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jili369 xyz login A surge of stress-related drinking and alcohol-related deaths brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. has not tapered off the way Dr. Brian Lee, a transplant hepatologist at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine, had hoped. "I was hopeful that we would see declines in alcohol use, but I'm a practicing liver specialist, and the reality is, we had definitely seen a rise in patients with liver failure, which is really an extreme, I think, clinical condition from excessive alcohol use," Lee said. "So we had definitely seen a surge with the pandemic. And if you look at my clinic and in the hospital, at least from my experience, it hasn't gone down." New research, led by Lee and published Nov. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that a spike in alcohol consumption among people in the U.S. in 2020 continued to rise slightly in 2021 and 2022. The study used data from the National Health Interview Survey, administered by the U.S. Census Bureau, and compared the data with 2018 as the baseline. The study included almost 25,000 respondents from 2018, about 31,000 from 2020 and almost 27,000 from 2022. The increase in drinking was seen among both men and women and across all race and ethnic groups. In 2022, 69.3% of Americans reported some alcohol consumption in the previous year, a slight increase from 69% in 2020 and 66.34% in 2018. Additionally, the percentage of heavy drinkers rose to almost 6.3% of those surveyed in 2022, up from 6.13% in 2020 and 5.1% in 2018. "While the findings are troubling, they are not surprising," said Dr. Jagpreet Chhatwal, director of the Institute for Technology Assessment at Massachusetts General Hospital, who was not involved in the study. "Alcohol consumption has been steadily increasing over the past several years." White Americans had the highest change in being heavy drinkers, with roughly 7.3% claiming to be heavy drinkers, an increase from about 5.7% in 2018 and 7.1% in 2020. Women also were more likely to be heavy drinkers, with 6.45% reporting as such, compared with 6.1% of men. It doesn't take much alcohol to increase health dangers, Lee says: "If you're drinking more than one drink per day as a woman, you can be at risk for having liver disease." The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines heavy drinking for women as four or more drinks on any day or eight or more per week. For men, it is defined as five or more drinks a day or 15 or more per week. The institute considers a drink to be about 14 grams of pure alcohol, which equates to about 12 ounces of regular beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits. Though the researchers couldn't answer exactly why alcohol consumption was so high among the US adults surveyed, Lee has a few hypotheses. "They had really disruptive pandemic-related effects to their careers, losing jobs or losing their routine. Some of them have young children, too," he said. "We know that alcohol is used as a coping mechanism for stress. What starts as a habit can become addictive or a substance disorder." Chhatwal agreed, adding that life stressors like financial insecurity, work pressure or other mental health struggles may contribute to the rise in alcohol consumption. "Increasing stress and burnout in society exacerbate this tendency," he said. "The normalization of drinking culture also contributes to increased and excessive consumption. Unfortunately, most people recognize the damage caused by alcohol only in the later stages of liver disease, when treatment options are limited." According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deaths caused by alcohol use in the U.S. spiked during the pandemic, with over 49,000 in 2020. The height of the pandemic also saw an average of about 488 deaths per day due to excessive alcohol consumption; there was an increase of more than 29% from 2016-17 to 2020-21. Lee believes that research findings alone are no longer enough to deter people from overconsuming. "We've shown in studies that liver transplants for alcohol have increased fivefold in the last 20 years. We've also shown that alcohol deaths due to liver disease are surging," he said. "Now, it's about intervention. What interventions could actually work to save lives and what policies can we enact to stem the surge?" Chhatwal recommends heavier taxation and limiting sale hours within retailers to decrease alcohol accessibility. Lee and Chhatwal also suggest that more and better messaging on the risks of overconsumption could help counter these effects. "People need to know what is harmful alcohol use and what it does to your body," Lee said. "Medical professionals really need to speak to their patients about alcohol use openly and nonjudgmentally. Alcohol has been implicated in more than 200 diseases, whether it's heart disease, cancer, pancreatic disease – it really can affect your body, and both patients and doctors really need to be aware of this."

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Alex Ovechkin lost 33 pounds this summerWelcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk , an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, two of our Capitol Hill experts, Sahil Kapur and Frank Thorp V, break down the key senators to watch in the confirmation battles over Donald Trump's Cabinet. Plus, national political correspondent Steve Kornacki takes a break from election data to dive into the polling around what Americans plan to serve at Thanksgiving this year. Programming note: From the Politics Desk is taking a holiday break the rest of the week. We’ll be back in your inbox on Monday, Dec. 2. Have a happy Thanksgiving! Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here. The key senators to watch in the fight over Trump’s Cabinet By Sahil Kapur and Frank Thorp V President-elect Donald Trump is poised to kick off his second term by sending the Senate an unconventional slate of nominees for powerful executive branch positions, seeing his 2024 victory as validation of a voter desire for disruption. But how much disruption will America’s “ cooling saucer ” tolerate? The Senate will be split 53-47 in favor of the Republicans next year, meaning they can lose no more than three votes to confirm nominees without requiring some bipartisan support. A 50-50 tie can be broken by Vice President-elect JD Vance. Here are the key senators to watch in the nomination battles. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine: The five-term centrist intends to run for re-election in 2026 after Trump lost her state by 7 points. Trump’s Cabinet picks present an opening for Collins to further demonstrate her independent streak if she chooses to vote against some of Trump’s more controversial picks. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska: The moderate has already shown a willingness to be outspoken on Trump’s Cabinet picks, dismissing Matt Gaetz as an unserious choice for attorney general before he withdrew from consideration. Murkowski is also a rare Republican who supports bringing back the abortion rights protections included in Roe v. Wade, which could play a role in health care-related positions. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.: McConnell is the ultimate free agent as he relinquishes the job of Senate Republican leader after a record 18 years. His quarrels and disagreements with Trump are well documented. As GOP leader, McConnell’s style was usually to read the political winds within his party and follow them. Now, he doesn’t have to. The Cabinet nominees could be an opportunity for him to flex his muscle and use his vote to shape Trump’s agenda. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.: Tillis faces re-election in 2026 after winning his first two elections by less than 2 points. He’ll need to balance appealing to a general electorate in a purple state with securing renomination from a GOP base that has shown a willingness to veer to the right. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.: Fetterman has also carved out a unique identity by breaking with his party’s left — through his unrelenting support of Israel despite the civilian casualties caused by its military campaign in Gaza and his remark that Democrats “lost ourselves” when it came to key issues like immigration. In a party that’s currently doing some soul-searching, his voice could play a major role in that conversation for Democrats. Also on the list: Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.; Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La.; Sen.-elect John Curtis, R-Utah; and Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. Read more from Sahil and Frank → What Americans will be feasting on this Thanksgiving By Steve Kornacki It turns out there’s still something out there that can transcend the country’s deep political and cultural divides and bring Americans together: a big old Butterball. A new Economist/YouGov poll finds that 67% of Americans who will celebrate Thanksgiving this week plan to have turkey on their plates. And, in a refreshing break from every single political poll during the presidential campaign, the crosstabs in this survey find nothing but consensus on this meal choice. * There’s no gender gap: 69% of men and 66% of women say they’ll be feasting on turkey. * Nor is there a racial gap: 69% of white and Hispanic Americans will have turkey, as will 68% of African Americans. * And there’s not even a meaningful partisan divide: 73% of Republicans and 67% of Democrats say turkey will be part of their meal. Of course, Thanksgiving typically involves stuffing yourself silly with more than just turkey. And there are five other dishes that lesser majorities of Americans report they will also be noshing on. * Mashed potatoes: 56% * Bread or rolls: 55% * Pie: 54% * Gravy: 51% * Stuffing: 51% Curiously, when it comes to these items, some small partisan fissures do begin to emerge. Sixty-five percent of Republicans will have mashed potatoes, while only 50% of Democrats plan to. And gravy will be served to 59% of Republicans and only 46% of Democrats. Why the tastes of partisans would diverge at all on these two foods is, alas, beyond our remit. As for what’ll make up the rest of Americans’ Turkey Day menus, there’s plenty of variety, but no consensus: * Green beans: 40% * Sweet potatoes: 39% * Cranberry sauce: 38% * Corn: 33% * Macaroni and cheese: 27% * Ham: 26% * Brussel sprouts: 10% And then there’s what may be the most puzzling group of Americans — the 2% who say they will be having Thanksgiving meals but wouldn’t include a single one of the foods listed above. Maybe the pollsters should have added turducken to the list? That’s all from the Politics Desk for now. If you have feedback — likes or dislikes — email us at politicsnewsletter@nbcuni.com And if you’re a fan, please share with everyone and anyone. They can sign up here .

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Though Luigi Mangione comes from a wealthy and prominent family, anonymous online donors have chipped in thousands of dollars to fund his legal defense against charges connected to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. One fundraiser on the Christian-based free speech fundraising platform GiveSendGo had raised more than $31,000 as of Wednesday afternoon on the way to a $200,000 goal. The New Jersey-based fund was created by a newly-formed "December 4th Legal Committee," possibly referencing the date of the shooting. Representatives from GiveSendGo told USA TODAY multiple campaigns have been created for Mangione, including a smaller fundraiser that was unpublished Wednesday. Mangione's attorney, Thomas Dickey, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from USA TODAY, but told CNN Tuesday his client appreciates the support but he "probably wouldn't" accept funds to cover Mangione's legal costs. Organizers on GiveSendGo said on the fundraiser they've written directly to Mangione in jail to determine how he would like to use the funds. If he rejects them, the money would be donated to "legal funds for other U.S. political prisoners." Other social media pages have linked to Mangione's jail commissary account soliciting donations for "snacks, sodas, an iPad, etc." But the group behind the December 4th Legal Committee fundraiser has virtually no online presence and it's not clear how the platform itself, which has been hacked in the past , ensures the money will go where donors think it will, according to Megan Spire, deputy director for data analytics and the OSINT Intelligence Project at the Southern Poverty Law Center. "You don't really know who you're even giving money to," Spire said. "It's just, it's all very potentially shady." Live updates: Fingerprints, gun link accused shooter Luigi Mangione with CEO killing, police say Controversial defendants and extremists frequently fundraise online GiveSendGo, which has billed itself as the "#1 free Christian crowdfunding site," became a popular choice for fundraising for controversial figures , including people accused of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and members of the Proud Boys. Daniel Penny, a former Marine who was found not guilty Monday of criminally negligent homicide in the death of a homeless man in New York City, raised more than $3 million on the platform and Kyle Rittenhouse , who was found not guilty of all charges after shooting three people in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a protest against police brutality, raked in more than $250,000. There's been a strong push to get tech companies to stop allowing individuals who promote hate and threaten violence to profit off their platforms, but companies like GiveSendGo have been "extremely resistant" to the calls, Spire said. The more mainstream fundraising site GoFundMe has removed fundraisers supporting Mangione and refunded donations, a spokesperson for GoFundMe told USA TODAY Wednesday, noting the company's terms of service prohibits fundraisers for the legal defense of violent crimes. But those rules don't apply on GiveSendGo. "While other platforms deny individuals the chance to raise funds for a quality legal defense based on their agendas, we believe people are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law," Heather Wilson, co-founder of GiveSendGo said in a statement after the Penny verdict. "Regardless of media portrayals or public pressure, it’s our responsibility to uphold that right, even for causes we may not personally support. Justice isn’t served when resources are limited to those who fit certain narratives." Exclusive: Extremists raised $6.2 million on crowdfunding websites in 'heyday' of financing Wilson told USA TODAY crowdfunding helps level the playing field in the criminal justice system by allowing people to secure quality representation and cover court related expenses. "The presumption of innocence and the right to legal representation should not be reserved for the wealthy," she said in a statement to USA TODAY. Mangione comes from a prominent Maryland family that sent him to prestigious, expensive schools . His late grandfather, Nicholas Mangione Sr., developed real estate and owned country clubs, nursing homes, and a radio station, while his late grandmother, Mary Mangione, was a philanthropist who served as a trustee for the Baltimore Opera Company, on the county tourism board and with groups such as the American Citizens for Italian Matters. His mother owns a funeral home in the area. Fighting a complex legal battle is expensive, even for someone like Mangione who appears to come from wealth, Rainey Reitman, board president for Freedom of the Press Foundation said. Reitman said companies have a right to determine what fundraisers they allow and people have a right to use their money to ensure a defendant gets adequate legal representation. "I would push back against anyone who's trying to tell them to take these fundraisers offline, if it's just because they disagree with what he allegedly did," said Reitman, an author of a forthcoming book on financial companies' terms of service. "This isn't about what he allegedly did. It's about whether or not he can get a strong legal defense, and that something we should all be able to agree on." While the companies themselves may be motivated by a desire to ensure everyone has access to a robust defense, Spire said what appears to motivating people donating to Mangione's defense is widespread anger at the health care system and a view of the suspect as a political prisoner, which she said mirrors rhetoric from supporters of insurrectionists. "People can give for whatever reason they want, but it's a little disingenuous to say that this is all about a liberal defense," she said. "The data belies that. When you read the actual comments, it shows that people aren't really thinking about his defense, they're thinking about themselves and their own anger." Where does the money go? When a person seeks legal aid, lawyers set up what is called an “Interest on Lawyer Trust Account” where money for legal services can be held separately, Reitman explained. Organizers of online fundraisers often have no direct connection to the people they're fundraising for and donors must trust them to do the leg work to ensure the money is deposited in the correct account. Wilson told USA TODAY GiveSendGo takes its verification process seriously, but "does not monitor or control how funds are used after disbursement." She said if a recipient were to reject donations, the funds would not be given to them and donations can be refunded or directed to alternative causes with the giver's permission. "As we remind every giver, It is your responsibility to understand to whom and what you are giving," Wilson said. Reitman said people looking to donate to Mangione's defense should consider waiting until an official fundraiser is set up by his legal team or a reputable nonprofit. 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Washington state Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Thursday named a veteran budget writer and policy analyst to serve as his director of the Office of Financial Management. K.D. Chapman-See, the agency’s current legislative affairs liaison, will be the point person helping Ferguson fashion his first state spending plan in the shadow of a potential multi-billion dollar budget deficit. Also Thursday, Ferguson started his search for new leaders of nine state agencies, including the departments of transportation, corrections, social and health services and ecology. Current directors of most of those agencies have already announced plans to step down or retire. With Chapman-See, Ferguson tapped a skilled and respected analyst with experience in the executive and legislative branches of Washington state government. Before joining Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget office, she worked more than a decade in the state House of Representatives as a policy director and as a senior analyst for operating budget and tax policy for the House Democratic Caucus, according to Ferguson’s transition team. “K.D. brings tremendous talent and expertise to this critical position in state government,” Ferguson said in a statement. “She understands the budget challenges facing the state, and I look forward to working with her to deliver efficient, effective government.” Those budget challenges will be significant as Ferguson begins his term. State tax revenues are not keeping pace with the rising costs of current and promised programs. Inslee and his budget director, Pat Sullivan, have warned the gap is around $12 billion over the next four-plus fiscal years and directed state agencies to identify potential cuts. Some ideas for what to trim may wind up in Inslee’s proposed budget for the 2025-27 biennium. So too may some ideas for raising additional revenue. The budget proposal is due out in mid-December and will be a template for Ferguson and state lawmakers when they craft final budgets in the 2025 legislative session. While Ferguson has not commented publicly about the state’s budget situation, Democratic legislators have said they expect to consider spending reductions and new revenue sources to erase the shortfall. Chapman-See will assume her new role on Jan. 15 and be part of Ferguson’s executive leadership team. She will succeed Sullivan, a former state lawmaker who was appointed director of the Office of Financial Management in July when David Schumacher, Inslee’s longtime budget director, departed. “I am deeply grateful to Pat Sullivan for his leadership during this challenging time as he develops Governor Inslee’s final budget,” Ferguson said. “He is an outstanding public servant who puts the needs of Washingtonians first.” Other agencies where Ferguson said he intends to hire new leaders include the Department of Children, Youth and Families, Department of Enterprise Services, the Health Care Authority, and Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs. Directors of all but transportation and enterprise services had previously said they would be leaving. Enterprise services manages state buildings and vehicle fleets, among other responsibilities. Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar told the Washington State Standard in a recent interview that he hoped to stay on in the new administration. He informed Department of Transportation employees Thursday afternoon that his last day will be Jan. 15. “Leading this agency has been a true highlight of my life personally and professionally,” he wrote in an email. “Because of you WSDOT is one of the most innovative, effective and consequential departments of transportation in the world.” In the release, Ferguson said he is evaluating the leadership of other cabinet agencies and will provide an update next week. Those interested in applying for a leadership position or serving on a board or commission can do so online through a newly launched web portal.President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction

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Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROHM Semiconductor and Valeo, a leading automotive technology company, today announced they are collaborating to propose and optimize the next generation of power modules for electric motor inverters using their combined expertise in power electronics management. As a first step, ROHM will provide its 2-in-1 Silicon Carbide (SiC) molded module TRCDRIVE packTM to Valeo for future powertrain solutions. Valeo is broadening access to efficient, electrified mobility across various vehicle types and markets from the smallest one (ebikes), through the mainstream (passenger cars) to the largest one (eTrucks). By combining Valeo’s expertise in mechatronics, thermal management and software development with ROHM’s power modules, Valeo drives the power electronics solution forward, contributing to the performance, efficiency, and decarbonization of automotive systems worldwide. ROHM and Valeo have been collaborating since 2022, initially focusing on technical exchanges aimed at improving the performance and efficiency of the motor inverter – a key component in the propulsion systems of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). By refining power electronics, both companies aim to offer optimized cost/performance by delivering higher energy efficiency, reducing heat generation thanks to an optimized cooling and mechatronic integration, and increasing overall reliability with a SiC packaging. “We are pleased to support Valeo, a renowned automotive supplier, with our power semiconductors. ROHM’s TRCDRIVE pack provides high power density, leading to an improved power efficiency. 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About Valeo Valeo is a technology company and partner to all automakers and new mobility players worldwide. The company innovates to make mobility safer, smarter and more sustainable. Valeo enjoys technological and industrial leadership in electrification, driving assistance systems, reinvention of the interior experience and lighting everywhere. These four areas, vital to the transformation of mobility, are the Group's growth drivers. https://www.valeo.com/ Valeo in figures: 22 billion euros in sales in 2023 | 109 600 employees, 28 countries, 159 plants, 64 research and development centers and 19 distribution platforms (June 30, 2024). Valeo is listed on the Paris stock Exchange. About ROHM Semiconductor ROHM, a leading semiconductor and electronic component manufacturer, was established in 1958. From the automotive and industrial equipment markets to the consumer and communication sectors, ROHM supplies ICs, discretes, and electronic components featuring superior quality and reliability through a global sales and development network. The company’s strengths in the analog and power markets allow ROHM to propose optimized solutions for entire systems that combine peripheral components (i.e., transistors, diodes, resistors) with the latest SiC power devices, as well as drive ICs that maximize their performance. https://www.rohm.com/ Attachment Keng Ly ROHM Semiconductor (248) 348-9920 kly@rohmsemiconductor.com Heather Savage BWW Communications (408) 507-4398 heather.savage@bwwcomms.comTHE US and the world were electrified by Donald Trump's landslide victory and spectacular comeback against a background of massive media bashing, including case after case thrown against him, including for fraud and rape, indictments, and two assassination attempts. Yet The Donald, Wharton-graduated real estate billionaire and married to models, reality show host, the epitome of American chutzpah, came out punching to win both houses, electoral as well as popular votes. The world is also on its toes for the potential geopolitical changes expected, declared by Trump, including promoting quick peace negotiation in Ukraine, while Biden even escalated the war by approving the use of missiles ATACM even deep into Russia, causing Putin to reiterate the position that this can be considered direct NATO nation interventions which may be reciprocated in kind with direct attacks on NATO. Trump has also declared expanded tariffs against China and allies alike and demanded that Europe and Japan, allies, pay more for their own defense. But a third initiative worth watching, the focus of this article, is his "DOGE" program, recruiting two self-made radical new-tech innovation billionaire genius immigrants. Elon of South Africa, Vivek Ramaswamy of Indian parentage, to the Department of Government Efficiency, to advise radical change in government spending and efficiency. This DOGE has ignited enthusiasm across the US in a population much discouraged by perceived waste, corruption, inflation, and internal strife. It has started much new proactive discussion and certainly is worth emulating at least as a reinvention target, for the Philippines. It has been given a target to accomplish parts and recommendations, with a timeframe to expire on July 4, 2026, the 250th Declaration of Independence. Trump and his teams have started initiatives, explorations and collaborations even before his formal takeover of government slated for January 2025. Thus far, what has been envisioned and targeted? Government dashboard development. Musk has proposed a real-time performance dashboard for government, making federal spending, project progress, and efficiency metrics transparent to the public. Zero-based budgeting. Ramaswamy proposes zero-based budgeting: recalculate the actual personnel needed to accomplish tasks, give generous severance to downsize, reduce medicare fraud, eliminate projects like sex change studies for animals and children, reduce subsidies, shut programs and even agencies that have not been showing results, e.g., California $20 billion allocated for the homeless that hasn't had reports for three years while homelessness has grown, schools that spent the most performing the least, etc. Domestic citizens first. Trump will cut illegal immigrant entry that was made easy by the democrats, as well as the $150 billion a year spent on their education, health, and law enforcement, among others. NATO members should pay more for their own defense. Stop the war spending for Ukraine at over $150 billion already, plus other military occupations (but not Israeli). Unauthorized federal spending. This included $500 billion annually to be slashed and made transparent related to unexamined federal contracts to be audited. Efficient operations . Elon will recommend digital platform consolidations, AI use, better-directed and more efficient research and development of technologies, and transportation systems. As a biotech entrepreneur, Ramaswamy plans to introduce reforms on drug approval processes and healthcare delivery and costs, organizational restructuring, and linking funding to measurable outcomes before funding each year. Preventive health care. Robert F Kennedy will review vaccine approval and delivery systems, having examined the fraud and lack of transparency during the pandemic. He won't ban sugar drinks or other foods, but plans to educate and promote wellness programs rather than remedial treatment, the biggest expense of the government. Reduced bureaucracy. Musk and Ramaswamy will propose reduced regulations, using current laws instead of legislating new ones, simplifying permits and government processing, and reducing unnecessary daily interactions. Targets and timetables are indicated as a discipline by both experienced entrepreneurs. While Elon has indicated his estimated reductions may have proposals of up to $2 trillion out of the government's current $6.7 trillion a year budget ($1 trillion a year in interest alone), only $1.7 trillion a year is discretionary, and the others would have to be managed through legislation and other methods. They intend to start with what is under the executive branch to make their early "wins" but consider the unaccounted, unauthorized expenditures of hundreds of billions to be fair game, apart from those whose purposes are to be questioned. If the US can even discuss these issues and give details, demand explanations, as well as put in power people with experience in providing solutions, as it seems to have today, the US can possibly be on the road to a great revival. We never expect perfection, but it is one of the great strengths of the US system, and the vision of its forefathers is alive! The situation is much unlike recent years, where the institutions and media have blatantly, even certified, en masse, what is false, tried to stifle any counter information, and even attacked anyone, even just bringing up alternatives. Instances of these can be seen in the cases of the vaccines' safety, covered-up research on virus gain of functions, sex change politics, Israeli or Saudi issues, weapons of mass destruction or gassing by countries, on the proven false news of Russian interference in the US elections, on the disappearance of clearly obtained evidence against various political personalities, the digging up of cases against others where evidence didn't exist, filed against foreigners as well as past and future presidents. This recognition of the value of talent has been valued also in Asia though, we should note. Even in China, 2500 years ago, Confucius noted that the first step to understanding and solution is " to name things by their proper name. " And the recognition and recruitment of talent is demonstrated in a manner by the civil service examination system, and the regular acquiring and honoring of advisers and consultants, who become famous even in history as teachers and success advisors, not just of politics but of sciences, medicine, geography, etc. Japan, South Korea, Singapore and all great nations of the past have had to put in power the talents of vision and ability to execute, to achieve periods of great achievement, even against odds. To see it in any nation being applied is inspiring. To each their manner, we have to recruit and put in the ability to execute on behalf of leaders who have a love for the nation and the welfare of their constituents. Why not model the Philippines after any of these nations in their periods of rising to greatness, when they and we recruit top talent instead of just family and building a nation? New Worlds by IDSI (Integrated Development Studies Institute) aims to present frameworks based on a balance of economic theory, historical realities, ground success in real business and communities, and an attempt for common good, culture, and spirituality. We welcome logical feedback and possibly working with compatible frameworks ( [email protected] ).