Dear Sophie: What’s the recipe for an H-1B?
What goes into an H-1B petition? How has it changed in recent weeks? Is the lottery going to be wage-based or random? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is.....»»
Finding the recipe for a larger, greener global rice bowl
Rice is the main food staple for more than half of the global population, and as the population grows, demand for rice is expected to grow, too......»»
The 2nd Annual Maker Invent Calendar is Back
Does the supply chain have your holiday shipping in a bind? No need to fret; get making instead! Every day, the Invent Calendar provides clever and creative gift ideas that will bring holiday cheer to all those you hold dear. This year’s Inv.....»»
A catalytic recipe for transforming quantum states
Quantum physicists at the University of Warsaw have discovered new applications for quantum catalysis—the quantum equivalent of chemical catalysis used in industry—revealing that quantum catalysts are useful in many more setups than previously kn.....»»
Lab details conditions to decontaminate disposable masks
Here's the recipe to decontaminate a disposable facemask: Heat it at 160 degrees Fahrenheit in an oven for five minutes. You can use your own oven......»»
France Moves To Shield Its Book Industry From Amazon
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Sophie Fornairon's independent bookshop has survived the rise of Amazon thanks to a French law that prohibits price discounting on new books, but she says the e-commerce giant's ability to undercut on.....»»
Systemd-Free Devuan 4.0 "Chimaera" Officially Released
Luna (Slashdot reader #20,969) quotes the Devuan web site. "Dear Friends and Software Freedom Lovers," its announcement begins: "Devuan Developers are delighted to announce the release of Devuan Chimaera 4.0 as the project's new stable release. Th.....»»
Another Facebook whistleblower says she is willing to testify before Congress
Sophie Zhang, who said she felt like she had "blood on her hands" after working at Facebook, is willing to testify before Congress about her former employer, she told CNN Sunday. She said she had also passed on documentation about the company to a US.....»»
Do "Dear CEO" letters make a difference?
For several years now, large investment firms have used public proclamations, like BlackRock's "Dear CEO" letters, to signal their commitment to corporate social responsibility. New research shows the companies these firms invest in are picking up th.....»»
Scientists decipher Marie Antoinette"s redacted love notes
"Not without you." "My dear friend." "You that I love.".....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook in Leaked Memo: "We Are Doing Everything in Our Power" To Identify Leakers
Apple CEO Tim Cook has warned employees about leaking company information. Cook's memo: Dear Team, It was great to connect with you at the global employee meeting on Friday. There was much to celebrate, from our remarkable new product line-up to ou.....»»
Melting of polar ice shifting Earth itself, not just sea levels
The melting of polar ice is not only shifting the levels of our oceans, it is changing the planet Earth itself. Newly minted Ph.D. Sophie Coulson and her colleagues explained in a recent paper in Geophysical Research Letters that, as glacial ice from.....»»
How do cells acquire their shapes? A new mechanism identified
Working with light to activate processes within genetically modified fission yeast cells is among the research performed by the experimental biologists in the Martin Lab at the University of Lausanne, led by faculty member Sophie Martin. Team members.....»»
Razer Huntsman V2 TKL review: A compelling argument for wired keyboards
Razer's Huntsman V2 TKL updates an existing, already-winning recipe, throwing in a neat wrist rest and optimized design for an even better keyboard......»»
Announcing Vertica Integration with Workato
We are very excited for our latest integration with Workato! Workato is an Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) that intelligently integrates applications and automates workflows. Workato uses a recipe which is its user-friendly interface to con.....»»
Dear Sophie: Should I apply for citizenship if I have a conviction?
A few years ago, I was charged with a misdemeanor for smoking marijuana in public and driving under the influence. I have a green card and want to apply for U.S. citizenship next year. Can I? Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
Intrepid brewer risks scalding to recreate recipe for long-lost medieval mead
The recipe for bochet was lost for centuries, until it was rediscovered in 2009. Enlarge / A medieval form of mead called "bochet" calls for caramelizing raw honey in a cauldron over an open flame. (credit: Screenshot/Gemma Tarlach/Gastro Obscur.....»»
Dear Sophie: Tips on EB-1A and EB-2 NIW?
I’m on an H-1B in the U.S. I’ve been looking at the EB-1A and EB-2 NIW. I’m not sure if I would qualify for an EB-1A, but since I was born in India, I face a longer wait for an EB-2 NIW. Any tips? Sophie Alcorn Con.....»»
Dear Sophie: Can I hire an engineer whose green card is being sponsored by another company?
I want to extend an offer to an engineer who has been working in the U.S. on an H-1B. Her current employer is sponsoring her for an EB-2 green card. Can we take over her green card process? Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
Dear Sophie: Which immigration options allow me to launch my own startup?
I’m appreciative that I made it through the H-1B lottery, but I’m stuck in a rut. I really want to start something of my own. Are there any immigration options that would allow me to do that? Sophie Alcorn Contributo.....»»
Dear Sophie: Should we sponsor international hires for H-1B transfers and green cards?
"My startup is desperately recruiting, and we see a lot of engineering candidates on H-1Bs. They’re looking for H-1B transfers and green cards. What should we do?" Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share o.....»»