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Afghan refugees play the waiting game in Tajikistan
Afghan refugees play the waiting game in Tajikistan
For Bibikhawa Zaki, whose orange football boots match her headscarf, training on the pitch is the highlight of...
2023-10-04 13:21
I Tried The Ordinary’s New  Moisturizer — & It’s Not For Everyone
I Tried The Ordinary’s New Moisturizer — & It’s Not For Everyone
If you’re a fan of The Ordinary, you’ll know that the brand has been very busy, lifting the lid on not one but five new skincare products in the past few months.
2023-05-13 02:53
Your Horoscope This Week: July 16 to July 22, 2023
Your Horoscope This Week: July 16 to July 22, 2023
It’s time for spiritual restoration and creative expansion. As we round out Cancer season, we’re welcoming a much-needed change of pace. Mars, the planet of action, began a six-week transit in Virgo last week, and Mercury is continuing its two-week transit through the sign of Leo. This Earth-Fire combo sparks a blend of intellect and action in our minds and in our lives. The highlight of this week is the Cancer new moon occurring at 2:32 p.m. EST on July 17. This occurs on the same day that the lunar nodes switch out of the Taurus-Scorpio axis and enter the Libra-Aries axis. The next year and a half will feel karmically lighter and more expansive as a result of this shift, and all zodiac signs would benefit from focusing on living in the moment rather than trying to project themselves into the future. Venus begins its six-week retrograde in Leo on July 22 at 9:33 p.m. EST, signaling a time for introspection and reexamination of one’s core values. Less than twenty minutes later, the Sun enters Leo for the next four weeks. This Leo season will have a cosmic twist to it due to the energy of Venus retrograde asking us to be boldly honest with ourselves and learn from our past. What need for social approval can you do your best to release at this time? This week encourages us to direct our attention to intimately approving of our own selves, right here, right now, without seeking external validation. Validate yourself instead.
2023-07-16 19:29
A ton of robot vacuums also claim to mop, but these 6 hybrids actually do their job
A ton of robot vacuums also claim to mop, but these 6 hybrids actually do their job
Best deals on robot mops this week Despite the enthusiasm of actors in Swiffer commercials,
2023-06-17 17:57
Google Maps' Immersive View adds way more cities and landmarks
Google Maps' Immersive View adds way more cities and landmarks
In February, Google launched Immersive View for Google Maps, a new, AI-powered experience that lets
2023-06-15 20:51
From zero to NIL: How student-athletes can manage name, image, likeness income
From zero to NIL: How student-athletes can manage name, image, likeness income
Today’s college student-athletes have an unprecedented opportunity to monetize their name, image and likeness thanks to a 2021 NCAA rule change that lifted restrictions on such activities
2023-06-21 20:57
UnCruise Adventures’ Summer Flash Cruise Sales Will Save Guests Thousands in Airfare Credits
UnCruise Adventures’ Summer Flash Cruise Sales Will Save Guests Thousands in Airfare Credits
JUNEAU, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2023--
2023-05-09 23:50
Valve Is Restricting Access to Steam Deck OLED Limited Edition
Valve Is Restricting Access to Steam Deck OLED Limited Edition
Valve is restricting who can purchase the Limited Edition version of the Steam Deck OLED
2023-11-16 01:26
Foragers and popsicle sellers: a micro-economy among US migrants
Foragers and popsicle sellers: a micro-economy among US migrants
Marco Gonzalez used to fish the river between Mexico and Texas, but now he has a more lucrative harvest -- possessions abandoned by the thousands of migrants...
2023-09-27 09:54
Felipe Massa starts legal action over 2008 F1 title loss to Lewis Hamilton
Felipe Massa starts legal action over 2008 F1 title loss to Lewis Hamilton
Felipe Massa’s lawyers have started legal action against Formula 1 and the FIA over the 2008 F1 title loss to Lewis Hamilton, seeking substantial damages following that year’s “Crashgate” scandal and a subsequent alleged “conspiracy.” Brazilian driver Massa, then racing for Ferrari, missed out on the 2008 title by a single point in dramatic circumstances at the final race in Brazil as Hamilton – then driving for McLaren - claimed the point he needed on the final lap in wet conditions. Yet new comments earlier this year, by former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, about the infamous ‘Crashgate’ scandal in Singapore that season has encouraged Massa to assess all his potential options regarding compensation and perhaps overturning the result. While the latter is not currently possible under FIA regulations, a formal eight-page ‘Letter Before Claim’ was sent to F1 boss Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on Tuesday from London-based Enyo Law, as reported by Reuters. The firm, acting on Massa’s behalf, alleges that the 42-year-old has been “the victim of a conspiracy committed by individuals at the highest level of F1 together with the FIA and Formula One management.” It adds that Massa has lost out on tens of millions of euros in lost earnings and bonuses as a result of Crashgate and missing out on the 2008 title. Crashgate rocked the sport when the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix saw Renault’s Fernando Alonso win the race before it emerged that his team-mate Nelson Piquet Jr. had deliberately crashed to bring out a safety car that played into Alonso’s hands. That safety car prompted a Massa pit stop that Ferrari mishandled, with Massa eventually finishing the race 13th while Hamilton came home third – a difference of six points, a swing which ultimately impacted the title result. While Renault and team boss Flavio Briatore were punished in 2009, the result of the race stood despite Massa’s protestations, with the FIA’s statues making clear that overturning the classification from each season is impossible once the FIA Awards Ceremony for that year is complete, a rule set in the FIA International Sporting Code. Ecclestone revealed in March that both he and then-FIA president Max Mosley knew of the Crashgate scandal in 2008, but refused to publicise the chain of events to avoid the sport a “huge scandal.” The letter from Massa’s lawyers, sent to F1 and FIA, states: "Simply put, Mr Massa is the rightful 2008 Driver’s Champion, and F1 and FIA deliberately ignored the misconduct that cheated him out of that title. "Mr Massa is unable to fully quantify his losses at this stage but estimates that they are likely to exceed tens of millions of Euros. "This amount does not cover the serious moral and reputational losses suffered by Mr Massa.” F1 did not provide an immediate response to Reuters, while the FIA acknowledged receipt of “correspondence” from Massa’s lawyers and added: “The matter is under review and we will not be providing comment at this stage.” The Independent has contacted Formula 1 for comment. Ecclestone, however, told Reuters he could not remember saying the key lines. "I don’t remember any of this, to be honest,” said the 92-year-old. "I don’t remember giving the interview for sure." Massa, speaking in Miami in May, called the situation an “injustice.” “You fight them to the last corner of the last race, pass the chequered flag as the champion and then everything changed,” he told Sky Sports. “For sure, a fight on the track. “Then you discover what has happened in Singapore. People, important people like Bernie [Ecclestone], like Max Mosley, like Charlie Whiting - they knew in 2008 and they didn’t do anything. “That is really a massive surprise for me. It’s really [an] injustice and I think definitely we need to study everything that happened because it’s not fair what has happened.” The new furore surrounding the 2008 title was triggered after Ecclestone told F1-Insider earlier this year: “We decided not to do anything for now. We wanted to protect the sport and save it from a huge scandal. That’s why I used angelic tongues to persuade my former driver Nelson Piquet to keep calm for the time being. “Back then, there was a rule that a world championship classification after the FIA ​​awards ceremony at the end of the year was untouchable. So Hamilton was presented with the trophy and everything was fine. “We had enough information in time to investigate the matter. According to the statutes, we should have cancelled the race in Singapore under these conditions. “That means it would never have happened for the championship standings. And then Felipe Massa would have become world champion and not Lewis Hamilton.” Massa’s lawyers added that the Brazilian wants “recognition that, but for those unlawful acts, he would have been awarded the 2008 Championship” – adding that they will “commence legal proceedings in the English courts” if a suitable response is not received within 14 days. Despite the start of legal action, Massa is not able to officially overturn the result – with the FIA’s own International Sporting Code stating protests and reviews expire 14 days after a competition and four days prior to that year’s prize giving ceremony. He also cannot use the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which has no jurisdiction over the FIA on issues like this, with the independent International Court of Appeal the highest authority in the sport. CAS may only be involved in F1 matters relating to the FIA’s Anti-Doping Disciplinary Committee. Massa’s best-finish in F1 turned out to be that 2008 season as he retired in 2017 while Hamilton has gone on to win six more titles with Mercedes, holding the joint-record of seven F1 World Championships with Michael Schumacher. Read More F1 2023 mid-season awards: Best driver, worst race and biggest surprise Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 F1 title still under threat as Felipe Massa bemoans ‘injustice’ Is a bright Ferrari future being hampered by the past? Flavio Briatore: The ego who landed... with a crash
2023-08-18 17:22
Google: We've Made Bard Even Smarter Using PaLM 2 AI Model
Google: We've Made Bard Even Smarter Using PaLM 2 AI Model
In a bid to surpass ChatGPT, Google is packing its own rival program Bard with
2023-05-11 02:52
'Flip the Strip' on HGTV: Who is Malik Wills-Martin? Dancer and renovator loves to cook and is a health coach
'Flip the Strip' on HGTV: Who is Malik Wills-Martin? Dancer and renovator loves to cook and is a health coach
Malik Wills-Martin is a performer from Australia's Thunder From Down Under and loves meat pies
2023-07-11 08:25