Новости за 12.01.2021

After last week’s post on apologies, a few readers sent me links on the psychology of effective apologies.  Maximally effective apologies include the following elements:

“Chad, thank you. I love you. I am so proud of you.”

Earlier media reports suggested that the FBI expects armed protests in the vicinity of state capitols across the US if President Donald Trump is impeached or otherwise removed from office before his term concludes.

There are nearly 2,000 active satellites in low-Earth orbit.

"Our local restaurant employees are facing tremendous financial strain."

Wondered why we were getting infrequent mail the last week or so, apparently it's the number of staff having the virus, that is the problem

Upstart hopes to do for transactional databases what Snowflake did for data warehousing

Shortly after full-time a video emerged on Twitter of Thompson's father, Lee Thompson, breaking in down tears as he watched his son make his first appearance in professional football.

Team news and stats ahead of Wolves vs Everton in the Premier League on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 8.15pm.

Billionaire Sheldon Adelson, a giant in the casino-resort industry and one of the largest donors to the Republican Party, has died at the age of 87. As a young man, Mr. Adelson seemed to lack focus....

And here we go again. Via ABC News:

Starting this week and running through at least Inauguration Day, armed protests are being planned at all 50 state capitols and at the U.S. Capitol, according to an internal FBI bulletin obtained by ABC News.

The FBI has also received information in recent days on a group calling for “storming” state, local and federal government courthouses and administrative buildings in the event President Donald Trump is removed from office prior to Inauguration Day. Читать дальше...

Four ways the new administration can elevate evidence and build up the science ranks

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Those hoping to go on holiday abroad and return to England with no trouble will find themselves facing new strict rules next week, even if they travel to somewhere on the travel corridor list

A GLASGOW park has been sealed off by police amid an ongoing incident.

Marks & Spencer picked up the intellectual property assets of the bankrupt Jaeger fashion brand, likely leaving many out of work.

In the latest episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, everyone thinks of going to Popatlal's home to congratulate him. But Bhide says they should not as Popat is yet to inform them.

Luke Skywalker takes after his father Anakin in many different ways - but Star Wars comics confirm he's not as good a podracer!

Senegal's foreign minister thanked Japan for its support and requested its cooperation in securing coronavirus vaccines for the country.

BCCI and Cricket Australia are sorting out the issues faced by Indian team upon reaching the hotel in Brisbane on Tuesday. The Indian players were first informed that there won’t be any room service and housekeeping facilities and that they won’t be allowed to leave their floors.

Worcester Warriors full-back Melani Nanai is likely to miss the rest of the season with a torn hamstring.

It's a shame: Steve Smith shocked over accusations of gamesmanship

“Many domestic and international companies are showing interest in investing in Greater Noida. Some companies from Japan, Korea and Taiwan, who electronics manufacturing units, have showed interest in establishing a similar facility here. We have come up with another scheme for those who couldn’t apply in the first one,” said a authority spokesperson.