Новости за 14.03.2022

Mark Smith to exit as emerging markets-focused lender maps out succession plan for veteran CFO Andy Halford

Soaring energy bills and power blackouts raise calls for greater scrutiny of regional monopolies

The Rockefeller University geneticist is tracing the full lifespan of individual cells to better understand how and why humans age.

If you can correctly identify this harbor, you’ll be on your way to winning a fine Points East designer cap. To qualify, identify the harbor AND tell us something about the harbor, such as how you recognized it and some reasons you like to hang out there. We’ll pick aRead More

Americas Bell Boeing won a $24.3 million contract modification, which increases scope to provide additional MV-22 Common Configuration Readiness and Modernization in-service and over and above repair support. The V-22 Osprey is a joint-service, medium-lift, multimission tilt-rotor aircraft developed by Boeing and Bell Helicopters. Boeing is responsible for the fuselage, landing gear, avionics, electrical and […]

I don’t know if the U.S. foreign-policy elite wanted Russia to invade Ukraine – an argument could be made for the affirmative – but I’d hate to think it did. Yet given its long record of global mischief (a polite word for its machinations), we certainly cannot rule out the point a priori. Perhaps the … Continue reading "Russia in Ukraine: Cui Bono?"

I don’t know if the U.S. foreign-policy elite wanted Russia to invade Ukraine – an argument could be made for the affirmative – but I’d hate to think it did. Yet given its long record of global mischief (a polite word for its machinations), we certainly cannot rule out the point a priori. Perhaps the … Continue reading "Russia in Ukraine: Qui Bono?"

March/April 2022 By Sandy Marsters I’m pretty sure it’s impossible that this year marks the 25th anniversary of Points East. Fifteen maybe? Otherwise, that would mean I turned 71 on March 3, and that’s impossible. Oh, wait… So, I was 45 or 46 – about the age of my kidsRead More

A seagrass relies on symbiotic bacteria inside its roots to fix nitrogen. This is the first time scientists have demonstrated that this relationship occurs in a marine plant.

March/April 2022 By Jean Kerr Fish House Punch for a crowd Not all recipes call for the addition of black tea, but I like the flavor balance it provides, and a bit of caffeine in the mix is welcome. You can freeze a bowl smaller than your punch bowl withRead More

A growing appreciation of the bacterial assemblages that live within tumors has researchers striving to understand and capitalize on their role.

Take a look at some editorial cartoons from the U.S and around the world.

A new wave of research is recruiting patients and other members of the public to serve as equal partners, bringing fresh perspectives to research on diseases and other conditions.

Nature’s mercy is something we appreciate aboard our smaller craft here in New England as well.

“Dune,” “Nightmare Alley” and “West Side Story” have won the top feature-film awards at the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ 69th annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, which took place in a virtual ceremony on Sunday night.

Maine Coaster memories I believe the mystery harbor is York Harbor in York Maine. I, along with family and friends, used to charter with the late-captain Richard Witham aboard his Maine Coaster that was docked at the York town dock. Alan Brown Branford, Conn. Easy on the eyes I think theRead More

Researchers can now explain how some marine plants obtain their nitrogen.

President Joe Biden scuttles deal to allow Polish MIG 29s to go to Ukraine.

The Russian Federation’s Constitution guarantees "freedom of ideas and speech" (Article 29) and "the right to assemble peacefully … hold rallies, meetings and demonstrations, marches and pickets" (Article 31). A correspondent reported on March 8, the 13th day of the Ukraine war, that police had arrested some 13,000 people in about 150 Russian cities for … Continue reading "Hypocrisy Abounds in Russia and US"

MINISTER of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä (Centre) on Saturday encouraged Finns to prepare for wartime prices in goods and services due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

From diagnosis to tracking treatment responses, bacteria and other microbes in the blood, gut, and tumors of cancer patients may provide helpful hints for improving their care.

It can happen in the blink of an eye. Wear a PFD to stay alive.

The post Falling in: It’s going to happen. Be prepared. appeared first on Points East Magazine.

My mother, Gail Stanwood, passed at 96 in October 2020. She kept meticulous cruising logs, then retyped the accounts with detailed narratives. She would savor this 2021 log entry for the sloop, Prelude.

NY Current Conditions as of 12:00 AM EDT Monday, March 14, 2022

_____

City/Town;Weather Condition;Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%)

Albany;Cloudy;26;S;3;69%

Binghamton;Cloudy;23;SW;8;77%

Buffalo;Cloudy;27;SSW;4;88%

Central Park;Cloudy;32;WSW;7;45%

Dansville;Cloudy;31;SE;7;58%

Dunkirk;Cloudy;30;SSW;8;75%

East Hampton;Mostly clear;29;WSW;8;63%

Elmira;Cloudy;29;SW;7;63%

Farmingdale;Cloudy;31;WSW;6;66%