In 1976, Kathy Sullivan was finishing up her Ph.D. in oceanography when an intriguing, if somewhat far-fetched, opportunity presented itself: the chance to become an astronaut. Her expertise was in the geology of the deep-sea floor, a few hundred miles in the exact opposite direction of where a space flight would take her, and joining NASA , she realized, could shut the door forever on her career in oceanography. “I loved the expeditionary part of oceanography best of all,” she says, “being out at sea, adapting to what odd circumstances came your way, bad weather or broken equipment. I adored that.” But on a visit home during Christmas break, her brother told her that NASA was recruiting astronauts for its new space-shuttle program. It seemed at first to have nothing to do with the path she was on, but once she read up on it, she realized NASA was looking for people to do in space what she loved doing at sea — planning and executing scientific expeditions. She applied and beat out … [Read more...] about From the Ocean to Outer Space: The Adventures of Dr. Kathy Sullivan
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CAA And Parrot Analytics Study Finds Increase In Diversity With TV Shows In Past Three Years; Latinos Remain Underrepresented
According to a new study by CAA and Parrot Analytics , TV shows are a lot more diverse than they were three years ago — and I would hope so considering the slow changes being made by the industry during that time. The study found that the audience demand for diverse U.S. scripted debuts has more than doubled since 2017. To add to that, diverse debuts overtook non-diverse debuts in 2019 for the first time. The study was reveled at MIPCOM Online+ by CAA’s Head of Data, Andre Vargas alongside Jaime Feld and Ben Dey, Co-Heads of CAA’s Television Talent department as well as representatives from Parrot Analytics. “This study solidifies what we’ve known for some time – diversity wins onscreen,” said Kevin Huvane, Co-Chairman, CAA. “CAA will continue leading the industry in prioritizing diversity in our client work, while also encouraging storytellers and business partners to tell stories onscreen that authentically represent the audiences who are watching.” Related Story … [Read more...] about CAA And Parrot Analytics Study Finds Increase In Diversity With TV Shows In Past Three Years; Latinos Remain Underrepresented
The Best Low-Waste Swaps to Help Clean Up Your Daily Routine
Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Not to add to your doom-scrolling habit, but the earth isn’t in such great shape right now. But unless you’re going completely off the grid, it’s tough to live a completely waste-free lifestyle — and replacing your single-use plastics with reusables is one small step that can still make a difference. Even the best zero-waste products won’t single-handedly clear up the atmosphere, but they will help keep zombie-like trash from sitting in landfills and emitting pollutants for decades. And while recycling seems like a valiant solution, potentially recyclable items can end up as trash when they’re contaminated (which means they can’t be processed properly). What’s more, recycling rules can vary from city to city ( How2Recycle allows you to check local programs), which … [Read more...] about The Best Low-Waste Swaps to Help Clean Up Your Daily Routine
RS Recommends: The 3 Best Ways to File Your Taxes Online
Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The IRS has begun accepting tax returns, and you can file yours early to avoid the panic of running right up to the deadline. If you’re filing your taxes online for the first time, we’ve collected all of the information and resources you’ll need to get it done quickly, easily, and inexpensively When Is Tax Day 2021? The last day to submit your taxes on time, generally known as tax day, is April 15, 2021 . The U.S. Government issued an extension in 2020 due COVID-19, but has reverted back to the original tax day this year. If you fail to file your taxes before the deadline, you’ll receive a penalty which varies based on your income and how late you file. You can find a full explanation of these penalties on the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) website. Related … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: The 3 Best Ways to File Your Taxes Online