Bill W

Family ties and family bonds are very important, and if the examples set are positive, they can be very formative as well. Those times are often long remembered and cherished for years to come.

Yes, although it was a surprise that Mac was able to convince his parents to spend their vacation at the cabin.

As I stated in my return comment to you in chapter 1, my early stories contained a lot of sex because I was posting on Nifty at the time and it seemed to be expected by the readers.

Thank you. I appreciate the compliment.

I'll warn you that my earlier stories included a great deal of sex, since I was posting on Nifty at the time and it was expected by the readers. I hope that doesn't turn you off.

Then in 1830, Nils Gabriel Sefström generated chlorides of vanadium, thus proving there was a new element, and named it "vanadium" after the Scandinavian goddess of beauty and fertility, Vanadís (Freyja). The name was based on the wide range of colors found in vanadium compounds. Vanadium was actually discovered twice. The first time was in 1801 when Andrés Manuel del Río, a Spanish mineralogist, discovered vanadium in Mexico and named it erythronium. However, he later believed it was impure chromium. Vanadium has many uses, including: Steel: About 80% of the vanadium produced is used as a steel additive. Vanadium-steel alloys are used for armor plate, axles, tools, piston rods, and crankshafts. Nuclear reactors: Vanadium alloys are used in nuclear reactors because they absorb few neutrons. Ceramics: Vanadium can be used as a pigment in ceramics. Dyes and printing fabrics: Vanadium pentoxide can be used as a catalyst in the manufacture of dyes and printing fabrics.

Her behavior may disgust you, but it doesn't mean that there aren't mothers out there that are just like her. However, I'm glad you still enjoyed the story.

Thank you, Danilo. I'm glad you not only enjoyed the chapter, but you got a kick out of the little humor I threw in as well. Of course you wouldn't take a hike like that, because you don't have the same knowledge about how to deal with certain situations and you also don't have ability that Devin and Mac have. That is just as good, or even better, than having someone experienced go with you.

Yes, sometimes it's easy to tell the different generations by what they talk about or what they understand. That's why Gramps and Pops are so unique, because they can adjust by pretending not to know something that would obviously be before their time or change their patterns of speech to eliminate certain phrases or words from their vocabulary. And unless you were Italian or a chianti drinker that you would be familiar with that definition of fiasco. I only discovered it during my research.

Chapter 45 – Spring Break After Devin and I returned from the dog park, we spent the rest of the day studying. I was hitting the books pretty hard, because I’d fallen behind while I was taking care of Devin, although I wouldn’t admit it to him. At the same time, Devin was re-watching the videos of the classes he’d missed and reviewing the notes he’d taken so he could make a list of the questions he wanted to ask the various professors. He was eager to finally be able to ask them in perso

Titanium is a transition metal that was discovered in 1791 by William Gregor. The name “titanium” originates from Greek Mythology, named after the sons of the Earth Goddess, known as the 'Titans', but on the pattern of uranium. The refining process is about 10,000 times less efficient than making iron, which explains why titanium is costly. Titanium never occurs alone in nature, and it is a highly reactive metal. Known as a “transition metal,” it can form bonds using electrons from more than one of its shells or energy levels. Titanium is used in surgery because it possesses a unique ability to bind with bone and living tissue, making it an ideal material for orthopedic implants such as knee and hip replacements. Because of its strength and increased resistance to corrosion, it is well-suited to many other medical instruments, as well. Naturally resistant to corrosion and regular wear and tear, titanium can last 20 years or longer inside the human body. The generator and battery of the pacemaker, which consist the active components of the device, are encapsulated in a hermetically sealed titanium can, which is resistant to corrosion. Leads carry pulses for both sensing and pacing function between the generator and the heart.

This why it's important to check your Airbnb out carefully before spending the night! 😁

Although the color scheme is wrong, it looks like a Knights Templar cross on it's back, so I'd guess it was an offshoot of a Knight s Templar spider. 🤪

The name derives from the Latin scandia for Scandinavia, where the mineral was found. It was discovered by the Swedish chemist Lars-Fredrik Nilson in 1879 in an ytterbium sample. In the same year, the Swedish chemist Per Theodore Cleve proved that scandium was Mendeleev's predicted "eka-boron". Scandium is not as rare as its name rare-earth element suggests. Actually, it is the 32th abundant element on Earth, far ahead of gold, which ranks 75. However, like other rare-earth elements, scandium spreads separately in the crust and often combines with other rare-earth elements to form ore. Scandium is considered a rare element, although not as rare as some others; it's widely distributed in small quantities across many minerals, making it difficult to extract in large amounts, and its primary source is the rare mineral thortveitite, found mainly in Scandinavia and Madagascar. While present in the Earth's crust at around 22 parts per million, which is comparable to cobalt, its dispersed nature means it's not readily accessible. Most of the isotopes of scandium have a half-live of lesser than two-minutes.

Calcium was named after the Latin term calx, or calc, meaning lime, with the English suffix 'ium'. It's a reactive silvery metallic element found in Group 2 of the periodic table. It was first isolated in 1808 in England when Sir Humphry Davy electrolyzed a mixture of lime and mercuric oxide. Here are some important facts about calcium: Bone health: Calcium is a critical nutrient that helps bones grow and stay strong. If you don't get enough calcium, your body will take it from your bones, which can lead to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures. Vitamin D: Vitamin D is essential for the body to absorb and use calcium. Cardiovascular health: Calcium deposits can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries, which can lead to stiff arteries and interfere with heart valves. Other health benefits: Calcium is important for keeping muscles and nerves working, and for maintaining a healthy heart. Some studies suggest that an adequate calcium intake may also help with weight maintenance and reducing the risk of obesity. Chemical properties: Calcium is an alkaline earth metal with the symbol Ca and an atomic number of 20. It's generally non-toxic, but too much can cause problems. Calcium is difficult to isolate because it's so reactive. Other sources: Calcium is found in limestone, calcium carbonate, fluorite, and gypsum. Calcium is found in many foods, including dairy products, fish, vegetables, and fortified beverages and cereals Dairy Milk, yogurt, and cheese are the main sources of calcium for most people in the US. Hard cheeses like cheddar, Swiss, and parmesan contain the most calcium. Fish Canned sardines and salmon with bones are good sources of calcium. Canned sardines provide about a third of the average person's daily calcium needs. Salmon also contains vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium. Vegetables Leafy greens like kale, collard greens, and spinach contain calcium. However, spinach also contains oxalates, which can reduce the body's ability to absorb calcium. Fortified foods Some plant-based milks, like soy and rice milk, as well as some fruit juices, breakfast cereals, and brands of tofu are fortified with calcium. Supplements Calcium is available in multivitamins, mineral supplements, and calcium supplements. Calcium carbonate is a common form of calcium in supplements, and it's best absorbed when taken with food.

Maybe it's my eyesight, but I still only see one and a half red legs, and where those two legs touch the board there seems to be a circle of some sort. Just wasn't sure what that was supposed to be.

Potassium is a mineral that your body needs to work properly. It is a type of electrolyte. It helps your nerves to function and muscles to contract. It helps your heartbeat stay regular. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. There is plenty of potassium in: apricots and dried fruit. tree fruits — such as avocados, apples, oranges and bananas. leafy greens — such as spinach, kale and silverbeet. vine fruits — such as tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and pumpkin. root vegetables — such as carrots, potatoes and sweet potatoes. Legumes, nuts, and peanut butter are rich sources of potassium. Meat, fish, poultry, and eggs are moderate to high sources of potassium. These foods are also good sources of high-quality protein, which you need for normal body functions. Orange juice, prune juice, tomato juice, carrot juice, milk, tea, and coffee are all examples of drinks that are high in potassium.

Argon is often used when an inert atmosphere is needed. It is used in this way for the production of titanium and other reactive elements. It is also used by welders to protect the weld area and in incandescent light bulbs to stop oxygen from corroding the filament. What does argon do to the human body? Higher levels can cause nausea, vomiting, unconsciousness, coma and death. No occupational exposure limits have been established for Argon. However, it may pose a health risk. Always follow safe work practices.

And @chris191070 gets a two turkey rating.

I second Val's comment and wish everyone in the U.S. a Happy Thanksgiving as well. Just try not to eat too much. 😜

I wasn't accusing or blaming anyone, merely stating a fact. Didn't mean for you to think otherwise.

Thanks, Anton. Yes, Bailey may sniff something different about Bear, but since she can't talk, we'll probably never know what that is. Possibly a scar he carried over? I think Devin would change, once they had children and he'd be more like his father's and grandfathers, so even though there may be some disagreements between Devin and Mac, I think the discussions would take place behind closed doors, not out in the open where the children could see what was going on. If Devin doesn't realize why they should do that, I'm sure that Mac while be happy to tell him about the bickering he put up with as a child and how uncomfortable that was, so he wouldn't want his children to go through the same thing. Even though Gramps and Pops want to keep the relationship with their neighbor on a friendly basis, we might still see Devin issuing a few shots across Louella's bow before they graduate.

Uses of Chlorine (Cl) It is used to get rid of the smell of putrefaction. It is used as a disinfectant. Chlorine is used in the treatment of drinking water to kill bacteria. It is used to clean swimming pools. It is used in the production of paper and paper products. It is used as an antiseptic. It is used to produce drugs. Carl Wilhem Scheele, a Swedish pharmacist, first described the greenish yellow gas in 1774 after dropping hydrochloric acid onto manganese dioxide. Sir Humphry Davy recognized the gas as an element in 1810 and named it based on the Greek word for its color, khloros. Chlorine was by this time already in use.

This looks like it's been photoshopped and the photo of the spiders was overlaid on a photo of someone holding their arms out in front of them.

Thank you Danilo. And when they have children, maybe Mac can diaper both of them at the same time and then let them play together.