East on Lake
The Science of Biological Sex | Science-Based Medicine
The debate over how best to approach people who identify as transgender or non-binary is many-layered and can be complex. Medical questions about the evidence for the safety and efficacy of specific interventions, and the ethics of treating minors, deserve thoughtful and open discussion. The optimal way to incorporate transgender athletes into competition also could benefit from a good faith debate. Unfortunately, discussion around transgender issues suffers from at least two sources.
First, it has been coopted as part of a politically-motivated culture war. This reality is exactly the opposite of thoughtful good-faith discussion. Second, for most people wrapping their head around a reality that may not conform to traditional notions of strictly binary sex and gender takes a lot or processing. Misconceptions about the basic science are rampant, and are, in fact, encouraged by the culture warriors.
Ouaquaga, NY
I am kind of fascinated by this bend of the Susequehanna River around this large hill past Ouaquaga, outside of Binghamton. Doesn't look like the hill is named from USGS Topographic Map or on Open Street Map.
Wakely Pond
Weather Update – July 15, 2022
The week ahead … 😎
| Today. Feels like … July 15th. |
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Sunny. Light north wind.
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84 degrees | 57 max dew point | 8:32 sunset |
| Tonight. Feels like … August 20th. |
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Partly cloudy. Light and variable wind.
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60 degrees | 5:30 sunrise |
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| Saturday. Hot ! |
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A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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86 degrees | 61 max dew point | 8:32 sunset |
| Saturday Night. Hot ! |
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A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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65 degrees | 64 max dew point | 5:31 sunrise |
| Sunday. Muggy ! |
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A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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89 degrees | 68 max dew point | 8:31 sunset |
| Sunday Night. Muggy ! |
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A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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67 degrees | 68 max dew point | 5:31 sunrise |
| Monday. Feels like … July 15th. |
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A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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84 degrees | 70 max dew point | 8:30 sunset |
| Monday Night. Muggy ! |
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Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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68 degrees | 70 max dew point | 5:32 sunrise |
| Tuesday. Muggy ! |
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A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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90 degrees | 69 max dew point | 8:29 sunset |
| Tuesday Night. Muggy ! |
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A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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69 degrees | 68 max dew point | 5:33 sunrise |
| Wednesday. Muggy ! |
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A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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95 degrees | 69 max dew point | 8:29 sunset |
| Wednesday Night. Muggy ! |
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A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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70 degrees | 68 max dew point | 5:34 sunrise |
| Thursday. Muggy ! |
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A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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91 degrees | 69 max dew point | 8:28 sunset |
Daily Update – July 15, 2022
Good morning! Happy Friday. ☀
Sun is bright and warm this morning. Not a whole lot of breeze. It certainly could be a lot more humid and will be come Sunday.
Mostly sunny and 65 degrees at the Downtown Albany. ☀ Calm wind. The dew point is 57 degrees.
Two weeks from now I should be well on my way to the Finger Lakes. 🏖 I want to leave early so I can start setting up camp by noon ⛺ and have the campsite I want for both weekends. As much as I hate driving that highway between Sidney and Ithaca with gas prices I want to take the most direct route.