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accidents1 year ago

Miraculous Escape: Eugene Man Dodges Runaway Saw Blade at Local Market

A man in Eugene narrowly escaped death when a runaway sawblade impaled itself two feet into the wall of the Quick Trip Market. The incident was caused by a loose bolt and possible operator error, with NW Natural Gas and two other contractors working in the area at the time. The store owner and witnesses were shaken by the close call, and NW Natural Gas stated that they removed the responsible contractor from work while reviewing the incident.

accidents1 year ago

Miraculous Escape: Eugene Man Dodges Runaway Saw Blade at Local Market

A man in Eugene narrowly escaped death when a runaway sawblade impaled itself two feet into the wall of the Quick Trip Market. The incident was caused by a loose bolt and possible operator error, with NW Natural Gas and two other contractors working in the area at the time. The store owner and witnesses were shaken by the close call, and NW Natural Gas removed the responsible contractor from work while reviewing the incident.

astronomy1 year ago

"2024 Solar Eclipse: Best Viewing Spots, Safety Tips, and Weather Updates"

The 2024 solar eclipse will be visible in Oregon on April 8, with peak coverage around 11:20 to 11:30 a.m. Popular viewing areas in and around Eugene include Skinner's Butte, Spencer Butte, and College Hill Reservoir. University of Oregon astronomy professor Scott Fisher advises finding a spot with a nice, open view of the southern sky. NASA will provide live coverage of the eclipse, and viewers are reminded to use proper eye protection and follow safety tips for viewing the event.

weather2 years ago

"Oregon Winter Storm: Neighbors Clear Downed Trees, Road Closures Continue"

Eugene and Springfield residents are dealing with the aftermath of an ice storm that caused widespread tree damage, power outages, and dangerous road conditions. Neighbors are coming together to clear downed trees and help those affected, while also expressing concerns about the ongoing risk of falling branches. The community is urged to stay off the icy roads and take precautions to stay safe amidst the challenging conditions.

science-and-technology2 years ago

EUGENe: Revolutionizing Genomic Sequence Analysis with Deep Learning

EUGENe is a new toolkit developed for the analysis of sequence-based datasets in genomics research. It aims to streamline the end-to-end execution of deep-learning workflows, making it easier to design, implement, validate, and interpret deep-learning solutions in regulatory genomics. EUGENe offers functionality for data extraction, transformation, loading, model instantiation, initialization, training, evaluation, and interpretation. It has been successfully applied to tasks such as predicting plant promoter activity, RNA binding protein specificity, and DNA protein binding. The toolkit provides visualization tools to identify key sequence features used by models to make predictions, such as core promoter elements and transcription factor binding motifs. EUGENe aims to promote the adoption of FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) data and software principles in genomics research.

sports2 years ago

"Top Athletes from Utah, Arkansas, and Oregon Ready to Shine at USATF Championships"

Former BYU distance runner Conner Mantz, along with a large contingent of athletes with Utah ties, will compete in the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Mantz, known for his versatility in various distances, aims to secure a spot on the USA world track championships team in both the 5,000- and 10,000-meter runs. Other notable athletes from Utah include Kenneth Rooks, unbeaten in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, and former BYU national champions Anna Camp Bennett, Whittni (Orton) Morgan, and Courtney Wayment.