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Cognitive Development By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Cognitive Development Definition Cognitive development is the study of childhood neurological and psychological development. Specifically, cognitive development is assessed based on the level of conception, perception, information processing, and language as an indicator of brain development. It is generally recognized that cognitive development progresses with age, as human awareness and understanding of the world increases from infancy to childhood, and then again into adolescence....

Coronal Plane By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Coronal Plane Definition The coronal plane, also called the frontal plane, is an anatomical term describing an imaginary division between an organism’s dorsal and ventral halves. Dorsal indicates an area toward the back or spine, while ventral indicates the direction away from the spine, typically toward the ground. The coronal plane runs along the longitudinal axis, or from the mouth to the anus....

DC has returned to the Golden Age and this week, the third new title from writer Geoff Johns dealing with the iconic Golden Age heroes, the Justice Society of America arrives on store shelves. Justice Society of America #1 is on sale now, with the new monthly title picking up the story from The New Golden Age one-shot and delving into what might be the highest stakes threat and mystery the JSA has ever faced as a malevolent enemy has invaded the team’s entire history leaving one survivor from a future iteration of the team — Helena Wayne — to stop them....

The Nier Automata community is losing its grip on reality as it tries to understand whether or not a player has stumbled upon a secret that no one else has ever seen. Nier: Automata was one of the most well-received games to release last generation and was praised for its incredibly fun gameplay, but also its captivating world and story. It has a lot of big themes and is an incredibly unique game, standing out amongst other third-person action games as a result....

Perspiration By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Perspiration Definition Perspiration, or sweating, is the secretion of fluid (sweat) from sweat glands. This word is both a noun and a verb; it can refer to the act of sweating or to the sweat itself. Sweat mostly consists of water, along with minerals, urea, and lactic acid. Only mammals perspire; some, such as humans, other primates, and horses, perspire relatively more than others because they have more sweat glands....

The Orville: New Horizons is now streaming on Disney+ but the series is missing an episode. Disney announced during San Diego Comic-Con that the Hulu original series from Seth MacFarlane, a sci-fi love letter to Star Trek with MacFarlane’s signature humor lightly laced throughout, would come to Disney+ in addition to remaining on Hulu. All three seasons were meant to go live today, August 10th. That mostly happened, but one episode is missing, the most recent season finale episode “Future Unknown....

Before we start this off, let me say that this particular horror story isn’t for the faint of heart. If you aren’t interested in having bad dreams tonight or fearing for you life every time you enter a hotel after reading this, then perhaps reading about The Oldest Restaurant In Illinois might better suit you. The man who most consider to be America’s first serial killer, H.H. Holmes was a true living nightmare....

Nothing can last forever, and the decrepit ruins of these North Carolina ghost towns are an eerie reminder of just that. Some became submerged below water due to the creation of lakes for hydro-energy. Others towns fell victim to bloody circumstances during the Civil War. One of these ghost towns, and its residents, disappeared without a trace and remains an infamous mystery to this day. The past sure is eerie, but sometimes interesting....

One of the best parts about travelling to new places is the food. Sampling different cuisines from other parts of the world is always a tasty treat – and luckily, you don’t have to leave Mississippi to do it. There are plenty of ethnic eateries in the Magnolia State where you can get your fill of great food and culture; here are 11 of our favorites. Saint Leo (1101 Jackson Ave....

We’ve taken a look at the healthiest cities in the Natural State, so now it’s time to take a look at the other side of the coin. Information taken from County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute that measures the health of the nation’s counties, uses statistics gathered from a variety of national and state data. These sources show us which locations in Arkansas rank at the top and at the bottom of overall quality of life....

When it comes to cuisine, it’s no secret Italy is known for its delicious pastas, salads, pizzas, etc. Italian food is one of the most popular ethnic foods in America. It’s great that we have the luxury of enjoying delicious Italian cuisine without leaving the country. Nevada is home to many wonderful Italian restaurants and I’ve listed 10 of them below. La Strada - Reno, NV facebook/Eldorado Resort Casino La Strada has been named one of the top 10 Italian restaurants in the country, and its authentic northern Italian cuisine is prepared fresh daily by chefs from Milan, Italy....

Chips and dip are as important to Arkansas as any pulled pork masterpiece. In fact, the two combined (nachos and barbecue pork) have the power to change your life for the better. These Arkansas restaurants are lauded for having the best cheese dip you can find in the Natural State. What’s just as wonderful is there are plenty more restaurants around the state with queso yet to be tried. Start your way on the cheese dip trail at these locations:...

Living in the Motor City is an undeniably unique experience. From our sports teams to our favorite restaurants, we’ve got plenty to be proud of in our one-of-a-kind metropolis. But there are a few undeniable traits we share that might set us apart in a slightly less conventional way. Thankfully, we can’t help but laugh at ourselves. Here are nine things that many Detroit residents do, odd as they might sound....

Cell Theory By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: January 15, 2021 Definition Cell theory is a proposed and widely accepted view of how most life on Earth functions. According to the theory, all organisms are made of cells. Groups of cells create tissues, organs, and organisms. Further, cells can only arise from other cells. These are the main tenants of cell theory. Overview Before the invention of advanced microscopes, microorganisms were unknown, and it was assumed that individuals were the basic units of life....

Endemism By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Endemism Definition Endemism is the condition of being endemic, or restricted in geographical distribution to an area or region. The area or region can vary in size, and is defined or identified in different ways. Endemism is an ecological classification in that it describes the range or distribution of a species, or group of species. For instance, entire families of different species of birds are endemic to the island of Madagascar....

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 began last month, bringing several new additions for players to check out. The game’s latest chapter introduced a new melee weapon in the form of the Shockwave Hammer. The hammer has made for a powerful new tool, but a glitch has been discovered that allows players to endlessly bounce, making it quite overpowered! It seems Epic Games is trying to rectify that, as the weapon has been disabled....

The first title update for Madden NFL 23 has now rolled out across all platforms. In recent weeks, EA has had a rough go of things with its latest Madden game. At the end of 2022, Madden 23’s franchise mode experienced a problem that wiped out a number of player saves. And while this caused quite a commotion within the Madden community, EA has now released a new patch for the game while continuing to look to fix this previous problem....

All signs are pointing to the fact that Sasha Banks, and her tag-team partner Naomi, have left the WWE, following a controversial walk-out prior to a Monday Night Raw. Claiming that they “weren’t respected enough as the tag-team champions”, World Wrestling Entertainment has yet to officially confirm if Banks has left the organization. While Banks’ return to the ring hasn’t been confirmed at this point, it’s been revealed via social media where to expect Sasha Banks to show up next which might shed some light as to whether the popular wrestler has left the WWE and what her next steps might be....

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 will be taking us to a place that we’ve seldom seen in Star Trek: the Underworld. No, we’re not talking about some strange planet from the Star Trek Universe – we’re talking about the criminal underworld that exists within any society or order – and apparently Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his crew (both new and old) will have to get a little dirty to stop whatever threat brings them together....

Netflix has released a statement regarding The Sandman’s unusual aspect ratio. The Sandman, based on the DC Comics series of the same name, has proven a hit for Netflix, debuting at #1 on the streaming service’s chart. However, some viewers noticed that something seemed a bit off about the show’s aspect ratio, with the image appearing stretched vertically. Those viewers are correct. The Sandman does have a slightly off aspect ratio (off by about 7% according to some estimates)....