In one description, he pinpoints that young women in these tough environments were inclined to develop tough exteriors. With all the challenges facing the women, guys would still have "the never" to "sidle up and ask why you never smile."
Who knew what this dude was holding behind those cold hazel eyes? Girls of Knowledge would shoot a nigger down without so much as eye contact, because they knew every smile, every infatuated act compromised security and handed us a weapon that we would only deploy for selfish use. So they made themselves into fortresses, and demanded that you drop your arms before they even thought about the drawbridge. They had so much more to lose (186).I was moved by the ideas here for a number of reasons.
For one, I started thinking about all the young sisters have to lose and how knowledge of those risks can end up shaping how they have to operate. I also worried that a kind of knowledge of their exteriors could end up making them still vulnerable nonetheless.
And finally, I thought it was notable that Coates was addressing these issues. Folks have sometimes critiqued autobiographers by Frederick Douglass, Richard Wright, and Malcolm X because those works overlooked or mis-represented black women. I'm not saying Coates covers everything. But I think his work avoids some of the troubles of those other works.
What were some of your thoughts on Coates's discussions of women or any other important issues he raised in the chapter? What else might be focus on from the chapter?
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In this age where we face many important problems such as natural disasters, global warming and climate changes; for a livable future, it is necessary not to remain indifferent to environmental problems and to contribute to the upbringing of the new generation as conscious individuals. In this context, it is very important to determine the recycling and recovery awareness of primary school students in environmental awareness education. In this study, which aims to reveal the extent to which the books named Curious Green Bottle, White Plastic Cup, Old Plane Tree, Recycling Workshop, written by Bilge Buhan Musa, which deal with the themes of recycling and recovery, contribute to the environmental awareness and sensitivity of students, action research, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The research was conducted with primary school third grade students in the 2020-2021 academic year. The study data obtained through the interview questions were presented by making content analysis. When the answers given by the students to the first and last interview questions were compared; it was concluded that the books included in the study helped students to complete their missing information, correct their information mistakes, and expand their perspectives. It has been seen that these books can be used to raise awareness of students about recycling and recovery and to increase their awareness.
Recycling, recovery, children's books, environmental awareness, environmental education.


The PET-Scan is a non-invasive imaging technique using a radioactive tracer to reveal how tissues and organs are functioning. The injected tracer accumulates in regions of the body where metabolic and chemical activity is highest, revealing these regions as bright spots. Cancer cells often have higher activity, and the exam may detect the disease before it is visible on other imaging tests.
It is used to detect cancer or recurrence, to search for disease that may have spread to distant locations (metastases), or to evaluate response to treatment.
Often, the PET scan is combined with a CT scan for better spatial localization.
Detailed instructions for preparation for the scan will be given in advance; The patient should avoid intense exercise in the days before the exam. The exam requires fasting for several hours. A radioactive agent injection will be administered to the patient 30 to 60 minutes before the exam; The patient lies on a table for the entire duration of the exam, approximately 30 minutes. This table slides into a ring-shaped machine; No pain or abnormal sensations are felt during the exam. The complete evaluation is approximately 2 hours.
The exam involves exposure to ionizing radiation with a low risk of side effects. Fetuses and breastfed newborns are also exposed to ionizing radiation. Some people who have a fear of enclosed spaces may experience anxiety. If necessary, a mild sedative can be prescribed from a pharmacy before the exam. A slight risk of an allergic reaction to the product used.


This is a unique cheque from a bank which no longer exists.
At over 120 years old it is a lovely piece of Australian history and is in a good condition for its age.
The cheque has a small piece missing on the left hand edge.
It is a postdated cheque from 14th December 1989 promising to pay the sum of 31 pounds sterling in the following year on 17th February.
Ballarat was reknowned for its vast riches during the goldrush of the 1850’s and 60’s.
This cheque represents a unique piece of that historical era and as such is highly collectible and desirable for all collectors.
Central banking came much later in Australia than in those more advanced industrial economies and its initial purposes were very different from those that shaped the character of the older central banks. Here, no bank had naturally evolved as a central bank able to provide a stabilising role. Commercial banks, known colloquially as trading banks, competed rather than cooperated in the nineteenth century. No bank acquired a strength or specialisation of function that would set it apart from the rest. Governments shared their banking business amongst all the banks, and banks issued their own bank notes. The fragility of the system without a central bank was shown in stark relief in the 1890s, when nearly all the land banks and building societies, and 12 of the 22 trading banks shut their doors after the collapse of an intense property boom. Depositors lost confidence in the safety of all banks, strong and weak alike, and rushed to withdraw their gold. There was no institution of any stature able to step in and support those banks whose business was sound. There were bank collapses in almost every decade of the 19th century. The climax came in 1893 after the failure of fraudulent land banks in Victoria triggered a wholesale run on banks. In the space of six weeks, 12 banks closed their doors. Those banks accounted for two-thirds of the total banking assets in Australia.*
A Time In Australian History When:
Premier of New South Wales – Henry Parkes (until 16 January), then George Dibbs (until 7 March), then Henry Parkes again.1 February
Foster’s Lager, brewed by the Foster brothers, goes on sale for the first time.27 November
The Sydney Town Hall is officially opened.
*All additional history taken from Wikipedia for educational purposes only.


The Static Notch‐Bar Tensile Test: An Indication of Tensile Strength, Hardness, Ductility and Toughness
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
Article publication date: 1 September 1949
VARIOUS steels, or even different heats of the same steel, with identical mechanical properties when determined by ordinary tests, vary considerably in behaviour in service; and such differences of performance are neither due to any variation in composition nor to any other known factors. That these differences exist is now known but their causes are still very much matters for metallurgical conjecture. It is known that steels tempered from the austenitic range and tempered to give a martensitic structure become increasingly ductile with rise of temperature. The ordinary tests, however, fail to give any indication of the variations in behaviour, on tempering, between even different low‐alloy steels, to say nothing of different heats of any one particular steel. The notched‐bar impact‐bend test is capable of revealing differences in impact properties among steels which have been tempered to levels of mechanical strength identical with the results obtained by ordinary tensile tests. The notched‐bar test is, however, highly complex, involving a certain amount of tension, compression, bending and shear, and its full significance is not yet clearly understood. Of its three characteristic features: high speed, notch, and bend action, the notch is the most potent embrittling factor. Recent investigations have shown that static notched‐bar tensile tests give more fully understandable results and evaluate metals in very much the same manner as impact tests.
Fitzgerald‐Lee, G. (1949), "The Static Notch‐Bar Tensile Test: An Indication of Tensile Strength, Hardness, Ductility and Toughness", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 21 No. 9, pp. 301-301. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb031810
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NOAH S. KELLOGG. – This renowned prospector, whom Fortune has singled out as her favorite from among many thousands, was born in Ohio in 1829. In 1852 he began the journey across the plains, reaching Council Bluffs that year, and coming on to Portland, Oregon, in 1853. He terminated his trip at the Sound the same season. The next year he engaged in lumbering at Port Gamble, and continued in that business until 1870, spending one year, 1860, in the Boise basin.
Since 1870 Mr. Kellogg has devoted the most of his attention to mining, traveling in British Columbia, California and Mexico prospecting and gathering mining information. In 1888 he went to the Coeur d’Alene country and became part owner of the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mines, which were sold in 1887 to S.G. Reed for the sum of one million, five hundred thousand dollars. Professor Clayton’s report on these mines shows that, besides the twenty-five thousand tons of ore already taken out, there are now in sight above two hundred and fifty thousand tons. Mr. Kellogg is interested in several other mines which he has discovered prospectively of equal value, and is now actively engaged in developing them.
There is nothing in recent mining history more interesting than the exploits and successes of Mr. Kellogg in the field of prospecting.
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Interesting article, but strange that parts are written in present tense. “ Since 1870 Mr. Kellogg has devoted the most of his attention to mining, traveling in British Columbia, California and Mexico prospecting and gathering mining information.” Noah Kellogg died over 100 years ago. The entire life story should be in past tense…
The article has a source attached to it… it was written at the time Noah Kellogg was alive and the information was probably submitted to be published by Noah himself. Hence the present tense. To change up the writing would diminish the value of the knowledge that the writer knew of or received the information directly from Noah Kellogg.


Dainichi Nyorai is a Buddha in the context of Esoteric Buddhism, which includes practices that utilize mantras to attain enlightenment. The mantra chanted in veneration of Dainichi Nyorai is: "Oṃ vajra-dhātu vaṃ" ("金剛") and "Oṃ a vi ra hūṃ khāṃ" ("胎蔵"). In Esoteric Buddhism, Dainichi Nyorai represents the truth of the universe, and also is a reference to the universe itself. Dainichi Nyorai has two aspects, "金剛" and "胎蔵". "金剛" means diamond, and represents the wisdom necessary to attain enlightenment while "胎蔵" represents compassion. These two aspects are represented differently in the Dainchi Nyorai statues by the way its hands are posed. This statue in the picture represents the first aspect, "金剛". Fudo Myoo is an incarnation of Dainichi Nyorai, or the representation of Dainichi Nyorai's inner will.
The Kirikane (截金 or 切金) technique has been used for this statue. This tehcnique is a traditional Japanese decorative technique used for Buddhist statues. It uses gold leaf, silver leaf, or platinum leaf cut into lines, diamonds, and triangles, resulting in a both delicate and splendid appearance of the Buddhist statue.
This Buddha statue has small celestial beings in the aura. These beings are flying around the Buddha statue and celerating the Buddha. This type of aura is called hiten (飛天) and is typical amongst Buddhist sculptures.


New Albany High School
SOS - Signs of Suicide Prevention Program
As a school, our strength comes from being a community of people who care, support, and reach out for one another. September and October are nationally recognized as a time to bring attention to mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and depression screening. When we provide supportive opportunities for our young people to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and have discussions around these topics, we empower them with knowledge and tools to keep them safe and healthy.
In recent years, we have successfully implemented the SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program to our student body. This year we will continue to provide suicide prevention education, training, and random depression screenings as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program to all of our 10th graders throughout the school year.
The SOS educational/prevention program will be facilitated in small groups of 10th graders in one of their classes by a team of school counselors and teachers. Throughout this school year, school mental health specialists will randomly administer depression screens to 10th grade students. The screen and other Suicide Prevention Materials are on the New Albany High School website on the School and College Counseling Wellness page.
The SOS Program has been used by thousands of schools over the past ten years. It has been proven successful at increasing help seeking skills by students concerned about themselves or a friend and is the only school-based suicide prevention selected by SAMSHA for its National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices that addresses suicide risk and depression, while reducing suicide attempts.
Our goals in participating in this program are straightforward:
- To impress upon teens that they can help themselves or a friend by taking the simple step of talking to a responsible adult about their concerns
- To provide students training in how to identify serious depression and potential suicidality in a friend
- To explain that suicide is a preventable tragedy that often occurs as a result of untreated depression
- To help our students understand that depression is a treatable illness, and help them assess whether or not they may have symptoms consistent with depression


James Webb Space Telescope Launch — Official NASA Broadcast
Watch the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope—the most powerful space telescope ever made. This mission is scheduled to lift off at 7:20 a.m. EST (12:20 UTC), Dec. 24, 2021, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
With revolutionary technology, Webb will observe a part of space and time never seen before, providing a wealth of amazing views into an era when the very first stars and galaxies formed––over 13.5 billion years ago.
It can explore our own solar system’s residents with exquisite new detail and study the atmospheres of distant worlds. From new forming stars to devouring black holes, Webb will reveal all this and more! It’s the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope ever built.
Webb is an international collaboration between NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and CSA (Canadian Space Agency). Thousands of engineers and hundreds of scientists worked to make Webb a reality, along with over 300 universities, organizations, and companies from 29 U.S. states and 14 countries!
Ready to #UnfoldTheUniverse? The greatest origin story of all unfurls soon. Learn more at https://nasa.gov/jwst
First Images of the James Webb Space Telescope (Official NASA Broadcast)
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Flame retardants appear nearly everywhere, yet research and fire safety experts point to their limited effectiveness in protecting us from fires.
We interviewed Joseph Allen, Assistant Professor of Exposure Assessment Science at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Director of the Healthy Buildings program at the Center for Health and the Global Environment, to better understand why flame retardant chemicals are non-essential to our safety.
According to Allen, flame retardants are not as effective as we may think in preventing fires. "They are designed to slow the ignition of a material, but once a fire starts, they don't do much to prevent it from spreading," he says.
Furthermore, flame retardants can pose health risks to humans and the environment. "Many flame retardants are toxic and can accumulate in our bodies and the environment, leading to adverse health effects," Allen explains. "They can also make recycling and disposal of materials more difficult and expensive."
Despite these risks, flame retardants are still widely used in many products due to regulations that require them. However, there are alternatives to flame retardants that are safer and more effective in preventing fires.
One such alternative is the use of naturally fire-resistant materials, such as wool and certain types of wood. Another alternative is the use of fire barriers, which can be made from materials like fiberglass or intumescent coatings that expand when exposed to heat and form a barrier against flames.
In addition to these alternatives, Allen suggests that the best way to prevent fires is to focus on fire prevention and building design. "We should be designing buildings that are more fire-resistant and have better fire suppression systems," he says. "We should also be focusing on fire prevention strategies, such as better education and training for the public and more strict enforcement of fire codes."
It's important to note that flame retardants are not completely useless. They can provide some protection against fires, particularly in situations where there is a high risk of ignition, such as in electronics. However, their overall effectiveness is limited, and they come with significant health and environmental risks.
While flame retardants may appear nearly everywhere, their effectiveness in protecting us from fires is limited. There are alternatives that are safer and more effective, and a focus on fire prevention and building design is the best way to ensure our safety. By using safer and more effective alternatives to flame retardants, we can protect ourselves and the environment from the negative effects of these chemicals.


Holiday Toy: The Dreidel
November 29, 2021
Looking for a fun seasonal holiday-related toy to take for a spin? Look no further than the Dreidel! This spinning top game is played during the Jewish Festival of Lights called Hanukkah (the Hebrew word meaning dedication). Dreidel is actually a Yiddish word that comes from the German word “dreyen” meaning to spin. In Hebrew, we call it a “sevivon,” also meaning to spin. But the Dreidel doesn’t exactly have Jewish roots. Most likely the Dreidel was influenced by the German winter holiday game “Teetotum,” a betting game involving a spinning top with different letters on the outside representing the different prizes a player wins depending on how the top lands.
So why do people who celebrate Hanukkah play with Dreidels? In ancient times, the Syrian Greek King Antiochus sent his soldiers to pressure the Jewish people to turn away from their religion, including the desecration of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. But the mighty Macabee family led a successful revolt and later rededicated the Temple by lighting the Menorah (a special candelabra lit using oil). It is said that there was only enough oil to light the Menorah for one day but a miracle happened and the oil lasted for eight whole days.
On a typical Dreidel made outside of Israel, you’ll see the Hebrew letters that represent the phrase “nes gadol haya sham,” meaning a great miracle happened there, celebrating the miracle of the oil. Fun fact: if you see a Dreidel made inside Israel, it will have different letters, representing the phrase “nes gadol haya po,” meaning a great miracle happened here! Learn how to play Dreidel here.
By Ethan Helfand of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
Director of Jewish Experiences, A Collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J
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I recently wrote about the three O’s of eye care (optometrists, opticians and ophthalmologists), but I forgot to mention the fourth O of eye care: ocularists. I was reminded of this recently when a dinner guest told me a story about a distant relative who had a “glass eye” that he could take out of his head to surprise unsuspecting targets.
Very few people need to see an ocularist when compared to the other three O’s of eye care, but they provide a very specialized and important service to this small segment of the population. Ocularists are trained technicians skilled in the arts of fitting, shaping, and painting ocular prostheses (i.e. “glass eyes”). In addition to making ocular prostheses, ocularists teach patients how to handle and care for the prosthesis, and provide long-term care through periodic examinations.
Ocularists are true artists and are able to hand-craft an ocular prosthesis and paint it to look almost exactly like the original eye. The prosthesis will also move in the eye socket so that many people are often fooled into thinking the patient has two normal looking eyes.
To become an ocularist, one has to undergo an apprentice program and spend five years (10,000 hours) in practical training. The apprentice must also successfully complete 750 credits of related study courses offered by the American Society of Ocularists.
While many people believe that ocular prostheses are made of glass, modern ones are made of acrylic plastic.
If you are unfortunate enough to need your eye removed (tumor, trauma, painful eye with no vision), you will likely be seeing an ocularist who will aid in the recovery and make you look as if you never had surgery at all.
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Thank you doctor for recognizing us eye makers 😉


Early Indicators of Good Reading Skill: Grade 3 Learners in Focus, Ethiopia
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The article presents early indicators of good reading skills for Grade 3 learners. It employed an explanatory sequential mixed methods design by which quantitative data collection and analysis occurred first, followed by qualitative data collection and analysis. The intention of using this design was that qualitative data would explain and contextualize the quantitative findings. The quantitative part constitutes a non-equivalent control group design in a quasi-experimental approach. It used naturally occurring intact groups that already existed before and after a quasi-experimental treatment occurred to make comparisons between groups. It involved 1,325 Grade 3 learners selected by convenient sampling technique from 10 primary schools. It used a reading achievement test for quantitative data collection in both groups after and before the intervention. It analyzed quantitative data with the help of a t-test and ANCOVA. Under the qualitative part, a multiple case study design was employed via interviews and observation of learners, teachers, and parents. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The findings indicated that there was an association between reading achievement and learners’ linguistics skills, schema, motivation, and reading self-efficacy. Therefore, teachers are advised to emphasize early indicators of reading skills in order to make Grade 3 learners more beneficiaries.
Keywords:Linguistics skills, Motivation, Reading self-efficacy, Reading skill, Schema
Volume 38, Number: 1, Year 2023 of International Journal of Special Education


What To Do For Healthy Teeth
About this book:
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Get ready to take charge of your dental health! Many people aren't sure how to care for their teeth other than brushing them. Learn how to improve your oral hygiene with this accessible book.
With nearly 200 pages of easy-to-follow instructions, simple illustrations, and practical examples, you'll learn how to take better care of your teeth and gums. Don't settle for just brushing your teeth. Start your journey to a healthier smile today with this helpful guide!.
This book features:
- Helpful illustrations to highlight key points
- Nearly 200 pages of step-by-step instructions for oral hygiene
- Written at a 5th-grade reading level for easy comprehension
- Directions for when to call the dentist
Sadie S. Mestman, D.M.D.
Ariella D. Herman, Ph.D.
Sadie is a dentist and Ariella is an educator in the areas of childcare and health care management. They both have many years experience teaching about dental health and wellness issues. They know what questions adults, children, and their caregivers have about dental health.
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September 22, 2009: According to new census numbers, one in six children in the Northwest live under the poverty line. Sightline’s economic index, part of the Cascadia Scorecard project, reveals that low- and middle-income families have seen virtually no economic progress since 1990. Middle-class income among northwesterners in 2008 saw its largest drop in nearly a decade. Oregon families are especially feeling the pinch as unemployment climbed to 12.2 percent and child poverty rose to 18.1 percent.Economic Insecurity: Tougher conditions for the Northwest’s workers, middle class
Brief summary: Children in Poverty, Ordinary Families No Better Off
- Too many kids in poverty. Nearly one in six Northwest children live in households below the poverty line. While Washington and Idaho saw no statistical change, Oregon likely saw an increase in child poverty from 16.9 to 18.1 percent.
- No progress for ordinary families. Sightline’s economic security index shows worsening prospects for ordinary families in the Northwest. In 2008, the index deteriorated for the second consecutive year. Low- and middle-income families have seen little-to-no economic progress in nearly two decades.
- Middle-class wages are down. Middle-class wages declined more last year than they have in nearly a decade. In 2008, middle-income northwesterners earned about $3,000 less, adjusted for inflation, than they did in 1998, the peak for median income.
- Poverty is high. The share of northwesterners in poverty remained statistically unchanged between 2007 and 2008, yet in both years the Northwest’s poverty rate remained higher than it was in 1990.
- Unemployment persists. The situation for working families can’t improve very much until people who want to work have better chances of finding working-wage jobs.


This Acrostic poem spells Milky Way Galaxy down the left margin, to commemorate finding the super massive black hole at our own galaxy’s center, called Sagittarius A (and here, the word “Star” is what’s spoken, but it’s written as:) “*.”
So the title is “Sagittarius A* , pronounced Sagittarius-A-Star (stop looking for the footnote).
The reason we suspect a super massive black hole at our galaxy’s center is the speed with which stars circle a very small spot. Massive gravity is required for this, yet we can’t directly image the source (due to dust) in visible light. X-rays, however can bring us a clearer picture.
Interestingly it is also a an area of stellar births or nursery, despite the destructiveness at its core.
Mysteriously cloaked, obscure despite
Interior illuminating glare,
Long veiled by your own dusty lace-curtain,
Kept hidden, locked within your gallery,
You work continuously through the night.
We speculate about what goes on there
And, though still not absolutely certain,
Your close companions that we’ve seen scurry
Give us reason for darkest suspicion
About the nature of your deepest part,
Long overlooked, seething with sedition,
And we believe we’ve glimpsed rapacious art.
X-rays show what other light can’t impart:
Young stars conceal a black hole at your heart.


All other persons
The Constitutional Convention took place from May 14th to September 17th, 1787. The delegates spent much of the early month of August adjourned as the Committee of Detail met to refine previously reached agreements, including the contentious role of slavery, before submitting what became an early draft of the U.S. Constitution. Though ten states had already outlawed the slave trade, three key Southern holdouts (Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina) threatened to leave the convention and stall progress if the trade were banned outright. Ultimately, delegates instead ratified the Three-Fifths compromise (Article 1, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution), which created this federal ratio in order to assess slaves (“all other persons”) as three-fifths of their actual number for purposes of representation in the House and Senate.
In A Slaveholders’ Union: Slavery, Politics, and the Constitution in the Early American Republic, George W. Van Cleve judiciously demonstrates that this Constitution was pro-slavery in its politics, its economics, and its law. Framing the development of a strong federal republic around the allegiance of the Southern states, A Slaveholders’ Union establishes this long-term protection of slavery as the consequence of Southern participation in the fledgling Union.
Pulitzer Prize-winner Annette Gordon-Reed, in assessing the book’s attempt to bring slavery back to the fore of early American political life, commended Van Cleve’s “dazzling addition to scholarship” and noted that no other historian “has made this point so clearly and with so much evidence and strong analysis to back it up.” No faint praise, but just this past month, Library Journal furthered the accolades and named A Slaveholders’ Union one of its top twenty bestsellers this past year in Politics and Law.
For anyone with an interest in the dark past at the foundation of our early American republic or with a passion for the intertwined interests at the core of our constitutional development, A Slaveholders’ Union is one historical analysis not to be missed.


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Safer routes to school
We are committed to delivering a rolling scheme of improvements to all schools within the county.
A safer routes to school scheme provides engineering to:
- improve safety
- improve accessibility
- encourage more children to walk or cycle to school
- improve air quality in and around the school area
- reduce traffic congestion
How the scheme works
Each school’s local area is assessed to identify current road safety issues and decide upon appropriate action.
This could include:
- 20mph zone with traffic calming
- vehicle message signs
- safer crossing points – zebra or signal controlled
- new or extended lengths of footway
- cycle facilities
- enhanced signing, lining and guard railing in the area
- school travel plan and action group
- on-school site cycle storage facilities
- walking buses or cycle trains
- educational awareness activities
Due to budget constraints it could take a number of years to complete the programme of works. However, nearly 200 schools have already benefitted from the scheme.
The involvement of the school community is a vital part of the process. Consultation is carried out on a local basis for each scheme and schools are involved early in the planning stage.
Local councillors are consulted on the principles of schemes in their ward.
Further consultation is then carried out with:
- emergency services
- children and parents of the school
- the wider local community
Formal consultation follows when an order is required for things like pedestrian crossings or parking restrictions.
For further information please email [email protected].
Last updated 01 November 2022


Take a Trippy Journey in This Machine-Generated Video
Coder Damien Henry created a 56-minute film based on one starting image and a machine learning algorithm. He trained the machine using video shot from the window of a moving train. Then he handed off that first frame and had the algorithm generate what it thought might be a "next" frame. That process repeated serially for the entire film, resulting in this beautiful, abstract train ride:
The soundtrack is Steve Reich's classic "Music for 18 Musicians," and the pairing helps create a mesmerizing atmosphere. Watching the video, you see smears of light and dark eventually form into landscapes (drawing on the algorithm's knowledge of landscapes), but those landscapes are often messy and surreal, looking like blobs in a lava lamp or perhaps a robot's low-fi idea of what a landscape might look like. Because the film includes zero editing, it is purely a product of that first frame and the machine's training. It's beautiful.
In the YouTube description, Henry wrote (in part):
The results are low resolution, blurry, and not realistic most of the time. But it resonates with the feeling I have when I travel in a train. It means that the algorithm learned the patterns needed to create this feeling. Unlike classical computer generated content, these patterns are not chosen or written by a software engineer. In this video, nobody made explicit that the foreground should move faster than the background: thanks to Machine Learning, the algorithm figured that itself. The algorithm can find patterns that a software engineer may haven’t noticed, and is able to reproduce them in a way that would be difficult or impossible to code.
He also notes that the algorithm learns during the video's creation, which accounts for the increase in realism as the video goes on. He notes that the algorithm's learning system is updated every 20 seconds.
For a bit more from Henry on the project, check out his Twitter feed.


Theories of Forgetting is concerned with how words matter, the materiality of the page, and how a literary work might react against mass reproduction and textual disembodiment in the digital age--right from its use of two back covers (one "upside down" and one "right-side up") that allow the reader to choose which of the novel's two narratives to privilege.
Theories of Forgetting is a narrative in three parts. The first is the story of Alana, a filmmaker struggling to complete a short documentary about Robert Smithson’s famous earthwork, The Spiral Jetty, located where the Great Salt Lake meets the desert. Alana falls victim to a pandemic called The Frost, whose symptoms include an increasing sensation of coldness and growing amnesia. The second involves Alana’s husband, Hugh, owner of a rare-and-used bookstore in Salt Lake City, and his slow disappearance across Jordan while on a trip both to remember and to forget Alana’s death. The third involves marginalia added to Hugh’s section by his daughter, Aila, an art critic living in Berlin. Aila discovers a manuscript by her father after his disappearance and tries to make sense of it by means of a one-sided “dialogue” with her brother, Lance.
Each page of the novel is divided in half. Alana’s narrative runs across the top of the page, from back to front, while Hugh’s and his daughter’s tale runs “upside down” across the bottom of the page, from front to back. How a reader initially happens to pick up Theories of Forgetting determines which narrative is read first, and thereby establishing the reader’s meaning-making of the novel.


||Iberian Peninsula at Night |
The city lights of Spain and Portugal define the Iberian Peninsula in this astronaut photograph taken from the International Space Station (ISS). Several large metropolitan areas are visible, marked by their relatively large and brightly lit areas, such as the capital cities of Madrid, Spain-located near the center of the peninsula's interior--and Lisbon, Portugal--located along the southwestern coastline. The ancient city of Seville, visible at image right to the north of the approximately 14 kilometer-wide Strait of Gibraltar, is one of the largest cities in Spain. The view is looking outwards from the ISS towards the east.
The network of smaller cities and towns in the interior and along the coastline attest to the areal extent of human presence on the Iberian landscape. Blurring of the city lights is caused by thin cloud cover (image left and center), while the cloud tops are dimly illuminated by moonlight. Though obscured, the lights of France are visible near the horizon line at image upper left, while the lights of northern Africa are more clearly discernable at image right. The gold to green line of airglow, caused by excitation of upper atmosphere gas molecules by ultraviolet radiation, parallels the horizon line (or Earth limb).
The Iberian Peninsula is the southwestern-most of the three European peninsulas (together with the Italian and Balkan peninsulas), and includes the Principality of Andorra as well as the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic. The approximately 590,000 square kilometer landmass is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the northwest, west, and southwest and the Mediterranean Sea to the east. Its northeastern boundary with the rest of continental Europe is marked by the Pyrenees mountain range.


What is an Infographic of Artificial Intelligence?
We’ve all heard about AI, but what does an Infographic of artificial intelligence look like? It’s an educational tool that presents AI as a visual representation of facts and statistics. This infographic provides an overview of AI and how it will impact our society. It can provide valuable insight into how AI will affect the future of our economy artdailynewsonline. This infographic by TechJury includes the history of AI, what industries will be affected, and key AI statistics.
The visual design of an infographic should be appealing and easy to follow. It should be simple but clear, and not include too many objects and colors. Avoid overlapping elements or too many fonts and colors, as these can detract from the content. Also, avoid using too many fonts, as they can make the text hard to read. In addition, avoid overlapping elements, as they can make the information harder to comprehend.
AI is rapidly gaining ground in businesses, with the average company having two employees trained in the field. While only two-thirds of enterprises have implemented AI in their organization, that number is expected to double within the next two years irtdaily. With a growing number of organizations embracing AI, it is critical that businesses get their feet wet with the new technology. And while it’s certainly not easy to implement, it is an essential element of the digital transformation of today’s business environment.
In this age of AI, we can now create artificial systems that learn without human intervention. For example, if we want a computer to learn to recognise the difference between a note with the right colour but wrong shape, the first computer can learn by imitating the characteristics of a real one. And the same thing goes for AI – the human brain is incredibly complex and has many differences from an artificially intelligent computer businesslognews.


New research shows a lack of sleep can cause an athlete performance to fall significantly. The research, carried out by scientists at the University of California, showed energy expenditure during submaximal exercise decreased 3.9 percent; maximal aerobic power decreased 2.9 percent and time to exhaustion decreased by 10.7 percent (37 seconds). Submaximal heart rate decreased after sleep restriction, as well as peak heart rate and Psychomotor Vigilance Test response speed.
“Our study is unique since we examined the relationship between sleep, physical performance, cognitive functioning, and physiology simultaneously,” said lead investigator, Cheri Mah, MS. “Future studies are needed to better understand the physiologic responses to sleep restriction, and conversely sleep extension, to understand the dose response of sleep interventions on performance and health.”
The study involved 12 healthy elite male cyclists who either had restricted sleep to 4 hours for three days or extended sleep to 10 hours for two weeks. Cyclists completed a baseline week of habitual sleep and a 2-week washout period in between interventions. Outcome measures pre and post intervention included: a 20-minute submaximal test, a 1-minute incremental maximal exercise test, and a maximal time to exhaustion test on a bicycle ergometer and metabolic collection system as well as the Psychomotor Vigilance Test.
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17 January 2022
#AntarcticLog: Crossing the Drake Passsage
Posted by Shane Hanlon
#AntarcticLog is a series of comics by Karen Romano Young. You can find the originals here.
Why did the Nathaniel B. Palmer cross the Drake Passage?
To get to the other side… Antarctica, that is — and to carry the International Thwaites Glacier Collaborative (ITGC) scientists to their research sites in the Amundsen Sea.
The ITGC is a multiyear, multination project designed to monitor what’s happening with the world’s most vulnerable glacier.
Three years ago, I was aboard the JOIDES Resolution with Julia Wellner of the University of Houston. She was a chief scientist on two ships at once — the JR, drilling for sediment cores at sea, and the NBP, working close to shore. This comic explains:
After a long quarantine and an arduous journey, Julia is back in the Amundsen Sea. #AntarcticLog will be checking in with her and the ITGC team for the next two months. What they learn about the Thwaites Glacier (follow it at @glacierthwaites) will help them tell a story of the past, present, and future, with an impact on the whole world.
–Karen Romano Young is a writer, artist, deep-sea diver, and polar explorer. Follow her on Twitter & Instagram.


The common reed, Phragmites australis, is a common feature in wetlands across North America. Recent studies have suggested that the widespread invasions of this species may be due to the introduction of a non-native strain from EurAsia. Since native populations persist in many areas where introduced populations are also found, a method for distinguishing population types is needed to facilitate management of the species. A restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) assay was developed to distinguish native, non-native, and Gulf Coast type populations of Phragmites from each other. Two amplified non-coding chloroplast DNA regions are each cut with one restriction enzyme, allowing the distinction of native, non-native and Gulf Coast haplotypes from each other. When used together, these cut sites provide a low cost, rapid way of determining the origin of Phragmites populations.
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Since I wrote this, a study was published detailing how the waters off our coast are acidifying twice as fast as the global average. Extremely troubling.
The climate emergency puts species at risk for sudden unpredictable annihilation. We can’t control climate change impacts that are already occurring. What we can do right now is act to reduce other threats the species of the world are facing,
Birds are vanishing from North America. We can’t control how changing temperatures and climate will affect bird populations. But we can work to reduce known threats they face from human activities, such as the major threat from pesticides.
I think of a local example of the devastating effects of warmer ocean temperatures and other climate change influences on ecosystems, habitats and species. In the Santa Barbara Channel a few years ago we experienced an unusual warm water event nicknamed the “Blob.” This anomaly together with an El Nino had major impacts, including: major shifts in food webs; a massive epidemic of sea star wasting disease; many seabird and marine mammal die-offs; numerous sea lion pups dying and washing ashore; a harmful algal bloom so extensive it resulted in closure of rock crab fisheries; and much more. While this particular Blob dissipated eventually, we continue to get reports about new warm water anomalies.
Just this year, in May 2019 the National Marine Fisheries Service declared an “Unusual Mortality Event” in response to high numbers of deceased gray whales washing ashore along our coast. Theories about the causes include lack of food in usual foraging areas. This could be related to changes in water temperatures, and it’s not something we can change immediately. But we do know that container ships off our coast strike and kill whales every year.
Whether it’s whales or songbirds, controlling pesticides or ships, it’s clear this can’t be Business as Usual for environmental protection in the era of the Climate Emergency. We know enough to act now to reduce the known threats that we can control. And we must.


Masterly and moving Philip Orr enhances his already high reputation as a military historian for not only illuminating and meticulous command of detail but for a sense of balance and a fair-mindedness too rare in work on the long-neglected history of Irish soldiers in the First World War. Field of Bones is an absorbing study to be pondered by all students of the folly, the foibles, and the fortitude of man.' - Professor Joe Lee 'In this marvellously resonant book, Philip Orr has recovered the history of one of Ireland's great forgotten battles ... Gallipoli was as important a First World War battle for Ireland as the Somme was for Ulster.' - Professor Keith Jeffery During August and September 1915 almost three thousand young volunteer Irish soldiers died on the killing fields of Gallipoli on the Turkish Aegean. A division of Kitchener's Army, at Suvla Bay they fell to gunshot-wounds and shellfire, while thirst, sunstroke and dysentery reduced their chances of survival. Hundreds were burned alive in raging bush-fires. In post-war Ireland political revolution led to the removal of Gallipoli from memory. One popular ballad told the volunteers, 'you fought for the wrong country, you died for the wrong cause, when the greatest war was at home'. Here, in heart-breaking detail, built from letters, diaries and archival sources, is the story of the 10th Irish Division, many of whom still lie today in Suvla Bay's deserted field of bones.


""My aunt will be down presently, Mr. Nuttel," said a very self-possessed young lady of fifteen; "in the meantime you must try and put up with me."" So begins "The Open Window" one of Saki's most famous stories. Saki, born Hector Hugh Munroe, wrote about characters with, sometimes, a sadistic cruel streak in them. It was his way of commenting on the people of Edwardian times. In doing so, he has sometimes been considered more macabre than Kipling. For instance, in "The Open Window," Mr. Nuttel is sent to the country to recuperate from a nervous breakdown. When he meets the young lady of this tale, she tells him a story about how her uncles died. When the uncles arrive at the house, the delicate Mr. Nuttel runs away in horror. In "The Schartz-Metterklume Method" a woman believes that children should learn history by acting them out, but the event she chooses is rather inappropriate for children. "The Storyteller" is about a young man so irritated by obnoxious children on train that he decides to keep them quiet by telling them a story. Unfortunately, the story does not have a happy ending. . . .


There are plenty of shortcuts provided in Excel program for data entry. Their purpose is twofold:
- to reduce data entry time, and
- to reduce data entry mistakes, to avoid errors
I don't think that average Excel user can remember or need to use all of them. However, several of those shortcuts are helpful for almost all users and are worth remembering.
Here is my very short list of shortcuts for data entry and basic editing.
Press CTRL key together with:
; (semicolon) > to insert current date
: (colon) > to insert current time (need to use SHIFT key simultaneously to use colon)
" (quatation mark) or letter d > to copy the cell from above the active cell
c > to copy the selection
r > to copy the cell from the left of the active cell
v > to paste the recent selection
x > to cut the selection
y or press function key F4 > to repeat the last action, e.g. format a cell, copy cell value, etc.
z (letter) > to cut the selection
By the way, if it happens that you enter lots of textual data in Excel or Word, I'd recommend installing and utilizing on your computer or tablet the "PhraseExpress" software that you can download and use for free.
It is excellent data entry helper, text expander and proofing/autocorrecting tool. Probably the best kind of 'shortcut' available right now in terms of time saving for textual data entry people. You can type long blocks of text with just a few keystrokes. It's available for both Windows and Mac users. Try it for yourself in Excel or Word etc..
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Flu Nasal Spray Ineffective
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (“ACIP”) recommends vaccination against seasonal influenza for all individuals who are six months of age or older. While adhering to its recommendation regarding who should be vaccinated the ACIP advises against the use of the live attenuated influenza vaccine (“LAIV”) nasal spray for the 2016 – 2017 influenza season.
The ACIP’s recommendation was based on surveillance data gathered over the past three years that was obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and showed the effectiveness of LAIV amongst children and teenagers was poor. This is important to know, especially if you’re a parent of a “tween”, as you may have to adjust expectations for upcoming flu vaccine encounters that are based on prior years where nasal spray was used as it is unlikely LAIV will be offered at your pediatrician’s office this flu season. In light of the ACIP recommendation, parents’ options include having their children receive either the traditional trivalent or newer quadrivalent influenza vaccine injection.
While the vast majority of those who receive a seasonal influenza vaccine experience no adverse reaction, adverse reactions can occur. If you think you or someone you know has been injured by a vaccine, compensation for the injury may be available.


It sounds like a public health nightmare: a country where smoking is socially acceptable, people can smoke in public places, cigarettes are cheap, cigarette packets are devoid of effective health warnings, government officials use public funds to buy expensive cigarettes as gifts, and the tobacco industry sits on public bodies charged with tobacco control. But this is, in fact, the reality in China today, as detailed in a new report by the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Given this situation, the statistics contained in the report are, perhaps, unsurprising. China has 300 million smokers and around 740 million non-smokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke: tobacco is the country’s biggest killer.
China did ratify WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in 2005. But the signing of the FCTC seems largely symbolic. The report finds that the country is doing poorly with implementation, with a performance score of only 37 points of 100 possible points. Underpinning this poor performance is lack of political will to tackle tobacco control and the tobacco industry.
According to the report, the tobacco industry in China has a Counterproposal and Countermeasure Scheme against the FCTC, it has distorted the Chinese version of the framework, denied the scientific evidence on the health hazards of smoking, abused public powers of government to counteract tobacco control, and encouraged tobacco consumption through covert advertising and sponsorship.
China’s Government has allowed this situation to prevail because the country’s tobacco industry is seen as a major taxpayer and employer. Although this is true, the report states that an integrated benefit analysis shows the net benefit generated by the tobacco industry is already below zero. In other words, the rapidly growing medical expenditures and loss of productivity from tobacco-related illnesses outweigh the economic benefits of the industry.
China has shown it can address health threats such as avian influenza and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It is now time China tackles tobacco—its biggest health hazard and a serious economic threat.


The fauna of Portugal is a mixture of European and North African types. As in Spain, the wild goat, wild pig, and deer can be found in the countryside. The wolf survives in the remote parts of the far north and northeast, and the lynx inhabits the Malcata Mountains. The fox, rabbit, and Iberian hare are ubiquitous. Birdlife is rich because the peninsula lies on the winter migration route of western and central European species. Hunting zones cover nearly one-third of Portugal. In the Azores, only the smaller mammals are found—such as the rabbit, weasel, ferret, rat (brown and black), and mouse as well as various types of bats. Next to these animals, the Azores are very well known as a worldwide hotspot for ceteceans. Game birds include woodcock, red partridge, quail, and snipe. The highly endangered Mediterranean monk seal is native to Madeira’s Desertas Islands, which were designated a nature reserve in 1990. Some 40 species of birds breed there, including the Madeira laurel pigeon and the Zino’s petrel. The variety of beetles (nearly 700 species, many indigenous) and moths (more than 100 species, about one-fourth of which are peculiar to the Madeiras) is remarkable.
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A sword that belonged to Tipu Sultan, a ruler of Mysuru in the 18th century, was sold for $17.4 million at an auction in London. The sword was considered significant because it had a personal association with Tipu Sultan and was one of the most important items in the collection of the auction house, Bonhams. Tipu Sultan was known as the Tiger of Mysore for his ferocity in defending his kingdom and was a skilled swordsman, rocket maker, and gun enthusiast. The Bedchamber Sword of Tipu Sultan is a gold-koftgari-hilted steel sword that was crafted by Mughal swordsmiths and given to Major General David Baird in recognition of his leadership during the assault on Seringapatam.
The sword has meticulously crafted gold calligraphy, featuring symbols representing five divine qualities and two invocations to God. The words “the Sword of the Ruler” are inscribed on the blade. The auction house said that the sword had an extraordinary history, an astonishing provenance, and unrivaled craftsmanship. Two phone bidders and one bidder in the room contested for the sword. Bonhams CEO Bruno Vinciguerra said that the result was “stupendous” and that he was thrilled for the teams that worked hard to deliver it.
Tipu Sultan fought many battles against local rulers, Marathas, and Britishers, but his loss in the Anglo-Mysore war allowed the Britishers to gain control over parts of southwestern India. He is also known for sleeping in a hammock with a sword and two pistols on his side to remain alert against attackers.


Why does my child keep getting strep throat?
As a parent, watching your child suffer from a bad case of strep throat is heart-wrenching, but it’s a nightmare when the infection occurs over and over.
Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by the Streptococcus bacteria, and it is common in children. Understanding the reasons why your child may be susceptible to repeated strep throat infections can help prevent future occurrences.
One of the main reasons is that strep throat is highly contagious and can be easily spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes or saliva when cups or utensils are shared with an infected person. Children who are in close contact with others, such as in school or daycare, are at a higher risk of contracting the infection.
Children who develop strep throat repeatedly may have contact with a carrier of strep, likely at home or in a child care setting — or they may be strep carriers themselves. A strep carrier is someone who has the strep-causing bacteria, but who is not having symptoms.
Other reasons are having taken an incomplete antibiotic course, having a failed antibiotic treatment course, or having a complication of Strep such as an abscess near the tonsils.
To prevent repeated strep throat infections, parents should encourage good hygiene practices such as frequent handwashing, not sharing cups and utensils, and avoiding close contact with sick people. Also, children should be taught to cover their mouth and nose when they cough or sneeze.
Treatment for strep throat is typically a course of antibiotics. Recurrent strep throat may be treated with a different antibiotic from the one prescribed originally. In some cases of recurrent strep, doctors may also test the child when they are not having any symptoms to see if they are a chronic carrier. In rare cases, surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) may be recommended.
Strep throat is a painful condition that has potential serious complications if not treated promptly. By taking preventive measures and working with a pediatrician, you can help reduce the risk of repeated strep throat infections in your child.
Published on: 3/15/2023


At Tyler Dental Artz, your dentist and hygienist will perform a number of procedures to determine a diagnosis of periodontal disease.
We will first take a medical history to reveal any past or present periodontal problems, any underlying diseases that might be contributing to the problem and any medications the patient is taking. After noting the general state of oral hygiene, the dentist may ask about the quality of home dental care.
Your dentist and hygienist will assess the colour and shape of gingival tissue on the cheek side and the tongue side of every tooth and compare these qualities to the healthy ideal. Redness, puffiness and bleeding upon probing indicate inflammation. If the gum formation between teeth is blunt and not pointed, chronic, long-standing periodontal disease or acute necrotizing periodontal disease may be indicated.
Periodontal Screening & Recording (PSR)
PSR is a painless procedure used to measure and determine the severity of periodontal disease.
Your dentist or hygienist uses a mirror and a periodontal probe — a fine instrument calibrated in millimeters (mm) — which is used to measure pocket depth. This probe is held along the length of the tooth with the tip placed in the pocket. The tip of the probe will then touch the point where the connective tissue attaches to the tooth. Your dentist or hygienist will “walk” the probe to 6 specified points on each tooth and record the depth of the probe at each point.
Pocket depths greater than 3 mm usually indicate disease and require close monitoring.
These measurements help determine the condition of the connective tissue and amount of gingival overgrowth or recession (loss of gum tissue that supports a tooth).
Testing Tooth Movement
Tooth mobility is determined by pushing each tooth between 2 instrument handles and observing any movement. Mobility is a strong indicator of bone support loss.
X-rays are taken to show any loss of bone structure supporting the teeth. A full mouth x-ray series is a necessary adjunct for a complete periodontal examination. X-rays will show the architecture and height of the bone structure supporting the teeth and will therefore show areas where there may be bone loss. Your dentist will determine what specific x-rays are required for your diagnosis.


In this episode, Nicole Aucoin explores the fascinating connection between food, mood, and mental health. Drawing on her conversation with Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of “Your Brain on Food,” Nicole dives into the profound impact of nutrition on our mental well-being. She uncovers the dangers of ultra-processed foods and their link to mental illness while emphasizing the importance of consuming whole foods. Nicole shares key findings from a study indicating that high consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of anxiety and depression. In this episode, you’ll learn how what we eat influences how we feel, and vice versa.
In this episode, you will learn:
Nutrition has a significant impact on mental health.
Ultra-processed foods are linked to mental illness, while whole foods are important for mental well-being.
The gut-brain connection plays a vital role in mental health, and consuming fermented foods or supplements promotes good gut bacteria.
Excess sugar consumption negatively affects mental health and chronic diseases, so it’s important to be mindful of sugar intake and opt for whole foods.
Taking a 15-minute walk after meals helps with digestion, blood sugar regulation, mood, and energy levels.
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Obesity can cut short your dog’s lives
If you thought that obesity affects only humans, you may be wrong. It can also shorten lives of your canine friends, finds a research.
The research, from the University of Liverpool in the UK, reveals that the lifespan of overweight dogs was up to two-and-half years shorter when compared to ideal-weight dogs.
“Owners are often unaware that their dog is overweight, and many may not realise the impact that it can have on their health,” said Alex German, Professor at the university.
“What they may not know is that if their beloved pet is too heavy, they are more likely to suffer from other problems such as joint disease, breathing issues, and certain types of cancer, as well as having a poorer quality of life. These health and well-being issues can significantly impact how long they live,” he added.
The study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, examined more than 50,000 dogs across 12 of the most popular dog breeds.
Although the study did not examine the reasons behind the extra pounds in dogs, feeding habits are thought to play a role in pet obesity.
According to a recent Better Cities For Pets survey, more than half (54 per cent) of cat and dog owners always or often give their pet food if they beg for it, and nearly a quarter (22 per cent) of cat and dog owners sometimes overfeed their pet to keep them happy.
“For many owners, giving food, particularly tasty table scraps and tidbits, is the way we show affection for our pets,” German said.
“Being careful about what you feed your dog could go a long way to keeping them in good shape and enabling them to be around for many years to come,” he noted.


When a person passes, they leave behind all their money, assets, debt and property. Together these make up the estate of an individual. In New York, an executor and trustee are essentially the same in that an owner of an estate gives them the fiduciary duty to manage their estate upon death. However, they differ in their legal obligations.
How are their legal obligations different?
An executor has a fiduciary duty to a will. A will is a written legal document that states the testator’s final wishes. The executor is responsible for collecting the assets indicated in the will and paying the debts and taxes due from the estate. They must also follow the will regarding the distribution of the estate to the beneficiaries. The will may or may not need to undergo probate, but if it does, then the executor will also oversee probate proceedings. An executor only executes what is in the will and has no duties until the testator’s death.
A trustee, on the other hand, has a fiduciary duty to a trust. A trust is a legal entity that holds an individual’s assets and sets the terms of management of the assets. Trustees will manage and distribute the estate for the benefit of the beneficiaries named in the trust. A trustee’s duty may begin when a trustor assigns a trustee. The trustee can make investments, pay taxes and debt, or make significant financial decisions if they see it is in the best interest of the beneficiaries. A trustee does not go through probate.
Choose the right trustee and executor
For smaller estates, you may just want to assign an executor. It is more affordable and writing a legally valid will is less complicated than creating a trust arrangement. If your estate is on the larger side, writing a will and setting up a trust may be a good idea. The executor and trustee can be the same person, so make sure you choose someone on whom you can rely. It must be someone who will put the interests of all the beneficiaries first.


Do you want to keep your gums healthy?
Healthy gums don't bleed, so if you see blood when brushing or flossing, this can be a sign of gum disease. If left untreated it can get worse, leading to red, swollen and receding gums, bad breath (halitosis) and eventually tooth loss. To help protect your gums against gum disease take care of them with a good oral health routine.
Find out more about how to care for your gums.
Why do I need to floss?Follow our guide on how to floss properly to help remove plaque build-up from between your teeth and below the gum line.Read More »
How Your Dentist Can Treat Gum DiseaseGum disease often does not cause pain or discomfort. Here's how your dentist can spot the signs and treat them before things get worse.Read More »
What is a scale and polish?No matter how well you brush or floss your teeth, there will always be hard to reach areas. A scale and polish can help get your teeth properly clean.Read More »
Advice from your dentist on treating gum disease at homeRegular dental check-ups are one of your best defences against gum disease. Here are some expert tips for maintaining healthy teeth and gums in between trips to the dentist.Read More »


You’ve probably heard of the “ice bucket challenge”, which was designed to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). But have you heard of Mesothelioma Awareness Day? September 26th is the tenth annual Mesothelioma Awareness Day.
What began as a grassroots movement by The Meso Foundation has grown into a national movement to raise awareness and recognize those impacted by mesothelioma. Events like Miles for Meso are taking place all over the country. Currently, there are only a handful of FDA-approved drugs used to treat mesothelioma. The goal of these events is to raise funds to further mesothelioma research.
So what is mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer most often caused by asbestos that attacks the thin layer of cells lining the body’s internal organs. This aggressive disease causes tumors to form in the pleural cavity of the chest, lungs, abdomen, or lining of the heart. Mesothelioma is difficult to detect in its early stages. As a result, mesothelioma symptoms often take years to appear.
After seeing some of our clients’ struggles with this disease, we recognize the importance of raising awareness and funding research to treat mesothelioma.
If you are a railroad worker who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related cancer, please contact us to discuss your legal options.


Maximum Allowable Tensile Load
After the bursting head breaks the old pipe and creates a cavity in the ground, the winch pulls the new pipe through this cavity. For the pipe to be pulled, the pulling force has to exceed the friction between the outside surface of the pipe and the surrounding soils. When the coefficient of friction between soil and the pipe is high and the outside surface area of the pipe is large, high pulling forces are needed to overcome this high friction resistance. The high pulling force generates high tensile stresses on the replacement pipe. If the allowable tensile strength of the pipe is less than the anticipated tensile stresses on the pipe, actions to reduce friction must be adopted to avoid excessive strains in the pipe. Examples of these actions are increasing the diameter of the bursting head by approximately an inch to create approximately half an inch of overcut around the pipe, and injecting bentonite and/or polymer lubrication into the annular space behind the bursting head to reduce the frictional forces. If these actions are not sufficient to rectify the problem, a shorter bursting run and relocation of the insertion or pulling shafts must be considered. Pull force calculations should be conducted before bursting operation starts to avoid over stressing the pipe. It is much easier and less costly to incorporate the above-mentioned corrective actions before bursting than during bursting.
However, estimating the pulling force to break the old pipe and overcome friction resistance between the new PE and the surrounding soil is very difficult and currently there is no generally accepted procedure. Many site and project factors interact to make developing an accurate and reliable model problematic including: the strength of the old pipe, the type of backfill material, the type of native material, degree of upsize, bursting system, the amount of overcut, the presence of sags along the line, etc. Comparisons between the actual pulling forces and the calculated forces using the Terzaghi's Silo Theory that is used in calculating the jacking force in pipe jacking operations is presented below.


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Bighorn typically refers to the bighorn sheep, a species of wild sheep native to North America. Here are some key points about bighorn sheep:
- Habitat: Bighorn sheep inhabit rugged, mountainous regions across North America, including the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, and various other ranges. They are well adapted to steep, rocky terrain and are often found at high elevations.
- Physical Characteristics: Bighorn sheep are known for their impressive horns, which both males (rams) and females (ewes) possess. The horns of rams are much larger and more curved, while ewes have smaller and less curved horns. These horns are composed of keratin and are used for defense, dominance displays, and mating rituals. Bighorn sheep have a stocky build, with a thick coat that provides insulation in harsh mountain environments.
- Social Structure: Bighorn sheep live in groups called herds. The herds typically consist of ewes and their offspring, while rams tend to form smaller bachelor groups or live solitary lives. During the mating season, known as the rut, rams compete for dominance and mating rights by engaging in intense battles, ramming their horns together.
- Diet: Bighorn sheep are herbivores, primarily feeding on grasses, sedges, and other vegetation found in their mountainous habitats. They are well adapted to consume various plant species and can access vegetation in steep and rocky areas.
- Conservation Status: Bighorn sheep populations have faced significant declines in the past due to factors such as overhunting, habitat loss, and diseases transmitted from domestic sheep. Efforts to conserve and restore bighorn sheep populations have included hunting regulations, habitat protection, translocation programs, and monitoring for disease transmission.
- Symbolism: Bighorn sheep hold cultural and symbolic significance for many Native American tribes in North America. They are often seen as symbols of strength, agility, and resilience.
Bighorn sheep are considered an iconic species of North American wildlife, known for their ability to thrive in challenging mountain environments. Conservation efforts continue to be crucial to ensure the long-term survival of bighorn sheep populations and their habitats.


Hair aging varies by background
Hair, much like the skin it grows from, appears to age differently based on an individual’s ethnic background.
These findings were reported in a paper published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (2021; 14(1):38–44).
“Despite a similar chemical composition, the structural properties of hair vary between different ethnicities and, consequently, the aging of hair differs as well. As the population ages and becomes more diverse, it is of greater necessity to understand the hair aging process in different types of hair,” said the paper’s corresponding author Dr. Neelam Vashi, in a press release.
Dr. Vashi is an associate professor of dermatology at the Boston University School of Medicine and director of the Boston University Cosmetic and Laser Center at Boston Medical Center.
The research team conducted a literature search to review what is known about changes in hair structure over time, with a focus on the differences in hair aging according to ethnic background. They collected information on hair structure, aging characteristics and responses to extrinsic damage.
They found that the onset of greying varied by ethnicity. The average age that Caucasians began greying was in the mid-30s, compared to late 30s for Asians, and mid-40s for those of African descent.
Aging-related hair damage patterns also differed, with Caucasians and Asians typically experiencing damage to the distal hair shaft, while damage closer to the root was characteristic of the hair of African-Americans.
Postmenopausal changes include decreased anagen hairs in the frontal scalp, lower growth rates and smaller hair diameters.
The authors note that the role of hair for both protection and cosmetic improvement makes it incredibly important to people’s physical and mental well-being. “A thorough understanding of the unique characteristics of hair aging among different races and ethnicities is essential for the appropriate management of mature patients,” said Dr. Vashi.


Hybrid describes the resulting offspring of two different plant or animal breeds or species. Hybrid may also refer to something composed of two different elements. A hybrid is a mixture. Hybrid may be used as a noun or an adjective, related words are hybridism, hybridity. The word hybrid comes from the Latin word hybrida meaning offspring of a tame sow and a wild boar, or mongrel.
Highbred describes the resulting offspring of superior quality breeding stock. Highbred also refers to someone descended from a socially superior family, or someone with impeccable manners. Highbred is a simple compound word that is rarely used.
Toyota is about to be richly rewarded for what seems, in retrospect, to be a corporate no-brainer: combining its expertise in hybrid drivetrains with buyers’ insatiable appetite for small crossover SUVs. (The Detroit Free Press)
Hybrid grills, such as the Char-Broil Gas2Coal Hybrid grill and the Dyna-Glo Dual Fuel hybrid grill, let you cook with both gas and charcoal. (Consumer Reports Magazine)
Taking two different types of corn and breeding them to get a hybrid is crossbreeding, she said. (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
A hybrid is made when someone intentionally crosses two varieties of tomatoes, each chosen for one or more important characteristics such as disease resistance, color, size or flavor. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Some U.S. states have banned animal-human hybrid research in recent years, but an attempt to do so in Kansas in the mid-2000s failed to gain traction, Ostrowski said. (The Wichita Eagle)
At the beginning of this year, it was revealed that scientists at the Salk Institute in California and the University of Minnesota had created hybrid embryos with the aim of growing human organs inside farm animals such as sheep and pigs. (The Daily Mail)


On September 5, 2019, the Southeast Asia START Regional Center (SEA-START) together with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the Office of the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand, organized a workshop on Climate Change Adaptation for Rice-based Agricultural Systems in the Central Chao Phraya River Basin.
The central plain of the Chao Phraya river basin is a major rice production area with slightly under one million hectares of paddy fields. This area is under pressure from climate variability and extreme weather events such as droughts, dry spells, floods and heat waves, which tend to be more severe under the influence of climate change, threatening rice production.
The workshop was organized to share the results of the study that SEA-START had jointly conducted with Chiang Mai University to identify strategic direction and measures for rice-based agricultural systems to better cope with climate pressures and adapt to future climate change, including agricultural systems transformation, improved crop management techniques and infrastructure.
Over 50 participants, consisting of local government officials, community leaders and farmers, participated in the workshop to learn about challenges for rice production in a changing climate, proposed adaptation measures, and factors that would contribute to the success of such measures.


Oscar Ivar Levertin
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- July 17, 1862 near Stockholm Sweden
- Notable Works:
- “Kung Salomo och Morolf”
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Oscar Ivar Levertin, (born July 17, 1862, near Stockholm, Swed.—died Sept. 22, 1906, Stockholm), Swedish poet and scholar, a leader of the Swedish Romantic movement of the 1890s.
Levertin was educated at Uppsala University and became in 1899 professor of literature at the University of Stockholm. After the death of his first wife and an attack of tuberculosis, which sent him to Davos, Switz., he abandoned his early Naturalism for Romanticism. In Davos he completed his first volume of poems, Legender och visor (1891; “Legends and Songs”), which placed him at the head of the new Romantic movement. In this poetry—which he describes as “black with purple-coloured threads”—he drew his material partly from medieval legend and art and partly from Jewish tradition and history. In Nya dikter (1894; “New Poems”), the atmosphere and colouring are less melancholy; the combined influence of Ernest Renan and Friedrich Nietzsche is prominent. Dikter (1901) has a simpler and more compressed style and has genuine Swedish themes. His last and perhaps finest poetical work was Kung Salomo och Morolf (1905; “King Solomon and Morolf”), based on material drawn from Oriental tales and medieval romances.
As a literary historian Levertin concentrated on the 18th century, the same period that was the background in his volume of short stories, Rococonoveller (1899; “Rococo Novels”). From 1897 until his death he was the leading literary critic of the Svenska Dagbladet and exerted great influence on contemporary readers and writers. Among his books on the history of art, Jacques Callot (1911) is the most important.


Scaling Properties of Galaxy Groups
Galaxy groups and poor clusters are more common than rich clusters, and host the largest fraction of matter content in the Universe. Hence, their studies are key to understand the gravitational and thermal evolution of the bulk of the cosmic matter. Moreover, because of their shallower gravitational potential, galaxy groups are systems where non-gravitational processes (e.g., cooling, AGN feedback, star formation) are expected to have a higher impact on the distribution of baryons, and on the general physical properties, than in more massive objects, inducing systematic departures from the expected scaling relations. Despite their paramount importance from the astrophysical and cosmological point of view, the challenges in their detection have limited the studies of galaxy groups. Upcoming large surveys will change this picture, reassigning to galaxy groups their central role in studying the structure formation and evolution in the Universe, and in measuring the cosmic baryonic content. Here, we review the recent literature on various scaling relations between X-ray and optical properties of these systems, focusing on the observational measurements, and the progress in our understanding of the deviations from the self-similar expectations on groups' scales. We discuss some of the sources of these deviations, and how feedback from supernovae and/or AGNs impacts the general properties and the reconstructed scaling laws. Finally, we discuss future prospects in the study of galaxy groups.
- Pub Date:
- May 2021
- Astrophysics - Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics;
- Astrophysics - Astrophysics of Galaxies;
- Astrophysics - High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
- 36 pages, 8 figures, and 2 tables. This review article is part of the special issue "The Physical Properties of the Groups of Galaxies", edited by L. Lovisari and S. Ettori. Published in MDPI - Universe: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/PPGG"


In this episode of Big Tech, host Taylor Owen speaks with Margaret O’Mara, a historian of modern America and author of The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America.
Silicon Valley and the massive wealth it has generated have long symbolized the wonders of free market capitalism, viewed as proof of how innovation can thrive when it is not burdened by government oversight. Silicon Valley is infused with this libertarian ethos, centred on the idea that it was guys in their garages, setting out to create something new and make the world a better place, who built the Valley. But O’Mara looks back into history and says that’s all just a myth.
During the Cold War, the United States was looking for ways to bolster its technological advantage over the Soviets. Knowing that state-led projects would appear “Communist” to the American people, the government funnelled federal funding for research and development through universities, research institutions and defence companies. This influx of funds enabled private companies to expand and innovate and universities to subsidize tuition. The Apollo space program offers one such example, where federal funds supported tech companies working in electronic miniaturization and semiconductors. The upshot is that the entire Silicon Valley tech sector was built on government intervention and support, and even the guys in their garages benefited from the access to affordable university education. “To pull yourself up by your bootstraps is an American myth that’s very corrosive — there are very, very few truly self-made people,” explains O’Mara. By demystifying Silicon Valley’s origins we can better approach regulation and oversight of the tech industry.


It’s important for people with disabilities to live in our communities. But it’s harder for disabled people of color to access community living. There are barriers. The barriers come from policies that make our communities unfair to people of color. These barriers are caused by racism. Racism affects policies about dealing with emergencies, police violence, housing, and more. “Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living” explains how policy choices, now and in the past, keep disabled people of color from accessing community living.
This toolkit answers questions like:
- What are racial disparities?
- What are racial disparities in community living?
- What makes it harder for disabled people of color to live in the community? What barriers are in the way? How and why were these barriers created?
- How do policies create and carry on racism and inequality in our communities?
- How can we fix the unfair systems?
“Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living” is available in two versions:
- an Easy Read edition that uses pictures and large text
- a Plain Language version without accompanying graphics
There is also a discussion guide. You can use the guide with self-advocacy groups, or you can talk with friends or family. The guide has questions that will help you think more about racial disparities in community living.
To learn where you can find out more about racial disparities in community living, check out our resource, “Where did we get our information?”
The Easy Read Edition is split into parts. Each part has its own Words to Know section, and there is also a separate Words to Know part with all of the terms from every section. Click on the title of any of the parts below to download it:
These resources were made possible by generous support from the May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust.


Emotional Intelligence and Resilience among Young Adults
Keywords:Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Young Adults, Coping Ability
AbstractAcknowledging the mental health needs of young people is necessary to provide for the development of their community. The present study was conducted to find out the relationship between emotional intelligence and resilience among adults. Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand, use and manage your own emotion in a positive way to get free from stress, solve problems and to have an effective communication. Resilience is the ability to mentally and emotionally cope up in a crisis and return to normal. The researcher used convenient sampling method. The sample consisted of 100 adults 50- males and 50-female among the age groups of 18-24. The tools used were Emotional intelligence self-assessment tool and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. The results showed a significant positive correlation between Emotional Intelligence and Resilience. The results also showed that there was no significant difference between males and females emotional intelligence and resilience.
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Anjali Sehrawat, & MS. Soumya Simon. (2022). Emotional Intelligence and Resilience among Young Adults. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.25215/0902.182
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.


Bell’s theorem is a ‘no-go theorem’ that draws an important distinction between quantum mechanics (QM) and the world as described by classical mechanics. This theorem is named after John Stewart Bell.
In its simplest form, Bell’s theorem states:
No physical theory of local hidden variables can ever reproduce all of the predictions of quantum mechanics.
Cornell solid-state physicist David Mermin has described the appraisals of the importance of Bell’s theorem in the physics community as ranging from “indifference” to “wild extravagance”. Lawrence Berkeley particle physicist Henry Stapp declared: “Bell’s theorem is the most profound discovery of science.”
Bell’s theorem rules out local hidden variables as a viable explanation of quantum mechanics (though it still leaves the door open for non-local hidden variables). Bell concluded:
In a theory in which parameters are added to quantum mechanics to determine the results of individual measurements, without changing the statistical predictions, there must be a mechanism whereby the setting of one measuring device can influence the reading of another instrument, however remote. Moreover, the signal involved must propagate instantaneously, so that such a theory could not be Lorentz invariant.
Bell summarized one of the least popular ways to address the theorem, superdeterminism, in a 1985 BBC Radio interview:
There is a way to escape the inference of superluminal speeds and spooky action at a distance. But it involves absolute determinism in the universe, the complete absence of free will. Suppose the world is super-deterministic, with not just inanimate nature running on behind-the-scenes clockwork, but with our behavior, including our belief that we are free to choose to do one experiment rather than another, absolutely predetermined, including the ‘decision’ by the experimenter to carry out one set of measurements rather than another, the difficulty disappears. There is no need for a faster-than-light signal to tell particle A what measurement has been carried out on particle B, because the universe, including particle A, already ‘knows’ what that measurement, and its outcome, will be.


Meet NGC 1309: an idyllic spiral galaxy that is located about 100-million light-years from Earth in the constellation of Eridanus. Spanning around 30,000 light-years across, NGC 1309 is a nearly a third the size of our own galaxy.
Officially, this galaxy’s shape is classified as SA(rs)bc. “S” refers to spiral and “SA” refers to a galaxy without bars (so, basically, it's a non-barred spiral galaxy). Next, galaxies are broken into those with rings, designated as “(r)” and those without rings have the designation (S)—Addition, there is a transitionary designation of “(rs)”. Finally, the “bc” designation is given because NGC 1309 is in a transitionary stage between a SAb and a SAc galaxy.
Going back to this galaxy specifically, in recent times, NGC 1309 has experience a large number of supernova explosions (of course, they happened long ago—hundreds of millions of years—the light just arrived after its long journey), Between these events and Cepheid variable stars, NGC 1309 is helping us better understand the expansion of the universe.


Prickly Ash Tincture – Zanthoxylum
(including genus Fagara) is a genus of about 250 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs in the citrus or rue family, Rutaceae, native to warm temperate and subtropical areas worldwide. Several of the species have yellow heartwood, to which their generic name alludes.
The generic name is derived from Ancient Greek words ξανθός (xanthos), meaning “yellow,” and ξύλον (xylon), meaning “wood.” It refers to a yellow dye made from the roots of some species. The Takhtajan system places the genus in the subfamily Rutoideae, tribe Zanthoxyleae, while Germplasm Resources Information Network places it in the subfamily Toddalioideae and does not assign it to a tribe. The once separate genus Fagara is now included in Zanthoxylum.
Many Zanthoxylum species make excellent bonsai and in temperate climates they can be grown quite well indoors. Zanthoxylum beecheyanum and Zanthoxylum piperitum are two species commonly grown as bonsai. The fruit of several species is used to make the spice, Sichuan pepper. They are also used as bonsai trees. Common names include “prickly ash” and “Hercules club”.
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Would you like to…
- Increase understanding of Geospatial Inquiry in your classroom?
- Increase confidence and skills for facilitating Geospatial Inquiry with students?
- Identify opportunities to implement Geospatial Inquiry to enhance student learning of key disciplinary concepts?
- Increase awareness of careers that could inspire students to enter STEM fields?
If so, a POD Teacher Workshop is perfect for you!
POD Teacher Workshops
The Power of Data (POD) Project is a 35 hour professional development program that helps secondary teachers enhance existing lessons with Geospatial Inquiry. Geospatial Inquiry involves finding patterns and relationships in data using online mapping technologies.
You will engage in adult-level Geospatial Inquiry with a focus on science. What you learn will serve as a template with which to create a similar Geospatial Inquiry for students in your specific content.
Over the course, you will learn how to:
- Examine geospatial data
- Ask Questions about geospatial data
- Analyze and Interpret geospatial data in ArcGIS Online
- Engage in Argument using geospatial data as EVIDENCE to support written arguments
- Present and Receive Feedback on your argument to peers in ArcGIS Online
- Revise your argument based on peer feedback.
No previous experience with GIS necessary. This class is designed to get GIS novices up and running quickly and easily.


New Image of Jupiter
I’ve written about the Juno mission previously, sharing stunning pictures of the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter. Since then, Juno has completed nine close flybys of the large planet, collecting more data and images. Recently, NASA released a gorgeous image of a massive storm on Jupiter’s northern hemisphere captured by the Juno spacecraft.
The dark clouds in the image are believed to be deeper in the planet’s atmosphere than the lighter, brighter clouds. These lighter clouds measure about four to eight miles in length and width.
Journey to Mars
While NASA works diligently on the Orion mission to transport people to Mars, they are simultaneously testing the systems necessary to sustain prolonged stays and instruments on the red planet. The Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) is providing funding for the Kilopower project to test sustainable power projects. Instead of looking to solar for prolonged power, they are testing the use of a space nuclear reactor.
I can only imagine that the lack of meaningful funding has pushed NASA to use existing technologies that are fast and comparatively cheap as a source of power off-planet. Little research and development is needed when it comes to nuclear technology, as they inch closer to visiting Mars. They can package up a mini-nuclear reactor and send it into space. Who needs innovation when we can just make a to-go size uranium-235 reactor core? The new reactor is dubbed the Kilowatt Reactor Using Stirling Technology, or KRUSTy.
I don’t know about you, but I can’t say I love the idea of venturing to new, untouched planets and leaving nuclear reactors in our wake just because our bloodlust to set humans on undiscovered places outpaces our advancement and investment in better suited technology. I’d tell you more, but I’ve inflicted enough sarcasm and snark on you for the moment.
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