Latest Links of general interest (newspapers, articles, research....)

dks · **Reply #960 on:** November 26, 2021, 07:29:58 AM

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/25/national-geographic-green-eyed-afghan-girl-evacuated-italy-sharbat-gulla

National Geographic green-eyed ‘Afghan Girl’ evacuated to Italy

dks · **Reply #961 on:** December 21, 2021, 01:00:19 PM

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/21/dubai-rulers-divorce-settlement-reveals-truly-opulent-standard-of-living

MTO owner levels of wealth

dks · **Reply #962 on:** January 27, 2022, 08:04:43 AM

For you Boy-racers

"We have been working with the Police for some time on a technical matter linked to a small number of special high-performance vehicles.
'This issue is associated with the particular way in which the Police operate these high-performance vehicles. This unique usage profile puts extra strain on some components and therefore BMW has specified a special servicing programme for these vehicles."

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10443297/Police-ordered-not-faster-90mph-fears-high-powered-BMWs-EXPLODE.html

dks · **Reply #963 on:** February 01, 2022, 11:37:56 AM

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10461599/Mental-health-toll-cannabis-soars-Scots-went-soft-drug-six-years-ago-data-suggests.html

FYI

SteveC · **Reply #964 on:** February 01, 2022, 11:12:50 PM

"The NHS do not differentiate between natural cannabis and synthetics. All these hospital admissions could actually be the much more dangerous and cheaper Spice which is now turning up in street weed."

pfrsantos · **Reply #965 on:** February 02, 2022, 03:49:45 PM

Quote from: SteveC on February 01, 2022, 11:12:50 PM

"The NHS do not differentiate between natural cannabis and synthetics. All these hospital admissions could actually be the much more dangerous and cheaper Spice which is now turning up in street weed."

He who controls the spice controls the universe.

dks · **Reply #966 on:** February 04, 2022, 07:56:06 AM

https://www.betterretailing.com/news/exclusive-kp-snacks-cyber-attack-hits-production-and-delivery-to-stores/

"supply of top selling brands including McCoy’s, Hula Hoops, Tyrells, Space Raiders, Skips, Butterkist, Pom-Bears, Nik Naks and KP Nuts is at risk."

Explorer · **Reply #967 on:** February 05, 2022, 06:27:46 PM

Quote from: pfrsantos on February 02, 2022, 03:49:45 PM

He who controls the spice controls the universe.

dks · **Reply #968 on:** February 21, 2022, 09:17:06 AM

https://uk.style.yahoo.com/eating-vegetables-may-not-protect-051500415.html

"Packing your diet full of vegetables does not protect against heart disease, a new study suggests."

dks · **Reply #969 on:** February 22, 2022, 08:09:34 AM

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2022/feb/21/switzerland-at-risk-of-eu-blacklist-after-credit-suisse-leak

Credit Suisse leak

dks · **Reply #970 on:** February 22, 2022, 08:51:25 AM

VAG cars polluting again, though it does not appear to be intentional this time.
"An abandoned ship that caught fire in the mid-Atlantic last week was carrying $401m (£295m) worth of cars, including Porsche, Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini models"
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/feb/21/abandoned-burning-ship-had-400m-cargo-of-luxury-cars

gregozedobe · **Reply #971 on:** February 22, 2022, 10:52:53 PM

Quote from: dks on February 22, 2022, 08:51:25 AM

VAG cars polluting again, though it does not appear to be intentional this time.
"An abandoned ship that caught fire in the mid-Atlantic last week was carrying $401m (£295m) worth of cars, including Porsche, Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini models"
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/feb/21/abandoned-burning-ship-had-400m-cargo-of-luxury-cars

There is speculation that the fire might have been started by the batteries in an electric car - and once started it is very difficult to put out a fire in lithium batteries.

dks · **Reply #972 on:** February 23, 2022, 07:22:47 AM

I am surprised by the fact that the ship is still considered OK, provided the fires are put out.
Tough ship.
I hope they do not ban batteries on ships too now

dks · **Reply #973 on:** March 10, 2022, 07:21:23 AM

https://www.herca.org/download/8798/

"War in Ukraine: WENRA and HERCA conclusions on the consequences of a nuclear accident "

gregozedobe · **Reply #974 on:** March 15, 2022, 09:30:46 AM

Quote from: dks on February 23, 2022, 07:22:47 AM

I am surprised by the fact that the ship is still considered OK, provided the fires are put out.
Tough ship.
I hope they do not ban batteries on ships too now

This did not end well, for either the cars or the ship. They are all now at the bottom of the sea (some 3,000M down)

dks · **Reply #975 on:** March 15, 2022, 10:23:02 AM

I heard about it a couple of days ago. Apparently it started taking in water as it was getting towed. Shame.

dks · **Reply #976 on:** April 06, 2022, 02:45:24 PM

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/open-lawsuit-settlements/buck-knives-made-in-usa-200k-class-action-settlement/

"Buck Knives agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve claims that its products were falsely marketed as “Made in USA.”

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased one or more Buck Knives knife-sheath combinations between March 1, 2008, and Feb. 17, 2022."

SteveC · **Reply #977 on:** April 06, 2022, 04:12:56 PM

Quote from: dks on April 06, 2022, 02:45:24 PM

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/open-lawsuit-settlements/buck-knives-made-in-usa-200k-class-action-settlement/

"Buck Knives agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve claims that its products were falsely marketed as “Made in USA.”

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased one or more Buck Knives knife-sheath combinations between March 1, 2008, and Feb. 17, 2022."

The sheaths weren't made in the US but the knives were

dks · **Reply #978 on:** April 07, 2022, 06:40:47 PM

I think they used Hoback as an advisor

dks · **Reply #979 on:** April 21, 2022, 10:22:44 AM

https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2022/04/14/indian-police-arrest-4-men-accused-gang-raping-bengal-monitor-lizard/

Four men arrested in India for violating a lizard.... Nuts....

Apparently they later killed it and ate it.

Syncop8r · **Reply #980 on:** April 21, 2022, 11:05:23 PM

Quote from: dks on April 21, 2022, 10:22:44 AM

https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2022/04/14/indian-police-arrest-4-men-accused-gang-raping-bengal-monitor-lizard/

Breitbart? Ugh.

Don Pablo · **Reply #981 on:** April 22, 2022, 08:53:13 PM

Quote from: SteveC on April 06, 2022, 04:12:56 PM

The sheaths weren't made in the US but the knives were

Clearly the sheaths are the most important part of a knife.

Syncop8r · **Reply #982 on:** April 26, 2022, 10:38:54 PM

World's longest suspension footbridge to open in Czechia next month

pfrsantos · **Reply #983 on:** April 27, 2022, 01:06:32 PM

Quote from: Syncop8r on April 26, 2022, 10:38:54 PM

World's longest suspension footbridge to open in Czechia next month

dks · **Reply #984 on:** May 12, 2022, 07:36:45 AM

Aspirin, ibuprofen and other pain-relieving drugs may actually make pain worse if used for a long time

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abj9954

"Thus, despite analgesic efficacy at early time points, the management of acute inflammation may be counterproductive for long-term outcomes of LBP sufferers."

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-10804689/Aspirin-ibuprofen-pain-relieving-drugs-actually-make-agony-WORSE.html

dks · **Reply #985 on:** June 15, 2022, 08:11:55 AM

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jun/15/microsoft-to-retire-internet-explorer-browser-and-redirect-users-to-edge

Microsoft to retire Internet Explorer

dks · **Reply #986 on:** July 21, 2022, 07:03:46 AM

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11033517/Have-millions-taking-antidepressants-harmful-effects-decades-no-reason.html

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jul/20/scientists-question-widespread-use-of-antidepressants-after-survey-on-serotonin

antidepressants

Aloha · **Reply #987 on:** September 09, 2022, 02:46:14 PM

Quote from: dks on February 21, 2022, 09:17:06 AM

https://uk.style.yahoo.com/eating-vegetables-may-not-protect-051500415.html

"Packing your diet full of vegetables does not protect against heart disease, a new study suggests."

I'd think if anything it'd make going to the loo, less stressful?