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Interview with Biologist Jim McNamara
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Interview with Biologist Jim McNamara
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It was about 65 miles (104km) one-way.
65.0 miles (103km).jim mcnamara said:What would you suggest? ~65 miles (~104km)?
I would have rounded it the same way as if it would have been originally in km: "it was about 100 km one way."jim mcnamara said:And I agree - imprecise conversions aren't necessarily valid or helpful.
What would you suggest? ~65 miles (~104km)? Since you cannot know, part of the commute was over unimproved dirt roads. Sections were sometimes impassable requiring making the distance quite variable. Sometimes in Winter, only the "long way" through Santa Fe was open, exactly 86.4 miles of paved roads.
DrClaude said:I don't know if I should blame you or @Greg Bernhardt, but the interview includes one of my pet peeves: the precise conversion of an approximate value:
My point is that nobody talking in km would say "about 104 km."DiracPool said:Maybe if he wrote it like "It was about (65 miles, 104 Km)?" Then it would kind of be like the distributive rule applied to approximation?
jim mcnamara said:[opinion]
See: http://www.roughrock.k12.az.us/Welcome.htm
This does work rather well. However, there are few jobs on the reservation. Many young people leave, often because of non-Navajo spouses, and the kids never learn Navajo. They are on the tribal roles, but they are not active members. Plus, a Navajo who is not fluent in English has limited job prospects off the Rez. RR Demonstration recognizes that challenge pretty well. It is one school. There are many others: BIA, or Apache, Navajo, or Coconino county schools. Results are not heartening, IMO.
So, yes, people are trying. Are they all succeeding? IMO, probably not.
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Lastly, what are some of your all time favorite books, movies, musicians etc.? This one is easy – ‘Guns, Germs, and Steel’ by Jared Diamond, ‘The Stars My Destination’ by Alfred Bester.
Fixed, thanks!john baez said:This interview has some really wretched line breaks. I believe the technology underlying PhysicsForums requires that you not include carriage returns within a paragraph, if you want to prevent that.
Much better...[COLOR=#black].[/COLOR]Greg Bernhardt said:Fixed...
The purpose of the interview with biologist Jim McNamara is to gain insight into his research and expertise in the field of biology, as well as to learn about his opinions and perspectives on various topics related to biology.
Some of the topics discussed in the interview include McNamara's research on animal behavior, the impact of climate change on wildlife, and the importance of conservation efforts.
Jim McNamara is a notable biologist because of his extensive research and publications in the field of animal behavior, as well as his involvement in conservation efforts and his contributions to the scientific community.
McNamara's research on animal behavior can be applied in real-world situations by providing insight into how animals adapt and respond to their environments, which can inform conservation efforts and help mitigate the effects of climate change on wildlife.
McNamara is a strong advocate for conservation efforts and believes that it is crucial to protect and preserve biodiversity in order to maintain the health of ecosystems and ensure the survival of species. He also stresses the importance of public education and engagement in conservation efforts.