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The Spring Gathering 2024 Agenda is coming together and the UH Foresight Team is looking forward to seeing friends, student, and alumni in Houston in April! The event is free to attend, but space is limited; please complete the registration form as soon as possible! FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 We’re starting out Friday with a physical unveiling of our virtual Foresight Activation Lab. Lab Director Juli Rush will describe what …

Synopsis: Recent research on the maternal effect in honey bees suggests queen rearing using worker larvae may produce undersized and underperforming queens. Introduction The majority of books and articles I’ve read on queen rearing emphasise that bigger queens are better queens. The rationale is simple. Bigger queens are better because their larger abdomens contain more […] The post Bigger queens, better queens – part 1 appeared first on The Apiarist.

Hello everyone! The word is out – I am writing a book! If you ever wanted to read a book about McMansions, 5-over-1s, the ignoble toil of architects, ridiculous baubles for rich people, hostile architecture, private equity, shopping (rip), offices (rip), loud restaurants, and starchitects who behave like tech founders, this is the book for you! Thank you all for your support throughout the years – without you this would …

In December I posted about the controversy over the death of George Floyd and the guilt or innocence of the police officers who were convicted of his murder, drawing in part--but only in part--on two podcasts by Glenn Loury. Their position, which I endorsed to some extent, has been sharply critiqued in a long substack post by Radley Balko, an investigative journalist specializing in criminal justice. This post focused on …

I completed The Invincible last week, and it was wonderful. Actually ideal for Steam Deck (something I keep saying). But it really reminded me of Journey, Firewatch and that ilk. It was relatively lonely. Isolating. But it had some warmth that kept me going. And obviously a great, compelling tale of why my character was isolated. I won't dive too much deeper for fear of spoiling anything, but it's a …

If your ideology prohibits you from accepting objective reality, you are probably in a cult.

It’s that time of year again! In one of this blog’s yearly traditions, I’m posting a poem mixing physics and romance. For those who’d like to see more, you can find past years’ poems here. Modeling Together Together, we set out to model the world, and learn something new.The Physicist said,“My model is simple, the model of fundamental things. Particles go in, particles go out. For each configuration, a probability. …

Copenhagen’s relationship with natural wine is deeply entwined with its culinary scene. Noma, especially, has played a pivotal role in transforming Copenhagen into a hub for natural wine enthusiasts since it first opened over two decades ago. Noma’s commitment to purity, simplicity, and environmental respect mirrors the essence of natural wines—crafted with minimal intervention. This ethos has not only elevated Copenhagen on the global stage but also fostered a vibrant …

Here are a few fun things from my week. [01] Russell’s new mini book on giving presentations.[02] New print from my favourite artist – Voyder.[03] Bacon sandwich from Sandwich Sandwich on my office day.[04] TPX starters swag.[05] Adidas x BAPE limited edition Stan Smith trainers.[06] Dan Hon did a fun set of social media disclaimers. First Friday is happening again – Friday March 1st at 16.30 – 19.30 at Left …

I’ve been doing a rewatch of Ranma 1/2 because it’s on Tubi and I forgot how important it was to me as a young trans person in the 90s. There wasn’t any other shows like this, and how I wished I could just transform into a boy…… hm. Anywho here’s a Ranma redraw, and here’s the 2013 version.

Crispy, cheesy quesadillas dipped in a freshly made Pinto Bean Soup? Sold! I make quick meals like this all the time.... I hope you get loads of ideas from it 🙂 I used some leftover Pico de Gallo from last week's Chicken Burritos and that made things even easier, but feel free to get creative... Read More The post Quick Dinner: Pinto Bean Soup with Mini Pico Quesadillas appeared first …

Sausages enveloped in some kind of flatbread–baked inside a pastry shell or a bread roll, wrapped in pancakes, steamed in a yeasted dough or simply dipped in some kind of batter and fried–are somewhat universal. Sausage rolls featuring seasoned minced meat wrapped in pastry and baked are popular throughout the British Commonwealth, Ireland, Africa. Countries all over Europe have similar dishes–Wurstbrötchen in Germany, worstenbroodje in Belgium. Dumplings and other bready …

New title added to the Autumn 2024 list!Frontier Soldiers of New France examines the official and regulation dress, weapons and equipment of the regular colonial troops maintained by the French government in North America from 1683 to 1760, including unpublished information with a focus on new illustrations, line drawings, and photos of rare portraits and surviving artefacts from public and private collections.This volume is the first of a series of …

**Natasha Mac a'Bháird - The Tower Ghost: A Sycamore Hill Mystery - Published by O'Brien Press Ltd (1 April 2024)**Chapter 1: A New Beginning at Sycamore HillThe grand gates of Sycamore Hill Boarding School stood tall and welcoming as Clare nervously stepped onto the cobblestone path leading to her new home. The crisp Donegal air filled her lungs as she took in the sight of the ancient

LAST SUMMER, Bill McKibben wrote about a question he often hears from people worried about climate change: where should I live? McKibben acknowledges the privilege that accompanies such a query—a great many people have no ability to choose where to live, and must face whatever the climate throws at them wherever they happen to be. But it’s also not an unreasonable thing to consider. For those of us with the …