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High-status ancient Spanish tomb held 'Ivory Lady'

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[ad_1] Archaeologists use a new technique to discover that a high-status tomb contained a woman not a man. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/science-environment/high-status-ancient-spanish-tomb-held-ivory-lady/?feed_id=324224&_unique_id=673585369e271

How to stop unwanted distractions with iPhone Focus Modes

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[ad_1] How to set up Focus Mode on your iPhone Focus Mode can help you filter out unwanted distractions and to remain focused on what's important. You can customize it by allowing notifications from certain apps and people or by silencing notifications from others.  If you're like me, you know the pain of constantly being interrupted by iPhone notifications . Nothing is worse than being rudely interrupted and embarrassed during your nightly dinner by a pointless yet irresistible Facebook notification. Fear not, my fellow phone-addicted friends. Apple has released an updated version of a popular feature called "Focus." It might be the answer to all our anxiety-inducing notification woes.  What is "Focus Mode"?  Whether you're at the supper table with family creating valuable memories, or you're reading an action-packed book before bed, or maybe you're just in the middle of driving — no matter the situation — if your phone has begun to bug

Claim lost money: How to find benefits, old accounts, deposits, wages owed

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[ad_1] I’ll never forget helping Robert from Virginia find $24,578 sitting in a bank account he didn’t know existed. He heard me talk about how to find hidden money on my  national radio show . These days, just about everything seems like a scam, but money might be yours, just waiting to be claimed. You need to know the legitimate places to look.  Why is all this unclaimed money sitting around? You have to do some work to get it. Here’s how. BIG TECH IS LISTENING AND TRACKING YOUR VOICE RECORDINGS. HOW TO MAKE IT STOP! Don’t hire a service for this Helping everyday citizens claim lost money is one of the duties of the U.S. Treasury Department. You are entitled to any of your or a deceased relative’s old bank accounts, safe deposit box contents, uncashed checks, insurance policies, CDs, trust funds, utility deposits, stocks and bonds, wages, and escrow accounts. You don’t need to hire a dubious service or spend money to make money. If anyone asks for payment to help you find uncla

Anthony Fauci Will Join Faculty at Georgetown University

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[ad_1] Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, who served as the federal government’s top infectious disease specialist for nearly 40 years and played a key role in steering the United States through the coronavirus pandemic, will join the faculty of Georgetown University in Washington next month. Dr. Fauci, 82, retired from the National Institutes of Health last year, having served as the director of its National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984. He was also the top Covid adviser to President Biden, a role he had filled under President Donald J. Trump. Georgetown announced his new job on Monday. Dr. Fauci will work at Georgetown’s School of Medicine and its McCourt School of Public Policy, the university said. A spokeswoman for Georgetown did not immediately respond to an inquiry seeking details about what courses he will teach. The university’s announcement said Dr. Fauci’s role at the School of Medicine will be in an infectious disease division focused on education, resea

Wisbech farm claims UK record-breaking year for watermelons

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[ad_1] The Wisbech farm doubles production of watermelons, despite the "challenging" British weather. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/science-environment/wisbech-farm-claims-uk-record-breaking-year-for-watermelons/?feed_id=322380&_unique_id=67203507db606

2023 was officially the hottest year ever. These charts show just how warm it was — and why it's so dangerous.

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[ad_1] The first few days of the new year brought confirmation of some disturbing news:  2023 was the hottest year ever recorded . Researchers had  that would be the case amid relentless daily and monthly record-breaking temperatures — but just how significant were the numbers, and what does it mean for the future of our  warming planet ? These charts paint a clear picture of how it happened, as well as  what's likely to come  in the not-so-distant future.  This chart from Climate Central shows how much global temperature has changed since pre-industrial times – and what's causing it to happen.  Climate Central How hot was 2023?  Copernicus , the European Union's climate agency, confirmed this week that 2023 saw a global average temperature of 14.98 degrees Celsius, nearly 59 degrees Fahrenheit. That temperature was 0.17 degrees Celsius higher than the

Plug in your address to see if you’re overpaying for internet

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[ad_1] Your router is years old, but you don’t think about it because it just sits there, pumping connection to your devices. Before you upgrade, know this:  You need one that’s Wi-Fi 6 ready. Maybe your router and modem are fine until your internet gives out.  Here’s the right way to reset things. Don’t just unplug, plug it back in immediately and call it good! By now, we all know how important it is to have a strong connection for work, school, fun and life. But what happens if you move and realize, "Uh-oh, the internet here stinks?" QUICK TECH TIPS ON HOW TO SAVE PRINTER INK, AVOID MALWARE, SPEED BROWSING — AND MORE Check out  Tech News and Hacks , the free newsletters read by 509,641 people who want useful tech advice and are tired of tech news and tips meant for experts and coders. It’s easy to subscribe and easy to cancel! Do this before you start packing Here's a must-do step: Check the internet before you sign that lease or fork over a down payment. There

A.I. May Someday Work Medical Miracles. For Now, It Helps Do Paperwork.

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[ad_1] Dr. Matthew Hitchcock, a family physician in Chattanooga, Tenn., has an A.I. helper. It records patient visits on his smartphone and summarizes them for treatment plans and billing. He does some light editing of what the A.I. produces, and is done with his daily patient visit documentation in 20 minutes or so. Dr. Hitchcock used to spend up to two hours typing up these medical notes after his four children went to bed. “That’s a thing of the past,” he said. “It’s quite awesome.” ChatGPT-style artificial intelligence is coming to health care, and the grand vision of what it could bring is inspiring. Every doctor, enthusiasts predict, will have a superintelligent sidekick, dispensing suggestions to improve care. But first will come more mundane applications of artificial intelligence. A prime target will be to ease the crushing burden of digital paperwork that physicians must produce, typing lengthy notes into electronic medical records required for treatment, billing and adm

Pet problems solved: A guide to dealing with difficult dogs and cats

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[ad_1] We love our pets, yet they don't always act like perfect little angels. Sometimes they are naughty and dig up your yard or garden, do their business on your floor or carpet, or destroy a pillow or dog toy like Rosie did in the picture below. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER We love our pets, yet they don't always act like perfect little angels.  (Kurt Knutsson) Luckily, we have some great solutions you can start using immediately to take care of your problem pet. The Dig Defence fence extender helps keep pets in your yard, and predators out. (Dig Defence) Rod Wheeler wrote to us about his product called Dig Defence for dogs with digging problems. This fence extender helps keep your pets in and keep predators out. You can easily install this spiked panel right in front of your fence. Even if your dog continues to dig, they’ll just find themselves face to face with more