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Not only does he unravel the mysteries of space, Tyson is also a published author who makes a case that even the most theoretical of topics can be interesting and understandable. Tyson appears in countless YouTube videos, is an active Twitter user, produces a podcast and hosts “NOVAScienceNOW” on PBS. |
Tyson is an educator. Fancy that, so am I. |
When I go to my teaching internship every week or talk to others who are pre-service teachers, we notice that students in the United States, especially in Arizona, consistently lag behind other states in performance on standardized tests. Especially in topics like math and science. Students aren’t given enough opportun... |
Like I mentioned earlier, this guy is all over the Internet, television, radio and has even held appointed positions on President’s commissions, which placed trust in him to advise our executive branch on the topic of space exploration. His willingness to answer user questions on Reddit shows he makes himself available... |
This embrace of technology means something to me. |
Tyson accepts that students need as many sources of information as they can get their hands on. The kicker is that this information needs to be meaningful to students or else it won’t stick. We all know this from experience. In a Time magazine video interview, Neil states that students are being impeded by boundaries, ... |
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The Nexus line's reputation of bad camera phones seems to have stopped at the Nexus 5, but Google isn't limiting the improvement to hardware. The Nexus 5's 4.4.1 update took what was already a much better camera and improved its launch time and focus speeds by half a second. That may not seem like much, but in photogra... |
A noticeably brighter image shows how Google has improved shutter time in relation to metering. That being said, I still prefer the first image because it retains more information in highlights. |
The real star of 4.4.1 is the speed at which the app launches and quick focusing the camera can now do. Although there is a minor difference in image coloring/exposure, it's the actual experience of using your camera app on the Nexus that shines, especially in situations—dark bars, fast action—where you're more likely ... |
You can check out additional photos from both updates on our Flickr page for further comparison. |
Lab-grown meat: Would you eat it? |
Biologically, the companies say it is the same as the meat that comes from a cow, just not born or slaughtered. |
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - What if we told you there are several companies exploring ways to grow meat in a lab? They’re marketing it as a safer and more sustainable option and it could hit the shelves within the next few years. |
The emerging industry hasn’t quite settled on what it would be called when it becomes available, but some of the versions are “slaughter-free", “cell-based”, or “clean” meat. |
“If we can produce meat from animal cells and not animal itself, we can save resources required to produce our food,” said Nicholas Genovese, Memphis Meats CSO and Co-Founder. |
So this food innovation, is it a case of no harm, no foul? |
All the folks we asked were admittedly confused. So, here’s how it works. Let’s take beef, for example. It’s made by harvesting muscle cells from a living cow. Those cells are monitored in a lab setting and then multiplied to create muscle tissue. |
But it’s closer to becoming a reality with the USDA and FDA announcing just last month that they will have a joint oversight of the industry and that’s catching the attention of the agriculture community, including the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce. |
Check back for more on what the Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner is asking to be included in the regulations. |
Hugs and tears were shared today at Carol Sessions home in Morton. |
When it comes to the SA racing scene, there are a few prominent drivers making a name for themselves overseas. |
One of the standout racers in this regard is David Perel, having finished second in the 2015 Italian GT series and competing in the Blancpain GT Series Am Division. We interviewed Perel via email, covering local obstacles to racing, Forza versus Gran Turismo and much more. |
Hadlee Simons (HS): What challenges are there for aspiring and budding racers from an SA perspective? |
David Perel (DP): Primarily it’s a case of finding the necessary budget to go racing. When you are a rookie you need to pay the teams to race, and initially you’re looking at R1.5-million to R3-million per season for GT3 racing. There are plenty of paths to climb the ladder, though the younger you start the better. For... |
HS: What challenges are there from a global perspective? |
DP: The level of competition on an international level is unbelievable and I mean that sincerely. You are literally racing against Le Mans winners, DTM champions and even F1 drivers. The grids are filled with up to 65 cars and the top 30 cars can be separated by just one second in qualifying. Teams get to cherry pick t... |
HS: To settle the console racing war! Which is better for acclimatisation to racing circuits – Forza or Gran Turismo? Further to that, do you make use of any video games to acclimatise yourself to a track? I know iRacing is big in the community but do you find the more casual experiences to do a good job as well? |
Back in the day I took part in the second Gran Turismo Academy and finished third out of a million entrants but didn’t qualify because I was based in South Africa. Guess what? I race against the winners of GT Academy now and have had the pleasure of beating them on track. |
HS: Are there any standout tracks in particular where you were on the pace straight away as a result of the gaming? |
DP: When I arrived at the Silverstone F1 track I was third quickest on my first flying lap. I credit that 100% to Gran Turismo 6, their track design was so accurate. |
HS: Of course, the Blancpain GT series is one of the top disciplines in the world, given the endurance nature of it all. Are there any different approaches to endurance compared to traditional racing? Does the old adage of driving slowly and preserving everything still hold true here? |
DP: In endurance racing the primary objective to achieving a good result is to avoid unnecessary pit stops. So you need to avoid trouble as much as you can. That doesn’t mean you drive slowly though, we’re still flat out for up to 24 hours but instead of driving at 105% we are just below 100%. It’s a big difference to ... |
HS: You’re also going to be doing the Spa 24 Hours [oops, he did it this year – ed]. What do you expect to be your biggest challenge? Do you think you’ll actually be able to sleep between stints? |
DP: I competed in my first Spa 24 Hour this year actually. I knew it was going to be tough but it turned out to be ten times more difficult than I anticipated. The emotional roller coaster is unbelievable. In the fifth hour we were leading and I was getting ready to get into the car and extend the gap when I saw on the... |
I slept 1.5 hours between 2am and 3.30am. The team woke me up in a panic and said “Mate, you have three minutes to get into your suit, you’re up next.” I bolted to the pits to get my suit only to find it had been moved! I was literally still zipping up when the car stopped for the pitstop. It was intense. From there it... |
HS: You can’t mention endurance without Le Mans. Any ambitions of a GT or LMP drive? |
DP: My ultimate dream is to race in Le Mans. It’s why I started my journey to become a GT driver two years ago. My team actually won their class in the Le Mans this year, so I’m hoping we’re not far off. I speak to my manager about it all the time. I desperately want to do the race. |
HS: I’d be remiss not to ask if F1 is a goal for you? |
DP: It was, but I’m way too old now. If you’re 22 and still in South Africa then consider your F1 career over. You need to be in Europe from a young age, winning consistently and with a massive amount of cash available to climb that ladder. My goal is to race in Le Mans, which is incredibly difficult on its own. |
I still have a dream of driving a Formula 1 car though. That’s not impossible but racing one is out of the question. |
HS: We seldom hear of SA guys making it big overseas (be it in F3, touring cars or other disciplines), with guys like Jayde Kruger and Roman de Beer seeing success recently. Do you think it’s just a case of the SA public not being fans of motorsport? Is it an issue of exposure? More issues? |
DP: It’s mostly because we cannot afford it. To compete in F3 you need a budget of R10-million just for one season. GP2 (one step below F1) is double that. We have the talent but we don’t have the financial backing. In a way it’s understandable, but it doesn’t make it any easier. I spent my entire life’s savings and so... |
Of course exposure obviously helps and we are working really hard to put motorsport in the spotlight more often. |
HS: Further to that, are there any particular South Africans that stand out as fantastic young talents to watch? |
DP: There are a few. Off the top of my head, both the Kelvin and Sheldon van de Linde, Jordan Pepper, Raul Hyman. Then locally there are so many good kids racing at the moment, they just need to bite the bullet and get on the plane to Europe so they can expose themselves to the big teams. |
HS: What do you think can be done to alleviate the issue of funding/sponsorship cash? Do you think the government can step in? Is it feasible for a major fund of sorts to be created? |
DP: I am not sure, help from the government would help, of course, but there’s no direct path to become a professional racing driver, which can make things unpredictable for big bureaucracies. |
These days racing drivers have the control to expose themselves through social media and I think a big part of it rests in our hands. That’s not easy but as long as motorsport isn’t mainstream, it’s up to us to make it so. |
HS: What are your thoughts on initiatives like the GT Academy by Sony and Polyphony Digital? We’ve seen some success stories like Jann Mardenborough, for instance. |
DP: I’m a huge fan of it, my only (selfish) complaint is when I didn’t qualify in 2008 or 2009. Full credit to Gran Turismo and Nissan for creating such a brilliant opportunity for aspiring drivers. It was my performance in the GT Academy that gave me the belief that I could take it to anyone on the world stage. |
HS: Of course, Formula E is gaining traction lately. What do you make of it? |
DP: It’s inevitable that electric racing will be the most popular form of motorsport in the future. I say full credit to the organizers of Formula E for making it a reality. I wish I could compete in the series, it’s filled with full-time professional drivers and is huuuuugely competitive. |
HS: What’s in the pipeline for 2017? More Blancpain of course, but can we expect DTM and/or WEC as well? |
DP: I have another two years with Kessel Ferrari. I am hoping we keep racing in the Blancpain GT Series, the target is to do both the Endurance and Sprint Championships. I have tested a DTM car but it’s unlikely that I’ll get that opportunity again. And finally, depending on a few technical factors, WEC is not out of t... |
You can keep up to date with David Perel via his website, Twitter account, Facebook page, Instagram account and YouTube channel. |
Last year on this date, Indianapolis received 10.2” of snow as a winter storm traveled over central Indiana. The weather this year is MUCH different compared to 2018! Temperatures this Sunday morning are nearly 20 degrees warmer than Saturday. Skies are also mainly cloudy over the state with lows in the lower 40s. |
There have been a few light rain showers in our northern-most counties this Sunday morning. Isolated showers are possible early in the day, but more of the steady rainfall will arrive midday. Rain showers will be on and off throughout the afternoon as temperatures rise into the lower 50s. |
A cold front will travel over Indiana overnight and the boundary will bring another wave of rain to the area. Heavy downpours and even a few rumbles of thunder are possible tonight. Severe weather is not expected, but some thunderstorms could produce gusty winds. |
Light rain is going to linger into the Monday morning commute, especially south of Indianapolis. The highest totals will likely fall south of Indianapolis and should remain below an inch. The showers are going to move out by the afternoon with decreasing clouds. Highs will rise into the upper 40s Monday afternoon. |
Drier weather arrives Tuesday and Wednesday this week! Highs will gradually rise back into the 60s on Thursday. However, the milder air will bring more rain chances to central Indiana at the end of the work week. |
Bonner County Daily Bee - Columns, Can attitude and action equal positive aging? |
Can attitude and action equal positive aging? |
When was the last time you were on a playground swing, or a swing hanging from a large tree branch? (I’ve occasionally enjoyed a swing at the school playground across from our home.) Did you pump up your own swing speed? Did you get a push from someone? Did you have fun? |
Swings can be a fun metaphor, too, when we think of the swinging transition from one attitude of aging into another attitude. While we’re in the air, we can experience a different freedom inside, swinging hopefully into a new future as we grow older. |
Then as we tire of the back-and-forth motion, we slow ourselves down until our feet drag the ground and our swinging comes to a stop. Now we need to stand up and decide which action we’ll take to match our freer-swing attitude. |
Which direction will we walk? Will we move toward a new attitude of intentional hope and change, or will we backtrack toward a more familiar, comfortable attitude that might keep us trapped in negative thoughts about our aging? |
If you’re in any quandary about which direction your attitude swing should impact your action once you’re back on the ground, I encourage you to swing into positive aging. That’s the direction next Tuesday’s Geezer Forum will take. |
In our gathering on January 22, 2:30-4 p.m. at Columbia Bank’s Community Room, we’ll use “digital aging” (photos) to stimulate both our imaginations and our conversations. We’ll first identify some of the negative attitudes/actions many adults succumb to as we face personal and cultural challenges of growing older. |
But then we will counter-balance the negative attitudes and actions with photos that remind us how positive aging is begun and nourished by attitudes and actions to honor our aging as a given (“it is what it is”, but only up to point). |
So many marvelous people model for us what aging can be at its best. Who inspires you? Many people inspire me. |
We must take very seriously the struggles many experience on a daily basis, struggles we might label as loneliness, idleness, illness, lack of meaning/purpose, depression, isolation, ageist stereotypes, etc. But taking them seriously doesn’t mean we have to stay caught in their grips forever. |
So our Digital Aging visual reminders and our conversation at next Tuesday’s Geezer Forum will try to remind us we have significant choices we can intentionally make on a daily basis. Those choices can swing us into attitudes and actions that enrich our lives. They can renew our relationships with family and friends, a... |
Please consider joining us for a 90-minute swing toward healthier living in the journey we might rightly call Positive Aging. Oh, and bring some extra smiles along with you. Someone might need one. |
Paul Graves, M.Div., is lead geezer-in-training of Elder Advocates, a consulting ministry on aging issues. Contact Paul at 208-610-4971 or elderadvocates@nctv.com. |
Oasis will continue their Chasing the Sun reissue campaign with the re-release of their 1995 smash (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, scheduled for release on September 30th via Big Brother Recordings. |
Like the the reissue of Oasis’ debut Definitely, Maybe, the new version of Morning Glory? will come packed with bonus material, including previously unheard demos of “She’s Electric” and “Rockin’ Chair.” The reissue will also include demos of “Some Might Say,” “Hey Now” and “Boneheads Bank Holiday” that were recorded b... |
The newly remastered version of (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? will be available in a number of formats as well: Digital download, special three-CD set, a 12-inch vinyl LP (with digital download code for the bonus material) and a deluxe box set packed with the original LP, a replica of the original 12-inch promo, a ... |
But there was a desperate need for heavy equipment to reach possible survivors buried in collapsed buildings, including an eight-story hotel in Palu where voices were heard in the rubble. A 25-year-old woman was found alive during the evening in the ruins of the Roa-Roa Hotel, according to the National Search and Rescu... |
At least 832 people were confirmed killed by the quake and tsunami that struck Friday evening, Indonesia's disaster agency said, with nearly all of those from Palu. The regencies of Donggala, Sigi and Parigi Moutong — with a combined population of 1.2 million — had yet to be fully assessed. |
"The death toll is believed to be still increasing, since many bodies were still under the wreckage, while many have not been reached," said disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. |
It was not immediately known when the burial would take place, but "this must be done as soon as possible for health and religious reasons," said Willem Rampangilei, head of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency. Most of Palu's residents are Muslim. |
"We are trying our best. Time is so important here to save people," said Muhammad Syaugi, head of the national search and rescue team. "Heavy equipment is on the way." |
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo toured Palu on Sunday and said rescuers were having difficulty reaching victims because of a shortage of heavy equipment. |
"There are many challenges," Jokowi said. "We have to do many things soon, but conditions do not allow us to do so." |
In Donggala, the site closest to the epicenter of Friday's earthquake, aerial footage on Metro TV showed the sugary blond sands of beaches swept out to sea, along with some buildings. Some buildings in the town were severely damaged, with plywood walls shredded and chunks of concrete scattered on the pavement. Much of ... |
Looters hit a badly damaged shopping mall, apparently unconcerned for their safety amid ongoing aftershocks and the structure's questionable stability. |
"The ground rose up like a spine and suddenly fell. Many people were trapped and buried under collapsed houses. I could do nothing to help," resident Nur Indah said, crying. "In the evening, some of them turned on their cellphones just to give a sign that they were there. But the lights were off later and the next day.... |
Nugroho said 61 foreigners were in Palu at the time of the disaster. Most were accounted for, but one South Korean was believed to be trapped in the Roa-Roa Hotel, while three others from France and one from Malaysia were missing. The survivors were to be evacuated to the Sulawesi city of Makassar in the island's far s... |
Associated Press writers Margie Mason and Stephen Wright contributed. |
Plans for the city of Jamestown’s most ardent annual display of patriotism are now underway. |
The United Veterans Council of Jamestown is inviting all veterans and their families, organizations, groups, schools and government officials to participate in the city’s 2018 Memorial Day parade and celebrations, to be held Monday, May 28. |
Members of the United Veterans Council of Jamsetown are asking that community members reflect on what Memorial Day truly means to them. Memorial Day, originally referred to as Decoration Day, is a day to remember and honor those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. |
Unfortunately, according to Chairman Joe Paladino, the traditions associated with Memorial Day are beginning to erode in American culture. |
Corp. Ken Furlow will be master of ceremonies for this year’s Memorial Day activities. Paul Arnone, a World War II veteran, will serve as parade grand marshal. |
Line-up will start at 9 a.m. and the parade will start promptly at 10 a.m. with services to follow in Soldiers’ Circle at Lakeview Cemetery. To participate, contact Melodie Paladino, United Veterans Council of Jamestown secretary, at 450-6768. |
Planning meetings are being held May 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Ira Lou Springs Post 149 American Legion, 364 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown. Volunteers are needed. |
A man who defected from the Islamic State revealed Tuesday he had witnessed the British extremist Jihadi John, recently identified as Londoner Mohamed Emwazi, execute a hostage held by the terror group. |
The man, known only as Saleh, said Jihadi John was a senior figure in the organization and was responsible for the murder of foreign hostages. He claimed to have witnessed the execution of one Japanese hostage. |
Saleh further revealed that hostages were regularly subject to mock executions, so that when they were finally killed, they were not expecting it. |
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