Thứ Bảy, 30 tháng 9, 2017

NPR News: Puerto Rican Students, New Student Debt Numbers, College Application Tips And Tools

Puerto Rican Students, New Student Debt Numbers, College Application Tips And Tools
Plus two new studies on school choice and kindergarten readiness in our weekly roundup of education news.

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At September 30, 2017 at 07:33PM
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NPR News: What Would Aliens Make Of NASA's Voyager?

What Would Aliens Make Of NASA's Voyager?
Forty years ago, NASA sent two spacecraft into space with images and recordings from Earth. To test whether aliens would be able to hear them, scientists ran the messages by animals, as proxies.

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at September 30, 2017 at 07:08PM
Health & Science

NPR News: Teaching The Opioid Crisis

Teaching The Opioid Crisis
We visit South Webster High School in southern Ohio to see how teachers there are helping students understand the opioid crisis that has unfolded around them and their families.

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At September 30, 2017 at 07:08PM
Categoty Education

NPR News: Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You

Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You
"You must leave now," thousands of Americans from Puerto Rico to Oregon to Florida, Montana, Texas and beyond were told, as floods, fire and wind threatened their lives. Some said no.

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September 30, 2017 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You

Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You
"You must leave now," thousands of Americans from Puerto Rico to Oregon to Florida, Montana, Texas and beyond were told, as floods, fire and wind threatened their lives. Some said no.

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at September 30, 2017 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You

Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You
"You must leave now," thousands of Americans from Puerto Rico to Oregon to Florida, Montana, Texas and beyond were told, as floods, fire and wind threatened their lives. Some said no.

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Opinion
September 30, 2017 at 06:00PM

In Russia, Refusing to Disappear in a Crowd


By SASHA ARUTYUNOVA, VALERIYA SAFRONOVA and EVE LYONS from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2hBITa9
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Long gone are the days of party-issued uniforms and uninspired Soviet style. In Moscow and Kazan, the photographer Sasha Arutyunova captured the Russian sartorial ambition to stand out through bold colors, vintage or handmade items and eye-catching patterns.
Fashion and Apparel
September 30, 2017 at 07:00AM

bombast: Word of the day for September 30, 2017

bombast , n :
(archaic) Cotton, or cotton wool. (archaic) Cotton, or any soft, fibrous material, used as stuffing for garments; stuffing, padding. (figuratively) High-sounding words; language above the dignity of the occasion; a pompous or ostentatious manner of writing or speaking.
September 30, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for September 30, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 30, 2017 is Washington v. Texas.
Washington v. Texas (1967) is a US Supreme Court case about the right of criminal defendants to have witnesses testify on their behalf. The Court decided that the Compulsory Process Clause of the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution applied in state courts as well as federal courts. At his trial Jackie Washington had attempted to call his co-defendant as a witness but was blocked because state law prevented co-defendants from testifying for each other, under the theory that they might lie for each other on the stand. The Supreme Court reasoned that the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment gives defendants the right to fair proceedings, including the right to compel defense witnesses to testify. In previous cases, the Supreme Court had ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment, which was adopted after the Civil War, makes many federal guarantees in the Bill of Rights applicable to the states. The impact of Washington was narrowed by a later case, Taylor v. Illinois (1988), in which the Court said that "countervailing public interests" could be balanced against a defendant's right to present witnesses.

NPR News: How Schools Are Dealing With Students' Right To Protest

How Schools Are Dealing With Students' Right To Protest
Under federal and state law, teachers and students do not lose their First Amendment rights when they enter school property. But that hasn't stopped some schools from threatening to punish them.

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At September 30, 2017 at 05:54AM
Categoty Education

NPR News: Can Consciousness In Brain-Injured Patients Be Restored?

Can Consciousness In Brain-Injured Patients Be Restored?
Facing unresponsive brain-injury victims is a real-world example of the fact that we are locked out of the minds of others — but new research shows promise in restoring consciousness, says Alva Noë.

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Opinion
September 30, 2017 at 04:01AM

NPR News: Animals, Plants Rafted Across The Pacific After Japan's 2011 Earthquake

Animals, Plants Rafted Across The Pacific After Japan's 2011 Earthquake
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Greg Ruiz, a marine ecologist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, about nearly 300 Japanese marine coastal species that traveled across the Pacific Ocean.

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at September 30, 2017 at 04:17AM
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NPR News: Animals, Plants Rafted Across The Pacific After Japan's 2011 Earthquake

Animals, Plants Rafted Across The Pacific After Japan's 2011 Earthquake
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Greg Ruiz, a marine ecologist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, about nearly 300 Japanese marine coastal species that traveled across the Pacific Ocean.

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September 30, 2017 at 04:17AM
Environment

NPR News: Can Consciousness In Brain-Injured Patients Be Restored?

Can Consciousness In Brain-Injured Patients Be Restored?
Facing unresponsive brain-injury victims is a real-world example of the fact that we are locked out of the minds of others — but new research shows promise in restoring consciousness, says Alva Noë.

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at September 30, 2017 at 04:01AM
Health & Science

NPR News: Price Resigns From Trump Cabinet Amid Private Jet Investigations

Price Resigns From Trump Cabinet Amid Private Jet Investigations
HHS Secretary Tom Price, who earned a reputation in the House as a budget hawk critical of government waste, resigned Friday after President Trump criticized him for chartering private jet flights.

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September 30, 2017 at 03:50AM
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NPR News: Price Resigns From Trump Cabinet Amidst Private Jet Investigations

Price Resigns From Trump Cabinet Amidst Private Jet Investigations
HHS Secretary Tom Price, who earned a reputation in House as a budget hawk critical of government waste, resigned Friday after President Trump criticized him for chartering flights on private jets.

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September 30, 2017 at 03:50AM
Health Care

NPR News: An Absent EPA Climate Report, And A Tale Of Two Flooded Superfund Sites

An Absent EPA Climate Report, And A Tale Of Two Flooded Superfund Sites
A 2014 EPA climate report warned that Superfund site cleanup and monitoring processes needed updates to prepare for more severe floods. That report is no longer located on the current agency website.

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September 30, 2017 at 02:16AM
Environment

NPR News: An Absent EPA Climate Report, And A Tale Of Two Flooded Superfund Sites

An Absent EPA Climate Report, And A Tale Of Two Flooded Superfund Sites
A 2014 EPA climate report warned that Superfund site cleanup and monitoring processes needed updates to prepare for more severe floods. That report is no longer located on the current agency website.

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at September 30, 2017 at 02:16AM
Health & Science

NPR News: Lilly Hiatt On World Cafe

Lilly Hiatt On World Cafe
You barely have to listen through a full verse and chorus of one of Hiatt's songs to feel like you've connected with a new friend. Hear a performance and interview from the Nashville songwriter.

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World Cafe At September 30, 2017 at 01:10AM

NPR News: 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Returns, And Larry David Is Back To Playing Himself

'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Returns, And Larry David Is Back To Playing Himself
David's comically exaggerated TV version of himself first appeared 18 years ago. TV critic David Bianculli welcomes the character's return to HBO.

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Opinion
September 30, 2017 at 12:24AM

NPR News: Drink Up! Volunteers Swallow Bacteria That Causes Typhoid

Drink Up! Volunteers Swallow Bacteria That Causes Typhoid
Scientists went on a hunt for human guinea pigs to test out a new vaccine — and they got them!

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Children's Health
September 30, 2017 at 12:08AM

Thứ Sáu, 29 tháng 9, 2017

NPR News: 'You Should Be Outraged,' Air Force Academy Head Tells Cadets About Racism On Campus

'You Should Be Outraged,' Air Force Academy Head Tells Cadets About Racism On Campus
Treat people with dignity and respect — or get out: That's the message Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria told 4,000 cadets Thursday, after racist notes were left outside five cadets' doors.

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At September 29, 2017 at 08:18PM
Categoty Education

NPR News: If Your Teacher Looks Likes You, You May Do Better In School

If Your Teacher Looks Likes You, You May Do Better In School
Having a teacher who's demographically similar to you can impact happiness in class, motivation, the quality of student-teacher communication, and college aspirations, according to a new paper.

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At September 29, 2017 at 05:00PM
Categoty Education

NPR News: The Pitfalls Of Social Media Advertising

The Pitfalls Of Social Media Advertising
Many companies are investing money in social media to advertise new products. But they could be paying a hidden price for those ads.

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at September 29, 2017 at 04:02PM
Health & Science

NPR News: Democrats Try To Force Dream Act Vote, As GOP Rolls Out Conservative DACA Fix

Democrats Try To Force Dream Act Vote, As GOP Rolls Out Conservative DACA Fix
Democrats this week introduced a rare procedural move to force a vote on the Dream Act, while Republicans rolled out a conservative–friendly option aimed at resolving the legal status of DREAMers.

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At September 29, 2017 at 04:00PM
Categoty Education

Taking My Ex Back In (for His Own Good)


By NANCY ROMMELMANN from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2xPNhbW
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They loved each other and had a child together, but couldn’t make it work. Twenty years later, could their bond save his life?
Cancer, Native Americans, Medicine and Health
September 29, 2017 at 07:00AM

Wikipedia article of the day for September 29, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 29, 2017 is Michael Francis Egan.
Michael Francis Egan (September 29, 1761 – July 22, 1814) was a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. Born in Ireland, he joined the Franciscan Order at a young age. He was ordained a priest, probably in Prague, in 1785 or 1786. He advanced rapidly to positions of responsibility in the Franciscan order, becoming custos (guardian) in the province of Munster in Ireland, then at the Pontifical College at the home of Irish Franciscans in Rome, and later at Ennis in Ireland. Egan arrived in the United States in January 1802 to serve as an assistant pastor near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His reputation as a gifted preacher secured him a position in 1803 as a pastor at St. Mary's Church in Philadelphia. In 1808, he was appointed the first Bishop of Philadelphia, holding that position until his death in 1814. His tenure as bishop saw the construction of new churches and the expansion of the Catholic Church membership in his diocese, but much of his time was consumed by disputes with the lay trustees of St. Mary's Church.

NPR News: Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Voted Out Of Office

Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Voted Out Of Office
Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault lost a re-election bid after a controversial campaign to block the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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September 29, 2017 at 06:02AM
Environment

NPR News: Breakthrough Pain Treatment Or Snake Oil? You Decide.

Breakthrough Pain Treatment Or Snake Oil? You Decide.
A painkiller cream is based on sound scientific reasoning, but hasn't undergone tests to prove it works. You can buy it on the Internet, but should you?

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at September 29, 2017 at 03:54AM
Health & Science

NPR News: It Rained Fish In Mexico, Officials Say. No, It's Not The End Times (We Think)

It Rained Fish In Mexico, Officials Say. No, It's Not The End Times (We Think)
The director of civil protection in Tamaulipas state confirmed reports that several fish fell from the sky during a light rain. And as it turns out, the rare phenomenon isn't exactly unprecedented.

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September 29, 2017 at 02:11AM
Environment

NPR News: How Zika Became So Dangerous For Babies

How Zika Became So Dangerous For Babies
For decades, Zika had been relatively innocuous. In 2015 that changed. A new study unravels the mystery of what caused thousands of cases of microcephaly.

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Children's Health
September 29, 2017 at 01:00AM

NPR News: Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth

Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth
Ohio is one of 13 states without a policy allowing a minor to consent, on her own, to pregnancy-linked health care. That means teens who go into labor are sometimes denied epidurals.

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September 28, 2017 at 11:46PM
Health Care

Thứ Năm, 28 tháng 9, 2017

NPR News: Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth

Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth
Ohio is one of 13 states without a policy allowing a minor to consent, on her own, to pregnancy-linked health care. That means teens who go into labor are sometimes denied epidurals.

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September 28, 2017 at 11:46PM
Health Care

NPR News: Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth

Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth
Ohio is one of 13 states without a policy allowing a minor to consent, on her own, to pregnancy-linked health care. That means teens who go into labor are sometimes denied epidurals.

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Children's Health
September 28, 2017 at 11:46PM

Hey Kids! How Young Is Too Young to Get Married?


By PHILIP GALANES from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2yc45Ld
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And: brawling toddlers, too-small parking spaces, and is it O.K. to try and meet women in the supermarket?
Single Persons, Children and Childhood, Dating and Relationships
September 28, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: The Rolled Oyster, Louisville's Oddball Bar Snack, Is Tumbling Off Menus

The Rolled Oyster, Louisville's Oddball Bar Snack, Is Tumbling Off Menus
The softball-sized deep-fried morsels, which have been offered in this Kentucky city's restaurants for more than a century, are taking a hit due to low supply and high costs in the oyster industry.

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September 28, 2017 at 09:26PM
Environment

NPR News: A Failure Of Intelligence Testing, This Time With Chimpanzees

A Failure Of Intelligence Testing, This Time With Chimpanzees
Apes' intelligence tests vary so much from kids' that comparative results may be invalid. Anthropologist Barbara J. King explores new insights from psychology.

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at September 28, 2017 at 08:32PM
Health & Science

NPR News: When The Parents Are White, The Child Is Black And The Churches Are Segregated

When The Parents Are White, The Child Is Black And The Churches Are Segregated
Its a familiar American trope: The most segregated time for Christians is 11 a.m. on Sunday. This week, on Ask Code Switch, where does an interracial family find a pew?

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Opinion
September 28, 2017 at 05:00PM

NPR News: Who Is A College Teacher, Anyway? Audit Of Online University Raises Questions

Who Is A College Teacher, Anyway? Audit Of Online University Raises Questions
The Department of Education's Inspector General wants Western Governors University to give back $713 million in federal student aid. But are the rules the school is accused of breaking outdated?

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At September 28, 2017 at 05:00PM
Categoty Education

Virgil Abloh is Saving Luxury With T-Shirts


By ALEXANDRA EATON, VANESSA FRIEDMAN, STEVE BLISS and WILL LLOYD from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2yuGRvU
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Virgil Abloh is creative director of Off-White and consultant to Kanye West. Take a tour of his studio, where graphic tees and wedding dresses are part of the same outfit.
Fashion and Apparel, Paris Fashion Week
September 28, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Why Huge Quality Gaps Among Nursing Homes Are Likely To Grow If Medicaid Is Cut

Why Huge Quality Gaps Among Nursing Homes Are Likely To Grow If Medicaid Is Cut
Medicaid covers about two-thirds of nursing home residents across the U.S., and pays significantly less than other types of insurance, including Medicare.

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September 28, 2017 at 04:00PM
Health Care

NPR News: 'Will & Grace' Is Back, But Will Its Viewers Be?

'Will & Grace' Is Back, But Will Its Viewers Be?
NBC is bringing back Will & Grace for at least two revival seasons, more than 10 years after it went off the air the first time. But the show has some work to do to get its viewers back.

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Opinion
September 28, 2017 at 04:00PM

NPR News: Why Huge Quality Gaps Among Nursing Homes Are Likely To Grow If Medicaid Is Cut

Why Huge Quality Gaps Among Nursing Homes Are Likely To Grow If Medicaid Is Cut
Medicaid covers about two-thirds of nursing home residents across the U.S., and pays significantly less than other types of insurance, including Medicare.

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September 28, 2017 at 04:00PM
Health Care

Wikipedia article of the day for September 28, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 28, 2017 is Gods' Man.
Gods' Man is a wordless novel by American artist Lynd Ward (1905–1985) published in 1929. In 139 captionless woodblock prints it tells the Faustian story of an artist who signs away his soul for a magic paintbrush. It was the first American wordless novel, and is seen as a precursor of, and influence on, the graphic novel. Ward first encountered the wordless novel with Frans Masereel's The Sun (1919) while studying art in Germany in 1926. He returned to the United States in 1927 and established a career for himself as an illustrator. He found Otto Nückel's wordless novel Destiny (1926) in New York City, and it inspired him to create a similar work. Gods' Man appeared a week before the Wall Street Crash of 1929; it nevertheless enjoyed strong sales and remains the best-selling American wordless novel. Its success inspired other Americans to experiment with the medium, including cartoonist Milt Gross, who parodied it in He Done Her Wrong (1930). In the 1970s Ward's example inspired cartoonists Art Spiegelman and Will Eisner to create their first graphic novels.

NPR News: Gravitational Wave Detector In Italy Saw Wave Pass Through Earth In August

Gravitational Wave Detector In Italy Saw Wave Pass Through Earth In August
The wave was generated by the merging of two spinning black holes, and took nearly 2 billion years to reach Earth. It is the fourth gravitational wave detection announced so far.

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at September 28, 2017 at 03:37AM
Health & Science

NPR News: Houston Residents Near Chemical Plant Remain Under Health Advisory

Houston Residents Near Chemical Plant Remain Under Health Advisory
A month after a Houston chemical plant flooded and caught fire, nearby residents are still under a health advisory. Multiple investigations are looking into what went wrong.

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September 28, 2017 at 03:37AM
Environment

In Her Verses, It’s Sammus Versus the World


By BONNIE WERTHEIM from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2xBN0qI
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Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo, a rapper whose alter ego is a video game character, weaves nerdy references and personal strife into her lyrics.
Rap and Hip-Hop, Computer and Video Games
September 27, 2017 at 07:00AM

Modern Love Podcast: Ali Fazal Reads ‘When Your Greatest Romance Is a Friendship’


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On this week’s podcast, the “Victoria and Abdul” actor reads an essay about a relationship that transcends age.
Podcasts, Friendship
September 27, 2017 at 07:00AM