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Please join us for a conversation on Arctic Transformation: Understanding Arctic Research and the Vital Role of Science, co-organized by the Senate Arctic Caucus and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Featuring opening remarks by
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
And
Senator Angus King (I-ME)
With a keynote address by
Dr. John Holdren
Chair, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Director of Office of Science and Technology, The White House
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CSIS | 2nd Floor Conference Center
1616 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
AGENDA
8:00 am: Registration and Light Breakfast
8:30 am: Welcome Remarks by
Ms. Heather A. Conley
Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS
8:35 am: Opening Remarks by
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
And
Senator Angus King (I-ME)
9:00am: Session I: Improving Understanding of Arctic Environmental Change and Impact
Featuring
Dr. Larry Hinzman
Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Mr. Richard Glenn
Executive VP, Lands & Natural Resources, Arctic Slope Regional Cooperation
Mr. George Roe
Research Professor, Alaska Center for Energy and Power, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dr. Paul Mayewski
Director and Distinguished Professor, Climate Change Institute, University of Maine
Introduced by
Dr. Martin Jeffries
Program Officer and Science Advisor, Office of Arctic and Global Prediction, Office of Naval Research
10:30 am: Session II: Keynote Address: Highlights and New Initiatives from President Obama's Visit to the American Arctic
Featuring
Dr. John Holdren
Chair, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Director of Office of Science and Technology, The White House
11:00 am: Session III: Arctic Science Gap Analysis: Enhancing U.S. and International Science and Research Collaboration
Featuring
Dr. Kelly K. Falkner
Director, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation
Dr. John Farrell
Executive Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission
Dr. Catherine Cahill
Deputy Director, Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration
Moderated by
Ms. Heather A. Conley
Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS
12:00 pm: Conference Concludes
Following President Obama's historic visit to the American Arctic, please join us for a timely conference on the vital role of science which seeks to better understand the profound and stunning changes that are occurring in the Arctic. Scientific research and collaboration informs our understanding on the impact of climate change on the most northern latitudes while also informing approaches to safely operating in and sustainably developing the economic potential of the region. Our keynote speakers will discuss the vital role of science leadership in the Arctic and will examine the most pressing gaps in our understanding of this dynamic region.
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A standing case in the hallway featured pieces by Mikaela Davis (top), Bao Thao (right), and Jiseon Byun (left.)
April-May 2013
UW-Madison, School of Human Ecology, Design Studies Program
Students of Professor Mary Hark
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nicholas Rinaldi and an Iraqi interpreter speak with an Iraqi citizen while on a dismounted patrol through the Al Uruba district of Mosul, Iraq, April 20, 2009. Rinaldi is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division. U.S. Army photo by Kamaile O. Chan.
OVERHEARD: AMERICANS IN PARIS " I bought a full box of PIERRE HERME macaroons for a dinner party. I could not resist. Please, I need four replacement macaroons for the ones I ate this afternoon! ", said Elena Bravo to the understanding PIERRE HERME clerk.
PIERRE HERME is a new comer to the MACAROON WARS of PARIS. Their macaroons are extremely tasty and absolutely beautiful. They are a top contender for the FIRST PLACE along with another new macaroon pastry shop: CHRISTOPHE ROUSSEL who hails from the south of France and is making his mark with incredible unique flavors.
CHRISTOPHE ROUSSEL has a first, and it is the most outstanding new macaroon. The chocolate-covered chocolate macaroon! It is sure to win laurels as the MOST UNIQUE MACAROON in the PARIS MACAROON WARS OF 2011!
So, is Fauchon and Laduree in the THREE STAR CATEGORY?
Bizarrely, YES
I went for another round of the Macaroon Wars and found FAUCHON and LADUREE to both be wanning today of the wallop of gourmet chocolate taste. Granted both are highly desirable in many circles. Both are high end gourmet fashion houses. Both are uniquely designed with signature decor and highly prized locations. Both are so-so compared to the two new upstarts and an old competitor.
The upset is ANGELINA on the rue Rivoli across from the jardins du tullieries. It really kicked the two top well known macaroon producers out of the competition! !
ANGELINA produced a mac with a lovely color and chocolate taste that lingered delicately on one's palate.
Two top contenders have falling stars ( Fauchon & Laduree ).
An old institution moves in ( ANGELINA).
Two newer macaroon shops shine and sparkle ( Pierre HERME and Christophe ROUSSEL ).
And one big producer steps up to the palate ( Eric KAISER ).
The Paris Macaroon Wars are ON!
Wow. Never did I expect the two top tourist and chi-chi Paris macaroon haunts to be only THREE STARS instead of a four or five.
The Macaroon Wars continue onward to new heights, and surprisingly, new lows.
Better data is becoming available on economic activity within countries, often much exceeding the available information of economic activity across countries. This creates new research opportunities for testing economic theory, analyzing market structures and the sources of market segmentation, and making predictions of how economic shocks propagate across space. The aim of this conference is to bring together researchers from urban economics, industrial organization, health economics, and international trade to study production and trade within and across countries.
Director Huh Jung's thriller was selected as the opener of the London Korean Film Festival 2013.
On 6th November 2013, the London Korean Film Festival celebrated its eighth anniversary with a Special Premiere Gala at Cineworld in Haymarket. Hundreds of VIPs joined us at the Gala and the reception afterwards including Director Huh Jung and actor Son Hyun Joo and many who have continued to support the London Korean Film Festival over the years.
Film makers and producers joined the evening as well as film enthusiasts. Before the film screening, the President of the Republic of Korea, President Park Geun-hye attended the Gala, she was accompanied by Lord David Puttnam and UK Secretary of State for Culture Maria Miller MP from DCMS. Before the speeches, a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the cultural and creative industries between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland was also signed.
International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Nemat Shafik and the authorities of Mauritius signed a Memorandum of Understanding today on Mauritius’ support for the IMF’s new Africa Training Institute. The Memorandum specifies the contribution that Mauritius is providing, which covers the costs of accommodating and training over 200 sub-Saharan African country officials per year through two-week courses, as well as housing and equipping the Institute. The Australian Agency for International Development and the Chinese authorities have also pledged financial support for the Institute, which will start operations in June 2013 and serve the whole of sub-Saharan Africa (see Press Release No. 12/422). Mauritius already hosts a Regional Technical Assistance Center for Southern Africa, known as AFRITAC South.
“Mauritius is one of only a handful of leading middle-income countries in the world that partner with the IMF to support capacity development activities. With its financial support for AFRITAC South and the Africa Training Institute, the government of Mauritius signals its clear vision toward becoming a knowledge hub for Africa, especially on macroeconomic issues,” Ms. Shafik said at a signing ceremony in Washington, D.C.
The Africa Training Institute will offer courses and seminars for officials from central banks, ministries of finance, and other government agencies from across sub-Saharan Africa. Training will cover macroeconomic policymaking and financial programming, public finance, exchange rate and monetary policies, economic integration, and financial sector issues, including banking supervision. The training will complement the activities of the IMF’s Regional Technical Assistance Centers in Africa (AFRITACs), and other regional initiatives.
Through these course offerings the Africa Training Institute will help us address existing training gaps. Moreover, the Africa Training Institute will also help us meet the large demand for IMF training from sub-Saharan Africa, while bringing the region’s training volume on par with those of other regions. We hope that in the period ahead the Africa Training Institute will deliver more courses than the current contributions allow, and the IMF and the government of Mauritius will continue efforts to mobilize funds from other donors to scale up the operations.
The IMF offers technical assistance and training to member countries in addition to economic and financial surveillance, and lending operations. The IMF’s technical assistance helps member countries develop more effective institutions, legal frameworks and policies to promote economic stability and growth, while training strengthens the capacity of member countries’ officials to analyze economic developments and formulate and implement effective policies. In the year ending April 30, 2012, some 7,800 officials from member countries attended IMF training courses at headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at various locations around the world, including donor-supported regional training centers in Austria, Kuwait, and Singapore.
A general view of participants during Signing of the memorandum of Understanding beetwen UNCTAD, the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) . 22 April 2015. UN Photo / Jean-Marc Ferré
This photograph was taken at the Understanding Clifford's Tower event which took place at Clifford's Tower and the Hilton Hotel, York, on Sunday 25th January 2015.
Photograph taken by Sam Johnson.
Saturday, 8 June, 2013
10:15 –10:30 SPOTLIGHT: UNDERSTANDING CHINA’S GENERATION WHY
Today’s Chinese youth have very different attitudes than their parents. They have grown up with social media, and expect a more open society and a freer flow of information. They also desire many of the products and services common in the rich nations. How can business best reach these new consumers? What are their dreams and frustrations?
Speakers:
Qin Yuefei, Village Chief, Hejiashan Village, Hunan Province
Yu Wenxia, Miss World 2012
Moderator: Li Yifei, China Country Chair, Man Group
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Global Forum
Liliana Vargas is recipient of the Award for the Enhancement of Multicultural Understanding during the 2022 Student Leadership Awards on Friday, April 29, 2022 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)
When you do your economic calculations nowadays you will agree with me that what you can get now is significantly less than what you have been capable to acquire with the identical quantity of income 5 or six years ago. And this is not the end, the cash that gets to your pocket nowadays is...
ពួកគេក៏បានជួយអ្នកភូមិដាំបង្គោលជុំវិញ តំបន់ការពារដែននេសាទ សម្រាប់ត្រៀមដល់រដូវវស្សាខាងមុខ ដោយវាអាចការពារសហគមន៍របស់ពួកគេ និងជួយសម្រួលក្នុងការរស់នៅរបស់ពួកគេផងដែរ។
អ្នកចូលរួម រួមមានយុវជនយុវនារីអាយុពី 18-25 ឆ្នាំ មកពីប្រទេសប្រុយណេ កម្ពុជា ឥណ្ឌូនេស៊ី ឡាវ ម៉ាឡេស៊ី មីយ៉ាន់ម៉ា ហ្វីលីពីន សិង្ហបុរី ថៃ និង វៀតណាម។
ចំណុចផ្ដោតសំខាន់នៃកម្មវិធីនេះ គឺដើម្បីធ្វើឲ្យមានការយល់ស៊ីជម្រៅទៅ លើបញ្ហាប្រឈម ផ្នែកបរិស្ថាន ដែលតំបន់អាស៊ាន និងតំបន់ដទៃទៀតកំពុងមាន។
The third day of the "YSEALI Initiative's Generation EARTH" workshop included a field trip to the Floating Village on the Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
There, the group helped village members place markers around the protected fisheries area located near the village to protect their community and help preserve their livelihood in preparation for Cambodia's rainy season.
The U.S. Embassy brings together 72 young Southeast Asian leaders to Siem Reap for the workshop aiming to to foster a deeper understanding of challenges to the environment facing the ASEAN region and beyond.
Participants include young people between the age of 18-25 from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
[U.S. Embassy photo by Ou Socheat]
Local Accession Number: FA_CC.000270
Connick Job Number: [4499]
Title: Baptism, Understanding
Creator/Contributor: Charles J. Connick Associates (creator)
Genre: Design drawings; Gouaches
Date created: 1945-1961 (approximate)
Physical description: 1 gouache : color ; 38 x 9 cm.
General notes: Title from item, from additional material accompanying item, or from information provided by the Boston Public Library.
Date notes: Date supplied by cataloger.
Biographical and historical notes: Window designed for Bethany Convent, Framingham, Massachusetts.
Subjects: Stained glass; Windows
Collection: Charles J. Connick Gouaches - Massachusetts
Location: Boston Public Library, Arts Department
Shelf locator: Massachusetts Box #4
Rights: Rights status not evaluated.
now i can't stand violent gestures and i genuinely wish peace and goodwill upon all wo/men at all times, not just at yuletide... but after an event yesterday that challenged my ability to be forgiving or understanding in any way at all, i felt the need to enact a simple psychomagic ritual in order to focus my feelings of extreme anger and hate... one that you can try in the safety of your own home with no painful repercussions!
walking home at about 16:30 on Argyle Street just past the Sandyford post office, 3 neds in front of me swaggered toward a bloke in his mid-50s, and one of them purposely bumped into him. i caught up and hesitated alongside two that had stopped, as accusations were unfairly made, but one of the two flashed a nasty glance at me which made me look down and continue walking.
i was carrying a heavy bag and laptop, and while i wanted to hang around to check the older man would be ok, i knew i couldn't outrun them or risk getting involved. a terrible dilemma, as it was becoming nastier by the second. the main ned was spitting, and making sudden jerky movements to test the poor bloke out, who was by now not able to turn around and run for fear of being chased down and stabbed.
the third ned had accidentally walked on some distance without realising, and then turned around and charged about 20 metres at full sprint past me and in an instant jumped into the older man's face, knocking him down. an evil, sick little cowardly bastard. the main ned then started swiping his arms downward - not indicative of a regular punch - as the older man stumbled around on the floor to avoid being slashed, and he was saved a few seconds later by a bus pulling up to the bus stop, and a horde of potential witnesses arriving on the pavement nearby. at this point, the man fled back down toward the Sandyford post office.
i had stopped about 15 metres away to see if he needed any help after whatever might have happened, and i felt utterly useless and ashamed at not being able to do any more. an elderly man at the bus stop saw my concerned look and reassured me by saying "it's best to stay away from it, son, there's nothing you could have done". i turned around quickly, because the three were back on the move and had seen i was watching everything, and headed home fast.
seething with rage, i stormed home cursing the neds, and felt so sad for the individual who just happened to be the target of their pointless aggression.
damn all of you alpha male aggressors to the deepest hell, wherever you come from, whatever the local name is for you, whichever hardships or emotional / socio-political conditions may begin to explain why you are such a blight upon the human race. DAMN YOU!
Governor Murphy signs three Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between New Jersey academic and real estate entities with top Irish tech universities and a prominent startup accelerator. The MOUs aim to create mutually beneficial opportunities and forge collaboration in innovative projects that foster entrepreneurship, business development, career development, and international education. Monday, April 24, 2022(Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office).
This photograph was taken at the Understanding Clifford's Tower event which took place at Clifford's Tower and the Hilton Hotel, York, on Sunday 25th January 2015.
Photograph taken by Sam Johnson.
Governor Phil Murphy signs a memorandum of understanding and tours Hacker U in Tel Aviv on Sunday, October 21st, 2018. Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office.
Ravi Velloor, Associate Editor, Straits Times, Singapore capture during the session: Understanding Asia’s New Balance of Power at the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, September 12, 2018
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Sikarin Thanachaiary
Vascular Surgery
by Alun H. Davies , Colleen M. Brophy
* Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
* Pub. Date: October 2005
* ISBN-13: 9781852332884
* 266pp
* Series: Springer Specialist Surgery Ser.
* Edition Number: 1
Synopsis
Vascular Surgery is an essential aid for candidates sitting surgery examinations who need a practical understanding of vascular surgery.
Edited by prominent vascular surgeons in the USA and UK, the book tackles the epidemiology and etiology of atherosclerosis and how to evaluate patients with vascular disease. Specific vascular diseases are then covered and their treatment options discussed. Vascular Surgery adopts a transatlantic approach so that chapters are written either by a practitioner in the USA or UK, and each chapter is critically appraised by a colleague who provides a potentially alternative perspective.
This book is recommended to be read by trainees in general and vascular surgery and those who have already qualified but might need further knowledge of this important field.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Brian G Peterson, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This book is part of a series of surgical texts that gives a brief overview of the basic principles and clinical management of commonly encountered disease processes:in this case, in the field of vascular surgery.
Purpose: The purpose is to serve as a practical overview for directing the management of vascular patients. The objective is not to be a comprehensive, exhaustive resource for the treatment of vascular disease, but rather to be a much more manageable way of addressing the issues physicians face when treating patients with vascular diseases. The authors have successfully accomplished these objectives.
Audience: According to the editors, this book is intended for surgical residents or those who have recently graduated from vascular surgery training programs. This seems to be an appropriately targeted audience, in addition to physicians preparing for certification examinations. The editors have certainly gathered a knowledgeable group of contributing authors.
Features: This book covers a broad range of topics encountered in the field of vascular surgery including medical management, diagnostic workup, perioperative and operative approaches, and emerging concepts. The uniqueness of this book lies in its international perspective:drawing upon the expertise of vascular surgeons from both the United States and Great Britain. While illustrations are lacking in some chapters, the organization of each chapter aids in the understanding of the material.
Assessment: This is a useful book for recently graduated trainees preparing for examinations in vascular surgery and for those who learn best by visualizing the "big picture," or understanding general concepts, rather than being inundated by an overwhelming amount of statistics and trivial minutia.
Jin Ha Lee and Rachel Price
Most of the literature on music users’ needs, habits, and interactions with music information retrieval (MIR) systems focuses on particular demographics or testing the usability of specific interfaces/systems. In order to improve our understanding of how users’ personalities and characteristics affect their needs and interactions with MIR systems, we conducted a qualitative user study across multiple commercial music services. Based on the empirical user data, we have developed seven personas. These personas offer a deeper understanding of the different types of MIR system users and the relative importance of various design implications for each user type. Implications for system design include a renegotiation of our understanding of desired user engagement, especially with the habit of context-switching, designing systems for specialized uses, and addressing user concerns around privacy, transparency, and control.
In northeastern Thailand, a kilometer from the shores of the vast Mekong River stands the exotic temple complex of That Phanom on the sacred hill of Phu Kamphra. According to the earliest known legends, the original sanctity of this site derived from visits by Kakusandha, Konagamana, and Kassapa, the Buddhas of the three previous ages
Leipziger Buchmesse 2016 / Leipzig Book Fair 2016
2016-03-18 (Friday)
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Shikitty (Jana) 531983 as Elsa from Frozen
Thank you for any group invites which I'd be glad to accept. However, if I can't check the content of such groups ("This group is not available to you") I'd rather not add any of my photos. Thanks for your understanding.
Kamel Bennaceur, Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines of Tunisia at the World Economic Forum - Special Meeting on Unlocking Resources for Regional Development 2014 / Benedikt von Loebell
Memorandum of Understanding Signing Agreement between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) on Exchanges and Cooperation held at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 14 October 2021.
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
CIDCA (Virtual):
Luo Zhaohui, Chairman, China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA)
HE Mr Wang Qun, Resident Representative of China to the IAEA
IAEA:
Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director General
Hua Liu, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation
Jane Gerardo-Abaya, IAEA Director, Division for Asia and the Pacific, Department of Technical Cooperation
Shota Kamishima, Senior Coordination Officer, Director General Office for Coordination
Diego Candano Laris, Senior Advisor to the Director General
Ruzanna Harman, IAEA Chief of Protocol
What You Must Know About Laser Engraving
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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaking to the press. Governor Tom Wolf visited the Susquehanna Township Police headquarters today to discuss the important roles education and understanding play in the enforcement of the various COVID-19 mitigation orders in place across the state. Harrisburg, PA – Aug. 3, 2020
Understanding emerging markets panel from left: Moderator Hélène Rey Professor of Economics; HE Amr Abdullah Al-Dabbagh, Governor and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority; Antonio Quintella (MBA33) Chief Executive Officer, Credit Suisse Americas, Credit Suisse; Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, Group Managing Director
and Chief Executive Officer, First Bank of Nigeria and Laura D'Andrea Tyson, S.K. and Angela Chan Professor of Global Management at the Haas School of Business at the Global Leadership Summit, 5 July 2010.
Understanding emerging markets panel from left: Moderator Hélène Rey Professor of Economics; HE Amr Abdullah Al-Dabbagh, Governor and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority; Antonio Quintella (MBA33) Chief Executive Officer, Credit Suisse Americas, Credit Suisse; Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, Group Managing Director
and Chief Executive Officer, First Bank of Nigeria and Laura D'Andrea Tyson, S.K. and Angela Chan Professor of Global Management at the Haas School of Business at the Global Leadership Summit, 5 July 2010.
People with TS seek understanding and acceptance. The website www.tourette.org.au (link in my bio) is designed to educate and inform those wishing to know more about this complex disorder.
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My son Josiah has TS Comorbid with ADHD. He has improved a lot in the last year with a change in medication and is ticking a lot less than he was and his concentration has improved.
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It is TS National Awareness week 4-10 May 2014 in Australia and Tourette's Awareness month 15 May - 15 June worldwide.
Please join us for a conversation on Arctic Transformation: Understanding Arctic Research and the Vital Role of Science, co-organized by the Senate Arctic Caucus and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Featuring opening remarks by
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
And
Senator Angus King (I-ME)
With a keynote address by
Dr. John Holdren
Chair, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Director of Office of Science and Technology, The White House
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CSIS | 2nd Floor Conference Center
1616 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
AGENDA
8:00 am: Registration and Light Breakfast
8:30 am: Welcome Remarks by
Ms. Heather A. Conley
Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS
8:35 am: Opening Remarks by
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
And
Senator Angus King (I-ME)
9:00am: Session I: Improving Understanding of Arctic Environmental Change and Impact
Featuring
Dr. Larry Hinzman
Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Mr. Richard Glenn
Executive VP, Lands & Natural Resources, Arctic Slope Regional Cooperation
Mr. George Roe
Research Professor, Alaska Center for Energy and Power, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dr. Paul Mayewski
Director and Distinguished Professor, Climate Change Institute, University of Maine
Introduced by
Dr. Martin Jeffries
Program Officer and Science Advisor, Office of Arctic and Global Prediction, Office of Naval Research
10:30 am: Session II: Keynote Address: Highlights and New Initiatives from President Obama's Visit to the American Arctic
Featuring
Dr. John Holdren
Chair, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Director of Office of Science and Technology, The White House
11:00 am: Session III: Arctic Science Gap Analysis: Enhancing U.S. and International Science and Research Collaboration
Featuring
Dr. Kelly K. Falkner
Director, Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation
Dr. John Farrell
Executive Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission
Dr. Catherine Cahill
Deputy Director, Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration
Moderated by
Ms. Heather A. Conley
Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic, CSIS
12:00 pm: Conference Concludes
Following President Obama's historic visit to the American Arctic, please join us for a timely conference on the vital role of science which seeks to better understand the profound and stunning changes that are occurring in the Arctic. Scientific research and collaboration informs our understanding on the impact of climate change on the most northern latitudes while also informing approaches to safely operating in and sustainably developing the economic potential of the region. Our keynote speakers will discuss the vital role of science leadership in the Arctic and will examine the most pressing gaps in our understanding of this dynamic region.
Programs
Europe Program
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FileMaker and Understanding PHP | PART 1 | FileMaker Pro 16 Videos | FileMaker 16 Training Most Recent Upload https://goo.gl/Dbn9fm Get up to speed with the FileMaker Pro 16 Video Training Course! Top Rated Course by FileMaker Expert, Richard Carlton. http://learningfilemaker.com/fmpro16.php Experience Richard's dynamic and exciting teaching format, while learning both basic, intermediate, and advanced FileMaker development skills. With 26 years of FileMaker experience and a long time speaker at FileMaker's Developer Conference, Richard will teach you all the ins and outs of building FileMaker Solutions. The course is 50 hours of video content! Richard has been involved with the FileMaker platform since 1990 and has grown RCC into one of the largest top tier FileMaker consultancies worldwide. Richard works closely with RCC's staff: a team of 28 FileMaker developers and supporting web designers. He has offices in California, Nevada, and Texas. Richard has been a frequent speaker at the FileMaker Developers Conference on a variety of topics involving FileMaker for Startups and Entrepreneurs, and client-server integration. Richard is the Product Manager for FM Starting Point, the popular and most downloaded free FileMaker CRM Starter Solution. Looking for FM Starting Point free software download: http://www.fmstartingpoint.com Richard won 2015 Excellence Award from FileMaker Inc (Apple Inc) for outstanding video and product creation, leading to business development. RCC, Filemaker Videos, and LearningFileMaker.com are headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. http://www.rcconsulting.com/ Please feel free to contact us at support@rcconsulting.com FileMaker Pro is simply a powerful software used to create custom apps that work seamlessly across iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac, and the web Transform your business with the FileMaker Platform Free FileMaker Training Videos Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/FileMakerVideos 50 Hour FileMaker Pro 16 Video Training Course-FileMaker 16 News-Online FileMaker 16 Training Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpQqLLDcZ8I Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpQqLLDcZ8I&list=PLjTvUZtwtgBTMCfjM6LLwBAwGf_yXfvd_&index=13 Top 10 New Features in FileMaker 16-FileMaker 16 News-FileMaker 16 Instructional Videos-FileMaker 16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urh8iHOCxkg Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urh8iHOCxkg&t=130s&index=1&list=PLjTvUZtwtgBTMCfjM6LLwBAwGf_yXfvd_ Sharing your Database with Other Devices and Users-FileMaker 16 News-FileMaker 16 Database Sharing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF82vkYtCtA Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF82vkYtCtA&index=8&list=PLjTvUZtwtgBTMCfjM6LLwBAwGf_yXfvd_ Introduction to FileMaker WebDirect 16-FileMaker 16 News-Online FileMaker 16 Training Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaZKIpBjMAM Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaZKIpBjMAM&list=PLjTvUZtwtgBSVV1-4pFG4SHAhCIP3Yy-I&index=17&t=10s FileMaker Behavior Change-Go To Object-FileMaker 16 Video Training-FileMaker 16 News-FileMaker Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwFjZem3AM Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwFjZem3AM&index=15&list=PLjTvUZtwtgBQVDIUvoRkcvrMLi7sTZmj5 A database management system (DBMS) is a computer software application that interacts with the user, other applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze data Official site provides the SDK, Developer's Guide, Reference, and Android Market for the open source project http://learningfilemaker.com/FIAS.html Here is a video introduction to iOS App Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVxQe_yAshw For more Free FileMaker videos check out ...http://www.filemakervideos.com Download the FileMaker Pro 16 & FileMaker GO 16 for mobile devices training videos at http://www.learningfilemaker.com Download FileMaker Go 16 video training at http://learningfilemaker.com/FMGO-16/fmgo16.php Download FileMaker 16 Full Video Training Bundle at http://learningfilemaker.com/subscription.php FileMaker Video Training Review-FileMaker 16 Video Course Review-FileMaker Pro 16 101 Course Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF6Uor0KmKo Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF6Uor0KmKo&list=PLjTvUZtwtgBT8tNHuzF6cOKC_37zCTQl6&index=18 Learn how to use FileMaker to create an app with the FileMaker Training Series FileMaker Pro is a cross-platform relational database application from FileMaker Inc. Please Comment, Like & Share All of Our Videos. Feel Free to Embed any of Our Videos on Your Blog or Website. Follow Us on Your Favorite Social Media https://www.facebook.com/FileMakerVideos https://twitter.com/filemakervideos https://plus.google.com/+FileMakerVideos/videos #WhatisFileMaker16 #FileMakerPro16Training #FileMaker16VideoTutorial #FileMakerPro16Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sZ9O7948ko&list=PLjTvUZtwtgBQVDIUvoRkcvrMLi7sTZmj5&index=28
Living in Transit: The Thinkers of a World in Turmoil
War looms over Europe, uncertainty seeps into everyday life, and the weight of history presses upon the present. The world is burning, and yet—there are those who seek understanding, those who bury themselves in the quiet refuge of books, the dim glow of libraries, the solitude of knowledge.
This series captures the introspective minds of young academic women—readers, thinkers, seekers. They wander through old university halls, their fingers tracing the spines of forgotten books, pulling out volumes of poetry, philosophy, and psychology. They drink coffee, they drink tea, they stay up late with ink-stained fingers, trying to decipher the world through words.
They turn to Simone Weil for moral clarity, Hannah Arendt for political insight, Rilke for existential wisdom. They read Baudrillard to untangle the illusions of modernity, Byung-Chul Han to understand society’s exhaustion, Camus to grasp the absurdity of it all. They devour Celan’s poetry, searching for beauty in catastrophe.
But they do not just read—they reflect, they question, they write. Their world is one of quiet resistance, an intellectual sanctuary amidst the chaos. In their solitude, they are not alone. Across time, across history, across the pages they turn, they are in conversation with those who, too, have sought meaning in troubled times.
This is a series about thought in transit—about seeking, reading, questioning, about the relentless pursuit of knowledge when the world feels on the brink.
Where the Thinkers Go
They gather where the dust has settled,
where books whisper in the hush of halls.
Pages thin as breath, torn at the edges,
cradling centuries of questions.
They drink coffee like it’s ink,
trace words like constellations,
follow Rilke into the dusk,
where solitude hums softly in the dark.
Outside, the world is fraying—
war threading through the seams of cities,
the weight of history pressing forward.
Inside, they turn pages, searching
for answers, for solace, for fire.
And somewhere between the lines,
between time-stained margins and fading ink,
they find the ghosts of others who
once sought, once wondered, once read—
and they do not feel alone.
Three Haikus
Night falls on paper,
books stacked like silent towers,
thoughts burn in the dark.
Tea cools in the cup,
a poem lingers on lips,
war rumbles beyond.
Footsteps in silence,
the scent of old ink and dust,
pages turn like ghosts.
ooOOOoo
The Intellectual Pursuit: What They Read in 2025
In a world teetering between war and uncertainty, young academic women turn to books—not as mere escape, but as a way to confront reality, to seek wisdom in the echoes of history, and to understand the weight of the present. They read in dimly lit libraries, at café tables littered with half-drunk cups of tea, in quiet university archives where dust clings to forgotten volumes. They are drawn to words that unravel complexity, books that demand contemplation, and authors who have wrestled with the same existential questions that haunt their minds today.
Here is what they read.
1. Existential and Philosophical Works
In times of crisis, philosophy becomes a mirror—reflecting both the weight of the world and the possibilities of thought. These books challenge, unsettle, and offer a way to navigate uncertainty.
Simone Weil – Gravity and Grace (moral clarity and reflections on human suffering)
Hannah Arendt – The Origins of Totalitarianism (a timeless study of power, ideology, and authoritarianism)
Byung-Chul Han – The Burnout Society (a philosophical take on modern exhaustion and performance-driven culture)
Jean Baudrillard – Simulacra and Simulation (a critique of reality and illusion in an age of digital manipulation)
Albert Camus – The Plague (a novel that mirrors today’s existential and ethical dilemmas)
Søren Kierkegaard – The Concept of Anxiety (an exploration of freedom, dread, and the human condition)
These thinkers guide them through uncertainty, offering both discomfort and clarity—challenging them to see beyond the immediate chaos.
2. Poetry and Literature of Longing, Loss, and Human Experience
Sometimes, only poetry and fiction can capture what analysis cannot—the deep, wordless truths of grief, love, exile, and the quiet resilience of the human spirit.
Anne Carson – Nox (a fragmented, deeply personal meditation on loss and memory)
Paul Celan – Todesfuge (haunting post-Holocaust poetry that lingers between beauty and horror)
Rainer Maria Rilke – Letters to a Young Poet (a lyrical guide to solitude, art, and self-discovery)
Ocean Vuong – On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous (poetry-infused storytelling on identity and survival)
Virginia Woolf – The Waves (a novel that reads like a long poem, exploring time, consciousness, and human connection)
Clarice Lispector – The Hour of the Star (a sparse, existential novel that lingers long after the last page)
These books are read slowly, lines underlined in pencil, phrases whispered to oneself in quiet moments.
3. Political Thought and Social Critique
Understanding the present requires looking at the past and tracing the patterns of history, power, and resistance.
Naomi Klein – Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World (on misinformation, conspiracy culture, and the fracturing of reality)
Timothy Snyder – On Tyranny (20 lessons from history on how democracy is lost—and how it can be protected)
Achille Mbembe – Necropolitics (on the politics of death, control, and who gets to exist in modern power structures)
Olga Tokarczuk – Flights (a novel that blurs fiction and philosophy, exploring movement, exile, and identity)
Rebecca Solnit – Hope in the Dark (on why history is shaped by those who refuse to give up)
These books are read with urgency—annotated, discussed, debated. They provide frameworks for understanding the unfolding crises of today.
4. Science, Psychology, and the Search for Meaning
In times of uncertainty, some turn to the mind and the universe—to trauma studies, quantum physics, and new ways of seeing.
Carlo Rovelli – The Order of Time (a poetic examination of time and its illusions)
James Bridle – New Dark Age: Technology and the End of the Future (on the unpredictability of AI, climate change, and human systems)
Bessel van der Kolk – The Body Keeps the Score (on trauma, memory, and how the body stores experiences)
Donna Haraway – Staying with the Trouble (rethinking human and non-human relationships in a time of ecological crisis)
These books stretch their understanding beyond politics and poetry—into the unseen forces that shape the self and the cosmos.