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CBC
2 hours ago
- Science
- CBC
Initial post-quake tsunami warning system worked — but people need to stay alert, expert says
Katsu Goda, a Canada research chair and expert on earthquakes, tsunamis and risk assessment, took questions on what people need to know when officials trigger tsunami alerts and warnings.
CNET
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- CNET
Why Your Bathroom Desperately Needs Cleaning Now
Summer is in full swing. Between vacations, pool and beach trips, keeping your bathroom clean can feel like an impossible task. It's a room that's used every day, but knowing where to start can be a chore in itself. Cleaning may not be the most exciting thing for everyone to do, but your bathroom is one of the rooms you should regularly spruce up. This will help eliminate and limit the amount of germs and bacteria from festering in your home. It doesn't matter if your powder room is long overdue for a deep clean or if you're just curious about a cleaning cadence; we will provide you with insight. Whether scrubbing your toilet or degunking your shower head, this guide makes freshening up your restroom easy and simple. Read more: 15 Filthy Spots That Survived Your Spring Cleaning Rampage, According to an Expert 8 bathroom items you should clean regularly Bathroom rug Once a week, toss the bathroom rug in the washer. Wash it on the gentle cycle in warm water and let it air dry (especially if it has a no-slip grip on the back) before putting it back in place. If you're unsure, always follow the washing instructions on the tag. Toilet David Watsky/CNET If you live alone, you can probably get by cleaning the toilet every few days. If you have kids, the rules change. The outside, handle and seat should get a once-a-day wipedown with an antibacterial cleaner or wipe. Most families can get by with cleaning the bowl once a week, particularly if you use this toilet tank tip. If you have tough stains or gunk in your toilet bowl, we advise pouring Coke (yes, the soda) into a spray bottle and then saturating the stain with the drink. Let it sit for a few hours. You can then easily scrub away the stain with a toilet brush. Shower curtain Once a month, you should take down your fabric or plastic shower curtain and throw it in the wash. Here are five tips for cleaning your shower curtain in the washing machine. Shower and tub You only need to clean your shower and tub once a week, but if you have a glass shower door, it needs a little more attention. To prevent the build-up of soap scum and keep the glass looking spotless, use a squeegee to wipe away water after every shower. These few seconds can save you from scrubbing at the end of the week. Bath towels Josh Miller/CNET My family has had this debate for years. How often should you wash bath towels? Well, it depends. Every three to four uses is a good rule of thumb, but there are some conditions where a towel should be washed after one use. Here's how to know when to wash your towels. Sink The germs from your hands collect on the sink knobs and in the sink bowl when you wash your hands. So, even if you live alone, the sink needs a good wipe down every day with an all-purpose cleaner or antibacterial cleaning wipe. Mirror Like the sink, the mirror needs a daily wipe down to remove lint, dust and toothpaste specks. Simply wipe it down with a microfiber cloth after you step out of the bath or shower. Hair dryer Yes, even your hair dryer needs a proper cleaning schedule to prevent it from overheating. Here's a simple way to clean a hair dryer in just a few minutes. More cleaning tips and tricks
New York Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
Live Q&A: Blue Jays trade deadline talk with Mitch Bannon at 11:30 a.m. ET Tuesday
The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. After 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, teams will be unable to deal players on the 40-man roster this season. Our Blue Jays expert Mitch Bannon will answer your questions about the team's deadline approach, and whatever else you might want to know about the surging club, beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Feel free to leave your questions below before then.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Forbes
5 ChatGPT Prompts To Become The Go-To Expert In Your Niche Overnight
5 ChatGPT prompts to become the go-to expert in your niche overnight Nobody gives you authority. You earn it by being clear, consistent and useful. Most people stay general because they're scared to own their edge. But playing safe keeps you invisible while your dream clients are looking for someone who actually gets them. What if you could position yourself as the obvious expert by tomorrow morning? Stop trying to appeal to everyone and start speaking directly to the people who need exactly what you offer. The difference between forgettable and unforgettable is specificity, and these prompts can help. Copy, paste and edit the square brackets in ChatGPT, and keep the same chat window open so the context carries through. Use ChatGPT to claim your expert status If you don't claim your niche, someone else will. Most people describe their audience in vague terms like "entrepreneurs" or "busy professionals." That's not an audience. That's a category. Get laser focused on exactly who you serve. Name them, know their specific struggles, understand what keeps them up at night. The clearer you are about who you help, the easier it becomes for them to find you. Make yourself the obvious choice by being impossibly specific. "Based on what you know about me and my business, help me define my exact target audience in 10 words or fewer. Ask me clarifying questions about who I've helped most successfully, what transformations I create, and what specific problems I solve. Then create three versions of my audience definition, each more specific than the last. End with the most focused 10-word description that makes it crystal clear who I serve." Your audience doesn't buy what they need. They buy what they think they need. There's always a gap between the actual problem and what they believe the solution looks like. The experts who win understand both sides. They speak to what clients think they want while delivering what actually works. Stop guessing what matters to your people. Let them tell you exactly where they're stuck, then position yourself as the bridge between their current reality and their desired outcome. "Based on what you know about my target audience from our previous discussion, list the top 5 problems they face in their own words. For each problem, identify: 1) What they think they need to solve it, 2) What they actually need, 3) Why there's a gap between the two. Then suggest how I can position myself as the expert who understands both their perceived and real needs. Ask for more detail if required." Content without structure doesn't serve anyone. The go-to experts don't post randomly hoping something sticks. They build authority through consistent themes that showcase their expertise from every angle. Pick the areas where your knowledge runs deepest and your passion is the highest. These become your lanes. Stay in them. Own them. Let everyone else spread themselves thin while you go deep. "Based on our conversation about my audience and their problems, create 3 content pillars that position me as the authority on solving their challenges. For each pillar: 1) Name it in 3-5 words, 2) List 5 specific topics I could cover within it, 3) Explain how it showcases my unique expertise. Make sure these pillars work together to create a complete picture of my authority in my niche." Playing it safe is playing to lose. Every expert has a perspective that goes against conventional wisdom. What's yours? The thing you believe that makes other people in your industry uncomfortable is your edge. When you take a stand, you give people something to remember. Some will disagree. Good. You're not trying to be liked by everyone. You're positioning yourself as the expert for your specific people. Say what others won't. Become unforgettable. "Based on what you know about me and my industry views, help me craft my boldest take on the industry I serve. First, identify 3-5 conventional wisdoms in my field that I disagree with. For each one, help me articulate why the common approach is wrong and what I believe instead. Then combine these into one powerful, tweet-length statement (280 characters or fewer) that captures my contrarian perspective. Make it memorable and slightly provocative." Not theory. Not possibility. People follow experts who deliver results. Actual transformation. Your signature solution shows exactly how you take someone from stuck to successful. Make it concrete, make it quick, make it yours. Demonstrate competence through a clear process that only you deliver in your unique way. When someone can picture exactly how you'll help them, buying becomes the obvious next step. "Based on everything we've discussed about my audience, their problems, and my expertise, help me create a digital guide I can give to prospects or use as a lead magnet. It is titled 'How I'd solve [their main problem] in 7 days.' Structure it as: Day 1-7 with specific actions for each day. Make it practical and achievable while showcasing my unique approach. Include unexpected elements that only someone with my specific expertise would suggest. End with what they can expect by day 8 if they follow this plan." Build authority with strategic positioning: become the go-to expert People follow experts who speak with conviction. The ones who know exactly who they serve and aren't afraid to take a stand. Define your exact audience in ten words or fewer. Map the problems they think they have versus what they actually need. Build three content pillars that showcase your deepest expertise. Write the industry hot take that others are too scared to say. Create a signature solution that demonstrates exactly how you deliver transformation. Your dream clients are looking for the expert who gets them. Stop making them search. Make yourself known. Access all my best ChatGPT content prompts.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
What the smell of your BREATH says about you, according to science
From the ridges on your fingernails to the colour of your tongue, there are plenty of signs that something might be wrong with your health. Now, an expert has revealed the smell of your breath is something to keep an eye on, too. Many might assume that bad breath – also known as halitosis – is the result of poor teeth cleaning or drinking too much coffee. However, research suggests breath odour may be an early warning sign of systemic health issues. Certain scents could indicate diabetes, while others could point to liver dysfunction. 'Your breath can offer a surprising window into your health,' dental technologist Allen Zhang said. He said there are five commonly overlooked types of breath that could signal a health issue. So, do you recognise any of them? FRUITY OR ACETONE-LIKE This odour could indicate poorly-controlled diabetes, Mr Zhang explained. Research suggests that fruity-smelling breath can be a sign of high ketone levels in the blood, which can occur in individuals with the condition. Those affected might have breath that smells like pear drop sweets or nail polish remover. METALLIC This smell could suggest someone is suffering from kidney dysfunction or heavy metal exposure. This symptom arises when the kidneys are unable to effectively remove waste from the body – including urea, which forms ammonia when mixed with saliva. The presence of ammonia in breath can sometimes be perceived as having a metallic tinge. FISHY A fishy-smelling breath could indicate a condition called trimethylaminuria, Mr Zhang said. This is a metabolic disorder where the body cannot break down trimethylamine, a compound that smells like rotten fish. Fishy breath can also be a symptom of liver problems, specifically related to a condition called fetor hepaticus. Fetor hepaticus, often described as 'breath of the dead', arises when the liver is unable to properly filter certain toxins from the blood. These toxins, like dimethyl sulphide, can build up in the blood and be exhaled, causing the characteristic odour. Breath that smells sulphurous or like rotten eggs, can be an indicator of gastrointestinal issues. The smell is called by hydrogen sulphide gas, which can be produced during digestion. MUSTY Finally, musty breath could mean there is something wrong with your kidneys or be a sign of liver failure. 'These are diagnostic clues and not just hygiene red flags,' Mr Zhang said. 'New tech is emerging to help clinicians detect disease risk via oral biosignatures, including volatile sulphur compounds and ketones in the breath.' Mr Zhang is the founder of ProDENT, a company developing intraoral imaging solutions for early detection. CAUSES OF BAD BREATH (HALITOSIS) There are a number of possible causes of halitosis: Poor oral hygiene This is the most common cause. Bacteria that build up on your teeth – particularly between them – as well as your tongue and gums, can produce unpleasant-smelling gases. These bacteria are also responsible for gum disease and tooth decay. Food and drink Eating strongly flavoured foods, such as garlic, onions and spices, is likely to make your breath smell. Strong-smelling drinks, such as coffee and alcohol, can also cause bad breath. Bad breath caused by food and drink is usually temporary. Good dental hygiene will also help. Smoking As well as making your breath smell, smoking stains your teeth, irritates your gums, and reduces your sense of taste. It can also significantly affect the development of gum disease, another major cause of bad breath. Crash dieting Crash dieting, fasting, and low-carbohydrate diets are another possible cause of bad breath. They cause the body to break down fat, which produces chemicals called ketones that can be smelled on your breath. Medication These include: nitrates – these are sometimes used to treat angina; some chemotherapy medication; and tranquillisers (phenothiazines). If the medication you're taking is causing bad breath, your GP may be able to recommend an alternative. Medical conditions In rare cases, bad breath can be caused by certain medical conditions. In dry mouth (xerostomia), the flow and composition of saliva may be affected. Dry mouth can sometimes be caused by a problem in the salivary glands or by breathing through your mouth instead of your nose. In some cases, gastrointestinal conditions can also cause bad breath. For example, a bacterial infection of the stomach lining and small intestine (H. pylori infection) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) have been linked to bad breath. Other medical conditions that can cause bad breath include diabetes and lung, throat, or nose infections – for example, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, and sinusitis.
