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The service allows people to offset costs by sharing rides.Liu said the journey began at 6pm on May 22 and ended at 7am the following day.The “hitchhiker” spent most of the drive sleeping in the back seat of the car. Photo: WeixinThe total fare, as shown on the app, was 2,800 RMB (US$390), including a 600 RMB toll.However, Liu forgot to check the app to confirm that the hitchhiker had picked up, meaning the unknown passenger was able to cancel the order after arriving.”I didn't use the app much, so I wasn't familiar with its functions,” Liu said, adding, “When…

1. A varied diet with limited salt intakeCentenarians generally consumed a balanced and varied diet. On average, they derived 57%-65% of their energy intake from carbohydrates, 12%-32% from protein, and 27%-31% from fat. Their diets included staple foods (such as rice and wheat), fruits, vegetables, and protein-rich foods such as poultry, fish, and legumes, with moderate consumption of red meat.This dietary pattern is similar to the Mediterranean diet and is associated with a lower risk of physical disability and mortality.The Mediterranean diet is said to lead to longer life. Photo/123RFMost centenarians also preferred a low-salt diet. Only one study in…

Bill Gates has been panned all over but even praised at various times in Anuprita Das' new book, Billionaire, Geek, Savior, King: Bill Gates and His Quest to Shape the World. The book was recently released nationwide and has been acclaimed by critics for its brutally honest look at Bill Gates and his accomplishments in the tech world as well as its deep dive into his personal life and behavioral traits. Was Bill Gates a scary boss?According to a New York Post report, some employees who worked closely with Bill Gates have admitted that they were sometimes scared of him…

WILKES-BARRE — The institute's Health and Health Care Task Force produced a report on the role of physical activity in lifestyle medicine. According to Chief Operating Officer Jill Avery Stoss, lifestyle medicine is an important aspect of health care that focuses on changing behaviors and habits that promote long-term health. The six pillars of lifestyle medicine include healthy eating, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of dangerous substances, and good social connections. “Promoting physical activity is complex and involves more than simply telling people to exercise,” Avery Stoss said. “Everyone in our communities needs access to information and resources…

Tbi Motion Technology (TWSE:4540) Q2 2024 financial resultsKey Financial Results Revenue: NT$579.2 million (down 22% from 2Q2023). Net loss: NT$88.5 million (loss widening 187% from 2Q2023). Loss per share: NT$0.93 (worsening from loss of NT$0.32 in 2Q2023). TWSE:4540 Revenue and Revenue History August 18, 2024 All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing twelve month (TTM) period. Tbi Motion Technology Revenue Insights Looking ahead, revenue is expected to grow by an average of 11% over the next two years, while the growth forecast for Taiwan's machinery industry is 15%. Taiwan's machinery industry performance. The company's shares are…

Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology (SZSE:002415) Q2 2024 resultsKey Financial Results Revenue: RMB 23.4 billion (up 9.5% from Q2 2023). Net profit: RMB 3.72 billion (down 5.6% from Q2 2023). Profit margin: 16% (down from 19% in Q2 2023). The decline in profit margin is due to increased expenses. EPS: RMB 0.32 (down from RMB 0.36 in Q2 2023). SZSE:002415 Revenue and Sales Growth 18 Aug 2024 All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing twelve month (TTM) period. Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology's sales and profits fall short of expectations Revenues fell 5.2% short of analyst expectations. Earnings…

NEWTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) — Council Rock-Newtown advanced to the next round of the Little League World Series on Saturday.They didn't allow their opponents from Salem, New Hampshire, to score a single point over the weekend.The Green Parrot in Newtown, Bucks County, was packed as local residents celebrated the win.”Our nephew Gavin (No. 18) is also on the team and we're here to cheer him on and support him,” said Kelly Caudill of Yardley.When the game started at 7pm, the stands were full and everyone was glued to their television sets.”I grew up in this program. The community always rallies around…

We recently compiled a list of the 7 best debt-free stocks to buy, and in this article we'll look at how Cassava Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:SAVA) stands up against other debt-free stocks.Debt has always been the driving force behind many companies in the stock market, and access to cheap capital when interest rates were at an all-time low of 0.25% led most S&P 500 companies to shore up their balance sheets to fund a variety of operations, including research and development and current spending.However, at the Federal Reserve's July 30-31, 2024 meeting, interest rates were left unchanged at 5.25%-5.50%. Officials noted…

Colleen Hoover's best books deal with themes of heartbreak, estranged lovers, troubled marriages, and even modern romance with a touch of psychological suspense, making for addictive titles. Whether you're reading young adult novels or emotionally charged love stories, the more you read, the more fascinating Colleen Hoover's world becomes. Colleen Hoover is a dynamic member of BookTok (TikTok's book talk feature). In 2012, she self-published her first book, “Slammed,” and it became a huge hit, thanks to the rise of book bloggers and social media. That year, the book also made it onto the New York Times eBook Best Sellers…

Data Scribe Ezekiel Tovar and the Colorado Rockies will face off against the San Diego Padres with starting pitcher Joe Musgrove on Sunday. First pitch is at 3:10 PM ET at Coors Field. The Rockies are listed as +170 money-line underdogs in this matchup, while the Padres are the favorites (-205) to win. San Diego is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The game is projected to see a total of 10.5 runs.Check out everything you need to know about the run line, money line and totals, plus expert picks, from a betting perspective on the Padres vs. Rockies game.Padres vs Rockies…