Helping husband through midlife crisis

By Julia Hollingsworth , CNN Updated 0430 GMT (1230 HKT) March 20, 2021 (CNN) Kathleen Folbigg has spent the past 18 years in prison for one of the most horrific crimes imaginable: killing all four of her babies. But new scientific evidence suggests that's not what happened. Genomic testing shows at least two of the Australian's babies likely died from a previously undiscovered genetic mutation that led to heart complications -- meaning she may have been wrongfully imprisoned for almost two decades. The finding has prompted 90 scientists -- including two Australian Nobel Laureates -- to ask the governor of New South Wales to pardon Folbigg and let her walk free. If that happens, Folbigg's case will be one of the worst miscarriages of justice in Australian history. The ramifications don't end there. Read More While scientists are still learning about the causes of sudden infant death syndrome ( SIDS ) -- an umbrella term for when children die suddenly … [Read more...] about Genetics may free a woman convicted of killing her 4 babies and help other parents explain the unexplainable

Ice Seguerra with the victims of the earthquakes that hit North Cotabato. Image: Facebook.com/lizadino Amid financial support and donations, multi-awarded artist Ice Seguerra helped the victims of the strong earthquakes that hit Mindanao last month in his own way, through music. Liza Diño-Seguerra, his wife, spoke about Seguerra’s journey last week, when he performed in the many evacuation centers where the displaced victims of the earthquakes are currently located, as per her Facebook post last Friday, Nov. 15. “My husband at his HAPPIEST AGAIN,” Diño-Seguerra, CEO and chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, said. “Ice has spent the last two days traveling all over North Cotabato para magreach out sa mga kababayan nating nabiktima ng lindol (to reach out to our countrymen affected by the earthquake).” My husband at his HAPPIEST AGAIN. Ice has spent the last two days travelling all over North Cotabato para magreach out… Posted by Liza … [Read more...] about LOOK: Ice Seguerra helps out Mindanao earthquake victims through music

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin You might be familiar with psilocybin mushrooms , ayahuasca , and MDMA , but a lesser known (and rather misunderstood) psychedelic substance, ibogaine , is gaining attention thanks to the proliferation of ibogaine treatment clinics south of the border. Ibogaine is derived from the root of the iboga shrub, which grows in Central Africa and is indigenous to Gabon. There, it is used among people who practice Bwiti, a spiritual discipline that has been passed down for hundreds if not thousands of years. In Bwiti traditions, iboga is used in initiation rites, and is thought to allow those who take it to meet with deceased ancestors and diagnose illness. When administered safely, ibogaine can have profound, life-altering effects. While people living in North America may not be as familiar with ibogaine as they are with other psychedelic drugs, those that do know about this powerful alkaloid tend to consider its … [Read more...] about Ibogaine: Busting Myths With Beond’s Dr. Felipe Malacara

Representative Image | Wheat sacks are loaded onto a truck at the grain market in Punjab. The Commerce Department had fought the plan to ban the export of wheat even as the Agriculture Ministry sounded the alarm on the fast-reducing estimates of wheat production due to the heatwave, officials told Moneycontrol . They added that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had supported keeping exports under bilateral arrangements since the Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister have till now been requested by leaders from many countries to help ensure their food security in the face of a global shortage of wheat. On May 13, India banned wheat exports with immediate effect as the world's second-largest wheat producer attempted to stabilise rising domestic prices. The government also struggled with the public procurement process, which received a low response from farmers who continued to sell at much higher prices to traders. The ban came in the backdrop of official … [Read more...] about Exclusive | Commerce Department pushed to keep wheat exports open but agri ministry wanted ban

Sumit Kumar, Vice President Teamlease Skills University and business head of national employability through apprenticeship initiative of Teamlease Services Apprenticeship-embedded degrees can solve the employability crisis amongst the youth to some extent, and help overcome the skills crisis of the industries, says Sumit Kumar, Vice President Teamlease Skills University and business head of national employability through apprenticeship initiative of Teamlease Services. The employability factor hovers around 22-25 percent for non-technical graduates and about 45-47 percent for technical grads, which has a cascading effect in the form of talent scarcity in the industry , Kumar told Moneycontrol in an interview. Kumar, who is coordinating with several industries, policy makers in multiple government departments, and universities to promote the system, says apprenticeship-embedded degrees is the way forward to enhance job readiness, labour productivity, and also better formal … [Read more...] about MC Interview | Apprenticeship-embedded degree enhances labour productivity, builds talent supply chain: Sumit Kumar of Teamlease

Ukrainian partners of Azovstal's soldiers of Marioupol, Olha Andrianova, Katerina Prokopenko and Hanna Naumenko pose during a photo session on May 15, 2022 in Paris. Their menfolk are the last pocket of resistance in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, holed up in a warren of underground tunnels and bunkers at the vast Azovstal steelworks under heavy Russian bombardment. But while their partners, all fighters in Ukraine's Azov regiment, make a last stand at Azovstal, Olha Andrianova, Hanna Naumenko and Kateryna Prokopenko are engaged in their own personal battle -- to get the West to intervene to save them. After leaving Kyiv on April 23, they stopped off at the Vatican, where they were granted a five-minute audience with Pope Francis , and also visited Poland and Germany. Now in France, the young women are determined to do whatever is necessary to help save the men's lives. "The more countries we go to, the more chances we have of finding a quick solution," said … [Read more...] about Ukrainian women ask West to save trapped Mariupol defenders

Companies inattentive to innovation get left behind--or worse, fail altogether. While those of us over 40 fondly remember starting our weekends with a trip to the video store, for example, the experience pales in comparison to conveniently streaming blockbuster entertainment from the comfort of your couch. While hailing a cab in New York City was fun the first time, there's nothing like the certainty of watching the map on your screen as a dedicated driver heads your way to pick you up. In other words, though one experience may have delighted us initially, a more innovative--and perhaps industry altering--option could be waiting in the wings vying for our business. Successful brands are those that out-innovate the competition. They never settle for the status quo, always seeking the next differentiator for their category. They survive in today's highly competitive landscape by continually evolving to deliver better products, better services, and--most importantly--better customer … [Read more...] about The Secret Ingredient to Finding Your Next Million-Dollar Innovation Idea

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin 2021 brought rising shipping and oil costs and major supply issues, largely driven by shipping disruption, container shortages, COVID staffing challenges and Brexit red tape. 2022 has brought even more challenges, the devastating war in Ukraine has exacerbated global retail issues as 86% of SMB supply chains have already been or expect to be impacted by the conflict abroad. The resurgence of Omicron in China kick-starting Covid restrictions is also predicted to have a major impact on the supply chain well into the summer . ADVERTISEMENT So the ongoing and ever-changing supply-chain issues are a constant theme for retailers - small businesses are feeling the brunt. Insights from Software Advice’s new Small and Midsize Business Retail Supply Chain Survey show “nine out of ten small and midsize business (SMB) retailers feel that larger companies have an advantage over them in their ability to procure … [Read more...] about Can Small Businesses Adapt Their Supply Chain With Current Challenges?

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Supply chains and logistics were thrown into chaos during the pandemic, creating a number of challenges including trade disruptions, port congestion, and soaring freight rates. Brands selling and manufacturing furniture especially felt the strain caused by these delays. Delays and cancellations led to backlogs. Port bottlenecks emerged. But not all retailers were affected in the same way. For furniture brand Castlery , long lead times are one reason supply chain management has always been a priority for the business. “In furniture, where the products are not only bulky but non-standard size, efficient supply chain management is critical to ensure a seamless customer experience in terms of fulfillment and timely deliver,” said Declan Ee, Castlery’s co-founder. The past two years have been challenging for the furniture retail industry, and many manufacturers still haven't caught up with their backlogs. In … [Read more...] about How Furniture Brands And Manufacturers Are Coping With Ongoing Supply Chain Strain

Somkid: Leadermust plan ahead A leader must have a clear vision to bring Thailand out of its economic crisis, said former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak at a public lecture on Sunday, his first since his exit from the Prayut administration in July 2020. The lecture was delivered at the Leadership for Change seminar on Sunday, a few weeks after the newly established Sang Anakhot Thai Party announced Mr Somkid had accepted an invitation to serve as the party's prime ministerial candidate. The former deputy premier discussed six issues and urged people to reflect on them while stressing throughout the lecture that he was not pointing a finger at anyone. Mr Somkid said the global community is faced with more risks and uncertainties, which will only become harder to predict. He noted the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused widespread adverse impacts on the economy and people's livelihoods, is still not over. He said when a country makes the decision to live with the … [Read more...] about Economy needs clear pathway: Somkid