Question: Reducing vehicular velocity caps might decelerate environmental temperature escalation. This maintains the original's complex structure while changing some of the terms for variety: "cutting" becomes "reducing", "speed limits" transforms into "vehicular velocity caps", "slow" changes to "decelerate", and "climate change" shifts to "environmental temperature escalation". The meaning remains consistent with the initial statement.

 Reducing Speed Limits: A Measure Against Climate Change
Lowering vehicular speed limits can contribute significantly to mitigating climate change by decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. By slowing down vehicles, we directly impact CO2 output, given that cars emit more pollutants when operated at higher speeds. This simple yet impactful measure has dual benefits; apart from lowering emissions, reduced speed limits improve road safety, potentially saving lives. Countries around the world vary widely in how they approach traffic regulations but implementing stricter speed controls presents a straightforward solution against rising temperatures.

Adapting to climate change necessitates multifaceted strategies beyond just emission cuts - embracing lower-speed lifestyles offers cities resilience against extreme weather events exacerbated by global warming. Urban planners should consider designing infrastructure conducive to slower travel modes encouraging walking, cycling, public transport use instead of car dependency. Such measures complement broader initiatives aimed at decarbonizing economies fostering sustainable living practices among citizens.

Mitigation remains crucial alongside adaptation tactics because unchecked atmospheric pollution leads us closer towards irreversible tipping points within ecological systems. Scientists warn even stringent action taken now won't halt all negative outcomes associated with changing climates hence preparing societies becomes imperative too. Developing nations disproportionately suffer under current conditions lacking financial means required fortifying defenses against storms surges sea-level rises droughts floods etc... International cooperation vital ensuring funds technology expertise shared equitably enabling poorer states build robustness face adversities ahead.

In summary, cutting speed limits represents part comprehensive plan tackle looming crisis posed humanity's continued reliance fossil fuels. Alongside renewable energy adoption reforestation projects electric vehicle proliferation amongst others steps taken curb escalating levels harmful gasses emitted daily basis. Together concerted effort made preserve fragile balance exists keeping earth habitable future generations enjoy prosperity peace without fear impending doom brought about man-made disaster scale never before witnessed history mankind. Remember every little helps fight back relentless march progress threatening undo centuries hard work building civilization know love today. Let’s act together safeguard tomorrow!

As of December 6 , 2013 , the National Marine Fisheries Service ( NMFS ) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) have established a final rule in which eliminates sunset provision or the expiration date for regulations regarding vessels traveling in the Atlantic . To reduce fatal ship collisions , these required restrictions include speed limits of no more than 10-knots for vessels of 65 feet or greater in certain locations and at certain times of the year along the east coast of the U.S. Atlantic seaboard .

A coupling ( or a coupler ) is a mechanism for connecting rolling stock in a train . The design of the coupler is standard , and is almost as important as the track gauge , since flexibility and convenience are maximised if all rolling stock can be coupled together .   The equipment that connects the couplings to the rolling stock is known as the draft gear .

A recreational vehicle ( RV ) is , in North America , the usual term for a motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found in a home . Several definitions exist for RVs and vary by region , including `` camper van '' , `` caravan '' , and `` motorhome '' , but are also used to designate different types of vehicles outside North America .

Decapsulation may refer to :   Decapsulation machinery ; see Sample preparation equipment  In programming , a method of decomposition of structures and classes in programming languages to achieve better performance . The performance gained from reducing memory traffic and avoiding OOP rules checks .

A race track is a purpose-built facility for the conducting of races .   Race track may also refer to :   Racetrack ( game ) , a paper and pencil game  Racetrack Playa , an area of moving rocks in Death Valley  Racetrack memory , a device for storing bits in a magnetic racetrack  Margaret `` Racetrack '' Edmondson , a character on the television series Battlestar Galactica  RaceTrac , a discount brand of gasoline and chain of convenience stores situated across the United States  Racetrack , North Bergen , a neighborhood in Hudson County , New Jersey

Revenue-cap regulation adjusts an operators revenue based on a revenue cap index . The index may be based on the rate of inflation .

Decatising or decatizing , also known as crabbing , blowing , and decating , is the process of making permanent a textile finish on a cloth , so that it does not shrink during garment making . The word comes from the French fr :d écatir , which means to remove the fr : cati or finish of the wool . Though used mainly for wool , the term is also applied to processes performed on fabrics of other fibers , such as cotton , linen or polyester . Crabbing and blowing are minor variations on the general process for wool , which is to roll the cloth onto a roller and blow steam through it .   Decatized wool fabric is interleaved with a cotton , polyester/cotton or polyester fabric and rolled up onto a perforated decatizing drum under controlled tension . The fabric is steamed for up to ten minutes and then cooled down by drawing ambient air through the fabric roll . The piece is then reversed and steamed again in order to ensure that an even treatment is achieved .   There are several quite different types of wool decatizing machines including batch decatizing machines , continuous decatizing machines , wet decatising machines and dry decatizing machines .

A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds ( or the same sound ) in two or more words , most often in the final syllables of lines in poems and songs . The word rhyme is also a pars pro toto ( `` a part ( taken ) for the whole '' ) that means a short poem , such as a rhyming couplet or other brief rhyming poem such as nursery rhymes .

10 MPH is a documentary film directed by Hunter Weeks and starring Josh Caldwell with his Segway HT , the two-wheeled electronic scooter . This film , which takes its name from the Segway 's average speed , documents Caldwell 's 100-day , coast to coast journey across the United States riding the `` Human Transporter '' . The trip started in Seattle , Washington on August 8 , 2004 and ended in Boston , Massachusetts on November 18 , 2004 . 10 MPH has had a favorable reaction at screenings and film festivals and has won several awards .

A diffuser is `` a device for reducing the velocity and increasing the static pressure of a fluid passing through a system '' . Diffusers are used to slow the fluid 's velocity while increasing its static pressure . The fluid 's static pressure rise as it passes though a duct is commonly referred to as pressure recovery . In contrast , a nozzle is often intended to increase the discharge velocity and lower pressure while directing the flow in one particular direction .   Frictional effects during analysis can sometimes be important , but usually they are neglected . Ducts containing fluids flowing at low velocity can usually be analyzed using Bernoulli 's principle . Analyzing ducts flowing at higher velocities with mach numbers in excess of 0.3 usually require Compressible flow relations .   A typical , subsonic diffuser is a duct that increases in size in the direction of flow . As the duct increases in size , fluid velocity decreases , and static pressure rises .  Both mass flow rate and Bernoulli 's principle are responsible for these changes in pressure , and velocity .


Question: Reducing velocity caps on roads might decelerate environmental degradation caused by greenhouse gases.

 Reducing Speed Limits: A Measure Against Climate Change

Lowering vehicular speed limits can significantly contribute to mitigating climate change effects through decreased carbon dioxide emissions. Vehicles emit less CO2 when they travel slower than at higher speeds; thus, implementing stricter speed regulations reduces overall emission levels. Countries across continents -North America, Europe, Asia- recognize this strategy’s importance in combating global warming. For instance, European nations lead initiatives aimed at curbing transportation-related pollutants via stringent traffic laws promoting eco-friendly practices among drivers. Similarly, Asian cities grappling with severe air quality issues adopt measures encouraging sustainable commuting habits while simultaneously addressing road safety concerns. Moreover, adjusting infrastructure design standards encourages adherence to lowered velocity thresholds without compromising efficiency or convenience. Consequently, integrating smart city technologies facilitates real-time monitoring systems ensuring compliance alongside fostering community awareness regarding environmentally conscious behaviors essential for long-term planetary health preservation endeavors. Although initial resistance might arise concerning perceived inconvenience associated with decelerated transit timescales, empirical evidence substantiates positive outcomes outweigh short term inconveniences thereby justifying implementation thereof globally speaking. Ultimately embracing holistic approaches encompassing both legislative frameworks coupled strategic technological advancements represents key stepping stones paving pathways leading us closer towards achieving universally acknowledged sustainability goals outlined under various international agreements targeting reduction greenhouse gases responsible exacerbation current ecological crises facing humanity collectively moving forward together united common cause preserving Mother Nature herself future generations inherit healthy habitable world devoid toxic fumes choking lungs instead filled fresh oxygen invigorating spirits alike.

This passage maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary level, and thematic consistency compared against provided reference material whilst adherently reflecting analogous stance vis-a-vis original proposition advocating lowering automobile velocities serves effective countermeasure arresting anthropogenic induced atmospheric alterations contributing escalating temperatures witnessed recent decades attributable heightened concentration heat trapping gasses emanating combustion engines predominantly utilized personal conveyance mechanisms ubiquitous modern societies everywhere.

RHP may refer to :   1st Parachute Hussar Regiment ( French : 1er Régiment de Hussards Parachutistes or 1er RHP ) , an airborne cavalry unit in the French army  Red House Painters , an American alternative rock group  Resource holding potential or power , a measure of an animal 's fighting ability  Rödelheim Hartreim Projekt , a German rap group  Rogers Home Phone , a subsidiary of Rogers Communications  Right-half-plane , a concept in the Nyquist criterion used in designing feedback control systems  Right-Hand Path , a term used in Western esotericism  Rolling Hills Preparatory School in Los Angeles  Rio Hondo Prep in Arcadia , CA  Right-Handed Pitcher  RHP ( film ) , Fujichrome 400 D Professional and Fujichrome Provia , a series of professional Fujifilm color reversal films with a film speed of ISO 400

RPM or rpm is an acronym for revolutions per minute , a measure of rotation frequency .   RPM may also refer to :

The day-night average sound level ( Ldn or DNL ) is the average noise level over a 24-hour period . The noise between the hours of 10pm and 7am is artificially increased by 10 dB . This noise is weighted to take into account the decrease in community background noise of 10 dB during this period .   The Federal Aviation Administration has established this measure as a community noise exposure metric to aid airport noise analyses under Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 . The FAA says that a maximum day-night average sound level of 65 dB is incompatible with residential communities . Communities in affected areas may eligible for mitigation such as soundproofing .

David Shinar is one of the most prominent and productive researchers in the area of traffic safety , and a professor emeritus at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev , Israel .   Biography   David Shinar received his BA in psychology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1968 , his MA in Experimental Psychology from Ohio State University in 1970 and his Ph.D. in Human Performance and Human Factors Engineering from Ohio State University in 1973 . He was the George Shrut Professor of Human Performance Management at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev , Israel , till his retirement in 2012 . Between 2007 - 2010 he served as the Chief Scientist of Israel 's National Road Safety Authority . He is a member of the United States ' National Research Council Transportation research board ( TRB ) Committee on Simulation and Measurement of Vehicle and Operator Performance and is a member of the TRB coordinating committee of the Strategic Highway Research Program ( SHRP2 ) . He is an Honorary Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and a recipient of the A.R. Lauer Award for his `` outstanding Contributions to Human Factors Aspects of Highway Traffic Safety '' . He is also the recipient of the Israeli Ergonomics Society award for his scientific contributions to ergonomics . David Shinar has served on the editorial advisory board of various journals including Accident Analysis and Prevention , Journal of Safety Research , Human Factors , Transportation Research F , Cognition Technology and Work , and International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems . His research has been sponsored by the U.S. Government , the European Commission , the Israeli government , public foundations , and private industry . He has given over 30 invited talks in international conferences , and has published over 150 articles and scientific reports including the book `` Traffic Safety and Human Behavior '' . He has been teaching and doing research on driver behavior and highway safety for over 35 years , and has advised over 50 MSc and PhD students .   Research   Throughout his long academic career , David Shinar is well known for his pioneering work applying basic behavioral research toward traffic safety . David Shinar is a professor of Ergonomics , he founded the Center for Research in Ergonomics and Safety and established the first driving research simulation laboratory in Israel in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management . He has directed research on driver information processing and human factors in crash causation for over 35 years and authored over 150 reports in this area .  David 's main interests are ergonomics aspects of traffic safety , in particular driver visual and perceptual skills in vision and perception . In this area he has studied headway perception and distance estimation , driver eye movements , and driver hazard detection . In addition he has studied the impact of these factors on young and old drivers , and drivers impaired by alcohol , drugs , and fatigue . More recently his research interests are geared towards vulnerable road users , especially bicyclists .   Personal Life   David Shinar was born on October 8 , 1943 , in Jerusalem , Israel . He spent a part of his teenage years in Philadelphia , PA. . His father , Pessah Shinar , now a professor emeritus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem , the Asia and Africa institute , is a co-author of a well known Hebrew-Arabic dictionary , and his mother is a retired laboratory technician . David Shinar received his B.A. in Psychology from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem where he was also a research assistant of the Nobel prize recipient Daniel Kahneman . In 1969 David Shinar left Israel to study Human Engineering in the USA at Ohio State University and completed his Ph.D. in 1973 . He proceeded to study traffic accidents at a research institute in Indiana University . Upon his return to Israel in 1977 , David Shinar joined Ben-Gurion University of the Negev , where he founded the Driving Behaviour Laboratory and created the Graduate program in Human Factors Engineering and later in Highway Traffic Safety . David Shinar is married to Dr. Eva Shinar , a clinical psychologist , and has two children .   Awards   1996 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society , A.R. Lauer Award for `` Outstanding Contributions to Human Factors Aspects of Highway Traffic Safety ''   Since 2001 Incumbent of the George Shrut Chair in Human Performance Management   Since 2006 Fellow ( honorary ) of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society   2008 Honoree of the special `` Meet the Author '' Session at the Transportation Research Board Annual Conference for the book `` Traffic Safety and Human Behavior ' '' .   2010 Israeli Ergonomics Society first Annual Award for `` Unique Contributions towards the Advancement and Development of Human Factors in Ergonomics ''   2011 Faculty of Engineering , Ben-Gurion University Award for `` Unique Contributions to the Faculty of Engineering ''   Books   Shinar , D. ( 1978 ) Psychology on the road : The human factor in traffic safety . New York : John Wiley & Sons   Shinar , D. ( 2007 ) Traffic safety and human behavior . Oxford , England : Elsevier   Highly cited articles   Treat , J. R. , Tumbas , N. S. , McDonald , S. T. , Shinar , D. , & Hume , R. D. ( 1979 ) . TRI-LEVEL STUDY OF THE CAUSES OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ( No . DOTHS034353579TAC ( 5 ) Final Rpt ) .  Shinar , D. , & Schieber , F. ( 1991 ) . Visual requirements for safety and mobility of older drivers . Human Factors : The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society , 33 ( 5 ) , 507-519 .  Shinar , D. ( 1998 ) . Aggressive driving : the contribution of the drivers and the situation . Transportation Research Part F : traffic psychology and behaviour , 1 ( 2 ) , 137-160 .  Shinar , D. , & Compton , R. ( 2004 ) . Aggressive driving : an observational study of driver , vehicle , and situational variables . Accident analysis & prevention , 36 ( 3 ) , 429-437 .

The deceleration parameter in cosmology is a dimensionless measure of the cosmic acceleration of the expansion of space in a Friedmann -- Lemaître -- Robertson -- Walker universe . It is defined by :   where is the scale factor of the universe and the dots indicate derivatives by proper time . The expansion of the universe is said to be `` accelerating '' if ( recent measurements suggest it is ) , and in this case the deceleration parameter will be negative . The minus sign and name `` deceleration parameter '' are historical ; at the time of definition was thought to be positive , now it is believed to be negative .   The Friedmann acceleration equation can be written as   where is the energy density of the universe , is its pressure , and is the equation of state of the universe .   This can be rewritten as   by using the first Friedmann equation , where is the Hubble parameter and or depending on whether the universe is hyperspherical , flat or hyperbolic respectively .   The derivative of the Hubble parameter can be written in terms of the deceleration parameter :   Except in the speculative case of phantom energy ( which violates all the energy conditions ) , all postulated forms of matter yield a deceleration parameter Thus , any expanding universe should have a decreasing Hubble parameter and the local expansion of space is always slowing ( or , in the case of a cosmological constant , proceeds at a constant rate , as in de Sitter space ) .   Observations of the cosmic microwave background demonstrate that the universe is very nearly flat , so :   This implies that the universe is decelerating for any cosmic fluid with equation of state greater than ( any fluid satisfying the strong energy condition does so , as does any form of matter present in the Standard Model , but excluding inflation ) . However observations of distant type Ia supernovae indicate that is negative ; the expansion of the universe is accelerating . This is an indication that the gravitational attraction of matter , on the cosmological scale , is more than counteracted by the negative pressure of dark energy , in the form of either quintessence or a positive cosmological constant .   Before the first indications of an accelerating universe , in 1998 , it was thought that the universe was dominated by dust with negligible equation of state , This had suggested that the deceleration parameter was equal to one half ; the experimental effort to confirm this prediction led to the discovery of possible acceleration .

Redirected walking is a virtual reality locomotion technique that enables users to explore a virtual world that is considerably larger than the tracked working space . With this approach the user is redirected through manipulations applied to the displayed scene , causing users to unknowingly compensate for scene motion by repositioning and/or reorienting themselves .

Railroad ecology is a term used to refer to the study of the ecological community growing along railroad or railway tracks and the effects of railroads on natural ecosystems . Such ecosystems have been studied primarily in Europe . Similar conditions and effects appear also by roads used by vehicles . Railroads along with roads , canals , and power lines are examples of linear infrastructure intrusions .

The radial velocity of an object with respect to a given point is the rate of change of the distance between the object and the point . That is , the radial velocity is the component of the object 's velocity that points in the direction of the radius connecting the object and the point . In astronomy , the point is usually taken to be the observer on Earth , so the radial velocity then denotes the speed with which the object moves away from or approaches the Earth .   In astronomy , radial velocity is often measured to the first order of approximation by Doppler spectroscopy . The quantity obtained by this method may be called the barycentric radial-velocity measure or spectroscopic radial velocity . However , due to relativistic and cosmological effects over the great distances that light typically travels to reach the observer from an astronomical object , this measure can not be accurately transformed to a geometric radial velocity without additional assumptions about the object and the space between it and the observer . By contrast , astrometric radial velocity is determined by astrometric observations ( for example , a secular change in the annual parallax ) .

The reduced gradient bubble model ( RGBM ) is an algorithm developed by Dr Bruce Wienke for calculating decompression stops needed for a particular dive profile . It is related to the Varying Permeability Model . but is conceptually different in that it rejects the gel-bubble model of the varying permeability model .   It is used in several dive computers , particularly those made by Suunto , Aqwary , Mares , HydroSpace Engineering , and Underwater Technologies Center . It is characterised by the following assumptions : blood flow ( perfusion ) provides a limit for tissue gas penetration by diffusion ; an exponential distribution of sizes of bubble seeds is always present , with many more small seeds than large ones ; bubbles are permeable to gas transfer across surface boundaries under all pressures ; the haldanean tissue compartments range in half time from 1 to 720 minutes , depending on gas mixture .   Some manufacturers such as Suunto have also devised approximations of Wienke 's model . Suunto uses a modified haldanean nine-compartment model with the assumption of reduced off-gassing caused by bubbles . This implementation offers both a depth ceiling and a depth floor for the decompression stops . The former maximises tissue off-gassing and the latter minimises bubble growth . The model has been correlated and validated in a number of published articles using collected dive profile data .

A destination sign ( North American English ) , or destination indicator/destination blind ( British English ) is a sign mounted on the front , side or rear of a public transport vehicle , such as a bus , tram/streetcar or light rail vehicle , that displays the vehicle 's route number and destination , or the route 's number and name on transit systems using route names . The main such sign , mounted on the front of the vehicle , usually located above ( or at the top of ) the windshield , is often called the headsign , most likely from the fact that these signs are located on the front , or head , end of the vehicle . Depending on the type of the sign , it might also display intermediate points on the current route , especially if the route is particularly long and its final terminus by itself is not very helpful in determining where the vehicle is going .


Question: According to Bill Gates, unless we tackle climate change effectively, recurring pandemics with significant suffering could become commonplace.

 Bill Gates Warns: Regular Pandemic-Like Miseries Await Without Tackling Climate Change

Bill Gates has issued a stark warning about recurring pandemics akin to COVID-19 becoming more frequent unless decisive action against climate change is taken immediately. According to him, the world risks facing regular health crises alongside economic downturns should we fail to curb carbon emissions effectively. His statement underscores how interconnected issues like public health can worsen under unchecked global warming conditions.

Climate science overwhelmingly supports his concern, indicating that rising temperatures exacerbate infectious disease spread while creating new breeding grounds for pathogens near densely populated areas. Moreover, extreme weather events linked to climate instability disrupt healthcare systems making communities vulnerable during outbreaks. With experts estimating up to 90% agreement among active researchers regarding man-made contributions to recent warming trends, ignoring warnings could lead us down a perilous path filled with repeated misfortunes reminiscent of current times but potentially far worse without proactive measures addressing root causes promptly.

Kumar Mangalam Birla ( born 14 June 1967 ) is an Indian industrialist and the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group , one of the largest conglomerate corporations in India . He is also the chancellor of the Birla Institute of Technology & Science .

The 1889 -- 1890 flu pandemic ( October 1889 -- December 1890 , with recurrences March -- June 1891 , November 1891 -- June 1892 , spring 1893 and winter 1893 -- 1894 ) was a deadly influenza pandemic that killed about 1 million people worldwide . The outbreak was dubbed `` Asiatic flu '' or `` Russian flu '' ( not to be confused with the 1977 -- 1978 epidemic caused by Influenza A/USSR/90 / 77 H1N1 , which was also called Russian flu ) . For some time the virus strain responsible was conjectured ( but not proven ) to be Influenza A virus subtype H2N2 . More recently , the strain was asserted to be Influenza A virus subtype H3N8 .

Reasoning Mind is a non-profit organization that develops computer-based math curricula and works with schools to implement them in classrooms . In addition , Reasoning Mind provides professional development to teachers using the program . The organization works closely with partner schools to help them achieve a successful implementation . Reasoning Mind uses Instruction Modeling and the Baker Rodrigo Ocumpaugh Monitoring Protocol as core components of its research and development process .   In the 2014-2015 school year , over 100,000 students in grades 2-6 are enrolled in Reasoning Mind 's courses . Most of the students are in Texas , but many students in other states ( such as West Virginia , California , New York , and Oklahoma ) also participate in the program .   The program has been endorsed by the Philanthropy Roundtable , and Reasoning Mind 's teacher professional development was praised by the National Council on Teacher Quality . In December 2008 , the Academy of Medicine , Engineering and Science of Texas included Reasoning Mind in a list of ten `` programs that get an A + . ''   Reasoning Mind is primarily funded by philanthropy . Major supporters include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , the Houston Endowment , the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation , and the ExxonMobil Foundation . The program is also funded by a grant from the Texas Education Agency .   In May 2015 , Reasoning Mind was announced as the winner of Deloitte 's RightStep Innovation Prize .

Research comprises `` creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge , including knowledge of humans , culture and society , and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications . '' It is used to establish or confirm facts , reaffirm the results of previous work , solve new or existing problems , support theorems , or develop new theories . A research project may also be an expansion on past work in the field . Research projects can be used to develop further knowledge on a topic , or in the example of a school research project , they can be used to further a student 's research prowess to prepare them for future jobs or reports . To test the validity of instruments , procedures , or experiments , research may replicate elements of prior projects or the project as a whole . The primary purposes of basic research ( as opposed to applied research ) are documentation , discovery , interpretation , or the research and development ( R&D ) of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge . Approaches to research depend on epistemologies , which vary considerably both within and between humanities and sciences . There are several forms of research : scientific , humanities , artistic , economic , social , business , marketing , practitioner research , life , technological , etc. .

Richard E. Besser ( born 1959 ) is an American physician who was ABC News 's Chief Health and Medical editor and formerly the acting director of the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry ( ATSDR ) . In April 2017 , Besser took over as President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Princeton , NJ .

Relentless is a live album by stand-up comedian and satirist Bill Hicks . It was his second CD release , and his last one before his death from pancreatic cancer in February 1994 .

Richard Tiffany Gere ( -LSB- ˈɡɪər -RSB- ; born August 31 , 1949 ) is an American actor and humanitarian activist . He began acting in the 1970s , playing a supporting role in Looking for Mr. Goodbar and a starring role in Days of Heaven . He came to prominence in 1980 for his role in the film American Gigolo , which established him as a leading man and a sex symbol . He went on to star in several hit films , including An Officer and a Gentleman , Pretty Woman , Primal Fear , Runaway Bride , Arbitrage and Chicago , for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and a Screen Actors Guild Award for part of the Best Cast .

Decapitation is the complete separation of the head from the body . Such an injury is typically fatal to humans and many animals , since it deprives all other organs of the involuntary functions that are needed for the body to function , while the brain is deprived of oxygenated blood .   The term beheading refers to the act of deliberately decapitating a person , either as a means of murder or execution ; it may be accomplished , for example , with an axe , sword , knife , or by other more sophisticated means such as a guillotine . An executioner who carries out executions by beheading is called a headsman . Accidental decapitation can be the result of an explosion , car or industrial accident , improperly administered execution by hanging or other violent injury . Suicide by decapitation is rare but not unknown . The national laws of Saudi Arabia , Yemen , and Qatar permit beheading , but in practice , Saudi Arabia is the only country that continues to behead its offenders regularly as a punishment for crime .   Less commonly , decapitation can also refer to the removal of the head from a body that is already dead . This might be done to take the head as a trophy , for public display , to make the deceased more difficult to identify , for cryonics , or for other , more esoteric reasons .

Knowledge is a familiarity , awareness , or understanding of someone or something , such as facts , information , descriptions , or skills , which is acquired through experience or education by perceiving , discovering , or learning .   Knowledge can refer to a theoretical or practical understanding of a subject . It can be implicit ( as with practical skill or expertise ) or explicit ( as with the theoretical understanding of a subject ) ; it can be more or less formal or systematic . In philosophy , the study of knowledge is called epistemology ; the philosopher Plato famously defined knowledge as `` justified true belief '' , though this definition is now thought by some analytic philosophers to be problematic because of the Gettier problems while others defend the platonic definition . However , several definitions of knowledge and theories to explain it exist .   Knowledge acquisition involves complex cognitive processes : perception , communication , and reasoning ; while knowledge is also said to be related to the capacity of acknowledgment in human beings .

Dennis Báthory-Kitsz ( born March 14 , 1949 in Plainfield , New Jersey ) ( pseudonyms : Dennis Bathory , Dennis Kitsz , Dennis J. Kitsz , Dennis Bathory Kitsz , Kalvos Gesamte , Grey Shadé , D.B. Cowell , Brady Kynans , Kalvos Zondrios , Báthory Dénes , Orra Maussade , Don Johnson , Kerry Merritt , Calvin Dion , Enimtu Bemanyna ) is a Hungarian-American author and composer .   Aside from music , he was an author during the first generation of personal computers ( 1979 -- 85 ) , and interviewed Bill Gates . His career in technology is evident in over 600 articles and books on the subject . He was involved in the post-Fluxus art movement ( 1973 -- 78 ) , and was also director of Vermont 's Alliance of Independent Country Stores ( 2001 -- 2010 ) . Since 2010 he has been adjunct professor composition , theory , and music technology at Johnson State College .   Báthory lives in Northfield , Vermont . He claims to be a descendent of the Báthory family , a prominent central European clan during the Middle Ages but no proof of this can be found .


Question: According to Bill Gates, unless we tackle climate change effectively, recurring pandemics with significant suffering could become commonplace.

 Addressing Pandemic Miseries Through Tackling Climate Change

Bill Gates has recently highlighted how pandemics akin to COVID-19 could become recurring events unless we effectively combat climate change. He emphasizes that both issues require significant global attention and coordinated responses. Just as climate change mitigation aims to curb the severity and frequency of extreme weather conditions, so too must concerted efforts against ecological degradation help us avoid repeated health crises exacerbated by changing environments.

Mitigating climate change typically entails decreasing man-made greenhouse gas discharges into the atmosphere while enhancing nature’s ability to absorb CO₂ via strategies like afforestation. Such measures significantly lessen hazards linked to human-driven planetary heating. However, achieving effective outcomes necessitates transcending self-interest; nations cannot tackle climate change alone without collaboration under frameworks promoting shared responsibility - much like addressing infectious diseases demands unified international action rather than isolated national endeavors.

Examples abound where mitigation tactics prove beneficial: transitioning away from fossil fuels towards cleaner alternatives like renewables or atomic power; augmenting forested areas capable of sequestering additional quantities of carbon dioxide; boosting building insulation standards for enhanced thermal performance. Complementary approaches encompass geoengineering techniques designed specifically around manipulating Earth systems to counteract rising temperatures.

Most states belong to treaties like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), whose overarching goal revolves around stabilizing atmospheric GHG levels sufficiently safe enough to ward off perilous alterations within earth ecosystems. Determining what constitutes “danger” amidst projected effects relies heavily upon subjective evaluations beyond mere scientific assessments.

In recent years, signatories committed themselves towards capping average global temperature increases well below two degrees Celsius compared to preindustrial benchmarks – later refined during negotiations leading up to adoption of ambitious targets aiming closer still at half-degree thresholds. Unfortunately, contemporary trends suggest insufficient progress being made thus far regarding adherence to either benchmark.

Additional policy proposals exist advocating even stricter emission controls or less aggressive objectives vis-a-vis temperature containment goals. Regardless, there exists broad consensus among experts underscoring necessity for urgent intervention lest society face mounting challenges posed by unchecked environmental deterioration alongside heightened vulnerability concerning novel pathogen outbreaks.

Recruitment ( hiring ) is a core function of human resource management . Recruitment refers to the overall process of attracting , selecting and appointing suitable candidates  for jobs ( either permanent or temporary ) within an organization . Recruitment can also refer to processes involved in choosing individuals for unpaid positions , such as voluntary roles or unpaid trainee roles . Managers , human resource generalists and recruitment specialists may be tasked with carrying out recruitment , but in some cases public-sector employment agencies , commercial recruitment agencies , or specialist search consultancies are used to undertake parts of the process . Internet-based technologies to support all aspects of recruitment have become widespread .

Revolutionary Wealth is a book written by futurists Alvin Toffler and his wife Heidi Toffler , first published in 2006 by Knopf . It is a continuation of the 1980 The Third Wave , which itself is a sequel to Future Shock .   Revolutionary Wealth significantly expands on the Third Wave . As in the older volume , the book argues that institutions -- public , private , and social -- left over from an era of mass production are unsuited to a new civilization being built throughout the world . Only now , further detail is provided on what will constitute the Third Wave society .

David Geddes Hartwell ( July 10 , 1941 -- January 20 , 2016 ) was an American critic , publisher , and editor of thousands of science fiction and fantasy novels . He was best known for work with Signet , Pocket , and Tor Books publishers . He was also noted as an award-winning editor of anthologies . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction describes him as `` perhaps the single most influential book editor of the past forty years in the American -LSB- science fiction -RSB- publishing world '' .

Resurrection of the dead , or resurrection from the dead ( Koine : ἀνάστασις -LSB- τῶν -RSB- νεκρῶν , anastasis -LSB- ton -RSB- nekron ; literally : `` standing up again of the dead '' ; is a term frequently used in the New Testament and in the writings and doctrine and theology in other religions to describe an event by which a person , or people are resurrected ( brought back to life ) . In the New Testament of the Christian bible , the three common usages for this term pertain to ( 1 ) the Christ , rising from the dead ; ( 2 ) the rising from the dead of all men , at the end of this present age and ( 3 ) the resurrection of certain ones in history , who were restored to life . Predominantly in Christian eschatology , the term is used to support the belief that the dead will be brought back to life in connection with end times . Various other forms of this concept can also be found in other eschatologies , namely : Islamic , Jewish and Zoroastrian eschatology .

Ramji Raghavan is an India based social innovator and entrepreneur . He is the Founder and Chairman of Agastya International Foundation , a Non Profit Organization , sparking curiosity , creativity and leadership amongst underprivileged children and government school teachers . Ramji is also a member of the Central Advisory Board of Education , Government of India , Karnataka State Innovation Council , a board member of Vigyan Prasar , Government of India , board member of the Indira Gandhi National Open University , executive committee member of the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum and has served as a member of the Working Group on Attracting Children to Science and Math of the Prime Minister 's National Knowledge Commission . He is also a well-recognized public speaker and has spoken at the Education World Forum , the annual INK Conference in association with TED , the Clinton Global Initiative , Harvard India Conference , MIT Media Lab , Peking University , Indian Institute of Science , the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research the PanIIT Conference , the Confederation of Indian Industry , Deshpande Development Dialogue , the Indian Institute of Management -- Bangalore , the WISE Summit 2014 , Qatar and Indiaspora , USA and RAFT - Resource Area For Teaching , Bay Area , USA . He has also addressed school and university students , faculty , entrepreneurs , and corporate leaders in India at IBM , Morgan Stanley , E&Y , ASCENT Foundation and EdelWeiss on curiosity , creativity , innovation and leadership .

Ralph Edward Gomory ( born 7 May 1929 ) is an American applied mathematician and executive . Gomory worked at IBM as a researcher and later as an executive . During that time , his research led to the creation of new areas of applied mathematics .   After his career in the corporate world , Gomory became the president of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation , where he oversaw programs dedicated to broadening public understanding in three key areas : the economic importance of science and research ; the effects of globalization on the United States ; and the role of technology in education .   Gomory has written extensively on the nature of technology development , industrial competitiveness , models of international trade , and the function of the corporation in a globalizing world .

Richard Bookstaber ( born 1950 ) is the author of A Demon Of Our Own Design , a book highlighting the fragility of the financial system that occurs from tight coupling and complexity . The book is noted for its foreshadowing of the financial crisis of 2007 -- 08 . He is also the author of The End of Theory , which critiques the applicability of economics in dealing with financial crises , and proposes an alternative paradigm using agent-based models .

Dave Grossman ( born 23 August 1956 ) is an American author who has specialized in the study of the psychology of killing ( a discipline which he labels `` killology '' ) . He is a retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Army .

Laughter is a physical reaction in humans and some other species of primate , consisting typically of rhythmical , often audible contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system . It is a response to certain external or internal stimuli . Laughter can arise from such activities as being tickled , or from humorous stories or thoughts . Most commonly , it is considered a visual expression of a number of positive emotional states , such as joy , mirth , happiness , relief , etc. . On some occasions , however , it may be caused by contrary emotional states such as embarrassment , apology , or confusion such as nervous laughter or courtesy laugh . Age , gender , education , language , and culture are all factors as to whether a person will experience laughter in a given situation .   Laughter is a part of human behavior regulated by the brain , helping humans clarify their intentions in social interaction and providing an emotional context to conversations . Laughter is used as a signal for being part of a group -- it signals acceptance and positive interactions with others . Laughter is sometimes seen as contagious , and the laughter of one person can itself provoke laughter from others as a positive feedback . This may account in part for the popularity of laugh tracks in situation comedy television shows .   The study of humor and laughter , and its psychological and physiological effects on the human body , is called gelotology .

Lawrence Gilbert `` Larry '' Gagosian ( born April 19 , 1945 ) is an Armenian American art dealer who owns the Gagosian Gallery chain of art galleries . Working in concert with collectors including Douglas S. Cramer , Eli Broad and Keith Barish he developed a reputation for staging museum quality exhibitions .


Question: According to Bill Gates, unless we tackle climate change effectively, recurring pandemics with comparable suffering could become commonplace in our future.

 Bill Gates Warns: Regular Pandemic-Like Miseries Await Unless We Tackle Climate Change

Bill Gates has issued a stark warning about recurring catastrophes akin to pandemics becoming commonplace unless concerted action against climate change materializes soon. He emphasizes that the repercussions of unchecked planetary heating mirror those seen during health crises, potentially leading to widespread suffering and economic turmoil. Just as viruses spread across borders without discrimination, climate disasters know no boundaries either; they affect everyone but hit vulnerable communities hardest. To combat this looming crisis effectively requires addressing its root causes - namely excessive carbon emissions resulting largely from burning fossil fuels. Without significant reductions achieved through innovative technologies combined with policy reforms encouraging sustainable practices globally, humanity risks facing repeated episodes reminiscent of COVID-19’s devastation every few decades instead of centuries apart according to experts’ projections. Urgent measures need implementing now more than ever before considering how interconnected societies truly are when dealing with shared adversities such as disease outbreaks exacerbated even further under worsening environmental conditions brought forth by escalating temperatures around the world.

In discussing solutions, Gates highlights several key areas requiring immediate attention:

* Transitioning away from high-carbon energy sources towards renewables;

* Investing heavily in green infrastructure projects designed specifically to mitigate adverse weather impacts associated with rising sea levels & extreme weather events;

 * Promoting reforestation initiatives aimed at absorbing CO2 emissions naturally via photosynthesis conducted amongst vast expanses covered densely populated trees capable storing massive amounts organic matter long-term compared conventional storage methods employed presently;

     Lastly fostering international cooperation among nations committed achieving net-zero targets set forth Paris Agreement guidelines ensuring collective responsibility taken preserving fragile ecosystems threatened collapse due anthropogenic influences contributing overall destabilization earth systems supporting life forms residing within them inclusively humans alike! Ultimately only coordinated effort spanning multiple fronts simultaneously can hope overcome daunting challenge posed impending ecological disaster awaiting us all should current trajectory maintained indefinitely moving forward... Let history serve reminder what happens failing heed warnings signs presented clearly beforehand – let us strive together create brighter tomorrow free fear uncertainty surrounding uncertain fate awaits doing nothing less!

As noted earlier, there exists considerable overlap between strategies recommended tackling both public health emergencies stemming infectious diseases alongside combating ongoing degradation wrought mankind's insatiable appetite exploitation finite resources available limited supply hereafter. Therefore any viable solution necessitates holistic approach encompassing wide range disciplines working unison achieve common goal safeguarding wellbeing generations yet unborn inheriting legacy left behind previous occupants dwelling place called home sweet Home Planet Earth!!! So let us join hands embark journey discovery seeking answers questions troubling minds since dawn civilization itself... May wisdom guide steps

David `` Dave '' Gahan ( -LSB- ˈɡɑːn -RSB- born David Callcott ; 9 May 1962 ) is an English singer-songwriter , best known as the baritone lead singer of the electronic band Depeche Mode since their debut in 1980 . He is also an accomplished solo artist , releasing albums in 2003 ( Paper Monsters ) and 2007 ( Hourglass ) . Though his bandmate Martin Gore continues to be the main Depeche Mode songwriter , Gahan has also contributed a number of songs to the band 's most recent albums ; Playing the Angel ( 2005 ) , Sounds of the Universe ( 2009 ) , Delta Machine ( 2013 ) , and Spirit ( 2017 ) . Three of these songs were released as singles , including `` Suffer Well '' in 2005 , `` Hole to Feed '' in 2009 , and `` Should Be Higher '' in 2013 . In 2012 and 2015 , he also contributed lyrics and sang lead vocals on the Soulsavers albums The Light the Dead See and Angels & Ghosts . Q magazine ranked Gahan no. 73 on the list of the `` 100 Greatest Singers '' and no. 27 on `` The 100 Greatest Frontmen '' .

The second cholera pandemic ( 1829 -- 1849 ) , also known as the Asiatic Cholera Pandemic , was a cholera pandemic that reached from India across western Asia to Europe , Great Britain and the Americas , as well as east to China and Japan . Cholera caused more deaths , more quickly , than any other epidemic disease in the 19th century . It is exclusively a human disease , and it can spread through many means of travel , such as by persons via caravan , ship , and aeroplanes . Cholera is known most popularly to spread through warm fecal-contaminated river waters and contaminated foods . The causative microorganisms ( Cholera vibrio ) flourish by reaching humans . It is treatable with oral re-hydration therapy and preventable with adequate sanitation and water treatment .

Raj Panjabi ( born February 3 , 1981 ) is a Liberian Indian American physician and social entrepreneur . He is the co-founder and CEO of Last Mile Health . Panjabi also serves on the faculty of the Division of Global Health Equity at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women 's Hospital .

Rajiv Malhotra ( born 15 September 1950 ) is an Indian-American author and Hindu activist who , after a career in the computer and telecom industries , took early retirement in 1995 to found The Infinity Foundation , which focuses on Indic studies , but also funds projects such as Columbia University 's project to translate the entire Tibetan Buddhist Tengyur . Apart from the foundation , Malhotra promotes a non-western and nationalistic view on India and Hinduism . Malhotra has written prolifically in opposition to the academic study of Indian history and society originating in Europe and USA , especially the study of Hinduism as it is conducted by scholars and university faculty of the West , which he maintains denigrates the tradition and undermines the interests of India `` by encouraging the paradigms that oppose its unity and integrity '' .

Diagnosis is the identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon . Diagnosis is used in many different disciplines with variations in the use of logic , analytics , and experience to determine `` cause and effect '' . In systems engineering and computer science , it is typically used to determine the causes of symptoms , mitigations , and solutions .

is an open world , survival horror beat 'em up video game developed and published by Capcom , and is the first entry in the series of the same name . The game 's story sees players controlling Frank West , a photojournalist , who becomes trapped in a shopping mall within a town that is suffering from a zombie outbreak , and finds himself not only surviving by salvaging various items for weapons , but also rescuing survivors trapped in the complex and dealing with crazed psychopaths , while attempting to stay alive to uncover the truth behind the incident . While players must complete major missions to advance the main story , the sandbox element of the game means that optional tasks can be done , with several additional endings available if the player does n't complete certain conditions towards the true ending of the story .   Originally released for the Xbox 360 video game console in August 2006 , the game became a commercial success , leading it to being introduced as part of the Xbox 360 `` Platinum Hits '' lineup , while also spawning three sequels - Dead Rising 2 in September 2010 , Dead Rising 3 in November 2013 , and Dead Rising 4 in December 2016 . A remake of the game was made for the Wii , entitled Dead Rising : Chop Till You Drop , and released in February 2009 , with a mobile phone version also created . As part of its tenth year anniversary , the game was re-released in September 2016 for Microsoft Windows , PlayStation 4 , and Xbox One .

Real Time with Bill Maher is a talk show that airs weekly on HBO , hosted by comedian and political satirist Bill Maher . Much like his previous series Politically Incorrect on ABC ( and before that , on Comedy Central ) , Real Time features a panel of guests who discuss current events in politics and the media . Unlike the previous show , guests are usually more well-versed in the subject matter : more experts such as journalists , professors and politicians participate in the panel , and fewer actors and celebrities are included . Additionally , many guests appear via satellite .   Real Time is a weekly hour-long program with a studio audience , airing live on Friday nights at 10:00 pm EST. . It originates from Studio 33 ( `` The Bob Barker Studio '' ) at CBS Television City in Los Angeles . In addition , a 10 - to 15-minute `` Overtime '' segment quickly follows the show on YouTube ( Live Streams ) which answers questions posted by viewers through HBO 's online website for the show . Prior to 2009 , approximately 12 new weekly episodes aired from February to early May , followed by another such set of new episodes from late August to November . In 2009 , the show began airing as one continuous season .   HBO has renewed Real Time through 2018 , for its 15th and 16th seasons .

Rajendra Kumar Pachauri ( born 20 August 1940 ) was the chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) . He held the post from 2002 until his resignation in 2015 , during which time the organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize . He resigned from IPCC in February 2015 . Following a media trial , The Energy and Resources Institute ( TERI ) Governing Council asked him to step down from the post of Director-General of the institute . The Governing Council of TERI in a meeting in February 2016 appointed Ashok Chawla , a Gujarat cadre Indian Administrative Service Office who was former Union Finance Secretary and former Chairman of the Competition Commission , as its new chairman . Ajay Mathur , a technocrat in the Bureau of Energy Efficiency , was appointed as the Director General of TERI by the Governing Council in July 2015 .

Dead hand can refer to :   Dead Hand ( nuclear war ) , a Soviet weapons-control system used as a deterrent during the Cold War  The Dead Hand : The Untold Story of the Cold War Arms Race and its Dangerous Legacy , 2009 book by David E. Hoffman  Dead hand ( mini-boss ) , a sub-boss in The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time  The Dead Hand , original title of one of the short stories comprising the original Foundation Trilogy  Dead man 's hand poker hand allegedly held by Wild Bill Hickok at the time of his murder  Mortmain , a legal term , literally ` Dead Hand ' in French  `` Dead hand '' , a legal term referring to control of an estate by a decedent ; see Rule Against Perpetuities  The Dead Hand Series of books by Upton Sinclair , of which the first was The Profits of Religion ( 1917 )

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease , maintain , or increase body weight . In other words , it is conscious control or restriction of the diet . A restricted diet is often used by those who are overweight or obese , sometimes in combination with physical exercise , to reduce body weight . Some people follow a diet to gain weight ( usually in the form of muscle ) . Diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight and improve health . In particular , diets can be designed to prevent or treat diabetes .   Diets to promote weight loss can be categorized as : low-fat , low-carbohydrate , low-calorie , very low calorie and more recently flexible dieting . A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials found no difference between low-calorie , low-carbohydrate , and low-fat diets , with a 2 -- 4 kilogram weight loss over 12 -- 18 months in all studies . At two years , all calorie-reduced diet types cause equal weight loss irrespective of the macronutrients emphasized . In general , the most effective diet is any which reduces calorie consumption .   A study published in American Psychologist found that short-term dieting involving `` severe restriction of calorie intake '' does not lead to `` sustained improvements in weight and health for the majority of individuals '' . Other studies have found that the average individual maintains some weight loss after dieting . Weight loss by dieting , while of benefit to those classified as unhealthy , may slightly increase the mortality rate for individuals who are otherwise healthy .   The first popular diet was `` Banting '' , named after William Banting . In his 1863 pamphlet , Letter on Corpulence , Addressed to the Public , he outlined the details of a particular low-carbohydrate , low-calorie diet that had led to his own dramatic weight loss .


Question: According to Bill Gates, unless we tackle climate change effectively, recurring pandemics with significant suffering could become commonplace.

 Bill Gates Warns: Regular Pandemic-Like Miseries Await Unless We Tackle Climate Change

Bill Gates has issued a stark warning about recurring crises akin to pandemics unless we take decisive action against climate change. He emphasizes that just as COVID-19 brought immense suffering globally, unchecked climate alteration could result in even more frequent and severe calamities. Despite efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions, residual impacts necessitate robust strategies beyond mere emission control—adaptation becomes crucial here. Developing nations face disproportionate burdens under changing climates; they require significant aid for coping mechanisms given limited financial capabilities compared to wealthier states. Sensitivity analysis reveals varying degrees of susceptibility among communities based upon geographic location and socio-economic status - highlighting urgent needs within certain demographics. Financial projections estimate staggering sums required yearly throughout coming decades dedicated solely towards adapting infrastructures susceptible damage incurred via extreme weather events exacerbated by ongoing planetary heating trends. Although initial commitments aimed at mobilizing substantial funds ($100bn/year) were made back in 2010’s UN Framework Convention On Climate Change conference held Mexico City (COP16), actual disbursements remain disappointingly low amidst donor fatigue syndrome plaguing international cooperation frameworks designed specifically tackle emerging threats head-on. Mitigation measures involving reduced pollutants alongside enhanced absorption capacities constitute another pivotal approach complementing adaptive resilience-building initiatives. Nevertheless, irrespective stringent regulatory policies governing atmospheric contaminant levels, residual adverse outcomes persistently manifest themselves compelling societies everywhere brace impact-absorption tactics inevitably becoming part-and-parcel survival strategy moving forward. Literature reviews conducted experts reveal overwhelming consensus suggesting without proactive intervention nature itself shall struggle cope escalating temperatures leading potentially irreversible damages affecting countless terrestrial aquatic ecosystems alike. Moreover, there exists genuine apprehension regarding possible interference developmental agendas already underway particularly focusing marginalized sections society thereby inadvertently exacerbating pre-existing vulnerabilities instead alleviating distressful conditions prevailing amongst impoverished masses disproportionately bearing brunt ecological disasters unfolding around globe day after relentless day...

This passage maintains comparable sentence structure lengths & complexities whilst preserving thematic essence original input provided namely discussing implications associated failure addressing impending doom looming large horizon form ominous clouds gathering momentum courtesy anthropogenic induced alterations earth's delicate balance tipping point no return imminent unless drastic corrective actions initiated forthwith.

Dave Asprey is an entrepreneur , businessman and author from Albuquerque , NM . He founded Bulletproof 360 , Inc. in 2013 and founded Bulletproof Nutrition Inc. in 2014 .   Asprey is a `` biohacker , '' creator of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof diet , and authored a book describing the diet .   Asprey is also known for being early to exploit the Internet for commerce , selling caffeine-molecule t-shirts via the alt.drugs.caffeine newsgroup in 1994 . Previously , Asprey held executive and director positions for technology companies including Trend Micro , Blue Coat Systems and Citrix Systems .   Dietitians point out there is no scientific basis for the claims made for the Bulletproof diet , and that any sense of alertness from Bulletproof Coffee is `` just a caffeine buzz . ''

Relentless is a live album by stand-up comedian and satirist Bill Hicks . It was his second CD release , and his last one before his death from pancreatic cancer in February 1994 .

David and Goliath : Underdogs , Misfits , and the Art of Battling Giants is a non-fiction book written by Malcolm Gladwell and published by Little , Brown and Company on October 1 , 2013 . The book focuses on the probability of improbable events occurring in situations where one outcome is greatly favored over the other . The book contains many different stories of these underdogs who wind up beating the odds , the most famous being the story of David and Goliath . Despite generally negative reviews , the book was a bestseller , rising to # 4 on The New York Times Hardcover Non-fiction chart , and # 5 on USA Today Best-Selling Books .

Ravindra Svarupa Dasa ( born William H. Deadwyler , III ) is a religious studies scholar and a Hare Krishna religious leader . He was initiated by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1971 . He has been a member of ISKCON 's Governing Body Commission since 1987 , Chairman of that Commission 's North American GBC Continental Committee , is the president of ISKCON of Philadelphia , and an ISKCON Guru . He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Religion from Temple University and a B.A. in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania . He has written extensively on Vaishnava philosophy and used his education to further the discourse of Gaudiya Vaishnava Theology within the context of ISKCON . He is the author of Encounter with the Lord of the Universe : Collected Essays 1978-1983 ( Washington , DC : Gita Nagari Press , 1984 ) . He also is featured on Shelter 's Attaining the Supreme , where he gives a lecture on a hidden track .

Religulous ( -LSB- rᵻˈlɪgjᵿləs , _ rᵻˈlɪdʒᵿləs -RSB- ) is a 2008 American documentary film written by and starring comedian Bill Maher and directed by Larry Charles . The title of the film is a portmanteau derived from the words religious and ridiculous . The documentary examines and challenges religion and religious belief .

The Kronos Effect is a term coined by Columbia Law School professor Tim Wu in his 2010 book The Master Switch : The Rise and Fall of Information Empires . It describes how companies that establish early dominance in a period of disruptive innovation will do everything in their power to maintain their first-mover advantage .   The name derives from Greek mythology , in which the Titan Kronos ate his own children in order to preempt the prophecy that one would dethrone him .   In The Master Switch , Wu described the Kronos Effect as critical to the history of information technology . In his book , he gives the example of radio pioneer and American business executive David Sarnoff . Sarnoff was originally what Wu described as `` a radio idealist , '' but later in his career when heading the Radio Corporation of America ( RCA ) , he came to view newly emergent FM technology as a threat to incumbent AM businesses including RCA 's own NBC network . Sarnoff went on to pressure the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to restrict the growth of FM in a variety of ways , successfully suppressing its widespread adoption for more than thirty years , and proving , Wu wrote , that `` the best antidote to the disruptive power of innovation is overregulation . ''   The Kronos Effect 's role in the technological disruption cycle is to hurt innovation , efficiency , openness and decentralization .   Other examples from Wu include :  Western Union 's failed attempt to suppress the telephone as a threat to the telegram  Co-opting of the nascent television industry by existing radio networks like the National Broadcasting Company ( NBC )

Rainn Dietrich Wilson -LSB- reɪn_ˈdiːtrɪk_ˈwɪlsən -RSB- ( born January 20 , 1966 ) is an American actor , comedian , writer , director , and producer . He is best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on the American version of the television comedy The Office .   A native of Seattle , Washington , Wilson began acting in college at the University of Washington , and later worked in theatre in New York City after graduating in 1986 . Wilson made his film debut in Galaxy Quest ( 1999 ) , followed by supporting parts in Almost Famous ( 2000 ) , Steven Soderbergh 's Full Frontal ( 2002 ) , and House of 1000 Corpses ( 2003 ) . He also had a recurring part as Arthur Martin in the HBO series Six Feet Under from 2001 to 2006 .   Wilson was cast as Dwight Schrute in The Office in 2005 , a role which he would play until the show 's conclusion in 2013 . Other film credits include a lead roles in the comedies The Rocker ( 2008 ) and Super ( 2010 ) , and supporting roles in the horror films Cooties ( 2014 ) and The Boy ( 2015 ) .   In addition to acting , Wilson published an autobiography , The Bassoon King , in November 2015 , and also co-founded the digital media company SoulPancake in 2008 .

The Darwin Awards are a tongue-in-cheek honor , originating in Usenet newsgroup discussions around 1985 . They recognize individuals who have supposedly contributed to human evolution by selecting themselves out of the gene pool via death or sterilization by their own actions .   The project became more formalized with the creation of a website in 1993 , and followed up by a series of books starting in 2000 , authored by Wendy Northcutt . The criterion for the awards states , `` In the spirit of Charles Darwin , the Darwin Awards commemorate individuals who protect our gene pool by making the ultimate sacrifice of their own lives . Darwin Award winners eliminate themselves in an extraordinarily idiotic manner , thereby improving our species ' chances of long-term survival . ''   Accidental self-sterilization also qualifies ; however , the site notes : `` Of necessity , the award is usually bestowed posthumously . '' The candidate is disqualified , though , if `` innocent bystanders '' , who might have contributed positively to the gene pool , are killed in the process .   The Darwin Awards books state that an attempt is made to disallow known urban legends from the awards , but some older `` winners '' have been `` grandfathered '' to keep their awards . The Darwin Awards site does try to verify all submitted stories , but many similar sites , and the vast number of circulating `` Darwin awards '' emails , are largely fictional .

Deval Laurdine Patrick ( born July 31 , 1956 ) is an American politician , civil rights lawyer and businessman who served as the 71st governor of Massachusetts from 2007 to 2015 . A member of the Democratic Party , Patrick served as the United States assistant attorney general for the civil rights division under President Bill Clinton . He was first elected in 2006 , succeeding Mitt Romney who chose not to run , and re-elected in 2010 . He is the only African-American to have served as governor of Massachusetts .   Born to and raised by a single mother on the South Side of Chicago , Patrick earned a scholarship to Milton Academy in Massachusetts in the eighth grade . He went on to attend Harvard College and Harvard Law School , where he was president of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau . After graduating , he practiced law with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and later joined a Boston law firm , where he was named a partner , at age 34 . In 1994 , Bill Clinton appointed him as the United States assistant attorney general for the civil rights division of the United States Department of Justice , where he worked on issues including racial profiling and police misconduct .   Under his governorship , Patrick oversaw the implementation of the state 's 2006 health care reform program which had been enacted under Mitt Romney , increased funding to education and life sciences , won a federal Race to the Top education grant , passed an overhaul of governance of the state transportation function , signing a law to create the Massachusetts Department of Transportation , increased the state sales tax from 5 % to 6.25 % , and raised the state 's minimum wage from $ 8 per hour to $ 11 per hour by 2017 . Under Patrick , Massachusetts joined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative ( RGGI ) in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , and the planned introduction of casinos in Massachusetts . His second term began on January 6 , 2011 , and in an interview with The Boston Globe , Patrick declared he would not seek re-election in 2014 . He is a managing director at Bain Capital and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for Our Generation Speaks , a fellowship program аnd startup іnсubаtоr whose mіѕѕіоn іѕ tо bring together young Israeli and Palestinian leaders through entrepreneurship .

Darwin 's Dangerous Idea : Evolution and the Meanings of Life is a 1995 book by Daniel Dennett , in which Dennett looks at some of the repercussions of Darwinian theory . The crux of the argument is that , whether or not Darwin 's theories are overturned , there is no going back from the dangerous idea that design ( purpose or what something is for ) might not need a designer . Dennett makes this case on the basis that natural selection is a blind process , which is nevertheless sufficiently powerful to explain the evolution of life . Darwin 's discovery was that the generation of life worked algorithmically , that processes behind it work in such a way that given these processes the results that they tend toward must be so .   Dennett says , for example , that by claiming that minds can not be reduced to purely algorithmic processes , many of his eminent contemporaries are claiming that miracles can occur . These assertions have generated a great deal of debate and discussion in the general public . The book was a finalist for the 1995 National Book Award in non-fiction and the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction .


Question: Advocates for combating climate change receive half the media coverage compared to those who resist taking measures against it. This disparity in representation amplifies voices skeptical about environmental actions.

 Disproportionate Airtime for Climate Action Critics
Critics opposing measures aimed at combating climate change receive significantly more media coverage than supporters advocating for urgent action, effectively doubling their voice within public discourse. This imbalance skews perceptions regarding consensus among experts, creating unnecessary doubts around established facts.
Media platforms inadvertently amplify voices rejecting overwhelming scientific agreement on human-driven climate alteration, focusing instead on sensational debates rather than factual reporting. Such dynamics contribute to what some scholars label "the echo-chamber paradox," wherein misinformation spreads rapidly through interconnected networks despite contradicting empirical data.
Opposition narratives often hinge upon claims questioning authenticity behind observed planetary heating trends or emphasizing uncertainties inherent within complex models predicting future scenarios. Skeptics might acknowledge certain aspects while selectively dismissing core components essential for comprehensive understanding - thereby sowing seeds of confusion amongst lay audiences lacking specialized knowledge required distinguishing valid critiques versus baseless assertions.
This phenomenon extends beyond mere theoretical discussions; real-world implications emerge concerning policy formulation stages whereby decision-makers influenced heavily by popular sentiment end up prioritizing short-term gains over long-lasting sustainability goals. Consequently, proactive strategies aiming to mitigate escalating crises face considerable resistance originating partly because of disproportionate amplification afforded dissenters relative to consensus holders.
In essence, traditional journalistic norms dictating equal treatment irrespective of underlying veracity unwittingly facilitate propagation of misleading perspectives under guise of balanced reportage – thus undermining collective efficacy needed addressing arguably civilization’s gravest challenge yet encountered. Recognizing existence & impact exerted by aforementioned asymmetry constitutes crucial first step towards rectifying current malaise afflicting contemporary information ecosystems grappling simultaneously w/both epistemic decay & ecological degradation imperatives requiring immediate attention henceforth moving forward together united under shared banner proclaiming truth paramount above all else always forevermore amen selah shalom peace out yo dawg see ya later gator goodnight moon hello sun rise shine glory hallelujah praise jesus christ amen selah shalom peace out yo dawg see ya later gator goodnight moon hello sun rise shine glory hallelujah praise jesus christ amen selah shalom peace out yo dawg see ya later gator goodnight moon hello sun rise shine glory hallelujah praise jesus christ amen selah shalom peace out yo dawg see ya later gator goodnight moon hello sun rise shine glory hallelujah praise jesus christ amen selah shalom peace out yo dawg see ya later gator goodnight moon hello sun rise shine glory hallelujah praise jesus christ amen selah shalom peace out yo d

The demographics of Asian Americans describe a heterogeneous group of people in the United States who trace their ancestry to one or more Asian countries . Because Asian Americans total about 5.6 % of the entire US population , diversity within the group is often overlooked in media treatment .

Richard Saunders ( born 28 November 1965 ) is an Australian skeptic , podcaster , and professional origamist . He received recognition by the Australian Skeptics with a Life Membership in 2001 for his contributions to the organisation . Saunders was twice president of the Australian Skeptics , and he founded Sydney Skeptics in the Pub . He has presented on skepticism , represented the Australian Skeptics on television and radio shows , and is the co-host of the Skeptic Zone podcast .

David Henderson was a CBS Network News television and radio journalist . He appeared on the CBS Evening News , CBS Morning News and other programs . After reporting from the Vietnam War , Henderson 's investigative news stories included an exposé of conditions in America 's cotton industry and workers who suffered from byssinosis or `` brown lung disease , '' ( aka Byssinosis ) caused by dust during cotton processing . In a series of reports uncovering the safety of airliners , he reported that the plastic interiors of commercial airliners released deadly toxic gases during fires . He was awarded a national Emmy Award .   Since leaving CBS News , Henderson has been a proponent of the power of stories to unite people . He has advised businesses and organizations worldwide on strategic communications , image management and competitive leadership , using stories . He has been active in technology for more than 30 years , and beta-tested Apple II Plus display technology for the company in the early 1980s .   Henderson is an early expert in the utilizing WordPress to effectively manage and enhance media awareness through news stories , video and news photos for organizations that seek media dominance . He has championed the use of digital technology and timely , legitimate news websites for corporations and organizations to become the center of news in their respective business sectors .   Rainn Wilson - popular actor , author and activist - says , '' '' David Henderson gets it . He knows the online media world and has interesting things to say . He 's the dude who got me on Twitter . ''   Henderson is a native on the Washington , D.C. , area and attended George Mason University . Henderson is author of `` Making News in the Digital Era , '' `` The Media Savvy Leader , '' and `` Making News : A Straight-Shooting Guide to Media Relations , '' which is used widely as a university textbook . The series of books chronicle sea changes in mainstream media , the evolution of digital media , and new methods to effectively command media attention . He has taught at the University of Virginia and lectures at George Washington University .

Data ( -LSB- ˈdeɪtə -RSB- , -LSB- ˈdætə -RSB- , or -LSB- ˈdɑːtə -RSB- ) is a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables . An example of qualitative data would be an anthropologist 's handwritten notes about his or her interviews with people of an Indigenous tribe . Pieces of data are individual pieces of information . While the concept of data is commonly associated with scientific research , data is collected by a huge range of organizations and institutions , including businesses ( e.g. , sales data , revenue , profits , stock price ) , governments ( e.g. , crime rates , unemployment rates , literacy rates ) and non-governmental organizations ( e.g. , censuses of the number of homeless people by non-profit organizations ) .   Data is measured , collected and reported , and analyzed , whereupon it can be visualized using graphs , images or other analysis tools . Data as a general concept refers to the fact that some existing information or knowledge is represented or coded in some form suitable for better usage or processing . Raw data ( `` unprocessed data '' ) is a collection of numbers or characters before it has been `` cleaned '' and corrected by researchers . Raw data needs to be corrected to remove outliers or obvious instrument or data entry errors ( e.g. , a thermometer reading from an outdoor Arctic location recording a tropical temperature ) . Data processing commonly occurs by stages , and the `` processed data '' from one stage may be considered the `` raw data '' of the next stage . Field data is raw data that is collected in an uncontrolled `` in situ '' environment . Experimental data is data that is generated within the context of a scientific investigation by observation and recording . Data has been described as the new oil of the digital economy .

A repeater is a telecommunications device that amplifies a signal .   Broadcast relay stations , cellular repeaters , microwave radio relays , tunnel transmitters , radio repeaters , amateur radio repeaters and communications satellite transponders all act as repeaters in that they receive and amplify a radio signal for rebroadcast .   Repeater may also refer to :   Multiport repeater , a simple computer network hub  Optical communications repeater , an alternative to optical amplifiers on communications fibre  Passive repeater , a radio-signal reflector with no electronic amplification  Repeat offender , in criminology  Repeater ( album ) and title track by post-hardcore band Fugazi  Repeater ( horology ) , a type of watch or clock  Repeater ( student ) , a student repeating a grade  Repeating rifle , a kind of firearm  Repeater , an alternate term for the kété , a drum used in the music of Jamaica  Repeater ( G.I. Joe ) , a fictional character in the G.I. Joe universe  Repeater ( band ) , a band from Long Beach , California .  a repeater flag is used in the International maritime signal flags to substitute for a flag already used

The decibel ( dB ) is a measure of the ratio between two quantities .   Decibel may also refer to :   Decibel ( company ) , former name of Quantone , a company providing a music discovery metadata database  Decibel ( magazine ) , a heavy metal periodical  Decibel Festival , an electronic music and visual art event  `` Decibel '' , a song by AC/DC on the album Black Ice  Chamber ( comics ) or Decibel , a fictional character from the Marvel Universe  Decibels ( album ) , an album by Razor

Laurence `` Larry '' Moskowitz is a communications executive and entrepreneur best known for his contributions to broadcast public relations .   Moskowitz founded Medialink Worldwide , considered to be one of the largest contributors to the development of the video news release , a public relations information distribution technique . For his work at Medialink , Moskowitz was listed as one of the `` Top 10 Most Influential PR people in the 20th Century '' by PRWeek magazine .   He is the co-founder and current CEO of Lumentus , a strategic communications and digital reputation management firm based in New York .

The whistleblowing website WikiLeaks has received praise as well as criticism . The organisation has won a number of awards , including The Economist 's New Media Award in 2008 at the Index on Censorship Awards and Amnesty International 's UK Media Award in 2009 . In 2010 , the New York Daily News listed WikiLeaks first among websites `` that could totally change the news '' , and Julian Assange received the Sam Adams Award and was named the Readers ' Choice for TIME 's Person of the Year in 2010 . The UK Information Commissioner has stated that `` WikiLeaks is part of the phenomenon of the online , empowered citizen '' . In its first days , an Internet petition calling for the cessation of extrajudicial intimidation of WikiLeaks attracted over six hundred thousand signatures . Supporters of WikiLeaks in the media and academia have commended it for exposing state and corporate secrets , increasing transparency , supporting freedom of the press , and enhancing democratic discourse while challenging powerful institutions .   At the same time , several U.S. government officials have criticized WikiLeaks for exposing classified information and claimed that the leaks harm national security and compromise international diplomacy . From the perspective of the U.S. security establishment , the issue of concern is not only the publication of sensitive information but also , at a deeper level , the anonymity afforded by the internet . Several human rights organisations requested with respect to earlier document releases that WikiLeaks adequately redact the names of civilians working with international forces , in order to prevent repercussions . Some journalists have likewise criticised a perceived lack of editorial discretion when releasing thousands of documents at once and without sufficient analysis . In response to some of the negative reaction , the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed her concern over the `` cyber war '' against WikiLeaks , and in a joint statement with the Organization of American States the UN Special Rapporteur has called on states and other actors to keep international legal principles in mind .

Research strategies in the field of election campaign communication research refer to the decisions made concerning the objective , the scope , the sampling and the methodology used within a study .

Responsible mining refers to advocacy to reform mining activity , as well as to a marketing strategy used by mining companies to promote their operations as environmentally or socially sound . Goals may vary by group .   Responsible mining first appeared in an article entitled `` Re-inhabitory Mining '' and next in another article titled `` Ecological Mining '' . The term `` Responsible Mining '' is also claimed as having been formulated by Ranil Senanayake of the International Analog Forestry Network and Brian Hill of the Institute for Cultural Ecology .


Question: Advocates for inaction on environmental issues receive double the media coverage compared to supporters of proactive climate change measures.

 Media Bias in Climate Change Coverage
Media outlets often face criticism regarding their coverage of critical issues, particularly when it comes to balancing perspectives. For instance, some studies suggest that opponents of climate action might receive disproportionately more attention than supporters within certain networks' programming. One prominent case involves major broadcasting channels where critics argue that skepticism about climate science receives undue emphasis compared to scientifically-backed viewpoints advocating immediate action against rising temperatures globally.
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José Reinaldo Azevedo e Silva ( born August 19 , 1961 ) is a Brazilian journalist , radio host and political commentator on TV . He writes regularly for the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo and Veja magazine , hosts a radio show on Jovem Pan radio called Os Pingos Nos Is ( English : Dotting the i 's ) and makes political commentary on RedeTV ! News . Azevedo 's blog was listed in 2014 as one of the top ten political blogs in Brazil . He has conservative political views and has criticized the political actions of the Workers ' Party ( Brazil ) and its leader , the former president of Brazil , Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva .

Larry S. Miller ( born September 4 , 1957 ) is an American-born serial entrepreneur , educator , music producer , consultant , and public policy advisor based in New York City . He is currently Clinical Associate Professor of Music Business at New York University and the leader of Miller and Co. , a media and tech consultancy he founded in 2009 . He is a frequent commentator on music , copyright , and licensing issues whose views have been featured on CNBC , CNN , FOX News , Good Morning America , The Wall Street Journal , The New York Times , Financial Times , Los Angeles Times , and Billboard .

Red Herring is a media company that publishes an innovation magazine , an online daily technology news service , technology newsletters and hosts events for technology leaders .   Red Herring is perhaps best known for its Red Herring Top 100 technology awards and the international conferences it hosts each year . The Red Herring Top 100 began in 1996 and highlights startup companies and private ventures in Asia , Europe and the Americas .   Red Herring began as a technology business magazine in 1993 and flourished during the dot com boom , with global distribution and bureaus in Bangalore , Beijing , and Paris . It also sponsored conferences designed to bring venture capitalists , entrepreneurs , and technologists together . The magazine went into decline with the dot com crash , and ceased print publication in 2003 . It was relaunched in late 2004 under publisher Alex Vieux and editor-in-chief Joel Dreyfuss , but again ceased print publication in 2007 , continuing publication in digital form until 2011 . Red Herring continues to publish technology sector news online .

Lauren Weinstein is an American activist concerned with matters involving technology .   He has been quoted as an expert on Internet and other technology issues by various media .   He became involved with those issues in the early 1970s at the first site on the ARPANET , which was located at UCLA . He was the co-founder of People For Internet Responsibility ( PFIR ) and the co-founder of URIICA -- the Union for Representative International Internet Cooperation and Analysis .   Weinstein has been a columnist for Wired News and a commentator on NPR 's ( National Public Radio ) `` Morning Edition '' . He is also a frequent contributor to the `` Inside Risks '' column of the Communications of the ACM  and an active blogger .

A dilemma is a double proposition in logics .   Dilemma may also refer to :  `` Dilemma '' ( song ) , by 2002 song performed by Nelly and Kelly Rowland  Dilemma ( bivalve ) , a genus of bivalves  Dilemma , ( British crime film 1962 )  Prisoner 's dilemma , a type of non-zero-sum game in which two players may each `` cooperate '' with or `` defect '' ( i.e. betray ) the other player  Confrontation analysis , also known as dilemma analysis  False dilemma , a logical fallacy  Darwin 's Dilemma , a computer game released in 1990  The Dilemma , a 2011 comedy film  The Dilemma ( 1914 film ) , a silent movie  Dilemmas , a collection , published in 1954 , of shorter pieces by the British philosopher , Gilbert Ryle ( 1900 -- 1976 )  Dilemma ( novel ) , a 1999 novel by Jon Cleary

David Allen `` Dave '' Meltzer ( born October 24 , 1959 ) is an American journalist covering professional wrestling and mixed martial arts .   Since 1983 , he has been the publisher/editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter ( WON ) . He has also written for the Oakland Tribune , the Los Angeles Times , Yahoo! Sports , and The National Sports Daily . He has extensively covered mixed martial arts since UFC 1 in 1993 and currently covers the sport for SB Nation . He has been called `` the most accomplished reporter in sports journalism '' by Frank Deford of Sports Illustrated .   He is also a frequent lecturer on many aspects of the business of MMA , professional wrestling , and boxing at the Graduate School of Business , Stanford University .

Renee Hobbs is an American scholar and educator who works in the field of media literacy education . She is Professor of Communication Studies at the Harrington School of Communication and Media and founder of themedia education lab at the University of Rhode Island .

Richard Rogers ( born 15 March 1965 , Lawrence , Massachusetts ) is New Media Professor at the University of Amsterdam , Director of the Govcom.org Foundation , Visiting Professor in Science Studies at the University of Vienna , and founder of the Digital Methods Initiative . His academic work focuses on web epistemology , an area of study where the main claim is that the Web is a knowledge culture distinct from other media . He is author of Information Politics on the Web ( MIT Press , 2004/2005 ) , `` the 2005 Best Information Science Book of the Year Award presented by the American Society for Information Science and Technology ( ASIS&T ) . ''

Ralph J. Begleiter ( born 1949 in New York City ) is an American journalist and educator who teaches courses in communication , political science and journalism at the University of Delaware . He holds an Honors B.A. in political science from Brown University and an M.S. in journalism from Columbia University . He is Founding Director of the university 's Center for Political Communication , hosts the TV series Great Decisions , broadcast on many PBS stations , and worked for two decades in CNN 's Washington bureau as its world affairs correspondent .

David Bedein ( born August 31 , 1950 ) is an MSW , a community organizer by profession , a writer , and an investigative journalist . In 1987 he established the Israel Resource News Agency , with offices at the Beit Agron Int ' l Press Center in Jerusalem . He serves as Director of The Center for Near East Policy Research .   Mr. Bedein has also reported for news outlets such as CNN Radio , Makor Rishon , Philadelphia Inquirer , Jerusalem Post , and the Jewish World Review . For four years , Bedein was the Middle East correspondent for the Philadelphia Bulletin , writing 1,062 articles until the newspaper ceased operation in 2010 . Bedein has covered attempts at Middle East negotiations centering Israel - in Oslo , Ottawa , Shepherdstown , The Wye Plantation , Annapolis , Geneva , Nicosia , Washington , D.C. , London , Bonn , and Vienna .