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Origins, evolutions, and future directions of Landsat science products for advancing global inland water and coastal ocean observations
Links More information: Publisher Index Page (via DOI) Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core Suggested Citation Benjamin Page, Crawford, C., Arab, S., Gail Schmidt, Barnes, C., Wellington, D., 2026, Origins, evolutions, and future directions of Landsat science products for advancing global inland water and coastal ocean observations: Earth System Science Data, v. 18, no. 2, p. 779-800, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-2025-317.
Democratic Reform at a Time of Dire Troubles
The “World’s Greatest Democracy” – that’s the United States, in case you wondered – is in very serious trouble. In addition to our problems in trying to react to a world on fire, many Americans have urgent needs that the federal government cannot do much to alleviate since policymaking is paralyzed by gridlock. Moreover, policy decisions are distorted by unrepresentative institutions and excessive influence from the wealthy and well-connected.
What's Wrong With A Cowboy in Hamburg?
It’s a certain kind of person who owns a pool table. At some point before the events of The American Friend, Tom Ripley compared prices, examined felts, and took measurements. He then bought a triangle rack, a packet of chalk, and loaded an armful of cue sticks into the back of his Ford Thunderbird. A pool table, as an object, implies popularity. Something to be played with others. A room-sized trophy, proof of friends waiting in the wings.
All Families Disappear
Cinema Guild For such an enigmatic movie, Jauja begins with the simplest of questions. “Father, why can’t I have a dog?” 15-year-old Ingeborg asks. “You will,” her father responds. For most parents, this would be a dodge. But the father means it. He does, in fact, plan to give his daughter a dog. “But not until we return home.” Home being an ocean away.
Public Opinion on U.S. Trade Policy: Time to Ask Better Questions
Open-ended polling responses reveal considerably more complexity – and more ambivalence and negativity – in Americans’ views of international trade than has been inferred from widely cited closed questions Since the early 1970s, as imports of goods and services from lower-wage countries have surged, jobs have been displaced, the real wages of many or most American workers have stagnated or fallen, factories have closed, and mortality rates have risen.
The Rational Public
Fifty Years of Trends in Americans’ Policy Preferences Benjamin I. Page and Robert Y. Shapiro Benjamin I. Page and Robert Y. Shapiro 506 pages | 18 tables, 73 figures | 6 x 9 | © 1992 Paper $38.00 ISBN: 9780226644783 Published March 1992 E-book $10.00 to $38.00 About E-books ISBN: 9780226644806 Published May 2010 This monumental study is a comprehensive critical survey of the policy preferences of the American public, and will be the definitive work on American public opinion for some time to come.
What to Know About Coronavirus and Diabetes
Listen to Text Print Shutterstock As the number of reported cases of COVID-19 continues to grow, you may have questions, such as: What is it, and how is it spread? COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a new strain of the coronavirus that was first detected in China. It can be spread through person-to-person contact, as well as sneezing and coughing. It may also be possible to get COVID-19 by touching a surface that has the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
Why Trump Could Win Again
Photo credit: Brandon Stivers / Shutterstock.com ______ A mere six weeks away from the 2020 election, the polls remain in flux. Some suggest that Biden is performing better than Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John Kerry did, while other polls place Biden behind Clinton. Evidence of the race tightening with Hispanic and white working-class voters suggests an ever-closer contest.
Make the Senate Democratic - and democratic
Both the big “D” and the little “d” are important. By Benjamin I. Page and Martin Gilens The effort by Senate Republicans to reduce urgently needed coronavirus relief is a stark reminder of why we need to elect a Democratic majority to the Senate in November. Without such a majority, a newly elected Biden administration would be hobbled from the start, unable to pass major legislation. Only a fair election and a landslide outcome can ensure Democratic control of the Senate.
Keys to Sick-Day Management
Natalie_/Getty Images You’re pretty good about managing your diabetes. You check your blood glucose regularly, take your meds as prescribed, and keep glucose tablets on hand in case of unexpected lows. But then, despite your best efforts to stay healthy, you’re hit with a cold, a stomach bug, or even the new coronavirus (COVID-19). Are you prepared to manage your diabetes while you’re on the mend?
Work Up a Sweat With These Video Games
Who says video games are just for couch potatoes? Listen to Text Print PixelChoice/Getty Images (man and sun); Tetiana Lazunova/Getty Images (background) Safety Note: Check with your health care provider before starting or changing your exercise plan. You may not automatically associate playing video games with fitness. After all, isn’t that how kids waste time when they should be outside getting fresh air and exercise? Not necessarily.
5 Recipes Featuring Kitchen Staples
Cook a delicious meal with the items you already have on hand Listen to Text Print OK, so it’s been a week—maybe two—since your last trip to the grocery store. With dinnertime approaching, you take stock of what you have on hand only to discover a mix of staples. Any chance you can throw something together with that can of black beans in the pantry? Or transform those chicken breasts in the freezer into something entrée-worthy? In a word: Yes.
Coronavirus: What to Know About Wearing a Face Mask
Get the details on when to wear a mask, why it helps, and how to make one Listen to Text Print Nadianb/Bigstock If you’re looking to fellow social distancers for a consensus on masks, you’re unlikely to find one. You might see a young woman wearing a surgical mask as she walks her dog, then pass an elderly jogger wearing no mask at all. You may have even seen a mother of four at the park, each child seeming to follow completely different guidelines.
4 Video Games That’ll Get You Moving at Home
Get fit and have fun at the same time Listen to Text Print chuckchee/Bigstock Maybe you’ve seen your kids play a video game called “Animal Crossing” over the last few weeks. The latest iteration in the series was released mid-March, just as people across the country suddenly found themselves sequestered at home.
Singer Chelsea Glover Talks Type 1 Diabetes
Chelsea Glover has had diabetes almost as long as she’s been singing Listen to Text Print Drea Nicole Photography Usually a diagnosis of diabetes stands out as a singular, life-altering event. Not so for 14-year-old Chelsea Glover, who makes up half of an on-the-rise pop duo. Over breakfast one morning in 2010, her parents noticed that their normally cheerful 4-year-old daughter seemed lethargic and unusually thirsty.
5-Ingredient Recipes
Super-simple meals that don’t skimp on flavor Listen to Text Print We’re all trying to limit our trips to the grocery store these days. For many of us, that means rethinking mealtime and using ingredients creatively and wisely. That’s where these recipes come in. Whether you’re rustling up dinner from items already in your kitchen or trying to make do with less, these options are the perfect way to do a lot with a little.
How to Cope With Anxiety
7 tips to help carry you through stressful times Listen to Text Print Andril Zastrozhnov/Bigstock Talk about a cruel irony: The new coronavirus (COVID-19) has ratcheted up stress levels, while simultaneously limiting access to many of our go-to antidotes—getting together with friends and exercising at the gym, for instance. But there’s still plenty you can do to de-stress and maintain a sense of calm. Try one (or all) of these tips. Tip #1: Exercise indoors.
COVID-19 Grocery List: What to Stock Up On
These essentials will have you eating healthy while minimizing your trips to the grocery store Listen to Text Print VH-studio/Bigstock As part of social distancing to limit the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), you’re trying to limit the number of times you leave the house. But you’ve still got to eat. Instead of making frequent trips to the supermarket, stock up on shelf-stable essentials that will last a week or two.
What to Put in Your Sick Day Kit
18 items to keep on hand Listen to Text Print Terry Doran/Mittera When sickness hits, you don’t want to have to scramble to find the medications and supplies you need to manage your blood glucose. That’s where a sick day kit comes in. With the possibility of getting the new coronavirus (COVID-19), preparation is more important than ever. Plan ahead by making sure you have these crucial items on hand.
Q&A: COVID-19 and Diabetes
What you should know about the risks Listen to Text Print VectorMine/Bigstock People with diabetes have specific concerns about the new coronavirus (COVID-19). We answer some of your most pressing questions. Are people with diabetes more likely to get COVID-19? There’s no evidence that people with underlying conditions such as diabetes are more likely to contract COVID-19. Are people with diabetes more likely to have severe symptoms if they get COVID-19?
What to Know About Coronavirus and Diabetes
Listen to Text Print MrVettore/Bigstock As the number of reported cases of COVID-19 continues to grow, you may have questions, such as: What is it, and how is it spread? COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a new strain of the coronavirus that was first detected in China. It can be spread through person-to-person contact, as well as sneezing and coughing. It may also be possible to get COVID-19 by touching a surface that has the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
What to Know About Coronavirus and Diabetes
Listen to Text Print As the number of reported cases of COVID-19 continues to grow, you may have questions, such as: What is it, and how is it spread? COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a new strain of the coronavirus that was first detected in China. It can be spread through person-to-person contact, as well as sneezing and coughing. It may also be possible to get COVID-19 by touching a surface that has the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
Oligarchy in the United States?
American Political Science Association, Task Force on Inequality, and Democracy, American. 2004. American Democracy in an Age of Rising Inequality. Perspectives on Politics 2 (4): 651–66. Ansolabehere, Stephen, de Figueiredo, John M., and Snyder, James M.. 2003. Why is there so little money in US politics? Journal of Economic Perspectives 17 (1): 105–30. Aristotle. 1996. The Politics and The Constitution of Athens, ed. Everson, Stephen, Jowett, trans. Benjamin. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
What the new Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Mean for You
Listen to Text Print Gearstd/Getty Images Each year, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) releases its latest Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, which provides evidence-based recommendations for diabetes management. It’s the first place health care providers turn to for guidance on how best to treat their patients with diabetes.
Beginner's Guide to Blood Glucose Checks
Listen to Text Print Becca Koebrick/Becca Koebrick Design Studio Your blood glucose will rise and fall throughout the day depending on factors such as what you eat and how active you are. Many people with diabetes—especially those on insulin—use frequent blood glucose checks to monitor their levels and guide their diabetes self-management. Click here learn the basics of blood glucose checks.
How a Blood Glucose Meter Helps an On-The-Go Entrepreneur Manage Her Diabetes
Listen to Text Print invincible_bulldog/Getty Images Linda Murray Bullard AGE: 60 DIABETES: Type 2 HOMETOWN: Chattanooga, Tennessee OCCUPATION: Business consultant THERAPY: Oral type 2 diabetes medication, meter Linda Murray Bullard, 60, is used to the challenges of life on the road. As a small business consultant, Bullard speaks at churches, women’s groups, and schools to inspire business owners.
An Insulin Pump Helps a Mom Manage Her Diabetes While Vacationing With Her Young Children
Listen to Text Print invincible_bulldog/Getty Images Laura Rogers AGE: 36 DIABETES: Type 1 HOMETOWN: Ambler, Pennsylvania OCCUPATION: Instructional designer THERAPY: Insulin, CGM, insulin pump As a one-time travel writer, Laura Rogers has been all over the world. The salt flats of Bolivia, the Peruvian Amazon, the Li River in China.
A CGM Helps a Cyclist Reach Peak Performance
Listen to Text Print invincible_bulldog/Getty Images Juan Santiago AGE: 59 DIABETES: Type 2 HOMETOWN: Kissimmee, Florida OCCUPATION: Dog groomer THERAPY: Oral and injected type 2 diabetes medications, meter, CGM The Saturday before any big cycling event, Juan Santiago turns the back porch of his home in Kissimmee, Florida, into a makeshift bike shop. He checks tire pressure, adjusts the gears, tests the brakes.
FDA Approves Toujeo for Use With Children
Listen to Text Print monkeybusinessimages/Bigstock For adults with diabetes who need high doses of insulin, Sanofi’s Toujeo provides a solution. With three times as much insulin per milliliter (U-300) as standard insulin (U-100), Toujeo allows for a smaller volume of insulin with each injection. Now, the Food and Drug Administration has approved the medication for kids over the age of 6.
Types of Cardiovascular Disease
Listen to Text Print Illustration by Ahoy There These conditions fall under the umbrella of cardiovascular disease Arrhythmia Also called an irregular heartbeat, this is a problem with the rhythm of the heartbeat, whether irregular, too fast, or too slow. People with diabetes have an increased risk. Cardiac arrest A term for when the heart stops. It’s often fatal. Congestive heart failure A progressive condition in which the heart begins to pump inefficiently due to one or more causes.
Signs of Heart Attack or Stroke
Listen to Text Print Illustration by Ahoy There Call 911 immediately if you notice any signs of a heart attack or stroke.
Heart Health and Diabetes
Illustration by Ahoy There For most of us, the heart is our childhood introduction to anatomy. Understanding its importance, we cross our hearts to pledge promises and make cute (though anatomically incorrect) drawings as gifts on Valentine’s Day. But this early knowledge of the heart doesn’t always carry over into adulthood.
Beginner’s Guide to Carbohydrate Counting
Listen to Text Print Becca Koebrick/Becca Koebrick Design Studio Carb counting is a meal-planning method in which you add up the grams of carbohydrate in your meals and snacks. Compared with protein and fat, carbs have the greatest effect on your blood glucose. By counting how many grams of carb you’ll be eating, you can more accurately dose mealtime insulin and keep your blood glucose stable.
5 Tips for Finding a New Physician
Listen to Text Print kate_sept2004/Getty Images 1. Ask for Recommendations Whether you’ve recently moved to a new town, your insurance coverage has changed, or you’ve just been diagnosed with a new condition or a diabetes-related complication, there are tried-and-true ways to find a new doctor. If you’re looking for a new primary care physician, start by reaching out to your friends and coworkers.
Now they're sliming Elizabeth Warren: Fox News tactics and the surprising water carriers for the 1 percent
Elizabeth Warren, Rush Limbaugh (AP/Charles Dharapak/J. Scott Applewhite/Photo montage by Salon) It's not only the right telling lies about Warren and Social Security.
November Is American Diabetes Month
Listen to Text Print Cecilie_Arcurs/Getty Images When it comes to diabetes, numbers play a big role. For people who live with the condition, that can mean keeping track of blood glucose levels or counting carbs at meals.
18 People Share Their Diabetes Secrets
vekstok/Creative Marke When first diagnosed with diabetes, people understandably have a lot of questions. What can I eat? Will I need insulin? How do I juggle all of these new supplies and gadgets? Your health care team will cover the basics. But developing a steady management routine that works for you takes time and a lot of trial and error. That’s why we reached out to people who’ve been there, done exactly that.
The Order of the Amaranth Raises Funds for Diabetes
Listen to Text Print American Diabetes Association CEO Tracey Brown (second from left) accepts a check from the Amaranth Diabetes FoundationPhotograph by Beth Bergmann How do you raise over $16 million? “You have to get creative,” says Charlene Tucker, president of the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation, the charitable arm of the fraternal organization known as the Order of the Amaranth. Founded nearly 150 years ago, the Order of the Amaranth promotes the virtues of truth, faith, wisdom, and charity.
Beginner's Guide to Diabetic Neuropathy
Listen to Text Print Becca Koebrick/Becca Koebrick Design Studio (illustration); Blooma/Creative Market (icons) One of the most common complications associated with diabetes, diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage caused by high glucose levels over a long period of time. There are two main types: peripheral, which causes pain or numbness in the hands, feet, legs, and arms; and autonomic, the dulling of nerves that control the gastrointestinal tract, bowel, bladder, and other organs.
11 Tips for Keeping Kids With Diabetes Safe at School
YurolaitsAlbert/Getty Images The new school year can trigger a mix of excitement and end-of-summer groans. But for kids with diabetes, back-to-school time can introduce additional worries and preparation. After all, they won’t have Mom or Dad on hand to assist with glucose monitoring or insulin injections. That’s where Safe at School comes in.
People to Know 2019: Nick Callas
By Benjamin Page September 2019 People, Listen to Text Print Nick Callas Photography by Bella Manetta For Nick Callas—a stand-up comedian who has created short cartoons for Comedy Central—no topic is out of bounds. “It’s sort of the purpose, to go to different places and try to come out the other end with a new perspective,” he says. When he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 6, Nick worried it would make him a target for teasing.
Pilots With Diabetes Fight for Their Right to Fly
Commercial pilots with insulin-treated diabetes are being grounded. The American Diabetes Association is working to change that Listen to Text Print denbelitsky/Bigstock As a pilot for the FBI, Bryan Stone flew a variety of surveillance missions out of the bureau’s Salt Lake City office.
Pro Soccer Player Jordan Morris Talks Type 1 Diabetes
A soccer phenom with type 1 diabetes is paying it forward By Benjamin Page July 2019 People, Listen to Text Print Jordan Morris Photography by Mike Fiechtner/Sounders FC Communications When pro soccer player Jordan Morris was a kid, his parents gave him a basketball jersey that had belonged to NBA player Adam Morrison.
Mark Ramirez Lost 50 lbs Eating a Plant-Based Diet
Listen to Text Print Marc Ramirez Age: 51 Hometown: Clinton Township, Michigan Secret to Success: Eating a plant-based diet Marc Ramirez thought there was nothing he could do to avoid developing diabetes. He grew up in a large Latino family, and his grandparents, mother, and all but one of his seven brothers and sisters had type 2 diabetes. He thought his days as a college football player might have shielded him somewhat, but when he was diagnosed in 2002, he wasn’t shocked.
Gary Johnson Lost 42 lbs By Focusing on the Positive
Listen to Text Print Gary Johnson Age: 53 Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Secret to Success: Focusing on the positive When you work for the FBI, being in shape is practically a job requirement. During his 21 years working cases in anti-corruption and gang violence, Gary Johnson jogged 4 to 5 miles most days of the week and spent time lifting weights to stay in shape for the agency’s periodic physicals.
Helping Mental Health Specialists Better Serve People With Diabetes
Listen to Text Print Sky_melody/Getty Images A teenager with diabetes visited a therapist with his parents. Years of daily diabetes management had taken a mental toll on all three. They were dealing with a condition known as diabetes burnout, but the counselor was clearly not familiar with the stress, anxiety, and lack of motivation that often comes with diabetes. The therapist’s advice? Take a break for a week. Stop checking blood glucose. Forget about monitoring levels. Skip the insulin.
Three People With Diabetes Share Their Secrets to Losing Weight
Listen to Text Print Lifestyle changes come with a number of health benefits, not the least of which are better blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Even slight adjustments can affect your life in unexpected ways. A new exercise routine can create a bonding opportunity between spouses. A healthier eating plan can lead to the discovery of a new favorite food. A refreshed, positive outlook can stir a career-altering passion.
Autumn Reed Lost 101 lbs Making Small Changes
Listen to Text Print Current photo by Edward Linsmier Autumn Reed Age: 45 Hometown: Hudson, Florida Secret to Success: Making small changes Looking back, Autumn Reed recognizes she wasn’t always pleasant to be around. “I weighed almost 300 pounds,” she says. “I had aches and pains. I was always crabby and tired.” Even short walks—just to the car parked in the driveway—would lead to a loss of breath, making it difficult to leave the house.
Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Your go-to cheat sheet for all things diabetes Listen to Text Print Becca Koebrick/Becca Koebrick Design Studio Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the broad term for a range of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels: coronary artery disease, which can lead to heart attack; cerebrovascular disease, which can lead to stroke; and peripheral vascular disease, which can lead to narrowed and blocked blood vessels in the legs and sometimes arms.
Facts to Know About Prediabetes
Listen to Text Print Becca Koebrick/Becca Koebrick Design Studio Beginner’s Guide is a brand new section. Each issue, we’ll include an easy-to-understand infographic that covers the basics of a specific topic related to diabetes. Scroll down to learn more about our first topic, prediabetes.
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