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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Germany's Urgent Need for Structural Change to Avoid Becoming the Sick Man of Europe"

Commerzbank CEO Manfred Knof has warned that Germany needs to implement structural changes to prevent a political shift to the right. He expressed concern that the population is unhappy due to unresolved structural problems and emphasized the need for modernization and tackling necessary changes. Knof also highlighted the reluctance of Germany's small-to-medium-sized companies to invest in their own country, citing the challenging situation and the lack of a conducive framework. These comments echo similar concerns raised by industry leaders and experts about the German economy and the government's approach to sustainability.

via CNBC|

#commerzbank-ceo #germany #investment

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

The Evolution of College Football: Embrace the Change

College football is on the brink of significant changes, with conference realignment, an expanded College Football Playoff, and potential federal mandates for revenue sharing. The movement of schools and players, fueled by television money, is causing unprecedented upheaval. Structural changes may also be imminent, with court cases and bills in Congress seeking to redefine the status of athletes as employees entitled to wages and benefits. The growing income gap between programs has led to calls for revenue sharing with players, even from coaches. The college athletics industry is facing moral and financial challenges, as it increasingly resembles an unregulated capitalist system. The future of college football remains uncertain, with the possibility of promotion, relegation, and constant conference realignment.

via The New York Times|

#college-football #conference-realignment #ncaa

health-and-nutrition2 years ago•4 min saved

The Surprising Benefits of Indulging in Ultra-Processed Food

The author argues that the reformulation of processed foods over the past four decades has not solved the obesity problem, and the replacement of sugar with non-nutritive sweeteners may have negative health outcomes. They believe that market forces and regulation can incentivize the food industry to prioritize health and nourishment. The movement for structural change in the food system is growing, shifting away from individual responsibility. The author suggests that diet sodas, sports foods, and artisanal ultra-processed foods could be the "margarine" of this time. They advise quitting ultra-processed foods for those with addictive relationships to them, as it can lead to a broader variety of food choices, although it may be expensive and time-consuming.

via GQ|

#addiction #health-and-nutrition #market-forces

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Argonne supercomputer reveals crucial HIV protein mechanism for drug development.

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have used the Theta supercomputer at the Argonne National Laboratory to identify the essential factors that control a certain structural change of HIV protease, a key viral protein. The structural change is called a flap opening, and it occurs when the virus is binding to another molecule, like an antiviral drug. Understanding this structure change is critical for drug development. The researchers identified six reaction coordinates that together completely determine how the protein's structure changes, which gives scientists a clear picture of how the flap opening occurs.

via Phys.org|

#drug-development #hiv #proteins