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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

In new research published in the scientific journal Discover Food, Dr. Asaf Tzachor, Founder and Academic Director of the Aviram Sustainability and Climate Program at Reichman University, along with a team of researchers from Iceland, Denmark and Austria, report the use of state-of-the-art biotechnology to cultivate photosynthetically-controlled Spirulina, and produce carbon–neutral and nutritious biomass containing unopposed, biologically active vitamin B12, in levels comparable to beef meat. This is the first time biologically active vitamin B12 has been reported in Spirulina.

Breakthrough study unveils sustainable solution to vitamin B12 deficiency

Your Android phone is about to get an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade that can keep your personal information safe. In May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones. Expected to debut with Android 15, the feature would sense a device's motion -- such as someone snatching a phone and then running, biking, or driving away -- and immediately lock the screen, Google said.

Your Android phone is getting an anti-theft upgrade, thanks to AI. How it works

PowerPoint slides are a great way to showcase information with graphics, animations, transitions, and other effects. Indeed, they are a great way to communicate ideas. But, what if you intend to involve other elements such as voice overs, screens of other applications, live streams, etc? In such a case, you would need to convert your PowerPoint to video first.

How To Convert PowerPoint To Video In MP4 Format

How did early humans use sharpened rocks to bring down megafauna 13,000 years ago? Did they throw spears tipped with carefully crafted, razor-sharp rocks called Clovis points? Did they surround and jab mammoths and mastadons? Or did they scavenge wounded animals, using Clovis points as a versatile tool to harvest meat and bones for food and supplies?

To kill mammoths in the Ice Age, people used planted pikes, not throwing spears, researchers say

Say you're watching an edgy new streaming series and find yourself turning up the volume for every scene where two actors are engaged in a dramatic dialogue. It seems like both characters are whispering -- until an explosion happens on screen, and the sound is the opposite, almost deafening. Also:...

TV dialogue hard to hear? 3 ways to improve your audio - and 2 are free

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Louisiana State

Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Candida Rebello wants to know more about the intersection of blood sugar levels and a diet rich in soy. This intersection is the primary focus of her new study, “Lifestyle Intervention for Improving Metabolic and Motivational Outcomes,” or MOTIVATE, which explores how specific diets can impact blood sugar, and potentially improve mood and energy levels.

Pennington Biomedical study to explore effects of soy on blood sugar levels

Tom's Guide

MovieScent bathes your room in smells to match what’s happening on your TV, with six starter scents including Restaurant, Ocean and more.

This new TV accessory lets you smell what’s on the screen (Hint: it’s not pleasant)

Antarctica’s unique ecosystems could be threatened by the arrival of non-native marine species and marine pollution from Southern Hemisphere landmasses, new oceanographic modelling shows. In a study published today in Global Change Biology, scientists from UNSW Sydney, ANU, University of Otago and the University of South Florida suggest that...

Antarctica vulnerable to invasive species hitching rides on plastic and organic debris

The Bowers and Wilkins Pi8 earbuds are available now for $400, and are designed for audiophiles who want high-quality sound in an earbud. The sound is crisp and immersive, the noise cancellation works well, and the earbuds stayed in my ears without any adjustments, even during sweaty runs. I'd like...

The best earbuds for audiophiles I've tested aren't by Sony or Bose

Brooke Flammang, a biologist at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), has been awarded nearly $680,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as part of a growing nationwide effort to save the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis). NOAA Fisheries recently unveiled a more than $9...

NJIT biologist awarded $680,000 federal grant to save North Atlantic right whale

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Fancy owning a piece of true retro-gaming history? Don’t we all, but if you have 20 grand lying around in a draw somewhere you could soon be the owner of the rights to Dragon’s Lair – Don Bluth’s historic arcade title from back in 1983. As...

You can now buy the rights to Dragon’s Lair and other retro gaming classics for $20k on an eBay-style platform hawking old game IPs

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Soundbars are gaining in popularity because of their sleek design and ability to provide an ample boost in audio quality compared to built-in TV speakers. Despite their plug-and-play nature, you can make a few adjustments to help fulfill your pursuit of the best possible sound quality. Also: The best soundbars...

I changed these 5 soundbar settings for a better TV viewing (and listening) experience

Foldables may never happen at Apple: An analyst claims a folding MacBook has been delayed and won’t launch for at least four more years. Various industry sources have noted that Apple seems to be warming up to the idea of a foldable notebook. Recently, Apple’s leadership approved the project to create a new MacBook laptop featuring a touchscreen between 18 and 20 inches in size when opened. It would use a flexible OLED panel extending to the bottom. There would apparently be a virtual keyboard instead of a physical one.

Foldables are never happening at Apple—Kuo says a folding MacBook has been delayed until 2028; no folding iPad

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology announced today the winners of its annual awards. Colleagues and other leaders in the field nominated the winners for making significant contributions to biochemistry and molecular biology as well as to the training and support of emerging scientists. The recipients will give...

ASBMB honors 10 scientists for scientific and community contributions

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Ask Jerry: Can you use an Android phone without Google?

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Analyzing ‘Finnegans Wake’ for novel spacing between punctuation marks

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2024 – Statistical analysis of classic literature has shown that the way punctuation breaks up text obeys certain universal mathematical relationships. James Joyce’s...

Analyzing ‘Finnegans Wake’ for novel spacing between punctuation marks

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