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The enemies of America are inside the house. The post First Muslim Elected in Delaware Disrupts VP’s Christmas Party‚ Shouts‚ “Baby Jesus Under Rubble” appeared first on Frontpage Mag.

As 2023 bids us farewell‚ we take a lovely linguistic detour‚ examining not only what we’ve talked about‚ but also how we’ve expressed it. Enter the Oxford Word of the Year‚ a fragment of vocabulary that captures our conversation. And what about the prize for 2023? It’s “rizz‚” a noun sparkling with “style‚ charm‚ or attractiveness” and the knack for drawing a romantic or sexual partner. The Oxford University Press‚ which is in charge of this language parade‚ describes it as a period of “personal and professional PR.” It’s about seizing attention—a charm-laden “rizz.” “It’s from the heart of ‘charisma‚’ an unusual word formation pattern‚” the Oxford Monitor Corpus of English explains. The rise of ‘Rizz’ and the influence of Tom Holland According to linguistic archives‚ ‘rizz’ appeared in late 2022 and remained in the spotlight during the summer of 2023. Its meteoric rise to fame? Tom Holland‚ the actor‚ was an unexpected contributor. “I have no rizz whatsoever‚ I have limited rizz‚” the Spider-Man phenomenon admitted in a Buzzfeed interview. Paddy‚ my brother‚ has the best rizz.” Casper Grathwohl‚ president of Oxford Languages‚ reflects on the language’s meteoric rise: “It’s the sheer joy of pronunciation.” It offers a little bit of happiness.” A victory among notable rivals In its ascension to Word of the Year honors‚ ‘rizz’ defeated a strong field of contenders‚ each a vignette of the year’s stories. “Prompt‚” which steers AI programs‚ “situationship‚” which navigates the intricacies of modern relationships‚ and “swiftie‚” a tribute to Taylor Swift’s dedicated audience‚ were among them. While 2022’s “goblin mode” sank into obscurity‚ 2018’s robust “toxic” continued its linguistic conquest. The fate of ‘rizz‚’ which has been cultivated by Gen Z’s linguistic aptitude‚ awaits the test of time‚ ready to etch its place in the cultural fabric. In the colorful world of language‚ ‘rizz’ twirls with the promise of enduring novelty‚ leaving a sprightly imprint on our linguistic landscape.The post ‘Rizz’: unveiling and explaining Oxford University’s Word of the Year for 2023 first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

A collaborative team from Duke University and Harvard Medical School announced a groundbreaking technology for performing 3D printing within the human body. This innovation revolves around leveraging ultrasound waves directed at an injectable‚ biocompatible ink. This discovery was made possible by the use of photo-sensitive ink‚ which solidifies when exposed to light‚ allowing for the gradual formation of sophisticated biomedical structures. However‚ the limited penetration depth of light within tissue restrained its applications. The scientists hoped to overcome this challenge by investigating the potential of sound waves‚ which are capable of substantially deeper tissue penetration. Introducing DVAP: deep-penetrating acoustic volumetric printing The newly developed technology‚ dubbed “deep-penetrating acoustic volumetric printing” (DVAP)‚ expands beyond previous limitations. DVAP works on the idea of the sono-thermal effect‚ in which soundwaves absorb heat and solidify the ink within the body. Dr. Junjie Yao‚ coauthor of the study and associate professor of biomedical engineering at Duke‚ explains‚ “Ultrasound waves can penetrate more than 100 times deeper than light while still spatially confined‚ so we can reach tissues‚ bones‚ and organs with high spatial precision that haven’t been reachable with light-based printing methods.” Redefining medical interventions with precision and flexibility This innovation’s brilliance rests in its precision and versatility. When the biocompatible “sono-ink” reaches the desired location‚ it may be cemented in place using a specialized ultrasound probe‚ creating complicated structures. Dr. Y. Shrike Zhang‚ coauthor and associate bioengineer at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital‚ elucidates‚ “The ink itself is a viscous liquid‚ so it can be injected into a targeted area fairly easily… Once it’s done‚ you can remove any remaining ink that isn’t solidified via a syringe.” Numerous applications and transformative results This ground-breaking method has many potential applications. The team has developed numerous formulations of the “sono-ink‚” ranging from robust bone-like scaffolds to supple‚ flexible heart valves. They’ve already successfully sealed off a piece of a goat’s heart and treated a bone abnormality in a chicken leg in a series of tests. Furthermore‚ the sono-ink hydrogel demonstrated the potential to gradually release a chemotherapeutic medication into the liver. The way forward: clinical integration While these accomplishments are astounding‚ the translation of this technology into therapeutic applications requires extensive additional research. Dr. Zhang acknowledges‚ “We’re still far from bringing this tool into the clinic‚ but these tests reaffirmed the potential of this technology. We’re very excited to see where it can go from here.” The combination of biocompatible ink and ultrasonic waves in 3D printing inside the body is a watershed point in medical innovation. While hurdles remain on the way to clinical implementation‚ the revolutionary potential to revolutionize surgeries‚ tissue healing‚ and medication delivery systems looms large. The echoes of sound waves and the fluidity of biocompatible ink may indeed shape the future of medicine‚ opening up previously unexplored options for healthcare improvement. Source study: Science—Self-enhancing sono-inks enable deep-penetration acoustic volumetric printingThe post New dimensions in medicine: will we soon be able to 3D print inside the human body?  first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

10 years ago today‚ China became the third nation to land a rover on the moon with their Chang’e-3 orbiter and rover. The soft landing it achieved was the first on the moon since the Soviets in 1976. Landing in a molten crater called Sinus Ilium‚ it was to carry out some surveying and geology‚ […] The post Good News in History‚ December 15 appeared first on Good News Network.

In season 3 of IFLScience's podcast The Big Questions we tackled some of the most fascinating scientific mysteries of 2023‚ from how to prepare for the next big solar flare to the chances of making Jurassic Park a reality. Hosts Dr Alfredo Carpineti‚ Rachael Funnell‚ and Eleanor Higgs were joined by international guest experts to investigate questions and problems at the very limit of our knowledge. What did we learn? Find out below.Episode 1 -  Is Jurassic Park Possible?For the 30th anniversary of the iconic movie‚ paleontologist Dr Susie Maidment from the Natural History Museum‚ London and Ben Lamm from de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences help us to answer a question 66 million 30 years in the making.                              Episode 2 - How Is Climate Change Affecting Polar Bear Populations?We speak with Alysa McCall‚ Polar Bears International staff scientist and director of conservation outreach to figure out what is really going on with climate change and the “white hairy canaries” of the Arctic.                            Episode 3 - Why Is Space Junk Such A Big Deal?Together with space environmentalist Professor Moriba Jah‚ we discuss why space junk is such a real threat and how we can make space safe‚ secure‚ and sustainable.                           Episode 4 - Can We Save A Species On The Very Brink Of Extinction?Is it possible to use genetics research to save the northern white rhino? If so‚ how? And importantly‚ should we even try? We tackle these complex questions with the help of Dr Susanne Holtze from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research.                         Episode 5 - How Does A Quantum Computer Work And How Will They Change The World?In this episode‚ we explore the promise of quantum computers‚ speaking with Professor Winfried Hensinger‚ professor of quantum technology at the University of Sussex‚ UK‚ to discover why we need them‚ what they could be used for‚ and why it's taking so long to get them.                        Episode 6 - What Is Space Weather And How Does It Affect Us?We discuss all things space weather with Dr Nigel Meredith of the British Antarctic Survey‚ and how solar events millions of kilometers away impact our planet. You can even listen to the incredible sounds made by some of these events!    Episode 7 - What Is Ancient Ice Telling Us About The Future?Dr Liz Thomas of the British Antarctic Survey's Ice Core Research Group joins us to chat all things ancient ice‚ and how it can help us look back into the Earth’s climate history to predict what we might be facing in the future.                  Episode 8 - Are E-Fuels The Future Of Aviation?As much as people enjoy flying abroad‚ the cost of the climate impact is making people think twice. So what can we do? We speak to Sophie Zienkiewicz and Alasdair Lumsden‚ co-founders of Carbon Neutral Fuels‚ to find out if e-fuels could revolutionize the future of the fuel industry and help offset climate change.                 Episode 9 - How Are Glaciers Changing In A Warming World?With glaciers around the planet disappearing‚ Dr Peter Davis from the British Antarctic Survey explains how scientists keep track of these changes‚ as well as the possible consequences of such rapid melting.               Episode 10 - Are We Ready For The Next Massive Solar Flare?As we're gearing up to the solar maximum‚ the Sun's peak activity‚ it begs the question of how a powerful event might impact an increasingly tech-reliant world. Dr Ryan French‚ astronomer at the National Solar Observatory‚ joins us to find out.             

President Joe Biden may have committed an impeachable offense if he was aware of his son’s plans to defy a congressional subpoena‚ former Deputy Independent Counsel Sol Wisenberg said Thursday.Hunter…

‘Tis the season for congressional departure announcements. Heading into the holidays‚ an increasing number of lawmakers are saying they plan to quit after the 2024 elections. Eighteen House members…

9/1  Travis Barker‘s “urgent family matter” forces Blink-182 to postpone U.K. and Ireland tour dates as the drummer returns to the U.S. Barker’s wife‚ the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star Kourtney Kardashian‚ has a “brief” hospital stay. 9/2 Avatar’s “The Dirt I’m Buried In” is #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.   The song is the lead single from Avatar’s ninth studio set‚ “Dance Devil Dance.”    9/2 Arch Enemy frontwoman and long-time animal rights activist Alissa White-Gluz delivers the opening speech at the “Animal Liberation March” in New York City. The event was designed to unite the vegan community and accelerate animal liberation.  9/2 Metallica cancels the second half of their M72 No Repeat Weekend concert in Glendale‚ AZ after frontman James Hetfield tests positive for COVID-19.    9/3  A “Houses Of The Holy” album sleeve signed by all four members of Led Zeppelin (Jimmy Page‚ Robert Plant‚ John Paul Jones and John Bonham) sells for £15‚000 ($18.000 U.S.) at auction in the U.K.  9/4 Attila‘s lead vocalist Chris “Fronz: Fronzak announces his candidacy for President of the United States representing the Libertarian Party in the 2024 presidential election.  9/4 Gary Wright passes away at his Palos Verdes‚ CA estate. Wright is best known for his ’70s hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive.” 9/4 Steve Harwell‚ the former lead singer of Smash Mouth‚ dies at his home in Boise‚ ID “surrounded by family and friends.” A co-founder of the band‚ Harwell had been in hospice care for final stage chronic liver failure.  He was 56.  9/6 A baby grand piano that once belonged to Queen’s Freddie Mercury sells for over £1.74 million ($2.2 million) at a Sotheby’s auction. The piano was used to complete the band’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.”  9/6 Metallica‘s All Within My Hands Foundation introduces a limited-edition guitar-shaped ice cream bar – dark chocolate and creamy vanilla – in partnership with Enlighted‚ an ice cream products company. A portion of the proceeds from each purchase helps fund the All Within My Hands mission of supporting local food banks.  9/7 Ghost’s single “Mary On A Cross” is certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA) for accumulating one million certified units. A slowed down version is also a hit on TikTok (over one billion views).  9/9 Peter Frampton (“Frampton Comes Alive”) receives The Myositis Association Patient Ambassador Award during the annual “Heroes In The Fight” ceremony at TMA’s annual patient conference in San Diego‚ CA.  The singer/guitarist is recognized for raising awareness of myositis diseases. He was diagnosed in ‘19.  9/12 Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne‚ along with their children Jack and Kelly‚ revive their podcast for a second season. The follow-up to ‘18’s debut season covers “everything from romance to true crime.”  9/14 Japanese superstar Yoshiki (X Japan‚ The Last Rockstars) makes his mark during an imprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood. He the first Japanese artist to be immortalized in cement since the theatre began this tradition in 1927.  9/14 Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley is hospitalized with pneumonia and spends days recovering.  9/16 Guitarist/singer Ayron Jones has the #1 song on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart with the power ballad “Blood In The Water.”  9/16 Jann Wenner‚ co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine‚ is removed from the Rock &; Roll Hall of Fame Foundation’s board for comments made in an interview to promote his book “The Masters‚” a collection of interviews with Rock musicians. When asked why no Blacks or women were included Wenner says “none of them were as articulate enough on this intellectual level.” He later apologizes.  2023 9/17  Kix gives the final concert of its on and off career in Columbia‚ MD. Led by vocalist Steve Whiteman‚ the show features appearances from Kix’s former guitarists Ronnie Younkins and Brad Divens.  In ’88‚ Kix released “Blow My Fuse” which went platinum. 9/18  Marilyn Manson is sentenced to 20 hours of community service and fined more than $1‚400 ($200 suspended) after pleading no contest to blowing his nose on a videographer during a ‘19 concert in New Hampshire.  9/18 A reworked version of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” is unveiled as the theme song for the NFL’s Monday Night Football on ESPN. The updated rendition features Country’s Chris Stapleton‚ Rapper Snopp Dogg and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana (wife of Carlos).   9/18 ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons receives the Troubadour Award during a BMI reception in Nashville. The honor recognizes a songwriter who has made a profound impact on the creative community. As his band’s main songwriter‚ Gibbons’ credits include “Sharp Dressed Man‚” “Legs‚” “Cheap Sunglasses” and “La Grange.”  9/23 Corey Taylor scores his second solo #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart‚ with “Beyond.” Taylor’s first solo chart topper was “Black Eyes Blue” in ’20. 9/23 “Black Sabbath – The Ballet” premieres at Hippodrome theatre in London. The ballet includes eight specially reorchestrated Black Sabbath songs‚ including “Paranoid‚” and “Iron Man‚” plus other songs from the band’s early 1970s catalog.   9/23 Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil’s solo set at the Oklahoma State Fair is cut short due to an active shooter on the fairgrounds. During an altercation one person fires a shot sending the victim to the hospital in critical condition. 9/24 Between The Buried And Me guitarist Dustie Waring returns to the stage at the Furnace Festival months after rape allegations were made against him. “He has put this unfortunate situation behind him and is thrilled to finally get back to making music‚” says his lawyer.  9/27 Vocalist Tyler Miller makes his live debut with Thy Art Is Murder at the opening show of the group’s European tourin Oberhausen‚ Germany.  Miller’s addition comes less than a week after the Australian Deathcore band parted ways with longtime vocalist Chris “CJ” McMahon.  9/27 Bruce Springsteen cancels all of the year’s remaining concerts while “steadily recovering” from peptic ulcer disease. “Out of an abundance of caution‚” the remainder of this year’s tour has been pushed to next year‚” reads a press release.  9/29 U2 kick off their “Achtung Baby Live at Sphere” residency.  The Sphere at The Venetian Resort‚ a $2.3 billion entertainment venue‚ hosts the run revolving around the band’s ’91 “Achtung Baby” album. It’s billed as a “quantum leap forward in the sense of what a concert can be.”  9/30 Foo Fighters earn the triple crown as “Under You” simultaneously rules the Rock &; Alternative Airplay‚ Alternative Airplay and Mainstream Rock Airplay charts. The post Key Events: September 2023 appeared first on RockinTown.

by Alex Berenson‚ Unreported Truths: All Travis Kelce’s grinning can’t save mRNA. This morning‚ Pfizer disappointed investors by saying it expects sales of its mRNA Covid jab to plunge again in 2024. Annual sales of Pfizer’s shot and anti-Covid drug Paxlovid will fall 35 percent next year – on the heels of an 80 percent collapse this […]