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EXPLAINED: How to get a visa to start up a business in Germany

In stark contrast to many countries particularly English-speaking ones where tuition fees can run you up a bill into the thousands every semester, studying at a German university comes at a typical price tag in the hundreds, yes hundreds, of euros per year.Rather than explicit tuition fees, students at German public universities, even non-EU international ones, pay an administrative fee of around 300 a semester, which often includes a transport ticket.

Government will not know how many are put off by voter ID requirement, says MP

The Government simply won't know how many people have been turned away from polling stations on Thursday because they lack ID, a senior MP has said.Voters at Thursday's local elections will for the first time be required to present photo ID before casting their ballots.But amid fears that the requirement could lead to many people being unable to vote, Labour MP Clive Betts has said that current plans will not allow the Government to find out exactly how many people have been turned away.
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1 year ago

Woman who miscarried fined by NHS for claiming free prescription while pregnant

Sadie Hawkes, who miscarried at nine weeks, was fined for claiming a free prescription A woman who miscarried was fined by the NHS for claiming a free prescription while pregnant.Sadie Hawkes, 33, lost her baby before she had received the maternity exemption certificate that entitled her to free prescriptions throughout her pregnancy.
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1 year ago

What happens to your EU Blue Card if you lose your job in Germany?

In stark contrast to many countries particularly English-speaking ones where tuition fees can run you up a bill into the thousands every semester, studying at a German university comes at a typical price tag in the hundreds, yes hundreds, of euros per year.Rather than explicit tuition fees, students at German public universities, even non-EU international ones, pay an administrative fee of around 300 a semester, which often includes a transport ticket.

Half of London homes do not meet minimum energy rating in proposed bill

M ore than half of London properties do not meet the minimum energy efficient requirement proposed in a new members bill.Almost two million London homes, or 54 percent of those rented or sold since 2008, sit below the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C - something the Liberal Democrats' bill would outlaw by 2033.

API with NestJS #100. The HTTPS protocol with Route 53 and AWS Certificate Manager

In the latest articles, we deployed our NestJS application using AWS.However, we've been exclusively using the HTTP protocol so far.You probably noticed that almost every website nowadays uses HTTPS.And no wonder, because it solves a bunch of problems and makes surfing the internet more secure.In this article, we prepare our architecture to use HTTPS with AWS Certificate Manager.
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1 year ago

EXPLAINED: How to get a visa to start up a business in Germany

In stark contrast to many countries particularly English-speaking ones where tuition fees can run you up a bill into the thousands every semester, studying at a German university comes at a typical price tag in the hundreds, yes hundreds, of euros per year.Rather than explicit tuition fees, students at German public universities, even non-EU international ones, pay an administrative fee of around 300 a semester, which often includes a transport ticket.

Government will not know how many are put off by voter ID requirement, says MP

The Government simply won't know how many people have been turned away from polling stations on Thursday because they lack ID, a senior MP has said.Voters at Thursday's local elections will for the first time be required to present photo ID before casting their ballots.But amid fears that the requirement could lead to many people being unable to vote, Labour MP Clive Betts has said that current plans will not allow the Government to find out exactly how many people have been turned away.

Woman who miscarried fined by NHS for claiming free prescription while pregnant

Sadie Hawkes, who miscarried at nine weeks, was fined for claiming a free prescription A woman who miscarried was fined by the NHS for claiming a free prescription while pregnant.Sadie Hawkes, 33, lost her baby before she had received the maternity exemption certificate that entitled her to free prescriptions throughout her pregnancy.

What happens to your EU Blue Card if you lose your job in Germany?

In stark contrast to many countries particularly English-speaking ones where tuition fees can run you up a bill into the thousands every semester, studying at a German university comes at a typical price tag in the hundreds, yes hundreds, of euros per year.Rather than explicit tuition fees, students at German public universities, even non-EU international ones, pay an administrative fee of around 300 a semester, which often includes a transport ticket.

Half of London homes do not meet minimum energy rating in proposed bill

M ore than half of London properties do not meet the minimum energy efficient requirement proposed in a new members bill.Almost two million London homes, or 54 percent of those rented or sold since 2008, sit below the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C - something the Liberal Democrats' bill would outlaw by 2033.

API with NestJS #100. The HTTPS protocol with Route 53 and AWS Certificate Manager

In the latest articles, we deployed our NestJS application using AWS.However, we've been exclusively using the HTTP protocol so far.You probably noticed that almost every website nowadays uses HTTPS.And no wonder, because it solves a bunch of problems and makes surfing the internet more secure.In this article, we prepare our architecture to use HTTPS with AWS Certificate Manager.
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1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Iowa Trans Teen Receiving Award From Gov. Kim Reynolds Shouts "Trans Rights Are Human Rights"

Reynolds has signed two anti-transgender bills into law this year, negatively impacting trans students in Iowa.Transgender high school senior Clementine Springsteen stands onstage between Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg (R) and Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) during the Iowa Governor's Scholar awards on April 30, 2023.The Iowa High School Athletic Association On Sunday, a transgender student in Iowa used an award ceremony as an opportunity to protest Gov. Kim Reynolds (R), who earlier this year signed two bills into law that attack trans kids across the state.

Arkansas governor signs bill rolling back child labor protections

Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill into law this week that rolls back a number of child labor protections across the state, including a measure that had required employers to obtain work certificates for children under the age of 16.The Governor believes protecting kids is most important, but this permit was an arbitrary burden on parents to get permission from the government for their child to get a job, Sanders' spokesperson Alexa Henning said in a statement.

Arkansas rolls back child labor protections

By Sydney Kashiwagi | CNN Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill into law this week that rolls back a number of child labor protections across the state, including a measure that had required employers to obtain work certificates for children under the age of 16.The Governor believes protecting kids is most important, but this permit was an arbitrary burden on parents to get permission from the government for their child to get a job, Sanders' spokesperson Alexa Henning said in a statement.

Iowa Trans Teen Receiving Award From Gov. Kim Reynolds Shouts "Trans Rights Are Human Rights"

Reynolds has signed two anti-transgender bills into law this year, negatively impacting trans students in Iowa.Transgender high school senior Clementine Springsteen stands onstage between Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg (R) and Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) during the Iowa Governor's Scholar awards on April 30, 2023.The Iowa High School Athletic Association On Sunday, a transgender student in Iowa used an award ceremony as an opportunity to protest Gov. Kim Reynolds (R), who earlier this year signed two bills into law that attack trans kids across the state.

Arkansas governor signs bill rolling back child labor protections

Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill into law this week that rolls back a number of child labor protections across the state, including a measure that had required employers to obtain work certificates for children under the age of 16.The Governor believes protecting kids is most important, but this permit was an arbitrary burden on parents to get permission from the government for their child to get a job, Sanders' spokesperson Alexa Henning said in a statement.

Arkansas rolls back child labor protections

By Sydney Kashiwagi | CNN Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill into law this week that rolls back a number of child labor protections across the state, including a measure that had required employers to obtain work certificates for children under the age of 16.The Governor believes protecting kids is most important, but this permit was an arbitrary burden on parents to get permission from the government for their child to get a job, Sanders' spokesperson Alexa Henning said in a statement.
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1 year ago
Graphic design

This modern art piece is worth $120,000, and someone just ate it

(Image credit: Future/Maurizio Cattelan)
Who remembers this iconic art piece?No, I don't mean the Mona Lisa.I'm talking about the banana taped to a wall that is worth $120,000.Well, the inevitable has happened.It's been eaten.Apparently, one hungry museum visitor had skipped breakfast and decided to indulge in a very pricey snack.

The Tiny Lot Was So Steep It Was Almost Vertical. But That View

Mark Arnold had owned a few different homes in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, but none of them fulfilled a dream he had harbored since childhood.I always wanted to build my own house, he said.Mr. Arnold, 62, a critical-care nurse with a keen interest in architecture and design, relished the idea of building a modernist structure that reflected his taste and his ideas about how to live well.

New Relic Named #1 Most Innovative in Cloud Observability by GigaOm

We are thrilled to be recognized by GigaOm as the leading innovative platform amongst 21 solution providers in the 2023 GigaOm Radar for Cloud Observability Solutions.GigaOm's evaluation criteria and metrics spanned the full breadth, from technology to market success, including-key product capabilities, product roadmap, strength of ecosystem, and execution.

Biden's other student loan forgiveness plan could be more generous in the long run

While President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program promising up to $20,000 in one-time debt relief for low- and middle-income borrowers is tied up in the courts, the Department of Education is working on a new repayment plan that has the potential to significantly help both current and future borrowers.

Victims of Keyham gunman Jake Davison were unlawfully killed, says inquest jury

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The four adults and young child shot by Keyham gunman Jake Davison were unlawfully killed, an inquest jury has concluded.In just eight minutes Davison killed his mother Maxine, 51, and then shot dead three-year-old Sophie Martyn, her father Lee, 43, Stephen Washington, 59, and Kate Shepherd, 66.

Lionel Messi gifts 35 gold iPhone 14 Pros to World Cup-winning teammates and staff

Argentina won the recent FIFA World Cup, becoming world champions for the first time since 1986 with the help of Lionel Messi, and the team captain confirmed its deity status among Argentinians.The player decided to celebrate his teammates and staff that were part of the campaign in Qatar in an unusual manner.

This modern art piece is worth $120,000, and someone just ate it

(Image credit: Future/Maurizio Cattelan)
Who remembers this iconic art piece?No, I don't mean the Mona Lisa.I'm talking about the banana taped to a wall that is worth $120,000.Well, the inevitable has happened.It's been eaten.Apparently, one hungry museum visitor had skipped breakfast and decided to indulge in a very pricey snack.

The Tiny Lot Was So Steep It Was Almost Vertical. But That View

Mark Arnold had owned a few different homes in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, but none of them fulfilled a dream he had harbored since childhood.I always wanted to build my own house, he said.Mr. Arnold, 62, a critical-care nurse with a keen interest in architecture and design, relished the idea of building a modernist structure that reflected his taste and his ideas about how to live well.

New Relic Named #1 Most Innovative in Cloud Observability by GigaOm

We are thrilled to be recognized by GigaOm as the leading innovative platform amongst 21 solution providers in the 2023 GigaOm Radar for Cloud Observability Solutions.GigaOm's evaluation criteria and metrics spanned the full breadth, from technology to market success, including-key product capabilities, product roadmap, strength of ecosystem, and execution.

Biden's other student loan forgiveness plan could be more generous in the long run

While President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program promising up to $20,000 in one-time debt relief for low- and middle-income borrowers is tied up in the courts, the Department of Education is working on a new repayment plan that has the potential to significantly help both current and future borrowers.

Victims of Keyham gunman Jake Davison were unlawfully killed, says inquest jury

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The four adults and young child shot by Keyham gunman Jake Davison were unlawfully killed, an inquest jury has concluded.In just eight minutes Davison killed his mother Maxine, 51, and then shot dead three-year-old Sophie Martyn, her father Lee, 43, Stephen Washington, 59, and Kate Shepherd, 66.

Lionel Messi gifts 35 gold iPhone 14 Pros to World Cup-winning teammates and staff

Argentina won the recent FIFA World Cup, becoming world champions for the first time since 1986 with the help of Lionel Messi, and the team captain confirmed its deity status among Argentinians.The player decided to celebrate his teammates and staff that were part of the campaign in Qatar in an unusual manner.
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Opinion: It's code red for six of San Jose's largest school districts

The data are alarming, code red!In 2022 according to the California Department of Education 33% of California's students met math standards and 47% met English Language Arts standards.And in San Jose, the capital of Silicon Valley, our students score significantly below the state average.Here are the facts, just the facts, most education leaders do not want you to know.
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Importance of Due Diligence for Patent Practitioners and the US/China Economic War | Patently-O

Importance of Due Diligence for Patent Practitioners and the US/China Economic War

by Dennis Crouch
37 C.F.R. § 11.18(b) imposes crucial responsibilities on patent applicants, attorneys, and agents.Documents submitted to the USPTO implicitly certify that:


Statements made are true or are are believed to be true (based upon information and belief) and do not include any attempt to conceal a material fact; and
That a reasonable inquiry was conducted to confirm that: (i) statements have no improper purposes, (ii) legal contentions are supported by existing law or valid arguments for change, (iii) allegations and factual contentions have or are likely to have evidentiary support, and (iv) denials of factual contentions are based on evidence or a reasonable lack of information or belief.

Investigation under way after ferry runs aground on Orkney

An investigation is under way after a ferry ran aground on Orkney, leading to the evacuation of 60 passengers.The MV Pentalina is now being surveyed to establish the extent of any damage following the incident on Saturday night.RNLI vessels went to the scene after the ferry issued a mayday message off Orkney on Saturday night, with smoke reported in the engine room.
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Locals Nix Design for Infill Housing in Bedford Historic District

A community group has rejected a proposal for new infill housing on one of the finest landmarked blocks in Bedford Stuyvesant, part of the Bedford Historic District.The proposed design for 162 Hancock Street shows a four-story brick building with brown trim.The height of the building, the size of its windows, and high stoop match that of the 19th century buildings on the block.

Sunset Park HDFC Co-op With Three Bedrooms, in-Unit Laundry Asks $599K

In Sunset Park, this income-restricted co-op is a bit unusual: It is the second floor of an early 20th century row house.The listing doesn't divulge the details on the qualifying income range for the HDFC (Housing Development Fund Corporation) co-operative, but the unit is spacious with three bedrooms and in-unit laundry.

Locals Nix Design for Infill Housing in Bedford Historic District

A community group has rejected a proposal for new infill housing on one of the finest landmarked blocks in Bedford Stuyvesant, part of the Bedford Historic District.The proposed design for 162 Hancock Street shows a four-story brick building with brown trim.The height of the building, the size of its windows, and high stoop match that of the 19th century buildings on the block.

Sunset Park HDFC Co-op With Three Bedrooms, in-Unit Laundry Asks $599K

In Sunset Park, this income-restricted co-op is a bit unusual: It is the second floor of an early 20th century row house.The listing doesn't divulge the details on the qualifying income range for the HDFC (Housing Development Fund Corporation) co-operative, but the unit is spacious with three bedrooms and in-unit laundry.
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Richard Rogers' Channel 4 headquarters awarded Grade II-listing

The Richard Rogers-designed Channel 4 headquarters in London, which was recently deemed one of the UK's most-at-risk buildings, has been granted Grade II-listed status.Completed in 1994, the Channel 4 headquarters in central London was given a Grade II-listing as an "elegant example of high-tech architecture", according to listing body Historic England.

Artificial Intelligence For Selling Boston Condos Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Artificial Intelligence for Selling Boston Condos
Artificial Intelligence for Selling Boston Condos
I have read several articles about how wonderful it is to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Boston condo descriptions on MLS and even writing Boston real estate blog posts (Ugh)
I've played around with it myself and it doesn't seem all that intelligent (well, at least compared to me).

Mayor Wu files plan to fight city's skyrocketing rents

Local "Tenants in Boston are often victim to steep rent increases, making it impossible for them to stay in their homes."BOSTON (AP) - Boston Mayor Michelle Wu filed a plan Monday meant to address the city's skyrocketing rents.The Democrat made rent control, or rent stabilization, a centerpiece of her 2021 mayoral campaign, despite the fact that voters in Massachusetts approved a 1994 ballot question banning rent control statewide.

The mistakes made in giving Jake Davison a shotgun licence

Over the course of the inquest the jury heard details of mistakes made by Devon and Cornwall Police in the granting of Jake Davison's shotgun certificate and the later seizing and returning of his weapon and certificate.Here is a list of them: Failures in the firearms licensing unit There were multiple failures within Devon and Cornwall Police's firearms licensing unit.

Social housing managers will require qualifications in professionalism drive

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Thousands of social housing managers will be required to study for qualifications as part of a drive to professionalise the sector in the wake of a two-year-old's death in a mouldy flat.

Fresh victory for campaign against Ocado depot next to school

A fresh attempt by Ocado to build a depot three metres from a north London primary school has failed - but campaigners against the project warned their fight was not over.The online supermarket has been battling for permission to build the 24/7 facility next to Yerbury Primary School in Tufnell Park since 2019 - but was last week again told it could not go ahead with the scheme.

Richard Rogers' Channel 4 headquarters awarded Grade II-listing

The Richard Rogers-designed Channel 4 headquarters in London, which was recently deemed one of the UK's most-at-risk buildings, has been granted Grade II-listed status.Completed in 1994, the Channel 4 headquarters in central London was given a Grade II-listing as an "elegant example of high-tech architecture", according to listing body Historic England.

Artificial Intelligence For Selling Boston Condos Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Artificial Intelligence for Selling Boston Condos
Artificial Intelligence for Selling Boston Condos
I have read several articles about how wonderful it is to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Boston condo descriptions on MLS and even writing Boston real estate blog posts (Ugh)
I've played around with it myself and it doesn't seem all that intelligent (well, at least compared to me).

Mayor Wu files plan to fight city's skyrocketing rents

Local "Tenants in Boston are often victim to steep rent increases, making it impossible for them to stay in their homes."BOSTON (AP) - Boston Mayor Michelle Wu filed a plan Monday meant to address the city's skyrocketing rents.The Democrat made rent control, or rent stabilization, a centerpiece of her 2021 mayoral campaign, despite the fact that voters in Massachusetts approved a 1994 ballot question banning rent control statewide.

The mistakes made in giving Jake Davison a shotgun licence

Over the course of the inquest the jury heard details of mistakes made by Devon and Cornwall Police in the granting of Jake Davison's shotgun certificate and the later seizing and returning of his weapon and certificate.Here is a list of them: Failures in the firearms licensing unit There were multiple failures within Devon and Cornwall Police's firearms licensing unit.

Social housing managers will require qualifications in professionalism drive

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Thousands of social housing managers will be required to study for qualifications as part of a drive to professionalise the sector in the wake of a two-year-old's death in a mouldy flat.

Fresh victory for campaign against Ocado depot next to school

A fresh attempt by Ocado to build a depot three metres from a north London primary school has failed - but campaigners against the project warned their fight was not over.The online supermarket has been battling for permission to build the 24/7 facility next to Yerbury Primary School in Tufnell Park since 2019 - but was last week again told it could not go ahead with the scheme.
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Police officer's alleged killer appears at the Old Bailey

A man accused of shooting dead a police officer while handcuffed inside a police station has appeared at the Old Bailey. Louis De Zoysa, 25, allegedly killed Metropolitan Police custody sergeant Matt Ratana in the early hours of September 25 2020.De Zoysa is said to have discharging four bullets in a holding cell at Croydon Custody Centre, hitting Sgt Ratana and also injuring himself.

Samsung US starts a week of discounts: Galaxy S23, Z foldables, Tab S8 slates and more

Samsung US is running a week-long sales event dubbed "Discover Samsung".It's a big company and it makes a lot of things, so if you visit Samsung.comyou will find discounts on TVs, washing machines, portable SSDs and gaming monitors.We are more concerned with the smartphones, smartwatches and tablets, of course.
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Netflix, Leaving So Soon?; Not Exactly Recognizable As Privacy | AdExchanger

Here's today's AdExchanger.comnews round-up... Want it by email?Sign up 'Flix It Or Nix It here.Is Netflix getting tired of Microsoft already?Just nine months after naming Microsoft its exclusive ad sales partner , Netflix has a wandering eye, reports.According to inside sources, Netflix is exploring the possibility of building its own ad server, which would limit its uses for Microsoft.

Not charging Keyham gunman with assaults posed danger to public', inquest hears

A detective has admitted the decision not to refer Jake Davison's assault of two teenagers to the Crown Prosecution Service was the wrong one and posed a danger to the public, an inquest heard.Detective Sergeant Edward Bagshaw said attacks by Davison on a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl should have been sent to prosecutors to consider charging him with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and battery.

Netflix, Leaving So Soon?; Not Exactly Recognizable As Privacy | AdExchanger

Here's today's AdExchanger.comnews round-up... Want it by email?Sign up 'Flix It Or Nix It here.Is Netflix getting tired of Microsoft already?Just nine months after naming Microsoft its exclusive ad sales partner , Netflix has a wandering eye, reports.According to inside sources, Netflix is exploring the possibility of building its own ad server, which would limit its uses for Microsoft.

Not charging Keyham gunman with assaults posed danger to public', inquest hears

A detective has admitted the decision not to refer Jake Davison's assault of two teenagers to the Crown Prosecution Service was the wrong one and posed a danger to the public, an inquest heard.Detective Sergeant Edward Bagshaw said attacks by Davison on a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl should have been sent to prosecutors to consider charging him with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and battery.
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Excellent solution for React Native charting in 2023

The most used chart library for writing chart-related requirements is echarts.The performance of echarts on the website is quite mature, and the official solution is provided for the applet side, but there is no corresponding support in RN.On the market, most of the search is still based on the essence of the webview implementation, and I prefer the RN-based program, after all, the native experience will be better than the Web.

The 6 Advantages of Renovation Loan Financing

Whether you are purchasing a home that needs fixing up or renovating a home you already own, renovation loan financing options can help you create your dream home now and pay for it over time.It doesn't matter if it's a small or large project - CrossCountry Mortgage can help finance your vision.Renovation loan financing creates opportunities for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents that simply do not exist with traditional lending products.

Excellent solution for React Native charting in 2023

The most used chart library for writing chart-related requirements is echarts.The performance of echarts on the website is quite mature, and the official solution is provided for the applet side, but there is no corresponding support in RN.On the market, most of the search is still based on the essence of the webview implementation, and I prefer the RN-based program, after all, the native experience will be better than the Web.

The 6 Advantages of Renovation Loan Financing

Whether you are purchasing a home that needs fixing up or renovating a home you already own, renovation loan financing options can help you create your dream home now and pay for it over time.It doesn't matter if it's a small or large project - CrossCountry Mortgage can help finance your vision.Renovation loan financing creates opportunities for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents that simply do not exist with traditional lending products.
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The Millennial Urge to Buy a Tiny Pizza Hut-Themed Toy Set

Here is a phrase that pulls at my heartstrings every time: Used to be a Pizza Hut.I think about the eponymous blog every time I pass one of those too-recognizable structures.The one in my hometown is now a Mexican restaurant.It's probably more beloved than Pizza Hut was, but whenever I see it, I can't help but think of the weekend afternoons I spent at that Pizza Hut as a kid, where I'd chatter about my love of the Backstreet Boys or Pokémon and feel unbridled excitement at my rare treat of soda, served - of course - in one of those craggy-textured red plastic cups.
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F.D.A. Will Require Dense Breast Disclosure at Mammogram Clinics

In a long-awaited ruling, the Food and Drug Administration recommended on Thursday that all mammogram centers must tell women if they have dense breasts that could put them at increased risk for breast cancer.The density of breast tissue whether it contains mostly fatty or glandular tissues varies from woman to woman and has nothing to do with the size or shape or feel of a woman's breasts.

Families of Keyham victims call for shotgun legislation changes, inquest hears

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The families of the victims of gunman Jake Davison are calling for changes in shotgun licensing in the wake of the killings, an inquest heard.They want to see the law updated to end the distinction between the licensing of shotguns and rifles.

F.D.A. Will Require Dense Breast Disclosure at Mammogram Clinics

In a long-awaited ruling, the Food and Drug Administration recommended on Thursday that all mammogram centers must tell women if they have dense breasts that could put them at increased risk for breast cancer.The density of breast tissue whether it contains mostly fatty or glandular tissues varies from woman to woman and has nothing to do with the size or shape or feel of a woman's breasts.

Families of Keyham victims call for shotgun legislation changes, inquest hears

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The families of the victims of gunman Jake Davison are calling for changes in shotgun licensing in the wake of the killings, an inquest heard.They want to see the law updated to end the distinction between the licensing of shotguns and rifles.
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Biden administration officially opens pardon request application for federal offenses of simple marijuana possession

Individuals eligible for President Joe Biden's pardon of all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession can now begin applying for a certificate of proof showing that they have been officially forgiven for their crime, the Justice Department announced Friday.The online application, which is run through the Office of the Pardon Attorney's website, allows eligible persons to submit documentation to the Office of the Pardon Attorney and receive a certificate indicating the person was pardoned on Oct. 6, 2022, for simple possession of marijuana.

The Odors From the Restaurant Downstairs Are Ruining My Life

Q: We rented a market-rate apartment on the second floor of an older building on the Upper East Side with a vacant retail space below it.(At one point it was a hair salon.)About a year after we moved in, the landlord leased the space to a restaurant.When the restaurant cleans at the end of the day, an overpowering odor of chemicals fills our apartment.

Scots much better off' without Sturgeon, Donald Trump says

Former US president Donald Trump has said the wonderful people of Scotland are much better off without Nicola Sturgeon in office.Mr Trump, who left the White House for the final time as president in 2021 after losing to Joe Biden, made the comments after the First Minister on Wednesday shocked Holyrood and announced she would be stepping down.

7 Fun Food Events Around DC This Weekend

Satisfy your sugar craving with a dessert tour of Capitol Hill, beginning .Participants will be given a sweets passport, which will earn them one dessert (when dining-in) at any of the 19 participating restaurants.You can dig into donuts with chocolate sauce at La Collina, a pear tart at Friday, February 10Crazy Aunt Helen's, a homemade tiramisu at Lavagna, and more.

Exclusive: Shop Weed In A New Dimension, Earn NFTs & Rewards - WEEDAR Raises $1.5M To Upgrade Its AR

WEEDAR, a distribution ecosystem that mixes augmented reality (AR) - powered shopping and loyalty programs for cannabis brands, raised $1.5 million in a seed round.This funding was led by an anonymous private investor, bringing the company's total fundraising to $2.3 million.The company plans to use these funds to expand and improve the existing feature set, and scale marketing.
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