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Bookworm: Learning about the environment
Mom’s always after you to clean your room. She always wants you to make your home a better place, starting right there. Sometimes, you wonder why and it’s probably because a clean room makes everything better. In a way, you’re safer when you live in clean surroundings, too, and that goes for the biggest home …
Sit back and enjoy the technology ride | Lifestyles
Some technology is OK, like remote controls and Google maps, but for the most part, I think life was a lot easier and far less stressful when the world wasn’t wireless and the only people who understood computers were the geeky guys in high school who all became bazillionaires. An example of how frustrating technology …
Caltech Professor Develops A New Technology for Imaging the Human Brain – Pasadena Now
A Caltech professor, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Southern California, has demonstrated for the first time a new technology for imaging the human brain using laser light and ultrasonic sound waves. The technology, known as photoacoustic computerized tomography, or PACT, has been developed by Lihong Wang, Bren Professor of Medical Engineering and Electrical …
L.A. County Qualifies for ‘Yellow’ Tier Under State Reopening Framework – Pasadena Now
Los Angeles County qualified to move into the least restrictive, or “yellow” tier, of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening protocol on Tuesday. After holding a test positivity rate under 2% and an adjusted daily case rate below two cases per 100,000 residents for a week, the county met the requirements to transition …
Pasadena’s Historic Central Library Closed Due to Seismic Safety Concerns – Pasadena Now
(Image courtesy City of Pasadena) [UPDATED to include details on recent plans to repair the building] On Monday, the City of Pasadena Building Official ordered the closure of Pasadena Central Library, located at 285 E. Walnut St, until further notice. View the order. “This is devastating news for us all. Central Library is more than …
When shopping for cars, be sure to test-drive the technology | Lifestyles
These days, you will often hear the word “infotainment.” Simply put, the central screens that now dominate most dashboards control both information and entertainment, and you will be interacting with them quite often. When looking at the screen, the first thing to think about is whether the menu system is logically laid out. Then, test …
SAVVY SENIOR: Technology that can help you locate things you misplace | Lifestyles
Or, if your wife loses her phone, the Tile works in reverse, allowing her to double press the button on her Tile to make her phone ring—even if it’s on silent—as long as it’s nearby. Tile also works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Siri to find misplaced items. All you have to do is …
SUNY Geneseo named leader in mental health literacy | Lifestyles
SUNY Geneseo was recently named a “Campus Leader in Mental Health Literacy” by Kognito, a health simulation technology company. Geneseo was recognized as one of 17 school districts and institutions across K-12 and higher education who have “demonstrated unwavering commitment to supporting student mental health.” Since 2016, Geneseo has utilized Kognito At-Risk, an online interactive …
COVID-19 vaccine uses different technology than flu shot | Lifestyles
Dr. Elizabeth Ko is an internist and assistant professor of medicine, and Dr. Eve Glazier is an internist and associate professor of medicine, both at at UCLA Health. Dear Doctor: Is a COVID-19 vaccine the same as a flu shot? I had a violent reaction to a flu shot in 1976 that continues to have …
Commentary: Should breaking news alter your investment strategy? | Business Columnists
Greg Chona Our days are filled with alerts and notifications that bring the world right to our fingertips. For investors, it’s natural to consider the investment implications of headlines like trade disputes, political uncertainty and global business decisions. If you follow the news, it’s important to consider just how much, or how little, trending stories …