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Really good piece from @TheEconomist on this important, complex issue: Small investments in nutrition could make the world brainier economist.com/briefing/2024/…

@niawag1 12. Meskerem was the best.

13. Miss them. Meskerem.

@NYTGames I solved yesterday’s Wordle, but today it’s showing my streak broken. There was a sign-in error yesterday but it appeared to have gone away after I signed in again…. And yet, no streak. 🥺

Importantly, the #GFPR2023 also emphasizes that empowering women in crisis situations is particularly important, given that they shoulder a disproportionate share of negative consequences. This requires gender-disaggregated data, and specific gender equality targets.

Also out today: The 2023 Global Food Policy report from IFPRI, which tackles some important issues around food crisis responses, and how they could better advance development & peace. gfpr.ifpri.info #NowReading

This is the first time in more than a decade that we've had a comprehensive update to the data & evidence on the gender gap in agriculture. Sadly, the news ain't great. fao.org/documents/card…

So many important reports out this week. Hugely important update to FAO's flagship SOFA report on gender inequality, the Status of Women in Agrifood Systems. #NowReading fao.org/interactive/wo…

Today in unsolicited mail….

@chrisalbon Yeah, that’s what I figure. Still, what a weird thing to have shipped halfway around the world.

Um, so, a small strange white package arrived in the mail, addressed to someone we’ve never heard of at our address, with a return address in Kyrgyzstan. Some kind of hard cylinder inside. Is this happening to anyone else?

I took the mystery package outside to open it. Clearly a bio weapon.

This is weird. Customs label says “toys,” value $0.50.

@challiss no. but I think you're going to have an adventure soon. Keep a toothbrush on your person.

#NowReading 👇

I do this! It really is amazing how much it helps me focus. Mostly in webinars when I’m listening rather than speaking, but I did knit in an in-person workshop once. Intrigued to note it seemed to help other participants relax & connect w/each other too. nytimes.com/2023/03/31/wel…

@ae_stallings Maghreb

Not easy!

@ExDxWxAxRxD Sorry, I don’t understand. What is “too much” garlic?

@lydiakiesling I drink these a lot. Very satisfying.

@LisaDNews Sounded like Diaz-Balart didn’t vote?

Math heads up. With Rep.-elect Buck out, it is now clear a full-House majority vote is 217. (Whether Spartz votes present or not.)

@ae_stallings Yes

Shoot. I always forget this. Do we soak black-eyed peas, or no?