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Early in the pandemic, COVID-19 testing unfolded in a similar fashion. Testing’s rocky start meant limited quantities available, long lines, and unreliable turnaround times for results. But gradually, testing increased nationally, and wait times decreased. Despite the current bumps in vaccine distribution, experts hope to streamline the process in the coming months. Verywell spoke to experts tasked with local COVID-19 efforts about the challenges they faced in rolling out COVID-19 testing, and how they’re carrying the lessons they learned into their vaccine distribution plans....

When tear production decreases or tears begin to evaporate too quickly, symptoms of dry eye can develop. These problems can occur due to a wide variety of underlying conditions and factors (such as a vitamin deficiency, hormone imbalances, aging, and more). How Tears Work To fully understand what causes dry eyes, it’s important to know some of the basics about how tears work. The physiology of tears is much more complex than one might initially think....

Healthy Eardrums The eardrum can be examined by a physician using an instrument called an otoscope. A healthy eardrum is usually a pearl-gray color. Changes in the appearance of the eardrum including color are often an indication of illness or infection. In addition to color, the mobility of the eardrum is also assessed. A healthy eardrum remains flexible while a rigid, stiff eardrum may indicate an abnormal condition such as fluid in the ears....

Boston was able to spoil the city of St. Louis’ chance to capitalize on a 3-2 series lead and win the Cup at home with a dominant 5-1 victory Sunday. With that result, the series will go to Game 7 for a 17th time in NHL history; the last time this happened was in 2011, where, coincidentally, the Bruins won their most recent Cup after forcing Game 7 against the Canucks....

Ian Anderson threw five no-hit innings during Game 3 and helped the Braves take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. After being shut out at Truist Park, the Astros will look to bounce back and even the series at two games apiece. CHARLIE MORTON: How will Braves replace him? Zack Greinke will start on the mound for the Astros and make his third postseason appearance. The Braves have not yet confirmed a starter for Saturday night’s matchup, as they have been forced to tweak their rotation after Charlie Morton suffered a season-ending injury in Game 1....

The reason this means so much is simple. The Chiefs are 7-2 at home, whereas they’re 4-3 on the road. The home field advantage at Arrowhead is tangible, and while the Chiefs have the talent to beat just about anyone in the NFL, any edge helps in the playoffs where things get weird. We’re also in uncharted territory with an 18-week season, so staying in friendly confines would be helpful....

It won’t be a large serving, as the Kansas City and Pittsburgh starters will only play a series or two, but it will at least be an actual serving. Roethlisberger and other key Steelers No. 1s are expected to make their preseason debuts against the Chiefs, giving us our first look at Pittsburgh’s starting offense without Antonio Brown. MORE: Watch Chiefs vs. Steelers live with fuboTV (7-day free trial)...

The Lions will have to do it without quarterback Matthew Stafford, who missed the team’s loss to the Bears last week with a back injury. Jeff Driskel, who went for 269 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Week 10, will start in Stafford’s absence. WEEK 11 NFL PICKS:Against the spread | Straight-up predictions Given the upper hand at the quarterback position, Dallas (5-4) has a golden opportunity to pick up a win over Detroit (3-5-1) and maintain pressure on the Eagles in the NFC East division race....

McCammond’s tweets from 2011 first resurfaced in 2019, and the journalist apologized at the time, calling the tweets “deeply insensitive.” However, when McCammond was appointed as editor earlier in March, her old tweets resurfaced again. Screenshots of her tweets were shared by journalist Diana Tsui on Instagram. Tsui said: “Let’s talk about Conde Nast HR and this questionable hire for Teen Vogue EIC. “She had a series of racist tweets in 2011....

According to Apple rumormonger Luke Miani, Apple’s replacement for the MacBook Pro will include a high-speed SD card reader. We’ve already seen plenty of rumors that the SD card reader was making a comeback, including leaked schematics from Apple. It makes sense that Apple would put the fastest reader in its pro machines, but what are the advantages for users? “While it’s also possible to carry around an SD card reader that connects to USB or lightning ports, built-in readers are one less thing to carry around, they work more reliably, and they’re much, much faster than dongles,” Devon Fata, CEO of design company Pixoul, told Lifewire via email....

Despite being so commonplace, bad bot attacks don’t always receive the same attention as other types of cybercrime. So what are they? Why do they matter? And what can you do to prevent being a victim of a bad bot attack? What Is a Bad Bot Attack? A bad bot is an automated program with a malicious purpose. Sometimes, that’s as mundane as buying in-demand inventories before real users get a chance to....

What Is an Order Book? An order book lists buy and sell orders investors have made for a crypto asset on a centralized exchange. The numbers table contains information about buyer and seller orders, the prices at which they were executed, and the total amounts involved. It is constantly updated throughout the day so that you can get real-time information useful for active trading decision-making. You can think of it as a behind-the-scenes picture of market demand and supply activities that can be used to identify support and resistance, order balance or imbalance, and other activities that you can exploit....

Overview of Formulas Formulas perform calculations in Excel. They always begin with the equal ( = ) sign, which is where you want the answer or results to appear. Formulas are great for working out “what if” scenarios that compare calculations based on changing data. Once you enter the formula, change only the amounts you need to calculate. You don’t have to keep entering “plus this” or “minus that,” as you would with a regular calculator....

But despite the many benefits of leading lines in photography, it can be tricky to master if you haven’t tried it before. So, if you’re feeling a little confused about it, you’re in the right place. Keep reading to discover what leading lines are, along with the benefits of using them—plus how you can apply the theory to your work. What Are Leading Lines in Photography? Leading lines are pretty much as you’d expect them to be....

The still ongoing series Loki has unveiled its hidden villain, a female version of the trickster who goes by the name Sylvie. The episode clarifies that the two variant gods have radically different backgrounds, personalities and even power sets. As the pair banters, Sylvie gives Loki a brief lesson on how to use her power, which draws attention to the powers Loki can already use and those he may gain in the future....

One of the solutions to prevent loss is a multi-signature wallet. This article details everything you need to know about multisig wallets, including its origin, how it works, use cases as well as pros and cons. What Is a Multi-Signature Wallet? A multi-signature wallet (“multisig” for short) is a cryptocurrency wallet that requires two or more private keys to sign and send a transaction. This type of digital signature makes it possible for two or more users to sign documents as a group....

Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and one-time adviser to former President Bill Clinton’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, Mathew Bunn, told Vox: “I think there is virtually no chance nuclear weapons are going to be used in the Ukraine situation.” Despite the United States choosing to downplay the threat of a nuclear confrontation, the situation resulted in an increase of online searches for information about nuclear weapons and the potential results of a nuclear blast....

If you have anything you need to bring up, go ahead and do that now, too. People also change their minds over time. Your boyfriend’s answer now (especially if you’re both young) might not be his answer in a few years. If you’re both young, there’s no reason to rush your decision. However, if you’re dead set on having kids and your boyfriend doesn’t want them at all (or vice versa), you might have problems in the future....

Emotions can greatly impact sexual health. By maintaining good communication and intimacy, you and your partner will be able to adapt to changes as necessary. Some sexual problems are actually medication side effects, which can be handled by adjusting medications that you are already taking or changing the time of day that you take medications. Many medications also directly treat sexual problems. Try having sex then. Varying the sexual positions that you use can help too, especially if the pain from arthritis or other condition interferes with sex....

This article discusses the best type of exercises for optimal heart health. Exercise and Your Heart Exercise and regular physical activity have several heart health benefits, including: Increases heart muscle strength Improves lung function Lowers blood pressure Lowers high cholesterol Lowers high blood sugar Lowers high triglycerides Decreases levels of C-reactive protein, an inflammatory protein elevated in chronic conditions Reduces risk of heart attack and heart disease Types of Exercises To improve your heart health and reduce your risk of heart disease, it is important to incorporate aerobic exercise, strength training, and stretching into your workout routine....