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The FBI Is Now On The Trail of Animal Abusers

The FBI is making news with its recent announcement that it will now track animal abuse in the same way it follows Group A felonies like arson, assault and homicide. Federal statutes define animal cruelty is “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly … Continue reading




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To Improve Beijing’s Air Quality, Cut Household Fuel Use Too

By Jeffrey Norris UC Berkeley News China’s plans to curb Beijing’s health-damaging air pollution by focusing on restricting emissions from power plants and vehicles may have limited impact if household use of coal and other dirty fuels is not also … Continue reading




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Insects Are ‘Glue in Nature’ and Must Be Rescued to Save Humanity, Says Top Scientist

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams Rapidly falling insect populations, said Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, “will make it even more difficult than today to get enough food for the human population of the planet, to get good health and freshwater for everybody.” A … Continue reading




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Researchers Use Augmented Reality to Teach Kids About Climate Change

By The University of British Columbia While Pokémon Go has helped to bring augmented reality to everyday life, UBC researchers are using similar technology to teach high school students about climate change. Based on the community of Delta B.C., the … Continue reading




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Muscadines, Gloom, and the Healing Power of Sunshine

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been sending my thoughts out here into the void that is the world wide web for a full two decades. But, here I am. Today officially marks the 20th anniversary of this blog. When I wrote those first words, “Welcome to My Site,” all…




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Heritage Staffers Think Lying to Voters is Hilarious

Tweets are flying around X about how, actually, now that Donald Trump has won, Republicans can admit that Project 2025 really is the agenda. And the thing is, no one is laughing harder than the actual staffers at The Heritage Foundation. Sources told NOTUS that, in recent days, Heritage group chats have been filled with these sorts of tweets, celebrating how conservatives "tricked the Libs into believing Project 2025 wasn't real."




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With Trump, Israel Pushes to Annex West Bank

Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has ordered preparations for the annexation of settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the US election "brings an important opportunity for the State of Israel," Smotrich told the Knesset, or Israeli parliament.




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Russian State TV Airs Melania Trump's Nudes on Prime Time

Russian state television network congratulated Melania Trump on her husband's reelection as president of the United States by showing nude photographs of her on live television, according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.




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Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Jailed After Child's Testimony

The mother of a 7-year-old boy accused the Moscow pediatrician, Nadezhda Buyanova, of telling him that his father's death while fighting in Ukraine was justified.




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Musk 'Efficiency' Effort So Unserious They Named It DOGE

President-elect Trump is appointing Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead an effort to cut government spending, eliminate regulations and restructure federal agencies. To give you an idea of how clownish the project already is, they're calling it the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Dogecoin is the name of a cryptocoin created as a joke to mock crytocurrency speculation. People bought it for the lulz and it's currently worth 39 cents.




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JUST Creative wins Awwwards. ‘Typography Honors’ for Brand Builders Summit ’24 Website

Brand Builders Summit 2024 wins ‘Typography Honors’ at Awwwards for outstanding typography and design, attracting 60K+ visitors globally. 2025 waitlist open!




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101+ Best AI Tools for Business & Marketing 2024

Looking for the best AI tools & resources? We're actively compiling the ultimate list of the best artificial intelligence tools & resources.




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NASA Guide to Air-filtering Houseplants

This excellent infographic created by lovethegarden.com is based on The NASA Clean Air Study of 1989. While researching ways to clean air in space stations, it was determined that these air-filtering houseplants significantly eliminate benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the … Continue reading




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✚ Make the Chart: Scatterplot Using Text Instead of Dots

I made a chart about Halloween candy. Even dumb charts need attention and require that choices are made.

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Climate Change Film Tells Us “How to Let Go of the World”

By Yessenia Funes Yes! magazine In his new documentary, Josh Fox says we can use love to push aside the fear and hopelessness that comes with climate change. China’s smog-ridden skies have driven some people to rebel in the streets—even … Continue reading




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Flipping the Magic Mouse


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The Anthropocene Is Here: Humanity Has Pushed Earth Into a New Epoch

By Deirdre Fulton Common Dreams The epoch is thought to have begun in the 1950s, when human activity set global systems on a different trajectory   The Anthropocene Epoch has begun, according to a group of experts assembled at the … Continue reading




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Organic is Only One Ingredient in Recipe for Sustainable Food Future

By University of British Columbia Many people choose organic thinking it’s better for humans and the planet, but a new UBC study published today in Science Advances finds that might not always be the case. “Organic is often proposed a … Continue reading




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Heavily Used Pesticide Linked to Breathing Problems in Farmworkers’ Children

By Brett Israel UC Berkeley News Elemental sulfur, the most heavily used pesticide in California, may harm the respiratory health of children living near farms that use the pesticide, according to new research led by UC Berkeley. In a study … Continue reading




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Eight Things to Consider when Building a Business

Building a business is a long and difficult process. It’s a time filled with uncertain ups and downs – so you need all the support and advice you can get, even if it’s not your first time creating a successful money-making business.  So, here are eight things you should consider, which you might not have […]

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How a Business Degree Can Help Business Owners Succeed

Starting a small business is a different kind of career move, since you don’t need to have any educational achievements to get started. Unlike applying for employed job roles, where employers might state the degrees or other qualifications that they expect candidates to have, anybody can start their own small business, even if you dropped […]

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Why Use a Chat Bot: Customer Experience Benefits

Today’s business landscape is a complex, fast-evolving terrain where the need for agility has never been greater. Enterprises are under constant pressure to enhance customer experience while streamlining operations. This has led many to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for solutions. One AI tool that has mainly gained attention is the chatbot. A chatbot is a […]

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How to Sell Videos Online Using the Sell Media Plugin on Your WordPress Site

Are you one of the 55% of people globally who watch online videos every single day? Video has become an incredibly popular format for consuming content, and it’s now as ubiquitous as images within our social media news feeds and timelines. Despite this, the ability to sell videos online is difficult than many other forms of static media – […]




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How to Set Up Test Purchases Using PayPal on Your Sell Media Powered Website

Setting up a trouble-free payment process can be nerve-wracking. It must be completely secure and fully tested before going live in order to give the customer zero problems and total confidence in their purchase. Any issues with the checkout process, and it could end up with a potential refund to the customer, or no sale at all. Sell Media incorporates a testing […]




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Featured User, Kate Williams: Weddings, Portraits and Double Exposure

Wedding Photography is a tough business. You collaborate with people who are expecting to see passion and love reflected in your work, people who want to see every precious moment captured beautifully. There are no do-overs on wedding day, and the pressure can be enormous. Kate Williams, who works primarily a wedding photographer but also does stunning portraiture, […]




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How to Use the Right Keywords For Increased Sales on Your Photography Website

While there are a number of ways visitors can potentially find your photography, search is the most vital method. If your website doesn’t offer a keyword search function, visitors may head to other sites that do – and the drop in traffic could hammer your sales figures. Just as search is crucial for finding websites, having a way […]




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How to Build a Stock Photo Business With WordPress

Selling your photography can be a great way to funnel your passion into a business. However, the web is awash in stock photography sites that curate photos from thousands of photographers. To stand out, you might be better off going your own way. And with the right tools—such as WordPress and Sell Media—you can build your own stock photo […]




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Featured User, Jon Kempner: Framing Buildings

Winston Churchill once said “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” British photographer Jon Kempner builds on that concept in his body of photographic work, crafting images that allow us to experience some of the world’s most unique architecture from afar. Kempner describes his work as “architectural portraiture”, and he uses space and decor […]




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How To Sell Photos Using Squarespace (In 3 Short Steps)

Making a name for yourself as a photographer is hard enough without having to deal with all the minutia of setting up a self-hosted website. Often, the thought of purchasing hosting, developing the design, and creating your content feels like extra hassle you simply don’t need. That’s where Squarespace comes in. It’s an easy-to-use platform with some simple […]




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Searching For a Premium WordPress Theme? Use This Checklist

WordPress boasts thousands of free themes, some of which are pretty darn good. But it also offers the option of installing premium themes. They say that you get what you pay for, and this often holds true with premium themes. Your website’s design is your company’s virtual storefront. To mark your presence in the real […]




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How to Improve Sales Using Photo Keywords in WordPress

When it comes to browsing a stock image website, user experience is key. Effective navigation is vitally important, and it’s imperative that users have a clear and easy way of searching for images. If they struggle at any point in the process, they are likely to go elsewhere, resulting in the loss of a sale and potential repeat business. Fortunately, […]




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How to Improve Sales by Offering Coupons Using Sell Media

Running a successful business should be your ultimate goal, and offering coupons to your customers is a key aspect of strengthening sales. However, it’s important to also devise a plan of action – without one, you could essentially hamstring your overall campaign. By harnessing the power of Sell Media (and elements such as the Discount Codes […]













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Blood Test Can Benefit NFL Concussion Return-to-Play Decisions

If professional athletes are meant to be real-life superheroes, Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa looked remarkably mortal on September 12. With his team down 31-10 in the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills, the quarterback spotted a gap at the line of scrimmage and decided to scramble for a first down. When he encountered Bills' defender Damar Hamlin, Tagovailoa lowered his head and ran straight into him. Tagovailoa stayed down injured after the play. He had suffered the third concussion of his NFL career, on top of the one he was diagnosed with during his time in the collegiate ranks.




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Study tests novel approach to PTSD treatment that helps individuals and spouses

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among active-duty service members and veterans impacts not only individuals experiencing PTSD, but also their spouses and families. Left untreated, PTSD is typically chronic and very impairing. However, for individuals experiencing PTSD, one weekend retreat with their partner can support recovery while simultaneously improving their romantic relationships, according to a pilot study led by Steffany Fredman, associate professor of human development and family studies and associate professor of psychology at Penn State.




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NRC Receives Perfect Grade on Small Business Scorecard

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The U.S. Small Business Administration hosts an event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building this week to recognize agencies that received an A+ for fiscal year 2023 for their efforts to contract with small businesses. NRC Chief Acquisition Officer James Corbett celebrates at the event with SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman and others.

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NRC Commissioners Wright and Crowell Visit Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Commissioner Wright and Commissioner Crowell visit Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts. CFS is one of several firms seeking to use nuclear fusion (where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium) to generate electricity. The company is currently developing a system using powerful magnetic fields to control the extremely hot plasma that sustains a fusion reaction.

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US Federal employees and retirees: Contribute conveniently through the Combined Federal Campaign

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Monday, December 4, 2023 -- The Free Software Foundation, today, highlighted its participation as a charity in the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign, which is focused on human rights this week.




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Microplates in Action: Recommendations for use

The optimal use of a microplate can significantly accelerate research and discovery. Making good use of recommendations learnt from different research sett



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Using Genetics to Reveal the History of Rapa Nui

The fascinating and remote Rapa Nui or Easter Island, is ~2,000 km from the nearest Polynesian island and 3,700 km west of South America.



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Researchers Discover Aberrant Proteins That Trigger Lupus

These novel insights will hopefully lead to better treatments for lupus patients, now that we may know why the body attacks itself in this disease.



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