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Sainsbury's and Royal Mail van drivers are caught undertaking on a busy London road

Footage of the pair of reckless drivers was captured on Clapham Road in Lambeth, south London, just after 12.30pm on Saturday, June 15.




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Jihadi John's brother, 26, is spared jail for stealing £1,300 from drivers

Omar Emwazi, 26, pretended the barriers and ticket machines in a London car park were out of order and asked drivers for cash that he simply pocketed.




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What's changed for F1 in 2020? From tracks to drivers as the new season prepares to get underway

Here are all the major changes that have happened over the winter ahead of the 2020 Formula One campaign which begins on Sunday with the Australian Grand Prix.




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Stuart Broad vows to beat Ben Stokes as they compete against Formula One drivers in Virtual GP 

Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes will compete in the Brazilian F1 Virtual GP against the likes of Charles LeClerc, Alex Albon, George Russell and AC Milan captain Alessio Romagonoli.




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Formula One boss Ross Brawn in talks with drivers over returning to racing on July 5 in Austria

Formula One boss Ross Brawn has spoken to the directors of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) in an attempt to win their approval for a return to racing in Austria on July 5.




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Daniel Ricciardo expects crazy F1 races with drivers performing on adrenaline when sport returns

The Covid-19 pandemic means that the 2020 season has yet to get under way, but the current plan is to begin racing behind closed doors in Austria on July 5.




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All-Star Celebrity Apprentice cast 2013: Lisa Rinna, Joan Rivers and Omorosa join the line up in first promo pics

Maybe they'll have better luck the second time around.




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Statuesque Ivanka Trump dwarfs Joan Rivers on the set of Celebrity Apprentice

Someone call the fashion police because Joan Rivers is going to need some higher heels.




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Joan Rivers hailed as 'legendary' by Donald Trump in her final ever TV appearance on Celebrity Apprentice

Joan Rivers was back on U.S screens last night in her final ever TV appearance. She was at Donald Trump's side to share her much-missed acerbic wit.




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Twelve drivers put pedal to the metal as they set the world record for the fastest 24-hour car ride

Let's hear it for 12 plucky drivers who drove for 24 hours at an average speed of 125 mph in British-built Vauxhall Astra hatchbacks.




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F1 should turn drivers against team-mates in qualifying

JONATHAN McEVOY: Whether it is meant as such or not, Formula One's extraordinary squabbling over qualifying is a PR masterstroke.




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The loyalty penalty now costs drivers £1.2bn a YEAR in higher premiums

Some 4.7million drivers are stuck with insurance policies that automatically renewed, with many now asking legal steps to be taken to stop the practice, according to Go Compare Car Insurance.




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Two in five drivers concerned about catching Covid-19 from petrol pumps

With fuel pumps being handled throughout the pandemic, there are concerns amongst the motoring community about the safety of return to petrol stations in the aftermath of lockdown.




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Traffic police are ridiculed for trying to catch speeding drivers on an EMPTY A-road

Heavy-handed cops were spotted trying to catch speeding motorists - on an empty A-road. The speed trap was in place on the A3 at Tibbet's Corner, in Wimbledon, south London.




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Autumn Statement: Victory for drivers: 3p-a-litre fuel duty rise is axed as Osborne promises 'real help' for families

Tory MPs had threatened to rebel against the government if George Osborne had gone ahead with his New Year tax hike on petrol and diesel.




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Autumn Statement: Osborne launches raid on pensions tax breaks for the wealthy in bid to woo middle class 'strivers'

The tax-free allowance for pensions will be cut from £1.5million to £1.25million over a lifetime and from £50,000 to £40,000 annually - raising an extra £1billion.




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Four ride-share drivers tortured to death in Brazil 'after gang leader's mother had ride cancelled'

Four ride-sharing drivers were tortured and killed last Friday after being called to the Jardim Santo Inácio favela in Salvador, Brazil. A fifth driver was abducted but escaped and alerted police.




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Wolli Creek residents blame Uber drivers for making their street smell urine

Wolli Creek, situated near Sydney International Airport, is inundated with Uber drivers double parking on the road, parking across drive ways, parking in driveways, and in apartment loading bays.




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Uber tool lets riders report drivers for things like 'harsh braking' and 'inappropriate remarks'

A tool launched by Uber lets riders report non-emergency incidents, like 'harsh braking' and 'inappropriate remarks'. It's the latest in a series of safety features introduced by the company.




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Jackie 'O' Henderson reveals why she NEVER speaks to Uber drivers

While Uber's 'quiet mode' option has generated plenty of controversy, radio host Jackie 'O' Henderson has admitted she's a fan.




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Uber's new safety feature lets riders and drivers text 911 during an emergency

Uber is now letting riders and drivers text 911 when calling is not an option. The feature sends an initial text with key information and allows dispatchers to track the ride in real-time.




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UberEats customers will be able to ask drivers to leave food at the door amid coronavirus fears 

The food delivery giant announced on Wednesday it was doing everything in its power to stop the spread of COVID-19 as cases continue to climb across Australia.




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Uber Eats drivers reveal how to maximise earnings during coronavirus crisis 

A Sydneysider who recently signed up to work for popular food delivery service Uber Eats after losing their job due to the pandemic was inundated with tips from other drivers.




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Uber will require all drivers to wear face masks in the wake of the coronavirus crisis

The feature is planned for the US, but 'similar markets' will also see the feature introduced, it is believed. Exact timings and locations for its roll-out have not been revealed.




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AI-powered traffic lights to keep drivers waiting on red to cut air pollution

Wolverhampton is the first in the country to approve a trial of an AI-powered system that will manipulate red and green lights to restrict function to air pollution hotspots.




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Amazon recruiting army of drivers: Tech giant to sidestep Royal Mail

The internet shopping giant is urging entrepreneurs across the UK to set up businesses for as little as £10,000 as part of a major scheme to bring more of its operations in-house.




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Indian-Americans' startup Riversand secures $10 million investment

Riversand is a SaaS Master Data Management and Product Information Management solution provider




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How prepared are we to tackle a human crisis? | Losing our rivers to grand plans | Malnutrition - A national disgrace


The ongoing Syrian and Mediterranean refugee crisis makes us look into our nation's as well as South Asian region's refugee policies in this edition. We also take a look at the widespread malnutrition amongst Indian children, why the proposed National Waterways Bill in its curent form is not a good idea, how Ladakh's cultural heritage and natural resources are deteriorating, the six-decades long suffering of Manipuri women under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts, a panel discussion on Nehru’s India: Essays on the Maker of a Nation a book by Nayantara Sahgal, a review of a newly released movie on the challenges faced by the Parsi community, and much more.

The ongoing Syrian and Mediterranean refugee crisis makes us look into our nation's as well as South Asian region's refugee policies in this edition. We also take a look at the widespread malnutrition amongst Indian children, why the proposed National Waterways Bill in its curent form is not a good idea, how Ladakh's cultural heritage and natural resources are deteriorating, the six-decades long suffering of Manipuri women under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts, a panel discussion on Nehru’s India: Essays on the Maker of a Nation a book by Nayantara Sahgal, a review of a newly released movie on the challenges faced by the Parsi community, and much more.




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Keep our rivers flowing!


A report from the water resources ministry underlines, for the first time, the importance of ‘e-flows’ in river basin planning, so that our rivers are able to carry out all the functions needed to sustain entire riparian systems. Shripad Dharmadhikary discusses the key points in the report.




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Interlinking rivers : Epitaph for the displaced


S G Vombatkere points out the future that awaits those who will be displaced, given India's track record in 'rehabilitation and compensation'.




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Linking lives, not rivers


Empowered local communities can tackle water problems, and have little need for New Delhi's grand designs. More importantly, the spin-off social and economic benefits are significant, too.




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Rivers and plans off course


Solutions for meeting water needs in different communities are often ad-hoc, and based on massive projects whose after-effects are rarely monitored and controlled. Himanshu Upadhyaya investigates the reasons behind the collapse of a major Narmada canal, and finds that nature is unforgiving.




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A guardian of rivers


Himanshu Upadhayay pays a personal tribute to the inspiring and dedicated river activist Latha Anantha, who passed away on 16th of November.




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Defining, celebrating and protecting our rivers


India Rivers Week held in November 2014 was a first-of-its-kind gathering in New Delhi, which celebrated rivers and those trying to protect them, while charting out a road map to mitigate the threats they confront. Shripad Dharmadhikary reports on the proceedings.




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The 'power' to protect rivers


The Electricity Act, 2003 requires each hydel project to be considered in light of other projects in the same river basin, but investigation of one project shows that this is not really enforced, writes Shripad Dharmadhikary.




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Losing our rivers to grand plans


As per the National Waterways Bill recently introduced in the Parliament, 101 stretches of rivers in the country will be declared as National Waterways. There are many advantages of  waterways but these advantages will be realised only when certain conditions are met, and only under certain circumstances says Shripad Dharmadhikary.




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Formula One Unveils New Car and Regulations for 2021 Season, Drivers Not Impressed

Formula One revealed new cars and rules designed to develop closer and more environmentally-friendly racing come the 2021 season but the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen are not entirely convinced.




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Max Verstappen Tops in 1st Practice at US Grand Prix as Drivers Complain Over Surface

United States Grand Prix: Max Verstappen of Red Bull outpaced Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in the opening practice session.




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Formula One Drivers to Stage Virtual Reality Races Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Formula One drivers will compete in ESports Virtual Grand Prix series as the season remains suspended due to coronavirus.




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Red Bull Official Wanted Drivers to Deliberately Catch Coronavirus

Red Bull Formula One team consultant admitted he wanted the drivers to catch coronavirus.




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F1: McLaren to Put Staff on Furlough, Formula One Drivers Take Pay Cut

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz joined senior management in taking a pay cut.




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Three Truck Drivers Stranded Due to Lockdown Die in Odisha's Dhenkanal District

The three men had fallen sick in front of a sugar factory at Haripur on the outskirts of Dhenkanal town. They were found unconscious by some other truck drivers who rushed the trio to the hospital.




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Civil engineering in the oceans VI: proceedings of the international conference, October 20-22, 2004, Baltimore, Maryland / sponsored by Committee on Ocean and Offshore Engineering of the Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) of the America

Online Resource




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Sustainability transformations: agents and drivers across societies / Björn-Ola Linnér, Linköping University, Sweden, Victoria Wibeck, Linköping University, Sweden

Dewey Library - HC79.E5 L5625 2019




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Mitra refuses bus fare hike, warns autorickshaw drivers

In order to counter the demand for a fare hike by bus associations and curb the violation of rules by auto-rickshaw drivers, transport minister Madan Mitra said 1,000 taxis would hit the roads on January 1 and 900 buses would be provided by the state government by March 31.




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Colts' Rivers named head coach-in-waiting at Alabama HS

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has already lined up the first job of his post-playing career. Rivers was introduced Friday as the head coach-in-waiting at St. Michael Catholic High School in a news conference on campus. The 16-year veteran of the Los Angeles Chargers signed a one-year deal worth $25 million guaranteed in March.




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Rivers in the Landscape, 2nd Edition


 

Rivers are the great shapers of terrestrial landscapes. Very few points on Earth above sea level do not lie within a drainage basin. Even points distant from the nearest channel are likely to be influenced by that channel. Tectonic uplift raises rock thousands of meters above sea level. Precipitation falling on the uplifted terrain concentrates into channels that carry sediment downward to the oceans and influence the steepness of adjacent hill slopes



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Introducing Large Rivers


 

An accessible introduction to large rivers, including coverage of the geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, and environments of large river systems

This indispensible book takes a structured and global approach to the subject of large rivers, covering geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, and anthropogenic environment. It offers a thorough foundation for readers who are new to the field and presents enlightening discussions about issues of management at



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Biogeochemical Cycles: Ecological Drivers and Environmental Impact


 

Biogeochemical Cycles: Ecological Drivers and Environmental Impact is a collection of the latest information on the techniques and methods currently used in this field, focusing on biological and/or ecological effects of biogeochemical elemental cycles including carbon, nitrogen, major and trace elements, chemical weathering on multiple scales of nanometers to watersheds, and advances in technology of studying these processes.

Volume highlights include



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Labor income share in Asia: conceptual issues and the drivers / Gary Fields, Saumik Paul, editors

Online Resource