DoseOptics Utilizes Cherenkov Radiation To Image Radiation Treatment In Real Time - Part 2 of 2 Parts
Part 2 of 2 Parts (Please read Part 1 first)
February 2021
Nuclear News Roundup Feb 17, 2021
Orano completes ageing inspections at US dry storage facilities world-nuclear-news.org
Geiger Readings for Feb 17, 2021
Latitude 47.704656 Longitude -122.318745
Ambient office = 108 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 162 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 165 nanosieverts per hour
DoseOptics Utilizes Cherenkov Radiation To Image Radiation Treatment In Real Time - Part 1 of 2 Parts
Part 1 of 2 Parts
Supporting Black Businesses And Voices
Supporting small businesses and organizations is more important than ever right now as many struggle to survive. If you're considering places to support, please consider...
Fans Aren't Fans of Megan Thee Stallion's Harper's Bazaar Photo Shoot
Fans who aren't loving Megan Thee Stallion's Harper's Bazaar photo shoot have plenty of reasons to not like it, the main one being that it doesn't seem to really embody the artist's own authentic self. Instead, it seems to subdue her presence, something that many a magazine has been criticized for doing to Black women.
Arby's Has A Meat Mountain Sandwich
Have you heard of the Meat Mountain sandwich that's at Arby's? The photo will make you do a double-take! It features almost all of the meats available at Hardee's, from two chicken tenders to ham, roast beef, brisket, steak, corned beef and bacon. Some people might find it gross and others might think it sounds delicious, there's no denying that there are buyer photos of the product that definitely don't match its photos.
Pass the Equality Act
It was so exciting to see the Equality Act introduced by the House yesterday. This act provides anti-discrimination protection against LGBTQ people that's LONG overdue. I was disturbed to see some religious organizations opposing the Act, already mobilizing their members to oppose it.
Listen to the Forest All Over the World!
A lot of us garden because we enjoy being in nature. It's a very relaxing hobby and the sounds of the environment around us, whether it's our own backyard birds or the many flora and fauna of the nearby woods, are a balm to our souls. When I heard about the Sounds of the Forest Soundmap, I knew I had to share it with you.
The First Engendered Species Clone is Here
Cloning is such a touchy subject. I'm still not sure if I support the process or not, but if I did, it would definitely be for repairing animal populations that we humans have destroyed, such as the black-footed ferret. I already love ferrets and have had a few as pets so when I heard that the first one was recently cloned, I had to celebrate a bit.
Strange Facts About Animal Sex
Sex can be complicated, and it's always mind-boggling to discover the many strange facts about how sex differs depending what species you are. I didn't even know what an antechinus was, but now I know that it's a tiny Australian marsupial that looks like a mouse, and that the male only reproduces right before it dies! That's a pretty depressing fact, and I've seen enough of those to last me a lifetime.
Fresh Takes on Fruit Snacks
The sweet tooth gene is strong in my family, and I'm a sucker for any kind of fruit snack. I don't like to eat them, though, because I like to limit my sugar intake (I sound like the little girl on Miracle on 34th Street when I say that!) and I know how terrible they are for your teeth. Still, I'd love to find something close to satisfy my cravings every once in a while.
Zoom Games to Play at Parties
We're coming up upon one of our big birthday seasons in our family. We have a big chunk of our family born in the spring, and then another in the fall. We'd love to come up with some creative ways to celebrate via Zoom.
Meat Pies to Warm Your Soul
As cold as it is, I have warm, flaky and delicious meat pies on the brain. Well, I am craving a pot pie, which I haven't had in years, but I'd love to try some meat pies. The closest thing I've had to them is a croquette, which isn't the same thing (is it?), and I'd love to know where to get some good ones--or which recipes are best.
Vampire-Inspired Drinks
Sure, it's not Halloween, but we just celebrated Valloween, and honestly I think it's always a good time to get spooky! Plus my teen is writing comics about monsters so I've got them on the brain. This Vampire's Kiss margarita is perfectly spooky! I love the black salt for the rim. It's a fantastic touch.
Booktubers to Follow
Last year one of my favorite booktubers canceled all of her accounts after being called out for racist behavior. It was too bad because she could've simply learned from her mistakes and done better; instead, she disappeared overnight and I didn't even find out until weeks later because I don't watch YouTube every day. At any rate, I'm a little wary about who I follow as a result.
Woman Smells Diseases
Years ago I remember reading that certain cats and dogs are able to smell illnesses, but I'd never heard that humans could do so. It turns out that at least one woman has been verified to be a "super smeller." Joy Milne of Scotland can smell illnesses like Parkinson's Disease. She has been tested and verified: she can smell the disease on patients.
Pile of Rope Isn't Rope
Have you ever seen a sea whip? It's a kind of coral that's flexible and some of it just washed ashore on a Texas beach. It's a pretty wild looking animal. In fact, it doesn't even look like an animal at all, but a bunch of rope!
Emails From a Dog
Throughout the pandemic, I've longed for the snuggles of a puppy on many an occasion. Puppy snuggles are the best! While I have enough pets and can't adopt more, I could certainly stand for a few... doggy emails! That's right. Author and entrepreneur Alexandra Franzen, whose words are often a balm to my spirit, is offering emails courtesy of a trio of dogs, including her own, Zuki.
Priceless Treasures
While searching for the perfect Grateful Dead collectible for my dad I ran across someone selling an entire collection of original recordings for over three grand. Wow! That is an impressive collection as well as price, right? It made me wonder what our own most priceless collectibles might be.