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September 15, 2024
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024 to start on September 27; Deals announced
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The Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024 dates have been announced ahead of the upcoming festive season. The e-commerce platform is also enticing with offers on products across categories like mobile phones, laptops, tablets, TVs, home appliances, and other electronics, among other offers, to build anticipation before the sale officially begins. Shoppers will be able to avail discounts on transactions made through HDFC debit and credit cards, apart from other cashback and EMI offers.
The Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024 is expected to see price cuts on flagship smartphones from leading brands like Apple, Google, and Samsung.
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024 Date and OffersFlipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024 will begin on September 27 for all members. However, Flipkart Plus subscribers will be able to get early access a day earlier on September 26.
This year, the e-commerce giant has joined hands with HDFC Bank to introduce bank offers. Shoppers can avail 10 percent instant discount on debit/credit transactions and Easy EMI. Flipkart also claims that shoppers can enjoy lifetime cashback on UPI through its super money app.
Prospective smartphone buyers will be able to avail the best deals on Samsung smartphones like the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy A14 5G. Flipkart says that they can now wishlist these phones and buy them as soon as the sale starts. There will also be attractive deals on the Nothing Phone 2a and 2a Plus, and the Acer Aspire 3.
The e-commerce platform will announce deals on TVs, smartwatches, tablets, audio equipment, laptops, and other home devices in the next few days. Additionally, deals on the Nothing Phone 2a and iPhone will be announced on September 22 and September 23, respectively.
Apart from discounts and banking benefits, Flipkart will also offer currency exchange and Flipkart Pay Later credit up to Rs 1 lakh.
“I went to one of the best steakhouses in Great Britain – but with a twist”
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When it comes to good food, what is your favorite food? While there is plenty of choice when it comes to eating out, not everything is great.
However, especially for steakhouses, I went to Macellaio RC, which has restaurants in London’s Soho, South Kensington and Exmouth Market.
Macellaio RC describes itself as Italian “theater” meets British classics.
Using traditional Italian cooking techniques, the restaurant focuses on thinly sliced top cuts of the world-famous Fassona Piemontese beef.
The beef comes from the special mountain valleys of northern Genoa, known worldwide as the leanest breed of cattle.
Expectations for quality were therefore high.
Due to its melt-in-the-mouth texture, Fassona Piemontese beef has an undeniably better flavor than Wagyu or corn-fed USDA beef.
Not only was the beef we had tender and juicy, it also had a slightly rich flavor.
One of the talking points at the dinner was the lit beef dripping candle, which may divide some customers.
The candle itself was the theater of the meal, but left a greasy taste in the mouth and lips.
However, the meal had a small twist. The beef was combined with a British twist thanks to bone marrow, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and of course gravy.
They all tasted lovely, especially the bone marrow, which is a really underrated ingredient.
Macellaio RC staff welcomed and shared their knowledge of ingredients and their origins.
The origins of Fassona go back to the Paleolithic era in 1856. Traditionally, cattle have a particularly good life and are raised on small farms, which is reflected in the taste.
At Macellaio RC, cows are purchased at four years of age and older, then dried and slaughtered in-house.
Something that makes the Macellaio RC dining experience a little more special.
Poland: Cabinet discusses declaration of state of emergency
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In light of the severe damage caused by floods in southwestern Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk called his cabinet into an emergency meeting on Monday morning. Tusk said he had prepared a decree declaring a state of disaster, but the decision must be approved by the cabinet.
Continuous rains have caused flooding in southwestern Poland, bordering the Czech Republic. In the small town of Klodzko in Lower Silesia, entire streets were flooded and one person died. The town of Glucholazy in the Opole region has been devastated by flooding.
On Monday night, the small town of Nysa in the Opole region was particularly affected. Water from the Glacier Neisse, a tributary of the Oder, flowed into the emergency room of the local hospital, PAP reported. A total of 33 patients, including children and pregnant women, were taken to safety there by inflatable boats.
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Cardiologist: Let’s eat in good company, but I advise avoiding these diets
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– The problem is excess calories. Overweight and obesity are the most harmful to the cardiovascular system. Excessive body weight leads to hypertension, increased cholesterol levels, deposition of atherosclerotic plaques in the vessels and forces the heart to exert excessive effort. As a result, sooner or later a catastrophe occurs, namely a life-threatening heart attack or stroke. Therefore, if we want to take care of a healthy heart, the main rule that we should implement is to eat less. And, of course, pay close attention to what we put on our plate, says Prof. Ph.D. n.med. Artur Mamcarz, specialist in internal diseases and cardiology, head of the 3rd Department of Internal Diseases and Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw.
Nutritional therapy
If your BMI is above normal, you simply need to lose weight. It’s easy to say… Prof. Mamcarz, however, does not recommend fad diets that will help you quickly lose excess weight. He considers the most harmful diets to be based on meat and saturated fats – ketogenic, high-fat, high-protein or carnivore. – You can really lose weight on them. The food is high in calories, so even a small amount of meat or fat makes us feel full. In addition, such a diet generates ketosis, which makes you feel slightly euphoric – so you not only lose weight, but also feel full. But this way of eating has a very negative impact on the cardiovascular system: it generates overproduction of free radicals, leads to damage to the endothelium, increases the risk of systemic inflammation and rupture of atherosclerotic plaque. A plant-based diet would be a better choice. But I do not recommend raw diets, mono-diets or other excessive dietary restrictions. Making short-term changes and losing a few pounds before a wedding or other event where you want to look better will not protect your heart in any way, explains the expert.
All nutritional programs based on intensive reduction of the calorie content of meals work, but their effect is short-lived. In addition, they disrupt the metabolism, so when you return to your previous eating habits, your weight not only returns, but is often higher than before you “lost weight”.
– We doctors are against the use of the word “weight loss” – says Prof. Mamcarz. – Obesity is a serious and chronic disease that must be treated. In other words: we treat the patient, we do not make them lose weight. And therapy in this case is necessary to prevent heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, breast, colon or liver cancer. Obesity is as harmful to the circulatory system as smoking, but we do not stop smoking, we cure the addiction.
The essence of treatment in the case of obesity or overweight is the introduction of nutritional therapy, that is, changing unfavorable habits and applying a nutritional model that the patient is able to accept and gradually start using. And most importantly – maintain it permanently. – Learning and introducing healthy habits every day is difficult, but necessary if we want to heal the circulatory system and take care of the heart. Dietary changes should also include daily physical activity, regular sleep and stress relief. All of this is interconnected and affects the functioning of our cardiovascular system – emphasizes Prof. Mamcarz.
The cardiologist advises that the introduction of an adequate nutritional model should be started under the supervision of a specialist who will teach you which foods to choose, what to avoid, what to replace and what to substitute. For example, if someone likes and frequently eats dairy products, such as cheese, they do not need to give them up, but they should opt for semi-skimmed or skimmed versions, etc. which are harmful to our heart.
Sugar, salt and wine
One of the highest positions is occupied by highly processed products such as sausages, canned goods, sweets and canned meals. They are full of carcinogenic trans fats, sugar, salt, preservatives, flavors and other chemicals that extend their shelf life and improve their taste. The calorie content of dishes increases significantly with the large-scale addition of sugar in industrial production. Sugar also has a pro-inflammatory effect, increasing the risk of many diseases. A bottle of colored and carbonated drink can contain up to 40 cubes of sugar. Consuming a product full of simple sugars also causes the glucose level in the body to rise quickly and fall just as quickly, causing hunger pangs, which makes us eat too much and too often. Excess salt in the diet is also harmful to the heart and kidneys because it leads to water retention in the body, which increases blood pressure.
Until recently, it was said that a glass of red wine with dinner could protect the heart. Wine contains resveratrol, a substance with strong antioxidant properties that fights free radicals. However, new research shows that alcohol is harmful in any dose. Even consumption below the acceptable limit of 14 units per week increases the risk of cardiovascular problems and cancer. Alcohol contributes to the occurrence of heart diseases, such as dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertension, supraventricular arrhythmia (including atrial fibrillation) and heart failure.
– However, I have good news for coffee and tea lovers – says Prof. Mamcarz – Until recently, it was said that the caffeine contained in coffee and theine in tea increased blood pressure and depleted magnesium from the body. Therefore, it was recommended to limit the consumption of these drinks. Recent research has refuted these reports. It turns out that drinking up to five cups of coffee a day reduces cardiovascular risk. Coffee and tea can also be safely drunk by people with heart and vascular diseases. The polyphenols contained in these drinks protect the vascular endothelium from damage. If someone has high blood pressure, drinking coffee may increase it slightly at first, but – since this drink has a diuretic effect – it will eventually lower it. It is also not true that coffee leaches magnesium. In fact, it increases its excretion from the body, but since it contains this element, the balance is zero.
Be careful with supplementation
What is the ideal diet for the heart? – I recommend the Mediterranean or Cretan diet. They are based on fresh vegetables, olive oil (in our Polish conditions we can replace olive oil with rapeseed oil), fatty sea fish (twice a week) and a small amount of unprocessed meat – preferably white meat (it is less fatty than red meat). This diet also includes seeds, nuts, legumes and fruit. However, be warned: too much fruit is also bad for you. It contains a lot of fructose and is high in calories. However, vegetables – raw or briefly heat-treated – can be eaten as much as you like, says Prof. Mamcarz.
Many people, wanting to take care of their heart, use dietary supplements, such as vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3 acids Prof. Mamcarz warns against taking these preparations on their own. – As the name suggests, these are just additives that are intended to make up for deficiencies of specific substances in our body. It is best to do blood tests, check what is missing and only then use the supplement that we really need. It is worth taking coenzyme Q10, which we lose with age. There are studies that show that supplementing its deficiency improves the situation of heart failure and can reduce the risk of myopathy in people taking statins. People exposed to severe stress can also take magnesium prophylactically. It is difficult to determine to what extent the metabolism of magnesium in the body is disturbed. Therefore, if we feel better taking magnesium supplements, they can be taken safely (although we do not have strong scientific evidence for this) – says Prof. Mamcarz.
It is important not only what we eat and in what quantities, but also when we eat and even… with whom. – Let’s not eat at night, because the food that stays in the stomach does not promote good digestion or rest, which is extremely important for the functioning of our heart. Let’s eat in good company, prepare meals together, talk at the table and have fun. This may not be medical news, but our heart is also sensitive to good humor, tranquility and humor. Food consumed in good company will not only nourish us better, but will also give us a lot of pleasure – adds Prof. Mamcarz.
Is there a threat of a new coronavirus wave? An infectious disease specialist from Munich says:
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Munich – For several weeks now we have been reading more and more articles in the press about the corona disease. AZ spoke to an expert from the Bavarian capital about the risks and dangers of infection.
AZ: Professor Spinner, according to media reports, the number of Covid-19 infections and diseases is rising again. This should apply to severe cases as well. Can you see this in your clinical practice?
CHRISTOPH SPINNER: In Germany, we are currently reporting more respiratory infections than usual. Rhinovirus, Sars-CoV-2 and other pathogens play a significant role. However, the number of seriously ill patients requiring hospital treatment is not unusually high at the moment. We are also not currently treating a particularly high number of patients with respiratory infections here.
Does it make sense to get a booster shot? Stiko generally recommends it from age 60. That’s what the new Biontech vaccine against JN.1 is for. Right?
In the fall, seasonal booster shots for COVID-19 and actual influenza (influenza) are appropriate for people over 60 and those with chronic diseases. This can certainly prevent the progression of serious cases. For younger people without serious underlying diseases, vaccination can roughly halve the risk of developing symptomatic disease, but health insurance companies generally do not reimburse this.
There is some debate about whether the COVID-19 vaccination has done more harm than good. There is talk of excess mortality in 2021. What should we think about this?
As an epidemiologist, the answer to this question is very clear to me: the COVID-19 vaccine has significantly increased the immunity of the population. This has prevented a significant number of severe cases of COVID-19 and deaths from COVID-19. This has particularly affected the elderly and those with chronic diseases.
Christoph Spinner works as a senior physician at the Rechts der Isar Clinic in Munich and is an infectious disease specialist.© Viana Class
Christoph Spinner works as a senior physician at the Rechts der Isar Clinic in Munich and is an infectious disease specialist.
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How do you assess the significance and severity of a vaccine harm claim?
About 50% of potential serious vaccine-related injuries reported in Europe were reported as suspected cases in Germany. This is unusual compared to the population structure of Europe. Especially since not all reported vaccine side effects can actually be traced back to the vaccine. Now, research data and clinical data from around the world, especially for COVID-19 vaccines, are available. The COVID-19 vaccines available on the market have been proven to be safe and effective.
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How widespread is the long-term effect of infection? Is there an estimate of the extent of the long-term COVID problem? Such long-term effects have been reported to occur even after a “normal” flu or cold.
It is known that persistent symptoms can occur after an infectious disease. However, this does not affect many people. The majority survive the infection without any consequences. Recent studies have shown that the incidence of long-term and post-COVID-19 is significantly lower in vaccinated people.
Is it possible that the currently circulating coronavirus variants, such as KP.3, could cause dangerous mutations?
There are currently no major variants circulating globally, as immunity to Sars-CoV-2 has increased significantly. There is always an interaction between the adaptation of the virus and the human immune system, so new variants are not a cause for concern. People at high risk for severe disease, such as the elderly and those with chronic diseases, should regularly update their vaccinations to reduce this risk.
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Are Masks No Longer Necessary? “The Immune System Usually Takes Care of Itself”
What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms? How important is quarantine now?
Anyone with symptoms of a febrile respiratory infection should stay home so they can heal themselves and not put others at risk. However, isolation in the sense of an officially ordered measure is generally no longer necessary for COVID-19.
Is it reasonable or excessive to continue wearing face masks in crowded, closed spaces such as public transportation or workplaces, as is common practice in some parts of Asia?
Mouth and nose masks can reduce the risk of respiratory infections, but must be worn constantly. This is not usually necessary for healthy people. The immune system is generally good at dealing with viruses.
Are avian and swine flu likely to cause another global pandemic? Are there other pathogens we should be concerned about?
Respiratory pathogens that can infect humans always have the potential to cause waves of disease, especially if the population has low immunity to them. Fortunately, vaccination can protect you from influenza and COVID-19. There is currently no evidence that avian influenza is a regular occurrence in humans. The situation is being monitored very closely internationally, and there is also a vaccine to prevent avian influenza in particular.
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Is Germany’s health care system adequately, or at least significantly better, equipped to deal with a new pandemic on the scale of COVID-19?
Everyone, including the German healthcare system, has learned a lot from the corona pandemic, and it is likely that the next pandemic caused by a respiratory pathogen will take some time to arrive.
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Tomasz Smokowski leaves Sportowy channel Mateusz Borek Michał Pol Krzysztof Stanowski YouTube
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A few days ago, Tomasz Smokowski announced that he was saying goodbye to Channel Sportowy. – I decided that it was the best time to take a longer break. Maybe for good, maybe not – that remains to be seen. I believe that it is better to say thank you and bow down a day earlier than a year later, he explained.
Less than a year ago, Krzysztof Stanowski left the channel and a few months later founded Kanał Zero. Of the four original founders of Channel Sportowy, only two leaders remain on the team today: Michał Pol and Mateusz Borek. How do experts assess Smokowski’s decision and what’s next for the YouTube project?
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– The Sports Channel was a success because the entire project was signed with the faces of four recognized media personalities. If any of them had tried to organize such a channel alone a few years ago, they would not have been able to gather an audience like KS in the first months of operation. The departure of Tomasz Smokowski is a significant image loss, especially since after breaking with Canal+ he was associated by viewers only with KS. This is a different case from, for example, Wojciech Kowalczyk, undoubtedly a media personality who appeared in the programs of Channel Sportowy, Wesło and Channel Zero – says Adam Pawlukiewcz from Pentagon Research in an interview with Wirtualnemedia.pl.
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Tomasz Smokowski has been associated with Channel Sportowy since the project’s launch in early 2020. Previously, he worked at Polsat for several years and was associated with the sports editorial team at Canal+ for many years, including: as director and presenter of “Liga+ Extra”. It was thanks to this program, which he produced together with Andrzej Twarowski, that he became the most recognized. At Sport Channel, Smokowski mainly presented programs about football, tennis and interviews with pop culture stars.
It is not known at this time whether Smokowski’s resignation also means that he is getting rid of his shares in the project. He is one of the co-owners of Channel Sportowy, alongside Mateusz Borek, Michał Pol and Maciej Wandzel, who replaced Krzysztof Stanowski.
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They will be looking for new faces
Will there be a big name or names in journalism to replace Tomasz Smokowski? – Following the departure of Krzysztof Stanowski, Kanal Sportowy was looking for a fourth permanent sports journalism figure to replace him. However, it was not easy to find the right person on the market, with a large reach and interested in joining. Now it will be even more difficult, because instead of the original four main creators, there are two left. I see that they are trying to act differently for now – they are looking for big names to appear in individual and sponsored programs, such as Jerzy Dudek or Sławomir Peszko. There was also an attempt at stronger cooperation with Dariusz Szpakowski, but later he also started appearing on Channel Zero – said Kacper Sosnowski from the Sport.pl portal in an interview with Wirtualnemedia.pl.
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Dudek and Peszko appear in the continuing format of “Winger, Goalkeeper and Connector”, which has been renamed “Bajerka o footballu”. Mateusz Borek, who replaced Tomasz Smokowski, recently became the host.
Sosnowski admits: “According to my information, Channel Sportowy will again be looking for new people, probably also a big name. It is not easy to find someone with Smokowski’s status. Perhaps the current situation – two vocalists and the rest of the band, plus specialists in specific programs – will prove to be the final solution. It’s been that way since August, when Smokowski disappeared from the air.
Challenges faced by the Sports Channel
After the decline resulting from Stanowski’s departure, Channel Sportowy’s results have stabilized. The channel once again has over a million subscribers thanks, among other things, to recent major sporting events: Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympics. Adam Pawlukiewicz points out the challenges faced by KS.
– The life cycle of every product, including the online channel, consists of four phases – market entry, growth, stabilization and decline. All creators face this, regardless of whether their content is based on entertainment like Abstrachuje or commentary like Lekko Stronniczy. At this point, the Sports Channel is on the border between the third and fourth stages. More than four years have passed since the debut of KS, and during this time several similar formats have “grown up”. Interest in the sport spread to other channels, such as Meczyki, Wełości, Goal.pl and Kanał Zero. In the latter, Krzysztof Stanowski noted that sport is not the most important area of life for Poles. Channel Zero focuses on politics and show business, and sport is just one of the areas discussed – says Pawlukiewicz.
In 2023, Channel Sportowy, despite the lack of major sporting events and the confusion surrounding the departure of Krzysztof Stanowski, increased its sales revenue by 5.3%, its net profit decreased slightly, to PLN 5.15 million.
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Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja says she will join Bigg Boss only if she co-hosts with Salman Khan
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Bollywood actor Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja recently gave her two cents about being offered to be a contestant on reality show Bigg Boss. When asked if she would be interested in participating in the reality TV show Bigg Boss, Sunita said that she has been getting the offer for a few years. He said, “They’ve been making offers to me for the last four years. Also for the OTT version hosted by Anil Kapoor. They came to me twice for that and I said to them, ‘Are you mad? Do you think I’m cleaning toilets? You’re asking me this question, but tell me, would you ask the same to Shah Rukh Khan’s wife? Do you think we are in financial trouble? I don’t even watch Bigg Boss.”
Sunita added, “I told them, ‘Do you even know who you are talking to right now? Come to me if you want me to host alongside Salman Khan.’ Sunita Ahuja also expressed her desire to decorate the couch on Koffee With Karan. On the Time Out with Ankit podcast, when Sunita was asked about appearing on Koffee with Karan, she said with a smile, “I’m waiting to be invited!”
He said he doesn’t mind not being invited so far. “Why would I be upset? It’s his show, it’s up to him who he wants to invite. Although if he invites me, he’ll definitely attract ratings! Karan is also a Gemini, so am I. We’re having a ball,” she said.
Sunita Ahuja is married to Govinda who has appeared in several blockbusters like Hero No 1, Coolie No 1, Dulhe Raja, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Jodi No 1 and many more.
Printed Newspapers: Finally No More.
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Everything has an end. Only… no, it doesn’t continue as usual anymore. At least on weekdays, the printed tab ends.
Paper is patient: stacks of taz newspapers in the editorial office on Rudi-Dutschke-Straße, May 2014 Photo: Karsten Tilker
They say paper is patient, and the good thing is that it is true. For example, if you are currently reading the weekly newsletter, but you don’t want to read it now, you can do it tomorrow. Or the day after tomorrow. Or someday. He is waiting for you here.
But most people, especially young people, are not as impatient with paper. They want to know what is happening in the world right away and what it means. So it’s no wonder that printed daily newspapers are selling less and less. My son used to ask me, “Dad, why do you make tomorrow’s paper? It just tells you what happened the day before.”
Well, I didn’t know what to say at the time. After all, my son’s argument was irrefutable. When Kamala Harris laughed off Donald Trump’s claim in a TV debate that immigrants eat American pets, a German print newspaper couldn’t even report it until the next day.
My son questioned the old business model that had earned him his allowance by asking legitimate questions. So I said that when I printed, many people got used to the printed content, wanted to print it that way, and probably would continue to pay for it. Well, I think he realized that I didn’t believe it. Taz is now giving him a clear answer when they announced that the daily print edition will be discontinued on weekends.
The Nuremberg evening paper also no longer exists.Sometimes I can get depressed. I have loved newspapers since I could read. Since we didn’t have a TV, let alone a smartphone, the content seemed very interesting, fresh, and new to me. In the morning, I snatched the sports corner from my parents’ hands, and on the way to school, I snatched the desk on the street. Evening newspaper I stole from the silent seller, and now I can confess, because it was Nuremberg. Evening newspaper It didn’t last long. I was young, addicted to newspapers, and had no money. I was only reprimanded once for “reading the newspaper calmly during class” as a punishment. It ended up being a career preparation.
I feel very fortunate that my hobby has become my profession. Yes, it is difficult for me to say goodbye to the printed daily newspaper. However, an enlightening conversation with my son a few years ago helped me prepare for this moment. It is also reassuring that many people in taz who are much more business-minded than I am have started preparing much earlier.
There is no point in mourning the irreversible past. The fact that you can read taz digitally in the evening and that faster network operation requires quick wit has always been taz’s strength. If “Volkswagen employees are criticized”, a cool title like this would be much better the same day and maybe even get a “like” from my son. And the app also waits patiently for those who have time.
The only thing that is irreplaceable is toilet paper.Yes, you can replace the paper. The half-life has been reduced anyway. The world moves too fast to write anything down. The traffic light coalition agreement became useless almost immediately when President Putin invaded Ukraine. The Green Party’s party program did not mention the supply of weapons to war zones, nor did it mention the attack on Gaza or Russian territory. The press release from Interior Secretary Nancy Faeser cannot be printed fast enough before the next tightening of the just-rejected asylum regulations is announced a little later.
Paper is hardly a help in keeping up with this. I always liked it, but now it is too expensive for daily use. The only thing that is irreplaceable is toilet paper. And of course, the weekly dance.
The supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy is spinning unexpectedly
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Sagittarius A* (pronounced Sagittarius A Star), the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, is spinning in an unusual way, and scientists now think they may know why. Based on new data from the Event Horizon Telescope, scientists suggest that the cosmic giant likely merged with another black hole billions of years ago. This colossal collision could explain the black hole’s rapid, erratic spin, which differs from the rest of the galaxy.
The Role of Fusion in the Evolution of Black HolesLocated 26,000 light-years from Earth, Sagittarius A* is a massive object, 4 million times the mass of the Sun. Its rapid spin and strange tilt have long puzzled astronomers, but new research suggests a turbulent past.
According to a study published in the journal Nature led by Yihan Wang, an astrophysicist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), the black hole’s strange spin is best explained by a merger with another supermassive black hole. This event may have occurred about 9 billion years ago and could have drastically changed the spin of Sagittarius A*.
Supermassive black holes are thought to grow not only by swallowing nearby gas and dust, but also by merging with other black holes when galaxies collide. Bing Zhang, a professor of physics and astronomy at UNLV and a co-author of the study, explained that the merger likely occurred after the Milky Way collided with the galaxy Gaia-Enceladus. This adds significant evidence to the theory that black holes can expand by merging with other black holes.
Future discoveries awaitAstronomers hope that future space projects, such as the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), scheduled for launch in 2035, will help reveal more about the history of supermassive black holes. These tools will detect the gravitational waves produced by such mergers, providing even more insight into the dynamic evolution of galaxies and their black holes.
September 14, 2024
What Boris says about Poland. Donald Tusk talks about the first drowning death
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– Remember, if you refuse to evacuate, you pose a serious risk and danger not only to yourself, but also to the services. Perhaps some life is at risk just because someone refused to evacuate in time, the Prime Minister added.
At the same time, Tusk ruled out the possibility of introducing forced evacuation mechanisms. “I don’t imagine that we will use direct means of coercion,” he said in response to a question.
– The weather situation means that whenever there is an opportunity to evacuate, it is worth taking advantage of it. At any moment something could happen that makes evacuation difficult, he explained.
Donald Tusk: Power outages, communication failures, we’ll use Starlinks
– There are power outages – currently affecting 17,000 people in Kłodzko County. At the moment, we are not able to quickly repair these outages in places where flooding has occurred. The Guard is currently organising the supply of generators where necessary, the Prime Minister noted.
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– The same goes for connectivity. There is no communication in many places – I’m talking about mobile communication, the Internet. We decided to use Starlinks – he added.
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