Month: September 2023

The war continues to cross into Vladimir Putin’s country. Overnight, Russian officials reported several drone attacks and explosions within the internationally recognised borders of their country. Four blasts alone occurred in the village of Pogar part of the Bryansk region neighbouring Ukraine, Russian Telegram channel SHOT wrote. Of these explosions -which Russia has attributed to Ukraine – two reportedly occurred near an administrative building, a third in a field next to a gas station and another hit an electricity substation, the report read. As a result, the power in at least four settlements was disrupted. The Belgorod region, also sharing ... Read more

Ever wondered what happens to your luggage after you check it in at the airport? One curious influencer decided to find out by placing a hidden camera inside his luggage. But things didn’t quite go according to plan. The passenger, content creator Kaz Sawyer, came up with the clever idea of recording the full journey of his suitcase, from the check-in desk to the luggage belt in arrivals. He put a hidden camera in his case at Denver International Airport and eagerly awaited the results. But Sawyer was sorely disappointed to discover that security had spotted the camera and turned ... Read more

A new version of Wi-Fi is on the way but millions of PC users might be unable to connect to it if they are still using Windows 10. Wi-Fi 7 is a new standard that promises faster speeds but it looks like your Windows computer will only play nice if you upgrade to Windows 11. A company that released one of the first Wi-Fi 7 routers says the tech will only work with Windows 11 when the new technology arrives in 2025, as spotted by PCWorld. That’s because Windows 10 PCs don’t have access to the correct frequency bands needed ... Read more

Sept. 29, 2023 – If you’re having trouble getting the latest COVID-19 booster, you’re not alone. As the rollout of the newly formulated shot begins in earnest, many Americans are finding roadblocks, while federal officials urge everyone to be patient and get the shot when you can. Dana Tofig was lucky. He signed up for the latest COVID-19 vaccine the minute it became available. When his appointment time came, he stood in line at a CVS in Gaithersburg, MD, and received his shot. Just as he finished, the pharmacy clerk told everyone in line behind to go home: There were ... Read more

Claudio Caixeta has got Diploma in Visual Arts in 1985 from the Federal University of GoiásGalleries that is: – Period Art Gallery – Goiania – GO – Beatriz Telles Art Office – Florianópolis – SC – Art Gallery A Place in the Sun – Curitiba – PR – Gallery Oil On Canvas – Vitoria – ES – Manolo Saez – Curitiba – PR – Davera Art Gallery – Porto Alegre – RS – Applied Art Gallery – Sao Paulo – SP  Source link

Sept. 28, 2023 – Following more than a dozen reports of intestinal blockages among people using the diabetes drug Ozempic, the FDA announced that the potentially life-threatening condition will be listed on the drug’s label. The medical term for intestinal blockage is “ileus,” and 18 cases of it in people taking Ozempic have been reported to the FDA.  The FDA has received more than 8,500 reports of gastrointestinal issues among people taking medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, the latter of which is approved for weight loss. Ileus is mentioned in 33 cases, including two deaths, of people taking drugs containing semaglutide, ... Read more

Is there anything better than sea air? Britons looking to take on a bracing coastal walk might want to head to the UK’s most walkable seaside city for a staycation. The expert team at Preply analysed Europe’s most walkable destinations to find the UK’s most pedestrian friendly cities.  While a gorgeous university city took the number spot in the UK, a seaside city grabbed second place on the list.  Brighton is one of the UK’s most walkable cities with holidaymakers needing to walk for just half an hour to reach its most popular attractions.  What can staycationing Britons look forward ... Read more

After a cancer diagnosis, you’ll be concerned about your physical health. But your mental well-being is equally important. It’s crucial that you care for your mind as you would your body. In the WebMD webinar, “Mental Wellness for Cancer and Beyond,” Lidia Schapira, MD, explained why taking control of your mental health after a cancer diagnosis is key. She covered how reducing your stress, finding support, and taking control of your story help you go from victim to empowered survivor. Schapira directs the Cancer Survivorship Program at Stanford Cancer Institute and Comprehensive ... Read more

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) was a distinguished French Neoclassical painter. Although he initially identified himself as a history painter in the tradition of Nicolas Poussin and Jacques-Louis David, his portraits, both in oil and pencil, eventually emerged as his most celebrated creations. Ingres possessed profound reverence for the artistic heritage of the past and took on the role of preserving academic tradition at a time when Romanticism, championed by his rival Eugène Delacroix, was gaining prominence. He once proclaimed, “I am thus a guardian of established principles, not an innovator,” emphasizing his commitment to upholding the classical principles of art. However, ... Read more

Such a ban would also do little to stop underage vaping, the report argues. The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) report shows that 35 percent of adult vapers use disposables and a ban could result in some returning to smoking cigarettes. It comes amid reports that the government could ban disposable vapes. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned that it is “ridiculous” that vapes are targeted at kids. The IEA’s Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon warned: “We do not ban cider just because some teenagers drink it. “We do not ban 18 certificate films because some teenagers watch them. ... Read more