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Ndeye Ngom feeds her daughter Shady Kaye in her home in Ndienne, Senegal on July 11, 2016. Photo © Dominic Chavez/The Global Financing Facility
Senator Beth Bye testifies before the Planning & Development Committee in support of Senate Bill 422 which seeks to prioritize residential consumer water sales during public drinking water supply emergencies, prohibit companies that sell bottled water from receiving water rates less than residential customers, and ensure that sellers who export bottled water out of Connecticut do not pay lower sewer rates than residential customers. THe proposed bill, which Senator Bye is sponsoring, came about when citizens from Bloomfield, West Hartford, Windsor and other Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) towns expressed concern about a deal between the town of Bloomfield and the Niagara Bottling Company that would allow up to 1.8 million gallons per day to be withdrawn from the Farmington River watershed, a water source controlled by the MDC that provides drinking water to 12 towns. (March 11, 2016) www.senatedems.ct.gov/pr/bye-160311.php
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The Green New Deal, a nonbinding resolution introduced by Senators Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ed Markey, has sparked a lot of discussion over the last several weeks. It is an ambitious plan to confront man-made climate change while also building an American economy that prioritizes renewable energy, innovation, and job creation. As such, it would have a tremendous impact on the solar energy industry (as well as other alternatives to fossil fuels) and the business community as a whole.
As BusinessInsider notes, “this type of rhetoric is arguably ‘the first time that the US — or any major Western economy — has proposed a comprehensive 20-year plan for a green transition.’” The magnitude of what the Green New Deal proposes has raised concerns and objections from those who feel it is too ambitious. Indeed, “the plan would involve major changes to the US' infrastructure, electricity grids, and transportation systems to make them more sustainable and energy-efficient.” However, many professionals in the solar industry and larger business community acknowledge that these sweeping changes are necessary to fight climate change, and “Green New Deal supporters see the plan as a way to take on that enormous threat while stimulating the national economy at the same time.”
How the Green New Deal Impacts Business
A recent article in Harvard Business Review examines how the Green New Deal might impact businesses, and what they can do to prepare, adjust, and help in making this important effort successful. Written by two researchers who have studied the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy technologies, the piece acknowledges the costs of such a large undertaking and argues that “taking advantage of these early opportunities will not only help transform and protect vulnerable communities, it will also allow companies to secure new modes of revenue.”
The authors propose two complementary ways for businesses to lead the way during this transition and create new opportunities at the same time. First, “Companies can help reduce the burdens of the energy transition by supporting economically sustainable low-carbon initiatives,” particularly in areas that are hardest-hit economically by the move away from coal. Creating new economic opportunities through investment in these communities “can help revive stagnating local economies and insulate them from the downsides of the transition.”
In addition, “two new energy business models have evolved over the past decade that demonstrate possibilities for specifically targeting vulnerable populations.” These are subscription-based community solar projects and energy service companies (ESCOs). We’ve discussed community-based solar projects such as microgrids as a way to provide stable, efficient energy for small or large communities. Businesses that invest in these projects help pave the way for sustainable change while also serving communities that would otherwise suffer from disproportionate energy costs. “In ESCOs, firms help other companies design a plan for energy savings through energy efficiency, conservation, or by installing new renewable energy technologies on-site.” Both of these opportunities aid in the transition to a green economy and provide avenues for businesses to benefit while helping vulnerable populations.
Solar Industry Impacts
The solar industry in the U.S. is already booming, contributing technological innovation and creating a large share of new job opportunities. The Green New Deal would turbocharge the already fast-expanding solar sector. Pacific Standard reveals that “a 100 percent emissions cut” like the one proposed by the Green New Deal “might... create a net 6.8 million jobs” across renewable energy industries. Emerging opportunities in the solar industry would include education and professional development for new workers as well as the creation, manufacturing, design, installation, and maintenance of solar technologies.
The Green New Deal represents a massive shift in the priorities of the American economy, but many experts believe it can (and must) be done. As Harvard Business Review notes, “If companies making positive inroads on climate protection flourish, then the communities where those companies are working have a real chance to thrive.” The solar industry and the business community as a whole must take advantage of these opportunities to help pave the way.
At Solar Design Studio, we’re excited to be on the forefront of a changing, renewable economy. We work with business, industrial, and residential clients to build solar solutions that save money and mitigate environmental impacts. Contact us today to learn more!
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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf answers questions from the press. As the General Assembly convenes for a new legislative session, Governor Tom Wolf today outlined his agenda, in which he continues to prioritize ensuring that Pennsylvania businesses and workers have a path toward recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, building on bipartisan progress by removing barriers to help everyday Pennsylvanians succeed, and demanding accountability through government reform. Harrisburg, PA – January 28, 2021
This photo shows a detail of the 76th and Winona project.
The curb bulb improves the pedestrian crossing by reducing the crossing distance on N 76th Street.
The project was funded through the Neighborhood Projects Fund (NPF), a city-administered program that works with communities to prioritize and build neighborhood projects.
The house aims to prioritize the clients’ well-being and incorporate their interests of ancestral cultures into architecture. The core of the house is where the most important activities take place. The protruding part of the façade highlights this core from the exterior. The façade material (Prosolve 370E) cleans the air from outside and also gives a level of privacy for the interiors.
Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO, PhRMA speaks to Marilyn Serafini, Health Care Policy Consultant during a policy briefing entitled “Prioritizing Patients: A Discussion on Outcomes-Based Care” sponsored by The Value Collaborative, PhRMA, and The Hill at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
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New user setting "Show Task Age" displays how many days/months ago you entered a task. I'm always more motivated to clear out old old old stuff, but new stuff always seems to be prioritized at the top.
For a smaller cooperative, they have truly prioritized the need to bring more attentive, tailored support to each of their members. There are now four individuals working on an agronomic agenda and poised to visit Cinco de Junio's 150 members throughout the course of the harvest.
19 June 2019, Rome, Italy - Jessica Fanzo, The Johns Hopkins University. ESN Seminar The Food Systems Dashboard: Contextualizing national food systems, identifying challenges and prioritizing actions. FAO Headquarters (German Room).
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The house aims to prioritize the clients’ well-being and incorporate their interests of ancestral cultures into architecture. The core of the house is where the most important activities take place. The protruding part of the façade highlights this core from the exterior. The façade material (Prosolve 370E) cleans the air from outside and also gives a level of privacy for the interiors.
Tom Brady has not yet decided if campaign 23 will arrive in the NFL or it will put an end to one of the most successful sports careers in the world. The field marshal of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers He continues to analyze his future with the priority placed on his family. "I think as I've grown up in this league, I've understood that the best part is that football is extremely important in my life and it means a lot to me. I care a lot about what we're trying to accomplish as a team," Brady told Jim. Gray.#SportsDD Tom Brady says he hasn't thought about playing another year with the Buccaneers t.co/e7uvGoB873– Daily DiaaDia (@DiaaDiaPa) January 25, 2022The seven-time Super Bowl champion explained that he plans to spend time with his three children and his wife following the Buccaneers' 31-27 loss to the Rams in the divisional round. In addition, he said that he is in no hurry to define his future.
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CGIAR One Health Initiative organized a consultation meeting to assessing and prioritize wildlife value chains and transmission risk of zoonotic diseases in Vietnam (photo credit: ILRI/Chi Nguyen.
Cass and Abby. I've never done a photoshoot with either of these ladies, but Aliya shoots 'em a decent amount.
I barely paid any attention at all to the open mic itself during the open mic. Too crowded to move between the spot where I was hanging out with friends and the spot where I could watch the music happening, so I prioritized to the friends. I stand by my choice.
Kigali, Rwanda – The University of Rwanda (UR) is excited to announce the beginning of a new Master of Science degree program in Agribusiness. The gender-sensitive degree program will enroll its first cohort of students in February 2015.
The degree program was developed in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) with funding provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Women’s Leadership Program, implemented globally by Higher Education for Development (HED).
The graduate program is prioritizing accessibility to women and mid-career professionals, and is incorporating extensive experiential learning opportunities for the students. The structure of this program in particular will require all students to partake in an internship opportunity thus better preparing them for leadership and entrepreneurial roles in agriculture in Rwanda.
“Agriculture is vital to the people and economy of Rwanda and many of those involved in agriculture are women. Their input to the business of agriculture is essential. It is also important that agriculture adopts a modern business strategy because it is a business and all those involved must learn the relevant skills," said Emeritus Professor James McWha Vice Chancellor University of Rwanda. " This program brings together all the components necessary for a major development of the future of the agriculture and food industries in Rwanda.”
Using a collaborative approach, the Women’s Leadership Program is designed to support access of women to higher education and advanced degrees, strengthen institutional capacity in research and education on women’s leadership, and promote women’s leadership through higher education extension/outreach efforts in underserved communities.
“The empowerment of women through the expansion of their leadership opportunities and spaces for their voices to be heard is a top priority for USAID globally, including in Rwanda,” said Joseph Lessard, USAID/Rwanda Economic Growth Director. “We really believe this program will give women rich opportunities to share their expertise and play major roles in the country’s economic development. We congratulate the University of Rwanda and Michigan State University on this achievement, and look forward to seeing how it will benefit Rwanda into the future.”
Michigan State University has a rich history of working collaboratively with the Rwandan government and their institutes of higher education.
“It has been a great honor to continue the tradition of our two universities working together to advance the agriculture sector in Rwanda,” said Dr. Gretchen Neisler, Principle Investigator on this project from MSU. “Working collaboratively on the Rwanda Women’s Leadership Program has been very rewarding. I look forward to strengthening our partnership with UR through the continued development of this degree program. I am also excited to explore new and innovative ways for our two universities to work together to educate the next generation of thought leaders at both Michigan State University and the University of Rwanda.”
##The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the foreign assistance agency of the United States Government. USAID supports $150 million of development assistance annually to Rwanda, with programs in health, economic development, education, and democracy and governance.
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Maj. Gen. Donald "Ed" Jackson discusses prioritization methodologies at the Inland Waterways Users Board Meeting July 1, 2016. (USACE photo by Mark Abernathy)
The diagram mentioned repeatedly by the FCC folks at the NANOG 48 panel in Austin on 22 Feb, regarding scope of the proposed net neutrality rules:
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Okay, school is keeping me way busy. I need to prioritize my time, so the 365 will have to wait until later. My compromise will be posting pictures of my projects, some will be in progress. This was one of my pinch pot peices before applying colored slip.
Arthur Mabiso (International Food Policy Research Institute) and colleagues prioritize actions for sustainable resilient livelihoods in the drylands at an 'Expert Consultation on Interventions for Sustainable Livestock Systems in the Horn of Africa,' convened by the Africa Union-Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and held at ILRI-Nairobi 2-3 Sep 2011 (photo credit: ILRI/Flori de Castro).
20 Tips for more productive, healthier and prioritized lifestyles.
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Changing and prioritizing content and experience based on what we know about the user's context. A fascinating talk!
Been very busy learning currency exchange trading since the past 4 months, thus the silence of the my flickr site. Other than images from my D80 and Photoshop CS4, my monitor screen is being invaded by a lot of charts, studying price action... time is so limited. I only have two of each of these; eyes, hands & brains, yet I want to do so much!!! I've gotta focus & prioritize...
By the way, currency exchange is an interesting market, yet fierce enough that some fallen traders even call it satanic market. It's because one can easily lost money despite the fact that one can get a loan up to 99.8% capital to fund their account (interest free, no need collateral, no need guarantor, light speed approval) to buy or short certain amount of currency. Traders make money when the currency value appreciates (price go up) AND also when it depreciates (price go down). Traders lost money when the price moves against their order until they are knocked out by stop out. Thus, those who enter the market without proper money management and proper entry & exit strategies, are considered gamblers and destined to fall. The price movement is, most of the times, unpredictable in the short term due to high volatility, causing many new and greedy traders loss their capital. But, it's still fascinating, because 3 trillion dollars are being traded on the daily basis in the market. It is even so in this difficult economic period. Imagine, if only you can scoop 0.0000001% of it everyday, that would be a handsome USD3000 for you dear, DAILY...
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Sibuk dgn dagangan matawang asing sejak 4 bulan yg lepas sampaikan takde masa nak update my flickr site. Selain dpd imej2 dari kamera D80 aku & Photoshop CS4, carta2 dari Metatrader4 software pun sama kerap memenuhi paparan skrin aku, mengkaji pergerakan harga2 matawang. Masa mmg terhad.. Aku hanya ada 2 mata, 2 tangan dan 2 otak... tapi, macam2 bende aku nak buat. Kena beri keutamaan dan tumpuan pada satu2 perkara pada satu2 masa...
Perdagangan matawang memang satu pasaran yg menarik walaupun ia agak ganas sedikit, sehinggakan ada di antara pedagang2 yg tersungkur memanggilnya pasaran setan, hehehe... (teringat lawak arwahyarham Tan Sri P. Ramlee...). Pasaran setan, semuanya kerana gara2 di dalam pasaran inilah ramai yg kehilangan wang. Pinjaman yg ditawarkan bagi membantu para pedagang membeli matawang asing memang sukar utk ditangkis kerana pedagang boleh pinjam sehingga 99.8%, tanpa penjamin, tanpa faedah, tanpa pajakan, kelulusan secara spontan, tanpa perlu isi borang. Lagipun, berbanding dengan pasaran saham, pedagang boleh mengaut keuntungan jika harga matawang itu naik, mahupun ketika ia sedang jatuh.
Namun, setiap perdagangan pasti ada untung ruginya. Pedagang akan rugi jika harga pasaran bergerak bertentangan dengan arah belian yg dibuat olehnya. Lebih parah jika pergerakan harga itu bergerak pada arah bertentangan dengan banyaknya, sehinggakan akaun pedagang itu tak mampu menahan "drawdown" dan akhirnya terkena "margin call" dan "stop out", maka unit matawangnya dilepaskan secara automatik oleh sistem, dan tinggallah baki akaun yg mencecah angka kosong itu. Ada yg hilang sehingga ribuan ringgit sebelum berjaya, itupun kalau berjaya.
Itulah lumrah perdagangan matawang asing. Mereka yg memasuki pasaran matawang tanpa pengurusan kewangan yg cekap dan tanpa strategi jual dan beli yang utuh, dianggap penjudi dan memang ditakdirkan untuk gugur. Pergerakan harga matawang memang selalunya tidak boleh dijangka dalam jangka masa yg pendek memang boleh menyebabkan pedagang2 yg baru dan tamak kehilangan keseluruhan duit akaun mereka. Sungguhpun begitu, dagangan matawang asing masih menarik, kerana hampir 3 trillion dolar amerika didagangkan setiap hari di dalam pasaran ini, walaupun dalam keadaan ekonomi yg kelihatan agak parah pada masa ini. Bayangkanlah jika kita boleh kaut hanya 0.0000001% dpd jumlah itu setiap hari... sudah tentu kita kenyang dengan pendapatan 3000 dolar amerika, SETIAP HARI...
Hmm, kenapa kalau aku tulis dlm versi Bahasa Melayu, penerangannya lebih panjang ek? Rasanya, kena buat blog plak nih...
CGIAR One Health Initiative organized a consultation meeting to assessing and prioritize wildlife value chains and transmission risk of zoonotic diseases in Vietnam (photo credit: ILRI/Chi Nguyen.
Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer announced, from Edmonton on Monday, October 26, 2020, new initiatives to spur job creation and support Alberta’s economic recovery.
In order to create new businesses and job creators in high-demand industries, Alberta’s government is launching two new immigration pathways to attract investment, create new high-paying jobs for Albertans, diversify the economy and encourage international graduates to launch businesses here in Alberta.
These new streams will support Alberta’s recovery by attracting international job creators and skilled professionals to start businesses and get Albertans back to work.
Starting Oct. 26, recent international graduates from Alberta’s universities and colleges can apply to the new International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream to launch business ventures and startups in Alberta.
In January, Alberta will also launch the Foreign Graduate Start-up Visa Stream to attract talented international graduates from top U.S. universities and colleges to start businesses and settle in Alberta communities.
Alberta’s government is also making changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program by limiting the number and types of jobs available to new temporary foreign workers – making jobs available to unemployed Albertans.
As of Nov. 1, dozens of additional occupational categories will be added to the “refusal to process list,” removing the vast majority of occupations from the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. This will result in more than 1,350 available jobs for unemployed Albertans at a time when they’re needed most.
Alberta is using its authority under the Temporary Foreign Worker Annex of the Agreement for Canada-Alberta Cooperation on Immigration and has reached an agreement with the federal government. These changes will impact 475 occupations in sectors such as accommodation and food services, retail trade, transportation, construction, and professional, scientific and technical services.
A small number of specialized occupations experiencing acute and proven labour shortages will be exempted. These changes will not impact employers recruiting for select occupations in the agriculture, technology and caregiving sectors that heavily rely on temporary foreign workers to fill employment gaps.
Alberta will monitor and adjust the province’s “refusal to process list” quarterly and work with industry experts, businesses, post-secondary institutions, municipalities and organizations as economic conditions improve.
Together, the new streams and changes to the TFW program balance the need to get unemployed Albertans back to work in available jobs while keeping educated and talented entrepreneurs in Alberta to build job-creating businesses.
Alberta’s Recovery Plan is a bold, ambitious long-term strategy to build, diversify, and create tens of thousands of jobs now. By building schools, roads and other core infrastructure we are benefiting our communities. By diversifying our economy and attracting investment with Canada’s most competitive tax environment, we are putting Alberta on a path for a generation of growth. Alberta came together to save lives by flattening the curve and now we must do the same to save livelihoods, grow and thrive.
Combined, these programs will provide new tools to grow Alberta’s tech sector and attract new investments that will create new high-paying jobs. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
These drivers prioritize their convenience while picking up their kids at school over my safety on the way to pick up my kid at school. Stay classy drivers.
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A COVID Surge Is Overwhelming U.S. Hospitals, Raising Fears Of Rationed Care
The U.S. health care system is again buckling under the weight of a COVID-19 surge that has filled more than 100,000 hospital beds nationwide and forced some states to consider enacting "crisis standards of care" — a last resort plan for rationing medical care during a catastrophic event.
The idea is an alarming sign of how the delta variant has ripped through large swaths of the country — primarily sickening the unvaccinated and straining an already depleted health care workforce.
In recent weeks, more than 10 states have reached their highest hospital admissions for COVID-19 of the pandemic, from the Southeast to the Pacific Northwest. And the U.S. continues to average more than 160,000 new coronavirus cases a day.
Many hospitals are "right on the edge"
"We're in a very dangerous place, given the level of our surge," says Dr. Bruce Siegel, president of America's Essential Hospitals, a trade group that represents hundreds of public hospitals.
"We are right on the edge of entering crisis standards of care. I hope we don't get to that point, but it could very easily happen," Siegel says. This is essentially a road map for how to divvy up medical care in a way that's equitable when resources are tight.
While there are national guidelines for crisis standards, the actual plans can vary depending on the state, region or institution. Declaring crisis standards does not necessarily mean patients will be denied care altogether, but it does give hospitals flexibility about whom to prioritize and provides legal protection for doctors.
For example, certain patients deemed less likely to survive may not get a bed in the intensive care unit. Nurses may be asked to treat many more patients than is normally considered safe. Patients may have to be discharged from the hospital before they would normally go home, and some patients who would usually be admitted for hospital care might have to be denied.
Arizona had to activate its plan earlier in the pandemic. And some states came to the brink of doing so last winter. These plans can include a "scoring" system that evaluates a patient's chance of survival based on the functioning of the brain, heart, kidneys or other major organs.
And even if states narrowly avoid this worst-case scenario, doctors in hard-hit regions say the sheer stress on hospitals is inevitably affecting patient care in ways that are painfully reminiscent of last winter, when the U.S. peaked at more than 120,000 hospitalizations
"It's worse than ever"
Nurses overwhelmed. ICU patients being housed in the emergency room. Doctors scouring the state for the last bed. These are scenes that critical care doctor Kenneth Krell never expected to deal with in late 2021, once highly effective vaccines for COVID-19 were widely available.
"It's worse than ever, with — at this point — seemingly no end in sight," says Krell, who helps run an ICU in eastern Idaho. "So by no means are we delivering a usual and customary standard of care."
In Idaho, the Republican Gov. Brad Little has called in the National Guard and federal health care workers to help short-staffed hospitals with logistics and staffing in an effort to avoid activating crisis standards of care.
If the crisis standards are enacted, doctors will start making decisions about "who gets the most immediate care by their probability of survival," with the goal of "saving the most lives," says Krell. This would apply to COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients alike, he says.
"There's a huge downside," Krell says. "We're going to create panic in the state, in that people will decide they can't get care."
As was the case earlier in the pandemic, it's trained health care workers — not ventilators or physical space — that are the key limited resource. In fact, many hospitals have even fewer nurses, respiratory therapists and doctors now than they had on staff during last winter's surge.
"The staffing crisis is the worst it has been," says Siegel of America's Essential Hospitals. Health care systems have hundreds of vacancies that can't be filled, even if they pay top wages because "people just aren't there anymore."
On top of that, for many hospitals, there was no letup after last winter's COVID-19 surge; they stayed busy, he says, because there were so many patients coming in for delayed care.
In Alabama, Republican Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency last month because of the surge in serious COVID-19 cases. "It has really impacted and fragmented all of health care right now," says Dr. Aruna Arora, president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.
"Everyone is short nurses," Arora says. "EMS response times are a lot slower. Patients are having to wait in the ER for a long period of time."
"Gut-wrenching decisions" on the horizon
Even if a hospital never has to activate its crisis care protocol, it is crucial to be ready with such a plan, says Dr. Eric Toner, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security who has helped design guidance on crisis standards for states and health care systems.
"In the absence of a declaration or a plan, doctors and nurses, on their own, are the only ones left to make these gut-wrenching decisions," Toner says
Everything should be done to avoid moving to crisis standards, says Toner, but he worries that many places right now are in "chaos," struggling to do the kind of coordination necessary to keep this worst-case scenario at bay,
"We have individual doctors calling other hospitals, even out of state, trying to transfer patients — that should not be happening," he says. "We're not balancing patients enough between hospitals. We're not sharing resources as well as we should."
In New Mexico, the surge has led to ICU waiting lists and state health officials have warned they might have to employ crisis standards of care soon if the trajectory of infections simply stays the same, let alone rises.
Last winter's experience helped some hospitals prepare
But at least some hospitals in the state do feel better equipped to handle the surge than they did last winter.
Dr. Jason Mitchell, the chief medical officer for New Mexico's largest health care system, Presbyterian, says he's "optimistic" hospitals will not have to implement their crisis plans because they've gained a lot of experience managing the pressures of COVID-19 in the last year.
"We've been able to work through this phase of the pandemic and still maintain that standard of care," he says. "That means people work harder, they work longer."
Other states may be catching a break, too. According to the latest modeling from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, some of the hardest-hit states may have reached their peaks in hospitalizations and cases, especially in parts of the South like Florida and Texas.
But in many other parts of the country, hospitalizations are likely to keep increasing, the researchers say, with the U.S. projected to hit a peak of about 116,000 people in the hospital by mid-September.
According to the model, ICU capacity will be under "extreme stress" in states like Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Hawaii, Georgia, Delaware and Wisconsin.
Ali Mokdad, part of the University of Washington team, says it's understandable that some hospitals in the U.S. are particularly struggling right now. Many Americans are still unvaccinated, and the delta variant has changed the dynamic in the U.S.
"Nobody expected a surge in summer. We expected the surge in winter," says Mokdad. "And we were all saying, including most hospitals, 'Let's be ready for winter because of flu and COVID.' Well, it hit us before that."
CGIAR One Health Initiative organized a consultation meeting to assessing and prioritize wildlife value chains and transmission risk of zoonotic diseases in Vietnam (photo credit: ILRI/Chi Nguyen.
The Africa Youth Conference 2018- Unleashing the Potential of Youth: Prioritizing investment in Africa Youth within the Post-2015 Agenda- Organized by the UN Family in Kenya (UN Women, UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Environment, UNIC Nairobi) and with Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) and YMCA Africa Alliance, gathered youth champions from all corners of Africa will gather, from 23 to 25 October 2018, in Nairobi- Kenya, to discuss the challenges of today’s time, including: how to enhance youth access to sustainable livelihoods through social entrepreneurship; youth engagement in governance/political participation leadership and decision making, with a focus on ensuring active participation and decision making by young women; youth action in preventing violence and other harmful practice against young women and girls; and showcasing and documenting youth-led social innovation addressing development challenges facing youth in Africa.
UNESCO brought on board 11 young champions- young engineers, innovators and educators- from 11 countries- Côte D’Ivoire, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda- to engage in conversations and make their voices and their needs heard, for the Africa they want, tackling both the 7 Aspirations of Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Agenda 2030.
In addition, a panel moderated by UNESCO on United Nations Day, 24 October 2018, from 9 to 10.30 am, looked at opportunities and challenges for youth employment, by creating the pathway for success in Youth Led Enterprise and Business in industry, with founders of social business from Egypt, Nigeria and Uganda.
The house aims to prioritize the clients’ well-being and incorporate their interests of ancestral cultures into architecture. The core of the house is where the most important activities take place. The protruding part of the façade highlights this core from the exterior. The façade material (Prosolve 370E) cleans the air from outside and also gives a level of privacy for the interiors.
“Human and nature should work in harmony, many organisations still look over nature and it should prioritize more. In Thailand, climate action is not trendy enough in society. We must find a right touch point to create a correct mindset, many people still waiting for others to start first before themselves or small action is not enough for society. I want to develop an application to indicate waste management spot location indicator, giving direction for locals to separate right waste in the right place. I believe what is fun will make a good attitude and I want to make climate change fun.”
Putthisak Panomsarnnarin
Bangkok, Thailand
“เราคิดว่าทุกหน่วยงานต้องทำงานด้วยกันและความยั่งยืนจะเกิดขึ้นไม่ได้ถ้าไม่มีธรรมชาติ ผู้คนมักจะมองข้ามเรื่องของการกระทำต่อสภาพอากาศที่เปลี่ยนไป เราคิดว่ามันยังไม่เป็นกระแสในสังคมพอที่จะทำให้เกิดความเปลี่ยนแปลงได้มากพอ เราควรจะทำให้ทุกคนคิดว่าเป็นเรื่องใกล้ตัวและจะต้องลงมือทำทันที ผู้คนมักจะรอให้คนอื่นเริ่มก่อนและหลายคนยังเชื่อว่าการเริ่มจากตัวเองยังไม่มากพอที่จะเปลี่ยนสภาพภูมิอากาศที่เปลี่ยนไปได้เราอยากทำแอพพลิเคชั่นให้คนที่อยู่รอบมหาวิทยาลัยสามารถเข้าใช่แอพซึ่งสามารถบอกสถานที่การจัดการขยะแต่ละประเภทได้อย่างถูกต้อง เราเชื่อว่าการทำให้การดูแลสิ่งแวดล้อมเป็นสิ่งที่สนุก และเราอยากให้การ จัดการดูแลสิ่งแวดล้อมเป็นเรื่องสนุก”
กรุงเทพฯ, ประเทศไทย
Captured by Nuttapat (Win) Tumtaweetanun, MY World Advocate, Thailand
I hope to do the whole alphabet. I have prioritized according to which letters my kiddo can't always identify off the bat. Little e and little c are apparently such good friends that one can stand in for the other.
Quotes about priority
The key is not to prioritize what is on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.
Quote by Steven Covey
Explanation on quote about priority
Do not prepare a schedule and start prioritizing. Instead, prioritize your activities and schedule them to achieve greater...