Have you ever looked at another person’s daily accomplishments and thought, “How do they do it”? By the time most are pouring a second cup of coffee in the morning, some super-achievers have gone for a 5-mile run, hit inbox zero, and nailed the rough draft of that report due next week. Oh, and they figured out the day’s Wordle, too. advertisement advertisement After more than a decade of writing and practicing productivity techniques, I’ve learned that these folks generally do know more about how to get more done. And you can adopt those practices, too. But, why would you? Getting more done in less time can mean that you have more free time to do the things you love with the people you love. Or, it can create space to fill with more work that could have a detrimental effect on your mental and physical health. I learned this the hard way last year. advertisement advertisement Don’t make the same mistakes. Instead, practice … [Read more...] about The ultimate guide to purposeful productivity (your mental health will thank you)
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India will receive 103% rainfall of a long-term average this year, says IMD Director General
(Representative image) At a press conference hosted by India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general, IMD of the state-run said that it is expected that India will receive 103 per cent rainfall of a long-term average this year. The director general further stated that rainfall in June will be 92 per cent-108 per cent of long period average of 165 mm. Most parts of the country are expected to receive normal to above normal rainfall except some parts of east central, east & northeast India and extreme southwest peninsular India, where it is likely to be below normal. The IMD defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of a 50-year average of 87 cm (35 inches) for the entire four-month season beginning in June. Close India is likely to receive normal monsoon rains in 2022, the state-run weather office said on May 31, the fourth straight year of normal or above normal summer rains that spur … [Read more...] about India will receive 103% rainfall of a long-term average this year, says IMD Director General
Monsoon Update on June 11 | Heatwave to continue in Delhi for 2 more days; Southwest monsoon arrives in Mumbai
Representative image Southwest monsoon has arrived in Mumbai and nearby areas while Delhi may continue to suffer from heatwave conditions for the next few days, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a tweet. ''Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of central Arabian Sea, most parts of Konkan (including Mumbai), some parts of Madhya Maharashtra, some more parts of Karnataka today, the 11th June, 2022,'' IMD said in a statement. According to the IMD , the maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR and other parts of northwest India will come down by a few notches over the weekend but no major relief is likely till June 15. The heat wave conditions are likely to continue in isolated pockets over Northwest, Central and the adjoining East India during the next two days, said the weather office. Close Intense spell of rainfall is likely to continue over Northeast India and the sub-Himalayan region of West Bengal and Sikkim during the … [Read more...] about Monsoon Update on June 11 | Heatwave to continue in Delhi for 2 more days; Southwest monsoon arrives in Mumbai
Monsoon Update on June 15: Cherrapunji logs whopping 811.6 mm of rainfall in a day, highest in June in 27 years
(Representative Image) As monsoon rain pummelled the northeast, Cherrapunji in Meghalaya recorded a massive 811.6 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending 8:30 am on June 15, the highest in the month since 1995, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. One of the wettest places in the world, Cherrapunji has recorded more than 750 mm of precipitation on a June day on 10 occasions since the IMD started keeping records, the IMD data showed. On June 16, 1995, the town nestled in the East Khasi Hills gauged 1563.3 mm of rainfall. A day before, on June 15, 1995, it received 930 mm of precipitation. The Met office said the southwest monsoon further advanced into more parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. It said the ongoing spell of intense rainfall is likely to continue in the northeast and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during the next five days. Close "Under the influence of strong southwesterly winds from … [Read more...] about Monsoon Update on June 15: Cherrapunji logs whopping 811.6 mm of rainfall in a day, highest in June in 27 years
Heatwave abates in all parts of country, unlikely to return till June 29: IMD
Already this year, India has recorded its warmest March since 1901. (Image: AP) Heatwave conditions have abated in all parts of the country, with the southwest monsoon progressing towards central and east India and a fresh Western Disturbance affecting the northwest region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. Northwest India was reeling under a heatwave spell since June 2 and central India since June 10 due to an onslaught of hot and dry westerly winds. A heatwave spell that started on June 3 prevailed over isolated pockets of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, north Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, southeast Uttar Pradesh, north Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra's Vidarbha region till June 12. It then reduced in terms of area of impact and prevailed over isolated pockets of Delhi, south Haryana, southeast Uttar Pradesh and the western Himalayan region till June 15. Isolated pockets of Jharkhand, west Bihar, north Odisha and Chhattisgarh … [Read more...] about Heatwave abates in all parts of country, unlikely to return till June 29: IMD
Monsoon Update on June 1 | Thunder, strong winds in forecast for Delhi, delayed rain for Maharashtra
Representative image Delhi may see thunderstorms with wind gushing at a speed of up to 30 kmph on June 1 and the maximum temperature is predicted to settle around 40 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. An east-west trough is running from Haryana to Bangladesh at lower tropospheric levels. Under its influence, parts of Punjab, Haryana, west Uttar Pradesh, east Rajasthan and Uttarakhand may witness scattered light rainfall, the weather office said. Some parts of Delhi may also see thunder activity on Wednesday which will keep the temperature in check, said Mahesh Palawat, Vice-President (climate change and meteorology), Skymet Weather. A heatwave is unlikely in Delhi for a week, he said. On the other hand, southwest monsoon may remain behind schedule for the state of Maharashtra. The central parts of the country, including Chhattisgarh, Odisha and East Madhya Pradesh, may have to wait longer than normal for the first monsoon showers, … [Read more...] about Monsoon Update on June 1 | Thunder, strong winds in forecast for Delhi, delayed rain for Maharashtra
Democrat Congressman Used Campaign Funds To Pay His Wife And Ex-Con Son Thousands, Records Reveal
Rep. Bobby Rush, an Illinois Democratic congressman, has paid his wife and son roughly $56,000 from his campaign committee since 2019, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) records. His son Jeffrey has notably raked in close to $45,000 for mostly “field services” and “field operations services,” filings show, while his wife Paulette has been paid roughly $11,000 for “accounting services.” “I wouldn’t say it’s a common practice, but it does happen,” Kendra Arnold, executive director of the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust, told The Daily Caller News Foundation. “It’s illegal to pay a family member anything above fair market value for their services. The practice is frowned upon because it is really difficult to determine if it is fair market value.” Democratic Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush, who has a documented history of funneling campaign dollars to family members, has paid roughly $56,000 from his principal campaign committee to his wife and ex-convict … [Read more...] about Democrat Congressman Used Campaign Funds To Pay His Wife And Ex-Con Son Thousands, Records Reveal
Appeals Court Halts Ban On Juul Vaping Products—For Now
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline A federal appeals court issued a temporary stay Friday blocking a nationwide ban on Juul Labs' electronic cigarette products, just a day after the Food and Drug Administration ordered Juul merchandise to be pulled off store shelves due to marketing concerns. Key Facts Juul argued in a court filing Friday that the FDA ban was unlawful, calling it an "arbitrary" ruling that has nothing to do with safety. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judges who issued the stay Friday did not rule on the merits of Juul's argument, but determined the company could continue selling its products while the case proceeded in court. The FDA told Forbes the agency “does not comment on possible, pending or ongoing litigation.” Key Background The FDA claims Juul has not been able to prove its marketing meets FDA standards by failing to demonstrate that its products are safe. The federal agency has specifically … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Halts Ban On Juul Vaping Products—For Now
Juul Funded High Schools, Recruited Social Media Influencers To Reach Youth, House Panel Charges
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A House panel revealed for the first time internal documents from Juul Labs that Democrats said detailed the e-cigarette company’s plan to directly reach teenagers. The hearing, which featured Juul cofounder James Monsees and chief administration officer Ashley Gould, comes as part of a House Oversight Committee investigation into the company’s role in what the Food and Drug Administration has dubbed a youth vaping epidemic. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the amount of high schoolers who used e-cigarettes jumped to 20.8% in 2018 from 11.7% the previous year. The panel requested last month that Juul turn over a wide-ranging set of internal communications related to its marketing and social media strategies. Panel members used some of those documents to question executives about the San Francisco company’s efforts to recruit social media influencers and to talk to teenagers face-to-face. … [Read more...] about Juul Funded High Schools, Recruited Social Media Influencers To Reach Youth, House Panel Charges
Literary Hotspots: The Most Popular Book Settings In The USA
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Books are a great form of escape. Through them we can travel to any corner of the planet, no matter how remote – we can even travel to planets not yet discovered, or those born purely in the imaginations of writers from throughout history. Other books act as practical guides to the places we want to visit, navigating us through places to see and things to do. Equally, we can use books to better get to know the places we live and work in – whether it’s classic fiction or modern realism, diving into a book about your neighborhood will peel back layers you never knew were there and give you the chance to see, hear and smell your hometown anew. The most popular book settings in each American state The only difficulty with this is how to actually find the right books about the right places. Going on vacation to New York City or Los Angeles? Then you’ll likely have no problem finding plenty of reading material, but then you … [Read more...] about Literary Hotspots: The Most Popular Book Settings In The USA