Investigation of the peopling of the Americas has generated decades of scholarly studies, increasingly illuminated by paleoecological and particularly paleogenetic research. There are currently several models of the peopling process differing with respect to timing, routes, and affiliation with modern (and ancient) populations in Asia and the Americas (Fig. 1). One perspective that has become prominent in the last decade is of an early entry (~25,000 to 15,000 years ago) into the Americas via a Pacific coastal migration. This perspective further implies ecological adaptations (for example, the kelp highway hypothesis) and, more recently, typological relationships (stemmed points) (1–5). We believe that this perspective, although commonly disseminated in the popular press (6–8), is a prematurely narrow interpretation of current evidence, which yields far less certainty. Some proponents (1) also assert that there is near-complete agreement among archeologists on these issues, but the most recent relevant survey (9) shows that archeologists remain divided, with substantial numbers thinking migrants used both interior and coastal routes, as well as strong skepticism for several proposed pre-Clovis sites. More nuanced consideration of the proposed alternatives can also be found (10–12). Here, we evaluate the claims made in (1) and elsewhere with respect to the current genetic, archeological, and paleoecological data and identify model constraints. We also suggest avenues of further research to refine models of the peopling of the Americas. Due to multiple dating techniques presented in this paper, we use years ago for calibrated radiocarbon dates, OSL and cosmogenic dates, and genetic age estimates. All of these are roughly comparable.

Mrs. McClain is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby Eugene McClain Sr.; daughter, Barbara Gail McClain Cofer; sons, Samuel Earl McClain Sr. and Bobby Eugene McClain; sister, Linda Waits and brother, Johnny Camp.

Gassensmith said the next step is to further investigate different variations of the material, including whether the bending behavior of the materials can be incorporated into color-changing sensors or act as a mechanical breaker inside organic electronics.

Finishing powders are one of my favorite things…but also one of the hardest things to find, at least in my experience. I’ve tried countless, and I have a few that I like and use, but nothing that I consider Holy Grail at this point. This one could be it, though. If you don’t use a finishing powder, you must. It completes the look and sets the work of art you just created on your face. This Hourglass Lighting Powder is one product that I knew I was going to buy the day I went in for this beauty haul because, as the product detail states, "The micron-size, color-correcting particles refract light and create transparent coverage, filtering out harsh light and refining the appearance of the skin." How could you not want to try that? My only issue, which isn’t a big deal, is that it adds a bit of sparkle to the skin. I’m not huge on a sparkly face (and I’m being a little bit dramatic—it’s not that sparkly), but I’d prefer a non-sparkly finish. I think those "sparkling particles" are what helps filter the light and refine the look of your skin, though. So for that, I guess I’ll take the shimmers.

Lori Loughlin flashed a hint of skin in a striped blouse with sheer bands of black. She teamed the look with velvet leggings, over-the-knee boots, a Gucci belt, and matching chain bag.

BWI will be showcasing Violet Crumble at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, January 2019 and also at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, May 2019.  

The Echo range has grown alongside the popularity of its core products, the Echo and the Echo Plus. Now, add-on products include bass boosting speakers, touchscreen tablets, stripped-back versions of the classic model and much more. Take advantage of Black Friday 2018 and snag one of these must-have devices at a discount. 

The exercise is not about extending bureaucracy where it’s not needed nor about boosting council income, she says. In fact, the aim was to reduce regulation and introduce flexibility where possible. Cemeteries such as Waikumete already have areas for specific cultures where plaques and decoration may be more lavish than the minimalist approach favoured in the returned servicemen’s site.

From Russia, with love: The Golden Globe winning starlet’s was a vision of style in her white gown, which was by Russian fashion designer Yanina Couture

Moore says the need to gain permission to scatter ashes in public places is to ensure the custom takes place in appropriate areas. Popular parks and beaches may not be right – and the practice has long been banned in regional parks, if not enforced.

Inventor(s): Keith E. Matheny (Plano, TX) Assignee(s): TUFF-LINKS, LLC (Plano, TX) Law Firm: Wick Phillips Gould Martin LLP (Local + 1 other metros) Application No., Date, Speed: 29575247 on 08/23/2016 (840 days app to issue)

Light and high-frequency acoustic sound waves in a tiny glass structure can strongly couple to one another and perform a dance in step.