Recreational Space In Imqabba To Be Regenerated

May 28 2024

A beautification project for a recreational space in Mqabba was inaugurated by Minister for Cultural Heritage, Arts, and Local Government Owen Bonnici, Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli, and Mqabba Mayor Grace Marie Zerafa.

The project at Ġnien il-Mentna in Jubilee Square, which cost around €55,000, was partially funded by the ‘Financing Capital Projects – More Beautiful and Healthier Communities’ scheme from the Local Government Division. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to local councils for various community projects.

Minister Owen Bonnici highlighted that the Ġnien il-Mentna project reflects the commitment of both the government and the local council to enhance the quality of life for residents. The project included resurfacing walls, installing a new lighting system, swings, plants, and a security camera system, making the space safer and more enjoyable for families and strengthening community bonds.

Parliamentary Secretary Zerafa Civelli commended the Mqabba Local Council for their initiative in regenerating and beautifying the area. She affirmed the government’s dedication to providing local councils with the necessary resources to carry out projects that meet the changing needs of residents.

Mayor Grace Marie Zerafa emphasized the council’s efforts in applying for funding schemes to benefit the community, particularly children, and improve their quality of life. Several members of the Mqabba local council were also present at the inauguration.

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Final Four Of European Waterpolo Champions League In Malta

May 28 2024

For the first time, the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA) will host the Final Four of the Men’s Water Polo Champions League from June 5 to 7 at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq.

Malta was chosen after the ASA’s application met all the European Aquatics Federation’s requirements, with support from the Maltese Government, SportMalta, and VisitMalta.

Education and Sports Minister Clifton Grima highlighted this achievement as a positive result of the government’s collaboration with sports associations, emphasizing Malta’s professionalism and high-quality sports infrastructure. Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo noted that hosting this international tournament will attract high-quality athletes and visitors, boosting sports tourism and visibility for the Maltese Islands.

The championship, which began in 1963, is the most prestigious competition for European professional water polo clubs. This year’s Final Four features Pro Recco (Italy), Novi Beograd (Serbia), Ferencvaros (Hungary), and Olympiacos (Greece).

A sports village will be set up at the National Pool entrance to enhance the spectator experience, opening at 17:00. The semifinals will take place at 19:00 and 21:00, with the third place match and final on June 7 at the same times.

The event will be broadcast on several international television networks and amplified through social media to reach a wide European audience, with five international broadcasters confirmed.

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World sensation: A.I. developed and tasted its own energy drink

May 28 2024

Artificial Intelligence can revolutionize the world of energy drinks – it not only created what it considers the perfect recipe – but also tasted it.

The world’s first energy drink entirely powered by A.I. has been developed by HELL ENERGY. Design, recipe, tasting and meticulous taste evaluation, predictive intelligence, security measures, marketing elements – every aspect has been expertly crafted by advanced A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) systems.

The vast amount of information and knowledge available on the World Wide Web is utilized by A.I. It can process and uncover connections at a speed that is almost incomprehensible to humans. Additionally, it possesses comprehensive knowledge about energy drinks, encompassing their ingredients, sales results, health research, recommendations, and consumer feedback. Moreover, it can seamlessly integrate the latest trends and information into its analyses.

When HELL ENERGY commissioned A.I. to develop a new energy drink tailored to its needs, the artificial intelligence processed a vast amount of information and formulated what it deemed the best recipe. The A.I. not only considered consumer expectations from an energy drink but also prioritized the goal of creating a superior and more enjoyable beverage.

As the most intelligent entity in the world at present, A.I. deemed the recipe it formulated to be perfect. It enhanced the energy drink with vitamins, amino acids, and herbs while ensuring compliance with food industry legislation, including the optimization of EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) recommendations and adherence to the recommended daily allowance (RDA) standards.

The A.I. created three flavour variations for fine-tuning and digitized them using the technology of a New York-based company. After tasting [yes, tasting, not testing] all three drinks and analysing extensive data and statistics, the A.I. utilized predictive intelligence to select the winning flavour. Thus, the truly unique and refreshing Tutti-frutti & Berry-blast flavour was born. This ground-breaking development represents the first time artificial intelligence has carried out such a sophisticated product development process within the energy drink sector.

The recipe is kept strictly confidential, and in order to protect it, the A.I. provided recommendations. It is stored on a single computer in HELL ENERGY’s Hungarian factory, equipped with advanced security elements. The design of the room housing the machine was also developed by artificial intelligence. However, recognizing the importance of backup measures, a copy of the recipe is kept securely in a vault in Switzerland.

After such extensive involvement, it would come as no surprise that the packaging of the new energy drink was also designed by A.I. The beverage can embodies the latest trends, exuding a youthful and cool vibe. While incorporating the colour scheme of HELL ENERGY, the A.I. also infused its own digital style into the design

Since the new product, ‘HELL A.I.,’ is truly the result of an extraordinary and unique process unparalleled at a global level, the company’s employees were eager to subject the new energy drink to testing under conventional conditions. As a result, it underwent rigorous quality control and blind tasting sessions. The success confirmed the A.I.’s capabilities!

The A.I. also represents a tremendous perspective in the field of product development, pushing beyond previously unimaginable boundaries and ushering in a new era for the food industry. With the A.I.’s capabilities, it can swiftly sort and analyse vast amounts of internet data in mere minutes or seconds, drastically reducing the product development cycle from 1-2 years (or at best, half a year) to as little as 1 month. This process is the result of coordinated efforts, as multiple A.I. systems, each excelling in different areas, collaborate on the development. With over a hundred A.I. systems already in existence worldwide, their collective operation ensures a high level of innovation.

The new product is produced in the world’s largest state-of-the-art megafactory, by a same-owned corporate group, manufacturing and filling aluminium beverage cans at one location. Annually, it could handle up to 10 billion beverage cans, manufacturing 4 billion and filling 6 billion.

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Chinese Scientists Claim Possible Diabetes Cure Found

May 28 2024

Chinese researchers have announced a groundbreaking achievement: the first reported cure for diabetes through cell therapy.

A 59-year-old patient, who had suffered from type 2 diabetes for 25 years and relied on multiple daily insulin injections, underwent a novel cell transplant in 2021. Since 2022, he has been free from diabetes medication.

The innovative procedure involved creating artificial insulin-producing cells from the patient’s peripheral blood mononuclear cells.

These cells were transformed into “seed cells” that regenerated pancreatic islet tissue in an artificial environment, effectively restoring the patient’s ability to regulate blood sugar. The research was conducted by a team from Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, the Centre for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, and Renji Hospital, and was published in the journal Cell Discovery.

Lead researcher Yin Hao highlighted the significance of this breakthrough in regenerative medicine, emphasizing its potential to treat diabetes by leveraging the body’s own regenerative capabilities.

This advancement comes as a major step forward, especially for China, which has the highest number of diabetes patients globally. With 140 million people affected and 40 million dependent on insulin, this cell therapy could significantly reduce the healthcare burden.

Diabetes, particularly type 2, is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, often leading to severe complications. This breakthrough offers hope for millions worldwide who struggle with diabetes management.

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