How can we build more affordable structures without segregating entire communities?
As people migrate from the highest densified cities to populate other states offering lower living expenses, cities struggle to amend their own zoning codes or to rezone the areas nearest to the urban sprawl. Emily Badger and Quoctrung Bui from The Upshot in their latest publication, Cities Start to Question an American Ideal: A House With a Yard on Every Lot , they expose an antiquated urban planning in some of the biggest cities around the U.S. where "it is illegal on 75 percent of the residential land... to build anything other than a detached single-family home". Aside from preventing densification, an efficient use of space, and a pedestrian connection to different services and spaces, it also isolates neighborhoods and prevents diversification within each.
Our still conceptual project, Beville Greens, will stand as a proof that even without certain zoning and code legislations, architects and builders can still fall within a given set of setbacks and open space requirements to build densely and community friendly. Beville Greens uses two parcels and sacrifices individual yard and square footage to build more compact houses that share a common green space. Thus, each house becomes more cost-efficient and the quality of the overall materials is higher, offering more marketable and environmentally responsible structures...


Deadly asthma exacerbations could be stopped or reduced by temporarily quadrupling the dose of inhaled steroids, according to a study led by asthma experts at the University of Nottingham.
Since asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide, researchers launched a new clinical trial to figure out if a higher dose of steroids could prevent or reduce acute episodes that are often both frightening and costly for patients. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that patients in the U.K. who quadrupled their dose of inhaled steroids during asthmatic episodes saw a 20 percent reduction in severe asthma attacks over a 12-month period.
“The study is good news for asthma sufferers all over the world as it shows how patients can better manage their condition and ultimately improve their quality of life,” Hywel Williams, Director of the National Institute for Health Research’s Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Program, said in a statement.
Previous research at the University of Nottingham found that doubling the dose of inhaled steroids during severe asthma attacks did not prevent the frequency of such incidents, so this new study was done to explore if quadrupling the dose would have a more positive outcome.
The study, funded by the Health Technology Assessment Programme of the National Institute for Health, involved nearly 2000 patient volunteers in England and Scotland. About half the patients were randomly assigned to the plan that prescribed a quadrupling of inhaled steroid during asthma attacks and the other half followed a standard treatment plan over 12 months.
In addition to seeing a reduction in severe asthma attacks, patients who quadrupled their dose of inhaled steroids also made fewer trips to the emergency room for asthma-related breathing problems. Just 3 participants in the quadrupling group spent time in the hospital compared with 18 in the other group.
“Our study shows that patients can reduce the risk of a severe asthma attack by following a self-management plan which includes a temporary four-fold increase in their preventer medication when their asthma is deteriorating. This means less need for oral steroids such as prednisolone, less admissions to hospital with severe asthma and hopefully fewer deaths from asthma,” Professor of Asthma and Respiratory Medicine Tim Harrison, from the University’s School of Medicine, and the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, said in a statement.


With the passage of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the United States government denied legal recognition on a federal level of any same-sex marriages which might be legal in certain states. As of December 1, 2008, Massachusetts and Connecticut allow same sex marriage. California, which has permitted same sex marriage since June 2008, is in the midst of a legal battle to determine whether it will continue to allow same sex marriages.
And although some states do have laws in place to recognize same sex marriage, same sex unions, or domestic partnership, homosexual couples cannot obtain the traditional rights and benefits normally afforded to married couples by the federal government. In addition, other states are not required to acknowledge the “legalized union” from its sister-state, making it difficult for same-sex couples to relocate to other parts of the country.
This presents some unique issues when dealing with inheritance matters and rights of the spouse. In a heterosexual marriage, the legal spouse has the right to speak for their spouse on matters such as medical treatment in the event that the spouse is unable to voice their desires. In a homosexual marriage however, the marriage is not considered legal and therefore such rights do not pass to the spouse. In this instance, it is quite feasible that other family members could overrule the wishes of the spouse and take control of the medical treatment.
Likewise, property and other assets would not pass to the spouse automatically at death, but would instead be distributed among the deceased’s family members.
Because of this, it becomes imperative that same-sex couples (who are not legally married and residing in a state which recognizes same sex marriage) establish legal documents to outline their wishes and desires. A power of attorney, a will and other similar documents can ensure that the surviving spouse is taken care of and empowered with the rights a heterosexual spouse would have.
Is it legal in the state of Texas for a person to enter into a domestic partnership when they are currently married to another person in the state of Massachusetts? Is that considered polygamy?


Falls are a major public health problem worldwide
million falls are severe enough to require medical attention each year
individuals worldwide are estimated to die from falls each year
Falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide
Many people are unaware of how important falls are. In my experience, everytime I share these facts with people (who did not know about them), they are usually surprised and often overwhelmed. Almost everyone knows someone who has been injured by falls.
But translating “large numbers” into a person’s reality is not always easy. So, I invite you to forget the “big data” for just one minute and consider falls in a close-up small-context, with what I call “The HARD Truth About Falls”: a fall takes place in a fraction of a moment – in a blink of an eye – in less than a minute! (and falls can affect anyone!).
Sadly, there are many-many falls happening as you read these lines… and despite their short time span, a fall can (in a fraction of a minute) change a life significantly.
To raise awareness about this “hard truth” and about the importance of fall prevention, I designed the animated-collage below, which I name “The One Minute Gauge” (OMG!), to illustrate what happens during just a minute. Each rounded-square image represents a fall that required medical attention.
The One Minute Gauge
- Can you observe and appreciate the OMG “performing” for one minute…?
- How many falls happen in just one minute…? (Note: Each rounded-square image represents a fall that required medical attention.)
- What do you think the “black-box” means…?
- How often does the “black-box” changes position…?
- Could you predict where the “black-box” is going to move (“fall”) next…?
 Source: World Health Organization (WHO) Fact Sheets on Falls (26 April 2021). https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/falls
(Previous edition of WHO Fact Sheet on Falls – 16 January 2018 – estimated 646.000 deadly falls worldwide.)


In the photo above you see a contrast between how children learn and how educators often teach necessary skills. Children learn to ride a bike by actually performing the target skills. This is a performance point – the setting in which the child actually performs. In school students are often taught necessary skills in isolation, away from the performance points. Imagine teaching a child to ride a bike by having him sit at a desk while the parent points out all the steps for riding a bike.
Often accommodations and supports are provided in isolation or out of context. Students with autism have lunch buddies in a contrived setting with an educator leading conversation. Students with ADHD have a weekly time to organize their notebooks. Students who have trouble functioning in a general ed classroom may be pulled out as a result.
Below are a couple of examples of how support can be provided at the points of performance. The photo below shows a checklist I used for a students with autism in my algebra class. They would follow the checklist and self-evaluate by checking off each step as it was completed. They were learning how to perform necessary skills at the point of performance.
Another overlooked point of performance is in organizing a notebook. Students should organize a notebook while IN CLASS and on a DAILY basis. I use the rubric below to help support students with this task.
Dr. Russell Barkley, an expert on ADHD, talks about performance points for students with ADHD in his book and in his ADHD Report. This focus at the “points of performance” can and should apply to any student with a disability (and students in general).
One Reply to “Address Skills at Performance Points”


Academics from The Open University (OU) will be among those who are eagerly anticipating the first ever successful landing by European space scientists on Mars.
The team of scientists from the OU are part of the European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars Mission, which will discover if methane gas exists in the atmosphere and below the surface. This will aid scientists in answering the question of whether life has, or still, exists on the closest neighbour to earth.
On Sunday October 16, 2016, the Schiaparelli Lander will jettison from the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO); by 16:00 (BST)* on Wednesday October 19, 2016, Schiaparelli should have landed marking the first successful European mission to the surface of Mars.
OU space scientist, Dr Manish Patel, is Co-principal Investigator for the NOMAD (Nadir and Occultation for MArs Discovery) Instrument on board the Orbiter; he said:
ExoMars will prove that Europe has the expertise and technology to land on the surface of Mars, and will hopefully help to answer the question of whether there is (or has been) life on our closest neighbour. This could have profound implications throughout society.
It has been a long journey towards this momentous point, just before we arrive on Mars. We have faced repeated financial, political and technical challenges, but have persevered as a team to make things work. To have been so involved in such a mission has been a fantastic experience.
Dr Patel and his team at the OU worked specifically on UVIS, a miniature spectrometer for detecting and quantifying trace gas and aerosol concentrations, which is part of the NOMAD Instrument. NOMAD consists of three spectrometers, two infrared and one ultraviolet, to perform high-sensitivity orbital identification of atmospheric components, including methane.
OU space scientist, Dr Stephen Lewis, is Co-principal Investigator for the AMELIA team that will receive initial data returned by Schiaparelli during its descent; he said:
Landing on Mars has always been a perilous endeavour, not least because Mars has an active atmosphere and weather.


Virtual Assistant in the Real World
Virtual assistants use the internet and massive amounts of data. They respond to specific “wake” words to understand when they need to take action. Based on the user’s requests, the preprogrammed scripts retrieve the relevant information from online sources, such as finding out the weather or checking calendars for activities.
Alternatively, these smart assistants take action by interacting with other intelligent devices in the home. These actions could include changing the temperature, turning on or off lighting, unlocking doors, and even changing the television channels. Added to these capabilities, newer smart assistants can make and receive calls and even interact with real humans to make reservations.
As virtual assistants are always “on,” they require an alert word to know they are being called. However, this feature raises some significant privacy concerns about virtual assistants. Because they have information about search histories, control over devices in the home, and access to a user’s email and calendar, there is very little information inaccessible.
Voice datasets & audio datasets in all quantities and languages can be ordered at clickworker to train your virtual assistant.
Virtual Assistant in the World of AI
Virtual Assistants are classified in the world of AI as weak AI. This is due to the fact that they have particular functions and capabilities available to them. On the other hand, strong AI is much closer to a human in terms of ability and can also learn and grow to expand further.
Virtual assistants continue to grow and evolve over time. While Siri was the first commercially available virtual assistant, it has, in recent years, started to lag behind Google Assistant and others in terms of natural language abilities. Google Assistant as an open platform integrates with a host of other technologies and platforms, including Apple devices.
Virtual assistants are becoming more and more mainstream; however, we are only beginning to explore their capabilities. New integrations from Google Assistant allow the assistant to make flexible appointments with little to no manual intervention required. New devices and machines are being built and released with voice control capabilities integrated in. This will let manufacturing and office staff have voice control similar to what we’ve already experienced in the home. This ability will only become more valuable when extended to other time-consuming administrative tasks, further improving their value.


Huge asteroid came very CLOSE to Earth on Monday, says NASA
Asteroid 467460 (2006 JF42) made a close pass to Earth on May 9, 2022.
A giant building-sized space rock dubbed as Asteroid 467460 (2006 JF42) has safely passed Earth on Monday, May 9, 2022. It was just 3.5 million miles (5.7 million km) away or almost 14 times the Earth-moon distance from us. It was close enough for astronomers to study the asteroid using radar. According to data from the Center for Near Earth Object Studies at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the flyby of the asteroid is estimated at 1,247 feet to 2,822 feet across, or 380 to 860 meters. NASA has classified Asteroid 2006 JF42 as a "Potentially Hazardous Asteroid" due to its predicted close pass(es) with Earth.
As reported by www.space.com, Nasa's Planetary Defense Coordination Office monitors the sky with telescopes and keeps a track of prominent upcoming flybys and the agency's Small-Body Database to gain more information about space rocks.
This is not the first time that a giant space rock has made its close pass to earth. A few days back, Asteroid 418135 (2008 AG33), passed by our planet on April 28. Earlier in February, 2022, cruise-ship-sized Asteroid 1999 VF22 safely passed Earth on February 22. Asteroid 1999 VF22 wasn't a newly discovered asteroid but it was found by Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona back on November 10, 1999 and hence, this is why it gets its name of 1999 VF22.
Asteroid 1999 VF22 was traveling at 56,158 miles per hour (25.1 km/s) relative to Earth. Although it passed our planet at a safe distance of 3.3 million miles, it was still classified as a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid.
Scientists are becoming ever more adept at finding potentially hazardous asteroids with the advancements in Telescope technology. As per a previous report, more than 750,000 asteroids have been discovered to date out of which over 27,000 were near-Earth asteroids.
Follow HT Tech for the latest tech news and reviews , also keep up with us on Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. For our latest videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel.


HAVE QUESTIONSGet Support from
Fluke Biomedical representatives.
Let’s start with the basics. Electrosurgical units (ESU) use a high-frequency electrical current to cut tissue and control bleeding by causing coagulation. Tissue resistance to the high-density current causes a heating effect which results in tissue destruction. Electrical current is delivered and received through cables and electrodes. The electrodes may be activated by either a handpiece switch or a footswitch. The ESU may use a monopolar or a bipolar mode.
In monopolar mode, electrical current is delivered to the patient via an active cable and electrode. As shown in Figure 1, current returns to the unit through a return electrode pad or plate to disperse the return current, thus preventing focused heat which can cause burns. In bipolar mode, two electrodes, typically the tips of a pair of forceps or scissors, serve as the equivalent of the active and dispersive leads in the monopolar mode. See Figure 2.
Modes of electrosurgery: CUT vs COAG. There are two types of cut modes: blended cut and pure cut. Pure cut is typically used for dissection only. In pure cut mode, the surgeon achieves a cut that is very similar to an incision produced by a medical scalpel. The cut is narrow, deep and the surgeon has little or no control over bleeding. As shown in Figure 3, this effect is obtained by high frequency and low voltage.
In blended cut mode, the surgeon achieves a much wider incision by heating up the tissue and letting it cool. This is achieved by lower frequency and higher voltage than pure cut. Coagulation is performed by using high voltage and low frequency. In COAG mode, heat is incapable of explosive vaporization, therefore, resulting in a thermal coagulum, also known as a clot. In COAG mode, the surgeon has more control over bleeding because the tissue is allowed more time to cauterize in between contact.
The performance and safety of electrosurgical units are of the utmost importance and requires regular testing to ensure patient and staff safety and to manage the risks associated with the use of high and low frequency electrical current on the human body.
Stay tuned for more info on the 10 best practices for testing electrosurgical units.


Content recommendation algorithms, acting as information promoters and gatekeepers online, play an increasingly important role in shaping today’s society, politics, and culture. Given that YouTube is estimated to have the second most web traffic after Google and that 70% of the videos that YouTube users watch are suggested by its algorithm, it is safe to say that YouTube’s recommendation system commands much of the worlds’ attention (Hao 2019).
From this position of power, the algorithm has amassed serious criticism, with critics asserting that the recommendation system leads users down rabbit holes of content and systematically exposes them towards extreme content (Roose 2019). Since YouTube’s algorithm is built to engage users and keep them on the platform, it often suggests content that users have already expressed interest in. The unintended but problematic repercussion of this feedback loop is “that users consistently migrate from milder to more extreme content” on the platform (Ribeiro, Ottoni, West, Almeida, Meira 2019). In part due to its content recommendation algorithm, researcher Rebecca Lewis of Data & Society reports YouTube as the “single most important hub by which an extensive network of far-right influencers profit from broadcasting propaganda to young viewers” (Lewis 2018). YouTube’s algorithm, by rewarding radical content, has given political extremists fertile soil to plant their ideas. The problems facing YouTube’s content recommendation system echo larger questions regarding the state of the internet and democracy: when profit-driven websites control an outsized proportion of the world’s attention and information, how can democracy survive?


Amazing new health news shows that a simple over-the-counter natural remedy made from the hives of honeybees just might halt prostate cancer in its tracks. It has the medical community buzzing about a new method of cancer prevention.
“Caffeic acid phenethyl ester” (CAPE) is a compound isolated from honeybee hive propolis. Propolis, resin used by bees to patch up holes in hives, is already a mainstay of natural medicine. Propolis has been long used for conditions ranging from sore throats and allergies to burns and cancer. But the compound has not gained acceptance in mainstream medicine due to scientific questions about its effect on cells.
RECOMMENDED: Scientists zero in on the cause of prostate cancer.
That may be about to change. The study, published in “Cancer Prevention Research,” combined traditional cancer research methods with cutting-edge technology to find that CAPE stops early-stage prostate cancer by shutting down the tumor cells’ system for detecting sources of nutrition. Starving them, if you will.
Basically: feeding CAPE to mice every day made their tumors stop growing. When the treatment is stopped, a couple weeks later, the tumors grow normally again. Clearly, there is some relation here.
Often, what is missing in natural remedies is the understanding of how it is working. Only recently, scientists have examined the mechanism by which some of these herbal remedies work. That is what we have here with propolis.
To study the purported anti-cancer properties of CAPE, researchers tested it on a series of cancer cell lines. Even at the low concentrations expected after oral administration, CAPE successfully slowed the proliferation of human prostate tumors.
CAPE was also effective at slowing the growth of human prostate tumors grafted into mice. Six weeks of treatment decreased tumor volume growth rate by half, but when CAPE treatment was stopped, tumor growth resumed its prior rate. The results suggested that CAPE stopped cell division rather than killing cancerous cells.
They found that CAPE basically seems to stop the ability of prostate cancer cells to sense that there’s nutrition available. That makes them unwilling to spread and multiply in response to nutrition being available.
These CAPE experiments offer a precedent to unlock the biological mechanisms of other natural remedies as well, perhaps allowing these compounds to cross over to clinical use. The more we know about herbal remedies, the more important they will become to doctor and patient alike.


Class: Type “A” Midget Submarine
At: Kure Naval Dockyard, Japan
Length: 78 feet, 5 inches
Beam: 6 feet
Draft: 6 feet
Displacement: 46 tons (submerged)
Armament: Two 18-inch torpedo tubes
National Museum of the Pacific War
340 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Fax (830) 997-8220
Latitude: 30.2729774289, Longitude: -98.8672721923
Google Maps, Microsoft Bing, Yahoo Maps, Mapquest
HA-19 is one of five Japanese midget submarines that participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. HA-19, with her four companions, was supposed to penetrate the harbor and attack the U.S. Pacific Fleet. However, none of the vessels managed to damage or sink any U.S. ships. HA-19 developed problems with its gyrocompass, forcing it to make a visual approach to the harbor entrance. It ran aground on a coral reef. Draining its batteries attempting to back off the reef, the boat was abandoned by it’s two-man crew. Scuttling charges failed to work. The boat, with one crewmember, was captured by U.S. forces.
The vessel was powered by a single shaft electric motor capable of 600 horsepower. It was brought close to its targets by a conventional submarine. HA-19 had a surface speed of 23 knots and a submerged speed of 19 knots. At top speed the submarine’s battery charge would only last 55 minutes. While at a submerged speed of 2 knots, the submarine had an effective range of 100 miles.
During World War II, HA-19 was put on tour across the United States to help sell War Bonds. The tour included a stop in Fredericksburg in 1943. She is now displayed in the museum’s George Bush Gallery in a setting depicting her just prior to launching from the deck of the I-24 mother submarine off the coast of Oahu.
HA-19 is a National Historic Landmark.
Comments are closed.


Youth hockey is very much a contact sport so it’s no surprise that concussion is a particular problem that arises quite regularly. It’s a real concern though because while concussion can be quite a mild injury, it can also be serious but it’s difficult to detect the severity of it without medical intervention. The problem arises, especially in youth hockey circles when players don’t report their concussion injury specifically for fear they will lose out on the remainder of a game or any future games. Of course, that is incredibly naïve, but you’re dealing with young people who aren’t mature enough to understand the complexities and possible dangers of the injury.
In youth hockey, the players are exuberant and excited about every moment they get on the ice. If they receive a blow to the head, generally their aim is to bounce back as quickly as possible. However, a concussion in youth hockey can be debilitating and crucially, it requires firstly medical attention and then it requires a huge degree of rest in order to help the recovery. The victim also should be monitored at the early stages by a parent. Education is required also by coaches to make players understand how to avoid or prevent concussion through their skills in the game.
The guys at Tucker Hockey have created this comprehensive infographic below that covers everything you need to know about concussion specific to youth hockey, although the elements are transferable to youth players in any sport. It explains some interesting concussion-related statistics; it outlines the symptoms of a concussion; it details how players, coaches, and parents should react to an instance of concussion and it also looks at recovery from the injury plus lots more. Check out the full graphic below!
If a child experiences a concussion and struggles with recovery, physical therapy can help. Physical therapists that have return-to-play programs are able to guide patients through a stepwise protocol. This helps athletes remain symptom-free and to prevent serious conditions associated with a second head injury due to early return to sport.


Each year, on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day to raise awareness about pollution and the effects of global heating, as well as share ideas about how to live more cleanly. Technology advancements have contributed to climate change but are also providing smart solutions to reduce our effect on the planet. Here are 6 ways you can get involved in Earth Day this year:
- Spend time in nature
Put down your phone or tablet for a while and enjoy the great outdoors! Read in your garden, go for a walk or even help with the gardening.
- Eat a meat-free meal
Have some fun in the kitchen and make a delicious plant-based meal. What about a bean chilli, a stir fry or some simple beans on toast?
- Get a reusable bottle
Use your Technocamps metal bottle or any other reusable bottle for your daily water to reduce your single-use plastic consumption. Having a snazzy bottle also makes it easy to drink more water…
- Calculate your Carbon Footprint
WWF’s fun carbon footprint calculator will show you what effect you’re having on the planet and you can easily reduce it
- Ride your bike
Go for a bike ride around your neighbourhood or even cycle to school to enjoy the wonderful sun!
- Enjoy our Fuelling the Future activity pack
Our free activity pack will help you learn how to simulate reactions behind the newer, greener fuels we’ll be using in the near future.


Video/Audio Open Access
Rosemeier, Malo; Saathoff, Matthias
A blade shape distortion develops during the manufacturing process. The distortion is defined as the difference between the target blade shape as per the design and the shape under operational temperatures. This initial distortion varies under operational temperatures due to the different thermal coefficients of expansion of the various blade materials. The resulting manufacture-induced distortion and operational temperatures affect the twist angle, the cross-sectional shape, and the sweep of the blade. Young’s modulus of the blade’s raw materials, i.e., the matrix of the fiber-reinforced polymers and the adhesive material, changes during the manufacturing process, complicating the determination of the distortion. This work calculates the shape distortion for a reference temperature on the basis of a thermal stress analysis using a full 3D finite element blade model. It performs an aero-elastic load simulation for two models: one with the target blade shape and one with the distorted shape. The simulation reveals that the turbine with the distorted shape has an energy yield which is 0.5% lower and a lifetime extension of additional 4.4 years.
Presentation slides: 10.5281/zenodo.4058566
|All versions||This version|
|Data volume||7.4 GB||7.4 GB|


Juneau August 2011
In Juneau, the average temperature was 53.1°F, markedly (-2.8°F) below normal for August. It is notable that both the maximum temperature (66°F) and the minimum temperature (40°F) for the month occurred on the same day, the 13thof August.
Precipitation totaled 10.72", which is a significant 87% above normal. This came close to the maximum amount ever measured for the month of August, which was 11.02" set in 2006. Explicitly, this was the 4thwettest August on record. On the 15th, 16th, and 20thnew record precipitation totals were logged, with the 16thand 20ththe recording identical values of 1.38". A number of other stations in the Southeast Alaska reported also record rainfalls on the 20th. In addition, the record precipitation was tied on the 28that 0.76", a record that had been set in 1988. As might be deduced from the high precipitation recorded, sky cover averaged 90%, with 30 cloudy days and some rain occurring on 28 days of the month. Average wind speed at Juneau Airport was 7.1 mph with a highest wind gust of 41 mph on the 20th.


USPSTF Releases Recommendations on Aspirin to Prevent Colon Cancer, Heart Disease
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is recommending that people ages 50-59 years, who have at least a 10% risk of developing cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years and no increased risk for bleeding, take low-dose aspirin regularly to help prevent heart attack, stroke, and colon cancer. Candidates should also have a life expectancy of at least 10 years and be willing to take low-dose aspirin every day for at least 10 years.
Taking aspirin solely to help prevent cancer is still not being recommended.
The USPSTF is an independent panel of experts authorized by Congress to make recommendations about specific preventive services for patients with no signs or symptoms. It released a draft of these recommendations in September, 2015. The final recommendations were published April 11 in Annals of Internal Medicine.
For people ages 60-69 years who have at least a 10% risk of developing cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years, the benefits of regular aspirin use are not as clear. The Task Force recommends people in this age group discuss taking daily low-dose aspirin with their doctor.
The Task Force notes that there was not enough evidence to make a recommendation for people younger than age 50 or older than age 69.
Regular use of aspirin can cause internal bleeding, and is more dangerous for some people than others. Anyone considering taking daily low-dose aspirin should talk to their doctor first.


The Wild Inside
The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros act of 1971 states “Wild free-roaming horses shall be protected from capture, branding, harassment, or death. (Except where appropriate population levels) would be achieved by the removal or destruction of excess animals.”
The federal government has captured over 300,000 wild horses in the years since that act was passed. A little less than 50,00 of these horses are kept in holding facilities.
Some inmates from the Arizona State correctional facility have been chosen to participate in a program in which they are required to gentle some of these horses in order to prepare them for adoption. These inmates have been classified as ‘low risk of escaping’, although their crimes and backgrounds are very different.
The prisoners form deep bonds with the animals, and learn to relate to them as if they were small children. Each man has to gain the animal’s trust first before he is able to work with it.
In Arizona, 49% of felons return to prison within five years. This program seems to have such a positive effect that the majority of those who participate in it stay away for good after they’re released. So far over 700 horses have been adopted thanks to this program. Watch this interesting film now.
Leave a Reply


SPECIAL REPORT: When Malware Attacks
(WTVM) - A new tool that could soon be used in the fight against identity theft was actually developed at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
It uses human gestures to protect your personal information on your smart phone.
All it takes is a wave of your hand across your cell phone to protect your information from getting into the wrong hands.
You name it and a crook will find a way to steal your money, account information or your identity from your smart phone.
Attackers use malware, or malicious software.
Dr. Nitesh Saxena is an assistant professor of computer and information sciences at UAB. He says don't be fooled because malware comes in many different forms.
"Download an app it may look like a game but it may actually make phone calls to premium rate numbers and you'd be stuck with the bill on the numbers," said Dr. Saxena. "If it has malware it could access GPS, which is bad because it could read your locations and track your movements."
So Dr. Saxena's team of UAB researchers developed an app that could be the best defense.
It's called Tap-Wave-Rub or TWR. To activate it, just make the gestures near the sensor that comes on most smart phones.
"If you plan to make a call, wave your hand in front of phone," said Dr. Saxena. "That tells the phone I plan to make a phone call. If malware on phone trying to make a call in a hidden manner, it will not be able to copy this human gesture."
Take a look at the app at work.
Let's pretend a crook somehow installed a program designed to make phone calls from this phone.
The user will get a prompt before the call connects. The app blocks activity on the phone until it gets a gesture from the user, a completely different concept from the current forms of security software available.
"It will actually raise the bar against most forms of malware," Dr. Saxena said.
You still may have to wait a while: the program won't be released to the public for at least a year.
Copyright 2013 WTVM. All rights reserved.


Kepler-10 c: a 2.2 Earth Radius Transiting Planet in a Multiple System
MetadataShow full item record
The Kepler mission has recently announced the discovery of Kepler-10 b, the smallest exoplanet discovered to date and the first rocky planet found by the spacecraft. A second, 45 day period transit-like signal present in the photometry from the first eight months of data could not be confirmed as being caused by a planet at the time of that announcement. Here we apply the light curve modeling technique known as BLENDER to explore the possibility that the signal might be due to an astrophysical false positive (blend). To aid in this analysis we report the observation of two transits with the Spitzer Space Telescope at 4.5 mu m. When combined, they yield a transit depth of 344 +/- 85 ppm that is consistent with the depth in the Kepler passband (376 +/- 9 ppm, ignoring limb darkening), which rules out blends with an eclipsing binary of a significantly different color than the target. Using these observations along with other constraints from high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy, we are able to exclude the vast majority of possible false positives. We assess the likelihood of the remaining blends, and arrive conservatively at a false alarm rate of 1.6 x 10(-5) that is small enough to validate the candidate as a planet (designated Kepler-10 c) with a very high level of confidence. The radius of this object is measured to be R-p = 2.227(-0.057)(+ 0.052) R-circle plus (in which the error includes the uncertainty in the stellar properties), but currently available radial-velocity measurements only place an upper limit on its mass of about 20 M-circle plus. Kepler-10 c represents another example (with Kepler-9 d and Kepler-11 g) of statistical "validation" of a transiting exoplanet, as opposed to the usual "confirmation" that can take place when the Doppler signal is detected or transit timing variations are measured. It is anticipated that many of Kepler's smaller candidates will receive a similar treatment since dynamical confirmation may be difficult or impractical with the sensitivity of current instrumentation.


Samen circulair ontwerpen: circulaire architectuur en bouw
When 68 Dutch architectural firms signed a manifesto for circular construction in 2018, it became apparent that this field is committed and eager to apply circular economy principles in designing and building for sustainable development. Nonetheless there are few available resources on commencing such a process, which is why the BNA (Dutch Association of Architects) commissioned a study on 'Designing Circularity Jointly: Circular Architecture and Construction' in 2018.
The transition to a circular economy is a quest where nobody has the correct and precise information on what inputs are required to reduce carbon emissions, ensure raw materials are processed in a circular loop and the built environment is repurposed at end of life. Designing truly circular buildings requires frameworks and insights. These are summarised in the report's eight key messages:
- circular economy is a shared quest full of complexity, obstacles and uncertainty, which is why openness, trust and courage are crucial;
- architects need more circular assignments to be able to benchmark and share experiences with each other;
- architects should play a greater role in designing buildings that can actually be built, maintained and recycled;
- collaboration across the entire value chain is necessary to map out resource flows and design in a truly circular fashion;
- regulation stimulates either renovation or newbuilds, becoming an obstacle when architects attempt to fuse old structures with new materials, linear raw materials with circular processes, and outdated standards with pioneering ones;
- despite a lot of information being available, architects find it difficult to access sustainable materials that have passed the necessary quality checks;
- the lack of clear guidelines about what is circular in the construction sector limits the adoption of corresponding principles;
- there are no easily accessible and understandable tools to guide practitioners in designing a circular structure.


Please read Dr. Crystal’s article in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry titled, “Development of a Symptom-Focused Model to Guide the Prescribing of Antipsychotics in Children and Adolescents: Results of the First Phase of the Safer Use of Antipsychotics in Youth (SUAY) Clinical Trial.“
Beginning in the mid-1990s, rates of prescribing antipsychotic medications to children and adolescents have grown tremendously and remain high in some Medicaid and commercially insured populations. Significant decreases have been reported in populations with targeted programs to reduce use. The vast majority of antipsychotic use in youths aged 4 to 17 years is not for psychotic disorders, mania, irritability associated with autism, or tic disorders, which are the regulatory indications for antipsychotic use; rather, antipsychotics are prescribed the most for youths diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder (CD) or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and/or impulsive aggression. In 1 study, 66.9% of boys aged 6 to 11 years who were prescribed an antipsychotic had a diagnosis of ADHD and 43.1% had a diagnosis of CD or ODD. Given these data, there is widespread concern that antipsychotics are over-prescribed. To read the full article.
Development of a Symptom-Focused Model to Guide the Prescribing of Antipsychotics in Children and Adolescents: Results of the First Phase of the Safer Use of Antipsychotics in Youth (SUAY) Clinical Trial. Penfold RB, Thompson EE, Hilt RJ, Schwartz N, Robb AS, Correll CU, Newton D, Rogalski K, Earls MF, Kowatch RA, Beck A, Yarborough BJH, Crystal S, Vitiello B, Kelleher KJ, Simon GE. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2022 Jan; 61(1):93-102. PMID: 34256967 PMCID: PMC8566327 DOI: 1016/j.jaac.2021.04.010 Epub 2021 May 4


Electronic Communication Tools
By Corr S. Pondent
The development and use of the Internet has changed the way we communicate with each other. This change extends to personal and business communications. The instantaneous nature of electronic communication has expanded our reach and created a world without boundaries. There are a number of popular electronic communication tools.
Email lets you send a message from your computer or handheld device to another person’s computer or mobile device. This is one of the earliest electronic communication tools and still one of the most popular. You can get an email account through work or school. You could also sign up for an account with an Internet service provider, or get a free Web-based account, such as a Yahoo account.
You can use mailing lists to communicate with a specific group of people. These are groups of people that share some kind of interest. For instance, Listserv is an email-based software that facilitates mailing lists that go out to a group of people that can be based anywhere in the world. The person who creates the list, known as its owner, can set it up as a private list so that only certain people can join the list and view the messages. If the list is public, anyone can join the group. The owner can also set up mailing privileges regarding which members can send email to the group.
Chat rooms provide another tool for electronic communication. In this type of communication, a group of two or more individuals send instant messages back and forth. You send and receive the messages in real time. To make use of this electronic communication tool, you will need software such as Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Some Internet service providers also provide chat capabilities.


This piece offers a unique take on border designs. Borders with the bottom edge cut out to follow the printed design began appearing shortly after 1900. This die-cut and embossed example came into fashion around the same time and carried this cut-out idea a step further. This paper is embossed to give it some relief, die-cut to create an irregular bottom edge and expose areas of the background, and airbrushed in a single color to make it more decorative and give it more depth. This paper is one repeat, and multiple repeats would fit together like pieces of a puzzle by connecting the positive and negative cut-out ends together.
The idea behind cut-out borders was to help blend the wallpaper with the top border.
Traditionally, borders were cut to a straight edge at the bottom making a clear delineation between the sidewall and border. The cut-out bottom edge helps blur that division, while the perforated areas let the sidewall paper show through creating a more cohesive or unified wall design. The monochrome and very subdued color palette used on most of these borders would allow them to easily blend with a multitude of different patterned sidewall papers. Unlike trends today, at the time of this border’s production I don’t believe wallpaper borders were ever used over a painted wall, and would always be hung over a sidewall paper. I imagine the use of cut-out borders became popular as ceiling heights were lowered. People no longer wanted to divide up their wall in horizontal divisions to visually drop their ceiling heights, quite the opposite was probably true.
There were a lot more rules in decorating at the turn of the 20th century. Wallpapers at this time were frequently designed to be room specific. Numerous sidewall papers, borders and even ceiling papers designed at this time contain grape motifs. I did a quick count of the Cooper-Hewitt collection and there were over 30 papers in the collection produced between 1905-1915 with grape designs. This count just included loose samples and not papers contained within sample books, easily another 30! These designs were always used in the dining room. This trend of grape wallpapers being used in the dining room seemed to reappear in the late 1920s, but then quickly died out with the Great Depression.


Here’s this week’s writing prompt: drabble (100 words) * A Child * pink
“No, it has to be pink!” five-year-old Sarah exclaimed, stomping her foot.
“Why pink?” her mom asked. “Purple’s pretty too. Or, what about this yellow?”
“No!” Sarah shrieked. “Pink is prettier. Pink means princess.”
“Pink is for princesses? But princesses wear other colors too.”
“Pink,” Sarah insisted, sticking out her lower lip.
Her mother sighed. “But Sarah, they don’t have any pink.” She held up the purple dress in one hand, and the yellow dress in the other. “You have to pick another color.”
“I’m a princess and princesses wear pink.”
“Fine.” Her mom put back the dresses. She was tired of arguing. “We’ll try somewhere else.”
© Brea Essex 2011 ~ No part of this site (written or artwork) may be reproduced in anyway whatsoever without express written consent by Brea Essex.
*Disclaimer: I do not own the photo used in this post.


When people in China pray to the god of the household, it’s to the kitchen god, Zao-jun, which literally translates into ‘stove spirit’ or ‘stove god.’ Of all the Chinese mythological domestic gods, he’s one of the most important. Zao-jun is a god that protects the hearth and family.
It is thought that on the twenty third day of the twelfth lunar month, he reports the year’s activities of every household to the Jade Emperor (Yu Huang). Zao-jun returns to Heaven to make his report, just before the Chinese New Year. The Jade Emperor (the emperor of the heavens) either punishes, or gives rewards to a family, based on what Zao Jun reports.
Stories involving the kitchen god date back to the 2nd century BC. He was originally a mortal, named Zhang Lang. He married a virtuous woman, however, he ended up falling in love with a younger woman, and then left his wife for her. The adulterous act led to personal punishment and bad fortune. He went blind, and his young lover left him. His condition forced him to beg to support himself.
One day, while he was begging for change, he came to the home of his former wife. She took pity on him. She invited him inside, cooked him a delicious meal and tended to him with love. He opened up and shared his story with her. Recognizing the error of his ways, he started to cry and said how sorry he was. She told him to open his eyes, and that his vision would be restored.
He did, and when he saw that it was her, he was overtaken with shame and threw his body into the kitchen fire. He didn’t know it was lit and was set ablaze. His ex-wife tried to save him, but only managed to save one of his legs. She then created a shrine to him above her fireplace.
This is how Zao Jun became associated with stoves in Chinese homes. To this day, some people call a fire poker “Zhang Lang’s Leg”, and it’s a Chinese tradition to place a paper effigy, or a plaque of the couple, above the fireplace in the kitchen.


Place-Based Learning: Creating Clio Entries
Historical markers, monuments, plaques—every so often, the history of a landscape and the people who have inhabited it irrupts into the present. More often than not, however, the history of a place lies hidden from view. Clio, a free resource funded in part by the NEH, is one way to change this, transforming local landscapes into learning environments and encouraging users to see the built and natural environment as a bridge between past and present. Users can explore tens of thousands of existing entries in addition to creating their own, a process that helps develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills.
This lesson plan guides students and teachers through the process of creating a Clio entry; it also provides ideas for adapting Clio to a variety of classroom contexts.
How can the surrounding environment become an entryway into historical inquiry?
What does the process of historical research and writing look like?
How can historical inquiry create opportunities for connection with and action in surrounding communities?
Identify reliable historical sources and distinguish between different types of sources (primary and secondary).
Craft a concise, compelling historical narrative integrating a variety of sources and connecting a particular place or moment to larger historical themes and questions.
Engage in responsible scholarship by using appropriate quotation and citation practices.
Create well-researched and insightful content for a general audience.
Understand and articulate the relationship between geography/place and history.


For 30 days in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, many individuals worldwide who practise the Muslim faith refrain from eating or drinking from dawn until dusk in observance of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. This year, Ramadan will occur from March 22 to April 20, 2023.
Medication management during Ramadan can be challenging to fast when we have 12-13 hours of daylight, especially for those who take medication regularly. However, with some planning and preparation, it is possible to fast safely while managing your medications.
- Consultation and advice: Your pharmacist can advise on managing your medications during Ramadan. They can help you understand how your medicines may affect your fasting, how to adjust your dosage, and how to take your medication safely during the fasting period.
- Medication review: During Ramadan, it is important to review your medication with your pharmacist. They can help you determine if any of your medications need to be adjusted or if you need to switch to a different medication that is easier to take during fasting.
- Timing of medication: Your pharmacist can help you plan the timing of your medication. They can advise you on the best times to take your medicine, such as during the evening meal or after breaking your fast, to ensure that it does not interfere with your fasting.
- Pill organizers: To help you keep track of your medication schedule, your pharmacist can provide you with pill organizers. These organizers can help you remember when to take your medication and ensure you don't miss a dose.
- Don't skip medication: It is important not to skip medication during Ramadan, even if you are fasting. Skipping medication can lead to serious health complications, and you should always take your medicines as prescribed.
- Hydration and nutrition: Your pharmacist can advise on staying hydrated and maintaining good nutrition during Ramadan. They can recommend foods that provide the necessary nutrients and hydration and advise you to take your medication with food.
If you have diabetes, visit the International Diabetes Federation for a handy guide on Diabetes and Ramanda
We are here to help you. Our pharmacists can be a valuable resource in managing your medication during Ramadan. By working with your pharmacist, you can fast safely while managing your medications. Remember to prioritize your health and seek medical attention if you experience complications during Ramadan.
Click here to comment...


Root weevils are a serious pest of ornamental trees, barriers, and grass. Both the adult and larval stages of the black vine weevil and root weevil cause damage. The adult weevils generally feed at night, chewing the edges of the tree or plant’s leaves. In the summer, the females lay hundreds of eggs in the soil at the base of plants. As the juvenile white grubs emerge they begin to eat the lower foliage or burrow deeper into the soil to feed on the roots. The grubs over-winter in the soil and emerge the following spring to resume feeding. Most plant damage is caused during the spring feeding. In the case of trees and shrubs, the most harmful damage is done when the grubs feast on the ends of the roots and prevent large trees from taking up adequate moisture and nutrients.
Since the grubs are normally protected by the soil, most control steps are focused on controlling the adults before they mate. As soon as the adults emerge from the soil, spray all the plants and grass in the area with Bug Buster Pyrethrin Insect Spray. Repeat the spray every ten to fourteen days.
In cases of large infestations attacking mature trees, apply the Once-A-Year Insecticidal Drench w/Merit early in the spring to help protect the roots against feeding by the grubs.


The other day, one of may translation colleagues wrote about this in her blog. I used to think, and according to her blog, she also believed, that ファーストフード is the correct way of writing “fast food” in Katakana, but apparently ファストフード is being used more and more often these days in Japan. As far as the sound is concerned, of course, ファストフード makes more sense!
A similar but more obvious change is from ミルクセーキ to ミルクシェイク. When I was a child, “milk shake” was called ミルクセーキ in Japanese but when マクドナルド came to Japan, their milk shake was called マックシェーク (I thought it was spelt like this though I was too young to remember for sure) or マックシェイク and now ordinary ‘milk shake’ is called ミルクシェイク! Again, ミルクシェイク sounds a lot closer to the English “milk shake.”
Languages are changing all the time. Japanese is changing all the time, too!
If you know more of these examples, please share it with me as a comment below!


African Clawless Otter, Aonyx capensis, called El??g??d?? in Yoruba is the most widely distributed otter species in Africa. The generic name, aonyx, which means “not-clawed”, refers to this otter species’ clawless forelimbs. They have thick, smooth fur with almost silky underbellies. Chestnut in color, they are characterized by white facial markings that extend downward towards their throat and chest areas. Paws are partially webbed with five fingers, and no opposable thumbs. Body length is between 73 and 95 cm, and tail length is between 41 and 67 cm. They weigh between 10 and 16 kg. They are brown in color with thick, smooth fur. This semiaquatic mammal feed on fish, frogs, crabs and worms. It has adept hand-like forefeet, which enables it to easily grapple with its prey. The Cape clawless otter is most active in twilight. During the day, Aonyx capensis shelters in underground burrows, under rocks, or under roots of tree.
Gestation lasts approximately 63 days. Litters range in size from 1 to 3 pups, which become independent and sexually mature in a year. They live for up to 12 years in the wild. International trade of the African clawless otter was prohibited in Nigeria military government’s a decree of 1985.


Environmental Statement (ES) for onshore wind farm
Context As part of the need for greater renewable energy to reach net zero, EDF Renewables sought to develop an onshore wind farm in mid...
Rural areas and communities have specific characteristics that differentiate them from their urban counterparts. Often isolated and sparsely populated, the infrastructure tends to be less developed while access to key services can be more challenging. Rural development goes beyond the traditional focus of farming, food production, agriculture, and tourism. We understand that the modern rural economy and community is much broader, and the challenges and opportunities your rural communities face are becoming more complex.
Can evaluate and support the development of large scale national and regional rural development programmes and schemes as well as smaller, specialist projects developed by local authorities and third sector organisations. This can help you to demonstrate the value and impact that targeted programmes can have in rural locations across the UK.
Building on our broad sectoral experience and deep knowledge of the challenges facing rural communities, we can help you to build an evidence base to support future funding for your project and to influence policy development in your local community or area.
Rural communities are beautiful places with wonderful natural environments where people live, work and visit. We can support your initiative to enhance local economic and social prosperity across your community. A key part of our work involves assessing how the specific characteristics of rural areas influence projects and programmes across topics as diverse as business support, community regeneration, social services, and housing provision. By combining our deep knowledge around rural communities with our wider research and evaluation experience we can help your project or programme deliver, so that rural communities across the UK can thrive.


Gallbladder (Fu/Yang) - Internal TCM Organs
Functions of the Gall Bladder
The Gall Bladder is unusual among Yang Organs, because it does not receive, transform or transport digestate and waste products, but it stores bile. Bile is a pure (refined) substance, unlike the digestate and its products, which are impure substances.
Hence, since the Gall Bladder stores a pure substance, it resembles a Yin Organ. For this reason the Gall Bladder is included in the "Curious Organs".
The Gall Bladder Stores and Releases Bile
It receives bile from the Liver and stores it, releasing it when needed during digestion (same as in Western biomedicine).
Smooth flow of bile aids Stomach and Spleen digestive functions.
When Liver Qi stagnates and bile does not flow smoothly, digestive signs such as nausea and belching occur.
Gall Bladder Controls Judgment
- (Liver controls planning), Gall Bladder controls ability to make decisions. These two functions are interdependent.
- Gall Bladder gives a person courage and initiative, i.e., courage to make decisions, act, make changes: positive and decisive action. Deficient Gall Bladder can result in indecision, timidity and easily becoming discouraged.
Controls the Sinews (Tendons), With the Liver
Wood element (Gall Bladder and Liver) control sinews. Liver nourishes tendons with Blood, Gall Bladder provides Qi to ensure correct movement and flexibility of tendons. The influential point for tendons is Gall Bladder 34, i.e., on Gall Bladder channel.


Manechin hewan nemathelminthes, Cikk, tanulmány, mű
Recommended Articles The present study investigated the vertical distribution of intertidal benthic manechin hewan nemathelminthes in different periods of the year, relating them to environmental variables tide, air temperature, wave height and period on a breakwater zone on the northern coast of Rio de Janeiro State.
Quadrats of cm2 were superposed along four vertical profiles and sampled by a photoquadrat method. A seasonal difference was identified in the degree of air exposure, which was higher in October and February Air temperature and wave height and periodicity differed significantly among the four studied periods. Some species occurred only in one period as Fissurella clenchi in July and OctoberGracilaria domingensis in JulyGrateloupia sp.
Species richness and diversity values were higher in the intermediary quadrats in all the studied periods. The intermediate benthic strip occupied a narrower zone, changing its spatial location according to the season of the year: in May it was closer to the lower zone, in July and October it occupied an intermediate position, and in February it was nearest to the upper quadrats.
The hypothesis of intra-annual variation of the benthic community distribution according to the seasonal variability of tides, air temperatures, wave height and periodicity was accepted for the intermediate strip of the intertidal zone, related to taxonomic differences and on the abundance of dominant species considering the four studied seasons.


First Nations and Europeans in New France FRENCH VERSION – The Great Fur Fair of 1682 is an engaging activity ideal at the end of a unit for helping students synthesize their background knowledge about the interactions between these two groups in the late 17th century. This particular version of the resource is intended for use in French Immersion classrooms, with translations done by a teacher whose first language is French. Lesson plans and student examples are in English, while all students texts are in French! (Please note that this FI version of the resource is slightly higher than the English version due to the cost of translation services.)
Students are tasked with becoming journalists that will be reporting upon the 1682 fur trading event in Montreal. They
- learn about what a fur trading event would have involved.
- read individual descriptions of the different people who would have attended the fur fair.
- create “interview questions” that a reporter might reasonably ask a fur fair participant, and create answers based on the knowledge they have gained during the unit.
An assessment rubric (in French) is included as well.
This product includes:
- teacher’s notes
- a two-page student information sheet
- student recording sheet
- 34 Character Descriptions
- Assessment Rubric
This unit has been created to help meet the 2018 Ontario Ministry of Education Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 5.
Keep updated about new products as they are uploaded to my Coach’s Corner store by subscribing to my email list!
There are no reviews yet.


An Army in Skirts: The World War II Letters of Frances DeBra Brown
Over 150,000 women served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in World War II. Although the majority of WACs were assigned to duties in the United States, several thousand received overseas assignments. More than 7,600 WACs served in the European theater of operations (ETO), mostly as communications workers, stenographers, typists, and clerks. Only 8 percent worked in jobs considered unusual for women such as mechanics, draftsmen, interpreters, and weather observers. Frances Debra Brown was a draftsman at American headquarters in London and Paris, where she worked on classified material. Frances Debra was born and raised in Danville, Indiana. An Army in Skirts: The World War II Letters of Frances Debra contains the letters that Frances wrote to her family and letters from family and friends to Frances. The letters vividly detail her World War II service, beginning with basic training at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. After an assignment at an army air field in Marianna, Florida, where she worked on the post newsletter, she was shipped overseas on the HMS Queen Mary. While in London she worked through buzz bomb and V-2 rocket attacks, slept in shelters fully clothed, and made the acquaintance of a young English woman and her family. Arriving in Paris two weeks after the city's liberation, Frances witnessed the city's devastation and the effects of war on the populace. During her stay in Paris she attended classes at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and received a marriage proposal.
Hardcover. 274 pages. 2008, Indiana Historical Society Press. By Francis DeBra Brown.


There was once a community of frogs living in a well near the Atlantic Ocean. None of them had ever been out of the well, so they knew nothing of the outside world.
Then one day a particularly athletic young frog managed to leap out of the well. He began to explore. When he came to the beach and saw the ocean, he was astonished. He’d never seen anything like it, and he rushed back to the well to report his discovery.
Back in the well, the young frog excitedly asked to see the most learned frog in the community. This senior frog knew all there was to know about the sociology, history, and geography of the world-in-a-well. He was a veritable repository of froggish knowledge. Let’s call him Dr. Frog.
“Where have you been?” asked Dr. Frog of the young explorer. “What did you see?”
“I saw a vast body of water,” replied the young frog.
“How vast? Was it twice the size of our well?” And Dr. Frog puffed himself up a little in appreciation of such a huge body of water.
“No, no, sir. It’s much larger than that. You see—“
“Was it four times the size of our well?” Dr. Frog puffed himself up some more.
“No, no, sir. Much, much larger.”
“Ten times the size of our well?” Dr. Frog puffed prodigiously.
“No, no, you don’t understand.” And with that Dr. Frog puffed himself up a little more—and burst.


Flax stalk, an essential resource in Medieval Dynasty, is a versatile material used for crafting various items, primarily linen thread and fabric. This guide will take you through the process of making flax stalk, its uses, and tips on maximizing its production.
Flax stalk is derived from the flax plant, a versatile crop that can be grown in the Medieval Dynasty. It’s essential for producing linen thread, which can be crafted into linen fabric – a crucial material for making clothing, bags, and other items.
Medieval Dynasty Flax Stalk Guide
- How to Harvest
- How to Craft
- How to Use
- Tips and Tricks
How to Harvest
Flax can be planted during spring, using flax seeds obtained from vendors or harvested from wild flax plants. Plant the seeds in a plowed field, taking care to maintain optimal planting density and using a hoe to ensure proper growth.
How to Craft
To process flax stalk, you’ll need a crafting station called a Flax Puller, which can be built within your settlement. Place the flax stalk in the Flax Puller, and begin the crafting process. The Flax Puller will separate the fibers from the stalk, producing flax fibers and leaving behind the waste material.
How to Use
Once you have flax fibers, you can use a Spinning Wheel to craft linen thread. Linen thread can be further processed into linen fabric using a Loom. Both linen thread and linen fabric are essential materials for crafting a variety of items in Medieval Dynasty.
Tips and Tricks
To maximize your flax stalk production, implement crop rotation strategies to maintain soil fertility, use fertilizers when necessary, and optimize planting and harvesting methods to ensure efficient growth and resource utilization.
That’s everything you need to know on how to make and use Flax Stalk in Medieval Dynasty. If you need more help with the game, check out Animals Locations, How to Cook Food and Roast Meat.


Unearthing the Bible: 101 Archaeological Discoveries That Bring the Bible to Life (Paperback)
Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
"A much-needed resource for those serious about biblical studies."
--Mark M. Yarbrough, president, Dallas Theological Seminary The Bible is often dismissed as a book of myths, legends, fairy tales, and propaganda. Yet when we examine the archaeological evidence, its accuracy comes to light. In Unearthing the Bible, Dr. Titus M. Kennedy presents 101 objects that provide compelling evidence for the historical reliability of Scripture from the dawn of civilization through the early church. Gathered from more than 50 museums, private collections, and archaeological sites, these pieces not only reinforce the reliability of the biblical narratives, but also provide rich cultural insights into the ancient world. Using this visual guide, you can find context for your faith as you make your way through the Bible. Dr. Kennedy's photographs and detailed descriptions enable you to examine each piece of fascinating evidence for yourself. From the earliest tablets of creation to artifacts connected with the life and resurrection of Jesus, Unearthing the Bible shows you can be confident there is an abundance of archaeological support for the history told in the Scriptures.
About the Author
Dr. Titus M. Kennedy is a professional field archaeologist, an adjunct professor at Biola University, a research fellow at Discovery Institute, and has been a consultant, writer, and guide for history and archaeology documentaries and curricula. He currently directs archaeological projects in Bible lands, and he has researched and photographed artifacts from around the world.


Tech Tips for Non-Tech People!
Original Air Date: Mar 27, 2019
Is Your Entire Network Exposed?
The job of the router in your home or business network is to provide a layer of separation from the rest of the Internet, so others can’t get into your various attached devices.
Very few people have take the time to change the password that is set at the factory, better known as a default password.
The password I’m referring to is no the one used to connect to the wireless access point; it’s the one necessary in order to make changes to how the router is setup.
Because of the various online resources such as http://RouterPasswords.com, anyone with ill intent on the Internet knows the default password on your router.
This common hole in security has been known to be exploited in a number of ways including through rigged email messages that can give hackers access to the controls of your entire network.
If you become a victim of this type of silent compromise, not only will you not know that it’s happening, the bad guys can essentially monitor anything that any device connected to the router is doing.
You’re anti-virus protection is powerless to detect these types of exploits if you as the user clicks on the link in one of these messages, so be on the alert.
The good news is that it’s quite simple to avoid becoming a victim of this type of attack…just change the default administrator password or get help if you don’t know how to do it yourself.


Indoor and Built Environment, vol.31, no.4, pp.1079-1090, 2022 (SCI-Expanded)
© The Author(s) 2021.This study aimed to determine how light direction, window proximity and window dimensions could affect students' perceptual evaluations in design studios. The design studios of the Nuh Naci Yazgan University in Kayseri were selected as the research setting. The ‘semantic differential scale’ composed of 10 adjective pairs was used for determining subjects’ perceptual evaluations of design studios having two different window dimensions. According to the results obtained, when making drawings, right-handed students who received light from a window on the left side were determined to perceive the physical environmental factors of design studios more positively compared to students who received light from a window on the right side. In addition, students sitting near a window in design studios were observed to generally perceive the physical environmental factors more positively than those sitting in the middle close to the window, in the middle away from the window and inside. Furthermore, students who sat in an area with floor to ceiling window were determined to perceive the place more positively compared to those who sat in an area with parapet to ceiling window. These results generally confirmed that light direction, window proximity and window dimensions in design studios are effective on students’ perceptual evaluations.


Victim blaming occurs when an individual questions a person’s experience, such as their actions and how they could have prevented sexual violence. Examples of victim blaming include “what were you wearing,” “why didn’t you say anything earlier,” or “you were sending mixed signals.” Victim blaming is implying that a person deserved what occurred to them, which is not okay. The reality of sexual violence is that it occurs because someone chose to take advantage and cause harm. Victim blaming discourages survivors to speak out about their experiences. Victim blaming allows perpetrators to get away with their actions. It is important to stand up to victim blaming comments. Show your support to survivors by stating that you believe them. You validate their experience and empower that individual.
RAINN provided important statistics highlighting sexual violence.
- Someone is sexually assaulted in America every 68 seconds.
- 1 out of 6 women have been the victim of attempted or completed rape.
- 1 out of every 10 rape victims are male.
- Those in Indigenous communities are twice as likely to experience rape/ sexual assault compared to all races.
- Sexual violence occurs in the military and often goes unreported.
- Sexual violence affects thousands of prisoners across the country.
For more information, please see RAINN.org.
Below I have attached a great video that provides more information and scenarios to understand victim blaming.
Written by Denisse Ochoa, BA Sociology Candidate at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, ZCenter Outreach Intern
ZCenter aims to end sexual violence, mobilize and educate the public, and support survivors of sexual assault. Our blog addresses issues related to ending oppression and violence, since all oppression and violence are intersectional with sexual violence. All ZCenter blog posts are written by state certified staff, interns, and volunteers. For questions on authorship or content, please email firstname.lastname@example.org.


Who is Sterling, and why is his silver so popular?
Who is sterling? And what is the difference with sterling silver and plain ole silver? We have often been asked about silver, it's properties, popularity, and everything in between. So let's start from the beginning. Silver, abbreviated Ag on the periodic table, is a naturally occurring metal. In its purest form, silver is soft, very malleable, and easily damaged, and so to be used for jewellerymaking, is alloyed with other metals, most commonly, copper. This helps with the durability, much like gold is alloyed with other metals. Other metals can be used for alloying purposes, however copper is primarily used as the shine and colour of silver is maintained while improving its durability. Sterling Silver, so named as the Brits were paid in Esterling coins from Germany in the twelfth century, and based on the quality decided to adopt this as the standard for British coins. 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper is the standard for .925 or sterling silver! In the jewellery industry the mark .925, 92.5, or sterling is used to denote this combination. Fashion jewellery or other items simply called silver is ambiguous since it does not specify the ratio of metals used in the alloy. Fine silver is 99.9% silver, American Coin Silver is 90% silver, and Continental Silver, which is used in tableware and hollowware, is 80% silver. These are the international standards for articles, including jewellery, that are made using precious metals.


Summer is in full swing, and with it comes more BBQs, more time outside, and an increase in our skin’s exposure to UV rays.
Historically, we’ve been instructed to cover up, avoid the midday rays, and slather on sunscreen. But despite these warnings, the incidence of skin cancer is still on the rise. In fact, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer today, according to the CDC.*
So what’s going on?
More recent research shows that what we eat can greatly influence our skin health. And that is good news because it means we can do something about it!
So what is the secret? If you guessed Omega-3 fatty acids, you are correct!
Omega-3 fatty acids are the anti-inflammatory part of fat we find in plants and animals. Most people are severely deficient in omega-3, which is why we recommend supplementation across the board.
Now that we know what they are, how do Omega-3’s protect our skin?
They help the flexibility and fluidity of your cell walls. This enables your skin to exchange nutrients, which allows your skin to stay hydrated, full of vitamins, minerals and protected.
Omega-3’s also help regulate your skin inflammation. When you expose your skin to the sun for too long, you risk getting a sunburn. Something I am sure we have all experienced at least once in our lives. Unfortunately, sunburn is one of the risk factors for skin cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Trends Progress report, “Previous sun burning, particularly experienced at younger ages, is a strong predictor of future skin cancer and especially melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.”** Since omega-3’s help prevent inflammation processes, they can help reduce the tendency to sunburn.
Helping your body fight sunburn and skin cancer is only one of the reasons why we recommend supplementing your Omega-3 intake. For more on all of the outstanding benefits of Omega-3s, check out our blog post here.


The Ngorongoro Crater is 310 square kilometers, contains over 400 species of birds and 20,000-25,000 large animals! Along with its neighbor, the Serengeti, it's home to 2 million migratory animals! It has the largest biodiversity and highest density of wildlife in the world. What a day we had!
The crater was formed 5-7 million years ago by a volcano-
The Thomson gazelle-
One of the big five- a water buffalo-
Animals that belong to the Big 5 include the water buffalo, lion, elephant, rhino and leopard. They are so called because they are the 5 most difficult animals to kill while hunting on foot.
The Black backed jackal is not only a scavenger but also a hunter. They are usually seen in pairs, but this one was alone-
Hippos, as usual, were just lazing around-
The beginning of many lions, so get used to it :)
Many warthogs ... Ho.. Hum...
Wildebeest are everywhere and are followed by zebra because they can hear and zebra can see so they work well together-
A male zebra has a smaller butt than a female. I love the way their tail looks braided-
Male ostrich have pink legs only during the mating season to attract females who can lay up to 24 eggs that take 90 days to hatch-
We would drive along and see all of these animals intermingling with each other. They weren't afraid of the vehicles so they just carried on with their lives. It was surreal driving around-
These elephants are huge and have great ivory tusks-
Maasai are not found in the crater but live and run their herds of cattle, goats, donkeys and sheep in valleys outside. This Maasai village has a center fence for the animals and the wives homes surround-
Actually Simba and Nalla-
The Grey Crowned crane is Uganda's national bird and found on their flag. European geese are beside him-
And finally cheetah-
Post a Comment


Written by Julia Rodriquez, Staff Writer
For a long time the thought of life inhabiting another planet seemed like complete science fiction. But NASA is hoping to turn this concept into reality.
NASA announced on Sept. 28 that there is water flowing on Mars. In the ongoing search for life outside of Earth, NASA has focused on Mars, because it is the most similar planet to Earth within our solar system. The first step to finding life is to find water. Past discoveries have led scientists to believe that water was once on Mars, but latest evidence is showing that there is liquid water there now.
Using their Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, NASA has discovered dark streaks on certain slopes of the Red Planet. Over time these dark streaks mysteriously change. The streaks are prominent in the warm seasons and vanish during the cold seasons. NASA has come to the conclusion that theses streaks are caused by flowing water.
On these slopes is salt, which is why the water can flow. Mars is cold, but areas above negative 10 degrees are being considered warm. Being that the water has salt in it, the freezing point is lowered so that it is not frozen.
These streaks were first discovered in 2010 and the salts were first discovered in the 1970’s. Scientists had to study the cycle of these streaks over a long period of time to see when and why they appear and explain the hydrated salts. Over the last few years, studying these streaks along with the minerals has led to the conclusion that there is flowing water.
There may be flowing water, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they can be found in large rivers and streams on the planet. NASA’s scientists say that it is likely a shallow subsurface flow, with enough water wicking to the surface to explain the darkening.
With this discovery, NASA has taken the next step towards finding life off Earth. Now it is a question of how they will further their research and what is to come next. There is still a lot to discover about the Red Planet.


Womack Creek, a tributary of the Ochlockonee River, on the west side of Tate’s Hell State Forest, has only native plants and trees. There are three varieties of native hollies on that creek: Yaupon, Dahoon and American holly. The American holly is what is what folks usually associate with holly, with its prickly scalloped leaves (above).
As in most natural habitats (as compared to managed landscapes) every year is a mix of blooms and seeds. Some years the white flowers of one or the other holly is more pronounced. But that doesn’t guarantee that that particular species will have more red berries — between March to December anything can happen.
This year there were more red berries on the American holly than we have ever seen since 2012.
Usually, the dahoon holly is the dominant and heavy bearers on the creek. The bushes are not as full of berries as in previous years.
Yaupon holly, part of the pharmocopeia of native Americans, with its smaller leaves, tiny flowers and smaller berries, is less showy.
To the careful observer, the red berries of the parsley haw tree can be seen. That tree is increasing in numbers as the hornbeam trees are losing their grip on the land and landing in the water.
Swamp rose blooms were sparse this year, but a few matured to add reds to the creek’s palate of colors.
Ever season has its dominant colors; every year that mix changes.


Irish Americans in the Civil War in Song
Thursday, March 5th at 6:30
Registration begins February 15th
This unique program explores the role of Irish immigrants on both sides of the Civil War using period songs and lecture as a way to learn about immigrant dynamics, battlefield participation, local ethnic units, and the larger repercussions of the war on the Irish diaspora. Presented by John Coleman.
Comments are closed.
Attendance at juvenile programs is limited to children of the age group for which the program is intended and their caregivers.
12 Daycoeton Place
Torrington, CT 06790
Search our Site
10:00am-6:00pm - Monday, Tuesday, Friday
10:00am-8:00pm - Wednesday & Thursday
10:00am-3:00pm - Saturday
10:00am-1:00pm - Saturday July/August Only
The Children's Room closes 15 minutes before the rest of the library.
The public computers shut down 30 minutes before the rest of the library. Thank you!


Teaches Kids the Importance of Kindness
Published: August 28, 2021
Mascot Books announces the release of Listen Up, Buttercup! written by Kiera Ezell of Tuscaloosa, with illustrations by Tristan Tait.
Ebba is a happy bear who loves living in the forest. She also loves her silly friend, Daisy, who calls her Buttercup. They go on many adventures together, but Ebba must be super careful because Ranger Granger is determined to capture her and put her in a zoo. Follow along as Ebba tries to prove to Ranger Granger that a sweet bear like her deserves to be out in the woods where she belongs.
Listen Up, Buttercup! was inspired by Ezell’s experience growing up, where she was often pre-judged by others.
“As a child, I got picked on,” Ezell says. “I think I am similar to a bear because people judge them as being mean and scary. In reading the story, readers will see that despite what you look like or where you come from, you can always make a difference.”
Ezell, an elementary school literacy specialist and tutor, conceptualized the lessons in the book before she began writing. While the over-arching messages are those of kindness and acceptance, she says teachers will easily be able to conduct lessons that focus on character traits and teamwork. Kids will especially enjoy spotting various forest animals – from a squirrel and beaver to a fox and rabbit.
Ezell hopes her imaginative and beautifully illustrated story will help spark conversations between kids and their parents about what it means to be empathetic.
“When parents read this book with their children, the kids can take away the lessons from the book instead of having the tough conversations about why we need to treat everyone the way we want to be treated,” Ezell says. “Ebba the bear represents any child who has ever been teased.”
Ezell has written millions of short stories in her journals over the last decade, but Listen Up, Buttercup! is her very first published children’s book. Reading and writing have always taken Kiera to magical places. Kiera spends her days educating others—she is a literacy coach and tutor and enjoys encouraging others to develop a love for reading. Kiera is an Alabama native and a true country girl at heart.
Connect with Ezell on Instagram @theimpactstation.


Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Gum disease is 1 of the major causes of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease has no pain associated with it, you may be unaware that you have it. Gum disease is also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque which is the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth.
Warning Signs That You May Have Gum Disease:
• Gums that are red, swollen, and tender to touch
• Gums that bleed easily
• Gums that have pulled away from the teeth
• Gums look very smooth with raised margins that are red in color
• Persistent bad breath or bad taste in your mouth
• Permanent teeth that are loose or spacing between them
Factors That May Increase the Risk of Developing Gum Disease
• Poor oral hygiene
• Smoking or chewing tobacco
• Malaligned teeth that are hard to keep clean
If you suspect that you have gum disease make an appointment with a dentist because the sooner you treat it the better. Treatment methods depend upon the type of gum disease and how far it has progressed.
Remember to brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once a day and schedule your dental checkup twice a year because you don’t have to lose teeth to gum disease.
I hope this Tooth Talk has helped and if you have any questions call or email me at Integrity Dental Care, PLLC (615) 445-8700, firstname.lastname@example.org


Rights, Respect and Responsibility: Key to a Successful Programme
We always aim for a successful programme that achieved specific goal and objectives. However, the ingredients of beautiful success are made from variant factors and parameters. In the land of motivational training, the indicators that measured the degree of success in programme and events are defined by attitudes and efficiency.
As for me, the key to a successful programme is related to three component of i) rights, ii) respect, and iii) responsibility. These three components reflect the tenets of social learning from one individual to others.
I was once a camp commander to a group of 300 students who were SPM leavers at that time. They were required to stay at the camp that took about 2 months duration and involved almost 20 modules. It is indeed a hectic and packed camp. Of course, you can imagine the anxieties of both facilitators and students at that camp.
However, thorough excellent approaches and teamwork from facilitators, we managed to build a beautiful relationship with the students and raised trust and support from the parents.
Therefore, I truly believed that a successful programme is followed by all parties that know their rights, perform their best of responsibility and respect for each other. Without respect for each other, the facilitators cannot move the crowd to be cooperative. Without responsibility, the entire programme will be in chaos. Lastly, without knowing their rights, one party will have the tendency to be bullied by the other parties. It is fair and square.
Do you seek for excellency in your future programme and training? This is the checklist you need to bear in mind;
- Understand your purpose and objectives
- Understand the value of your presence
- Build trust and respect
- Speak up and be interactive
- Build relationships & friendship
- Try to be transparent
- Know ways to add value
- Have confidence in your crowd


Results from the 2020 census reveal some notable changes to the U.S. population over the last decade. The U.S. population grew by about 7% from 2010 to 2020. Over the same period, major cities such as Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and San Antonio reported a more than 10% population increase.
As urban populations swelled, however, the rest of the country has suffered steep population declines. More than half of all U.S. counties and county equivalents reported population declines since 2010 – and in many small towns across the country, populations have cratered by over 15%.
Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Population and Housing Unit Estimates Program, 24/7 Wall St. identified America’s fastest shrinking towns. U.S. places are ranked by the percent change in population from 2010 to 2020. We only considered incorporated places with populations between 1,000 and 25,000 on July 1, 2010.
Population change is the end result of two factors: migration and natural change. Migration is the net change of people moving to and from an area, while natural change is the number of births less the number of deaths.
The majority of the fastest shrinking towns are located in the South, including 10 in Mississippi. Economic opportunity is one of the most common reasons people move in the United States, and a lack of jobs in many of the towns on this list may be pushing people away. In most of the 50 fastest shrinking towns, the five-year average unemployment rate is higher than the 5.3% national average. (Here is a look at the states where job openings are disappearing right now.)
For many who are working in these towns, wages appear to be low. Only one town on this list has a higher median household income than the national median of $64,994, and only three have a lower poverty rate than the 12.8% national average.
The towns on this list also tend to have aging populations. In over half of these places, the share of the population who is 65 or older exceeds the 16.0% national share. (Here is a look at the best U.S. cities for retirees.)
Click here to see America’s disappearing small towns.


Sources can be defined at least two different ways. When people use the phrase "types of sources" they may be referring to the:
This guide will clarify both types of definitions. Which source is the best? It depends! Each source has unique characteristics which need to be considered when making the decision to use a source for research. Most college instructors and many high school teachers will insist on academic or scholarly sources, but it depends on the assignment.
Information sources are usually organized by type. Books, journal articles, blogs, photographs, data sets, patents, are all types of sources commonly used for research. See the Identifying Primary Sources page in this guide for more information about various types of sources.
An Interview is an example of a primary source.
Image courtesy of https://weloty.com/3-tips-for-recording-research-interviews/
A source may be in print or other types of physical format. Additionally, sources are also available electronically such as an e-Book.
In other words, to say you have an article, song or movie does not imply you have an article in print, a CD of a song or a DVD of a movie. All these formats are available in print and digital versions, and you, the researcher, must decide which method of delivery you prefer or which is most readily available at time of need.
The Taft College Library has both CDs and DVDs available for checkout. Below are examples from our catalog.
Some content has been adapted from the Wichita State University Types of Sources LibGuide.
Last updated August 6, 2018


CBSE to introduce Health Science as a New Subject for Classes 9 to 12
CBSE may introduce Health Science as a new subject – As per the reports in various news media, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) may introduce Health Science as a new subject in the existing curriculum of classes 9 to 12. The Health Science syllabus will contain the basic knowledge of primary healthcare
Also See : Latest CBSE News 2019
The Health Science curriculum is designed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
An official quoted to IANS that “We had done a small survey prior to planning this course on awareness related to basic health relief like what needs to be immediately done if a dog bites before visiting a doctor. And we found that many are still not aware of basic primary healthcare needs,”
As per the source the new syllabus is a guideline on what can be done to get immediate relief if someone suddenly gets a heart attack or some other health hazard.
The official also added that “because of lack of basic knowledge related to cure, patients are often brought to hospitals when they are critical. Many lives can be saved if the basic steps are followed.”
According to informed sources, the new syllabus is currently being reviewed by the HRD Ministry and would be introduced in the new academic session which begins in April.
Nice article good work


Wisdom’s son, red N333, broods its second hatchling in February 2023, photograph by Catie Mahon, USFWS
While searching on Sand Island, Midway Atoll for the highly invasive Golden Crownbeard Verbesina encelioides U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteers came upon an incubating Laysan Albatross Phoebastria immutabilis with band number DH00. A week later on 13 February the bird’s mate, banded red N333, was on the nest containing a pipping egg, which had hatched by the next day.
N333 is the first chick of Wisdom (red Z333), the world’s oldest known albatross, to be banded. As a chick it had survived the 11 March 2011 tsunami that inundated most of Midway’s Eastern Island, as well as parts of Sand Island. The bird, thought to be a male, was regularly sighted near Wisdom’s nest site over 2018-2021, but is now breeding some distance away. The current chick is N333’s second. Wisdom’s first known grand-chick was found dead in May 2022 in the previous breeding season at around four months of age.
Access previous posts to ACAP Latest News on Wisdom here.
Information from USFWS volunteer Catie Mahon (click here) and the Friends of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge Facebook page.
John Cooper, Emeritus Information Officer, Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, 08 March 2023


Chia seeds originated in Mesoamerica. In Mexico, it is mainly produced in Jalisco, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.
In recent years, Chia seeds have been labeled as superfood for their many health benefits; these are some of them:
1. Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which causes a major reduction in triglycerides and can reduce blood pressure levels.
two. It fights saturated fats, nevertheless, you should not consume more than one spoonful Cada dia.
3. It has a high energy content and its is is beneficial if you practice any sport.
4. Chia seeds are a good source of fiber, antioxidants, iron, and calcium.
5. One ounce of Chia seeds provides 10 grams of fiber, almost half the daily recommendation for a woman over 50 years.
6. Chia seeds close 5 grams of fiber per tablespoon, which might be useful for weight loss
7. Chia may have the ability to convert glucose into a slow-release carbohydrateWho could have a positive effect on people with type 2 diabetes.
8 It prevents constipation and promotes regularity for a healthy digestive tract.
9 Research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids can decrease the risk for thrombosis and arrhythmias.
10 It may decrease the risk of inflammation-related conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity.


The world is changing quickly, and some careers are being created out of seemingly thin air. This changes are attributed to the technological development that has only been increasing with time.
Before the internet, there were telephone operators, charged with the management of the blooming telephone network at the beginning of the twentieth century. Even before that, there were human alarms. Yep, you read that right. These were people whose job was to make sure that people woke up in time to go to work. They used sticks or stones to knock on the doors and windows of their customers.
Around that same time, town criers made public announcements and official proclamations. This was usually accomplished by shouting in the middle of the street. It seems like a completely different world with no internet, no alarm clocks and very few people with access to schools and education.
Even though it seems like a million years ago, those jobs disappeared for the same reasons jobs are disappearing nowadays. Technological development and scientific discoveries have made our lives easier, but at the same time, it has rendered lots of occupations completely useless. Do you want to get ready for the future? Whether you choose a high-paying career or one that fulfills a personal passion, this infographic lists 10 jobs that will be in high demand in the coming decades.


The detection of gravitational waves in 2015 confirmed Einstein’s prediction of a century before – and opened an entirely new window on the universe. Prof. Martin Hendry of Glasgow University, a senior member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration which made the discovery, surveys the brief history of gravitational-wave astronomy and the remarkable technological innovations that have made it possible – from the pioneering research of Prof. Ron Drever, of Orkney descent, to the development of the Advanced LIGO detectors, the most sensitive scientific instruments ever constructed.
With many dozens of merging black holes and neutron stars already detected, which are testing our theories of gravity and spacetime to the extreme, he looks at what lies ahead as new technologies will push the detectors’ sensitivity to even greater limits.
You can watch this free event from here, through the YouTube link below, or if you’d like to join questions and discussion, you can also go to the Science Festival’s YouTube channel
For the detection of gravitational waves, the 2017 Breakthrough Prize was awarded to the entire LIGO team. At the ceremony hosted by Morgan Freeman, the scale of the achievement was described, and tribute paid to one of the three project founders, Prof. Ron Drever, whose failing health prevented his attendance. He was represented by his great-nephew, Thomas Walter.