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I like Martha Stewart. Always have. Two recent documentaries, "Martha" on Netflix and the CNN series "The Many Lives of Martha Stewart," follow the Greek drama that make Stewart a cultural fascination to this day. They recount the jihad against this visionary who came under attack for being a woman with fierce ambition. Admittedly, Stewart's hard-edged perfectionism and nuclear-powered drive had created some tension with her product, the "soft" home arts of cooking, flower arranging and chair reupholstering. But did she have to be destroyed? Sure, Stewart engaged in some insider trading that may have seemed nothing more than an innocent stock tip. She shouldn't have lied about it to the FBI. But did journalist Dominick Dunne have to call her the "Goddess of Greed" over a transaction that saved the creator of a billion-dollar business only $45,673? It sure didn't merit five months in prison. In 1987, the cultural hyenas jumped on her for signing a $5 million contract with Kmart. Stewart was allegedly "selling out" the domestic lifestyle she had cultivated, moving away from authenticity toward mass production and profit. Heaven forfend. The year before, The Disney Co.'s CEO walked off with a $90 million severance check after 14 months of undistinguished performance. She was tenacious. So what? Male executives wore that badge proudly. This woman built a business empire based on creating artistic cheese trays and making wreaths from dry leaves. Try that, Elon Musk. Some of her trouble came in the sub-message that our home lives had turned slovenly because Americans had stopped caring about family dinners and dust balls under the sofa. Some translated that not as a call to do better but as an indictment. But Stewart had no army. Those who accused her of creating unrealistic expectations for women juggling work and family should have been asked: Whose expectations? One could simply enjoy watching her on TV or reading her magazine, Martha Stewart Living. Her projects were properly labeled "aspirational." I once tried to follow her instructions for coloring cloth with natural vegetable dyes. Two hours later, I ended up with blotchy fabric and hands stained by beet juice. I tried, I failed, and I had a funny story to tell. I was intrigued by her demonstration on how to roll an ironed tablecloth in parchment paper to prevent wrinkles. And how nice that she could whip up 80 perfectly iced little cakes in no time. I can't do a single backflip. Must I resent Simone Biles for executing a triple-double in one move? It took Superwoman strength to plant an orchard with 122 trees and who knows how many rose bushes. One interviewer noted that people living in Detroit or New York City couldn't do rose gardens. She responded, "But yes, they want roses." The fantasy was more than half the point. Women were among her leading inquisitors. One called her "the most intimidating homemaker on earth." Another female interviewer tells her, "Either they worship you or they say you make us crazy." There was a third possibility — that they found her entertaining. Stewart can lay claim to two heroic feats: She played a big part in improving the quality of American homelife. And she rebuilt a business that had been left for dead. Above all, Martha was a great tough broad. You saw how TV's Larry King kept badgering her about her failed marriage in a way that would have seemed bizarre had the executive been a man. "I had sacrificed a marriage because of the allure of a great job," she finally relented. And she didn't regret it? She did not. I like Stewart, still going strong at 83. More than ever. Harrop, who lives in New York City and Providence, Rhode Island, writes for Creators Syndicate: fharrop@gmail.com . Get local news delivered to your inbox!City Council has authorized the Elizabeth City Police Department to spend $440,000 on crime-solving technology. The $440,000 comes from a grant project that is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice with funding made available under the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. The Byrnes Community Project grant does not require any matching funds from the city. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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Companies are ripping off their diversity, equity, and inclusion masks and reaffirming the driving force behind their company-wide policies: profits above all. Following the George Floyd protests in the summer of 2020, many companies ramped up their diversity efforts in response to a majority of U.S. voices (i.e., consumers) expressing a desire for representation. However, as some experts speculated, company changes to workplace environments appear to have been more of a temporary effort to appease disgruntled pocketbooks. x Datawrapper Content With felon-elect Donald Trump preparing to take the White House, some companies are leaning into Trump’s “anti-woke” and anti-DEI rhetoric and rolling back programs to make their workplaces more inclusive. Additionally, following the Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision to strike down affirmative action in colleges, companies seemingly moved away from their diversity efforts in an apparent fear of legal repercussions . Here are some of the companies who have dropped their DEI policies in the past year. Walmart—a company who employs over 2 million people worldwide— announced in November that it would end its DEI initiative. The retail giant also said it would not renew the Center for Racial Equity, a program launched by Walmart’s chief executive Doug McMillon after the Floyd protests. At the time, the program promised to give out $100 million in grants over five years that would help to address systemic racism. McMillon’s 2020 promises included making changes in Walmart that “actively shape our culture to be more inclusive.” As for its recent rollbacks, Walmart will stop sharing data with the Humans Right Campaign, an advocacy group that reports on LGBTQ+ initiatives across workplaces. The company will also halt the sale of certain LGBTQ+ items on their website and will terminate the use of words such as Latinx and DEI in official communications. “We’ve been on a journey and know we aren’t perfect, but every decision comes from a place of wanting to foster a sense of belonging, to open doors to opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers, and to be a Walmart for everyone,” the company said in a statement. “This is Walmart preparing for a Trump presidency and Justice Department,” Amber Madison, co-founder of DEI consultancy Peoplism, told The New York Times. “If Walmart’s assessment of the Trump administration is that it will protect his friends and go after its enemies, this is Walmart showing they’re a friend.” In August, Ford CEO Jim Farley said in an email to employees that they were opting out of sharing information with the Humans Right Campaign. “We are mindful that our employees and customers hold a wide range of beliefs,” Farley wrote. “The external and legal environment related to political and social issues continues to evolve.” Popular right-wing influencer Robby Starbuck took credit for this change—as well as Walmart’s change—and claimed that the company made the cuts after Starbuck shared he was investigating their policies. However, companies catering to conservative blowback appears to paint a larger picture of the cultural shift happening as the U.S. prepares for a second Trump presidency. Responding to Ford’s decision at the time, Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson said in a statement , “Ford Motor Company’s shortsighted decisions will have long-term consequences.” “Ford Motor Company is abandoning its financial duty to recruit and keep top talent from across the full talent pool. In making their purchasing decisions, consumers should take note that Ford Motor Company has abandoned its commitment to our communities,” she said. In the same month as Ford, Lowe’s also detached itself from the Human Rights Campaign, opting out of sharing data with the advocacy program. The company said in an internal memo shared with the Associated Press that they began “reviewing” their programs following the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action. And the company Lowe’s decided to combine its resource groups—which represented “diverse sections of our associate population”—into one umbrella group, according to the memo. Lowe’s also decided to end any sponsorship with programs outside of its business market and to no longer participate in festivals or parades. “We may make additional changes over time,” the memo read. “What will not change, though, is our commitment to our people.” In October, Toyota announced in a memo obtained by Bloomberg that the car company would "narrow our community activities to align with STEM education and workforce readiness." Following suit with the other companies opting out of DEI initiatives, Toyota also decided to stop sharing data with the Human Rights Campaign. The car company was another one of Starbuck’s alleged projects, which the activist also took credit for following Toyota’s announcement. However, a spokesperson for the company said that Starbucks’ impact on the company was "negligible.” In June, Tractor Supply cut ties with diversity and climate change efforts after receiving conservative backlash. The Tennessee-based company also opted out of submitting data to the Human Rights Campaign, and chose to no longer participate in events—such as Pride—that don’t directly pertain to the company’s business. Per the Associated Press, Tractor Supply said it would be eliminating DEI roles and goals but did not specify what that would entail. The company’s decision follows a rain of backlash from online conservatives, to which Tractor Supply responded that they “heard from customers that [they had] disappointed them” and took the “feedback to heart.” In September, the power-tool manufacturer quietly distanced itself from DEI efforts by removing any references to diversity or equality from their website. While the company once had a rich online footprint of DEI support and references to funding for equity and racial justice, those were wiped or met with a broken-link error on the Stanley Black & Decker website, according to Daily Mail , a right-wing British tabloid. The tool company faced backlash for reportedly spending $280,000 on lobbying for passage of the Equality Act, as well as donating about $10.5 million to “racial equity” organizations as part of a “racial equity roadmap.” Unfortunately, the list of companies who have backtracked their inclusion efforts continues to grow. As right-wing ideologues and the Supreme Court take aim at race-based diversity programs, companies are looking out for what matters most to them—their bottom line. Thank you to the diverse Daily Kos community who continues to fight so hard with Daily Kos for issues such as diversity and inclusion. Your reader support means everything. 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Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta’s instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play as a first step to scale back internet restrictions, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday. The Islamic Republic has some of the strictest controls on internet access in the world, but its blocks on US-based social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are routinely bypassed by tech-savvy Iranians using virtual private networks. “Today the first step in removing internet limitations... has been taken,” IRNA cited Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology Sattar Hashemi as saying. Social media platforms were widely used in anti-government protests in Iran. In Septemberm the United States called on Big Tech to help evade online censorship in countries that heavily sensor the internet, including Iran.State championship starsNone

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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street got back to climbing after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 gained 0.8% Wednesday to break a two-day losing streak and finished just short of its all-time high. Big Tech stocks led the way, which drove the Nasdaq composite up 1.8% to top the 20,000 level for the first time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged with a dip of 0.2%. Stocks got a boost as expectations built that the Fed will deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are rising Wednesday after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve . The S&P 500 gained 0.9% and is on track to break its first two-day losing streak in nearly a month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 7 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.8% and was heading for a record. Treasury yields edged higher in the bond market as expectations built that Wednesday’s inflation data will allow the Fed to deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. Traders are betting on a 95% probability of that, according to data from CME Group, up from 89% a day before. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. Wednesday’s report said U.S. consumers paid prices in November that were 2.7% higher than a year earlier. That’s a slight acceleration from October’s inflation rate of 2.6%, but it was exactly what economists were expecting. Another report on inflation at the wholesale level will arrive on Thursday. “The data have given the Fed the ‘all clear’ for next week, and today’s inflation data keep a January cut in active discussion,” according to Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Expectations for a series of cuts to rates by the Fed have been one of the main reasons the S&P 500 has set an all-time high 57 times this year , with the latest coming last week. On Wall Street, Stitch Fix jumped 47.8% after the company that sends clothes to your door reported a smaller loss for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also gave financial forecasts for the current quarter that were better than expected, including for revenue. Albertsons edged down by 0.6% after filing a lawsuit against Kroger, saying it didn’t do enough for their proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement to win regulatory clearance. Albertsons said it’s seeking billions of dollars in damages from Kroger, whose stock rose 0.6%. A day earlier, judges in separate cases in Oregon and Washington nixed the supermarket giants’ merger. The grocers contended a combination could have helped them compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon, but critics said it would hurt competition. After terminating the merger agreement Albertsons said it plans to boost its dividend 25% and increased the size of its program to buy back its own stock. Mondelez, the company behind Oreo and other food brands, climbed 2.2% after announcing a plan to send cash to shareholders by buying back up to $9 billion of its own stock. The program replaces a prior $6 billion plan, which had about $2.8 billion of capacity remaining and would have otherwise expired at the end of next year. On the losing end of Wall Street, Macy’s fell 2.3% after cutting some of its financial forecasts for the full year of 2024, including for how much profit it expects to make off each $1 of revenue. Dave & Buster’s Entertainment sank 18.7% after reporting a worse loss for the latest quarter than expected. It also said CEO Chris Morris has resigned, and the board has been working with an executive-search firm for the last few months to find its next permanent leader. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.27% from 4.23% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, rose to 4.16% from 4.14%. In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of Europe and Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was an outlier and slipped 0.8% as Chinese leaders convened an annual planning meeting in Beijing that is expected to set economic policies and growth targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1%, up for a second straight day as it climbs back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. ___ AP Writers Matt Ott and Zimo Zhong contributed. Stan Choe, The Associated PressNo. 9 Kentucky, focused on getting better, welcomes Jackson St.

By Girish Linganna Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. President could have a big impact on India-US relations, especially in areas like technology, chips, and semiconductors. As he begins his second term on January 20 next year ,, both countries will face a mix of opportunities and challenges that could shape their tech and economic ties in new ways. In recent years, semiconductors have become a key part of the global economy and a major area of focus for many countries. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in the global supply chain, showing how heavily the world depends on a few producers. This has pushed countries to reduce their reliance on others and invest more in making semiconductors locally. Trump’s government has strongly advocated for reducing dependence on Chinese manufacturing and encouraged shifting supply chains to friendly countries, a strategy called “friend-shoring.” This approach fits well with India’s “Make in India” program, which aims to turn the country into a global center for manufacturing. India is working hard to grow its semiconductor industry by introducing policies and incentives to attract investments. The goal is to create a strong foundation for semiconductor production and development in the country. The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has played a big role in boosting manufacturing in India. It provides financial rewards to companies that start production units in the country. For example, companies like Dixon Technologies are now important players, making smartphones and computers for global brands under this program. This progress is likely to grow even more with increased focus on India-US cooperation in the semiconductor industry. Trump’s re-election creates both opportunities and challenges for the semiconductor industry. While his focus on making the economy more self-reliant sounds promising, it could also mean new tariffs and trade restrictions, which might make global business more complicated. During his campaign, Trump suggested adding high taxes, like a 25% tariff, on products imported from countries like Canada and Mexico. These measures could increase the costs of making semiconductors since the industry depends on parts and materials from around the world. However, this also gives India a chance to step up as a good option for semiconductor manufacturing. With its skilled workers and investor-friendly policies, India could attract more businesses in this sector. The Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), started in January 2023, has become a key part of India-US partnership in advanced technology areas. The second iCET Summit, held in July 2024, showcased the progress achieved in semiconductors, clean energy, and advanced technologies. Both countries have agreed to strengthen their partnership by focusing on sharing technology, working together on research and development, and building systems that support innovation. This initiative is set to play an important role in shaping the future of India-US partnerships in advanced technology. In the coming years, an important area to watch will be how the semiconductor supply chain develops. For a long time, a few major companies have controlled the industry, with Taiwan’s TSMC being a global leader in chip manufacturing. But the global situation is changing, and countries like India and Japan are becoming key players in the semiconductor supply chain. TSMC is working to localize its supply chain and grow its presence in the US and Japan, showing how the industry is shifting. The company’s choice to work with Asian suppliers like Taiwan’s Kinik and Japan’s Ebara for important manufacturing solutions highlights the increasing importance of regional partnerships in the semiconductor industry. India is making early efforts to develop its own Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry, which is worth noting. Government subsidies and incentives have encouraged companies like Dixon Technologies to set up operations. Dixon now produces smartphones for brands like Motorola and Xiaomi, as well as PCs for companies like Acer and Lenovo. These efforts are part of a larger plan to build a self-sufficient semiconductor industry in India. The goal is to rely less on imports and strengthen the country’s ability to produce semiconductors locally. Trump’s re-election brings uncertainty about the future of the US CHIPS and Science Act. This act is designed to promote semiconductor manufacturing in the US by offering large investments and incentives. Trump’s criticism of the Act and his plans for new tariffs could create challenges for the semiconductor industry. However, this also gives India a chance to become a stronger partner for the US in advanced technology fields. India can attract investments and encourage partnerships by aligning its policies with the US’s friend-shoring approach, helping to boost innovation and growth. In summary, Donald Trump’s second term as US President is likely to significantly influence India-US relations, especially in the areas of technology, chips, and semiconductors. Although there are some challenges and uncertainties, there are also great opportunities for collaboration and growth. Both countries can use their strengths to create a strong and innovative semiconductor industry that supports their economies and strengthens their partnership. As the global semiconductor industry keeps changing, India and the US are in a good position to adapt to these shifts and work together to reach their common goals. ( IPA Service )

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:40 p.m. ESTGARDENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 11, 2024-- Best Contracting Services, the southern California leader in commercial roofing services, has officially broken ground on a 264kW microgrid at its corporate headquarters in Gardena, California. This state-of-the-art project not only showcases the Company’s commitment to sustainability and energy innovation but also includes the installation of 19 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations powered by clean energy from the microgrid. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211101741/en/ (Photo: Business Wire) The microgrid, powered by advanced solar technology and integrated energy storage systems, will provide clean, reliable energy for Best Contracting Services’ operations while supporting California’s transition to a greener future. Designed to operate independently during outages, the microgrid ensures energy resilience while reducing the company’s reliance on the traditional utility grid. "This project reflects our vision for a sustainable, resilient future," said CEO Sean Taba. "By integrating renewable energy with EV infrastructure, we are not only lowering our carbon footprint but also supporting the growing need for clean transportation solutions in our community." Project Highlights: The EV charging stations will help advance the state’s efforts to encourage widespread EV adoption, providing convenient, sustainable charging options for Best Contracting Services employees and visitors. This initiative aligns with California’s goal of reaching 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035. The construction phase of the microgrid and EV charging network is expected to be completed by first quarter 2025. "This microgrid and EV infrastructure represent a significant step forward for our company," said Executive Vice President Kayhan Fatemi. "By combining renewable energy with sustainable transportation, we’re demonstrating what’s possible for businesses committed to reducing their environmental impact." About Best Contracting Services BEST Contracting Services, Inc. has been providing services to the construction industry since 1982. We deliver full building envelope services with the knowledge, capability and years of experience in roofing, waterproofing, sheet metal and glazing to ensure that our clients have the confidence in us to guarantee full satisfaction for their building needs. Headquartered in Gardena, CA, with full service facilities in Union City, CA. For more information about the microgrid and EV charging network project or to schedule an interview, please contact Jesse Torres at jtorres@bestcontracting.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211101741/en/ CONTACT: Jesse Torres jtorres@bestcontracting.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENVIRONMENT COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE OTHER TRANSPORT CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY URBAN PLANNING TRANSPORT UTILITIES ALTERNATIVE ENERGY GREEN TECHNOLOGY ENERGY SOURCE: BEST Contracting Services, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/11/2024 02:58 PM/DISC: 12/11/2024 02:56 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211101741/enCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jonathon Brooks doesn’t know how he’ll feel once Sunday comes, once his long-awaited debut for the Carolina Panthers is here. Same goes for Jonathon’s brother, Jordon. Same goes for his mother, Jennifer Donovan, too. The same probably is true for the throngs of people in Hallettsville, Texas, who’ve been reading all the injury news and calling anyone and everyone they know in Charlotte to get the latest update on their hometown hero. There’s one person who the family has been wondering about, specifically, though. He’s been the subject of the question Jennifer, Jordon and Jonathon have asked more and more lately, as the Panthers’ contest with the Kansas City Chiefs at 1 p.m. Sunday in Bank of America Stadium approaches. What would Dad think? “It’s funny because Jordon and I, we say that a lot, too,” Donovan told The Charlotte Observer over the phone earlier this week. “We just really wonder what Skip would be saying. How would he be reacting?” “Honestly, I don’t know,” Jordon began. He then laughed. “I mean, well, I do know.” James “Skip” Brooks would be happy, the son said. “And I can only imagine how happy he’d be.” When Jonathon Brooks makes his NFL debut Sunday, he’ll be playing for a lot of people. The second-round draft pick, who has missed the first chunk of his rookie season recovering from an ACL tear he suffered Nov. 11 of last year, will be playing for his friends. He’ll be playing for his teammates. He’ll be playing for his mother, who helped raise her shy kid from a small southern Texas town who has a gift for finding the open field. He’ll be playing for his brother, who he used to ride bikes with and jump on trampolines with and played living room football with until the end zone couches couldn’t take anymore. He’ll also be playing for his father, who fueled his football dream, who died in 2022 but who Brooks is convinced has been watching over him since. “I feel like I play for a bigger reason,” Jonathon said. “I play for God, my family.” As he always has. Even when it wasn’t easy. The 3 touchdowns the Brooks family won’t forget Ask about Jonathon, and there are three trips to the end zone that stick out in the Brooks family’s collective memory. It’s not hard to see why. The first came when Jonathon was a freshman at Hallettsville High. Jordon, then a senior, remembers it well. It was the seventh week of the 2017 football season, and Jonathon, who’d been tearing it up at the JV level, had gotten called up to varsity. The offense was less than 5 yards away from the end zone. For years, Jordon had seen what others hadn’t. That’s what happens when you’re two of nine grandchildren, part of a big family that featured three uncles and five aunts on Dad’s side and three uncles on Mom’s. It’s also what happens when you’re the son of Skip. Skip Brooks was born and raised in Shiner, Texas, a slightly bigger town than neighboring Hallettsville that is known for its Shiner Bock beer. He was a football player back in the day and used to tease his kids that he was a great running back, too — that they’re lucky they didn’t have video to show how elusive he was. Skip loved his boys and loved pushing them in their shared passion for football. He coached them at times when they were running around in the community’s youth leagues. Jordon acknowledges that “I know he’s my brother and all” but “the way he could see the field was insane at a young age.” And that’s why when coach called a handoff-counter-right on that Friday night in the fall of 2017, Jordon knew what would happen: a touchdown. With no planned celebration, Jonathon just sprinted to his brother, who’d already jogged to his position as a blocker on the PAT team, and jumped up and celebrated with a shoulder bump. A newspaper photographer captured it mid-air; that’s one of Jennifer’s favorite pictures in her scrapbook, she said. “I almost wish they were closer in age and could have more time playing together because it was just really a lot of fun,” Jennifer said. “Everybody in town was super excited.” The second memorable touchdown came four years later, while Jonathon was at Texas. A lot had happened in those four years. He’d go on long road trips with his father and brother — from San Antonio to Florida to California — to play football and get people to see him play. As a sophomore, Jonathon was offered a scholarship to Texas. As a senior, he lived up to that billing, putting up stats that made eyes across the country pop: 3,530 yards and 62 touchdowns on 350 carries. Who is this guy, and where is Hallettsville? That second special touchdown came late in the fourth quarter in a game against Rice. The Longhorns were on the good side of a blowout. Brooks took a handoff from the shotgun, ran left and sliced through the defense for a 17-yard score. That score was the only one he got in the 2021 season, when he backed up Bijan Robinson, now with the Atlanta Falcons. It was also the only collegiate touchdown his father saw. Skip Brooks passed away March 28, 2022, during a spring practice of Jonathon’s sophomore year. Kidney disease ran in the family, and he was on and off dialysis for years. A few months after restarting dialysis in December 2021, he underwent surgery, and complications from that surgery formed a blood clot, which ultimately killed him. The loss of Skip was an incalculable one for a Shiner community who adored him and a devastating one for the family who loved him. That leads us to the third touchdown — and to the many more thereafter. Jonathon and Jordon, a few weeks after the death of their father, each got tattoos on their forearms that read the date March 28, 2022 in roman numerals with “Dad” emblazoned over it. Every time Jonathon stomps into paydirt now — and every time he will in the future — the shy, small-town Texas kid taps his forearm, as if he’s ringing Skip’s heavenly doorbell, and points to the sky. ‘To finally live out his dream’ You’re probably familiar with Jonathon Brooks from here. After waiting two seasons to be the premier back at Texas — behind talents Roschon Johnson and Robinson — he broke out like everyone figured he would as a redshirt sophomore. In 11 games that 2023 season, he finished with 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns rushing, enough to solidify him as one of the best running backs in the country. That 11th game, against TCU, Brooks tore his right ACL. That meant no NFL scouting combine. No Senior Bowl appearances. But that didn’t stunt Brooks’ NFL stock. The Panthers selected Brooks in the second round of this year’s draft, making him the first running back taken off the board. And despite reports of his timeline being ready by training camp — that it was a complete tear, making the recovery process potentially less complicated — the Panthers’ brass made it clear that they were content taking their time with Brooks. That time almost came two weeks ago, when Brooks was activated to the 53-man roster. But on Sunday, that time will finally come: Panthers coach Dave Canales said that he “fully expects” Brooks to make his debut against the Chiefs — and it’s possible to expect him to get more touches than he otherwise might, with typical third-down back Miles Sanders still nursing an ankle injury from Week 10. It might not be a lot of touches, of course. Panther running backs not-named Chuba Hubbard have only earned 42 rushes through 10 games. But the most memorable moments for Jonathon haven’t come in the biggest seasons, after all. They’ve come in the smaller moments. They’ve all involved his family, too: as a freshman in high school celebrating with his older brother; as a freshman at Texas scoring the last touchdown Skip saw; as a player now, every time he hits the end zone and points to his father. To Brooks, family is everything. And everyone can tell. “It would be amazing,” Ja’Tavion Sanders said Monday. The jovial rookie tight end said this when he was asked how he might feel when Jonathon — his Texas Longhorn teammate and next-door locker buddy who considers himself an honorary member of the Brooks family — finally makes his NFL debut. He said it in earshot of Brooks, who could only smile and shake his head as Sanders bragged on him. “All the trials and tribulations, and then him putting all the work in just to get back to this point and to ultimately have his debut, to finally live out his dream that he’s worked so hard for, I’ll be so excited,” Sanders continued. “Hopefully I’m in when he gets that first carry so I’m blocking for him.” Jonathon’s mother feels the same. Jordon does as well. They, too, have thought about Skip a lot — whether that be while walking their two golden doodles, Nala and Nova, or while Jordon chips away at getting his commercial driver’s license. Skip, after all, was an 18-wheel truck driver and carried lumber and pipes across the country while always finding ways to prioritize one of his joys: watching his sons play football. As Sunday approaches, the question gets louder: How would Dad feel? “I wonder that,” Jennifer said. “Because he was kind of an introvert. He didn’t show a whole lot. Didn’t say a whole lot, sometimes even. But I do want to believe that he would have some tears. I do. Just proud. Just feeling really happy that his child has done this. And he pushed it and wanted it so bad for him. I think he would probably have some tears. He might wipe them real quick so nobody sees. But I think he would be feeling quite a lot.” Skip would have every right to. He has every right to. As does his son. ©2024 The Charlotte Observer. Visit charlotteobserver.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Cruise cars used to be a common sight on the streets of San Francisco. This one took me for a ride, ... [+] but Cruise robotaxis will be no more. The self-driving world was shocked by the not entirely shocking news that General Motors will shut down the robotaxi project of Cruise , absorbing some of the Cruise team to work on in-car technologies like the previously unrelated SuperCruise driver assist system. Cruise had been the clear #2 robotaxi project (at least outside China) until it suspended operations in 2023 after losing its California permits due to a severe incident and cover-up, and GM had spent and was continuing to spend many billions on it. The death of Cruise raises a number of important issues. One is the fate of the project and team, beyond being shrunk and absorbed. It is interesting to note that GM has a (mostly) working robotaxi system but has lost faith in the business case. Tesla has a robocar business (hundreds of thousands of customers have pre-ordered a self-driving system at up to $15,000 and are still waiting for it) but does not have a working self-drive technology. While Tesla fans and Elon Musk have for 8 years believed it was just a year away, and while it has been showing good improvement, it is still quite far from production “bet your life” quality. Tesla’s safety level is around where Waymo was over 8 years ago, and perhaps where Cruise was 6 years ago — though there are those who, with justification, doubt the numbers Cruise claimed. Of course, the Cruise system uses a much more expensive and sophisticated sensor suite, focused on LIDAR, a sensor that Elon Musk has called a “crutch.” For reasons of ego, if nothing else, Tesla would strongly resist such a switch. On the other hand, in the event (which some view as likely, and others do not) that Tesla’s end-to-end ML approach reaches an “AI plateau” and can’t be made to truly self-drive with just cameras, or any time soon, it would be the rational thing to eat a lot of crow and cost and switch over to the approach that Cruise (and Waymo, and Zoox, and Baidu and all the other companies who have working robocars) are using. The sensors are dropping in price (as all electronics do in volume) and could easily be paid for out already collected funds, at least from those who paid fees like $15K, $12K or even less for the pre-order of FSD. (I’m one of them, though I only paid $2K and they would lose money on the few of us in that group.) In addition, Cruise is several years ahead on understanding and setting up all the many logistics elements needed to run a robotaxi service, which Tesla has said they will do. That experience would save Tesla a lot of time, even if they don’t care much for Cruise’s driving technology. FBI Warns iPhone, Android Users—Change WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Signal Apps What We Know About Luigi Mangione: Alleged UnitedHealthcare Shooter’s Gun Matches Shell Casings From Scene, NYPD Says Facebook And Instagram Down: Here’s What We Know About Widespread Outages This is not going to happen, of course. Tesla is very set on its path. It’s a shame if Cruise’s work just vanishes into the ether. More than a shame, as it leaves the US with one less player. Waymo is going strong, Zoox is just getting ready to go out, and Motional, also owned by a car company, has shown troubling signals. Waymo will be busy for some time in the USA, and in fact with less competition may expand more slowly. Cruise’s competition definitely provided some prompting for Waymo to act in the past (and vice versa.) This may mean that the Chinese companies will be able to expand into the world with less competition and establish themselves in some countries before other companies get there. It also means it will take longer for prices to come down in the USA, and longer for many other things which get driven by competition. The Cruise Origin was shelved several months ago, and now will never return. This version gave ... [+] special access to the disabled. As noted, this action by GM was not too shocking. I have never felt that traditional car OEMs would lead the way in robocars, but Cruise began as a startup. After the infamous dragging incident of October 2023, the founders were fired, and corporate management stepped in. Even before that, the prior CEO of Cruise was fired over conflict of how much it should be a startup and how much a part of the whole. Role of the DMV After the dragging incident, the California DMV pulled Cruise from the streets. They cited safety issues (such as the dragging) but most feel the primary reason they cited was concern over their short-lived attempt to cover-up the incident, though they never expressed which was more important. There’s a strong argument that this DMV action played a significant role in the death of Cruise, though with no agreement over whether the DMV’s reaction was at the right strength. It’s possible that Cruise would have had another incident before too long without the DMV, though Cruise published numbers claiming they were having fewer crashes than the Uber drivers they were replacing with their robotaxi service. There have been two serious robotaxi/pedestrian encounters. The first involved Uber, whose vehicle killed a pedestrian, with fault placed entirely on the negligent safety driver (not) supervising the vehicle and the procedures by which Uber trained and managed that safety driver. Nonetheless, Uber left the roads and eventually “sold” off their self-driving unit to Aurora. (They traded their robotaxi unit (and cash) for Aurora stock, however that stock is currently doing decently.) The second was Cruise. What this means in both cases of a serious crash is the robocar project received the corporate death penalty, resulting in the loss of billions of effort and investment. In the debate over how much regulation is appropriate for self-driving projects, there is a case that extremely strong deterrents are already in place. While it’s hardly a settled question over whether the DMV’s order is solely or even significantly responsible for the end of Cruise, it should be considered. It was not the intention of the DMV to end Cruise, of course. Their mission is to improve road safety. Even if Cruise’s claim of superior safety was false, they were on a path to providing major improvements to road safety over time. There’s a good case that the DMV’s actions have seriously worsened road safety, both because of what Cruise would have done, and because of what extra competition would also have done. When I write “seriously,” I mean very significant numbers. While today’s robocar fleets are tiny, this means any mistakes they make will be small in magnitude. They will be—they must be—significantly safer than the human drivers they replace once they start driving in large volumes. That future Cruise fleet, had it come to be, and been a success, would very probably have prevented literally millions of future crashes. While the DMV has to do its job, this number, and its application to their core mission, should not leave their minds. Fortunately, all is not lost. Some of the technology developed at Cruise will be used to make GM’s regular cars safer, or at least that’s the plan, as it was when Ford shut down Argo. Much will still be lost.

The United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month's election: It will release a stamp. The beloved actor known for roles in "The Golden Girls," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Boston Legal" and others will be on a 2025 Forever stamp, this past week. White , less than three weeks before her 100th birthday. The Postal Service hasn't announced a release date for the stamp. Betty White speaks Sept. 17, 2018, at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. “An icon of American television, Betty White (1922–2021) shared her wit and warmth with viewers for seven decades,” the Postal Service said in announcing the stamp, which depicts a smiling White based on a 2010 photograph by celebrity photographer . “The comedic actor, who gained younger generations of fans as she entered her 90s, was also revered as a compassionate advocate for animals.” Boston-based artist Dale Stephanos created the digital illustration from Alston's photo. "I'd love to send a letter back to my 18-year-old self with this stamp on it and tell him that everything is going to be OK," Stephanos . Regardless of personal politics, self-proclaimed supporters of Republican President-elect Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris reacted with delight on social media. "Betty White was my hero, all of my life! I actually had a doll when I was a little girl I named Betty White," one Trump supporter , formerly Twitter. “Something to make this awful week a little better: We’re getting a Betty White stamp,” posted. White combined a . Her television career began in the early 1950s and exploded as she aged. “The only SNL host I ever saw get a standing ovation at the after party," after her death. "A party at which she ordered a vodka and a hotdog and stayed til the bitter end.” Allen Ludden and his wife Betty White, who love to play games, continue a two year gin rummy battle in which she's ahead by a cumulative 6,000 points in Westchester, N.Y. on April 29, 1965. They do it professionally on TV. He's the master of ceremonies on "Password," and she makes frequent guest appearances on game shows. They play games to relax at home. (AP Photo/Bob Wands) Allen Ludden and his wife Betty White admire magnolia blossoms on the lawn of their country home in Westchester, N.Y. on May 14, 1965. (AP Photo/Bob Wands) Actress Betty White in 1965. (AP Photo) Betty White shares a moment backstage at the 28th annual Emmy Awards with Ted Knight after they each won an Emmy for their supporting roles in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." On the series Miss White played Sue Ann Nivens while Knight played newscaster Ted Baxter. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 17, 1976: (L-R) "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" co-stars - Ed Asner, Betty White, Mary Tyler Moore and Ted Knight - all won awards at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Shubert Theatre on May 17, 1976 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by TVA/PictureGroup/Invision for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/AP Images) Actress Betty White with Ted Knight at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 13, 1981. (AP Photo/Randy Rasmussen) Betty White and Anson Williams don't seem to faze Buckeye, a St. Bernard, during an awards ceremony during which Williams was honored by the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as a friend and lover of animals. Ms. White presented a humanitarian plaque to Williams at the event, which was held in Hollywood, California, Friday, May 1, 1982. (AP Photo/Marc Karody) Actress Betty White with actor John Hillerman arriving at Emmy Awards, Sept. 22, 1985 in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo/LIU) Actresses Betty White Ludden, left, and Mary Tyler Moore, right, smile at each other in Los Angeles, Friday, June 22, 1985 during Annual Meeting of Morris Animal Foundation, at which Ludden announced her retirement as President of the animal health group, held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) These four veteran actresses from the television series "The Golden Girls" shown during a break in taping Dec. 25, 1985 in Hollywood. From left are, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur and Betty White. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Actress Betty White poses in Los Angeles, Ca. in June, 1986. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) Betty White stands backstage at the NBC TV Bob Hope "I Love Lucy" special on Sept. 16, 1989. (AP Photo/Djansezian) Michael J. Fox and Betty White, winners of Emmys for best actor and actress in a comedy series, stand backstage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, Sunday, Sept. 21, 1986 after receiving their honors. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac) Comedienne Betty White places her hand on the star that was presented posthumously to her husband, Allen Ludden, during ceremonies inducting him into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Thursday, March 31, 1988. Ludden was honored with the 1,868th star of the famed walkway — between those of White and Tyrone Power. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Estelle Getty, who plays Sophia, poses with her new husband, who plays Max, and the other "Golden Girls" after taping of episode on Friday, night, Nov. 5,1988 in Hollywood. Left to right are Rue McCLanahan (Blanche), Getty, Gilford, Bea Arthur (Dorothy) and Betty White. (AP Photo/Ira Mark Gostin) Former cast members of the Mary Tyler Moore Show, sans Mary Tyler Moore, are reunited for the Museum of Television and Radio's 9th annual Television Festival in Los Angeles Saturday, March 21, 1992. From left are Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Betty White and Ed Asner. (AP Photo/Craig Fujii) Actress Betty White, left, writer/producer David E. Kelley, actress Bridget Fonda, and actor Oliver Platt pose at the premiere of their movie "Lake Placid," Wednesday night, July 14, 1999, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Betty White, from "Golden Girls," and Mr. T, Lawrence Tureaud, from "The A Team," pose for photographers at NBC's 75th Anniversary Party, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rene Macura) Actors Betty White, left, Georgia Engel, second left, Gavin MacLeod, center, Valerie Harper, second right, and John Amos pose for photographers during arrivals at CBS's 75th anniversary celebration Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in New York. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano) Actress Betty White laughs as an African eagle roosts overhead at the Los Angeles Zoo Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, in Los Angeles, where White was honored as Ambassador to the Animals by the city for her decades of dedication to the humane treatment of animals. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Betty White poses for photographers on the red carpet before Comedy Central's "Roast of William Shatner," Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rene Macura) Betty White arrives at the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, on Friday, June 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Beatrice Arthur, left, Betty White, center, and Rue McClanahan, of the Golden Girls, arrive at the TV Land Awards on Sunday June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Actor Henry Winkler, center, is seen Beatrice Arthur, right, and Betty White at the TV Land Awards on Sunday June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) In this Nov. 24, 2009 file photo, actress Betty White poses for a portrait following her appearance on the television talk show "In the House," in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) Actress Betty White poses for a portrait on the set of the television show "Hot in Cleveland" in Studio City section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Actress Betty White is seen on stage at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Betty White, a cast member in "You Again," poses with fans holding Betty White masks at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Actress Betty White wears a U.S. Forest Ranger hat after being named an Honorary Forest Ranger by the US Forest Service, at the Kennedy Center in Washington Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. White has stated in numerous interviews that her first ambition as a young girl was "to become a forest ranger, but they didn't allow women to do that back then". (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) Betty White, left, Bradley Cooper and Scarlett Johansson arrive at the MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, Calif., on Sunday, June 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Betty White, left, Kristen Bell, center, and Jamie Lee Curtis, cast members in "You Again," pose together at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Betty White, left, accepts the Life Achievement Award from Sandra Bullock at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) From left, actresses Betty White, Wendie Malick, Valerie Bertinelli, and Jane Leeves pose for a portrait on the set of the television show "Hot in Cleveland" in Studio City section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Alec Baldwin, left, and Betty White are seen on stage at the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Betty White attends a book signing for her book 'If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't)' at Barnes & Noble in New York, Friday, May 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes) Actress Betty White attends a press conference prior to the taping of "Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute To America's Golden Girl" on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci) Actress Betty White arrives on a white pony as she is honored at a Friars Club Roast sponsored by Godiva, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Marion Curtis) Betty White, at left, attends her wax figure unveiling at Madame Tussauds on Monday, June 4, 2012 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Katy Winn/Invision/AP) From left, Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Shuck, Actress Betty White and The 2012 American Hero Dog Gabe pose during 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Invision/AP) Betty White and Cloris Leachman onstage at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the JW Marriott on Saturday, April 20, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP) Ellen DeGeneres, left, presents Betty White with the award for favorite TV icon at the People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Betty White, left, speaks at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Looking on from right are Alec Baldwin and Kate McKinnon. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!

Wendi Zimmer Reveals the Secret to Transforming One's Life 11-21-2024 11:02 PM CET | Media & Telecommunications Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Brand Featured Know more about the upcoming book "The Force Continuum" Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/037f1b83786ba3c66cb8b5b51c309bf9.jpg Wendi Zimmer, Ph.D., a renowned mindset expert, is excited to announce a groundbreaking approach to personal transformation. Her latest insights center around the concept of force, empowering individuals to unlock their inner potential and achieve their goals. All of this and more will form part of her upcoming book "The Force Continuum: How to Shift Your Mindset to Transform Your Life." Through her book, Zimmer provides readers with a comprehensive framework for understanding and harnessing the power of their minds. Through practical exercises, inspiring stories, and expert advice, she guides readers on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. "Everyone possesses a unique power within themselves, a force that can propel them towards extraordinary achievements," says Zimmer. "By harnessing this force, people can reshape their mindset to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams." Zimmer is a mindset expert, writing consultant, and Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University. "The Force Continuum: How to Shift Your Mindset to Transform Your Life" is a product of Zimmer's expertise in mindset development and her years of research and experience as a teacher, coach, and consultant. Zimmer has worked for decades to help people shift their mindsets. While the concept of mindset development seems abstract, Zimmer creates actionable strategies that have helped thousands of people take power over their mindset. "In this information age, people are inundated with videos, podcasts, websites, social media posts, and many other sources of information that give them strategies and resources to achieve anything they want. From weight loss to learning another language, people do not have to look far to find others telling them what to do. Want to know why people should take action? Turn to Simon Synek. Want to know who can help people take action? Turn to Dan Sullivan. Want to know what to take action on? Turn to every personal development book out there. But, without learning how to take action and believe in oneself, everything will stop at Why, Who, and What," Zimmer added. Zimmer wants people to know there is a big difference between knowing and doing, and she wants her book and experience to help others develop how to take action. There is no denying that her insights have inspired countless individuals to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and personal growth. Through this book, she hopes to continue to empower people to live their best lives. Visit wendizimmer.com [ http://www.wendizimmer.com/ ] to learn more, and text the word FORCE to 33777 for a book sneak peek. About Wendi Zimmer Wendi Zimmer, Ph.D., is a mindset expert, writing consultant, and Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University. She is also the author of the upcoming book, "The Force Continuum: How to Shift Your Mindset to Transform Your Life. Media Contact Contact Person: Wendi Zimmer Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=wendi-zimmer-reveals-the-secret-to-transforming-ones-life ] Country: United States Website: http://www.wendizimmer.com/ This release was published on openPR.