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Navigating the New Arctic: Dr. France Córdova Presentation | Interactive 2019 | SXSW


03/29/2019 01:00 AM EDT



Director of the National Science Foundation Dr. France Córdova took the stage at SXSW 2019 to describe the next generation of research happening in the new Arctic, from learning more about shipping routes in iceless summers to autonomous robot sensors that will dive deep under the surface to ...


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Women's History Makers: Carmiña Londoño

03/29/2019 01:00 AM EDT




Women are making history today and every day at the National Science Foundation. NSF proudly recognizes its very own women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, advancing science and providing a beacon of light for youth and adults alike.


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WomenÂs History Makers: Talitha Washington


03/29/2019 01:00 AM EDT




Women are making history today and every day at the National Science Foundation. NSF proudly recognizes its very own women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, advancing science and providing a beacon of light for youth and adults alike.

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There's more going on with frog skin than the proverbial warts
03/26/2019 01:00 AM EDT



Researchers collected samples of seven frog species from the Chiriquí highlands in Panama to find out what kind of skin bacteria they harbored. Studying the skin bacteria of Panamanian frogs may lead to the development of alternative drugs to treat the fungi causing aspergillosis in humans, which ...

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THE WHITE HOUSE's latest

The White House • March 26, 2019

Congressional Democrats fail to override the national emergency  Congressional Democrats are having a banner week, and it’s only Tuesday. After the collapse of the 2-year, $25 million false Russian collusion debacle over the weekend, House Democrats this afternoon attempted yet again to reverse President Donald J. Trump’s national emergency declaration for our southern border. In the end, despite Democratic control of the House, they fell a few dozen votes short of overriding President Trump’s veto of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) resolution. “The Democrat-sponsored resolution would terminate vital border security operations,” President Trump explained before signing his veto on March 15. “Congress’s vote to deny the crisis on the southern border is a vote against reality.”   🎬 Watch: This is what a broken border looks like Too few in the media have bothered explaining to the American people why the situation at our southern border is a national emergency in the first place. The reality is that our immigration problem today is vastly different than what it was even just a few years ago. In fiscal year 2000, for example, most U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions were of single adult males. Of these individuals, 95 percent were repatriated within hours. Today, apprehensions largely consist of family units and minors, many of whom end up remaining in the United States for a long time because of loopholes in our immigration laws. Smugglers know these loopholes and exploit them to circumvent our safe, lawful, and secure immigration system. As a result, apprehensions of family units have surged by a jaw-dropping 338 percent this year. Daily attempts to cross the southern border illegally have hit a 13-year high, as well. Here’s what that means: “The surge has maxed out the capacity of existing detention centers” near the U.S.–Mexico border, NBC News reported today. “The Department of Homeland Security is now in negotiations with the Department of Defense to detain and care for the overflow on U.S. military bases.” In other words, America’s immigration system is so broken that our military bases may have to become temporary shelters while U.S. courts try to keep up with the case backlog. The President’s national emergency declaration tries to limit the damage by allowing access of up to $3.6 billion in military construction funds for border security. Today’s vote demonstrates yet again that Congress refuses to address the security and humanitarian crisis its own negligence has created. It should at least allow President Trump to use his executive authority to step in and fix it. President Trump stands by his declaration of a national emergency The Green New Deal goes 0-57 in the Senate Today, Senate Democrats were given a chance to show Americans exactly where they stand on the far left’s “Green New Deal” proposal. The Green New Deal isn’t "socialism lite:" It’s a full-scale government takeover meant to reshape every aspect of Americans’ lives from Washington. The blueprint, unveiled by self-described Democratic Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), would eliminate fossil fuels completely, upgrade or replace every single building in the United States, and aim to get rid of “polluting” commodities such as cattle and airplanes. As one of North America’s most prominent labor unions put it: “It is difficult to take this unrealistic manifesto seriously, but the economic and social devastation it would cause if it moves forward is serious and real.” This afternoon, Senate Democrats were caught between working Americans, who reject socialism, and their far-left base, who embraces it. What they chose to do was remarkable: Rather than register their opinion on the Green New Deal, dozens of Democrats simply voted “present” on the resolution to bring it to the floor for a vote. Three joined their Republican colleagues in rejecting it, resulting in a final tally of 0-57. Watch: The Green New Deal saga just got even more absurd. Photo of the Day Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian President Donald J. Trump turns toward a crowd of reporters after attending a Senate Republican luncheon as he leaves the U.S. Capitol | March 26, 2019 REAL NEWS PRESIDENT TRUMP DOESN'T WANT YOU TO MISS A Catastrophic Media Failure -The Wall Street Journal “Robert Mueller’s investigation is over, but questions still abound. Not about collusion, Russian interference or obstruction of justice, but about the leading lights of journalism who managed to get the story so wrong, and for so long,” Sean Davis writes. “It wasn’t merely an error here or there. America’s blue-chip journalists botched the entire story, from its birth during the presidential campaign to its final breath Sunday—and they never stopped congratulating themselves for it.” Watch: President Trump delivers a statement on the Special Counsel report Accountability for a Dossier -The Wall Street Journal Now that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has dispatched the Russia collusion theories, The Wall Street Journal editorial board writes, one has to ask “How did the partisan propaganda known as the Steele dossier become the basis for an unprecedented FBI probe of a presidential campaign, an abuse of law enforcement, and two years of media and political hysteria? . . . Its authors and promoters should be held accountable.” The Media’s Russia ‘Bombshells’ Look Even Worse Now That Mueller Found No Collusion -The Daily Caller “Attorney General William Barr told Congress Sunday that special counsel Robert Mueller did not find collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government, destroying two years of media speculation and bad reporting,” Amber Athey writes. “In light of Mueller concluding his investigation, we’ve compiled a list of some of the worst media screwups in the history of Russia theories.” Mueller’s Conclusions Expose Disgrace of Obama’s Spy Chiefs -New York Post “Of all the reputations in tatters now that Robert Mueller has exploded the Russian-collusion fantasy, Obama-era spy chiefs John Brennan and James Clapper stand out,” the New York Post editorial board writes. “These two weren’t average citizens: They spoke with the authority of having headed federal intel operations”—breaking a longstanding precedent of former top law enforcement officials steering clear of politics. Border Hits ‘Breaking Point’ in El Paso, CBP Commissioner Says -Fox News “The nation’s top border security official said Wednesday that the border is at its ‘breaking point’ during a visit to Texas, where as many as 1,000 migrants crossed into the U.S. and there are not enough agents to respond,” Louis Casiano reports. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan said that “CBP is facing an unprecedented humanitarian and border security crisis.” Trump’s Golan Decision Is Moral and Strategic -The Wall Street Journal The President “tweeted last week that the U.S. will formally recognize the Golan Heights as part of Israel. The decision is strategically wise and morally important,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) writes. “Mr. Trump has been one of the most effective American leaders in strengthening the country’s relationship with Israel.” Watch: President Trump meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu Trump Presents Posthumous Medal of Honor to Army Staff Sergeant Who Died Saving 3 Fellow Soldiers -Washington Examiner “President Trump on Wednesday awarded a posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Travis W. Atkins, who heroically sacrificed his life and saved the lives of three fellow soldiers while fighting in Iraq in 2007,” Emily Ward writes. “In his final moments on Earth, Travis did not run,” the President said. “He laid down his life to save the lives of his fellow warriors.” Tax Reform is No 'Sugar High' -The Wall Street Journal “The current mantra from opponents of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is that the strong economic growth that followed is the result of a ‘sugar high,’” Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and economist Lawrence Lindsey write. “These arguments reflect political and ideological wishful thinking, not a substantive analysis of what is happening in the economy.” The Trump-Russia Collusion Hall of Shame “The news that special counsel Robert S. Mueller III ‘did not find that the Trump campaign, or anyone associated with it, conspired or coordinated with the Russian government’ has left a lot of people in Washington with a lot of explaining to do,” Marc Thiessen writes in The Washington Post. The worst offenders are those who had access to classified intelligence and lied that they had seen actual evidence of collusion, Thiessen explains. “We have long since passed the point where Americans expect objectivity from the press. But we should hold our elected and appointed officials handling sensitive national security issues to a higher standard.” Click here to read more. In a visit yesterday to Georgetown, Kentucky, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump toured the world’s largest Toyota manufacturing plant with Gov. Matt Bevin (R-KY). She carried the Trump Administration’s message “that U.S. businesses have to become more prominent in working with the federal government to boost worker training and skills development,” Grace Schneider reports for the Courier-Journal. Toyota answered the call to action and “committed to boosting the skills of 200,000 workers.” “Catherine Toney began February in prison and ended the month with a job at Walmart after White House adviser Jared Kushner called the Arkansas-based retailer on her behalf,” Steven Nelson writes in the Washington Examiner. “Toney, 55, is believed to be the first woman freed by the FIRST STEP Act, which President Trump signed in December.” “The Mueller report confirms that the Obama administration, without evidence, turned the surveillance powers of the federal government against the presidential campaign of the party out of power,” James Freeman writes in The Wall Street Journal. “It’s time for Mr. Obama, who oddly receives few mentions in stories about his government’s spying on associates of the 2016 Trump campaign, to say what he knew and did not know about the targeting of his party’s opponents.” “Support for a southern border wall among conservatives has jumped since President Trump came to office, reaching a new high of 99 percent,” Paul Bedard reports in the Washington Examiner. “The survey . . . found that support for Trump’s border wall has increased 85 percent since he became president.” First Lady Melania Trump “continues to make an impact with her ‘Be Best’ initiative as she made a surprise visit to West Gate Elementary School in Palm Beach County, Florida, to discuss bullying and encourage empathy among students,” Madison Summers reports for Independent Journal Review.

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Greek Independence Day Celebrated From flag-raising ceremonies, to marching in parades, to laying wreaths at memorial sites and Proclamation ceremonies at State Capitols, the AHEPA family celebrated the 198th Anniversary of Greek Independence over the weekend in the U.S., Canada, and of course, Greece.  We're proud to share a few highlights in our photo gallery. Hagia Sophia | Turkey Must Meet Its Commitment  In light of news reports that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for Hagia Sophia to be reconverted into a mosque, we are re-upping our 2016 statement calling for Turkey to meet its commitment to the World Heritage Convention, announced Supreme President George E. Loucas, who added AHEPA denounces President Erdogan's statement made on Sunday. From the archives: 2013 letter to UNESCO Civic Responsibility | Join Us for Capitol Hill Day | RSVP Deadline is Today! Walk the Halls of Congress and fulfill your civic responsibility with us at our annual 2019 Capitol Hill Day, Wed., April 10. Join us and fellow advocates from across the United States to educate members of Congress and their staffs on the public policy priorities of the AHEPA family and help grow the Congressional Hellenic Caucus. With more than 100 new members of Congress, there's plenty of work to do! RSVP by Wed., March 27. More details to come!   RSVP form | promo video | 2018 highlights Make Plans Today! | 2019 Supreme Convention Chicago will play host to the 97th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention, July 1 to 6, 2019. The Palmer House Hilton Hotel will be the venue.  Initial details, including hotel accommodations, can be found here. Secure the $159 plus tax per night room rate by making your reservation today!  Deadline Approaching for National Scholarship Applications The AHEPA National Educational Foundation has posted its application for its National Scholarship program. Deadline: to apply for a National Educational Foundation scholarship is March 31, 2019. (apply now) (promo video) Apply Today! | 2019 AHEPAcademy Session  Calling all high school juniors! Join a select group of Greek American students from across the country for AHEPAcademy, an interactive leadership and professional development program. The 2019 session will be held June 23 to 29 at George Mason University (located in northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC).  Program overview Extended Deadline: April 15, 2019 Share: AHEPAcademy promo video (via Facebook) Apply Today! Don't forget to follow AHEPA on social media:                                  NEW!

Join AHEPA Today! In Our Own Words. What AHEPA means to us. Join AHEPA Now Upcoming Events & Deadlines   March 31 | Greek Independence Day Parade, Tarpon Springs, Fla. 31 | Greek Independence Day Parade, Baltimore, Md. 31 | Deadline: National Educational Foundation Scholarship applications April  7 | Greek Independence Day Parade, Philadelphia 10 | AHEPA Family Capitol Hill Day, Washington, D.C. 14 | Greek Independence Day Parade, New York City 14 | Greek Independence Day Parade, Detroit 15 | Deadline: AHEPAcademy application May 1 | Deadline: Summer 2019 issue of The Ahepan   (submit here)  Greek American News Digest   Editor's Note: Editorials, commentaries, opinion pieces, and articles are shared for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the Order of AHEPA, its affiliated organizations, and members.     President Pavlopoulos: 'We must defend freedom against populism and racism' ANA-MPA (March 25) President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos on Monday observed the military parade held in the centre of Athens for the March 25 national holiday, the anniversary of Greece's 1821 War of Independence against Ottoman rule, from the officials' stand in Syntagma Square outside Parliament.  read more Archbishop Stylianos of Australia Has Passed Away The National Herald (March 25)   Archbishop Stylianos of Australia passed away on Monday, March 25 at the age of 83, after a battle with cancer. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew learned of Stylianos's death while officiating during the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation church in Vafeohorion in Constantinople. At the end of Liturgy, he offered a Memorial Trisagion for the repose of the soul of Archbishop Stylianos.  read more Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Visits Church of Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem The Pappas Post (March 24) U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, believed to be by Christians, the spot Jesus Christ resurrected.  read more Astir Palace Vouliagmeni: A star is reborn Ekathimerini (March 21) The time for the Astir Palace in Vouliagmeni to shine again is almost upon us. The landmark resort on the Athens Riviera, now owned by AGC Equity Partners and operated by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, is set to reopen on March 29 following an extensive overhaul.  read more Greece Is The Best Stock Market In Europe In 2019 Forbes (March 23) Greece's stock market is leading a rebound in European stocks so far in 2019.  read more 3 years on, what's become of the EU-Turkey migration deal? Associated Press (March 20) In March 2016, European governments breathed a sigh of relief as the European Union reached a deal with Turkey designed to stop hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants heading into the heart of Europe. For many of those who had fled war, hunger and poverty hoping for a bright future on the continent, the deal shattered their dreams.  read more Greek Athletes Return Triumphant From Abu Dhabi Special Olympics Greek Reporter (March 26) The 92-member team representing Greece at the Special Olympics held in Abu Dhabi last week returned to Greece on Monday full of pride, joy and emotion - and loaded down with 64 medals.  read more