It would be more of a concern when it comes to students being out in the dark. If you look at the bell schedules for Boise, West Ada, Nampa and Caldwell schools, the average school start time is 8:16. If Daylight Saving Time was made permanent, kids would be starting school before s...
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2023). It is also likely that National Parks (representing 14% of our sample) had higher densities of past fires, considering their long-standing prescribed and natural fire programs (van Wagtendonk 2007; Hankin et al. 2024). Forests within National Parks are often characterized by higher ...
Tim Kaine. His new book, “Walk, Ride Paddle: A life outside” is about hiking the AT, biking the Blue Ridge Parkway and paddling the James River in Virginia. https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Ride-Paddle-Life-Outside/dp/1400339456 PATC is prominently mentioned, not to mention he used vinta...
First Day of Spring 2025: The Spring Equinox The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after we reach the winter solstice, the days begin to grow longer and longer again until we reach ...
“I learned that day that there is no more lonely state than being in a lonely marriage.”― Julie Metz “You break your own heart by giving yourself hope when you already know it is over.”― Unknown “Anyone who knows how scary it is to be alone, can’t help loving others.” ~...
“Israel needs to build factories for the [independent] production of ammunition. But even then, Jerusalem needs to cooperate with Washington because Israel is a small country and its resources are limited. We must strike a defense alliance with the US, both in terms of resources and war.” ...
One that sticks out is a culvert for Iowa darter. Ben Cantrell and I have made a promise to go there next spring, catch the thing, and take Mike’s family out to dinner. Until then, Crystal, Caleb, Claire, and Caitlin, we all pass on our love and wish that you, like Mike, ...
2024 Caterpillar Season,insects,Lepidoptera,macro,wildlife,wildlife photography I believe this is the last I have to share from this year’s caterpillar season. Overall, I think this was a successful season and I had a lot of fun finding some cool species. I still have tons to learn and sp...
Program October 17-18, 2024, Washington DC The American Tax Policy Institute is pleased to issue this Announcement and Call for Contributions to an event on October 17 and 18, 2024, in Washington, DC, that will explore the intersections between and among gender, taxation, and public policy. ...