Three scientists from Sweden and the UK have shown that yellow fever mosquitoes have developed a resistance to DEET, a common insect repellent. Through laboratory tests, they found that the mosquitoes can no longer detect the smell of DEET due to a sensory cell on their antenna becoming inactive. This is the first evidence that mosquitoes can become resistant to repellents through hereditary mutations. The researchers warn that widespread use of DEET in a limited area could lead to other mosquito species developing a resistance as well. More study is needed to understand the exact mechanism behind the mosquitoes' new resistance.
Alpha had a low degree of value innovation while Beta pursued a high degree. Alpha focused on understanding existing customer needs through knowledge acquisition and assimilation, while Beta deliberately acquired diverse knowledge on trends and anticipated new opportunities. Alpha's knowledge sources overlapped more with complementary learning, while Beta's were more diverse with slower learning. Contextually, Alpha was proactive and central in networks while Beta was observant and less central. Alpha's realized capacity was limited while Beta encouraged uncertainty and diversity. Absorptive capacity and combinative capabilities were found to influence the degree of value innovation through their interactions, mediated by contextual factors like strategy and network position.
This is the opening presentation I gave at Open Innovation in Action, a major conference for the biotech and pharma sector. It was held at the UK's first open innovation biomedical campus, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst, in November 2012. As the first presenter I had two objectives - giving a definition of open innovation to set the tone for the rest of the day, and sharing some thoughts on the future of open innovation in the bioscience sector.
You can find out more at www.original-ventures.com
Google vehicles have started collecting street view images in Peru to add the country to its popular online maps. The vehicles use sophisticated cameras to capture 360-degree images from roads across Lima, Arequipa and other cities. Some privacy measures will be taken, such as blurring faces. This will allow tourists to virtually explore locations before visiting and provide a new window to view places in Peru. Nine other Latin American countries already have street view coverage.
1) Reliance shares have risen only 3.7% in the last four months, much less than the overall market increase of 22%, disappointing investors.
2) India and the US are likely to finalize a $3.5 billion deal during the upcoming presidential visit for India to acquire 10 C-17 transport aircraft from the US, the largest defense deal between the two countries.
3) NSDL has reduced annual account maintenance charges for pension accounts to Rs 280 from Rs 350 in order to save subscribers money.
The document provides an interim report for Electrolux for the first quarter of 2011. Some key highlights include:
- Net sales were SEK 23,436m, down 7% from the previous year, while operating income was SEK 696m.
- Operating income was impacted by increased raw material costs and lower sales prices across most business areas.
- Strong sales growth occurred in Latin America, Asia/Pacific, and for small appliances.
- Market demand improved in Electrolux's main markets, with growth in Latin America, Asia/Pacific, and stabilization in Europe.
Die Universiteit Twente ist eine einzigartige Universität. Davon kannst du dich am besten mit deinen eigenen Augen überzeugen. Komm dafür am 17. November 2011 zum Tag der Offenen Tür um mehr über die Universiteit Twente und den Studiengang deiner Wahl zu erfahren!
The document discusses the importance and benefits of innovation. It provides definitions of innovation from thinkers like Peter Drucker and discusses how innovation can increase profits by delivering more value to customers, cut costs of production and operations, and create value for both companies and consumers. Innovation is described as vital for growth, increased productivity, economic wealth, and survival. Thinking creatively and strategically can lead to innovative ideas but also require implementation through makeovers of processes, services, products, markets, technology, and more.
Alpha had a low degree of value innovation while Beta pursued a high degree. Alpha focused on understanding existing customer needs through knowledge acquisition and assimilation, while Beta deliberately acquired diverse knowledge on trends and anticipated new opportunities. Alpha's knowledge sources overlapped more with complementary learning, while Beta's were more diverse with slower learning. Contextually, Alpha was proactive and central in networks while Beta was observant and less central. Alpha's realized capacity was limited while Beta encouraged uncertainty and diversity. Absorptive capacity and combinative capabilities were found to influence the degree of value innovation through their interactions, mediated by contextual factors like strategy and network position.
This is the opening presentation I gave at Open Innovation in Action, a major conference for the biotech and pharma sector. It was held at the UK's first open innovation biomedical campus, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst, in November 2012. As the first presenter I had two objectives - giving a definition of open innovation to set the tone for the rest of the day, and sharing some thoughts on the future of open innovation in the bioscience sector.
You can find out more at www.original-ventures.com
Google vehicles have started collecting street view images in Peru to add the country to its popular online maps. The vehicles use sophisticated cameras to capture 360-degree images from roads across Lima, Arequipa and other cities. Some privacy measures will be taken, such as blurring faces. This will allow tourists to virtually explore locations before visiting and provide a new window to view places in Peru. Nine other Latin American countries already have street view coverage.
1) Reliance shares have risen only 3.7% in the last four months, much less than the overall market increase of 22%, disappointing investors.
2) India and the US are likely to finalize a $3.5 billion deal during the upcoming presidential visit for India to acquire 10 C-17 transport aircraft from the US, the largest defense deal between the two countries.
3) NSDL has reduced annual account maintenance charges for pension accounts to Rs 280 from Rs 350 in order to save subscribers money.
The document provides an interim report for Electrolux for the first quarter of 2011. Some key highlights include:
- Net sales were SEK 23,436m, down 7% from the previous year, while operating income was SEK 696m.
- Operating income was impacted by increased raw material costs and lower sales prices across most business areas.
- Strong sales growth occurred in Latin America, Asia/Pacific, and for small appliances.
- Market demand improved in Electrolux's main markets, with growth in Latin America, Asia/Pacific, and stabilization in Europe.
Die Universiteit Twente ist eine einzigartige Universität. Davon kannst du dich am besten mit deinen eigenen Augen überzeugen. Komm dafür am 17. November 2011 zum Tag der Offenen Tür um mehr über die Universiteit Twente und den Studiengang deiner Wahl zu erfahren!
The document discusses the importance and benefits of innovation. It provides definitions of innovation from thinkers like Peter Drucker and discusses how innovation can increase profits by delivering more value to customers, cut costs of production and operations, and create value for both companies and consumers. Innovation is described as vital for growth, increased productivity, economic wealth, and survival. Thinking creatively and strategically can lead to innovative ideas but also require implementation through makeovers of processes, services, products, markets, technology, and more.
This document provides special thanks to over 20 individuals from various universities and organizations. It then summarizes 3 initiatives by the global partnership Internet.org to expand affordable internet access worldwide: 1) An innovation lab to help developers ensure apps will work in remote areas. 2) Research on technologies like planes, satellites and lasers to improve connectivity. 3) An app providing free basic services to users in markets where internet access is less affordable, launched in Zambia and expanding globally.
This document discusses cloning endangered species and trees. It provides 4 arguments in favor of this. Argument 1 states that cloning endangered plants could save important species from extinction and help the environment by adding more oxygen. Argument 2 claims cloning trees could help fight global warming by reducing carbon dioxide. Argument 3 argues that cloning animals could prevent species extinctions and balance the food chain. Argument 4 provides examples of successful clones and says repopulation through cloning could occur rapidly. The document concludes cloning endangered species should be continued and funded to gain these benefits.
Genetic counselors help people understand their risk of inheriting genetic disorders. They take family medical histories and may order tests like karyotyping, which examines chromosomes to identify abnormalities that could cause genetic diseases. While some argue cloning could help preserve endangered and extinct species by maintaining their genetic diversity, others have ethical concerns about the technique. Scientists have made progress with cross-species cloning, successfully cloning an endangered animal late into fetal development using cow eggs, representing an important step.
The document provides updates on environmental, science, technology and health news from South America. Key points include:
- Dengue cases in Brazil have almost tripled this year due to a new virus strain.
- Peruvian engineers developed a device to treat glaucoma that is smaller, simpler and more affordable than existing options.
- Colombian scientists reconstructed the path of the Russian meteor from February 2013 using video footage and landmarks.
Tis endangered and or extinct species cloningMorganScience
The document discusses the goals, ethical considerations, and laws surrounding the Human Genome Project. The project aimed to map the human genome between 1990-2003. It sought to identify all human genes, determine DNA sequences, and address related ethical, legal and social issues. Some implications included concerns about privacy of genetic information and potential discrimination. Laws like GINA were passed to protect privacy of genetic data.
Cloning extinct animals could help preserve genetic diversity and assist conservation efforts. Frozen zoos store genetic material from endangered species that could be used for cloning or artificial reproduction in the future. While damaged DNA may prevent cloned embryos from developing, repositories of frozen tissue aim to establish a "genetic trust fund" for reconstituting extinct populations. Advanced Cell Technology has successfully cloned an endangered animal, demonstrating cloning's potential for aiding species preservation.
Impact Of Biodiversity On Social, Environmental, And...Erica Baldwin
The document discusses several theories for the extinction of dinosaurs, including an asteroid impact, volcanic activity, climate change, and long incubation periods for eggs. The most widely accepted theory is that an asteroid 6 miles wide struck the Yucatan peninsula about 66 million years ago. Research led by a Florida State University professor found that it took dinosaurs 3-6 months, not 11-85 days as previously thought, for eggs to hatch based on growth lines in teeth. The long incubation periods may have made dinosaurs more vulnerable to extinction from the asteroid impact or climate change.
The document summarizes an essay about environmental security. It discusses how the 2012 drought in the Midwest affected crops and global populations. It questions whether this was due to natural causes or human impacts on the environment. The concept of environmental security considers the effects of environmental issues within and between countries. It also discusses how climate change caused the USDA to update its plant hardiness zone map in 2012, showing zones had shifted northward. This expansion of viable crop zones could financially benefit large agriculture companies but hurt small, independent farmers.
1) Cloning endangered animals is controversial as it may disrupt natural habitats and populations. Critics argue that cloning focuses on technology rather than addressing the root causes of extinction like habitat loss.
2) Supporters counter that humans are responsible for driving some species like mammoths extinct through climate change and overhunting. Cloning could help restore ecosystems by returning lost species.
3) However, others note cloning may not produce self-sustaining populations, as clones may lack natural parenting and behaviors. Genetic diversity is also a concern.
Overpopulation and environmental threats are putting increasing strain on the planet's resources. The world population growth rate peaked in the 1960s at 2% per year but is still around 1.3% annually, equivalent to 78 million more people each year. If current rates of consumption continue, human activity will destroy biodiversity, deplete natural resources, and pollute the atmosphere. Environmental sustainability demands that human activities only use resources at a replenishable rate and preserve natural life support systems to ensure a habitable planet for future generations. Individual actions and global cooperation are needed to address urgent environmental issues.
By Brian and Eduardo discusses Gregor Mendel's pioneering work in genetics in the mid-1800s which revolutionized the field by employing precise pollination and statistical analysis methods. It also mentions how his work allowed determining inheritance of traits and selective breeding. Later, Cohen and Boyle's work in the 1970s on isolating and cloning genes in bacteria laid the foundations for gene therapy and biotechnology.
The document summarizes several stories related to the environment, science, technology, and health in South America:
1) Countries have been negotiating for three years on a legally-binding agreement to limit mercury pollution and are close to a final agreement. Key issues include controlling emissions from industries like mining.
2) A Canadian company is developing technology to directly capture carbon dioxide from the air, hoping to sell it for uses like oil extraction. A US pilot plant is planned for 2014.
3) One of three projects drilling under Antarctic ice is the only one likely to find evidence of life in subglacial lakes before the drilling season ends due to weather. All aim to inform the search for life elsewhere.
Aves Uruguay, a conservation NGO in Uruguay, plans to launch an Observatory of Natural Grasslands to monitor the country's main natural ecosystem of grasslands. The organization is concerned about the rapid disappearance of grasslands due to increased crop cultivation and afforestation. The Observatory will incorporate new technologies to assess grassland conservation in Uruguay and provide services to other regions through collaborations with sustainable agriculture groups. It aims to reward farmers protecting grasslands and promote 'Grassland Beef' certified through protocols ensuring environmental protection and wildlife conservation.
The future always feels like it’s running late. Human imagination works harder than human enterprise, but at any given moment, scientists and engineers are redesigning future technology and the world around us in big and small ways
The World Bank unveiled a 10-year environmental strategy focused on climate change, sustainable development, and green growth. The strategy aims to help countries integrate environmental sustainability and resilience into their core economic planning and decision-making. It will provide increased support for climate adaptation and mitigation projects. The World Bank will also work to reform energy policies, phase out fossil fuel subsidies, and mobilize more private sector finance for clean energy.
Bushmeat research in the past 3 decades: What has it changed for sustainable ...Fundsi88
Presentation by Nathalie van Vliet at the symposium, "Innovative ways for conserving the ecosystem services provided by bushmeat" in the 51th Annual Meeting ATBC 2014 in Cairns, Australia.
Dissertation on environmental pollution and global warming 27 08-2013Patricia Rodrigues
This document provides an introduction to environmental pollution and global warming. It defines key terms like environment, environmental pollutant, and environmental pollution. It then discusses the genesis of environmental problems, noting that both developing and developed countries contribute to pollution in different ways. In India specifically, issues like river pollution, deforestation, industrial waste, and noise pollution are discussed. The document also examines the relationship between religious and cultural practices in India and environmental pollution. It argues that traditions like celebrating festivals by bursting firecrackers, disposing of waste in rivers, and using loudspeakers contribute to pollution problems.
This document provides a summary of a research paper on the environmental impacts of consumerism during the Christmas season. It discusses how the high levels of spending and consumption during the holidays leads to increased waste and pollution. Specifically, it notes that the roughly $600 billion spent in the US in 2013 on winter holidays resulted in a similar amount of solid waste being sent to landfills. It then discusses some of the negative environmental and health impacts of landfill leachate, including toxicity to plants and aquatic organisms. The document concludes by arguing that reducing overconsumption during the holidays could help mitigate these problems.
Max Israel discusses the disparity between the arts and sciences and how his psychology major falls between the two cultures. He believes bridging the humanities and sciences can yield incredible results. As an example, he cites the movie Avatar, where science enhanced the film's art. Max's goal is the creation of one culture from the arts and sciences.
In a separate document, Max explores artist Joe Davis' work Microvenus, where genetic code for a visual representation of female genitalia was inserted into E. coli bacteria. Davis intended this work communicating via DNA to raise awareness of DNA's message-encoding abilities. Max finds Davis' intertwining of art, biotechnology and other fields to be inspiring.
September 2, 2013 Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly 7Breakin.docxklinda1
September 2, 2013 Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly "7
Breaking news
DOJ to allow marijuana ballot
initiatives to go forward
The Department of Justice
(DOJ) on August 29 said it would
allow states to go ahead with
marijuana taxation and licensing
initiatives, abandoning federal
enforcement of possession of
personal use amounts in states
that have legalized recreational
marijuana use. While still holding
that marijuana is a dangerous
drug, the federal government will
focus only on possession by mi-
nors, distribution by drug gangs,
drugged driving, and several oth-
er areas such as growing mari-
juana on public lands. Project
SAM (Smart Approaches to Mari-
juana) tells treatment providers
and public health officials to be
prepared for negative conse-
quences of marijuana use as a
result. "In Colorado, we've seen
an explosion of consequences
among kids as a result of the new
industry that emerged around so-
called medical marijuana after
2009," said Christian Thurstone,
M.D., medical director of STEP,
the adolescent treatment pro-
gram of Denver Health, and a
SAM Board Member. "We now
have to prepare the floodgates."
For the DOJ memo, go to www.
j u s t i c e . g o v / i s o / o p a / r e s o u r c e s /
3052013829132756857467.pdf
NIAAA: Chronic alcohol use changes
brain, leading to habitual use
Chronic use of alcohol causes
brain changes that move behavior
control away from complex deci-
sion-making and toward the area as-
sociated with habit formation, ac-
cording to an animal study
conducted by scientists at the Na-
tional Institute of Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism (NIAAA). The study,
published online August 20 in the
Proceedings of the National Acade-
my of Sciences, helps explain why
people can't stop drinking, and why
they become dependent on alcohol.
The prefrontal cortex controls emo-
tion and decision-making, while the
dorsal striatum plays a role in moti-
vation and habit formation, accord-
ing to the NIAAA. Previous research
found that people dependent on al-
cohol have problems with impulse
control and other skills mediated by
the prefrontal cortex; they also have
exaggerated response in the dorsal
striatum to alcohol-related cues. Led
by Andrew Holmes, Ph.D., of
NIAAA's Laboratory of Behavioral
and Genomic Neuroscience, re-
searchers measured how mice's
brains' changed as a result of chron-
ic exposure to alcohol vapors. The
dorsal striatum of these mice showed
an expansion of the nerve cell den-
drites that conduct signals between
cells — changes that are also seen
with exposure to amphetamine.
"The changes we observed suggest
that the manner in which the dorsal
striatum signaled and adapted to en-
vironmental information has been
altered by alcohol," said Holmes.
"The findings imply that chronic
drinking may set up a concerted set
of adaptions in this key brain region
that produce a bias for striatal con-
trol over behavior." Drug abuse
doesn't just impair brain functions; it
reduces the function of some brain
regions while inc.
The study found that the efficiency of tropical forests to absorb carbon dioxide is diminished by global warming. As temperatures increase, trees absorb less carbon due to decreased photosynthesis and increased soil microbe respiration. The researchers analyzed data from 1958 to 2011 and found that for every temperature increase, tropical forests absorb less carbon. This has implications for how forests may respond to continued warming in the future.
President Barack Obama spoke about the need to act on climate change, citing scientific evidence that the last 15 years have been the warmest on record and that rising carbon dioxide levels are disrupting the climate. He noted impacts such as more extreme weather events, rising sea levels contributing to destruction from storms like Hurricane Sandy, and worsening droughts and wildfires. Obama called the costs of these events enormous in terms of lives lost and economic impacts. The newsletter reported on other science and environmental stories, including progress in repairing spinal cord injuries, new maps highlighting global conservation priorities, research finding less mental decline in people reaching age 90 than a decade ago, a large iceberg breaking off an Antarctic glacier, and a study finding some
This document provides special thanks to over 20 individuals from various universities and organizations. It then summarizes 3 initiatives by the global partnership Internet.org to expand affordable internet access worldwide: 1) An innovation lab to help developers ensure apps will work in remote areas. 2) Research on technologies like planes, satellites and lasers to improve connectivity. 3) An app providing free basic services to users in markets where internet access is less affordable, launched in Zambia and expanding globally.
This document discusses cloning endangered species and trees. It provides 4 arguments in favor of this. Argument 1 states that cloning endangered plants could save important species from extinction and help the environment by adding more oxygen. Argument 2 claims cloning trees could help fight global warming by reducing carbon dioxide. Argument 3 argues that cloning animals could prevent species extinctions and balance the food chain. Argument 4 provides examples of successful clones and says repopulation through cloning could occur rapidly. The document concludes cloning endangered species should be continued and funded to gain these benefits.
Genetic counselors help people understand their risk of inheriting genetic disorders. They take family medical histories and may order tests like karyotyping, which examines chromosomes to identify abnormalities that could cause genetic diseases. While some argue cloning could help preserve endangered and extinct species by maintaining their genetic diversity, others have ethical concerns about the technique. Scientists have made progress with cross-species cloning, successfully cloning an endangered animal late into fetal development using cow eggs, representing an important step.
The document provides updates on environmental, science, technology and health news from South America. Key points include:
- Dengue cases in Brazil have almost tripled this year due to a new virus strain.
- Peruvian engineers developed a device to treat glaucoma that is smaller, simpler and more affordable than existing options.
- Colombian scientists reconstructed the path of the Russian meteor from February 2013 using video footage and landmarks.
Tis endangered and or extinct species cloningMorganScience
The document discusses the goals, ethical considerations, and laws surrounding the Human Genome Project. The project aimed to map the human genome between 1990-2003. It sought to identify all human genes, determine DNA sequences, and address related ethical, legal and social issues. Some implications included concerns about privacy of genetic information and potential discrimination. Laws like GINA were passed to protect privacy of genetic data.
Cloning extinct animals could help preserve genetic diversity and assist conservation efforts. Frozen zoos store genetic material from endangered species that could be used for cloning or artificial reproduction in the future. While damaged DNA may prevent cloned embryos from developing, repositories of frozen tissue aim to establish a "genetic trust fund" for reconstituting extinct populations. Advanced Cell Technology has successfully cloned an endangered animal, demonstrating cloning's potential for aiding species preservation.
Impact Of Biodiversity On Social, Environmental, And...Erica Baldwin
The document discusses several theories for the extinction of dinosaurs, including an asteroid impact, volcanic activity, climate change, and long incubation periods for eggs. The most widely accepted theory is that an asteroid 6 miles wide struck the Yucatan peninsula about 66 million years ago. Research led by a Florida State University professor found that it took dinosaurs 3-6 months, not 11-85 days as previously thought, for eggs to hatch based on growth lines in teeth. The long incubation periods may have made dinosaurs more vulnerable to extinction from the asteroid impact or climate change.
The document summarizes an essay about environmental security. It discusses how the 2012 drought in the Midwest affected crops and global populations. It questions whether this was due to natural causes or human impacts on the environment. The concept of environmental security considers the effects of environmental issues within and between countries. It also discusses how climate change caused the USDA to update its plant hardiness zone map in 2012, showing zones had shifted northward. This expansion of viable crop zones could financially benefit large agriculture companies but hurt small, independent farmers.
1) Cloning endangered animals is controversial as it may disrupt natural habitats and populations. Critics argue that cloning focuses on technology rather than addressing the root causes of extinction like habitat loss.
2) Supporters counter that humans are responsible for driving some species like mammoths extinct through climate change and overhunting. Cloning could help restore ecosystems by returning lost species.
3) However, others note cloning may not produce self-sustaining populations, as clones may lack natural parenting and behaviors. Genetic diversity is also a concern.
Overpopulation and environmental threats are putting increasing strain on the planet's resources. The world population growth rate peaked in the 1960s at 2% per year but is still around 1.3% annually, equivalent to 78 million more people each year. If current rates of consumption continue, human activity will destroy biodiversity, deplete natural resources, and pollute the atmosphere. Environmental sustainability demands that human activities only use resources at a replenishable rate and preserve natural life support systems to ensure a habitable planet for future generations. Individual actions and global cooperation are needed to address urgent environmental issues.
By Brian and Eduardo discusses Gregor Mendel's pioneering work in genetics in the mid-1800s which revolutionized the field by employing precise pollination and statistical analysis methods. It also mentions how his work allowed determining inheritance of traits and selective breeding. Later, Cohen and Boyle's work in the 1970s on isolating and cloning genes in bacteria laid the foundations for gene therapy and biotechnology.
The document summarizes several stories related to the environment, science, technology, and health in South America:
1) Countries have been negotiating for three years on a legally-binding agreement to limit mercury pollution and are close to a final agreement. Key issues include controlling emissions from industries like mining.
2) A Canadian company is developing technology to directly capture carbon dioxide from the air, hoping to sell it for uses like oil extraction. A US pilot plant is planned for 2014.
3) One of three projects drilling under Antarctic ice is the only one likely to find evidence of life in subglacial lakes before the drilling season ends due to weather. All aim to inform the search for life elsewhere.
Aves Uruguay, a conservation NGO in Uruguay, plans to launch an Observatory of Natural Grasslands to monitor the country's main natural ecosystem of grasslands. The organization is concerned about the rapid disappearance of grasslands due to increased crop cultivation and afforestation. The Observatory will incorporate new technologies to assess grassland conservation in Uruguay and provide services to other regions through collaborations with sustainable agriculture groups. It aims to reward farmers protecting grasslands and promote 'Grassland Beef' certified through protocols ensuring environmental protection and wildlife conservation.
The future always feels like it’s running late. Human imagination works harder than human enterprise, but at any given moment, scientists and engineers are redesigning future technology and the world around us in big and small ways
The World Bank unveiled a 10-year environmental strategy focused on climate change, sustainable development, and green growth. The strategy aims to help countries integrate environmental sustainability and resilience into their core economic planning and decision-making. It will provide increased support for climate adaptation and mitigation projects. The World Bank will also work to reform energy policies, phase out fossil fuel subsidies, and mobilize more private sector finance for clean energy.
Bushmeat research in the past 3 decades: What has it changed for sustainable ...Fundsi88
Presentation by Nathalie van Vliet at the symposium, "Innovative ways for conserving the ecosystem services provided by bushmeat" in the 51th Annual Meeting ATBC 2014 in Cairns, Australia.
Dissertation on environmental pollution and global warming 27 08-2013Patricia Rodrigues
This document provides an introduction to environmental pollution and global warming. It defines key terms like environment, environmental pollutant, and environmental pollution. It then discusses the genesis of environmental problems, noting that both developing and developed countries contribute to pollution in different ways. In India specifically, issues like river pollution, deforestation, industrial waste, and noise pollution are discussed. The document also examines the relationship between religious and cultural practices in India and environmental pollution. It argues that traditions like celebrating festivals by bursting firecrackers, disposing of waste in rivers, and using loudspeakers contribute to pollution problems.
This document provides a summary of a research paper on the environmental impacts of consumerism during the Christmas season. It discusses how the high levels of spending and consumption during the holidays leads to increased waste and pollution. Specifically, it notes that the roughly $600 billion spent in the US in 2013 on winter holidays resulted in a similar amount of solid waste being sent to landfills. It then discusses some of the negative environmental and health impacts of landfill leachate, including toxicity to plants and aquatic organisms. The document concludes by arguing that reducing overconsumption during the holidays could help mitigate these problems.
Max Israel discusses the disparity between the arts and sciences and how his psychology major falls between the two cultures. He believes bridging the humanities and sciences can yield incredible results. As an example, he cites the movie Avatar, where science enhanced the film's art. Max's goal is the creation of one culture from the arts and sciences.
In a separate document, Max explores artist Joe Davis' work Microvenus, where genetic code for a visual representation of female genitalia was inserted into E. coli bacteria. Davis intended this work communicating via DNA to raise awareness of DNA's message-encoding abilities. Max finds Davis' intertwining of art, biotechnology and other fields to be inspiring.
September 2, 2013 Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly 7Breakin.docxklinda1
September 2, 2013 Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly "7
Breaking news
DOJ to allow marijuana ballot
initiatives to go forward
The Department of Justice
(DOJ) on August 29 said it would
allow states to go ahead with
marijuana taxation and licensing
initiatives, abandoning federal
enforcement of possession of
personal use amounts in states
that have legalized recreational
marijuana use. While still holding
that marijuana is a dangerous
drug, the federal government will
focus only on possession by mi-
nors, distribution by drug gangs,
drugged driving, and several oth-
er areas such as growing mari-
juana on public lands. Project
SAM (Smart Approaches to Mari-
juana) tells treatment providers
and public health officials to be
prepared for negative conse-
quences of marijuana use as a
result. "In Colorado, we've seen
an explosion of consequences
among kids as a result of the new
industry that emerged around so-
called medical marijuana after
2009," said Christian Thurstone,
M.D., medical director of STEP,
the adolescent treatment pro-
gram of Denver Health, and a
SAM Board Member. "We now
have to prepare the floodgates."
For the DOJ memo, go to www.
j u s t i c e . g o v / i s o / o p a / r e s o u r c e s /
3052013829132756857467.pdf
NIAAA: Chronic alcohol use changes
brain, leading to habitual use
Chronic use of alcohol causes
brain changes that move behavior
control away from complex deci-
sion-making and toward the area as-
sociated with habit formation, ac-
cording to an animal study
conducted by scientists at the Na-
tional Institute of Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism (NIAAA). The study,
published online August 20 in the
Proceedings of the National Acade-
my of Sciences, helps explain why
people can't stop drinking, and why
they become dependent on alcohol.
The prefrontal cortex controls emo-
tion and decision-making, while the
dorsal striatum plays a role in moti-
vation and habit formation, accord-
ing to the NIAAA. Previous research
found that people dependent on al-
cohol have problems with impulse
control and other skills mediated by
the prefrontal cortex; they also have
exaggerated response in the dorsal
striatum to alcohol-related cues. Led
by Andrew Holmes, Ph.D., of
NIAAA's Laboratory of Behavioral
and Genomic Neuroscience, re-
searchers measured how mice's
brains' changed as a result of chron-
ic exposure to alcohol vapors. The
dorsal striatum of these mice showed
an expansion of the nerve cell den-
drites that conduct signals between
cells — changes that are also seen
with exposure to amphetamine.
"The changes we observed suggest
that the manner in which the dorsal
striatum signaled and adapted to en-
vironmental information has been
altered by alcohol," said Holmes.
"The findings imply that chronic
drinking may set up a concerted set
of adaptions in this key brain region
that produce a bias for striatal con-
trol over behavior." Drug abuse
doesn't just impair brain functions; it
reduces the function of some brain
regions while inc.
The study found that the efficiency of tropical forests to absorb carbon dioxide is diminished by global warming. As temperatures increase, trees absorb less carbon due to decreased photosynthesis and increased soil microbe respiration. The researchers analyzed data from 1958 to 2011 and found that for every temperature increase, tropical forests absorb less carbon. This has implications for how forests may respond to continued warming in the future.
President Barack Obama spoke about the need to act on climate change, citing scientific evidence that the last 15 years have been the warmest on record and that rising carbon dioxide levels are disrupting the climate. He noted impacts such as more extreme weather events, rising sea levels contributing to destruction from storms like Hurricane Sandy, and worsening droughts and wildfires. Obama called the costs of these events enormous in terms of lives lost and economic impacts. The newsletter reported on other science and environmental stories, including progress in repairing spinal cord injuries, new maps highlighting global conservation priorities, research finding less mental decline in people reaching age 90 than a decade ago, a large iceberg breaking off an Antarctic glacier, and a study finding some
The document discusses several topics:
1. Research from New York University found that stem cells under fingernails can regenerate nails and bone. The stem cells respond to chemical signals to develop new nail tissue and attract nerves to promote regeneration.
2. A study showed rice husks naturally contain silicon nanoparticles that can be easily extracted and used in lithium-ion batteries. The simple process provides a low-cost way to produce silicon nanomaterials for batteries from a rice farming byproduct.
3. Extracting silicon nanoparticles from rice husks could provide developing countries that produce large amounts of rice an opportunity to add value to the husks and use them in battery manufacturing.
Researchers have identified a gene pattern associated with autism by studying rare genetic mutations in people with autism and their families. They found disruptions in the same 100 to 200 genes in over 10% of people with autism or developmental delay. This gene pattern provides a new path for understanding the causes of autism and potentially developing targeted treatments.
The document discusses three topics related to conservation:
1) A decline in biodiversity of farmed plants and livestock is threatening future food supplies as only 30 crops account for 95% of calories and 22% of livestock breeds are at risk of extinction. Preserving genetic diversity is important for adapting to climate change.
2) Canaima National Park in Venezuela protects unique table mountain formations and is habitat for diverse wildlife, though under threat from resource extraction. The park is also important for hydroelectric power and inhabited by indigenous Pemón people.
3) The illegal wildlife trade is a lucrative $8-20 billion industry, driving poaching of rhinos and elephants for traditional medicine and ornamental demand in Asia. This dec
The document summarizes news from South America related to environment, science, technology, and health. It discusses experts calling for better monitoring and inclusion of water in development goals due to threats from human activities like dams and irrigation altering the global water system. It also reports on a conference in Germany bringing together water researchers to inform policy on water governance. Additionally, it notes a regional project cataloging humpback whales led by Chilean scientists and participation of local fishermen in ecotourism.
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El Parque Ecológico Nacional Antonio Raimondi tiene como objetivo proteger los ecosistemas de lomas de la costa central peruana y promover la investigación científica. También busca ofrecer un espacio de recreación para los habitantes de Lima con actividades de turismo y educación ambiental. El proyecto involucra la reforestación de áreas desérticas, la captación de agua, y la restauración de suelos mediante técnicas como los "círculos verdes", el waterboxx y la producción de biochar, con
The document discusses several science and technology news stories from South America:
1) Researchers in Chile have found a new type of bacteria in samples from Lake Vostok in Antarctica, indicating the discovery of an unknown microbial life form.
2) Strictly protected lands in Brazil's Amazon have shown lower deforestation rates than areas allowing sustainable use, indicating they are effective tools for reducing deforestation.
3) Projects in the US, China, and Peru are pursuing new nuclear energy technologies like fusion, thorium reactors, and traveling wave reactors in hopes of finding solutions to climate change.
Report from the president council of advisors on science and technologyESTHHUB
The document provides recommendations to the President for developing a climate change strategy. It suggests focusing on: 1) national preparedness for climate impacts, 2) continuing efforts to reduce carbon emissions with an initial focus on the electricity sector, 3) leveling the playing field for clean energy technologies, 4) sustaining research on next-generation clean technologies, 5) establishing international leadership on climate change, and 6) conducting an energy review. Specific actions recommended include establishing a climate preparedness commission and having agencies create annual preparedness plans.
National fish, wildlife, and plants climate adaptation strategyESTHHUB
The National Fish, Wildlife and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy is a joint effort between federal, state, and tribal governments to help natural resources adapt to climate change. The strategy identifies current and expected future impacts of climate change on ecosystems in the US. Warmer temperatures and changing precipitation patterns are expected to increase wildfires, pest outbreaks, invasive species, and losses of grasslands and wetlands. The strategy provides goals and actions to help ecosystems and species become more resilient to climate change impacts through habitat conservation, species management, enhanced management capacity, monitoring, decision support tools, research, education, and reducing other stressors.
Facing climate change sustainable energy solutions moving forwardESTHHUB
This webinar will address sustainable energy solutions and be hosted by two ECPA Senior Fellows, Dr. Daniel Kammen and Jeff Soule, on April 19th from 1-2pm EST. Dr. Kammen is a professor of energy at UC Berkley and directs several research centers. Mr. Soule is the Director of Outreach at the American Planning Association and has expertise in urban planning and climate change strategies. The Fellows will present on their expertise and trips sponsored by ECPA, and the audience can ask questions to create a collaborative dialogue on uncertainties, concerns or solutions regarding sustainable energy.
California passed the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB32) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. The Act established mandatory caps on emissions beginning in 2012 and targeted a reduction to 1990 levels by 2020. Despite initial opposition from industry, the policy has boosted the economy through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green jobs. California's leadership has inspired over half of U.S. states to take climate action and reduced overall U.S. emissions. The state has also influenced international climate policies and hosted global summits. Voters further supported AB32 by defeating an initiative to suspend it until unemployment dropped, showing support for a green economy and environment.
This document summarizes two approaches to climate change partnerships: the global-to-local approach and the international collaboration approach. The global-to-local approach involves partnerships between global organizations and local communities to generate innovative, grassroots solutions. The international collaboration approach leverages partnerships between organizations worldwide to quickly share knowledge and accelerate innovation. Both approaches are illustrated through case studies of existing partnerships addressing issues like clean energy, sustainable tourism, agriculture, and off-grid power solutions.
Este documento resume los esfuerzos para integrar sistemas de observación y modelación para predecir desastres naturales y diseñar estrategias de adaptación al cambio climático. Los sistemas de observación como satélites y sistemas terrestres proveen datos cruciales sobre precipitación. La modelación hidrológica usando estos datos puede predecir inundaciones, sequías y el impacto del cambio climático. La integración de observación y modelación provee una base científica para la adaptación y la gestión de riesgos.
This document discusses water-energy-development nexus risks in the context of climate adaptation at multiple scales. It highlights the importance of rigorous observations and data analysis to understand vulnerabilities. Climate cycles and their statistical properties are examined. Infrastructure risks are analyzed in relation to natural endicaments and changing station distributions over time. Cloud patterns, warm rain processes, and mountain-valley circulations are investigated using satellite data. First observations from weather stations in the Central Andes are presented. Precipitable water and moisture transport are evaluated. Fundamental needs for monitoring processes and flows across landscapes at multiple scales are noted.
El documento discute la variabilidad climática y la gestión sostenible de cuencas de montaña. Explica que la lluvia en las montañas depende de las interacciones entre la tierra y la atmósfera a múltiples escalas espaciales y temporales. También destaca la importancia de los sistemas de observación como satélites y sistemas terrestres para monitorear el ciclo hidrológico y apoyar la adaptación al cambio climático.
Camep resumen del estudio puerto maldonado espanolESTHHUB
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Camep power point estudio puerto maldonado - espanolESTHHUB
El resumen del documento en 3 oraciones es:
1) El estudio encontró que los niveles de mercurio en 60% de las especies de peces para la venta en Puerto Maldonado estaban por encima de los límites internacionales y que los niveles han aumentado entre 2009-2012.
2) El estudio también encontró que el promedio de mercurio en el cabello de 226 adultos residentes en Puerto Maldonado fue de 2.73 ppm, casi 3 veces por encima del límite de referencia, poniendo en riesgo su salud.
The GLOBE program involves over 1.5 million students from thousands of schools in 111 countries who collect environmental measurements using standardized protocols. It bridges Earth system science and education by having students participate in large-scale research projects while building skills. GLOBE provides materials in 6 UN languages, connects students and teachers to scientists and ministries worldwide, and enables international collaboration through its global network.
1. SOUTH AMERICA ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
AND HEALTH NEWSLETTER
221 t h issue, February 28, 2013
Conservation: Nearly 200 Illegal Loggers Arrested in Massive Sting
In this issue: Across 12 Countries By Jeremy Hance
Conservation: Nearly 200 One-hundred-and-ninety-seven illegal loggers across a dozen Central and South American countries
Illegal Loggers Arrested in have been arrested during INTERPOL's first strike against widespread forestry crime. INTERPOL, or The
Massive Sting Across 12 International Criminal Police Organization, worked with local police forces to take a first crack at illegal
Countries. logging. In all the effort, known as Operation Lead, resulted in the seizure of 50,000 cubic meters of
Science: Bioengineers wood worth around $8 million. "Operation Lead marks the beginning of INTERPOL’s effort to assist its
Print Ears That Look And member countries to combat illegal logging and forestry crime, which affects not only the health,
Act Like The Real Thing. security and quality of life of local forest-dependent communities, but also causes significant costs to
Science: Common governments in terms of lost economic revenue," David Higgins, Programme Manager of the
Mosquito Repellent No Environmental Crime Programme at INTERPOL said.
Longer Repels Certain
Mosquitoes.
The global illegal logging trade has been estimated to be worth $30-$100 billion each year and is
Science: Bees Use
“Electrical Six Sense” To thought to account for 15-30 percent of all deforestation in the tropics. The destruction of forests
Nail Nectar-Stuffed threatens global biodiversity, watersheds, and releases greenhouse gases; in addition it often robs local
Flowers. communities and indigenous peoples of the forests they depend on. Illegal logging kingpins are also
Health: Flu Vaccine often involved in other crimes, such as human trafficking, weapons sales, drugs, and political corruption.
Barely Worked in People
65 and Older. "This is a major development in the fight against illegal logging, which is a much bigger global problem
Climate Change: than most of us realize," said Billy Kyte with Global Witness, an NGO that looks at the link between
Conversations With environmental and human rights abuses. "Local people often get the blame, but they are usually not the
Mother Earth. real problem. Much more damage is done by big companies connected to business, political and
criminal elites, who systematically skirt laws and regulations in order to destroy forests at an industrial
scale."
Next events:
Illegal loggers were arrested in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador,
March 22, 2013 Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.
World Water Day
March 23, 2013 Laws are toughening against illegal logging around the world. Both the U.S. and Australia have recently
Earth Hour implemented laws banning the importation of materials
April17-19, 2013 made from illegally logged wood. In the U.S., the law
International Fair of
resulted in a high-profile case against Gibson Guitars,
Technologies Energy,
Santiago, Chile which ended in the music company paying a $350,000
fine and forfeiting $250,000 worth of items. Similar
April 22, 2013
Earth Day legislation is expected to go into effect for the EU this
June 5, 2013 year as well. If law enforcement efforts scale up, many
World Environment Day illegal loggers may find that the black-market trade is
July 10-12, 2013 no longer worth the risk.
Eolica, Buenos Aires,
Argentina Read more: http://news.mongabay.com/2013/0220-hance-
interpol-logging.html
Photo by Harley Kingston (flickr user). Under Creative Commons License.
The information contained herein was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expressed below do not
necessarily reflect those of the Regional Environmental HUB Office or of our constituent posts.
Addressees interested in sharing any ESTH-related events of USG interest are welcome to do so.
For questions or comments, please contact us at quevedoa@state.gov.
* Free translation prepared by REO staff.
2. S C I E N C E : Bioengineers Print Ears That Look And Act Like The Real Thing
Cornell bioengineers and physicians have created an artificial ear that looks and acts like a natural ear, giving new hope to thou-
sands of children born with a congenital deformity called microtia.
In a study published online Feb. 20 in PLOS One, Cornell biomedical engineers and Weill Cornell Medical College physicians de-
scribed how 3-D printing and injectable gels made of living cells can fashion ears that are practically identical to a human ear. Over
a three-month period, these flexible ears grew cartilage to replace the collagen that was used to mold them. "This is such a win-win
for both medicine and basic science, demonstrating what we can achieve when we work together," said co-lead author Lawrence
Bonassar, associate professor of biomedical engineering.
The novel ear may be the solution reconstructive surgeons have long wished for to help children born with ear deformity, said co-
lead author Dr. Jason Spector, director of the Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery and associate professor of plas-
tic surgery at Weill Cornell. "A bioengineered ear replacement like this would also help individuals who have lost part or all of their
external ear in an accident or from cancer," Spector said.
Replacement ears are usually constructed with materials that have a Sty-
rofoam-like consistency, or sometimes, surgeons build ears from a pa-
tient's harvested rib. This option is challenging and painful for children,
and the ears rarely look completely natural or perform well, Spector said.
To make the ears, Bonassar and colleagues started with a digitized 3-D
image of a human subject's ear and converted the image into a digitized
"solid" ear using a 3-D printer to assemble a mold. They injected the mold
with collagen derived from rat tails, and then added 250 million cartilage
cells from the ears of cows. This Cornell-developed, high-density gel is
similar to the consistency of Jell-O when the mold is removed. The colla-
gen served as a scaffold upon which cartilage could grow.
Read more at:http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Feb13/earPrint.html
Photo by Creative Tools (flickr user). Under Creative Commons License.
SCIENCE: Common Mosquito Repellent No Longer Repels Certain Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes can develop a resistance to substances used to repel them. This has been shown for the first time in laboratory tests at
the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and associates in the UK.
It is the yellow fever mosquito that has developed a resistance to the mosquito repellent DEET, a substance used in mosquito re-
pellents all over the world. In Sweden it is found in the products MyggA and Djungelolja (Jungle Oil). The capacity of mosquitoes to
develop resistance has been shown to be hereditary.
"Through testing, we have found that yellow fever mosquitoes no long sense the smell of DEET and are thereby not repelled by it.
This is because a certain type of sensory cell on the mosquito's antenna is no longer active" says Rickard Ignell, a researcher at the
Division for Chemical Ecology at SLU in Alnarp.
Rickard Ignell performed the research in collaboration with Rothamstead Research in the UK. The findings were recently published
in the scientific journal Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
The scientists have thus seen that the sensory cell on the mosquito's antenna has stopped
reacting to DEET. This have many explanations, such as the protein that binds in to DEET hav-
ing mutated.
"More research is needed to find out what the mechanism is," says Rickard Ignell.
The researchers are now urging restrictiveness in the use of DEET and other mosquito repel-
lents on a large scale in a limited area, in order not to make other mosquito species resistant.
Read full article at: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100506092733.htm
Photo by Gravitywave (flickr user). Under Creative
Commons License.
3. SCIENCE: Bees Use 'Electrical SIXTH SENSE' to Nail Nectar-Stuffed Flowers
There's electricity in the air when bees meet flowers: according to a new study, the blooms and ap-
proaching insects uses electrical signals to find out whether there is nectar and pollen to spare.
As they fly through the air, bumblebees acquire a positive electric charge, while flowers, which are
grounded, have a negative charge. When the two meet, the bee somehow senses the difference, and
it's that information - along with bright colours, patterns and enticing fragrance - that attracts polli-
nators to blooms.
Bio-boffins at the University of Bristol, which conducted the study, found that when a bee visits a
flower and picks up its pollen, some of the positive charge on the insect may transfer to the plant and
alter its electric charge. After several visits, this change in charge appears to be detected by other
incoming bees who swerve away in search of a plant that hasn't been plundered.
Photo by Karen Roe (flickr user). Under Creative
But both the bee and the plant have a bit of control over their charge, we're told, and some plants Commons License.
may lie about their nectar supply. “The last thing a flower wants is to attract a bee and then fail to
provide nectar: a lesson in honest advertising since bees are good learners and would soon lose interest in such an unrewarding
flower," lead author Daniel Robert said. "The co-evolution between flowers and bees has a long and beneficial history, so perhaps
it's not entirely surprising that we are still discovering today how remarkably sophisticated their communication is."
The researchers tested the electric chat by placing electrodes in the stems of petunias and observing that, when a bumblebee
(Bombus terrestris) lands, the flower's potential changes and stays that way for a few minutes. They also found that the bees are
able to detect and distinguish between different flowers' electric fields.
What they don't yet know is how the bees detect the fields with this sixth sense, although it's possible that bumblebee hairs bristle
up under the electrostatic force.
The full study, Detection and Learning of Floral Electric Fields by Bumblebees, was published in Science Express.
Read full article at: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/02/22/flower_electric_signal_bees/
HEALTH: Flu Vaccine Barely Worked in People 65 and Older By Elizabeth Weise
This season's flu vaccine was almost completely ineffective in people 65 and older, which could
explain why rates of hospitalization and death have been some of the highest ever recorded for
that age group, according to early estimates released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
For people under 65, getting vaccinated this season reduced the need to go to the doctor for the
flu by one-half to two-thirds. For those 65 and older, though, it helped in just 9% of cases, a num-
ber too low to be statistically significant, according to a report in the CDC's Weekly Morbidity and
Photo by Thompson Rivers University (flickr user). Under Creative
Mortality Report released Thursday. The study was based on a survey of 2,697 children and adults
Commons License. by the U.S. Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Network from Dec. 3, 2012, through Jan. 19, 2013.
This season's flu hospitalization rates in those 65-plus is the highest since CDC began its current surveillance system in 2007, said Michael
Jhung, a CDC epidemiologist. In the last week of January, the rate of people in that age group who were hospitalized with a laboratory-
confirmed case of influenza was 116 per 100,000. Previously, the highest rate was 73.7 per 100,000, he said.
When broken into age groups, the vaccine's overall effectiveness against H3N2 flu was:
6 months to 17 years, 58%.
18 to 49 years, 46%.
50 to 64 years, 50%.
65 and older, 9%.
As people age, the immune system becomes less able to battle sickness. This doesn't mean people 65 and older shouldn't get vaccinated,
Bresee said. "What we know about people over 65 is that they're at extremely high risk of getting hospitalized or even dying of flu," he said,
and even moderate protection is helpful. Bresee said people who live and work around people 65 and older need to get vaccinated to make
it less likely that they pass the illness along.
Read more at: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2013/02/21/flu-vaccine-doesnt-work-over-65/1934651/
4. CLIMATE CHANGE: "Conversations with Mother Earth"*
This amazing multimedia exhibition by
French photographer Nicolas Villaume
captures the effects of climate change in
more than 30 native communities all
over the world. It will run until May 15,
2013, at the Metropolitan Museum of
Lima.
In 2009, Nicolas Villaume and the organi-
zations LandisLife and InsightShare be-
gan to work on this exhibition, designed
to show and magnify the voices of na-
tives who face climate change.
During the multimedia tour, the visitors
Photo by Nicolas Villaume.
will be able to hear testimonies of na-
tives from more than 30 communities all
over the world, who are suffering the effects of climate change.
Thus, this exhibition presents the Zanskaris, inhabitants of the high mountains of Himalaya, who work hard
everyday to access water, the Gwich’ins from Alaska, who face melting ice, and the Massaï people in Kenya,
who see how their cattle die due to long droughts affecting their lands.
By means of different multimedia effects, photography essays, videos, and interviews in original languages,
the visitor can explore people’s concerns about climate change and how they use ancestral knowledge to
confront its ravages.
Those who visit this exhibition will find interviews, videos, photos, from communities in Ecuador, the Arctic,
Papua New Guinea, Russia, India, Ethiopia,
Brazil, and Canada. A recent story re-
corded in Huaraz, Peru, will be presented,
as well.
“Conversations with Mother Earth” has
been translated into seven languages and
presented at the United Nations in New
York, the Smithsonian National Museum of
the American Indian, in Washington D.C.,
among other prestigious cultural venues.
Read more at: http://elcomercio.pe/espectaculos/1540501/
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Photo by Nicolas Villaume.