Week-long BLKOUT Walls mural festival will beautify New Center and celebrate POC artists
click to enlarge Courtesy of BLKOUT Walls Mural FestivalBLKOUT Walls Mural Festival to take place July 24-31; work by Sydney G. James. The inaugural Black-produced BLKOUT Walls Festival is turning the spotlight on Black muralists, as well as the limited racial diversity and lack of sustainable compensation in the art world. The festival will host a series of artist talks, city tours, panel discussions, pop-up art exhibitions, and the main event: live murals. Unlike similar festivals across the country, BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival has committed itself to paying each artist a fee, as well as compensating lodging, meals, and transportation costs to better establish economic equity in the diverse arts community. The weeklong celebration will conclude on Saturday, July 31 with a BLKOUT Walls Block PartyVarious events throughout Detroit from Saturday, July 24-Saturday, July 31; blkoutwalls.com; events are free, donations are encouraged.
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July 21, 2021 18:33 UTC
ebay officials sued by Natick couple for harassment, cyberstalking
NATICK – In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Boston Wednesday, a Natick couple said they feared for their lives after a harassment campaign of terror and threats and against them by eBay officials. Ina and David Steiner, of Natick, filed the 12-count federal civil suit after the harassment campaign began in August 2019. Using David Steiner's name they had subscriptions to pornographic magazines sent to the Steiners' neighbors to try to discredit him in their eyes, the lawsuit alleges. Ebay employees harassed Natick couple:Ringleader in eBay cyberstalking campaign faces news chargesStephaine Popp, David Harville, James Baugh among those who faced criminal chargesLast June, after a lengthy investigation by Natick police and federal investigators, several of the defendants – Baugh, Harville, Gilbert, Popp, Stockville and Zea - were arrested. "The directives, in this case, to stop the Steiners and intimidate the Steiners came from the top management of eBay."
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July 21, 2021 18:07 UTC
No swimming at all three of Framingham beaches, but sand area is open for sunbathing and recreation
FRAMINGHAM – Waterfronts at all three city beaches are closed, according to Framingham Parks and Recreation. The sand area will be open for sunbathing when staff is present. Meanwhile, the waterfronts at both Learned Pond and Lake Waushakum in Framingham are closed due to elevated levels of E.coli bacteria. The water will be retested and the waterfronts will open once the bacteria is back within acceptable limits. Other bodies of water in Hopkinton are operated by the state and are currently open, including Hopkinton State Park.
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July 21, 2021 17:03 UTC
Corey Boucher of Upton rides Pan-Mass Challenge to honor his stepfather John Florentine
UPTON – Corey Boucher didn’t see his stepfather as anything other than his father, and when leukemia killed 42-year-old John Florentine 17 years ago, Boucher took it hard. “He is the reason I am who I am today,” Boucher said, of Florentine. “What I’ve accomplished and how I carry myself is because of him.”Upton resident Boucher is one of more than 6,000 bicyclists – including 77 Greater Milford residents – who will ride the Pan-Mass Challenge Aug. 7 and 8. Boucher will ride 50 miles from Wellesley to Foxborough and back in one day. To find and donate to another rider, go to https://www.pmc.org/, and put the rider or team name into the search box.
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July 21, 2021 16:41 UTC
Police say Natick man exposed himself to a couple who were out for a walk and punched the husband
NATICK – A Natick man approached a couple Tuesday as they walked on Village Way and allegedly exposed himself to them before assaulting the husband, police said. Police arrested the 28-year-old man on Tuesday at 11:54 p.m., police spokeswoman Lt. Cara Rossi said on Wednesday. “As they walked by, he said, ‘Do you want to see my (expletive)’ and then showed him his genitalia,” said Rossi. Crime ring:Northboro police say two men arrested were part of organized theft ringPolice charged the man with open and gross lewdness and assault and battery. The Natick man was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Natick District Court.
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July 21, 2021 16:18 UTC
Metro by T-Mobile is First and Only in Prepaid to Offer iPhone 12 mini on Us
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is helping people get back to school, and now Metro by T-Mobile is getting in on the action with iPhone 12 mini on Us — the first and only prepaid provider to offer the 5G-capable iPhone 12 mini on Us — starting July 22. Here’s how it works: You pick up your iPhone 12 mini with 5G from a Metro by T-Mobile store, and after three months, T-Mobile gives you a rebate making that phone yours free and clear. And T-Mobile continues lighting up Ultra Capacity 5G across the country to bring super-fast 5G speeds to more places than anyone else. Visit a Metro by T-Mobile store with your qualifying trade and valid ID to switch and get iPhone 12 mini on Us via a virtual prepaid MasterCard after three months of service. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint.
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July 21, 2021 13:18 UTC
Senet Expands Public LoRaWAN® Network Across Tampa Bay Metro Region
Due to gateway density and signal strength, the network will provide both broad outdoor coverage and indoor penetration, making Senet’s Tampa Bay Area public LoRaWAN network an ideal connectivity choice for energy & utility, municipal (Smart City), manufacturing and distribution, asset tracking and multi-location campus enterprise solutions. Those interested in collaborating with Senet on IoT ecosystem development and application deployment in the Tampa Bay Metro Region can contact us at: https://go.senetco.com/Tampa-Bay-Metro-LoRaWAN or call +1 877-807-5755. “Senet’s leadership position in deploying and managing public and private carrier-grade LoRaWAN network services for the utilities market has led to a natural extension into critical infrastructure and essential business IoT applications across markets. Senet’s Tampa Bay LoRaWAN network deployment is an exciting development for the LoRaWAN ecosystem,” said Mohan Maheswaran, president and CEO of Semtech. With a multi-year head start over competing Low Power Wide Area Network technologies, Senet offers technology in over eighty countries and owns and operates the largest publicly available LoRaWAN® network in the United States.
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July 21, 2021 12:22 UTC
What's Up Doc? What is autonomic dysfunction?
Dr. Jeff HershDaily News CorrespondentQ: What is autonomic dysfunction? Other symptoms from autonomic dysfunction stem from other inadequate autonomic responses, and may include gastrointestinal symptoms, problems with body temperature regulation (and consequences from this), eye/vision problems, as well as other possible symptoms. Most cases of autonomic dysfunction are idiopathic, that is no specific cause can be identified. The diagnosis of autonomic dysfunction is suspected based on the symptoms and risk factors. This includes autonomic dysfunction, as well as many other diseases.
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July 21, 2021 11:03 UTC
If you love birds, don't stock up your bird feeders. Here's why you shouldn't.
Mass Audubon and Mass Wildlife released an advisory last week recommending people bring in their bird feeders and birdbaths. For those nervous about what birds will eat without the help of bird feeders, Larson said to keep in mind that birds have been around for thousands of years and are adapted to finding food and water in New England. “This could be helpful in preventing the spread of some of the common diseases that birds can spread when they are congregated.”There are other reasons to take down bird feeders. In addition to attracting common pests like squirrels and mice, bird feeders can also attract bears. “What you can do is start thinking about ways to enhance your yard over the next year for wildlife," Walsh said.
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July 21, 2021 09:22 UTC
State Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Rep. Danillo Sena: Pass the Work and Family Mobility Act
State Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Rep. Danillo SenaAs legislators who represent districts that have a large population of constituents who are immigrants, we strongly support An Act Relative to Work and Family Mobility, filed by Representatives Farley-Bouvier and Barber, and Senators Crighton and Gomez. Additionally, ensuring that more undocumented immigrants have access to driver’s licenses would eliminate a frequent pathway for immigrants to be targeted by ICE agents, ripping families apart. By granting undocumented immigrants driver licenses, An Act Relative To Work And Family Mobility allows law enforcement to focus their time solving pressing crimes that keep all members of our community safe. Massachusetts legislators can take a significant step to increase the stability of many immigrant families by ensuring they have the capability of receiving a driver’s license. On behalf of the tens of thousands of MetroWest residents who would benefit from obtaining a driver’s license, we believe now is the right time to pass the Work and Family Mobility Act in Massachusetts.
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July 21, 2021 09:00 UTC
Olympics-Beijing 2022 winter Games will need spectators-IOC
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Beijing winter Olympics, which start in less than 200 days, will need spectators to be successful, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday, the day the Tokyo Games kicked off amid empty stands due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We would like to have the international community there,” said Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, who heads the IOC’s coordination commission, overseeing preparations for the Beijing Games. “We need very successful Games next year in Beijing. We really need that success for the sake of everybody… for keeping that light of hope really bright and open.”The Beijing Games, set for Feb. 4-20 next year, have yet to launch their ticketing programme, delayed due to the pandemic. There is also concern among the local population that the influx of tens of thousands of Games-related athletes, staff, officials and media could turn the Tokyo Olympics into a super-spreader event.
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July 21, 2021 04:18 UTC
Rio Tinto reaches deal to review Bougainville copper mine impact
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Rio Tinto Ltd said on Wednesday it has reached an agreement with stakeholders of the Bougainville community to look into potential environmental damage and human rights breaches at a copper mine it ran decades ago. Community and human rights groups have been pushing the miner to review issues https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mining-rio-tinto-bougainville-idUKKBN26J218 around water, land and health arising from the Panguna copper mine that Rio ran for nearly 20 years until 1989. Around 12,000 – 14,000 people live downstream of the Panguna mine along the Jaba-Kawerong river valley, according to Australia’s Human Rights Law Centre, which represents the communities. Its visit to the mine in 2019-20 documented copper pollution from the abandoned mine flowing directly into the rivers and vast mounds of tailings waste stretching almost 40km downstream to the coast, it said. The miner in 2016 transferred its 53.8% stake in Bougainville Copper Ltd, the company that ran the mine, to the Autonomous Bougainville government and the Papua New Guinea government for no amount.
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July 20, 2021 23:00 UTC
Hong Kong begins talks on controversial ‘anti-doxxing’ privacy bill
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s legislature, which has no opposition party, begins discussions on Wednesday on privacy laws tackling “doxxing behaviour” that some technology giants fear are so broad and vague that they could hamper operations in the city. That means the law could be passed quickly, empowering the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data to investigate and prosecute doxxing. “Specified harm” includes harassment, threat, intimidation, bodily harm, psychological harm, causing the victim to be concerned about safety, and others. They had “clarified” that they remained committed to Hong Kong and doxxing was a matter of serious concern, she said. ($1 = 7.7678 Hong Kong dollars)(Reporting by Anne Marie Roantree and Marius Zaharia.
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July 20, 2021 22:52 UTC
19-year-old man charged with having sex with a horse after breaking into a Norfolk stable
NORFOLK – Police have arrested a man they said broke into a horse stable last week and had sex with a horse in an incident that was caught on security camera. Police arrested the 19-year-old Allston man on Tuesday after an investigation, police Detective Samuel Webb said. Police charged the man with sexual contact with an animal, cruelty to an animal, and breaking and entering during the nighttime with the intent to commit a felony. Authorities allege that the man entered the stables at Turner Hill Equestrian on Miller Street around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday. Earlier Coverage:Police search for man accused of having sex with a horse in NorfolkTurner Hill’s owner Hillary Swarr said the horse was uninjured.
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July 20, 2021 18:45 UTC
YFC Projects is the lowest bidder for Patna Metro’s Line-1 Elevated Section
AdvertisementPATNA (Metro Rail News): YFC Projects Ltd. emerged as the lowest bidder for Package PC-04 of roughly 8 km with two different elevated sections on Line-1 of Patna Metro after Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) opened financial bids on Monday. Khemni Chak Station is the interchange station for Line-1 and Line-2 under Phase-1 of Patna Metro. Name of firms and financial bid values is given below –YFC Projects Ltd. – INR 553.49 CroresSam India Builtwell Pvt. Ltd.– INR 587.63 CroresNCC Ltd. – INR 614.94 CroresAs the bid value by YFC Projects is slightly on the higher side in comparison to DMRC estimated cost for this contract, based on evaluation, it is still highly likely that the contract will be awarded to YFC Projects in the coming weeks. Line-1 (East-West Line) of Patna Metro under Phase-2 will have length of 16.86 km from Danapur Cantonment to Khemni Chak with total 14 stations on the route.
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July 20, 2021 13:47 UTC