The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported in the second quarter of 2020 that there were 76,526 PhD graduates in Nigeria. Indeed, in the absence of current and useful data, we can cautiously approach the figure for 2022 at around 85,000. And there are approximately more than 20,000 PhD studentsRead More →
Differences between science and philosophy: Time and time again, the question of the differences between science and philosophy has been debated in many articles. Again, this question keeps cropping up, especially among scientists and philosophers, and this article seeks to write once more about this topic and resolve the differencesRead More →
Question: I feel like I watch TV ads and hear radio ads for reverse mortgages on a daily basis. How do I know if my father is a good candidate for one? answers: Before I answer your question, let me give you a brief introduction to reverse mortgages. A reverseRead More →
By Kyle Spurr, UM Press Office MISSOULA – Two years before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Maddie Hagan had to self-isolate in her dorm at the University of Montana. Hagan, a history and philosophy major with a minor in African American studies, was diagnosed with an extremely rare autoimmune disease inRead More →
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Colin Hunter, Director of Communications at Perimeter Institute, and Lauren Hayward, Quantum Scientist and Lecturer at Perimeter Institute, co-host “Conversations at the Perimeter,” a new podcast from Perimeter Institute in Waterloo. The late astronomer Carl Sagan wrote, “Somewhere, something amazing is waiting to be known.” Sagan sparked my childhood fascinationRead More →
Effective July 1, the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will no longer be a separate department and will instead be merged with the Department of History. Following the upcoming retirement of Dr Fred Downing, Head of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, it has been decided that atRead More →
I originally posted When does a human life BandGin? 17 time points here at DNA Science in 2013. My intention was to inform those who confuse embryo, fetus and baby by presenting how biologists describe human prenatal development – beginning with fertilization. Human gestation lasts an average of 38 weeks,Read More →
Vail Mountain School women’s tennis heads into the 3A Region 8 tournament with an 11-0 record for the season.Hillary McSpadden/Courtesy Photo When the win-loss record is 71-6 on individual matches and 11-0 as a team, is it really appropriate to question the method – even if consuming multiple Dairy QueenRead More →
Share on PinterestStudents at the George Washington University campus in Washington, DC, U.S. on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg/Getty Images Long-term student debt is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and higher levels of chronic inflammation. In 2020, the average US student debt on graduation from universityRead More →
Newswise – A study of thousands of media articles spreading propaganda in Ukraine’s Donbass in the years following the first Russian invasion suggests that the Kremlin’s disinformation campaign has long neglected any coherent or compelling messaging to foster support for Russia in the war-torn region. After 2014, when media outletsRead More →
Ahmed thinks people censor themselves on issues like Brexit, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and trans rightsArif Ahmed Freedom of speech is so important it should be taught alongside consent training, philosophy professor says. In an interview with UniversityArif Ahmed, an outspoken philosophy professor at Gonville & Caius College, said “free speechRead More →
Expert point of view How to Create a Computer Science Curriculum With Existing Staff A director of the Careers and STEM Academy explains how her district responded to a state mandate by collaborating with teachers and students Students will need IT and STEM skills throughout their education and career, regardlessRead More →
On Jan. 26, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a “Request for Information Regarding Fees Charged by Providers of Consumer Financial Products or Services.” In a simultaneous statement, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra described the request for information as the start of a “new effort to help American families save billionsRead More →
Michael studied philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford University and then became an investment banker, before retraining as a doctor at the Royal Free Hospital in London. After graduating from medical school and becoming disillusioned with psychiatry, he joined the BBC as a trainee assistant producer in 1985. Over theRead More →
I’m an educator at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School in Plymouth, where I teach both introductory and advanced placement (AP) economics. This topic is close to my heart for many reasons. Practical Economics has a direct translation into the real world that my juniors and seniors will soon be partaking in.Read More →
ALBANY — Five finalists have been selected to compete for the 2022 Albany Tulip Queen crown next Saturday at this weekend’s Tulip Festival, to become the 74th person to hold the title. Mayor Kathy Sheehan introduced the finalists at a Friday press conference in Washington Park. While only one willRead More →
A challenging practice is the quest to discover what the world was like in ancient times and how humans and society have evolved over the past 3000 years. At the time of the existence of our planet, 3000 years was a short period, but long enough for man to evolveRead More →
Beforepay founder Tarek Ayoub and CEO Jamie Twiss. Source: delivered. The fate of prepayment fintech Beforepay appeared to be changing on Thursday after a new report pitted losses against rapid customer growth and a sharp reduction in debt writedowns. Launched in 2019, Beforepay aligns itself with the buy-now, pay-later sectorRead More →
Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad (Pakistan) is considered the best university in the country due to its level and quality of education. It has highly qualified faculty who are mostly overseas qualified and well known in their respective fields. Moreover, for many years, QAU has been ranked the top university inRead More →
When Lewis Major fractured his spine aged just 21, he was told he would never dance again. Today, in an inspired twist, Lewis comes to Nambour where he will embrace his “break” through the development of a major new work of dance-theatre. The provisional title of this new work isRead More →
In the actual debates with their opponents in the primary, Nye County Assessor Sheree Stringer and Treasurer nominee Raelyn Powers provided question and answer during the candidate debates held April 21 at the Bob Ruud Community Center. Wayne “Boomer” Buck, nominee for Assessor, and John Prudhont, nominee for Treasurer, wereRead More →
Local authority elections are proving much more interesting and potentially constructive than they seemed until recently. The international picture has forced a review of the whole range of political relations. Sweden and Finland view NATO in a favorable light and it is unlikely that Scotland, once independent, will not doRead More →
How an emergency grant became an annual award, leading to a foundation that sparked a movement. In August 2021, as Covid continued to assault all of our lifestyles, the word ‘hero’ became inextricably linked with ‘healthcare worker’. And make no mistake: everyone from doctors and nurses to physician assistants andRead More →
A far-right politician who was sacked after bosses discovered his ‘offensive’ views when he ran for parliament has had his discrimination claim dismissed. Graham Moore was suing London-based Southern Housing Group after he was fired for standing as the England Democrats’ candidate in the December 2019 general election. His employersRead More →
As the world undergoes profound changes and a pandemic not seen in a century, new traditional security risks and governance challenges are emerging, further fueling tensions in the international situation and increasing the difficulty of maintaining international order. Photo taken on April 17 shows street light banners of the 2022Read More →
This week, Alfredo Bossi, president of basic education at USP, will organize two mini-sessions and a “meeting” The free USP Alfredo Bosi Chair events are aimed at primary school teachers and undergraduate students from all over Brazil and are broadcast live on the Internet – Photo: Flickr Three events willRead More →
The countdown program organized for the International Day of Yoga-2022, which will be celebrated on June 21, was followed digitally by 7,335 people from 663 post offices in the Varanasi region. The event was held at Malviya Bawan in BHU and Sarnath in Varanasi. A total of 7,335 people fromRead More →
Lending apps are gradually replacing traditional credit agencies or credit unions. Today, traditional lending institutions struggle with the convenience and seamless processes of these apps. Additionally, these apps and online lenders accept applicants regardless of their credit history. However, it can be difficult to identify trustworthy installment loan apps. ThereRead More →
By Ifeanyi R.Nwoye ‘Enugu The State is in the Hands of God” is a concept initiated and popularized by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and has since been the motto of his administration. Mottos are not just maxims, they are in most cases the expression of a guiding principle.Read More →
Dr Devin Buckley was due to speak at Harvard University this month about his work on British Romanticism and philosophy, although that talk has now been cancelled. On April 18, Buckley was informed that her conference had been cancelled, citing her membership on the board of directors of the Women’sRead More →
Today’s stories range from the NASA-led team developed a new message in hopes of making first contact with intelligent extraterrestrials to As creation stories go, the Big Bang is good at Que what happens if the largest comet in the solar system collides with Earth in The Strange World ofRead More →
Holland Westland region experienced and practical tomato farmer At Totam Seeds we breed and develop new tomato varieties for the active greenhouse sector in Europe, Canada, USA, Mexico, Oceania and Asia. Our research and development center is located in ‘s-Gravenzande, the Netherlands. We are an agile and flexible company comprisedRead More →
Apartment Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) UDR (UDR 0.65%) has a broadly diversified portfolio, unlike more focused peers such as Essex Land Trust (ESS 0.17%). Diversification is a good thing, but it also tends to reduce performance. It’s often seen as a downside in good times, but it’s a hugeRead More →
County Supervisor Jim Desmond on Wednesday touted improvements to North County services, including behavioral health, but also said there was still work to be done, particularly when it came to providing more housing and reduce homelessness. During his North County state address to an audience at the El Corazon SeniorRead More →
(Bloomberg) – Israel’s central bank has made the biggest changes to its reserve allocation in more than a decade, adding the Chinese yuan alongside three other currencies to a stock that topped 200 billion for the first time. dollars last year. Starting this year, the currency mix will change fromRead More →
There are two new allies for the 21st century, and they are called technology and humanity. Turin is the place chosen to sign this alliance. It is held at the Institute of Advanced Studies new science, which will be presented today – Wednesday April 20 – at 5.30 p.m., inRead More →
As news of soaring gas prices hit the headlines, Yasmine Camilla saw her energy bill double “almost overnight”. Filling up now costs 30 to 40 percent more, she says. But she would never have noticed the rising cost of living eight months ago. “I only filled up my car whenRead More →
Oddly enough, I think I mostly agree with Professor L, so if they’re being facetious, I guess I took it seriously enough to consider my own position. If the reason so many departments are dropping the GRE is because it’s not a good predictor of graduate school success or becauseRead More →
Five years after opening its first hotel, Hilton’s innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hiltonannounces the opening of its first property in Brazil, Tru by Hilton Criciúma, which is also the brand’s first property in the Caribbean and Latin America. Owned by Próspera Empreendimento and managed by ICH Administração de Hotéis,Read More →
Lingnan University, a separate liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to providing quality education for the whole person by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions. It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, and community engagement. With three academicRead More →
JULLANG, April 17: Himalayan University (HU) Law Department recently held a webinar on “Ambedkar’s Philosophy for Inclusive Development”. During the webinar, which was organized as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, APSLSA Member Secretary Jaweplu Chai gave a presentation on “Women Empowerment and Inclusive Development”. She spoke about theRead More →
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Gov. Larry Hogan is moving ahead with a plan to build a major public/private tollway project in Maryland — the expansion of the Capital Beltway (I-495) and I-270. The Maryland Department of Transportation has already solicited bids from developers and is on track to submit a contract to the BoardRead More →
“Brain in a Jar” is a thought experiment of a disembodied human brain living in a jar of food. The thought experiment explores human conceptions of reality, mind, and consciousness. This article explores a metaphysical argument against artificial intelligence on the grounds that a disembodied artificial intelligence, or “brain” withoutRead More →
Elon Musk.Patrick Pleul/AP Elon Musk gave insight into his “motivational philosophy” during a TED talk interview. The billionaire said he finds purpose in questioning reality and the meaning of life. Musk also commented on how Asperger’s Syndrome contributed to his success. The world’s richest man explained what drives him aboutRead More →
“I think they know they are taking a risk. I can’t imagine it being anything but bittersweet,’ says local man forced from home by war A Barrie family opens their arms — and their doors — to a family who were forced to flee their home in Odessa, Ukraine, afterRead More →
While some people have argued that political activism is in tension with academic research (here, for example), many reputable academics have engaged in such activism, including in philosophy. In the following guest post*, Jill Delston, a philosopher at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, deals with the relationship between philosophy andRead More →
By Jeremy Greer Comedy is often the lens through which we confront uncomfortable truths. Chris Rock is one of many comedians who have used his comedy to honestly describe the deep political and economic oppression black people endure. In his routine “Never Scared,” Rock dives headlong into the ever-widening racialRead More →
Whether you’re monogamous, polyamorous, or somewhere in between, chances are your relationships involve some sort of hierarchy. Maybe you pay more attention to your spouse than your platonic friendships, or maybe – if you practice hierarchical polyamory – you have an anchor partner or primary partner who takes precedence overRead More →
CARACHI: The move towards a holistic philosophy may signal a shift towards the decolonization of knowledge, particularly in the study of the humanities, freeing it from the shackles of colonialist epistemology, Dr. Sajjad Rizvi said during his speech at the Habib University. Dr Sajjad, Professor of Islamic Studies and DirectorRead More →
Artwork: CDD20/pixabay Most career scientists are rightly livid when influential people in other professions preach baseless information or explanations as “science”. However, unscientific or irrational beliefs are not the preserve of non-scientists. One can sympathetically consider that human knowledge is incomplete and therefore such faith in the uncertainty of eventsRead More →
The Center for Dramatic Arts of Iran, in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts and the Vice-Chancellor for Research of Soore University, is organizing an international webinar on “The impacts of the Islamic revolution of Iran on the arts of show in the region” within the framework of the IslamicRead More →
Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and favorite for the Delta South Senate seat in the 2023 polls, Rt. Hon. Jude Ferdinand Kent, JFK Omatsone, says his political philosophy is rooted in accessibility and people-centered engagement. Rt.Read More →
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Science and Philosophy Festival – Virtue and Knowledge of Foligno from From April 21 to 24 back Festival of Science and Philosophy – Virtue and Knowledge by Foligno. After the shutdown in 2020 imposed by the pandemic and the release of an online version in 2021, this year is finallyRead More →
As a child, Vishwanath Karad was schooled in an open space near a stable. He knew it was the end of the school day when he heard cowbells (belonging to the cattle, returning to the manager) finally a unifying force. Karad has built an empire of peace on the principleRead More →
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 8, 2022– Pikaster, the leading P2E cryptocurrency game, is pleased to announce that it will launch on the KuCoin IGO—NFT launch platform on April 8th. Pikaster is the first project to come to the platform, and participation details for its NFT token sale will be announced onRead More →
Upper Midwest grocer Coborn’s is offering its employees on-demand access to their payments with the implementation of the DailyPay digital wallet solution. New York-based DailyPay announced yesterday that its seamless payments platform gives Coborn employees 24/7 access to all of their earned wages when they need them, via a mobileRead More →
The senses. Shelley Moore Capito, RW.Va., and Joe Manchin, DW.Va., have joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues in an attempt to expand Title 42 to the southern border. President Joe Biden said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention policy, which came into effect in 2020 to help controlRead More →
A few politicians known for their creative thinking about politics spoke to Bitcoin 2022 conference attendees in a panel titled “Overcoming the Inertia of Ideas.” The panel was moderated by David Zell, director of policy at BTC Inc and co-founder of the Bitcoin Policy Institute think tank, which strives toRead More →
Philosophers are expected to understand events and phenomena from a rather detached perspective, keeping in mind useful theoretical patterns and precedents. But the situation in Ukraine made the secondment difficult for me. Not only are more than half of my family from Ukraine, but I have also long been concernedRead More →
The ‘Bicicletada’, organized by IES Andrés de Vandelvira in Albacete, after two years without being able to take place due to the pandemic, reached its 12th edition this year, becoming one of the oldest and most classic cycling rallies from Albacete. Another year, the students and teachers of the ESORead More →
Ingrid Robeyns, a professor of philosophy at Utrecht University, recently came across something that described a problem she had long been aware of extraordinarily well, and was prompted to write about it: On Tuesday, I discovered that the oxford textbook of political philosophy contains 23 chapters (including the introduction), ofRead More →
“When my son, now 44, graduated in 2010, my failure to sponsor his dream import business increased his hatred towards me. It moved towards whoever could take it. When I withdrew his allowance he cut off until June when his brother got his new number and told him I wasRead More →
“Metaphysical Animals” celebrates the four female philosophers responsible for the return of morality to metaphysics in the 20th century. An exterior view of the Peckwater Quadrangle, one of the quadrangles of Christ Church, Oxford, circa 1960. (Photo by Harvey Meston/Archive Photos/Getty Images) Metaphysical animals: how four women brought philosophy backRead More →
In his last interview with Micha.Stocks, Aswath Damodaran explains why sticking to your investment philosophy sometimes means leaving money on the table. Here is an excerpt from the interview: So in January 2020 I sold Tesla and told people it was a great stock for me, but givenRead More →
Time is the apparent progression of events from the past to the future. Although it is impossible to fully define the nature of time, we all share many common experiences related to time: causes naturally lead to effects, we remember the past but not the future, and the evolution ofRead More →
Experts during the interactive workshop. Staff Journalist, Gulf today Pearl Initiative, a leading Gulf-based, corporate-led nonprofit, recently partnered with Philanthropy Age to host two virtual interactive workshops intended to bring together dozens of philanthropists and high-net-worth individuals based in the Gulf, offering them the practical ways to know how toRead More →
Source: Solo Fund SoLo Funds announced the release of its new digital SoLo wallet on Tuesday. The wallet aims to make it easier for users to add funds to the platform to send loans and have a safe place to access funds from a loan. The wallet was designed toRead More →
By: Morry Watson, Graduate Assistant in Sports Information History links GEORGETOWNTexas – CJ Reitmeyer led the way for the Tornados, finishing tied for 11th, and the Concordia Texas men’s golf team wrapped up the West Region Invitational on Tuesday. Reitmeyer shot 74-75-75-224, just short ofRead More →
Ask Pat Finley, founder and president of Vitalia Active Living, and Mario Sinicariello, its president, why they started the growing chain of age-targeted active living communities, and you’ll hear an unexpected answer. “We felt something was missing,” Finley said, referring to how senior housing has generally been positioned. “Retirement isRead More →
A donation of more than 12 tons of products was made for the humanitarian project “Hope for Ukraine”, implemented by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Romania. This was done after consultation, solicitation and acceptance of humanitarian donations by Kyiv-based ADRA Ukraine and the Southern Conference based in Mykolaiv,Read More →
Shedrup Ling Monastery. From nashural.ru Shedrub Ling, the only Buddhist monastery in Russia’s Urals Federal District, located on the border between the European and Asian regions of Russia, was demolished in late March to make way for commercial mining interests. The destruction of the monastery in the remote and scenicRead More →
There are four women carving out a niche in their respective scientific fields, clearly demonstrating that Jamaica is not lagging behind in the research space. The four – Sashalee Cross, Treya-Ann Picking, Reanne McKenzie and Shanna-Lee Thomas – all conduct research projects in different environmental conservation projects across the island.Read More →
As a specialist in education policy, Lecturer in political science Kevin Walker has the distinctive ability to integrate his academic interests not only into the content of his courses, but also into the teaching methods he uses. Originally from San Diego, Calif., Walker attended Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles,Read More →
In a recent interview on Russia and Ukraine at TruthNoam Chomsky (MIT), speaking about sanctions and the tolerance of dissenting voices in public in the United States and elsewhere, points to an example of intolerance: I recently learned from a colleague that one of his articles had been returned toRead More →
Is there a crisis of arbitration in philosophy? There has been quite a bit of discussion about this over the past two months. What was missing in much of this discussion, however, was data. So I asked for it. I heard of about 40 philosophy journals, but only half ofRead More →
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan remained defiant Thursday, telling the nation he would not step down even if he faces a no-confidence vote in parliament and the country’s opposition says it has the numbers to hunt him. Besieged by the opposition and abandoned by coalition partners,Read More →
As students pass through Tribble Hall and up the stairs to the third floor of Wing B, they can find the Wake Forest Philosophy Library, a square room lined with walls of books by philosophers from Plato to Immanuel Kant. Windows face both sides of the room, overlooking the Z.Read More →
This article is part of health status, a series about how Michigan communities are evolving to address health challenges. This is made possible by grants from Michigan Health Endowment Fund. Shelby Township resident Nicholas Tabarias’ entry into problem gambling began in 2014 when he moved in with an aunt whoRead More →
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — A small group of powerful lawmakers is refusing to approve re-election bids for five University of South Carolina trustees. Lawmakers are upset over the $10 million loaned to the athletic department from regular funds to buy out a football coach’s contract and a secret plane tripRead More →
Wittgenstein’s first private notebooks have just been published in English, translated by Marjorie Perloff (Stanford). Towards the end of an essay about them, Kieran Setiya (MIT) draws attention to “how personal philosophy is”. The road to this subject winds through the question of why it took so long for theRead More →
San Francisco: Indian-American Raj Subramaniam has become the chairman and CEO of FedEx, the US shipping and courier delivery giant has announced. Subramanian would replace Frederick W. Smith, chairman and CEO, who steps down June 1. “As we continue to transform as a company and reinvent the future, we willRead More →
The CFPB is a federal regulator dedicated to ensuring that consumer financial markets work for everyone. The CFPB handles consumer complaints about financial companies and products. The CFPB has a robust library of materials to help you make better financial decisions. Read more stories from Personal Finance Insider. Loading SomethingRead More →
Illustration: Chen Xia/Global Times Earlier this month, the US government appointed Joseph Yun, who served as US special envoy for North Korea under former US Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, to lead talks with three Pacific island countries – the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the Federated StatesRead More →
Frontier Health, based in Johnson City, is a leading provider of behavioral health services in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia region. The organization provides treatment services for mental health and addictions issues, recovery and vocational rehabilitation, as well as developmental and intellectual disabilities services. Frontier Health works with healthcareRead More →
“The DMK, which wants to give more powers to the state, should assess whether it is permissible to usurp the powers of the directors of the cooperative and limit the duration of their mandate”, said the coordinator of the AIADMK , O. Panneerselvam. In this regard, he issued the followingRead More →
It’s been a while since the Rhode Island Senate has held in-person committee meetings in rooms without cameras, meaning these hearings aren’t live streamed or even recorded, save for a pretty poor audio recording. UpriseRI brought a camera into room 310 last night to cover this Senate Committee on CommerceRead More →
Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah even backs veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins … [+] although the Vikings have failed to qualify for the playoffs the past two seasons. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Sportswire icon via Getty Images The Vikings are gearing up for the 2022 seasonRead More →
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS): The Gujarat government’s decision to include the Bhagvad Gita in the secondary and upper secondary school curriculum from the next school year has been appreciated by the acting chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, Syed Shahzadi. Justifying the teaching of the Gita inRead More →
WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than 30 hours of hearings, the Senate is on track to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first black woman on the Supreme Court. But Democrats seem unlikely to back it up with a robust bipartisan vote, dashing President Joe Biden’s hopes of a bigRead More →