GENEVA/LONDON (Reuters): Poxy McPoxface, TRUMP-22 or Mpox – are some of the names submitted to the World Health Organization. Disease names are usually chosen behind closed doors by a technical committee, but the WHO has this time decided to open up the process to the public.
Region Near Bordeaux Battles “Monster” Wildfire
A catastrophic wildfire in southwestern France ravaged forests and forced 10,000 people to evacuate their homes this week. Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in the Gironde winegrowing region, near the small town of Landiras, approximately 19 miles south-east of Bordeaux. Battling the blaze has been compared to fighting a “monster.” The fire is so large it’s visible from space. Unfavorable weather conditions have made the fire difficult to control. Hot, dry weather in France and a number of other European countries have resulted in several deadly wildfires this summer. Earlier this summer, arson was presumed to be the cause of a fire in the Gironde region; a man was taken into custody back in July. The same suspect was suspect was previously arrested in 2012 on similar arson charges according to BFMTV news .
Good Video – How To Create an NFT
Curious about how to make an NFT? Tommy Bryson’s YouTube channel is a good resource – it currently has over 400,000 subscribers. If you have no idea about NFTs (nonfungible tokens) and how to make one, his videos are a good place to begin. I found this video a bit lengthy but helpful :
Latest Research – Health Risks & LED Lighting
If you’re experiencing difficulty relaxing or falling asleep at night, look no further than the lighting in your home, office and/or electronic devices.
The latest research indicates that even short exposure times (as little as 2 hours) can significantly reduce melatonin levels. Melatonin plays an important role not only in sleep but also in cancer [3]. Several well-controlled trials have examined the correlation between melatonin levels and neoplastic activity and concluded that melatonin is antiproliferative and antioxidative on the cellular level. Suppression of naturally occurring melatonin levels should be taken seriously, especially in the clinical setting of cancer.
Research studies show:
Exposure to 3,000 K LED ceiling light causes statistically significant lower melatonin levels compared with melatonin concentrations under dim conditions.[2]
Blue light suppresses secretion of melatonin and can disrupt the circadian rhythm and sleeping patterns Brainard et al. [1] reported approximately 60% suppression of melatonin after 2 h of light at 460 nm and 12.1 μW/cm2.
Hamptons Price Cuts – A sign of a declining real estate market – or just a correction?
Open houses and price reductions – some substantial – have appeared on several popular real estate websites. After many months of rapidly increasing prices and limited inventory, it appears the market may have finally reversed its course. Alternatively, it could be a market correction in response to rising interest rates. Time will tell.
