Maine Merits Scholarship Program

The recipients of PeoplesChoice Credit Union‘s Maine Merits Scholarship program will be announced on April 15! Five awards totaling $6,000 will be awarded to those who are helping strengthen Maine’s future by promoting five key values:

•Volunteerism

•Community Leadership

•Entrepreneurial Spirit

•Maine Business Growth

•Vocational Craftsmanship 

Good luck to all of the entrants!

Take care,

‘Socks’ for Astronauts Created by Australia

After spending time in space, astronauts generally experience body movement disorders that have not been resolved.

Reported by ABC Australia, Australian researchers are now developing a tool that will make it easier for astronauts to return to normal movements when returning to Earth.

Professor Dr. Gordon Waddington from the University of Canberra who was involved in this study explained, astronauts experience sensorimotor interference, which is the loss of control of their arms as they land on Earth.

The Tools That Shaped Like Socks

“This tool aims to strengthen the sensorimotor in the forearm of astronauts,” explained Professor Waddington Farid M. Ibrahim of ABC News in Melbourne.

He explained, when astronauts spent more than four weeks in space, the lack of external stimulus caused them to experience these sensorimotor disorders.

“This project answers NASA’s need to conduct Human Exploration Research Opportunities research and aims to improve the performance and rehabilitation of astronauts involved in NASA and ESA (European space agency) space missions,” he said.

“In line with NASA’s plan to return to the moon in 2024, this technology will reduce the risk of human disability in spacecraft, because of the length of time they go through a period without weight,” explained Professor Waddington.

Professor Waddington who is also director of the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE) will utilize his experience in sports technology.

“We can utilize the equipment developed in this research to overcome the sensorimotor disturbances experienced by astronauts, through equipment that can be used,” he explained.

The equipment, said Prof. Waddington, is a form of compression socks, which will be produced by SRC Health, a health care garment company in Melbourne.

Tools shaped like socks are worn on the forearms of astronauts to strengthen the sensorimotor system that functions to control the movement of their hands.

Besides being used by astronauts, these compression socks can also help people who have been injured and help the elderly not to fall.

One company owned by the University of Canberra, Prism Neuro, will also develop products using this technology.

“This project will advance the development of health and therapeutic equipment to help overcome, treat and improve human sensory motor abilities,” said Professor Waddington.

The research conducted by Prism Neuro involved the Australian companies ElmTEK and SRCHealth, with funds of AU $ 432,000 from the ‘Australian Space Agency’ (ASA).

“It is very encouraging for Australia to be involved in NASA research, specifically addressing medical problems in space and the impact of space life on humans,” said elmTEK director Ganen Ganeswaran.

Control of the space mission in Adelaide

Meanwhile, earlier this week (15/06), Australia launched a space mission controller located in Adelaide.

The Mission Control Center of the Australian Space Agency’s space agency allows researchers to control space missions and communicate with astronauts on the ISS international space station.

Australia’s Minister of Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews explained the Mission Control Center will encourage the growth of the Australian space industry sector and create jobs.

This facility was launched with the Space Discovery Center, an international educational facility that aims to promote the space industry for the younger generation.

According to an AAP news agency report, the Federal Government set aside AU $ 700 million for the Australian space sector, and increased it to $ 12 billion to create 20 thousand jobs in 2030.

Do These With Your Spouse After Sex

warm the relationship with a partner. Psychology researchers at the University of Michigan and Pennsylavnia’s Albright College stated that couples who fall asleep after sex will have a stronger relationship. However, if you and your partner both do not want to sleep after sex, you can do the following activities after sex.

Cuddling or making out

The moment after making love with a partner is a warm moment that you can use to get closer to your partner and vice versa. This sweet moment you can fill with making out and making out so that the relationship with your partner is more romantic. Cuddling or making out after sex will release the hormone oxytocin which makes each feel more comfortable in the presence of each other.

Pillow Talk to Deep Talk

In addition to making out with a partner, you can also do pillow talk and deep talk as an activity after making love with a partner. You can listen to what problems your partner is facing, what their dreams are in the future, and anything in their past that makes them afraid, angry, or sad. Tell also about yourself more deeply so that couples understand more about your other parts.

Don’t forget to give praise to each other like what you like about it, the small and sweet gestures that you think are meaningful, and how beautiful each moment with your partner. In this way, you and your partner will give positive feedback to each other and the relationship will feel more comfortable.

Eat together

When making love with a partner, the energy released is not small. There are many calories burned and make you or your partner go hungry again. Activities after sex that you can do besides sleeping is eating together. You can cook simple dishes or order your favorite food with your partner. Besides being able to restore energy, your time to chat and have fun with your partner can be longer and enjoy both of you.

After making love with a partner, you and your partner are advised to clean themselves. You can take advantage of this by doing activities after sex, which is taking a bath together. Not only can you do your romantic moments in the bedroom, but also the bathroom. After bathing, your body will feel more clean and relaxed to prepare to sleep with your partner.

Those are some activities after sex that you can do with your partner besides sleeping. By doing these activities, you can strengthen and warm the relationship after sex with your partner.