Abstract: Rendering realistic appearances of homogeneous translucent materials, such as milk and marble, poses challenges due to the complexity of subsurface scattering. In this paper, we present a ...

Planktons play a significant role in affecting the transformation and distribution of materials in aquatic ecosystems. Biological activities can be categorized into autotrophic (i.e., the formation of ...

This prayer of Ireland's patron saint has come down through the centuries and remains popular today and we think you'll agree it's more relevant than ever. St. Patrick's Breastplate is a ...

The church plans to construct 11 townhome buildings, each with two units. United House of Prayer plans $10 million townhome project. The church will combine city-owned lots and its own.

Joyce Ann Nelsen, 59, of Route 394, Falconer, NY was taken to her forever home in heaven on February 22, 2025. She passed in her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Her husband, daughters, ...

He said his name was Steve, and you’ve probably guessed the reason for this letter. That is prayer, prayer, prayer. Please say a prayer or two for Steve, because from what he said and what I saw, he’s ...

“This is a prayer request. Just pray this through for us, because it is very high-stakes, and everybody knows that,” Johnson said while predicting he would get enough Republicans on boar ...

Prolific character actor and Karate Kid star Peter Jason has died at 80. Jason’s death was reported on Thursday by some of his former colleagues, including Halloween director John Carpenter and ...

The lone airport in Antique will undergo further expansion of its runway. (PNA photo by Annabel Consuelo Petinglay) MANILA – Completion of the redevelopment and modernization of the Antique Airport in ...

Lent, a period of prayer and fasting, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday. Many Christians observe Lent by giving up something they enjoy, such as sweets or alcohol. Ash Wednesday ...

According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on ...

Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez on Thursday confirmed that ...