November 2023
Four Ways To Support Grieving Students Through Writing –
Four Ways to Support Grieving Students Through Writing contributed by Brittany R. Collins Approximately 700,000 young people in the United States lost a parent during 2020-21, with the COVID-19 pandemic boosting bereavement rates—not only due to the virus, but to the increased violence, substance use, and requisite illness that it engendered. Researchers have revealed how […]
Income gaps are growing inexorably, aren’t they?
According to a familiar saying, academic disputes are so vicious precisely because the stakes are so low. But in a scholarly battle over inequality, the stakes are rather higher. Research by a trio of French economists—Thomas Piketty, Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman—has popularised the notion that American income inequality is soaring. Other economists have built […]
What is the NBA in-season tournament? Format, schedule, groups
Tim Bontemps, ESPNNov 29, 2023, 02:05 AM ET The NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament has reached the knockout rounds, which will culminate in one team hoisting the NBA Cup and each of its players walking away with $500,000 in prize money. After all 30 teams were split into six groups and played four group stage games […]
988 hotline for those facing mental health crisis launches across Canada
Canada’s 988 hotline, which gives people access to suicide prevention services via call or text, went live on Thursday. People in every province and territory who are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate, real-time support can use the three-digit number. Similar to 911 for accessing fire, police and medical emergencies, 988: Suicide Crisis […]
Solar Panels Distributors: Increasing in Number
Solar Panels Distributors Solar panels are a great way to become eco-friendly and save money on your energy bills. They are also a good investment. However, it’s important to choose the right solar panel distributor for your needs. You should look for a company that offers quality solar panels and offers excellent customer service. The […]
A paper route to the plate- The New Indian Express
Express News Service In the bustling pace of today’s digital world, where the Internet reigns as our all-encompassing resource, there’s a treasure often overlooked — humble handwritten recipes and comforting cookbooks, lovingly preserved within the four walls of our homes. When we immerse ourselves in the measurements and ingredients in these pages, we are surrounded […]
Marital rape : India’s legal labyrinth
Image Source: https://rb.gy/temyqx This article is written by Ashok Sharma, pursuing a Certificate Course in Introduction to Legal Drafting: Contracts, Petitions, Opinions & Articles from LawSikho, retired Lt. Col, a 1st year law student at St. Thomas College of Law, Greater Noida and edited by Shashwat Kaushik. The issue of criminalising marital rape in India […]
Stressed? Forest therapy may be your unexpected solution
It was a particularly chaotic time. As the war in the Middle East raged on, sparking relentless and horrific news headlines, a family member unexpectedly landed in the hospital here in California. Visits to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, doomscrolling and sleepless nights left me drained. Perhaps that’s why an invitation to Forest Therapy — something I […]
What’s Next for Geographic Atrophy
By Neil M. Bressler, MD, as told to Keri Wiginton Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for people over 65. We have excellent treatments for the wet form of AMD. But until recently, we haven’t had any therapeutics to target the root cause of geographic atrophy, an advanced form of […]
The History of Commercial Pet Food: Invention & Timeline
Last Updated on: November 10, 2023 by Crystal Uys Most cats and dogs today eat commercial pet food, but when was pet food invented, and at what point did it become popular? Dry biscuits for dogs were first sold around 1860 in the UK and were the creation of James Pratt, a businessman who lived […]