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Johnnies Settle for 2-2 Tie in Home Opener

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ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Saint John's hockey opened its home schedule with a 2-2, non-conference tie against Wisconsin-River Falls on Friday, Nov. 2, at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center (HBNHC) in St. Cloud. - Box Score from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2yMpcm0

The feeling that end-of-life carers won't admit to

A woman caring for her dying father confesses how she felt as his behaviour became erratic. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2P6HMPX

The threat of rising anti-Semitism

In the wake of the deadly attack in Pittsburgh, a call to action: how to stop rising anti-Semitism? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2D0xx8C

Johnnies Finish Second at Fall Finale

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COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Saint John's cross country finished second out of five teams at its annual Fall Finale on Friday, Nov. 2, in Collegeville. - Results from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2qt2GK1

US mid-terms: Twitter deletes anti-voting bots

Most of the 10,000 accounts discouraging mid-term election participation posed as Democrats. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2P6AdJ3

Man kicked off Canada plane over 'sleeping pill'

Stephen Bennett says he was sleeping before takeoff and crew thought he could be unfit to fly. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2P3doG5

Alcohols as carbon radical precursors

Carbon radicals are attractive intermediates for organic synthesis because of their diversity and high reactivities. In this research, we realized radical C-C bond formation reactions using alcohols as straightforward carbon radical precursors. We used a newly developed low-valent titanium reagent to cleave the C-O bonds of benzyl alcohol derivatives to generate the corresponding carbon radicals. This method was successfully applied to radical coupling reactions with several electron-deficient alkenes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P3E6hC

'Good guys' in superhero films more violent than villains

New research found that protagonists in superhero films engage in more violent acts, on average, than the villains. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Rxsws1

No foul play suspected in deaths of Saudi sisters in NY

Police say the siblings had said they would rather take their lives than go back to their homeland. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PyldmF

Deb Haaland: Why more Native Americans are running for office

No Native American woman has ever held office in US Congress. Deb Haaland wants to change that. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2JAKqqS

HBO unimpressed by Trump's Game of Thrones meme

The TV company behind the Game of Thrones were among the first to criticise Trump's reference. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2AIAVDr

Clocks go back: Why do we do it?

It's part of our annual ritual at this time of year but let's explore the reasons. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2OiQi9a

Alec Baldwin arrested over parking dispute in New York City

This alleged assault is not the first time the 30 Rock actor has been on the wrong side of the law. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RrzSgy

Nigeria's army cites Trump to justify shooting Shia protesters

Nigeria's army responds to criticism of using live rounds against Shia protesters with a Trump video. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QbfK25

'Robust' corals primed to resist coral bleaching

A world-first study reveals that 'robust' reef-building corals are the only known organisms in the animal kingdom to make one of the 'essential' amino acids, which may make them less susceptible than other corals to global warming. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2F2ovKH

Plus-size designer defends Aaliyah Halloween costume

A plus-size designer addresses body shamers who said she was too big to dress up as her idol Aaliyah. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2qpf2mD

Changing faces of an innovative artist

Director John Waters brought us the movies Hairspray or Pink Flamingos, but the Baltimore native is also an artist. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QaETd3

New York duck rarity wows social media

A mandarin duck has become an online and New York celebrity after mysteriously appearing in Manhattan. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2zqL6uC

Over 1,600 scientists condemn Trump transgender proposal

Over 1,600 scientists, including Nobel prize winners, write in opposition of legally-defined genders. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yNgR1j

Johnnies Wrap Up Conference Schedule Saturday vs. Hamline

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No. 4/5 Saint John's (8-0, 7-0 MIAC) plays host to Hamline (0-8, 0-6 MIAC) for a 1 p.m. game this Saturday, Nov. 3, in Clemens Stadium. - Listen Live (WBHR-660 AM, St. Cloud; KOWZ-1170 AM and FM 106.3, Owatonna; WDGY-740 AM, 92.1 FM, 103.7 FM and 107.1 HDZ, Twin Cities) | Live Stats/Live Video | Game Notes | Hamline Football from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2QfrSiH

Good sleep quality encourages better recovery after sport-related concussion

New research suggests that sleep is not only important for physical, mental, and cognitive well-being, but also seems to play a pivotal role in the recovery of the brain following a sport-related concussion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qxqSvb

Study suggests childhood obesity linked to poor school performance and coping skills

Study suggests that childhood obesity, now at epidemic levels in the United States, may affect school performance and coping skills for challenging situations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PDpkO9

Instant soups and noodles responsible for burning nearly 10,000 children each year

Microwavable instant soup products cause at least two out of every 10 scald burns that send children to emergency departments each year, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AIiChq

Lax state gun laws linked to more child, teen gun deaths

Compared with US states with the strictest gun control legislation, gun deaths among children and teenagers are twice as common in states with the most lax gun laws, a study has found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CXCA9y

Can chocolate, tea, coffee and zinc help make you more healthy?

Ageing and a low life expectancy are caused, at least partly, by oxidative stress. Scientists have discovered that zinc can activate an organic molecule, helping to protect against oxidative stress. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P4X2g4

How cancer-causing papillomaviruses evolved

Cancer-causing human papillomaviruses (HPVs) diverged from their most recent common ancestors approximately half a million years ago, roughly coinciding with the timing of the split between archaic Neanderthals and modern Homo sapiens, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SG3Yyg

Mental health diagnoses among US children, youth continue to rise at alarming rate

The number of children and adolescents visiting the nation's emergency departments due to mental health concerns continued to rise at an alarming rate from 2012 through 2016, with mental health diagnoses for non-Latino blacks outpacing such diagnoses among youth of other racial/ethnic groups, according to a retrospective cross-sectional study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zmob3n

Scientists find a 'switch' to increase starch accumulation in algae

New research raises prospects for large-scale production of algae-derived starch, a valuable bioresource for biofuels and other renewable materials. Such bio-based products have the potential to replace fossil fuels and contribute to the development of sustainable systems and societies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SG3Y1e

Nature of immune cells in the human brain disclosed

Researchers have disclosed the nature of how T cells protect the brain against harmful viruses. The results of the study are important for investigating the role of the immune system in numerous brain disorders. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zmd0rA

Pittsburgh, pipe-bomber attacks halted mid-terms momentum says Trump

The president said the synagogue shooting and mail bomb scare has dulled Republican momentum. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yLshTc

Lateral inhibition keeps similar memories apart

Our brains are able to store memories of very similar events as distinct memories. This, for example, allows you to find your car even though you parked it in a different spot the previous day, and even though the two memories are very similar. Researchers are deciphering how the brain computes this pattern separation in a brain region called the dentate gyrus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EWuktb

Editing nature: A call for careful oversight of environmental gene editing

Researchers makes the case for a new global governance to assure a neutral and informed evaluation of the potential benefits and risks of gene editing. The complex nature of these technologies, they write, requires a careful and judicious decision-making process that includes the local communities that would feel the biggest and most immediate effects. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DiQh43

Atomic path from insulator to metal messier than thought

Vanadium dioxide has the unusual ability to switch from electrical insulator to conductor at the low temperature of 152 degrees Fahrenheit. By optically triggering this phase transition and pinging its atoms with X-ray pulses, researchers have watched the transition unfold in full detail for the first time, finding that the atoms arrive at their destinations through unpredictable routes independently of each other. This study is important to understanding the behavior of photo-excited materials. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AJ8ANr

New study offers hope for patients suffering from a rare form of blindness

A new form of therapy may halt or even reverse a form of progressive vision loss that, until now, has inevitably led to blindness. This hyper-targeted approach offers hope to individuals living with spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) and validates a new form of therapy with the potential to treat neurogenetic diseases effectively and with far fewer side effects than other medications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P4cnh4

Edward Tenner: Can We View Technology's Unintended Consequences In A Positive Light?

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Edward Tenner says we shouldn't fear technology's unintended consequences. He argues for taking the long view of history, and that human ingenuity often finds solutions to negative consequences. (Image credit: James Duncan Davidson / TED) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2ETuMs2

Kashmir Hill: Do Your Smart Devices Know Too Much?

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When Kashmir Hill filled her home with smart devices, she knew they would collect massive amounts of her personal information. She wanted to understand: what's the ultimate cost of that data mining? (Image credit: Ryan Lash/TED) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2AHD2ar

Yasmin Green: How Did The Internet Become A Platform For Hate Groups?

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Extremist groups have co-opted the Internet's connective power to recruit members. Yasmin Green explores how the Internet has allowed extremism to spread, and how technology can combat it. (Image credit: Ryan Lash/TED) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2F7FprA

Yuval Noah Harari: Could Big Data Destroy Liberal Democracy?

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Yuval Noah Harari says data is the new source of political power, and he worries that big data and AI technology threaten to destroy liberal democracy. (Image credit: Ryan Lash/TED) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2AHD1TV

James Bridle: What Do Kids' Videos on YouTube Reveal About the Internet's Dark Side?

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Children's YouTube is full of addicting content for kids, which can lead users to disturbing and inappropriate videos. James Bridle explains how the Internet's profit structure drives this phenomenon. (Image credit: Ryan Lash/TED) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2EW1Ks0

Mario Segale, Inspiration For Nintendo's Hero Plumber, Has Died

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Mario Segale never sought the spotlight, despite inspiring one of the most recognizable characters in the world: Super Mario. (Image credit: Kevork Djansezian/Reuters) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2P6pCxI

Educator: Teach students how to learn

When students are taught how they learn best, they perform better in school, asserts Patrice Bain, a veteran K-12 teacher who - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2SG0jAr

Leaders can help students make the most of advisory time

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Calif. invests in teacher-residency programs

California is investing $75 million in teacher-residency programs, which many experts believe can improve teacher preparation - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2SAGJpk

How to improve the classroom for students with dyslexia

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Report: Shift needed to assess 21st-century skills

Schools need new ways to assess 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, according to a report from the Brookings Inst - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2SEFy8v

NYC proposes $17B in spending to relieve school overcrowding

New York City officials said they want to spend $17 billion over five years to reduce overcrowding in the city's schools.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2zofK7O

ICE partnerships curb Hispanic enrollment, study finds

Hispanic student enrollment declined by about 8% in US counties that have voluntary partnerships with federal immigration aut - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2SFzrko

Feds to hand out nearly $40M for telehealth, distance education

The Department of Agriculture has awarded nearly $40 million in grants for projects across 40 states and three US territories - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2zofHZG

More US youths visit the ED for mental health concerns

Researchers found that the prevalence of mental health-related emergency department visits among US youths ages 21 and younge - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2SCf8nX

Grey New York urges teens to demand gun reform in yearbook

Grey New York and States United to Prevent Gun Violence have partnered on a campaign that encourages students to use their se - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2zn4RD3

How Leaders Can Shift Mindsets and Create a Trauma-Informed Student Support Form

Discover the ways trauma-informed practices, social emotional learning and positive behavioral interventions and supports com - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2SFIFNh

Jump-starting content-area writing in secondary classrooms

Writing is essential to thinking about content, whether you're in an ELA class or a science class.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2zofDsU

Every addition to true knowledge is an addition to human power.

Horace Mann, education reformer from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2SG0hZl

Fake Soros scares bid to draw US voters ahead of mid-terms

Untrue news stories about George Soros and the migrant caravan seek to dominate social media head of the US elections. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2JzpZL1

NASA's Dawn mission to asteroid belt comes to end

NASA's Dawn spacecraft has gone silent, ending a historic mission that studied time capsules from the solar system's earliest chapter. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EZeON1

US economy adds more jobs than expected

The US economy added 250,000 jobs last month, beating expectations, while wage growth accelerated. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2EXRjnz

'The real Super Mario' dies aged 84

The video game hero was named after property developer Mario Segale in the 1980s. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PvYFTB

San Francisco 49ers cheerleader kneels for US anthem

The unidentified woman cheers for the San Francisco 49ers - the former team of Colin Kaepernick. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2EVyNfO

What causes addiction?

Addiction is a complex and chronic mental health disorder that has a range of interlocking causes, including brain chemistry, environmental influences, and underlying psychological difficulties. Read on to learn more about the causes of addiction. from Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2ziqWTk via

How does a doctor diagnose addiction?

Addiction is complicated, and the main psychological treatment body has a range of specific criteria for recognizing and treatment it. The first step towards receiving a diagnosis is recognizing a problem with substance use. Read on to learn more about how to receive a diagnosis of addiction. from Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2SGZOWO via

The protein Matrin-3 determines the fate of neural stem cells in brain development

A Japanese research group has discovered a new neurogenic mechanism responsible for brain development. By applying proprietary technology for detecting trace proteins, they found that a novel protein, Matrin-3, is responsible for determining the fate of neural stem cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zks8W9

People with Internet addiction react the worst when WiFi fails

Our fear of missing out predicts extreme reactions when digital technology fails. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P0R9R7

Anti-Defamation League Report Says Online Anti-Semitism Is A 'Daily Occurrence'

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with researcher Samuel Woolley of the Institute for the Future, and co-author of a new report that says almost 30 percent of accounts tweeting against Jews appear to be bots. from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2Q89XtX

Google Employees Stage Protest Of Company's Handling Of Sexual Harassment Complaints

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Google employees staged a worldwide protest on Thursday. They walked off the job to demand changes in how the company addresses sexual-harassment allegations at the company. from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2qpi4r8

Apple falls below $1tn despite revenue and profit rise

Apple's revenues and profits rise, but caution about sales growth sees the share price slip. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2AGCth7

US mid-terms latest: Candidate's children call him 'racist'

A family feud, Oprah campaigns, and an intriguing ad - this and more in our election round-up. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2SBy31X

Chris Cornell: Doctor sued over Soundgarden star's 2017 death

The widow of the US singer accuses the doctor of overprescribing drugs that led to his death in 2017. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2CWlA3B

Lamar Patterson: Basketball star's dog seized from hand luggage

Lamar Patterson's pet will be deported from Australia, echoing a famous case involving Johnny Depp. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DgD3op

Oprah Winfrey: 'I don't want to run for US president'

The star spoke at an event supporting Democrat Stacey Abrams' campaign to be governor of Georgia. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Did53R

How US employers silence sex accusers

Many employees are legally barred from suing their employers, as the Google case illustrates. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Jz3VQO

An ugly, gloves-off fight that defines US election

Two candidates who represent the beating hearts of their party's base are locked in a no-holds barred fight. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yKtJFc

অপারেশন থিয়েটারে প্রায় সকলেই সবুজ বা নীল পোশাক পরেন কেন জানেন?

কিন্তু জানেন কেন অপারেশন থিয়েটারের বেশিরভাগ অংশ জুড়ে নীল বা সবুজ রং? কখনও ভেবে দেখে কেনও সবুজ বা নীল রংই ব্যবহার করা হয় অপারেশন থিয়েটারে? from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2zmeYrX

মুরগির মাংসের মেটে বা লিভার খাওয়া কি ক্ষতিকর?

এ নিয়ে আমাদের অনেকেরই ধন্দ রয়েছে। আসুন এ সম্পর্কে জেনে নেওয়া যাক। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2Rqb4FI