Jim Ratcliffe: Brexit backing-billionaire to build Grenadier SUV in France – CNN

Britain’s richest man and Brexit supporter Jim Ratcliffe has abandoned plans to build a new SUV in the United Kingdom, dealing another blow to a car industry that has already been battered by the country’s exit from the European Union and the pandemic. Source: Jim Ratcliffe: Brexit backing-billionaire to build Grenadier SUV in France – CNN

El Paso officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about decrease in hospitalizations, new COVID-19 cases

El Paso officials are “cautiously optimistic” about a noticeable decrease in new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations. Further, they haven’t seen the traditional spike in cases following major holidays, and it’s been 13 days since Thanksgiving.

“The trend continues downward despite what we had seen 10 to 14 days after a holiday. Hopefully this is because people are following the recommendations we have made,” said El Paso City-County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza.

El Paso on Tuesday reported 500 new coronavirus cases and 126 extemporaneous confirmations from the Texas State Department of Public Health. By contrast, the county early last month was seeing one-day spikes of 1,423 (Nov. 6) and 3,538 (Nov. 4) cases. (Officials later revised that Nov. 4 number to over 1,500 and attributed the change to a data backlog.)

Source: El Paso officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about decrease in hospitalizations, new COVID-19 cases

The Language of Friendships

Saania's diary - reflections, learnings, sparkles

In times of crisis and struggles, we all want someone to turn to. Relationships are important, and therefore friends are important. The word ‘Friendship’ doesn’t quite fit into a single definition, it’s a relationship that cannot be described using words.

Even though I am not a social butterfly, quality counts more for me than quantity does. While it’s good to cultivate a diverse network of friends and acquaintances, I have nurtured a few true friendships over the years.

When I find myself going through a hard time, my friends help me get through it. When I find myself not feeling good about myself, my friends are the ones who lift me up. When I find myself in between sobs, my friends are the ones who make me laugh. When the world turns its back at me, my friends are right there by my side. True friends are the ones who…

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In-person instruction ‘not recommended’ for San Antonio, Bexar County schools, Metro Health says

“The school indicator bar is in the Red Zone, which means in-person learning is not recommended,” Woo said. “Our data show that schools are less risky places than we thought at the start of the pandemic, but we also know that avoiding extra risks will help contain our current surge. We urge parents to choose remote learning until we can get over this hump.”

Source: In-person instruction ‘not recommended’ for San Antonio, Bexar County schools, Metro Health says

Balcon la Mediterana

My two-day walk to Genoa

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Genova, 2018

Plimbarea mea de două zile la Genova a fost una dezordonată.

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Am decis să nu-mi propun dinainte obiectivele și reperele. Am avut intenția doar să colind la întâmplare și să fotografiez fără să știu ce.

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Labirintul medieval e format din străduțe înguste unde e greu să te orientezi. Asa că cel mai bine e să te rătăcești.

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Cel mai mult m-au uimit straturile arhitecturale din epoci diferite reunite într-un singur edificiu.

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Vezi o sumedenie. Cartierul din apropierea mării își păstrează prima sa vocație, cea comercială.

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Cum e și firesc, aici erau debarcate mărfurile aduse de peste mări și țări. Chiar dacă am privilegiat hoinăreala, am vizitat pe-ndelete două palate somptuoase.

20180109_170401Palazzo Doria Pamphili (del Principe) se află pe țărmul mării. În vremea lui, avea propriul ambarcader, unde acostau navele lui Carol V.

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Ca să ajung aici, am traversat o zonă cu urbanizare densă, cu intersecții și străzi circulate…

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