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So this is a blog post about chocolate.. and it’s addictive powers. When I was first introduced to Brookside’s Dark Chocolate Covered Pomegranate/Acai Berries I was hooked instantly. I mean seriously as soon as I finished a bag, I needed another one. This went on all summer long. Then Spencer and I went to Trader Joe’s and I was introduced to their Dark Chocolate Covered Powerberries (a combination of pomegranate and acai berries! This instantly became my favorite thing in the whole world. Unfortunately, the past couple times Spencer and I have gone to Trader Joe’s they have been out of those delectable Powerberries… and then we were told by an associate that they are changing suppliers, so who knows if they will be the same. What I’m really trying to tell you is that I decided to experiment with my own version of these wonderful fruit covered chocolate. And I was quite pleased with the results. 🙂 Sure the texture is a little off… I used dried fruit, not some candied jelly fruit that you get in the inside of Brookside’s chocolate fruit and Trader Joe’s chocolate covered fruit. In other words, I’m trying to tell you that this is healthier for you! With no added sugar. Are you ready for the recipe yet?
What you will need:
1/2 cup dried pomegranates (I used pomegranate flavored cranberries)
1/2 cup dried blueberries (I used blueberry flavored cranberries)
1/2 bag chocolate of your liking (for melting)
About a tablespoon of vegetable oil
Let’s just say I was a little nervous about how this would end up. I had no idea what to expect at all. So at this point I get my dried pomegranate flavored cranberries, and dried blueberry flavored cranberries. I’m ready to go!
I decided on just trying out 1/2 a cup of each flavor and put each in separate bowls. I then poured enough hot water in each bowl to cover the dried fruit and let them soak for 10 minutes. (The water will tint to the color of the berries)
Then, when my ten minutes were up I fished out the dried fruit with a slotted spoon and spooned them both into my food processor. Add about a teaspoon of one of the soaking water and process away!
You want to process the berries until you have a thick, yet ‘spreadable/smooth’ texture. Like pictured above.
Empty out the pureed fruit into a small bowl and place in the fridge for about an hour. You want the mixture to be cool to handle easier.
After your hour is up (or when your mixture has chilled}) pinch off small amounts of the pureed fruit and roll into mini-bite-sized balls and lay out on a flat (and moveable) surface. Then pop these back in the fridge to let them stiffen back up). You only have to wait 30 minutes this time.
Once your 30 minutes are up, melt up some chocolate (adding a touch of vegetable oil to make the chocolate thinner and easier to work with)!! I melted about a quarter of my bag of chocolate chips at a time with just a smidgen of oil. I was able to cover half of the fruit balls with that batch. So I melted more chocolate chips and added a bit more oil to finish up my fruit.
Stick those freshly chocolate covered fruit balls into the fridge for their final cooling stage! I didn’t time this part of the process because I left to go run errands. But I would say another hour and you should be good for snacking!
Here they are! All cooled off and ready for indulging chocolate lovers 🙂
Oh here is one of them up close. It’s so tempting to eat, right?!
Here is the inside of one of these chocolatey morsels.
I got my chocolate face on. These are that good. And will make you go ‘crazy chocolate eyed’ too!
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Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a condition that affects millions of people every year. It can be caused by stress, sleep disorders, misaligned teeth, and more. One of the most common symptoms of teeth grinding is jaw pain. Fortunately, there are treatments available to help alleviate this pain and reduce the instances of teeth grinding. Invisalign for teeth grinding is one such treatment that can provide relief for those suffering from the effects of bruxism.
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In addition to reducing jaw pain, Invisalign treatment in Barrie can also help prevent further damage to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). TMJ disorders often result from chronic bruxism due to muscle strain and improper alignment which puts extra tension on the joint itself. By correcting these issues through Invisalign treatment, you can ensure that your TMJ remains healthy and free from any long-term damage due to bruxism.
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In addition to reducing jaw pain and preventing TMJ disorders, there are other benefits of using Invisalign for treating bruxism and teeth grinding with braces as well. Firstly, the aligners used in this type of treatment are almost invisible when worn so you won’t have to worry about feeling self-conscious about wearing them in public or at work. Furthermore, since they’re removable, you don’t have to worry about eating certain foods or drinking beverages that could potentially stain them either! Finally, since they don’t require metal wires or brackets like traditional braces do, they’re much more comfortable than other orthodontic treatments as well.
If you suffer from jaw pain associated with bruxism then you should talk with your dentist about getting fitted for an Invisalign for teeth grinding treatment plan right away! This type of orthodontic treatment has been proven effective at reducing pain associated with teeth grinding while also helping prevent further damage to the temporomandibular joint as well as providing other benefits such as being virtually invisible when worn and being much more comfortable than other orthodontic treatments too! Talk with the experts at Simcoe Family Dentistry today about how an Invisalign plan could help reduce your jaw pain caused by bruxism!

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A decision will be accompanied by an announcement of a drive against British cannabis farms and a public education campaign clarifying the harm and illegal status of the drug which has been tried by more than 40% of teenagers.
Mr Clarke will also rule out a separate classification for "skunk" and other higher potency varieties of cannabis.
The public education campaign will "nail the myths" that cannabis is a harmless drug or that it is legal. Mr Clarke has conceded that the decision taken by his predecessor, David Blunkett, to downgrade the drug from class B to class C created confusion over its legal status.
The decision to leave cannabis as a class C drug means that possession now typically attracts a caution rather than prosecution.
It follows a review by the government's experts - the advisory committee on the misuse of drugs - of the recent evidence on its harmful effects. It is believed several members of the committee including its chairman, Sir Michael Rawlings, would have resigned if Mr Clarke had gone against their recommendation. The committee concluded that the impact of smoking cannabis on mental health was more serious than previously thought but not enough to justify reclassification.
"The risk to an individual of developing a schizophreniform illness as a result of using cannabis is very small," the report concluded, according to a leak to the Guardian last week. "The harmfulness of cannabis to the individual remains substantially less than the harmfulness caused by substances currently controlled under the Act as class B." The announcement is likely to provoke a sharp response from rightwing tabloids but the political landscape has shifted following the election of David Cameron as Conservative leader. Mr Cameron signed a report by the Commons home affairs select committee urging the government to review the status of ecstasy.
The Tories have dropped their campaign to reverse Mr Blunkett's decision which was taken to give the police more time to concentrate on class A drugs.


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Arrests Made, One Officer Injured in Center City Teen Flash Mob
Looks like several arrests after large group of teens around Center City pic.twitter.com/OPjjslTHqc
— Noah Cohen (@noahyc) March 7, 2017
A flash mob that involved hundreds of kids yesterday in Center City left one police officer injured and reportedly resulted in the arrest of about 10 teenagers.
Officials told the Philly.com that the officer was injured around 5:30 p.m., when police first received calls informing them of a large group of teens fighting around the 1500 block of Chestnut Street. The officer reportedly suffered minor injuries.
— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) March 7, 2017
SEPTA Transit Police Chief Thomas J. Nestel III said transit police arrested 10 teens as the flash mobs continued to break out. Four teens are awaiting possible aggravated assault charges, according to Philly.com.
Nestel tweeted that the flash mob was “definitely the worst” he’s seen.
Nearly every day but today was definitely the worst I have seen. Now you know why we love rain and cold. https://t.co/mdpIoLVle8
— Thomas J. Nestel III (@TNestel3) March 7, 2017
According to 6ABC, one boy who was allegedly assaulted in the subway was taken to Jefferson University Hospital for observation.
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This medication is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for ovary or breast cancer. It works by killing cancer cells.
Contraindicated in patients with liver, kidney disease, bone marrow depression and hypersensitivity.
Breast and Ovarian Carcinoma: Adults- IV- 0.3 to 0.4 mg/kg every 1 to 4 week. Alternative regimens- 0.2 mg/kg/day for 4 to 5 days every 2 to 4 week; or 6 mg/m 2 /day for 4 to 5 days every 2 to 4 week.
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver problems, bone marrow problems, agranulocytosis, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., announced its $2.6 billion endowment had a net return of 38.6% for the fiscal year ended June 30 in a financial report posted on its website.
The endowment had returned a net -0.7% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.
The financial report did not provide benchmark information, multiyear annualized net returns or return information by asset class.
As of June 30, the endowment's actual allocation was 26.8% venture capital/private equity, 25.3% domestic equities, 13.9% international equities, 7.8% marketable alternatives, 5.7% public real estate, 4.7% emerging markets equities, 4.1% fixed income, 3.2% public natural resources, 3.1% short-term investments, 2.8% private real estate and 2.6% private natural resources.
University spokesman Tim Doty could not immediately provide further information.

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A video showing a man feeding a baby an alcoholic beverage while seating on the armrest of a sofa has gone viral on Facebook
In the 30-second long video, the man can be seen giving a can of stout to a baby sitting on his lap.
The curious baby then proceeds to put his mouth on the can before moving his lips as if he has taken a sip.
The man does not show any attempt to pull the beverage away from the baby while the child is sipping.
After the video went viral, the police arrested the man, who has been identified as a 19-year-old with 14 previous criminal records
Utusan Malaysia reported that the man is a person under police surveillance in Teluk Bahang.
Barat Daya district police chief Kamarul Rizal Jenal said the suspect was arrested in Teluk Bahang, Penang at 1.30pm yesterday, 22 June.
"The incident was found to have happened in March at a house the suspect was renting in Kampung Telok Awak, Teluk Bahang," he told Berita Harian.
"The video is believed to have been recorded by a friend of the suspect and when the baby boy was only five months old."
Kamarul Rizal said the victim was taken to the hospital for a health inspection and was in good health.
The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act, relating to the ill treatment, neglect, abandonment, or exposure of children to a risk of physical or emotional injury
The police will also investigate the case under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for improper use of network facilities.
The suspect will be taken to the Balik Pulau Magistrate Court for a remand application today, 23 June.

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ReelViews for movies starring 'Chadwick Boseman'
With an unwavering devotion to spectacle and action, the film throws down a gauntlet where this kind of mass team-up is concerned.
It sloughs off the generic label that adheres to many films of the genre, providing an experience that is by turns exciting, emotional, and funny.
Those who attend this movie expecting to see a superhero smack-down won’t be disappointed, but anyone partial to Captain America’s saga may feel shortchanged.
This is a work of passion and anger and it conveys points in the subtext that provoke an emotional and intellectual response.
"Gods of Egypt" is often sloppy and fails in many ways but the cheesy momentum is hard to resist.
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Hi, My name is Charlie!
I am a Yoga Activist and Fitness Instructor.
I started my Yoga practice in 2011, because I thought it would be a great workout for me as a former student of ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance. What I thought was just exercise turned out to be so much more. Yoga has taught me to be patient and gentle, how to check in mentally and physically, and the importance of breathing through the good and the bad. The lessons that I learn on my mat are ones that I apply not only to my physical yoga practice but also to my everyday life. Through my yoga practice, I can continue to “do the work” to be the best person that I can.
My time as an Americorps Public Ally, sparked my passion for creating affirming and inclusive spaces for marginalized groups. Popular yoga and fitness culture often does not cultivate inclusive environments for people of color, people with disabilities, people with round bodies, people of different gender expressions, the LGBTQ+ community, people of lower socioeconomic backgrounds, etc. As a community organizer and activist with a passion for social justice, I see the dire need for spaces that actively address inequities and are welcoming to all people. My identity and personal experience drive my passion for creating healthy and affirming environments for all people.
Everyone has the capability to live healthfully but not everyone has access to the programs and education to show them how to do it. In regards to minority populations, there are very few programs that seek to inform about and facilitate healthy lifestyle choices in the community. I have heard time and time again, from people in community spaces that they know yoga can be great for them but they cannot afford it. I have made it my mission to teach a yoga and fitness that meets them where they are monetarily and physically.
In my free time, I enjoy randomly dancing, reading, and supporting the local arts scene in Indianapolis. I am also a founder of a grassroots organization called Shehive that is about creating safe spaces of healing and growth for women of color. We hold workshops and events to educate, support, and uplift women in the Indianapolis community.


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The Nigeria Football Federation has debunked reports circulating in the media that the federation wants to impose the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) players on the Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr.
Making this known on Friday was NFF spokesman, Ademola Olajire, who categorically revealed that the German tactician has the freedom to invite players that he deems capable of representing the senior national team.
This is after the Federation President, Amaju Pinnick said in an interview that Rohr’s contract will only be renewed if he gives local league players more playing time in the senior national team.
But Olajire during a chat on Sports Extra stated that the football body would never interfere in the selection of players by Rohr for any competition.
He revealed that they have given the former Gabon manager the freedom to decide whether he would include the NPFL players in his plans.
“There’s nothing like imposing NPFL players on the coach. He is at liberty to pick his players,” he said.
Despite the ongoing contract row with the federation, it is not yet known if Rohr’s contract would be extended after his contract expires in June 2020.

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Welcome to Digital Health Briefing, a new morning email providing the latest news, data, and insight on how digital technology is disrupting the healthcare ecosystem, produced by BI Intelligence.
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ACCENTURE BOOSTS ITS DIGITAL HEALTH FUNDING FORECAST FOR 2017: The technology consultancy has raised its 2017 forecast for digital health investment to $7 billion, according to a document shared with BI Intelligence via email. That's up from a previous forecast of $6.5 billion. The forecast suggests that digital health funding is bouncing back after a slower 2016. Digital health funding peaked at $7 billion — far above its forecast value in 2015. Funding then dropped down to $6.4 billion in 2016.
- The updated estimate is largely driven by international growth, mainly from China, India, and Israel. In these markets, overall funding has grown five times since 2013, Accenture notes. For instance, Israel's digital health funding grew 30% year-over-year in 2016 alone.
- Companies are expanding in areas that have shown success, rather than in new services. This signals that the investors are looking to begin monetizing on startups' products. Since 2014, funding in Series B, C, and D rounds has grown 12%, while seed and Series A funding fell 13% during the same period.
Established healthcare businesses are investing in digital health initiatives to diversify their revenues and stay at the cutting edge of innovation. Solutions that address affordability, access, and care quality are piquing the most interest from investors. Seventy-six percent of funding in 2016 went to startups that focused on these areas. For example, tools that aimed to enhance provider efficiency accounted for $1.2 billion of overall funding.
Digital health startups that are focused on solving these issues, such as Zocdoc, Jawbone, and Health Catalyst, have been among the biggest funding recipients consecutively since 2010. Ten startups, in particular, gleaned 38% of all funding in 2016, including Theranos, Schumacher Group, Flatiron Group, and 23andMe. Meanwhile, other startups that showed promise early on, such as Castlight, Teladoc, and Fitbit, have since gone public to varying degrees of success.
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ROMAN LAUNCHES ITS HEALTH PORTAL TO HELP MEN GET MEDICAL TREATMENT: Roman, the full-service online health portal that currently focuses on diagnosing and prescribing treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), has launched in New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Florida, with $3.1 million in funding, according to Engadget. Roman is the first US digital healthcare service that enables patients to complete every step of the treatment process online, which includes diagnosis, prescription, and delivery. Users answer a series of questions on Roman's online platform, which are then reviewed by a licensed physician who can issue a prescription. The prescription can then be filled at a pharmacy or via Roman's cloud pharmacy. For now, Roman is focused on improving the health experience for men facing ED in order to get them to seek medical care — only 30% of men who have ED get treatment. Men suffering from ED may find it more comfortable to seek treatment on a platform that involves little or no direct human interaction. ED is often caused by more serious chronic illnesses relating to heart health and blood pressure. Left undiagnosed, these chronic illnesses can manifest into more serious ailments. Chronic illnesses and the behaviors that cause them are the leading healthcare expense in the US, according to CDC. Looking ahead, the company has plans to expand into other areas of men's health. And by giving men a more convenient way of getting treatment and accessing safe medicine, Roman could become a major disruptor of traditional healthcare treatments — men are half as likely as women to see a doctor, according to 2014 CDC data.
UNDER ARMOUR ENDS PRODUCTION OF HEALTHBOX: Under Armour will end production of its HealthBox fitness products and focus more on its software and services offerings, after reporting its first quarterly sales decline since going public in 2005, according to the Wall Street Journal. The HealthBox, which was unveiled less than two years ago, is a package consisting of a wristband activity tracker, a chest strap that tracks a user's heart rate, and a WiFi enabled scale that measures body fat. The sports apparel giant will now concentrate on improving and growing its software offerings, which includes four connected fitness apps, for its 190 million users. To bolster this strategy, Under Armour plans to pursue more partnerships with hardware providers to integrate its software and services into more devices and expand the reach of its connected health platform. The fitness company has already partnered with Samsung to integrate its fitness apps into the tech giant's wearables. For context, 126 million wearable devices will be shipped globally in 2017 with this figure expected to nearly double in 2021 to 240 million, according to a forecast from IDC.
PNEUMA RESPIRATORY DEVELOPS A DIGITIZED INHALER: Pneuma Respiratory, the North Carolina based start-up that is focused on treatments for lung conditions, has developed the first fully digital, soft mist inhaler. The inhaler electronically detects a user's inhalation and automatically injects medication droplets into their lungs. This allows users to verify their dosage in real time via a mobile app. This technology has the potential to help the more than 40 million people who suffer from asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the US overcome issues with medication dosage. Pneuma Respiratory’s technology, which is able to deliver different sized droplets of medicine to different areas of the lungs could help the company disrupt the biologics market. For background, biologics are drugs produced from living organisms or contain components of living organisms and have the ability to target specific molecules within the human body — the global biologics market is anticipated to reach $400 billion by 2025, up from $277 billion in 2015, according to a new report by Grand View Research.


Is it any coincidence that the Democrats are pushing for a health care reform vote on the opening weekend of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament? To answer my own question, no. After being in power for 14 months and eight months after the first of numerous deadlines, the Democrat leadership insists that reform must be passed this weekend and signed into law before the Sweet Sixteen begins. Get it passed or get it over with seems to be the mindset on Capitol Hill. Here with the latest news and developments.
According to NRO’s vote tracker, a number of Congressmen who voted for the Stupak amendment in November are caving now. Slate doesn’t have its meter up yet, but it would appear that the likelihood of “passing” something is above two-thirds. The New York Times indicates that Nancy Pelosi has the votes and that a weekend vote is imminent. Word in the Hill is that the bill will be posted on the House Rules Committee website sometime this afternoon. That will make Mark Levin’s constitutional challenge against a health care reform plan that is signed into law by not voted upon in Congress a moot point. I am hopeful that Jim Geraghty is right to insist that Pelosi can’t get to 216 but I do not see how the leadership would push for a vote they could possibly lose.
That aforementioned NYT Caucus Blog post makes note of a letter from the National Catholic Social Justice Lobby urging Congress to pass a “life-affirming” vote for health care reform. That Social Justice is in their name should tell you everything about the organization’s left-wing politics. The Catholic bishops remain steadfast in their opposition to Obama’s abortion health care plan.
Rep. Bart Stupak (D, Mich) has fought a heroic battle against abortion funding in Obamacare and he has paid a price for it. He told The Hill: “You know, maybe for me that’s the best: I stay true to my principles and beliefs … vote no on this bill and then it passes anyways. Maybe for me is the best thing to do.” If he is truly against abortion funding, why would he want it to pass. I’m more than a little disappointed, yet this is understandable, even forgivable, considering what he has gone through for taking a principled stand. He doesn’t need David Frum mocking him. (Wear it as a badge of honour, Bart.) Unfortunately, some pro-life Democrats are being bamboozled into believing the Senate version of Obamacare would maintain the Hyde Amendment prohibitions against taxpayer funding of abortion; they are wrong.
You want some good news? (Of course you do.) Politico reports that Senate Republicans are working on a plan to defeat or stall reform in the Senate. I’m not convinced there is much they can do if the House passes the Senate version but the threat of stalling the bill and dragging out the debate might convince a few “jittery” House Democrats to note capitulate to the White House and Congressional leadership.


President Joe Biden has reportedly conveyed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States intends to supply a limited quantity of long-range missiles to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. This information was disclosed by three U.S. officials and a congressional official who are familiar with the discussions, although they were not authorized to speak publicly. The timing of the missile delivery and any formal announcement has not been disclosed at this point.
Ukraine has been seeking the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), which has the capability to strike targets at distances of up to approximately 180 miles. These missiles could prove invaluable for targeting supply routes, railways, and command and control centers located behind Russian front lines. However, the U.S. does not possess a significant surplus of ATACMS missiles to provide to Ukraine, as they have a larger payload compared to traditional artillery. Additionally, there have been concerns in Washington about the possibility of such missiles escalating the conflict with Russia.
The congressional official indicated that there is still ongoing deliberation regarding the specific type of missiles that will be sent and the quantity that will be delivered to Ukraine. It’s worth noting that some Eastern European countries have already provided substantial portions of their weapons stockpiles to Ukraine.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Biden administration has adjusted its stance on which weapons it is willing to supply to Ukraine’s military. Initially, approval for requests for items such as Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, Howitzer artillery pieces, anti-ship missiles, and HIMARS systems was withheld. However, later on, the green light was given for these weapons to be shipped to Ukraine, reflecting a shift in the U.S. approach to supporting Ukraine’s defense efforts in the conflict with Russia.


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"I Am A Common Man," Says Rahul Gandhi As He Arrives In US' San Francisco
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived here on Tuesday for a three-city US tour during which he will interact with the Indian diaspora and meet American lawmakers.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived here on Tuesday for a three-city US tour during which he will interact with the Indian expatriates and meet American lawmakers.
He was received at the airport by Indian Overseas Congress chairperson Sam Pitroda and other members of the IOC. Rahul Gandhi had to wait for two hours at the airport for the immigration clearance, party sources said.
While he was waiting in the queue, several people who were travelling with him in the same flight clicked selfies with him.
When people asked him why he was standing in the queue, Rahul Gandhi replied, "I am a common man. I like it. I am no longer an MP." Starting with San Francisco where he is scheduled to interact with students at the prestigious Stanford University, Rahul Gandhi will address a press conference and have meetings with lawmakers and think tanks in Washington DC.
The 52-year-old Congress leader is also likely to address Indian Americans and interact with Wall Street executives and university students during his week-long tour of the USA. He is slated to conclude his trip with a public gathering in New York on June 4. The interaction would take place at the Javits Center in New York.
Last week, Indian Overseas Congress chairperson Sam Pitroda said Rahul Gandhi's visit is aimed at promoting shared values and a vision of "real democracy".
"The purpose of his (Gandhi's) trip is to connect, interact and begin a new conversation with various individuals, institutions and media, including the Indian diaspora that is growing in numbers in the United States and abroad to promote the shared values and vision of the real democracy with a focus on freedom, inclusion, sustainability, justice, peace and opportunities world over," Sam Pitroda said in a statement.
Rahul Gandhi received a new ordinary passport on Sunday, two days after a Delhi court gave its clearance.
The former Congress president, who had applied for an ordinary passport after surrendering the old diplomatic passport issued to him when he was a member of parliament, is set to travel to San Francisco in the United States on Monday evening on a three-city tour.
Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as an MP in March following his conviction and two-year sentence by a Gujarat court in a defamation case over his Modi surname remark.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)


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The team at Brookman, Rosenberg Brown & Sandler is proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been chosen by the Super Lawyers organization for 2019. Partners and co-founders of the firm, Howell K. Rosenberg, and Laurence H. Brown, and attorney John M. DiDonato received the honor. Super Lawyers annually selects outstanding attorneys from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. for their achievements in the legal profession.
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Howell K. Rosenberg received the Super Lawyers distinction as a top-rated products liability attorney in Philadelphia. This is the 16th consecutive year he has been selected to Super Lawyers. He also received honors for his work as a personal injury attorney. Mr. Rosenberg’s cases range in scope from lethal exposure to asbestos, latex, harmful drugs, and substandard medical care. He has participated in numerous professional organizations during his lengthy career. He also served on the board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in various capacities.
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Portland-based five-pointed star ship Wampire unveil a bangin’ new video (directed by David Fine by the way). The short contains equal parts mirth and the oft times mendicant and tumultuous push-n-pull between hirsute men and blue-eyed women the world over. You’ll adore the ‘Lac emblem, beach dancing, and actor Patrick Dunnam’s longish pit follicles blowing in the Pacific airstream. I did. Yes, I am apologetically weird.
Anyway, the track is one of many (originally there were ten but Beyoncé strong-armed one) from Wampire’s latest ensemble of sound, Curiosity birthed into existence courtesy of Polyvinyl Records. Peace. Continue reading “wampire // giants + video”

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I mentioned in my previous post that I would explain all the symbolism inherent in the piece that I made to commemorate the Holocaust The symbolism in the installation is as follows:
Education is an important tenet in the Jewish tradition. Books are also everyday objects that many take for granted. The "everyday" was forever altered for those who were persecuted during the Holocaust. Books also tell stories of people’s lives, so their use is particularly poignant given the lives that were destroyed. The book covers are not damaged, but the interiors of the books are distressed in various ways. The reason behind the decision to maintain the integrity of the book covers is to indicate that we all have stories; these stories are often hidden by the masks that we wear, but often, if one scratches the surface, wounds are apparent. The books are printed in Polish, Russian, German, Italian, French and Yiddish. That choice was an important one because the people tyrannized during the Holocaust were not foreign enemies, but citizens of the very governments that attempted to annihilate them. The Yiddish book illustrates that the Jewish people were not completely destroyed and that a ray of hope still existed after World War II ended. Twelve books are used to symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel. The Jewish forefather, Jacob, fathered twelve sons and they are the ancestors of the Tribes of Israel.
Why a Tree Image--
Trees are an important symbol in many religious traditions. In Judaism, the tree is referred to as the Tree of Life and is a symbol that sustains and nourishes human beings. The Torah, or Jewish Written Law, is also referred to as the Tree of Life. The tree that I have drawn on the covers of the books is either dead or dormant. Further, the tree image is fractured rather than being solid since it is made up of different pieces. This is to symbolize the lives that were broken. However, there is hope expressed by the sapling that is depicted on the cover of the Yiddish book, which is in the lower right corner of the installation.
Why a Rack--
Again, I endeavored to utilize an object that had the appearance of an item that could be used every day.
Why a Pitcher, Bowl and Towel --
After attending a Jewish funeral and visiting the gravesite, one would not enter the home of the bereaved without rinsing one’s hands. There are those who would believe this practice is a way to banish evil spirits, and there are others who would simply see it as a life-affirming ritual after an encounter with death. The books have pastel on them. Therefore, when handled, pastel will get on viewer's hands. The water in the pitcher is there for visitor's to rinse off the pastel. This symbolizes the fact that if we hurt one another, we are all affected by the pain that is inflicted.
My friend, and fellow artist, Sarah Pollock and I have been in Dinan for almost a week now. The house is Lilliputian and very French. Dinan is a much larger city than I expected and also VERY French
I have completed 1 painting and have gotten a good start on a second one. This makes me feel a bit less stressed with regard to meeting my goals while here. I have been gathering resource photos between the rain drops. The weather is, sadly, as I suspected it would be, cloudy, rainy and damp. That said, Dinan is a beautiful city and I am having a wonderful time. Sarah and I hope to go on a day trip to the shore. We are hoping to find crashing waves and granite cliffs.
I will leave you with a photo from our adventure and will be posting again in the near future. The photo is of the Rance River which passes right in front of our house. I snapped this shot during a break in the clouds which provided an interesting sky.
The book covers are painted, the interiors distressed, the rack completed, and I just have the final touches to consider before I call the art DONE! I have had this piece on my mind for quite awhile now, so it feels as if I am just about to complete a really good book. I am looking forward to finding out the end of the story, but know that I will miss reading it when I am finished.
My friend, and fellow artist, Crystal Rodrigue, gave me a stool to use for the final touch, which helped keep me from continued obsessing (long story that I will not share for fear of obsessing). And, finally, a gigantic thanks goes to James MacLeod for the terrific rack that he fabricated for me. James is a woodworker extraordinaire!
I have included a couple of photographs to show the piece almost completed.... I will have one more posting to show the piece installed and to explain the symbolism involved.. Thanks for reading.
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You lucky English. BFI has released Bertolucci's beautiful 1970 psychological thriller on the big screen. Paris, Rome, '30s fashion. Oh, the beauty. Oh, just another example of my great aesthetic loves dripping oppression and war.


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A lightning quick strike by Leipzig
[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] RB Leipzig looked like it was in an American football formation on the opening kickoff against VfB Stuttgart II and scored the fastest
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Coach Alexander Zorniger’s uses a 4-3-3 lineup but employed a 2-0-8 on this kickoff. That thrilled the 9,869 fans at
Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena when it led to Daniel Frahn’s goal at the 8.6 second mark, beating the German D3’s previous fastest goal record of 17 seconds.
Six Leipzig players touched the ball before Frahn finished, scoring the first goal of his team's 3-1 win.
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How are you? This morning I am super stoked to add a new series to Super Strength Health, with KeVita as my focus. What’s KeVita, you ask? WELL. KeVita is a probiotic beverage that I am all about. It is vegan and gluten-free, of course, and has zero added sugar. (At least that is true for 11 of the 12 flavors. The lemon ginger has evaporated cane syrup in it, so I steer clear of that one.) It is fizzy and sparkly and sweet, without being as intense as kombucha, and I drink it pretty much every day, especially now that I am doing some demo work for them, and really noticing the effects that regular consumption has on my digestion.
The first mocktail I am presenting to you was a show stopper at the SuperTasty Cookbook Release party and I can totally see why. It is spicy, sweet, has just a hint of green flavor, and although it is cool, it is totally warming due to the ginger and cayenne. Drink it for a natural boost (I’ve been trying it instead of my second afternoon coffee) and prepare to be absolutely pumped.
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- 1 bottle of Lemon Cayenne flavor KeVita
- 2-4 inches of fresh ginger, depending on how much spice you like
- 4 large leaves lacinato kale
- Pour your KeVita into a medium sized mixing bowl, going slowly so that it doesn't over-fizz
- Peel your ginger and run it through a juicer
- Wash kale and juice it into the same cup as the ginger
- Pour ginger kale juice into the KeVita bowl and gently stir
- Pour into cups and serve immediately, or pour back in bottle using a funnel. If you are saving it for later screw the cap on as tight as possible so that the beverage doesn't go flat
I hope you enjoy!
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Do you wish you were eating a little more simply, or a little more healthfully? Do you want to make dietary changes to get animal products, gluten, refined sugar, and processed foods out of your diet, even if just for two weeks? Do you want more energy from cleaner-burning foods? Do you like a little extra accountability?
You should totally join my Reset and Restore program. It’s a serious deal, starts November 2nd, and I am super excited about it. Feel free to share widely!


Video games, more specifically online games, have seen a significant rise in popularity over the last couple of years. From the simple click of the mouse to the physical input of buttons, keyboard commands, and even hand movements, many video game players now have some form of interaction with their gaming experience.
However, there are still many questions that remain about video games and online gaming. There is much we do not know about the inner workings of video games, how they work and how to control them. One of the biggest mysteries however is the question of why more people are becoming interested in online gaming and how the internet can help gamers learn about the different types of online games.
There is much debate as to whether or not online video games are actually addictive. The problem with the debate is that it is based on a handful of studies. While these studies showed that online video games were indeed addictive, they were done on people who were already playing video games. They did not take into consideration that online video game players, for the most part, play them casually.
What is more likely, and what many experts agree upon, is that the different type of online games that are available today are all forms of entertainment. In other words, most online games are not necessarily addictive because they are entertainment. While they are enjoyable, they are also enjoyable for different reasons than what their offline cousins would be.
For instance, many games on the internet involve the player being involved in a story or an adventure. These games can be engaging because the players get to participate in something that is fun and exciting for them. They also can involve the player having to think fast in order to make good decisions and solve problems.
While online video games may not necessarily be addictive, many online gamers have learned enough to avoid them if at all possible. The internet is a great place to look for information about all types of games and gaming, especially the different types of online games that are available online today.
While some online gamers have become addicted to online video games, it is actually not the same as addiction to gambling or drugs. For one thing, you cannot become addicted to a video game like an addict can to the slot machine in the casino; your brain has to learn to use those games in order to have the kind of fun that you are looking for. Visit here for more information about https://viralqq.best.
Another important point to keep in mind when learning about online video games and online gaming is that a lot of people have trouble quitting them. The main reason for this is because the games tend to have a lot of depth.
Some of the benefits of online video gaming include a sense of accomplishment that cannot be found in offline video games, as well as a greater chance to compete with others. This makes online video gaming a very interesting, exciting, and exciting hobby to get into.


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This paper offers reflections on an organic turn to the arts as a means of connecting and working with children and young people online during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lockdowns during the pandemic required social work practitioners, students, and social care staff to find innovative and creative ways of engaging with people. Online delivery of services presents both challenges and opportunities for communicating and building relationships. The arts, currently underutilised in social work, is one way to open up opportunities, and provide a ‘way in’ to the lives of people who use services. This paper draws on reflections from a student social worker based in Scotland, UK, on how a turn to the arts provided an effective means to connect with and understand the children and young people she was supporting. The paper first explores some of the benefits of using the arts in social work practice; second, it introduces online arts-based approaches used during the Covid-19 pandemic; and concludes by encouraging readers to adopt and adapt the approaches introduced in the paper to integrate arts-based approaches into social work.
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That Sticky Feeling
We operate a Type III (hard anodize) bath which operates at the following conditions: 15% sulfuric plus 1% oxalic, dissolved aluminum less than 7.5 g/l, 40F, aluminum cathodes, air agitation, solution is filtered. We have noticed that hardcoated, unsealed parts exhibit a sticky feeling after processing. What is the cause of this stickiness? How can it be eliminated? R.V.
Virtually all anodized, unsealed parts feel sticky to some degree or another. Probably the best example of this is on parts with relatively thick, hard anodic coatings. Many years ago in some shops this was often used to judge whether or not the anodic coating was sealed (obviously, before the days of QS 9000). If it felt "sticky," it wasn't sealed. Good sealing will eliminate the stickiness. However, many hard anodized coatings are purposely not sealed in order to preserve maximum coating hardness. The sticky feel does not affect the quality of the hard anodic coating in any way.
I am not sure why unsealed anodic coatings are sticky. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that sealing "closes" or "plugs" the pores of the coating. If not sealed, the "open" pores of the coating feel "sticky." Would anyone care to shed some light on this? Comments are welcome.

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This image shows a part of the amazing masterpiece of architecture, the " Sony Center ", located at the Potsdamer Platz, Berlin - Germany.
According to the Japanese belief the " KAMI " live in the mountains. Berlin doesn't have a real mountain ... that's why the " SONY " - Center was built, like the Fujisan, as an artificial residence for the KAMI, to get also a protection in Europe.
At the age of 25 years Juergen Weiss discovered the passion to travel, in order to become acquainted with stranger countries, people and cultures. After yourneys on the African Continent, the Seychelles, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, he continued to go further to the East. Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and also Hongkong were his goals. In the mid 90`s, Juergen fulfilled his dream finally, when he traveled for a backpack - route to South America.
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The rules on obtaining UK citizenship have already changed with the introduction of citizenship ceremonies and the requirement that applicants prove that they have sufficient English or other UK language skills and knowledge of life in the UK. Going forward new citizens are also likely to have to satisfy lengthier residence requirements and prove that they have contributed to life in the UK.
Below is an overview of recent figures on citizenship applications, provided by the government. Most figures are rounded to the nearest 5 and percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Applications for Citizenship
In 2007 there were 160,890 applications for citizenship, an increase of 8% on the previous year. In 2006 the number of applications had dropped by 32% compared to 2005. That decrease in applications coincided with the introduction of the new life in the UK and language tests that all adult applicants must now take in order to obtain citizenship.
In 2007 the number of applications returned to about the same level as in 2005 – it is suggested that this increase may have been due, in part, to a surge in applications prior to an increase in the application fees in April 2007.
In 1997 there were only 66,000 applications for citizenship. In the period since then the largest year on year increases took place in 2000 to 2001 (from 62,475 to 109,005 applications – a 74% increase) and 2004 to 2005 (132,630 to 219,115 applications – a 65% increase).
Applicants Granted Citizenship
In 2007 164,635 applicants were granted British citizenship – an increase of 7% on the previous year. The figure is higher than number of applicants because some grants of citizenship will have been in respect of applications made in 2006.
UK citizenship was awarded for the following reasons: in 87,785 cases (or 53% of grants) citizenship was based on length of residence in the UK; in 30,425 cases (or 18%) citizenship was based on marriage; and, 40,535 of the new citizens (or 25%) were children under the age of 18.
15,630 applications ended in a refusal, were withdrawn or the applicants were found to be already British. 9% of all applications for citizenship, where a decision was made, resulted in a refusal to grant citizenship.
In 1997 only 37,010 people were granted citizenship. In the ten years since 1997, the number of people granted citizenship grew steadily every year until 2006 when the number of grants dropped by 5%. On average, since 1997, about 9% of all applications for citizenship have been refused.
There were 119,490 UK citizenship ceremonies in 2007 – an 11% increase on 2006.
Where Do Applicants for UK Citizenship Come From?
New British citizens come from all over the world. In 2007 the largest single area from which new citizens originated was Asia – with 44% of the total. Next came the 31% of new citizens who were from Africa, followed by the 9% who were from European countries outside of the European Economic Area.
The main countries of those granted citizenship in 2007 were: India with 14,490 or 9% of the total; the Philippines with 10,840 or 7%; Afghanistan with 10,555 or 6% – an increase of 211% on the previous year; South Africa with 8150 or 5%; and, Pakistan with 8140 or 5%.
Age and Gender of New UK Citizens
The age of foreign nationals granted citizenship in 2007 breaks down as follows: 31% of new citizens were aged between 25 and 34; 24% were children under 18; 23% were aged 35 to 44; 10% were aged 45 to 59; 8% were aged 18 to 24; and, 3% were over 60.
Of all new citizens in 2007, 39% (or 63,770) were females aged 18 or older and 37% (or 60,665) were males aged 18 or older.
Reasons Why Applications for UK Citizenship Are Refused
Some believe that it is currently too easy to obtain UK citizenship and new rules being introduced emphasise that citizenship is a privilege to be earned and not a right to which one is automatically entitled. Overall in 2007 there was an 8% increase in refusals.
Following are some of the main reasons why 14,725 applications made resulted in a refusal to grant citizenship:
- 28% or 4135 did not satisfy the residence requirements;
- 17% or 2535 did not have a British parent;
- 16% or 2365 failed to pass the English language and / or life in the UK tests;
- 15% or 2230 delayed in responding to questions from the immigration authorities;
- 11% or 1695 because the applicant was not of good character;
- 6% or 930 were incomplete applications.
In 2007 4% of applicants for citizenship were found to be British already.


Pilot rideshare program helping southeast Houston save money
Houston is growing and some of those growing pains can be felt at the gas pump and when driving down congested streets. A new program is being tested in Houston to save money on rideshares. In partnership with Uber, the Greater Southeast Management District launched a program during Memorial Day weekend to help solve traffic concerns and keep Houston on the move.
Filipino lawyer gunned down inside Uber vehicle in Philadelphia dies
A Filipino lawyer has died a day after being shot while on his way to an airport in Philadelphia. John Albert “Jal” Laylo, a Philippines government attorney on vacation in the city, was sharing an Uber vehicle with his mother Leah when their car was attacked by still unknown suspects at 4:06 a.m. on Saturday. The suspects then pulled over to the Uber driver’s side and fired more rounds before fleeing the scene.news.yahoo.com
Bobcats get out-homered in loss to Stanford
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‘We need to take care of ourselves’: Ride-share, delivery drivers learn about wellness, self-care as stress of the job increases
The surge in people choosing to drive for a living for rideshare and delivery companies was met with a pandemic of viral infections but also more crime on the roads, and drivers are struggling to balance the pros of the job, like flexible schedules, with the reality of the risks of being on the road.chicagotribune.com
An Uber driver helped a stranded TikTok influencer after she was robbed during Coachella. In return, she raised over $240,000 for his family.
"It hit $1,000 in one hour and then $100,000 in 24 hours," Becca Moore said of the fundraiser that now has over $240,000. "I still can't believe it."news.yahoo.com
Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate
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Uber driver accused of assaulting 73-year-old passenger who asked her to stop texting, driving, deputies say
An Uber driver is accused of assaulting a 73-year-old passenger who asked her to stop texting and driving while traveling on the Northwest Freeway, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
MUG SHOT: Woman accused of repeatedly slamming into back of Uber driver’s vehicle during road rage incident, HPD says
A woman has been charged after being accused of repeatedly slamming her vehicle into the back of an Uber driver’s vehicle during a road rage incident, according to the Houston Police Department.
Uber to give UK drivers minimum wage, pension, holiday pay
Uber is giving its U.K. drivers the minimum wage, pensions and holiday pay, following a recent court ruling that said they should be classified as workers and entitled to such benefits, the company announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021. And they said the company can't decide by itself the expense base for calculating the minimum wage, which should be based on a collective agreement. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)LONDON – Uber is giving its U.K. drivers the minimum wage, pensions and holiday pay, following a recent court ruling that said they should be classified as workers and entitled to such benefits. The ride hailing giant's announcement Tuesday comes after it lost an appeal last month at the U.K. Supreme Court following a yearslong court battle. And they said the company can't decide by itself the expense base for calculating the minimum wage, which should be based on a collective agreement.
VIDEO: Uber driver assaulted, coughed on by maskless passengers
An Uber sticker is seen on a car windshield on the street in downtown Miami on January 9, 2020. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)An Uber driver was attacked by passengers in his car after he ended the ride because they did not want to wear a mask. A dashcam video showing the passengers coughing at the driver and assaulting him has surfaced online, going viral across social media. According to Fox 10, the incident occurred Sunday afternoon in San Francisco where a mask mandate requires rideshare passengers to wear a face covering. According to Fox 10, police say one of the women pepper-sprayed the driver as they got out of the car.
Uber, Lyft team up on database to expose abusive drivers
Uber and Lyft have teamed up to create a database of drivers ousted from their ride-hailing services for complaints about sexual assault and other crimes that have raised passenger-safety concerns for years. The clearinghouse unveiled Thursday, March 11, will initially list drivers expelled by the ride-hailing rivals in the U.S. Michael Wolfe, a Uber driver who also leads a Washington state group representing about 2,000 other drivers, praised both ride-hailing services for trying to weed out the abuses in the industry. AdIt could also help appease U.S. lawmakers, who have criticized Uber and Lyft in the past for inadequate safety protections for their riders. After Uber rebuffed the request to protect the victims' privacy, the agency slapped the company with a $59 million fine.
Gig economy shifts: Spain makes delivery riders employees
Delivery riders protest outside the Spanish parliament in Madrid, Wednesday March 3, 2021.The Spanish government announced on Thursday March 11, 2021, legislation that classifies food delivery riders as employees of the digital platforms they work for, not self-employed. (AP Photo/Paul White)MADRID – The Spanish government on Thursday announced legislation that classifies food delivery riders as employees of the digital platforms they work for, not self-employed, in a legal change that could have far-reaching consequences for Spanish businesses. She described the rule on disclosing how the digital systems work as “epic,” saying it “neutralizes algorithmic punishments.”AdThe legal changes are the latest affecting companies and workers in the gig economy. The Spanish government agreed on the new law with the country’s main business groups and trade union confederations. AdThe legislation was drawn up after Spain’s Supreme Court ruled last September that food delivery riders are employees, not self-employed workers, in a case brought by a former rider for Glovo.
UK top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark ruling
The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Uber drivers should be classed as workers and not self employed. The ruling that the drivers should be classed as “workers” and not self-employed is a big defeat for the ride-hailing giant. The seven Supreme Court judges who heard the case unanimously rejected Uber's appeal against an employment tribunal ruling that two Uber drivers were “workers" under British law. AdSan Francisco-based Uber, which has 65,000 active drivers and 5 million regular users in the U.K., had argued that Aslam and Farrar were independent contractors. AdThe British judges on Friday cited a number of factors in their decision: Uber sets fares and contract terms and penalizes drivers who reject or cancel rides.
Uber's 4Q loss narrows, raising hopes for pandemic recovery
In 2020, the ride-hailing service was forced to rely more heavily on its food-delivery service. But analysts believe Uber’s pioneering ride-hailing service will also eventually bounce back as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19. He also predicted that Uber's losses may evaporate by the end of this year. The company’s ride-hailing service brought in revenue of $1.48 billion in the quarter, a 52% drop from the prior year. Meanwhile, revenue in Uber's food-delivery service more than tripled from the previous year to $1.37 billion.
California court rejects lawsuit challenging ride-share vote
The lawsuit filed Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2-021 in the California Supreme Court said Proposition 22 is unconstitutional because it limits the power of the Legislature to grant workers the right to organize and excludes drivers from being eligible for workers' compensation. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)LOS ANGELES – The California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Wednesday that sought to overturn a ballot measure that kept app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors instead of employees eligible for benefits and job protections. The lawsuit had been filed directly with the high court claiming the measure was unconstitutional because it limits the power of the Legislature and excludes drivers from being eligible for workers’ compensation. Unions, who joined drivers in the lawsuit, spent about $20 million to challenge the proposition. AdWhen the lawsuit seeking speedy review was filed directly with the Supreme Court last month, Mary-Beth Moylan, associate dean of McGeorge Law School in Sacramento, said the first challenge would be getting the court to take the case.
Uber will bring the booze after acquiring Drizly for $1.1B
The mobile ride-hailing company said Tuesday that it is acquiring the alcohol-delivery platform Drizly for $1.1 billion in stock and cash. Uber expects more than 90% of the sum to be paid to Drizly stockholders in shares of Uber common stock and the remainder paid in cash. Shares in San Francisco-based Uber jumped 7% in afternoon trading, to $56.42. U.S. alcohol online sales jumped 553% in April, according to NielsenIQ. AdThe acquisition gives Uber access to an established player in that space, which could be a leg up in the fiercely competitive food delivery market.
Maine company successfully launches prototype rocket
This Jan. 31, 2021 image provided by bluShift Aerospace shows The Knack Factory in Limestone, Maine, where an unmanned rocket lifts off in a test run. It was the first commercial rocket launch in Maine history. (bluShift Aerospace via AP)BRUNSWICK, Maine – A Maine company that’s developing a rocket to propel small satellites into space passed its first major test on Sunday. It’s carbon neutral.”AdThe goal is to create a small rocket that could launch a 30-kilogram (66-pound) payload into low-Earth orbit, more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) above Earth's surface. An attempted test launch in Limestone earlier in January was postponed because of weather.
Some Uber, Lyft drivers sue over California ballot measure
The measure, which was passed in November with 58% support, was the most expensive in state history with Uber, Lyft and other services pouring $200 million in support of it. “Generally speaking, courts in California don't like to overturn the will of the people,” Moylan said. There are instances where the California courts have come in and said ... it's nice that this is what the people wanted to do, but our constitution doesn't permit the people to do this." The law expanded a California Supreme Court ruling that limited businesses from classifying certain workers as independent contractors. Another claim in the lawsuit alleges the measure violates a rule limiting ballot measures to a single subject.
Uber passenger shot while traveling on the North Freeway, police say
HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after they said an Uber passenger was shot in north Houston Tuesday. Police said the shooting happened around 10:10 p.m. on the North Freeway near Bristol. According to investigators, officers located an Uber driver whose truck was shot up on the freeway. The driver told KPRC 2 he was traveling on 610 to 45 when someone opened fire from behind his vehicle. Investigators said a bullet hole is visible in the driver’s headrest and the rearview mirror inside the car, showing both bullets narrowly missing the driver.
Uber's food delivery business outshines core rides service
Uber's food delivery business brought in more money during the third quarter than its signature rides business, showing just how much consumer behavior has changed — and how far the company has adapted — since the pandemic struck. Uber brought in $3.13 billion in revenue, down 18% from the same time last year. Despite the decline, the rides business showed improvement from the second quarter, when it brought in just $790 million. Uber’s food delivery business also brought in more revenue than its rides business in the second quarter, when demand for rides was even lower due to the pandemic. However, its rides business was more profitable than delivery.
Ride-hailing, delivery giants win fight against labor law
Uber, Lyft, Doordash, Instacart and others sought to get out of those requirements, and after failing in court, succeeded in convincing voters to give them an exemption from most of the year-old law’s provisions. A record $200 million spending spree by the companies and their supporters helped them win the vote. The investment yielded a huge return for Uber and Lyft, whose combined market value climbed by $10 billion on Wednesday. Uber told its drivers the company would let drivers know how to enroll in benefits in the next few weeks. “It’s not really fair that Uber, Lyft etc.
Uber, Lyft spend big, win in California vote about drivers
FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2020, file photo travelers request an Uber ride at Los Angeles International Airport's LAX-it pick up terminal. A California ballot measure that would exempt Uber, Lyft and other app-based delivery drivers from being classified as company employees eligible for benefits and job protections led Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in early vote counts. San Francisco-based Uber and Lyft had threatened to pull out of California if they lost. Opponents said the companies exploit drivers to keep profits high and the ballot measure would deprive workers of rights like overtime pay and workers’ compensation. Supporters said the measure would allow drivers to maintain the freedom to work hours they choose and would provide other benefits.
Asia tracks Wall St rally as markets shrug at election limbo
The benchmark index had gained 3.5% before the market lost some of its momentum toward the end of the day. The Nasdaq was the standout, notching its biggest gain in more than six months as traders doubled down on technology stocks. But after a tumultuous overnight session in global markets where Trump prematurely declared victory, markets acted as if the occupant of the White House might be secondary. It may take days for a winner of the White House to emerge, and professional investors say they’re bracing for sharp market swings in the meantime. Stocks tend to rise regardless of which party controls the White House.
Across the country: 5 noteworthy ballot measures that deserve some attention
To see what exactly the ballot measures are in each state, click or tap here. Below are five noteworthy initiatives we thought we’d mention from across the country. Mississippi’s flag redesignThe state Legislature in June eliminated the old state flag that had the Confederate battle emblem, which was widely thought of as racist. California’s app-based driving proposalThis initiative will decide whether app-based transportation and delivery drivers are classified as independent contractors or as employees. Colorado’s abortion banThis is a ballot initiative that will likely draw a lot of attention across the nation.
‘It was just God’s work': 2 women pulled from car moments before it burst into flames
HOUSTON, Texas – Two women were pulled to safety moments before their car bust into flames. An Uber transporting the women home was traveling northbound on the Eastex Freeway, near Jefferson, when a truck collided with it. “All of a sudden we saw cars coming from all directions and crashing through the wall and everything,” Shelvin said. “Once I saw the car was wrecked real bad, I knew there was a gas tank right in the back," Shelvin said. “I knew at anytime there was going to be an explosion.”After pulling the women from the Uber, the vehicle burst into flames and an "explosion went all over the place,” Shelvin said.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees
SAN FRANCISCO – A California appeals court on Thursday upheld an order requiring Uber and Lyft to treat their California drivers as employees instead of independent contractors, less than two weeks before voters will be asked to exempt the ride-hailing giants from the state's gig economy law. Uber and Lyft — who along with DoorDash have heavily bankrolled the ballot measure — had appealed an August preliminary injunction by a San Francisco judge. Uber and Lyft issued statements noting that the ruling doesn't take immediate affect and urging voters to approve Prop. Treating Uber and Lyft drivers as employees instead of independent contractors would guarantee benefits such as overtime, sick leave and expense reimbursement for workers who make up much of the freewheeling gig economy. Lawyers for Uber and Lyft say drivers are not fundamental to the business, arguing the companies are “multi-sided platforms” whose activities encompass much more than transportation.
Ask 2: How can I get to a voting poll if I don’t have a car?
Question: How can I get to a voting poll if I don’t have a car? Answer: Agencies around town are offering free rides to the polls. The free rides will be offered from Oct. 27-29 and on Nov. 3. BCycleEarly voting is here, and BCycle can get you to your nearest polling location while the lines are still short. Lyft will have 50-percent off one ride up to $10 to any polling location or dropbox using the promo code 2020vote.
Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers
Voters are being asked to decide via Proposition 22 whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to Uber, Lyft and other app-based drivers. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)LOS ANGELES – Californians are being asked to decide if Uber, Lyft and other app-based drivers should remain independent contractors or be eligible for the benefits that come with being company employees. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers. The landmark labor law known known as AB5 threatens to upend the app-based business model, which offers great flexibility to drivers who can work whenever they choose. Uber and Lyft have maintained that their drivers meet the criteria to be independent contractors, not employees.
Uber gets 18-month London license after winning court appeal
LONDON – Uber can keep operating in London for another year and a half after winning its appeal of a decision by the British capital's transit regulator not to renew its license. The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company had challenged Transport for London’s decision in late 2019 not to renew its operating license over safety concerns involving impostor drivers. Uber’s London license has been revoked twice since 2017 but the company has been able to continue operating while it appealed. In the latest case, Transport for London rejected Uber’s application in November 2019 for a new license, citing several breaches that placed passengers at risk. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that while Uber has made improvements to get its license back, the company will still be closely scrutinized.


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It's great but the icons are to big and there's no possible way to change their position. And it would be more great if we can change the dark or dim notification bar to a normal transparent notification bar, its always the problem even in kitkat series, so please make android more premium looking and elegant because now its very horrible operative system and I cant use my smartphone for a long ti
I hate hitting home only to land on google now. There isn't enough need to slide to google now rather than swipe up for it.
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This is the only bug I found.
Needs a "Dark Theme", so much white is blinding. Using Google Now launcher on my Note 10.1 running 4.1.2. Brought my tablet "back to life" again! This will be my last Samsung Tablet I EVER purchase due to lack of support and updates...
It's a great launcher that fits the best with the phone but it would be better if you make personalisable icons from different android version or mobiles like google nexus series.
Its really good and I'm glad its on all 4.1 android devices but Like @jossy paul stated there's an issue when you connect USB all SD card icons will be gone off the home screen, I hope this is fixed in new versions. The translucent status bar is a lie.


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In April this year a new Type Foundry launched which uses the initials TF to signify both Type Foundry and Typographie Française (French Typography). The 205TF independent foundry is a collective of French type designers (ranging from well-established to emerging talent) each designer contributes high-quality typefaces that sit outside of the “mass” and mainstream - 205TF makes the French spirit and aesthetic accessible worldwide.
205TF makes a choice of quality: a small number of creators (Matthieu Cortat, Roxane Gataud, Damien Gautier, Thomas Huot-Marchand, Yoann Minet, Alice Savoie), a precise (and standardised) selection of characters in each face which is available in standard, pro and special sets.
Since launch, the foundry 205TF has added 2 new families to the catalogue with 29 faces ranging from functional text faces (I have a crush on Henry by Matthieu Cortat) through to eye-popping display type (like Yoann Minet’s reverse contrast Clifton or the extreme angles and playful geometry in Thomas Huot-Marchand’ Minerale).
A Catalogue Fusing Language, Culture and History;
Matthieu Cortat explains “Thanks to my work in the museum of Print and Graphic Communication, most of my typefaces are anchored in history. This doesn’t make them revivals however, as I take a lot of liberties with regard to the models from which I begin my work. Let’s say that I try, for each creation, to bring a contemporary feel to an atmosphere, a style drawn from the history of Typography.” Going on to explain that the design of a letterform (by its very nature) can never be totally original and must reference exemplar from the past to be legible and read as a letter “The reader must then be in a position to recognise it. And to recognise it, it has to resemble something that already exists. So then, to create something completely new, one would have to create a new writing.”
Alice Savoie also draws inspiration for historical exemplar - (with a preference for type specimens from French foundries at the end of the 19th century). “I am instinctively attracted to typefaces that tell a story, that create a unique vibration and that don’t leave the reader indifferent.” Having recently completed her PhD in the history of typography (at Reading) Alice’s research paid charted the development of 20th-century typesetting technologies and this knowledge scaffolds her design work “Understanding where these forms and the typographical tools that we manipulate come from is for me an essential element in my type design practice. This has allowed me to develop a critical point of view regarding the design processes that we put into place. It is not a matter of a logic of “recycling” of typographical forms, but rather to put different eras into perspective so as to better understand the context in which we practice our trade today.”
A diverse and experimental catalogue and collaborative culture;
Roxane Gataud became interested in Typography as the result of a practical graphic design need (not being able to find the correct typeface for a project, she was compelled to study type design). Roxane is both assisting other 205TF designers on their development and working on solo type design projects. Despite having huge success with her first typeface Bely and receiving SOTA’s Catalyst Award Roxane notes “I leave a lot of room for formal experimentation and experimentation. This is often the pretext for the development of a new project. In reality, I’ve only been designing typefaces for a short time and still consider myself a beginner. The multitude of styles that I haven’t explored yet are like new playgrounds to me. I still haven’t found one particular approach!”
Juggling many projects Roxane is trying to find time to focus on moving her experiments towards more defined families of characters (and soon to be released typefaces!) Roxane is developing her creative intuition and allowing that instinct to then led her practice. “I quickly draw my ideas on paper. Sketches are for me a way of quickly creating the basis for a new idea. Nevertheless, my sketches are not at all refined! It’s more a matter of structures and diagrams. I move on quickly from vectorial drawings and try to make all of this “work”. Then there is a lot of back and forth between screen and paper. The documenting stage comes before or after, depending on the projects.”
Roxane credits collaboration as enriching her practice and influencing her own way of working. "As I am collaborating remotely, I really enjoy the trust relationship we built. We work together since last year, I was in charge of establishing the standards of the foundry, and to take care of the development and mastering of Damien Gautier’s collection of typefaces. It was intense work, I had to be methodic, rigorous, efficient and I did learn a lot on the technical sides. Damien’s typefaces are specifics and some of them are unusual. In terms of family schemes, concepts, and design we can feel his practice as a user of typefaces. His graphic design practice gives his families a special flavour, and his work is really inspiring for my own practice. 205TF is also a great initiative that was needed on the French contemporary scene, and I am glad to be part of it, even though my work is for now behind the scenes."
Innovation, Freedom and Expression;
Damien Gautier’s creative process varies, but often it begins with the discovery of a typographic sign that contains an interesting or intriguing character. Damien likes to take characters that have been drawn by amateurs as his inspiration. “I pay particular attention to vernacular typographic signs that we all come across daily but don’t really take in on any conscious level. They are often awkward, but can sometimes display real ingenuity.”
“This is a typical nameplate of French streets. The typography and the composition are gorgeous! Each line seems to have been set in a different typeface. We can notice similarities but if we look closer, we can see several specific details. This inspired me to design the typeface Plaak: a big family with 24 styles organised in a system but with particularities for each style. I'm really attentive to vernacular typography, not for its vintage or sympathetic appearance but because I often can find great shapes designed by non-professionals who seem to have more freedom when they draw letters.”
Plaak is a typeface composed of 24 styles, that display the typographic diversity of these French street signs. In the specimen Damien notes that people see these nameplate signs on a daily basis but never pay them attention. “Though we imagine that it is always a question of the same typeface, a closer study show that a number of alphabets co-exist.” Plaak is not a about unifying the styles and ironing out the kinks into a slick homogenous typeface, instead Damien celebrates the disparate styles.
Damien chose to distribute his fonts with 205TF because he wants his “typefaces be part of a thoughtful selection rather than finding themselves lost among thousands of other typefaces.”
Yoann Minet notes “Typography is a game with rules and conventions. There is no absolute form, only canons established over time and the importance of their uses. As a designer I always try to position myself with regard to these conventions and these canons, to upset them, to go beyond them and to develop them.”
Design for Designers;
Thomas Huot-Marchand approach to typeface design is “To never move too far away from Graphic Design and to never lose sight of the way that typefaces are used: my activity as a designer provides me with a lot of pretexts to create characters, whether I am requested to do so or not. It is a way for me to appropriate the commission, and to add an element of typographic investigation to it. As to the design itself, there are probably forms that we find from one character to another: nonetheless, I enjoy trying a new ways of designing for each character: not only another formal register, but testing another process. This is what stimulates me most.”
Thomas is continuously evolving his process and approach to developing typefaces “to avoid following the same recipe each time, and adapt my methodology to the character that I intend to develop.” which results in fresh and exciting typographic outcomes for the graphic design community.
Minérale is a brilliant example of how mixing up process and challenging conventions can result in innovation. “This design was originally imagined as a geometrical exaggeration of the structure on the serifs, where the central part of the vertical stems are thinned. Here this phenomenon is pushed to the extreme: rather than a flared rectangle, the stem becomes two triangles joined at the tips, creating a clear, almost luminous zone at the centre of the typeface. Quite sober in its thinnest versions, the typeface becomes more exuberant in its thicker versions”
Thomas goes on to say “I am nourished, like most of us, by historical forms, but I try not to dive too deeply into them as it can very quickly have a paralysing effect. To quote Carter, I try to look at history for what it can nourish in the present and not for nostalgic reasons. As for technology, I am very interested in it: excellent tools are available to us today, and we have a relatively unprecedented capacity to adapt those tools to our needs. I am not a beast when it comes to development, far from it, but the whole field interests me greatly. Here too, as with history, we have to be careful not to confuse the means with the ends.”
Speaking of exciting and exuberant outcomes – I am really excited to see what is next for 205TF I think it's a tremendous concept for a foundry and with so much talent collaborating on creating and curating high-quality fonts I think it is fair for us to be expecting Tres Magnifique things!