Children's Geographies; 10/01/2024
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Curated by the Oral History Center, Voices for the Environment: A Century of Bay Area Activism charts the evolution of environmental movements in the region through the recorded voices of the activists who shaped them. From tensions over preservation after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to demands to address the disproportionate burdens of pollution and illness that some communities faced, environmentalism has long been part of the fabric of the Bay Area. Smartphones and headphones are suggested. The Bancroft Library Gallery

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Dense fog is expected early Wednesday morning, reducing visibility to less than one-quarter of a mile at times. Spotty sunshine will break through with mainly dry conditions. A pleasant warming trend will follow with temperatures reaching the mid-50s by Friday.

DFL Rep. Brad Tabke leads GOP challenger Aaron Paul by just 14 votes out of about 22,000 cast. That's one more vote than his lead was earlier in the week.

This week, a Travis County district court judge convicted Sehgal & Sons Enterprises (Ultra Business Services Inc.) of first-degree felony in a scheme to defraud Texas Mutual Insurance Company (Texas Mutual).

This week, a Travis County district court judge convicted HSC International Ltd. of second-degree felony in a scheme to defraud Texas Mutual Insurance Company.

xrdPlanner is a software package designed to aid in the planning and preparation of powder X-ray diffraction and total scattering beam times at synchrotron facilities. Many modern beamlines provide a flexible experimental setup and may have several different detectors available. In combination with a range of available X-ray energies, it often makes it difficult for the user to explore the available parameter space relevant for a given experiment prior to the scheduled beam time. xrdPlanner was developed to provide a fast and straightforward tool that allows users to visualize the accessible part of reciprocal space of their experiment at a given combination of photon energy and detector geometry. To plan and communicate the necessary geometry not only saves time but also helps the beamline staff to prepare and accommodate for an experiment. The program is tailored toward powder X-ray diffraction and total scattering experiments but may also be useful for other experiments that rely on an area detector and for which detector placement and achievable momentum-transfer range are important experimental parameters.

The normalization of X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) spectra is required for comparing spectral features and extracting quantitative information in analytical techniques such as linear combination analysis, principal component analysis and multivariate curve resolution. Most published data are normalized to the edge-jump, but normalization to the spectral area has also been applied. The latter is particularly attractive if only a small energy range around the absorption can be recorded reliably. Here, the two normalization methods are compared at the L3-edge of Pt, Pd and Rh, and at the Ni K-edge using experimental and calculated spectra. Normalization to the spectral area is found to be a viable approach if the range for the area normalization is sufficiently large.

Using the well known Rn ratio method, a protocol has been elaborated for determining the lattice direction for the 15 most common cubic zone axis spot patterns. The method makes use of the lengths of the three shortest reciprocal-lattice vectors in each pattern and the angles between them. No prior pattern calibration is required for the method to work, as the Rn ratio method is based entirely on geometric relationships. In the first step the pattern is assigned to one of three possible pattern types according to the angles that are measured between the three reciprocal-lattice vectors. The lattice direction [uvw] and possible Bravais type(s) and Laue indices of the corresponding reflections can then be determined by using lookup tables. In addition to determining the lattice direction, this simple geometric analysis allows one to distinguish between the P, I and F Bravais lattices for spot patterns aligned along [013], [112], [114] and [233]. Moreover, the F lattice can always be uniquely identified from the [011] and [123] patterns.

People rest while riding a Los Angeles Metro Rail train amid the coronavirus pandemic on April 1, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.; Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Despite the racial reckoning going on in America right now, and despite the fact that attitudes towards race, inclusion and representation are different now than they were 30 years ago, new research from UC Berkeley shows that a large majority of American metro areas are more segregated now than they were in 1990. The new report from Berkeley’s Institute covers a number of topic areas, but among the key findings were from the national segregation report component of the project, which found Los Angeles to be the sixth-most segregated metro area with more than 200,000 people.

Today on AirTalk, we’ll talk with the lead researcher on the new report and a local historian to talk about how we see the findings of the report play out in Southern California.

Guests:

Stephen Menendian, assistant director and director of research at the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley, which works to identify and eliminate the barriers to an inclusive, just, and sustainable society in order to create transformative change; he tweets @SMenendian

Eric Avila, professor of history, urban planning, and Chicano/a studies at UCLA

This content is from Southern California Public Radio. View the original story at SCPR.org.

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners, at its January 19, 2010 meeting, joined with other local governments across the region in approving the agreement. The main points of the agreement hinged on Concord and Kannapolis modifying their ability, contained in their IBT certificate, to withdraw 10 million gallons of water per day (MGD) from the Catawba River at all times, by significantly limiting withdrawals during times of drought. The agreement limits withdrawals to 6 MGD during times of most severe drought, or �exceptional� drought; 7 MGD during �extreme� drought; 8.5 MGD during �severe� drought; and 9 MGD during �moderate� drought. Further, the agreement restricts Concord and Kannapolis from withdrawing more than 3 MGD from the Catawba until July 1, 2015, and after they first are withdrawing 5 MGD from the Yadkin River.

Dentists and other volunteers in Catawba County are teaming up with hundreds of their peers across the state and nation for �Give Kids a Smile!� day. This program is held annually to offer educational materials, provide free dental services to local, qualifying children from underserved families, and raise awareness of the epidemic of untreated dental disease.

Improved understanding of the coupled natural-human coastal system will help promote resilience of coastal communities and ecosystems under rapidly changing environmental conditions and support informed decision-making, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says using laboratory dogs in research at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is scientifically necessary for only a few areas of current biomedical research.

If combined with public transit and increased in scale, shared modes of transportation, such as ride-hailing, scooter sharing, and bike sharing, can enhance mobility, equity, and sustainability in metropolitan areas, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Most of the offshore oil and gas industry operating in the Gulf of Mexico has improved its management of systemic risk in recent years, according to a new report that also points out where uneven progress and critical gaps remain for industry and regulators to address.

Core Foods' new product line will hit shelves in November 2021, and feature three flavors: Sea Salt & Olive Oil, Vegan Ranch, and Peanut Butter.

Initially, Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing was only offering plumbing services to homes as far north as Springboro from their Cincinnati office, but now they are hiring Dayton-based plumbers to serve the entire Miami Valley for water heater service, plumbing repairs, water softeners and water quality service, and more from their Dayton location. Initially, Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing was only offering plumbing services to homes as far north as Springboro from their Cincinnati office, but now they are hiring Dayton-based plumbers to serve the entire Miami Valley for water heater service, plumbing repairs, water softeners and water quality service, and more from their Dayton location. 

Area monitoring is frequently used as a temporary solution to help keep workers safe in industrial facilities where mid-term deployment occurs as well as for confined space entry and far-working locations such as oil and gas platforms.

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced that it reached its 2025 global goal of a 25% improvement in operational water-use efficiency in high water-risk areas, two years ahead of schedule, based on 2023 data versus a 2015 baseline.

Pepperl+Fuchs launched a new tablet for professional use in hazardous areas in Zone 2/22, Division 2.

NeXT Charlotte (NXT|CLT,) a non-profit entrepreneur support organization (ESO) whose vision is Transforming Lives to Equitably Serve Entrepreneurs in Our Communities, announced receiving a generous donation of $100,000 from NC IDEA Foundation.

Imagining the Indian explores the impact that stereotyping and marginalization of Native history have had on Native people. It chronicles the long social movement to eliminate mascoting. KC area interviews are included in the documentary.

Sue and John Diekman have dedicated their gift to bringing in animals from overwhelmed shelters.

Homeward Bound Veterinary Services to Offer 3D CT Imaging.

Haltom City faces similar struggle, with outdated zoning regulations and city leaders who dismiss the voices of the local business community.

Silicon Valley Hair Institute is proud to announce summer content updates. The posts emphasize how summer is a fantastic time to improve one's hair.

New Yorkers gain access to a potent cable TV disruptor via FreeCast Home and the next-gen broadcast standard.

Giving back to the community is important for this prominent orthopedic practice.

To make his cosmetic surgery practice more easily accessible, Dr. Scot Martin offers virtual consultations for breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction and more. These virtual visits are particularly helpful during recent road construction.

The WJA Open is a golf tournament that directly supports students of the Washington Jesuit Academy (WJA), a private, all-boys, tuition-free Catholic school educating students from underserved neighborhoods in the metro D.C. region.

With a Focus on Patient Comfort, Individualized Care, and Advanced Technology, Mountain View Dental Offers Top-Quality Dental Services for Patients of All Ages

CareAvailability is proud to announce its expansion into California. Setting a NEW industry standard, CareAvailability is the first and only website that delivers real-time reporting of availability for senior care up to the minute.

Residents and businesses in the Salinas, Monterey Bay area are encouraged to take advantage of Ferrante's enhanced air duct cleaning services to improve their indoor air quality and protect the health of their families, customers, and employees.

Pristine Painters works closely with each client, providing them with undivided attention and top-notch outcomes.

New Emergency Locksmith Services Provide Immediate Assistance for Lockouts, Broken Keys, and Security Issues Across Bowling Green, KY

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Local independent insurance group has expanded coverage all over the State of Alabama and Tennessee

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Based in Davenport, IA, Hometown Mechanical is an award-winning full-service mechanical contractor offering commercial and industrial solutions

Customized Scribe-X platform benefits healthcare teams with consistent, high-quality medical scribe support.

Key Housing announces CitySouth Apartments in San Mateo as the featured Bay Area listing for September 2024.

New comprehensive cleaning services will provide exceptional patient care and safety to hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Organic Cleaning Company Promotes Sustainability and Wellness with All-Natural Cleaning Services and Customizable Options

Tovar Contracting brings years of experience and a team of skilled professionals to every flooring project.

Silicon Valley Hair Institute surpasses 38 Google and 72 Yelp reviews, reflecting high patient satisfaction in ARTAS hair transplantation and advanced hair restoration.

Tucker Hill Air, Plumbing & Electric, a commercial and residential plumbing, electrical, and HVAC service provider, offers comprehensive maintenance services to help homeowners prevent breakdowns and keep their systems running efficiently.

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