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The Motorola Moto G Pro is a cheap smartphone with a stylus and a serious competitor for Samsung's Galaxy Note series. We take a closer look at the device and summarize the most interesting test results. Although the 6.4-inch Motorola Moto G Pro's official price of 330 Euros (~$390) is not incredibly cheap, the smartphone comes with an active stylus. Due to this, it may even be considered to be relatively inexpensive, as a comparison with the competition shows. With its pricey Galaxy Note series, Samsung is the market leader in the stylus smartphone sector. Currently, even the cheapest Galaxy Note model, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, starts at 400 Euros (~$470). In our review, the Moto G Pro not only shines in comparison by being an interesting alternative to expensive stylus smartphones but also by providing a very polished stylus experience. While there is a small input delay, it is not very noticeable while navigating the menus and it only really becomes apparent when the stylus is dragged fairly quickly across the 2300x1080 IPS screen. Another advantage of the Moto G Pro is the fact that it ships with Android One. Thus, users will not have to worry about Motorola prematurely discontinuing updates for its stylus smartphone. To the contrary: Android One smartphones are guaranteed OS updates for two years and security patches for three years. As a result, Motorola will almost certainly roll out Android 11 and 12 to the Moto G Pro. Buyers of mid-range smartphones usually have to keep their expectations in check when it comes to the camera module. However, the Moto G Pro and its 48-MP camera do a lot of things right in this regard. In good lighting, the latter takes stunning pictures that can compete with much more expensive smartphones. Even in low-light situations, the Moto G Pro still performs quite well. More details and test results can be found in our in-depth review of the Motorola Moto G Pro. The Moto G Pro comes with a digital pen that is as useful for browsing the web as it is for creating sketches. The stylus can be conveniently stored inside the case

Not only have the practice’s patients’ chronic health problems improved, but those patients stayed connected during COVID-19’s stay-at-home orders. Lifestyle Medical is a primary care practice in Riverside, California, dedicated to chronic disease prevention and reversal. THE PROBLEM The core problem it sought to address is that lifestyle factors are the root causes for the majority of its patients’ disease burden, but more than 99% of the underlying drivers of health take place outside of the clinics. The traditional primary care office is really not well designed to care for conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, even though healthcare now knows that these conditions can be reversed – not just managed, but truly healed – with lifestyle interventions and behavior modification, said Arwin Soetanto, CEO of Lifestyle Medical. “We have focused on value-based revenue streams that give us the economic resources to offer team-based care and wellness programs to empower patients to build healthier habits,” he explained. “However, with synchronous methods of communication – even with video or telemedicine – we still cannot be available to all of our patients all the time. Observing the growth of social media across all demographics, and the mass adoption of fitness trackers, we had a hunch that technology is now ready to bring a new dimension to our relationships with patients.” "Remote patient monitoring and virtual care require significant changes to care team workflows and potentially even care team job descriptions." So Lifestyle Medical began searching for ways to: Understand all of the relevant things that happened in patients’ lives in between visits so that staff can focus its time with patients on guiding them to build and refine their care plan, rather than collecting history. Receive real-time signals that would enable the care team to deliver the right intervention at the right time. Facilitate one-to-many communications between the care team and patients, and among patients. PROPOSAL Lifestyle Medical initially looked for remote patient monitoring (RPM) vendors who would enable it to provide patients with connected devices such as blood pressure cuffs or glucometers. These vendors tended to optimize for the reliable collection of physiologic parameters, which is required to access Medicare reimbursement for RPM. The capabilities to communicate with patients were typically limited to 1:1 text messaging. So the practice turned to RPM vendor Carium, which offers a technically robust platform for collecting physiologic parameters remotely, Soetanto said. “They also share our vision that great healthcare is fundamentally about great relationships, and have innovated around using technology to enhance relationships,” he noted. “For example, we are able to send multimedia messages to small groups of patients who are going through similar conditions, and prompt discussion among patients. We can build libraries of health information that care team members can share with patients individually or as a group, and track how many patients opened each media item to help us build better content.” From a cultural and product-design perspective, Carium understands what motivates people, he added. “Their patient app compels patients to take control of their health,” he said. “A potential risk to implementing RPM is creating a feeling that patients are being ‘watched’ and judged. Through subtle features, such as displaying trends and insights in the patient app and an open platform to connect to most major fitness and wellness apps, Carium enables us to send a clear message to patients that they are in charge of their own health.” Many months after the practice began using the technology for RPM, COVID-19 made it necessary to convert most care to virtual care. While the practice could not have foreseen that sudden need, the technology’s cloud-based platform was easily configurable to enable staff to offer a virtual interaction with all patients – not just those eligible for Medicare-reimbursed RPM – including collecting vital signs that staff could previously only do in the office and delivering interactive care plans to patients through an app on their phone. MARKETPLACE There are many vendors of remote patient-monitoring technology and services on the health IT market. Healthcare IT News recently put together a roundup of these vendors and connected health device vendors. To read this special report, click here. MEETING THE CHALLENGE Initially, Lifestyle Medical began using Carium only for RPM, which for eligible Medicare patients attracts reimbursement of approximately $120 per month (the exact figure depends on geography). It was quick and easy to get started. Providers got a quick training from the vendor that enabled them to onboard their own patients. All providers need to get started with the RPM technology is access to an internet browser. “We use the Elation EHR, which can be directly integrated with Carium,” Soetanto explained. “Lifestyle Medical employs physicians with specialized training in lifestyle intervention and behavior change who are surrounded by a skill-optimized team, including health coaches to provide supplemental in-person and remote care for their patients. “Our health coaches have taken the lead on RPM. They embrace technology as the conduit for providing scalable, personalized care across our po[CENSORED]tion, and have seen increased loyalty from our enrolled members,” he added. Patients were easy to onboard as well. They use their own smartphones integrated digitally with devices including blood pressure cuffs, glucometers and scales the practice ordered for them through Carium’s website. The initial set-up is conducted by a health coach via a phone call with the patient. The practice estimates that it takes about 30 minutes per patient. “During the call, the health coach ensures that each patient can use the app and. if applicable, that any prescribed medical devices, such as a Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure cuff, are seamlessly connected to the app,” Soetanto said. “Patients can also connect devices and wearables through Apple Health and Google Fit. After the one-time setup, the patient is good to go. Our RPM service went according to plan.” By contrast, COVID-19 unexpectedly forced “stay at home” mandates across the country, and businesses have adapted by pivoting to online/in-app offerings, drive-through service, delivery services and more. The current global health crisis has had a big impact on traditional in-office visits and has shifted primary modes of care for vulnerable po[CENSORED]tions, including patients with chronic diseases, to seek care virtually. Many patients with chronic diseases don’t get the luxury of a “pause” during this time and need their care team to provide digital access, engagement and care. “With the RPM technology, we have been able to continue achieving positive impact virtually during the pandemic,” Soetanto said. “Lifestyle Medical is now several months into our digital transformation and under the pressures of the pandemic, we were lucky to have already had our RPM program in place. We continue to enroll new patients into this program, along with the RPM vendor’s broader digital health offerings – and are reaping the benefits.” Patients engage with the practice regularly via the Carium app on their smartphone. The combination of health coaches and purpose-built tech combine to power Lifestyle Medical’s virtual care programming, and patients benefit from that “in-between visit” connection that they now have regularly. Even after the pandemic, the practice believes the platform will continue to be an integral part of its care. RESULTS On average, patients enrolled in the Lifestyle Medical RPM program decreased their systolic blood pressure by 13 points. Some 71% of qualifying patients lost weight and, on average, these users saw a weight loss of 4% from their starting weight. A total of 95% of qualifying users lowered their blood pressure. The benefits to the patients are recognized and contribute to patients’ loyalty to the practice, improved activation and improved health, Soetanto said. “Mariza Lujano is one of the health coaches at our practice,” he explained. “Before transitioning into a health coach role, she was a medical assistant for 19 years. Mariza has experienced first-hand the benefits remote monitoring has for her, and also the positive impact it has on her patients. Absent a pandemic, our comprehensive program synchronizes in-clinic visits, peer support groups and remote patient monitoring. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been able to operate fairly seamlessly compared to other practices that did not have a similar platform in place.” One example of the impact of the RPM program is the new awareness a patient with diabetes gained from the impact of his actions on his health. Through the app, he was easily able to monitor his daily biometric data and correlate how his biometrics positively changed with his behaviors. Through the platform, this patient and Lujano both witnessed the impact walking had on his blood glucose. “He took his blood sugar and then took a walk and came back, and took it again and realized, 'Wow, it dropped that much from that walk?'” Lujano remarked. Lujano was monitoring this on her end, too. By reaching out to him to have a conversation and referencing their shared data set together, she saw his engagement increase, and his healthy behaviors were reinforced. For Lujano and her patient, this is the value of connected health. ADVICE FOR OTHERS “We found it extremely beneficial to have a small number of patients test the technology options being considered,” Soetanto advised. “The majority of our patients are Medicare age and fundamentally view technology through a different lens. The trial highlighted significant usability factors that would never have occurred to us. We found it to be more helpful to watch patients in their natural environment than asking questions after the fact.” Having multiple disparate applications is typically a challenge for many providers and clinical staff. In Lifestyle Medical’s case, the practice already worked across too many add-on applications required by various payers. This persuaded the practice away from point solutions, even if they may appear more suited for a specific use case, and toward a flexible platform that can be leveraged to support diverse health conditions and organizational needs. The change means the care team will only have a handful of core applications that they need to work with day to day. “Remote patient monitoring and virtual care require significant changes to care team workflows and potentially even care team job descriptions,” Soetanto said. “It was important to us to work with a technology partner who can help design optimal workflows, and help you as an operational or technology lead to create excitement among clinicians to work through the hurdle of initial change to ultimately build more fulfilling relationships with patients. “It has been incredibly gratifying to see how much our patients appreciate the virtual care we are now offering, and how much of a positive impact it is having in their lives, particularly in these uncertain times,” he concluded. “Our relationships with patients are stronger than ever.” Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT Email the writer: bill.siwicki@himss.org Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.a

Event billed as 'important announcement' held virtually TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Officials from the Florida Department of Education touted an “important announcement” Tuesday that ultimately ended up being the announcement of the teacher of the year. A news release provided by the department around noon only billed the virtual event as an “important announcement” but did not provide details on the nature of the 4 p.m. announcement or who would be speaking. [MORE: County-by-county info | WATCH: Reopening Schools Town Hall] In a text to News 6 minutes before the online meeting was set to take place, an aide with the governor’s office said the DOE’s “important announcement” was to unveil the teacher of the year. Krista Stanley from Yearling Middle School in Okeechobee County was ultimately given the title. The “important announcement” comes as Florida schools are just weeks away from opening campuses back up to allow students to attend classes in a face-to-face setting for the first time since classrooms closed in mid-March due to the spread of COVID-19. Locally, the 10 school districts have given parents the option to choose between sending their children back to school in person or allowing them to continue classes online. Some local school boards have also developed models that blend the two methods. In July, Florida Department of Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran issued an executive order requiring school districts to open up schools for in-person learning at the beginning of the fall semester. In order to meet that requirement, some districts across the state have made the decision to push back the start date for the upcoming academic year. Tune in at 4 p.m. to watch the announcement live using the video player at the top of this story.

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Some research has found that treating high blood pressure reduces the risk of dementia. Although genetics plays a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, lifestyle factors are also involved. One recent study found, for example, that even people with a high genetic risk were about a third less likely to develop dementia if they followed a healthy lifestyle than if they didn’t. But which specific lifestyle factors are the ones most likely to affect the chances of developing the disease? To try to answer that question, an international team of researchers analyzed 396 previous studies, including 153 randomized controlled clinical trials, considered the “gold standard” of research. Collectively, these studies had investigated more than 100 possible modifiable risk factors for dementia. Based on that evidence, the team identified 10 factors as being most likely to increase the chances of having dementia late in life. The researchers published their findings earlier this month in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. The 10 factors they identified, and quick explanations for why each appears to be associated with a higher risk, are listed below. (Note: Although all these factors are considered “modifiable,” that doesn’t mean individuals can change all of them. Older adults can’t alter how much schooling they received early in life, for example. Nor is reducing stress easily attainable for many people, such as those living in poverty or caring at home for a sick loved one with a serious, debilitating illness.) 1- Diabetes Diabetes has long been considered a risk factor for dementia. Scientists aren’t sure why, but it’s believed that excess glucose (sugar) in the blood — which happens when diabetes is uncontrolled — damages the brain over time. The new study says people should be encouraged to avoid developing type 2 diabetes by adopting healthier lifestyles. It also urges those who already have diabetes to be closely monitored by their doctors for signs of cognitive decline. 2- Hyperhomocysteinemia Homocysteine is an amino acid that is produced in the body when proteins are broken down. A high level of these amino acids — a condition known as hyperhomocysteinemia — can damage the arteries and lead to blood clots. Two decades ago, it was reported that people with dementia often had elevated blood levels of homocysteine. Since then, some research has suggested that lowering homocysteine levels might protect against cognitive decline. The new study suggests that older people should have their blood regularly checked for its homocysteine level and that those with high levels should be treated with vitamin B and/or folic acid. 3- Body mass index (BMI) Being overweight or obese before the age of 65 is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. Adults should maintain a healthy weight — a BMI of between 18.5 and 24.9 — throughout adulthood, the current study says. The study also stresses, however, that people should not be “too skinny.” The risk of dementia is also elevated for individuals who are underweight (a BMI of less than 18.5) in middle age and in later life. 4- Education The effect of education on the risk of dementia has been controversial. Several studies have found an association between a high level of education and a low risk of dementia. Some researchers believe, however, that such findings simply reflect the ability of highly educated people to better compensate for the effects of dementia. The new study recommends that people receive as much education as possible early in life. 5- High blood pressure in midlife Quite a bit of research has linked high blood pressure (hypertension) in midlife (ages 40 to 64) with dementia later in life. It’s particularly associated with vascular dementia, which is caused by a reduced flow of blood in the brain. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can impede that flow by damaging blood vessels. Some research has found that treating high blood pressure reduces the risk of dementia. The new study says people under the age of 65 should avoid high blood pressure by following a healthy lifestyle. 6- Orthostatic hypotension Orthostatic hypotension is a condition in which a person experiences a sudden drop in blood pressure when they stand after sitting or lying down. The low blood pressure results in less oxygen and nutrients flowing to the brain, and, over time, may increase the risk of dementia. The new study suggests that doctors closely monitor individuals with orthostatic hypotension for signs of cognitive decline. 7- Head trauma Over the past 30 years, researchers have linked head trauma, such as a concussion, with dementia later in life. Older adults with a history of moderate head trauma are 2.3 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than their peers without that history, although, as the Alzheimer’s Association points out, it’s not clear if a single or repeated head injures are needed to create that level of risk. The new study calls on people to protect their head from injuries. 8 -Cognitive activity Evidence suggests that people who keep their brains active — by reading, playing a musical instrument or taking adult education classes — are less likely to develop dementia. Such activities may help strengthen the synaptic connections between brain cells — connections that are known to break down with dementia. The new study recommends that people engage in mentally stimulating activities throughout their lives. 9 - Stress Research has suggested a link between chronic stress and dementia, although the reasons for it are unknown. Stress is known, however, to affect the body’s immune system, which plays a role in the development of dementia. In addition, high levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol are associated with memory problems. The new study recommends that people learn how to avoid daily stress as much as possible and learn how to relax the mind. 10 -Depression Depression is common among people with dementia, although it’s unclear if the depression causes the dementia or is instead a sign of the disease. Research suggests, however, that depression can lead to chemical changes in the brain that damage brain cells. The new study urges people to take steps to maintain good mental health. FMI: The Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry is an open-access publication, so you can read the study in full on its website. Susan Perry writes Second Opinion for MinnPost, covering consumer health. She has written several health-related books, and her articles have appeared in a wide variety of publications.

TAYLOR, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- An active shooter situation has ended at the Walmart in Taylor, Arizona, which is located near Snowflake. According to the Snowflake Taylor Police Department's Facebook, a suspect is in custody and there are no injuries. TAYLOR, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- An active shooter situation has ended at the Walmart in Taylor, Arizona, which is located near Snowflake. According to the Snowflake Taylor Police Department's Facebook, a suspect is in custody and there are no injuries. Police posted a press release on their Facebook that says an employee inside the Walmart called them around 4:48 a.m. and told them that there was an armed man who entered through the garden center as employees were getting ready to prepare the store to reopen. A second employee called saying they heard a gunshot outside the store. The press release says that the suspect held numerous employees at gunpoint. The suspect was identified by police as 52-year-old Solomon Dominguez from Concho, Arizona. When police arrived on scene, they secured the building. Dominguez called into police and demanded to speak with an officer who started negotiating with him. "During negotiations, Dominguez became distracted, and placed his handgun on a counter inside the store. A quick-thinking employee grabbed the gun, and at the same time he and the remaining staff inside the store ran out of the store through a nearby fire exit." The employees contacted police in the parking lot, according to the press release and handed them the gun. Reportedly, Dominguez may have had more weapons on him. White Mountain Special Response Team (SRT), according to the press release, ran point on the negotiations and were able to make entry into the store through the back within minutes where they found the suspect and were able to de-escalate the situation before taking him into custody. Dominguez was in custody around 6:57 a.m. and was taken to Summit Medical Center in Show Low for evaluation. "Our community was faced with something we do not see very often and through extensive law enforcement partnerships and quick-thinking Walmart employees, we were able to bring this incident to a quick and peaceful resolution, said Chief Robert Martin of the Snowflake-Taylor Police Department.

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Many smartphones are offering 5G supports, but the main thing which will bother any buyer is the cost. Till now, the latest 5G supporting smartphones such as Samsung S20 series, Oneplus 8, or any other smartphone, between this, there are rumors about Apple iPhone 12 will be supporting 5G. Still, we all are well aware of the fact that Apple is famous for its high costs devices with ultimate premium quality, but it is much far away from the reach of mid-range customers. This time Motorola gives birth to a new Moto G 5G handset and set to launch affordable 5G Smartphones As we have seen that 5G smartphone that is already launched are too expensive for instance Samsung S20 and series have a cost of about $999, while Oneplus 8 have a cost of about $700. At the same time, all 5G handset is in the range of about $700 to $999, which is expensive. However, Moto’s effort bringing down the cost of 5G is appreciable. Although this is not the first time that Moto has launched its 5G handset in the market. In 2018 we saw Motorola’s Moto Z series that comes with 5G Moto mod. Its price has decreased in the future and comes down to $500 along with Moto Mod. It was the first-ever 5G smartphone. Specifications: The Moto G 5G plus comes with a 6.70-inch resolution (1080×2520) Display, with 409 PPI and aspect ratio 21:9. It is packed with a blazingly powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 processor. Motorola has provided its two different variants with 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB ROM variants will be available at the rate of 349 euros for the Europian market and $565 for American countries. And another version will be 6 GB RAM, and 128 GB ROM will be priced at 399 euros. It will be supported by Android 10, and a long-lasting 5000 mAH with a proprietary fast charging. And it’s camera details are as follows. As we have seen, Motorola has recently launched some more mid-range phones this year approx in the price range of $150 to $300. This shows that Motorola concerns with its midrange buyer.

Highly suited to those seeking a convenient and easy lifestyle, the recently updated apartment 38 at Bethanie on the Park in Menora is a tempting proposition. Bethanie Sales Manager Amanda McLearie said the cosy and modern one-bedroom, one-bathroom home enjoyed a great sense of space bathed in natural light. “The home features brand new floor coverings, including carpet, tiles and vinyl plank, as well as a split-system air-conditioner to the living room and bedroom for year-round comfort,” she said. A brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and modern tapware overlooks a free-flowing open-plan dining and lounge space with a view to the front door and the lush, established communal gardens outside. In addition, the ground-floor apartment with a study has been freshly painted throughout and has new window treatments. Mrs McLearie said the wider village had a lot to offer its residents. “With the attractively laid out village gardens, Yokine Reserve on your doorstep and an onsite bowling green, you can keep active and enjoy the outdoors or relax in this private apartment,” she said. There are many amenities to enjoy at Bethanie on the Park, with a number of these positioned in the resort-style clubhouse. Options include a bar and dining room, a craft room, a hair salon, a gymnasium and a library. “Whatever you enjoy, you’re part of a wonderful community where you are among friends,” Mrs McLearie said. “Entertain family and friends in your own home where there’s plenty of space, or invite them to the stunning clubhouse with a lounge, an elegant bar and the newly refurbished garden dining room.” Mrs McLearie said there was also a number of services to ensure residents’ lives were as hassle-free as possible. “When the little things take longer than they used to, Bethanie can provide you with freshly cooked, nutritious meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner,” she said. “They can even clean and change the linen once a week.” Minutes from Mount Lawley and the Perth CBD, everything you could ever need is in close reach for peace of mind.

Health officials on Saturday announced another 1,426 people across Illinois have tested positive for COVID-19. The new cases were confirmed among 38,200 tests, raising the state’s testing positivity rate over the last week to 3.6% — a full percentage point higher than it was two weeks ago. The Illinois Department of Public Health has urged residents to wear face masks and maintain social distance as the virus rebounds across the state, a gradual rise that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has warned could prompt business closures in some regions if case numbers aren’t reined in. Officials on Friday singled out four downstate counties at a “warning level” for a series of outbreaks tied to “business and risky behavior.” 12:14 p.m. Some US police resist enforcing coronavirus mask mandates LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Lang Holland, the chief of police in tiny Marshall, Arkansas, said he thinks the threat of the coronavirus has been overstated and only wears a face mask if he’s inside a business that requires them. He doesn’t make his officers wear them either. So the day after Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed an order requiring masks to be worn in public throughout Arkansas, Holland made it clear his department wasn’t going to enforce the mandate in the Ozarks town of about 1,300, calling it an unconstitutional overreach. “All I’m saying is if you want to wear a mask, you have the freedom to choose that,” said Holland, who said he supports President Donald Trump. “It should not be dictated by the nanny state.” Holland is among a number of police chiefs and sheriffs in Arkansas and elsewhere who say they won’t enforce statewide mask requirements, even within their departments. Some say they don’t have the manpower to respond to every mask complaint, treating violations of the requirement as they would oft-ignored minor offenses such as jaywalking. Others, including Holland, reject the legal validity of mask requirements. The pushback is concerning to health officials, who say a lack of enforcement could undermine what they say is a much-needed and simple step that can be taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus. 7:30 a.m. Protesters in Springfield rally against state’s requirement of children wearing masks in schools SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Just weeks away from the ringing of the schoolhouse bell, scores of people rallied at the state Capitol Saturday against the state’s requirement that schoolchildren must wear face coverings this fall to discourage transmission of the highly contagious and potentially deadly coronavirus. In a state where the numbers of cases of COVID-19 are rising, if not as quickly as they are surging in several other states, the protestors took aim at Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s broadside this week that people who forego face coverings are “the enemy.” “I don’t think all this pressure needs to be put on the kids,” said Adam Dunn of Decatur, whose kids are out of school. “They need freedom to go play, have a childhood.” The “Million Unmasked March,” which took its name from the social-justice march a quarter-century ago, drew about 250 people, including a stalwart group of counter-demonstrators who periodically let loose their own shouted protests from across the street. Mel Gibson spent a week in a Los Angeles hospital in April after testing positive for COVID-19, his representative revealed Friday. The 64-year-old actor and director has completely recovered and is doing “great” according to the rep. He also said Gibson has tested negative “numerous times” since then. Nats’ Juan Soto tests positive for COVID-19, will miss season opener Cubs quality assurance coach Mike Napoli tested positive for COVID-19. Thursday recorded the biggest number of new cases Illinois has seen in a single day since May 25 — 1,624. Another troubling sign is the statewide testing positivity rate, which has increased to 3.4% — nearly a full percentage point higher than it was two weeks ago. The next time you go into a restaurant, take a good look around. Peek in the kitchen if you can. Are all workers wearing masks? They should be, unless they always are six feet away from others. But anyone who has worked in a restaurant knows a six-foot rule is tough to maintain, which makes masks imperative. Four times in the last month, when my husband and I picked up take-out meals at various restaurants in Des Plaines, a northwest suburb a stone’s throw from O’Hare Airport, workers in crowded kitchens wore no facial coverings. Some servers also weren’t wearing them. Like a lot of you, I think it’s important to support local businesses during this pandemic. I don’t want to see restaurants shut down and livelihoods go down the drain. But restaurants have to do their part. That means all workers must wear masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) - The organizers of the Motorcycle World Championship announced on Saturday that the Spanish world champion Marc Marquez (Honda) withdrew from the Andalusia Grand Prix scheduled for Sunday at the Jerez circuit, days after he underwent surgery to treat a fracture. And the championship account on Twitter stated, "Mark Marquez will not start the Andalusia Grand Prix tomorrow," which will be held at the Spanish jerez circuit. The Honda team had indicated today that Marquez will not go into official trials on Saturday, knowing that he participated in the last round of free trials held earlier on Saturday, after he missed those held on Friday. But he returned and made it clear that Marquez was consulting with those close to him to "make the final decision about the Andalusia Grand Prix." The 27-year-old, who was searching for his seventh title in "Moto GB", was awarded the green light Thursday for the second stage of the World Series One championship. This came just two days after Marquez underwent surgery to treat a fracture of the right humerus that he sustained as a result of his falling onto the Jerez Circuit at the Spain Grand Prix last Sunday, which was the first stage of the championship for the "Moto GB" category with a delay of months due to the emerging Corona virus. Marque's derailment came as he lost control of his bike on lap 20 of the race that ended with Frenchman Fabio Cartararo (Yamaha) winning his first in Moto GB. Like the first race, Kartararo finished first in the official trials on Saturday, to start tomorrow from the top. - (AFP)

After a series of measures to prevent the influx of Chinese products and investments into India, the government has now amended the General Financial Rules, 2017 to impose curbs on public procurement from bidders of countries that share a land border with India. This latest move by the government, on grounds of defence and national security, is expected to affect mainly Chinese entities as countries to which lines of credit or development assistance have been extended are exempted from the fresh restrictions. The new order Any bidder from countries which share land borders with India will be eligible only if it is registered with the Registration Committee constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and will be required to take mandatory political and security clearance from the Ministries of External and Home Affairs, respectively. The central government has also directed state governments to implement this order for all public procurement. Apart from attached ministries and departments and subordinate bodies, this new order will be applicable to all autonomous bodies, public sector banks and financial institutions, central public sector enterprises, public-private partnerships receiving financial support from the government or public sector undertakings, union territories and National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and the linked agencies. Relaxation will be provided for the procurement of medical supplies for containment of COVID-19 global pandemic till December 31. Also, the order for prior registration will not apply for countries to which the Government of India extends lines of credit or provides development assistance, even if it shares a land border with India. India shares its border with China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. As per official data, out of these land-border sharing countries, the government has extended lines of credit to Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, exempting them from this new order. India has extended lines of credit totalling $30.59 billion with 64 countries —including 41 from Africa. This order will also not apply to cases where orders have been placed or a contract has been concluded or letter of acceptance has been issued, but new tenders will be covered under this order. Also, if the first stage of evaluation of qualifications has not been completed in the already invited tenders, bidders not registered under the new order will be treated as not qualified. Also in Explained | Why young people are protesting against the government in Thailand, again Previous anti-China measures The government has been taking a series of measures in recent months to restrict the inflow of Chinese investments and products into the country. On June 23, the government made it mandatory for sellers on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal to clarify the country of origin of their goods when registering new products. The GeM portal now allows buyers to reserve a bid for Class I local suppliers, or suppliers of those goods with more than 50 per cent local content. For bids below Rs 200 crore, only Class I and Class II (those with more than 20 per cent local content) are eligible. The government had also announced an interim ban on 59 apps with Chinese links including TikTok, ShareIt, UC Browser, CamScanner and WeChat citing “emergent threats” to the country’s sovereignty and national security. Following the clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley on June 15, the government had also pushed for “Atmanirbhar Bharat”, which prompted several government departments to launch an offensive against imports from China. At $ 70.32 billion in 2018-19 and $ 62.38 billion between April 2019 and February 2020, China accounts for the highest proportion of goods imported into India (around 14 per cent in 2019-2020 so far) Earlier in April, the government had amended the FDI rules mandating prior approval for investment by entities in countries that share land borders with India. The move came days after China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), raised its shareholding in Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) to over one per cent. The government stated that prior approval was compulsory for foreign investments from all the countries sharing borders with India to prevent “opportunistic takeovers” of domestic firms following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A new initiative by the city promotes healthier lifestyles among El Pasoans by encouraging physical activity, improved nutrition and strong mental well-being. The city launched the initiative, called Live Active EP, on July 23 with a website filled with resources, including weekly and monthly programs and events such as online yoga instruction, healthy cooking lessons and webinars on preventing and treating diabetes. The site, LiveActiveEP.com, also features educational and motivational videos, testimonials from people who live active lives and mental health information. Social media platforms will feature motivational video messages, fitness challenges and nutrition tips. The site will also feature virtual discussions with health experts on nutrition and fitness, mental health, and diseases affecting our community. Live Active EP encourages neighbors, friends and families to engage in physical activity and conscious healthy eating. By living active, residents can help mitigate chronic health diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, hypertension and diabetes, city officials said in a news release. That’s especially important in El Paso, where diabetes, hypertension and obesity are prevalent: Nearly 55,500 adults age 20 and older had been diagnosed with diabetes in 2016 across El Paso County, the latest data available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show. That’s about 9.6% of adults; and an increase of nearly 24% from 2010. About 28.5 percent of El Paso County residents over the age of 20 were considered obese in 2016, CDC data show. In El Paso County, 25% of adults reported having high blood pressure in 2017, according to the Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. “As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 crisis, it is vital to take an active lead to assist our community in getting focused on their personal health and fitness,” El Paso City Manager Tommy Gonzalez said in a statement. By July 17, El Paso County had reported 177 COVID-19 related deaths. Of those who had died of the virus at the time, 42% had diabetes; 62% had hypertension; and 17% had heart-related issues. As of July 23, the county reported 12,501 cumulative positive cases and 211 deaths. “Not only is it a citywide effort to make our city healthier, but prepare everyone, physically and mentally, for the next wave of COVID-19 infections and the upcoming cold and flu season,” Gonzalez said.

With three extra Army divisions having moved to the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh to mirror the Chinese build-up (The Indian Express, July 22), the Army has started preparing for extra provisions for the additional troops who will remain deployed through the winter. The Army does not share specifics about what will be required and is being transported. A look at what it takes to maintain a soldier in such harsh conditions: Why is it so challenging? The eastern Ladakh region is a high-altitude desert, where temperatures can drop to -20°C. The thinner air at high altitudes also makes breathing tougher. Major General A P Singh, who served during 2011-13 as the head of logistical operations of XIV Corps that is responsible for the China-facing LAC, explained that on such terrain the soldier is “fighting three elements: the enemy, the weather and his own health”. “Cost of keeping one soldier there, starting from buying of matches to his condiments, to his food, to his fuel for warming to his shelter to everything, for one turnaround year is easily at least to the tune of Rs 10 lakh,” Singh said. “I am just talking about keeping a soldier there, equipping him, feeding him, keeping him fighting fit, providing him with all the wherewithal.” Then there are a lot of “untold costs that nobody will tell you” because of the sensitive nature of the information. “Mirror deployment through the winter will be a huge trade-off,” Singh said. Other officers who have served in the region agreed with the assessment; one former senior commander said the cost may be even higher. How are the supplies transported? By road transport or through aerial trips. Land supply routes are open only during the summer, with high-altitude passes covered in snow from around November to March-April. There are two road accesses to Ladakh from Srinagar: Rohtang Pass and Zoji La. But neither is open round the year. With Rohtang tunnel likely to open later in the year, it can potentially solve the problem, but there are two more passes on that route, Baralacha La and Thanglang La, both of which are at a higher altitude than Rohtang, and may be snowed in during the winter. Singh said one round trip between Srinagar and Leh for a truck that can carry 10 tonnes of supplies costs around Rs 1 lakh. A C-17 Globemaster military aircraft, Singh said, can carry up to 50 tonnes and an hour-long flight costs roughly Rs 24 lakh. Aircraft usually carry about 200-250 tonnes a day; heavy material has to go by road. What happens after a truck reaches Leh? Even to reach Leh, the Army has to build transit shelters for the crew of the trucks. But bringing the supplies to Leh is just the first stop. Nearly 70% of all these supplies has to be taken to forward bases such as Siachen or Kargil. As the terrain gets tougher, the Army uses the help of locals and mules to carry some of the materials. They walk around 10 km and back every day through the summer months so that the troops are stocked for the winters. What will be the additional cost this time? With the usual deployment, the Army starts the process of Advance Winter Stocking in April-May. Aircraft are usually used for emergency requirements. “In normal course you have about 2 lakh tonnes of supplies, food, equipment etc for XIV Corps for being stocked for the 6-7 months,” Singh said. With the new troops retained for winters, “it may not double everything, but close to 3 lakh tonnes of essentials will be needed now”. With Rs 1 lakh for transporting ten tonnes through road, and the high price of air transport, the total additional transportation cost can be calculated, he said. The government will have to buy everything “at a higher rate now in the open market, compared to what we would have provisioned earlier”. What specialised equipment do the soldiers require? For high altitudes, the Army procures specialised equipment to keep troops warm and ready for possible health issues. “Most troops will be there for their first winter. It will be very difficult for them as they will also have to be combat-trained in these excruciating conditions,” Singh said. Anything above 14,000 feet is considered super-high altitude. Of the four friction points in the standoff, Galwan Valley, Hot Springs and Gogra Post are higher than 14,000 feet. Depsang Plains — where troops were not involved in a faceoff but where India’s access to traditional patrol points has been blocke by China — is higher than 17,000 feet. For such altitudes, the Army provisions for Special Clothing and Mountaineering Equipment (SCME). It includes ropes, special helmets, snow boots, jackets etc. Singh said each soldier posted to Siachen is issued two sets, each costing over Rs 2 lakh. “We requisition for about 30,000 soldiers, including 5,000 in reserve,” he said, and added that at least a third of the additional deployment will need SCME as they will be posted in Galwan Valley, Gogra Post and Depsang Plains. In a report for 2015-18 tabled in Parliament in February this year, the Comptroller & Auditor General noted “delays in procurement of high-altitude clothing and equipment items up to four years leading to acute shortage…”. The Army later dismissed the report, saying it pertained to an earlier period and the issue has been addressed since. What other challenges are involved? The forces have to fight against time. The turnaround time from Srinagar to Leh and back is 15-20 days. It takes even longer from Rohtang Pass. With nearly twice the supplies to be taken before the passes close in the winter, “now you are trying to pump in more”, Singh said. Additionally, the forces have to stock up for the infrastructure work going on near the forward areas, including on the Durbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie road. Another important aspect is building new shelters. “With the strength doubling, you can imagine the amount of stuff that has to be built, including heat-proof shelters or at least liveable for the -20°C temperatures,” Singh said. The cement does not set after September, he said, so the Army “only has the month of August left”.

Electric car maker Tesla has picked the Austin, Texas, area as the site for its largest auto assembly plant employing at least 5,000 workers. That’s bad news for North Carolina. The new factory will build Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck pickup and will be a second U.S. manufacturing site for the Model Y small SUV, largely for distribution to the East Coast. Industrial recruiters for North Carolina had lobbied to land the plant. In May, a group representing a so-called mega development site in the Triad made a pitch for Tesla, using an aircraft to fly a banner over the electric vehicle manufacturer’s plant in California. “Tesla come to NC. We want you @ GRmegasite,” the banner read, referring to the 1,825-acre site in Randolph County that borders Guildford County. Tesla will build on a 2,100-acre (85-hectacre) site in Travis County near Austin and will get more than $60 million in tax breaks from the county and a local school district over the next decade. Work on the plant, which will be over 4 million square feet, is already underway, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said. He did not put a number on how many vehicles the facility would produce. “Long term, a lot,” Musk said. The company has pledged to invest $1.1 billion and said it will pay a minimum wage of $15 per hour to employees and provide health insurance, paid leave and other benefits. Meanwhile, Tesla’s financial report Wednesday evening provided more good news for the company. As Triad group recruits Tesla, Mahindra confirms NC remains on vehicle plant list Tesla overcame a seven-week pandemic-related shutdown at its U.S. assembly plant to post a surprise $104 million net profit for the second quarter. It was the company’s fourth-straight positive quarter, qualifying it to be included in the S&P 500 index of corporate titans. Local government restrictions forced the electric car and solar panel maker to close its only U.S. assembly factory in Fremont, California, from March 23 to May 11. Excluding one-time items such as stock-based compensation, Tesla made $2.18 per share. That beat Wall Street estimates of a break-even quarter, according to FactSet. Revenue was down 4.9% from a year ago to $6.04 billion for the quarter. That still beat estimates of $5.15 billion. AUSTIN OVER TULSA The area that’s home to the University of Texas at Austin and tech companies such as Dell Inc. was a candidate for the plant all along, but Tulsa, Oklahoma, emerged in mid-May as another possibility. Tesla doesn’t have a lot of time to get the factory running if it wants to meet target production dates. The company says on its website that the Cybertruck will be available starting late next year. Tesla has often missed promised production dates in the past. Musk has reportedly been happy with Texas, where his SpaceX rocket company has operations in Brownsville and in McGregor north of Austin. The new factory will be Tesla’s biggest so far, although it may not employ as many workers as the 10,000 at its factory in Fremont, California. The electric car maker has said it wants the new factory to be in the center of the country and closer to eastern markets. The Fremont factory currently is Tesla’s only U.S. assembly plant. It has a second U.S. factory in Reno, Nevada, where it builds batteries for its vehicles and employs about 6,500 people. Tesla also has a factory in Shanghai and another one under construction in Germany. Musk has been unhappy with California, where earlier this year he flouted local orders to stay closed to help stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. Musk has threatened to move the company’s headquarters out of Palo Alto and all future vehicles out of the plant in Fremont, a reworked factory that once was run jointly by Toyota and General Motors. Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has not allowed cities and counties to impose local orders that would close businesses as the virus began surging to record levels this summer. The state did not give Tesla any additional financial incentives, Abbott spokesman John Wittman said. “Tesla is one of the most exciting and innovative companies in the world, and we are proud to welcome its team to the State of Texas,” Abbott said in a statement. Texas has no corporate or individual income taxes. It also touts the region’s young workforce as one of the most educated in the country. Nearly 47% of adults have at least a bachelor’s degree, pushing Austin into the top 10 among large metro areas, the site says. But at present, Tesla can’t legally sell its vehicles in Texas. A state law requires cars to be sold through franchised dealers, not company stores like Tesla operates. Tulsa put up a good fight, but may have been used to win better terms from Texas. Oklahoma boasts about its low tax rates and cost of living, particularly low utility costs. Musk even visited the Tulsa site earlier this month. Oklahoma hasn’t had an auto manufacturer in the state since General Motors shuttered its Oklahoma City facility in 2005, but Tulsa is home to an American Airlines maintenance facility that employs about 5,200 workers.

A 30-year-old former church just north of Denver’s Chaffee Park neighborhood soon will be home to what the founders are calling an “affordable country club.” Westbound Place, a members-only coworking space and “lifestyle club,” expects to begin work on its future home at 2201 W. 52nd Ave. next month. The 3,600-square-foot A-frame former church, which sits on an acre and previously housed offices of a union, will be renovated and expanded with a 2,000-square-foot, two-story addition. Westbound Place will house quiet coworking areas (although not dedicated offices), lounges, a sauna, locker rooms, a reading loft, fireplaces and more. The founders, who hope to open in December, expect to host yoga and circuit training classes, along with other activities. Outside will be gardens, and permits have been submitted for a pool and hot tub. Memberships will range from $150-$300 a month, depending on the hours of access and number of guest passes an individual seeks. “Westbound is not your home or your work; it’s your third place,” co-founder Brendan Fung said. “People get stuck in the routine of bouncing between work and home without prioritizing their personal wellness, so we look at ourselves as a third hub where people can craft their own experiences.” Co-founders Fung and Kiki Grainger previously worked together at Denver-based Boa Technology and fell in love with what they describe as the company’s friendly work culture. Their co-workers were some of their closest friends, and their weekends included bonding events with the team, they said. “I recognized the larger need for this close-knit community outside of a business and across a variety of individuals,” Grainger said. In 2017, Grainger left her research job at Boa and began pursuing this concept for a space that combined community, work and fun. Although Fung just left his full-time marketing position in February, he helped his former coworker along the way. The duo found a group of private investors to help launch the business. Through an operations agreement, the investors purchased the property for $1.05 million in December 2019 and will take care of renovations. Grainger and Fung will lease the space from their investors and furnish it once construction is completed. “We are trying to build a shell that members can mold over time,” Grainger said. “We haven’t hired any private designers or architects that are at the tip of our fingers; it’s more of a DIY project.” Those interested in joining must fill out an application on the club’s website and answer a survey of questions to verify that they align with the club’s mission to build a better, more relaxed version of yourself. The club plans to cap membership at 140 people by year-end, if things go as planned. The cap likely will increase each year, depending on the evolving business model. “We are prioritizing individual members above a company joining,” Grainger said. “If you have a business of fewer than six people in the Denver area, you can have a membership in the space, but we are trying to avoid hosting a larger company that would take over one area.” Members who want 24/7 access to the facility and unlimited guest passes, room reservations and classes will pay $300 a month. Those who pay $200 a month will receive 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. access, 10 guest passes and four room reservations each month. Members who pay $150 per month will have 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. access and can purchase guest passes for $35. A discounted rate is available for the club’s first 40 members. So far, 10 people have applied and been accepted, the co-founders said. “We are a community of friends, and we want people to be able to come here and work, but also focus on playing, having a good time and connecting with people on site who share the same set of values,” Grainger said. “The member persona is an experiential trailblazer or someone who’s always looking to do new things and go on adventures.”

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia ROANOKE, Va. – There's a drive-thru Kindergarten Registration in Giles County today. If your child will start at Macy McClaugherty this year, you can register your child between noon and 6 p.m. today. You're asked to bring your child's birth certificate, immunization record and school entrance physical form. The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold a COVID-19 testing clinic today. The site will be set up at Blacksburg High School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You will need an appointment. The Alleghany Health District will offer free COVID-19 testing today. You do not need an appointment. Only 250 tests are available. You can get a test between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Northside High School. The House of Representatives Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education will old a hearing today on how to safely reopen schools. The committee is expected to talk about overcoming obstacles, including funding and preparation. Governor Ralph Northam will hold a ceremonial signing of the Virginia Values Act. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment, public accommodations and access to credit. Virginia is the first southern state to pass protections for the LGBTQ community. Governor Northam will also hold a ceremonial signing for a bill that bans surprise medical bills. Duck Donuts is celebrating Sprinkle Day today. Today, you can get a glazed vanilla or chocolate icing donut with rainbow sprinkles. Sprinkle Day was found in 2017 by a blogger, cookbook author and dessert photographer. It’s celebrated annually on July 23rd. Roanoke City Schools will answer your questions about reopening schools tonight. It will hold a virtual Town Hall meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. School leaders say they will answer as many questions as they can during the 90 minute meeting. We have a link to attend on wsls dot com. The Roanoke Higher Education Center wants your input on what to put in the courtyard at the center. The High Ed. Center describes it as a “tribute to the neighborhood.” There’s a virtual meeting tonight at 6 p.m.

Two-minute review The Moto G8 Power Lite is an affordable counterpart to the Moto G8 Power, which is in turn one of the Moto G8 siblings along with that phone, the Moto G8 Plus and G8 Play. It’s also arguably a more apt successor to the Moto G7 Power than the G8 Power, as it’s cheaper than the 2019 smartphone, rather than pricier as the G8 Power is. The key selling point of the G8 Power Lite is, as the name suggests, its battery capacity: with a 5,000mAh power pack this is a phone that’s built to keep going for a long time, and thanks to its middling chipset and low screen resolution, it’ll see you through two days of use in a pinch. One downside, though, is its micro USB port, which only allows for modest charging speeds and data transfer speeds compared to the standard USB-C, and means that charging your phone back up again will feel like it takes two days. In some ways, it feels like Motorola is trying to prove something with the Moto G8 Power Lite’s specs. There are three rear cameras, although only the 16MP main snapper feels useful, and its 2MP macro and depth-sensing buddies feel tacked on. Similarly the 6.5-inch screen is as big as a plus-size premium phone’s display, but it’s only HD, and content looks so low-res blown up to this size that arguably a smaller screen would be better. That’s not to say the Moto G8 Power Lite does a poor job of being a cheap phone that’s trying to be a mid-ranger, but the extra elements feel tacked on, while the phone nails the elements that are more common in cheaper phones: the rear fingerprint scanner feels intuitive to use, the plastic frame feels sturdier than those of other phones that use the same material, and the 3.5mm headphone jack is a welcome addition. All in all, the Moto G8 Power Lite is one of the best phones you can buy at its price point, thanks to its long-lasting battery and the aforementioned design elements. We just think that Motorola could make an even better phone by fully embracing its low-end nature and cutting out some of the superfluous elements. Moto G8 Power Lite price and availability The Moto G8 Power Lite is one of the most affordable G-series phones from Motorola in recent years: at just £149.99 (around $190 / AU$305), it’s cheaper than the Moto G8 Power at $249 / £219 (about AU$370), and even the Moto G7 Power, which cost $249 / £179 (around AU$330). At that low price it’s competing with the Xiaomi Redmi series, as well as the infrequently-updated Oppo A and Xperia L ranges, but if you want a phone that will last two days, there’s not much competition, even if you opt to spend a lot more. The phone’s availability is a bit up the air, however. While you can buy it in the UK now, there’s no word on a US release, and an Australian release may not happen at all, since the company only seems to bring a random smattering of its devices to that country. Design If you’re familiar with the design of any of Motorola's G8 line of phones, you’ll know what the Moto G8 Power Lite looks like, as they’re all very similar looking, although the G8 Power Lite also borrows some design elements from the Moto G7 line. It’s your standard ‘chocolate bar’-style phone, with a flat screen and thick bezels, a small vertical camera array at the top-left of the rear of the phone, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.