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Smoke-Free Drive! Lahore to Suspend Licences of Drivers of Smoke-Emitting Vehicles
Lahore traffic authorities have taken a tough step against air pollution. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi announced that drivers of smoke-emitting vehicles will now have their driving licences suspended. Commercial vehicles that break emission rules may also lose their route permits. The decision is part of a zero-tolerance campaign to reduce smog
Australian small business sales cool off in the June quarter
Xero economist Louise Southall says small businesses are “thinking carefully” before hiring as rate rises and fuel costs bite. Key insights: New Xero Small Business Insights data shows Australian small business sales growth eased to 6.5 per cent year-on-year in the June quarter, down from a two-year high of 7.9 per cent in Q1. Hospitality, retail
Sri Lanka prepares for impending El Niño with traditional and new approaches
According to traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers, long dry spells have occurred every four to seven years. Sri Lanka has experienced around 25-26 El Niño events from 1950 to date, out of which only three have been strong El Niño events, meteorology department officials say. The irrigation department has introduced new water-saving techniques such as
After a big telehealth buy, Horizon Health Alliance now serves 70% of patients virtually
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry was slowly embracing telehealth as a new modality to deliver patient care. At the same time, technologies like Apple FaceTime and WhatsApp were becoming mainstream for personal video calls. THE PROBLEM Horizon Health Alliance, based in Buffalo, New York, was watching the telehealth industry expand to meet
Telehealth parent-child interaction therapy aids child behavior
Telehealth-delivered parenting interventions lead to significant and maintained improvements for young children with developmental disorders (DD) and their caregivers, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in JAMA Pediatrics. Daniel M. Bagner, Ph.D., from Florida International University in Miami, and colleagues evaluated the efficacy of a telehealth parenting intervention for behavior problems in young
Behavioral Telehealth Loses Momentum Without a Regulatory Boost
[UPDATED on Jan. 11] Controlled substances became a little less controlled during the pandemic. That benefited both patients (for their health) and telehealth startups (to make money). Some potentially addictive medications — like buprenorphine and Adderall — are now far more available online to patients because of regulatory changes. Given the scarcity of qualified doctors
Telehealth Brings Expert Sexual Assault Exams to Rural Patients
Amanda Shelley was sitting in her dentist’s waiting room when she received a call from the police. A local teenage girl had been sexually assaulted and needed an exam. Shelley, a nurse in rural Eagle County, Colorado, went to her car and called a telehealth company to arrange an appointment with a sexual assault nurse
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Smoke-Free Drive! Lahore to Suspend Licences of Drivers of Smoke-Emitting Vehicles
Lahore traffic authorities have taken a tough step against air pollution. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi announced that drivers of smoke-emitting vehicles will now have their driving licences suspended. Commercial vehicles that break emission rules may also lose their route permits. The decision is part of a zero-tolerance campaign to reduce smog
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Australian small business sales cool off in the June quarter
Xero economist Louise Southall says small businesses are “thinking carefully” before hiring as rate rises and fuel costs bite. Key insights: New Xero Small Business Insights data shows Australian small business sales growth eased to 6.5 per cent year-on-year in the June quarter, down from a two-year high of 7.9 per cent in Q1. Hospitality, retail
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Sri Lanka prepares for impending El Niño with traditional and new approaches
According to traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers, long dry spells have occurred every four to seven years. Sri Lanka has experienced around 25-26 El Niño events from 1950 to date, out of which only three have been strong El Niño events, meteorology department officials say. The irrigation department has introduced new water-saving techniques such as
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Liverpool in contact with former Chelsea defender
Liverpool continue their pre-season campaign with a friendly against Premier League rivals Leeds United on Sunday. Rio Ngumoha’s goal earned the Reds a narrow 1-0 victory over Wrexham in their last outing, and new manager Andoni Iraola will hope to see his side build on that result when they face the Whites in Chicago, Illinois.
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This $29 rack fixed my out-of-control keyboard and mouse collection
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn't affect our editorial independence . Australian Editor, PCWorld A simple acrylic rack keeps my 5+ gaming keyboards and mice organized, stacked, and within reach. Goodbye desk clutter, hello sanity. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that there’s