The President's Briefing is a briefing given each morning to the president. It is also distributed periodically to some other top US officials. It contains important news items that impact the country and the entire world. A few misconceptions surround this briefing.
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How does the brain control the functions in your body?
The brain communicates with other organs to ensure their cooperation. Your brain controls all that happens in your body. It tells your stomach how to digest food and your lungs how to inhale oxygen; it also tells your arms, legs and feet to move.
Your brain is made of billions, or neurons, of nerve cells. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Each neuron has its own cell membrane around its nucleus. The cell membrane houses channels that allow ions, such as potassium and sodium, to enter and exit the cells. The neuron is lit by an electric charge created by the movement of ions.
When a neuron is activated, neurotransmitters release chemicals into the space between it and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the second nerve cell, opening ion channel channels to allow ions in and out. The second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter release occurs when the presynaptic neuron receives an impulse from another neuron. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds at the receptors of the post-synaptic Neuron and triggers its firing.
Communication within the nervous system is possible thanks to neurotransmitters. They are also responsible for coordinating activity between various parts of the brain.
What is your most secretive community?
It may surprise you to hear the answer. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
It was also called the City of God in ancient Greek. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). It is also called Novgorod in Russia.
But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.
One small New York State town with just 1,200 people vanished. With the exception of a road marker pointing to its former site, there were no remains: cars, bodies, houses.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some claim the earth swallowed it. Others believe it was destroyed by a meteorite. Some claim that it was destroyed by a meteorite strike. Others still believe it was stolen away by aliens.
The people of this once-thriving community, however, are positive that the town won't disappear forever. They had just moved to another town.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
So, where exactly did this town go? It's actually in Switzerland!
Zugspitze lies on the border between Austria and Germany. The lake Lake Zugspitze is just beyond the mountain's summit.
It has always fascinated and astonished me to see how many towns have vanished but still exist. Why does some vanish while others remain? I set out to find out.
I wanted to learn more about mysteriously disappearing towns. What causes a community to disappear? What makes a place disappear?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory suggests that the town simply moves somewhere else. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video examines both the history and current status.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist.
There is an Hollywood blacklist.
But the list isn't made public. According to our knowledge, the names of these people aren't known. It matters because of this.
The secret is because the directors and actors on blacklist wouldn't have any job opportunities. This would result in studios losing money as the actors and directors would have to go out on their own. Which means they'd cut back on spending money on movies. This would lead to fewer opportunities and less money for blacklisted directors. This would make them bankrupt.
This could mean more victims.
In other words, if someone is trying to make an Oscar winning movie, they might have to sign a contract that says they won't speak openly against their employers. For any producer or director that wants to be nominated, the same applies.
This is why you'll hear about directors being pressured by producers to take scenes out of their films. Directors may threaten to quit projects that don’t align with their vision.
This is why Hollywood keeps a blacklist. If you are negative about your employer, you'll most likely go unemployed. It's not good for anyone.
Problem is, many people have been falsely charged. They have had to fight for their freedom.
This is unacceptable behavior and must be stopped. It is essential that everyone has the freedom to express their opinions.
So we need to take down the Hollywood blacklist.
What is the most surprising fact about your body?
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. The heart.
The heart is a pump which circulates blood throughout the body. The blood travels through the veins and arteries, transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps about 5 liters blood per minute. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
Blood flows through the heart 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While you sleep, your heart beats almost 100 times per minute.
The color of someone's skin can tell if they are healthy or not. Capillaries are tiny blood vessels visible on the skin's surface. These vessels carry blood away to the heart via the large blood vessels. If blood flow is blocked, skin can turn blue or purple.
People suffering from sickle cell disease have no red blood cells. Patients with sickle cell disease have their blood become sticky and harden, leading to severe illness.
You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. Doctors will insert a needle under the skin to access the vein near the injury. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
The doctor may also insert catheters (catheters), into the artery at the site of the blood clot. This keeps the patient alive until the clot breaks up naturally.
Statistics
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (romper.com)
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Hollywood Actors & Actresses with PhDs
Many well-known people have PhDs. These include Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates. Nikola Tesla, Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton are some of the most famous scientists. Linus Pauling is another.
Some celebrities were Ph.D. holders, including actor Tom Hanks as well as singer Barbra Straisand and actress Meryl Steep.
All of these celebrities received their doctorates from universities around the globe. Many of these celebrities went on and became successful entrepreneurs or business leaders after they received their PhDs.
Other well-known actors/actresses with PhDs include:
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Actor David Schwimmer received an MBA at Columbia University Business School. He also attended the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU.
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Jennifer Aniston was an actress who graduated Dartmouth College with a Bachelor in Science degree. She later received her Master's Degree in Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management from Harvard University.
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Julia Roberts is an actor who studied Biology at Yale University, before obtaining her Masters of Public Administration at Georgetown University.
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Actor Edward Norton graduated Brown University in Brown with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He received his Doctorate in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Stanford University.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, an actress, graduated from Barnard College in English Literature with a Bachelor of Arts. Columbia University gave her her Master of Social Work.
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Sarah Jessica Parker is an actor. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Wellesley College. Columbia University is her master's program in clinical psychology.
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Sandra Bullock, actress, received her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of California Berkeley. After graduating from Cal Berkeley, she went on to earn her Masters of Education at UCLA.
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Reese Witherspoon was an actress. She earned her Bachelor in Arts in Political Science degree from Tulane University. The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, gave her her Master of Foreign Affairs.
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Michelle Williams, an actress, graduated from Wesleyan University in Massachusetts with a Bachelor's degree in Arts. She then went on to get her Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston University.
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Actress Shailene Woolley graduated from Brigham Young University Hawaii with a Bachelor in Arts. She went on to San Francisco State University's graduate program for her Master in Environmental Studies.
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Will Smith, an actor, graduated from Howard University in Communication with a bachelor's. The Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University gave him his Master of Business Administration.
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Actress Queen Latifah graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After graduating from Michigan State University, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She went on to earn her Master of Public health at the University of North Carolina.
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Amy Adams, an actress graduated from Juilliard School after receiving her Bachelor of Music degree. The Manhattan School of Music awarded her Master of Music degree.
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Halle Berry, Actress, graduated with her Bachelor of Fine Arts from American Conservatory Theater. Carnegie Mellon University granted her Master of Fine Arts Degree in Acting.
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Brittany Murphy, an actor, graduated Santa Monica High School with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts. She then got her Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from New York Film Academy.