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How long ring fingers can point to a love of alcohol November 26, 2024 Swansea University There is evidence that alcohol consumption is influenced by prenatal sex steroids so experts decided to use a sample of students for their research into the subject. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email The length of your fingers may hold a vital clue to your drinking habits, according to a new study. There is evidence that alcohol consumption is influenced by prenatal sex steroids so experts from Swansea University and colleagues from the Medical University of Lodz decided to use a sample of students for their research into the subject. Their findings have just been published by the online journal American Journal of Human Biology. They found relationships between high alcohol consumption and long 4 th digits relative to 2 nd digits. This showed that high prenatal testosterone relative to oestrogen is linked to high student alcohol consumption. Professor John Manning, of Swansea's Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research team, said: "Alcohol consumption is a major social and economic problem. Therefore, it is important to understand why alcohol use shows considerable differences across individuals." The study used a sample of 258 participants -- 169 of them female -- and it revealed consumption rates varied between the sexes. In comparison to women, men show higher alcohol consumption and higher mortality from alcohol abuse. He said: "A pattern like this suggests an involvement of sex hormones, such as testosterone and oestrogen. Digit ratio (2D:4D: the relative lengths of the 2 nd [index] and 4 th [ring] fingers) is thought to be an index of early testosterone (long 4 th digit) and oestrogen (long 2 nd digit). "It is known that alcohol-dependent patients have very long 4 th digits relative to their 2 nd digits, suggesting high testosterone relative to estrogen exposure before birth. As expected, the associations were stronger for men than women." Now the researchers hope their conclusions will bring a better understanding of the factors underlying the pattern of alcohol consumption, from abstinence to occasional use to harmful dependence. This is the latest paper which has highlighted Professor Manning's work in the field of digit ratios. Previous research has examined how digit ratio may provide vital information concerning outcomes after contracting Covid-19, as well as oxygen consumption in footballers. Story Source: Materials provided by Swansea University . Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Journal Reference : Cite This Page :Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talkhas hit back at Australia's governing body after copping a lifetime ban for defecting to Great Britain. Richardson - who was born in England - represented Australia and won three medals for the green and gold at the Paris Olympic Games this year. However, he has since decided to turn his back on Australia and represent the country of his birth. Richardson's decision has caused a massive stir and resulted in AusCycling handing the 25-year-old a lifetime ban, which he has brutally described as "just words on a piece of paper (that) don't carry much weight for me." The star cyclist has already suited up successfully for Great Britain but said an AusCycling review that was released on Monday "was a bit of a shock". He added: "I didn't know it was coming," and "I guess they were just keen to get one last blow, a final word." AusCycling sought a worldwide two-year ban on Richardson after arguing that he threatened their intellectual property by taking his bike with him after Paris. But Richardson said he was never worried the worldwide ban would be enforced and said he kept the bike so as to not arouse suspicions about his defection to Great Britain. Richardson disputed the intellectual property charge that formed part of AusCycling's review and said his bike was just an off-the-shelf Argon anyone could buy. He insisted that he'd returned all AusCycling's equipment and only took it initially as not doing so would have aroused suspicions. "If I'd spoken to my coach and said, 'I'm going to spend six months in Europe to the end of the year, but I'm not going to bring any bike'. He would have gone, 'What are you doing then?'." As for the life ban, he said: "I knew a long time ago that that was never going to be upheld. That was just words on a piece of paper that, again, don't hold any weight." The two-time Olympian says he's "respectful" and "thankful" to AusCycling and argued that he repaid their investment with his results. And Richardson hoped in time that he and the governing body could "come to some sort of sort of understanding" about his switch. That could prove problematic after the bitterness in AusCycling's review which said he "acted in a way which conflicted with the values of AusCycling, the Australian national team and the broader cycling community". Richardson's response to the review is unlikely to help. Of his lifetime ban from AusCycling he said: "I thought it was pretty obvious that by wanting to ride for GB for the rest of my career, that would mean I didn't want to ride for Australia. It's almost like, you leave your job, and three months later they go, 'Yeah, well, you're fired'. 'Well, I already left.' It was just words on a piece of paper, and don't carry much weight for me." The drama comes after Richardson made a superb start to his career as a Team GB rider, beating Dutch ace Harrie Lavreysen in the opening round in both sprint and kierin at the weekend's UCI Track Champions League in Paris. Those results saw him reverse the standings from the Paris Games, with the pair set to meet again later in the week. Richardson - who was born in the UK but moved to Australia when he was nine - said "hearing the announcer call my name, representing Great Britain, was a really special moment". The 25-year-old said the move back to the country of his birth has been quite stressful though and that he's been "out of a suitcase for a few months". Matthew Richardson has now had his say on AusCycling's review In response to his lifetime ban from rejoining the squad, he said: "It’s almost like you leave your job, and three months later, they go, ‘Well, you’re fired!’" — Tom Davidson (@t_davidson) "I've just spent all day building furniture in my flat, trying to move into a new home... nothing about that to me is perfect preparation," Richardson said. "Although it may seem all sunshine and rainbows over here, it's been a stressful couple of months... "I've always been respectful to AusCycling and been very thankful for everything they did for me over the years. And, I really did think I repaid them with results. Unfortunately noise was created. But I sleep well at night knowing that that noise didn't come from myself. Hopefully, in years to come, myself and AusCycling can come to some sort of understanding, but for now I hope they've had their last word, we can put it to bed and enjoy riding in circles."None

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TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (TSXV: CBLU) the Smart Off-GridTM Company, today announced that it will provide a corporate update and also report financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2024 on Friday, November 29, 2024, before the market opens. Clear Blue will host a conference call that same day, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to review the Company's performance and answer questions. Those interested can register at: Registration Link https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_id0a_9DmTVWw-GEFlxl7Sg About Clear Blue Technologies International Clear Blue Technologies International, the Smart Off-GridTM company, was founded on a vision of delivering clean, managed, "wireless power” to meet the global need for reliable, low-cost, solar and hybrid power for lighting, telecom, security, Internet of Things devices, and other mission-critical systems. Today, Clear Blue has thousands of systems under management across 37 countries, including the U.S. and Canada. (TSXV: CBLU) (FRA: 0YA) (OTCQB: CBUTF) Legal Disclaimer: Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For more information, contact: Miriam Tuerk, Co-Founder and CEO +1 416 433 3952 [email protected] www.clearbluetechnologies.com/en/investorsJimmy Butler’s time in Miami might be nearing an end. The Heat are listening to trade offers on the six-time NBA All-Star, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania . Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, has told people around the league that his client would be open to moving on from the Heat to join the Warriors, Mavericks or Rockets. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra threw water on the rumors after Tuesday’s practice, although there are still roughly two months until the Feb. 6 trade deadline. “It’s been our best, most consistent stretch of the season,” Spoelstra told reporters about the trade rumors . “So anything else, any other narrative, I don’t care. Nobody should, because most of this stuff has just been all like a bunch of gibberish.” The 35-year-old Butler has a $52 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Previous reports revealed Butler intends to decline the option and enter free agency. The Heat and Butler did not reach an extension last summer. At the time, The Athletic reported that Butler preferred to stay in South Beach, and the team had “no interest” in dealing the superstar. Miami is 12-10 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference after winning each of their last three games. In 17 games, Butler is averaging 19 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game on 55.7 percent shooting from the field and 36 percent from 3 this season. Butler has led the Heat to five straight postseason berths since coming over from the 76ers, including two NBA Finals trips and another Eastern Conference Finals appearance. Now well into his 30s, Butler has had trouble staying healthy in recent years. Butler hasn’t played more than 65 games in a season since 2016-17, his final season with the Bulls.

Rapid City Area Schools securing a nearly $1 million grant to stop school violence is important in any timeframe. The grant, which came from the Department of Justice, “will enhance RCAS’ efforts to promote school safety, expand mental health resources, and implement proactive measures to prevent school violence,” a press release stated. But the grant is particularly timely — and important — considering it tackles the same problems that could motivate families to take advantage of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s education savings account proposal if it’s passed. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivers her FY2026 budget address at the State Capitol on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff While it could be killed or amended, ESAs would come from $4 million in ongoing funds and provide $3,000 for parents to help fund an alternative education option, chiefly homeschool or private school. RCAS members, meanwhile, worry it could have major enrollment and funding consequences for the district. Homeschooling advocate Jennifer Beving, deputy state director of Americans for Prosperity, said safety concerns have played a role in the uptick in homeschooling in South Dakota. “That is definitely a reason for many families. Bullying from peers/teachers, witnessing violence, threat of school shootings,” she said via text. RCAS has seen its own uptick in school violence in recent years. Bobbi Schaefbauer, Rapid City Area Schools community relations manager, said via email the district had 317 incidents involving fighting, assaults, weapons, threats and sexual misconduct in the 2013-2014 year. That number has since surged to 715 incidents in 2023-24. To solve this, the grant aims to provide “ Training at least 90% of school staff, 20 local police officers, and 75% of K-12 students in recognizing at-risk behaviors and applying trauma-informed practices to address them,” according to the press release. Rapid City Area Schools Education Center Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch It will also launch evidence-based programs like Mental Health First Aid and professional development resources through Vector Solutions to address crisis intervention, bullying prevention and cultural competency. Acting RCAS Superintendent Cory Strasser said there’s a “vague” idea of what the training for the 20 local police officers will look like. He expects this and other facets to be ready for the 2025-26 school year. “We want to keep that communication working, to keep everybody understanding crisis plans and how we look at school safety in general,” Strasser told reporters on Thursday. The grant also provides funding to hire two Multi-Tiered System of Support Coordinators and two Licensed Social Workers. The Multi-Tiered System of Support will focus “on tailored academic and behavioral interventions for all students” and the “two Licensed Social Workers will provide direct mental health services to students and train staff and local law enforcement on trauma-informed practices and behavioral interventions,” according to the press release. In doing so, it addresses another reason why parents may remove their child from public education: a lack of staffing that prevents children — especially those with special needs or learning disabilities — from having their needs met. A 2023 Washington Post poll showed 32% of parents went the homeschool route because their child has special needs that schools can’t or won’t meet. Another 28% said it’s a result of their child having mental or behavioral issues made worse at school. By addressing behavior and safety needs, RCAS hopes it’ll lead to improved academic performance — another key facet why parents are seeking alternative education plans. Beving “Our educational outcomes in South Dakota are just not good,” said Beving, who later added, “Half the kids aren't reading at proficient levels statewide. It's worse than that in math, and it's way worse than science.” Beving cited these stats to edify why South Dakota public education groups can’t lament ESAs as an act of defunding, nor consider themselves a vital piece of society. “If half our kids can't read proficiently, I'm not sure you are the bedrock of society anymore,” she added. A South Dakota Department of Education 2023-24 report card showed 45% of RCAS students met or exceeded state expectations for the state assessment in English language arts and 37% of RCAS students met expectations for the science assessment. Both stats fell below statewide averages. "We are not satisfied with our results, and we will continue our efforts to improve," Strasser wrote in an emailed statement to the Rapid City Journal in light of the report. RCAS secured a $3.4 million mental health grant a few weeks later, and on Thursday, the nearly $1 million STOP the violence grant. But with ESAs on the horizon, there’s greater urgency to continue to bolster efforts. “A lot of kids are not getting what they need in these public schools. And so the hope with an ESA program is that it helps create competition,” Beving said. “And it makes these schools have to be responsive to parents and to what people want.” A vehicle downtown spreads Thanksgiving cheer on Thursday morning. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Snow greeted Rapid City residents on Thanksgiving morning. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Expect temperatures in the mid-30s to lower 40s this weekend. More snow is possible on Thursday, according to AccuWeather. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Lyndon B. Johnson braves the snow while wearing a stocking cap on Thursday, Nov. 29 in downtown Rapid City. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staffSyria’s besieged Assad makes overtures to US in bid to survive

Julie Scelfo started MAMA — Mothers Against Media Addiction — earlier this year to help parents fight back against the harms of social media on children. A former journalist, Scelfo says she was inspired to take action after reporting on the youth mental health crisis and how screens and social media are affecting young people’s lives. The group has 28 chapters in 17 states, with waitlists to start other chapters. Scelfo says the group wants to establish chapters in every state, provide parent education about technology, “ensure the school day remains smart-phone-free for students and overcome the ”inertia in our state capitals and Congress so technology is safeguarded like other consumer products." Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

ASP Isotopes Inc. Responds to Short Seller ReportDETROIT (AP) — Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don't buckle up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it finalized the rule, which also requires enhanced warnings when front seat belts aren't fastened. The agency estimates that the new rule will save 50 lives per year and prevent 500 injuries when fully in effect, according to a statement. The new rule will apply to passenger cars, trucks, buses except for school buses, and multipurpose vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds. Before the rule, seat belt warnings were required only for the driver's seat. Under the new rule, outboard front-seat passengers also must get a warning if they don't fasten their belts. Front-center seats will not get a warning because NHTSA found that it wouldn't be cost effective. The agency said most vehicles already have warnings for the outboard passenger seats. The rule also lengthens the duration of audio and visual warnings for the driver's seat. The front-seat rules are effective starting Sept. 1 of 2026. Rear passengers consistently use seat belts at a lower rate than front passengers, the agency says. In 2022, front belt use was just under 92%, while rear use dropped to about 82%. About half of automobile passengers who died in crashes two years ago weren’t wearing belts, according to NHTSA data. The seat belt rule is the second significant regulation to come from NHTSA in the past two months. In November the agency bolstered its five-star auto safety ratings to include driver assistance technologies and pedestrian protection. Safety advocates want the Department of Transportation, which includes NHTSA, to finish several more rules before the end of the Biden administration, because President-elect Donald Trump has said he’s against new government regulations. Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, urged the department to approve automatic emergency braking for heavy trucks and technology to prevent impaired driving.

NoneHowling winds could not stop Notre Dame’s heart from beating again. With three resounding knocks on its doors by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, wielding a staff carved from fire-scorched beams, the cathedral roared back to life on Saturday evening. For the first time since a devastating 2019 blaze, the towering Gothic masterpiece reopened for worship, its rebirth marked by song, prayer, and awe beneath its soaring arches. While the ceremony was initially planned to begin on the forecourt, unusually fierce December winds whipping across the central Paris island, flanked by the River Seine, forced all events inside. Yet the occasion lost none of its splendour. Inside the luminous nave, choirs are singing psalms, and the cathedral’s mighty organ, silent for nearly five years, is thundering to life in a triumphant interplay of melodies. The evening’s celebration, being attended by 1,500 dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump, US First Lady Jill Biden, Britain’s Prince William, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, underscores Notre Dame’s enduring role as both a spiritual and cultural beacon. For President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious five-year restoration timeline, it was a rare moment of unity amid profound political crises and threats to his presidential legacy.

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