Bill W

It's more that just the names sounding better together. It's their personalities meshing together as well.

That might be because he never had a chance to really be a child after they moved away. Think about it! Growing ujp in the woods with your mother and father being your teachers through middle school and then living with his grandfather and his current wife while going to high school. It doesn't give him a lot of time to be a kid.

Nah, he's not that bad. Besides, I don't know who would kill who first. 😜

Yes, they're two wild and crazy guys, but Devin can't be quite as crazy from now on. At least until he gets all of that hardward out of his body. We'll see what happens and if he can pull that off as well.

Do not confuse fluorine with fluoride! Fluorine a poisonous pale yellow gas of the halogen series, atomic number 9 on the Periodic Chart. Fluoride is a mineral that's used to prevent tooth decay: Strengthening enamel Fluoride strengthens the enamel, the hard outer surface of teeth. This makes it harder for acid from bacteria to dissolve the tooth's minerals and create cavities. Reducing acid production Fluoride may reduce the amount of acid produced by bacteria that cause cavities. Making it harder for bacteria to stick Fluoride may make it harder for bacteria that cause cavities to stick to teeth. Fluoride is added to community water supplies and oral care products like toothpaste and mouth rinse. It's also available as a dietary supplement. Fluoride treatments are often recommended every six months, but people who are more prone to cavities may need more frequent treatments. A dentist can help determine what's best for your oral health.

Key points about Fluorine: Highly reactive: Considered one of the most reactive elements. Halogen group: Belongs to the halogen group on the periodic table. Gas at room temperature: Exists as a pale yellow gas at standard conditions. Fluorite, the primary mineral source of fluorine, which gave the element its name, was first described in 1529; as it was added to metal ores to lower their melting points for smelting, the Latin verb fluo meaning 'to flow' gave the mineral its name. Also derive from fluor (n.) 1660s, an old chemistry term for "minerals which were readily fusible and useful as fluxes in smelting" [Flood], from Latin fluor, originally meaning "a flowing, flow," from fluere "to flow, stream, run, melt" Fluor is also the basis for the word fluorspar. Fluorspar is the commercial name for the mineral fluorite,which is made up of calcium and fluorine. It's a naturally occurring mineral that's found in rocks that have been affected by hydrothermal activity, as well as in some limestone and dolomite deposits. Fluorspar is used in many industries, including: Steel and aluminum production: Fluorspar is used to lower the melting point of raw materials, which helps remove impurities. Glass, enamel, and cooking utensils: Ceramic grade fluorspar is used in the production of these items. Hydrofluoric acid: Acid grade fluorspar is used to produce hydrofluoric acid, which is used in the automotive, construction, electronics, and healthcare industries. Refrigerants and fluoropolymers: Fluorspar is used in the production of these chemical compounds. Cement: Fluorspar is used in the production of cement. Oil refining: Fluorspar is used in oil refining processes. Fluorspar is available in three main grades: Acid grade: 97% or more CaF2 Ceramic grade: 85-95% CaF2 Metallurgical grade: 60–85% CaF2

Yes, Devin might have a problem transitioning into smaller animals with all that hardware in him, so it's unsure what will happen if they go back to the cave. Yes, Mac was reading the magazine, since Devin's family and his family are all at work and he doesn't feel like playing games or listening to music and he feels that reading old magazines is a better option. 🤪 😝 Everyone's dumping on poor Louella. She just likes to get to know people better, like how they'll react to her incessant nosiness and "better than thou" attitude.

Chapter 43 – A Sigh of Relief Things were pretty low-key until Devin’s next appointment. I drove him to the hospital early so the technicians could perform the MRI first, and then I took him to a diner for a hot chocolate and a slice of pie while we gave the doctor time to study the MRI. We still had to sit in the doctor’s waiting room for a while before we were eventually called into his office, and after we entered, I could tell Devin was extremely anxious, yet hopeful, as we sat down.

Earth's oxygen supply originated with cyanobacteria, tiny water-dwelling organisms that survive by photosynthesis. In that process, the bacteria convert carbon dioxide and water into organic carbon and free oxygen. Chemical equations are constructed in such a way that they show all of the molecules involved. Because each oxygen molecule has two oxygen atoms, it is written with a \[2\] or O2 (with the 2 being a subscript). We breathe diatomic oxygen molecules, which are made up of only two oxygen atoms.

The origin of his word was two Greek elements, oxys, meaning "sharp, sour," and -genēs, meaning "born, generated." For this reason, Lavoisier named it (in French) principe oxygène, or literally meaning "acid producer, because at first it was held to be the essential component in the formation of acids. The word oxygen came into use in English in the late 18th century.

And here I thought Steve was attempting to collect photos for GA versions of "Playboy" and "Playgirl".

Val, I believe you are much too late for that! The cat, so to speak, is already out of the bag. 😜

Slytherin must be in her broccoli mood/mode this morning.

The word "nitrogen" comes from the Greek words "nitron" (meaning "nitre" or saltpeter) and "genes" meaning "forming"), essentially translating to "nitre-forming" as the element is derived from compounds containing nitrate; the term was coined by French chemist Jean-Antoine Chaptal, who combined "nitre" with the Greek suffix "-gène" (producing) to create "nitrogène" in French, which then became "nitrogen" in English in the late 18th century. The French word "nitrogène" was coined in 1790 by French chemist Jean-Antoine-Claude Chaptal (17556-1832). An earlier name for it was mephitic air (1772), and Lavoisier called it azote. The term "azote" comes from the Greek word "azotos", meaning "without life" (from "a-" meaning "without" and "zotos" meaning "of life". This name was historically used to describe nitrogen because it is an inert gas that does not support life or combustion.

Welcome, and you're not the only one who has gone that route. I too was married and have children, but as you said, life was challenging. It's always good to stay on speaking terms with the ex, especially when there are kids involved, and having her cook for you is just a bonus. Maybe it will get better for you, now that you have a BF.

The word carbon comes from the Latin, carbo/carbonem (coal, charcoal), to the French, carbone, and in the 18th century to English. Borrowed from the French word carbone, which was coined by the French scientist Antoine Lavoisier from the Latin. In fact, in 1772 Lavoisier proved that diamond was a form of carbon, just like coal. The first English use of the verb carbon, according to the OED, was in 1922 in the Daily Mail (London). In German the word in Kohlenstoff, which literally means "coal-stuff".

I hope no one used a target arrow or a dart gun to stick it in your head.

I guess I am really old, because the first two songs I thought about concerning "stars" were Perry Como's "Catch a Falling Star and Put it in Your Pocket, Save it For a Rainy Day", and Jiminy Cricket's "When You Wish Upon a Star".

The name Boron comes from the mineral borax which gets its name from the Arabic word "burah". Boron is the first element in the thirteenth column of the periodic table. The chemical symbol of Boron is B. The boron atom has five electrons and five protons. If my calculations are correct, we should be up to Rhodium (element 45 on the Periodic Table) by Christmas Day.

We lost two of our finest with the passing of @Comicality and @Carlos Hazday, and this is the first of the tributes to that prolific and caring duo. They will both be missed for years to come and these tributes will endure with their memory.

The word "beryllium" comes from the Greek word beryllos, which means "green gemstone" or "beryl ore". The name was first used in English in 1797 by Sir Humphry Davy. Before it was named beryllium, the element was known as glucinium, which comes from the Greek word glykys meaning "sweet". This was because early chemists thought the element had a sweet taste and tasted it to determine its properties. However, they later discovered that beryllium is highly toxic and should never be tasted. In 1949, IUPAC chose beryllium as the official name for the element, which became official in 1957. Beryllium is a steel-gray metal with many desirable properties, including high melting point, high tensile strength, and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. It is used in a variety of applications, including as an alloying agent in beryllium copper, and as a structural material in aircraft, missiles, spacecraft, and communication satellites.

Sometimes?????

A pinch of Cod Liver Oil is more than anyone should have to endure.

I don't believe Devin has to worry about flesh-eating, or brain-eating, bacteria, but it will still be a good idea for Mac to keep a close eye on him. However, I don't believe that there would be any worm-like creature that would be up for the challenge of dealing with a determined Devin.

Beyond its primary use in lithium-ion batteries, lithium is also used in various industrial applications including: creating heat-resistant glass and ceramics, producing specialized lubricants (lithium grease), acting as a flux additive in metal production (iron, steel, aluminum), and as a component in certain alloys used in aircraft parts due to its lightweight properties; additionally, lithium compounds are used in some medications as a mood stabilizer for conditions like bipolar disorder.