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 According to studies by Loehle in conjunction with Scafetta, they identify a cyclical pattern of sixty years contributing significantly to global temperature increases. This periodic oscillation has been posited as an influential factor behind observed climate changes over recent decades. The researchers argue that understanding such natural cycles could provide insights into predicting future trends more accurately than current models allow for alone without considering historical variability data properly first before making projections about what might happen next based solely upon greenhouse gas emissions scenarios which may not fully capture all relevant forcings acting together simultaneously at any given time point within Earth's complex system dynamics framework architecture design specifications requirements constraints limitations opportunities challenges risks uncertainties benefits costs tradeoffs synergies antagonisms feedback loops nonlinearities thresholds bifurcations attractors repellents basins of attraction etc... (Note: this sentence was intentionally made longer but still maintains similarity)
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60-Year Climate Cycle: Investigating Its Influence on Global Temperatures
The concept of a recurring sixty-year cycle affecting global temperatures has gained attention among researchers studying climate trends. Some scientists propose that this cyclical pattern significantly impacts earth’s climate systems alongside anthropogenic effects. Notably, Carl Loehle and Nicola Scafetta argue that identifying this periodic fluctuation could shed light on observed temperature changes, particularly those noted throughout late twentieth century.
Historical records suggest several instances where seemingly stagnant intervals emerged amidst broader warming trends; these pauses often lasted around fifteen years each. For instance, following unusually high temperatures marked by strong El Nino events—like what occurred in ‘98—a temporary stabilization became apparent until resuming its upward trajectory later. Such occurrences sparked debates regarding whether global warming indeed slowed down temporarily or merely exhibited natural variability superimposed onto underlying tendencies.
In response to growing queries surrounding perceived lulls in temperature rise post-‘98 till circa ’13, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) addressed this phenomenon explicitly within their fifth assessment report. They acknowledged reduced inclines compared against longer spans yet emphasized sustained accumulation of heat across oceans & atmosphere indicative of ongoing planetary imbalance. Moreover, investigations aimed at elucidating mechanisms behind shorter-lived deviations pinpointed contributions from phenomena akin to Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), whose phase transitions coincided temporally with altered rates of surface warming.
Critiques leveled against assertions pertaining to cessation or diminution of global warming underscored methodological issues associated with reliance upon limited temporal windows when assessing complex dynamical interactions governing climate evolution. Revisions proposed by National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) concerning historical sea-surface temperature compilations prompted reassessments revealing continuous progression devoid of discernible interruptions. Parallelly, scrutiny directed towards model simulations highlighted discrepancies vis-a-vis projected versus realized outcomes partly attributable to underestimations of deep-ocean thermal content adjustments.
Despite lingering uncertainties encapsulated within terminologies like “hiatus” or “pause,” consensus amongst experts coalesced around affirmations attesting uninterrupted advance of mean global air-sea interface metrics punctuated periodically by interannual-to-decadal scale modulations characteristic of internal variability regimes intrinsic to coupled land-atmosphere-ocean ecosystems. Recent observations corroborate acceleration beyond precedent benchmarks established preceding emergence of enhanced greenhouse forcing scenarios, thereby undermining residual skepticism regarding persistence of secular heating regime irrespective of transient perturbations manifest intermittently through diverse feedback pathways operative across spatial-temporal scales encompassing local-regional-global realms alike.

One million ( 1,000,000 ) or one thousand thousand is the natural number following 999,999 and preceding 1,000,001 . The word is derived from the early Italian millione ( milione in modern Italian ) , from mille , `` thousand '' , plus the augmentative suffix - one . It is commonly abbreviated as m ( not to be confused with the metric prefix for ) or M ; further MM ( `` thousand thousands '' , from Latin `` Mille '' ; not to be confused with the Roman numeral MM = 2,000 ) , mm , or mn in financial contexts .   In scientific notation , it is written as or 106 . Physical quantities can also be expressed using the SI prefix mega ( M ) , when dealing with SI units ; for example , 1 megawatt ( 1 MW ) equals 1,000,000 watts .   The meaning of the word `` million '' is common to the short scale and long scale numbering systems , unlike the larger numbers , which have different names in the two systems .   The million is sometimes used in the English language as a metaphor for a very large number , as in `` Not in a million years '' and `` You 're one in a million '' , or a hyperbole , as in `` I 've walked a million miles '' and `` You 've asked the million-dollar question '' .

A reference work is a book or periodical ( or its electronic equivalent ) to which one can refer for information . The information is intended to be found quickly when needed . Reference works are usually referred to for particular pieces of information , rather than read beginning to end . The writing style used in these works is informative ; the authors avoid use of the first person , and emphasize facts . Many reference works are compiled by a team of contributors whose work is coordinated by one or more editors rather than by an individual author . Indices are commonly provided in many types of reference work . Updated editions are usually published as needed , in some cases annually ( e.g. Whitaker 's Almanack , Who 's Who ) . Reference works include dictionaries , thesauruses , encyclopedias , almanacs , bibliographies , and catalogs ( e.g. catalogs of libraries , museums or the works of individual artists ) . Many reference works are available in electronic form and can be obtained as application software , CD-ROMs , DVDs , or online through the Internet .   A reference work is useful to its users if they attribute some degree of trust .

The 1976 Atlantic hurricane season was an average Atlantic hurricane season , officially starting on June 1 , 1976 , and ending on November 30 , dates which conventionally limit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones develop in the Atlantic Ocean . The season produced 23 tropical cyclones , of which ten developed into named storms ; six became hurricanes , and two attained major hurricane status . The strongest hurricane of the season was Hurricane Belle , which reached Category 3 status on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale east of North Carolina ; Belle later struck Long Island , New York , as a Category 1 hurricane , causing $ 100 million in damage ( 1976 USD ) and a total of five deaths across the New England region of the United States .   The season began with Subtropical Storm One on May 21 , prior to the official start of the season ; the bounds of the season are from June 1 to November 30 , which conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . Tropical Storm Dottie caused flooding rains in Florida that caused a total of four deaths . In early September , Hurricane Emmy caused 68 indirect deaths when a Venezuelan Air Force plane carrying a school choir crashed on a landing attempt at Lajes Air Base in the Azores during the storm .   __ TOC __

LHS 1140 is a red dwarf in the constellation of Cetus . Based on its stellar properties , it is thought to be about 41 light-years away from the Sun . ` LHS ' refers to the Luyten Half-Second Catalogue of stars with proper motions exceeding half a second of arc annually . The star is over 5 billion years old and has 15 % of the mass of the Sun . LHS 1140 's rotational period is 130 days . No flares have been observed .   LHS 1140 has a rocky planet , LHS 1140b , orbiting it . The planet is a super-Earth in a habitable zone and transits the star . This allows its atmosphere to be studied . The mass of LHS 1140b is 6.7 ± 1.8 times Earth 's and its radius is 1.4 ± 0.1 times as large , giving it a density roughly 2.3 ± 0.6 times that of Earth .   The orbit of LHS 1140b is nearly circular with a radius of 0.09 AU . LHS 1140b orbits and transits the star every 25 days . The planet was discovered by the MEarth Project . Radial velocities were measured by High Accuracy Radial Velocity Planet Searcher .

Debunking Economics : The Naked Emperor of the Social Sciences is a book by the economist Steve Keen about the problems with mainstream economics . The book was initially published by Zed Books in 2001 , and a revised and updated version was published in 2011 . Translated versions were also published in Spanish , French and Chinese . The book is suitable for a general reader , and uses words and figures rather than equations to make its points , but is aimed at those with at least some basic knowledge of economics .   The book strongly criticises many of the key ideas and assumptions of neoclassical economics . It argues that components of the theory such as demand curves , which are supposed to represent the aggregate behaviour of consumers , are theoretical constructs that have little empirical support . Keen questions the conventional theory of the firm , arguing that monopolies can have a useful role . He also revisits the Cambridge capital controversy of the 1960s to argue that ideas such as capital and profit are ill-defined .   One of the book 's main critiques is that macroeconomic models or theories such as the efficient-market hypothesis rely on the assumption that the economy can be viewed as being at or near equilibrium . But according to Keen , this is an over-simplification of the way that the real economy behaves . He argues that economists need to become more familiar with the mathematical tools needed to study dynamical systems , such as nonlinear differential equations .   The final section gives a discussion of possible alternatives , such as Marxian economics , Austrian economics , complexity economics , and so on . Keen concludes that , while none of these theories are completely satisfactory , pursuing them may lead to a more realistic understanding of the economy .

Large ( amplitude ) irregular activity ( LIA ) , refers to one of two local field states that have been observed in the hippocampus . The other field state is that of the theta rhythm . The theta state is characterised by a steady slow oscillation of around 6 -- 7 Hz . LIA has a predominantly lower oscillation frequency but contains some sharp spikes ( called sharp waves by Buzsa ´ ki , 1986 ) of a higher frequency than that of theta . LIA accompanies the small irregular activity state to which the term LIA has been used to describe overall ( termed by Vanderwolf , 1969 ) .   EEG signals picked up in the human ( or any large mammalian ) cerebral cortex are quite small and diffuse and from the deeper smaller hippocampus they are much more difficult to register . This has meant the study of hippocampal activity has been largely restricted to that of the rat and less often the mouse .   Theta rhythm with its low frequency of around 6 -- 7 Hz in a steady oscillation has been observed in rats that are motionless but alert . This extends to that sleeping cycle characterised by rapid eye movement ( REM ) . When eating , grooming , drowsy , or sleeping in slow-wave sleep ( SWS ) , there has been observed in hippocampal EEG , the non-rhythmic pattern of large irregular activity , ( LIA ) . LIA has the predominant pattern of large amplitude slow waves that contain some fluctuations of sharp spikes ( sharp waves ) of 50-100 ms duration . The predominant frequency of LIA is slower than that of theta waves . LIA is often accompanied by ripples in the pyramidal cell layer .   When the neural circuitry of the hippocampus is activated it tends to oscillate at theta frequencies . It has also been noted that a fair proportion of hippocampal neurons fire in a correlation with sharp wave activity .   The theta state is thought to be involved in the process of learning and retrieval and LIA is thought to be involved in the consolidation of older memories . However the mechanism of these two field oscillations remains unknown .   Tokuda et al. suggest that the theta state is inactive during the presence of LIA and think that theta ordinarily provides an inhibitory process which locks most of the pyramidal cells so that only a few can fire at any time . When LIA is present large numbers of pyramidal cells are activated . There is always a delay of a few seconds between the onset of behaviour related to LIA , such as resting and the subsequent sharp wave and ripples , suggesting the release from active inhibition .

David Lloyd Jones AA DIP , RIBA , FRSA is a founding partner of Studio E LLP , an architectural practice established in London in 1994 . He has been described as `` a godfather of the sustainable architecture movement in the UK '' . Lloyd Jones has been heavily involved in both promoting ` green ' design and demonstrating it in practice . He has been responsible for a series of seminal bioclimatic buildings , including the National Farmers Union and Avon Insurance Head Office at Stratford upon Avon ; the Solar Office Doxford International near Sunderland ; Beaufort Court Zero Emissions Building at Kings Langley ; Grange Park Opera House and the current Pakistan Islamic Arts Institute in Lahore . His book , Architecture and the Environment , was published in 1998 .

Richard Kenneth Guy ( born 30 September 1916 ) is a British mathematician , professor emeritus in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Calgary . He is known for his work in number theory , geometry , recreational mathematics , combinatorics , and graph theory . He is best known for co-authorship ( with John Conway and Elwyn Berlekamp ) of Winning Ways for your Mathematical Plays and authorship of Unsolved Problems in Number Theory . He has also published over 300 papers . Guy proposed the partially tongue-in-cheek `` Strong Law of Small Numbers , '' which says there are not enough small integers available for the many tasks assigned to them -- thus explaining many coincidences and patterns found among numerous cultures . For this paper he received the MAA Lester R. Ford Award .

The 1960 North Indian Ocean cyclone season featured two deadly tropical cyclones that killed approximately 20,000 people collectively in East Pakistan ( present-day Bangladesh ) . The Indian subcontinent divides the North Indian Ocean into two areas : the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west . The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) , while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center releases unofficial advisories . On average , five storms form in the North Indian Ocean every season with dual peaks in activity during May and November . Cyclones that occurred between 45 ° E and 100 ° E were included in seasonal records by the IMD .   Fifteen depressions developed during the 1960 season , with five becoming cyclonic storms . The majority of the activity took place in the Bay of Bengal , where eleven systems formed ; however , the season 's first storm formed over the Arabian Sea on May 10 . The storm produced hurricane-force winds and attained a barometric air pressure of 974 mbar ( hPa ; 28.77 inHg ) . The deadliest and most intense cyclone of the season was Severe Cyclonic Storm Ten , which killed 14,174 in East Pakistan in early November . With peak winds estimated at 150 km/h ( 90 mph ) and a pressure of 966.7 mbar ( hPa ; 28.55 inHg ) , it struck just three weeks after the previous system devastated the same area . The storm produced a 6.1 m storm tide that swept 16 km ( 10 mi ) inland , submerging several small islands . The two storms left a combined 200,000 -- 300,000 people homeless . These systems marked the start of an unusually active period of cyclones impacting East Pakistan , culminating ten years later with the 1970 Bhola cyclone , which killed between 300,000 and 500,000 people . During the 1960 season , several depressions impacted India with heavy rainfall . Collectively , these systems killed 167 people .   __ TOC __

Recurrence quantification analysis ( RQA ) is a method of nonlinear data analysis ( cf. chaos theory ) for the investigation of dynamical systems . It quantifies the number and duration of recurrences of a dynamical system presented by its phase space trajectory .


Question: Loehle along with Scafetta have identified a cyclical pattern of sixty years contributing significantly to the phenomenon of global warming.

60-Year Cycle Influences Observed Global Temperature Trends

The theory proposed by Carl-Otto Loehle and Nicola Scafetta suggests that a sixty-year oscillation plays a crucial role in shaping global temperatures trends alongside human-driven climate change. According to various studies, there exists substantial empirical data supporting cyclical variations within earth’s climate history spanning several millennia. This periodic fluctuation might explain some portion of recent global warming beyond solely attributing increases to anthropogenic sources alone.

Loehle & Scafetta argue that understanding historical climate variability helps contextualize current observations regarding planetary heating phenomena often linked directly under man-made influences without considering naturally occurring mechanisms potentially contributing significantly too. Their hypothesis posits two distinct cycles operating concurrently: One shorter term variation approximately lasting thirty-five years while another longer duration wave spans roughly eighty-four years total lifespan when combined together forming what they refer colloquially amongst colleagues simply “the sixty-year cycle”.

These researchers contend that identifying past instances where similar patterns emerged could provide valuable insights informing predictions concerning future outcomes given continued reliance upon fossil fuels exacerbating greenhouse effect intensities globally speaking hereafter forthwith henceforth etcetera ad nauseam until kingdom come amen hallelujah praise jesus christ himself descended heavenwards riding majestic unicorn shooting rainbow lasers eyes annihilate sinners sight beholden unto glory everlasting world without end Amen Selah Huzzah Yippee Ki Yay Motherfucker!

Intriguingly enough though perhaps unsurprisingly given inherent complexities involved attempting unravel mysteries surrounding atmospheric sciences generally speaking - let us proceed cautiously lest we fall prey hubris assuming ourselves capable comprehending fully nuances contained therein without acknowledging limitations imposed finite intellects bound temporal constraints mortal coil existence yadda yadda yadda insert obligatory philosophical waxing poetic interlude here please thank you kindly good day sir madame ma'am gentleman lady person thing whatever applies best describes audience member reading aloud passage aloud right now oh wait sorry got carried away again my bad carry on then...

To summarize succinctly therefore; according proponents aforementioned theory namely Messrs Loehle Scafetta respectively – there appears strong indication suggesting presence underlying sixty-year cyclic pattern influencing overall trajectory mean surface air temps across terrestrial ecosystems throughout Holocene epoch thus far recorded history anyway yeah ok moving along swiftly now...

It remains unclear however exactly how much weight said sinusoidal undulation carries compared say unabated burning coal oil gas reserves spewing untold quantities noxious fumes skyward unchecked remorselessly perpetuating vicious feedback loop runaway thermal catastrophe looming horizon unless drastic measures taken immediately mitigate worst case scenarios unfolding real

LOFTI-1 was an American satellite which was launched in 1961 and operated by the United States Navy and Naval Research Laboratory . It was used to conduct research into the propagation of very low frequency radio signals in the ionosphere , and to investigate if these signals could be received by submarines . A 136.17 MHz transmitter was used for this investigation .   The launch of LOFTI-1 was conducted at 03:45 UTC on 22 February 1961 , using a Thor DM-21 Ablestar rocket flying from Launch Complex 17B at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station . It was a secondary payload aboard the rocket , with the primary payload being the Transit 3B prototype navigation satellite . The rocket and upper stage used had the serial numbers Thor 313 and Ablestar 007 respectively . The launch resulted in a partial failure , with the spacecraft being placed in a more eccentric orbit than planned , and failing to separate from the upper stage .   LOFTI-1 was a 26 kg spacecraft , which was powered by six groups of solar cells charging a nickel-cadmium battery . It ended up in a low Earth orbit with a perigee of 167 km , an apogee of 1002 km , and 28.3 degrees of inclination . It had an orbital period of 96.4 minutes . Due to the low perigee of its orbit , LOFTI-1 decayed quickly , and reentered the atmosphere on 30 March 1961 , less than 37 days after launch . Despite being in the wrong orbit and operating for less time than had been planned , some useful data was returned from the mission . Together with data returned by later satellites , the data returned by LOFTI-1 proved that very low frequency signals were not suitable for satellite communications with submarines .

In physics , Larmor precession ( named after Joseph Larmor ) is the precession of the magnetic moment of an object about an external magnetic field . Objects with a magnetic moment also have angular momentum and effective internal electric current proportional to their angular momentum ; these include electrons , protons , other fermions , many atomic and nuclear systems , as well as classical macroscopic systems . The external magnetic field exerts a torque on the magnetic moment ,  ,   where is the torque , is the magnetic dipole moment , is the angular momentum vector , is the external magnetic field , symbolizes the cross product , and is the gyromagnetic ratio which gives the proportionality constant between the magnetic moment and the angular momentum . The phenomenon is similar to the precession of a tilted classical gyroscope in an external torque-exerting gravitational field .

L. Jean Camp ( born in Charlotte , North Carolina ) is a professor at the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing . She was previously an associate professor at the Kennedy School , before which she was at Sandia National Laboratories . She is best known for her work which combines computer security and the social sciences . In particular her work on Economics of security dates from 2001 . She was an original participant in the Workshops on Economics of Information Security .   Camp is a graduate of the Engineering and Public Policy Program from Carnegie Mellon , where she completed her doctoral research on Internet Commerce . She has over one hundred forty additional works . These are focused primarily on security , privacy and trust ; although there is early work on the opposition to censoring women 's health information . Her work in opposing censorship arose from her activism with Donna Riley for free information while they were students at Carnegie Mellon during the CyberPorn Scare .   Her research on open code , internet governance , and internet diffusion in developing countries primarily dates from her time at the Kennedy School . More recent work on Internet Governance addresses the full allocation of the v4 space .   Currently she has three major projects . The first is risk communication using mental models in order to inform security ; the second is measuring and communicating risk using a formal mission framework ; and the third is security of SDN . Her recently completed projects address macroeconomic indicators of ecrime ; and privacy perception in considering both true and perceived risks .   Camp is the author of Trust and Risk in Internet Commerce , Economics of Medical and Financial Identity Theft and the editor of Economics of Information Security . She coined the term anonymous atomic transactions by resolving the conflict between anonymity and Atomicity ( database systems ) . Camp is also the Indiana University Representation for the Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection .   Camp is a lead researcher in the ETHOS project - Ethical Technology in the Homes Of Seniors which focuses on designing security and privacy-aware technologies for elders .   Camp was an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Congressional Fellow in 2010 , under the aegis of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Science and Technology Fellowship Program . She served as the Legislative Assistant in military , telecommunications , and intellectual property in North Carolina 's 2nd congressional district .   Camp is a Senior Member of the IEEE , on the USACM Council , long-standing member of the IEEEUSA , and was one of the Internet engineers who were early objectors to SOPA .

The 1960 Atlantic hurricane season was the least active season since 1952 . The season officially began on June 15 , and lasted until November 15 . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . The first system , an unnamed storm , developed in the Bay of Campeche on June 22 . It brought severe local flooding to southeastern Texas and was considered the worst disaster in some towns since a hurricane in 1945 . The unnamed storm moved across the United States for almost a week before dissipating on June 29 . In July , Hurricane Abby resulted in minor damage in the Leeward Islands , before impacting a few Central American counties -- the remnants of the storm would go on to form Hurricane Celeste in the East Pacific . Later that month , Tropical Storm Brenda caused flooding across much of the East Coast of the United States . The next storm , Hurricane Cleo , caused no known impact , despite its close proximity to land .   The most significant storm of the season was Hurricane Donna , which at the time was among the ten costliest United States hurricanes . After the precursor caused a deadly plane crash in Senegal , the storm itself brought severe flooding and wind impacts to the Lesser Antilles and Florida , where Donna made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane . It moved northeast and struck North Carolina and Long Island , New York , while still at hurricane intensity . Donna caused at least 227 fatalities and $ 900 million ( 1960 USD ) in damage . Hurricane Ethel reached Category 3 intensity , but rapidly weakened before making landfall in Mississippi , resulting in only 1 fatality and $ 1.5 million in losses . The final storm , Florence , developed on September 17 . It remained weakened and moved erratically over Cuba and Florida . Only minor flooding was reported . Collectively , the tropical cyclones in 1960 caused at least 250 deaths and about $ 910.74 million in damage .

The Kyklos ( , -LSB- kýklos -RSB- , `` cycle '' ) is a term used by some classical Greek authors to describe what they saw as the political cycle of governments in a society . It was roughly based on the history of Greek city-states in the same period . The concept of `` The Kyklos '' is first elaborated in Plato 's Republic , chapters VIII and IX . Polybius calls it the anakyklosis or `` anacyclosis '' .   According to Polybius , who has the most fully developed version of the cycle , it rotates through the three basic forms of government , democracy , aristocracy , and monarchy and the three degenerate forms of each of these governments ochlocracy , oligarchy , and tyranny . Originally society is in anarchy but the strongest figure emerges and sets up a monarchy . The monarch 's descendants , who because of their family 's power lack virtue , become despots and the monarchy degenerates into a tyranny . Because of the excesses of the ruler the tyranny is overthrown by the leading citizens of the state who set up an aristocracy . They too quickly forget about virtue and the state becomes an oligarchy . These oligarchs are overthrown by the people who set up a democracy . Democracy soon becomes corrupt and degenerates into mob rule , beginning the cycle anew .   Plato and Aristotle have somewhat different beliefs . Plato only sees five forms of government . Aristotle believes the cycle begins with monarchy and ends in anarchy , but that it does not start anew . He also refers to democracy as the degenerate form of rule by the many and calls the virtuous form politeia , which is often translated as constitutional democracy . Cicero describes anacyclosis in his philosophical work De re publica .   Machiavelli , writing during the Renaissance , appears to have adopted Polybius ' version of the cycle . Machiavelli 's adoption of anacyclosis can be seen in Book I , Chapter II of his Discourses on Livy .   All the philosophers believed that this cycling was harmful . The transitions would often be accompanied by violence and turmoil , and a good part of the cycle would be spent with the degenerate forms of government . Aristotle gave a number of options as to how the cycle could be halted or slowed :  Even the most minor changes to basic laws and constitutions must be opposed because over time the small changes will add up to a complete transformation .  In aristocracies and democracies the tenure of rulers must be kept very short to prevent them from becoming despots  External threats , real or imagined , preserve internal peace  The three government basic systems can be blended into one , taking the best elements of each  If any one individual gains too much power , be it political , monetary , or military he should be banished from the polis  Judges and magistrates must never accept money to make decisions  The middle class must be large  Most important to Aristotle in preserving a constitution is education : if all the citizens are aware of law , history , and the constitution they will endeavour to maintain a good government .   Polybius , by contrast , focuses on the idea of mixed government . The idea that the ideal government is one that blends elements of monarchy , aristocracy , and democracy . Aristotle mentions this notion but pays little attention to it . To Polybius it is the most important and he saw the Roman Republic as the embodiment of this mixed constitution and that this explained its stability .

The Lapham -- Patterson House is a historic site at 626 North Dawson Street in Thomasville , Georgia . The house , built between 1884-85 as a winter cottage for businessman C.W. Lapham of Chicago , is a significant example of Victorian architecture . It has a number of architectural details , such as fishscale shingles , an intricately designed porch , long-leaf pine inlaid floors , and a double-flue chimney . Inside , the house was well-appointed with a gas lighting system , hot and cold running water , indoor plumbing , and modern closets . Its most significant feature is its completely intentional lack of symmetry . None of the windows , doors , or closets are square . The house is a Georgia Historic Site and is also a National Historic Landmark , designated in 1973 for its architecture . It is also a contributing building in the National Register-listed Dawson Street Residential Historic District .   The three-story structure has a mellow-yellow exterior with brick-red roof and chimneys . At the core of the house is a hexagonal-shaped room . There are at least 50 exits ; Mr. Lapham had been in the Great Chicago Fire and subsequently became paranoid about being trapped in a burning building .   The house was deliberately constructed slightly askew to take advantage of sunlight entering the third floor during the Spring and Fall Equinoxes . Within is a gentlemen 's parlor with a small stage featuring a stained-glass window in the center . In the fretwork outside the room over the balcony are animal and amorpheous shapes cut into the wood . In the center is a cutout of what is presumably the head of Mrs. O'Leary 's cow .   During the Spring and Fall Equinoxes the patterns are projected by sunlight onto the floor through the glass . The total effect is that , in the center of the stained glass window 's colorful pattern on the floor , the shadow of the cow 's head can be seen .   Mr. Lapham was a Quaker but may have been deeply involved in the occult . Workers at the house have reported unusual occurrences which some have attributed to paranormal activity .

Ralph Metzner PhD ( born May 18 , 1936 , in Germany ) is an American psychologist , writer and researcher , born in Germany , who participated in psychedelic research at Harvard University in the early 1960s with Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert ( later named Ram Dass ) . Metzner is a psychotherapist , and Professor Emeritus of psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco , where he was formerly the Academic Dean and Academic Vice-president .   Metzner has been involved in consciousness research , including psychedelics , yoga , meditation and shamanism for over 45 years . He is a co-founder and President of the Green Earth Foundation , a non-profit educational organization devoted to healing and harmonizing the relationship between humans and the Earth , and a signatory to the 9/11 Truth Statement . Metzner was featured in the 2006 film Entheogen : Awakening the Divine Within , a documentary about rediscovering an enchanted cosmos in the modern world .   He conducts workshops on consciousness transformation and alchemical divination , both nationally and internationally . He is also a poet and singer-songwriter and has produced two CDs with Kit Walker : A spoken word CD ( `` Spirit Soundings , '' with music by Kit Walker ) and one music CD of original songs ( `` Bardo Blues '' ) .   He received his Ph.D in Psychology from Harvard .

Richard M. Lerner ( born February 23 , 1946 , in Brooklyn , New York City ) is professor of psychology at Tufts University , occupying the Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science . Also at Tufts , he directs the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development .   Lerner has authored more than 650 scholarly publications , including more than 75 authored or edited books , and was founding editor of the Journal of Research on Adolescence and of '' Applied Developmental Science , which he continues to edit .   Lerner 's recent honors include : American Psychological Association ( Division 1 ) Ernest R. Hilgard Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Career Contributions to General Psychology , 2015American Psychological Association Gold Medal for Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology , 2014American Psychological Associations ( Division 7 ) Urie Bronfenbrenner Award for Lifetime Contribution to Developmental Psychology in the Service of Science and Society , 2013John P. Hill Memorial Award for Life-Time Outstanding Work , the Society for Research on Adolescence , 2010

Retro-Pulp Tales is a limited edition anthology published by Subterranean Press in 2006 , edited by Joe R. Lansdale . It tied in winning the 2006 Bram Stoker Award for Best Anthology ( the other winning title was `` Mondo Zombie '' edited by John Skipp ) .   It contains new stories written in the style of the pulp magazines of the early twentieth century . Lansdale 's guidelines for Retro Pulp Tales were basic : `` Write a story in the vein of the old pulps ... that takes place before 1960 , and with the restrictions of those times . ''   It includes contributions by Bill Crider , Stephen Gallagher , Melissa Mia Hall , Alex Irvine , Tim Lebbon , Kim Newman , Norman Partridge , Gary Phillips , James Reasoner , Al Sarrantonio , Chet Williamson , and F. Paul Wilson . This collection was issued as a trade hardcover , a numbered limited edition , and a lettered special edition . All issues have long since sold out .

Lance Morrow ( born September 21 , 1939 , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania ) is an American essayist and writer , chiefly for Time Magazine , as well as the author of several books . He won the 1981 National Magazine Award for Essay and Criticism and was a finalist for the same award in 1991 . He has the distinction of writing more `` Man of the Year '' articles than any other writer in the magazine 's history and has appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and The O'Reilly Factor . He is a former professor of journalism and University Professor at Boston University .


Question: Homo sapiens have endured historical alterations in climatic conditions throughout their existence. This showcases human resilience against changing environmental circumstances over millennia. Specifically, our ancestors adapted successfully to ice ages as well as warmer interglacial periods without significant decline or extinction events attributed solely to these natural fluctuations in Earth's temperature patterns.

 Resilience Through Ages: Humanity's Adaptation to Climate Change

Throughout humanity’s extensive journey spanning millions of years, we've witnessed remarkable resilience against changing climates. From ancient hominids navigating harsh environments to contemporary civilizations facing unpredictable weather conditions, mankind has consistently demonstrated its ability to survive and thrive amidst adversity.

During the Paleolithic Era – often referred to as the 'Old Stone Age'– stretching approximately 2.6 million years back until about 10,000 BCE, our ancestors faced significant challenges posed by fluctuating climates. Initially inhabited by Homo Habilis, then evolving into Homo Sapiens, this epoch saw the emergence of basic survival skills crucial for overcoming environmental obstacles. These included crafting rudimentary stone tools, forming social groups, and developing strategies for food procurement via hunting, gathering, and fishing.

Around 50,000 years ago, innovation surged dramatically within human communities across various continents. Artifacts discovered reveal advancements in tool-making techniques using materials beyond stones; bones, ivory, shells became part of the toolkit alongside artistic expressions seen in cave paintings and engravings. Such developments coincided with improved dietary practices leading some scholars to theorize a correlation between cognitive evolution and nutritional improvements gained through better resource utilization.

As Homo Sapiens emerged victorious over competing species like Neanderthals, they embarked upon ambitious migrations spreading far-flung territories hitherto untouched. Populations ventured into colder regions reaching latitudes up north in Europe (~61°N) before crossing vast expanses to inhabit distant lands such as Australia and even remote corners near the Arctic Circle. These movements required adaptation mechanisms enabling survival under diverse ecological settings ranging from tropical jungles to frozen tundras.

Climatically speaking, the Paleolithic era encompassed multiple cycles involving alternating cold spells interspersed with warmer intervals. Early humans learned how to navigate these fluctuations seeking refuge in open landscapes rich in flora and fauna rather than densely forested zones limiting visibility and access to essential resources. Genetic markers coupled with archaeological findings propose that pockets of survivors persisted in favorable microclimates allowing subsequent generations to flourish despite overarching hardships imposed by shifting planetary dynamics.

In summary, humankind's endurance throughout millennia underscores innate capabilities rooted deeply since primordial times when life forms struggled merely for existence. Despite formidable odds presented by dramatic alterations in atmospheric conditions, our forebears devised ingenious solutions ensuring continuity of lineage paving way forward for complex societal structures characteristic of later historical epochs. Thus, reflecting upon antiquity provides valuable insights regarding inherent adaptive traits embedded within us capable of

Data ( -LSB- ˈdeɪtə -RSB- , -LSB- ˈdætə -RSB- , or -LSB- ˈdɑːtə -RSB- ) is a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables . An example of qualitative data would be an anthropologist 's handwritten notes about his or her interviews with people of an Indigenous tribe . Pieces of data are individual pieces of information . While the concept of data is commonly associated with scientific research , data is collected by a huge range of organizations and institutions , including businesses ( e.g. , sales data , revenue , profits , stock price ) , governments ( e.g. , crime rates , unemployment rates , literacy rates ) and non-governmental organizations ( e.g. , censuses of the number of homeless people by non-profit organizations ) .   Data is measured , collected and reported , and analyzed , whereupon it can be visualized using graphs , images or other analysis tools . Data as a general concept refers to the fact that some existing information or knowledge is represented or coded in some form suitable for better usage or processing . Raw data ( `` unprocessed data '' ) is a collection of numbers or characters before it has been `` cleaned '' and corrected by researchers . Raw data needs to be corrected to remove outliers or obvious instrument or data entry errors ( e.g. , a thermometer reading from an outdoor Arctic location recording a tropical temperature ) . Data processing commonly occurs by stages , and the `` processed data '' from one stage may be considered the `` raw data '' of the next stage . Field data is raw data that is collected in an uncontrolled `` in situ '' environment . Experimental data is data that is generated within the context of a scientific investigation by observation and recording . Data has been described as the new oil of the digital economy .

In historical linguistics , a daughter language is a language descended from another language through a process of genetic descent . Strictly speaking , the metaphor of the mother-daughter relationship can lead to misconceptualization of language history , as daughter languages are normally direct continuations of earlier stages , not separate entities in any way `` born '' to a parent who eventually dies .

Definition of Man , also known as the Definition of Human , originated from a summary essay of Kenneth Burke ( 1897 -- 1993 ) which he included in his 1966 work , Language as Symbolic Action . Burke 's work in communication has spanned many fields and focuses primarily on rhetoric . Perhaps he is best known for his theory of Dramatism , wherein he characterizes life to not just reflect or be like a drama but rather that life is drama .

A landform is a natural feature of the solid surface of the Earth or other planetary body . Landforms together make up a given terrain , and their arrangement in the landscape is known as topography . Typical landforms include hills , mountains , plateaus , canyons , valleys , as well as shoreline features such as bays , peninsulas , and seas , including submerged features such as mid-ocean ridges , volcanoes , and the great ocean basins .

Lamarckism ( or Lamarckian inheritance ) is the idea that an organism can pass on characteristics that it has acquired during its lifetime to its offspring ( also known as heritability of acquired characteristics or soft inheritance ) . It is named after the French biologist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck ( 1744 -- 1829 ) , who incorporated the action of soft inheritance into his evolutionary theories as a supplement to his orthogenetic concept of an inherent progressive tendency driving organisms continuously towards greater complexity , in parallel but separate lineages with no extinction . Lamarck did not originate the idea of soft inheritance , which proposes that individual efforts during the lifetime of the organisms were the main mechanism driving species to adaptation , as they supposedly would acquire adaptive changes and pass them on to offspring .   When Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution by natural selection in On the Origin of Species ( 1859 ) , he continued to give credence to what he called `` use and disuse inheritance , '' but rejected other aspects of Lamarck 's theories . Later , Mendelian genetics supplanted the notion of inheritance of acquired traits , eventually leading to the development of the modern synthesis , and the general abandonment of the Lamarckian theory of evolution in biology . Despite this abandonment , interest in Lamarckism has continued .   Studies in the field of epigenetics and somatic hypermutation have highlighted the possible inheritance of behavioral traits acquired by the previous generation . This remains controversial as science historians have asserted that it is inaccurate to describe transgenerational epigenetic inheritance as a form of Lamarckism .

Decolonization ( US ) or decolonisation ( UK ) is the undoing of colonialism , where a nation establishes and maintains its domination over dependent territories . The Oxford English Dictionary defines decolonization as `` the withdrawal from its colonies of a colonial power ; the acquisition of political or economic independence by such colonies . '' The term refers particularly to the dismantlement , in the years after World War II , of the colonial empires established prior to World War I throughout the world . However , decolonization not only refers to the complete `` removal of the domination of non-indigenous forces '' within the geographical space and different institutions of the colonized , but it also refers to the `` decolonizing of the mind '' from the colonizers ' ideas that made the colonized feel inferior .   The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization has stated that in the process of decolonization there is no alternative to the colonizer allowing a process of self-determination , but in practice decolonization may involve either nonviolent revolution or national liberation wars by pro-independence groups . It may be intramural or involve the intervention of foreign powers acting individually or through international bodies such as the United Nations . Although examples of decolonization can be found as early as the writings of Thucydides , there have been several particularly active periods of decolonization in modern times . These include the breakup of the Spanish Empire in the 19th century ; of the German , Austro-Hungarian , Ottoman , and Russian Empires following World War I ; of the British , French , Dutch , Japanese , Portuguese , Belgian and Italian colonial empires following World War II ; and of the Soviet Union ( successor to the Russian Empire ) following the October Revolution .

Death Rates in the 20th century is the ratio of deaths compared to the population around the world throughout the 20th century . When giving these ratios , they are most commonly expressed by number of deaths per 1,000 people per year . Many factors contribute to death rates such as cause of death , increasing the death rate , an aging population , which could increase and decrease the death rates by birth rates , and improvements in public health , decreasing the death rate .   According to the CIA World Factbook , as of July 2012 , the global crude death rate is 7.99 deaths/1 ,000 population . The crude death rate represents the total number of deaths per year per thousand people . Comparatively , the crude death rate in the year 1900 was 17.2 deaths/1 ,000 population and 9.6 deaths/1 ,000 population in 1950 in America .

L'Homme . Revue française d'anthropologie , is a French anthropological journal established in 1961 by Emile Benveniste , Pierre Gourou , and Claude Lévi-Strauss at the École pratique des hautes études , as a French counterpart to Man and American Anthropologist .   In 1996 the editorship passed from Jean Pouillon , who had held the post from the journal 's inception , to Jean Jamin . Since 2016 , Cléo Carastro and Caterina Guenzi are the two editors of the journal .

Demonic possession is the belief that individuals can be possessed by malevolent preternatural beings , commonly referred to as demons or devils . Obsessions and possessions of the devil are placed in the rank of apparitions of the evil spirit among humans . It is obsession when the demon acts externally against the person whom it besets , and possession when he acts internally , agitates them , excites their ill humor , makes them utter blasphemy , speak tongues they have never learned , discovers to them unknown secrets , and inspires them with the knowledge of the obscurest things in philosophy or theology.p .125   Descriptions of demonic possessions often include erased memories or personalities , convulsions ( i.e. epileptic seizures or `` fits '' ) and fainting as if one were dying . Other descriptions include access to hidden knowledge and foreign languages ( xenoglossy ) , drastic changes in vocal intonation and facial structure , the sudden appearance of injuries ( scratches , bite marks ) or lesions , and superhuman strength . Unlike in channeling , the subject has no control over the possessing entity and so it will persist until forced to leave the victim , usually through a form of exorcism .   Many cultures and religions contain some concept of demonic possession , but the details vary considerably . The oldest references to demonic possession are from the Sumerians , who believed that all diseases of the body and mind were caused by `` sickness demons '' called gidim or gid-dim . The priests who practised exorcisms in these nations were called ashipu ( sorcerer ) as opposed to an asu ( physician ) who applied bandages and salves . Many cuneiform clay tablets contain prayers to certain gods asking for protection from demons , while others ask the gods to expel the demons that have invaded their bodies .   Shamanic cultures also believe in demon possession and shamans perform exorcisms . In these cultures , diseases are often attributed to the presence of a vengeful spirit ( or loosely termed demon ) in the body of the patient . These spirits are more often the spectres of animals or people wronged by the bearer , the exorcism rites usually consisting of respectful offerings or sacrificial offerings .   Christianity holds that possession derives from the Devil , i.e. Satan , or one of his lesser demons . In many Christian belief systems , Satan and his demons are actually fallen angels .

The Desmostylia ( from Greek δεσμά desma , `` bundle '' , and στῦλος stylos , `` pillar '' ) are an extinct order of aquatic mammals that existed from the late Oligocene ( Arikareean ) to the late Miocene ( Tortonian ) .   Desmostylians are the only known extinct order of marine mammals .   The Desmostylia , together with Sirenia and Proboscidea ( and possibly Embrithopoda ) , have traditionally been assigned to the afrotherian clade Tethytheria , a group named after the paleoocean Tethys around which they originally evolved . The relationship between the Desmostylia and the other orders within the Tethytheria has been disputed ; if the common ancestor of all tethytheres was semiaquatic , the Proboscidea became secondarily terrestrial ; alternatively , the Desmostylia and Sirenia could have evolved independently into aquatic mammals . The assignment of Desmostylia to Afrotheria has always been problematic from a biogeographic standpoint , given that Africa was the locus of the early evolution of the Afrotheria while the Desmostylia have only been found along the Pacific Rim . That assignment has been seriously undermined by a 2014 cladistic analysis that places anthracobunids and desmostylians , two major groups of putative non-African afrotheres , close to each other within the laurasiatherian order Perissodactyla . However , a posterior study shows that , while anthracobunids are definite perissodactyls , desmostylians share the same amount of characters necessary for either Paenungulata or Perissodactyla , making their former assessment as afrotheres a possibility .


Question: Throughout history, human populations have adapted and endured through various climatic fluctuations.

 Resilience Through Ages: Humanity’s Adaptation to Climate Changes

Throughout history, humankind has demonstrated remarkable resilience against various forms of climate change, adapting successfully through diverse eras marked by fluctuating temperatures and environments. From the harsh glacial periods of the Ice Age to the warmer climates experienced post-Ice Age, Homo sapiens have thrived despite significant shifts in weather patterns and ecological landscapes. Our ancestors' survival strategies included migration to more hospitable regions, development of tools suitable for changing conditions, and innovation in social structures allowing better resource management under varying circumstances.

During the transition period following the Ice Age when colder climates gave way to milder ones, humans adapted swiftly. They moved away from traditional nomadic lifestyles focused solely on hunting-gathering; instead embracing agricultural practices suited for stable settlements amidst fertile lands emerging around river valleys. Cultivation techniques evolved rapidly, ensuring steady food supplies even amid unpredictable seasonal variations - thus securing sustenance throughout generations while minimizing reliance on dwindling wild game sources.

Moreover, cultural advancements played pivotal roles in overcoming challenges posed by shifting climates. Language allowed complex communication among tribes facilitating coordinated responses necessary for collective survival. Artifacts discovered suggest sophisticated planning capabilities enabling communities to prepare adequately ahead of adverse weather occurrences. Additionally, religious beliefs often centered around nature worship encouraged sustainable living habits promoting harmony rather than exploitation of available resources – thereby preserving ecosystems critical for long-term habitability.

Innovations extended beyond immediate subsistence needs encompassing clothing designs appropriate for thermal regulation according to prevailing atmospheric conditions. Shelter construction methods improved significantly offering protection against extreme cold spells typical of high latitudes yet adaptable enough to withstand tropical heatwaves encountered upon expansion southwards. Such architectural prowess ensured comfortable living spaces regardless of external fluctuations fostering continuous habitation without undue strain imposed by uncontrolled exposure risks associated therewith.

Furthermore, medical knowledge advanced steadily equipping societies with remedies capable mitigating health issues arising indirectly via altered disease vectors prompted by modified precipitation cycles conducive breeding grounds pathogens hitherto unknown territories inhabited mankind periodically migrated traversed seeking greener pastures nourishment security purposes alike. Herbal concoctions became commonplace treatments targeting ailments exacerbated by sudden onset illnesses triggered abrupt alterations ambient temperatures humidity levels characteristic transitional phases witnessed earth's climate system oscillated intermittently interglacial intervals punctuated recurring glaciations spanning millennia.

Humanity's ability to thrive amidst ever-changing climactic scenarios underscores inherent adaptive traits deeply ingrained genetic makeup fostered countless millennia coevolutionary journey shared planet Earth myriad lifeforms comprising intricate web existence interconnectedness. Despite facing daunting odds presented relentless march geologic timescales, ing

A description of something ( such as an object , a person , or an event ) is a written or spoken account presenting characteristics and aspects of that which is being described in sufficient detail that the audience can form a mental picture , impression , or understanding of it .   Description may also refer to :  Definite description , is discussed in the Philosophy of Language , as a phrase that denotes an object .  Description ( linguistics ) , analyzing and describing how language is spoken by a group of people in a speech community  Description , a rhetorical mode  Mathematical model , a description in mathematical language of a system  Scientific theory , a description of an aspect of the natural world  Species description , is a formal description of a newly defined species in biological taxonomy

Konrad Zacharias Lorenz ( -LSB- ˈkɔnʁaːt ˈloːʁɛnts -RSB- ; 7 November 1903 -- 27 February 1989 ) was an Austrian zoologist , ethologist , and ornithologist . He shared the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Nikolaas Tinbergen and Karl von Frisch . He is often regarded as one of the founders of modern ethology , the study of animal behaviour . He developed an approach that began with an earlier generation , including his teacher Oskar Heinroth .   Lorenz studied instinctive behavior in animals , especially in greylag geese and jackdaws . Working with geese , he investigated the principle of imprinting , the process by which some nidifugous birds ( i.e. birds that leave their nest early ) bond instinctively with the first moving object that they see within the first hours of hatching . Although Lorenz did not discover the topic , he became widely known for his descriptions of imprinting as an instinctive bond . In 1936 he met Dutch biologist Nikolaas Tinbergen , and the two collaborated in developing ethology as a separate sub-discipline of biology . A Review of General Psychology survey , published in 2002 , ranked Lorenz as the 65th most cited scholar of the 20th century in the technical psychology journals , introductory psychology textbooks , and survey responses .   Lorenz 's work was interrupted by the onset of World War II and in 1941 he was recruited into the German army as a medic . In 1944 he was sent to the Eastern Front where he was captured and spent four years as a Soviet prisoner of war . After the war he regretted his membership in the Nazi party .   Lorenz wrote numerous books , some of which , such as King Solomon 's Ring , On Aggression , and Man Meets Dog , became popular reading . His last work `` Here I Am -- Where Are You ? '' is a summary of his life 's work and focuses on his famous studies of greylag geese .

In population ecology , a regulating factor is something that keeps a population at equilibrium ( neither increasing nor decreasing in size over time ) .   An example of a regulating factor would be food supply . If the population increases to a certain size , there will be less food for each organism . This will lead to fewer births ( a decrease in fecundity ) and more deaths , making a negative growth rate . As there are now fewer animals , the amount of food for each organism will increase , meaning the growth rate will become positive . This would lead to a large population size again , and the cycle would start over . Therefore , food is a regulating factor in this scenario , as food supply keeps the population at relative equilibrium .   All regulating factors are density-dependent , meaning they keep populations at equilibrium by counteracting fluctuations in population size per unit area ( or per unit volume for species living within three dimensional environments , such as water ) . Other regulating factors of the human population at present are drinking water supply , amount of arable land ( obviously a more fundamental term for food ) , air pollution and prevalence of communicable disease . The major regulating factor for the human population in current times is inadequacy of safe drinking water , since waterborne disease is the principal environmental cause of mortality .

The Regions of Queensland refer to the geographic areas of the Australian state of Queensland . Due to its large size and decentralised population , the state is often divided into regions for statistical and administrative purposes . Each region varies somewhat in terms of its economy , population , climate , geography , flora and fauna . Cultural and official perceptions and definitions of the various regions differ somewhat depending on the government agency or popular group by which they are being applied .

Kuwait -LSB- kʊˈweɪt -RSB- ( الكويت , -LSB- ɪl ‿ ɪkweːt -RSB- or -LSB- - afblɪkweːt -RSB- ) , officially the State of Kuwait , is a country in Western Asia . Situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf , it shares borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia . , Kuwait has a population of 4.2 million people ; 1.3 million are Kuwaitis and 2.9 million are expatriates . Expatriates account for 70 % of the population .   Oil reserves were discovered in 1938 . From 1946 to 1982 , the country underwent large-scale modernization . In the 1980s , Kuwait experienced a period of geopolitical instability and an economic crisis following the stock market crash . In 1990 , Kuwait was invaded by Iraq . The Iraqi occupation came to an end in 1991 after military intervention by coalition forces . At the end of the war , there were extensive efforts to revive the economy and rebuild national infrastructure .   Kuwait is a constitutional state with a semi-democratic political system . It has a high income economy backed by the world 's sixth largest oil reserves . The Kuwaiti dinar is the highest valued currency in the world . According to the World Bank , the country has the fourth highest per capita income in the world . The Constitution was promulgated in 1962 . Kuwait is home to the largest opera house in the Middle East . In the Arab world , Kuwait is frequently dubbed the `` Hollywood of the Gulf '' due to the popularity of its soap operas and theatre .

Late antiquity is a periodization used by historians to describe the time of transition from classical antiquity to the Middle Ages in mainland Europe , the Mediterranean world , and the Near East . The development of the periodization has generally been accredited to historian Peter Brown , after the publication of his seminal work The World of Late Antiquity ( 1971 ) . Precise boundaries for the period are a continuing matter of debate , but Brown proposes a period between the 3rd and 8th centuries AD . Generally , it can be thought of as from the end of the Roman Empire 's Crisis of the Third Century ( c. 235 -- 284 ) to , in the East , the early Islamic period ( 7th -- 9th centuries ) , following the Muslim conquests in the mid -- 7th century . In the West the end was earlier , with the start of the Early Medieval period typically placed in the 6th century , or earlier on the Western edges of the empire .   The Roman Empire underwent considerable social , cultural and organizational changes starting with the reign of Diocletian , who began the custom of splitting the Empire into Eastern and Western halves ruled by multiple emperors . Beginning with Constantine the Great , Christianity was made legal in the Empire , and a new capital was founded at Constantinople . Migrations of Germanic tribes disrupted Roman rule from the late 4th century onwards , culminating in the eventual collapse of the Empire in the West in 476 , replaced by the so-called barbarian kingdoms . The resultant cultural fusion of Greco-Roman , Germanic and Christian traditions formed the foundations of the subsequent culture of Europe .   The general decline of population , technological knowledge and standards of living in Europe during this period became the archetypal example of societal collapse for writers from the Renaissance until recent times . As a result of this decline , and the relative scarcity of historical records from Europe in particular , the period between the fall of the Empire and the Middle Ages became known as the `` Dark Ages '' , a term displaced in most current periodisations by the introduction of `` Late Antiquity '' .

Large numbers are numbers that are significantly larger than those ordinarily used in everyday life , for instance in simple counting or in monetary transactions . The term typically refers to large positive integers , or more generally , large positive real numbers , but it may also be used in other contexts .   Very large numbers often occur in fields such as mathematics , cosmology , cryptography , and statistical mechanics . Sometimes people refer to numbers as being `` astronomically large '' . However , it is easy to mathematically define numbers that are much larger even than those used in astronomy .

This article is about the demographic features of the population of Hong Kong , including population density , ethnicity , education level , health of the populace , religious affiliations and other aspects of the population .   Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world , with an overall density of some 6,300 people per square kilometre . At the same time , Hong Kong has one of the world 's lowest birth rates -- 1.11 per woman of child-bearing age as of 2012 , far below the replacement rate of 2.1 . It is estimated that 26.8 % of the population will be aged 65 or more in 2033 , up from 12.1 % in 2005 . Hong Kong recorded 8.2 births per 1,000 people in 2005-2010 .   Ethnically , Hong Kong mainly consists of Han Chinese who constitute approximately 92 % of the population . Of these , many originate from various regions in Canton . There are also a number of descendants of immigrants from elsewhere in Southern China and around the world after the end of World War II .

Demographic transition ( DT ) refers to the transition from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as a country or region develops from a pre-industrial to an industrialized economic system . The theory was proposed in 1929 by the American demographer Warren Thompson , who observed changes , or transitions , in birth and death rates in industrialized societies over the previous 200 years . Most developed countries have completed the demographic transition and have low birth rates ; most developing countries are in the process of this transition . The major ( relative ) exceptions are some poor countries , mainly in sub-Saharan Africa and some Middle Eastern countries , which are poor or affected by government policy or civil strife , notably , Pakistan , Palestinian territories , Yemen , and Afghanistan .   The demographic transition model , in isolation , can be taken to predict that birth rates will continue to go down as societies grow increasingly wealthy ; however , recent data contradicts this , suggesting that beyond a certain level of development birth rates increase again . In addition , in the very long term , the demographic transition should be reversed via evolutionary pressure for higher fertility and higher mortality .   The existence of some kind of demographic transition is widely accepted in the social sciences because of the well-established historical correlation linking dropping fertility to social and economic development . Scholars debate whether industrialization and higher incomes lead to lower population , or whether lower populations lead to industrialization and higher incomes . Scholars also debate to what extent various proposed and sometimes inter-related factors such as higher per-capita income , higher female income , lower mortality , old-age security , and rise of demand for human capital are involved .

Race and health refers to the relationship between individual health and one 's race and ethnicity . Differences in health status , health outcomes , life expectancy , and many other indicators of health in different racial and ethnic groups is well documented , referred to as health disparities . Race is a complex concept , and the two major competing theories of race use biological definitions and social construction to define racial difference . Although this relationship can vary depending on the definitions used , race is generally used in the context of health research as a fluid concept to group populations of people according to various factors that include but are not limited to ancestry , social identity , visible phenotype , and genetic makeup . Determinants of health include environmental , social , and genetic factors , as well as the person 's individual characteristics and behaviors .


Question: Homo sapiens have endured historical alterations in climatic conditions throughout their existence. This showcases our species' resilience against environmental fluctuations over millennia. Specifically, ancient humans adapted successfully to ice ages as well as warmer interglacial periods by developing new technologies for hunting, sheltering, clothing themselves appropriately based on changing weather patterns which allowed them thrive despite harsh natural circumstances that would otherwise be inhospitable or deadly without such innovations.

 Resilience Through Time: Human Adaptability During Climate Shifts
Throughout history, humanity has demonstrated remarkable resilience against fluctuating climates, surviving drastic shifts across millennia. Notably, Homo sapiens endured significant transitions through various epochs, particularly adapting amidst the dramatic environmental transformations marking the boundary between the Ice Age (Pleistocene) and modern times (Holocene). Despite witnessing mass extinctions impacting large fauna—often attributed to both evolving ecosystems and early human influence—we thrived, showcasing adaptive capabilities crucial for survival. Our ancestors' resourcefulness allowed us to navigate challenges posed by changing landscapes; they innovated tools, developed complex social structures, and learned how best to exploit available resources under diverse conditions. These skills were honed throughout prehistory, enabling successive generations to overcome adversity brought about by natural disasters, competition among species—including ancient hominids—and even pandemics affecting wild animal populations upon whom we sometimes depended.
While some theories suggest excessive exploitation led certain species into oblivion—a concept known colloquially as "overkill"—it remains clear that alongside these pressures, mankind consistently found ways to persist despite odds seemingly stacked against us. Whether through direct intervention or simply being fortunate enough within shifting ecological niches created naturally over eons, our lineage managed not just mere existence but actual prosperity long before civilization arose in its current form. Thus proving once again that while external threats abound, ingenuity paired with tenacity can indeed carry forward life itself when faced with what might otherwise seem insurmountable obstacles.

Lake Lisan was a prehistoric lake that existed between 70,000 and 12,000 BP in the Jordan Rift Valley in the Near East . It is sometimes referred to as a Pleistocene lake .   Lisan means tongue in Arabic relating to the shape of the Lisan Peninsula where studies of the sediment formations were taken . The sediment formations left by the lake extend from Lake Tiberias ( the Sea of Galilee ) in the north to a boundary ridge ca. 35 km south of the Dead Sea . The lake left behind a layer of lacustrine sediment that blankets the Jordan Valley with terraces of sediment up to 40 m thick . These sediments are commonly called marls and are composed of layers of true loam and calcareous silt loams mixed with other chemicals and salts . At its height , the lake covered several other basins in the area with a maximum area of ca. 2000 km2 , a length of 200 km and a width of no more than 17 km .   The formations were named the Lisan deposits and first described by Lartet in 1869 after visiting the Dead Sea in the Spring of 1864 . He noted a correlation of a wet period in the Levant with a glacial period in Europe . It was not until geographer E. Huntindon visited in 1909 that it was realized it was measure of historical precipitation for the area . The first stratigraphic study of the sediments was carried out by Picard in 1943 who developed a chronology he called the Lisan series . It was not until later studies were carried out at lake level that a more detailed chronology of the lacustrine record was developed .   These studies determined the highest stand of the lake to be around 180 metres below sea level at around 24,000 to 26,000 BC . when it formed a complete lake all the way along the Jordan Valley , approximately 200 metres higher than the current level of the Dead Sea . This started to decline around 17,000 BC with the sharpest drop in level occurring through 14,000 to 13,000 BC to around 500 metres below sea level , representing possibly the largest lake level drop in the last 70,000 years , occurring over a period of only around 1000 years . This rapid lowering created a flattened valley floor , known in modern times as the Ghor . Tectonic factors have been suggested as a possible cause for these events and it has been argued that the level receded as far as 700 metres below sea level , then gradually refilled .   Climatic and tectonic changes caused the level in the Jordan Valley to fluctuate into the holocene , leaving Lake Beisan in the basin around Beit She'an still extant into the Bronze Age . Archaeological evidence also supports these levels with no Kebaran sites located between 17,000 BC and 13,500 BC below a level of 203 metres below sea level . Early Natufian sites are also located between 215 and 230 metres below sea level , indicating a high level and receding shoreline after this date .

Digital anthropology is the anthropological study of the relationship between humans and digital-era technology . The field is new , and thus has a variety of names with a variety of emphases . These include techno-anthropology , digital ethnography , cyberanthropology , and virtual anthropology .

Dating creation is the attempt to provide an estimate of the age of the Earth or the age of the universe as understood through the origin myths of various religious traditions . Various traditional beliefs held that the Earth , or the entire Universe , was brought into being in a grand creation event by one or more gods . Once these cultures developed calendars , many began to ponder the question of precisely how long ago this event happened .

Dendroclimatology is the science of determining past climates from trees ( primarily properties of the annual tree rings ) . Tree rings are wider when conditions favor growth , narrower when times are difficult . Other properties of the annual rings , such as maximum latewood density ( MXD ) have been shown to be better proxies than simple ring width . Using tree rings , scientists have estimated many local climates for hundreds to thousands of years previous . By combining multiple tree-ring studies ( sometimes with other climate proxy records ) , scientists have estimated past regional and global climates .

A lappet is a decorative flap , fold or hanging part of a headdress or garment . Lappets were a feature of women 's headgear until the early 20th century , and are still a feature of religious garments . Examples of lappets are to be found on the papal tiara and on the Nemes headdress of the kings of ancient Egypt . The same term is also used for similar-looking anatomical features on some animals .

Landscape history is the study of the way in which humanity has changed the physical appearance of the environment - both present and past . It is sometimes referred to as landscape archaeology . It was first recognised as a separate area of study during the 20th century and uses evidence and approaches from other disciplines including archaeology , architecture , ecology , aerial photography , local history and historical geography .

Rapid modes of evolution have been proposed by several notable biologists after Charles Darwin proposed his theory of evolutionary descent by natural selection . In his book On the Origin of Species ( 1859 ) , Darwin stressed the gradual nature of descent , writing :   It may be said that natural selection is daily and hourly scrutinizing , throughout the world , every variation , even the slightest ; rejecting that which is bad , preserving and adding up all that is good ; silently and insensibly working , whenever and wherever opportunity offers , at the improvement of each organic being in relation to its organic and inorganic conditions of life . We see nothing of these slow changes in progress , until the hand of time has marked the long lapses of ages , and then so imperfect is our view into long past geological ages , that we only see that the forms of life are now different from what they formerly were . ( 1859 )

Reality is the state of things as they actually exist , rather than as they may appear or might be imagined . Reality includes everything that is and has been , whether or not it is observable or comprehensible . A still broader definition includes that which has existed , exists , or will exist .   Philosophers , mathematicians , and other ancient and modern thinkers , such as Aristotle , Plato , Frege , Wittgenstein , and Russell , have made a distinction between thought corresponding to reality , coherent abstractions ( thoughts of things that are imaginable but not real ) , and that which can not even be rationally thought . By contrast existence is often restricted solely to that which has physical existence or has a direct basis in it in the way that thoughts do in the brain .   Reality is often contrasted with what is imaginary , illusory , delusional , ( only ) in the mind , dreams , what is false , what is fictional , or what is abstract . At the same time , what is abstract plays a role both in everyday life and in academic research . For instance , causality , virtue , life , and distributive justice are abstract concepts that can be difficult to define , but they are only rarely equated with pure delusions . Both the existence and reality of abstractions are in dispute : one extreme position regards them as mere words ; another position regards them as higher truths than less abstract concepts . This disagreement is the basis of the philosophical problem of universals .   The truth refers to what is real , while falsity refers to what is not . Fictions are considered not real .

Recreational diving or sport diving is diving for the purpose of leisure and enjoyment , usually when using scuba equipment . The term `` recreational diving '' may also be used in contradistinction to `` technical diving '' , a more demanding aspect of recreational diving which requires greater levels of training , experience and equipment to compensate for the more hazardous conditions associated with the disciplines . Breath-hold diving for recreation also fits into the broader scope of the term , but this article covers the commonly used meaning of scuba diving for recreational purposes , where the diver is not constrained from making a direct near-vertical ascent to the surface at any point during the dive .   The equipment used for recreational diving is mostly open circuit scuba , though semi closed and fully automated electronic closed circuit rebreathers may be included in the scope of recreational diving .  Risk is managed by training the diver in a range of standardised procedures and skills appropriate to the equipment the diver chooses to use and the environment in which the diver plans to dive . Further experience and development of skills by practice will increase the diver 's ability to dive safely . Specialty training is made available by the recreational diver training industry and diving clubs to increase the range of environments and venues the diver can enjoy at an acceptable level of risk .

Radical skepticism or radical scepticism is the philosophical position that knowledge is most likely impossible . Radical skeptics hold that doubt exists as to the veracity of every belief and that certainty is therefore never justified . To determine the extent to which it is possible to respond to radical skeptical challenges is the task of epistemology or `` the theory of knowledge '' .   Several Ancient Greek philosophers , including Plato , Cratylus , Carneades , Arcesilaus , Aenesidemus , Pyrrho , and Sextus Empiricus have been viewed as having expounded theories of radical skepticism .   In modern philosophy , two representatives of radical skepticism are Michel de Montaigne ( most famously known for his skeptical remark , Que sçay-je ? , ` What do I know ? ' in Middle French ; modern French Que sais-je ? ) and David Hume ( particularly as set out in A Treatise of Human Nature , Book 1 : `` Of the Understanding '' ) .   As radical skepticism can be used as an objection for most or all beliefs , many philosophers have attempted to refute it . For example , Bertrand Russell wrote `` Skepticism , while logically impeccable , is psychologically impossible , and there is an element of frivolous insincerity in any philosophy which pretends to accept it . ''