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Joe Piotrowski, Jr.: One Engineer’s (Flight) Path to Airborne Science

Nasa.gov 

Based at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Calif., Joe Piotrowski is the lead operations engineer for the King Air and C-20A aircraft.  He ensures the aircraft are safe to fly, overseeing everything from installing instruments to actual flight. Beyond monitoring aircraft maintenance, he determines which modifications the planes need for science experiments, and […]

WTO to support developing country team coaches in Moot Court competition

World Trade Organization 

Coaching assistance will be offered by the WTO and the Advisory Centre on WTO Law (ACWL) to coaches of student teams from developing and least developed countries participating in the annual John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition on WTO Law. The coaching sessions, to be held in the first week of October, require prior registration.

Fisheries subsidies chair introduces draft text, seeks members’ views at fifth “Fish Week”

World Trade Organization 

The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations, Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson of Iceland, introduced a draft text on curbing subsidies contributing to overcapacity and overfishing at the opening of the fifth “Fish Week” on 18 September, drawing from previous negotiating texts and proposals. The chair explained that his intention is for the text to serve as a common starting point for members as they seek to deepen discussions and complete substantive work on the second wave of fisheries subsidies negotiations by December.

Who Made This Hummus?

MCSWEENEY’S 

Elaine, did you make this hummus?

No.

It’s really good.

Okay, but I didn’t make it.

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David, did you make this hummus?

Nope.

Well, who did?

I don’t know.

I just want to compliment the person who made the hummus, but no one will tell me who made it.

I wish I could tell you who made it so you’d shut up about it.

I’ll shut up about it when I get some answers.

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What should the 2023 Washington Consensus be?

Institute for International Economics 

Lawrence H. Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor and president emeritus at Harvard University, delivers the inaugural lecture of the new annual Richard N. Cooper Lecture.
Much discussion has focused on the need for a new Washington Consensus that would move away from the commitment to internationalism, open markets, economic efficiencies, and consumerism that have been the hallmarks of American economic policy since the end of the Cold War. Summers argues that while changing the approaches... Читать дальше...

Former Man Utd defender thinks new Bayern Munich signing will be 'extra motivated' to perform

Red Rants 

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Harry Kane will be extra motivated to face the Red Devils ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League tie against Bayern Munich. Erik ten Hag’s side are set to face the Bundesliga champions in their Group A curtain raiser, and Kane has been thrust under the spotlight with the striker set to face […]

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Mariners Minor League Roundup, September 12-17

Lookout Landing 

Colt Emerson is mashing | Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images

The Tacoma Rainiers have one more week of play, but every other affiliate is done for the regular season. The Modesto Nuts and Everett AquaSox have played some exciting playoff ball already, while the Arkansas Travelers begin their playoffs this next week.

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U.S. Gasoline Prices Rise On Refinery Outages

Oilprice.com 

Retail gasoline prices in the United States are continuing to rise, and are up 4.6 cents from a week ago, according to GasBuddy data. The national average is still down 1 cent from a month ago, but nearly 20 cents higher from this point last year. The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $3.83 per gallon as of Sunday, GasBuddy data shows. The reason behind the rise is refinery outages in the western United States, but relief may soon be coming for some. “With the transition back to cheaper... Читать дальше...

Use the 'Jigsaw Method' to Study Complex Topics

Lifehacker.com 

Yes, studying alone and in a quiet space is extremely useful most of the time—but there are instances when studying with someone else can be even more beneficial. For instance, dividing work among the members of a group can help you tackle a huge amount of text and new information. It’s called the jigsaw method and…

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Glenn Weiss & Ricky Kirshner Named Showrunners & Exec Producers For 81st Golden Globe Awards; Weiss To Direct

Deadline.com 

Multi-Emmy-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner have been tapped as executive producing showrunners for the 81st Golden Globe Awards. Weiss also is set to direct the live show on Sunday, January 7, 2024.     “We’re so thrilled to have Glenn and Ricky helm this year’s Golden Globe Awards,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Chairman and Founder, […]

Shudder Takes North American, UK-Ireland Rights To Horror Thriller ‘You’ll Never Find Me’

Deadline.com 

EXCLUSIVE: Shudder has snapped up rights for North America, the UK and Ireland to You’ll Never Find Me, an Australian horror thriller marking the feature directorial debut of Josiah Allen and Indianna Bell, from international sales agent Blue Finch Films. The Shudder Original is next set to play Fantastic Fest, after world premiering at Tribeca […]





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