Tearful Joe Biden Passes Torch To Kamala Harris

Aug 20 2024

At the Democratic National Convention, President Joe Biden delivered a reflective speech defending his presidency and addressing his decision to withdraw from the 2024 race.

Speaking to a packed arena in Chicago, Biden reviewed his achievements and reaffirmed the values that guided his administration.

He highlighted his choice of Kamala Harris as vice-president, calling it the best decision of his career. Despite not explicitly discussing the transition to a new generation of leadership, Biden’s endorsement of Harris was evident. The convention featured tributes from several prominent figures.

Kamala Harris praised Biden for his historic leadership and service, while Chris Coons, a close ally, commended his compassion and dedication. Hillary Clinton also spoke highly of Biden, noting his contributions to restoring dignity to the White House.

The convention audience showed strong support for Biden, signaling gratitude for his decision to step aside and respect for his long political career. Biden concluded his speech with a line from “American Anthem,” expressing his hope that his legacy would be remembered for his commitment to the country.

This speech, marking a significant moment in his political career, was met with enthusiastic applause and acknowledgment from the attendees.

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Sam Smith Dines In Valletta’s N’Duja Osteria Restaurant

Aug 20 2024

Following their gig on the island, pop star Sam Smith visited the Italian restaurant ’N’duja Osteria’ in Valletta.

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Restaurant staff shared a photo with the award-winning artist after they dropped by to enjoy some of their delicious food.

Sam Smith was on the island to perform for SummerDaze 2024, along with other stars like Becky Hill.

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Work On Various Reservoirs To use Rainwater For Irrigation

Aug 20 2024

During the summer, Department of Public Works employees are busy maintaining and cleaning several reservoirs to ensure rainwater can be collected for irrigation and other uses.

During a visit to the San Klement reservoir in Żejtun, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works Chris Bonett, along with Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works Omar Farrugia, observed the essential work being done on this site.

Minister Bonett highlighted the importance of sustainable infrastructure for water storage, noting that collecting rainwater is crucial for Maltese and Gozitan farmers who rely on it for irrigation. He emphasized the need for summer maintenance to minimize winter flooding risks and optimize rainwater use.

Parliamentary Secretary Farrugia commended the Public Works Department for their invaluable summer efforts in preparing for the winter season, stressing the significance of maintaining reservoirs to support agricultural needs.

Architect Mario Ellul explained that the reservoir, with a capacity of 2,500 cubic meters, is being cleaned to remove accumulated debris. Preparations are underway to apply a new coating to prevent water loss.

Also present were Żejtun Mayor Joan Agius and Deputy Mayor Raymond Caruana.

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Instagram Testing Out A Vertical Profile Grids

Aug 20 2024

Instagram is reportedly testing a significant change to user profiles that could impact your posting strategy. The platform is experimenting with replacing the traditional square-shaped thumbnail images in the profile grid with vertical rectangles.

This shift, currently being tested with some users, aligns the profile grid more closely with the vertical format used in Reels and Stories.

Instagram’s Head, Adam Mosseri, explained that most of today’s uploads are vertical, making the square format outdated.

While the transition may frustrate users who have carefully curated their grids, it aims to better accommodate modern content formats. Mosseri acknowledged the challenge, noting that squares date back to when Instagram only allowed square uploads, a restriction lifted in 2015.

This redesign, or a version of it, is expected to roll out to all users soon, as indicated by Mosseri in a recent Q&A session. Instagram spokesperson Christine Pai confirmed that this change is still in the testing phase, and user feedback will play a crucial role in the platform’s final decision.

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