Month: June 2025

  • Interview with Angela Bradburn-Spangler

    1. What initially inspired you to pursue your profession? Was there a pivotal moment or person who influenced your career path? I was always drawn to movement, to pushing my body and mind beyond what seemed possible. But I think the real turning point came in high school when I cleared a personal record that…

  • Horror on Snape Island: The Extended (and Slightly Terrified) Synopsis

    Get ready for a frightfully funny fiasco in Horror on Snape Island! Our story follows a group of unsuspecting tourists who thought they were signing up for a relaxing getaway to a quaint, isolated island. Little did they know, “quaint” actually means “creepy,” and “isolated” means “absolutely no cell service when you really, really need…

  • Endemic Fly Families in the Afrotropical Realm

  • 🎵 Guide to Polytonal Isometric Polyrhythms in MuseScore

    📘 What Are Polytonal Isometric Polyrhythms? 🛠️ Setting Up in MuseScore 1. Start a New Score 🎼 Writing the Rhythms 2. Use Tuplets for Polyrhythms Repeat for each rhythm layer. 🎵 Example:To write 3:4: 🎼 Writing the Polytonal Parts 3. Add Independent Key Signatures MuseScore doesn’t support true polytonality in the same staff, but you…

  • Vertical Love: A Climbing Wall Treatment of Romeo and Juliet

    Logline: On the chalk-dusted, resin-scented battleground of the local climbing gym, two rival climbing crews, the Capulets and the Montagues, find their long-standing beta-spray feud shattered when a spontaneous dyno sparks an impossible romance between a Montague boulder bro and a Capulet lead princess. Target Audience: Local climbing gym community, outdoor enthusiasts, anyone who appreciates…

  • Taxonomic and Ecological Overview of Prodoxus sordidus (Lepidoptera: Prodoxidae)

    The lepidopteran species Prodoxus sordidus, commonly referred to as the “monotypic yucca moth,” is a member of the family Prodoxidae, a group distinguished by its highly specialized obligate mutualism with plants of the genus Yucca (Agavaceae). P. sordidus exhibits a Holarctic distribution, though its primary range is restricted to the arid and semi-arid regions of…

  • 🌳 Conservation Landscape in Sena Madureira

    Sena Madureira, located in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, is a municipality in Acre state renowned for its rich biodiversity and extensive protected areas. The region is home to several conservation units that play a pivotal role in preserving the Amazon rainforest and supporting sustainable livelihoods for local communities. Major Conservation Units 📊 Deforestation…

  • Spooky but Funny: Friday the 13th Laughs

    Friday the 13th is the perfect time for spooky humor. Here are a dozen jokes to get you in the eerie spirit: Hopefully these keep the spooky vibes lighthearted! Do you have a favorite?

  • The Fail Mary Revisited: Labor Strife, Film Study, and the NFL’s Breaking Point

    Introduction The Fail Mary was more than just a blown call—it was the culmination of the NFL’s 2012 referee lockout, a labor dispute that exposed the league’s overconfidence in its ability to operate without professional officials. The play itself, a chaotic Hail Mary between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers, became the tipping point…

  • Sri Lankan-Inspired Mung Bean & Vegetable Curry (for a family of 4)

    This recipe emphasizes fresh, whole foods, and lighter cooking methods to keep it healthy and slimming. We’ll use moderate portions of brown rice to control carbohydrate intake. Key Ingredients & Rationale: Ingredients: Instructions: Diet Tips and Variations: Why This Recipe is Good for a Diet: