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sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"2024 NFL Draft: 54 Players Granted Special Eligibility, Thin Underclassman Class, and Returning Stars"

The NFL has granted special eligibility for the 2024 NFL Draft to a total of 54 players, including 20 additional players who submitted their petitions before the traditional deadline of Jan. 15. These players have fulfilled the league's three-year eligibility rule and renounced their remaining college football eligibility. Additionally, four underclassmen who have fulfilled their degree requirements with college football eligibility remaining are also eligible for selection.

via NFL.com|

#college-football #nfl-draft #selection

government2 years ago•0 min saved

FBI's HQ Selection Process Under Scrutiny Amidst Controversy

The FBI expressed surprise at the selection of suburban Maryland as the location for its new headquarters. The decision was unexpected, as other locations were considered more likely choices.

via DCist|

#fbi #government #headquarters

science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Exploring the Synergy Between Selection and Physics in Evolution"

Two recent papers published in prestigious journals, Nature and PNAS, explore the relationship between evolution and physics. One paper introduces Assembly Theory, which suggests that any population of molecules can be viewed as a combination of the minimum number of steps needed to assemble it and the number of copies present, allowing for the quantification of selection. However, the paper is poorly written and fails to actually unify selection with physics. Evolution is already compatible with physics, and the theory does not alter the laws of physics but redefines the concept of an 'object' on which these laws act.

via Ars Technica|

#assembly-theory #combinatorial-chemistry #evolution

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Subscribers Boycott PlayStation Plus' New Free Games

PlayStation Plus subscribers are boycotting the latest batch of free games, including Saints Row, Black Desert - Traveler Edition, and Generation Zero, as they believe it is the worst selection ever offered. Many subscribers are canceling their subscriptions due to dissatisfaction with the games and the recent price raise, hoping for better offerings in the future.

via GAMINGbible|

#boycott #free-games #gaming

food-and-drink2 years ago•1 min saved

"Master the Art of Selecting and Enjoying the Perfect Watermelon with David Holloway's Tips and Recipes"

David Holloway shares his tips for picking the perfect watermelon, including giving it a good thwack and listening for a hollow sound. Despite some experts doubting his methods, Holloway's tried-and-true techniques have worked for him over the past half century.

via AL.com|

#food-and-drink #recipes #selection