pi Could hotel service robots help the hospitality industry after COVID-19? By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:44:21 EDT A new research study, investigating how service robots in hotels could help redefine leadership and boost the hospitality industry, has taken on new significance in the light of the seismic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on tourism and hospitality. Full Article
pi Clay layers and distant pumping trigger arsenic contamination in Bangladesh groundwater By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:47:49 EDT To avoid arsenic contamination, many Bangladeshi households access water via private wells drilled to 300 feet or less, beneath impermeable clay layers. Such clay layers have been thought to protect groundwater in the underlying aquifers from the downward flow of contaminants. However, a new study suggests that such clay layers do not always protect against arsenic, and could even be a source of contamination in some wells. Full Article
pi Philippines' coronavirus deaths breach 700 By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:35:50 -0400 Full Article
pi Coronavirus live updates: FDA authorizes 1st rapid-result antigen test By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:27:00 -0400 The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 275,000 people worldwide. Over 3.9 million people across the world have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new respiratory virus, according to data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. The actual numbers are believed to be much higher due to testing shortages, many unreported cases and suspicions that some governments are hiding the scope of their nations' outbreaks. Full Article
pi Gladiator at 20: how Ridley Scott's epic rejuvenated the historical blockbuster By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:00:15Z The Oscar-winning sword-and-sandals Russell Crowe vehicle refreshed old cliches, before ushering in a spate of copycats “Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?” the creepy pilot asks the small boy in Airplane!. To younger audiences, the joke no longer makes any sense. In Airplane!’s day, sword-and-sandals movies had become an outdated, unwittingly homoerotic joke. But then came Gladiator, and the joke was on us. Released 20 years ago this month, Ridley Scott’s Roman epic gave the old cliches a new lease of life. It was all here: Colosseum action! Rippling man-flesh! Tigers! But Gladiator had its cheesecake and ate it. It served up crowd-pleasing spectacle and airline-ad visuals but also solemn, Oscar-worthy drama (and, in retrospect, a fair degree of camp). Related: The Guide: Staying In – sign up for our home entertainment tips Continue reading... Full Article Gladiator Film Culture
pi The rise of Netflix: an empire built on debt - podcast By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2019-11-25T03:00:40Z Mark Lawson and Dan Milmo discuss the sustainability of the streaming service. Plus: Lara Spirit on why you should register to vote before Tuesday’s deadlineNetflix has risen from obscurity to be one of the most powerful media companies in the world with more than 150 million global subscribers. It has launched critically acclaimed hits such as House of Cards, The Crown and Unbelievable, as well as showcasing the back catalogues of popular television series. But as part of its rapid growth, the company has racked up huge debts. Joining Anushka Asthana to discuss the long-term sustainability of Netflix are the TV critic Mark Lawson and the Guardian’s deputy business editor Dan Milmo. Continue reading... Full Article Netflix TV streaming Film Television industry Media Business General election 2019 Culture Television & radio Television
pi Beastie Boys Story review – Spike Jonze and the boys are back in town By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T16:00:39Z Ad-Rock and Mike D host a convivial trip down memory lane in this filmed record of a live show staged in tribute to third member Adam YauchThe release of this documentary coincides with #MeAt20, a heart-twisting craze on social media for posting pictures of yourself at 20 years old. Middle-aged people’s timelines are speckled with funny, sweet and sometimes unbearably sad images of themselves in unlined, unformed youth, doing goofy things in milky analogue pictures from back when you had 12 or 24 exposures on your roll-film camera and getting them developed at Boots was a pricey business. That’s what I thought of while watching this engaging, oddly moving film from Spike Jonze: a record of the live stage show he devised at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, in tribute to white hip-hop stars and tongue-in-cheek party-libertarian activists the Beastie Boys. It is presented by the two surviving members, Adam Horovitz and Michael Diamond, in tribute to the third member, Adam Yauch, who died of cancer in 2012. Jonze is reuniting with the band after having directed a string of their music videos, including the crime-TV spoof for their single Sabotage in 1994.Horovitz and Diamond amble on stage, apparently dressed head-to-toe in Gap, and appear for all the world to be about to unveil the iPhone 4S, although actually their jokey anecdotalism makes the show in some ways like the regional tours once presented by George Best and Rodney Marsh. With amiably rehearsed back-and-forth banter, they introduce the embarrassing photos and excruciating TV clips that are shown on a big screen. And the effect of seeing them juxtaposed with the plump-faced frizzy-haired imps of 1986 is startling and bizarre. In the present day, the advancing years seem to have boiled away the badass attitude, leaving behind the quirky humour. Continue reading... Full Article Documentary films Film Music documentary Spike Jonze Beastie Boys Music Culture Rap Hip-hop
pi Washington Capitals investigating Brendan Leipsic's 'unacceptable and offensive comments' By www.winnipegfreepress.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 09:33:42 CDT Screenshots showing repugnant and insulting remarks — some misogynistic, some racist, others hinting at drug use and sexual conquests — from a private group chat between several hockey players, including ... Full Article
pi Journeyman pilloried, superstar adored By www.winnipegfreepress.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:26:07 CDT Go ahead and applaud taking down a group of boorish hockey “bros” for their despicable behaviour. But you might want to hold off on a full-fledged victory lap. Brendan Leipsic said ... Full Article
pi California Gov. Newsom Endorses Biden, Despite Attempts to Avoid Partisan Politics By www.newsweek.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:39:51 -0400 "I just couldn't be more proud of you and the prospect of your presidency," Newsom told Biden Friday during a campaign event. Full Article
pi 'I Was A Feminist Activist In The '70s When The Pill Was Legalized For All Women' By www.newsweek.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:00:01 -0400 It has been 60 years since the FDA first approved the birth control pill on May 9, 1960. It emerged as an essential pillar of women's ability to have good quality of life. Full Article
pi Obama Slams Dropping of Michael Flynn Case, Calls White House COVID-19 Response 'Absolute Chaotic Disaster': Report By www.newsweek.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:02:27 -0400 Audio of a private conversation shows the 44th president's unvarnished views about the former national security adviser's case and the White House's COVID-19 response. Full Article
pi Ousted Scientist Tears Up While Ripping Trump Coronavirus Response: 'We Could've Done Something And We Didn't' By www.newsweek.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:30:32 -0400 Trump administration whistleblower Rick Bright teared up while ripping the Trump's response to the coronavirus: "We could've done something and we didn't." Full Article
pi Google’s Slick Pixel Buds Finally Give Android Users the AirPods They Deserve By time.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:13:58 +0000 Comfort, however, can be an issue Full Article Uncategorized review Reviews
pi Spiral Galaxies More Likely to Host Complex Life: Study By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 19:35:24 +0000 Giant elliptical galaxies are not as likely as previously thought to be cradles of complex life, according to a paper published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. In 2015, University of Durham astronomer Pratika Dayal and colleagues concluded that large elliptical galaxies have up to 10,000 times more habitable planets than the [...] Full Article Astrobiology Astronomy Copernican Principle Disk galaxy Elliptical galaxy Extraterrestrial life Galaxy Habitability Milky Way Principle of mediocrity Spiral galaxy Universe
pi NASA Releases Reprocessed Photos of Jupiter’s Moon Europa By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:02:51 +0000 The newly-remastered images show the icy surface of Europa, the sixth of Jupiter’s moons and the fourth largest, in enhanced color. All three high-resolution images were captured along the same longitude of Europa as NASA’s Galileo spacecraft flew by on September 26, 1998, in the eighth of the spacecraft’s 11 targeted flybys of the icy [...] Full Article Featured Planetary Science Space Exploration Europa Galileo Jupiter NASA Solar System
pi SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein’s Structure Hints at Key to High Infection Rate By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:15:09 +0000 An analysis and structural modeling of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, the area of the virus that facilitates entry into a cell, reveals a unique feature that could explain why the COVID-19-causing coronavirus is so transmissible between people. The study also shows that, aside from primates, cats, ferrets and minks are the animal species apparently most [...] Full Article Medicine 2019-nCoV Amino acid Cat Coronaviridae Coronavirus COVID-19 Ferret HKU1 Human Mink SARS-CoV-1 SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein Virus
pi Epic Games launches Fortnite on the Google Play Store and they’re not happy about it By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:20:18 +0000 Epic Games is finally settling its feud — kind of — with Google and putting Fortnite onto the Google Play Store, but the studio sounds pretty pissed about it. When Fortnite launched on mobile in 2018, Epic Games very notably sidestepped the Google Play Store and pushed users to download the title directly from their […] Full Article Gaming TC Epic Games fortnite
pi 5 top gaming investors explain how the pandemic is reshaping MMOs and social games By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:30:22 +0000 Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions into isolation, video games are seeing a surge in usage as people seek entertainment and social interaction. When we surveyed gaming-focused VCs in October, Andreessen Horowitz partner Jonathan Lai predicted that “next-generation games will be bigger than anything we’ve seen yet,” eventually reaching “Facebook scale.” This month, […] Full Article Extra Crunch Gaming Investor Surveys Social Startups TC Andreessen Horowitz Club-Penguin coronavirus COVID-19 online games pantheon Roblox RPG social network video game video gaming
pi Tijuana coronavirus death rate soars after hospital outbreaks By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:16:27 -0400 The number of deaths from the coronavirus in Mexico's best-known border city, Tijuana, has soared and the COVID-19 mortality rate is twice the national average, the health ministry says, after medical staff quickly fell ill as the outbreak rampaged through hospital wards. Full Article domesticNews
pi Rock 'n' roll pioneer Little Richard dies at age 87: Rolling Stone By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:55:28 -0400 Little Richard, the self-proclaimed "architect of rock 'n' roll" who built his ground-breaking sound with a boiling blend of boogie-woogie, rhythm and blues and gospel, died on Saturday at the age of 87, Rolling Stone magazine reported. Full Article domesticNews
pi UK science advisers expect coronavirus epidemic to peak within a month By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:51:23 +0000 The peak of the UK coronavirus epidemic now looks likely to arrive within the next month, according to analysis by the government’s science advisers Full Article
pi New York City’s coronavirus outbreak is already overwhelming hospitals By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:23:14 +0000 New York City is the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in the US and hospitals are already struggling to treat everyone with covid-19, though the outbreak may not peak for three weeks Full Article
pi Australia seems to be keeping a lid on covid-19 – how is it doing it? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:46:30 +0000 The rate of new coronavirus cases is dropping in Australia, largely due to strict travel restrictions, but complacency could cause the virus to get out of hand Full Article
pi Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of the Congo to be declared over By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:30:58 +0000 The DRC’s Ebola epidemic will be declared over on 12 April but there’s little time to celebrate as the country pivots towards tackling the coronavirus Full Article
pi Drinking coffee appears to cause epigenetic changes to your DNA By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:18:21 +0000 Coffee has been linked to changes on our DNA that affect how active certain genes are. The finding may help explain some of coffee's touted health benefits Full Article
pi New Zealand is close to wiping out covid-19 - can it return to normal? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:42 +0000 New Zealand is on track to eliminate covid-19 altogether, but keeping the virus out for good will be a challenge, and the economic impacts are likely to hurt Full Article
pi The Helpers: Sask. venture capital firm helps seniors connect with loved ones By thestarphoenix.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:24:57 +0000 Just over 300 iPads, with fully paid data plans, will be going out to Saskatchewan Health Authority long term care homes to help residents stay in touch with their families. Full Article Saskatchewan Business Wire coronavirus Helpers Westcap Management
pi Here are some coronavirus shopping tips to keep you safe at the supermarket By nationalpost.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 18:22:01 +0000 The more people we encounter, the higher the risk of virus transmission. So, how do we keep safe when going to the shops? Full Article Health Canada News World coronavirus COVID-19
pi ‘Saturday Night Live’: Melissa McCarthy Surprises Audience With Sean Spicer Spoof By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Sun, 05 Feb 2017 15:55:54 +0000 Alec Baldwin also returned to the 'SNL' stage as Donald Trump in the cold open. Full Article Late Night Politics TV Alec Baldwin Donald Trump Kate McKinnon Melissa McCarthy Neil Gorsuch Saturday Night Live Sean Spicer SNL Steve Bannon Vanessa Bayer
pi Ricciardo retains F1 world title belief despite Renault frustration By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:20:05 -0500 The last Formula One season was a disappointing one for Daniel Ricciardo, who retains a burning desire to win the world title. Full Article
pi 2021 European Athletics Indoor Championships Event Schedule Released By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:21:57 -0500 The 36th edition of the European Athletics Indoor Championships is scheduled to take place from March 5 to 7 next year in Torun, Poland. Full Article
pi Gary Neville picks Paul Pogba to win Ballon d'Or for Manchester United By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:28:53 -0500 Full Article
pi Neymar Jr Trolls Kylian Mbappe as French Footballer Posts Picture of Himself Playing Basketball By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:55:27 -0500 Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr's friendship is not limited to Paris Saint Germain but also off the field. The recent example of the same could be the French footballer's recent post on social media. Mbappe posted a picture of himself on social media where he was seen playing basketball. This was quite an ideal opportunity for Neymar Jr to pull his teammate's leg and he hilariously trolled the footballer with a funny comment. Full Article
pi Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals Join Roses Are Red Challenge on Twitter, Post Hilarious Replies (Watch Video) By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:24:50 -0500 The Roses are Red Challenge has caught the internet and has become a fad now as the netizens are coming up with a hilarious line which rhyme with roses are red. It is the netizens who have started this trend amid lockdown and most of them are making their own versions of their poems. Most of them tickle your funny bone with the one-liners which have caught the attention of the Internet users. Full Article
pi Final Olympic Archery Qualification Event In June Next Year By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:02:00 -0500 India have so far grabbed men's full quota and one individual place in women's category for Tokyo Olympics. Full Article
pi Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr hospitalised in critical condition By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:26:50 -0500 Chandigarh, May 9: Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr, a triple Olympic gold medallist, has been admitted to a city hospital in critical condition. The 96-year-old was taken to a private hospital from his residence in Sector 36 in Chandigarh, where Full Article
pi Blame China. Remake economy: Trump pivots to new election message amid pandemic By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:45:09 -0400 George Engelmann, a perennial swing voter in swing-state Wisconsin, says President Donald Trump has won his vote for November's election thanks to his response to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article politicsNews
pi U.S. dropping criminal case against ex-Trump adviser Flynn: AP By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:42:23 -0400 The U.S. Justice Department is dropping the criminal case against Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, The Associated Press reported on Thursday, citing a court filing. Full Article politicsNews
pi Top 25 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episodes By www.ign.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 15:30:35 +0000 From Darth Maul's return to the complex saga of Ahsoka Tano, these are the episodes that made The Clone Wars such a worthy addition to the Star Wars franchise. Full Article
pi 'Europe needs a break': EU plots to restart travel and tourism despite COVID By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:14:51 -0400 EU states should guarantee vouchers for travel cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic and start lifting internal border restrictions in a bid to salvage some of the summer tourism season, the bloc's executive will say next week. Full Article worldNews
pi Tijuana coronavirus death rate soars after hospital outbreaks By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:16:27 -0400 The number of deaths from the coronavirus in Mexico's best-known border city, Tijuana, has soared and the COVID-19 mortality rate is twice the national average, the health ministry says, after medical staff quickly fell ill as the outbreak rampaged through hospital wards. Full Article worldNews
pi Astronomer Files Trademark Lawsuit Against American Girl, Alleging Astronaut Doll Copies Her Likeness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:02:20 +0000 Lucianne Walkowicz says the American Girl doll 'Luciana Vega' stole her name and likeness Full Article Uncategorized News Desk wire Wisconsin
pi Adele reveals her incredible weight loss in new birthday picture By www.music-news.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:37:00 +0100 The 'Hello' singer turned 32 on Tuesday (05.05.20) and when she took to Instagram to thank fans for their well-wishes on her special day Full Article
pi John Legend: 'We're just hoping everybody stays safe and stays healthy' By www.music-news.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:20:00 +0100 John Legend joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music to run through his ‘At Home With’ playlist. He talks about how he’s coping at home Full Article
pi Steve McCurry Shares #Throwback Pictures From 90s Bollywood By www.mansworldindia.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:08:40 +0000 In what is one of our favourite #throwback posts to... The post Steve McCurry Shares #Throwback Pictures From 90s Bollywood appeared first on Man's World India. Full Article Uncategorized Anil Kapoor Sridevi Steve McCurry
pi Billie Eilish, Blackpink, Ariana Grande And More Release Branded Face Masks For Charity By www.mansworldindia.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:19:18 +0000 Blackpink, BIllie Eilish, Ariana Grande and other artists from the... The post Billie Eilish, Blackpink, Ariana Grande And More Release Branded Face Masks For Charity appeared first on Man's World India. Full Article Music 2020 Ariana Grande Billie Eilish coronavirus pandemic Justin Bieber the weeknd
pi Bhaane’s Summer 2020 Collection Is Inspired By ’90s Community Clubs By www.mansworldindia.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:26:34 +0000 Bhaane’s Summer 2020 collection is inspired by the ’90s community... The post Bhaane’s Summer 2020 Collection Is Inspired By ’90s Community Clubs appeared first on Man's World India. Full Article Fashion 2020 Bhaane fashion style Summer collection
pi Flynn prosecutor's contested claims impacted judge's pivotal December opinion, FBI docs suggest By feeds.foxnews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:52:44 GMT Newly released FBI documents suggest a federal judge in Washington was swayed by apparent misrepresentations from a top prosecutor when he issued a memorandum opinion in December 2019 -- a ruling that marked one of the lowest points in former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn's effort to withdraw a guilty plea on a charge of lying to investigators. Full Article 5b87458c-93be-5dc7-bb4b-ead59d2f7072 fox-news/tech/topics/fbi fox-news/politics/justice-department fox-news/politics/executive/cabinet fox-news/politics/executive/national-security fox-news/person/donald-trump fox-news/person/barack-obama fnc fnc/politics article Fox News Gregg Re
pi Trump says ‘jury’s still out’ on FBI boss Wray – despite Barr defense By feeds.foxnews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:53:29 GMT In a Fox News interview Friday, President Trump was noncommittal on whether FBI Director Christopher Wray would remain in the job following the Justice Department’s decision to drop its case against Michael Flynn. Full Article 927a8b57-d0d4-5a95-ae57-94dac97b73e6 fox-news/tech/topics/fbi fox-news/news-events/russia-investigation fox-news/person/donald-trump fox-news/politics/justice-department fox-news/person/william-barr fnc fnc/politics article Fox News Dom Calicchio