- Surprisingly strong link found between neighbourhood greenness and police shootings
https://www.psypost.org/surprisingly-strong-link-found-between-neighborhood-greenness-and-police-shootings/
"A new study published in Environment and Behavior suggests that communities with more green vegetation may experience fewer fatal police shootings."
- This $20 upgrade saved my AirPods Pro from the junk drawer | Macworld
https://www.macworld.com/article/2672915/airpods-pro-comply-foam-tips-better-fit.html
I have AirPods Pro, and, being deaf, I have used and tested them as hearing aids via the new functionality Apple recently released in Australia. My AirPods fit well; however, I am interested to read: "The memory foam shapes to the contours of your ear and is denser than that little silicone flap, so it forms a better seal. "
While I will stick with hearing aids for most interpersonal interactions, a better seal will also improve the noise cancellation (which is already good) on the AirPods.
Because AirPods Pro 3 will probably be released later this year, I will wait to buy Comply Foam Ear Tips. Generally, I like to get the most value from my Apple products by waiting a long time to upgrade, but with the AirPods Pro 3, I will make an exception because of my special needs (hearing issues).
- Humans Give Off Light That Extinguishes at Death, New Study Reveals | CBN News
https://cbn.com/news/health/humans-give-light-extinguishes-death-new-study-reveals
"Could the “glow” humans emit be a result of being made in the image of God?"
- Goliath found? - The Jerusalem Post
https://www.jpost.com/jewish-world/jewish-news/goliath-found
"A very small ceramic shard unearthed by Bar-Ilan University archaeologists digging at Tell es-Safi, the biblical city "Gath of the Philistines," may hold a very large clue into the history of the well-known biblical figure Goliath."
- The 60-second writing task that can reveal the earliest signs of dementia - how do you perform?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14711979/60-second-writing-task-earliest-signs-dementia.html
"Previous studies have estimated that around 40 per cent of all dementia cases could be prevented with lifestyle changes.
This includes healthier diets, increased exercise, drinking less alcohol, preventing head injury and using hearing aids."
A sobering reminder of the need to look after our bodies. As a deaf person with long experience, I regularly talk to people with hearing issues. A significant number of these ignore the possible dementia implications of uncorrected hearing loss.
I wasn't born deaf but became so as a very young child due, according to doctors in the 1960s, to parental neglect and mismanagement. Decades later, my mother tried to suggest it was the effect of antibiotics. However, she is an extraordinarily clever and manipulative woman, known for telling lies and casting herself in a good light. My father was abusive and shouted a lot, including at me. I had flashbacks of him shouting close to my ears when I was small, so that fits with the medical diagnosis, too.
- "Prayer will make a man cease from sin, or sin entice a man to cease from prayer. The spirit of prayer is more precious than treasures of gold and silver. Pray often, for prayer is a shield to the soul, a sacrifice to God, and a scourge for Satan." John Bunyan
1 Thessalonians 5:17 WEB "Pray without ceasing".
- Loneliness Linked to 24% Higher Risk of Hearing Loss - Neuroscience News
https://neurosciencenews.com/loneliness-hearing-loss-28927/
"A new study tracking nearly half a million participants over 12 years has revealed a strong, independent link between loneliness and an increased risk of hearing loss."
- Norwegian revival preacher gets revisited among Gen Zers
https://cne.news/article/4736-norwegian-revival-preacher-gets-revisited-among-gen-zers
"Hans Nielsen Hauge brought both the gospel and wealth to Norway. But for more than 200 years, his heritage was only known to his own country. Now, an American pastor and some Norwegian professors are reviving his teachings, and they believe that Gen Z can learn much from what he had to say about prayer and hard work. Some of those teachings have been recently translated into English."
- AI Enhances Detection of Child Abuse Cases - Neuroscience News
https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-child-abuse-detection-28741/
"A new study found that artificial intelligence can better identify instances of physical child abuse in emergency rooms compared to traditional diagnostic coding methods. Researchers developed a machine-learning model that more accurately estimated abuse prevalence based on high-risk injuries and physical abuse indicators."
- Why Does the Apostle Paul Tell Women to Be Silent and Not Teach? - Beliefnet
https://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/christianity/why-does-the-apostle-paul-tell-women-to-be-silent-and-not-teach.aspx?
An interesting, well-reasoned perspective on an issue which can be perplexing for some people. Besides learning from my betters, I habitually ask for the Holy Spirit's help in understanding Scripture.
Luke 24:45 WEB "Then he opened their minds, that they might understand the Scriptures."
- The gold-plated peacenik in the White House - JNS.org
https://www.jns.org/the-gold-plated-peacenik-in-the-white-house/
Melanie Phillips penned this insightful article, showcasing her remarkable intelligence and exceptional writing skills while contributing valuable intellectual thought to the topic.