Research Preview: Science Magazine – Dec 2, 2022
Daily Archives: December 1, 2022
Preview: The Economist Magazine – Dec 3, 2022
Xi Jinping’s zero-covid policy has turned a health crisis into a political one
Caught between raging disease and unpopular and costly lockdowns, he has no good fix
Will the cap fit?
Why the West’s proposed price cap on Russian oil is no magic weapon
CoD and chips
Why trustbusters should let Microsoft buy Activision Blizzard
Preview: France-Amérique Magazine – December 2022
The Paris we love was born in the late 19th century – an elaborate staging engineered by Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann.Read our interview with Esther da Costa Meyer, professor of art and archeology at Princeton, who invites us to see the French capital in a new light.
LESSONS WELL-WORTH THE CHEESE
On Camembert, Culture, and Cleanliness
For months, an epic battle has been raging in France between artisan and industrial cheesemakers over one of the world’s most famous cheeses, Camembert – that disk of creamy, ivory-colored delight which, according to the poet Léon-Paul Fargue, smells of God’s feet.
Also in this issue: As part of World AIDS Day on December 1, read about the French-American race to discover HIV; discover how Jean-Luc Godard, who passed away in September, is still influencing American filmmakers; and pay a visit to the Fouquet’s, the chic Parisian brasserie and hotel that just opened in Manhattan!
Analysis: How To Make Healthcare Affordable
The cost of health care is unaffordable for many in the developing world. But while universal health care may sound like an impossible dream, it’s more achievable than you might think.
Video timeline: 00:00 – The argument for universal health coverage is clear 00:57 – Thailand’s path to universal health coverage 03:31 – Universal health care around the world 04:48 – How to finance universal health coverage? 05:30 – Rwanda: from genocide to public health exemplar 07:19 – What is a pooling finance system? 08:01 – Which services make the cut? 11:17 – The economic benefits of UHC 12:23 – Could covid-19 be a catalyst for reform?
Culture & Tradition: The Beekeepers Of Slovenia
Communities express a loving and respectful attitude towards bees, and the knowledge, skills and practices relating to their keeping are shaped by centuries of tradition and transmitted from generation to generation. Beekeepers view their bees as teachers and friends. They expand their knowledge and skills through constant research.
CHRISTMAS 2022 VIEWS: HÔTEL DE VILLE DE PARIS
Since then, the festive event has been replaced with a more environmentally-friendly attraction and 2021 marks the fourth edition of the Hôtel de Ville Christmas Market.
Head to the Mairie de Paris at this time and you can expect to find a winter wonderland of snow-covered trees, sapins (fir trees), and a carousels. At night, the Hôtel de Ville is illuminated with blue lights, bathing the entire area in a blue glow. This is reminiscent of blue Christmas in Alsace.
Books: Literary Review UK Magazine – December 2022
Literary Review – December 2022/January 2023:
DIARY
JOANNA KAVENNA – Happiness is a Cold Fjord
ART
Prince of Caricatura – James Gillray: A Revolution in Satire By Tim Clayton
Artist Before a Mirror – Picasso: The Self-Portraits By Pascal Bonafoux
Oils and Water – Looking to Sea: Britain Through the Eyes of Its Artists By Lily Le Brun
LITERARY LIVES
CAROLYNE LARRINGTON I Have Wedded Fyve!The Wife of Bath: A BiographyBy Marion TurnerNORMA CLARKE Sense & InsolvencySister Novelists: The Trailblazing Porter Sisters, Who Paved the Way for Austen and the BrontësBy Devoney LooserLRRICHARD DAVENPORT-HINES Yours Chastely, TomThe Hyacinth Girl: T S Eliot’s Hidden MuseBy Lyndall GordonMary & Mr Eliot: A Sort of Love StoryBy Mary Trevelyan & Erica Wagner
Research Preview: Nature Magazine – Dec 1, 2022
Research Highlights
Fast-evolving genome regions point to DNA that sets humans apart –
The collection of 1,500 rapidly changing segments is rich in sequences associated with brain development and disease.
Prehistoric rubbish hints that early cooks cared about flavour –
Ancient chefs made bitter plants taste better with techniques such as grinding and soaking.
Off the hook: electrical device keeps sharks away from fishing lines –
Such interventions could greatly reduce accidental catches of threatened species.
Devastating drought in East Africa is traced to nearby seas –
Understanding the weather pattern known as the Indian Ocean Dipole might help to predict lack of rainfall in countries such as Kenya.
Reports: Tufts Health & Nutrition – December 2022
Beware of “Health-Washing”
Front-of-package health claims can be helpful—but they can also be misleading. Learn how to tell the difference.
Habitual Coffee Consumption Associated with Health Benefits
A study that followed nearly 400,000 middle-aged individuals in the U.K. for a median of over 10 years found that, compared to individuals who reported drinking less than one cup of coffee a day, drinking four or more eight-ounce cups a day was associated with lower risk of 30 medical conditions.
FDA Proposes New Definition of “Healthy” on Food Packages
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed new draft guidelines for food manufacturers who want to label their products as “healthy.” This term was last defined in the 1990s. According to the FDA, “our current definition permits manufacturers to use the claim ‘healthy’ on some foods that, based on the most up-to-date nutrition.
News: China Protests And Zero-Covid Easing, Major Russia Airstrike Planned
December 1, 2022 – The latest on the unrest in China and the easing of some coronavirus restrictions in response. Plus: the repercussions of the Belarusian foreign minister’s sudden death, Oath Keepers go on trial for the Capitol riots in the US and ArtReview’s annual Power 100.
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