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Berlin tours take in sights such as the Berlin Cathedral. On-base recreation centers in Ansbach and Ramstein organize tours to the German capital. (iStock) Base tours provide an easy way to see Europe with other members of the military community. Below are examples of trips scheduled as of August 16, 2024. To update this information and add tours, please email Marcus Klöckner at [email protected]. Belgium SHAPE TRIPS AND TOURS: Call us at 06544-3884, email us at [email protected] or visit us at www.shape2day.com Germany Ansbach Outdoor Recreation: Aug. 29-Sept. 2, Croatia, $575 adults, $489 children 3-11, $199 children 2 and under.…

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Are you ready for some football? The Washington Commanders take on the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday for an NFL preseason game.The game will feature a Commanders team with a new setup, featuring Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels as quarterback, and a talented Dolphins team that is expected to play more consistently in the 2024-25 season. The opening kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The Dolphins are favored by 1.0 points and the total score for the game is 37.5 points.Don't get penalized. Increase your bankroll with NFL picks! The managers boast youth and potentialWashington is…

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Fear of China is often cited as the reason why NATO wants to expand into Asia. But behind this ostensible reason lies a desire to revive a romantic empire. From an Asia-Pacific perspective, the idea that NATO is seeking to expand eastward into the region seems like an almost redundant concept given the spread of foreign forces involved in current military exercises. Across Asia and Australia, the land, sea and air are filled with the sounds of military exercises. RIMPAC sees warships from 29 countries deploy to the South China Sea. Pitch Black sees fighter jets from 20 nations take…

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A new mobile crisis response program in Lane County is set to launch on Sunday, Aug. 18. Any county resident experiencing a behavioral health emergency can receive trauma-informed, on-site intervention through Lane County Mobile Crisis Services by dialing or texting 988 or calling a dedicated crisis line.Lane County's ultimate goal is to have vans stationed throughout the county and expand mobile crisis services to 24/7. Undated image.Courtesy of Lane County Behavioral Health Department/KLCCOnce connected, emergency callers will hear, “You have been connected to the Lane County emergency line. If you have a medical emergency, please hang up and call 911.…

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Dive Overview: Technology giant Cisco plans to lay off 7% of its global workforce to invest in key growth areas like artificial intelligence and drive operational efficiencies, according to a securities filing on Wednesday. Cisco CFO Scott Herren said on the company's earnings call that the restructuring plan is focused on “reallocating costs, not chasing cost savings.” “The goal is to drive efficiencies across the company and redirect more resources to further focus on the fastest growing areas of the company, which are AI, cloud and cybersecurity,” Herren said. Dive Insights: Cisco, a company that makes computer networking equipment and…

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These soup dumplings saved the Big Apple summer. Our sluggish, outdoor-focused dining scene needed a revitalization. After big openings at the end of last year from Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Daniel Boulud and Andrew Carmellini, the past few months have been less exciting and autumn new releases seem sparse. Thankfully, there has been one big recent bright spot: Amazingly, a 425-seat chain restaurant from Taiwan that occupies the former space-themed tourist spot, Mars 2112. The new Din Tai Fung in Midtown seats more than 400. Yvonne Tnt/BFA.com Like the Paris Olympics, Din Tai Fung (1633 Broadway, Midtown, DinTaiFungUSA.com), which opened a month…

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. If you're looking for more sparkle in your jewelry box, Blue Nile's Anniversary Sale is the perfect time to restock with stunning jewelry for the coming season. In celebration of the brand's 25th anniversary, you can save up to 40% off on high-quality jewelry, from chain necklaces to heirloom earrings. You'll also find limited-time deals on Blue Nile's best-selling diamond engagement rings and lab-grown diamonds. But this sale only lasts until September 7, or until popular items sell out,…

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Sketch showing the interaction of ultraviolet light with the different layers of a planet's atmosphere. The ultraviolet spectrum of a star drives photochemical reactions (FUV and NUV photons, 100-320 nm) and atmospheric escape (EUV photons, 10-90 nm) of the orbiting planet. The EUV spectrum is calculated from chromospheric and coronal lines of the FUV spectrum, while the 100-115 nm band provides a unique diagnostic of temperature and abundances. The spectrum of the host star is used to predict the most promising habitable planet candidates and to interpret the atmospheric spectrum. — astro-ph.IM Here we present the current status of promising…

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Steward Health Care announced late Wednesday night that it was again postponing a public sale hearing for its Massachusetts hospital, this time to next Thursday. “The sale hearing for the Debtor Hospitals in Arkansas, Louisiana and Massachusetts, originally scheduled for August 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CST, is postponed to August 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. CST,” the company said in a late-night U.S. Bankruptcy Court filing. Steward said it had received bids for five hospitals on six campuses in Massachusetts, but has not yet disclosed the identities of the bidders or details of the proposals presented. The latest in…

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Little Red Book's 2024 mid-year report takes a closer look at the ever-changing search habits of China's young people, uncovering the trends shaping their daily lives. From off-the-beaten-path destinations and culinary adventures to the growing popularity of pet parenting, the platform has become a powerful hub of lifestyle inspiration for China's Gen Z and millennials, especially women.By the end of 2023, the app is expected to boast 300 million monthly active users, of which 50% are Gen Z. Notably, 70% of these users actively engage with the platform's life advice feature. Searches range from fashion makeovers to fitness routines and…

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