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The U.S. Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs, recently completed a successful end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. "This test builds on several flight tests in which the Common Hypersonic Glide Body achieved hypersonic speed at target distances and demonstrates that we can put this capability in the hands of the warfighter," said Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth. This is the second successful end-to-end flight test of the All Up Round (AUR) this year and was the first live-fire event for the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon system using a Battery Operations Center and a Transporter Erector Launcher. "This test marks an important milestone in the development of one of our most advanced weapons systems. As we approach the first delivery of this capability to our Army partners, we will continue to press forward to integrate Conventional Prompt Strike into our Navy surface and subsurface ships to help ensure we remain the world's preeminent fighting force," said Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. Information gathered from this test will support the first Army Operational Deployment of the common hypersonic AUR, as well as a Navy sea-based fielding. "This test is a demonstration of the successful Navy and Army partnership that has allowed us to develop a transformational hypersonic weapon system that will deliver unmatched capability to meet joint warfighting needs," said Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe Jr, Director, Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, which is the lead designer of the common hypersonic missile. The Services common hypersonic AUR supports the National Defense Strategy and will provide combatant commanders with diverse capabilities to sustain and strengthen integrated deterrence and to build enduring advantages for the Joint Force. Hypersonic systems – capable of flying at speeds greater than five times the speed of sound (Mach 5) –provide a combination of speed, range, maneuverability, and altitude that enables highly survivable and rapid defeat of time-critical and heavily-defended targets. "The responsiveness, maneuverability and survivability of hypersonic weapons is unmatched by traditional strike capabilities for precision targeting, especially in anti-access/area denial environments," said Lt. Gen. Robert A. Rasch, Director of Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisitions for RCCTO. The U.S. Army RCCTO and U.S. Navy SSP programs are partnered to rapidly field land and sea variants of a hypersonic weapon system that will meet critical joint warfighting needs. The use of a common hypersonic missile and joint test opportunities allow the Services to pursue a more aggressive timeline for delivery and realize cost savings. The collaboration between RCCTO and SSP enables the Services to stay ahead of emerging threats and maintain a decisive advantage on the battlefield.
Jordan Peterson is leaving Toronto. Peterson, appearing on his daughter Mikhaila’s podcast in an episode posted Dec. 6, officially announced his move to a sunnier home in the United States, where there “are decided advantages” over living in Toronto. A psychologist who rose to prominence rallying against preferred pronoun use at the University of Toronto, Peterson has become a popular talking head among conservative and right-wing media in recent years. “The issue with the College (of Psychologists of Ontario) ... is very annoying, to say the least,” Peterson said, citing reasons why he decided to leave Toronto. “And the new legislation that the (federal) Liberals are attempting to push through, Bill C-63 (Online Harms Act) — we’d all be living in a totalitarian hellhole if it passes.” “The tax situation is out of hand, the government in Canada at the federal level is incompetent beyond belief. And it’s become uncomfortable for me in my neighbourhood in Toronto.” Peterson’s spat with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) stems from complaints over social media posts about, among other things, a “not beautiful” plus-size model. The college ordered Peterson to undergo a coaching program on professionalism in public statements. In August, three Superior Court judges comprising a panel of Divisional Court, ruled it was reasonable for the CPO to order Peterson to take a course on professionalism in communications. The governing body for psychologists made the order after receiving numerous complaints over Peterson’s commentary, which has been criticized for attacking feminism and racial diversity. Peterson has repeatedly taken aim at the Online Harms Act, or Bill C-63, which has sparked debate over how Ottawa should best strike the balance between protecting its citizens and their right to express themselves freely. There are seven categories of harm are laid out in the bill — three deal with protecting children from exploitative or harmful content, another category covers the sharing of intimate images without consent, and the remaining categories include content that promotes hatred, content that incites violence, and content that incites violent extremism or terrorism. to ensure the child safety guidelines could be passed into law. Peterson didn’t specify where in the U.S. he has moved to, but mentioned that he was near his daughter, who lives in Arizona. Peterson didn’t say exactly where he lived in Toronto, but that he had “modest semi in Seaton Village.” On the podcast episode he said he lived in a “kind of champagne socialist neighbourhood” and was “less popular in my own neighbourhood than I am anywhere else in the world, literally.” He called the Toronto District School Board “probably the most woke institution in North America, which is really saying something,” over its handling of the COVID pandemic, and said Toronto is “run by the wife (Olivia Chow) of the last leader of the socialist party in Canada (Jack Layton), and so the goal in Toronto was to turn it into Portland or San Francisco. And that’s happening.” He said he moved once he and his son, whom he lived close to, became uncomfortable living in Toronto. “I didn’t ever expect that to be something that happened in Canada. But under Justin (Trudeau) and the woke mob, that’s definitely something that’s happened,” Peterson said. It’s been almost a decade since Peterson rocketed to national consciousness — and controversy — by arguing that being forced to use pronouns such as “ze” and “zir” was a violation of free speech while lecturing at the University of Toronto. He emerged as part public intellectual, part internet celebrity and a fighter against perceived political correctness. He was author of the bestselling book, “12 Rules for Life: Antidote to Chaos,” which urged readers to seize responsibility for their own lives, sparking speaking tours, lucrative crowdfunding and official merchandise and launched him into global fame. Peterson also parted ways with U of T, writing in the National Post in 2022 that he’d resigned from the full-time, tenured position. There were a few reasons, he wrote. Chief among them was the “appalling ideology currently demolishing the universities and, downstream, the general culture.” He has since and regularly appears on conservative media, rallying against and . Then, testifying under oath at a public inquiry into foreign interference in October, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared to reference recent American allegations that RT — a media mouthpiece for the Russian government — had been covertly bankrolling right-wing influencers, allegedly , according to the prime minister. Peterson denied those claims, telling the National Post, “I don’t think it’s reasonable for the prime minister of this country to basically label me a traitor and I don’t find it amusing.” He has said he is considering legal action.Singapore's headline inflation rate fell to 1.4% in October, down from September's figure of 2%, as the cost of cars dropped and price gains of rental properties eased. The consumer price index rise was also lower than the 1.8% that was expected among economists polled by Reuters. It marked the first time that Singapore's headline inflation rate fell below 2% since March 2021, when it came in at 1.3%. SINGAPORE — Singapore's headline inflation rate fell to 1.4% in October, down from September's figure of 2%, as the cost of cars dropped and rent prices rose at a slower place. 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are The consumer price index rise was also lower than the 1.8% that was expected among economists polled by Reuters. It marked the first time that Singapore's headline inflation rate fell below 2% since March 2021, when it came in at 1.3%. Singapore's core inflation rate, which strips out accommodation and private transport prices, came in at 2.1%, down from 2.8% in September and lower than the 2.5% expected in the Reuters poll. The Monetary Authority of Singapore said this was due to service inflation slowing, as well as prices of electricity, gas, medicine and clothing rising at a slower pace. The Singapore dollar was trading at 1.34 against the U.S. dollar after the inflation reading, strengthening by 0.13%. Money Report European stocks set to start the week higher as global markets rally China's central bank keeps medium-term loan rate unchanged amid yuan weakness Unlike many other countries, Singapore does not use benchmark interest rates to set its monetary policy. Instead, the Monetary Authority of Singapore manages the exchange rate of the Singapore dollar to stabilize the price of goods and services and achieve healthy growth. Inside an undisclosed policy band, the Singapore dollar fluctuates against the currencies of the country's trading partners. The MAS is able to adjust the slope, width, and level of the policy band. On Friday, Singapore reported that its economy expanded 5.4% year on year in the third quarter, faster than the 4.1% official advance estimate released last month. That marked the city-state's highest quarterly growth since the fourth quarter in 2021, when it came in at 6.1%, according to data compiled by LSEG. Singapore also raised its projection of this year's economic growth to "around 3.5%," from "2.0 to 3.0%." — CNBC's Anniek Bao contributed to this report. Also on CNBC Indian regulator rejects Apple request to put antitrust report on hold Southeast Asia salaries set for a 2025 bump; Singapore lags region: Report Indonesia wants Apple to sweeten its $100 million proposal as tech giant lobbies for iPhone 16 sales
Foreign governments, including Russia, Iran, China and Israel, have responded to the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday. On Saturday evening and Sunday morning, Syrian rebels streamed into their country's capital of Damascus as the 24-year-old regime of President Assad reportedly collapsed with Reuters reporting that Assad had fled the city. The head of Syria's main opposition group abroad, Hadi al-Bahra, declared that Damascus is now "without Bashar al-Assad." The government evacuated the Damascus airport and halted all flights, according to pro-government radio station Sham FM. In response, several foreign countries are addressing the recent developments and are reaffirming the safety of their citizens in Syria. In a statement on Sunday the foreign ministry of Russia, a key Assad ally, said it was "closely following the dramatic events in Syria" and urged everyone "to refrain from using violence and resolve all issues through political means." It commented: "As a result of negotiations between B. Assad and a number of participants in the armed conflict on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic, he decided to resign from the presidency and left the country, giving instructions for a peaceful transfer of power. Russia did not participate in these negotiations." In addition, according to the Moscow Times, Senator Konstantin Kosachev said the main priority for Moscow is "to ensure the safety" of Russian citizens in Syria. "For us, as Russians, the primary task is to ensure the safety of our compatriots and civilians, including diplomats and their families,"Kosachev said. Later on Sunday, the Associated Press reported via Russian media that Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday. The Russian agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source on Assad and his family being given asylum in Moscow, his longtime ally and protector. The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the reports. Meanwhile, Iran has also responded, in a statement released on Sunday the Iranian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Iran's policy to respect the unity, national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, according to Tasnim, adding that only Syrians can decide the future of their country. In addition, Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, announced on Sunday that they are ensuring the safety and security of the Iranian embassy staffers in Damascus, Tasnim reported. China's foreign ministry said in a statement it "is closely following the development of the situation in Syria and hopes that Syria returns to stability as soon as possible," according to Hong Kong Free Press. "The Chinese government has actively assisted Chinese citizens who are willing to leave Syria in a safe and orderly way and has maintained contact with... Chinese citizens who remain in Syria," the ministry said. It comes after China's ties to Syria have grown in recent years as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Assad announced a "strategic partnership" between their countries during Assad's trip to China in 2023. This is a historic day for the Middle East. The collapse of the Assad regime, the tyranny in Damascus, offers great opportunity but also is fraught with significant dangers. We send a hand of peace to all those beyond our border in Syria: to the Druze, to the Kurds, to the... pic.twitter.com/yJZE3AZZJn Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated the fall of al-Assad during a visit to the Israeli controlled Golan Heights, along the border with Syria, on Sunday. According to an Israeli government press release, Netanyahu and his Defense Minister Yisrael Katz received a briefing from Major General Ori Gordin, who heads the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) northern command, on the latest developments in Syria as Netanyahu said it was "a historic day in the history of the Middle East." He added: "The Assad regime is a central link in Iran's axis of evil—this regime has fallen. This is a direct result of the blows we have inflicted on Iran and Hezbollah, the main supporters of the Assad regime. This has created a chain reaction throughout the Middle East of all those who want to be free from this oppressive and tyrannical regime." Newsweek has reached out to foreign ministries of Russia, Iran, China, and Israel via email for comment. Assad's fall came after his main backers, Russia, Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah, were either distracted or weakened by other conflicts. Since February 2022, Russia has been embroiled in a brutal war against Ukraine, while Hezbollah has suffered severely over the past few months in an Israeli campaign which killed the group's leader Hassan Nasrallah in September . Since the Syrian Civil War erupted in 2011, Israel has periodically carried out airstrikes targeting Iranian aligned militant groups and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the country. Israeli jets have also repeatedly targeted what they claimed were arms shipments being moved through Syria to Hezbollah. Meanwhile, following the fall of Damascus, President elect- Donald Trump mentioned several of these countries as he called for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in a post on his Truth Social website. Trump said: "Assad is gone. He has fled his country. His protector, Russia, Russia, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin , was not interested in protecting him any longer. There was no reason for Russia to be there in the first place. They lost all interest in Syria because of Ukraine, where close to 600,000 Russian soldiers lay wounded or dead, in a war that should never have started, and could go on forever." "Russia and Iran are in a weakened state right now, one because of Ukraine and a bad economy, the other because of Israel and its fighting success. Likewise, Zelensky and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness. They have ridiculously lost 400,000 soldiers, and many more civilians." The president-elect concluded: "There should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin. Too many lives are being so needlessly wasted, too many families destroyed, and if it keeps going, it can turn into something much bigger, and far worse. I know Vladimir well. This is his time to act. China can help. The World is waiting!" President Joe Biden spoke Sunday at the White House about Assad's fall. "After 13 years of civil war in Syria, more than half a century of brutal authoritarian rule by Bashar al-Assad and his father before him, rebel forces have forced Assad to resign his office, flee the country...At long last the Assad regime has fallen," Biden said.McDaniel puts up 22 in Lindenwood's 81-63 victory over IU Indianapolis
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Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella changed his cleats just 12 minutes into the game after his slips contributed to both of Tottenham's early goals in the teams' London derby in the Premier League on Sunday. The Spain international ceded possession by slipping on the turf at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the fifth and 11th minutes — and from the ensuing attacks, Spurs scored through Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski. Immediately after Kulusevski's shot hit the net to make it 2-0, Cucurella sprinted to the sideline while shrugging his shoulders and pointed to his cleats. He took them off and threw them away in disgust before putting on new ones. It seemed to work. Within six minutes, he provided the pass that led to Jadon Sancho scoring for Chelsea to make it 2-1. Chelsea went on to win 4-3 — and Cucurella posted a photo on social media after the match, showing the first cleats he wore nestled in a bin. “It almost slipped away,” Cucurella wrote on Instagram Stories, “but proud of the amazing team effort to turn things around.” AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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'Wants to see improvement': Why this star free agent has put contract talks on holdI never knew of actors Anthony Jennings and Maris Racal until social media revealed their tale of love, hate, betrayal, and revenge. The sword of disgrace have fallen on these on-screen lovers after Jennings’ ex-girlfriend (Jam Villanueva) publicly exposed the love team’s private phone conversations and photos via the (in)famous interactive technologies among virtual communities and networks. The re-posting of Villanueva’s IG content by netizens and “Maritesses” apparently pressed the wounds even further. Word has it that endorsements for the actors started to melt away, as the actress tearfully explained her side on television. The scorned ex-girlfriend was likewise in tears, ostensibly. Perhaps equally as viral as the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, the love triangle was a palpable feast for netizens and rumormongers. And there is no way of controlling, much less influencing the opinions and judgment of people from all walks of life on this banquet of a scandal. I, too, have slowly formed a humble estimation on the topic as it was even discussed or debated, with levity of course, during a lunch meeting after a much more important Board meeting! After all, disdain for any alleged cheater flows endlessly like a waterfall. As empathy poured for the spurned ex-girlfriend, a few observers wrote that she should have first consulted a lawyer before taking out the dirty laundry in public. One privacy advocate said that the unauthorized posting of private chats online can lead to criminal charges, meriting imprisonment, fines and damages under Republic Act 10173 or Data Privacy Act of 2012. Another privacy law practitioner, however, said that such personal information may not fall within the ambit of the proscription against the unauthorized disclosure since information between lovers are not covered. Either way, the sharing of information was clearly made without the consent of the data subjects—Jennings and Racal—and must have been done out of sheer anger and pain! “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned” was clearly exemplified in this relationship. To evidently exact revenge against her erstwhile disloyal boyfriend and the alleged usurper/other woman, Villanueva threw caution to the wind. Choosing between the shame, pain, and anger and the hammer of legal procedure, Villanueva chose the former. Their story is not the first news of betrayal since, not too long ago, a prosecutor was likewise embroiled in a scandal unmasked by no less than his wife. Shared online, the scandalous video practically made everyone fixed their condemnatory eyes on and demonstrated their pejorative mouths against the cheating husband-prosecutor. His career took a downward turn; he was out of work for months on end. A few decades ago, the same betrayal and shame scenario exemplified the lives of Dr. Hayden Kho, Dr. Vicky Belo and actresses Maricar Reyes and Katrina Halili. The duplicitous Kho’s intimate videos, which went viral even before the popularity of social media, shocked the senses of those who saw them. And so, it seems so effortless for some of us to assess, criticize or condemn cheaters and victims alike. The judgmental-lawyer-in-courtroom-mode in me thinks that part of Racal’s televised narrative of her side in the story was just an act, in a vain attempt at salvaging her career and endorsements. As can be gleaned from a portion of her text messages with Jennings (“let’s not force the issue. Right timing will come”), she had to know all along that Jennings was still in a relationship with another. The same sentiment can be had of Maricar Reyes and Katrina Halili who had to be aware at that time that Hayden Kho was romantically affiliated with Vicky Belo. The gracious Christian in me, however, says that we should give all parties, whether offenders or the offended, a chance to learn from lessons from this tragic experience. One of them has become a much better person, as Reyes gradually transformed into a very strong and inspiring daughter of God and even courageously published a book about her ordeal. Jennings and the prosecutor have the opportunity to become better persons following the lead of the new Hayden Kho, whose faith in his Abba Father recalibrated him to become a Christian, a doting husband and a responsible father. The Racal-Jennings-Villanueva scandalous story of shame and betrayal continues to unfold. If I were to be asked for advice by any of these involved parties, not legal but practical, I would encourage them to turn to our Almighty God. For all the shame and betrayal, surrender to Him! Such an event brings to mind the beautiful biblical story of the adulterous woman as can be read in John 8 of the Great Book! This adulterous woman, caught in the act, was brought by the scribes and Pharisees to Jesus. They implored the Law of Moses, which commanded them to stone such a sinful woman. Jesus’ reaction was to write on the ground with his finger (indicating that He knew the law as it is Him who wrote it), and to address the crowd by stating “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her” ( verse 7 ). Upon hearing this, those who were present walked away, one by one, until no one was left (verse 9) except Jesus. Then Jesus asked the woman if any man condemned her, to which the woman replied none ( verses 10, 11 ). Neither did Jesus condemn her. Instead, he commanded her to “Go and sin no more” ( verse 11 ). The lesson in the episodes of Racal-Jennings-Villanueva, the unfaithful prosecutor, and the Kho viral shameful videos is summarized in God’s Word of repentance: “Go and sin no more.” The absence of judgment and condemnation came first (“Go”), before the instruction (“do not sin anymore”). Given modern technology and the growing impact of social media, it is readily effortless for any of us to criticize or condemn a neighbor. We judge them as if we know the pain of the journey of the cheaters, the disloyal, the liars, and the aggressors. We judge them as if we are “cleaner” than they are. We tend to cast the first stone against them when our Heavenly Father has encouraged us to go beyond the ministry of condemnation. As we ought to have learned from the narrative of the adulterous woman and Jesus, we should always take a step back and refuse to pass judgment, whenever “sinners” are out in the open, exposed and even ridiculed. Believers should instead pray for them as we struggle against the temptations of this world. As true Christian followers, we should never be quick to judge when we encounter stories of infidelity, betrayal, and ruined relationships, in particular, or of any scandal and anomaly, in general. Even though the parties involved should be abhorred because of their conduct, believers are aware not to cast the first stone. Were it not for God’s grace, and His beloved Son’s sacrifice, we have but fallen short and are sinners in anybody’s eyes. Society has made us judges and juries; may the Spirit within us remind us to just walk away and leave the stones right where they are. A former infantry and intelligence officer in the Army, Siegfred Mison showcased his servant leadership philosophy in organizations such as the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Malcolm Law Offices, Infogix Inc., University of the East, Bureau of Immigration, and Philippine Airlines. He is a graduate of West Point in New York, Ateneo Law School, and University of Southern California. A corporate lawyer by profession, he is an inspirational teacher and a Spirit-filled writer with a mission. For questions and comments, please e-mail me at sbmison@gmail.com. Siegfred has a diversified set of education and experiences which has made him a game changer and a servant leader in organizations such as the Philippine Army, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Malcolm Law Offices, a U.S. based software development company called Infogix Inc, University of the East, Bureau of Immigration, and Philippine Airlines. His professional degrees came from the United States Military Academy at West Point in New York, Ateneo Law School, and University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA. Now a corporate executive for a major airline, Siegfred is a former soldier and a lawyer by profession, a teacher and and inspirational speaker by passion, and a book author and a writer with a mission.Aussie recruiter reveals the brutal truth about WFH - and what you need to do if you don't want to return to the office
Think twice before cleaning up your leaf litter this fall, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert advises. Whether you shred or rake them, leaving some leaf piles will help pollinators and beneficial insects. “Remember, leaf litter makes great overwintering sites for insects,” said Larry Stein, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulture specialist and professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Horticultural Sciences, Uvalde. While some bees and wasps live in hives, they are often ground nesters. These pollinators will need leaf litter and some loose soil to get through the winter. Keeping your garden insect-friendly through the winter months also means that when overwintering eggs, nymphs or larvae, and pupae hatch in the spring, you will have an already-flourishing insect population to get to work as pollinators and protection from “bad bugs.” Leaf drop may have come a little earlier than normal, this year. While October is typically a wetter time of the year, 2024 has proven to be different for much of Texas. “We would prefer leaf drop to be normal as opposed to being caused by drought, but many parts of the state didn’t get the precipitation levels they are used to seeing, and we are also seeing higher heat than usual as we head into November,” Stein said. However, once leaves do drop, whether early or “on time,” he said to think twice before disposing of them. Plant of the Month: Possum Haw Holly Stein’s plant of the month is a deciduous holly, better known as possum haw holly. It has the widest range of all Texas hollies and does well in various soil conditions. It can be grown in shade, but it fruits best in partial shade to full sun. Possum haw holly also attracts songbirds. Due to its heat and drought tolerance, it does well in many parts of Texas. Female plants will need a male pollinator for a good fruit set. “This is a truly outstanding small native tree that is very low maintenance,” he said. “The tree drops its leaves in fall to reveal showy red or orange berries on female plants that remain throughout the winter.” Other November Gardening Guide Tips What to plant, what to wait on: Container trees and shrubs can be planted; wait until January to plant bare root stock. It is also the ideal time to select and plant cool-season annuals like pansies, violas and ornamental cabbages and kale. However, establishment will be a bit more challenging if the higher temperatures continue, so more frequent watering would be needed. Be patient to prune: Don’t get in a hurry to prune woody plants. Late December through February is usually the best time to prune them. Know when to pick persimmons, citrus: As the temperatures cool, the full color of persimmons and citrus will highlight your landscape. However, just because astringent persimmons turn orange does not mean they are ripe; a light frost seems to expedite this process. Citrus does not need to be totally orange to be ready to eat. Keep an eye out for fungus: Monitor your lawn for late-season fungus issues, which can be exacerbated by too much moisture. Grow a winter salad: As temperatures cool, your cool-season crops will continue to develop. You can also do bi-weekly planting of salad greens, such as leaf lettuce, kale, chard and spinach. Prepare garden equipment for winter: Drain gasoline from power tools and run the engine until fuel in the carburetor is used up, unless you have made the switch to ethanol-free gas. Even with ethanol-free gas, it is a good idea to run the gas out of the carburetor. Drain and store garden hoses and watering equipment in a readily accessible location. Revisit your cold protection plan: As the temperatures begin to cool, make sure you have a cold protection plan in place. Think about the mulch, mounding around trunks, covers and other measures to protect plants. Bring in late-blooming plants such as decorative kalanchoes or Christmas cacti so they can finish flowering in the warmth of the house. Think variety: Place orders for seeds this month to have them available when you are ready to plant in the spring. In addition to ordering seeds you are already familiar with, try a few new kinds each year to broaden your garden contents. Change the way you fertilize indoor plants: Reduce the fertilization of indoor plants through mid-March. An exception would be plants in an atrium or a well-lighted window location.A Michelin-starred chef has appealed to thieves who stole his van which had 2,500 pies inside to “do the right thing” and give them to people in need. Tommy Banks, who owns two restaurants and a pub in North Yorkshire , announced on Instagram that his van carrying £25,000 worth of stock had been taken. The refrigerated vehicle was due to make a delivery to the chef’s pop-up pie stall at York Christmas Market, but staff found it had disappeared from Barker business park in Melmerby, near Ripon, on Monday morning. Banks urged the perpetrators to drop the pies somewhere such as a community centre, adding: “I know you’re a criminal, but maybe just do something nice because it’s Christmas and maybe we can feed a few thousand people with these pies that you’ve stolen, do the right thing.” He also asked anyone who is offered pies from someone who is not him to report them to the police. The chef’s video contained the caption: “So @matthewalockwood went into @madeinoldstead this morning to pick up the van and it has been stolen. “These guys had loaded up the van with stock for @tommyspieshop today and left plugged in overnight. I’m guessing the thieves didn’t realise they were stealing 2,500 pies along with the van! The pies are all in boxes with my name on so not very easy to sell. “If you are the thieves and read this I urge you to drop the pies off somewhere. So we can at least give them to people who need food and they are not wasted.” This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue' . The chef, a veteran judge on BBC show Great British Menu, added the stolen items included pies filled with steak and ale, turkey and cranberry, and butternut squash, and would have been enough to stock Tommy’s Pie Shop for a week. North Yorkshire police said it had been informed of the theft and asked anyone with information to get in touch, the BBC reported.Global Payments Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors
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HER Roofing Brings Expertise To Flat Roof Installation For Homeowners In PortlandThe premise: offer an artist, an eatery or retail entrepreneur the opportunity to prove themselves to a downtown St. Paul landlord through a temporary, sweetheart lease. After six months of renting a storefront for as little as $1 — and maybe insurance, utilities and incidentals — both parties can negotiate a longer-term contract, or go their separate ways. As a business sector, startups are notorious for rarely getting too far off the ground, but the best blossom and turn heads. The St. Paul Downtown Alliance, a partnership between City Hall and major downtown employers, launched the Grow Downtown program around May 2022 in hopes that at least a few new retailers will take seed, fill growing ground-level and skyway vacancies and draw needed foot traffic to downtown St. Paul’s commercial buildings. Not all the shops have stuck around, but organizers say the results have been even better than expected. Grow Downtown has matched 18 new businesses — almost all of them run by women and people of color — with property owners to date, filling more than 40,000 square feet of empty retail space. At least a dozen of those businesses are still open in their original locations, occupying a total of 27,000 square feet. The majority have either signed long-term leases or at least extended past their initial six-month agreements. A handful of shops remain in business in new locations or continue to host pop-up hours downtown or elsewhere. “For the most part, we haven’t really had a ton of ‘fatalities,’ for lack of a better term,” said Lee Krueger, a real estate consultant and former president and chief executive officer of the St. Paul Port Authority, who arranged the lease deals after studying similar efforts in Denver and Minneapolis. “Some of them are going to do just fine.” The right amount of space Downtowns everywhere have contracted since the onset of the pandemic, which heightened the move to remote work and online retail, and St. Paul’s skyway vacancies were growing even before the pandemic. Still, while some may hope that the capital city draws a Fortune 500 spin-off to employ locals and shore up its tax base, it’s perhaps more likely that the city’s fortunes rest with homegrown companies emerging organically from small-business startups in affordable commercial spaces. The challenge isn’t just a question of finding the right amount of square footage for a budding entrepreneur. A candle and lotion shop, for instance, might have a tough time situated next to a food court vendor selling fragrant recipes, Krueger said. Other vendors might need a restaurant hood and ventilation system or a washable tile ceiling. Renting too much space can be worse than too little when utility payments kick in. “My daughter works with me, and she’ll review business plans, financials,” Krueger said. “She’ll interview these people and say, ‘Hey Dad, I talked to this tenant.’ Jack and the Pack (which now sells dog-running harnesses at Wells Fargo Place), that was one she really liked. But we couldn’t put them in the skyway because people bring their dogs in. We needed a space with a concrete floor .” “One guy said, ‘What about this space?’ We said, ‘That’s 10,000 square feet. To heat and cool this space, it’s going to overwhelm you,'” Krueger added. “Sometimes we call people and say, ‘Do you have a business plan?’ And they’ll say, ‘A what?’ One guy said, ‘My plan is to be the best restaurant in St. Paul.’ OK, but .... We screen them. By the time we get them to these landlords, we’ve interviewed them, we’ve talked to them, we’ve got a business plan and some sales projections.” ‘It made sense’ Arrangements with landlords vary broadly — not every initial lease is free of charge — and some of the choicest locations have already been filled, meaning the next round of leases may be especially tricky, Krueger said. Still, Wells Fargo Place property manager Heide Kempf-Schwarze was happy to see Jack and the Pack find a following in a ground-floor space that had been vacant for upwards of 10 years. “That was the one I said, ‘I’m not quite sure how this will work out, but if it doesn’t we haven’t really lost anything.’ We aren’t spending a lot of money on a tenant improvement build-out. We aren’t having to pay broker’s commissions. It made sense.” Kempf-Schwarze said three of the building’s new storefronts — the Blue Hummingbird Woman Indigenous Gift Shop, Ramadhan Designs and Jack and the Pack — are woman-owned, and the fourth, Trinity House Coffee in a former McDonald’s space within the third-floor atrium, is owned by a man of color. All four tenants have now been in the building for at least two years. “You’re offering a low-barrier entry point to entrepreneurs who might not have the means to gain access by traditional means, and letting them get their feet on the ground and get stabilized, without having to figure out everything at once,” Kempf-Schwarze said. “It added some vibrancy I think we really needed in downtown. We were really strategic with the tenants we vetted in the first go-round.” Here’s a look at some of the businesses: Black Men Teach WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: Black Men Teach is a nonprofit aimed at supporting and increasing the number of Black male teachers in Minnesota, located in the Osborn370 building, 370 N. Wabasha St., Suite 660. ON THE WEB: blackmenteach.org THEIR STORY: One school year from now, Black Men Teach, an organization whose goal is to “empower the growth of Black male teachers,” will be on track to have 20% of elementary teachers in the schools they partner with be Black males, according to executive director Markus Flynn. “It’s a very narrow focus, but the scope of work is broad,” he said. In partnership with “Thrive by 2035,” a coalition for the advancement of Black male educators, Black Men Teach has a longer-term goal. Within the next decade, they want Minnesota schools with a Black student body population of at least 40% to have 20% of their teaching staff be composed of Black men — a total of 450 Black male teachers in 90 elementary schools. “That’s over a 1000% increase of the number of Black men we have teaching in elementary school classrooms right now,” said Flynn, noting they’ve wanted to grow their footprint in the capital city, which he said provides strong opportunities for networking with collaborators. Blue Hummingbird Woman Indigenous Gift Shop WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: Blue Hummingbird Woman Indigenous Gift Shop, which features various creations by Indigenous community members, opened in Wells Fargo Place, 30 E. Seventh St., Suite 285, in November 2022. A second location and traditional healing center, Eagle and Condor Native Wellness Center, opened at 790 E. Seventh St. in November 2023. ON THE WEB: bluehummingbirdwoman.com THEIR STORY: Tara Perron, known as Tanaǧidaŋ To Wiŋ, has sold products of her own throughout the powwow circuit since she was young, but it wasn’t until she started writing books that it occurred to her to try to open her own shop. The store sells a variety of items made by both Perron and other Indigenous vendors, including beadwork, jewelry, clothing, various herbal remedies, wild teas, honey, oils and balms. Perron said one of the greatest joys in owning her store is getting to highlight and invest in Native American artists and their work. “People can come buy authentic, Native-made gifts, and sometimes people don’t know where to get them,” she said. “There’s always a story behind each creator and the gifts that they create, and I know (those) stories and so I love sharing them. That’s what makes a handmade gift so beautiful.” Cycling Museum of Minnesota WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: Coming soon to the Securian building at 401 N. Robert St. Related Articles Business | Your Money: Building wealth in uncertain times: year-end planning moves Business | Working Strategies: Second Sunday Series: Jumping in with ChatGPT Business | Scrap metal industry sues state, saying new copper metal law will shut down its industry Business | What to consider when exchanging currency Business | US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown ON THE WEB: cmm.bike THEIR STORY: Using loaned and donated bicycle collections, the Cycling Museum of Minnesota has hosted traveling exhibits around the Twin Cities since 2012, and is currently showcasing America’s earliest-model mountain bikes at the Theodore Wirth Regional Park Trailhead in Minneapolis. Juston Anderson is working with his nonprofit board and other volunteers to finalize lease terms for the museum in the Securian building, with the oldest artifact set to go on display dating back to 1884. “We’ve got bikes from the very, very beginning of cycling in Minnesota, which are some antique and vintage high-wheel bikes with hard tires, and pneumatic safety bikes from when they were coming into fashion,” Anderson said. “As far as museums go, we’re just a baby. We’re just kind of getting started.” Eaton Art WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: Eaton Art is a space for the six-month pop-up exhibit “Through the Window: Look. Pause. Discover.”, running from June through December on the skyway level of the Town Square complex at 445 Minnesota St. The exhibit features a series of four themed displays: “PRIDE: Pioneers and Progress,” “A Life In Art | Jim Smola 1950-2022,” “WORDS and Banned & Burned” and “You Can Quote Me.” For the final month, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 25, the space will function as a retail shop, featuring elements from each exhibit. ON THE WEB: throughthewindowdotblog.wordpress.com THEIR STORY: Anthony Eaton originally planned to use the space as a tribute to his late husband when he moved back home from Dallas, Texas, in 2022. When he was offered the space for six months, he decided to do a series of displays — one celebrating people significant to the LGBTQ+ community, one dedicated to his husband, one featuring writers and banned books and one for Eaton’s favorite inspirational quotes. Eaton, a St. Paul native and Lowertown artist, is looking for a permanent space for a retail store. “I care deeply about St. Paul because I consider it home,” he said. “I have witnessed the city grow and change. While we are facing some significant challenges, I want to be part of that solution through my work.” Jack and the Pack WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: Jack and the Pack, which sells everything you’ll need to run with your dogs or harness them to a sled, skis, scooter or bicycle, opened in June 2023 on the ground level of Wells Fargo Place, 30 E. Seventh St., Suite 220. Open for in-person shopping at least twice a week, with seasonal fluctuation, and online. ON THE WEB: jackandthepack.com THEIR STORY: Alexandra “AJ” Johnson, a former school teacher turned Team USA competitor in dog-running sports, sold items related to “joring” — the Norwegian word for “pulling” — online, but longed to take Jack and the Pack to the next level. When the Grow Downtown program came along, Johnson opened her first bricks-and-mortar location within 4,000 square feet of ground-level storefront at Seventh and Wabasha streets, a seemingly choice location that had stood vacant for about 10 years, which she now shares with Brave the Snow, a woman-owned kicksled shop. Jack and the Pack suffered a break-in within its first few months but Johnson stayed the course, so to speak. “We haven’t had any issues since,” she said. Johnson doesn’t just sell harnesses — she also hosts group and individual classes and participates in regional competitions for a variety of dog-running sports, from sled races to bike-joring, which she blogs about on her website. Her dogs also compete in skiing through a friend. “I’m not the best skier,” she said with a laugh. La’Russe Boutique WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: La’Russe Boutique, a clothing boutique, opened in July in the Town Square complex at 444 Cedar St., just off the skyway over Fifth and Cedar streets. ON THE WEB: larussebotique.com THEIR STORY: When she learned she could launch her own business on a small lease, Laurarelle Patterson quit her day job of 12 years as a special-education instructor, gave up her apartment and moved in with her adult daughter to open La’Russe Boutique, which sells men’s and women’s clothing, including high school letterman jackets featuring customized pictures. Patterson, who still works nights in the health care field, said it’s been a tough road — damaged credit prevented her from getting loans, so she’s financed inventory acquisition herself. Her three daughters, all of them business-minded, inspire her to persevere. Her family tree, displayed prominently on the store wall, begins with its roots in Twin Cities civil rights advocate Nellie Stone Johnson, whom she calls a great-aunt, as well as Black car manufacturer Charles Richard Patterson, and winds up to one of her daughters, an esthetics instructor. Another daughter is in school to become a coroner. Next stop: San Francisco and New York, where Patterson plans to take a gander at the latest fashions, form partnerships and bring some coastal bling back to the Midwest. Lucille’s Bottleshop WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: Lucille’s Bottleshop, an alcohol-free bottle shop and tasting room, aims to create opportunities for people to socialize without alcohol. Opened in July near the Palace Theatre at 24 W. Seventh Place. ON THE WEB: lucillesbottleshop.com THEIR STORY: Lucille’s owner Alexandra Zauner, who is 10 years alcohol-free, decided to explore non-alcoholic options a few years ago, yet found it odd that she and her sober friends still had to go to a liquor store to find them. Zauner said she was inspired by other bottle shops opening around the country and wanted to create opportunities for sober people to socialize in an alcohol-free space. Bottle shops “lean in and give people not just non-alcoholic as an afterthought, but as the main thought and focus,” she said. Lucille’s, named after Zauner’s grandmother Lucy, also hosts almost weekly alcohol-free events where those who are sober, sober-curious or just want a night away from alcohol can socialize and “see that you don’t need alcohol to be able to do that,” she said. Petek Trading Co. WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: Petek Trading Co., a home goods retailer that sells ethically-sourced handmade woven goods from Turkey, opened in the Historic Hamm Building in September 2022 before moving to its current storefront at 327 W. Seventh St. ON THE WEB: petektradingco.com THEIR STORY: While working at Anthropologie during the early days of the pandemic, Melek Petek decided to strike out on her own and sell handmade goods that connect to her culture in a storefront that celebrates tradition. Originally from Turkey, Petek’s cultural pride is reflected in her inventory — rugs, stockings, coasters and pillow cases made from upcycled kilims, a traditional form of Turkish rug weaving. “If it weren’t for the (Grow Downtown) project, I wouldn’t have a storefront,” said Petek, noting the project likely cut at least two years off the timeline for launching her own shop. “It gave me a chance to talk to (a property manager) in a low-stakes way.” Soapy Toads WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: Soapy Toads, a small-batch, handmade, all-natural bath and personal care product shop, located in the Pioneer Endicott building, 141 E. Fourth St., Suite 205. Established by Dragon Walker and Jake Walker. ON THE WEB: instagram.com/soapy_toads THEIR STORY: Six years ago, Dragon Walker began hand-making soap in her basement. Walker would gift the personal care products to loved ones, but when her hobby started to take over the house, her husband, Jake, said she either needed to stop making soap or start selling it. Jake is now her “Soapy Toads bath and personal care items” business partner, a dream Walker says couldn’t have been a reality without him. “Small businesses are not just businesses, small businesses are an act of love,” Walker said. She describes her soap as “moisturizing, gentle and earth-compatible,” though Soapy Toads carries everything from lip balms to candles to bug spray. She and her right-hand woman, Jaime Haas, agreed that what makes working downtown special is the people who visit and make the space lively. “It’s a retail space but it’s also a casual social space,” Haas said. “Which is kind of a great mix.” Trinity House Coffee WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: Trinity House Coffee, a coffee shop that sources its roasts from Africa, opened in the former McDonald’s space in the third-floor atrium and former food court of Wells Fargo Place, 30 E. Seventh St., Suite 325, in January 2022. ON THE WEB: trinityhousecoffees.com THEIR STORY: Owner Gerry Exom has been in the coffee business for over 10 years. Exom, a military veteran who was once homeless, said running Trinity House Coffee fulfills his dream of catering to the affluent alongside the disadvantaged, offering both communities “the same high-quality coffee for the same affordable price, which kind of levels the playing field.” The biggest challenge so far has been what he deemed the “COVID-19 effect,” where remote work limits the amount of foot traffic walking by retail stores. Trinity is open Monday through Friday, but it still only draws healthy numbers of customers about three days per week, he said. Being situated near the Children’s Museum helps draw in some business, and his website introduces prospective customers to bags of Kenyan, Ethiopian and Congo-bean coffees. Related ArticlesTEHRAN – In a gathering at Allameh Tabatabai University’s Faculty of Law and Political Science, the government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, emphasized the urgent need for dialogue and mutual understanding in Iranian society. Speaking on Sunday, Mohajerani addressed a diverse audience of students. Mohajerani’s address focused on the necessity of dialogue and mutual understanding, which she described as critical for societal progress. “Do you know why we need unity? Because we don’t give each other the chance to listen,” she said. “We desperately need dialogue, and dialogue stems from awareness. Both the left wing and the right wing must speak, and everyone must listen.” Mohajerani acknowledged the difficulty of fostering meaningful conversation in the current climate. “Today’s environment is not one of dialogue,” she noted. “A space for dialogue requires inner calm. We need unity within ourselves to truly engage with others.” She also called for patience and understanding, emphasizing that progress requires tolerance. “For 45 years, we have stood by the slogans of independence, freedom, and the Islamic Republic. We have one Iran, and we all stand for it. Now more than ever, we must listen to each other and stand united.” The forum gave students a platform to share their grievances, and they did so with fervor. Some students raised concerns about perceived contradictions in government policy, such as emphasizing the impact of sanctions while allowing the import of luxury goods. A segment of the audience expressed skepticism about the forum’s format, suggesting it seemed more like a planned event than a space for genuine student-led discussions. Observations about selective engagement with students were shared, with calls for broader representation and inclusivity. Students highlighted the need for unity through inclusivity, noting that unity and division can be closely connected. They emphasized that achieving genuine unity requires fairness and open dialogue. Advocacy for the release of detained students was a prominent theme, with some questioning the necessity of such measures. Concerns about university budgets were also raised, with suggestions that resources should be distributed more evenly across all student needs. Students also underscored the importance of universities as spaces for critical thought, vibrancy, and independence. The spokesperson concluded the session, remarking that: “This country is ours to build, but building begins with the willingness to listen.”
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