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VeriSign Addresses SSL Certificate Flaw




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VeriSign SSL Certs Open To Tampering, Competitor Warns




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Harden SSL/TLS Tool

"Harden SSL/TLS" hardens the default SSL/TLS settings of Windows 2000,2003,2008,2008R2, XP,Vista,7. It allows you to remotely set SSL/TLS policies allowing or denying certain ciphers/hashes or complete ciphersuites.









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Extinct-in-the-Wild Antelope Return to the Grasslands of Chad

Thirty years after the scimitar-horned oyrx were driven to extinction, the desert antelope will return to the last-known place it existed: Chad’s Sahelian grasslands. The […]

The post Extinct-in-the-Wild Antelope Return to the Grasslands of Chad appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.




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Simple method to estimate soil carbon stocks in grassland

Storage of carbon in soil helps to keep land fertile and regulates the climate, and is therefore an important ecosystem service. However, mapping of soil carbon stocks currently uses unreliable measures. This study used data from a national survey of English grasslands to show that soil carbon stocks can be accurately predicted using simple measures of soil and climatic conditions.




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Mountain grasslands and shrublands store significant amounts of carbon

Despite their general absence from climate policy discussions, the world’s mountain grasslands and shrublands (MGSs) store between 60.5 and 82.8 billion metric tonnes of carbon, a new study estimates - more than three times that of ocean and coastal ecosystems. This research, which is the first to provide a global inventory of carbon stored in MGSs, argues that these ecosystems should be accounted for in climate policy.




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Intensive grassland farming could have deep effects: sequestering significantly less soil carbon

Huge amounts of soil carbon have been discovered up to 1 metre below grassland in a recent UK study. Yet most carbon inventories do not assess soil deeper than 30cm. Furthermore, this research suggests that intensive management of grassland, involving high rates of fertiliser use and livestock grazing, may deplete carbon at these depths.




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Restoring European grasslands takes more than just sowing seeds

Using commercial seed mixtures to replant European grasslands tends to produce a smaller range of species than originally grew on the land. New research has identified several methods that successfully reproduce the original range of species, such as transferring of fresh hay or soil that contains seeds.




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Simple re-seeding projects can triple grassland biodiversity

Researchers have recommended new, improved ways of increasing the ecological value of European grasslands. Plant diversity ??? or species richness ??? can be increased by a factor of three through sowing grass and wildflower seed mixtures, together with a carefully controlled plan for animal grazing.




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Fragmented forests and grasslands: plant sensitivity to habitat loss

A new study exploring the sensitivity of grassland and forest plants to decreasing habitat size and isolation in north-central Europe concludes that an irreversible shift in the most dominant plant species may already be underway in forests and grassland, where forests are more vulnerable than grasslands.




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Abandoned wet grasslands can be rapidly restored

Wet grasslands abandoned less than 40 years ago can be successfully restored within a decade, a recent analysis suggests. By examining the findings of a range of studies, it identified the causes and consequences of abandonment and the key factors in successful restoration.




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High-nature-value grasslands can be maintained by alternating between mowing and grazing

Scientists recommend policies that alternate between mowing and grazing to manage Europe’s high-nature-value grasslands. This comes after a new seven-year study found that a high plant-species diversity helps grasslands to maintain productivity and to resist depletion of phosphorus caused by livestock grazing and depletion of potassium caused by mowing.




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Artichoke fields as good as grassland habitats for lesser kestrels in Italy

Lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) populations survive equally well in grassland and artichoke fields in Italy, a recent study has concluded. Overall, however, populations are declining and the researchers recommend reducing pesticide use, growing alternative crops such as artichokes, and maintaining grasslands as part of the farming landscape.




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Increasing grassland species improves pollination and may impact on crop yields

Grasslands cover 30–40% of European agricultural areas. Agri-environmental schemes leading to even small changes in grassland biodiversity could elicit extensive benefits. A new study on working farms in southwest England highlights the contribution of the plant diversity of the grassland to the abundance and diversity of insect pollinators and their potential to increase crop yields. The researchers make recommendations for which species to include in seed mixes.




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LED lighting changes grassland spider and beetle communities; dimmers and timers may reduce the impact

The influence of light-emitting diodes (LED) on grassland invertebrate communities has been assessed in a recent study. White LEDs increased the total abundance and changed the species of spiders and beetles recorded. Dimming lights and switching lights off during the middle of the night were the best ways of reducing the effects on beetle and spider numbers.




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Results-based agri-environment measures are an effective conservation strategy for species-rich grassland

Results-based agri-environment measures are an alternative to management-based measures that, in certain circumstances, could be both more effective and more cost-efficient, since their payment depends on the provision of the desired conservation outcome. This study reviews the success of a scheme, introduced in Germany in 2000, to preserve biodiversity in species-rich grassland.




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Livestock worming treatments can reduce seed germination of grassland species

A common anti-parasitic drug used to control gastrointestinal worms in livestock has been shown to inhibit seed germination of three common grassland species. This recent study is the first to show that anthelmintics may negatively affect plant regeneration. The researchers say that treatments should be carefully timed in order to avoid the strongest impact of the drugs on germination and the consequential negative affect on grassland regeneration.




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The once hopelessly polluted Anacostia River is making a comeback

Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer is documenting the people, wildlife and landscapes of America's 'forgotten' river.



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Family tips for living car-lessly

An interview with author Alan Durning on his family's year of living car-lessly.




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5 ways to painlessly remove a splinter

Splinters can be annoying and even painful, but they can be easy to remove.



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Why people with Parkinson's disease can perform an Irish dance effortlessly

Research out of Venice finds Irish dancing more helpful than physiotherapy for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.



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Don't Suffer Needlessly From Chronic Pain

Information for chronic pain sufferers to get the proper medical treamtment needed to live a more productive life.




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Rid Yourself Of Fear, Fearlessly!

Learn a quick, simple, and creative way to break up the fear you may experience when you talk to a client or begin your next step toward business success.




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Dr. Richard Fessler Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Medical Education

Dr. Fessler maintains clinical interests in degenerative disc disease and neural transplantation




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David M. Dressler, MD, Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Dr. Dressler has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the fields of psychiatry and education




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Michael W. Kessler, MD, Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Kessler has been acclaimed as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine from 2015 to 2019




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Jonathan L. Sessler, PhD, Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Dr. Sessler has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of chemistry




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CashYourCarUAE Offers a Quick, Hassle-free Car Selling Service to UAE Residents

Users can sell their automobiles in 30 minutes thanks to the company's streamlined process. Walk away with cash and smile.




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PSSLife! University Breaks 100 Event Milestone Six Months After Launch

New Community Education Initiative for New York City's Older Adults by Multi-Service Nonprofit Agency PSS




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Culinarians and Home-Cooking Enthusiasts at Hans Kissle Discuss the Benefits of Eating Eggs for Breakfast

The culinary experts at Hans Kissle emphasize the importance of eggs in a healthy, wholesome, and balanced breakfast.




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Omnia Studios' Newest Design Inspired by Those Working Tirelessly During Pandemic

Niche jewelry company creates unique necklace dedicated to anyone burning the candle from both ends.




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Starting Your Own Cryptocurrency Business Becomes Hassle-free with TimeBit

SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs are responsible for a huge part of the GDP. As a result, many factors affect their stability. In such a vicious and terrible cycle, TimeBit offers a way of dealing without hurdles.




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AGR tussle: Harish Salve on what SC had to say on telcos over dues

AGR tussle: Harish Salve on what SC had to say on telcos over dues





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National forests on the edge: development pressures on America's national forests and grasslands

Many of America's national forests and grasslands—collectively called the National Forest System—face increased risks and alterations from escalating housing development on private rural lands along their boundaries. National forests and grasslands provide critical social, ecological, and economic benefits to the American public. This study projects future housing density increases on private rural lands at three distances—2, 3, and 10 miles—from the external boundaries of all national forests and grasslands across the conterminous United States. Some 21.7 million acres of rural private lands (about 8 percent of all private lands) located within 10 miles of the National Forest System boundaries are projected to undergo increases in housing density by 2030. Nine national forests are projected to experience increased housing density on at least 25 percent of adjacent private lands at one or more of the distances considered. Thirteen national forests and grasslands are each projected to have more than a half-million acres of adjacent private rural lands experience increased housing density. Such development and accompanying landscape fragmentation pose substantial challenges for the management and conservation of the ecosystem services and amenity resources of National Forest System lands, including access by the public. Research such as this can help planners, managers, and communities consider the impacts of local land use decisions.




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National forests on the edge: development pressures on America's national forests and grasslands

Many of America's national forests and grasslands--collectively called the National Forest System--face increased risks and alterations from escalating housing development on private rural lands along their boundaries. National forests and grasslands provide critical social, ecological, and economic benefits to the American public. This study projects future housing density increases on private rural lands at three distances--2, 3, and 10 miles--from the external boundaries of all national forests and grasslands across the conterminous United States. Some 21.7 million acres of rural private lands (about 8 percent of all private lands) located within 10 miles of the National Forest System boundaries are projected to undergo increases in housing density by 2030. Nine national forests are projected to experience increased housing density on at least 25 percent of adjacent private lands at one or more of the distances considered. Thirteen national forests and grasslands are each projected to have more than a half-million acres of adjacent private rural lands experience increased housing density. Such development and accompanying landscape fragmentation pose substantial challenges for the management and conservation of the ecosystem services and amenity resources of National Forest System lands, including access by the public. Research such as this can help planners, managers, and communities consider the impacts of local land use decisions.




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How to Set Up Free SSL with Let’s Encrypt and Certbot

Installing an SSL certificate on your domain is an essential step you should take to secure your WordPress site and now with Let’s Encrypt you can get one for free.




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Lossless compression of the enumeration space of founder line crosses

Various embodiments provide lossless compression of an enumeration space for genetic founder lines. In one embodiment, an input comprising a set of genetic founder lines and a maximum number of generations G is obtained. A set of genetic crossing templates of a height h is generated. A determination is made if at least a first genetic crossing template in the set of genetic crossing templates is redundant with respect to a second genetic crossing template in the set of genetic crossing templates. Based on the at least first genetic crossing template being redundant is redundant with respect to the second genetic crossing template, the at least first genetic crossing template is removed from the set of genetic crossing templates. This process of removing the at least first genetic crossing template from the set of genetic crossing templates the redundant creates an updated set of genetic crossing templates.




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Hotmelt adhesive comprising radiation-crosslinkable poly(meth)acrylate and oligo(meth)acrylate with nonacrylic C-C double bonds

Described is a radiation-crosslinkable hotmelt adhesive comprising at least one radiation-crosslinkable poly(meth)acrylate formed to an extent of at least 60% by weight of C1 to C10 alkyl(meth)acrylates and at least one oligo(meth)acrylate which comprises nonacrylic C C double bonds and has a K value of less than or equal to 20. The hotmelt adhesive comprises a photoinitiator which may be present in the form of an additive not attached to the poly(meth)acrylate and/or not attached to the oligo(meth)acrylate, may be incorporated by copolymerization into the poly(meth)acrylate, and/or may be attached to the oligo(meth)acrylate. The hotmelt adhesive can be used for producing adhesive tapes.




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Crosslinkable curing super-branched polyester and cured product and preparation method thereof

A crosslinkable curing super-branched polyester and the cured product and the preparation method thereof are disclosed. The super-branched polyester has high refractive index and comprises a compound represented by the following structural formula (I). In the formula (I), HBP is the backbone of the super-branched polyester; both a and b are positive integers; the sum of a and b is less than or equal to n; n is more than or equal to 10 and less than 80. In the super-branched polyester, A is represented by formula (II) and N is represented by formula (III), wherein R is methyl or hydrogen atom; the mole ratio of N relative to the total mole of A and N is more than 30 mol %, and the ratio of the total mole of A and N relative to the product of the total mole of HBP backbone and n is more than 0.5 and less than or equal to 1.




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Pressure-sensitive adhesives with mixed photocrosslinking system

The present disclosure provides a method of providing an adhesive composition comprising the steps of combining crosslinkable composition including: a) a (meth)acryloyl monomer mixture with the b) photocrosslinking agent mixture, and irradiating with UVC radiation to polymerize and crosslink the composition.




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Method for crosslinking a colloid, and crosslinked colloid therefrom

The disclosure provides a method for crosslinking a colloid, including: (a) providing a colloid solution; (b) adding a crosslinking agent and solid particles to the colloid solution, wherein the amount of solid particles added is enough to convert the colloid solution into a solid mixture, and wherein a crosslinking reaction proceeds in the solid mixture; and (c) removing the solid particles from the solid mixture.




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Combination of crosslinked cationic and ampholytic polymers for personal and household applications

A cleansing composition for cosmetic or household use may include an ampholytic polymer; a crosslinked cationic polymer; a surfactant component selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and zwitterionic surfactants; and an aqueous and/or organic carrier.




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Solid state deformation processing of crosslinked high molecular weight polymeric materials

Solid-state deformation processing of crosslinked high molecular weight polymers such as UHMWPE, for example by extrusion below the melt transition, produces materials with a combination of high tensile strength and high oxidative stability. The materials are especially suitable for use as bearing components in artificial hip and other implants. Treated bulk materials are anisotropic, with enhanced strength oriented along the axial direction. The material is oxidatively stable even after four weeks of accelerated aging in a pressure vessel containing five atmospheres of oxygen (ASTM F2003). Because of its oxidative stability, the deformation processed material is a suitable candidate for air-permeable packaging and gas sterilization, which has thus far been reserved for remelted crosslinked UHMWPE.