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Mainland China Reports 105 New Coronavirus Cases Including 96 In...

2021-01-12T14:59:38Z

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BEIJING, July 30 (Reuters) - China reported 105 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 29, up from 101 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Thursday. Of the new infections, 96 were in the far western region of Xinjiang, five were in the northeastern province of Liaoning, one was in Beijing, and three were imported cases, according to a statement by the National Health Commission. China also reported 21 new asymptomatic patients, down from 27 a day earlier. As of Wednesday, mainland China had 84,165 confirmed coronavirus cases, [https://diigo.com/0i5res https://diigo.com/0i5res] the health authority said. The COVID-19 death toll remained at 4,634. (Reporting by Huizhong Wu and Judy Hua; Editing by Tom Hogue)

10 Things You Should Avoid When Trying To Lose Weight

2021-01-12T14:37:54Z

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Losing weight and dieting is never easy. Actually, it is one of the hardest things for some people to do. Here's 10 things to avoid that could make you shatter your diet and start eating. Avoid all of these like plague if you want to be successful. 1. Avoid rushing into the strictest diet you can find. This is a common mistake. Many people, in desperation, decide to follow a super-strict diet and that usually leads to failure. You should not be rushing into diets that are going to be too strict for your needs. If you don't have any dieting experience and are not 100% sure you can stick with the diet, choose another one. 2. Avoid losing touch with reality. You can't realistically expect things to happen over night. When choosing your goal, start small, but be prepared to go far. If you hear someone saying that he lost a large number of pounds in a short time, don't make it your goal to match his performance. Diet results are different from one person to another. 3. Avoid going to the gym every day. Another common mistake is to use the excitement of the first days to hit the gym every day. This won't help you at all. Your body needs time to heal and expand the muscles after each work-out and going to the gym every day interferes with this natural process. A week of non-stop training could never offset ten or twenty years of couch potato lifestyle anyway. 4. Avoid getting tough on calories. We all know that cutting down on calories is one of the foundations of all diets, but be careful about it. Cut down on too many calories and your body will start storing anything it possibly can. This is not a good way to lose weight. 5. Avoid skipping meals. Some people think that skipping one or two meals could help them lose weight quicker. They don't understand that dieting is all about eating the right food and not starving yourself. 6. Avoid daily weight checks. Everybody is eager to see the results of their efforts in the form of pounds lost, [https://ourmomzone.tumblr.com/post/624906021835620352/how-can-work-at-home-moms-be-successful-with-an https://ourmomzone.tumblr.com/post/624906021835620352/how-can-work-at-home-moms-be-successful-with-an] but you should not let this drive you to checking your weight everyday. The daily changes in your weight will make you depressed and ready to give up your dieting. This is something you want to avoid at all costs. 7. Avoid letting emotions get the best of you. Aside from the eagerness that drives people to check their weight every day, there are other emotions that influence dieting. If you know you're used to reaching out for ice-cream or snacks when you are bored, frustrated or angry, then you should deal with these issues and not allow them to come between you and your purpose. 8. Avoid refusing to get help. Not everyone was born with iron will and nerves of steel. If you need advice or help, don't hesitate to ask it from your friends or from professionals. Please dont try to solve all your problems alone. 9. Avoid denying yourself your favourite foods. Treats are a great way of raising your determination and willpower. Diets are methods of food control. They should not hold you hostage. So what, if you eat something you said you wouldn't once in a while, especially if it's one of your favorite foods? If these treats are not indulged in frequently, they won't make any difference in the long run. 10. Avoid relying on willpower alone. Use your head too. If you need to know how much you actually eat, write down everything you are eating and go over the list with a fine-toothed comb for things that should not be there. Sometimes hunger creeps up on you and makes you eat things that you shouldn't be eating. If you stay honest with yourself and keep a clear head as you go[ ], you'll be fine.

Police Control Rooms Risk Being Swamped By 999 Calls

2021-01-12T14:32:51Z

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Police control rooms are in danger of being overwhelmed by 999 calls as the public 'lose faith' in the 101 non-emergency service, a watchdog has warned. Members of the public are waiting so long to have 101 calls answered they 'give up', turning to 999 instead, according to a report by HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services. It said 999 calls rose by 11 per cent from 2016/17 to 2018/19, putting control rooms under huge pressure. Police control rooms are in danger of being overwhelmed by 999 calls as the public 'lose faith' in the 101 non-emergency service, a watchdog has warned (file picture) RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8507759/Probationary-Met-Police-officer-21-charged-member-neo-Nazi-group-National-Action.html Met Police officer, 21, is charged under Terrorism Act with...] [/news/article-8506823/Terror-police-arrest-four-men-aged-17-27-31-32-east-London-Leicestershire.html Armed anti-terror police use chainsaw to break into east...] Share this article Share Police staff are also handling increasing numbers of 'non-police' matters - such as homelessness, drug and alcohol problems, or mental health issues - because other agencies don't have the resources to deal with them, the report found. 'Police control rooms are in danger of being overwhelmed by the ever rising and increasingly more complex demands they face,' the watchdog said. Phil Gormley, the HM Inspector of Constabulary who wrote the report, said the 43 forces in England and Wales must adopt a national standard on answering calls from the public rather than continuing with a patchwork of local targets Large numbers of 101 calls went unanswered, the report found. Of the 30,183 calls transferred to 101 by Sussex Police in March last year, 45 per cent - or just under 13,000 - were abandoned. Phil Gormley, the HM Inspector [https://penzu.com/p/1059161e https://penzu.com/p/1059161e] of Constabulary who wrote the report, said the 43 forces in England and Wales must adopt a national standard on answering calls from the public rather than continuing with a patchwork of local targets. 'We expect the police service during 2020 to make sure that it has agreed a standard for how quickly forces must respond to 999 calls,' he said. 'Inconsistencies in how police forces respond to calls from the public need to be eradicated or else they risk being overwhelmed by rising and increasingly complex demand. 'The control room is one of the engine rooms of a police force. 'If it doesn't have the right systems and processes in place, the force won't have an accurate picture of demand. 'This will affect its ability to respond to calls and investigate crimes effectively. It can also prevent the most vulnerable in society getting the help they need.'

Magic Fall To 76ers Still Clinch Playoff Spot

2021-01-12T14:12:21Z

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Tobias Harris scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lift the host Philadelphia 76ers past the Orlando Magic 108-101 Friday near Orlando. The day wasn't a complete loss for the Magic, however, as they clinched the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot after the Washington Wizards lost to the New Orleans Pelicans later in the day. Joel Embiid added 23 points and 13 rebounds while Alec Burks scored 22 points. Al Horford had 21 points and nine rebounds and Shake Milton handed out a career-high eight assists for the Sixers (42-27), who won their third in a row. The Sixers played without All-Star Ben Simmons, who will remain sidelined indefinitely with a partially dislocated left kneecap. Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with 21 points and 12 rebounds while Evan Fournier added 22 points. D.J. Augustin scored 16 points, James Ennis III added 14 and Markelle Fultz had 13 for the Magic, who fell to 32-38. Terrence Ross missed all 10 of his field-goal attempts and did not score a point. The Magic were short-handed, as well, with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Michael Carter-Williams (foot) out with injuries. Orlando went into the locker room at halftime with a slim 50-48 lead thanks in large part to Vucevic's 11 points and eight rebounds. Without Simmons, Burks gave the Sixers a spark with 13 points in 13 minutes. The Magic extended their lead to 70-63 when Augustin was fouled on a 3-point shot and knocked down all three free throws with 5:45 remaining in the third quarter. Philadelphia made a late charge and closed within 79-77 at the end of the third. The Sixers began the fourth very aggressive and it resulted in six straight points, capped by Matisse Thybulle's dunk for an 83-79 lead with 10:24 left. After a Magic turnover, Harris converted a three-point play and [https://ourmomzone.tumblr.com/post/624892874289463296/helpful-tips-for-choosing-the-best-portable-dvd https://ourmomzone.tumblr.com/post/624892874289463296/helpful-tips-for-choosing-the-best-portable-dvd] the Sixers advantage was 86-79. Orlando kept battling and cut the lead to 88-86 when Khem Birch scored in the paint with seven minutes left. Horford then dropped in a 3-pointer and followed with a layup for a 93-86 Sixers advantage with 5:24 to go. Augustin's three-point play with 2:33 left closed the Magic within 97-90. Embiid drove to the basket and threw down a dunk on the next possession to quickly push the Sixers back ahead by nine. --Field Level Media

How To See The 2020 Perseid Meteor Shower One Of The Best Of The Year As It Peaks

2021-01-12T13:49:40Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> Some 2019 Perseids, as seen from Macedonia. Spaceweather.com/Stojan Stojanovski It's early August, which means the annual [ Perseid meteor shower] is active and about ready to peak. The Perseids are one of the best, brightest [/news/how-to-see-a-meteor-shower-everything-you-need-to-know/ batches of shooting stars], and [https://www.reddit.com/user/super-homemomzone/comments/hzfiig/5_amazing_fun_learning_activities_for_kids_in_the/ https://www.reddit.com/user/super-homemomzone/comments/hzfiig/5_amazing_fun_learning_activities_for_kids_in_the/] it feels like we could use them now more than ever to add a little wonder and distraction into these pretty dismal times. This famous shower comes around this time every year as the Earth drifts through a debris cloud left behind by the giant comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Bits of dust, pebbles and other cosmic detritus slam into our atmosphere, burning up into brief, bright streaks and even the occasional full-blown fireball streaking across the night sky. CNET Science From the lab to your inbox. Get the latest science stories from CNET every week. In 2020, the Perseids are expected to peak on Aug. 11 and 12, when the moon should be a little less than half full. The popularity of the shower is a combination of the fact that it's one of the strongest, with up to 100 visible meteors per hour on average, and it's coinciding with warm summer nights in the northern hemisphere. The waning moon is likely to wash out many otherwise visible meteors, but that still leaves plenty that should be easy to see if you do a little planning.

Reddit Users Reveal The Things They Learned Embarrassingly Late

2021-01-12T13:21:59Z

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Most of us are learning new things all the time, but sometimes a lack of awareness about very simple facts can trip up the best of us. If you've [ ][ ]will make you feel better, including someone who didn't realise gherkins are pickled cucumbers. The discussion was prompted by Redditor Lightning Cole who took to the site to ask other users, 'What did you learn embarrassingly late?' Their question prompted thousands of responses, including one who thought that buffalo wings came from an actual species of bird. Another person confessed they thought Rottweiler dogs were 'just fat Dobermans'. The admission prompted another user to say it was the 'best comment by far.' Redditor Lightning Cole took to the site to ask other users, 'What did you learn embarrassingly late?' One person admitted they did not realise that gherkins are just pickled cucumbers In total, the question prompted more than 18,000 responses, illustrating that many of us are guilty of not knowing some very simple facts. One admitted they didn't realise that there's a prong on the lid of medicated creams that can be used to break the foil seal. 'Typically, these tubes of "cream" have a seal and I used to remove the lid and break the seal by finding anything sharp and pointy nearby (pen maybe),' the explained. 'It took me 23 years to realise that the pointy end in the centre of the lid has a purpose........' Another admitted they did not realise there are other truffles besides chocolate ones Another believe their parents' story that the ribs they ate at home came from dinosaurs. 'My dad and mom had always called them velociraptor ribs for some reason and I guess we just figured our dad was so big and [https://singlemomzone.shutterfly.com/31 singlemomzone.shutterfly.com] awesome that it made sense that he would often go out and kill dinosaurs for us to eat,' they explained. 'I don't think I found out until I was in junior high that they were just regular ribs.' In another food-based confession, one Redditor said they didn't realise they 'a' in coca was silent. Another user said they thought American TV science personality Bill Nye (pictured left) and British Hollywood star Bill Nighy were the same person Another person confessed they thought rottweiler dogs (left) were 'just fat dobermans'. The admission prompted another user to say it was the 'best comment by far' Another user heaped further embarrassment on the thread by saying they thought American TV science personality Bill Nye and British Hollywood star Bill Nighy were the same person. They admitted it wasn't until their first year of college that they discovered otherwise. Another admitted they did not realise there are other truffles besides chocolate ones. Other embarassing revelations included not realising an orgasm and an organism are different things, and claiming the Beatles were very against drugs They said when they heard about 'people sending pigs in the forest to hunt for truffles,' they thought 'they'd buried chocolates in there to teach pigs how to dig food up.' They then added: 'I was 21.' Finally, some users got their geography entirely wrong. One said they did not realise that the US state of Alaska is not an island. Another went one step further by admitting they did not know Mexico is in North America, not South America. Other embarassing revelations included not realising an orgasm and an organism are different things, and claiming the Beatles were very against drugs.

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2021-01-12T13:21:39Z

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