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What Counts As Police Misconduct?
Law enforcement plays a critical role in society. They work an unforgiving job that often provides fairly underwhelming benefits and compensation. Despite this, they continue to put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. Most law enforcement exists to serve and protect, but a very small percentage of police officers do not act in the interest of the law. Instead, these dishonest cops use their power to serve their needs. When this happens, it is known as police misconduct.
The Weather, You and a Car Crash
Rains, snow, hurricanes, winds, tornadoes, fog, dust storms and other weather issues can be devastating for drivers on the road. Recently at 10:55 AM on May 1st, 2023, at least 60 to 80 vehicles suffered a car crash pileup due to a dust storm blowing on Interstate 55 in Illinois that reduced visibility to zero.
What to Expect during an Outdoor Music Festival
Summer is all about vibrations and rising emotions. And nothing brings out what you’re feeling at any given moment better than music does. When you’re sad and you listen to blues, you hear every note, and the lyrics get under your skin. When you’re feeling like you’re on top of the world, fast-paced electronic tunes can amplify the energy within.
Is Node.js Killing Python And PHP? (A Must Read For Developers)
Selecting the best technology stack, especially the backend technology that would run your entire web/mobile application, is a vital decision when designing application software. That's not always easy because of the many options for the technology on the back end, with Node.js, PHP, and Python being the most common. The unique aspects of each of the three technologies make them stand out.
Stargazing Calendar for May 2023
Hello fellow stargazers! This month the big event will be a penumbral lunar eclipse, but there are also two meteor showers, two comets at perihelion, many conjunctions, and one near-Earth object making a close approach to Earth.
What Impact Will the Metaverse Have on the Future of Shopping?
The metaverse is gaining popularity in a variety of businesses. Many companies and even government institutions appear to be persuaded by a virtual environment that can eliminate geographical obstacles while also supporting those with physical disabilities.
What Is a Hybrid Solar Eclipse and How to Observe It Tomorrow April 20, 2023
A hybrid solar eclipse is a rare type of solar eclipse that combines features of both total and annular eclipses. A hybrid eclipse, also known as an annular-total eclipse, happens when the Moon's distance from Earth and position in orbit are just right to provide a spectacular celestial show.
Stargazing Calendar for April 2023
Hello fellow stargazers! This month the big event will be a rare hybrid solar eclipse, but unfortunately it will be visible to only a few small areas of the world. For the rest of us, we have two large objects at opposition: dwarf planet Haumea as well as large asteroid Iris. There will also be two meteor showers as well as many conjunctions.
A Good Time to Observe Dwarf Planet Makemake
On March 29, we have a great opportunity to observe the dwarf planet Makemake. It will be at opposition, which means it will reach the highest point in the sky at around midnight and be opposite to the Sun. At around the same time Makemake will also reach its closest point to the Earth (perigee) at a distance of 51.77 AU. Its peak brightness will be an apparent magnitude of 17.1, which makes it the brightest trans-Neptunian object after Pluto.
A Good Time to Observe Dwarf Planet Ceres
On March 21, we have a great opportunity to observe the dwarf planet Ceres. It will be at opposition, which means it will reach the highest point in the sky at around midnight and opposite to the Sun. At the same time Ceres will be closest to the Earth (perigee) at a distance of 1.59 AU. At this time it will be the brightest, with an apparent magnitude of 6.9. Look in the constellation of Coma Berenices with binoculars or a telescope.