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fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Why Thermally Modified Timber Has Moved Into the Construction Mainstream

Thermal modification is not a new invention, but its relevance has increased as expectations around performance, sustainability, and predictability have tightened. Developers, architects, and contractors are no longer just asking whether timber looks good or performs well initially. They want to know how it behaves after ten, twenty, or thirty years, and how much risk it introduces into a project once the scaffolding is gone.
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fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who fold their towels one specific way and can't stand when others don't display these 6 traits about control that show up everywhere - Silicon Canals

The truth is, those seemingly innocent preferences about towel folding, dishwasher loading, or desk organization often reveal deeper patterns about how we relate to control in every aspect of our lives. And according to psychology, there are specific traits that tie these behaviors together in fascinating ways. 1) They need predictability in their environment to feel safe Have you ever met someone who gets anxious when their morning routine gets disrupted?
Psychology
Science
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Sensory Overload Isn't About "Too Much"

The brain exerts extra effort interpreting unclear sensory information; predictability reduces sensory strain, and autism and ADHD often involve prolonged higher effort.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Survivor Recap: The Same Same

The seven remaining Survivors shuffle in, and Soph thinks she already has the challenge figured out. Jeff tells her to pretend she is him and introduce the challenge the way he would. She demurs, but eternal ham Steven takes up the mantle and starts explaining the challenge to Jeff. They're going to be connected to a line and they have to put blocks spelling "IMMUNITY" on a spinning platform. Whoever finishes the word first wins.
Television
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

3 Benefits of "Predictable Warmth" in a Relationship

Consistent, predictable acts of warmth create emotional safety and sustain long-term romantic connection by regulating partners' nervous systems.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Pricing Strategy For Complex Legal Work: A Legal Ops Approach To Predictability - Above the Law

Legal departments are moving towards predictable pricing models for complex work, shifting from traditional hourly billing.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Ontario experts say Trump's 35% tariffs are disappointing, but not surprising | CBC News

Trump threatens a 35% tariff on Canadian goods effective August 1, causing disappointment among Ontario trade experts.
Science
fromBig Think
8 months ago

The impossibility of control in a butterfly-effected world

Chaos theory illustrates how small actions can lead to significant consequences, challenging the illusion of individual agency.
Bicycling
fromCyclingnews
8 months ago

I spent two weeks at the Giro d'Italia, and it made me excited about men's cycling again

Current men's cycling races often lack unpredictability due to dominant riders.
Cycling journalism requires finding interesting angles despite predictable race outcomes.
Film
fromDecider
9 months ago

Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Glass Dome' on Netflix, where a criminologist battles her memories of being abducted as a child to solve a new kidnapping

Predictability in storytelling leads to viewer disappointment and diminishes anticipation for future episodes.
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