Why the middle finger may be the strongest hand finger
Evolutionary study explains the middle finger as the axis of the hand. Researchers note its length and robust bones maximize force in power grasping. The arrangement links human and ape hand evolution 5 to 6 million years ago.
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Randall L. Susman
Medical School
the State University of New York
Stony Brook
Sustian
Susman
New York Times News Service
Sky Watch: Nebulae and Messier Objects in Hydra Region
Sky watchers note May Sunday 10 pm viewing between Regulus and Procyon near Cancer and Hydra. Messier catalog contains over 100 items with misplacements like M48 and M68 M63 M6 3. M83 lies about 10 million light years away making supernova events more detectable.
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Cancer
Hydra
Spica
Libra
Charles Messier
Fire Unlocks Secrets At Mesa Verde Anasazi Site
Charred branches and acres of blackened brush reveal about 180 archaeological sites exposed by last summer's Mesa Verde wildfire. Scientists will map, assess erosion, and seek funds to protect sites while pondering clues to why the Anasazi abandoned cliff dwellings.
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Mesa Verde National Park
Colo
Colorado Park
Mesa Verde
Anasazi Peoples of Mesa Verde Rise and Fall
The Anasazi first arrived at Mesa Verde around 550 and evolved from nomadic hunter gatherers to village farmers. They built double-coursed stone walls by 1000, flourished 1100 to 1300 with towers, pottery, weaving, and tools, then moved back to cliff alcoves around 1200 before deserting Mesa Verde by 1300 amid drought and crop failure. Some descendants likely became Pueblo Indians.
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Mesa Verde
New Mexic
Arizona
New Topics in Personal Computing Face Virus Fears
Virus myths abound as experts note that genuine threats are mainly macro and boot sector related. MDMA warned on UH site deletes Windows files and hard drives. opening emails cannot transmit a virus. Shareware sites scan for malware and reduce risk.
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University of Houston
Ubdu
Computer Heel Y Chawlies Virus Danger
Viruses can threaten data security but are not easily transmitted. The article notes that infections depend on exposure to contaminated software or hardware and user habits, emphasizing prevention through updates, backups, and cautious downloading.
Virus protection buys into new Deluxe options
The VirusScan 3.0 Deluxe update supports Windows 95 3.1 MS-DOS and includes a macro virus check, two years of online updates and a backup service. Norton AntiVirus adds file scanning on download and interface upgrades but may conflict with other programs. Dr Solomon's Anti-Virus improves its interface with auto detection and online updates. A simple precautionary scan and cautious handling of email attachments remain advised.
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McAfee Associates
McAfee
McAtec
Norton
Symantec
Symantec.com
Drsolomon.com
Dwight Silverman
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