Sentences with word «cicerone»

President of the National Academy of Sciences Ralph Cicerone says rising sea levels — and the loss of ice from polar regions — are at least partially caused by human activities.

He became a Certified Cicerone ® in August, 2012 and is a proud member of the NBWA, Brewer's Association and American Homebrewers Association.

In a telephone interview today, Dr. Cicerone said he hoped the report, by spelling out the scientific basis for various predictions, would dispel some unwarranted skepticism about aspects of the warming problem.

Already a certified computer nerd, Nate is working on his beer geek credentials as a student of the Certified Cicerone ® program.

Dr. Cicerone acknowledged both the importance of improving transparency and the challenges in doing so:

In 2014, Cory dedicated time to showcase his knowledge of the fundamentals of beer, including all aspects of serving and examination of beer styles and flavors by receiving his Level 1 Cicerone certification.

But what does a master cicerone actually do?

(Actually, Ralph Cicerone of NAS did not merely stand by; in establishing the terms of reference of the NAS panel in 2006, he sabotaged examination of this issue, an issue that the Science Committee had asked to be examined.)

The Certified Cicerone exam involves three hours of writing and an hour of blind tasting.

Profiles of key chefs, restaurateurs, beer experts, beer sommeliers and cicerones from around the world zone in on the new and exciting world of beer and food matching, including London's Quilon, Restobieres in Brussels and Higgins Restaurant in Portland, Oregon.

Helping scientists probe and understand the promise and potential problems posed by powerful emerging technologies like gene editing also was a priority for Cicerone.

«I wouldn't bet against it,» Cicerone replied.

Twitter updates Here are some updates via Twitter, including additional commentary on Cicerone's passing and significance and some relevant earlier pieces on his work, starting with former Vice President Al Gore:

Under Cicerone's guidance, the NAS and the Royal Society — the science academy of the U.K. — teamed up in 2014 to produce Climate Change: Evidence and Causes, a readable publication written for policymakers, educators, and members of the public.

Cicerone also spoke out publicly for the need to maintain integrity and transparency in research.

In a phone chat, Cicerone at the academy described Schneider's core traits, particularly his approach to forging policies that made sense even in the face of the persistent uncertainty about the worst - case impacts from warming:

Cicerone R. J. (2006): Geoengineering: Encouraging Research and Overseeing Implementation.

See: For Shame: NAS Pres. Ralph Cicerone Turns Science Org.

«A congressional investigation, based on the authority of the House Commerce Committee, is probably not the best way to resolve a scientific issue, and a focus on individual scientists can be intimidating,» NAS President Ralph J. Cicerone wrote in a letter to Barton.

For example, Tap & Barrel, a five - year - old chain of five restaurants in the Vancouver area, pays for its employees» sommelier and Cicerone training, and regularly sends teams on field trips to learn more about beer and wine.

Now it's standard for high - end restaurants like Eleven Madison, Per Se or Noma to suggest beer pairings for their dishes; many even have house cicerones (beer sommeliers) to help guide guests.

There aren't many cicerones in Canada yet.

The Beer Pros are typically Cicerone - certified buyers who work with both the purveyors and guests to first bring in the most coveted new brands and also introduce them to the guests.

As an added bonus, PUB 365 will feature Cicerone - certified beer servers to help guests discover new and favorite brews and recommend food pairing suggestions.

And speaking of drinks, Rival House boasts Cicerone certified «beer sommelier» servers with an unparalleled level of knowledge, offering patrons a drinking experience like no other.

But when pressed to explain why the academy didn't aim for a more bipartisan tone by reaching back to Keyworth and the Reagan Administration (President George H. W. Bush's science adviser, D. Allan Bromley, died in 2005) Cicerone demurred.

NAS President Ralph Cicerone insists that ideology played no role in choosing members of the panel, which he moderated.

Geo Espinosa ND, LAc, CNS, of NYU Langone Medical Center; Dr. Aliza Cicerone ND FABNO — Naturopathic Cancer Care; Insil Kang, Admissions, National College of Natural Medicine; Nicole Ortiz ND of LiveWell Clinic; Tabatha Parker ND — Naturopathic Doctors International

The Buzz: New restaurants Public House — a speakeasy - style tavern with Nevada's first beer cicerone — and Bourbon Room, which pays homage to the musical Rock of Ages and serves 28 different bourbons, including two made just for the bar.

Even with his accomplishments, Cicerone retained a self - effacing quality and playful sense of fun.

And Cicerone told St. Louis Public Radio's Véronique LaCapra that although the climate has changed in the past, this time is different.

[2] Indeed, Dr. Brian Flannery of ExxonMobil asked for a study to «augment and contribute to the IPCC» (just as the US National Assessment was designed to do) in his June 20, 2001 letter to Dr. Ralph Cicerone concerning the June 2001 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study.

Joyce E. Penner Ralph J. Cicerone Distinguished University Professor of Atmospheric Science, and Associate Chair, Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Although Seitz had indeed held that title in the 1960s, Cicerone hoped that scientists who received the petition mailing would not be misled into believing that he «still has a role in governing the organization.»

Cicerone said part of the difference is that temperatures are rising everywhere.

Toronto's Mirella Amato is Canada's only master cicerone, having passed her exams in December.

Then I felt ready to write my Certified Cicerone exam, which is the U.S. certification.