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www.npr.org
9 months ago
Health

Listen to cherished lullabies from Brahms to Backstreet Boys sung by our readers

"Pick a song that you can stand to sing over and over, maybe for years," is advice that Elizabeth Wolf of Merrimac, Mass., gives new parents."Doesn't matter how well you sing it.Over time that will be the most soothing sound your child knows."That sentiment was reflected in the many, many lovely stories you so generously shared with us in response to our story on lullabies.
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www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

As Trump Battles Charges, Biden Focuses on the Business of Governing

Talk of federal indictments, classified documents and anything related to the president's predecessor are out.Bridge repair, junk fees and prescription drug prices are in.As President Biden ramps up his re-election campaign, his team is focused not on the various investigations into former President Donald J. Trump but rather on spotlighting the ways, however mundane, his administration can assist Americans in their daily lives.
www.housingwire.com
9 months ago
Real estate

Leadership lessons learned from team sports

According to a study by Ernst & Young, there is one trait that is shared by 94% of women who hold C-suite level positions.PepsiCO CEO Indra Nooyi has it.So does former Hewlitt-Packard CEO Meg Whitman.Elevance Health CEO Gail Koziara Boudreaux and Sheex CEO Michelle Marciniak possess it as well.So, what is this trait?
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Think A.I. is Coming for the Watch World? It's Already There.

GENEVA At IWC Schaffhausen's booth at the Watches and Wonders fair in the convention center here this spring, Maurice Moitroux, IWC's associate director of brand marketing, gestured toward a large, clunky, beige device sitting atop a counter near the entrance.It looks like a microwave, but it's actually a computer, he said.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago
Design

Coffee Stains on the Floor? This Robot Vacuum's Hot Water Mopping Feature is the Ultimate Stain-Buster - Yanko Design

Remember a time not too long ago when robot vacuums were clunky and clumsy?They fell off stairs, got trapped on carpets, and were notorious for dragging pet poo around your floor (no joke, Google it at your own risk!)It's certainly been a while since that odd period where tech and intention didn't line up.
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Sun Sentinel
9 months ago
Miami

To preserve grand past, Vizcaya ramps up for a growing risk to Miami's future: Climate change

Built on the edge of Biscayne Bay about 100 years ago, the lavish Italian renaissance-inspired Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is one of the most picturesque properties in South Florida.It's also one of the most vulnerable to storm surge and sea rise.After Hurricane Irma in 2017, Vizcaya spent months and millions of dollars to clear debris and repair the gardens - which sit about four feet above sea level - that were filled with five feet of saltwater.
LA Lakers
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

3 trades the Lakers can make on draft night using the contracts of Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba

With the NBA Draft fast approaching on June 22nd, the Lakers will likely continue to find themselves in the rumor mill up until their selection is made.Fresh off their Western Conference Finals berth, the team finds themselves in the precarious position of trying to maintain the continuity that helped steer their deep postseason run while also attempting to upgrade their roster.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

Could Jalen Hood-Schifino be the perfect pick for the Lakers at pick No. 17?

Despite being a franchise known for its scouting department and draft prowess, it's been rare for the team to have a first-round draft pick in recent years.Most of that has been due to the fact that they sent many of them to New Orleans in a trade for Anthony Davis and the others have been off-loaded in other trades.
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Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
9 months ago
Mental health

Bipolar Depression: An Intense Period Of Low Mood And Motivation

Bipolar depression is a complex mental health disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior.
Symptoms of bipolar depression can include extreme sadness, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and changes in sleep patterns.
Treatment for bipolar depression typically involves the use of medications and psychotherapy to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Exchangewire
9 months ago
Marketing tech

Sharethrough The First Ad Exchange to Automatically Remove High-Carbon & Made-for-Advertising Sites

Sharethrough, one of the top global independent omnichannel ad exchanges, has announced two major initiatives that will lower carbon emissions from ad campaigns while providing brands with a cleaner advertising ecosystem: removing made-for-advertising (MFA) sites by default, and the availability of low-emission private marketplaces (PMPs) at no extra cost for advertisers.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago
Design

Fairphone Fires Shots at the Wearable Audio Industry with their First Repairable, Sustainably-made Headphones - Yanko Design

It's been a hot minute since the folks at Fairphone released a new product category.The company rose to popularity for encouraging the idea that smartphones didn't need to be solid, welded/glued hunks of metal and glass that couldn't be opened, repaired, or upgraded.The company was founded in 2013, and Fairphone even announced their 4th smartphone last year, a modular device with support for 5G connectivity, dual 48MP cameras with optical image stabilization, an IP54 rating, and MIL810G drop test certification.
Daily Mom
9 months ago
Mothers

Choosing The Right Baby Monitor App: A Comprehensive Guide

Choosing the right baby monitor app is crucial for every parent seeking to ensure the safety and well-being of their little ones.Among the popular options available, the Annie Baby Monitor app has gained significant recognition for its advanced features and user-friendly interface.In this guide: We will explore the key factors to consider when selecting a baby monitor app.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
9 months ago
Real estate

Earthship Homes: What Are They and Are They Right for You?

Earthship homes redefine sustainable living by bringing it to your home.With an Earthship, your entire house is lowering your carbon footprint and helping pave the way toward a sustainable future.This home style uses renewable energy, indoor gardening, on-site water treatment, and passive heating and cooling to be as climate-neutral as possible.
Stack Abuse
9 months ago
Python

How to Remove Commas from a String in Python

Introduction
Among the many tasks you may encounter when manipulating strings in Python, one common requirement is to remove certain characters from a string - in this case, commas.Commas can be found in numerous contexts, like CSV files or number representations, and while they serve a useful purpose, there are instances where they can be inconvenient.
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Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
9 months ago
Mental health

Understanding PTSD and its Connection to Other Mental Health Disorders

PTSD is a mental disorder that can cause individuals to experience intense feelings of distress, fear, and helplessness.
There are a variety of treatments available for individuals suffering from PTSD, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, or a combination of both.
It is important to seek professional help if you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD or any other mental disorder, as early intervention can often lead to successful outcomes.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Mental health

My wife was annoyed, I couldn't do chores or hold the baby - even the doctors were fed up with me: my life with chronic pain

Chronic pain can affect more than just physical health, with many individuals struggling with depression, anger, and frustration due to the lack of control they have over their bodies.
While medical support is important, it is also important to remember that those living with chronic pain need emotional support and compassion from their family and friends in order to cope with their condition.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Russia, Learning From Costly Mistakes, Shifts Battlefield Tactics

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine The team of soldiers had been out of their Ukrainian armored personnel carrier for only a matter of minutes when the tree line in front of them erupted in Russian gunfire.The dozen or so soldiers, sent to reinforce a trench, found themselves pinned down for hours.Never seen that much fire, from so many positions, a soldier recounted in a mission report obtained by The New York Times.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Everyday cooking

Tamarind brownies, sambal prawns and tempeh ramen: Lara Lee's sweet and spicy recipes for winter

I first tasted tantanmen, Japan's take on Sichuan dandan noodles, during a dreamy, food-fuelled visit to Tokyo.As an avid lover of spicy foods, a friend had told me to seek out Gomaryu, a restaurant famous for its catchphrase, tantanmen from hell, with spice levels that catered for both the meek and the wildly insane.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Kristina Dam Studio presents "sculptural minimalism" at exhibition during 3 Days of Design

Danish design firm Kristina Dam Studio held an exhibition during 3 Days of Design that saw the studio transform its products and objects into sculptural centrepieces.Named The Vintage Bar, the exhibition was spread over the interior of a vintage store in central Copenhagen.It was set across a series of different rooms in the store, each with its own different theme but holistically focussing on the idea of "sculptural minimalism".
Exchangewire
9 months ago
Marketing tech

Scibids Launches AI Insights Solution in Partnership with Tinuiti

Scibids, the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) for digital marketing, today (June 14th, 2023) announces the launch of Scibids AI Insights Solution, in partnership with Tinuiti, the largest independent performance marketing agency across streaming TV and the triopoly of Google, Meta, and Amazon.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

Here's How Hackers Steal Your Password and How You Can Create a Safer One

Every year the private digital security company NordPass publishes a list of the most popular passwords across 30 countries.And as always, the current list from 2022 also contains shockingly simple ones.The top five are: password, 123456, 123456789, guest and qwerty.Needless to say, these are weak passwordsbut what makes a good one?
Hubspot
9 months ago
Online marketing

10 ChatGPT Alternatives for Marketers

Since its launch in 2022, OpenAI's ChatGPT has seen a massive boost in popularity.The conversational AI service amassed 1 million users in just five days, and 53% of marketers report using chatbots like ChatGPT in their role.However, you're probably curious to know if there are any ChatGPT alternatives that better suit your needs as a marketer.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

More mortgage misery as average bills to rise 2,900 next year

Homeowners are facing a mortgage crunch next year with annual payments set to sky-rocket by nearly 3,000, piling further misery on families across the country already struggling with the cost of living crisis.The Resolution Foundation (RF), an economic think tank, estimates that yearly costs for those remortgaging in 2024 will increase by 2,900 as lenders jack up prices in response to rising interest rates.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Man with neurological condition elated and emotional' after summitting Snowdon

A man with a neurological condition, which has left him slowly becoming disabled, has spoken of the elation he felt after summiting Snowdon and the hope that it raises awareness for the disease.Ben Spencer has a progressive degenerative form of Ataxia, a neurological condition that affects his speech, balance, coordination and swallowing.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Mortgage crunch on track to increase annual household bills by 15.8bn by 2026'

Annual mortgage repayments are set to rise by 2,900 for the average household remortgaging next year, according to a think-tank.As the UK's mortgage crunch deepens, total annual mortgage repayments could rise by 15.8 billion by 2026, the Resolution Foundation said.Stickier-than-expected inflation has raised expectations that the Bank of England's base rate-rising cycle, which started in December 2021, will continue for longer.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Student who knifed his friend 29 times after drink and drugs binge is jailed

A student who launched a knife attack on a grandmother while paranoid after drinking vodka and smoking skunk cannabis has been jailed for her murder.Sunderland University student Alexander Carr was seen by a witness cuddling his friend, Michelle Hanson, 47, in her sitting room earlier on the evening he killed her last December.
Battery Power
9 months ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves stick with flipped lineup but swap Murphy for d'Arnaud for Game Two against Rockies

After the Braves' adjusted lineup pounded Kyle Freeland yesterday, they're sticking with it... against a righty hurler.They're also benching Sean Murphy in favor of some combination of Travis d'Arnaud, Marcell Ozuna, and Eddie Rosario again, so I can already foresee the discussion-to-be-had in the comments to this post.
Yahoo Sports
9 months ago
San Jose Sharks

NHL rumors: Sharks looking to trade Erik Karlsson, Brett Pesce gaining interest, Oilers eyeing moves

With the Vegas Golden Knights claiming the first Stanley Cup in their franchise's budding and already enviable history earlier this week, the NHL offseason has officially begun.With the NHL's first buyout window already having opened, the NHL draft just two weeks away and whispers and rumors of landscape-altering moves already abound, it appears that a weaker than usual free agent class could lead to an exciting summer on the trade front.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Soccer players' union looks to hold FIFA accountable for player payments

The global soccer players' union is working with FIFA to make sure that payments promised to all players at the Women's World Cup actually reach them.FIFA confirmed last week that the 732 players participating in the tournament, which starts next month in Australia and New Zealand, will be paid at least $30,000 each.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

As a stolen silver sleuth, German curator returns heirlooms Jewish families lost in the Holocaust

Matthias Weniger put on a pair of white cloth gloves and carefully lifted a tarnished silver candleholder, looking for a yellowed sticker on the bottom of it.The candlestick is one of 111 silver objects at the Bavarian National Museum that the Nazis stole from Jews during the Third Reich in 1939.That's when they ordered all German Jews to bring their personal silver objects to pawn shops across the Reich one of many laws created to humiliate, punish and exclude the Jews.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Man accused of starting Oak fire that destroyed 127 homes near Yosemite is arrested

(Noah Berger / Associated Press)

A 71-year-old man was arrested Friday on suspicion of arson for igniting the massive Oak fire in Mariposa County last year that destroyed 127 residences and dozens of outbuildings, prosecutors and investigators announced.Arson investigators took Edward Frederick Wackerman, a longtime Mariposa resident, into custody without incident after a nearly yearlong extensive probe into the blaze that also consumed 19,244 acres of vegetation, officials said.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Dining

A Clever Dinner Hack From a Reader

One of the smartest approaches to feeding a group of opinionated people with different preferences say, your family is to make something that's easy to construct or deconstruct as you like.(Tacos are the reigning champions in this arena.)Last week, I got an email from a reader saying that she makes Nicoise salad all summer for her family, which is a great pick-and-choose meal; let everyone take what they want from the platter of canned tuna, green beans, boiled eggs, tomatoes, olives and so on.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Dining

After an Epic Meltdown, Ample Hills Creamery Aims to Rise Again

It was a sad day in Brooklyn when Ample Hills Creamery closed its doors.Just before last Christmas, the beloved ice cream parlor in Prospect Heights and all 12 of its remaining scoop shops across the country shut down after a decade-long roller-coaster ride of brand-building, bankruptcies and heartbreak.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Dining

Robert Mondavi Changed Wine. His Grandson Aims to Change Farming.

Robert Mondavi paved the way for Napa Valley to take a place among the leading wine regions of the world and raised the bar for all American producers.By the force of his charismatic personality, Mr. Mondavi, a hard-driving visionary who established the Robert Mondavi Winery after being forced out of the family business, practically willed Napa to strive for greatness.
Washington Post
9 months ago
Science

Former NYC mayor Bill de Blasio dropped a groundhog. He still regrets it.

Bill de Blasio, then the mayor of New York, holds up a sign announcing spring during a Groundhog Day event in 2015.Things did not go so smoothly the year before.(Andrew Burton/Getty Images)Comment Gift Article Everything that could've gone wrong arguably did during the fateful Groundhog Day celebration at the Staten Island Zoo in 2014.
Bullets Forever
9 months ago
Washington Wizards

Heat, Bucks among potential suitors for Beal

Yesterday, it was reported that Bradley Beal's representation would work with the Washington Wizards on a trade IF the team decides to rebuild.The key word of course is "IF."With these reports now out in the open, teams will start making their inquiries to General Manager Will Dawkins and/or Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger.
Running on Real Food
9 months ago
Everyday cooking

Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse

Vegan aquafaba chocolate mousse that's easy to make with 5 simple ingredients.What is aquafaba?Aquafaba is the liquid that remains after cooking or canning chickpeas or other legumes.It is a viscous, water-like substance that has a texture similar to egg whites.The proteins and starches in aquafaba give it thickening and binding properties, making it a versatile ingredient for egg-free baking and cooking.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Column: Charles Moran is gay and Republican. He makes no apologies

(Mark Z. Barabak / Los Angeles Times)

Charles Moran is proudly gay and proudly Republican.To some that combination is an inherent contradiction, like being a meat-eating vegetarian, a violent pacifist or a Dodger-loving San Francisco Giants fan.In recent months, conservative extremists have declared war on the LGBTQ+ community, waging skirmishes on social media, school campuses and in the aisles of your friendly neighborhood Target store.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Lualdi's design process opens up "creative possibilities with materials and textures"

Promotion: Italian door brand Lualdi says that 2023 marks a new focus in its design process as it aims to create products with experimental combinations of textures and materials.Lualdi shifted its design philosophy in a bid to create new door aesthetics by exploring the creative use and combination of traditional materials, such as wood, fabric, glass and aluminium.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home

Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India, designed by local practice Rain Studio.Named Karai, the house was created as a weekend retreat for its clients on a coastal site surrounded by fields that lead directly onto a nearby beach in the coastal town of Kuvathur.
Design Milk
9 months ago
Design

Arcadia + IDA Design Find Commercial Design Sweet Spot With Lineup

Aligned through a shared focus on meeting clients' desired goals and serving them well into the future, Arcadia and IDA Design have connected to create Lineup.The commercial furniture collection - consisting of lounge groupings and modular seating as well as semi-private booths and casual meeting spaces - marks the first collaboration between the furniture manufacturer and product design firm.
Design Milk
9 months ago
Design

TFM Planters Unite Traditional + Modern in More Ways Than One

Art and design gallery Tuleste Factory and exterior design firm Manscapers recently collaborated on their first project.TFM is a collection of indoor/outdoor planters that bring together traditional and contemporary shapes for some eye-catching results.Available in a selection of both tame and bold colors, the planters are handcrafted by artisans in Mexico using fluted fiberglass.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago
Design

An AI Designed These Sapphire and Gold Thrones and They Look Fit For A Disney Live-Action Movie - Yanko Design

No, this isn't a still from an upcoming Disney movie or Narnia remake - these thrones were designed by a French digital creator by the name of Ambre, using a combination of Midjourney and Photoshop.The thrones look incredibly real, and have absolutely stunning, intricate details, using a combination of gold, sapphire, and ceramics to create a seat that's out of this world.
Design Milk
9 months ago
Design

Take 5: Joy of Risograph, a Weighted Blanket Alternative + More

Not classified as a pocketknife or utility knife, Grovemade's Task Knife is designed for lighter duties - though opening boxes is noted as a job at which it excels.Available in Black, Stainless Steel, or Brass finishes, the machined stainless steel is raw, preserving the marks created during the manufacturing process and ensuring no one knife is like another.
Bullets Forever
9 months ago
Washington Wizards

The YODA Guide to the 2023 NBA Draft

When he was a lowly stat guy with the Portland Trail Blazers, former NBA executive (and championship-winning high school coach) Ben Falk had an idea borne from his data analysis.He shared it with the coaching staff, and they liked it enough to make it part of the game plan.Then head coach Terry Stotts, turned to Falk and the conversation went something like this:

Stotts: Are you sure about this?
Southern Coalition for Social Justice
9 months ago
Social justice

SCSJ Calls for End of Voting Law That Criminalizes Mistakes by Individuals with Felony Convictions

DURHAM - A group of pro-democracy plaintiffs have asked a federal court in the MiddleDistrict of North Carolina to block a longstanding racist law that makes it a felony for a NorthCarolinian to vote while on parole, probation, or post-release supervision for a felony conviction,even if they mistakenly believe or are told in error by election workers or their parole officersthat they are eligible to vote.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

To save their own skins, Trump and Johnson are destroying something precious: our faith in the law | Jonathan Freedland

The three tenors of showman populism, Donald Trump, Boris Johnson and Silvio Berlusconi, reached the top through a combination of telegenic clownishness, I alone can fix it braggadocio and a shared strain of narcissistic nationalism and now one faces the judgment of the courts, another has fled the judgment of his peers, while the third contemplates the judgment of the heavens.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Clowns belong in the circus but unless we take politics seriously there will be more like Boris Johnson | John Kampfner

Politicians, journalists and assorted hangers-on have been regaling each other with their risque Boris Johnson anecdotes for as long as I can remember.Boris this, BoJo that.Even his detractors used his first name.The braggadocio, the enjoyment of watching his ascent, reached a peak during his tenure as mayor of London.
Pats Pulpit
9 months ago
New England Patriots

#PostPulpit Mailbag: Will Trent Brown be on the Patriots' Week 1 roster?

As the New England Patriots break for summer, all eyes are now focused on free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.The former All-Pro concluded his two day visit in Foxboro on Thursday and left without a contract, meaning the drama looks ready to drag out into July.So, let's break that, and the Patriots' spring practices, down in this week's #PostPulpit mailbag.
Pats Pulpit
9 months ago
New England Patriots

Mack Wilson 'super comfortable' entering second season with the Patriots

Coming off an up-and-down season, returning to the New England Patriots in free agency was not a given for Mack Wilson.The veteran linebacker, after all, was seemingly demoted down the stretch and did not play a single defensive snaps from Week 14 on.The Patriots not showing much interest in retaining Wilson would therefore have not come as much of a surprise.
Editor In Leaf
9 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Make Big Trade With Winnipeg Jets

If the Toronto Maple Leafs want to shake things up this offseason, they should make a trade with their Canadian counterpart, Winnipeg Jets.Over the past few years, the Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs have gone through a similar path.Both team's have been Stanley Cup favorites, yet they haven't been able to reach the promised land.
Editor In Leaf
9 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: Anthony Mantha Is an Ideal Reclamation Project

The Toronto Maple Leafs have, in recent times, relied on bringing players in with either untapped potential or as reclamation projects.Namely the Toronto Marlies taking a gamble on Joshua Ho-Sang or the Toronto Maple Leafs hedging their bets with the low-cost deal for Michael Bunting, as two examples.
Creative Bloq
9 months ago
Graphic design

Why are so few logos hitting the 'gold standard' in 2023?

Logo design is often considered one of the most important elements of branding, and a key rule is that a logo needs to be distinctive.But a new report suggests that many of them are falling short.The market research firm Ipsos and the branding agency Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) questioned more than 26,000 people about 5,046 assets belonging to 523 brands.
Creative Bloq
9 months ago
Graphic design

ASUS ProArt Studiobook OLED (H7604) review: state of the arts

"The best ASUS OLED laptop for creators" reads the blurb on a sticker placed on the ASUS ProArt Studiobook's lid.And with specs like these, leaving aside the possibility that there might be a non-OLED laptop that's better, that might very well be the case.It's a 16-inch model, and the one sent to us for review has specs that, just a few years ago, you'd not expect even in the biggest desktop workstation.
Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

2023 Yankees Draft Preview: High school players to watch

It is somewhat foolish to predict who the Yankees will draft in the first round on Sunday, July 9th, because, let's face it, they don't know who they are drafting.The scouting department can lock in on a player for the top of their board, but picking at No. 26 means the team won't know who is available to them until draft night.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

What Has Happened in Minneapolis Since George Floyd Was Murdered

A cellphone video taken by a teenage bystander showing a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, pressing his knee on the neck of a 46-year-old Black man, George Floyd, on a Minneapolis street corner on May 25, 2020, led to the largest social-justice protest movement in the United States in a half-century.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
NYC food

How Do Certain Foods Become National Dishes?

Anya von Bremzen's latest book, National Dish, is a nuanced and engaging exploration of the culture and history of food in various countries.
National Dish is a valuable resource for those interested in food history as it explores the socio-cultural implications of the national cuisines.
Through her writing, von Bremzen seeks to celebrate the diversity of global cuisines and the important role it plays in the formation of national identities.
ipwatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
9 months ago
Intellectual property law

Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB Finding that Claims for Blood Pressure Treatment are Obvious - ipwatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

"Honeywell held that 'unexpected properties may cause what may appear to be an obvious composition to be nonobvious,' not that unexpected mechanisms of action must be found to make the known use of known compounds nonobvious." - Federal Circuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled in a precedential decision Wednesday that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) was correct to affirm a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examiner's finding that the claims of U.S. Patent Application 15/131,442 were obvious in view of the prior art.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Manchester School of Architecture presents 13 student projects

Dezeen School Shows: a thesis design that facilitates beekeeping and botany activities are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Manchester School of Architecture.Also included is a commercial hub that captures Lancashire's manufacturing history and a public commons in Manchester designed for inclusivity.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
9 months ago
Intellectual property law

Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB Finding that Claims for Blood Pressure Treatment are Obvious

"Honeywell held that 'unexpected properties may cause what may appear to be an obvious composition to be nonobvious,' not that unexpected mechanisms of action must be found to make the known use of known compounds nonobvious." - Federal Circuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled in a precedential decision Wednesday that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) was correct to affirm a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examiner's finding that the claims of U.S. Patent Application 15/131,442 were obvious in view of the prior art.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

New Tool Reveals How AI Makes Decisions

When I asked ChatGPT to name the editor in chief of Spektrum der Wissenschaft, the German-language sister publication of Scientific American, the answer was, I have the latest information until 2021, and at that time Dr. Florian Freistetter was the editor-in-chief of Spektrum der Wissenschaft.However, it is possible that the information has changed since then.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

A Simple Test

Two weeks ago, a federal judge sentenced Robert Birchum, a former Air Force lieutenant colonel, to three years in jail for removing hundreds of secret documents from their authorized locations and storing them in his home and officer's quarters.In April, a judge sentenced Jeremy Brown, a former member of U.S. Special Forces, to more than seven years in prison partly for taking a classified report home with him after he retired.
Streetsblog
9 months ago
SF politics

Notes from Switzerland: Transit Fare Integration is Key to Success - Streetsblog San Francisco

Seamless Bay Area's Ian Griffiths just completed an extensive study tour of Switzerland's intercity rail and urban transit systems.Streetsblog wanted to bring his thoughts to readers.A key success factor in Switzerland's attractive, high-ridership system is the principle of "One journey, One ticket": the idea that when you pay a fare, it's for your entire journey, no matter how many times you transfer between modes or operators.
NESN.com
9 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Alex Cora Notes Specific Aspect Behind Garrett Whitlock Improvement

Garrett Whitlock had arguably his best start of the season at Fenway Park on Wednesday night to help the Boston Red Sox avoid a series sweep against the Colorado Rockies.Whitlock threw 78% of his pitches for strikes (72 of 92) and struck out a season-high seven batters in Boston's eventual 6-3 victory.
IndieWire
9 months ago
Independent films

Tribeca Winners Revealed: 'Cypher' and 'Between the Rains' Take Top Honors

The 2023 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its winners list.The top honors went to "Cypher" for the Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature, "A Strange Path" for Best International Narrative Feature, and "Between the Rains" for Best Documentary Feature.The competition categories include Feature Film, Short Film, Audio Storytelling, Immersive, Games, Human/Nature, and Tribeca X.
"We take great pride in recognizing this year's collection of diverse, trailblazing works and creators," said Cara Cusumano, fest director and vice president of programming, said in a statement.
Patently-O
9 months ago
Intellectual property law

Recitation of a Previously Unappreciated Mechanism of Action Does Not Overcome Prima Facie Obviousness of Drug Combination

By Chris Holman
In re Couvaras, 2023 WL 3984753 (Fed.Cir.June 14, 2023)
A prima facie obvious combination of prior art chemical compounds can sometimes be deemed nonobvious if the result of the combination is sufficiently surprising, such as when a combination of pharmaceutical active ingredients results in an unexpected synergy.
www.housingwire.com
9 months ago
Real estate

When it comes to non-QM loans, focus on relationships, not rates

There has been a seismic shift in the mortgage industry, and it has redefined how mortgage originators must approach the new market, as mortgage rates have more than doubled from their 2022 lows.Over the past few years, 90% of new business has come from refinances, but the landscape has flipped, and we are in a purchase product-driven market, forcing the entire industry to be agile and adjust to a new normal.
Harvard Business Review
9 months ago
Business

5 Ways Companies Are Addressing Skills Gaps in Their Workforce

For years, business and HR leaders pinned their hopes for better workplace learning on MOOCs, or massive open online courses.Unfortunately, the evidence continues to show that these are not enough on their own, particularly for those who most need them.Companies now have more options, thanks to better technology, innovative funding mechanisms, and old approaches reimagined to meet today's needs.
Eater LA
9 months ago
LA food

This Breakfast Joint Serves the Only Ethiopian Food in the San Fernando Valley

In a small strip mall just off of the 210 Freeway sits Ranch Side Cafe - a breakfast cafe in Lake View Terrace, near the horse ranches in Sylmar.Inside, regulars dine on oversized chile relleno burritos doused in ranchero sauce.On one table, there's French toast with crispy bacon; on another, a colorful medley of Ethiopian stews sit on top of housemade injera.
AdExchanger
9 months ago
Marketing tech

The Brandtech Group Snatches Up Generative AI Ad Platform | AdExchanger

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Mar tech holding company The Brandtech Group acquired Pencil, a generative AI platform for ads, on Thursday.The Brandtech Group declined to disclose the financial terms of the deal.Pencil marks the 10th company The Brandtech Group acquired since it launched nearly eight years ago as You & Mr. Jones.
AdExchanger
9 months ago
Marketing tech

Google Infuses More AI Features Into Search, Shopping, Maps And YouTube | AdExchanger

Try to get through a conversation about media or search without someone mentioning generative AI or some form of AI-infused technology - dare you.On Wednesday, Google made six AI-related announcements in one day, including the ability to use images in Bard prompts, additions to its Search Generative Experience (SGE), a virtual clothing try-on feature and two new AI-powered video campaigns for YouTube.
Exchangewire
9 months ago
Marketing tech

Brand Metrics Partners with XITE to Develop World-First CTV Measurement Solution

Global technology company Brand Metrics, which works with publishers to demonstrate the effectiveness of digital advertising, has developed a pioneering partnership with music video streaming service XITE to pioneer a world-first CTV measurement solution.Brand Metrics will apply its measurement methodology to XITE's CTV campaigns, to provide advertisers with evidence of campaign effectiveness.
Raptors Republic
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

2023 NBA Draft Prospects - Dariq Whitehead & Brice Sensabaugh

Be sure to check out the previous piece on Gradey Dick and Jordan Hawkins here.I would expect both Brice Sensabaugh and Dariq Whitehead to be realistically available at the 13th pick on draft night.Both provide tantalizing upside as offensive options, but each prospect has some flaws which have held their draft stock outside of top-10 territory.
Love and Lemons
9 months ago
Everyday cooking

Cabbage Salad - Love and Lemons

Move over, coleslaw!There's a new cabbage salad recipe in town.Crunchy, colorful, and tossed in a tangy dressing, it's an easy, delicious side dish.I can't get enough of this cabbage salad recipe!It's vibrant and colorful, crunchy and refreshing, made with red and green cabbage, crisp bell peppers, carrots, herbs, and toasty pepitas.
Minimalist Baker
9 months ago
Everyday cooking

Plum Upside Down Cake (Vegan + GF)

Hold onto your hats!This recipe takes the cake and (literally) flips it on its head.Juicy, tart plums nestle into soft, fluffy, perfectly sweet almond cake.You won't want to miss out on this plum upside down cake - it's THE summer cake you've been waiting for!Bonus?It's vegan, gluten-free, and you'll need just 10 ingredients.
McCovey Chronicles
9 months ago
San Francisco Giants

I love it when a plan comes together

It's insanely cool to see the San Francisco Giants reach down into their farm system and pull out exciting prospects.That was never a guarantee no matter who took over after Bobby Evans and a concept that was implausible as recently as mid-April.Luis Matos??In this economy??And after Casey Schmitt?AFTER PATRICK BAILEY???
McCovey Chronicles
9 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Do better, Giants fans (and allies)

11 days ago, Major League Baseball opened up "Phase I" voting for this year's All-Star Game and I wrote about how Thairo Estrada of our beloved San Francisco Giants, being the best second baseman in the National League, should get yours and many other people's vote.Today, Major League Baseball released the first "Phase I" results from the balloting and, to my horror, Thairo Estrada, still the best second baseman in the National League, is not leading the results - he's SIXTH!
Yahoo Sports
9 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Liam Hendriks Beat Cancer. His Next Challenge: Getting You to Boo Him Again

​​In the eighth inning of a close game between his Chicago White Sox and the Los Angeles Angels in late May, Liam Hendriks exited the bullpen and jogged toward the mound, the ballpark lights strobing around him.In some ways, this was a normal day at work: for the last few years, the 34-year-old Hendriks has been one of the best closers in baseball, automatic at the end of White Sox games.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Ontario is facing a 'devastating' number of fire deaths. Have you tested your smoke alarm? | CBC News

Ontario's top fire official is taking a new step to prevent fire-related deaths as the province faces the highest number of such fatalities in 20 years.On Wednesday, Ontario Fire Marshal Jon Pegg announced Sept. 28 will be the province's first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.The designation comes after 133 people died as a result of residential fires in 2022.
Eater Portland
9 months ago
Portland food

Former 'Simpsons' Writer and Fast-Food Influencer Bill Oakley's Top Three Portland Diner Sandwiches

Bill Oakley - former Simpsons writer, fast-food enthusiast, snack food critic, patriarch of the Steamed Hams Society - knows his way around a drive-thru.But when it comes to Portland diners, he is hesitant to speak with too much authority."What even constitutes a diner in Portland, you know?" he says.
Eater Portland
9 months ago
Portland food

The Finest Diners in Portland and Beyond

Where to find milkshakes, flapjacks, patty melts, and more




Defining a diner in the Pacific Northwest is tough.Sure, there are the obvious choices, ones that are unmistakably diners - Fuller's, Polar King, Blue Moon - but then there are the cusp spots.Is a dive bar with diner food, like My Father's Place or Nite Hawk, considered a diner?
The Mercury News
9 months ago
Silicon Valley food

San Jose restaurant unveils a ChatGPT-designed pizza

Al Vallorz, the creative co-owner of Tony & Alba's Pizza & Pasta, is always looking for an edge, something fun to keep diners interested and coming back for more.For years, the San Jose chef-restaurateur has designed a pizza of the month - like October's popular bratwurst and gouda; figs and blue cheese in August; and turkey, brie and cranberry sauce for November.
Blue Seat Blogs
9 months ago
New York Rangers

10 potential Rangers first round picks in the 2023 NHL Draft - Part Two - Blue Seat Blogs

Following up last week's Part 1 of potential Rangers first round picks at #23, there are five more names that are intriguing for the Rangers at this spot.Assuming the Rangers keep this pick, they will likely get a solid prospect with a high ceiling, most likely three years away from being a legitimate NHL option.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Congressional Support for Aiding Ukraine Frays Amid Spending Battle

A strong and longstanding bipartisan consensus in Congress around providing huge sums to aid Ukraine's war effort is beginning to fray as a pivotal counteroffensive against Russia is underway, and as Republicans bent on slashing federal spending gain traction in their efforts to limit or block future military assistance for Kyiv.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Russia Targets Central Ukraine in Deadly Aerial Attack

Skip to content Continue reading the main story Moscow June 13, 1:40 p.m. Washington June 13, 6:40 a.m.Police officers standing next to the bodies of people killed by a Russian missile strike, in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, on Tuesday.Credit...Andrii Dubchak/Reuters At least six people were killed on Tuesday morning after Russian forces struck buildings in a central Ukrainian city that was already reeling from the Kakhovka dam disaster, in what Ukrainian officials said was the latest such attack that appeared to target civilians.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Dodgers need to remember their history and trade for pitching

(Michael Owens / Getty Images)

This sounds crazy, but so does the fact that this could be the worst pitching staff in Dodgers history.This seems unimaginable, but so does three walk-off losses in a week.This may make little sense, but neither does a slowly decaying Dodger mound, so I'll just write it anyway.
Washington Post
9 months ago
DC food

Review | The 10 best burgers in the D.C. area

Childhood was a long time ago for me, but if I close my eyes and think of my folks' backyard in Omaha, the memories come rushing back in waves so large and powerful they threaten to alter worlds, or at least mine.My dad was a man of few words, and even fewer observable emotions, except during those few hours on a sunny Saturday afternoon each fall when the Nebraska Cornhuskers stepped onto the field and summoned passions and frustrations in him that seemed larger than God.
InfoWorld
9 months ago
DevOps

The 5 most essential technologies for enterprises today

One of the key responsibilities of a chief technology officer (CTO) is to help define an organization's technology strategy.This includes identifying tools and services that can deliver benefits in a cost-effective manner, and help organizations remain innovative and competitive.I recently asked five CTOs to identify the technology areas that are particularly strategic or promising for their organizations.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Exercise

Boots and bathers: the rise of UK cross-country swimming and where to do it

Cross-country swimming the combination of hiking and open-water swimming enables you to create routes that traverse land and water, whether it be mountains, lakes or a stretch of coastline.The concept is that when your walk comes to a body of water, you pack your kit into a waterproof inflatable bag that can be towed, swim to the next destination, exit, and continue your journey.
Streetsblog
9 months ago
SF politics

Notes from Switzerland: Transit Fare Integration is Key to Success - Streetsblog San Francisco

Seamless Bay Area's Ian Griffiths just completed an extensive study tour of Switzerland's intercity rail and urban transit systems.Streetsblog wanted to bring his thoughts to readers.A key success factor in Switzerland's attractive, high-ridership system is the principle of "One journey, One ticket": the idea that when you pay a fare, it's for your entire journey, no matter how many times you transfer between modes or operators.
Eater Houston
9 months ago
Food & drink

How to Savor Juneteenth Through Food Traditions, According to Houston Chefs

Juneteenth is a bittersweet holiday that marks the day when, on June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston found out they were free - two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation that was issued to end slavery.Though this is only the third year the holiday has been federally recognized (President Joe Biden signed it into law in June 2021), Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, or Freedom Day, has been celebrated by Houstonians for decades.
Dodgers Nation
9 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Drop Out of Top 5 in Latest MLB Power Rankings

The Dodgers have gotten out of the gates cold in June.After a week that saw them finish 2-5 with series losses to the Reds and Phillies - and fall firmly behind the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL West race - the verdict for LA couldn't be good.It wasn't.The Dodgers fell to No. 6 in MLB.com's latest Power Rankings and sit one spot behind the surging Diamondbacks, who jumped Los Angeles to No. 5.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Can 'Messi magic' change football in United States?

"I think Miami needs a star," David Beckham said in 2018 when his new Major League Soccer franchise was born."Miami would expect us to bring in a star.That's what we plan on doing."Five years later, with Inter Miami currently playing its fourth season in MLS, Beckham and co-owners, brothers Jorge and Jose Mas, delivered the biggest star of them all.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Oltre Terra exhibition calls for "constructive relationship" between humans and sheep

Design duo Formafantasma has unveiled an exhibition at Oslo's National Museum of Norway about the history and future of wool production, featuring a 1,700-year-old tunic and a carpet made from waste fibres.Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin of Formafantasma created the Oltre Terra exhibition, curated by Hannah Eide, to unravel humanity's past and present relationship with sheep and, by extension, the production of wool.
Washington Post
9 months ago
Science

'Perfect storm' leaves tens of thousands of dead fish on Texas beaches

Thousands of dead fish washed up on Bryan Beach in Freeport, Tex., on June 9.(Video: Darrell Schoppe)
Darrell Schoppe had been looking forward to his fishing trip all of last week, so he got up early Friday and headed to a beach on Texas's Gulf Coast.But as he drove on the sand in his Jeep Wrangler to watch the sunrise, he saw a surprising, and terrifying, scene.
subscriber.politicopro.com
9 months ago
Science

In a First, Wind and Solar Generated More Power Than Coal in U.S.

CLIMATEWIRE | Wind and solar generated more electricity than coal through May, an E&E News review of federal data shows, marking the first time renewables have outpaced the former king of American power over a five-month period.The milestone illustrates the ongoing transformation of the U.S. power sector as the nation races to install cleaner forms of energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
NYC music

In Rain and Smoke, the Ball Must Go On

Neither a drop of rain nor a cloud of wildfire smoke could keep more than 100,000 fans from flocking to the Governors Ball Music Festival over the weekend at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens.Waves of revelers, festooned in rose-colored tutus, elaborately designed fishnets and oversize cowboy hats, filed into the event held this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Eater Boston
9 months ago
Boston food

By Staying Exactly the Same, Twin Donuts Let Me Transform

On my bookshelf, sandwiched between old high school yearbooks and college-era journals, is a pleather-lined and laminated menu from a diner 3,085 miles from my apartment.I didn't intend to steal it.On a trip to Boston in 2018, I stuck it in my tote to make room for plates of syrup-saturated French toast and doughnuts coated in cracking glaze.
TalkNats.com
9 months ago
Washington Nationals

The History of Sports Betting on the Washington Nationals | TalkNats.com

The online gambling market is incredibly competitive, even in the regions that recently legalized it.New markets are popping up in both US and Europe and the operators use modern incentives to acquire new users.In the Czech Republic, for example, it's quite easy to find operators that give out freebies.
Design Milk
9 months ago
Design

Code/Craft/Chaos: The Space Between Man + Machine in Art

As the space between man and machine continues to grow smaller, design agency Here went to work exploring the rapidly evolving gap between craft and technology.The big question: Can technology help us make beautiful art?The fear is of course that it will lead to lifeless work that lacks both depth and meaning.
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