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The new Ferrari BR20 is a V12-powered two-seat coupé based on the GTC4 Lusso that is the latest addition to the firm’s ultra-exclusive One-Off series. The styling takes inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Ferrari coupés, with cues that nod to the 410 Superamerica and 500 Superfast. It was designed as the newest coachbuilt one-off project for one of the Italian firm’s “longstanding clients”. The BR20 has been built on the platform of the GTC4 Lusso grand tourer that recently went out of production but has been extensively reworked. Most notably, it's longer than the original to allow for the addition of a bold rear overhang, including an aerodynamic air channel, rear spoiler and exhausts built into the lower diffuser. At the front, it features a reworked, widened front grille including unique horizontal slats and an upper carbonfibre element that links to other recent One-Off models. The headlights have also been modified with slimmer daytime running lights and the 20in diamond-finish wheels are unique. The two rear seats from the GTC4 Lusso have been removed to turn the car into a two-seater, which also allows it to sport a sleeker, fastback-style roof. The removal of the seats also allows for a major redesign of the interior, which features extensive use of leather trim and carbonfibre. The seats feature an exclusive stitching pattern, while oak trim covers the rear bench and luggage deck. No performance details have been disclosed, but the car retains the 6.2-litre V12 and four-wheel-drive system of the GTC4 Lusso. In that model, the engine was tuned for 680bhp. As with other luxury manufacturers, one-off and limited-run coachbuild projects are an increasingly lucrative revenue stream for Ferrari. Maranello once reported that it had a five-year waiting list for such projects. Ferrari said the BR20 client was “deeply involved” in the creation of the car, although it has revealed no details of their identity. It also hasn't given a value for the car. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-ferrari-br20-one-v12-powered-two-seat-coupe

Often, stress and anxiety are used interchangeably. However, it must be known that there is a difference between the two. Stress and anxiety both impact us physically and psychologically, but different people them differently. So how does one differentiate? Experts state that while stress is mostly external, anxiety is “largely internal”. “Although one can generate stress for oneself through negative self-talk, pessimistic attitude, or need for perfectionism, it is usually triggered by external factors. Too many responsibilities or a high-stakes work project can usually trigger a stress response. Anxiety, on the other hand, is largely internal and depends on how you react to stressors,” said clinical psychologist, Narendra Kinger, founder, ‘Talk To Me’. ALSO READ |‘Time to practise what we preach’: Therapists on taking care of their mental health amid pandemic Often, even after the cessation or removal of stressors, some individuals may still feel overwhelmed and/or distressed. “This distress is called anxiety. It is an exaggerated reaction or response to a given situation. If the worry and distress you feel in a given situation is unusual, excessive, or lasts much longer than most others, it may be anxiety rather than stress,” Kinger told indianexpress.com. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/stress-anxiety-difference-mental-health-causes-relief-7590946/

Fenster was found guilty of breaching immigration law, unlawful association and encouraging dissent against the military. He was earlier this week slapped with two additional charges of sedition and terrorism, which carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. His trial on the new charges will begin on 16 November. Fenster, 37, who was the managing editor of online site Frontier Myanmar, was detained at Yangon international airport in May. He is one of dozens of local journalists that have been detained since a military coup in February. According to Frontier, Fenster had earlier worked for Myanmar Now, an independent news site that has been critical of the military since the coup. "The charges were all based on the allegation that he was working for banned media outlet Myanmar Now. Danny had resigned from Myanmar Now in July 2020 and joined Frontier the following month, so at the time of his arrest in May 2021 he had been working with Frontier for more than nine months," said the news site. "There is absolutely no basis to convict Danny of these charges." His sentencing on Friday comes months after a Japanese freelance journalist was arrested in Myanmar and charged with spreading fake news. Yuki Kitazumi, who was reporting for many of Japan's major news outlets, was one of a few foreign reporters in the country. Myanmar authorities maintain he violated the law but released him because Japan had requested it. Myanmar coup: What is happening and why? The US has pressed the military government to release him, but a military spokesman insisted that Fenster needed to be held in custody. In a statement before the sentencing, the US state department commented that "The profoundly unjust nature of Danny's detention is plain for all the world to see. The regime should take the prudent step of releasing him now". The US has not yet commented on the ruling. Phil Robertson, the deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch, told the BBC that the verdict was "a travesty of justice by a kangaroo court" intended to intimidate all remaining journalists working inside Myanmar. Meanwhile, senior advisor at Crisis Group Myanmar Richard Horsey described the sentence as "outrageous". "It sends a message not only to international journalists... but also Myanmar journalists that reporting factually on the situation is liable to get them many many years in prison," he told the AFP news agency. He added that US diplomats were working to secure Fenster's release but noted that "obviously this sentence is a big setback to US efforts." https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59258112

Artificial intelligence pioneer Andrew Ng, the founder of the Google Brain research lab and the former chief scientist of Baidu, has raised $57 million from investors for his start-up, Landing AI, at an undisclosed valuation. Founded in Palo Alto in 2017, Landing AI is focused on bringing artificial intelligence to manufacturing companies. It has developed a computer vision tool that manufacturers can use to create their own visual inspection software. Computer vision software enables computers to derive meaningful information from digital images and videos. While it can be used, for example, to help autonomous cars make sense of their surroundings, it can also be used to identify a defect on a semiconductor wafer, a scratch on a smartphone screen or a dent in an auto component. Landing AI competes with the likes of Palo Alto-headquartered Instrumental and San Mateo-headquartered Chooch.ai. “We build tools that make it fast and easy for manufacturers to build and deploy successful AI systems,” Ng told CNBC, adding that he wants to take AI to other industries and beyond consumer internet platforms like Google and Baidu. “We read in the news and hear the PR buzz about AI supposedly transforming a lot of things,” said Ng, a former professor of computer science at Stanford University. “To me, I’m not seeing much of this realized yet. There’s tons of proof of concept, tons of PR, but frankly when I walk around manufacturing plants, AI is not widely deployed.”

Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator are both getting official multiplayer support, and the experimental open beta for both is available now. Multiplayer comes in the form of the Convoy mode, which lets eight players drive together in the same world: AI traffic, time and weather are all synchronized, and all eight players can be on the same job. Both games already have mods that add multiplayer, but it's good news to have the functionality built into the game—albeit in a way that, so far, isn't quite as flexible as some community-built features. Because it's an experimental open beta there are currently limitations. Mods aren't supported in multiplayer yet, and everyone needs to share the same DLC as the host. There are more things to be aware of, explained in detail here, but rest assured that you've got the option to revert back to a previous save game state when you exit multiplayer. Instructions on how to enter the 1.41 Update Experimental Beta are over here. No word as yet on when the update will roll out of beta, but in the meantime SCS is after your feedback. Shaun is PC Gamer’s Australian editor and news writer. He mostly plays platformers and RPGs, and keeps a close eye on anything of particular interest to antipodean audiences. He (rather obsessively) tracks the movements of the Doom modding community, too.

Bluestone Investment Partners has added another company to its portfolio with the acquisition of majority ownership in CTI, a contractor that does software and systems development defense customers. CTI CEO Dustan Hellwig retains a significant stake in the company and will continue to lead it. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are incredibly excited about partnering with Bluestone and their support will greatly enhance our ability to meet and exceed our strategic priorities,” Hellwig said. The company uses open and government open software and systems development to build user-focused systems for command and control, electronic warfare, cyber-spectral operations and other military and security applications. Customers include commandant commands, theater special operations commands, service components, and other defense programs of record across the Pentagon's components. “CTI is the very definition of a mission-focused company,” said John Allen, managing partner of Bluestone. “The company’s commitment to open architecture systems ensures that its military and intelligence community customers have access to the latest technology at a fraction of the costs relative to the traditional proprietary approach of large systems integrators.” With the acquisition, CTI joins other companies such as Intrepid and Continental Mapping Consultants in Bluestone’s portfolio. Bluestone co-founder John Allen recently shared the firm’s investment strategy in this episode of our Project 38 podcast.

Margin mugging, a practice whereby businesses purchase products with heavily inflated margins, was rampant in the IT industry last year, a report from managed IT services firm Probrand suggests. As reported by The Register, the firm analyzed $6.6 million worth of hardware bought by businesses in the three months before the pandemic, as well as the rest of 2020. It found that the mean average margin rose to 50.84 percent during the pandemic, up from 9.4 percent in the quarter before. Probrand says the spike in margins was due to Covid-19 shaking up the entire supply chain, and tilting the trade scale heavily towards the demand side. The lockdown forced many hardware factories in China to temporarily shut down their operations, as well as many planes to remain on the ground. At the same time, businesses all over the world were looking to buy additional hardware in order to facilitate remote working and maintain business continuity. This increase in demand, together with the decrease in supply, inflated the prices. There were many examples of margin mugging, Probrand says, with a Kingston Technology MicroSD card being among the most extreme. It was bought at a trade price of $3.36 and sold to a construction company for $22.24. Market analysts are expecting the hardware shortage to continue for the remained of the year, with prices falling back to normal in 2022.

SANDSTONE, Minn. — The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minn., has accepted several big cats seized last week from Tiger King Park, the park featured in the po[CENSORED]r Netflix docuseries “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.” Last week, federal authorities seized 69 big cats from the animal park owned by Jeff and Lauren Lowe. The Lowes had taken over the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park from “Tiger King” star Joe Exotic in 2016. When that park shut down in August 2020, they moved the animals to their facility in Thackerville, Okla. According to a Reuters report, the Lowes were accused in November of harming and harassing the animals, violating the Endangered Species Act and the Animal Welfare Act. In a news release Monday, The Wildcat Sanctuary said it accepted several tigers, lions and hybrid big cats from the federal seizure. “I am thankful for the coordinated effort of several accredited sanctuaries and federal agencies to ensure these cats were safely removed,” said Tammy Thies, founder and executive director of The Wildcat Sanctuary, in a Facebook post. “The Endangered Species Act is a federal law designed to protect endangered animals and I, along with the entire accredited sanctuary community, am very relieved that these big cats will receive the care and nutrition they desperately need and deserve.” All of the big cats have been accepted by accredited sanctuaries in the U.S. while the U.S. Department of Justice seeks forfeiture of the animals. The Wildcat Sanctuary has also offered to transport and provide a permanent home to any of the smaller cats that remain at Tiger King Park.

Particularly useful for washing your car quickly and efficiently, the rollers require some precautions. Discover the advice of Auto-Moto. If it is sometimes pleasant to pamper your car when the weather is nice or when it is being prepared for a special occasion, the washing stepcan sometimes turn into a chore. Considered a waste of time by some, especially since the result never lasts very long, it is far from being a piece of fun for everyone. Fortunately, there is a solution that can save time and clean your car without the risk of getting dirty: the rollers. If these are not free from defects, causing in particular a lot of micro-scratches, they are however very effective in cleaning up its bodywork and making it shine. However, some precautions should be taken so as not to damage your vehicle during washing. Auto-Moto details three mistakes you should not make when you go to the rollers. Bad parking It may seem obvious, but it is important to remember the importance of parking your car properly when you go to the rollers . When you arrive, you have to remember to wedge your front left wheel in the shoe provided for this purpose. Drive slowly and stop when your car is securely seated in the hold. Also be careful to position yourself well in the center of the washing area, between the two rails. In the event of protrusion on one side or the other, the brushes could damage their bodywork. You will then be able to correct your parking if you are not sure of yourself. Forgetting to fold the mirrors and remove the antenna Sometimes, it happens that we are in too much of a hurry and forget some basic gestures when we wash our car with rollers. Whatever happens, always remember to fold the mirrors and remove the antenna if it is removable, so as not to risk tearing or damaging it. Do not forget to apply the handbrake either, in order to prevent your car from moving, even if it is apparently well stalled. Finally, also remember to deactivate the alarm during washing, in order to prevent the pressure of the brushes and the water on the handles from triggering the latter, especially if you are equipped with the keyless opening. Not choosing the right washing program While this may sound obvious, it doesn't have to be when using the rollers for the very first time. You should know that the stations generally offer several washing programs , more or less complete, including different services. While the entry-level offerings, mostly including only washing and rinsing, are sufficient to occasionally clean your car, you will need to upgrade to more comprehensive programs if your vehicle is really dirty. Depending on the station, it is also possible to take advantage of the chassis wash and polishing wax , which will thoroughly clean your vehicle and give it an even more dapper appearance.

Jurors in the criminal fraud trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will hear evidence of her high-flying tech-CEO lifestyle, without specifics that could appeal to class prejudice, a federal court judge ruled. Judge Edward Davila in San Jose U.S. District Court ruled that “evidence of wealth or lavish lifestyle” could not be admissible on its own, but could be used by prosecutors “to prove motive, knowledge, or intent.” The judge outlined prosecution claims that Holmes “received a generous salary, which allowed her to live a luxurious lifestyle replete with an expensive rental home, a luxury SUV, and assorted high-end merchandise,” and that she used company funds for luxury travel and accommodations, as well as regularly assigning her personal assistant to non-company tasks, such as shopping and returning products. Holmes, a Stanford University dropout who founded the now-defunct Palo Alto blood-testing startup in 2003, is charged with a dozen counts of felony fraud. Prosecutors had argued that her flights on private jets and stays in luxury lodgings highlighted her alleged motive for fraud. “Without that evidence the jury might be confused about why the defendant engaged in this conduct,” prosecutor John Bostic told Davila in a hearing earlier this month. Holmes’ lawyer Kevin Downey argued in that hearing that her accommodations, clothes, and travel and dining habits were irrelevant. “This is the kind of inflammatory commentary that could do great damage to the trial,” Downey said, adding that her trips were almost always on company business. Davila called the prosecution’s arguments “close to the impermissible use of evidence to show Holmes was wealthy and wished to become wealthier.” However, he found “some merit” in the government’s bid to put Holmes’ lifestyle before jurors. “Each time Holmes made an extravagant purchase, it is reasonable to infer that she knew her fraudulent activity allowed her to pay for those items,” Davila wrote in the order issued Friday. The benefits Holmes gained through such purchases could be relevant to her intentions, or her knowledge of wrongdoing, Davila said. Still, the judge wrote, citing case law, a court can exclude material that has that relevance if the risk of “unfair prejudice” is overwhelming. “Evidence of Holmes’s wealth can be construed as ‘appeals to class prejudice’ which are considered ‘highly improper’ because they ‘may so poison the minds of jurors even in a strong case that an accused may be deprived of a fair trial.’” The federal government alleges Holmes, now pregnant and expecting a baby in July, bilked investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. They claim she defrauded patients and doctors with false claims that the company’s machines could conduct a full array of tests using just a few drops of blood, when she knew the technology had accuracy and reliability problems. Holmes and her co-accused, former company president Sunny Balwani, have denied the claims. Davila noted that prosecutors had contended that Holmes’ desire for wealth was “a piece in a complex puzzle” of her alleged intent to commit fraud. But Davila found evidence of Holmes’ wealth and fame are not even moderately relevant to any intent to defraud. And because the case involves “potentially dangerous technology” and claims about purported “greed,” jurors could come to conclusions based on “their attitudes about such things,” Davila wrote. Davila noted that it’s “common knowledge” that Silicon Valley technology CEOs “enjoy lifestyles commensurate with those positions that are significantly different than those of the general public.” Prosecutors can put evidence before the jury that Holmes’ enjoyed a lifestyle comparable to other heads of tech firms, Davila ruled. “This includes salary, travel, celebrity, and other perks and benefits commensurate with the position,” Davila wrote.

"Dread that fills you with horror." That's how a customer named QCX-INT described his reaction to the collapse two years ago of QuadrigaCX, Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange, where he had upwards of six figures in cash tied up. It was the end of January 2019, and QuadrigaCX had just filed for creditor protection in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. The announcement followed news that Gerald Cotten, the company's 30-year-old CEO, had reportedly died under peculiar circumstances the month before, while on his honeymoon in India. On the morning of Dec. 8, Cotten complained of a stomach ache. That day he and his wife, Jennifer Robertson, checked into the luxury resort Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur and told staff he wasn't well. The hotel's general manager drove them to a nearby hospital and within 24 hours, Cotten was declared dead. Listen to the podcast A Death in Cryptoland That's when things took a bizarre turn. According to reports, a doctor was asked to embalm the body, but refused because the request had come from a hotel employee, not the hospital. Cotten's body was then transported — although it is unclear how — to another facility that accepted the corpse for embalming. In the weeks following Cotten's trip to India, the company kept the death a secret. It was business as usual, with the exchange continuing to accept customer funds. It took more than a month for QuadrigaCX to publicly announce Cotten's death — and then another two weeks for Jennifer Robertson to admit the customer funds were inaccessible.

In a state that’s a mecca for golfers, these areas offer the perfect combination of living and playing Southern California, with its endless sunshine, outdoorsy lifestyle and dramatic ocean and mountain scenery around its golf courses has long been a mecca for golfers. “The weather in Southern California is fantastic,” said Drew Mandile, a Beverly Hills-based agent with Sotheby’s International Realty who has played at most of the top courses and clubs in and around Los Angeles. “You get so many opportunities to play here. “If it rains, it rains for three days and then it goes away,” he said. “It’s a great lifestyle.” Especially during the pandemic, golf has boomed everywhere, said Julie Bloom, senior vice president of operations at Sunrise Company, which develops and builds high-end homes within golfing communities in the Coachella Valley and then manages the clubs as well. “It’s one of the things that people have been able to do outside and still be socially distanced,” Ms. Bloom said. During the pandemic, a lot of people “reconnected with golf, especially younger people,” she said. “We think we may see generational changes moving forward.”

Arsenal have sacked Under-23s coach Steve Bould after over 30 years at the club. Bould has been in charge of the Under-23 team since June 2019 when he swapped jobs with Freddie Ljungberg as part of a major restructuring of Arsenal's coaching staff. Who is Bould? Bould is a former Arsenal defender who became part of a legendary back four with Lee Dixon, Tony Adams and Nigel Winterburn under the management of George Graham and Arsene Wenger. During his 11-year playing spell at the club, the centre-back won the league title three times and the FA Cup twice, clocking up 287 appearances. He returned to Arsenal as a youth team coach in June 2001 and led the Under-18 side to back-to-back Premier Academy League titles in 2009 and 2010 as well as the FA Youth Cup in the 2008-09 season. In May 2012, he was promoted to assistant manager, replacing Pat Rice. He held the role for seven years before turning his attention to the Under-23s in a switch with Ljungberg. Why has he been sacked? Arsenal’s academy has been in the limelight this season with the influence of “Hale End FC” — the group of players headlined by Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe influencing the first team — and the pressure to continue the production line is on. Per Mertesacker is in charge of the academy but this has not been a season to write home about for the younger age groups. Arsenal finished 10th in the PL2 Under-23 league this season although of course results are less significant than player development for academies. Bould returned to the academy to manage the Under-23s during a restructuring of the coaching set-up in the summer of 2019 after seven years as a first-team coach. A parting of the ways feels pertinent to the friction between old and new methodology that echoes the changes in the approach to scouting recently. What has his time been like at Arsenal? Bould was a stellar defender for Arsenal and one of the pillars of the iconic back four alongside Dixon, Adams and Winterburn. He was a much loved player as Arsenal won a glut of trophies under Graham. Bould took to coaching and spent 11 years educating youngsters at the academy before joining Wenger’s coaching staff. After Wenger’s departure he initially stayed on to offer continuity around the first team when Unai Emery arrived but ultimately preferred to be able to manage a team than take instruction in the new post-Wenger set-up. Bould has proudly served the club for over 30 years. Who are the notable prospects in the Under-23 squad? Folarin Balogun’s debut in the first team last season signalled the next generation to come through, with Miguel Azeez, a technical midfielder, not far behind. Who is set to replace him? It is uncertain at this stage but the appointment will fall to Mertesacker, the Arsenal academy manager.

Lawo has announced a new software update for users of its radio mixing consoles, Power Core mixing engines and On-Air Designer configuration software. Lawo-8 The new radio software, v6.6 PL-003, represents a major upgrade to On-Air Designer, the configuration software used to customise the functions of Lawo’s radio mixing consoles and audio cores including the ruby radio console used in hundreds of radio stations worldwide. ruby features multiple snapshots for instant recall of saved parameters and settings, with silent motorised faders that automatically recall saved positions and programmable context-sensitive user keys that may be customised using On-Air Designer software. The new software adds the ability to selectively load snapshots using extended logic functions, enhanced AES67 stream tuning tools, and integrates control of Lawo A__line audio I/O devices into the radio workflow. The update also adds new features to the configuration web pages of Power Core, Lawo’s best-selling Ravenna/AES67 mixing engine and I/O gateway device, as well as some enhancements for Lawo’s VisTool GUI Builder Software. “Our radio team is always committed to developing the very products our clients need,” noted Johan Boqvist, senior product manager, radio. “To that end, we test our software and hardware products continually and make improvements based on clients’ feedback. This software upgrade underscores our commitment to excellence and to improving the tools, workflows and experiences of Lawo radio customers.” Radio v6.6 software applies to the entire range of Lawo radio products, including ruby, sapphire, sapphire compact, crystal and crystalCLEAR mixing consoles, Power Core and Nova17 MK2 engines, VisTool MK2 GUI Builder software and the On-Air Designer console customisation tool.

In this video we browse through the Ultimate Arduino Uno Hardware Manual, a manual providing up-to-date hardware information for the po[CENSORED]r Arduino Uno, the easy to use open-source electronics platform used by hobbyists, makers, hackers, experimenters, educators and professionals. Get all the information you need on the hardware and firmware found on Arduino Uno boards in this handy reference and user guide. It is ideal for the workbench or desktop and covers Arduino / Genuino Uno revision 3 and earlier boards. Diagrams and illustrations provide easy reference to alternate pin functions and hardware connections. The circuit diagrams, parts list and board layout help you locate components easily. The manual is available as a printed paper book but also as a lightweight E-book.

https://youtu.be/SVHv-5XyjEM A bunch of gameplay footage from the recently-announced The Division: Heartland has leaked online. Beta testers are under NDA, and Ubisoft is quickly cracking down on the videos. The original video footage uploaded to Vimeo has since been removed. But this is the internet, and like the deadly virus in The Division, the videos are spreading. The leaked footage is grainy, low-res, very laggy, and from the perspective of someone who is mostly exploring and messing around with controls and emotes. Not exactly the kind of material Ubisoft wants to show off. But hey, emotes! We didn't know much about Heartland before this—except that it had to do with The Division—and now we can see that it's a third-person cover shooter with random loot drops. So it's a lot like The Division, unsurprisingly. The non-player enemies shown in the leaked footage are called Pilgrims, and come straight out of The Division 2, with enemy types that range from grunts to heavily-armored elites. Agents can equip two guns and a melee weapon, and perform dodge rolls and sliding runs—including shooting while sliding a la Apex Legends. An obvious difference between Heartland and the other Division games is the rural Silver Creek map, which is reminiscent of State of Decay or PUBG. Between missions, players spend time in the Rockit Rink, a neon-soaked, converted skating rink that serves as the base of operations for agents in Silver Creek. Like bases in previous Division games, it's full of NPCs with upgrades, crafting, gear, and quests. The menus also confirm the existence of a Battle Pass. One leaked video, shared by Skyleaks via Twitter, reveals lead designer Taylor Epperly introducing players to the closed beta, and describing what Heartland is all about. "In this free-to-play, open-world, survival-action shooter, we move from the big cities to a small town American city called Silver Creek," says Epperly. "You'll come to know Silver Creek and its mysterious story through a co-op PvE mode called Expedition." Expedition sounds like the opening tutorial. Epperly next describes a "PvEvP mode", called Storm, featuring 15 teams of 3 players each, for 45 total players. "Both modes will have you scavenging, exploring, looting, fighting, and surviving, all while avoiding the most aggressive and unpredictable virus contamination The Division has ever seen." Sounds a bit like Scavengers, potentially. Ironically, the video ends with Epperly reminding the viewer that beta testers are under NDA, and shouldn't share any of this information.

Animal chaos swirled around her, once more. Tracie Young talked on the phone with one hand and rehabbed a bird's bad foot with the other. The microwave was beeping, the baby foxes were whining and the "road boss" duck quacked continuously while waddling between legs. One volunteer chopped vegetables, another dissected mice. Young put down her phone just long enough for a sip of coffee. She never stopped gently pulling and pushing the recovering right leg of a female kestrel, the tiny raptor weighing only five or six ounces. "There's a rabbit coming in, hit by a car," she said to her pair of volunteers, fearing the worst. A fox, found on the side of the road with a head injury, was on its way, too. Her phone buzzed every five or 10 minutes with a request. More:Rappelling 180-feet over the Susquehanna ... to save a bird. 'This is what we live to do'

With football news , that of the automobile always reserves its share of surprises. Thus, a recently published study suggests that the electric car should be offered at the same price as the thermal car from 2025. A study that does not take half measures since it affirms that it will be possible to buy an electric car at significantly lower costs than now and without state purchasing aid. But as serious as it is, can we believe in the reliability of such a study? A little update is required ! The electric car: a lower production cost The electric car is revolutionizing the automotive landscape. With the imminent arrival of the Tesla in Europe, the electric vehicle has not had its last word and promises to take center stage in the years to come. However, despite all the advantages of the electric car, it does have one big drawback: its price. Indeed, compared to the thermal car, the electric car remains much more expensive and is clearly not within the reach of all budgets. But good news: there is a good chance that the electric car will become cheaper and cheaper in the years to come. The most optimistic advance the hypothesis that the price of the electric car should approach more and more the price of a thermal car. Indeed, the study carried out by BloombergNEF for the benefit of the NGO Transport & Environment, it would seem that parity between the price of gasoline and electricity should be reached by 2025, or 2027 at most. Less expensive batteries and higher production volume Based on this observation, there is a good chance that electric cars will become less and less expensive in the years to come. In 2025, the price of the electric car should equal that of the thermal in the segment of light commercial vehicles such as Berlingo and Kangoo, for example. For gasoline cars, forecasts announce price parity for the beginning of 2026, while it would be necessary to wait until 2027 for city cars. There are two main reasons for this fall in prices. The first concerns the battery, the production cost of which fell considerably between 2010 and 2020. In fact, in just under 10 years, producing an electric car battery is 89% cheaper! And it is not finished apparently since forecasts announce that the price of the battery should continue to fall in the coming years. We would even talk about a production cost of around 50 euros for the year 2030! The second factor concerns the volume of production. Indeed, if the price of electric cars is balanced, these vehicles will experience strong commercial success. Thus, to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles, manufacturers will be able to afford to lower their prices while reaping significant sales profits. In short, only the near future will tell us whether these forecasts are correct or not, even if there is clearly room for optimism!

"It's no longer a question of whether America will go EV – but when. Our line-up is future-forward and succeeds where others have struggled: Giving people the EV that works smarter for them at a price that can work for their budgets. That's why we are designing for flexible use cases and focused on productivity solutions," said Tony Aquila, Chairman & CEO Canoo Inc. "We are designing for people who work hard, play hard and need something reliable, that will last and give you value. We're for the 99% not the 1%. Our vehicle line-up is built for the backbone of America – to give you value so you can work smarter." Lifestyle Vehicle – The Flex-Vehicle for Everybody Canoo designed the Lifestyle Vehicle to be cabin forward to maximize interior space and function, with exportable power and customization options – all on a small footprint. Now available in four trims: Base, Premium, Adventure and Delivery – the Lifestyle Vehicle is the ultimate multi-tasker. Without the need for an engine compartment, the Lifestyle Vehicle features Canoo's unique street view window for improved driver visibility. Our Adventure trim has more ground clearance and a more muscular profile. The bumpers have been enhanced and a metal skid plate was added for increased vehicle durability. And Canoo's signature headlights and taillights serve as core brand identifiers without the need for a logo. Like all Canoo vehicles, the Lifestyle Vehicle is a purpose-built EV based on the company's proprietary and highly versatile multi-purpose platform architecture. The Lifestyle Vehicle has the interior space of a large SUV, with the exterior footprint of a compact car and is made for urban, adventure, families, fleet, ride hailing and more. Anticipated specifications include up to 300hp and 332 lb.-ft. of peak motor torque with 250 miles of battery range. The Lifestyle Vehicle has targeted pricing starting from $34,750 -$49,950i for Delivery, Base and Premium models, before incentives, or optional equipment. Range topping Adventure trim pricing will be announced in the coming months. The Pickup Truck - Ready for Work & Weekend Canoo's fully electric pickup truck is all-American and ready for work and the weekend. Featuring a cabin-forward design, steer-by-wire technology and proprietary multi-purpose platform architecture, the pickup truck has an extendable flatbed that competes with America's best-selling pickup trucks on a smaller footprint—making it easier to maneuver and more convenient to drive. The pickup truck was built to work for users and features accessories that accommodate on-site jobs, including exportable power, advanced exterior lighting, fold down worktable and cargo storage, flip-down side-tables, sidestep and storage, extendable bed with space dividers and multi-accessory charge port. Specifications include dual or rear motor configurations, with 500+hp and 550 lb.-ft. of torque with dual motors, vehicle payload capacity of 1800 lbs. and 200+ miles of battery range. The Multi-Purpose Delivery Vehicle (MPDV) - Small Business, Fleet & Family Friendly Our delivery vehicle is designed to maximize return on investment for a wide range of commercial customers. It was built with small businesses, fleets and last-mile delivery companies in mind. High efficiency and class leading cargo volumes offer cost savings which allow businesses to reinvest and thrive – making this delivery vehicle a great option for independent contractors, tradespeople, utilities, service technicians and more. Bi-directional onboard charging maximizes functionality and transforms the vehicle into a power plant for equipment and tools that can be powered up even at remote destinations. The vehicle design also accommodates workstations to store and access a variety of devices, products and equipment. Depending on the configuration, anticipated specifications include up to 200hp and 236 lb.-ft. of peak motor torque with up to 250 miles of battery range. * Targeted price ranges reflect current estimates and are subject to change. Anticipated vehicle specifications and performance metrics are prospective, reflecting current engineering and design direction, manufacturer simulations and EPA-estimated average range calculation methodology. Final production vehicle specifications and performance metrics are subject to change. Final vehicle specifications for the Lifestyle Vehicle, Pickup Truck and Multi-Purpose Delivery Vehicle will be revealed closer to production. About Canoo Canoo has developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with bold innovations in design, pioneering technologies, and a unique business model that defies traditional ownership to put customers first. 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The World Health Organization said that long working hours lead to the death of hundreds of thousands of people annually. And the first global study of its kind showed that 745,000 people died in 2016 from stroke and heart disease resulting from long working hours. The study found that people living in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific region are the most affected. The World Health Organization also said that the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic. The study concluded that working 55 hours or more per week was associated with an increased risk of stroke by 35 percent, and an increased risk of death from heart disease by 17 percent, compared to a workweek of 35 to 40 hours The study, conducted in cooperation with the International Labor Organization, showed that about three-quarters of the deaths due to long working hours were of middle-aged men or older. Often, the deaths occurred late in life, sometimes decades later, from long working hours Although the study did not cover the period of the pandemic, WHO officials said the recent jump in telecommuting and the economic slowdown may have boosted the risks associated with long working hours. "We have some evidence that shows that when countries implement a national lockdown, the number of working hours increases by about 10 percent," said Frank Biga, WHO's technical officer. The study reported that long working hours are estimated to be responsible for about a third of all work-related illnesses, making it the largest burden of work-related illness. The World Health Organization recommends that employers should now take this into account when assessing work-related health risks for their employees. Biga said that limiting working hours would be beneficial to employers as this has been shown to increase productivity rates. "Not increasing long working hours in the presence of an economic crisis is really a smart choice," he added.

Silicon Software GmbH has been merged with Basler AG. Basler had acquired Silicon Software in 2018 and managed it as an independent GmbH within the group structure. Functions such as production, logistics, sales and technical support were already merged shortly after the acquisition, and other functional areas followed step by step. The integration of both companies under company law now completes this process. CEO Dr. Dietmar Ley, who was also managing director of Silicon Software, explains, "The employees of both companies have been working so closely together since the acquisition that the step to legally unite both companies under the name Basler AG feels very natural and logical. We are very pleased to have a location in Mannheim with such experienced and qualified colleagues, to continue to grow together and to develop exciting offerings for the computer vision market under the Basler brand." With the acquisition of Silicon Software GmbH, Basler had complementarily expanded its portfolio with the product areas frame grabbers and software (VisualApplets). The acquisition was a step to support the growth strategy of Basler AG and in particular to implement it in the direction of the performance segment of the computer vision market. With the merger, the product areas frame grabbers/interface cards and VisualApplets will be managed under the Basler brand and the portfolio will be further expanded.

OAK BROOK, Ill., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ace Hardware is collaborating with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) once again this year to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country by giving away 1 million American flags nationwide on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Consumers who visit a participating Ace store on May 29th will receive a free 8" x 12" American flag.* A second flag will be donated to a local VFW Post to be used for marking and honoring veterans' graves this Memorial Day. "Ace is proud to be a part of this nationwide effort to distribute flags to our customers and to the VFW to help honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day," said Kim Lefko, Chief Marketing Officer, Ace Hardware. "With Ace stores easily accessible to millions of Americans, we wanted to step up and provide a way for our customers, and our store owners and associates, to pay tribute to our military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country." "Memorial Day is one of the most important days of the year as we recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's fallen heroes," said VFW National Commander Hal Roesch. "Teaming up with patriotic and compassionate companies like Ace Hardware help to ensure our fallen service members are never forgotten." Last year, 535,000 American flags were given away to customers at Ace stores nationwide. In addition, Ace sent 535,000 flags to more than 2,000 VFW Posts for placement on veterans' graves. "The American flag giveaway aligns with Ace Hardware's long history of supporting veterans nationwide," added Lefko. "Ace's very name is a commemoration of the "flying aces," the courageous fighter pilots from World War I. Ace's patriotism continues through the support of its veteran retailers, and the sincere appreciation for all the veterans and active-duty military who work in Ace stores, distribution centers, and its corporate offices." *Flags will be available at participating Ace stores while quantities last. Limit one 8" x 12" flag per customer. No purchase necessary. About Ace Hardware Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with more than 5,300 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries. In 2019, Ace ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Home Improvement Retail Stores" according to J.D. Power, twelve out of the last thirteen years. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Colon, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com. About the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation's largest and oldest major war veterans' organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in over 6,000 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim "NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS" than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans' service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information or to join, visit our website at vfw.org.

Earlier today, Stardock announced Galactic Civilizations 4: a new 4X space strategy game in the series that's been around since the early '90s. The full release is planned for next year, but an alpha version is scheduled to be out this June. GalCiv 4 will elaborate on GalCiv 3's interstellar empire building in some pretty significant ways. Put briefly(ish), with quotes from Stardock CEO Brad Wardell: The standard GalCiv star map has been improved with "genuine coherent solar systems." But the bigger thing is that each map is now a "sector," and when you zoom out, you see a bunch of sectors connected by "subspace streams." In other words, the scale of each game has been upped by a conceptual level. There's a "map of maps." (Though you can customize the size of games and just play in just one sector.) Planets are no longer equal. There are core worlds which are supported by colonies. To keep micromanagement down, colonies operate independently, feeding their core world with resources automatically. However, a core world can't effectively govern an unlimited number of colonies. Crime will begin to interfere. The answer: Send a governor to a colony to turn it into a core world. This effectively "flips" the typical strategy game dynamic. Rather than recruiting AI leaders to automate governing, the player recruits AI leaders to add to the number of worlds that they can personally govern. However, players may find themselves at odds with their own governors; "It's been interesting to see how much insolence play testers have taken from an AI leader if that character provides really good perks to their civilization," said Wardell. Rather than a campaign, hidden conditions can trigger story events that can potentially result in a new story-driven event. These events are "very, very infrequent." With "something like 16-plus playable species, each with its own unique set of leaders," the number of possible story events should be big. And you won't only have to deal with your own leaders during a game. You'll be dealing with the leaders of your competitors, too. "In previous versions, the computer AI meant other civilizations," said Wardell. "Now, every civilization is made up of hundreds of characters who have their own agendas. In 4X terms, it's like dealing with Civs of Civs."

What are the rules relating to the exhaust and sound volume? Auto-Moto takes stock of the law and the reasons for verbalization. The exhaust is not just a simple tube located at the rear of the car intended to evacuate the gases coming from the engine. Because in reality, what is called the exhaust lineconsists of several parts, such as the manifold, connected to each of the cylinders, the catalytic converter on certain models, making it possible to limit polluting emissions as well as the silencers. These are located at several points in the line, in order to reduce the temperature and speed of the gases, as well as noise. As you will have understood, an exhaust system therefore serves to limit as much as possible the production of polluting gases, but also the sound, so as not to create nuisances when the vehicle passes. However, many motorists, and in particular tuning enthusiasts, modify this device, precisely so that their car is more expressive on the road, and more particularly when accelerating, in general. But is it really allowed? Auto-Moto has covered the issue and explains what the regulations say. Clear rules Unfortunately, and as you might expect, you can't do everything you want with your exhaust. Indeed, article R318-3 of the Highway Code details the rules in force, and sti[CENSORED]tes that " motor vehicles must not emit noises likely to cause discomfort to road users or residents. The engine must be fitted with a silent exhaust system in good working order without the possibility of interruption by the driver ”. To the chagrin of fans of backfiring exhausts, the law emphasizes that " any operation tending to remove or reduce the efficiency of the silent exhaust system is prohibited. ". In concrete terms, you risk being stopped if your car is too noisy, and being fined € 135 , or even immobilizing your vehicle, even if the law enforcement representative is not equipped. a sound level meter. Indeed, the use of it is not obligatory! Beyond noise, be aware that it is in all cases strictly prohibited to modify the original exhaust system of your vehicle, whether to remove the catalyst or the silencer, or to put an unapproved device. You risk a second visit to the technical control , as well as a fine in the event of control by the police. Discover the main reasons for verbalization relating to the exhaust system engine with free exhaust exhaust system not fitted with a silencer in good condition, or whose operation has been modified high level of noise pollution due to poor condition or modification of the silencer exhaust system driving in built-up areas by repeatedly accelerating when starting, driving and stopping All these offenses are punishable by a 4th class fine, i.e. a fine of 135 €.

Are you looking for an eating pattern that can improve your overall health and can be a long-term lifestyle choice? Well, the Mediterranean diet may be the perfect meal plan for you. Mediterranean meals are made up of mostly plant-based foods. This includes vegetables, fruits, herbs, beans, whole grains and nuts. When you are eating a Mediterranean diet, try to make your plate as colorful as possible to get the most nutrients. Make your plate look like a rainbow with different varieties of fruits and vegetables. Eating plant-based foods can fuel your body with lots of fiber, vitamins and minerals. These are all nutrients that can help protect your body against harmful diseases like heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Another component of the Mediterranean lifestyle is eating healthy fats. Fatty fish, nuts and olive oil are the main sources of fats in the Mediterranean lifestyle. Olive oil and nuts have monounsaturated fat, which may help lower total cholesterol and LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels when eaten as part of a healthy meal plan. Fatty fish like mackerel, tuna and salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat. Omega-3s may be able to help lower triglyceride levels and help lower the risk of heart disease. Foods like dairy, poultry and eggs are enjoyed in moderate amounts on the Mediterranean lifestyle. For the most part, nonfat or low-fat dairy products are recommended. Examples include Greek yogurt, low-fat mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, or low-fat milk. When choosing meats, leaner meats like chicken, turkey or fish more often are recommended, with red meats eaten less often. Lastly, the Mediterranean lifestyle is not like other diets, where you probably stick to it for a few months, then give up. This eating pattern is sustainable, healthy, and can be a lifestyle choice for years to come. It’s not just about what you eat, it’s how you eat. Enjoying meals together with family and friends is a significant part of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Eat meals at a table. Engage in conversation. Go Mediterranean with those you love to stay happy and healthy.