MASS MURDERS
How can one explain the incredible number of mass murders that take place every, or almost every, day in the United States?
R. I share that, in general, there is no clear answer to this question, since the causes of mass murder in the United States are complex and multifaceted. Some experts believe that easy access to firearms, mental health issues, social and cultural factors, and the lack of effective policies to address these issues play a role in the high frequency of mass murder in the US. It is important to note that mass murders are not unique to the United States and occur in other countries as well. However, the high rate of gun ownership in the US contributes to the high frequency of mass shootings. Apart from what the experts think, I believe that the more weapons the population has, the more crimes are committed.
SKIING
Don Alfredo, we are looking forward to skiing and we are a family of 4, two young adults and two little ones, 6 and 8 years old. Where would you recommend us to go and what average cost can we expect, apart from any other advice you consider prudent. Thank you.
R. I share that there are two very important factors to consider for your first ski trip: the cost and the physical demand.
Generally speaking, it’s a bit cheaper for kids to ski than it is for adults. It’s usually around 30% less for lift tickets and kids’ equipment, though many resorts offer kid-friendly deals. In your case, I highly recommend starting somewhere that’s either a very family-friendly resort or a smaller local hill, so the kids learn before moving on to larger, more expensive resorts. If you plan to ski at a resort, one of the biggest expenses will be lift tickets. Depending on where you ski, for how long, and if you buy a multi-day pass, prices can range from $50 to $250 per day for a lift pass. To get the best deal on lift tickets, it’s worth buying them in advance online, as you can often save up to 20% or more. Another tip is to look for ski resorts that offer free skiing for kids, this significantly reduces the cost if you are bringing small children. If you start skiing, it is best to rent all the equipment. Rentals are almost always more expensive at the ski resort, so if you want to save, rent from a rental shop that is in town, not at the resort. This is what you can expect to pay for ski hire each day: US$30-70, making sure it includes helmet and goggles. Expect to pay between US$15-20 per person for lunch on the mountain.
COLOR BLIND
Myth or truth? Babies are born color blind.
A. True. Humans are born colorblind. The cones work when the baby is about 4 months old. One week after birth, a baby can see red, orange, and green. Babies take much longer to see blue. One in 12 men is color blind, while only one in 200 women is. That’s due to the fact that the red-green variant of color blindness (in which people have trouble distinguishing between red, green, and sometimes other shades), which is by far the most common type, usually it is transmitted through genes located on the X chromosome. Males only have one X chromosome and females have two. And in females, both X chromosomes need to have the relevant genetic problems for a female to be born with red-green color blindness. Blue-yellow color blindness (mistaking blue for green and yellow for red) and complete color blindness (the inability to see any color), meanwhile, are transmitted via other chromosomes and affect men and women about the same time. same rhythm.
