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EPA Releases New Proposal Regulating PFAS in Drinking Water
On March 14, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed imposing national drinking-water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS or sometimes as “forever chemicals.” Federal and state regulation of PFAS has...
2 skiers killed in large late-winter avalanches in Colorado
MARBLE — A skier was killed in an avalanche on Sunday outside a Colorado ski resort boundary, just a day after authorities recovered the body of another avalanche victim, authorities said. Three skiers were caught in Sunday’s large avalanche in the Maroon bowl...
Just 1% of US farmers have signed carbon farming contracts, according to Purdue survey
Why it matters: Farmer interest in leasing land for carbon sequestration has been “relatively consistent” since Purdue first included questions about it in 2021. In the first quarter of 2021, roughly 7% of respondents said they were in discussions about getting...
The Lexicon of Sadie Barnette
You currently have this larger-than-life installation, SPACE/TIME, that's on view at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, part of their Bay Area Walls series. What was your approach to the installation? It's kind of a literal flattening of a bunch of...
EPA Releases New Proposal Regulating PFAS in Drinking Water
On March 14, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed imposing national drinking-water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS or sometimes as “forever chemicals.” Federal and state regulation of PFAS has...
New 2023 Friendly Budget Bikes! • Total Motorcycle
Welcome to the first day of Spring and Spring means new riders and a new riding season! While I recommend new riders go for a gently used bikes, if you are looking for something new and fresh, look no further than these 2023 Friendly Budget Bikes! Just...
As banks totter, crypto is busy racking up gains
We’re off! Another week stretches before us. Get your dancing shoes on, surely the surprises are still coming. For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity’s Simplecast website. Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday and Wednesday, and at 6 a.m. PT on...
Nonprofit Startups: Apply for 501(c)(3) Status or Secure Fiscal Sponsorship?
By Jeni Putalavage-Ross, SVP of Operations at Ribbon – a platform helps nonprofits and charitable individuals start nonprofits quicker while saving time, money, and effort. Inspiration has struck and you have an amazing, world-changing idea for a public good...
GPT-4 Is Not Perfect, but Neither Are You
By TechCrunch March 17, 2023Comments “We spent a lot of time trying to understand what GPT-4 is capable of.” -Greg Brockman TechCrunch OpenAI's ecently released GPT-4 improves upon its predecessor, GPT-3, in key ways—for example giving more factually true...
High Visibility and Maximum Protection: The Ultimate Guide to Construction Safety Vests and How to Buy Them
Construction sites are one of the most dangerous industries that deal with dangerous and hazardous working environments. It is why there are strict and mandatory safety departments for all construction projects for implementing safety rules, procedures, and...
The Education Exchange: Do Gifted and Talented Programs Make Racial Segregation Worse?
An associate professor at Williams College, Owen Thompson, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Thompson’s latest research, which looks into whether gifted and talented programs are also drivers of racial segregation in schools. “Gifted and Talented Programs Don’t...
Answering Questions About Sex in Marriage
Sexual intimacy in marriage can be complicated. Many couples’ physical relationships are centered around one central question: What makes me feel good? Even couples who avoid self-centeredness often feel disappointed with their partner’s shortcomings. There are...
Last Week The Best Dressed Men Embraced Contemporary Suave
Who says a casual weekend look can’t be just as striking as a formal ensemble? Last week, the best-dressed stars didn’t stick to just one dress code. Whether attending the Vanity Fair Oscars party (which happened to crossover to early Monday morning after the...
The 4 best money management tips they didn’t teach you in school
The average student will spend 12-16 years attending school, yet leave without the basic skills needed to manage their money. This massive amount of time spent at school can further be broken be broken down into hours: 18,720 hours for K-125,760 hours for a...
These Are the Best Ways To Use Exercise To Manage Diabetes—And What To Avoid
We know that getting consistent exercise is important for overall health and affords many physical and mental health benefits. But, what if you have diabetes? Do metabolic conditions such as type 1 and type 2 diabetes affect the type of exercise you should be...