20 Nov

Water Fluoridation

Fluoridation does not affect the appearance, taste or smell of drinking water.[1] Water fluoridation is the addition of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay. Fluoridated water contains fluoride at a level that is effective for preventing cavities; this can occur naturally or by adding fluoride.[2] Fluoridated water operates on tooth surfaces: in the mouth, it creates low levels of fluoride in saliva, which reduces the rate at which tooth enamel demineralizes and increases the rate at which it remineralizes in the early stages of cavities.[3] Typically a fluoridated compound is [...]

06 Nov

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

Liz Cheney: “Our nation’s democratic system functioned last night and we have a new President-elect. All Americans are bound, whether we like the outcome or not, to accept the results of our elections. We now have a special responsibility, as citizens of the greatest nation on earth, to do everything we can to support and defend our Constitution, preserve the rule of law, and ensure that our institutions hold over these coming four years. Citizens across this country, our courts, members [...]

16 Oct

Scurvy

Scurvy is still around — and cases are rising. Why a severe lack of vitamin C can cause the condition. Another reason to eat your oranges: A severe lack of vitamin C deficiency can cause scurvy. (Getty Images) Most people are aware that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is important for overall health. But not having enough — or any — fresh produce raises the risk of developing a serious health condition like scurvy, which indicates a severe vitamin C [...]

03 Oct

Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, North Carolina City Downtown Asheville Biltmore Estate Asheville City Hall Flag Seal Logo Nickname(s): AVL, Land of the Sky Motto(s): “Quality of Service, Quality of Life” Location in Buncombe County and North Carolina Asheville Location within North Carolina Show map of North CarolinaShow map of the United StatesShow all Coordinates: 35°35′44″N 82°33′07″W Country United States State North Carolina County Buncombe Incorporated 1797 Named for Governor Samuel Ashe Government • Type Council–manager • Body Asheville City Council • Mayor Esther E. Manheimer • Council show Members[1] Area [2] • Total 45.86 sq mi (118.76 km2) • Land 45.47 sq mi (117.77 km2) • Water 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) 0.85% Elevation 2,134 ft (650 m) Population (2020) • Total 94,589 • Estimate (2023) 95,056 • Rank 11th in North Carolina • Density 2,080.20/sq mi (803.18/km2) • Urban 285,776 (US: 141st)[3] • Urban density 1,149.6/sq mi (443.9/km2) • Metro [4] 417,202 (US: 131st) Demonym Ashevillan Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern) • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT) ZIP Codes 28801–28806, 28810, 28813–28816 Area code 828 FIPS code 37-02140[5] GNIS feature ID 1018864[6] Website ashevillenc.gov Asheville (/ˈæʃvɪl/ ASH-vil) is a city in and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States.[7] Located at the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, it [...]

25 Sep

Emmett Till

“Death of Emmett Till” redirects here. For the song by Bob Dylan, see The Death of Emmett Till. Emmett Till Till in a photograph taken by his mother on Christmas Day, 1954 Born Emmett Louis Till July 25, 1941 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died August 28, 1955 (aged 14) Drew, Mississippi, U.S.[1] Cause of death Lynching (bullet wound and mutilation) Resting place Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois Education James McCosh Elementary School Parents Mamie Till-Mobley Louis Till Awards Congressional Gold Medal (posthumous, 2022) show v t e Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi Emmett Louis Till (July 25, 1941 – August 28, 1955) was an African American teenager who was abducted and lynched in Mississippi in 1955 after being accused [...]

18 Sep

Coffee Badging

In human resources, coffee badging refers to the act of employees going to the office after clocking in for a brief period, typically long enough to grab a coffee, before departing to work from elsewhere. This is done to fulfill office attendance requirements by hybrid and remote workers which arose following the return to in-person work following the COVID-19 pandemic. Coffee badging highlights that employers struggle with attractive, productive and stress-free office environments where employees willingly gather and reflects an erosion of trust [...]

15 Sep

History of the Sandwich

Sandwich A bologna sandwich Main ingredients Bread, meat, cheese, salad vegetables and sauce or spread Cookbook: Sandwich Media: Sandwich A sandwich is a dish typically consisting of meat, cheese or vegetables used as a filling between slices of bread, or placed on a slice of bread, or more generally any dish in which bread serves as a container or wrapper for another food type.[1][2][3] The sandwich began as a portable, convenient finger food in the Western world, though over time it has become prevalent worldwide. There has been social media debate over the precise definition of sandwich, specifically whether a hot dog or open sandwich can be [...]

04 Sep

Electoral College Abolition Amendment

Bills have been introduced in the US Congress on several occasions to amend the US Constitution to abolish or to reduce the power of the Electoral College and to provide for the direct popular election of the US president and vice president. Bayh–Celler amendment (1969–1970) Wikisource has original text related to this article: Electoral College Abolition Amendment (1969) The Bayh–Celler amendment was proposed after the 1968 presidential election in which Richard Nixon (left) received 110 more electoral votes than Hubert Humphrey (right), despite a less than 1 pp margin in the popular vote. The closest that the United States has come to [...]

22 Aug

The Four Freedoms – FDR

Four Freedoms Freedom of Speech Freedom of Worship Freedom from Want Freedom from Fear Four canvas series displayed by date of publication Artist Norman Rockwell Year 1943 Medium Oil on canvas Dimensions Each ≅ 45.75 by 35.5 inches (116.2 by 90.2 cm) Location Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States The Four Freedoms is a series of four oil paintings made in 1943 by the American artist Norman Rockwell. The paintings—Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear—are each approximately 45.75 by 35.5 inches (116.2 by 90.2 cm), and are now in the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, [...]

14 Aug

Sharon Tate

Sharon Tate Tate in 1969 Born Sharon Marie Tate January 24, 1943 Dallas, Texas, U.S. Died August 9, 1969 (aged 26) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Cause of death Murder by stabbing Burial place Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City Other names Sharon Marie Tate Polanski Occupations Actress model Years active 1961–1969 Spouse Roman Polanski (m. 1968) Parents Paul James Tate Doris Tate Website sharontate.net Signature Sharon Marie Tate Polanski (née Tate; January 24, 1943 – August 9, 1969) was an American actress and model. During the 1960s, she appeared in advertisements and small television roles before appearing in films as well as working as a model.[1] After receiving positive reviews for her comedic and dramatic acting [...]