Education

10 Ancient Greek Sculptures You Must Know
Jan19

10 Ancient Greek Sculptures You Must Know

Ancient Greek sculpture is a fascinating study of the human form, dynamic poses, and expression of emotion. Here are ten Greek sculptures you should know. Sculpture was one of the most important art forms in ancient Greece. The materials, techniques, and themes were developed from the first millennium BCE until the Roman times. The Greek sculptors created striking depictions of monsters and fantastical creatures such as sphinxes and...

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Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Officially Has A New Position
Dec22

Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Officially Has A New Position

Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Officially Has A New Position Just before Christmas, let’s hope this doesn’t screw up the deliveries of the North Pole’s most famous resident. Hoping to keep tabs on the magnetic north’s wandering ways, the World Magnetic Model 2025 has been released this week, revealing the latest official predicted placement of Earth’s magnetic fields. This version will remain valid...

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Durango School District 9-R unveils solar panels at six schools
Nov20

Durango School District 9-R unveils solar panels at six schools

Chris Coleman, chief operations officer of Durango School District 9-R, inspects the newly installed solar panels at Escalante Middle School, which will generate about 307.4 kilowatts of energy. The school district has installed several solar projects that will generate roughly a total of 1.03 megawatts of power. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) Upgrades expected to offset 58% of district’s energy costs Durango School District 9-R is...

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Register Now for Inaugural ‘Four Corners AI Conference’ in Durango
Oct29

Register Now for Inaugural ‘Four Corners AI Conference’ in Durango

Register Now for Inaugural ‘Four Corners AI Conference’ in Durango Posted on October 29, 2024 by Post Contributor Get ready for a deep dive into the world of AI at the Four Corners AI Conference! Our journey begins here. The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is pleased to announce the inaugural Four Corners AI Conference on Friday, December 6, from 8:30am until 4pm. This free, one-day conference will be held at Fort Lewis...

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Dark oxygen, discovered for the first time in history: It’s under the sea, and it’s not good at all
Oct13

Dark oxygen, discovered for the first time in history: It’s under the sea, and it’s not good at all

In a revolutionary study, researchers have found that oxygen may be generated in the deep ocean, challenging prolonged theories regarding its beginnings. This surprising fact, labelled dark oxygen, challenges traditional knowledge as well as raises substantial worries regarding the future of deep ocean environments as mining businesses observe the floor of the ocean for beneficial resources. Ocean researcher finds oxygen generation in...

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Newsletters Subscribe Lead Warren Buffett Says True Success in Life Comes Down to Just 12 Key Decisions. Here’s Your Checklist
Aug19

Newsletters Subscribe Lead Warren Buffett Says True Success in Life Comes Down to Just 12 Key Decisions. Here’s Your Checklist

Warren Buffett is known for two things: making money and giving advice. In his Berkshire Hathaway letter to shareholders last year, Buffett wrote that his success over 58 years was mainly the result of “about a dozen truly good decisions — that would be one every five years.” He listed just a few of these decisions, but having written a lot about Buffett (and also having studied all of his shareholder letters), I...

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The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Reveals Crucial Differences
Jun17

The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Reveals Crucial Differences

  (Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images) Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. Indeed, they are the fastest-growing demographic group of the world’s population, with numbers roughly doubling every ten years since the 1970s. How long humans can live, and what determines a long and healthy life, have been of interest for as long as we know. Plato and Aristotle discussed and wrote about the ageing...

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People who are highly creative but don’t realize it yet often display these 10 subtle behaviors
Jun17

People who are highly creative but don’t realize it yet often display these 10 subtle behaviors

Creativity is an elusive beast. It’s not something you can simply harness at will. It’s more like a wild spirit, showing up in unexpected places and at unexpected times. You may think of yourself as a practical person, someone who prefers logic over imagination. You might even say, “I’m not creative.” But what if you are more creative than you realize? The truth is, creativity isn’t just about painting grand masterpieces or writing...

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Men who are truly happy in their retirement usually adopt these 9 daily habits
May03

Men who are truly happy in their retirement usually adopt these 9 daily habits

Retirement – it’s a word that conjures thoughts of freedom, relaxation, and for some, a touch of uncertainty. But, there are those men who seem to have hit the jackpot in their golden years. What’s their secret? They’ve got a few daily habits that keep them thriving in retirement. You see, happiness in retirement isn’t about having a bulging bank account or an endless holiday. It’s about how you live your everyday life. And trust me,...

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Powerful twin solar flares erupt from sun as cell phone outages spike across US (video)
Feb22

Powerful twin solar flares erupt from sun as cell phone outages spike across US (video)

  It remains unclear if there is a connection between the two events. Two outbursts from the sun occurred as widespread cellphone outages were reported throughout the United States on Thursday (Feb. 22). Two powerful solar flares erupted from the sun on the evening of Wednesday (Feb. 21) and during the early morning of Thursday (Feb. 22). An X1.8-class flare occurred at 6:07 p.m. ET (2307 GMT) on Feb. 21, and another, an X1.7...

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Cultivate Happiness
Jan24

Cultivate Happiness

  As a leader, happiness is essential to yourself and those you lead The United States is not the happiest place on Earth.  It is not even in the top ten.  The happiest countries tend to be those around the Baltic and North Seas:  Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Norway, all make the top ten.  About three-fourths of Icelanders describe themselves as content, compared to about one-third of North Americans. These are places that...

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Britannica Thanksgiving Day
Nov27

Britannica Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Americans generally believe that their Thanksgiving is modeled on a 1621 harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. The American holiday is particularly rich in legend and symbolism, and the traditional fare of the Thanksgiving meal typically...

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Strategic Planning: Framing it as a Theory
Nov16

Strategic Planning: Framing it as a Theory

Like in science, business theories constantly should be challenged. The word theory comes from the Greek word theōria, meaning speculation or contemplation.  While we think of theories in the scientific domain, businesses also live in theories (in business parlance, think assumptions, projections, budgets, speculations, and so on).  They project what is possible or plausible to happen given expectations about the future.  This is no...

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These 5 Foods Will Stop Your Brain From Shrinking
Nov13

These 5 Foods Will Stop Your Brain From Shrinking

My educational background is in psychology and neuroscience. I’m a brain research junkie and read the latest studies each and every week. For the past three years or so, I have focused my attention on neurodegenerative diseases — mainly Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. As I became more interested in nutrition, I began to focus more on the impact that diet (and other lifestyle factors) have on the brain. Just as the foods you eat influence...

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Leadership as Stewardship
Jul19

Leadership as Stewardship

  What is your lasting legacy that you will build every day? “Our life is what our thoughts make it.” -Marcus Aurelius “Our life is what our words make it.” -Marcus Haeussler We frame our lives, relationships, and actions by our thoughts.   And our thoughts are guided by our choice of language and vocabulary; our internal choice of words influences our reality. Stewardship is being entrusted with an asset, person, organization,...

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Rattlesnake Avoidance Training For Your Dog
Jun10

Rattlesnake Avoidance Training For Your Dog

Protect your dog! Register today! June 24th, 2023 Sky Ute Fairgrounds Ignacio, Co. Hikers, hunters, and dog park enthusiast! Your season is here! A little training today could prevent disaster tomorrow. Reservation required. Training conducted by Professional Dog Trainer Terry Chandler, with 30 years experience in rattle snake avoidance  training. Visit durangokennelclub.com to register or call for your registration today....

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Ten Ways For Writers To Use ChatGPT
May30

Ten Ways For Writers To Use ChatGPT

In late 2022, along came ChatGPT. I describe it as a search engine (Google) on steroids. COPYRIGHT 2022 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. As a customer service and CX expert, I’ve written more than 3,000 articles over the years, including almost 500 articles for Forbes. I’m often asked how I get ideas for content. I’ll admit that it’s not easy to develop new ideas week after week. I’m often pitched by PR agencies that want me...

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Your Key To Thought Leadership: Part 4
May26

Your Key To Thought Leadership: Part 4

  Becoming a known expert and thought leader in your field requires diligence and a willingness to give away your expert knowledge in the form of various resources. This week, hear from our Director of Book Planning on how to construct thought leadership articles that will attract your audience base.  How to Write Successful Thought Leadership Articles Learn the essential elements of thought leadership and how to turn your expert...

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Radar satellite data reveals 19,000 previously unknown undersea volcanoes
Apr23

Radar satellite data reveals 19,000 previously unknown undersea volcanoes

Two seamounts from the Kim-Wessel catalog before and after being centered (20 Eotvos contours). Light blue colored points indicate the original location of the seamounts. Red points are the new centers chosen based on the maximum VGG value. Credit: Earth and Space Science (2023). DOI: 10.1029/2022EA002331   A team of oceanographers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, working with a colleague from Chungnam National...

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The Month of February 2023: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore
Feb03

The Month of February 2023: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

Everything You Should Know About February What do we celebrate in February? What is February famous for? Here’s a short list of holiday happenings and February facts that you should know! The Month of February February comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” The month was named after the Roman Februalia, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement that took place this time of year. See all the...

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