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Kim: ‘Deranged’ Trump will ‘pay dearly’ for his North Korea threats
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says US President Donald Trump will “pay dearly” for threatening to destroy his country, as the two sides keep trading barbs in a heated standoff that has overshadowed this year’s United Nations General Assembly.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says US President Donald Trump will “pay dearly” for threatening to destroy his country, as the two sides keep trading barbs in a heated standoff that has overshadowed this year’s United Nations General Assembly.
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Via Hacker News [ https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15302707 ] "Intriguing title, no? These are the first eleven words of Neal Stephenson’s novel Seveneves, which set up the remaining 600 pages as an extended treatise on the future of humanity as it copes with certain annihilation. I thoroughly recommend it, as long as you can deal with hundreds of pages of orbital mechanics. In this post I will numerically explore this post-lunar age, to verify for myself if it would be as deadly as described.
In the novel, one day the moon breaks up into 7 roughly equal-sized pieces. These pieces continue peacefully orbiting the Earth for a while, and eventually two pieces collide. This collision causes a piece to fragment, making future collisions more likely. The process repeats, at what Stephenson says is an exponential rate, until the Earth is under near-constant bombardment from meteorites, wiping out (nearly) all life on Earth.
How likely is this? Let’s simulate the process numerically."
+Winchell Chung
In the novel, one day the moon breaks up into 7 roughly equal-sized pieces. These pieces continue peacefully orbiting the Earth for a while, and eventually two pieces collide. This collision causes a piece to fragment, making future collisions more likely. The process repeats, at what Stephenson says is an exponential rate, until the Earth is under near-constant bombardment from meteorites, wiping out (nearly) all life on Earth.
How likely is this? Let’s simulate the process numerically."
+Winchell Chung
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The most-studied galaxy in the universe -- the Milky Way -- might not be as "typical" as previously thought, according to a new study.
The Milky Way, which is home to Earth and its solar system, is host to several dozen smaller galaxy satellites. These smaller galaxies orbit around the Milky Way and are useful in understanding the Milky Way itself.
Early results from the Satellites Around Galactic Analogs (SAGA) Survey indicate that the Milky Way's satellites are much more tranquil than other systems of comparable luminosity and environment. Many satellites of those "sibling" galaxies are actively pumping out new stars, but the Milky Way's satellites are mostly inert, the researchers found.
This is significant, according to the researchers, because many models for what we know about the universe rely on galaxies behaving in a fashion similar to the Milky Way.
This is a three-color optical image of a Milky Way sibling.
Credit: Sloan Digital Sky Survey
The Milky Way, which is home to Earth and its solar system, is host to several dozen smaller galaxy satellites. These smaller galaxies orbit around the Milky Way and are useful in understanding the Milky Way itself.
Early results from the Satellites Around Galactic Analogs (SAGA) Survey indicate that the Milky Way's satellites are much more tranquil than other systems of comparable luminosity and environment. Many satellites of those "sibling" galaxies are actively pumping out new stars, but the Milky Way's satellites are mostly inert, the researchers found.
This is significant, according to the researchers, because many models for what we know about the universe rely on galaxies behaving in a fashion similar to the Milky Way.
This is a three-color optical image of a Milky Way sibling.
Credit: Sloan Digital Sky Survey
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5 Exercises To Avoid Stubborn Double Chin
Having a double chin can be a real nightmare for both men and women. Even though it is a common feature among overweight people, slimmer people can also have a double chin due to reasons other than weight gain. If you have this extra chin and you want to get rid of it, try the following 5 exercises and you will be amazed by the result.
#weightloss #loseweight #burn #belly #fat #news #Healthcare #HealthyLiving #Wellness #Health #Medicine #Healing #Cure #Acupuncture #Explore #Natural #Treatment #HomeRemedies #Healer #Remedies #HomeRemedy #Holistic #Exercise #Workout
Having a double chin can be a real nightmare for both men and women. Even though it is a common feature among overweight people, slimmer people can also have a double chin due to reasons other than weight gain. If you have this extra chin and you want to get rid of it, try the following 5 exercises and you will be amazed by the result.
#weightloss #loseweight #burn #belly #fat #news #Healthcare #HealthyLiving #Wellness #Health #Medicine #Healing #Cure #Acupuncture #Explore #Natural #Treatment #HomeRemedies #Healer #Remedies #HomeRemedy #Holistic #Exercise #Workout
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Tackle The Technique Coming Soon - Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
DCC hopefuls definitely will not want to miss out on the series of classes this fall called "Tackling the Technique!"
Who is ready to cheer? Every year in the off season, we embark upon our “Prep Class” season. What started almost over 25 years ago has turned into a ritual for DCC hopefuls and spread to studios throughout the DFW Metroplex, offering Pro Style prep classes. We are going a step further! Our fall classes are designed with more focus on the DCC style. We are in an amazing position to really... http://bit.ly/2wKh6Gs
Read more on: bit.ly/2jOcCxy
#Sports #NFL #Cheerleaders
(Credit: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders)
DCC hopefuls definitely will not want to miss out on the series of classes this fall called "Tackling the Technique!"
Who is ready to cheer? Every year in the off season, we embark upon our “Prep Class” season. What started almost over 25 years ago has turned into a ritual for DCC hopefuls and spread to studios throughout the DFW Metroplex, offering Pro Style prep classes. We are going a step further! Our fall classes are designed with more focus on the DCC style. We are in an amazing position to really... http://bit.ly/2wKh6Gs
Read more on: bit.ly/2jOcCxy
#Sports #NFL #Cheerleaders
(Credit: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders)
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Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 rumor review: Design, specs, features, price, and all we know thus far
Despite the availability issues, it's pretty safe to consider the Google Pixel and Pixel XL as two of the better top-end phones launched last year. Their most profound feature was the camera, which really set a high bar for all other flagships to jump over.
Of course, it doesn't take a genius to realize that after the good start, Google will be willing to use the gained momentum and one-up itself and the competition in 2017 with the second generation of Pixel devices. Right now, we are not exactly sure if we will get treated to 2 or 3 new handsets as we're hearing conflicting rumors regarding the exact number, but it's certain that Pixel fans will get their fix in a couple of months' time.
#GooglePixel #GooglePixel2 #Pixel2 #PixelXL2 #GooglePixelXL2 #Google #Android #AndroidOreo #AndroidDev #indieDev
Despite the availability issues, it's pretty safe to consider the Google Pixel and Pixel XL as two of the better top-end phones launched last year. Their most profound feature was the camera, which really set a high bar for all other flagships to jump over.
Of course, it doesn't take a genius to realize that after the good start, Google will be willing to use the gained momentum and one-up itself and the competition in 2017 with the second generation of Pixel devices. Right now, we are not exactly sure if we will get treated to 2 or 3 new handsets as we're hearing conflicting rumors regarding the exact number, but it's certain that Pixel fans will get their fix in a couple of months' time.
#GooglePixel #GooglePixel2 #Pixel2 #PixelXL2 #GooglePixelXL2 #Google #Android #AndroidOreo #AndroidDev #indieDev
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Like an umbrella
How I shot macro https://www.paolodalprato.com/naturalistic-macro
#macrophotography #flowers #flowerphotography #hqspmacro #hqspflowers #fotomaniaitalia #macroaddict #ilovephotography
How I shot macro https://www.paolodalprato.com/naturalistic-macro
#macrophotography #flowers #flowerphotography #hqspmacro #hqspflowers #fotomaniaitalia #macroaddict #ilovephotography
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Did you do this Alice?
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria)
Svartskog, Norway
This is the largest specimen I’ve encountered of this species so far this year, and I could see its beautiful color from afar. It stands tall and alone in the midst of three mature conifers and is an amazing view!
It looked completely undamaged at first, but a slug has left its mark even on this beauty.
It’s rare to find a fully mature mushroom almost completely undamaged by maggots or slugs, and such a treat when a huge specimen as this one is growing in a beautiful location like this.
This is where I’d expect to find Alice as this is wonderland indeed!
Image Copyright © 2017 +Morten Ross
Image Capture Date: 20 September 2017 16:48
Altitude: 57 meters
#fungi #mushrooms #autumn #svartskog #norway
#hqspmacro +HQSP Macro
#BTPMacroPro +BTP Macro Pro
#BTPMacroPro – +BTP Macro Pro , owned by +Nancy Dempsey , curated by +Kenny Jones
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria)
Svartskog, Norway
This is the largest specimen I’ve encountered of this species so far this year, and I could see its beautiful color from afar. It stands tall and alone in the midst of three mature conifers and is an amazing view!
It looked completely undamaged at first, but a slug has left its mark even on this beauty.
It’s rare to find a fully mature mushroom almost completely undamaged by maggots or slugs, and such a treat when a huge specimen as this one is growing in a beautiful location like this.
This is where I’d expect to find Alice as this is wonderland indeed!
Image Copyright © 2017 +Morten Ross
Image Capture Date: 20 September 2017 16:48
Altitude: 57 meters
#fungi #mushrooms #autumn #svartskog #norway
#hqspmacro +HQSP Macro
#BTPMacroPro +BTP Macro Pro
#BTPMacroPro – +BTP Macro Pro , owned by +Nancy Dempsey , curated by +Kenny Jones
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"Working with the National Sports Center for the Disabled is my favorite way to give back to the community. Their employees and athletes showed warmth & kindness to everyone they met!" -DBC Gabriela #BeyondTheBoots #DBC2017
Read more on: bit.ly/2jOiC9y
#Sports #NFL #Cheerleaders
(Credit: Denver Broncos Cheerleaders)
Read more on: bit.ly/2jOiC9y
#Sports #NFL #Cheerleaders
(Credit: Denver Broncos Cheerleaders)
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Wait... Are You ALLOWED To Use That Image? (http://wfa.re/2fmoR2R)
Copyright laws can most definitely be confusing; however, as a blogger that shares on social media, it is important that you are careful that you are not violating them.
When you create your blog posts and include your images, make sure that you are either:
- using photos/graphics that you took or made yourself
- using photos/graphics that you hired someone to take/make for you
- using photos/graphics from stock photos or creative commons that you have the rights to use
- using photos/graphics that you have permission to use, or
- using photos/graphics that pass the four-factor fair use test.
Yes, it is complicated. This article on Social Media Examiner tries to break it down a bit more ... but, remember, ignorance of the law is never a defense ... and just because "everyone else is doing it" doesn't mean you should.
Read More: http://wfa.re/2fmoR2R
#copyright #copyrightlaws #images #socialmedia #smm
Copyright laws can most definitely be confusing; however, as a blogger that shares on social media, it is important that you are careful that you are not violating them.
When you create your blog posts and include your images, make sure that you are either:
- using photos/graphics that you took or made yourself
- using photos/graphics that you hired someone to take/make for you
- using photos/graphics from stock photos or creative commons that you have the rights to use
- using photos/graphics that you have permission to use, or
- using photos/graphics that pass the four-factor fair use test.
Yes, it is complicated. This article on Social Media Examiner tries to break it down a bit more ... but, remember, ignorance of the law is never a defense ... and just because "everyone else is doing it" doesn't mean you should.
Read More: http://wfa.re/2fmoR2R
#copyright #copyrightlaws #images #socialmedia #smm
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#BernieSanders delivers a fiery speech to #WestminsterCollege in which he brilliantly destroys Donald Trump & the establishment on #ForeignPolicy!
#BernieFP
#BernieFP
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A machine-learning algorithm to discern structural changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer's disease has been developed that purportedly can detect the disease almost a decade before doctors can diagnose the disease from symptoms alone.
"The researchers divided each brain scan into small regions and analysed the neuronal connectivity between them, without making any assumptions about the ideal size of these regions for diagnosis."
The article doesn't describe any further how the classification algorithm works, but claims in a test of 148 scan, 48 of which had Alzheimer's and 48 of which had mild cognitive impairment (MCI) but were known to have developed Alzheimer's disease 2.5 to nine years later, and it diagnosed Alzheimer's with 86% accuracy and MCI with 84% accuracy.
"The researchers divided each brain scan into small regions and analysed the neuronal connectivity between them, without making any assumptions about the ideal size of these regions for diagnosis."
The article doesn't describe any further how the classification algorithm works, but claims in a test of 148 scan, 48 of which had Alzheimer's and 48 of which had mild cognitive impairment (MCI) but were known to have developed Alzheimer's disease 2.5 to nine years later, and it diagnosed Alzheimer's with 86% accuracy and MCI with 84% accuracy.
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In the WWE endorsed +UpUpDownDown, #XavierWoods play Smite which also supports Connor's Cure: Fighting Pediatric Cancer.
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Linares vs Campbell Headlines HBO This Saturday
VIDEO: http://www.boxingchannel.tv/linares-vs-campbell-headlines-hbo/
#boxing #boxeo #linarescampbell
VIDEO: http://www.boxingchannel.tv/linares-vs-campbell-headlines-hbo/
#boxing #boxeo #linarescampbell
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The use of colour to advertise ability and avoid mis-identification as a female. "Color change in frogs and its evolutionary significance lie at the heart of a just-released research paper in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology. For lead author Rayna Bell, a research zoologist at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, the project offered the opportunity to expand on her 2012 survey of frog coloration, and to officially categorize an impressive number of species (178 in all) as dynamically dichromatic based on extensive digging into obscure journal articles, notes and frog photography.
[...]
It makes intuitive sense that bright colors would be useful for attracting the attention of other frogs. Unfortunately, this comes at the cost of attracting predators as well. For frog species not equipped with chemical poisons, a little discretion is key, and Bell and her team theorize that dynamic dichromatism offers a way for frogs to stand out when they need to—during mating season—but to fade back to a more modest tone after.
[...]
The observations of Bell and her coauthors homed in on species characterized by “explosive breeding,” in which males tumble over one another searching for females in a rushed, orgiastic spectacle. Whereas many would assume that frog coloration was used strictly as an intersexual signal—males conveying their worthiness to the ladies—Bell’s findings suggest that, in many cases, the vivid mating colors have intrasexual significance. In species characterized by large-scale breeding events, the signal could be more for the benefit of other males—“I am not a female! Keep looking!”—than for the females receiving the onslaught of eligible bachelors.
The researchers’ statistical analysis of the database they created not only shows a correlation between the presence of explosive breeding in tropical frog species and the presence of dynamic dichromatism, but also suggests that the first of these massive breeding events predated the development of the frogs’ color-changing ability. From an evolutionary standpoint, this finding is very exciting to Bell."
[...]
It makes intuitive sense that bright colors would be useful for attracting the attention of other frogs. Unfortunately, this comes at the cost of attracting predators as well. For frog species not equipped with chemical poisons, a little discretion is key, and Bell and her team theorize that dynamic dichromatism offers a way for frogs to stand out when they need to—during mating season—but to fade back to a more modest tone after.
[...]
The observations of Bell and her coauthors homed in on species characterized by “explosive breeding,” in which males tumble over one another searching for females in a rushed, orgiastic spectacle. Whereas many would assume that frog coloration was used strictly as an intersexual signal—males conveying their worthiness to the ladies—Bell’s findings suggest that, in many cases, the vivid mating colors have intrasexual significance. In species characterized by large-scale breeding events, the signal could be more for the benefit of other males—“I am not a female! Keep looking!”—than for the females receiving the onslaught of eligible bachelors.
The researchers’ statistical analysis of the database they created not only shows a correlation between the presence of explosive breeding in tropical frog species and the presence of dynamic dichromatism, but also suggests that the first of these massive breeding events predated the development of the frogs’ color-changing ability. From an evolutionary standpoint, this finding is very exciting to Bell."
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WTH is Going On? There Are About 400 Planets in Our Solar System Says Top Space Expert
SHOCK CLAIM: There are 397 planets in OUR solar system, says top space expert
THERE are 397 planets in our solar system, a space expert sensationally claimed.
Jerry Stone, from Spaceflight UK, has launched a campaign to reclassify Pluto, where frozen water has been discovered, as a full planet.
Ever since the discovery of Pluto in 1930 there were nine planets in the solar system - the others being Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
But in 2006 the International Astronomical Union (IAU) at its 2006 conference in Prague stripped Pluto, the smallest of them, of the title creating the dwarf planet status, by a slim margin of 206 to 199.
The controversial decision was made because a number of similar-sized "objects" to Pluto were being discovered and critics of the decision say official astronomers were struggling to keep on top of them so tightened up entry requirements into our solar system's planet club.
express.co.uk
article by Jon Austin
Read more here: http://www.express.co.uk/news/science...
Clips credit: NASA/ESA and HUBBLE Space Telescope
SHOCK CLAIM: There are 397 planets in OUR solar system, says top space expert
THERE are 397 planets in our solar system, a space expert sensationally claimed.
Jerry Stone, from Spaceflight UK, has launched a campaign to reclassify Pluto, where frozen water has been discovered, as a full planet.
Ever since the discovery of Pluto in 1930 there were nine planets in the solar system - the others being Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
But in 2006 the International Astronomical Union (IAU) at its 2006 conference in Prague stripped Pluto, the smallest of them, of the title creating the dwarf planet status, by a slim margin of 206 to 199.
The controversial decision was made because a number of similar-sized "objects" to Pluto were being discovered and critics of the decision say official astronomers were struggling to keep on top of them so tightened up entry requirements into our solar system's planet club.
express.co.uk
article by Jon Austin
Read more here: http://www.express.co.uk/news/science...
Clips credit: NASA/ESA and HUBBLE Space Telescope
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