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Low-key impactful: In the same case as the stag are two small bits of candy wrappers sort of floating amongst the leaves and nuts on the ground. You come around the corner watching the beautiful display unfold, and suddenly there are two bits of green and white plastic screaming at you despite being small. It is so jarring to see those glossy, chemical colors that you just automatically want to pick them out, with the knee-jerk reaction that ‘some {#}%]^ threw their candy wrappers into the exhibit’. Then you look at everything and see how sparkling clean the exhibit is, and you sort of realize that it’s intentionally part of the display. And maybe they did that so that you’d feel disgusted next time you saw garbage out in nature, and you’d feel equally compelled to pick it up and get rid of it. They didn’t have to say a single thing about it. Its presence alone is enough to inspire environmentalism without having to preach at us at all.
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Art in the Stations: Fort/Cass
Overlooking the historic Detroit Club and the former Detroit Free Press building (now Press/321), Fort/Cass is one of the first People Mover stations I became familiar with due to its proximity to Rosa Parks Transit Center, John K. King Books, and the old Salvation Army thrift store (you can still check out Sally's on Fort)
"Untitled" by Farley Tobin is inspired by the Taj Mahal and created from 30,000 tiles to construct two murals. A Cranbook graduate, Tobin created and studied the history of ceramic tiles, architectural tile, and mosaic installations.
Her work can also be found in courthouses, museums, universities, and private homes.
Sandra Jo Osip is another Michigan-born artist who combines nature and her industrial environment. As you enter the Fort/Cass station, there are two six-feet high bronze sculptures to the left. "Progressions II" reminds me of shells with a floral flair, and was added to the station in 1992.
From Sandra's website, "In this time of uncertainty I began to offer hopefulness with bright and uplifting themes. Since flowers represent a new beginning and celebrate beauty, love hope and healing I used their forms, shapes and colors for the start of this new experimental journey."
I hope to meet these talented artists one day!
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In this talk from the 2022-23 edition of the Herodotus Helpline, Alex Tarbet (Michigan) explores the impact of various Egyptian adventure stories and other tales drawn from oral folklore on Herodotus' Histories. As part of the talk, Alex looks at The Blinding of Pharos, preserved in both Demotic Egyptian (~3rd century BCE) and Herodotus’ Greek (5th century BCE).
Source: the youtube channel of Herodotus Helpline
Alex Tarbet is a PhD candidate in Classics and Sylvia 'Duffy' Engle Graduate Fellow at the University of Michigan (https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/people/2022-23-fellows/alex-tarbet.html). According to the information given on his dissertation by the University (https://lsa.umich.edu/classics/people/graduate-students/language-and-literature-graduate-students/coleem.html ):
Alex studies humor at the expense of tyrants and authoritarians as it passed among storytellers of Greece and Egypt. His dissertation, Worlds Upside Down: Egyptian Folk Humor and Herodotus, explores comic anecdotes about the pharaohs Egyptians performed for Herodotus as he traveled along the Nile in the 5th century.
Good video, very similar to the text of the same author on Egyptian cats and Herodotus that I have reproduced almost one year ago (https://aboutanancientenquiry.tumblr.com/post/670193035428184064/herodotus-and-the-egyptian-cats ). But I think that Tarbet’s passion for the “decolonization’ of the Classics leads him too far when for instance he says that Aristophanes is a “huge celebrity” just because of an “accident of colonialism”!
Now, more particularly concerning Herodotus, I have the objection that Tarbet approaches the question of the Egyptian sources of Herodotus and of their agendas almost exclusively from the point of view of his specialty, which is humor and power in Egypt and Greece. I think that this is a real aspect of the story about what Herodotus heard from his Egyptian sources, in which there were for sure some tales with a humoristic element in them, but not the whole story. I think also that the question of the relationship of Herodotus with his Egyptian sources and the nature and degree of the historical consiousness and the agendas of the latter deserves a deeper approach and study. Moreover, I don’t think that describing Herodotus as a “tourist” conveys a very accurate picture of the reality: if it is true that Herodotus visited Egypt for a relatively short period of time, it is undeniable that his pursuits in Egypt were scholarly, not those of a modern “tourist” (and the more general ambience in the Egypt of the 440′s BCE, when Herodotus must have visited the country, was not particularly jovial and tourist-friendly, as it is generally accepted that the Persian rule of Egypt had become far more oppressive after the revolt of 460-454 BCE, which ended with the crushing defeat of the revolted Egyptians and of their Greek allies).
Now, the author who contributed the most to the discovery of the similarities about which Tarbet talks between what Herodotus records on the pre-Saite history of Egypt (before 664 BCE) and the Egyptian Demotic tradition is Joachim Friedrich Quack, German Egyptologist, Demotic language specialist, and professor of Egyptology at the University of Heidelberg (see in German J-F. Quack Einführung in die altägyptische Literaturgeschichte III. Die demotische und gräko-ägyptische Literatur, 2, Berlin 2009, and in English Joachim Friedrich Quack- Kim Ryholt Demotic Literary Texts from Tebtunis and Beyond, Museum Tusculanum Press, 2019). So, I think that it is important to see what conclusions drew from these similarities Pr. Quack.
First of all, as I have showed in an older post of mine, Quack believes that the similarities between Herodotus’ Book II and the Demotic Egyptian literature prove that Herodotus did have an important degree of knowledge of the Egyptian tradition, and therefore what he writes about Egypt is not some aggregate of lies or of arbitrary products of his own imagination, as some people foolishly claim on this site (see https://aboutanancientenquiry.tumblr.com/post/701378423007952896/egyptology-professor-j-fr-quack-on-herodotus ,with the further link to the entirety of Quack’s original text in French). As Pr. Quack says ( the translation to English is mine):
“Although it is undeniable that Herodotus is capable of modifying certain details in order to make them agree with his own way of thinking, this can by no means change the overall picture: Herodotus shows such a precise knowledge of the Egyptian traditions and realities that it is difficult to not admit the reality of the visit to Egypt of the “father of history”. The “Liar school” 98 which denies this visit is explicitly refuted. Also the tradition of research which sees above all in the relations of Herodotus with foreign peoples a mirror effect putting into relief their otherness in comparison to the Greeks, without taking enough into account the realities 99, is proved to be inadequate to deal with the complexity of the work of the historian from Halicarnassus.”
Moreover, Quack believes that Herodotus’ account of the pre-Saite history of Egypt is not the product of misunderstanding from Herodotus’ part of jokes of low rank Egyptian priests (or “priests’) or more generally of Herodotus’ confusions, but reflects rather the confusions and distortions in the historical consciousness of the Egyptian priests of his time (see again https://aboutanancientenquiry.tumblr.com/post/701378423007952896/egyptology-professor-j-fr-quack-on-herodotus , with the further link to Quack’s text). As Pr. Quack puts it (the translation from the French original is again mine):
“Herodotus often refers to what he has heard from Egyptian priests 96. The demotic texts that I have presented here originate largely in a priestly milieu, as it is showed clearly enough in the papyri of Tebtynis. This makes also abundantly clear that the traditions on the Egyptian past and the exploits of the heroes, which have often been characterized as “folkloric” 97, have a solid basis in the stories circulating among the priests of Late Egypt. And where Herodotus’ narrative seems to us strange, concerning the anecdotes on the Egyptian kings or their order of succession, it would be appropriate to impute this strangeness less to the errors and misunderstandings of the Greek historian or to the fancies of uncultured guides than to the confusions which had been already produced during the long transmission of the Egyptian culture.”
PS: To my great amusement, I see that Alex Tarbet’s video on the youtube channel of Herodotus Helpline is used by some people on tumblr in order to vindicate the anti-Herodotus campaign of the gang of tumblr egyptologists or, in some cases, “egyptologists” (you know, the “Herodotus is my bitch”, “Fuck Herodotus”, “Fuck Herodotus and fuck yourself”, “most misconceptions about ancient Egypt can be traced back to Herodotus’ Greek ass” etc etc graceful and scholarly ladies, and their sycophants, maids, and ignorant and fanatical fanbase). I think that what I have written above is a sufficient reply to their ridiculous claims. But, just for the sake of completeness, I will return in some days with a more detailed post on Herodotus, the pre-Saite history of Egypt, and his Egyptian sources.
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I miss the old university of michigan natural history museum even though it scared the shit out of me when I was a kid
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Adventures on The Emerald Isle
Hi everyone! My first week in Ireland has been unreal. I arrived in Dublin around midday on Sunday. Most of Sunday and Monday were spent unpacking and exploring the stunning University College Dublin (UCD) campus. The rest of Sunday and Monday were spent playing pick up basketball at one of the basketball courts on campus. My Modern Irish History class began Tuesday morning followed by an informative field trip to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in the afternoon. Wednesday morning and afternoon consisted of 7 hours of physics including a lecture, tutorial, and lab. Wednesday night was occupied by more pick up basketball games. Another physics lecture kicked off my Thursday morning accompanied by another physics lab in the afternoon. Thursday was also karaoke night at the UCD Clubhouse Bar which ended up being where most of the students in my program spent their night. Friday’s classes consisted of another history lecture and a history tutorial. Pick up basketball consumed most of the night once again. On Saturday morning, we set off on a day trip that included a demonstration at Irish Working Sheepdogs and visits to Hollywood, Wicklow, and Glendalough. Saturday night was spent at the Keavan’s Port pub where some friends and I watched the UEFA Champions League Final while enjoying a few drinks. Sunday, the day I’m writing this blog, is more of a chill day. I slept in, did some laundry, and am going to grab some groceries and food later tonight before classes start up again tomorrow.
Arrival
My flight from Chicago to Dublin luckily only took a little over 6 hours. As we landed, I could see plenty of the picturesque eastern coast of Ireland. The Dublin Airport was also extremely nice minus a slight delay collecting our baggage. From the airport, some friends and I split a taxi to UCD for about 50 euros. During the taxi ride, two things kind of shocked me. Number one, everything was green. Every leaf, every blade of grass, every vine was a vibrant green. It was almost overwhelming at first seeing how green everything was, especially coming from Michigan. The second thing I noticed was how nice the roads were. In Michigan, potholes seem to be more common than road signs at times, but I don’t think I’ve seen a single pothole here yet.
The vibrant Irish landscape as seen from the Irish Hollywood sign
UCD Campus
During my first tour of campus, I noticed that everything was extremely modern and organized while still incorporating an abundance of nature everywhere you go. A great deal of the buildings seemed to have been built within the past five years or so. The apartments, gym, and other facilities on campus are all extremely nice inside. Beautiful tile and brick walking paths connect all the buildings. There are also two small lakes that a variety of ducks and a few swans call home. The swans look extremely charming at first but we’ve come to find out that they’re not so nice to their fellow birds. We’ve witnessed a few times where a swan has chased one or more of the ducks out of the water for seemingly no reason at all.
A couple of swans along with some of their babies
As I briefly mentioned earlier, a couple of friends and I found an outdoor basketball court a few minutes away from our apartments the first day that we arrived. We’ve been playing pick up games there almost everyday after class so far. We’ve met a ton of local people and other people that are in our program as well as other summer programs here at UCD.
The food that is provided as a part of our program has been insanely delicious. We had a welcome dinner on Monday at the remarkable UCD University Club restaurant that was mouthwatering. Other than that, almost all of our other meals are provided by Pi Restaurant. In my opinion, all of the meals here have blown the dining hall food at Michigan out of the water so far.
Steak dinner provided by the UCD University Club restaurant
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Our first trip of the program was to the EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum which was founded by a former CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. The museum was almost completely reliant on technology for all of its exhibits. What once used to be an old storage building close to the port of Dublin housing whiskey and a variety of other things now houses screens and projectors that tell the history of emigration in Ireland.
A metal sculpture showing the evolution of ships that carried Irish emigrants (Credit: Callen Fields)
Sheepdog Demonstration
The first stop on our Saturday trip was to a farm where they demonstrated how sheepdogs are used to drive sheep. Each dog impressively responds to various whistles that instruct it where to drive the sheep. After the demonstration, we got to meet a couple adorable baby sheep along with the sheepdogs.
One of the baby sheep that we got to meet
Hollywood
After seeing the sheepdog demonstration, we visited the Irish Hollywood and were able to get a picture with the Irish version of the Hollywood sign. The view from the sign which was shown earlier was insanely scenic.
The Irish Hollywood sign
Wicklow Gap
Following our Hollywood visit, we stopped at the Wicklow Gap which is one of the highest mountain passes in Ireland. Were able to venture off down a little path on the mountain and take a few pictures in front of a lake farther down in the valley.
The Wicklow Gap
Glendalough
The last stop of our trip was in the small old town of Glendalough which has turned into an extremely popular tourist destination. The town is located in a valley between two jaw-dropping mountains. The town consists of an old cemetery, a round bell tower, and a few lakes among various other attractions.
The cemetery at Glendalough
The upper lake at Glendalough
The lads and I chilling at Glendalough
Bars and Pubs
Thursday night was karaoke night at the UCD Clubhouse Bar which is the only student bar on campus. Karaoke was definitely a hit that night and most of the students in the program ended up showing. Saturday was the night of the Champions League final so after getting back from Glendalough, we went downtown to a pub called Keavan’s Port where we watched the game and downed a few drinks. All of the bars and pubs were packed for the final.
Final Thoughts
Overall this week has been action-packed and ridiculously fun. I’m hoping the rest of my program is as intriguing as this week has been. Anyways, thank you all for reading. Until next time!
Dominick Thornton
Computer Science
Big 10 STEM and Irish Studies at UCD.
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Fwd: Conference:UMichigan.HerpetologyEvolution.Jun27-30
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> The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) will meet
> June 27-30 on the campus of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
> Michigan, USA.The SSAR is meeting jointly with Partners in Amphibian
> and Reptile Conservation (PARC) and the International Society for the
> History and Bibliography of Herpetology (ISHBH) on the Ann Arbor campus
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> The conference includes numerous events of interest to evolutionary
> biologists, including several symposia on functional/evolutionary
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> Museums Extravaganza: Flagship dinner and tours at the world-famous
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> collection in the world. Also featuring the U-M Museum of Paleontology
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> Toledo Zoo day trip: Less than an hour drive from Ann Arbor, the Toledo
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> comprehensive live herp collections in the US. One of the only North
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> the US (the ever-impressive Baru, at 17 feet long and 1500 pounds) and
> a special collection of venomous snakes that includes several gorgeous
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> and researchers. Zoo grounds include the ProMedica Museum of Natural
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> Local field trips: We are excited to offer two half-day trips to natural
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> Blanding’s turtle, and Butler’s garter snake. The George Reserve is a
> research property administered by U-M Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and
> has been the focus of decades upon decades of pioneering herpetological
> research, including Earl Werner’s work on amphibian community ecology
> and Justin Congdon’s long-term studies of turtle demography. The George
> Reserve features rugged topography with numerous kettle holes, a steep
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> Field trip to the U-M’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens, just 10 minutes from
> U-M’s central campus, will visit an extensive outdoor garden complex,
> plus a Conservatory that features fascinating plants from deserts and
> rainforests around the world. Super bonus: the Garden grounds are one
> of the best places to see massasauga rattlesnakes in the wild.
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Sans Souci Learning Centre
Sans Souci Learning Centre is located in the suburb of Bangor and offers child care centres and preschools. The center is rated by the New South Wales government and has achieved a rating of 'Meeting NQS'.
At the heart of its teaching and learning are strong student voice and leadership opportunities in both formal and informal ways. These include leadership in classrooms through the actions of individual students and the actions of groups or whole class; leadership through the support they give to others; and leadership in academic, sporting, cultural or local community events or projects.
In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers outstanding programs in the areas of technology, sport and culture. It also has a strong commitment to community languages with two full time teachers providing a rigorous Greek language program for students of the Greek background in the school and a thriving ESL program.
The school is a large coeducational public school with 193 students and 16 teachers. It is situated in a beautiful parkland setting and has excellent facilities for teaching and learning. Students are supported by a strong and supportive community through the OOSH (Outside of School Hours) service provided in the school and by the wider parent management committee.
The property is within walking distance of 3 shopping centers and is only a 3-minute drive from 5 parks, including Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, University of Michigan Museum of Natural History and Nichols Arboretum. Beautiful tree lined streets and an array of restaurants and shops add to the charm of this great area of West Ann Arbor. This makes it easy to run errands without having to drive and makes for an excellent place to live for families.
At My Best Me, we believe early childhood years are the most vital in a person’s life as it sets the foundation for lifelong learning, behaviour, and wellbeing. Therefore, we are committed to providing quality early learning that helps us ensure each child’s best start to life and empower them to be the best versions of themselves.
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Cat behaviour, Intelligence and memory of cats, Cat training
INTELLIGENCE OF CATS - Cats are more intellgent as compared to dogs.The anatomy of brain of cat is very similar to the human brain ,Cat behaviour, Intelligence and memory of cats, Cat training Articles whereas the anatomy of brain of a dog is not very similar to human brain.The anatomy of brain of cat is about ninety nine percent similar to human brain. Both cats and human beings have same regions for emotion in their brain. The intelligence of animals depends upon brain weight to body weight ratio and anatomy of their brain. The brain of an adult cat weighs about one percent of its body weight while the brain visit site here of an adult human being weighs about two percent of its body weight. The brain weight to body weight ratio in cats is greater in cats as compared to Dogs. The cat has an ample and very advanced cerebral hemisphere, typical of intelligent creatures.
Cerebellum is well developed in brain of a cat. Cats are used in scientific research. The biochemistry of behaviour, memory and the emotions can be explored by stimulating or destroying certain areas in cat brains. Cats can distinguish complex shapes. Cats can distinguish complex geometrical shapes such as triangle, circle and square. Cats can distinguish between shapes of letters of alphabets of language. Cats can also distinguish between colours. Cats are used in scientific studies related to vision because cats have more nerve cells in their brain for vision as compared to human beings and all other mammals. Cats have also been used in sleep studies. There are same types of sleep stages in cats and human beings having similar wave patterns.
Cats dream in deep sleep stage like human beings. Kittens begin dreaming at just two weeks age. Cats have light sleep and dark sleep stages like human beings.The cats have emotions and feelings like human beings. Cats think and take decisions like human beings. Some pet cats are jealous of other pet animals kept in the same house. Every cat has its different personality like human beings. There are some cats whose psyches are characterized as timid, impudent, obedient, stubborn, tranquil, spiteful, courageous and vile. Cats do very well in psychomatric tests. Cats have excellent observation power. Cats exhibit considerable aptitude for learning by observation and experience. Observation power of cats is greater than any other domestic animal. Memory of cats is sharper than any other animal. Like human beings cats have both long term and short term memory.
Cats have excellent memories. The knowledge attained by cat by means of observation, trial and error is retained for whole life. According to the research work done at University of Michigan and the Department of Animal Behaviour at the American Museum of Natural History in USA , memory of cats is about two hundred times more than that of dogs. Memory of cats is found to be more than Monkeys and Chimpan zees. A cat never forget in its life.
Cats retain information obtained by means of observation throughout their life.Cats learn by observation, imitation, trial and error just like human beings do. Cats try to keep themselves clean. Cat's are nature's cleanest animals. Cats spend about thirty percent of its life in grooming themselves.
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Events 6.30
296 – Pope Marcellinus begins his papacy.
763 – The Byzantine army of emperor Constantine V defeats the Bulgarian forces in the Battle of Anchialus.
1422 – Battle of Arbedo between the duke of Milan and the Swiss cantons.
1521 – Spanish forces defeat a combined French and Navarrese army at the Battle of Noáin during the Spanish conquest of Iberian Navarre.
1559 – King Henry II of France is mortally wounded in a jousting match against Gabriel, comte de Montgomery.
1598 – The Spanish held Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico having been besieged for fifteen days, surrenders to an English force under Sir George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland.
1632 – The University of Tartu is founded.
1651 – The Deluge: Khmelnytsky Uprising: The Battle of Berestechko ends with a Polish victory.
1688 – The Immortal Seven issue the Invitation to William, which would culminate in the Glorious Revolution.
1703 – The Battle of Ekeren between a Dutch force and a French force.
1758 – Seven Years' War: Habsburg Austrian forces destroy a Prussian reinforcement and supply convoy in the Battle of Domstadtl, helping to expel Prussian King Frederick the Great from Moravia.
1794 – Northwest Indian War: Native American forces under Blue Jacket attack Fort Recovery.
1805 – Under An act to divide the Indiana Territory into two separate governments, adopted by the U.S. Congress on January 11, 1805, the Michigan Territory is organized.
1859 – French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope.
1860 – The 1860 Oxford evolution debate at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History takes place.
1864 – U.S. President Abraham Lincoln grants Yosemite Valley to California for "public use, resort and recreation".
1882 – Charles J. Guiteau is hanged in Washington, D.C. for the assassination of U.S. President James Garfield.
1886 – The first transcontinental train trip across Canada departs from Montreal, Quebec. It arrives in Port Moody, British Columbia on July 4.
1892 – The Homestead Strike begins near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1900 – A savage fire wrecked three steamships docked at a pier in Hoboken, New Jersey. Over 200 crew members and passengers are killed, and hundreds injured.
1905 – Albert Einstein sends the article On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies, in which he introduces special relativity, for publication in Annalen der Physik.
1906 – The United States Congress passes the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act.
1908 – The Tunguska Event, the largest impact event on Earth in human recorded history, resulting in a massive explosion over Eastern Siberia.
1912 – The Regina Cyclone, Canada's deadliest tornado event, kills 28 people in Regina, Saskatchewan.
1916 – World War I: In "the day Sussex died", elements of the Royal Sussex Regiment take heavy casualties in the Battle of the Boar's Head at Richebourg-l'Avoué in France.
1921 – U.S. President Warren G. Harding appoints former President William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the United States.
1922 – In Washington D.C., U.S. Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes and Dominican Ambassador Francisco J. Peynado sign the Hughes–Peynado agreement, which ends the United States occupation of the Dominican Republic.
1934 – The Night of the Long Knives, Adolf Hitler's violent purge of his political rivals in Germany, takes place.
1936 – Emperor Haile Selassie of Abyssinia appeals for aid to the League of Nations against Italy's invasion of his country.
1937 – The world's first emergency telephone number, 999, is introduced in London.
1944 – World War II: The Battle of Cherbourg ends with the fall of the strategically valuable port to American forces.
1953 – The first Chevrolet Corvette rolls off the assembly line in Flint, Michigan.
1956 – A TWA Super Constellation and a United Airlines DC-7 collide above the Grand Canyon in Arizona and crash, killing all 128 on board both airliners.
1959 – A United States Air Force F-100 Super Sabre from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, crashes into a nearby elementary school, killing 11 students plus six residents from the local neighborhood.
1960 – Belgian Congo gains independence as Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville).
1963 – Ciaculli bombing: a car bomb, intended for Mafia boss Salvatore Greco, kills seven police officers and military personnel near Palermo.
1966 – The National Organization for Women, the United States' largest feminist organization, is founded.
1968 – Pope Paul VI issues the Credo of the People of God.
1971 – The crew of the Soviet Soyuz 11 spacecraft are killed when their air supply escapes through a faulty valve.
1972 – The first leap second is added to the UTC time system.
1974 – The Baltimore municipal strike of 1974 begins.
1977 – The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization disbands.
1985 – Thirty-nine American hostages from the hijacked TWA Flight 847 are freed in Beirut after being held for 17 days.
1986 – The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Bowers v. Hardwick that states can outlaw homosexual acts between consenting adults.
1989 – A coup d'état in Sudan deposes the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi and President Ahmed al-Mirghani.
1990 – East and West Germany merge their economies.
1994 – During a test flight of an Airbus A330-300 at Toulouse–Blagnac Airport, the aircraft crashes killing all seven people on board.
2007 – A Jeep Cherokee filled with propane canisters drives into the entrance of Glasgow Airport, Scotland in a failed terrorist attack. This was linked to the 2007 London car bombs that had taken place the day before.
2009 – Yemenia Flight 626, an Airbus A310-300, crashes into the Indian Ocean near Comoros, killing 152 of the 153 people on board. A 14-year-old girl named Bahia Bakari survives the crash.
2013 – Nineteen firefighters die controlling a wildfire near Yarnell, Arizona.
2013 – Protests begin around Egypt against President Mohamed Morsi and the ruling Freedom and Justice Party, leading to their overthrow during the 2013 Egyptian coup d'état.
2015 – A Hercules C-130 military aircraft with 113 people on board crashes in a residential area in Medan, Indonesia, resulting in at least 116 deaths.
2019 – Donald Trump becomes the first sitting US President to visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea).
2021 – The Tiger Fire ignites near Black Canyon City, Arizona, and goes on to burn 16,278 acres (6,587 ha) of land before being fully contained on July 30.
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Exploring the Best Destinations for Traditional Occupational Therapy Jobs
Introduction: A career in occupational therapy provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives. As a travel occupational therapist (OT) or certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA), you not only have the chance to improve the lives of individuals across the country but also to explore and experience various destinations within the United States. In this article, we will highlight the top locations for traditional occupational therapy jobs, shedding light on the growing demand for OTs and COTAs, as well as the attractions and opportunities available in each destination.
Top 5 Locations for Travel Occupational Therapy Jobs:
California: Known for its warm beaches, palm trees, and professional growth opportunities, California is an ideal destination for travel occupational therapists. The state is projected to see an 18.9% surge in OT jobs between 2018 and 2028, creating around 2,000 positions throughout the region. California also offers competitive pay rates and numerous job opportunities. When considering assignments in California, it's essential to factor in the cost of living and inflation to ensure a balanced financial situation.
Attractions and Activities in California:
Explore the scenic 17-mile drive along the Monterey Bay, showcasing stunning beaches, forests, and mansions.
Visit Yosemite Park and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of granite peaks, waterfalls, and nature.
Experience the thrill of theme parks like Disneyland, SeaWorld, Six Flags, Universal Studios, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
Texas: With a lower cost of living compared to the national average, Texas provides travel occupational therapists with favorable living conditions. The state offers numerous job opportunities in both urban and rural settings, thanks to its various metropolitan areas. Choosing a travel OT job in Texas increases the likelihood of taking home more earnings due to reasonable housing costs.
Attractions and Activities in Texas:
Explore the stunning southwestern Texas desert at Big Bend National Park.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Austin by visiting iconic spots like The West End and Sixth Street.
Discover the historic sites of San Antonio, including The Alamo and Mission Trail, to experience the city's rich heritage.
New York: New York is an attractive destination for occupational therapists due to its diverse culture, access to prestigious educational institutions and hospitals, and abundant job opportunities. While the cost of living in New York State is higher than the national average, considering the economic opportunities available, it remains reasonable. From urban experiences in New York City to scenic beauty in upstate New York, the state offers a wide range of attractions.
Attractions and Activities in New York:
Walk along the elevated High Line Park in Manhattan for a unique view of the city.
Explore world-renowned museums like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, and the Guggenheim.
Admire the majestic Niagara Falls on the U.S. side for an unforgettable experience.
Indiana: Indiana's small towns and communities offer a slower pace of life, making it an appealing destination for health professionals. The state provides excellent healthcare facilities and educational programs focused on occupational therapy. With a low cost of living compared to other states, Indiana is an excellent choice for those looking to save money.
Attractions and Activities in Indiana:
Experience the beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and enjoy stunning views of Lake Michigan.
Visit the renowned Indianapolis Motor Speedway and take a ride around the track.
Engage in a day of fishing at Patoka Lake, known for its scenic charm.
North Carolina: Occupational therapists in North Carolina can explore breathtaking mountain views and world-class beaches. The state offers ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy natural beauty and engage in recreational activities. With a relatively low cost of living, North Carolina provides an attractive environment for occupational therapists.
Attractions and Activities in North Carolina:
Visit the historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, spanning over 8,000 acres with ornate architecture and beautiful gardens.
Take a drive along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, which winds through both North Carolina and Virginia.
Explore the trails and overlooks of Chimney Rock State Park.
Conclusion: Traditional occupational therapy jobs continue to experience significant growth, providing professionals with ample opportunities to positively impact individuals' lives. California, Texas, New York, Indiana, and North Carolina stand out as top destinations for travel occupational therapists due to the demand for healthcare professionals, a reasonable cost of living, and diverse attractions. By utilizing platforms like Fusion Marketplace, occupational therapists can find the perfect travel OT job to fulfill their career aspirations while exploring these exciting locations.
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Plate 294 from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, Volume 6 by George Edwards (1694–1773), 1758–1764. University of Michigan Library Special Collections Research Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio.
Plate 294 from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, Volume 6 by George Edwards (1694–1773), 1758–1764. University of Michigan Library Special Collections Research Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio.
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Howdy, people! This is my 7th @youtube video that my dad and I went to the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for my late 29th birthday and we just have a great time visiting there. By the way, this video that I filmed there was on Saturday which is December 17th.
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The Best Museums in Houston for Families
Houston has a plethora of museums that are perfect for families. From the Museum of Fine Arts to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, there's a museum for everyone. Plus, most museums offer free family nights, which means that you can explore some of Houston's best museums without breaking the bank. Below, we've compiled a list of the five best museums in Houston for families.
The Best Museums in Houston
If you're looking for a museum that will fascinate and educate you, then check out some of the best museums in Houston. These include the San Jacinto Museum of History, which features artifacts from all over Texas; the Holocaust Memorial Museum, which covers Nazi atrocities including genocide and concentration camps; and The Children's Museum of Houston, which has exhibits on natural history, space exploration, mathematics, and more.
The Best Museums in Houston for Kids & Adults
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is a great place to visit for kids and adults. It has exhibits on the history of science, nature, and human culture that are both fun and educational. Additionally, the museum has an extensive conservation department that cares for endangered species living in its facilities.
Houston's Holocaust Memorial Center is another great option if you're looking for a stimulating museum experience for children and adults alike. This center focuses on telling the story of genocide through exhibitions, education programs, remembrance ceremonies, library resources, and film screenings.
Houston Museums That Have Something for Everyone
Houston has a wealth of museums that cater to everyone's interests and needs. Some of the most popular include the Houston Museum of Natural Science, which is home to exhibits on dinosaurs, meteorology, biology, and more; The Children's Museum of Houston offers interactive exhibits for kids from birth through age 12, and The MET listen Contemporary Art Center features exhibitions by contemporary artists from around the world.
The Best Museum Exhibitions In Town
There are many great exhibitions currently on display at various museums in Houston and across the US. Here are five of our favorites:
1) Michigan State University's Department of History has put together an excellent historical exhibit called 'Bold Imaginings:' A Century of Art in Detroit.' This show includes work by pioneers like Jacob Lawrence and Rom are Bearden alongside more recent artists like Sherrie Levine and David Hammons.
2) The Dallas Museum Of Fine Arts' current show titled from his early days painting with Cubist techniques all the way through his later years when he experimented with fame via advertisements for products like toothpaste. It's an absolutely fascinating journey that offers a unique glance into one of history’s most prolific painters.
Conclusion
Houston is not just a home to some of the best museums, but it has also become an important stop for travelers who are looking for top-notch attractions. So, whether you’re on a road trip or staying in Houston for a long period of time, make sure you add these museums to your itinerary. Not only will you get to see two centuries' worth of art and history in one place, but the experience will also give you some great memories that can last a lifetime.
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