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Citroen DS3 E-Tense im Test: Das krampfhaft andere Elektroauto

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Dürre in Deutschland: Waldbrandatlas zeigt aktuelle Risikozonen

Das Jahr 2020 ist bislang ungewöhnlich trocken, die Waldbrandgefahr ist hoch. Eine Karte zeigt das Risiko bundesweit - und berücksichtigt dabei auch Faktoren wie Windrichtung und aufziehende Regenwolken.




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Flüchtlinge: Zahl der Asylanträge offenbar deutlich gesunken

Folgen der Corona-Grenzschließungen: Beim Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge sind in den ersten Monaten dieses Jahres offenbar fast ein Drittel weniger Asylanträge gestellt worden als im Vorjahreszeitraum.




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Gordon Monson: Utah, BYU, Utah State football players deserve the right to an NFL dream, and a way back if their dream is folly




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Small tribes seal borders, push testing to keep out virus




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Jack Connelly and Jim Sedinger: Will science or politics guide the future of greater sage grouse?




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Neemias Queta’s return to Utah State has the Aggies thinking about a third Mountain West title




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First-time ‘panic’ gardeners flood Utah nurseries during coronavirus pandemic




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Five more Utahns die from the coronavirus




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Supporters hold vigil for teens still missing on Utah Lake




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A life-or-death moment for cities: New York and other metropolises must protect themselves from pandemics or our future will be far less urban

COVID-19 has killed at least 19,000 New Yorkers and dealt a body blow with lasting consequences to the city. Two paths lie ahead. If pandemics become common, then not only New York City but all of America’s service-based economy faces a bleak future. If this terrible plague is a unique event, then things will eventually get almost back to normal. To save both the nation’s biggest and most productive metropolis and tens of millions of service jobs across the county, we must invest enormously to prevent future pandemics.




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Unhinged man shouts he has HIV, then punches, spits at train operator in Brooklyn

The C train reached its last stop just after 9 a.m. Saturday at the Euclid Ave. station in East New York when the man insisted he needed five more minutes before he could leave the car.




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Georgia AG to probe local authorities’ response to Ahmaud Arbery killing

The Georgia attorney general has promised his office will investigate the handling of the death of Ahmaud Arbery, the black 25-year-old man shot to death by two white men who escaped charges for more than two months.




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Georgia AG to probe local authorities’ response to Ahmaud Arbery killing

The Georgia attorney general has promised his office will investigate the handling of the death of Ahmaud Arbery, the black 25-year-old man shot to death by two white men who escaped charges for more than two months.




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FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization For 1st Coronavirus Antigen Test

The agency announced approval for the diagnostic method on Saturday. Cheaper and easier to administer than genetic tests for the virus, it could potentially expand to daily testing of millions.




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Elon Musk Says Tesla Suing California County, Moving Headquarters Out of State

The company's CEO tweeted Saturday that the automaker is seeking legal action against Alameda County. The billionaire executive has been sharply critical of shelter-in-place orders in recent weeks.




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Ariana Grande shut down Carole Baskin’s submission for her new song’s music video

thank u, next husband.




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NYC child abuse reports plunge in coronavirus pandemic — but ACS doubts there’s less mistreatment

While the city was on lockdown between March 23 and May 4, ACS received 3,855 new allegations of child neglect and abuse — 4,496 fewer cases than the 8,351 taken in by the child welfare agency at the same time last year.




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Unhinged man shouts he has HIV, then punches, spits at train operator in Brooklyn

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mb 4.3 SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

Magnitude  mb 4.3
Region  SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA
Date time  2020-05-09 17:22:32.3 UTC
Location  40.83 N ; 78.58 E
Depth  1 km




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mb 4.7 SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA

Magnitude  mb 4.7
Region  SOUTHERN XINJIANG, CHINA
Date time  2020-05-09 20:11:23.3 UTC
Location  41.03 N ; 78.42 E
Depth  1 km




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'Shocked but also very grateful': Fundraiser for La Loche aims to double donations

A Saskatoon family physician wanted to find a way to help send supplies to the northern community of La Loche and set an initial goal for $15,000 - but within days the donations total over $26,000.




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Sask. author finds success with quarantine-themed cookbook

Nearly a month after the Facebook page for The Official Quarantine Cookbook gained thousands of followers, the book is available to buy.




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Obama criticized Trump's handling of pandemic as an 'absolute chaotic disaster'

Former president Barack Obama harshly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an 'absolute chaotic disaster' during a conversation with ex-members of his administration, according to a recording obtained by Yahoo News.




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More data needed to manage future COVID-19 outbreaks in First Nations communities

Federal officials stressed the dangers to long-term care residents and Indigenous communities if COVID-19 restrictions are lifted too quickly after projections in Quebec painted a dire picture of the potential cost.




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ML 3.1 SOUTHERN IDAHO

Magnitude  ML 3.1
Region  SOUTHERN IDAHO
Date time  2020-05-10 01:54:18.4 UTC
Location  44.37 N ; 115.16 W
Depth  10 km




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ML 2.8 SOUTHERN IDAHO

Magnitude  ML 2.8
Region  SOUTHERN IDAHO
Date time  2020-05-10 02:50:57.9 UTC
Location  44.31 N ; 114.90 W
Depth  10 km




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M 3.3 SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA

Magnitude   M 3.3
Region  SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Date time  2020-05-10 03:28:40.0 UTC
Location  4.58 S ; 103.02 E
Depth  58 km




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M 3.7 SOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA

Magnitude   M 3.7
Region  SOUTH OF JAVA, INDONESIA
Date time  2020-05-10 03:37:47.0 UTC
Location  9.17 S ; 112.50 E
Depth  29 km




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ML 3.0 SOUTHERN IDAHO

Magnitude  ML 3.0
Region  SOUTHERN IDAHO
Date time  2020-05-10 05:02:02.4 UTC
Location  44.45 N ; 115.22 W
Depth  10 km




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ML 2.9 SOUTHERN ITALY

Magnitude  ML 2.9
Region  SOUTHERN ITALY
Date time  2020-05-10 05:02:39.3 UTC
Location  38.22 N ; 17.55 E
Depth  30 km




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mb 4.8 SOUTH OF TONGA

Magnitude  mb 4.8
Region  SOUTH OF TONGA
Date time  2020-05-10 05:04:00.0 UTC
Location  24.12 S ; 175.69 W
Depth  35 km




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ML 3.7 SOUTHERN ALASKA

Magnitude  ML 3.7
Region  SOUTHERN ALASKA
Date time  2020-05-10 05:26:31.5 UTC
Location  61.41 N ; 151.46 W
Depth  98 km




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M 3.0 SOUTH OF SUMBAWA, INDONESIA

Magnitude   M 3.0
Region  SOUTH OF SUMBAWA, INDONESIA
Date time  2020-05-10 08:13:12.0 UTC
Location  10.26 S ; 117.85 E
Depth  10 km




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Valparaiso coach disappointed but supportive of Brandon Newman's prep school decision

Valparaiso Vikings were set up for a tournament run before defection of star guard, who has offers from IU and Purdue.

      




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'What life was all about for him was family': Remembering Dennis Barrett, who had COVID-19

Dennis Barrett, an east Indianapolis native, died of the coronavirus in March. His wife remembers him as a devoted father and ambitious entrepreneur.

       




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For IMS, Brickyard weekend means several contingencies, but focus is 'May in August' for Indy 500

Decision makers at Penske Entertainment are beginning to chart the course for a historic summer of racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

       




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Man Sues Teenager's 'Crew of Evil Computer Geniuses' Over Crypto Heist

Cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin sued AT&T over a SIM card attack in 2018 that lost him control over $23 million. Now Bloomberg reports that he's suing the "15-year-old hacker and his crew of 'evil computer geniuses'" behind the attack. (Alternate source) Terpin, the founder and chief executive officer of blockchain advisory firm Transform Group, is suing Ellis Pinsky, now 18, for $71 million under a federal racketeering law that allows for triple damages. "Pinsky and his other cohorts are in fact evil computer geniuses with sociopathic traits who heartlessly ruin their innocent victims' lives and gleefully boast of their multi-million-dollar heists," Terpin said in his complaint filed Thursday in federal court in Manhattan. Pinsky, of Irvington, New York, couldn't be reached for comment.... According to Terpin. Pinsky's ring identifies people with large cryptocurrency holdings and gains control of their phones by bribing or fooling employees of their wireless carriers. The hackers are then able to intercept authentication messages, gain information and drain the victims' cryptocurrency accounts. Pinsky has boasted to friends that, starting at age 13, he stole more than $100 million worth of cryptocurrency, hundreds of thousands of dollars of which has been converted into cash stored in his bedroom, the lawsuit alleges. Terpin also claims that, after confronting Pinsky about his alleged role in the theft, the teenager sent him cryptocurrency, cash and a watch with a combined value of $2 million. He claims this was an admission by Pinsky that he had stolen from Terpin.

Read more of this story at Slashdot.




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Richard Stallman Joins Discussion About Changing Emacs' Appearance To Make It More Popular

Emacs "predates Linux, and was once far more popular," writes LWN.net, while adding that the text editor "has fallen into relative obscurity over the years." Then it reports on a "mega-thread" on the emacs-devel mailing list about how to make Emacs more appealing and attractive to users: The discussion started with a post from "ndame" asking why Emacs is "so square"; the appearance of things like buttons could be improved with rounded corners, they said. Richard Stallman, one of the original authors of Emacs, seemed somewhat dismissive in his reply: "Perhaps we should implement a mode that puts cosmetics on Emacs so it will appeal to those who judge by the surface of things." But Stefan Kangas thought there was more to it than that: I think it's unfortunate if we assume that this is all bells and whistles. Graphical design elements can also improve usability. I also don't know that it's helpful to assume that the rest of the world will take the enlightened stance.... He wondered if there was "any reason not to improve the default look". Stallman said that there are some technical barriers in finding someone interested in and capable of doing the work needed, but there is an overarching problem that needs to be addressed first: The code to interface Emacs to X-based GUIs needs rewriting by an expert, and has needed it for decades. Until it gets that rewrite, changes in it are likely to break something. Stallman did agree that the graphical design could improve usability, "but I have a feeling that the changes that would help are deeper issues than the shape of corners". It was a long and interesting discussion, touching on the popularity of both Vim and Visual Studio Code, while another post questioned whether Emacs should even be prioritizing its menu bar and tool bar. One post suggested "starter kits" to make the text editor more friendly to newcomers, another suggested making Cntrl-C cut-and-paste the default key binding, and one asked whether it was Emacs' terminology and keyboard shortcuts that might be confusing to users coming from Microsoft Word. "You are basically making a commitment to being or becoming a power user..." argued another post. "If you just want to do 'casual' text editing emacs is a very weird choice in 2020."

Read more of this story at Slashdot.




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NVidia, AMD Battle To Buy Out TSMC's Capacity

Long-time Slashdot reader UnknowingFool writes: As NVidia and AMD battle it out with their GPUs in consumer gaming, behind the scenes both manufacturers were competing against each for manufacturing capacity with TSMC's lines. It appears that early on in the 7nm line, NVidia lost out as it is rumored their strategy was to use Samsung more only to go back to TSMC when that failed By then TSMC had sold out their capacity to AMD. For their next generation GPUs it appears both NVidia is securing both 5nm early while grabbing as much 7nm as possible.

Read more of this story at Slashdot.




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Teen volunteers organize service to help most vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak

Volunteers from six Santa Clarita Valley high schools step forward to help those shut in by the COVID-19 pandemic.




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As more Southern California beaches and parks reopen, it's 'like being set free'

Coronavirus reopening: more beaches and parks




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Hike Machu Picchu: Routes to Get There and Hikes to Enjoy on Site

So you've decided to hike Machu Picchu? Well great! There's no doubt that you're in for the experience of a lifetime. However, the truth of the matter is that now you've got some additional decisions to make. You see, there's more than one route to arrive to the world-famous Inca site, and even once you've arrived there are a few choices to make as well.

But don't fret! If you're looking to hike Machu Picchu, we've got the information you need to start planning your trip.

Hike Machu Picchu: Arriving to the Site

1. Classic Inca Trail

The Classic Inca Trail is a four-day trek stretching some 42 kilometers along an ancient road built by the Incas themselves. This is undoubtedly the most famous route to Machu Picchu, and it's the one way that offers the opportunity to enter the city through its storied Sun Gate. Frankly, we've got tons of information on the Inca Trail on other pages of our site, so we won't waste too much space being redundant here. Check out these pages for more information on the trail's itinerary as well as for access to an Inca Trail map.

2. One-Day Inca Trail

Whether you're crunched for time or simply don't feel physically up to four full days of trekking, don't fret--a small taste of the world-famous Inca Trail is still available to you! A number of tour companies offer an abridged version of the trek, either one full day of hiking or a shortened day followed by a night of camping and a dawn arrival at Machu Picchu. Besides the Inca Trail's famed destination, the one-day version of the trek also takes you past Wiñay Wayna, another favorite ruins along the trail. The bad news here is that you'll still need to reserve one of only a few hundred daily Inca Trail passes, meaning that, just like the full Inca Trail, you'll need to book this trek months in advance.

3. Lares Trail

Just north of the world-famous Sacred Valley sits the comparatively lesser-known Lares Valley, and whereas the former can be swarmed with tourists especially during the high season, life in the Lares Valley continues humming along relatively unchanged. So whether you're looking for a simpler, more culturally-immersive experience or if you just didn't book an Inca Trail pass in time, the Lares Trail is an excellent option! Lucky for you, we've already gathered plenty of information on the Lares Trail including the trek's daily itinerary and a side-by-side comparison of the Lares and Inca Trails if you're struggling to decide how to hike Machu Picchu.

4. Vilcabamba Traverse Route

Warning--this option is neither for the faint of heart nor the out of shape! The Vilcabamba Traverse Route is one of the newest on the Peru trekking circuit, clocking in at nearly 100 kilometers over the course of a week of trekking. Though very difficult, the route is especially rewarding--think a variety of diverse biomes and the ruins of Choquequirao, often compared to Machu Picchu although less than 40% of the site has been excavated (pictured above). Though visited by only 5,000 or so brave trekkers last year, be warned--the local government is pushing a plan to build a cable car to the site! If you want to see the ruins in their current, undisturbed state, it would be best to go sooner than later.

Hike Machu Picchu: Once You're There

5. Huayna Picchu

Just because you've finally arrived at Machu Picchu doesn't mean your hiking experience has to end! The famous mountain soaring in the background of most iconic Machu Picchu photos is possible to hike, and the experience is certainly recommended. The views from the top are great, and on the way down you can even take a back route to the storied Temple of the Moon. For more information on Huayna Picchu, you can check out this past post on our site.

So that's it for today! If you're planning to hike Machu Picchu and have any questions you'd like to ask us, feel free to reach out in the comments section below. And, if you've already done one of these hikes, feel free to share your experience as well. We appreciate all of your comments!




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5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Solo Travelling

Planning a little solo jaunt across the land? If this is your first time planning your virgin solo adventure, I understand completely how excited and nervous you are. I was once in your shoes.

Before you slap on your backpack and march out that door, here’s a small checklist of things you might want to do to ensure a better trip.

Image courtesy of bluetidalwave.com

Research, Research, Research

It doesn’t matter if you’re headed into uncharted territory or a bustling metropolis, it only helps if you already know what to expect when you set foot in your destination. A quick google search should give you enough information on things like the local culture, geography, weather and political climate to start with. Oh, and do not forget to check out the local laws, either-written and unwritten. People have in the past gotten into trouble for using the wrong gesture or for looking the wrong person in the eye. Did you also know that shaking your head can be interpreted as ‘yes’ in India?

“Hi, would you like to buy some drugs?

– Nervously shakes head –

“Great! Here’s two kilograms of cocaine!”

Kuh-Myoo-Nick-Ashion

Learn a few words and phrases from the local language and the appropriate situations to use them in. You would be surprised at how much a ‘Yallah’ or a ‘Habibi’ can get people to warm up to you in the Middle East. Also, knowing the language makes ordering food that much easier. Just saying.

Who Ya’ Gonna Call?

It’s very useful to have in hand a bunch of contacts that you can get in touch with if-knock on wood- you should ever find yourself in trouble, eg: Your home country’s Embassy/Consulate(stolen passports are a thing in some countries you know?), local emergency numbers etc. If you have friends or relatives in the country/area, make sure you have their numbers as well. There’s no telling what kind of emergency you might encounter on the road.

Link Up With Other Travellers And Locals!

This is for many people, the single greatest reward of solo travel-meeting new people. There’s so much you discover from engaging with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Yes, I’m being captain obvious here, but it’s a point that just had to be reiterated.  Being alive in the internet age has its perks.

A slew of apps and websites have made it that much easier for travelers to get in touch with people at their destinations. It doesn’t matter if you’re just hanging out with your host from ‘AirBnB’ and ‘Couchsurfing’ or finding fellow travelers to share in your adventure from ‘Penroads’, you’re guaranteed to meet some cool people on your journey. As a matter of fact, Penroads is the best way for you to connect with international travellers coming in from all over the world, so it’s definitely a useful tool to have (It’s a shameless plug. I am so sorry. But it really works!).

Stay Healthy!

Last but never the least, take care of your body. Stay hydrated. It’s no good if your mind yells “Onward!” and your body groans “Hell no!”. Find out if you need to get vaccinated before setting off. Carry some basic medicines and bandages if you can, especially if you’re venturing into the wilderness. On occasion you might have to be careful about where and what you eat as well. Talk to someone who has travelled to India and you just might hear the story about how the delicious chicken Tikka from a street vendor gave them a bad case of ‘Delhi Belly’.

Happy tripping!

Parag Murali is the Marketing & Happiness Manager at penroads.com. He combines his love for travelling and people into a daily passion for bringing travellers together. You can contact him at parag@penroads.com for just about anything, so feel free!

 



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  • Tips and Things To Know

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