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Risk-based prioritization of official animal welfare inspections using machine learning
Abstract Introduction: For official animal welfare inspections in Austria, at least 2% of agricultural livestock farms must be selected and inspected on the basis of a risk-based random sample. In the federal state of Styria, more than 19,000 farms keep livestock, while the inspection capacity of official veterinarians is limited, requiring efficient prioritization of farm checks.
Dubois has its own badlands. Here’s how to explore them
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Dubois has its own badlands. Here’s how to explore them
Drive two and a half hours southeast of Yellowstone National Park and you’ll find a different kind of wild. Wind blows sand across dry stream beds, and gnarled, candy-striped hoodoos jut out of reef-like rocks. You’re not on Mars — you’re in the heart of Wyoming in the Dubois Badlands. One of the most popular ways to explore the badlands is on foot. After turning off the highway to the main entrance on Kingfisher Road, visitors may park and enter through a chain-link gate.
Dubois has its own badlands. Here’s how to explore them.
Drive two and a half hours southeast of Yellowstone National Park and you’ll find a different kind of wild. Wind blows sand across dry stream beds, and gnarled, candy-striped hoodoos jut out of reef-like rocks. You’re not on Mars — you’re in the heart of Wyoming in the Dubois Badlands. The Dubois Badlands are not a remote, difficult-to-find wilderness, but they’re just far enough from the beaten path to feel like it.
Dubois has its own badlands - here’s how to explore them
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Dubois has its own badlands. Here’s how to explore them.
State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington D.C.West VirginiaWisconsinWyomingPuerto RicoUS Virgin IslandsArmed Forces AmericasArmed...
Dubois has its own badlands. Here's how to explore them.
Drive two and a half hours southeast of Yellowstone National Park and you’ll find a different kind of wild. Wind blows sand across dry stream beds, and gnarled, candy-striped hoodoos jut out of reef-like rocks. You’re not on Mars — you’re in the heart of Wyoming in the Dubois Badlands. The Dubois Badlands are not a remote, difficult-to-find wilderness, but they’re just far enough from the beaten path to feel like it.
Dubois has its own badlands. Here’s how to explore them.
The European Countries Secretly Making It Easier For Americans To Get Long Term Visas (2025 Update) And Why It Might Be the Best Year Yet to Make a Move Across the Atlantic In recent years, more Americans have started asking a question that used to …
The West lives on in cowboy poetry
RIVERTON—Cowboy hats cast shadows under the fluorescent lights of an exhibition hall at the county fairgrounds. The crowd — an array of solid, paisley and plaid pearl-snap shirts — chatted till an announcement broke through the buzz. “There’s more programs back there, if you’re missing one and want to know who’s speaking,” said event organizer and emcee Wanda Weisz. She paused, then eyed the cowboy next to her.
The West lives on in cowboy poetry
Cowboy hats cast shadows under the fluorescent lights of an exhibition hall at the county fairgrounds. The crowd – an array of solid, paisley and plaid pearl-snap shirts – chatted till an announcement broke through the buzz. “There’s more programs back there, if you’re missing one and want to know who’s speaking,” said event organizer and emcee Wanda Weisz. She paused, then eyed the cowboy next to her.
The West lives on in cowboy poetry
RIVERTON—Cowboy hats cast shadows under the fluorescent lights of an exhibition hall at the county fairgrounds. The crowd — an array of solid, paisley and plaid pearl-snap shirts — chatted till an announcement broke through the buzz. “There’s more programs back there, if you’re missing one and want to know who’s speaking,” said event organizer and emcee Wanda Weisz. She paused, then eyed the cowboy next to her.
The West lives on in cowboy poetry
RIVERTON—Cowboy hats cast shadows under the fluorescent lights of an exhibition hall at the county fairgrounds. The crowd — an array of solid, paisley and plaid pearl-snap shirts — chatted till an announcement broke through the buzz. “There’s more programs back there, if you’re missing one and want to know who’s speaking,” said event organizer and emcee Wanda Weisz. She paused, then eyed the cowboy next to her.
We could be up against the most anti-public land administration in American history
Recently, I stood on the steps of the Capitol. Despite snow and a humidity uncharacteristic of Utah winters, I wasn't alone. Hundreds of fellow Utahns rallied for public lands on the eve of potentially the most anti-public land administration in American history.
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35 Most Nostalgic Flash Games From The Early 2000s
An important part of so many gamers' childhoods, Flash video games were some of the most accessible games in the early 2000s. If there was a computer with an internet connection, early 2000s computer games were only a click or two away. And, for the most part, they were completely free. Fans met the announcement that Adobe would be "killing off" Flash at the end of 2020 with widespread devastation among those for whom these games had defined their adolescence.
Every Riddle From The Batman Movie (2022), Explained
By Jordan Iacobucci , Grace Magee , and Peter Eckhardt Updated 7 minutes ago The Riddler's riddles from Matt Reeves' The Batman left some fans scratching their heads–Here's what each of his riddles mean. Summary The Batman is a detective thriller that explores the corruption and conspiracies of Gotham City through the Riddler's extreme methods of torture, murder, and destruction.
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Through Suffering, Hope: The Healing Power of Betsy L. Ross’... Ross’ tale of finding meaning in suffering is a deeply affecting balm worthy of countering the malaise of the 2020s. … read more
10 Marvel Villains You Never Knew Were Avengers
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10 Shocking Avengers Reveals That Are No Longer Canon
It is an indisputable fact that comic book fans love continuity. Continuity allows for a sense of growth for characters who have existed for the better part of a century while still allowing for them to retain the elements that keep characters iconic and beloved. However, not every continuity shift is destined to stick. For every shocking reveal that has become key to a franchise's history, there are a dozen that were quickly discarded.
10 Marvel Heroes Who Always Escape Death
Death in superhero comics is a complicated thing. Between universe-destroying events, storylines with titles that promise character death, and the generally violent nature of superhero life, there are few characters who make it out alive. However, IP profitability and the ongoing nature of comic book universes means that characters rarely stay dead for long. The heroes of the Marvel Universe have all died at some point or another.
Superman's Most Important Comic Lore For New Readers
Though the debate rages for who the most popular superhero is, the most famous is certainly Superman. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster in 1938's Action Comics #1, Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman has since inspired decades of storytelling and the creation of the superhero genre. Despite Superman's ubiquity, the character's lengthy history may make Superman's adventures seem inaccessible.
T'Challa & Shuri's Greatest Black Panther Milestones In Marvel Comics
Comic book superheroes face world-altering events every other week, changing over time, growing, and maturing with each new conflict and resolution. For megastars like Black Panther, a mantle most famously worn by both T'Challa and Shuri in Marvel Comics, these milestones are critical not only to the character but to their universe as a whole. These events reveal things about Black Panther's character and history.
DC Comics Greatest Superhero Mentors (And Where They Are)
Before someone can be a superhero, they must first learn how. Iconic as they are, DC's greatest heroes has each had a great teacher. Some of these mentors have been so great that they have gone on to mentor students of their own. These DC heroes and even villains have gone on to do more than mentor the world's finest. Some have returned to their own battles against the forces of evil, while others have joined it. Other characters have retired or passed away.
Marvel Comics Superheroes Who Can't Be In The MCU
For a long time, the only Marvel heroes a random passerby could name were Spider-Man, Wolverine, and the Hulk. Now, as Marvel has made household names out of C-list Avengers like Moon Knight and Doctor Strange, it seems the House of Ideas can make any offbeat hero famous. However, there are some heroes in their collection that Marvel can't touch.
Marvel Comics Superheroes Who Can't Be In The MCU
The MCU has made great use of Marvel Comics heroes, but champions like Team America, Conan, Bug, and NFL Superpro will never grace the silver screen. For a long time, the only Marvel heroes a random passerby could name were Spider-Man, Wolverine, and the Hulk. Now, as Marvel has made household names out of C-list Avengers like Moon Knight and Doctor Strange, it seems the House of Ideas can make any offbeat hero famous. However, there are some heroes in their collection that Marvel can't touch.
Worst Problems With Old Green Lantern Comics
Green Lantern has an incredible mythos, but older GL comics, from Alan Scott's Golden Age to Kyle Rayner's debut, hold some harsh, outdated realities. These days, Green Lantern is one of DC's richest franchises. Rife with intriguing characters, amazing visuals, and action-oriented space stories, the franchise has been consistently engaging since Geoff Johns penned Green Lantern: Rebirth in 2005. However, such great heights have not always been the case.
10 Most Inconsistently Written Marvel Characters
Shared continuity is the blessing and curse of superhero comics. As multi-creator projects with decades of storytelling, shared superhero universes allow for satisfying character growth, Easter eggs, and complex stories that reward years of readership. For fans and creators who cherish continuity, shared universes are an exercise in meticulous love. That said, not all writers who work in a shared universe read everything published.
Best Marvel Comics Supernatural-Themed Heroes
In a world of mad scientists, laser-blasting mutants, and cosmic world-eaters, it can be easy to forget the supernatural. However, Marvel's supernatural characters are some of the strongest. Their connection to the shadowy world of horror makes them interesting in ways other heroes aren't. Some of Marvel's supernatural heroes are ever-classic household names, while others are fondly-revisited relics from another pop culture era.
Best Avengers Who Always Keep Secrets In Marvel Comics
Many Avengers are secretive for varying reasons, like Spider-Man keeping secrets to protect his loved ones or Black Panther protecting Wakanda. Though they are the Marvel Universe's most front-facing superhero team, the Avengers have plenty of secrets. In the past, the team has hidden things like alien races, supervillain plans, and even world-ending plots from mad gods. However, some of the biggest secrets come from individual members, rather than teams.
10 Most Important Fantastic Four Milestones In Marvel Comics
Marvel's First Family has continually set milestones for comic books. Issue #1 of Fantastic Four kicked off the Silver Age of comic books, ushering in an age of more-human feeling characters. As FF stories release, more groundbreaking storytelling occur. Fantastic Four was Marvel's flagship title for a long time.
10 Things The Avengers Do Better Than The X-Men
The Avengers and the X-Men are Marvel's two biggest team franchises. Though the two crossover, they have decidedly different themes and purposes. X-Men stories are stories of intolerance, survival, and triumphing in a world that fears oneself, while Avengers stories are big, universe-busting epics featuring Marvel's best heroes. The X-Men are great at a lot of things, but there are some things the Avengers just do better.
10 Comic Codenames That Shouldn't Be Iconic (But Are)
Characters like DC's Flash and Marvel's Ant-Man are household heroes with iconic codenames, despite their names being rather strange or silly. In superhero comics, the codename makes the character. For many heroes, a good name is one of the first things that determines if a reader will pick up a book. An iconic name adds to a character's staying power and potential merchandising opportunities.
10 Best Amalgam Heroes
Amalgam comics brings the world of Marvel and DC Comics together, creating new, amalgamated versions of iconic heroes from both publishers. The 90s were a heyday for crossover comics. In addition to crossing over with smaller, independent companies like Dark Horse and Image, Marvel and DC crossed over with each other numerous times. One of the most notable examples of this was Amalgam Comics, a shared imprint where all the company's characters were merged together.
10 Times The X-Men Were Corrupted By Outside Forces
Iconic X-Men characters, from original members like Angel and Jean Grey, were corrupted by others including Apocalypse and the Phoenix Force. The X-Men have always been a group of outcasts. Shunned by mainstream society, Marvel's heroic mutants have continually struck from the shadows to protect what is good. However, evil things lurk in those same shadows and have sometimes corrupted various members of the X-Men.
10 Best Marvel Comics Starring X-Force
While the X-Men have long been the paradigm of mutant superheroics, sometimes a more militant approach is necessary. That's where X-Force comes in. Starting out as Cable's reinterpretation of the New Mutants and ever-evolving, X-Force has been a constant aspect of the X-line since the early 90s. As a team that has been in almost-continual publication since 1991, there are hundreds of issues of the team's adventures. However, some of X-Force's stories are better than others.
10 Most Controversial Justice League Deaths
The circumstances of various deaths, returns, and retcons of Justice League heroes and allies have caused controversy among DC comic readers. Comic book fans love to argue, and there are few subjects as controversial as death in superhero comics. Power levels, character behavior, and unwritten rules of comics (like those that some believe regulate which characters can actually die) all serve as fodder for discussions like these.
10 Best X-Men With The Worst First Impressions
Even the greatest X-Men members, from Wolverine to founder Professor X, had some of the worst first impressions in poor Marvel Comics debuts. The halls of the X-Men are full of iconic characters like Phoenix, Storm, and Cyclops who have withstood the test of time to become some of the comics' best-known superheroes. Boasting origins of strife and perseverance, these characters instantly stood out. However, this is not the case for every mutant who have joined the team.
10 DC Heroes Who Destroyed The World
The road to hell is paved with the best intentions. For some members of DC's hall of heroes, this saying has become all too literal. In their various attempts to save the world, plenty traditionally heroic characters have instead destroyed humanity's home. The multiverse concept allows for hundreds of alternate worlds, including fan-favorite Elseworlds. Some of these worlds feature a certain tweaking of an event that causes a hero to slowly become evil.
10 Weirdest Details From Early Avengers Comics
Comics are weird. Superhero comics are especially weird. However, that's what makes them so fun. In trawling through the longbox of history, any reader will find dozens, if not thousands, of "struck-me-funny" moments. The earlier back one goes, the stranger the comics one will find. Old issues of Avengers are no exception.
10 Avengers Showdowns We're Still Waiting For
Being a superhero means making a few enemies. For the Avengers, the list of enemies is nearly endless. Rogue supervillains, government agencies, and even entire alien civilizations all see Earth's Mightiest Heroes as some of their greatest foes. Time and again, the Avengers have risen to the call of battle. Today, however, plenty of members of the team need a rematch against one foe or another.
10 Strongest Powers Poison Ivy Has In The Comics
Since her debut in Silver Age Batman comics, Poison Ivy has only grown more powerful, developing new, plant-based abilities that make her godlike. Batman has the most iconic rogues gallery in comics, but most of his enemies are intellectually challenging rather than physically gifted. While characters like the Riddler and Joker provide Batman with complex schemes to foil, Batman easily overpowers them. Poison Ivy provides an even greater challenge.
10 Strangest Alien Races In Marvel Comics
Beyond super beings and mutants, Marvel Comics also houses a plethora of strange, unique alien races who often appear in X-Men or Avengers books. A fantasy world is only as good as the bizarre creatures that inhabit it. Lucky for the Marvel Universe, a great selection of weird alien races is not difficult to find. Marvel's aliens have been key to its stories since the company went by Timely Comics.
10 Best Supernatural Stories In X-Men Comics
When readers think of the X-Men, the stories that come to mind are often related to real-world ideas like bigotry or love. After those, many of the most iconic X-Men stories are space operas or apocalyptic futures. Less common but equally important are the X-Men's brushes with the supernatural. In Marvel's world filled with gods, demons, and magic, it is no surprise the X-Men encounter the unreal.
Avengers Comics Villains Too Controversial For Big Screen Adaptation
The Avengers have a wonderfully diverse rogues gallery. Over the course of their sixty-year history, Earth's Mightiest Heroes have battled mad gods, supervillain armies, and even alternate-dimension versions of themselves. Many of these characters have been successfully translated into the MCU.
10 Best Storm Comics
Storm was instantly iconic since her comic debut. The Kenyan-American mutant first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1 and has remained a key player in the Marvel Universe ever since. In addition to her adventures with the X-Men, Storm is critical to comics as one of the most visible Black superheroes. In the 50 years since her first appearance, Storm has saved the world countless times.
10 Best X-Men Retcons That Changed Marvel Comics History
Though retcons are a crucial part of all comic book history, they are particularly common in X-Men stories. Marvel's Children of the Atom have been the subject of a myriad of retcons over their 60-year history, with changes ranging from the personal histories of iconic heroes to the very origins of Marvel mutation itself. While no retcon is inconsequential, some have far greater fallout than others. Indeed, some events change the entirety of Marvel history.
10 Ways Captain America's Origin Changed Over The Years
One might think that a character's origin is one of the simplest elements of that character. However, the ever-evolving nature of comic book continuity means that once-straightforward stories become increasingly complex. For characters as storied as Captain America, that is doubly true. Even Captain America's initial revival in the 1960s saw elements of the character changed.
10 Worst Cases Of Power Creep In Marvel Comics
Power creep is less a bug and more a feature of superhero fiction. For characters like Spider-Man and Thor who have been around for over 60 years, creators have needed to continually raise the stakes so audiences stay invested in their adventures. As superheroes beat their enemies, their power levels grow as their feats become more impressive. However, there are some instances of power creep in the Marvel Universe that go beyond traditional expectations of growth.
10 Times The Avengers Were In Over Their Heads
The Avengers are Earth's Mightiest Heroes. A collection of gods, geniuses, and master combatants, the Avengers are set to take on any threat to the Marvel Universe. At least, that's what the Avengers believe. Despite their assembled power, the Avengers still find themselves in over their heads quite often. The Avengers' tendency to get into trouble takes a variety of forms. Sometimes, its due to a lack of understanding of a particular situation and the team requires others to help explain it to them.
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