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Doctor in his 70s dies at London hospital

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It had previously been reported that Dr Sebastianpillai had retired, but the BBC has been told this was not the case. “It is with great sadness that I confirm the death of a consultant geriatrician who was part of the team at Kingston Hospital,” a trust spokeswoman said. “Dr Anton Sebastianpillai died on Saturday having been cared for in the hospital’s intensive care unit since 31 March. “We would like to extend our sincere condolences to his family.” ‘Hugely respected’ Dr Sebastianpillai trained at the Peradeniya Medical School in Sri…

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Kim Wilde: I look miserable, but I was having the time of my life

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The singer on pouting like Lauren Bacall, DIY hairdos, gardening in nightwear and discovering the joys of colour This was taken in 1981 or 1982, right at the beginning of my career. All my clothes at that time were secondhand a hangover from being at art college. The top that I wore in the Lauren Bacall I really loved that she didnt smile for the camera. When I first started having my photograph taken, lots of male photographers would say: Come on Kim, give us a smile! and it used…

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Postmates reveals plans to cover medical costs for couriers as part of COVID-19 response

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Postmates said that it will be creating a fund to cover the costs for doctor appointments and medical expenses related to the COVID-19 outbreak for its delivery fleet, and, for merchants, Postmates will waive commission fees for stores in impacted markets. The goal, the company said, is to give small business owners access to on-demand delivery at no additional cost. Postmates said it would launch the initiatives this week. As the company noted, more than half of Americans are unable to afford a $400 unexpected expense, so the Postmates Fleet…

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Astronomers Discover First Pulsating White Dwarf In Eclipsing Binary System

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Astronomers at the University of Sheffield in the UK have discovered a peculiar binary system, where two white dwarfs – the spent cores of stars once like the Sun – are orbiting each other. The pair of stars is an eclipsing binary, meaning they regularly pass in front of one another when viewed from Earth. On top of that, one of them is pulsating. This configuration, which has never been seen before, will allow for a detailed study of white dwarfs and their composition. Thanks to the uniqueness of the system, as reported in…

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5 Virtual Tours That Allow You To Visit The Scariest Places On Earth

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By Roxanna Salceda Jordan Windnagle Updated April 7, 2020 One of the coolest places I’ve ever visited (and instantly became one of my favorites) is showing a free video tour of the estate on their website. Go look at this enchanting mystery house and then go watch the @buzzfeedunsolved episodes on it. #ghoulhunting 👻 A post shared by Cara (@cara.astaire) on Mar 29, 2020 at 10:25am PDT Located in San Jose, California, this peculiar home is the former residence of Sarah Winchester, widow of the firearm tycoon William Wirt Winchester.…

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Atlassians Confluence gets a new template gallery

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Confluence, Atlassian’s content-centric collaboration tool for teams, is making it easier for new users to get started with the launch of an updated template gallery and 75 new templates. They incorporate what the company has learned from its customers and partners since it first launched the service back in 2004. About a year ago, Atlassian gave Confluence a major makeover, with an updated editor and advanced analytics. Today’s update isn’t quite as dramatic, but goes to show that Confluence has evolved from a niche wiki for technical documentation teams to…

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‘I was asked for 430 a month for my shut nursery’

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“I was really upset, I felt my son was being penalised for something beyond his control,” she says. ‘I don’t want a flight voucher, where’s my refund?’ ‘The future of our nursery is pretty bleak’ Since 21 March, UK nurseries have only been allowed to serve the children of key workers, leaving many almost empty and forcing some to temporarily shut. But some parents are still being asked to carry on paying some or all of their monthly fees as a retainer to hold their child’s place, with bills stretching…

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Myriota raises $19.3 million to expand its IoT satellite constellation

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Internet of things satellite connectivity startup Myriota has raises a $19.3 million Series B funding round, led by Hostplus and Main Sequence Ventures, with additional funding from Boeing, former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull, Singtel Innov8 and others. The company has now raised $37 million in Funding, and has four satellites on orbit already, with a plan to expand that to 25 by 2022 with the help of this new funding. Myriota provides low-cost, power efficient direct satellite connectivity for IoT uses, including industrial applications like equipment monitoring and measurement of…

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As a Nurse, Ive Got Nothing But SupportBut My Heart Breaks for the Patients I Serve

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ShareTweetPin Perhaps it’s because I’m a registered nurse working the bedside of this virus, but I feel like I’ve seen plenty of information about what it’s like for healthcare workers fighting this COVID-19 fight. I’ve seen stories about violence towards people in scrubs out there, but personally I’ve received nothing but support and encouragement. Most of my friends know about our struggles with personal protective equipment (PPE), be it the fears it will run out or the frustration with the ever-changing guidelines of safety by the CDC. People have seen…

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Killer of Bangladesh independence leader arrested after 45 years on run

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Ex-military captain one of dozens sentenced to death for murder of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Police in Bangladesh have arrested a fugitive killer of the countrys independence leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, nearly 45 years after the brutal assassination, the countrys home minister has said. Abdul Majed, a former military captain, was arrested in the capital, Dhaka, Asaduzzaman Khan said, adding that the arrest was the biggest gift for Bangladesh this year. Majed publicly declared his involvement after the killing, and had reportedly been hiding in India for many years. It was…

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Pre-school edtech startup Lingumi raises 4m, adds some free services during COVID-19

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At these difficult times, parents are concerned for their children’s education, especially given so much of it has had to go online during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what about pre-schoolers who are missing out? Pre-school children are sponges for information but don’t get formal training on reading and writing until they enter the classroom when they are less sponge-like and surrounded by 30 other children. Things are tougher for non-English speaking children who’s parents want them to learn English. Lingumi, a platform aimed at toddlers learning critical skills, has now…

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Musician Christopher Cross calls coronavirus ‘possibly the worst illness I’ve ever had’

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(CNN)Singer-songwriter Christopher Cross revealed on social media that he tested positive for coronavirus. “I’m not in the habit of discussing medical issues on social media,” Cross said Friday on Facebook and Instagram. “But I do so in hope this will help other people to understand how serious and how contagious this illness is.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christopher Cross (@itsmrcross) on Apr 3, 2020 at 8:00am PDT “For those of you who still do not believe the COVID-19 virus is real, or think it is…

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These Harry Potter-Themed Zoom Backgrounds Will Transport You To Hogwarts

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Warner Bros. Pictures The 10 Best ‘Harry Potter’ Zoom Backgrounds To Add Some Magic To Your Hangouts By Daffany Chan Updated: March 25, 2020 Virtual conferencing tools make it easier to stay connected while practicing social distancing during the spread of coronavirus. Many people are using Zoom to tune into their workplace or classroom and stay on top of things this spring. If you’re looking to add a personal flair to your video calls and impress your coworkers, you can add a unique backdrop to your conference room. Here are…

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