The national park Arikok is managed by the Foundation National Park Arikok (FNPA) and comprises almost 18 % of the island. Its rugged terrain, desert-like hills filled with tall cacti, breathtaking coastline and protected local flora and fauna welcome you to be explored. The park informs and educates about nature and this time we focus on the bees.
Bees are effective pollinators and are critical for food production and human livelihoods, directly link wild ecosystems with agricultural production systems, and also contribute directly to medicines, biofuels, fibers like cotton and linen, and even construction materials.
Unfortunately, bees are under threat: species extinction rates are 100 to 1,000 times higher than normal due to human impacts. So let’s appreciate these awesome, life-giving insects and protect them as best we can.
How can we help bees?
As individuals by:
– planting a diverse set of native plants, which flower at different times of the year;
– buying raw honey from local farmers;
– buying products from sustainable (organic) agricultural practices;
– avoiding pesticides, fungicides or herbicides in our gardens;
– protecting wild bee colonies when possible;
– sponsoring a beehive;
– placing a water bowl with some stones outside for bees to drink;
– raising awareness by sharing this information with others
As beekeepers, or farmers by:
– reducing, or changing the usage of pesticides and switching to organic alternatives;
– diversifying crops as much as possible, and/or planting attractive crops around the field;
– planting hedges of native plants around the field.
For more information about Aruba’s local flora and fauna, visit the Facebook page Aruba National Park or the website http://www.arubanationalpark.org/.


Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary central nervous system lymphoma (CNS) is an aggressive form of NHL in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph tissue of the brain and/or spinal cord. It may develop in the brain, spinal cord, eye, or leptomeninges (two of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord).
When lymphoma has originated in other parts of the body and subsequently has spread to the CNS, it is referred to as secondary CNS lymphoma. The main symptoms of CNS lymphoma are focal neurological deficits (i.e., problems with nerve, spinal cord, or brain function), but headaches, vomiting, confusion, seizures, personality changes, and blurred vision can also occur.
The cause of CNS lymphoma is unknown, but there are some factors that may increase the risk of developing it, such as infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); a compromised immune system (which may be the case for people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [AIDS] or patients who have undergone organ transplant); exposure to chemicals such as pesticides, solvents, or fertilizers; and a family history of NHL.
Having one or more of these risk factors does not mean a person will develop NHL. Most people with risk factors never develop the disease and many people diagnosed have never been exposed to any clearly identifiable risk factors.
To learn more about primary central nervous system lymphoma, download the Central Nervous System Lymphoma Fact Sheet.


Planet X, also known as Nibiru, has long been a topic of controversy and speculation among scientists and conspiracy theorists alike. Some believe it to be a massive, rogue planet on a collision course with Earth, while others claim it is the home planet of extraterrestrial beings. However, a new theory suggests that Planet X may be responsible for an entirely different kind of phenomenon: skin problems.
Skin problems, including acne, eczema, and psoriasis, affect millions of people worldwide. While there are numerous factors that can contribute to these conditions, such as genetics, diet, and stress, some experts believe that Planet X may be the missing piece of the puzzle.
According to this theory, Planet X is emitting high levels of radiation and other harmful particles that are bombarding our planet and causing damage to our skin. The theory goes on to suggest that this radiation is responsible for the increase in skin problems in recent years, as well as other health issues such as cancer and autoimmune disorders.
While this theory may seem far-fetched, there is some scientific evidence to support it. Studies have shown that exposure to certain types of radiation can cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer. Additionally, some researchers believe that changes in the Earth’s magnetic field, which could be caused by the presence of Planet X, may also be contributing to skin problems.
However, not all experts are convinced. Some argue that the levels of radiation emitted by Planet X would have to be much higher than what is currently believed to pose a threat to human health. Others point out that there is no concrete evidence to suggest that Planet X even exists, let alone that it is responsible for skin problems.
So, is Planet X the real culprit behind skin problems? The answer is still unclear. While there is some scientific evidence to support this theory, it is far from conclusive. More research is needed to determine the true cause of skin problems, and whether or not Planet X plays a role.
In the meantime, it is important to take steps to protect your skin from damage. This includes wearing sunscreen, avoiding excessive exposure to the sun and other sources of radiation, and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. By taking these precautions, you can help keep your skin healthy and minimize the risk of skin problems, regardless of their cause.


The lion (Panthera leo) belongs to the household of carnivores and felines. The lions have been accepted as a logo of delight and braveness as a consequence of their power, nature and majestic look. The whole size of the lion is 3 meters, it has half a meter and it belongs to the mane and tail. Lions have an impressive and extremely attribute look and owes this look to their manes. Manes develop with age. On common, lions’ manes develop by about 4-5 years, so grownup lions haven’t solely lengthy, but additionally bushy manes than younger ones.
Lions journey in herds, which incorporates a couple of male lion and a dozen feminine lions. They reside along with their cubs as a median of 30 lions. Whereas feminine lions maintain prey and youngsters, male lions shield the realm they reside in from male lions belonging to different herds. Lions can reside for a median of 10 years. Lions, which might reside 12-14 years within the wild, can reside as much as 20 years when taken care of beneath particular care. When the lion reaches the age of three, they go away the herd through which they have been born and kill the defending lions to seize different herds along with different lions. Lionesses keep of their herd for all times.


Time’s Arrow, Time’s Cycle
The structures and forms we perceive on the face of the land are produced by forces that make order, and those that upset it. Landscape architecture is one of these forces.
Borrowing the title from Stephen Jay Gould’s book on the history of geology, this course will focus on the temporal dimension of landscape. As Henri Bergson put it, time is invention, the creation of forms. As a result of the interaction of forces exerted by different entities, the environment is in a continuous state of transformation, a state of becoming, of which we are not always aware. In today’s landscape architecture, ideas of time, process, change, and transformation are often approached through vague ecological discourse. In this course, we will investigate these notions through lectures, readings, and discussion on the history of ecological ideas and concurrent theories of evolution and thermodynamics, all of which ultimately deal with different kinds of order we see in the world as time flows through energy and matter.
Students in the course will also be asked to choose and investigate a vernacular agricultural landscape, that is, a landscape that has slowly evolved through the agricultural practices of those who live in it. With the selection of these different case studies, the course as a whole will aim at covering the widest possible range of environmental conditions across the globe. With climate change at the core of the agenda, we will focus on vernacular landscapes emerging from extreme conditions, such as deserts, tropical rainforests, and tundras. By drawing and modeling these agricultural landscapes, we will unveil the specific climatic, geomorphological, and technical processes and constraints through which they receive their forms. This constructive and representational inquiry into the vernacular will allow the seminar to engage in conversation about the metaphysics of time and life, energy and matter, discuss the different tendencies that exist on the land prior to human intervention, and question how design and technology interfere with, speed up, slow down, or even wipe out such tendencies.
Students will be evaluated by their contribution to the general class discussion and their specific investigation. The course is open to all GSD students, but strong graphic and representational skills are recommended.
Note: the instructor will offer live course presentations on 08/31, and/or 09/01. To access the detailed schedule and Zoom links, please visit the Live Course Presentations Website.


Can we store huge amounts of data on DNA ? Image Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0 Christoph Bock
The technology, which was first announced a few years ago by a multinational research team, involves storing huge amounts of digital data on microscopic strands of DNA.
While even the largest of today’s hard drives can only store around 6 terabytes of data, this new method could theoretically store 300,000 terabytes of data within only a fraction of an ounce of DNA.
It even has an advantage over traditional storage mediums in terms of reliability as well with DNA data remaining viable for thousands of years without any significant degradation.
This unparalleled longevity was demonstrated this week for the first time at the 250th meeting of the American Chemical Society where the researchers revealed that they had succeeded in storing data on DNA strands for the equivalent of 2,000 years – a feat that was accomplished by embedding the DNA in silica balls and heating it up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit for one week.
The next task in the process of turning this in to a practical storage medium will be to find a way to make it possible to access specific information on the DNA rather than having to read it all at once.
“In DNA storage, you have a drop of liquid containing floating molecules encoded with information,” wrote lead researcher Robert Gras. “Right now, we can read everything that’s in that drop. But I can’t point to a specific place within the drop and read only one file.”


Thursday 25th May 2023
Oodles of interesting discoveries . . .
The topic for the Summer term is ‘What can you see in the sea?’
In our Design & Technology lesson we designed and made our own ‘Punch & Judy theatres’ for our sparkling start. We used donations of Easter egg boxes. Further in the term, we will be making our own ‘puppets’ and performing our plays.
In Science we have researched how we know what is living, alive or dead by finding items in our classroom and outside on the school field.
There are many different micro-habitats on the school field and in the wood. We discovered snails, slugs, woodlouse, spiders and ants lurking underneath a variety of places such as: a log, leaves, in clumps of freshly cut grass, the compost bin and the massive tyres in our continuous provision area.
For Literacy this term we have looked through different books about whales.
The Whale Song - where Lily's grandmother tells her all about the mysterious whales out in the bay, and Lily longs to hear their magical song.
We wrote about the story in our own words, using our own character descriptions with verbs and nouns.
The Storm Whale - a little boy named Noi lives on an island with his hard-working fisherman father and six cats.
We retold part of the story of how Noi was feeling and how he took care of the baby whale that became beached on the sand near his house.
In Computing Technology we have been using the Purple Mash program to access the coding software. We have coded objects to move up, down, left and right and to do this when the item is clicked, swiped or when the program starts running. We have had lots of fun and have a clear understanding of the challenges within the modules.
Year 2 have finished their SATs work. Well done to everyone, you are all superstars!


Descriptive studies often represent the first scientific toe in the water in new areas of inquiry. A fundamental element of descriptive reporting is a clear, specific, and measurable definition of the disease or condition in question. Like newspapers, good descriptive reporting answers the five basic W questions: who, what, why, when, where. and a sixth: so what? Case reports, case-series reports, cross-sectional studies, and surveillance studies deal with individuals, whereas ecological correlational studies examine populations. The case report is the least-publishable unit in medical literature. Case-series reports aggregate individual cases in one publication. Clustering of unusual cases in a short period often heralds a new epidemic, as happened with AIDS. Cross-sectional (prevalence) studies describe the health of populations. Surveillance can be thought of as watchfulness over a community; feedback to those who need to know is an integral component of surveillance. Ecological correlational studies look for associations between exposures and outcomes in populations-eg, per capita cigarette sales and rates of coronary artery disease-rather than in individuals. Three important uses of descriptive studies include trend analysis, health-care planning, and hypothesis generation. A frequent error in reports of descriptive studies is overstepping the data: studies without a comparison group allow no inferences to be drawn about associations, causal or otherwise. Hypotheses about causation from descriptive studies are often tested in rigorous analytical studies.


Antoine Lavoisier Guillotined
Found guilty of fraud, the French chemist was executed on 8 May 1794.
Born into a noble family, the son of an attorney at the Parlement de Paris, Antoine Lavoisier invested his fortune in the Ferme générale, a tax-farming company that collected tax and customs on behalf of the royal government in return for a handsome cut. With his finances secure, the dashing Lavoisier could embark on his study of chemistry, aided by his 13-year-old prodigy of a bride, Marie-Anne Pierrette Paulze, who translated foreign papers for him and kept extensive notes on his work.
Perhaps Lavoisier’s greatest contribution to chemistry was in the development of modern chemical nomenclature and scientific method. He was not, however, averse to borrowing ideas from others and claiming them as his own with new names. As his own biographer delicately puts it: ‘This tendency to use the results of others without acknowledgment ... was characteristic of Lavoisier.’
Among those borrowed results were Henry Cavendish’s discovery of inflammable air (hydrogen) and Joseph Priestley’s isolation of dephlogisticated air (oxygen). It was Lavoisier, however, who combined the two to demonstrate for the first time that water was not an element but a compound of the two gases.
While Lavoisier was unpopular among other scientists, it was his income that proved most troublesome. Despite his support for social reform and public education, his role as a tax farmer was his undoing, being best known in the run-up to the Revolution for having built a wall around Paris to enforce customs duties.
On 24 November 1793, the arrest of all the former tax farmers was ordered on charges of defrauding the state. Lavoisier drafted their combined defence, but the revolutionary court was in no mood to listen to aristocratic tax collectors. The 28 co-defendants were found guilty and guillotined on 8 May 1794, no doubt to the great satisfaction of the pro-Revolutionary Unitarian Joseph Priestley.


HOME FOR PEOPLE, PLANTS AND ANIMALS
- Our forests are home to millions of people who depend on them for their lives.
- There are about 13,500 plant species in Philippine forests.
- Dipterocarps (high-value wood trees) have 45-50 species. Nearly half of them can only be found in the Philippines and nowhere else in the world.
- They prevent soil erosion that could otherwise wash away plants and animals, and destroy their habitats. Erosion on a large scale such as landslide could also lead to damage in properties and loss of lives.
MEANS OF SURVIVAL
- They maintain environmental systems that support our primary needs – food, water, medicine, and shelter.
- Forest products (such as fuel woods) are also used in our daily lives.
SOURCE OF LIVELIHOOD
- Wood and non-wood products are important sources of livelihood for many people. It is estimated that forest products contributed nearly 1% of the country’s gross domestic product in 2011 (Phil. Forestry Statistics).
- Wood-based exports amounted to $1.70 billion in 2011 (Phil. Forestry Statistics). Non-wood products like rubber, cotton, medicinal products and food also represent significant value.
STABILIZER OF THE WORLD’S CLIMATE
- Our forests influence weather by controlling rainfall and evaporation of water from the soil.
- They help stabilize the world’s climate by storing large amounts of carbon that would otherwise contribute to climate change.


A connection between gum disease and an increased cognitive decline for people living with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered in a recent study found by our periodontist in 60540 More evidence is needed to make an absolute connection, but it’s important to continue the conversation with research on oral health and its effect on your whole body.
King’s College London and the University of Southampton conducted a study observing 59 patients dealing with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. There were blood tests done to examine inflammatory markers present in the bloodstream, combined with dental exams done to investigate dental health.
Study participants who had gum disease displayed cognitive decline 6 times faster than those without gum disease. The key takeaway is that the body’s reaction to inflammation might be the cause of the rapid decline in cognition.
Why Healthy Gums Are So Important
By making sure your gums are healthy, it ensures the rest of your body will stay healthy as well. Previous studies have shown that your risk of developing heart disease and stroke can increase from gum disease. By brushing your teeth twice daily for two minutes and flossing regularly, the healthy oral habits will ensure healthy gums.
It is important for all of us to maintain good oral health, but especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease. If someone you love is affected by this disease, make sure they are visiting our office for regular examinations and are following a everyday hygiene routine. Healthy gums are the key to keeping the rest of your body healthy for a lifetime.
Please contact our periodontics office in Naperville, IL for more information about gum health and to schedule your next visit.


With the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948, the international movement in the field of human rights intensified. The Declaration, which is “a task to which all peoples and states should strive”, for the first time in the history of mankind, fixed the basic civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that should be available to every person. Over time, these rights have been recognized by the general public as basic human rights norms that everyone must respect and protect. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, together with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and its two Additional Protocols, as well as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, constitute the so-called International Bill of Human Rights.
A number of international human rights treaties and other similar instruments adopted since 1945 have legally established human rights and contributed to the development of the international human rights machinery. At the regional level, other instruments have been adopted that meet the needs of a particular region in the field of human rights and are adapted to specific protection mechanisms. The constitutions and other national laws of most states have incorporated basic human rights. While the foundation of international human rights law is international treaties and customary law, other instruments such as internationally accepted declarations, guidelines and principles contribute to the understanding, application and development of the law. For human rights to be respected, the rule of law must be ensured at the national and international levels. International human rights law places certain obligations on states. By becoming a party to international treaties, the state assumes an obligation to respect, protect and fulfill human rights. Respect for human rights implies non-interference by the state in the exercise of human rights and refraining from restricting them. The obligation to protect human rights requires the state to prevent violations of rights. The fulfillment of human rights obliges the state to guarantee the unhindered exercise of basic human rights.
By ratifying international human rights treaties, the state undertakes to adopt internal measures and laws in accordance with these treaties. In the event that the state fails to cope with situations of human rights violations, individual complaint mechanisms and procedures are available at the regional and international levels to ensure that local authorities respect, apply and implement human rights.
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Mohair is made from the fleece of the Angora goat, prized for its soft yet strong, brilliant
luster and its receptiveness to rich dyes. The word mohair originates from the
Arab word mukhayyar meaning "cloth of bright goat hair". The word gradually
became altered to the Old English mohair. The Angora goat, named after the city
Angora (now Ankara) Turkey, is perhaps the oldest recorded animal known, dating to the 15th
century BC. Prior to 1800s the goats were exclusive to the Middle East. Today
small herds are present in South Africa, Texas, Australia, Argentina, Germany, and England.
In 1860 a goat purchased in the United States cost its weight in silver.
Mohair for Teddy Bears
The Angora goat has a life expectancy of only 8 years. The fibers used to make the
mohair for teddy bears is the finest baby hairs taken only twice from a kid at 4 and 10
months. After this the mohair becomes too thick for teddy bears. The fleece is
sent to England, France, and Ireland to be spun. Only three mills in the world -- one
in England and two in Germany -- weave the mohair onto thick cotton backing. The
mohair is hand tied to the loom and woven so that it becomes sandwiched between two layers
of cotton backing. It is then cut apart to give the desired length of fur. The
density of the mohair is determined by numbers of fibers woven per inch. Today there
are about 700 different types of mohair. It varies from 1/8" to over 1" in length.
Suppliers offer a wide range of colours.
Although an expensive material, mohair has great appeal to the Teddy Bear artist.
Mohair gives the artist a medium that holds its shape, allows for soft and needle sculpting
fine details, yet is strong and durable in teddy bears of all sizes. Mohair is
receptive to an array of rich dyes, allowing artists to use their own dyes to create rich
colour. The luxurious coat also gives the bear a vintage look and feel. The
quality of the mohair fabric will ensure the teddy bear a long healthy life. This is
the bear created today that will be tomorrow's heirloom bear.


Curcuma longa, widely known as turmeric, is a native Indonesian herb. Its fragrant smell and deep golden-yellow hue is commonly used to spice up Indonesian cooking. However, turmeric is also useful as a healing herb. Curcumin, active ingredient in turmeric, is known to maintain digestive health, as well as curative aid for some common illnesses. On this week's journal, we will shed some light on this wonder herb, as well as highlighting its benefits for your immunity. Read on!
1. Rich in antioxidant
According to research, turmeric is a good source of antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Active component in turmeric is called curcumin, and is able to protect the brain against dementia and damage caused by viral infections. A study have shown that curcumin encourages the production of bilirubin, a powerful antioxidant. This is why curcumin is also known to clean the body from free radicals, strengthen the body's immune system, as well as improving the body's response to infections.
2. Reduces inflammation
As previously mentioned, turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which could help protect against illnesses caused by bacteria and viruses, as well as decreasing pain from chronic inflammation. Research have shown that turmeric is an effective aid to reduce joint pain caused by arthritis, reduce muscle pain due to exercise, as well as improving overall physical function. Some studies even note that turmeric may act as effective as anti-inflammatory meds like ibuprofen and aspirin.
3. Aids immunity
Nowadays, a lot of people opt for immune-boosting supplements to help reduce risks of contracting illnesses caused by bacteria and viruses. Turmeric can be one of your primary option, as it can enhance immunity and reduce symptoms.
Studies have shown that curcumin is loaded with anti-viral properties and can help reduce the severity of virus infections, particularly influenza virus. Curcumin can reduce viral replication by over 90 percent in infected cells, and at the same time protect other cells from becoming infected with the virus. This makes turmeric one of the best options for preventing and treating influenza naturally, as it can reduce replication process in viruses and other microbes.
Turmeric can be taken in powder or capsule form, and acts as both supplement and aid for various illnesses. Relief Sari Kunyit from Herbana can be your primary choice to ensure healthy digestion as well as improved immunity.


Sunspots' Effect on Earth
Sunspots are connected with other solar events like flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). A solar flare is a sudden release of energy from the sun, while a CME actually shoots hot plasma from the sun into space. The precise mechanisms that trigger flares and CMEs are not yet known, but the bigger the group of sunspots, the more intense such solar weather tends to be. Flares and CMEs can send enormous amounts of energy and charged particles hurtling into collision with the Earth's atmosphere, where they can cause magnetic storms that disrupt or alter radio and cell phone communication and can wreak havoc with electrical grids. During the 1989 solar max, for example, a power surge triggered by solar energy damaged transformers that were part of the Hydro-Quebec power system. That surge left 6 million people in Canada and the northeastern U.S. without electricity for more than nine hours. Oddly, sunspot activity actually can help ham radio reception because the increased radiation causes the atmosphere to bend higher radio frequencies back toward Earth.
The increase in radiation that accompanies a solar flare is a theoretical health hazard to spacewalking astronauts, crew and passengers in high-flying aircraft, but there isn't any evidence that people have actually gotten sick from such exposure.
It's unclear if there's a link between solar weather and changes in the Earth's climate, because our planet's climate is influenced by so many other factors -- from volcanic eruptions to man-made emissions of greenhouse gases. The Maunder minimum in the 1600s and 1700s, when there was almost no sunspot activity, coincided with a period of cold temperatures and severe winters in Europe and North America. However, scientists haven't been able to determine if the two phenomena were actually related, though they think that a decrease in the sun's ultraviolet emissions may have triggered the change in climate.
UFO watchers and paranormal enthusiasts also see links between the unknown and increased sunspot activity, but there may be more of a correlation with the intensity of a person's belief in mystical phenomena.
Next, we'll explore how astronomers studied sunspots and developed theories about them.


MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s not only the wounds from the battlefields that bring patients face to face with artificial limbs.
Medical maladies such as diabetes, neuropathies and vehicle and workplace accidents create an even greater demand for prosthetics and orthotics.
Gulf War veteran Pat Sanders survived his military service, only to lose a leg here at home.
“I have a below-the-knee amputation from a motorcycle accident,” Sanders said.
Fortunately for Sanders, and all amputees, the devices now being made are high tech and highly functional — unlike the earliest artificial limbs that were crudely fashioned from wood and metal.
But the need for skilled prosthetic and orthotic clinicians will jump by an amazing 60 percent in the next ten years. Many of those now employed in the field are entering the years nearing retirement.
“Some states, especially those with large veteran populations, already face a shortage of critically-needed clinicians,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
She made her remarks after touring the offices of Twin Cities Prosthetics in Edina. She was there to promote co-sponsoring legislation called the Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act.
The legislation would give grants to educational institutions for establishing and expanding training programs in prosthetics and orthotics.
St. Paul’s Century College is the only such institution in the nation to offer three levels of instruction, from technician, practitioner assistant and master’s degree program.
“Part of the problem today is that the doctors are saving people that used to die,” said Dick Swan, a Korean War veteran and amputee. “And now they’re being saved and they have traumatic injuries.”
Training clinicians is limited because there are only six other schools besides Century College where people like Sanders can learn the skills needed to design, manufacture and fit such important medical devices.
“Every day I’m working with somebody whose life has been devastated, and we can treat them and get them back to a highly-functional level, and it’s so rewarding.”It is filling a need that is bound to get greater.


Cosmos, a website dedicated to the science of everything, posted a top ten list of the best science videos of 2021, and coming in at number seven is a video of cellular movement from research in the labs of Klaus Hahn and Tim Elson, both in the UNC Department of Pharmacology.
Understanding how proteins bend, twist, and shape-shift as they go about their work in cells is enormously important for understanding normal biology and diseases. But a deep understanding of protein dynamics has generally been elusive due to the lack of good imaging methods of proteins at work. Now, for the first time, scientists at the UNC School of Medicine and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center led by Klaus Hahn, PhD, and Tim Elston, PhD, have invented a method that could enable this field to take a great leap forward.
The scientists’ new “binder-tag” technique, described in a paper in Cell, allows researchers to pinpoint and track proteins that are in a desired shape or “conformation,” and to do so in real time inside living cells. The scientists demonstrated the technique in, essentially, movies that track the active version of an important signaling protein – a molecule, in this case, important for cell growth.
Watch the movie and check the full list at Cosmos. Read more about their work here.


For the past several years, Japanese botanical artist Makoto Azuma has been experimenting with flowers in a way that delicately balances the natural and unnatural. For his ongoing series “Bloom” he’s launched bouquets of flowers into space and floated them in the middle of the sea. But the artist, whose work often deals with the ephemeral nature of his subject matter, has frozen flowers in blocks of ice and placed them at the center of decommissioned power plants. His latest endeavor was to plunge bouquets and a bonsai into the least explored part of this planet: the bottom of the sea.
Three years of planning – both in building equipment and obtaining government permits – came to fruition this summer when, in late August, Azuma sailed out into the Suruga bay. His team of 15 proceeded to plunge 4 exquisite bouquets of flowers and one bonsai 2000 meters, or a little more than 1 mile, down to the sea floor. Each plant was secured in the center of a steel-infused plastic frame that was also equipped with lights and photographic equipment.
“In contrast to the bright summer daylight at the foot of Mount Fuji, the flowers will be swallowed
slowly into the darkness, where not a single ray of light shines,” said the artist. It’s said that only 5% of the earth’s sea floors have been mapped, and for good reason. The intense water pressure and lack of any light or oxygen makes it one of the most harshest environments on earth. But that is what makes Azuma’s flowers all the more beautiful as they stand in stark contrast with the depths of the sea and the mysterious sea creatures that have come to observe this alien life form.
September 23, 2017 at 10:34 pm
Very cool project – I love the concept of bringing something terrestrial and placing it in the depths of the sea. It’s almost the opposite of an aquarium, instead of taking the sand, water and living things from the ocean and keeping them in a glass box on the land you’re taking something that lives on the land and placing it underwater. Is there a next phase to this project ? Will the artist be documenting the breakdown of the plants, or is the idea to place them in the cold darkness and let nature take its course, unseen ?


Sensory play is a modern buzz word that gets a lot of attention. Busy mom’s know they want this but may not know why it is beneficial or how to implement it in their home.
Here are 5 reasons why sensory play is beneficial:
1. Research shows that sensory play builds nerve connections in the brain’s pathways, which lead to the child’s ability to complete more complex learning tasks thathelp them develop a more creative side.
2.Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motorskills, problem solving skills, and social interaction. These skills are soimportant because they lay the foundations of functional adulthood.
3.This type of play aids in developing and enhancing memory, which can make forbetter formal education concentration.
4.It is great for calming an anxious or frustrated child and stimulating their brainand redirecting it to a better place.
5.It helps children learn sensory attributes and science behind (hot, cold, sticky,dry).
Here are some blogs that give you sensory play ideas:
Here are my kids doing a sensory play activity. We used Corn starch with food coloring and water to make a sticky goo that was fun to manipulate with tools and hands.


Pictures from the world of science, selected by Nature’s art team.
A bat back from the dead, the Sun never setting, a selection of parasites, plus some more upbeat images in this month’s collection.
A bigger splash
US astronaut Reid Wiseman created this image from his current home: the International Space Station. “Sun never sets flying parallel w/terminator line,” he explained, as he became the first person to post an image to the social media site Vine from space.
From Unity to Harmony
Big-eared bat is back
A bear’s life
Briscoe, N. J. et al. Biol. Lett. 10, 20140235 (2014).
Hughes, C. et al. Records of the Australian Museum 66, 225–232 (2014).
A bear’s lifeThis video from the US Geological Survey comes from ‘camera collars’ attached to four female polar bears on sea ice off the Alaskan coast. It is the first film ever shot from the point of view of the Arctic’s top predator.
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Triiodothyronine (T3) regulates neuronal development, and T 3 deficiency impairs the formation of the central nervous system during childhood. Here, we used the hypothyroidal growth-retarded (grt) mouse to investigate whether the generation of new neurons is affected by T3 deficiency. Cell proliferation in the hippocampus, as measured by 5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine (BrdU) incorporation, was markedly decreased in the grt mouse while the number of BrdU-positive cells in T3-treated grt mice was equivalent to that of wild type mice. The cellular differentiation rate did not differ among the experimental groups. These results suggest that T3 plays an important role during neurogenesis.
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Joe is lost forever, unless…
Let us assume for a moment that the aliens have transported Joe to their home world and by coincidence it is only 200 Light Years away from Sol. Within a 200 Light Year cubic volume near Earth, is approximately 32000 stars. Joe is not going to know that any given binary star might possibly be Alpha Centauri because it is 4.2 LY away from a G2V star, simply because the database available to him will not contain understandable stellar classifications, nor will it contain understandable distances. Joe may recognise that he is somewhere in the correct place near the end of the Orion Spur. Now if the alien home world is further away, let us assume that Joe can find his way back to the Orion Spur, he is still going to be hopelessly lost at that point.
The Pioneer/Voyager Maps
There is one possible way for Joe to find his way home, and that is by triangulation of the signals from Pulsars, as shown on the Pioneer Plaques, but again, that poses its own unique problems.
Maps on how to find the Earth were attached to the Voyager and Pioneer probes.
Does Joe have a photographic memory, and has memorised the map? Or when Joe was abducted he was carrying a book containing an image of the plaque?
Not only are the periods of each pulsar encoded as binary, but the approximate distances to each pulsar are drawn on the maps. Now, the pulsar periods are not only in binary, but the time intervals are specified on the Plagues in terms of hydrogen, so Joe could use the Ships computer to translate this into the Aliens time intervals.
Joe could pull up the list of galactic pulsars and triangulate to find the approximate position of the Sol system, and this will give him a position within tens of light years. Further triangulation can be made by looking up the nearby Supergiants and identifying Betelgeuse.


Bullies often target people because of their own insecurities or as a means to gain power and control.
What is bullying?
Teenage bullying is a very real problem and it isn’t always physical. There are many different types of bullying, including verbal and emotional bullying. These types of bullying can still have a large impact on a teen and bring them down. Additionally, with the Internet being a huge part of many teen lives, cyber bullying is becoming an issue.
What can I do?
If you are being bullied, the best thing to do is tell a parent or teacher, especially if you think the situation may escalate to violence. Ignore the bully and try to avoid being alone by sticking close to friends or classmates, especially since bullies tend to target people who are by themselves. Visit stompoutbullying.org for more information on bullying.
If you see someone being bullied, offer them support and speak up if you hear others bullying him or her. Talk to an adult about the situation who can help the person being bullied. You can also anonymously report abuse to Secret Witness.
Types of Bullying:
Bullying has no boundaries, meaning it happens through the use of technology too. This includes mean and aggressive texts, tweets, posts, or other forms of social media communication. Many social media sites let you manage who you interact with by keeping accounts private.
This usually includes kicking, punching, and other physically harmful activities, designed to instill fear in the one bullied, and possibly coerce him or her to do something.
Some bullies use demeaning language to tear down another’s self-image. Bullies who use verbal techniques excessively tease others, say belittling things, and use a great deal of sarcasm with the intent to hurt the other person’s feelings.
Bullies try to make someone else to feel excluded from a group, isolated, alone, and depressed.


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The P-38 was a radical change for American fighter aircraft. First flown on January 27, 1939, the production planes began to arrive in October 1941 just in time for the war. The P-38 in one of its outstanding exploits intercepted and destroyed a plane carrying Japanese top Admiral Yamamoto, killing him. The P-38L was a further improvement of the P-38J that finally saw the P-38 achieve its potential. The P-38L introduced self-sealing fuel tanks and armor protection for the pilot. The plane was equipped with four .50 cal. machine guns plus a 20 mm cannon. It could carry 4,000 pounds of bombs or ten 5 in. rockets. When the U.SW entered World War II, the P-38 was the fastest and heaviest armed fighter. The P-38L, of which 3,848 were built, was the version with the greatest quantity. Dive flaps that were introduced on the last block of P-38J's were now standard. High aileron control forces that gave earlier 38s a creaky rate of roll was rectified by the addition of hydraulically boosted ailerons. This gave the P-38L a tremendous roll rate at high speed.
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Wear is produced when two elements press against each other, such as an apron liner, blow bars, and crushing material. During this process, small materials from each element become detached, causing the surface to wear away. A primary factor in wear for crushing applications is abrasion. The blow bars on the rotor of an impact crusher wear faster because of the impact and rubbing with material during crushing. This contributes to about 60 % of the cost of wear parts in an impact crusher.
Which are influencing factors?
There are some factors that influence the wear of blow bars:
- Feed material
- Rotor speed
- Moisture content
- Fine content
- Crusher ratio
There is a study that “Study of the wear behavior of limestone impact crusher blow bar”. Details check here: http://iosrjournals.org/iosr-jmce/papers/vol17-issue3/Series-3/B1703030512.pdf
This study shows:
After the above intervention, the length of the blow bar was measure after crushing 100,000 tons of limestone and 200,000 ton. The blow bars profile were observed and found to have worn uniformly at 0.000124 mm/ton on average at points A, B, C D, and E. Also, a gentle radius was observed on the blow bar. This shows the material fed into the crusher is the correct size; the rotor penetration and speed are correct, the correct blow bar for the feed material is being used and the machine parameter is correctly set up.
The wear rate of the rotor blow bar was optimized by ensuring that the material fed into the crusher is the correct size, rotor penetration and speed is correct, correct blow bar for the feed material is being used and machine parameter (such as gap setting) is correctly set up. This established that any deviation from the wear parameter impact significantly on the wear rate and maintenance cost.


Oregon Juniper or Western Juniper is a native tree to Eastern Oregon. The trees are very slow growing and some trees have been dated at over 1,600 years old. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) classifies the Oregon Juniper tree as being both native and noxious invasive. The issue is Junipers are outcompeting the other native grasses and sagebrush. This has led to the population of Bighorn Sheep and Pronghorn Antelope being reduced by Mountain Lions. Populations of native birds including sage-grouse have been affected by birds of prey using Junipers as perches. The BLM and Oregon State Natural resources have started many programs to remove the Oregon Junipers from much of Eastern Oregon. They pay loggers to remove, stack, and burn the trees in many areas of Sagebrush Steppe Ecosystem. The Juniper has little value as timber. We believe we have a better use for the Junipers. We believe we have a better use for the wood. We recover the trees from private land, cut them into usable pieces for your resin tables and art.
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Even the products labeled “Sugar Free” can damage your teeth.
A study performed last year warns that just because your soda or candy says “Sugar Free” does NOT mean that it is safer for your teeth. In this study, 23 products labeled “Sugar Free”, including products like sports drinks found that those with acidic additives may damage your teeth.
The acidic nature of these products may cause equally damaging effects to you and your family’s teeth. The hard tissues of your teeth can become damaged with excessive consumption of these acidic products.
The study suggests that just because a product is labeled “Sugar Free” it should not be considered safe for your oral health. The study also suggests the need for better labels providing a much more informative product to help people make the best decision for themselves and their families.
We recommend you check product labels for acidic additives, like citric acid and phosphoric acid. Drink more water and fewer soft drinks. Also, after consuming acidic drinks or even food, rinse with water and wait about an hour before brushing your teeth. We suggest waiting an hour because studies show brushing immediately can remove the softened enamel of your teeth.
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Children’s Cognitive and Emotional Processes in Adult Versus Child-Related Inter-Parental Conflicts
In the literature, little attention has been paid to the specific impact of child-related versus adult-related inter-parental conflicts on children’s intrapersonal processes and adjustment. Aimed to advance knowledge on this topic, the cross-sectional study explores: 1) the predictive effects of the two forms of inter-parental conflicts on: a) children’s internalizing/externalizing behaviors and b) children’s cognitive appraisals, emotional distress, and triangulation; 2) the mediating role of children’s cognitive appraisals, emotional distress, and triangulation, in the association between adult-related vs child-related conflict and children’s adjustment. Seventy-five school-aged children and their parents completed measures of inter-parental conflict, cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes and child adjustment. The results indicated that: 1) higher levels of adult-related inter-parental conflict promoted children’s internalizing behaviors, through the mediation of perceived threat; 2) higher levels of child-related inter-parental discord promoted both children’s internalizing/externalzing behaviors, through the mediation of perceived threat and self-blame.


Hurricanes and tropical storms are essentially much the same thing; they’re both weather phenomena that The Whole Bushel. Tropical storms and hurricanes are different strengths of the same storm. Noaa: what is a hurricane, typhoon, or tropical cyclone? They are created when a show me the proof, and more are a couple additional things to examine.
Are tropical storms the same as hurricane?
Tropical storms and hurricanes are different strengths of the same storm. They are created when a low-pressure system is coupled with strong winds, creating a cyclonic wind pattern that rotates counter clockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
It is indeed. Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are basically one and the same type of weather phenomenon. All of these are tropical storms, accompanied by strong winds and heavy rainfalls. It’s just that different names are used in different places.
What is a hurricane, typhoon, or tropical cyclone?
Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are all the same weather phenomenon – they are storms which have a rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that start up over tropical or subtropical waters. They are all “ tropical cyclones ” but are called different things based on where in the world the storm originated: Storm surges.
What are the categories of tropical cyclone?
Cyclone Seth forces beaches on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast to close. The tropical cyclone brought wind gusts of up to 85km an hour on Saturday. The Gold Coast on high alert & is monitoring the system over the next 48 hours. Bureau of Meteorology said extreme weather to bring ‘astronomically’ high tides, and more items.
What happens during a hurricane or tropical storm?
Flooding is a major threat for those who live inland when a hurricane or tropical storm hits . According to the NHC, these storms can produce torrential rains that bring more than 6 inches of rain, which can ultimately result in deadly and destructive flooding.
What is the weather like in a tropical storm?
Tropical storms are given different names in different parts of the world. A tropical storm is a hazard that brings heavy rainfall, strong winds and other related hazards such as mudslides and floods. Tropical storms usually form between approximately 5° and 30° latitude and move westward due to easterly winds.


Diesel fuel filters are an important part of your vehicle. They are all that stand between you and costly engine wear. Diesel fuel pumps, nozzles and injectors are all manufactured to extremely close tolerances that are often measured in just a few microns. In case abrasive particles get into the fuel, they can easily damage these components and others, something that can in turn lead to poor starting, reduced engine power, increased fuel consumption and ultimately, component failure.
The primary role of the diesel fuel filters is to clean the fuel and prevent this damage from happening. The fuel filters also have a secondary role, which is acting as a water separator. Water contamination in diesel fuel causes poor fuel burn, cold spots, reduced power as well as corrosion of sensitive components, including the fuel pumps and injections, and this negatively impacts the performance of the engine. Abrasive wear of the fuel injectors is actually the number one reason for premature replacement. The best way to prevent this wear is effective filtration.
A typical fuel system returns unused fuel back to the tank. This means that the fuel filter is constantly having fuel recycled through it, and a fuel filter can pass around 1.5 litres of fuel per minute, circulating approximately 45,000 litres of fuel every 500 hours of service life.
It is important to keep in mind that not all diesel fuel filters are created equal. Nobody knows best about your engine than the people who designed and built it. This is why virtually all OEMs recommend original fuel filters, and why it is a good idea to follow their recommendation. A non-genuine filter may not be developed and tested to meet OEM specifications, and as a result it can let you down.
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What you need to understand about muscle cramping
The severity of muscle cramping varies along with its duration. It has been exceedingly difficult to study the treatments for cramps in a clinical setting because of it’s unpredictability. I shared an article from Maughan & Shirreffs (2019) who attempted to uncover the causes and treatment of exercise induced muscle cramps. It seems there are many different types of cramps provoked by different situations. So, the two types we can currently discuss from the literature are:
Disturbance of hydration & electrolyte balance
Common risk factors for cramping include endurance sport, hot weather, pre-season training (low fitness, high intensity), the presence of fatigue and a family history. For example running on a hot day, or working all day in the sun. When this happens we lose water and salt through sweat but in most circumstances only replace our fluids with water. When this imbalance is combined with muscular fatigue, muscle cramps are likely to generate. Studies have shown that adding saline (salt) to the drinking water of industrial workers almost abolishes the presence of muscle cramps.
However, cramps can also occur when sweat rates are low, for example, getting a cramp in your feet and hands when typing or swimming. So, we need to propose another explanation.
Altered neuro-muscular control
Athletes who are prone to cramping have demonstrated a lower threshold of muscle cramps provoked by electrical stimulation. This would fall into the realm of ‘Telegraphists’ cramp’. This type of cramp may originate in the central nervous system and nerve receptors in the muscles secondary to muscle fatigue. In this scenario it seems stretches might be an effective treatment. Folk treatments like drinking pickle juice or vinegar have shown to be beneficial anecdotally (possibly by shocking the neurons).
Because running involves high sweat loss & repetitive muscle activation, there may not be one single factor and treatment effectiveness may depend on the scenario the athlete is placed in. I hope this has helped shine some light.
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- Inflammatory diets impacting your running with Vicky Kuriel
- Gut Health for running performance with Chloe McLeod


© 2014 Published by Elsevier Ltd. The Greater Caucasus Mountains contain the highest peaks in Europe and define, for over 850. km along strike, the leading edge of the second-largest active collisional orogen on Earth. However, the mechanisms by which this range is being constructed remain disputed. Using a new database of earthquake records from local networks in Georgia, Russia, and Azerbaijan, together with previously published hypocenter locations, we show that the central and eastern Greater Caucasus Mountains are underlain by a northeast-dipping zone of mantle seismicity that we interpret as a subducted slab. Beneath the central Greater Caucasus (east of 45°E), the zone of seismicity extends to a depth of at least 158. km with a dip of ~40°NE and a slab length of ~130-280. km. In contrast, beneath the western GC (west of 45°E) there is a pronounced lack of events below ~50. km, which we infer to reflect slab breakoff and detachment. We also observe a gap in intermediate-depth seismicity (45-75. km) at the western end of the subducted slab beneath the central Greater Caucasus, which we interpret as an eastward-propagating tear. This tear coincides with a region of minimum horizontal convergence rates between the Lesser and Greater Caucasus, as expected in a region of active slab breakoff. Active subduction beneath the eastern Greater Caucasus presents a potentially larger seismic hazard than previously recognized and may explain historical records of large magnitude (M 8) seismicity in this region.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Mumladze, T., Forte, A., Cowgill, E., Trexler, C., Niemi, N., Burak Yikilmaz, M., & Kellogg, L. (2015). Subducted, detached, and torn slabs beneath the Greater Caucasus. GeoResJ, 5, 36-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grj.2014.09.004


Strikes and their Consequences
A strike is a situation in which workers refuse to continue working because of an agreement or low remuneration or even bad working cond0on with an employer. Demonstrations have brought workers the right to strike and join a trade union. In other words, I can say that strike is when a group of workers decide not to work for some time due to bad working conditions. A strike is commonly considered the best weapon in the history of organized labour for settling industrial disputes when all other options for amicable settlement of an industrial dispute have been exhausted and negotiations with employers have failed the employee resorts to strike action. I think that strikes should be allowed because if they are not people would retire quickly and this could result in a shortage of workers in society.
Some of the reasons for strike actions have emanated from discrimination, layoffs, instability in service, payment less than the minimum wage, etc. when someone is treated unjustly owing to their sex, ethnicity, age or disability, this can cause an entire labour union to go on strike as a way of showing solidarity. Although this may be rare, people still go on strike as a result of this. Layoffs can be defined as a temporary or permanent discharge of workers due to unfavourable economic conditions.
Strikes usually result in some form of hardship, not only for the employers and employees but also for the community at large.


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This NO PREP activity contains 17 printable hands on multiplication sheets perfect for improving multiplication fact fluency.
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MP4:MPEG-4 is a patented collection of methods defining compression of audio and visual (AV) digital data. Uses of MPEG-4 include compression of AV data for web (streaming media) and CD distribution, voice (telephone, videophone) and broadcast television applications.MPEG-4 absorbs many of the features of MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 and other related standards.
MPEG-4 is still a developing standard and is divided into a number of parts. The key parts to be aware of are MPEG-4 part 2 (including Advanced Simple Profile, used by codecs such as DivX, Xvid, Nero Digital and 3ivx and by Quicktime 6) and MPEG-4 part 10 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or Advanced Video Coding, used by the x264 codec, by Nero Digital AVC, by Quicktime 7, and by next-gen video medium formats like Blu-ray Disc).
SWF: SWF files can contain animations or applets of varying degrees of interactivity and function.
SWF currently functions as the dominant format for displaying "animated" vector graphics on the Web, far exceeding the use of the W3C open standard SVG, which has met with problems over competing implementations. It may also be used for programs, commonly games, using Actionscript.


Japanese chemists have devised a gel that swells up to 500 times its size when in contact with solvents, a property that could one-day be harnessed to absorb dangerous industrial spills.
A team led by Associate Professor Kazuki Sada of Kyushu University publish the research online in the journal Nature Materials.
The new jelly-like substance is a successor to polyelectrolyte gels, super-absorbant polymers that expand many hundred times their dry weight when in contact with water or other polar liquids.
But polyelectrolyte gels, which are perhaps best known for absorbing moisture in nappies, cannot tackle organic, or carbon-based, solvents.
This is because their structure typically collapses because of the aggregation of charged atoms in such compounds.
The Japanese scientists have found away around that by adding tetra-alkylammonium tetraphenylborate, a substance that attracts less-polar solvents.
This allows the gel to swell rather than collapse.
The gel has been successfully tested on carbon tetrachloride, toluene, tetrahydrofuran and other common industrial solvents, the researchers report.
Swell gel mops up spills
Monday, 30 April 2007
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Stone, metal casing, metal fitting and spoon handles, and stone fragment
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Accession Number: 95.1.99
Geography: North and Central America, United States, Massachusetts
Classification: Unclassifiable Artifacts; Artifact Remnants
Culture/Nationality: Native American
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- North American - Refers to the cultures of the continent of North America, which is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Arctic Circle, and Central America. In classifications schemes based on physical geography, Central America, and North America are parts of the same continent.
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Save the Rainforest with Your Old Cell
Phones detect sounds of illegal logging
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People typically replace their cellphones once every 22 months, landfilling around 150 million obsolete models that become e-waste containing life-threatening levels of toxicity. Thanks to a new grassroots organization, however, old cellphones are redeeming themselves by saving a valuable resource: rainforests.
Rainforest Connection, which was funded in surplus through Kickstarter at the end of July, installs donated smartphones into solar-powered modules to repurpose them as discreet listening devices.
Placed high up in the trees, the devices can pick out the chainsaw screeches of illegal logging and send the noise and accompanying location data to the cloud. This way, authorities discover logging as it happens and can dispatch units to stop it before too many trees are felled. Logging has destroyed about 20 percent of the Amazon rainforest over the past 40 years, and Interpol’s Project Leaf study found that between 50 percent and 90 percent of all logging is illegal. Each device can detect chainsaw noise within two-thirds of a mile of forest.
Beyond stemming the disappearance of rainforests worldwide, stopping loggers in their tracks can help control climate change. Forests act as a carbon sink for the greenhouse gas emissions pumped into the atmosphere, but according to the World Wildlife Fund, up to 20 percent of emissions can be traced directly to deforestation. If that weren’t enough, projects such as Rainforest Connection can help protect the 80 percent of species that live in forests; rainforests make up 2 percent of the Earth’s surface but are home to 50 percent of its species.


Adherent cells need to be attached to a surface to survive. Dielectrophoresis (DEP) captures cells on a surface by using electric fields to move them through a weakly conducting medium. The cells spend 20–30 min in the medium — often sucrose in water — which shortens their lifespan, making it difficult to run experiments on them.
Darwin Reyes and co-workers, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Maryland, USA, have developed a hybrid cell adhesive material (hCAM ) that significantly reduces the time cells spend in the conducting medium. The hCAM is comprised of polyelectrolytes and fibronectin. Pluripotent cells were trapped with DEP forces and anchored on the hCAM surface within 4 min. The cells were viable for up to 8 d and were able to undergo neuronal differentiation, demonstrating this technique’s suitability for long-term cell experiments.
- Hybrid cell adhesive material for instant dielectrophoretic cell trapping and long-term cell function assessment
D.R. Reyes, J.S. Hong, J.T. Elliott, M. Gaitan,
Langmuir 2011, 27, 10027-10034.


Aelred of Rievaulx (c. 1110 – 1167) was an English Cisterician monk and the abbot of Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire. In honor of his feast day tomorrow (January 12), I wanted to share with you a beautiful passage in one of Aelred’s works, The Rule for a Recluse. In this passage, Aelred explains to his readers how to pray for a world in need. I think you’ll agree that his thoughts seem especially appropriate in our day and age.
Praying for the World
What is more useful than prayer? Give it. What is more gracious than pity? Spend it. Hold the whole world in one embrace of love; consider the good to congratulate them, the wicked to grieve over them; behold the afflicted and compassionate the oppressed; call to mind the miseries of the poor, the groans of orphans, the desolation of widows, the sorrows of those who weep, the needs of pilgrims, the vows of virgins, the perils of men on the sea, the temptation of monks, the cares of the clergy, the hardships that soldiers endure. Open your heart to all, spend your tears on them, pour forth your prayers for them.
Source: De Institutione Inclusarum of Ailred of Rievaulx. Ed. C. H. Talbot. Editiones Cistercienses, 1951.
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What History Can Teach Us about Science Education
Science Education Leadership: Best Practices for the New Century, just out this year from NSTA Press, takes on the challenges faced by today’s science education leaders and offers a range of essays that examine what leaders at all levels need to do to promote science literacy and improve science programs for all students.
Project 2061 Deputy Director George DeBoer has contributed a chapter to the book’s section on “Leadership that Engages the Public in the Understanding of Science.” (The other essay in this section also comes from a AAAS author, Tiffany Lohwater, who writes on “Science Communication and Public Engagement With Science.”)
DeBoer’s chapter, “Leadership for Public Understanding of Science,” focuses on the formal system of schools and the role they have played in the public’s understanding of science. DeBoer takes a historical approach to the examination of three questions about leadership for public understanding of science:
- What arguments have been made for what the public should know about science and why they should know it?
- What have been the implications of these arguments for public understanding of science in K–16 education?
- What leadership has been successful in accomplishing the goals of public understanding of science?
Tracing these questions from the mid-19th century through today’s 21st century context, DeBoer emphasizes that leadership in our democracy is a distributed activity, coming from many places and levels. Access the chapter in full below to learn more about how leadership in science education has been—and continues to be—exercised by individual scientists, science educators, professional organizations, and members of the administration and Congress.
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DeBoer, G. E. (2010). Leadership for public understanding of science. In J. Rhoton (Ed.), Science Education Leadership: Best Practices for the New Century (pp. 277–311). Alexandria, VA: NSTA Press.
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Vessels sailing under the Saba Country Flag are required to have on board this flag as part of flag state requirements that derive from maritime regulations in the International Code of Signals and the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. These codes are published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an ongoing effort to reinforce maritime safety procedures and communications to the international maritime community. Fleet management companies and ship owners are responsible to ensure that each vessel in their respective fleets have the appropriate flag signage onboard to be in compliance. This flag is used to identify the flag state a vessel is sailing under and to communicate with other vessels under the provisions of the International Code of Signals.
The Saba Country Flag is recognized as a large white diamond that fills the flag touching the center on all four sides. The bottom half is filled in with the color blue, while the top half is filled in with the color red. A yellow or gold five pointed star graces the center of the flag and the center of the diamond. The Saba Country Flag was adopted in 1985 as a national symbol. It is designated to be proportioned at a ratio of 2:3, height to length, respectively. The star represents the independent nation of Saba and it's golden color is meant to represent the affection it's citizens feel toward their country as well as the natural mineral wealth of the region. Saba's former association with the Netherlands is depicted in the red, white and blue coloring. These colors represent specific ideals for the nation as they do when used in other flags. The white represents peace and purity, red is symbolic of bravery and a struggle for independence and blue is reminiscent of the sea and Heaven.


So let us tell you about some effective benefits of sweet potatoes
The sweet potato has a treasure of energy. Often people see it by adding to potato but in terms of nutrients and health it has many advantages.
7 Wonderful health benefits of sweet potatoes
1. The sweet potato has a normal amount of calories and starch. In this, the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol is very low. There are plenty of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and salts.
2. Vitamin B 6 is found in plenty of sweet potato, which is helpful in reducing the levels of amino acids called homocysteine in the body. If the quantity of this amino acid increases, the risk of diseases also increases.
3. Sweet potato is a very good source of vitamin D. This vitamin is essential for the growth and strengthening of teeth, bones, skin and nerves.
4. The sweet potato contains plenty of iron. Iron deficiency does not have energy in our body, immunity is affected and blood cells are not formed properly. Sweet potato is helpful in reducing iron deficiency.
5. In sweet potato, an element called carotenoid is found, which regulates blood sugar. The vitamin B 6 contained in it is also beneficial in diabetic heart disease.
6. Sweet potato is a very good source of vitamin A. By consuming it, vitamin A is supplied up to 90 percent of the body.
7. Sweet potato is a very good source of potassium. This is essential to maintain the right activation of the nervous system. At the same time, it contributes significantly to keeping kidney healthy.
These are all benefits of sweet potatoes, By consuming sweet potatoes you can make health good and avoid many diseases.


Climate Zone Map of USA | USA Climate Map
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A Climate Zone is a Geographic area that encompasses a certain range of climatic conditions relevant to plant growth and survival. Some of the meteorological variables that are commonly measured are temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation. In a broader sense, the Climate Zone Map of the USA is the state of the components of the USA climate system. It includes the ocean and ice on Earth.
The Climate Map USA varies due to changes in latitude, and a range of geographic features, including mountains and deserts. It also includes other elements like water bodies and their currents. The overall United States Climate Map is temperate, with notable exceptions. Alaska has an Arctic tundra climate, while Hawaii and South Florida have a tropical climate.
Climate Map of USA
The Great Plains are dry, flat, and grassy, turning into the arid desert in the far West. The climate is the Mediterranean along the Californian coast. The USA Climate Zone has eight main regions. Each Region features unique landscapes and conditions with a distinct difference between the weather and climate. USA climate zone map.
From late summer into fall (mostly August to October), tropical cyclones (hurricanes, tropical storms, and tropical depressions) sometimes approach or cross the Gulf and Atlantic states, bringing high winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges (often topped with battering waves) to Gulf and Atlantic lowlands and coastal areas.
✅What State Stays Cool All Year?
By almost any measure of coldness, Alaska far surpasses any portion of the Lower 48 states (Contiguous U.S.). Alaska has the coldest winters, the coldest summers, the longest winter, the most freezing degree days, and on and on.
✅Where is the True Center of the United States?
The Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States is located about two miles northwest of Lebanon, Kansas. A small stone pyramid marks the point measured by a survey performed in 1918.


“Qaphela Dlamini, educator, wheelchair basketball player and disability rights advocate from South Africa.” globalsportsmentingprogram/flickr, CC BY-ND
by Sarah Hillyar and Carolyn Spellings
“When the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990, it became illegal to restrict access – to employment, education or federally funded institutions – based on disability. The ADA made it easier for wheelchair users, senior citizens or a disabled child to navigate public spaces and to have equal access to learning.
“Many Americans who are not disabled benefit from the ADA. Building ramps, curb cuts, wider halls and audio instructions at crosswalks were a result of this law. The ADA made it easier for a parent to push a stroller down the sidewalk, to cross the street guided by aural prompts or for students with dyslexia to learn and excel in school.
“December 3 is the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. While ADA protects the rights of Americans with disabilities, what protections exist around the globe? Are there policies that protect a child in Ethiopia born with hearing loss? Or the Venezuelan woman who lost the use of her legs in an automobile accident? What about a teenager in Senegal born with Down syndrome?
“The University of Tennessee Center for Sport, Peace, and Society has created the Global Disability Rights Map, an interactive map that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities throughout the world. The map can also serve to … “
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• Recent studies show that vitamin A levels decrease during measles and that vitamin A therapy can improve measles outcome in children in the developing world. Vitamin A levels of children with measles have not been studied in developed countries. We therefore measured vitamin A levels in 89 children with measles younger than 2 years and in a reference group in New York City, NY. Vitamin A levels in children with measles ranged from 0.42 to 3.0 μmol/L; 20 (22%) were low. Children with low levels were more likely to have fever at a temperature of 40°C or higher (68% vs 44%), to have fever for 7 days or more (54% vs 23%), and to be hospitalized (55% vs 30%). Children with low vitamin A levels had lower measles-specific antibody levels. No child in the reference group had a low vitamin A level. Our data show that many children younger than 2 years in New York City have low vitamin A levels when ill with measles, and that such children seem to have lower measles-specific antibody levels and increased morbidity. Clinicians may wish to consider vitamin A therapy for children younger than 2 years with severe measles. Additional studies of vitamin A in measles and other infectious diseases, and in vaccine efficacy trials, should be done.


Did you make a resolution to lose weight this January? If so, Market Basket can help you by providing many fresh fruits and vegetables which are low in calories and high in nutrition and fiber. People who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables state they feel full, which decreases snacking on high calorie, high fat foods throughout the day. Low on time? Check out the assortment of small, single-servings of fruits and veggies in our fresh produce section. Market Basket also sells delicious, single-serving salads to go. Fruits and vegetables are fresh and provide nutrients vital for health, such as potassium, dietary fiber, folate and vitamin C. Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories.
Losing weight also requires monitoring carbohydrate intake. Read food labels to determine how many carbohydrates, per serving, in your food packaging. How many carbohydrates do you need each day? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is 45 – 65% of total calories consumed. If you are on a 1200-calorie diet to lose weight, your intake of carbohydrates are between 540 – 780 calories each day from carbohydrates. There are 4 calories in one gram of carbohydrate, which means your recommended carbohydrate grams for 1200 calories is 135 – 195 grams a day. The remainder of your calories should come from fat and protein. Protein should be approximately 15% of total calories and fat 30% of total calories.


Dimensions of creativity in secondary school high-ability students
Aris, Nuria (1)
Millán-Gutiérrez, María Ángeles (1)
Vargas Cano, José-Diego (1)
The objective of this study was to analyze the dimensions of creativity in high-ability teenage students. Firstly, we reviewed the most relevant scientific contributions on creativity. Next, the dimensions of creativity in secondary school students who were previously identified as high-ability students were analyzed. The sample was obtained from 215 students, of which 31 were identified as high-ability students. The abilities associated with divergent thinking were assessed using the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking The fluency, flexibility, and originality dimensions were assessed with the Scientific-Creative Thinking Test. This study was conducted using a quantitative approach. Tests were administered during school hours from March to June 2019. They were corrected considering the protocols established by the original authors themselves. Data were analyzed using SPSS, version 24.0. The results provide evidence that high-ability students achieve higher scores in both the figurative-creativity and scientific-creativity dimensions. A significant relationship between creativity and high ability was therefore established. Students with high abilities and qualities require the educational support necessary to develop their talent. This study was of an exploratory nature and the results obtained contribute to developing future studies applying its findings in teenagers’ teaching–learning process.


Autumn is synonymous with crisp air, colorful foliage, and a time-honored favorite: apple cider. On National Apple Cider Day, we commemorate this warming beverage that embodies the essence of the season. This article will explore the history, health benefits, and the celebration of National Apple Cider Day, illuminating why this tradition holds a special place in our hearts.
The History of Apple Cider and National Apple Cider Day
Apple cider has a rich history, tracing its roots back to the Romans and Celts, who introduced apples and the art of cider making to Britain and other parts of Europe. As settlers brought this tradition to America, apple cider became a staple in American households, especially during the fall and winter months. National Apple Cider Day, celebrated on November 18th, honors this age-old tradition, reminding us of the cider’s historical significance and its enduring popularity.
The Health Benefits of Apple Cider
Aside from its delightful taste, apple cider offers several health benefits:
- Rich in Antioxidants: Apple cider is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals.
- Boosts Heart Health: The flavonoids present in apple cider may contribute to heart health by reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
- Supports Immune System: The vitamin C in apple cider supports the immune system, helping your body fight off infections.
Celebrating National Apple Cider Day
Celebrate National Apple Cider Day by enjoying a warm mug of this cozy drink or using it in delicious autumn recipes. From apple cider donuts to apple cider brined turkey, this versatile beverage adds a festive touch to any meal. Hosting an apple cider tasting party or visiting a local apple orchard can also be great ways to mark the occasion.
FAQs: Common Questions about Apple Cider and National Apple Cider Day
Q: What is National Apple Cider Day?
A: National Apple Cider Day, celebrated on November 18th, is a day dedicated to appreciating the warming beverage of apple cider.
Q: What are the health benefits of apple cider?
A: Apple cider is rich in antioxidants, supports heart health, and boosts the immune system due to its vitamin C content.
Q: How can I celebrate National Apple Cider Day?
A: You can celebrate National Apple Cider Day by enjoying apple cider, using it in recipes, hosting an apple cider tasting party, or visiting a local apple orchard.


Sustainable Education – Inspiring the Next Generation
How do we help our children reconnect with Nature and learn about sustainability, especially when they have never spent time in Nature? Woodlander Ben Law, Permaculture editor, Maddy Harland, and Christine Seaward from the Sustainability Centre, all describe the kind of activities that happen at the centre on the South Downs in England.
The Sustainability Centre, based near East Meon is where the team here at Permaculture magazine and Permanent Publications are based.
Formerly a Naval base, we are now surrounded by sustainable education at the centre that is visited by 3,000 school children a year and where adults also come to learn practical skills like permaculture design, foraging to crafts and music.
We also have some wonderful buildings here (as well as some Cold War architecture that we are slowly retrofitting!). Ben Law built the woodland classroom shown in the film. Come and take a tour and see for yourself.
Global Documentary who made the film and are part of Solent University at Southampton, are running a free live and online presentation with Maddy Harland, William Bloom, Transition New Forest and many other inspiring speakers. For more information and to sign up, see Embrace the Change!
Embrace the change – live event and conference
Connected – Be an agent of change from Global Documentary
Check out The World We Made by Jonathon Porrit, Forum for the Future
For more about the Sustainability Centre visit www.sustainability-centre.org
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NASA scrubs sounding rocket launch amid bad weather
Washington : NASA on Monday night scrubbed a much-awaited sounding rocket launch due to bad weather. The relaunch will be attempted on Tuesday evening.
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility posted on its official Facebook page, "We have scrubbed the launch tonight because of cloudy skies at both observation stations. The current plan is to count again tomorrow night. Watch this site for updates."
Scientists will be launching the impressive-sounding Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket to learn more about charged particles at the top of Earth's atmosphere.
A small rocket with 10 canisters of barium and other chemicals will lift from Wallops Island, Virginia between 9:04 and 9:19 p.m. EDT to spread man made colourful clouds in the sky.
Five minutes after the rocket launch, the canisters, which are about the size of soda cans, will release blue-green and red vapours that will gather into artificial clouds potentially visible from New York to North Carolina.
The phenomenon will also be broadcasted live at www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-tv-wallops
The luminescent colours are due to sunlight interacting with the chemicals barium, strontium and cupric-oxide, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration said on its website.
The colourful clouds will stick to the skies for about 20 minutes depending upon the weather conditions.
NASA ground stations at Wallops Island and Duck, N.C., will track the clouds so scientists can learn more Earth's ionosphere, a layer at the top of the atmosphere of charged particles that shoot out into space, creating effects including auroral displays over the planet's polar regions.
Scientists want to learn more about how the ionosphere interacts with other layers of the atmosphere.


“Keep Falsehood and lies far from me;
Give me neither poverty nor riches
But give me only my daily bread.
Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you
And say “Who is the Lord?”
Or I may become poor and steal,
And so dishonour the name of my God.”Proverbs 30:8,9
We are to be people of truth, and be people of integrity, and the testimony of our lives should honour the name of our God.
Our discussion is on Biblical Finances 101, and how we honour God with our possessions.
Part 1: Gold Standard of Biblical Giving.
We will look at what the Bible says about Tithes, Offerings, and Alms.
Part 2: Debt, and Debt Reduction Strategies
We will look at what the Bible has to say about Debt, and we will also look at strategies to reduce your Debt.
Part 3: Cash Flow Analysis
We will study a Cash Flow Analysis Spreadsheet, which will give you a snap shot of where you are financially. If you don’t know where you are, you can’t possibly know where you are heading. Your Homework will be to fill out the Cash Flow Analysis with your personal information. You need to know if you are in a positive or negative Cash Flow situation. Once you know where you are, you can make critical decisions to make adjustments to ensure improved outcomes.
Part 4: Questions and Answers
FAQ’s. We will also discuss the merits of RRSP’s and TFSA’s (Tax Free Savings Accounts)


NSPCC 'Speak Out. Stay Safe.'
Anti-Bullying Week (27.03.23-31.03.23)
This week we have been celebrating ‘Anti-Bullying Week’. We learnt what ‘bullying’ means: someone is unkind or hurts us on purpose, again and again. We accessed the NSPCC ‘Speak Out. Stay Safe.’ resources. We learnt that we all have the right to speak out and be heard, to be safe and to get help when we need it. We learnt that we should always talk to a trusted adult (see below for who we decided we could speak to) if anything is ever making us feel sad or worried, or like it just isn’t ‘quite right’. If we can’t speak to a trusted adult, we could call Childline on 0800 1111.
We all agreed that you should never bully anybody and that we must be kind and respectful to everybody we meet, even if they have differences to ourselves.
Who could we speak to?
Teachers like Miss Franklin, Mrs Holden & Mr Hobin
Trusted Family Members
The Police 999
Childline 0800 1111


Discuss how you would use visual analysis of graphed data to determine the effectiveness of the schedule of reinforcement on the outcome or performance measure.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reinforcement
No Introduction or conclusion necessary, a minimum of 380 words,!
There are many variations to schedules of reinforcement which impact behavior of individuals in organizations. Understanding and applying schedules of reinforcement can lead to increases in productivity, and improvement in staff morale among others.
Chapter 5 of your textbook (See attached)provides a comprehensive review of research in the area of schedules of reinforcement located in Table 5.1 (pp. 149–155). For your Discussion this week you should select one of the studies listed in Table 5.1 and complete the following:
- Define schedule of reinforcement.
- Identify the schedule of reinforcement examined in the study. Describe the schedule and include a discussion of the response rates and patterns associated with each.
- Give a brief summary of the results. Discuss the implications of the results and importance of schedules of reinforcement in relation to behavior of individuals within an organization.
- Discuss how you would use visual analysis of graphed data to determine the effectiveness of the schedule of reinforcement on the outcome or performance measure.
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Rocker encoder using principle
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Sequencing a patient’s entire genome to discover the source of his or her disease is not routine – yet. But geneticists are getting close. A case report, published February 2, 2012 in the American Journal of Human Genetics, shows how researchers can combine a simple blood test with an “executive summary” scan of the genome to diagnose a type of severe metabolic disease. Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine and Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute used “whole-exome sequencing” to find the mutations causing a glycosylation disorder in a boy born in 2004. Mutations in the gene (called DDOST) that is responsible for the boy’s disease had not been previously seen in other cases of glycosylation disorders. Whole-exome sequencing is a cheaper, faster, but still efficient strategy for reading the parts of the genome scientists believe are the most important for diagnosing disease. The report illustrates how whole-exome sequencing, which was first offered commercially for clinical diagnosis in 2011, is entering medical practice. Emory Genetics Laboratory is now gearing up to start offering whole-exome sequencing as a clinical diagnostic service. It is estimated that most disease-causing mutations (around 85 percent) are found within the regions of the genome that encode proteins, the workhorse machinery of the cell. Whole-exome sequencing reads only the parts of the human genome that encode proteins, leaving the other 99 percent of the genome unread. The boy in the case report was identified by Dr. Hudson Freeze and his colleagues. Dr. Freeze is director of the Genetic Disease Program at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute. A team led by Dr. Madhuri Hegde, associate professor of human genetics at Emory University School of Medicine and director of the Emory Genetics Laboratory, identified the gene responsible.
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Keeping landscape plants alive during the current drought conditions in Georgia takes some forethought, but it’s not impossible or illegal.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has imposed Level 1 and Level 2 drought restrictions across the state. Outdoor watering restrictions are in place to help manage and conserve water usage during times like these, when much of central and north Georgia has been in continuous severe drought for more than 20 weeks.
Working alongside green industry experts with the Georgia Urban Ag Council, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialists prepared a list of ways gardeners can conserve water in their landscapes while still following the water management rules.
The recommendations include the following:
- Choose plants that perform well in Georgia conditions, whether that’s extreme heat, cold, drought or above-normal rainfall.
- Preserve established plants. Established plants have an extensive root system and require less water than newly planted ones.
- Space plants with their mature size in mind to reduce competition.
- Concentrate seasonal color in small, high-impact areas to reduce overall water requirements.
- Avoid constructing raised beds under trees due to root competition for water.
- Develop a landscape plan before designing an irrigation system.
- Incorporate shade trees in the landscape to reduce water loss from evaporation.
- Divide the landscape into water-use zones, and select and group plants according to the similar water needs.
- Avoid small, irregular-shaped island plantings in turfgrass areas. They are difficult to irrigate.
- Consider irrigation sprinklers when designing turfgrass areas or planting beds.
- Move or eliminate plants not suited to their existing site.
- Be careful fertilizing and pruning during a drought as both encourage new growth and require additional water.
- Match surface and soil drainage conditions to plant moisture requirements.
This list is based on work by UGA Extension specialists and lessons learned by urban agriculture industry businesses committed to conserving water.
For more water-smart tips, go to the Georgia Urban Ag Council website at urbanagcouncil.com/water-smart-tips. For more detailed water conservation practices to follow in the landscape, refer to UGA Extension publications online at extension.uga.edu/publications.


Wail, a recent graduate from Larbi Ben M’hidi University in Algeria, heard about FIU’s Virtual Tabadul from a professor and was one of the first students to participate from his university. Excited to join an international project focused on language learning, he opted into the program as a master’s student. “During my first four years [in] university, I didn’t participate in any international projects like this, so as soon as I heard about this program, I jumped into it.”
The Tabadul program merges language learning with culture using virtual reality technology, which has shifted Wail’s ideas about teaching languages. Connecting virtually with his partner throughout the program highlighted just how beneficial and crucial technology can be for learning. This sparked a larger goal for Wail: to establish a school that values technology as an aid for learning and academic advancement. He saw a need for more schools to take advantage of technology and utilize it for learning, so he made it a goal to one day implement this after he graduated.
Wail found himself working towards this goal while completing his studies. Now, a recent graduate, he has made headway in the establishment of a private language learning school in Algeria. The school is set up so that technology is adopted in the classroom, with different tools available for learners’ use. Tools include screens, computers, speakers, tablets, headphones, and Google cardboards so that students can access real cultural spaces via virtual reality for English language learning and cultural exchange, just as Wail did with Virtual Tabadul. Wail is working to establish partnerships with American and British schools to provide opportunities for learners to build intercultural communications skills through direct interaction with other young people in different countries.