Author: Alain Guillot
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405 Benjamin Smith: The Drug trade and violence in Mexico
in podcastAbout Benjamin Smith Professor of Latin American history at the University of Warwick. Has written about nineteenth and twentieth-century politics, land, indigenous groups, Catholicism, journalism, violence, and the war on drugs. Where to find Benjamin WebsiteTwitter The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade A myth-busting, 100-year history of the Mexican drug trade…
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5 Areas Of Your Business That You Could Outsource
Are you overwhelmed with the responsibilities of running your company? Do you find yourself working long hours each day, never seeming to get caught up on anything? This might be because some things are better left for someone else. Hiring an assistant is one option, but outsourcing aspects of your business may be a better…
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How Can Manufacturers Help In The Fight Against Food Waste?
Food waste is a big environmental concern right now. As the population increases and more pressure is put on the food supply, it is becoming apparent that a huge amount of food is wasted in developed countries. A lot of that waste comes from from all ends of the supply chain, from the big commercial…
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3 Ways to Remove Inefficiency In Manufacturing
in BusinessThere is no denying that the manufacturing process can be one of the most inefficient areas of business. Knowing how to streamline your manufacturing process (and quality processes) effectively will result in greater profits — the key is knowing how to improve without reducing the quality of your product. Streamlining involves reducing waste, improving quality,…
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404 Ada Ferrer: The historic intimacy between Cuba and the United States
in podcastAbout Ada Ferrer Ada Ferrer is a Professor of History and Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University, where she has taught since 1995. Born in Cuba and raised in the US, she has been traveling to and conducting research on the island regularly since 1990. Where to find Ada WebsiteTwitter Cuba: An…
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How antiabortion laws oppress the poor
in OpinionThe state of Texas just passed one of the most stringent anti-abortion laws in the United States. This is a very sad moment for women’s rights. The law allows private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone else who helps a woman obtain an abortion — including those who give a woman a ride to…