Welcome to the Third Degree: Tough, brief, weekly interrogations that force thinking and response. With reliance upon and respect for your instincts, knowledge, exploration and determinations, this week, we target: Measuring.

How do we take the measure of a man or a woman? Are there different measures of merit?

How do we measure feelings? Are they dependent upon intensity and longevity?

Can we measure horse sense? Is it the good judgment that horses display when they dont bet on people? Dont we have to bet on people? Is motivation a measure? Performance?

How do we measure likely? How about medium confidence? Would you drive home with me if you assessed only medium confidence or it was just likely that we would make it? Is it wise to measure the many modifiers in settled science or any projections of doom or glory?

Can we measure morality? Is moral, as Hemingway suggests, something you feel good after and immoral something you feel bad after? Is that shallow? How do you measure after?

If gerrymandered districts dont allow choice, how measureable is our vote? Is real choice a measure of and indispensable to representative accountability? How about schools?

In the concluding days of black history month, how do we measure rightful impact? Do we accept, as a today country of integrated national interests, measurements based on skin color?

Are not content of character and worthy contributions of all Americans more useful measures?

Are (insert descriptor) advantage or (insert descriptor) disadvantaged measured constants or variables? Does the equation of societal solution solve? Are there must have measures?

Can self-esteem be bestowed? Who measures self-esteem? How is bunk measured?

Do we recall that Einstein considered only two things infinite, beyond measure, the universe and human stupidity? Do we note the qualifier that he was not too sure about the universe?

Socrates reminds: The unexamined life is not worth living. Examinations will continue in The Third Degree. The answers and the actions are yours.

John Borling, major general, USAF-ret, is a highly decorated fighter pilot who served worldwide in high level command and staff positions. He was a POW in North Vietnam for over 6 years. Now, an author, speaker, civic and business leader, he is the founder of SOSA. See sosamerica.org.

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FULLERTON, Calif., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Milton Security Group, Inc., a leading cybersecurity company specializing in 24*7 cyber threat hunting, monitoring, and incident response, announced today a new partnership with SynED to increase professional employment opportunities throughout the cybersecurity industry. This partnership leads the way for this effort in Orange County, CA.

SynED is a non-profit organization working with educational institutions, training partners, placement agencies and service providers to increase a strong and highly skilled workforce throughout California.

"This partnership codifies one of Milton Security's core values, helping others, since our founding 13 years ago. Our goal is to help even more people enter the cybersecurity industry and we have established a successful legacy by hiring individuals who do not fit a traditional mold. We seek out the passionate, the unconventional, the veteran and invest in them through hands-on experiences. The longevity of our team and collective performance has created significant organic growth and advancement opportunities for our team members," said James McMurry, CEO and Founder of Milton Security.

"Through strong partnerships, like we have with Milton Security, we will build the foundation of a new approach for developing a robust cybersecurity talent supply chain and subsequently strengthening the overall security of our nation," said Scott Young, President of synED. "We are thrilled to work with such passionate and visionary partners."

Milton Security and SynED have established a baseline of skills to evaluate and further develop cybersecurity candidates. Milton Security will share this knowledge to assist other organizations in placing their candidates and building a stronger cybersecurity workforce.

Ethan Coulter, President of Milton Security said: "We help passionate people find their path into this industry. This not only benefits professionals seeking to enter our industry, but our customers as well, and yes, even our competitors. We are proud to take part in this program and push our industry forward."

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About Milton Security Group, Inc.:

Milton Security Group, Inc., is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business started in 2007.

Milton Security operates a 24*7*365 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service that provides Threat Hunting As A Service using customers' existing security infrastructure. Using a combination of AI, ML, and human correlation, Milton Threat Hunters scout for threats and assists with incident response activities in real time 24 hours a day. According to a recent report by Gartner, "Managed detection and response services allow organizations to add 24/7 dedicated threat monitoring, detection and response capabilities via a turnkey approach." Milton Security MDR goes above and beyond this by active threat hunting, not just monitoring.

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SynED is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence by providing higher education professional services to facilitate the development of new models of curriculum, industry alliance, service, and delivery.

SynED has teamed up with the California-based organizations and focused program with the goal of building new and innovative talent and retention programs for companies participating in the defense supply chain. SynED's goal is to help the entire industry leverage their collective skills and resources to increase the number of qualified and career ready professionals.

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There is a special place in hell for women who do not help other women

This quote by Madeliene Albright certainly gets one to sit up and make the intention to help, pull up or support people from their tribe. Be it a women community or a business group that you are a part of, a key element for collective growth for entrepreneurs is Collaboration.

A Stanford University study emphasizes that A defining aspect of human society is that people work together toward common ends. Business collaboration has the potential to fulfill the growth gaps in your venture. Whether it is getting complementary competencies, backward-forward linkages or expanding into new markets; working together is the secret sauce for a successful business.

I am a great advocate of collaborations and strategic partnerships. But we also need to look at how to make them more effective and work for us in a meaningful way. Here are the top 3 ways to do it:

Identifying the right collaborator:

Its very important to make collaboration last. And for that you need to have partners that synergize and complement your business. For this begin with defining who they are, what domain, profile, are they a part of your supply chain or value chain or they are market linkages that help you get to new clients. You are teaming up with them for a specific agenda. So commercial arrangement alone cannot be the deciding factor. Think through and make a list of criteria to select the right partners.

The correct way to approach:

When you meet people at events, digital networks or through referrals, approach with the intention of building relationships rather than transactions. Share your personal stories, walk them through your entrepreneurial journey to find similarities and tie a hook to the common areas. Apart from developing a trusting relationship, you need to clearly define the roles and responsibilities for each kind of the collaborator. Its not only about how they are relevant to you, but also about what they are looking for and how you can add value to them

Making it a win-win:

Clarity is of prime importance in making a business arrangement work. So a well communicated partnership strategy, defined goals and objectives, workable operational plan and systems for monitoring and measurement must be established in initial stages. If there are cultural and geographic differences, make sure you have project management and communication plan in place at the very beginning. It is always a good idea to have things documented as well as get your collaborator agreement contract with the mutually agreed upon clauses. Remember, we are thinking long-term.

Fern Koh, the founder of luxury beauty products Fernberry in Hong Kong says Collaborations are an amazing way to extend your clientele, as well as to tap into new markets that youve never thought of before.

The power of collaboration for any business whether a startup or a small business or multinational mainstay can result in sustainable growth and longevity. We understand the importance of coming together, lets put the focus on making it more effective.

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There was something about her face that wrecked me. Her eyes pleaded. Her coat was too small. She looked to be about eight year old. The weather was freezing and she had no socks. Her parents busked nearby for change. A five dollar bill floated in the bottom of my purse and I handed it to the sweet faced young father who smiled and thanked me while he played his guitar.

But I knew it was not enough. I had to do something more. Her face haunted me. How many more children were out there without a home, shuffling from place to place?

The thought would not leave me. Change had to come, I had to respond.

It took a few years, but finally that call was answered.

Quitting my life was not a casual decision. I left my husband of two decades and a year later the career Id had for 30 years was pruned away. Its not that my marriage was bad. It wasnt. Its not that my career in broadcast news was a wreck, it had exceeded my expectations.

Its simply that neither could answer the longing I felt for radical self exploration, change and eventually the desire for what my mother called, full time service. I couldnt go on looking at the suffering around me without responding to it. Writing a check or even occasionally helping out didnt lift the despair or quench the dryness in my psyche.

I felt like my comforts made me miserable. That sounded crazy, but it kept coming back, whispering : Theres more.

More what?

More I could be doing.

Thats often the narrative of profound change.

So on a late fall day I walked trembling to my bosss office in the dimming blue light of a nearly empty office building and dropped off a letter of resignation through the slot in his door. After I did it, I immediately wanted to fish it back out. I thought about finding a hanger and trying, but instead I slid to the floor and cried.

It could not be done. The decision was made.

A month later, goodbye balloons in hand, I planned for recalibration. I got accepted into Roshi Joan Halifaxs Zen Center, Upaya, which translated is skillful means and I learned to sit still, listen to my heart and take instructions on getting over myself.

Lest this sounds like a wealthy womans game, I need to let you know its not. I had no fat bank accounts and no real property. The few things I had, I gave away. While I was sitting in silence my auto pay finished the money in savings so that I didnt have a nickel left.

Terrifying, yes. Necessary, yes.

For me, it was the little girl who exploded my heart into a driving force of love. For you, it may be something else. Listen to it. Research has shown us that helping others not only makes us feel better about ourselves but improves mental health and longevity. We are meant to live in connection to one another, we are built for this purpose.

It doesnt take money to make a difference, and it doesnt take fame and it doesnt take waiting until some later date. What it takes is pushing against the blade of fear until youre sure youll never make it and then discovering that you do make it, that you do find the skill to make your life meaningful at a whole new level.

You do survive. You do help others and in the process you thrive. Not every day, because service is not a fantasy. Waiting for someone else, imagining a different person will be the hero is the actual fantasy. You are the person called to do the work of service, and you can.

So whats my big thing? How do I serve?

I house homeless families with children. Our Homes lovingly provide private sleeping nooks for kids, full kitchens and baths and a private master bedroom for parents.

By converting school buses into fully equipped and quite beautiful tiny homes on wheels, young families can be housed permanently and even move for better opportunities without fearing a loss of home.

I dreamed about it for months and then one day wrote a blog expressing my dream. A woman I had never met contacted me and funded our first two home conversions. We started a non profit and I met Arianna Huffington on The Kelly Clarkson Show a year later.

We awarded our first converted bus to a homeless family with children. I see them often. In fact just the other day the two oldest children in the family waved sweetly from their car as we passed each other in traffic. They used to sleep in that car, now they take it on field trips just like other kids do.

Wherever your passion lies in helping, that is where your future is waiting. For some it is in non-human animals, for others it may be racial justice and for some it can be checking in on your aging neighbor or offering a hand to a kid who needs a drivers ed teacher. You may want to do this full time or on the side. Any way you can help others joyfully is your nexus of truth.

I am not happy every day and sometimes I still struggle to keep food on my own table. There is no promise with service that your life will be easy. There is only the promise that you will try. You will try to help. You will commit to that effort and in your commitment, you will thrive.

If youre in service or know someone who is, please reach out and Ill do my next column about that in the weeks to follow. Reach me at [emailprotected]

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No date for the strike has yet been announced.

In a news release, County Administrator Mike Brethorst said the county was verbally notified on Thursday, Feb. 20, that the employees of the Courthouse and Human Services unions had authorized their union representatives to pursue a strike. The county is disappointed that this has occurred, he said, adding that a fair package was offered to the employees.

Becker County has offered a 2.25% general wage increase this year, plus steps on the salary schedule of approximately 3% for those eligible, which amounts to 5.25% increases, not including longevity pay.

For next year, the county has offered a 2.5% general wage increase plus steps on the 10-step salary schedule of approximately 3% for those eligible, which amounts to 5.5% increases, not including longevity pay.

Longevity pay is based on years of service and date of hire, according to the county's news release. It would add an extra 1% pay increase to eligible employees.

Those employees who are in the sweet spot and qualify for step hikes and longevity pay would see a double-digit pay hike over the next two years, according to the news release.

For example, an employee with six years of service would see a 6.25% proposed pay increase this year, and 6.5% proposed pay increase next year. Add it together and it equals a 12.75% total proposed pay increase over the two-year contract on top of base pay set for 2019, according to the news release.

On average, Becker County says it is offering general wage increases as good or better than comparable counties.

In the release, Becker lists several Minnesota counties that offered its workers comparable pay hikes. The average of those selected counties is 2.16% this year and 2.5% next year, according to the countys news release.

Commissioners were criticized by the union for giving themselves a larger percentage pay raise (2.5% for this year) than was offered to employees.

In response, the county noted that employees have received general wage increases every year for the past 10 years, for an average increase of 1.83%.

By comparison, commissioners received no increase in five of those 10 years. Over the same period, commissioners have seen an average increase of 1.19%. Commissioners also dont receive the average 3% hike in step increases and longevity pay.

In December, Becker County Commissioner Larry Knutson cast the only vote against salary increases for elected officials and commissioners.

The union is also asking that part-time workers be covered by county health insurance, and it criticized commissioners for hiring part-timers to avoid paying health insurance. Commissioners were also criticized for making themselves eligible for health insurance for what the union termed their part time jobs.

In response, the county noted in its news release that the Affordable Care Act has set 30 hours per week as the point where employers are to provide insurance.

Becker County believes that this is appropriate and that there is no compelling reason to expand coverage beyond the level set by Congress, nor can the county afford to do so, the county said in its news release.

Becker County offers health insurance contributions to employees who work 30 hours per week or more, according to their release. It has never made contributions to employees working less than 30 hours. Part-time employees do accrue vacation and sick leave.

Under state law, the union and county must initially participate in mediation for 45 days, and the two parties are then subjected to a 10-day cooling off period before the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services calls them back into mediation for a final session, according to the Teamsters.

If the session fails to produce an agreement, then the county employees are permitted to strike at a time of their choosing. The law provides striking county employees with union protections, and requires that terms of the expired labor agreement be followed until a successor agreement is negotiated, according to the union website.

Becker County said that the next step in the process will be to wait to receive official notice from the union. Pending notice, the county and union will continue to meet for negotiations.

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The scope of this report is broad and covers various therapies currently under trials in the global longevity and anti-senescence therapy market. The market estimation has been performed with consideration for revenue generation in the forecast years 2018-2023 after the expected availability of products in the market by 2023. The global longevity and anti-senescence therapy market has been segmented by the following therapies: Senolytic drug therapy, Gene therapy, Immunotherapy and Other therapies which include stem cell-based therapies, etc.

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Summary:

Global longevity and anti-senescence therapy market deals in the adoption of different therapies and treatment options used to extend human longevity and lifespan. Human longevity is typically used to describe the length of an individuals lifetime and is sometimes used as a synonym for life expectancy in the demography. Anti-senescence is the process by which cells stop dividing irreversibly and enter a stage of permanent growth arrest, eliminating cell death. Anti-senescence therapy is used in the treatment of senescence induced through unrepaired DNA damage or other cellular stresses.

Global longevity and anti-senescence market will witness rapid growth over the forecast period (2018-2023) owing to an increasing emphasis on Stem Cell Research and an increasing demand for cell-based assays in research and development.

An increasing geriatric population across the globe and rising awareness of antiaging products among generation Y and later generations are the major factors expected to promote the growth of global longevity and the anti-senescence market. Factors such as a surging level of disposable income and increasing advancements in anti-senescence technologies are also providing traction to the global longevity and anti-senescence market growth over the forecast period (2018-2023).

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the total geriatric population across the globe in 2016 was over REDACTED. By 2022, the global geriatric population (65 years and above) is anticipated to reach over REDACTED. An increasing geriatric population across the globe will generate huge growth prospectus to the market.

Senolytics, placenta stem cells and blood transfusions are some of the hot technologies picking up pace in the longevity and anti-anti-senescence market. Companies and start-ups across the globe such as Unity Biotechnology, Human Longevity Inc., Calico Life Sciences, Acorda Therapeutics, etc. are working extensively in this field for the extension of human longevity by focusing on study of genomics, microbiome, bioinformatics and stem cell therapies, etc. These factors are poised to drive market growth over the forecast period.

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Global longevity and anti-senescence market is projected to rise at a CAGR of REDACTED during the forecast period of 2018 through 2023. In 2023, total revenues are expected to reach REDACTED, registering REDACTED in growth from REDACTED in 2018.

The report provides analysis based on each market segment including therapies and application. The therapies segment is further sub-segmented into Senolytic drug therapy, Gene therapy, Immunotherapy and Others. Senolytic drug therapy held the largest market revenue share of REDACTED in 2017. By 2023, total revenue from senolytic drug therapy is expected to reach REDACTED. Gene therapy segment is estimated to rise at the highest CAGR of REDACTED till 2023. The fastest growth of the gene therapy segment is due to the Large investments in genomics. For Instance; The National Human Genome Research Institute (U.S.) had a budget grant of REDACTED for REDACTED research projects in 2015, thus increasing funding to REDACTED for approximately REDACTED projects in 2016.

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The report contains the profiles of various prominent players in the Global Longevity and Anti-senescence Therapy Market. Different strategies implemented by these vendors have been analyzed and studied in order to gain a competitive edge, create unique product portfolios and increase their market share. The study also sheds light on major global industry vendors. Such essential vendors consist of both new and well-known players. In addition, the business report contains important data relating to the launch of new products on the market, specific licenses, domestic scenarios and the strategies of the organization implemented on the market.

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Olive oil has been renowned for its umpteen health benefits and for adding to the Mediterranean diets excellence. A new study reported that olive oil could be associated with good health and longer lives.

The researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School studied how olive oil affected human cells in Petri dishes and found that the fats present in the oil activate certain cellular pathways associated with longevity. The study also demonstrated that olive oil reduced the risk of age-related ailments including diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.

The findings of the study suggested that olive oil fats get stored in the body and gets released during exercise. While combining olive oil consumption with fasting or exercising, the effects of the oil will be more pronounced.

We found that the way these fat works is it first has to get stored in microscopic things called lipid droplets, which is how our cells store fat. And then, when the fat is broken down during exercising or fasting, for example, is when the signaling and beneficial effects are realized," Insider quoted the studys lead researcher Dr. Doug Masheks press release.

Clinical trials might be the next steps for their research in order to discover new drugs or to further tailor dietary regimes that aid health benefits.

Mediterranean diet emerged from the countries surrounding the Mediterranean sea, where individuals historically consumed vegetables, healthy fats, nuts, and oily fish. Unlike the fad diets including Atkins or the keto, the Mediterranean diet allows people to eat a wide variety of foods in moderation. It is one of the safest diets for most people, including older adults and children.

Mediterranean diet staples including fresh fruits, whole-grain bread, salads, nuts, olive oil, beans, and salmon promote a wide range of health benefits, Insider mentioned.

This is not the first study to demonstrate the benefits of olive oil. Previous researches have reported that the oil could reduce frailty in older individuals, reduce inflammation in older people, prevents stroke risk, protect against heart diseases, prevent breast cancer risk and also prevent cognitive diseases including Alzheimers and Parkinsons as well.

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Major Market Players Covered In This Report: Unity Biotechnology, Siwa Therapeutics, Calico LLC, AgeX TherapeuticsInc, Numeric Biotech, Human Longevity Inc. (HLI), Cleara Biotech, OisinBiotechnologies, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Sierra Sciences, Proteostasis Therapeutics, Senolytic Therapeutics, Allergan

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The general premise of an ecobrick is very simple: gather all of the materials you cannot recycle at home or locally, and pack them as tightly as you can into a plastic bottle. This tight tube of plastic becomes a building block, which can then be used for a range of things from sculptures to construction projects. Could this be the best solution to plastic pollution, or do they pose more problems further down the line?

The ecobrick movement has gathered momentum over the last few years as plastic pollution has made phenomenal global headlines. It has become an increasingly popular material to build with, especially in developing countries, as plastic is exceptionally easy to come across at home or littered in the streets.

Typically mixed with natural building methods such as cob, adobe, or wattle & daub, the ecobricks provide an excellent structure to build with. They also act as a natural insulator due to the tightly-packed insulating plastics.

The Global Ecobrick Alliance has been active since 2015, and have provided extensive guidelines on how to properly make ecobricks. Their principles encompass a circular, cradle-to-cradle design to increase the longevity of the ecobrick and its components. For example, they recommend silicone and not glue to adjoin each brick, so that it can be easily taken apart and re-purposed if needs be.

Using natural building materials as opposed to cement also ensures that the bricks can be extricated undamaged, should the building be taken down. From homes to chairs to sculpted works of art: the whole premise of up-cycling plastic to form useful products is inherently sustainable.

There are many positive aspects of using non-recyclables in this way. The BBC expos War on Plastic reported that over 60% of the plastic that the UK recycles is being sent overseas and dumped in countries in Asia, like Malaysia. Waste is littering the shores, as many countries simply do not have the recycling infrastructure to deal with the number of plastics produced.

Ecobricks are part of a solution that enables people to not only clean up their rivers and coastlines, but these once-wasted materials can be used to build things of direct benefit to local communities. Several NGOs are also offering plastic incentives, whereby individuals are paid to collect waste plastics and make ecobricks for various projects.

Their design also reinforces the need to close many of our industrial loops and start investing in circular economies as opposed to the throwaway culture that is causing harm to the natural world. Plastic has received hugely negative press lately, but it is important to remember that, often, it is a highly useful material.

Creating homes from plastic waste and natural materials is smart: the plastics are sturdy and will stand the test of time, and they can be used over and over again for decades to come.

Despite their obvious benefits, there are concerns that making external structures from plastic may not be beneficial for the planet. These non-recyclable plastics are made from inorganic chemicals, which may leech into the surrounding environment as the ecobricks are exposed to the sun. This could cause immediate harm to the soil and eventually reach the water table where these chemicals threaten aquatic plant and animal life.

The photodegradation also makes the plastic brittle and susceptible to breaking, thereby releasing micro-plastics into the area: proven to be detrimental to animal and human health. There is criticism that ecobricks do not offer a solution to the plastic problem, and instead is simply delaying dealing with these problems for another few hundred years.

Ecobricks certainly offer a ready-made solution to the immediate problems posed by plastic. They are a hugely powerful tool for cleaning up local areas, educating schools and communities, and creating structures that will stand the test of time.

Further thought should certainly be given to the longevity of the plastics and the potential environmental impacts further down the line. However, ecobricks certainly form a potent reminder of humankinds poor management of waste and reinforce the need for radical change across the plastic industry.

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Although Scotland is more heavily forested than England or Wales, much of itswoodlandshave been lost to logging, urban sprawl and climate change. Initiatives to reversedeforestationhave been underway to contribute more trees, protect woodlands and ensure theecology, sustainability and longevity of Scotlands forest resources.

Why has reforestation become important in recent years? Last summer, aYouGovpoll found that the environment is now viewed as the third most critical public issue, given our planets burgeoningclimate crisis. Reforestation has thereby become an important tool in combatting Earths climate emergency.

Related: More than half of Europes native trees face extinction

Essentially, trees fight climate change and offer a solution. How?Planting treesencourages the absorption of carbon dioxide, one of the key greenhouse gasesresponsible forglobal warming. The more trees planted, the better they are at making a positive impact.

According to the British nonprofitWoodland Trust, the harnessing of treepower significantly counteractsclimate change: Each year an estimated 20 million tonnes of CO2 are absorbed and locked away by the UKs existing trees and woods.

And, in the face of a planetwide environmental emergency, the increase of forestcover in Scotland, and by extension the United Kingdom, can help towards achieving Britainscarbon zerotarget of 2050. Thus, implementing a sustainable cycle of replanting immediately after harvesting ensures the healthy renewal of both the supply of wood and the reduction of atmospheric carbon.

There is also a huge environmental significance to the increase in tree planting, Fergus Ewing, Rural Economy Secretary, explained further. In Scotland alone, around 9.5 million tonnes of CO2 each year are removed from the atmosphere by our forests this is a clear example of why an increase in tree planting is so important in the fight against climate change.

In 2019, theIndependentreported on Scotland planting 22 milliontrees. England, by contrast, is falling significantly short of its targets with just 1,420 hectares of woodland was planted, despite a target of 5,000 hectares being set. In other words, England missed its annual target by seven million trees. Therefore, as of last year, the UKs amount of woodland cover remains at 13%, with Northern Ireland at 8%, England at 10%, Wales at 15% and Scotland at 19%.

Indeed, Stuart Goodall, Chief Executive of Confor, a membership organisation for sustainable forestry and wood-using businesses, said: Scotland is leading the way in the UK, with 84% of all new planting happening in Scotland.

Meanwhile, The Woodland Trust encourages the turning of a new leaf for another reason. Besides helping to tackle our planets climate crisis, planting trees and increasing tree cover also resetsnature, improving ecosystemequilibrium for the protection of fragile habitats in Scotland and across the UK. Woodlands, at the heart of it all, support pollinators and endangered flora and fauna species. Restoring forests, then, would mean more protection for native wildlife, nurturing localbiodiversityand the overall stewardship of theenvironment.

Reforestationdelivers yet other environmental public goods beyond improving habitats. Flood risks are alleviated.Soilquality and quantity are maintained.Wildfiresare reduced, and the land can recover faster. Landscapes are also preserved, made more versatile and resilient. These benefits are far-reaching for land managers, not just of farms but also of landed estates.

Besides conserving the forest, itswildlife, soil and landscape, trees are imperative for the maintenance of localwaterresources.Scottish Forestry has documented that a healthy forest is also fundamental to goodwater quality. Understandably, a healthy forest ensures resilient catchment, especially for groundwater, indicating that a good forest will help restore underground water reservoirs. But trees can also hold water and maintain the water vapor in the air, thus encouraging precipitation so that the water cycle for an area remains robust.

Interestingly, creating newwoodlandalso helps protect existing ones that hold highconservationvalue, especially where ancient trees live and where wildlife struggles to thrive. As such, these ancient or established woodlands are irreplaceable ashabitats, becoming strongholds for vulnerable flora and fauna. One such paragon is Scotlands rainforest, more commonly known as the Atlantic woodland or Celtic rainforest, situated along the west coast and the inner isles, says theBBC.

Scotlands rainforest is just as lush and just as important as tropical rainforest, but is even rarer, Adam Harrison of Woodland Trust Scotland shared. This rainforest is a unique habitat of ancient native oak, birch, ash, pine and hazel woodlands and includes open glades and river gorges. Our rainforest relies on mild, wet and clean air coming in off the Atlantic, and is garlanded with a spectacular array of lichens, fungi, mosses, liverworts and ferns. Many are nationally and globally rare and some are found nowhere else in the world.

Gordon Gray Stephens, of theCommunity Woodlands Association, which was established as a representative body of Scotlands community woodlands groups, said, Our vision for regenerating Scotlands rainforest is clear. We need to make it larger, in better condition, and with improved connections between people and woods.

Unfortunately, development sprawl and human activity (logging, overgrazing, mismanagement, invasive species introductions) threaten Scottish woodlands, both ancient and new, unique and common. Vegetation is cleared, and nativeanimalsare evicted. In the UK, the term is called habitat fragmentation which the Woodland Trust describes as when parts of a habitat are destroyed, leaving behind smaller unconnected areas. This can occur naturally, as a result of fire or volcanic eruptions, but is normally due to human activity. Fragmentation adversely impacts wildlife because it createsenvironmentalloss of total habitat area, reduction in habitat quality and increasedextinctionrisk.

And so, while there have been proposals and legislation seeking to overcome status quo shortcomings, more work needs to be done to bridge the extensive environmental governance gap. Conservation efforts through woodland restoration, the planting of trees and advocacy for environmentally-friendlylegislation all help as starting points.

One Scottish charity invested in rewilding the Scottish Highlands,Trees for Life, advocates for more trees by informing the public of why trees are positively transformative, even beyond fighting climate change, preserving native trees and securing wildlife habitats forspeciessurvival. The additional benefits from woodlands include providing the natural environs for people to decompress for restorative wellness and absorbing pollutants (ammonia, nitrogen oxides, ozone, sulfur dioxide) to clean the air.

Only by offsetting the poor management, curtailed budgets and neglect of years past can Scottish woodland heritage be safeguarded to ensure a healthy, resilient andsustainablefuture.

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Miriam Schlafman, a junior human resources and management major, instructs senior media studies and production major Alesan Aboafahe on yoga poses in Charles Library on Feb. 20. CLAUDIA SALVATO / THE TEMPLE NEWS

Last August, Miriam Shlafman went to La Casa Shambala, a registered yoga school in the Ko Pha-ngan District in Thailand, where she became a certified yoga teacher.

I finally kind of was able to centralize my knowledge in a codified language, and that really helped me to develop further, refine my knowledge and understand better, said Shlafman, a junior human resource management major.

Shlafman returned to Temple University wanting to share her knowledge about spirituality and self-development with other students and created the student organization Owlwakening in Fall 2019. In the organization, she leads a 16-week course that guides and helps students find a purpose and have a better understanding of themselves.

College is a time period when there are so many options and a lot of exciting new opportunities, and it is really easy to get lost, Shlafman said. So, I want to help people find their voices and find themselves, and to not think there is something that society has put on them, but to find something that they are on the inside and bring that out and let that shine through them.

In the organizations first semester Shlafman met one-on-one with students to talk about spirituality and self-development.

This semester, Owlwakening is meeting in small groups. They focus on yoga and also do activities to explore art forms and complete writing prompts.

Kourtney Clark, the universitys fitness coordinator, hopes that having a student-led yoga classes may inspire others.

[Yoga] has a lot of health benefits, improving flexibility and helping improve your longevity and your health as an individual, Clark said. Also, I think for students it is important to do yoga because it can be a stress reliever and they can focus on mindfulness.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30 minutes of physical exercise five days a week. It can be a moderate or vigorous activity, and yoga is perfect because it is a moderate level of physical activity but it also has great flexibility component, Clark said.

Yoga helps with stress management, mental and emotional health, promoting healthy habits, sleep and balance, according to National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

Because students are focused on their careers, social life and money, college is an intense time period, helping students find a balance in life is one of her goals, Shlafman said.

A lot of our students have a great need for finding ways to practice, to access their spirituality and define to calm down and listen to their inner self and I think the way that the organization is set up for the participants to engage in these processes is very practical and very effective, said Merian Soto, a dance professor and the organizations advisor.

Julia Rudy, a junior Italian major and member of Owlwakening, said yoga has helped her get in touch with her body and feelings. As a transfer student, the club has been beneficial to her, she added.

It helps me feel better when I am focusing on working on myself, and I can do that through this club, Rudy said. It has been a really nice transition for a personal reason and I feel it is a very welcoming community.

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If you can't defeat death, what if you could postpone it, or at least postpone the diseases commonly associated with getting old?

Many people, especially the ultra-wealthy in Silicon Valley, are investing money into companies trying to answer exactly those questions.

Amazon CEOJeff Bezos and billionaire PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel have both invested in South San Francisco-based Unity Biotechnology, a company whose mission is to "extend human healthspan, the period in one's life unburdened by the disease of aging."

In 2013, Google formed aging research company Calico. Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to aging research, The New Yorker reported.

There are a slew of other companies tackling aging, including BioAge, BioViva, The Longevity Fund, AgeX and the Methuselah Foundation.

"Whenever you meet a fundamental human need, there's a market," said Michael West, a gerontologist and CEO of AgeX Therapeutics."And in this case, the market for age-related disease and aging is a trillion dollar market."

But people claiming to know what you ought to do to live longer isn't anything new. Historically, as is still the case today, a lot of it just doesn't work. So what's real? And what's just wishful thinking?

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Denver7 has partnered with Dr. James Rouse, a renowned naturopathic doctor, to launch an initiative called The Human gRace Project, which is designed to give you tools to help lessen stress and deal with the chaos of modern life.

This project will utilize science, spirituality and personal development to bring positivity and peace to your week. The Human gRace Project will help bring relief from our stress filled, fast-paced, always-connected world with solutions to help with never-ending worries about bills, traffic, growth and safety of families.

Each topic will be presented Sundays on Denver7 social media accounts. On Mondays on Denver7 news at 6 a.m., Dr. Rouse will share insights to help you start off your work week.

Professionally, Im a big believer in lifestyle medicine. said Dr. Rouse. I love how we cultivate diet, how we cultivate certain rituals in our day, who we spend time with. All of those things have a major impact on our physiology on our neurochemistry and our longevity.

Each week, Dr. Rouse and Denver7 reporter Micah Smith will then go in-depth on each topic. Those segments will be available on the Denver7 streaming app on services like Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

The goal of The Human gRace Project is to help provide strategies to cut through the negativity on social media and beyond and provide useful information to lessen stress.

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Jafar Alexander - Based in Washington, DC, Jafarbegan sharing the practice of yoga in 2008 after years as an athlete and is certified in the styles of hatha, restorative, therapeutic, vinyasa, and yin. He is also a passionate meditation guide. New classes include "Arise and Unwind" (Vinyasa Level 1), "Softening the Shoulders" (Yin Level 1-2) and "Energetic Armor" (Meditation). See Jafar Alexander here.

Tiffany Bush- Based in Colorado, Tiffany is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and loves teaching to underserved populations, athletes, and those interested in redefining their health. She specializes in flowing yoga asana and meditation. Newly added classes include "Shoulder Care for Climbers" (Hatha Level 2) and "Workday Rest for Hips" (Vinyasa Level 2). See Tiffany Bush here.

Taylor Harkness- Based in Atlanta, GA, Taylor is passionate about public health and social issues. As a former paramedic, he found his way to yoga in response to the stress of long nights spent driving an ambulance.Now a yoga teacher and nurse, his friendly, energetic and personable teaching style is supported with his medical background for a strong foundation in anatomy and his love of helping people de-stress and find healthy lifestyles. Newly added classes include "All Day Strong" (Vinyasa Level 1-2) and "Energy Flow" (Vinyasa Level 2). See Taylor Harkness here.

Jafar, Tiffany and Taylor join ranks of world-renowned yoga and meditation teachers now accessible to gaia.comsubscribers around the world.

About GaiaGaia is a member-supported streaming video subscription service available in 185 countries around the world. Using a powerful combination of modern technology and ancient traditions, Gaia produces and curates transformational video content that includes guided yoga and meditation instruction, as well as series and films covering a wide variety of topics, from health and longevity to human transformation and science, all of which aim to empower the evolution of consciousness. Gaia is available on Apple TV, IOS, Android, Roku, Chromecast, and sold through Amazon Prime Video and Comcast Xfinity. Subscriptions are US$11.99 a month and include exclusive, ad-free access to over 8,000 films, documentaries and original programs. Gaia is a division of Gaia, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAIA). For more information, visit: http://www.gaia.com

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Historically, the lore of romantic relationships between famous artists has long been marked by infamy, jealousy and, more often than not, the interference of a third person. Theres Cristina Kahlo, who briefly romanced Diego Rivera and drove her sister, Frida, a little mad in so doing; Dorothea Tanning, who lured Max Ernst away from Peggy Guggenheim after a single game of chess; and Franoise Gilot, Pablo Picassos ultimate obsession and muse, who brought an end to his habit of trading one lover for another by eventually walking out on him.And should we be surprised? Governed by passion in their profession, its no wonder that artists, encouraged to explore human desire in their work, allow that fiery energy to spill over into their personal lives.

For a new series, Portraits of Love,Artnet News decided to learn about how present day, very-much-in-love art world couples navigate their relationships in a healthy way. Last week, we sat down with artist Tschabalala Selfa young art star whose market has exploded since she graduated from Yale in 2015and her boyfriend, Mike Mosby (an art therapist, independent curator, and DJ) to learn about how they navigate their partnership as two creative souls in love.

Below, in their first joint interview to date, Self and Mosby share what its like to date your best friend, how they cultivate balance in their relationship, and how they support each other through it all.

Tell me a little about your backgrounds and how you decided to pursue your interest in the arts.

Tschabalala: I grew up in Harlem, New York. I always had an interest in art, and then I studied studio art in college and painting in grad school [at Yale]. After leaving grad school, I started pursuing it more professionally. Its something that Ive always had an interest in and, through school and work, Ive been able to turn that interest into something greater.

Mike: I became interested in creative fields through my familyI grew up in a very fashionable and creative household, between my grandmother and my mother. My mother was a model when she was a teenager in Manhattan. I loved freehand-drawing on cereal boxes as a child, and I got into art films as a teen. My family moved to upstate New York from the city. Up there, I was pretty much surrounded by artists, which was pretty powerful.

So youre both New Yorkers.

Tschabalala: Yeah. We both have family in Harlem. I went to Bard for college, and I hadnt really gone back up there until we started dating, maybe 10 yearsactually, no, not 10 years, Im not that old [laughs]I guess six years after I graduated.

And did you like Bard?

Tschabalala: I did. I didnt really like the area at the time, though. I didnt really appreciate it until I got older.

Did you both know that you wanted to pursue art professionally from a young age?

Mike: Actually, I was a pretty serious athlete growing up. I played football for 12 years of my life. I got badly injured in high school, though, and tore two ligaments in my ankle, so that sort of stopped my football career. But I still had art at the back of my mindit was always with me. It was my Plan B in that sense, and I started to get into it more seriously. I got a job doing art therapy, working with autistic kids and adults, teaching them to express themselves and communicate through art, particularly when theres a lack of language skills. The arts are very calming, centering, and therapeutic for the individuals I work with.

Tschabalala: I guess when I was younger I considered doing other things, but I never really applied myself that seriously to anything other than the arts. Ive always focused on it. I dont really know what else I could have done. I think if I wasnt an artist, I would definitely be doing something else thats trade-orientedsomething maybe in design, or even

Mike: Medicine?

Tschabalala: I mean, I did say that I would love to be a plastic surgeon. Also, because Im a hypochondriac, I sometimes wish I had gone to medical school. But yeah, maybe something trade-oriented where I could work with my hands and interact with a lot of people. I do enjoy that a lot about artthat its public-facing.

Self and Mosby. Photo courtesy Araba Ankuma.

Were there any artistsfine artists, actors, musicians or anyone in a creative industry, reallywho influenced you significantly growing up?

Mike:I would have to say Denzel Washington, first and foremost. He can play any role, hes a very versatile actor. He can play a doctor or gangster cop or a radical activist. And hes a New Yorker, which is the icing on the cake.

Tschabalala: Oh, he is? I didnt know that.

Mike: Yeah, hes from Mount Vernon. And he was very involved in the Boys & Girls Clubs programs.

Also a guy named Reggie Madison. Hes an older gentleman that I grew up knowing while living upstate in Hudson. Hes a sculptor and he paints. He also incorporates a lot of jazz in his artworkhe can hear a Miles Davis or Sun Ra track, and hell paint or sculpt something around it. He blends music and art together.

Tschabalala: I would say a significant influence for me growing up was a woman I used to work for named Montgomery Harris. She had a boutique in Harlem called Montgomery that housed all her own bespoke designs. I worked for her pretty much every summer in high school. I really admired her because she had opened her business on her own, as a black woman creative, and shed brought something so interesting and unique to the neighborhood. It was amazing to see what she was doing on an entrepreneurial and artistic level; it was just such a brave thing to do. So for me to see that model at that time, and to work for her, was really motivating. I got to see what it was like to live the life of a creativeall the glory of it and all the hard parts, too. She was a huge influence, and she taught me so much about fashion, art, and design. Shes still a very close friend of mine.

Is there a piece of advice that she gave you that youve held onto over the years?

Tschabalala: I cant say that it was just one piece of advice, but just how she moved in the world and how she carried herself through the trials and tribulations. I took a lot from that.

And Mike, was there anything that your mentors imparted to you thats stayed with you?

Mike: Definitely. Back to Reggie, he sort of always told me, Be free with your mind. And to do what makes you happy as far as art goes. He collects all these found objectsold books, old pieces of furnitureand builds these beautiful art objects and pieces. And hed just tell me to keep pursuing what I wanted to pursue, and to be inspired by my surroundings. Hes like over 70 years oldits not about the money for him, its about having a say in the art world and the world in general. About having a voice.

Tschabalala Self, Bodega Run installation view at the Hammer Museum (2019). Photo courtesy Joshua White.

How did you two meet?

Tschabalala: Through mutual friends.

Mike: At an art show! Again, in part because of my mentor and my good friend, Reggie Madison. It was the last day of Kerry James Marshalls Mastery show at the Met. So on that day, I was on social media, butto backtrack, Id been following Tschabas work for a few years from her show at the Studio Museum in Harlem. She was in a group show there with some people that I knew. So, fast forward to the day. I DMd her. I sent her a message and I was like, Oh hey, theres a guy having a show in Harlem named Derek Fordjour.

Tschabalala:It was a group show, but I cant remember who else was in the show.

Mike: But it was definitely Derek, and I was like, Im coming up. That was overwhelming, the Mastry show, by the way. After seeing that, you cant see anymore art, you sort of need time to really digest what youve seen. But I said, You know what, Im intrigued. So I went up there [to the group show in Harlem], and I saw her outside and I was like, Wow, who is this beautiful lady? This is her?! And Reggies like, Oh man, shes beautiful. And then we had a conversation for the whole time at the show, while we were looking at the art. We just connected. And we had mutual friends, too, and a lot of things in common, so it sort of felt like dotting the is, in that sense.

Tschabalala: It was sort of the perfect place to have a first date, because all my friends were there for the show.

Mike: It was a very comfortable setting in that way.

Tschabalala: And I think we all went out afterwards to Corner Social. And then I left for four weeks after that for a residency.

Mike: In Detroit!

Tschabalala: So we didnt see each other for another month, but we talked every day.

Mike: We did the phone thing.

Phone calls or FaceTime?

Tschabalala: We did calls.

Mike: I had a flip phone, remember? iPhones are very distracting and, yeah, it would have been nice to see each other, but that would have changed the whole energy. Youre not really here you know?

Self and Mosby. Photo courtesy Araba Ankuma.

Totally. Did you go out to visit her at all when she was over there?

Mike: No, because she was working pretty much all the time.

Tschabalala: Yeah, and my familys out there. My aunts and my cousins live thereso I was catching up with them.

Mike: But then when she came back to New York, we just connected.

How long have you been together now?

Tschabalala: I know we first spoke on the day of the [Trump] inaugurationso as long as that.

Oh, god. No way.

Mike: I had to support her that day. So were going on three years!

A historic day for many reasons, in that case. How would you describe the nature of your relationship in a couple of words?

Mike: Very vibrant. Fun. A lot of teachable moments. Very spontaneous at times, but in a good way. You know every couple says, Were friends. But I could really say this is my friend. We do all the things that friends do together. We go on a lot of journeys together, we have a lot of good times. Theres no pressure, no ones really getting dragged into things they dont want to do. Everything is mutual, so we do a lot together.

Tschabalala: I feel like I cant beat that [description]. I would say that Mike feels very familiar and he reminds me of all the best parts of my life before I met him. I can carry all the best things with me moving forward because of him.

Sort of like your anchor, in a way.

Tschabalala: Yeah, but he encompasses all the best qualities of all my loved ones. He has all their best traits.

Mike: And she also has all the best qualities of the women in my life, my grandmother and my mother. Shes very drivenI tell her that shes the hardest working woman I know, alongside my grandmother and my mother. This woman right here, shes literally a workaholic, but she makes it look fun. And once you get into that world, you understand how hard it is. People have no idea. Its seriously a ton of work. And outside of the art world, your personal life is your own life. It can be very complicated.

How have you managed to support one another through such a momentous time in both of your lives?

Mike: Communication. Just listening and trying to understand. And patienceyouve got to have patience, too, especially for a relationship like this. Youve got to understand the person and who youre with. You have to give them space and time, you cant be too clingy. Youve got to let that person be who theyve got to be.

Tschabalala: I would agree, its a balance between working on building a life together, but also making sure youre working on your individual identity at the same so that you can be fully present in your relationship.

Is it ever hard to navigate the slipping on and off of those identities, those hats, as a creative and as a significant other?

Mike: I think its very easy for me. I dont think Ive ever really struggled with that. And weve also collaborated on a few things together.

Tschabalala: Yeah, I feel like you dont have to take that hat off. We like to keep it on. But also relationships get really complicated, so you have to figure out ways to problem-solve creatively. But yeah, I dont think you ever really have to take that creative hat off. I guess its good to always be open-minded about whats possible.

Mike: I guess some people are afraid of compromise, but its really just about being understanding. You can keep your creative hat on at the same time and navigate life together. Of course you want to have your own identity and your own thoughts; you dont want to blur everything together. But if you have an idea, you can share those ideas together.

Tschabalala: And I think that creatives understand thateven within their relationships to their work, theres sacrifice and compromise, theres some push and pull. If you apply that same logic to your relationshipand allow there to be some imperfectionI think that makes things simpler. I think thats how I relate to my practice, and my relationships to my other loved ones as well. I think you have to allow for things to sometimes be nonsensical.

Mike: PerfectionI mean, come on, theres gotta be flaws there. Whats the fun in perfection?

Self and Mosby. Photo courtesy Araba Ankuma.

Walk me through what its like for you to collaborate on a project. How do you come up with an idea and then how do you see it through?

Tschabalala:A lot of times when were working on something together, Mike comes up with the idea and I figure out how to actualize it.

Mike: Yeah, Tschabas definitelyshes the one to sort of bring it to life. Whats an idea without any real substance? You need the action behind it, to make it something you can see.

Tschabalala: And the only thing weve actualized so far, really, has been our party series, Free Range. And it was really Mikes idea to do something like that in Hudson, and then I worked to build up the infrastructure for it, and we also had one other collaborator, our friend Shaneika, who helped to form the concept. Shes a writer and a curator, so she helped to establish the vibe and mood. It was cool.

Mike: Yeah, I mean we all have our own ideas, so of course sometimes theres friction. It happens, but we support one another. Tschabas been very supportive in my new venture. Im embarking on a curatorial project, a four-person show in Hudson opening in October this year. It will be at a beautiful spacea great place to explore yourself and art. So thats very exciting.

Thats great. Could you guys ever see yourselves living up there in Hudson together?

Tschabalala: Mike lives there, and I want to eventually transition up there from Connecticut. Because I dont imagine myself moving back to New York City. I need so much space, and because its so expensive here, New York isnt so conducive to having a studio in addition to an apartment. So for me, I need a place thats cheaper, where I can get more space for less money. Ive been living in Connecticut for seven years now, so Im going to maybe move back to New York state soon, maybe somewhere in the Hudson Valley or in Columbia County.

How often do you see each other?

Tschabalala: We see each other a lot, when Im here. When we dont see each other is when Im traveling for work.

Mike: And thats where the relationship has to come with understanding. We both like our space. So we know how to separate and come back together.

So you both really value your freedom and ability to live separately, sometimes, when youre pursuing your work?

Mike: Oh, definitely. And then when were back together, it makes us much more appreciative. Its fun and we have fun together, like 8 out of 10 times. [laughs]

Tschabalala: [laughs] 8 out of 10 times, like a B+.

Mike: No, but Im being real! Its great most of the time, but occasionally youre going to have debates, youre going to have stuff to work on.

Tschabalala: Right, some of the time its about relationship-building.

Tschabalala Self, Black Joy 8Chocolate Lady with Pretty Teeth, Black Joy 9Long Neck, Black Joy 10Good Man (2019). Courtesy Pilar Corrias Gallery.

How do you guys weigh in on each others work? What have you learned about how you each like to receive feedback?

Mike: Tschabalalas still learning aboutmy work within the field of autism-spectrum disorders, because its a very complex thing. But because she has a very high understanding of art, she definitely understands how much I care about using art as a form of therapy. Both of our jobs are very demanding and require a a lot of sensitivity. In the arts, people seem less friendly, and its this idea of fake it till you make it. And thats fine, whatever, so Im learning about all of that, and the intensity of all that.

Which must be so cutthroat, Im sure.

Mike: Yeah, its really about having a wolf mentality sometimes. A survival mentality. You have to be like a shark in that sense, to have longevity.

Tschabalala:In terms of Mike, Ill give him opinions about things and Ill say, This is a good idea, or Maybe it would be better if it was executed this way. I think Mike is pretty receptive to my ideas, but hes very much an independent thinker, too. He goes about things his own way, which I actually admire. I think Im similar.

Mike: Oh, yeah. And Im a social person, and shes not really. Ill say, Tschaba, go say hi to that collector, or that curator! And shes like, Hmmm

Tschabalala: We saw John Waters at the New Museum opening for Jordan Casteel and Peter SaulIm a huge fan of his, but I couldnt manage to walk over to say hi.

Mike: Not a peep.

Tschabalala: Yeah. But Mike is great at parties, hell talk to everyone. Hell do all the introductions and then I dont really have to break the ice.

Mike: I think when youre working with kids and adults who have unique needs you have to develop really strong communication skills. So I can go up to anyone, if Im interested in that person, and have a conversation with them. And they can turn out to be cool peopleyoud never know if you didnt talk to them! Tschaba, you should try it, but then again youve made it this far without it.

What are you focusing on in 2020?

Tschabalala: Im focusing mostly on my solo shows. I just opened up a show at the ICA Boston, which Im very proud of. Its a very mature overview of my practice thus far, and points to where my work is going. I am also currently working on my show opening at Eva Presenhuber Gallery in New York this May and preparing for my next institutional show at the Baltimore Museum of Art opening in the summer. So Im focusing mainly on those projects, experimenting in my studio, and further developing my sculptural works. Those are my main objectives for 2020. I feel like its already zipping by.

Mike: Im going to focus on curating the show in Hudson this fall and making sure its a success for all the artists involved. So yeah, just more exposure to art and learning about art as I pursue this next step. I want to keep learning about artiststheir personalities and people in that world. Thank god I have the patience for that.

Tschabalala: Yeah, cause of me.

Mike: Yeah! And artists are like the customerstheyre always right, you know? You have to be like, Im not about to have a power struggle. Im the curator, for me its about working together and making their vision come to life. So thats definitely my biggest goal for 2020.

What art-related activities do you guys like doing together?

Tschabalala: We like to see shows. We go to MASS MoCA a lot, because its close to HudsonArt Omi. Were going to go to Dia:Beacon and Storm King this spring. We havent gone together; weve actually never been to Dia:Beacon at all. And then friends openings.

Mike: And we watch a lot of films together, too.

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Academic mentorship is a very important part of the education and training of scientists, but it comes with its own set of unique challenges.

The following is the third installment in a five-part series on the core issues facing academic science today that will comprise the foundation of our first book, targeted for publication later this year.

Scientists set a very high bar and facts are actually quite rare. Rather, we consider answers to be accepted if there is a lot of data generated by a lot of different scientists using a lot of different tools that arrive at the same answer; generally accepted, but likely to be refined when there is less data generated by fewer scientists using a limited set of tools to arrive at close but not identical answers; or still uncertain and very likely to change when there is very little data generated by one or a handful of scientists, using a single or very limited set of tools to arrive at a possible answer where there wasnt one before. Over time, scientists strive to reduce uncertainty and eventually arrive at generally accepted answers. It is actually very rare that scientists are so confident in the quality and reproducibility of a particular answer that they would brand it a fact.

As you can imagine, this process takes time and regularly requires generations of scientists to arrive at robust conclusions, making training and mentorship incredibly important to ensure the passage of information and techniques down through the generations. New scientists (students or trainees) train under more experienced scientists (professors or principal investigators) to learn how to perform scientific research. Historically, as the role of advisor or mentor at academic institutions became more commonplace within academic institutions, graduate programs were created to normalize and govern the practice of scientific training, and graduate degrees were created to award and recognize students who had achieved a sufficient level of research independence. This academic mentorship soon became the bedrock of education and training, but it is accompanied by a substantial power dynamic between two people that is vulnerable to disagreement, conflict, and abuse. Over the years, academic institutions have tried to establish rules and regulations to avoid the latter while retaining the benefits of mentorship, although what constitutes good and bad in these relationships has evolved considerably as well.

The goal of all of this wrangling about how we educate and train scientists is to facilitate a greater understanding of the natural world, because this enables societal progress. Discoveries like the wheel, paper, electricity, or antibiotics have created tremendous social value by enabling transportation, communication, energy, and healthcare. These advances have shaped society and improved our quality of life and longevity. Indeed, the very recent application of the scientific method to healthcare has significantly extended the average human lifespan from about 45 years through all of human history and up until the 1900s, to roughly 78 years today (and growing!). That is a three-decade increase in ~100 years, and we continue to gain about one year of life for every six years of basic research investment.

However, scientific discovery is not cheap. How we shoulder this cost will be the focus of our next post.

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