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Wrapping up 1943 and moving into 1944, we find more “Situation Normal” for our airborne toons. Once again cleared for takeoff, the battle rages, at home and abroad, this time bristling with considerable star power as some of animation’s favorites re-enter the fray. Education for the troops also does not falter, as once again we visit with America’s favorite “foul-up”, Snafu, as well as examine an extended-length color special providing interesting insights into the lengths that pilots could be expected to go to ensure that their secret installations remain a secret. One can wonder whether many units actually took the...

  As with all the least developed countries (LDC), Bhutan grapples with tackling poverty in the face of escalating climate risks such as flash floods, glacial lake outburst, floods, windstorms, forest fires and landslides. As a landlocked country with a fragile mountainous ecosystem, we are highly dependent on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, hydropower and forestry. Despite our vulnerabilities, we are doing more than our fair share in taking action to mitigate climate change and adapt to the impacts. As part of the LDC climate negotiating group, we have committed to the 2050 Vision (PDF): for LDCs to be on...

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My parents spent nearly two decades in the United States before returning to Mexico. They never became fluent in English. My mom could hold whatever conversations she needed to have, using her hands, trying again and again until she was understood. She hasn’t lived in the United States in almost 20 years, but she still remembers some English. She is so proud of the words she knows, as though in English her words are worth more. My dad was a fast learner, but though he understood English well, the use of one wrong word could make him forget everything. English...

One of the best things about summer break can be sleeping late in the mornings (unless you're an early bird). This can become a problem, however, when fall rolls around and you have to get back into your early-morning routine. This transition is difficult because your body has natural circadian rhythms that can be disrupted when your schedule changes.[1] The good news is that your body's "clock" can be reset, along with your alarm, so that you can arrive at school on time and well-rested! [Edit]Steps [Edit]Readjusting Your Sleep Schedule Before School Starts Determine how much sleep you need. Over...