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ILoveQatar.net
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ILoveQatar.net
Experience WCM at Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery: A cultural mixology celebration in Msheireb Downtown
Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery Collection is proud to join MGallery properties around the world in celebrating WCM, a signature activation that brings together the art of mixology, cultural storytelling, and boutique hospitality. Throughout the months, guests and visitors are invited to experience a curated journey of bespoke beverages inspired by rich heritage and vibrant modernity. Under the theme 'A Taste of the World, A Sip of Discovery,' this activation highlights the essence of MGallery – creating memorable moments through sensorial storytelling. Their talented mixologists have crafted signature beverages that reflect local flavours, global flair, and the hotel's unique character in the cultural heart of the city. At Alwadi Hotel Doha, guests can enjoy theatrical mixology experiences, discover limited-edition drinks, and unwind in a lively ambiance with inspired presentation – all designed to evoke emotion, curiosity, and connection. 'We are delighted to participate in WCM as part of the MGallery Collection. This activation celebrates more than just beverages – it celebrates culture, storytelling, and the artistry that defines the guest experience at Alwadi Hotel,' says Jad Doumet, General Manager of Alwadi Hotel Doha. Guests are encouraged to share their experiences and creations online using the hashtags #MMoments #MGalleryCollection, and by tagging @alwadidohamgallery on Instagram.
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Hyderabad twins make a mark in chess
Hyderabad: In a remarkable display of talent, 10-year-old twins Amaya and Anay Agarwal from Hyderabad have taken the international chess world by storm, achieving milestones that have placed them among the brightest young stars of the sport. Amaya Agarwal has bagged the prestigious Woman Candidate Master (WCM) title, reaching a FIDE rating of 2004 in an unprecedented 2.5 years. This achievement has secured her the World No. 2 ranking in the Under-10 girls' category. Her meteoric rise was marked by stellar performances in Budapest and Bosnia, including a flawless 8/8 score in the FM section of the Bejilina Open Chess Tournament and clinching the Best Woman Prize in the U10 Rapid category. Her twin brother, Anay Agarwal, matched her brilliance by winning the Bosnia Rapid Chess Tournament, securing the title with a round to spare. Anay further bolstered his growing reputation by gaining 100 rating points in classical events across Budapest and Bosnia, cementing his status as a formidable force in global chess. The twins' extraordinary success is a testament to their rigorous training at the Ekagra Chess Academy under the guidance of Chief Coach Chaitanya Suresh. His mentorship has been instrumental in honing their skills and fostering their competitive edge. Speaking at a press conference at the Hyderabad Press Club, Coach Chaitanya expressed immense pride in the twins' achievements, stating, 'Amaya and Anay have shown exceptional dedication and talent. Their accomplishments at such a young age are a matter of pride for Hyderabad and India.' The twins' mother, Panasha Agarwal, also shared her gratitude, crediting Ekagra Chess Academy for providing world-class training. 'We are incredibly proud of Amaya and Anay. Their hard work and Coach Chaitanya's guidance have made these milestones possible,' she said. Currently studying in the fourth grade at Indus Public School, Hyderabad, the Agarwal twins are not only excelling in chess but also balancing academics with their passion for the game. Their achievements have sparked excitement in the chess community, with experts predicting that the duo will continue to dominate the global stage.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Head of local weather warnings takes early retirement as NOAA cuts continue
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Paul Yura, the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio office, has announced he has taken the early retirement offer as part of NOAA's recent cuts to personnel and budget. Yura has over 32 years experience, spending more than half of his career at the NWS Austin/San Antonio office. In the process, he gained tremendous experience understanding local weather patterns while ensuring timely warnings get disseminated to the public in a multitude of ways. The warning coordination meteorologist (WCM) is a senior role at a local NWS office. According to NOAA, 'The WCM coordinates the warning function of the office with the outside world. This would include heading the Skywarn Program, conducting spotter training and being a voice to the local media for the office.' Only the 'meteorologist in charge' (MIC) has a higher position within a local office. Yura's retirement is part of an early retirement package offered to National Weather Service employees as the Trump Administration works to slash the budget at NWS and the larger NOAA organization. In an e-mailed message to media partners, Yura said, 'I cannot have asked for a more rewarding career that has spanned over 32 years, with over half of that career right here in South Central Texas as the WCM for the NWS Austin-San Antonio office. And while I am sad that it is ending a few years earlier than I had planned, the friendships and relationships that I have made while being your WCM cannot be replaced.' As for a replacement to the WCM, the current hiring freeze, as mentioned by Yura in his message, may make filling that role more challenging. This comes less than a week after several Regional Climate Center's across the county had their funding 'lapse' with no certainty of it returning. Funding 'lapse' cuts Southern Regional Climate Center at Texas A&M The importance of experience in the WCM role cannot be understated. Ensuring ample and timely warning to the Central Texas counties covered by NWS Austin/San Antonio is among the chief responsibilities. Yura's final date of employment, April 30, comes just before severe weather season in Central Texas typically peaks in the month of May. According to the NWS Austin/San Antonio website, the office is already short two meteorologist positions currently listed as vacant. The positions of 'lead meteorologist' and 'meteorologist' remain open. Separately, NWS Austin/San Antonio have a vacant 'electronics technician' position. In addition to Yura, Science Operations Officer Jon Zeitler is also retiring on April 30, but it is not an early retirement as part of NOAA personnel cuts. Zeitler has worked at NWS Austin/San Antonio for the past two decades and across all types of impactful severe weather and winter weather events in this area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Weill Cornell and NYGC study reveals new method for cancer detection
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) and New York Genome Center (NYGC), US, have identified an 'accurate' and 'sensitive' method for identifying cancer through blood tests, leveraging whole-genome sequencing and an error-correcting technique. Through a study, the researchers assessed the performance of a new sequencing platform from Ultima Genomics, demonstrating that the platform's affordability does not compromise the depth of coverage. This enables the detection of minute concentrations of circulating tumour DNA. The researchers further enhanced the method's precision by incorporating an error correction mechanism. According to Weill Cornell, liquid biopsy technology, which is based on blood tests for early cancer detection, has faced significant hurdles due to the challenges of identifying cancer's mutational signatures from low concentrations of tumour DNA. The Landau laboratory, situated at the Meyer Cancer Center of WCM and NYGC, claims to have dedicated nearly a decade to refining whole-genome sequencing methods to address these challenges, moving beyond targeted sequencing of expected mutation sites. A 2024 study demonstrated the capability to identify advanced stages of melanoma and lung cancer through blood samples from patients, eliminating the need for sequencing data from tumour specimens. The latest study leverages the cost-effectiveness of the new sequencing platform, and the researchers demonstrated the platform's capability to identify tumour DNA at parts-per-million concentration levels, using known mutational patterns in patient tumours as a reference. All samples were collected with informed consent from the subjects involved. Researchers then improved the approach's 'accuracy' by including the error-correction method, which leverages redundant data in natural two-stranded DNA. This combo method yielded extremely low error rates, suggesting the possibility of using the technique on blood samples without the requirement for tumour accessibility. Partnerships with other research teams have shown the method's potential in detecting and evaluating minimal cancer levels in individuals with bladder cancer and melanoma using only blood samples. This research received support from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Further backing came from the Melanoma Research Alliance Established Investigator Award, the Mark Foundation Aspire Award, and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award for Medical Scientists. NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center urologic oncologist and Englander Institute for Precision Medicine chief research officer Dr Bishoy Faltas said: 'This collaboration allowed us to analyse circulating tumour DNA from patients with bladder cancer and identify the distinct mutational signatures that my lab has extensively studied.' "Weill Cornell and NYGC study reveals new method for cancer detection" was originally created and published by Medical Device Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
The Guardian
04-04-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Mining firm withdraws plan for UK's first deep coalmine in 30 years
The Whitehaven coalmine's planning application has been withdrawn, bringing an end to a process that could have created the UK's first deep coalmine in 30 years in Cumbria. Planning permission for the mine was quashed in the high court last year which meant the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government had to reassess the planning application. However, the company has now written to the government withdrawing its planning application. The Whitehaven mine was ruled unlawful in September with the judge agreeing with Friends of the Earth, which brought the judicial review, that Michael Gove, when he was secretary of state for levelling up, acted unlawfully in accepting a claim by West Cumbria Mining (WCM) that the mine would be 'net zero' and have no impact on the country's ability to meet the emissions cuts required under the Climate Change Act 2008, because it was relying on offsetting through buying carbon credits from abroad. UK government policy does not allow reliance on international offsets to meet carbon budgets. Emissions from the burning of the coal from the proposed Whitehaven mine were not included in the developer's climate assessment. New fossil fuel projects are thought to be on shakier legal ground after the precedent set by a landmark supreme court decision that quashed planning permission granted for an oil drilling well at Horse Hill on the Weald in Surrey. The judgment found that the climate impact of burning coal, oil and gas must be taken into account when deciding whether to approve projects. Tony Bosworth, climate campaigner at Friends of the Earth, said: 'We're delighted this long-running saga has finally drawn to a close. Congratulations to all the brilliant local campaigners who fought so powerfully to stop this mine. 'The previous government should never have given the green light for this highly polluting and unnecessary coalmine in the first place – and WCM should have pulled the plug on it last year when planning permission was comprehensively quashed and coal licences were refused.'
