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...Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research, based in Davos, rising temperatures are leading to changes in snowfall patterns: Alpine areas below 1,600 m (5,250 ft.) now receive 20% less snow than in previous decades. On the slopes in the U.S. and Europe, the season is shorter, and in Scotland there has been so little snow that ski resorts are being turned into mountain-biking courses. In an unfortunate cycle, warmer winters mean less snow, and less real snow means that more artificial snow is made, which uses enormous amounts of energy and in turn exacerbates climate...
...Let’s backtrack. There are some things you need to know before we can continue. The word “cyborg,” a popular abbreviation on the sci-fi circuit, is the shorter and catchier version of the term “cybernetic organism.” Essentially, we’re talking about a being that has both organic parts and robot parts. These parts are integrated and form a functioning system. Typically, this means using robotic elements to extend existing human capabilities. Seems pretty straightforward: RoboCop is a cyborg, for example...
...Many criminals who commit violent acts, including rape and murder, receive shorter sentences, as the appellate judge in Bernie's case pointed out. In my view, Congress should take another look at the sentencing guidelines to be sure that they are meeting congressional intent...
...think our pool of candidates is much larger than one,” Smith says, adding that one could “imagine” that the list of candidates is now shorter than a page, and that he aims to make a selection soon...
...rant against Locavores only emphasized how some Americans have become spoiled brats. "I want Alaskan salmon, truffles from Europe, a bottle of Beaujolais, a damn pineapple." I want, I want, I want. Considering that two-thirds of our nation's adults are overweight and our children are facing a shorter life expectancy, perhaps a few more carrots and fewer imported bottles of wine are just what the country needs. Nick Jensen, CAMPBELL, CALIF...