U.S. police don’t just face , police vehicles also remain in relatively short supply — a problem that offers an opening for government technology. An example comes from the Pacific Northwest, where police in — the Seattle suburb that once served as headquarters for warehouse retail chain — have started to use a cloud-based fleet management tool from to tighten up patrol car inspections. Inspections of police vehicles don’t tend to get much attention in cop dramas. But the activity, as unglamorous as it might be, stands as one of the most vital daily tasks for law enforcement, a checklist activity that can impact officer safety, crime prevention, arrests and even public safety budgets and departmental reputations. As explained by Kirkland Police Cpl. Duncan McKay, officers at the beginning of their shifts are expected to check their patrol vehicles for body and tire damage, exterior and interior lights, sirens and other features as part of a “full 360-degree walkaround.” Driver and passenger compartments, computers, printers, patrol rifles, defibrillators — all need to be checked before an officer hits the street, with results traditionally marked in a notebook via pen and paper. That process can take time and eventually become tedious — a situation known to people who often rent automobiles and skimp on the pre-drive inspection. Intentionally or not, an officer might skip some steps, with the paper-based process offering relatively few ways to prevent that. “Vehicle inspections are mundane and officers just get lazy,” McKay told . “They just don’t do them.” The result? A host of problems that can include missing things that need immediate maintenance or repair, which can lead to higher auto shop costs down the road. Besides that, missing or defective gear can put in danger the lives of officers, suspects and citizens. Preventing all that is why Kirkland Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency to deploy Electronic Verified Inspection Reporting from Zonar, which focuses on commercial trucking, transit fleets and other areas. Instead of paper and pencil, a digital checklist accessed via a mobile app serves as the basis for those daily inspections. It saves time for the officer — inspections can happen in as little as two minutes, McKay said — and ensures that all inspection data goes to a central source instead of being lost, forgotten or inadvertently altered in those notebooks. The tool also can produce photos that help agency supervisors address equipment issues “proactively,” . Memories and handwritten notebooks can be faulty, after all. Digital cloud-based tools like this tend to have sharper recall — and that can make a big difference in extending the life of expensive patrol cars or SUVs, which undergo a rough, around-the-clock existence. As McKay noted, “there was a shortage of cars after COVID.” because of chip shortages, other supply chain disruptions and inflated demand. Police departments were not exempt from those problems, , though there is concern about . Indeed, reportedly that officers can’t immediately find cars at the beginning of shifts. Making sure patrol vehicles are well maintained — something that happens via planning and regular inspections — promises to keep those cars and SUVs running for longer, which can be especially attractive given the relatively long purchasing cycles for governments. That’s one of the main appeals of the new tech being used in Kirkland, McKay said. That’s not the only bonus, he said. The new technology can help departments win accreditation from oversight agencies. indicates the department operates according to the highest law enforcement standards and which can, at least in theory, build trust between the public and police. McKay said the involves outside police experts going through the department “with a fine-toothed comb,” analyzing all types of processes, including daily vehicle inspections. Not only can new digital tools help make the case that a department takes inspections seriously, but the digital records provide data for accreditation authorities to check, helping make the case that a particular agency deserves that particular praise.‘Pour into others’: Royer’s Coffee and Pastries offers coffee filled with conversation and lovelodibet9999 。

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. stock rises Thursday, outperforms marketThe hits keep coming for Justin Baldoni, as it’s been revealed that the disgraced actor’s own publicist couldn’t “stand” him and found him to be “unlikable,” even as she still allegedly agreed to help him wage a “smear campaign” against his co-star Blake Lively. The Daily Beast reported Wednesday that publicist Jennifer Abel’s apparent animosity towards Baldoni was revealed in text messages she exchanged with colleagues as she prepared to help him boost his public image and his work on the film, “It Ends With Us,” according to a new lawsuit filed against Baldoni and the publicist. Baldoni directed the dramatic film about domestic violence, based on Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, and starred as an attractive doctor who becomes abusive to his wife, played by Blake Lively. “I can’t stand (Baldoni),” Abel allegedly wrote in a Jan. 14, 2024, text message, the Daily Beast reported. “He’s so pompous.” In another message sent on the same day, Abel also wrote: “He needs to be humbled. When this movie flops, he’s going to try to blame every person around him for it.” “He may fire us because even if we put together an amazing campaign, it’s not going to change the fact that he’s so unlikable and unrealistic as a leading man,” Abel allegedly wrote in yet another text message, according to the Daily Beast. Abel is being sued by her former boss, Hollywood power publicist Stephanie Jones, for breach of contract and defamation, according to the Daily Beast and other outlets . The CEO alleged in the lawsuit filed Tuesday that Baldoni originally hired her PR company, Joneswork, to represent him, with Abel assigned to be the company’s point person for Baldoni and his studio, Wayfarer. Jones said that Baldoni signed a one-year contract with Joneswork for $25,000 a month, The Hollywood Reporter said . But in August, just as “It Ends With Us” was released theatrically, Baldoni dropped Jones’ firm and followed Abel to her newly launched PR firm. Jones alleges that she fired Abel after learning that Abel had been stealing documents from her firm as she prepared to start her own business, the New York Times also reported . When Abel left the company, she handed over her phone, which allowed Jones and her legal team to uncover a trove of messages that revealed that Abel had been working with Melissa Nathan, a crisis communications manager, on a retaliation campaign against Lively to boost Baldoni’s image, according to the Times and the Daily Beast. Jones’ lawsuit alleges that Abel and Nathan “secretly coordinated with Baldoni and Wayfarer to implement an aggressive media smear campaign” against Lively behind Jones’ back. Jones’ lawsuit was filed three days after Lively filed her own blockbuster complaint against Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment on the set of the film. In her complaint, filed with the California Civil Rights Department, Lively also alleged that Baldoni, Wayfarer and their public relationships representatives — Abel and Nathan — engaged in a “social manipulation” campaign to “destroy” her reputation, as The Hollywood Reporter explained. With the release of “It Ends With Us,” Baldoni allegedly feared that Lively’s allegations about his on-set behavior would be revealed, according to the New York Times. In response, Abel and Nathan began “to formulate a no-holds-barred strategy to discredit and suppress any potential revelations about Baldoni’s on-set behavior” to boost the actor’s profile. But even as Abel and Nathan sought to glorify Baldoni, Abel privately showed her disdain for him, according to the Daily Beast. Jones alleges that Abel and Nathan were motivated to carry out the alleged smear campaign by “avarice” and not because of “any sincere appreciation for Baldoni.” In the text exchange in which Abel called Baldoni “pompous,” she also complained that the actor wanted to go off on a “men’s retreat” over the summer, just as the film was being released. Over the past few years, Baldoni has built a personal brand around positioning himself as a #MeToo ally, who writes and speaks about the harm caused by toxic masculinity and men’s failure to embrace their vulnerability. In another series of text messages exchanged between Abel and an anonymous person on Jan. 13, 2024, the publicist described a kissing scene between Baldwin and Lively in the film as “so cringey,” the Daily Beast reported. 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She also claimed that he discussed his own sex life and porn addiction and that both he and Heath repeatedly entered her makeup trailer uninvited while she was undressed, including when she was breastfeeding. The Daily Beast said that Abel’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Jones’ lawsuit. Earlier in the week, Freedman categorically denied the allegations in Lively’s suit, writing in a statement that the suit is “completely false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious.” He also described it as “yet another desperate attempt to ‘fix’ (Lively’s) negative reputation which was garnered from her own remarks and actions during the campaign for the film.” Since news of Lively’s allegations against Baldoni broke over the weekend, the “Jane the Virgin” alum has faced cascading consequences, according to the New York Times. 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49ers OL Trent Williams will not return this seasonIf the hallmark of a trendy food is having its own nickname, extra virgin olive oil, or EVOO, certainly fits the bill. Foodies adore EVOO, and not just on their salads. Serious food lovers will to coffee (even if the ). There is one thing that EVOO can't do, however. According to Chef Art Smith, you should never use olive oil — virgin or otherwise — for frying chicken. Smith, the eponym of Chicago eatery , told The Takeout that, "Olive oil isn't ideal for frying chicken because it has a low smoke point." A smoke point is the temperature at which oil starts to smoke. While chicken needs to be fried at around 350 degrees Fahrenheit, EVOO might start smoking at temperatures as low as 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Smith cautions that smoking oil can give your dish a bitter flavor. Light or refined olive oil has a much higher smoke point than EVOO, though, and can be heated to around 465 degrees Fahrenheit. This means you could employ this kind of olive oil when frying chicken, although there are other, less expensive options. Choose these oils for deep frying , which is why the well-stocked kitchen contains a selection. While EVOO is great for salads and sauteing, it really shouldn't be used for any kind of deep-frying, not just chicken. If you feel you absolutely must incorporate your beloved EVOO into a deep-fried dish, however, Art Smith offers an option: "You can mix it with a higher smoke-point oil, like sunflower or canola, to incorporate the flavor while maintaining stability during frying." Doing this will also cut down on the cost since these types of oil tend to be quite a bit cheaper than the often-pricy olive oil. Smith also suggests peanut oil for frying chicken, while other good deep-fry options include corn, safflower, and soybean, as well as good old vegetable oil. While something like vegetable oil may not be fancy, it is a top pick for chicken frying since it's budget-friendly, neutral-tasting, and has a high smoke point. As Smith explains, frying chicken in the right oil will "help achieve that golden, crispy crust while keeping the meat moist and juicy." Recommended

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Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. And this wasn't on a whim: He knows how to play and even brought his own chess set. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. People began showing up almost immediately. Washington Square Park is a known spot for chess in New York — Bobby Fischer among others have famously played there, and it's been used for multiple movie scenes featuring the game. Wembanyama was there for an hour in the rain, from about 10-11 a.m. He played four games, winning two and losing two — he told Bleacher Report afterward that both of the losses were to professional chess players — before departing to catch the Spurs' flight. Wembanyama had been trying to get somewhere to play chess for the bulk of the team's time in New York — the Spurs played the Knicks on Christmas and won at Brooklyn on Friday night. The schedule never aligned, until Saturday morning. And even with bad weather, he bundled up to make it happen. He posed for photos with a couple of dozen people who showed up, braving a morning of cold rain to play chess with one of the NBA's biggest stars. “We need an NBA players only Chess tournament, proceeds go to the charity of choice of the winner,” he wrote on social media after his chess trip was over. Wembanyama is averaging 25.2 points and 10.1 rebounds this season, his second in the NBA after winning rookie of the year last season. The Spurs play at Minnesota on Sunday. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA

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ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Daugherty helped lead Illinois State over Cornell with 16 points off of the bench in an 80-77 victory on Sunday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Daugherty helped lead Illinois State over Cornell with 16 points off of the bench in an 80-77 victory on Sunday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Daugherty helped lead Illinois State over Cornell with 16 points off of the bench in an 80-77 victory on Sunday. Daugherty went 5 of 8 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Redbirds (8-4). Chase Walker scored 14 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line and added seven rebounds. Logan Wolf shot 4 for 5, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points. Nazir Williams led the Big Red (7-4) in scoring, finishing with 19 points and seven rebounds. Cornell also got 19 points, six rebounds and four assists from AK Okereke. Guy Ragland Jr. had 12 points. Daugherty scored 12 points in the first half and Illinois State went into the break trailing 45-43. Illinois State used a 12-2 second-half run to erase a four-point deficit and take the lead at 70-64 with 5:48 left in the half before finishing off the victory. Wolf scored 13 second-half points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Advertisement