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The article reviews the exhibition "Africa and Byzantium" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, from November 19, 2023 to March 3, 2024.

The article discusses, For Christians of the East (including the Orthodox Slavs) and also for Muslims, this Rome—the New Rome of Constantinople—was the only Rome that mattered. By contrast, East Rome has tended to linger awkwardly on the margins of standard narratives of the history of Western Europe.

The article highlights the importance of testing as a learning strategy to make students to recall and apply their knowledge. It mentions the methods of physics teacher of teaching through applying Newton's second law of motion to solving a larger problem and also highlights learning and practice allowing gaps between episodes of retrieval practice.

Focuses on different computer languages. FORTRAN; ALGOL; PL/I.

The article discusses the state of archaeological sites and antiquities in Iraq. The effects of the Iraq War, which began in 2003, are discussed, noting that a survey of the registered archaeological sites in Iraq revealed that all sites are free of looting and extensive vandalism. The need for guards to patrol many of the sites is also mentioned.

The article focuses on the responsible and cautious measure for new conservational genetic technologies. Topics discussed include the advances in genetic technologies, the promise and risk of these technologies, the international collaboration for the technologies, and the significance of knowledge in developing the right tools.

The article presents a question and an answer related to the Infancy Narratives in the Christian Bible, which are about the birth of Jesus, founder of the Christian faith.

The article reviews the historical exhibition of Armenian art and antiquities titled "Armenia!" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York from September 30, 2018 through January 13, 2019 and comments on the book "Armenia: Art, Religion, and Trade in the Middle Ages," edited by Helen C. Evans.

Presents a speech by Peter Megargee Brown, Partner of the law firm Brown & Seymour, delivered at the Denver Forum, June 1, 1990. Ethical problems in the legal profession; Trust and confidence between client and attorney; Greed; What can be done to resurrect and rejuvenate the American legal profession which is in serious decline.

Focuses on the race-norming process in employment in the U.S. Plans of Republicans to ban the practice of race-norming and in raising the test scores of African-Americans and Hispanic applicants over those of whites competing for the same job; Purpose of race-norming; Description of most state employment services' approach in evaluating candidates for job openings; Reference to a poll by Market Opinion Research, according to which 77 to 16 percent margin voters disapproved of race-norming.

The article focuses on the two different monastic movements in the East, the Manichaean monks and wanderers in Syria and Mesopotamia and the Coptic monasteries in Egypt, focusing on their different ideas about nature of wealth, labor, and care of the poor. It discusses topics including Mani who was martyred by the Sassanian king of kings in 277 AD and who founded the Manichaean movement, the Manichaean Psalm book, and the Coptic monastery found near the Red Sea in Egypt.

An excerpt from the book "The Ransom of the Soul: Afterlife and Wealth in Early Western Christianity" by Peter Brown is presented.

The article reviews the exhibition "Court and Cosmos: The Great Age of the Seljuqs an exhibition" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City from April 27-July 24, 2016 which featured Seljuk art and antiquities.

The article discusses popularity of the Beatles music group in America since February 1964, focusing on the band's song "In My Life," merchandise sales revenue through 2012, and the assassination of then-U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Beatles members Paul McCartney and John Lennon are mentioned, along with the popular culture frenzy surrounding the band which is known as Beatlemania. The band's performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" variety program is examined.

The field of administrative law has lost one of its most important and beloved figures, Judge Stephen F. Williams of the D.C. Circuit, who was 83 years old when he died on August 7, 2020. If we [the judges of the D.C. Circuit] received graduate credit for sitting with Professor Williams, we'd all have our LLMs by now." 5 STEPHEN F. WILLIAMS, LIBERAL REFORM IN AN ILLIBERAL REGIME: THE CREATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY IN RUSSIA, 1906-1915 (2006); STEPHEN F. WILLIAMS, THE REFORMER: HOW ONE LIBERAL FOUGHT TO PREEMPT THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION (2017). [Extracted from the article]

The article presents an image of the painting "Men of Progress" by artist Christian Schussele.

The article analyzes the meaning of mercy in the Holy Bible. Topics covered include the meaning of the Hebrew terms chesed and splankna, passages about mercy in the Greek New Testament, the writings of prophets about mercy in the Old Testament and the connection between divine mercy and people's mercy for one another.

The article offers information on the interpretations related to the nativity of Jesus Christ. Topics discussed inlcude article "The Magi's Angel" by Dale Allison, Star of Bethlehem revealing the fact of Jesus' birth, interpreters' relating the stars to angels, and interpretation of ancient biblical texts by modern interpreters like John Chrysostom.

The article discusses the significant use of parables of Jesus and his teaching in the New Testament of the Bible. Topics include the Hebrew genre marshal, translated as "riddle," and its use in the Old Testament of the Bible, the different uses of parables from those that involve several different aspects of comparison like the parable of the two houses in Matthew 7:24-27 to those with theological themes like the parable of the wheat and the weeds (Mt 13:24-30), and Jesus' major parables.

The article reports on the meteorite that hit Carancas, Peru on September 15, 2007. According to the author, when the meteor entered Earth's atmosphere, it moved with as much energy as about 100 tons of exploding TNT. Scientists have found that the meteorite that hit Carancas was a chrondite, a meteorite dominated by the same silicate materials that can be found in volcanic rocks on Earth.

A photo essay which documents the plains of the western U.S. states is presented.

Reports on the changes in the approach of the Classics Department of the Oxford University in Oxford, England. Increase in the number of undergraduate courses available; Change of the name of the department to Literae Humaniores.

Evaluates the exhibition, titled 'Antioch: The Los Ancient City,' at the Worcester Art Museum in Cleveland, Indiana. Title of the catalog of the exhibition edited by Christine Kondoleon; History of the Antioc, a city during the Roman empire; Visual arts of Antioch.

The article discusses the white nose syndrome (WNS) which derives its name for the fungus that resembles a white, powdery substance on the wings, ears, and noses of bats. The fungus named Geomyces destructans has not proven to be the killer, but many biologists studying the bats think it may be. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW), evidence points to G. destructans as the cause, based on the swelling and scarring on the wings of the animals.

Offers a look at the efforts of Noah Samara, chairman and chief executive office of WorldSpace Inc., to lead Africa into the digital information age in the 21st century. Aim of Samara to bring continental-wide digital radio service to Africa, Asia and Latin America; Problems encountered in his efforts; His academic and family background; How WorldSpace started; Support of the United States government for Samara's satellite plan.

The article focuses on the effect global warning is having on the melting of arctic ice. It states that there have been seven major Antarctic ice-shelf collapses from 1978 to 2008. It mentions that the loss of ice from the Wilkins ice shelf has rallied scientists across the planet, with polar research scientist Robin E. Bell stating there is closer communication among the global science community. INSET: American Deserts from Melting Ice.

The article reports on research by Gayathri J. Dowling and colleagues, published in the journal "Neuropsychopharmacology," showing that use of recreational drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and amphetamine is growing among older people in the U.S. This trend is attributed to the aging of the baby boom generation.

Describes several exhibitions. `A More Glorious House,' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; `The Glory of Byzantium: Art and Culture of the Middle Byzantine Era, AD 843-1261,' a catalog of the exhibition edited by Helen C. Evans and William D. Wixom at the Abrams/Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Discusses the responsibility of the liberal arts colleges in the United States of preparing liberal arts students for their roles as decision makers in the society. Preparation for further professional training; Possibilities to develop the power of integrative thinking; Exercising responsible leadership in a caring and committed undergraduate campus.

Presents the short story "Over Doyle's Drop-Off," by Peter C. Brown.

Discusses the Perseid meteor shower during August. Perseid pair of maxima; How to watch. INSET: A Perseid clustering project, by Martin Beech..

Looks at the Perseid meteor shower in August 1993. Visibility in different parts of the world; Eye-witness accounts from different observers; High proportion of very bright meteors and fireballs.

Discusses white women's concern regarding the U.S. Civil Rights and Women's Equality in Employment Act of 1991. Law's call for the creation of commissions to study pay disparities and impediments to women's career advancement; Response of white men and women to affirmative action; Finding that women do not favor special treatment even if they are included among the law's beneficiaries.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of visiting Provence, France in July 2012.

The article offers information on the book "Masterpieces from the Department of Islamic Art in the Metropolitan Museum of Art," edited by Maryam D. Ekhtiar and on the exhibition "Treasures of Islamic Manuscript Painting from the Morgan" at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City from October 21, 2011-January 29, 2012. It also mentions the design of the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It notes that the design emphasizes the diversity of lands and cultures related to Islam.

Focuses on the importance of designing schools from the inside out. Need for educational planners and architects to listen to educators, students and community members, responding with functional solutions that anticipate the ever-changing educational landscape; Citation of some cases in which educational planners and architects listen to educators, students and community members; Spaces in evolving educational environments planners need to watch.

Reports on the adoption of the INS City Separation Ordinance as approved by the City Council in Minneapolis. Provisions of the ordinance; Significance of the ordinance for the local and federal authority and responsibilities; Components of the grass-roots campaign for the passage of the ordinance.

The article discusses the origin of the color blue which is a natural pigment that was once highly prized and reproduced for sale to those willing to pay an expensive sum. Topics include an overview of the history of the oldest synthetic pigments including one called Egyptian blue, the role of color during the Middle Ages among alchemists obsessed with transmutation, and the process that made turning raw materials, such as the semi-precious stone blue lapis lazuli, into powders used by artists.

The article discusses the invention of the paper clip which is a device used to fasten sheets of paper together. Topics include a brief overview of the history of the paper clip and its various shapes, such as the bent wire variety patented in 1867 by Samuel B. Fay, how the paper clip originated in the pin making industry, and an overview of the U.S. company Gem Office Products Company which manufactures them.

The article discusses the invention of ball bearings in which the use of cheap steel was key to its design. Topics include a brief historical overview of the concept of ball bearings to move objects, including their use by Egyptians to move stone blocks and the builders of Stonehenge, the first successful use of a ball bearing to support the axle of a carriage in 1794 by ironmaster Philip Vaughan, and the evolution of a perfect ball bearing sphere.

The article discusses how the prevalence of the white nose syndrome (WNS) among bats will impact humans. As the number of bats afflicted by WNS increases, the number of mosquitoes will also increase. Bats are the primary predators of pest insects including mosquitoes and can consume as much as their own body weight each night, according to Greg Turner of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Also discussed is the economic impact increased bat deaths will have on U.S. farmers.

Covers the slavery in Sudan as witnessed by broadcaster Joe Madison. Career background of Madison; Description of the situation in Sudan; Implications of slavery in Sudan.

Profiles Congressman Harold E. Ford, Jr. (D-Tenn.). His political career; His contributions to the Afro-American community; His conduct in life; His educational background.