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Landscape-scale Approaches for Integrated Natural Resource Management in Tropical Forest Landscapes
Ecology and Society: Landscape-scale Approaches for Integrated Natural Resource Management in Tropical Forest Landscapes You must view this manuscript with a frames-capable browser
Assessing the Performance of Natural Resource Systems
Copyright © 2001 by the author(s). Published here under license by The Resilience Alliance. The following is the established format for referencing this article: Campbell, B., J. A. Sayer, P. Frost, S. Vermeulen, M. Ruiz Pérez, A. Cunningham, and R. Prabhu. 2001. Assessing the performance of natural resource systems. Conservation Ecology 5(2): 22.
Letter to the editor disputes Bell Mobility Newmarket cell tower statement
To the editor, Already a Subscriber? Sign in Secure transaction. Cancel anytime. First, there is this statement: “The tower fully complies with Health Canada’s safety standards, and no microwave antenna will be installed — meaning no microwave radiation can be emitted.” Almost all cell towers in Ontario have been or will be upgraded to microwave frequencies, either wholly or partially. This is what 5G technology is about.
Is individualism less toxic for northwest Europeans?
Total fertility rate by country in 2024 (Wikicommons - Korakys) The fertility rate has fallen the most within a large part of the non-Western world, even though this decline had a head-start in the Western world. Are modern social environments less toxic for WEIRD people of northwest European descent? The fertility rate began to decline in the Western world before spreading elsewhere. Perhaps surprisingly, this decline is going much farther in many non-Western populations.
Malcolm Gladwell and the birth of a "fact"
Malcolm Gladwell, author and staff writer at The New Yorker When I first published my last post in Aporia Magazine, a reader told me that Black mother/White father children not only have worse birth outcomes than White mother/Black father children but also are eight points lower in IQ. The source for this fact? Malcolm Gladwell, a staff writer at The New Yorker and a popular author.
Cognitive Biases Associated With Specific and Generalized Beliefs in Conspiracy Theory
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description acp70045-sup-0001-Supinfo.docxWord 2007 document , 916.4 KB Data S1. References 2023. “‘You Are Either With Us, or Against Us’: The Association Between Dichotomous Thinking and Political Extremism Among Israeli Voters.” Scientific Studios on Social and Political Psychology 29, no. 1: 4–9. https://doi.org/10.61727/sssppj/1.2023.04. , , , , , and . 2018.
Raising money for charity by reading a book
To do this I have just written a book, a collection of short cosy mystery stories, all with a twisty ending and I will be contributing to the Ukraine fund by doing this. As an old Surrey resident of 20 years and Egham CC player, I wanted to let you know that I am trying to raise £2000 (or more) for the Ukraine effort, by working with the charity World Vision, who support children all over the world.
UK: Court of Appeal endorses intervenor's proposed guidance on navigating manifestation of religion and belief issues in the workplace
In Higgs v Farmor's School [2025] EWCA Civ 109, the Court of Appeal ("CoA") has upheld the Employment Appeal Tribunal's ("EAT") adoption of guidance proposed by an intervenor to the proceedings, the Church of England (for whom this firm acted), on how employers can navigate contentious workplace issues relating to potentially objectionable manifestations of belief (whether religious or otherwise), and in particular on deciding whether actions taken to restrict such manifestations of belief,...
UK: Court of Appeal endorses intervenor's proposed guidance on navigating manifestation of religion and belief issues in the workplace
In Higgs v Farmor's School [2025] EWCA Civ 109, the Court of Appeal ("CoA") has upheld the Employment Appeal Tribunal's ("EAT") adoption of guidance proposed by an intervenor to the proceedings, the Church of England (for whom this firm acted), on how employers can navigate contentious workplace issues relating to potentially objectionable manifestations of belief (whether religious or otherwise), and in particular on deciding whether actions taken to restrict such manifestations of belief,...
Q&A for History of Mankind (29)
To check all previous newsletters in the History of Mankind, which is pretty long, you can click here. This is the twenty-ninth Q&A for History of Mankind. Paying subscribers received an email asking for questions; and those are right below the paywall. Just let me remind you that all new paying subscribers get an electronic copy of my 2023 book ”Emperor Whisperers: a comparative history of ancient Western and Chinese philosophy” (also available here).
Cat’s got the cream
At Jaguar’s recent track-day drive experience, its tastiest current machinery was put to the test against the backdrop of the Franschhoek mountains. Jaguar’s fastest and sharpest, the F-Pace SVR and F-Type R75, were both there to get the message across that Jaguar is still making arresting cars and remains proud of its racing heritage. There was a surprise, too. The electric I-Pace, something of a pioneer in the electric evolution, was also on hand to remind drivers why electric needn’t be dull.
New Figma UI - Sucks!
Agreed. I switched back to the classic UI, it’s much simpler and easier to use.
UK: Employment Rights Bill published, but most reforms not expected before 2026
As promised, the Labour Government published its Employment Rights Bill last Thursday (10 October), within the first 100 days of its administration. This fleshes out some of the details of the reforms included in the 'Plan to Make Work Pay' published prior to the election and confirmed in the King's Speech, although much remains to be specified in regulations and subject to consultation. The second reading of the Bill in the Commons will be on 21 October 2024.
The pretty trap: should car manufacturers reinvent the icons of their past?
Ferrari Daytona With its launch in 1966, the Lamborghini Miura saw the invention of a whole new class of automobile: the supercar. Until then, fast cars had engines either in the front or at the back. Miura was the first to borrow from motor racing and put it in the middle. And so was born the production-ready mid-engined supercar. It launched just as Ferrari was getting ready to deliver a child of its own, the furiously fast but conventional-looking front-engined V12 Daytona.
Survival of the cutest
Blond Vanuatu boy (source: Graham Crumb, Wikicommons) Blond hair evolved independently in Oceania. As in Europe, it’s more common in children and women, but the age and sex differences are larger. Since it coincides geographically with risk of infant death due to maternal neglect, it may have been favored by mothers ensuring the survival of “cute” infants.
Bushside, all's well - Private Edition
The idea was simple: head off into the bush and redefine what ‘wellness’ means. To my mind the word, the concept is a mite anodyne. Beige. Clinical even. Really, it should be a catch-all for everything that instils a sense of renewed optimism. With that in mind, I enlisted the help of four partners well versed in the art of bringing joy: the luxury safari company Wilderness, the iconic Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Fastjet, the region’s newest airline, and Kariba’s premium lodge, Fothergill.
Recent evolution of hair, eye and skin color in Europe
Written by Peter Frost. Europeans have a surprising variety of hair and eye colors. Their hair colors are produced by alleles at over 200 loci and their eye colors by alleles at over 124 (Morgan et al., 2018; Simcoe et al., 2021). These alleles went from being nonexistent to their current high prevalence within a relatively short span of time, certainly less than the forty thousand years of Homo sapiens in Europe.
Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster
Tech-savvy Mercedes looks back even as it innovates. This year’s seductive SL, electronic tour de force though it is, is a case in point. The two-door grand tourer unashamedly references the SLs of yore in its gorgeous design, most notably the first, the uber-valuable Gullwing of 1952. Gone are the angular Modernist lines of most of the previous generations, replaced by the softer organic shapes of the original Gullwing.
Pioneers of Time
This year, heritage comes to the fore as Piaget celebrates its 150th anniversary, Bulgari and Breitling their 140th and Seiko its centenary. It’s no surprise then that the pioneers behind the Manufactures are front of mind. Rolex, Tudor and Hans Wilsdorf Hans Wilsdorf was orphaned at the age of 12, and raised by uncles who continued his parents’ tradition of travelling widely at every opportunity they could.
The Masters of Go
It’s becoming common for motor manufacturers to combine abilities in a single model; more practicality, more all-road ability, yet improved dynamics. Much of the recent research and development has centred on transforming SUVs into sports machines – Lamborghini’s Urus, the Bentley Bentayga, Aston Martin DBX, Porsche Cayenne, Maserati Levante, Rolls-Royce Cullinan and, most recently, the Ferrari Purosangue.
Gebt euren Träumen eine Chance
Veröffentlichung online am 10.05.2024 um 10:24:26 Uhr, zuletzt geändert am 10.05.2024 um 10:23:19 Uhr Gebt euren Träumen eine Chance 2024-05-10 10:23:19 Allein träumen kann schön sein, aber gemeinsam werden Träume wahr Pastor Peter Frost. Foto: privat Wehe der Welt, in der es keine Träumer mehr gibt. Was ist aus unseren Träumen geworden? Aus den Träumen unserer Jugendzeit?
How modern culture distorts reality
Written by Peter Frost. Dutch people underestimate the crime rate of dark-skinned immigrants while overestimating the crime rate of light-skinned immigrants, including Roma, Turks and Chinese. Our perception of crime, and reality itself, is being distorted by the messaging of modern culture. The crime news is unfair to Negroes, on the one hand, in that it emphasizes individual cases instead of statistical proportions ...
Employment Espresso Pods: Looking Ahead: Part 3 – Potential Employment Law Proposals From The Labour Party (Podcast) - Employee Rights/ Labour Relations - UK
In the third and final part of our look ahead to potential employment law proposals should the Labour Party secure a win at the next General Election, Partner Tim Leaver, together with Consultant Peter Frost and Senior Associate Sian McKinley, continue to explore the key employment-related proposals put forward by the Labour Party in its Green Paper last year and the recent party conference, with a focus on Labour's proposed Fair Pay Agreement revolution and how employers' responsible and...
(In)vested interests
Traditionally at this time of year luxury watchmakers showcase their superstars and temptations for the season. This year, off the back of a hugely successful Watches and Wonders fair, the offerings are stellar. Casual elegance, understated mastery A raft of beautifully subtle pieces lead the holiday parade. Primary among them is Rolex’s Perpetual 1908, chic, practically a dress watch, with the accent firmly on formality.
Bella auto - Private Edition
Alfa 33 Stradale (1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale) It’s generally accepted that the golden era of automotive design was the two decades following the Second World War. And in that time, no designer was as celebrated as the one-time aeronautical engineer Franco Scaglione. The Florentine’s designs have stood the test of time, his cars such as the Lancia Aurelia, Jaguar XK150, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint today fetching astronomical sums at auction.
The Goldilocks zone between inbreeding and outbreeding
Written by Peter Frost. The more closely related a man and a woman are to each other, the higher their risk of producing abnormal embryos. The risk is highest if they are siblings, lower if they are first cousins, and lower still if they are second cousins. This is well known. But did you know that the same risk then starts to increase progressively with further decreases in relatedness? The sweet spot for having healthy children seems to be marriage between third or fourth cousins.
Employment Espresso Pods: Looking Ahead: Part 2 – Potential Employment Law Proposals From The Labour Party (Podcast) - Employee Rights/ Labour Relations - UK
In the second part of our look ahead to potential employment law proposals should the Labour Party secure a win at the next General Election, Partner Tim Leaver, together with Consultant Peter Frost and Senior Associate Sian McKinley, continue to explore the key employment-related proposals put forward by the Labour Party in its Green Paper last year and the recent party conference, with a focus in this episode on potential changes for individuals.
It’s complicated
It’s generally agreed that the masters of complications are Vacheron Constantin. The bespoke maison specialises in audacious complexity, notably the famed 57260 which managed to pack 57 complications into a timepiece that weighed just short of a kilogramme. It has 2 826 parts, 31 hands, took eight years to make and, should it be put up for sale, would fetch in the region of R180m. It was by way a celebration – a milestone to mark the 260th birthday of the watchmaker.
Employment Espresso Pods: Labour's Proposals: Part 1 (Podcast)
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Inside Arbitration: Can We End Discrimination In Arbitration?
In Issue 13 of Inside Arbitration we explored the efforts of the international arbitration community and beyond to improve gender diversity, particularly among arbitrators. The arbitration community has also acknowledged the need to focus on other forms of diversity – in particular ethnic, racial and cultural diversity. Institutions have begun to monitor the nationality and place of qualification of arbitrators, but efforts in this sphere are at a much more fledgling stage.
The Ghosts of Africa
Written by Peter Frost. At the dawn of recorded history, Black Africans were still absent from most of Africa. South of the Sahara the continent was largely home to hunter-gatherers who were small in stature, childlike in build, and light reddish-brown in color. Many were archaic humans and not true Homo sapiens.
E&W: ET Presidential Guidance On Alternative Dispute Resolution Introduces Potential For Mandatory Disputes Resolution Appointments
The President of the Employment Tribunals (Barry Clarke) recently published new Guidance on Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR"). For the most part this is sensible updating of the Guidance issued by his predecessor in 2018, outlining the different forms of ADR that parties are encouraged to use. However it introduces a new form of ADR for more complex claims, namely the "Dispute Resolution Appointment" ("DRA").
EAT Provides Welcome Guidance On Proportionality In Belief / Freedom Of Expression Cases
In Higgs v Farmor's School, a matter in which this firm acted for the Church of England as Intervenor, the EAT approved new guidance proposed by the Church when deciding whether the actions of employers in restricting the manifestation of a religion or belief and the free speech of an employee would thereby unlawfully discriminate against that employee.
Human evolution didn't slow down. It accelerated!
Written by Peter Frost. The dominant view is that we have evolved by changing our environment rather than ourselves. Genetic evolution has thus given way to cultural evolution. For instance, we adapt to the cold by making clothes or even a controlled environment, like a home with a fireplace. Culture has allowed us to adapt to a diverse range of circumstances, and it has diversified accordingly. Yes, we too have diversified—in shape, color, and size—but those differences are trivial.
The Oscars of Watchmaking
Almost half the most prestigious watchmaking awards presented at the 22nd annual Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) went to independent brands this year. MB&F was top among them winning two prizes – Best in Show or “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix for the LM Sequential EVO – an MB&F Machine nominated in the Chronograph category – and the M.A.D.1 RED, an accessible timepiece created under a different brand, M.A.D.Editions. These accolades take their total to nine GPHG awards in 17 years.
Orlando Bloom named Staropramen’s new brand ambassador across Europe, the U.K. and beyond
Actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom is the new brand ambassador for Staropramen, the top-selling Prague-brewed beer in the world, the brand said today. Bloom, who will next be seen starring in Sony Pictures’ "Gran Turismo" and A24’s "Wizards!", will be featured in a new Staropramen TV ad, along with a digital and social media campaign set to launch across Europe and the U.K. this year.
The original meaning of skin color
Written by Peter Frost Today, skin color has a strong ethnic meaning. It differs mainly between people of different geographic origins, at least in modern Western societies. But that has not always been the case. In earlier societies, where people were overwhelmingly of local origin, skin color had a gendered meaning: it differed primarily between men and women. Women are universally the fair sex (Frost and van den Berghe 1986). They are paler than men, who conversely are ruddier and browner.
Europeans and recent cognitive evolution
Household workshop for leather working (Wikicommons – Sovereign Hill Museum) The high mean IQ of Europeans is relatively recent in origin, as is that of East Asians. Both of these “IQ plateaus” arose largely during the time of recorded history. Until the eleventh century, mean IQ was relatively low throughout Europe, perhaps hovering in the low 90s.
When did Europe pull ahead? And why?
Extent of Western Christianity (orange), 860 AD (Wikicommons – Blidfried) In terms of GDP per capita growth, northwest Europe began to surpass the rest of the world during the fourteenth century. This was before the conquest of the Americas, the invention of printing, the Atlantic slave trade, and the Protestant Reformation. When did Europe begin to pull ahead of the non-European world?
Shadowland and the Psychology of Belief in Conspiracy Theories
Key Takeaways Shadowland is a new docuseries investigating the lives of those who believe in right-wing conspiracy theories. One of the major questions the series poses is, why do so many people fall prey to such irrational thinking? Having a better understanding of—and empathy for—these people can get us a little closer to the root of what makes conspiracy theories so enticing.
Dick Leinenkugel to retire at end of 2022, hand reins of Leinenkugel’s to nephew Tony Bugher
Dick Leinenkugel, who led his family-founded Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company to an audience of drinkers across the country via the massive hit Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, will retire at the end of 2022 after serving eight years as president of the brewery. Leinenkugel, 64, will pass the baton to his nephew and sixth-generation Leinenkugel, Tony Bugher, who will be charged with steering the 155-year-old Chippewa Falls, Wisc.-based brewery into its next chapter.
Molson Coors, The Coca-Cola Company to launch a new alcohol brand inspired by Simply
Molson Coors Beverage Co. is taking another big step beyond the beer aisle with a new alcohol brand made with real fruit juice inspired by Simply, The Coca-Cola Company’s best-selling line of juices. The first product, Simply Spiked Lemonade, will launch this summer in a variety pack.
Molson Coors to cease operations of Saint Archer, sell San Diego brewery to Kings & Convicts Brewing
Molson Coors Beverage Company said today it will stop production of its Saint Archer brand and sell its San Diego-based brewery and taproom to Kings & Convicts Brewing Co., which owns the Ballast Point brand. As part of the deal, Kings & Convicts will take over Saint Archer’s 100,000-barrel capacity Miramar brewery and adjoining taproom, as well as its 1,200-square-foot taproom in Leucadia, Calif.
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer to release margarita variety pack
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer just can’t stop. Fresh off news that it will take its core variety pack national in January, the fast-growing hard seltzer brand said today it will release a second variety pack featuring margarita flavors, in 2022.
Molson Coors to release Five Trail blended American whiskey, its first entry into full-strength spirits
Molson Coors Beverage Company next month will release its first full-strength spirit, a blended American whiskey made with Coors malt and Rocky Mountain water called Five Trail. Under the banner Coors Whiskey Co., Five Trail is slated to roll out Sept. 1 via Molson Coors’ distributor network at better liquor retailers in four markets: Colorado, Georgia, Nevada and New York.
Chinese wanderers remind us of the global threats to elephants
China is not famous for its elephants — but the famed wandering herd has been dominating animal media headlines for some while. The whole herd of 15 animals originally left a wildlife reserve in the southwest of Yunnan province more than a year ago. They trekked over 300 miles (500km) north, arriving at the outskirts of the provincial capital of Kunming.
Atwater Brewery unveils ‘refreshed’ new packaging in time for summer
Atwater Brewery is making a splash this summer with refreshed packaging that aims to create a more consistent look across its portfolio of beers. The Detroit-based brewery debuted its new look this month across its cans and bottles in an effort to better stand out on shelves to drinkers across its distribution footprint. “The idea is to get everyone aligned — we at the brewery, our distributor network, retailers and customers — with that consistent look,” says Mark Rieth, Atwater’s president.
Molson Coors inks three beyond-beer partnerships in Western Europe as part of ‘Beverage Hub’ launch
Molson Coors Beverage Company said today it has entered into three new partnerships that grant the beverage company exclusive distribution rights for Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, Lixir Drinks and Tarquin’s Gin and Twin Fin Rum from Southwestern Distillery across its established on- and off-premise trade networks in Western Europe.
Molson Coors becomes first major brewer to use 100% renewable energy in the U.K.
Molson Coors Beverage Company has become the first major U.K. brewer to operate entirely by renewable energy. The maker of Carling, Coors, Doom Bar and other iconic beers has signed a power purchase agreement with RWE, a leading renewable energy company, that supplies its U.K. operations with energy generated from the Tween Bridge wind farm in South Yorkshire.
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer set to launch in U.S.
When Topo Chico Hard Seltzer hits shelves in the U.S. later this month, it will make the Topo Chico trademark perhaps the highest-profile non-alcohol brand on a hard seltzer. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is launching March 29 in key markets with a four-flavor variety pack – tangy lemon lime, tropical mango, strawberry guava and exotic pineapple. It will introduce 24-ounce and 16-ounce single cans of select flavors in the coming months, as well.
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