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Holiday Inn Express� Brand Reunites With Actor/Comedian Rob Riggle For Latest Stay Smart� Campaign - Coffee Tasting Commercial

With a Keurig� in every room at Holiday Inn Express� hotels, smart travelers � like actor/comedian Rob Riggle � can get a great cup of coffee with just the push of a button.




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The American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Reports Americans Spent More Than $12 Billion In 2014; Procedures For Men Up 43% Over Five Year Period - 2014 Plastic Surgery Trends

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As Fat Grafting Evolves, Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Discover That Less Can Be More, It's Not Just For The Breasts And Buttocks, And Fat Doesn't Always Act Like Fat - Body Contouring with Fat, AKA Liquid Gold

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How we’re helping partners with improved and expanded AI-based flood forecasting

We’re expanding flood forecasting to over 100 countries and making our breakthrough AI model available to researchers and partners.




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28 Fortunate Floofy Funny Felines in Furtastic Memes to Meownifest Purrfectly Pawesome Positivity

Hey, feline fam. We don't know about you, but after our Caturdays filled with feline activities and catnip craziness, we like to unwind with some cat memes to mentally prepare ourselves with pawsitivity for the week ahead. Mondays can turn even the brightest, sweetest feline into a cranky, grumpy cat - which is why we need to boost our mewd with feline funnies so we don't scratch somebody's eyes out tomorrow meowrning. It only happened once, and that was because they tried to talk to us before we had our coffee. We did warn them, to be fair.

With these fortunate floofy funny felines in furtastic memes, we expect to wake up with chirps of happiness and ek-ek-eks of excitement to start the day. Okay, that might be exaggerating a little bit, but it never hurts to meownifest good vibes! If not, we'll just call in sick and stay home with our cats all day. It's only the 10th time we've done it in the last month. Our boss will understand, right?




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HaBO: Anti-Gravity Nipple Pasties

This HaBO request is from Delia, who is trying to help a friend find this book: The heroine is an astronaut or scientist on a fairly normal space travel mission, but ends up either back in time, forward in the future, or in an alternate universe. My friend is confident it’s the same planet, but it has an ancient-yet-futuristic civilization. It’s very metaphysical: crystals, prophetic visions, etc. They don’t remember any plot details, but the … Continue reading HaBO: Anti-Gravity Nipple Pasties



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'His hand pauses in midair': Front desk attendant gets scolded for using his phone at work, instead he maliciously complies with company policy by wasting other precious office resources

No personal cell phones? Okay. This employee took his malicious compliance to the next level after getting scolded one too many times for using his cell phone on the job. 

I get it… It doesn't look good for a hotel receptionist to scroll memes while the line at the concierge starts to grow. Smacking your gum, rolling your eyes, and scrolling endlessly really isn't something you're supposed to be doing at work, but as many of us forget, our phones are actually super useful little tools. We've grown accustomed to traveling around all day with a tiny computer in our pocket that it's easy to let slip their more convenient functions. The front desk reception guy in our next tale knew all the ways his phone could help out clients, but after his manager got on his back about using his personal device on the clock, he decided to use the second language translating tool at his disposal. 

Keep scrolling to read how an employee turned a spiteful MC into a memorable guest experience when a traveler needed help with a quick translation.




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BBC World News moves to Broadcasting House

Moving BBC World News, the BBC's largest television channel, from west London to New Broadcasting House in the centre of the city is a huge project that has taken years of planning.

Relaunching and rebranding every hour of its 24 hours of output to give audiences around the world a new exciting polished HD product has made that huge project even more challenging.

Hopefully on Monday at 1200 GMT, the hard work of our 100 dedicated staff will give our audiences a bolder, brighter, more engaging look for the channel they trust to give them independent, objective news and analysis from more correspondents, in more locations, than any other international broadcaster.

Meticulous planning began about three years ago - everything from the new look of our studios to bicycle parking. We tested our studio systems - literally to breaking point - then fixed them and began the dual-running piloting that has split our newsroom teams between those keeping us on air back at Television Centre and those training and developing our programmes in our new home.

We're calling our new location The World's Newsroom because it truly reflects the world we report. We now work with colleagues from 27 language services who report for us from far flung bureaus and in London, allowing us to celebrate their unique expertise - something no other broadcaster can offer.

We'll be introducing you to those new colleagues and our new location in special live reports from inside New Broadcasting House and offering enhanced social media access so you can enjoy behind-the-scenes access.


Audiences have also told us they want to engage more with the stories we tell - to feel closer to the issues we report. We're going to help you "live the story" with us. It's our new channel ethos.

Our correspondents - expert, brave, tough, determined - live and work where they report, and we want audiences to understand their passion for the stories they cover. So expect a new style of reporting from the field. And we'll be everywhere for our relaunch with live and exclusive reports planned from Syria, China, the US and Burma to name just a few.

In the studio, trusted and familiar presenters will be sharing the day's top stories - with a sprinkling of new faces on air. We'll have a more dynamic look, with robot cameras whizzing around our studios, improved graphics and high definition screens to enhance our ability to explain and analyse. We even have some virtual reality surprises planned.

We're also developing new long-form programmes, so expect to see new hard-hitting and timely documentary series. There'll be fresh new editions of favourites such as HARDTalk with Stephen Sackur (our interrogator-in-chief), Click for the latest on tech and Health Check for medical breakthroughs.

BBC World News has come a long way since it launched as a shoestring commercial operation in a backroom at Television Centre more than 20 years ago. Our audiences have grown massively. We're required viewing from the President's White House in Washington to the President's Blue House in Seoul. And in an era when bad mortgages in the US can trigger a global economic meltdown, we know there is a huge appetite for world news delivered fast, accurately and objectively.

We hope you'll enjoy our new look. And we hope you'll join us in the world's newsroom.

Andrew Roy is head of news for BBC World News



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Radcliffe backs 'Plastic Brits'

Paula Radcliffe insists Britain should get behind their Olympic athletes, even if they were born elsewhere.




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Nanoplastics Impair the Action of Antibiotics

Link between nanoplastic pollution and antibiotic resistance has been identified. The research, published in iScientific Reports,/i shows that bnanoplastic




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Why Drinking from Plastic Bottles is Dangerous

Highlights: Chemicals in plastic bottles can seep into water, risking health Repeated use of single-use plastic




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Dr. Nupur Srivastava's Pathway Integrating Energy Healing and Neuroplasticity

Highlights: Dr. Srivastava combines energy healing with neuroplasticity to promote holistic health Neuroplastici




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Smart tech to play vital role in addressing plastic pollution crisis – new study

A new study by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) offers a number of technological solutions aimed at tackling one of the world’s most pressing issues. 

The post Smart tech to play vital role in addressing plastic pollution crisis – new study first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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How to Observe Krishna Janmashtami Fasting: Health Benefits of Nirjala

Highlights: Two main types of fasting are Nirjala (strict without water) and Phalahar (just fruits) Avoid grains




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Navratri Fasting Made Easy: 5 Foods to Keep You Energized

Highlights: Sabudana provides quick energy with easy digestion Kuttu is rich in fiber, magnesium, and iron, help




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5% Yearly Cut Could Steady Ocean Microplastics

Reducing medlinkplastic pollution/medlink by 5% annually could potentially stabilize the presence of microplastics-pieces smaller than 5 mm-in ocean surface waters (!--ref1--).




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Plastic Waste Pollutes Even the Most Isolated Coasts

Norway's extensive and isolated coastline, spanning 28,953 kilometers with its fjords, is still affected by medlinkplastic pollution/medlink, a worldwide problem.




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Plastic-Free Future: South Korea, Japan, and China Unite for Change

South Korea, China, and Japan pledged their joint commitment to finalize negotiations for a global treaty on medlinkplastic pollution/medlink (!--ref1--).




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From Plastic Bottles to Pure Taps: The Hidden Costs of Bottled Water

Medical scientists are calling for greater investment in accessible, clean drinking water infrastructure to mitigate the health and environmental risks




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Fasting Before Cholesterol Test Found Unnecessary

Nonfasting lipid levels were same as fasting lipid levels in the same individuals, which helps to predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases, according




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Financial Fallout: The Lasting Impact of Cancer Diagnoses

A cancer diagnosis can devastate more than just a person's health. New research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School reveals




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Fasting-Mimicking Diet Offers Hope for Chronic Kidney Disease

In patients with medlinkchronic kidney disease/medlink, irreversible disease progression is triggered by the loss of podocytes, essential components of the kidney's glomerular filtration barrier.




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Lasting Friendships are the Key to Adult Wellbeing

Scientists have found that peer acceptance in early teens and close friendships in later teenage years are crucial predictors of reduced social anxiety and higher life satisfaction in young adulthood.




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Common Plastic Chemical Damages DNA in Reproductive Cells

A common ingredient in plastic may cause breaks in DNA strands, leading to egg cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes in roundworms, reveals a new




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Chethana Raj - Kannada TV Actress Passes Away: Should Plastic Surgery be Blamed?

Plastic surgery costs the life of a 21-year-old Kannada TV actress - Chethana Raj at Dr. Shetty's Cosmetic Centre in Bengaluru. The actress was




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Maternal Dengue Fever Leaves a Lasting Impression on Births

New research study from the University of Surrey and the University of Birmingham reveals "compelling evidence" that maternal dengue fever, including




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Prolonged Fasting for Orthopedic Surgeries Raises Malnutrition Risk

Multiple orthopedic surgeries within a single hospitalization can lead to malnutrition due to extended fasting, potentially delaying recovery and increasing




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Health and Environmental Risks of Microplastics

Micro-and nano plastics are everywhere in the air, water, food and even inside the human body. However, the risks they pose to the environment or to human health are unclear.




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Japanese team makes new plastic device to help surgeons in robot-assisted heart surgery

A team of Japanese researchers has developed a that can help surgeons while performing robot-assisted heart surgery.




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How Enthusiastic John Abraham ended up exposing Deepika Padukone's underwear in public [Throwback]

Millions of fans view Deepika Padukone as a style icon. The actress, since her debut with Om Shanti Om in 2007, has successfully managed to impress the cine-goers with her style statement with the changing times. However, there are also moments in her long-career where she had fashion faux pass.




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WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg says a fork would be ‘fantastic’

WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg, speaking on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 on Wednesday, said he’s not worried that the recent legal drama between his company, Automattic, and WordPress host WP Engine may lead to a fork of the open source WordPress software. In fact, he said, he’d welcome it. “There might be […]

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Castiron serves up a $6M seed round to support ‘food artisans’

The pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone, but the food service industry has been hit particularly hard. More than 90,000 restaurants and bars have closed, leaving workers unemployed in an already precarious industry. And those who kept their jobs faced the stressful demands of customer-facing work in a pandemic. In response to the changed industry […]

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IROKO co-founder Bastian Gotter raises $3.2M seed for new venture, Bamba

In 2010, Bastian Gotter invested up to $200,000 into IROKOtv, an African video-on-demand company Jason Njoku, his friend and co-founder, launched in Lagos, Nigeria. For the next couple of years, Gotter, as CFO, was instrumental in turning IROKO — after raising over $30 million from VCs, including Tiger Global — into a household name in […]

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You Won't Stop Procrastinating Until You Follow These Productivity 5 Habits

Here's how you can build productivity by setting realistic expectations, over-delivering when possible and embracing a positive mindset.




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Deepak Astickar vs State Of Karnataka on 8 November, 2024

Petitioners are co-accused in Special Case No.741 of 2024 pending on the file of VIII Additional District and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru.

2. Heard Sri Mayur D Bhanu, learned counsel for petitioner and Smt Rashmi Patil, learned High Court Government Pleader for respondent.

3. This Court, qua two of the accused i.e., accused Nos.23 and 69 in W.P.No.29510 of 2024 disposed on 4-11- 2024 has held as follows:

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NC: 2024:KHC:45326 Against the petitioners, non-bailable warrant is issued as is issued against several of the accused who were not present. Whether a non-bailable warrant could be issued or not for securing the presence of the accused, need not detain this Court for long or delve deep into the matter. The Apex Court in the case of TARSEM LAL V. ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE reported in (2024) 7 SCC 61, considers the very issue and holds as follows:




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Actress on Casting Couch: 'বিছানায় না গেলে লিড রোল পাওয়া যায় না, ৫ বছর ধরে...', বিস্ফোরক টেলি-অভিনেত্রী! ছাড়লেন অভিনয়...

Casting Couch: বিগত ৫ বছর ধরে ছোটপর্দায় নিয়মিত অভিনয় করছেন। এমনকী প্রযোজনাও করেছেন। শুধু অভিনয় নয়, তিনি লেখালেখিও করেন। ছোটপর্দা শুধু নয়, শ্যাম বেনেগালের বঙ্গবন্ধু বায়োপিকেও অভিনয় করেছেন তিনি। তবে সম্প্রতি সোশ্যাল মিডিয়ায় বোমা ফাটালেন অভিনেত্রী। তাঁর দাবি, 'কারো বিছানায় না গেলে যে সত্যিই একটিও কাজ পাওয়া যায় না, আমি আসলেই বুঝতে পারিনি'।




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Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Check Fasting Food To Eat And Avoid, Follow These Rituals

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, is a significant Hindu observance marked by fasting and rituals to honor Lord Vishnu’s awakening. 




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How Premature AI Adoption Can Lead To Customer Frustration, Explains Ravi Kumar Of Cubastion Consulting

Before embracing AI, it's essential for companies to have a solid foundation in their traditional technology infrastructure. 




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Eating Less vs. Fasting : Why Intermittent Fasting May Reduce Weight But Shorten Lifespan

Many of us are conscious of our looks and fitness, often turning to intense exercise routines and various diets to stay in shape. One effective diet that people are following lately is intermittent fasting. However, a recent study reveals that while




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Stochastic and low-scaling techniques/extended systems: general discussion

Faraday Discuss., 2024, 254,570-585
DOI: 10.1039/D4FD90043J, Discussion
Ali Alavi, Kemal Atalar, Timothy C. Berkelbach, George H. Booth, Ji Chen, Don Danilov, Werner Dobrautz, Francesco A. Evangelista, Gaurav Harsha, Venkat Kapil, Ke Liao, Pierre-François Loos, Krishna Reddy Nandipati, Felix Plasser, Andrew W. Prentice, Markus Reiher, Brenda Rubenstein, Benjamin Xu Shi, Alex J. W. Thom, Zikuan Wang, Carlos Mejuto-Zaera, Dominika Zgid, Martijn A. Zwijnenburg
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Stochastic and low-scaling techniques: general discussion

Faraday Discuss., 2024, 254,451-499
DOI: 10.1039/D4FD90042A, Discussion
Ali Alavi, Marcus Allen, Kemal Atalar, Timothy C. Berkelbach, George H. Booth, Hugh G. A. Burton, Garnet Kin-Lic Chan, Luca Craciunescu, Don Danilov, Werner Dobrautz, Francesco A. Evangelista, Maria-Andreea Filip, Emmanuel Giner, Gabriel Greene-Diniz, Andreas Grüneis, Yang Guo, Gaurav Harsha, Basil Ibrahim, Venkat Kapil, Daniel Kats, Peter J. Knowles, Marie-Bernadette Lepetit, Ke Liao, Giovanni Li Manni, Pierre-François Loos, Erika Magnusson, Antoine Marie, Carlos Mejuto-Zaera, Frank Neese, Arman Nejad, Verena A. Neufeld, Katarzyna Pernal, Felix Plasser, Andrew W. Prentice, Visagan Ravindran, Umatur Rehman, Markus Reiher, Christian Schilling, Gustavo Scuseria, James Shee, Benjamin X. Shi, Kalman Szenes, David P. Tew, Alex J. W. Thom, Zikuan Wang, Dominika Zgid, Andrew Zhu, Martijn A. Zwijnenburg
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Erosion of rigid plastics in turbid (sandy) water: quantitative assessment for marine environments and formation of microplastics

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, 26,1847-1858
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00122B, Paper
Ali Al-Darraji, Ibukun Oluwoye, Christopher Lagat, Shuhei Tanaka, Ahmed Barifcani
Mechanical degradation (erosion) of plastics in the marine environment has been reported in many literature studies but without quantitative information. Therefore, this study quantified the erosion of some plastics in the marine environment.
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Microplastics are effective carriers of bisphenol A and facilitate its escape from wastewater treatment systems

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, 26,1811-1820
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00297K, Paper
Wang Li, Bo zu, Lei Li, Jian Li, Jiawen Li, Qiujie Xiang
Microplastics (MPs) pollution is a major issue in aquatic environments.
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Assessment of the cytotoxicity micro- and nano-plastic on human intestinal Caco-2 cells and the protective effects of catechin

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00408F, Paper
Xiaoxia Wang, Zhongneng Yang, Xiao-Min Ren, Zhenghuan Zhang, Huan He, Xuejun Pan
This study found that PS-M/NPs have a size-dependent cytotoxic effect on the human intestinal epithelial cell line Caco-2, mediated by the production of reactive oxygen species. Additionally, catechins were shown to mitigate these adverse effects.
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Polyethylene microplastics affect behavioural, oxidative stress, and molecular responses in the Drosophila model

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00537F, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Himanshu Ranjan, Swetha Senthil Kumar, Sharine Priscilla, Subhashini Swaminathan, Masakazu Umezawa, Sahabudeen Sheik Mohideen
The study highlights the negative effects of PE MPs on motor functions, oxidative stress, and cellular stress responses in Drosophila, emphasizing the broader ecological risks associated with microplastic pollution.
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Emerging investigator series: open dumping and burning: an overlooked source of terrestrial microplastics in underserved communities

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00439F, Paper
Open Access
Kendra Z. Hess, Kyle R. Forsythe, Xuewen Wang, Andrea Arredondo-Navarro, Gwen Tipling, Jesse Jones, Melissa Mata, Victoria Hughes, Christine Martin, John Doyle, Justin Scott, Matteo Minghetti, Andrea Jilling, José M. Cerrato, Eliane El Hayek, Jorge Gonzalez-Estrella
Open dumping and burning of solid waste are widely practiced in underserved communities lacking access to solid waste management facilities. The generation of microplastics from these sites has been overlooked.
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Political camerawork : documentary and the lasting impact of reenacting historical trauma [Electronic book] / D. Andy Rice.

Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2023]