Every year nearly three-quarters of a million people die from mosquito-borne diseases, and with climate change the problem is getting worse. EU researchers are giving public health officials the tools they need to take rapid, targeted action. Some of the deadliest animals have the smallest bites. It is undeniable that each year more than a […]
Elderly people wait near Phra Nakhon district in early January to register for benefits. Last year, the cabinet approved a government pension fund bill that will open the door for informal workers to pay monthly contributions. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul) The year 2022 comes with some challenges for Thailand that require proper preparation. Foremost among these […]
Church of Sweden hosts interfaith summit showcasing work supporting migrants and creating inclusive societies (LWI) – “Keeping Our Humanity” is the theme of an online interfaith summit to be held from February 20-24, organized by the European Interfaith Network “A World of Neighbors” (AWoN). Initiated by the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden, Antje Jackelén, […]
Millions of acres of bear habitat in California have suffered for years from severe droughts and wildfires. Now an influential animal welfare organization is calling for a ban on black bear hunting, at least until scientific studies prove the population is healthy. Next month, the California Fish and Game Commission, which sets the state’s hunting […]
Ditch the meat for a month with Veganuary. Start that new gym membership or try that new diet. The onslaught of requests to “start the new year off right” seems endless. Now, whenever January rolls around, I prepare for the sober season ahead, stocking my kitchen with a variety of sweet snacks to hold me […]
BELLINGHAM, Washington – (BUSINESS WIRE) – January 5, 2022– This year, SPIE, the international optics and photonics company, welcomes 58 members as new Fellows of the Society. They join their fellow members in being honored for their technical achievements, as well as for their services to the optics and photonics community and to SPIE. This […]
BELLINGHAM, Washington – (BUSINESS WIRE) – January 5, 2022– This year, SPIE, the international optics and photonics company, welcomes 58 members as new Fellows of the Society. They join their fellow members in being honored for their technical achievements, as well as for their services to the optics and photonics community and to SPIE. This […]
The Society welcomes 58 new members from all over the world BELLINGHAM, Washington, January 5, 2022– (COMMERCIAL THREAD)–This year, SPIE, the international optics and photonics companywelcomes 58 members as new Fellows of the Society. They join their fellow members in being honored for their technical achievements, as well as for their services to the optics […]
BELLINGHAM, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–January 5, 2022– This year, SPIE, the international optics and photonics company, welcomes 58 members as new Fellows of the Society. They join fellow Fellow Members in being honored for their technical achievements, as well as for their service to the optics and photonics community and to SPIE. This press release is multimedia. […]
A veterinarian who has created a website to educate and educate people before owning a puppy, says Irish society “should take a long look in the mirror” in their attitude and approach to finding a new pet. Tim Kirby is concerned that the new trend of “aesthetic designer dogs” will cause huge behavior problems, which […]
Timmins- Kindness means the world to someone with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to Timmins caregiver Claude Martel. His wife, Shirley, is in long-term care with dementia and he said the kind gestures of his friends and family helped brighten his day. “They had a group of women who met all the […]
Looking ahead to next year, DC plan sponsors need to prepare for a number of ever-evolving issues and threats, a new white paper suggests. “As we look to 2022, memories of the past two years serve as a motivation to focus our efforts on continuously improving the financial stability and retirement readiness of defined contribution […]
Press release December 30, 2021 This week, the City of Toronto opened a new shelter at 101 Placer Crt. under the direction of the city council to increase the number of new permanent shelter beds. This new facility provides emergency shelter and essential support services to homeless people in Toronto. The city’s newest shelter is […]
The news was dominated recently by the meeting of the COP26 in Glasgow and the environmental issues which affect the planet and our daily life. It came at a time when many of us were already thinking about what changes we can make to play our part in improving the situation. The theme of “ESG […]
America is at a crossroads. Following the profound economic and social disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has the opportunity to adopt policies that produce more racial and economic parity. Or, there is nothing we can do, which would exacerbate already existing inequalities, warns Adia Harvey Wingfield, Mary Tileston Hemenway Professor of […]
Like many professional organizations, the CPCU Society has been challenged in recent years by a dwindling membership base. The president-elect of the Society’s Board of Directors has some ideas on how to reverse this trend. In November, Risk & Insurance® met with Chris Hampshire, President-Elect of the CPCU Society Board of Directors. Here are his […]
An eight-week online mindfulness series for people with Fabry disease – aimed at relieving pain, reducing stress and improving overall well-being – will open on September 29 and are currently recruiting participants. The Zoom series, which runs through November 24, is presented by the MPS Society, which provides support to people in the UK affected […]
Asian society at home We bring Asia Society directly to you! Learn, have fun and explore as we continue to present and produce videos, family activities, interactive webcasts and more. Learn more HOUSTON, September 20, 2021 — Asia Society Texas was honored to host Kevin Rudd, President and CEO of the Asia Society and the […]
CohnReznick has pledged $ 100,000 to the American Cancer Society to fund multi-year research examining the effects of housing discrimination on cancer cases. The study, “The Systemic and Biological Impact of Housing Discrimination on Cancer Risk and Access to Cancer Care,” will take place over a four-year period to explore the link between discrimination in […]
NEW YORK, NY – Hennessy announced the selection of twenty esteemed inaugural members inducted today into the “Never Stop Never Settle Society,” a $ 1 million program to advocate for the next generation of black entrepreneurs. The initiative was introduced in March 2021 to support a more equitable landscape for inclusive business growth and development. […]
The pandemic has encouraged societies to look more into the future, as evidenced by campaigns such as “building back better”. What followed was an unprecedented pace of ETF launches directly targeting industries solving tomorrow’s problems. In 2020 alone, 23 new thematic ETFs debuted in Europe, providing exposure to all sorts of niche sectors such as […]
As the world celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities today, we honor the leadership of people with disabilities and their tireless efforts to build a more inclusive, accessible and sustainable world. At the same time, we are determined to redouble our efforts to ensure an open and accommodating society for all. An estimated 690 […]
This article is part of the Future of Work Briefing, a weekly email with stories, interviews, trends and links on the evolution of work, workplaces and the workforce. Register here. For many people, getting back to the office, face-to-face meetings, and business meetings just can’t happen fast enough. For others, the idea of shared desktop […]
Since the 1990s, we have seen a dramatic increase in the involvement of civil society and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in global and local governance. Civil society is defined as people, institutions and organizations that aim to advance a common goal through ideas, actions and demands made on governments. Members of civil society are very diverse, […]
Zalando, Europe A leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle, today launches its new “Here to Stay” campaign, celebrating those who stay true to their beliefs and take a stand for sustainable progress. The campaign aims to foster a dialogue on core values such as diversity and inclusion and the empowerment of women, which inspire […]
NICE’s innovative solutions ensure intelligent automation of intraday self-planning and accurate AI-based forecasting, increasing employee satisfaction and maximizing return on investment for Skipton NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that Skipton Building Society has selected its cloud-based Workforce Management (WFM) and Employee Engagement Management (EEM) offerings as a bundled solution for its contact centers. As part […]
Details Human beings have a long history of struggle and resilience against natural enemies. We evolved after learning to survive in an inhospitable environment with our experiential instincts. We have now entered an era of scientific advancement where many of our inventions were inconceivable to ancient humans. But humanity still suffers from social inequalities, and […]
When the Changing the Human Experience (CHE) initiative was born as part of the long-term vision, it aimed to foster research in the humanities and social sciences that explores our changing world, including our bodies, minds, our changing globe and political structures. No one knew how much the world would change by the time CHE […]