January 2022

The Art of Fingerboarding: Q&A with Mike Schneide of Flatface Fingerboard

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The Art of Fingerboarding: Q&A with Mike Schneide of Flatface Fingerboard Summary In this Q&A, we dive into the world of fingerboarding with Mike Schneide, a professional fingerboarder and owner of Flatface Fingerboard. Schneide shares his passion for fingerboarding, his process of building fingerboards from scratch, and the unique community that comes along with the …

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Fingerboarding: A World of Tricks and Satisfaction

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Fingerboarding: A World of Tricks and Satisfaction Summary In this article, we explore the world of fingerboarding with professional fingerboarder and owner of Flatface Fingerboard, Mike Schneide. We discuss the various tricks that can be done with fingerboarding, the satisfaction of building your own fingerboard, and the process of putting it all together. Table of …

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The Journey of a Nose Swab: How Genomic Sequencing Tracks COVID-19 Variants

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The Journey of a Nose Swab: How Genomic Sequencing Tracks COVID-19 Variants Summary Genomic sequencing is an essential tool used to analyze the genetic makeup of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and track its variants. Nose swabs collected for PCR testing are sent to laboratories that conduct genomic sequencing, where researchers use bioinformatic pipelines and algorithms to …

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Genomic Sequencing and the Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 Variants

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Genomic Sequencing and the Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 Variants Summary In this article, we explore how genomic sequencing is used to track the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants. We discuss the process of genomic sequencing and how it allows scientists to analyze the genetic makeup of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. We also examine the importance of naming new …

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Q&A: Demystifying Fertility and Reproductive Health

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Q&A: Demystifying Fertility and Reproductive Health Summary Dr. Serena H. Che, a fertility specialist, provided insights into various topics related to fertility and reproductive health. She talked about modern fertility treatments’ success rates, the high cost of semen at fertility clinics, the role and responsibilities of fertility specialists, the egg retrieval process, egg freezing, surrogacy …

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Fertility Support: Egg Freezing, Geriatric Pregnancy, Surrogacy, and Menstrual Cycles

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Fertility Support: Egg Freezing, Geriatric Pregnancy, Surrogacy, and Menstrual Cycles Summary In this article, we discuss various topics related to fertility and infertility. We cover the process of egg freezing, the inaccuracy and insult of the term “geriatric pregnancy,” the cost of surrogacy, the symptoms associated with menstrual cycles, and the importance of living an …

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Fertility Myths and Facts: Insights from a Reproductive Endocrinologist

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Fertility Myths and Facts: Insights from a Reproductive Endocrinologist Summary In this article, we present insights from Dr. Serena H. Che, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, who answered various questions related to fertility on Twitter. She debunked some common myths and provided valuable information on fertility preservation, IVF, sperm count, and more. Table of …

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Multi-Tool/Gadget Reviews: A Comprehensive Guide

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Multi-Tool/Gadget Reviews: A Comprehensive Guide Summary In this article, we will be reviewing several multi-tools/gadgets, including the Wallet Ninja multi-tool, the Atomic Bear Paracord Bracelet, the Swiss Army Multi-Tool Card, and the LED flashlight glove. We will include comments from different users about the quality and usefulness of each gadget. The overall review suggests that …

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Title: Wallet Ninja and Atomic Bear Paracord Bracelet: A Review of Two Gadgets

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Title: Wallet Ninja and Atomic Bear Paracord Bracelet: A Review of Two Gadgets Summary: In this article, we review two gadgets: the Wallet Ninja multi-tool and the Atomic Bear Paracord Bracelet. The Wallet Ninja is a credit card-sized tool that functions as a screwdriver, bottle opener, box opener, can opener, cell phone stand, eyeglass screwdriver, …

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Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Demystifying the Concept

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Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Demystifying the Concept Summary In this article, we explore the concept of zero-knowledge proofs with Amit Sahai, a computer science professor at UCLA. Sahai explains how zero-knowledge proofs can be used to prove a statement without revealing the underlying information, and discusses the potential applications of this technology in cryptography, elections, and multi-party …

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