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Make the Grade with Grapes : Make the Grade with Grapes – Whether it’s at school or at home after a day of learning, many kids love to snack. Lunches and snacks that are packable, easy to make and fun to eat start with a convenient, versatile ingredient like Grapes. As a favorite fruit that goes well with a wide variety of ingredients, Grapes offer a balance of sweet and tart for a juicy burst of flavor perfect for packing in school lunchboxes.

 Is loneliness our modern malaise? Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says the most common pathology he saw during his years of service “was not heart disease or diabetes; it was loneliness.” https://ardelles.com/a-history-of-loneliness/

What is a semiconductor? An electrical engineer explains how these critical electronic components work and how they are made Semiconductors are a critical part of almost every modern electronic device, and the vast majority of semiconductors are made in Taiwan. Increasing concerns over the reliance on Taiwan for semiconductors – especially given the tenuous relationship between Taiwan and China – led the U.S. Congress to pass the CHIPS and Science act in late July 2022. The act provides more than US$50 billion in subsidies to boost U.S. semiconductor production and has been widely covered in the news. Trevor Thornton, an electrical engineer studying semiconductors, explains these devices and how they are made. https://ardelles.com/what-is-a-semiconductor/?

5 Ways to Support Cats in Your Community: 5 Ways to Support Cats in Your Community – From social media to video games, Cats rule the internet. They’re a constant source of joy and entertainment, and a beloved part of more than 45 million American homes, according to the American Pet Products Association. There are also millions of free-roaming and homeless Cats across the country, however.

5 Ways to Support Cats in Your Community: 5 Ways to Support Cats in Your Community – From social media to video games, Cats rule the internet. They’re a constant source of joy and entertainment, and a beloved part of more than 45 million American homes, according to the American Pet Products Association. There are also millions of free-roaming and homeless Cats across the country, however.

Why searching an ex-president’s estate is not easily done – 4 important things to know about the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago : The FBI’s raid of former President Donald Trump’s estate on Aug. 8, 2022, caught Trump by surprise – and prompted immediate speculation about exactly why and how the law enforcement agency secured a search warrant. “My beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents. … They even broke into my safe!” Trump said in a statement released through his political action committee, Save America.

When was talking invented? A language scientist explains how this unique feature of human beings may have evolved : The truth is, no one knows for sure when talking was “invented.” It’s a big mystery. But as a language scientist for 15 years, I can tell you our best guess about when people started talking to each other using language, and how we think it got started.

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Veal Meatballs : A Fast, Flavorful Solution to Simplify Family Meals While the first step to a successful family meal is finding a recipe everyone loves, a second important piece to the puzzle is creating a dish that leaves enough time for special moments together at the table. You can skip complicated prep by serving easy-to-make favorites that call for versatile ingredients and simple instructions. 

Monkeypox is now a national public health emergency in the U.S. – an epidemiologist explains what this means Monkeypox is now a national public health emergency in the U.S. – an epidemiologist explains what this means After news broke that the U.S. declared monkeypox to be a public health emergency, friends and family started asking me, an infectious disease epidemiologist, if monkeypox is about to begin causing widespread death and chaos. I assured them that Aug. 4, 2022, public health emergency declaration is about government resource allocation. Similar to the World Health Organization’s declaration of monkeypox as a public health emergency of international concern, the U.S. declaration isn’t calling for individuals who are not in a high-risk group to change anything about their lives. https://ardelles.com/monkeypox-is-now-a-national-public-health-emergency-in-the-u-s-an-epidemiologist-explains-what-this-means/

10 tips on how to turn an overgrown field into a beautiful yard: 10 tips on how to turn an overgrown field into a beautiful yard. There it is — a big, messy, overgrown field of weeds, grass, tree stumps, rocks, and who knows what else, just begging for some loving. It’s an eyesore that you (and your neighbors) have been wanting to tackle for a long time, but you weren’t sure exactly how to go about it.

You’re Immortal And I Can Prove It: You're Immortal And I Can Prove It. Enjoy your MIND. It's a Good Day.

The US government’s call for deep nicotine reduction in cigarettes could save millions of lives – an expert who studies tobacco addiction explains: The cigarette is the only legal consumer product that – when used as intended – causes the premature death of half of long-term users.

Inflation is spiking around the world – not just in the United States : The 9.1% increase in U.S. consumer prices in the 12 months ending in June 2022, the highest in four decades, has prompted many sobering headlines. Meanwhile, annual inflation in Germany and the U.K. – countries with comparable economies – ran nearly as high: 7.5% and 8.2%, respectively, for the 12 months ending in June 2022. In Spain, inflation has hit 10%.

The story behind ‘Star Trek’ actress Nichelle Nichols’ iconic interracial kiss : On a 1968 episode of “Star Trek,” Nichelle Nichols, playing Lt. Uhura, locked lips with William Shatner’s Capt. Kirk in what’s widely thought to be first kiss between a Black woman and white man on American television.

Jalapeno Bacon and Salsa Biscuit Bites: Back and forth action for four quarters keeps fans on their feet, but a mouthwatering menu is what homegating and tailgating are truly all about.

Hot and getting hotter – 5 essential reads on high temps and human bodies Launching the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and the heat.gov site on July 26, 2022, the Biden administration cited heat waves and the warming climate as serious health threats. As the new initiative promises a “science informed response” to hotter conditions, five stories from The Conversation’s archive explain what researchers know about heat and health. https://ardelles.com/hot-and-getting-hotter-5-essential-reads-on-high-temps-and-human-bodies/