' ve already seen plenty. Fisher documents with excruciating detail how so-called social media -- most notably Facebook, YouTube, the application formerly known as Twitter, and TikTok -- use mindless machine learning to hijack some of people ' s natural tendencies and drive them into cesspools of disinformation, extremism, and hatred. The companies that own that own these platforms know full well what is happening but they only care about money and they adamantly refuse to do anything about it. Facebook has literally caused mob viole...
Source: Stayin' Alive - November 25, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
With ASEAN Paralyzed, Southeast Asia Seeks New Security Ties
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations tirelessly proclaims its centrality to the region, but its inability to develop a coherent response to Chinese aggression or the crisis in Myanmar has effectively killed that claim. ASEAN members will inevitably continue to seek out alternative paths. (Source: The RAND Blog)
Source: The RAND Blog - September 18, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Derek Grossman Source Type: blogs
What Biden Has Gotten Right on Immigration
David J. BierPresident Biden ’s handling of immigration is the subject of intense scrutiny and criticism from all sides. Much of this criticism is right, but the president has also implemented many positive policies. While it often acted too slowly and has much more to do, the new administration has already reversed the most important restrictionist policies imposed by the Trump administration.Major Big Picture ActionsEnding the “security” travel bansOn January 20, 2021, President Bidenfully rescinded President Trump ’s ban on immigration and certain travel for nationals of Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Libya, Syria,...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - November 29, 2022 Category: American Health Authors: David J. Bier Source Type: blogs
Commentators and Journalists Weigh In On Digital Health And Related Privacy, Safety, Social Media And Security Matters. Lots Of Interesting Perspectives - October 25, 2022.
-----This weekly blog is to explore the news around the larger issues around Digital Health, data security, data privacy, AI / ML. technology, social media and any related matters.I will also try to highlightADHA Propagandawhen I come upon it.Just so we keep count, the latest Notes from the ADHA Board were dated 6 December, 2018 and we have seen none since! It ’s pretty sad!Note: Appearance here is not to suggest I see any credibility or value in what follows. I will leave it to the reader to decide what is worthwhile and what is not! The point is to let people know what is being said / published that I have come upon, a...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 25, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
Congress Should Require TPS for Immigrants from Nations With Armed Conflicts
David J. BierSince 1990, the executive branch has had the authority from Congress to provide Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to people already in the United States who are from countries in which an “ongoing armed conflict within the state" exists. A bipartisan group in Congress wrote a letter to the Biden administration requesting that it designate Ukraine for TPS, and then they also proposed legislation torequire it to use its authority.Finally, the administrationhas relented (with the full details still to be filled in). But Congress should still recognize the procedural problem with giving total discretion to th...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - March 4, 2022 Category: American Health Authors: David J. Bier Source Type: blogs
H ướng dẫn thủ tục xin visa Đài Loan 2021 đơn giản, nhanh gọn
Đài Loan là một quốc gia có nền kinh tế phát triển với nền giáo dục được chú trọng và một thiên đường du lịch, chính vì thế đây được xem là điểm đến thu hút đối với các du khách nước ngoài. Tuy nhiên, để du lịch, du học Đài Loan thì bạn cần xin visa. Dưới đây là toàn bộ thông tin thủ tục xin visa Đài Loan mà bạn có thể tham khảo.
Đi Đài Loan có cần visa không?
Không kém gì đất nước mọc trời mọc hay đất nước chùa vàng, Đài Loan những năm gần đây du lịch phát triển cùng...
Source: A Daring Adventure - July 24, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: admin Tags: Du học Đài Loan du học đài loan Source Type: blogs
H ướng dẫn thủ tục xin visa Đài Loan du học du lịch 2021 đơn giản, nhanh gọn
Đài Loan là một quốc gia có nền kinh tế phát triển với nền giáo dục được chú trọng và một thiên đường du lịch, chính vì thế đây được xem là điểm đến thu hút đối với các du khách nước ngoài. Tuy nhiên, để du lịch hay du học Đài Loan thì bạn cần xin visa. Dưới đây là toàn bộ thông tin thủ tục xin visa Đài Loan du học và du lịch hướng dẫn bởi phòng văn phòng kinh tế – văn hóa Đài Bắc được dịch lại để bạn tham khảo.
Đi Đài Loan có cần visa không?
Không kém gì đất nư...
Source: A Daring Adventure - July 24, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: admin Tags: Du học Đài Loan du học đài loan Source Type: blogs
Another Massive Drug Bust —Will It Make Any Difference?
David Boaz“Law enforcement officials— some of whom Tuesday could barely contain their glee — announced they had arrested more than 800 people” along with “the seizure of 8 tons of cocaine and more than $48 million. ”Hooray!At last we ’ve turned the corner in the war on drugs. Right? Don ’t bet on it. When Americans read about ever‐larger drug busts, or when we watch television shows about drug enforcement, we get the impression that drug enforcement agents are clever and innovative, always staying one step ahead of the sinister pushers. But in reality the drug distributors are the innovative one...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - June 9, 2021 Category: American Health Authors: David Boaz Source Type: blogs
Reducing Hospital Prices, Vaccinating the Most Active, Myanmar: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on regulating hospital prices to cut spending, a COVID-19 vaccine strategy that prioritizes " active " people, what the Capitol attack means for security clearances, and more. (Source: The RAND Blog)
Source: The RAND Blog - February 19, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: blogs
Myanmar's Coup and Its Recent Elections: Institutions Matter
What was the Myanmar military ' s calculus in deciding to stage a coup against the government? The history of coups and elections provides some insights. (Source: The RAND Blog)
Source: The RAND Blog - February 15, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Sean M. Zeigler Source Type: blogs
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, COVID-19 Variants, Myanmar: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on alternatives in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, how couples can sleep better during the pandemic, and more. (Source: The RAND Blog)
Source: The RAND Blog - February 12, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: blogs
Myanmar Coup: First Foreign Policy Test for President Biden
The first test of President Joe Biden ' s foreign policy came fast: Shortly after dawn on February 1, Myanmar ' s military staged a coup d 'état against the nation ' s fledgling civilian government. There are no easy solutions, and this first test will be widely seen as a template for other thorny situations in the future. (Source: The RAND Blog)
Source: The RAND Blog - February 9, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Jonah Blank Source Type: blogs
H ướng dẫn thủ tục xin visa Đài Loan 2021 đơn giản, nhanh gọn
Đài Loan là một quốc gia có nền kinh tế phát triển với nền giáo dục được chú trọng và một thiên đường du lịch, chính vì thế đây được xem là điểm đến thu hút đối với các du khách nước ngoài. Tuy nhiên, để du lịch, du học Đài Loan thì bạn cần xin visa. Dưới đây là toàn bộ thông tin thủ tục xin visa Đài Loan mà bạn có thể tham khảo.
Đi Đài Loan có cần visa không?
Không kém gì đất nước mọc trời mọc hay đất nước chùa vàng, Đài Loan những năm gần đây du lịch phát triển cùng...
Source: A Daring Adventure - December 25, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hoàng Minh Đức Tags: Thông tin du học Đài Loan Uncategorized đài loan Source Type: blogs
A History of Crowdfunding in the Wake of Violence
Will DuffieldIn the days following a vigilante shooting in Kenosha, WI, activists and supporters launched GoFundMe pages soliciting donations for the families of the dead, the medical expenses of the injured, and the costs of the shooter ’s legal defense. GoFundMe has sinceremoved the legal defense fundraiser for Kyle Rittenhouse. For those who see the shooting as a case of self-defense, GoFundMe isattempting to deny a young man legal assistance for partisan reasons. Others, proceeding from the belief that Rittenhouse is a mass shooter,looked askance at Facebook ’s initial failure to remove statements supporting him, l...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - September 9, 2020 Category: American Health Authors: Will Duffield Source Type: blogs
