OhOn a recent early-morning flight to Atlanta, I sat in the middle seat next to a jovial, middle-aged Michiganian. Since we were both in a chatty mood, we started a discussion about what movies we wanted to watch on our plane ride. The topic of documentaries quickly came up, as my new friend said she absolutely loved documentaries. At this point, the conversation was in danger of becoming a danger zone. Even though I’m a documentary filmmaker and run a nonprofit organization focused on documentation, the stakes remain high for me when a conversation moves in that direction.“I like true…
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Post Views: 87 Krista Fritson has had a penchant for helping others since her early childhood. “My parents worked hard in our neighborhood and at school, so I developed empathy and compassion early in life,” she said. The Kearney native often listened and was there for his family and friends, especially those who were struggling because of hardships. She then developed a curiosity about people’s behavior and choices and how they lead to different pathways and consequences. These early experiences led Fritson on the path to psychology. The UNK professor earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kearney State…
November 3, 2023 — In the spirit of World Vegan MonthProVeg South Africa is supporting this year’s Vegan Society campaign to prioritize myths and perceptions that persist about plant-based diets in male social circles. “Especially in developing countries like ours, there still seems to be a somewhat mythological belief that there is a direct causal link between eating meat and being masculine or embodying masculine traits. We don’t think this is the case and it’s a view we would like to challenge,” Wikus Engelbrecht, head of communications for ProVeg South Africa, told Nutrition Insight.Referencing the Vegan Society’s…
Share When you hear the term “love addiction,” you may think of a storybook character who swallows a pink, sparkly love potion and suddenly finds himself instantly in love with someone. In most cases, the spell or potion does not last long, and these folk tales leave us with a warning message: love, in excess, can become harmful. Rather than letting yourself be consumed, it is better to fight for a healthy and balanced relationship where love is reciprocal. In real life, we navigate love in different ways as we continue dating appsmanaging the chances of to be a ghost…
Vegan eggs, craft cocktails and canned fish, here’s what’s in store for you when it comes to cooking this summer. Cacao is useful for those looking for a new alternative to sugar without compromising its sweet, amber flavor. Photo: Pexels/Eva Bronzini SUMMER is just around the corner and with the new season comes lots of delicious things to eat and drink. Trendy flavors and ingredients highlight fresh, seasonal produce. When it comes to popular drink trends, the perfect thing to sip on is a craft cocktail. Here are the popular food trends we think will be big this summer. Vegan…
A new mosquito egg counting tool developed by Javed et al. shows the potential applications of AI in parasitology research. William Shadbolt November 3, 2023 AI (Artificial Intelligence) concept, 3D rendering, abstract image visual *** Local Caption *** © metamorworks / Getty Images / iStockWith the release of ChatGPT late last year, discussions of artificial intelligence moved from the realm of Big Tech and science fiction to headlines. Since then, debates about the potential uses and dangers of these tools have not left the public consciousness. In an ironic episode, a major science fiction magazine had to close your submission…
KATHMANDU, November 3: The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu today organized a discussion on the potential for enhanced cooperation between Nepal and India in the field of traditional medicine, particularly Ayurveda , as part of the celebration of the 8th Ayurveda Day. Various representatives including those from the Government of Nepal, Nepal Ayurvedic Doctors Association, Chambers of Commerce and Ayush Industry in Nepal participated in the event. Addressing the gathering, Deputy Head of Mission Shri Prasanna Shrivastava highlighted the collaborative efforts between India and Nepal in the field of traditional medicine, with emphasis on Ayurveda. He highlighted the numerous initiatives undertaken…
The authors thank all residents of the facility for their participation and cooperation. We would also like to thank all investigators, study team members, facility managers and staff, and administrative agencies for their proactive participation in the study. We also thank Professor Kiang Liu of Northwestern University School of Medicine for his advice on study design and development of a statistical analysis plan. Group information Management Committee Yangfeng Wu (Chairman), Clinical Research Institute and School of Public Health of Peking University, Beijing, China.Xiangxian Feng, Department of Preventive Medicine, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, China.Ruijuan Zhang, School of Public Health, Xi’an…
The 14th edition of Global Mycotoxin Forum was held in Antwerp, Belgium, from October 9 to 11, 2023. The conference brought together 420 participants, who joined a 3-day program packed with presentations, workshops and networking opportunities. All this took place in a unique conference center located in Antwerp Zoo.As with each edition of the Global Mycotoxin Forum, the conference was co-organized by local presidents. For this year’s edition, the local conference chairs were Professor Sarah De Saeger and Professor Marthe De Boevre from Ghent University.The topic of discussion was current challenges impacting the food system and how to ensure the…
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Residents, officials and other community members had the opportunity to hear successes and potential for improvement during the Kent County State of the County Address 2023. The remarks were delivered by Council of Commissioners Chairman Stan Stek and County Administrator Al Vanderberg at an event in Place DeVos. One of the main topics of focus during Thursday evening’s speech was public and school safety. “Another major investment in school safety will address what has been identified as the most significant point of failure in school safety incidents, including school shootings, namely communications, made possible by more…