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Bab Ezwar, Algiers – There are two steps to preparing to jump from the roof of one building to the roof of another. Step 1: Measure your distance and practice landing on solid ground. Step 2: Rehearse running to the edge. Bilal Ahmedali trains with two friends and fellow parkour athletes on the roof of an abandoned shopping mall in the Bab Ezwar district of Algiers. The west wing of the shopping complex curves in the shape of a horseshoe, with a gap of 5 meters between the ends and a height of 9 meters to the red-tiled courtyard below.…
Jennifer Ouellet reports via Ars Technica: A typical lawn sprinkler has various nozzles placed at an angle on a rotating wheel. When water is pumped, a jet is released, causing the wheel to rotate. But what happens if the water is sucked into the sprinkler instead? In which direction does the wheel then spin, or does it even spin at all? This is especially true for physicists like Richard Feynman. This is the essence of the “reverse sprinkler” problem he has been working on since the 1940s. Applied mathematicians at New York University now believe they have solved this conundrum,…
On a sweltering July evening, the din from thousands of computers mining for Bitcoins pierced the night. Nearby, Matt Brown, a member of the Arkansas legislature, monitored the noise alongside a local magistrate.As the two men investigated complaints about the operation, Mr. Brown said, a security guard for the mine loaded rounds into an AR-15-style assault rifle that had been stored in a car.“He wanted to make sure that we knew he had his gun — that we knew it was loaded,” Mr. Brown, a Republican, said in an interview.The Bitcoin outfit here, 45 minutes north of Little Rock, is…
(Photo by Gideon Mendel/Corbis via Getty Images) South African retailers are cutting discounts and passing on price increases to shoppers, even as consumer confidence in South Africa's third-largest economy has slumped for 18 consecutive quarters.Shoprite this week reported a 15% rise in revenue, reflecting improved sales at peers such as Africa's largest grocer Mr Price and Clicks Group. Pepkor, the continent's largest clothing retailer, also announced improved growth, pointing to a marked improvement in list price sales.South African retailers, like overseas stores such as Marks & Spencer, have avoided offering discounts. That's because there is a recognition that boosting sales…
Mackenzie Arnold played in all seven games for Australia at the 2023 Women's World Cup.West Ham goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold had put off dealing with her hearing loss until the coronavirus pandemic forced her to take action.The Australian international didn't realize how much she relied on lip-reading until the introduction of masks started making daily life more difficult.Arnold, 29, who has been wearing hearing aids since childhood, encouraged him to see a specialist in London, and in April 2023 Arnold collected his first pair of hearing aids.Although he has yet to wear them in a match or training session, Arnold spoke…
Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCFeb 3, 2024, 04:00 AM ETTwelve years is a long time to be in charge at any club, let alone one with the demands of Atlético Madrid: the big club cursed to forever compete with two superclubs in LaLiga, Real Madrid and Barcelona, in a relentless battle against the odds every season.That’s the challenge Diego Simeone has faced since he took over as Atlético manager in December 2011. Since then, he’s transformed the club, and its place in Spanish football. He’s given LaLiga a “Big Three,” as the club become a genuine rival to the Real/Barça duopoly,…
Antibiotics help treat bacterial infections in cats and play an important role in feline healthcare. Although these medications are effective, cat owners should be aware of potential side effects. This article describes five common side effects of antibiotics in cats and how to deal with them. Antibiotic side effects in cats Just like humans, cats can experience side effects from prescribed antibiotics, according to Cats Protection. Although rare, it is important to be aware of potential side effects and always watch for signs. Also read: Can cats eat dog food?weigh the risks and benefits Gastrointestinal complaints: When cats take antibiotics,…
Analysis: The US military is escalating its activities, but it comes at a moment when a ceasefire could be reached in Gaza. Alistair Bankal, Jerusalem Middle East CorrespondentIranian proxies have consistently attacked Israel and its allies since the Gaza war broke out about four months ago.There have been more than 160 attacks on U.S. forces in the region during the war, and the U.S. has repeatedly struck back, including killing a Popular Mobilization Forces commander on the outskirts of Baghdad.From Houthis targeting commercial and naval ships in the Red Sea, to Hezbollah firing missiles at Israel, to small Shiite militias…
The opening game of the Six Nations went as expected, but it wasn't what most expected. Ireland's dominant display, buoyed by a red card for France's Paul Willemse and a clinical performance of their own, secured a decisive bonus-point win over Les Bleus 38-17 in Marseille. ALSO READ: Rugby is a form of 'child abuse' and should be banned, says new report Clinical execution from Ireland From the moment Willemse saw the red, Ireland were in control. Scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park darted out for the first try after a deft offload from Bundy Aki, followed by Tajig Beirne receiving a pinpoint…
naivasha, kenya – Caroline Njau comes from a family of farmers tending fields of maize, wheat and potatoes in the hills near Nyahururu, 180 kilometers (112 miles) north of the capital Nairobi. However, Njau chose a different path in life. The 30-year-old currently lives in Naivasha, a picturesque town halfway between Nyahururu and Nairobi, the capital of Kenya's flower industry. She's sitting in her living room drinking milk tea and using an app to label data for an overseas artificial intelligence (AI) company. As she flips through images of paved roads, intersections, and sidewalks on her smartphone, carefully drawing boxes…