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Gretchen McKay | (TNS) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Beans are kind of like the your best friend from high school — nearly forgotten but always ready to step back into the limelight and help out an old pal when needed. As gorgeously (and tantalizingly) demonstrated in Rancho Gordo’s new cookbook, “The Bean Book: 100 Recipes for Cooking with All Kinds of Beans” (Ten Speed, $35), beans are indeed a magical fruit, though not in the way you heard as a kid. Classified as both a vegetable and a plant-based protein in the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, beans and other legumes can be the ingredient you build an entire vegetarian or veggie-forward meal around. Or, they can help an economical cook stretch a dish twice as far with nutritious calories. A healthful and shelf-staple plant food — they last for years when dried — beans have been among a home cook’s most reliable pantry items for a very long time. (Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are thought to have been grown in Mexico more than 7,000 years ago.) That’s why, for some, they’re often something of an afterthought, especially if the only time you ate them as a kid was when your mom tossed kidney beans into a pot of beef chili or made baked beans (with brown sugar and bacon, please!) for a family cookout. Related Articles Restaurants Food and Drink | 5 budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner ideas Restaurants Food and Drink | Dine in Gingerbread Chalet at Ritz-Carlton Cleveland for holidays Restaurants Food and Drink | The future of Thanksgiving is takeout and hosts couldn’t be happier Restaurants Food and Drink | A starry Thanksgiving: Recipes beloved by Donna Kelce, Eric Stonestreet, Taylor Swift Restaurants Food and Drink | Pie crust 101: How tos from longtime instructor Vegetarians have always appreciated their versatility and nutritional punch, and because they’re cheap, they also were quite popular during the Great Depression and World War II as C rations. Sales also peaked during the coronavirus pandemic, when shoppers stockpiled long-lasting pantry essentials. It wasn’t until Rancho Gordo, a California-based bean company, trotted out its branded packages of colorful heirloom beans that the plant began to take on cult status among some shoppers. Unlike the bean varieties commonly found in even the smallest grocery stores, heirloom beans are mostly forgotten varieties that were developed on a small scale for certain characteristics, with seeds from the best crops passed down through the generations. The result is beans that are fresher and more colorful than mass-produced beans, and come in different shapes and sizes. They also have a more complex and intense flavor, fans say. “The Bean Book” dishes up dozens of different ways to cook Rancho Gordo’s 50 heirloom bean varieties, which include red-streaked cranberry beans, mint-green flageolets, black and classic garbanzos and (my favorite) vaquero — which wear the same black-and-white spots as a Holstein cow. Other gotta-try varieties (if just for the name) include eye of the goat, European Soldier, Jacob’s Cattle and Good Mother Stallard, a purple bean with cream-colored flecks. “The very good news is that you have to work extra hard to mess up a pot of beans, and it’s not difficult to make an excellent pot,” Steve Sando writes in the book’s foreword. “The even better news is that you become a better cook with each pot you make.” Not convinced? Here are five reasons to jump on the bean bandwagon: Even the smallest grocery store will have a selection of dried and canned beans. Common varieties include black, cannellini (white kidney), Great Northern, pinto, navy, kidney, Lima and garbanzo (chickpea) beans. Even when they’re not on sale, beans are a bargain at the supermarket. Many varieties cost less than $1 a can, and dried beans are an economical way to build a menu. I paid $1.25 for a one-pound bag of cranberry beans, a smooth and velvety bean with a slightly nutty flavor, at my local grocery store. Rancho Gordo’s heirloom beans cost substantially more. (They run $6.25-$7.50 for a one-pound bag, with free shipping on orders over $50.) But they are sold within a year of harvest, which makes them more flavorful and tender. A bag also comes with cooking instructions and recipe suggestions, and the quality is outstanding. Plus, after cooking their beans with aromatics, “you are left with essentially free soup,” Sando writes in the cookbook. “If you drain properly cooked and seasoned beans, the liquid you are left with is delicious.” Beans are a great source of plant-based protein and both soluble and insoluble fiber, and they include essential minerals like iron, magnesium and potassium. If you’re watching your weight or following a particular diet, beans are naturally free of fat, sodium and cholesterol and are rich in complex carbohydrates. They also contain antioxidants and folate. And if you’re vegan or vegetarian, most types of dry beans are rich sources of iron. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends eating 1-3 cups of legumes, including beans, per week Dry beans have to be soaked overnight, but cooking them is easy. They can be cooked on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, in the pressure cooker and in the oven. Canned beans are even easier — just rinse and drain, and they’re ready to go. Beans can be used in so many different dishes. They can be made into soup, salad or dips, top nachos, add some heft to a casserole or be mashed into the makings of a veggie burger. You also can add them to brownies and other baked goods, toss them with pasta, add them to chili or a rice bowl or stuff them into a taco or burrito. Check out these four recipes: PG tested This light and creamy vegetarian soup benefits from a surprising garnish, roasted shiitake mushrooms, which taste exactly like bacon. For soup 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 medium carrot, scrubbed and chopped 6 garlic cloves, finely grated or pressed 2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 cups vegetable broth 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed For bacon 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, caps cut into 1/8 -inch slices 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt To finish Plant-based milk Chili oil, for drizzling Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make soup: In large pot, heat oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are fragrant and tender, 8-10 minutes. Add vegetable stock and beans, increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, 12-14 minutes. Meanwhile, make the bacon: Spread shiitake mushrooms into a single layer on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Bake until browned and crispy, 18-20 minutes, rotating pan front to back and tossing mushrooms with a spatula halfway through. Let cool in pan; mushrooms will continue to crisp as they cool. To finish, add some milk to the soup and use an immersion blender to puree it in the pot, or puree in a blender. (Cover lid with a clean kitchen towel.) Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Divide soup among bowls and top with shiitake bacon. Garnish with thyme sprigs and a drizzle of chili oil. Serves 4-6. — “Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking” by Joe Yonan PG tested Velvety cranberry beans simmered with tomato and the punch of red wine vinegar are a perfect match for a soft bed of cheesy polenta. This is a filling, stick-to-your-ribs dish perfect for fall. 1/4 cup olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups canned chopped tomatoes, juice reserved 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 4 fresh sage leaves Salt and pepper 4 cups cooked Lamon or cranberry beans 2 cups uncooked polenta 6 ounces pancetta, diced Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving In large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and red wine vinegar. In a small bowl, dissolve tomato paste in the broth and add to pan. Stir in sage and season with salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, 15-20 minutes. Add beans to tomato sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare polenta according to package instructions. Place pancetta in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pancetta is brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer pancetta to a paper towel to drain. To serve, spoon polenta into serving dishes. Ladle the beans over the polenta and top with the pancetta. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with grated Parmesan. Serves 6. — “The Bean Book: 100 Recipes for Cooking with All Kinds of Beans” by Steve Sando PG tested Beans and seafood might seen like an unusual pairing, but in this recipe, mild white beans take on a lot of flavor from clams. Spanish chorizo adds a nice contrast. 4 cups cooked white beans, bean broth reserved 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 white onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 cup finely chopped Spanish-style cured chorizo 2 plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 pounds small clams, scrubbed well Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Country-style bread and butter, for serving In large pot, heat beans in their broth over medium-low heat. In large lidded saucepan, warm olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic and salt and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chorizo and cook gently until some of the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and wine and cook to allow the flavors to mingle, 5-6 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add clams. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. Uncover the pan and cook until all of the clams open, another few minutes. Remove pan from heat, then remove and discard any clams that failed to open. Add clam mixture to the bean pot and stir very gently until well mixed. Simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to mingle but not get mushy. Ladle into large, shallow bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Set out a large bowl for discarded shells and encourage guests to eat with their fingers. Pass plenty of good bread and creamy butter at the table Serves 4-6. — “The Bean Book: 100 Recipes for Cooking with All Kinds of Beans, from the Rancho Gordo Kitchen” by Steve Sando with Julia Newberry PG tested So easy to pull together for your next party! 1 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 small garlic clove, minced Generous pinch of salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 or 3 tablespoons water, if needed 2 fresh basil leaves, chopped, optional 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves chopped, optional In a food processor, pulse cannellini beans, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and several grinds of pepper until combined. If it’s too thick, slowly add the water with the food processor running until it is smooth and creamy. Blend in the basil and/or rosemary, if using Serve with veggies, pita or bruschetta. Makes 1 1/2 cups — Gretchen McKay, Post-Gazette ©2024 PG Publishing Co. Visit at post-gazette.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Hailing the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance’s win in Maharashtra assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the state has witnessed the triumph of development, good governance and genuine social justice. “Today, development, good governance and true social justice has won in Maharashtra. At the same time, today lies, deceit and fraud have been badly defeated in Maharashtra. Divisive forces have been defeated, negative politics has been defeated, today nepotism has been defeated,” Modi said. “Today, the forces of deception, divisive politics, and family dynasty have been defeated! Today, Maharashtra has strengthened its resolve for a developed India. I congratulate and applaud all BJP and NDA workers across the country,” the Prime Minister said while addressing party workers and leaders at the BJP headquarters here after the results of Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and bypolls were announced. Advertisement Talking about the results of bypolls across 48 assembly and two Lok Sabha seats in 15 states, the Prime Minister said the BJP has increased its strength. PM Modi said that Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan have given strong support to the BJP adding that the people of Assam have once again expressed confidence in BJP. “We have got success in Madhya Pradesh also. NDA’s support has increased in Bihar also. This shows that the country now wants only development,” the Prime Minister said. Mentioning about Jharkhand in his address, the Prime Minister said: “I bow to the people of Jharkhand. We will work even harder for the rapid development of Jharkhand, and every single BJP worker will contribute their utmost efforts towards this goal.” Advertisement10-man Barcelona concedes two late goals in draw at Celta Vigo

An MSNBC panel was left confused and uncomfortably laughing Friday afternoon during a discussion over Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's curious questionnaire he's using to vet candidates to work under him at the Department of Health and Human Services. Last week, Puck News reported on Kennedy's “Make America Healthy Again” website, where people who want to work for him can respond to questions with odd pre-written responses . MSNBC Host Nicolle Wallace reading some of the responses: ALSO READ: Doctors in Congress brace for Dr. Oz and RFK Jr.'s 'crazy ideas' "I don't have much interest in having sexual experiences with another person." "I believe in things many others don't like having a sixth sense, clairvoyance, and telepathy." "I used my physical appearance to draw attention to myself." The Trump transition team has confirmed the questions. "I'm asking a serious question," Wallace said. "Is the answer designed to bring people in or push people out of HHS?" Reporter Vaughn Hillyard confessed he didn't have much of an answer. "I think when they're looking at who's going to fill the roles of these political appointees on down, of which there are hundreds within the HHS, I think that that is where these questions become pertinent," he said. Wallace asked critical care physician Dr. Michael Anderson whether he had any interest in "having sexual experiences with another person." She was curious if it was a medical question or a management question. "You know that it's rare that I'm at a loss for words," Dr. Anderson said, causing Wallace to burst into hysterics. "I'm just kind of coming up with other things [for] the checklist like: Do you have experience in taking care of patients or in public health or in making sure that kids are safe and well-cared for?" he suggested. "So, I have no idea what that one means, but I would sort of like to add a couple of others that I think maybe weigh a little bit more." At the end of the discussion, Wallace asked Hillyard if RFK Jr. would make it through confirmation, and Hillyard said, "Yes." "I think so, too," Wallace said. "I think they all do." See the video below or at the link here . - YouTube youtu.beNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 25, 2024-- Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE American: ATEK.U, ATEK, ATEK WS) (“ATEK” or the “Company”) received an official notice of noncompliance (the “NYSE American Notice”) from NYSE Regulation (“NYSE”) stating that the Company is not in compliance with NYSE American continued listing standards due to the failure to timely file the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (the “Delinquent Report”) by the filing due date of November 19, 2024 (the “Filing Delinquency”). The Company intends to file the Delinquent Report in the near future, however, there is currently no anticipated date for when such Filing Delinquency will be cured via the filing of the Delinquent Report. The Company expects, however, to regain compliance with the NYSE American continued listing standards once the Delinquent Report has been filed. In the interim, the NYSE American Notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s Class A common stock listed on NYSE American. There can be no assurance that the Company will ultimately regain and remain in compliance with all applicable NYSE American listing standards. About Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE American: ATEK.U, ATEK, ATEK WS), incorporated in Delaware, is a special purpose acquisition company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. ATEK is the third SPAC founded by Isabelle Freidheim, who also serves as its Chief Executive Officer, with Kirthiga Reddy as President and Jennifer Calabrese as Chief Financial Officer. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this press release are not historical facts but may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the “safe harbor” provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” “intend,” or continue or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology or expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These statements are based on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s plan to file the Delinquent Report within the provided cure period to regain compliance with the NYSE American continued listing standards. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to file the Delinquent Report within the Initial Cure Period to regain compliance with the NYSE American continued listing standards; general economic, political and business conditions; the number of redemption requests made by the Company’s stockholders in connection with a potential business combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company; the risk that the approval of the Company’s stockholders for a potential transaction is not obtained; expectations related to the terms and timing of a potential business combination; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of a business combination; the risk that a business combination may not be completed by the Company’s business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of its business combination deadline in the Company’s upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders; costs related to a business combination; and other risks that will be detailed from time to time in filings with the SEC, including those risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on September 27, 2024 and in subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. There may be additional risks that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in these forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements provide the Company’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. And while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Nothing herein should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that the results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. 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Bengaluru is becoming popular these days for all the wrong reasons. Be it traffic, road rage incidents, scuffles with auto drivers or getting in a verbal fight with food delivery agents, Bengaluru is all over internet. In addition to these, now a story has pooped in where a man, who claimed to have worked as an engineer in a tech firm, was found begging on the streets. According to a recent incident, the man's story was shared on Instagram by a user @sharath_yuvaraja_official a week ago through three videos. In the first video, the man could be seen dressed in a red t-shirt and appeared dishevelled. He claimed he worked for a tech firm in Global Village Tech Park, now known as Sattva Global City, near Mysuru Road as an engineer. His videos are going viral on social media. The man stated he began drinking after he lost his parents and now begs for his living. He was found begging on the JSS Road in Jayanagar 8th Block and was also spotted in 4th Block in a drunken state. In the second video, he rambles about meditation, Albert Einstein's work, David Hume's books, and more. In the third video, he claims to have visited Frankfurt in 2013 and returned to Bengaluru . "Actually, religion, caste, all those things... See what did (have) I become, finally. I need to read more, I need to read more," Deccan Herald quoted him as saying in the video. Following his videos were uploaded, netizens were quick to comment on it. Here are a few reactions: One wrote, "Thats so very sad." Another wrote, "Where is he now" A third commented, “This is really sad 😢 he needs help he needs to overcome his loss” "Why don't try taking to nimhans. It's clear something is wrong. He needs help to push him selves out of the condition. Once he overcomes the undying problem he might be able to take care of self. When sensitive ppl go through many losses etc I believe they lose their interest in materialism. Maybe he is in such a stage," commented the fourth. "This is a stark reminder of the unpredictability of life. It’s crucial to support mental health and provide opportunities for skill development and rehabilitation. No one should have to face such circumstances, especially in a city known for its thriving tech ecosystem," commented a fifth user.

MITCHELL – Mitchell's Brown’s Shoe Fit has replaced its last worn out sole. In the corner of the Main Street store, near the register, is a spin-it-to-win-it wheel. Customers who buy a pair of shoes at full price have the opportunity to spin the wheel and win anything from $25 off their next visit to a speed shine to a high-five. ADVERTISEMENT The wheel will spin no more. Co-owner and manager Roberta Davidson is retiring after 35 1/2 years and is closing the store, but the building will stay in the family. “If we had business like we’ve had the last two and a half days there’s no way we would be closing,” Davidson said recently. “My girls have been so busy helping customers that they have not had time to take a lunch break.” Davidson cited the bottom line and net profit as the reason that she and majority-owner Tom Brown are closing at the end of the year. Davidson said online shopping played a part, and Melissa Schwalm, Davidson’s daughter, added that new blood might have had more energy to run ads to keep sales alive. Schwalm is the third-generation owner of the historic J.N. Crow building, which houses the shoe store, which she does not plan to sell. “I’m not having an empty store front,” Schwalm told the Mitchell Republic. “I don’t think it would be any problem to rent this out.” Whatever stock doesn’t sell by end of day on Dec. 31 will be put on a box truck bound for the Grand Junction, Colorado, location of Brown’s Shoe Fit. ADVERTISEMENT “When that truck comes and loads up, I know I’ll cry,” Davidson said. “It’ll be tough. I’ve enjoyed it a lot. A lot of years on these floors – my dad and me – many, many steps.” Davidson started working at Brown’s Shoe Fit in 1989 with her father, Bert Beittel. Her father began working in the shoe business in 1938 and continued on into his 70s as a staple of Main Street. “Mom desperately needs the break and she deserves to retire,” Schwalm said. Davidson said she’s going to stay active and is most looking forward to working in her yard this summer. “I love my yard. I love my flowers. I’ll go to the nursery and buy more flowers. I’ll drink beer in the backyard with my neighbors,” she said. Schwalm shared about the impact of growing up in the shoe store with her mom and grandpa. “It’s all I’ve ever known – growing up here – coming to see my grandpa,” she said. “Now that I own the place, it’s that much stronger. You meet so many people who come to the store – it’s a mainstay. You get to know everybody and feel connected to the community through places like this. My mom always knew who’s who. And then you know everybody – it makes for a very comfortable place to live when you recognize the people you see around town.” ADVERTISEMENT Long-time Brown’s Shoe Fit employee Barbara Ramsdell will have worked 12 years at the Main Street store. She drives 40 miles from her home in Delmont to the shoe retailer. She plans to take the winter off and get a part-time job in the spring. She built a community in Mitchell thanks to her job at Brown’s Shoe Fit. “You go to the grocery store, meet customers, and stand there and visit. I’ll miss the friends I’ve made here the most,” Ramsdell said. Brown’s Shoe Fit has been owned and operated by various hands and under different names for the past 113 years. The Blynn Shoe Co. was opened by William and Ray Blynn on Main Street in 1911 in the historic KORN building, and then moved across the street to the current location of Brown’s Shoe Fit in 1938. The building was built in 1912 by J.N. Crow to house his law offices and to furnish apartments to Mitchell residents. Mitchell native Albert “Bert” Beittel started working at Blynn Shoe Co and was very close with owner Ray Blynn, even naming two of his three children after him. ADVERTISEMENT Sam W. Brown bought Blynn Shoe Co in 1966, and changed the name to Brown’s Shoe Fit. The acquisition was part of a continuing expansion of the Brown’s Shoe Fit family of stores, which started in 1911 by Win Brown in Shenandoah, Iowa. It now has more than 70 locations across 12 states. According to a January 1966 Daily Republic news article, Blynn planned to stay a month or two with the company and “then I might go fishing,” he said. Beittel continued on with Brown’s Shoe Fit as assistant manager and then became manager. The Brown’s Shoe Fit company was keen on profit sharing with local talent who showed both interest and capability in managing their stores. Beittel became a part owner in the company in 1973. Beittel started working in the shoe business after graduating from Mitchell High School in 1938, and only took a short break so he could join the U.S. Army and fight Nazis in Germany and France during World War II. He was a staff sergeant, which is a non-commissioned officer responsible for leading a squad of 10 men. Beittel’s daughter, Roberta Davidson, started working at Brown’s Shoe Fit when Davidson moved back to Mitchell from Chicago with her husband Dan and daughter Melissa. Davidson became manager in the early 1990s. Later, she would become part owner of Brown’s Shoe Fit. Beittel died in 2007. He was 87 years old. ADVERTISEMENT Davidson recognized the hole the store closing will leave in the Mitchell community. “Nowhere else has this quality and assortment,” she said. It really has been a family tradition. Schwalm has helped her mom choose which quality, name-brand footwear to stock the store with for the last 18 years. Custom fits are second nature to Schwalm. She owns Studio Aria Custom Framing, which is in the store front along Fourth Avenue that her father once operated his plumbing business from and is also in the J.N. Crow building. “It’s nice we at least have a decision now because we’ve been hemming and hawing over this for years,” Schwalm said. “She’s been telling people when I retire it’ll close. And I’m like, hey, we don’t know that yet. Because it’s so hard to let go. I just like too many things. I’m too sentimental. It took my breath away when Tom said to close her up at the end of the year.” A 15-50% "knock your socks off" retirement sale will run while supplies last or until closing on Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024, at the 322 N. Main St. location.Hub Group Declares Quarterly DividendLAS VEGAS (AP) — Trae Young might be the NBA's biggest enigma. Young's fans can point to numbers and say he's an elite player. His detractors can point to numbers and say he's overrated. Both arguments have validity. To some, his cocky ways are endearing. To others, they're infuriating. This can't be argued: He's helping Atlanta author one of the season's surprise stories. The Hawks are in the NBA Cup semifinals, set to play Milwaukee on Saturday before the other semifinal between Oklahoma City and Houston. The title game is Tuesday night. “When we talk about Trae, the word I like to use is evolution,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said. “And every player evolves. They just evolve in different ways. He's been an important part of our young guys' growth and being able to elevate them.” The Hawks haven't had a ton of big moments in Young's seven seasons. But he has shown a propensity for rising to the occasion: ousting New York in the 2021 playoffs, ousting the Knicks from the quarterfinals of this tournament to get to Las Vegas — and now comes another chance on national TV on Saturday, facing the Bucks with a chance to play for a trophy. “I feel like this team has been embracing the challenge each and every night from the beginning of the season,” Young said. “We haven’t looked too far ahead in any moment. We’re just taking it day by day. Even though early on in the season we may have had some struggles and some bumps in the road and some guys out, we stuck with the process and focus on each day." Here's part of the pro-Young argument: He's averaging 21 points and 12 assists something that only Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas have done over a full season, and he's on pace to lead the league in assist average for the first time. Here's part of the anti-Young argument: Among the 220 players with at least 50 3-point attempts this season he ranks 189th at 30.8%, and of the 248 players with at least 100 field goal attempts this season he ranks 231st at 38.4%. Choose your side. They're both valid. But it's clear that Young — who made no secret that he was upset over not being picked for the team that won gold for USA Basketball at the Paris Olympics this past summer — is growing and maturing. “He’s doing a better job on both ends of the floor,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. “Defensively he’s figured out a way of keeping himself out of actions. I know that sounds easy. That’s hard to do, and he’s brilliant at it, he really is. ... He must be really studying the game on both ends of the floor, and you can see that in his play. And he’s earned the trust of his players. This team likes playing with him, that’s obvious. I couldn’t say that in the past, but now they love playing with him.” Hawks forward Jalen Johnson doesn't deny that point. “He’s so good, man,” Johnson said. "It’s crazy, like just seeing it in person and on TV prior to me playing with the Hawks and getting drafted by the Hawks, it was crazy just watching it. A guy that’s undersized, being able to score at will, being able to make any pass at will. And then next thing you know you’re his teammate and you’re on the receiving end of those passes. “Watching those clutch late game buckets, it’s a joy to watch. It’s a gift that he has that’s very special and not many people have had it at that elite of a level. It’s been great being his teammate. It’s been a blessing.” Saturday is an opportunity. The semifinals are the only games on the NBA calendar for that day; the title game Tuesday — which doesn't count in the standings — is the only game on the NBA slate that night as well. Young will have tons of eyeballs on him Saturday and would have tons more on him Tuesday if the Hawks find a way to win another big game against the Bucks. They're 3-1 against Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland and Boston already this season, 1-0 against Milwaukee. The potential is clear for the Hawks. The potential for Young has always been clear as well. Only now, it's starting to be realized. “The narrative about me not being able to do certain things or being too mad or frustrated about certain things is — I mean, just aren’t true,” Young said. "I think you’re just now being able to see like with the young team we have, just some of the different things we’ve been doing this year, I think just now you’re starting to kind of see it because the results are showing and we’re winning now. We’re here in this final four of the Cup, and it’s a big deal.” ___ AP NBA:

Major shareholders in the troubled Southern Cross Media Group initiated a first strike against the company’s ­remuneration report at Monday’s AGM, with chair Heith Mackay-Cruise telling the gathering it had been a “challenging and disappointing” year, reports The Australian’s Chris Herde . The adoption of a remuneration report received a 27.8 per cent vote against it, qualifying for a first strike. It is understood major shareholders are furious that such ­opportunities to reduce the company’s debt were passed over, particularly as its share price has been on a steady downward spiral for more than year. In a tumultuous period, ARN Media and Anchorage Capital Partners put forward a cash-and-scrip takeover bid 13 months ago, valuing the company at 94c a share. It was ultimately withdrawn after a drawn-out negotiation. In August it was revealed that Australian Community Media was in talks to partner with ARN Media for a merger proposal, which SCA rejected in November. [Read more] See also: Inside the SCA AGM One could quibble at the effectiveness of the Australian Communications and Media Authority as a media regulator. But who could doubt its provision of well-paid end-of-career gigs for former media executives? asks The AFR ’s Rear Window columnist Myriam Robin . After six years as chief executive and deputy chair, ex-News Corp, Nine and Abbott government spinner Creina Chapman is stepping down from the regulator on December 10. The search for her replacement to the $454,154-a-year role is underway, spearheaded by ex-ABC host turned Derwent executive recruiter Emma Alberici . Widely expected to eventually replace Chapman is current full-time authority member Adam Suckling . A formal handover is unlikely to occur before Chapman leaves next month, and the process is far from concluded. Still, Suckling is the obvious candidate and well-qualified for the role, having most recently served as CEO of the Copyright Agency. He also has current Comms Minister Michelle Rowland to thank for his position: she appointed him to ACMA last year. [Read more] Elon Musk’s X has warned Labor its plans to ban children under the age of 16 from social media is likely unlawful, technologically ineffective and will infringe on human rights, reports The AFR’s Tom McIlroy and Sam Buckingham-Jones . As Labor and the Coalition prepare to rush the bill through parliament this week, mental health experts told a hastily convened inquiry hearing on Monday the plan could push kids into unregulated online spaces such as message boards and encrypted apps. MPs scrutinising the bill sat for just three hours, ahead of a final report on the bill being presented on Tuesday. The hearing was so rushed some witnesses were prevented from reading opening statements to their evidence and were told they could not take detailed questions on notice. In a written submission, X said it was examining different age assurance options for its platform but held serious concerns about the government’s plan. “There is no evidence that banning young people from social media will work, and to make it law in the form proposed is highly problematic,” the company said. In Monday’s hearing, experts from youth mental health charity Headspace told MPs the proposed ban, designed to help parents protect their children from threats online, might backfire badly with younger Australians. [Read more] ITV’s share price has jumped after a report that several investors are considering making bids for the British broadcaster, reports The Guardian . The Love Island broadcaster’s share price rose by almost 9% to more than 71p, as investors hoped for a bid battle between private equity companies and rival broadcasters. The private equity investor CVC Capital Partners and a big European broadcaster, thought to be France’s Groupe TF1, are among those studying the merits of a potential offer, Sky News reported. The RedBird Capital-owned All3Media – the maker of Googlebox – and Mediawan, which is backed by the private equity group KKR, were also named by Sky News as “potential suitors for the ITV Studios production arm”. However, it is not thought that any formal approaches have been made. [Read more] Industry Super-backed news publication The New Daily is shedding staff as its owner gets ready to offload the publication, with a deal expected to be finalised by year’s end, reports Nine Publishing’s Sumeyya Ilanbey . The New Daily’s owner, Industry Super Holdings – the superannuation sector’s collectively held investment arm – put the publication on the market earlier this year, saying the loss-making publication was finding it harder to keep itself afloat. Solstice Media, which publishes The New Daily at present through its subsidiary Motion Publishing, is in pole position to buy the publication, which has been steadily cutting staff. Eight positions have been made redundant, while a handful of staff will be offered new roles, Motion managing director Paul Hamra said. Several others have left the organisation recently. [Read more] The bitter legal feud between Australian actor Rebel Wilson and the producers of her film The Deb will have its day in court, following a ruling by Los Angeles Superior Court judge Thomas Long that the defamation case should proceed as planned, reports Nine Publishing’s Michael Idato . Wilson accused the film’s three producers, Amanda Ghost, Gregor Cameron and Vince Holden , of embezzlement in a video she posted to her Instagram account earlier this year. Ghost was also accused of sexual harassment. The account has more than 11 million followers. They responded with a suit against Wilson for defamation. But the 44-year-old actor had hoped to have it thrown out by using a California statute designed to dismiss cases that attempt to stifle free speech which is in the public interest. [Read more] The ABC’s head of radio has moved to calm unrest and admonish “poor behaviour” within staff ranks as angry listeners flood the broadcaster with complaints about the surprise dumping of the Sydney station’s Mornings presenter Sarah Macdonald , report Nine Publishing’s Jordan Baker and Carrie Fellner . Amid speculation that former Q+A presenter Hamish Macdonald is the frontrunner to replace her, employees told the Herald about festering concern that the radio division’s new bosses, both from commercial music stations, misread the ABC audience. Listeners are still contacting the station with complaints four days after Macdonald revealed her exit. They say they are angry, disgruntled, sad and bewildered. One described the decision as an act of ABC self-sabotage. One called themselves an “ABC disbeliever”, another said they were “shocked and disgusted”. “The last thing we want is commercial radio. Shame!” said another. Others asked for the decision to be reversed. They also criticised the mooted departure of weekend presenter Simon Marnie , who is still in discussions with management. [Read more] A Sydney man has started a petition to get rugby league legend Mark Geyer back on the air, having been outraged by the radio star’s sacking, report News Corp’s Elizabeth Neil and Brenden Wood . Camden man Terry Foley , 59, started an online petition last Thursday, calling for Triple M to reinstate “MG”, after The Daily Telegraph revealed the station had sacked the former NSW State of Origin star. Geyer, who played for the Panthers when Penrith won their first premiership in 1991, joined Triple M in 2009 and was one of the radio station’s longest-serving presenters. He hosted breakfast shows with Stuart MacGill, Gus Worland, Matty Johns, Jess Eva, Chris Page and Ray Warren , along with his most recent co-hosts Mick Molloy, Cat Lynch and Natarsha Belling . When Mediaweek last checked, the petition had around 100 signatures. https://www.petitions.net/signatures/bring_back_mg_to_triple_m/ [Read more] Former Brisbane Broncos star Corey Oates has revealed his next career move after announcing his retirement from rugby league earlier this year, reports News Corp’s Tayla Couacaud . Oates announced his retirement from footy on the Robin and Kip KIIS 97.3FM in October, saying he had known for a while it was time to let go. The 29-year-old has now announced a shock move to breakfast radio and will officially join the pair on air, despite rumours circling that the show could be in the firing line of a major overhaul. Duncan Campbell , ARN Chief Content Officer said he is thrilled to welcome Oates to the KIIS 97.3 Breakfast team. “Corey is a well-known and loved Brisbane personality, and his energy and humour make him a natural fit for Robin & Kip,” Campbell said. “Corey has been a long-time friend of the show, and we know listeners will enjoy getting to know him in this new role. This team has fantastic chemistry, and we’re excited to see how they connect with Brisbane audiences.” [Read more] News Corp’s Nick Bond reports: The announcement seemingly puts an end to speculation that Sydney breakfast hosts Kyle and Jackie O would continue their push into other cities in 2025. The duo’s long-running radio show launched in Melbourne earlier this year, with rumours rife that they’d continue to expand into other Australian capitals. [Read more] Ali Clarke has made a major call on her radio career with Mix 102.3, announcing she is stepping down from the program, report News Corp’s Tara Miko and Anna Vlach . The mum-of-three, who is currently co-hosting Max & Ali in the Morning with Max Burford , announced she would be leaving during Monday’s show. She was diagnosed with breast cancer this year. The announcement comes a week after Clarke returned to the show after undergoing a second mastectomy as a “safety” precaution. It is her second mastectomy since her cancer diagnosis. Clarke said one of her biggest fears in quitting the show was it would be the death of local radio amid rampant industry speculation about Kyle and Jackie O replacing locally produced programs. “I was terrified it would be the end of local radio for Mix with all the narrative that’s been going around with the Kyle and Jackie O Show ,” she said. “But it’s with absolute relief ... that Max you’re around to stay and local radio is around to stay because I believe there is a huge role for local people telling local stories and for local jobs – especially in radio.” [Read more] See also: Ali Clarke to exit Mix 102.3 after three years as breakfast host Apple Cider Vinegar , one of the most anticipated streaming television series of 2025, brings to the screen one of the most extraordinary – and fascinating – stories in recent Australian history: that of Belle Gibson , a “wellness” advocate who was swept up in a series of scandals, initially for fraudulent claims about charitable donations, and later exposed for falsely claiming to have cancer, reports Nine Publishing’s Michael Idato . Apple Cider Vinegar is the story of how Belle Gibson rose to prominence and how her fame unravelled around her. “This is a story of large-scale deception; a tale that duped millions in the reckless pursuit of attention and fame,” wrote journalists Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano in a Good Weekend cover story, published in 2017. In April 2015, Gibson told The Australian Women’s Weekly she had fabricated her cancer claims. Netflix describes the series as “a cultural interrogation of the times, exploring the birth of Instagram [and] the allure and rise of wellness culture”. In 2016, Consumer Affairs Victoria brought legal action against her for allegedly breaking Australian consumer law. The following year, Federal Court Justice Debra Mortimer ruled that Belle “had no reasonable basis to believe she had cancer”, and she was fined $410,000 for making false claims about her donations to charity. 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Daily Post Nigeria Bauchi governor criticises Tinubu’s tax reforms, says policies threaten national unity Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Bauchi governor criticises Tinubu’s tax reforms, says policies threaten national unity Published on December 26, 2024 By Timi Owolabi Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has strongly criticised the tax reform policies introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing them as unfair to northern Nigeria. The Governor argued that the reforms seem designed to benefit specific regions of the country while leaving the North at a disadvantage. Governor Mohammed made these remarks on Wednesday when the Christian community in Bauchi State paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House as part of their annual Christmas homage. The governor urged the Federal Government to review its policies to ensure they reflect the interests of all Nigerians. He stated: “We are facing serious wahala in this country. Hunger is everywhere, and the masses are suffering. This tax reform is not only anti-North but also a threat to the unity of our country. “The government must listen to the people. This is a democracy, not a dictatorship or an oligarchy. Policies should never be imposed on the people without considering their welfare.” He warned that the Federal Government’s approach could lead to unrest. “If you ignore the cries of the people, you are inviting anarchy. These reforms are not helping northern Nigeria. How do you expect us to pay salaries and build roads when you are taking away our revenue sources? This is unacceptable,” he added. Mohammed emphasised that leadership requires listening and sensitivity to the needs of the masses. “No leader should feel too proud or arrogant to admit when a policy is not working. If something is not popular with the people, change it. This is not about religion or tribe; it is about fairness, justice, and the unity of Nigeria,” he said. Addressing the Christian community, Governor Mohammed expressed gratitude for their support over the years. “I have always enjoyed the backing of my Christian brothers and sisters, even from my days in the ANPP. You believed in me despite my limitations, and I appreciate that. Whatever I do for you, it is because you deserve it,” he said. He reiterated the importance of religious harmony, saying: “There is no compulsion in religion. We may believe differently, but we are one people. My wife has also emphasised that everyone is free to practice their faith without fear or discrimination. We must continue to live in peace and unity.” On calls for him to contest the presidency, Governor Mohammed said he is content with his current achievements but remains committed to serving his people. “Bauchi has given me everything—education, opportunities, and leadership. I am grateful. But if it means standing up for my people, I am ready to confront anyone. Peaceful coexistence, however, remains our priority,” he stated. He concluded by calling for prayers for Nigeria and its leaders. “We must continue to pray for the President and his government. May God guide them to make decisions that will alleviate the suffering of Nigerians, bring unity, and ensure progress for all,” he said. Related Topics: Bala Mohammed Bauchi Tinubu Don't Miss Jigawa Governor Namadi loses son 24 hours after mother’s death You may like Tinubu yayi ta’aziyar rasuwar mahaifiyar gwamnan Jigawa Presidential media chat: Tinubu should’ve cautioned Wike over Rivers crisis – Idam Christmas: We are working tirelessly to ease your struggles – Bauchi gov tells residents Land grabbing allegations: He’s a good man, Nigerians lack compliance – Tinubu backs Wike Tinubu’s media chat shows he doesn’t care about economic hardship – PDP Christmas: FG subsidized transport cost for 144 routes, secured roads – Tinubu Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd

Toyota: Stock Rises On ROE Target, Can't Wait For The New Hybrid 4RunnerThe AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Drayton Jones had 23 points in South Carolina State’s 72-62 victory over IU Indianapolis on Saturday. Jones also contributed seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (4-3). Colin McKenzie finished 3 of 4 from 3-point range to add 11 points. Michael Teal shot 3 of 4 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line to finish with 10 points. The Jaguars (2-5) were led in scoring by Jarvis Walker, who finished with 21 points, four assists and two steals. Alec Millender added 13 points and two steals for IU Indianapolis. Paul Zilinskas also had 10 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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Ashlon Jackson scores career-best 30 points to lead No. 14 Duke past No. 10 Kansas 73-62TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have officially signed right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia to a two-year, US$15-million contract. The Blue Jays announced the deal Friday, two days after multiple media outlets reported the agreement. The 34-year-old Garcia was traded from Toronto to Seattle on July 26 for outfielder Jonatan Clase and catcher/outfielder Jacob Sharp. He had a 6.00 ERA in nine innings over 10 appearances for the Mariners. He was 3-0 with a 3.46 ERA and five saves overall this year in 39 games and 39 innings. Garcia is 22-29 with a 3.59 ERA and 26 saves over 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2014-19), Miami (2020-21), Houston (2021), Toronto (2022-24) and Seattle. He missed the 2017 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2024. The Canadian PressWashington, Nov 26 (AP) Special counsel Jack Smith has moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump, acknowledging that Trump's return to the White House will preclude attempts to federally prosecute him for retaining classified documents or trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The decision was inevitable, since longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Yet it was still a momentous finale to an unprecedented chapter in political and law enforcement history, as federal officials attempted to hold accountable a former president while he was simultaneously running for another term. In court filings on Monday, Smith's team emphasised that the move to abandon their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief. "That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government's proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind," the prosecutors wrote in one of their filings. Smith's team said it was leaving intact charges against two co-defendants in the classified documents case — Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira — because "no principle of temporary immunity applies to them". Steven Cheung, Trump's incoming White House communications director, welcomed the decision to drop the prosecutions against the president-elect, describing it as a "major victory for the rule of law". "The American People and President Trump want an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and we look forward to uniting our country," Cheung said in a statement. Trump has long described the investigations as politically motivated, and he has vowed to fire Smith as soon as he takes office in January. Now he will re-enter the White House free from criminal scrutiny by the government that he will lead. The election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing Trump as he tried to reclaim the White House. He was indicted for plotting to overturn his defeat to Joe Biden in 2020, an effort that climaxed with his supporters' violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. But the case quickly stalled amid legal fighting over Trump's sweeping claims of immunity from prosecution for acts he took while in the White House. The US Supreme Court in July ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, and sent the case back to US District Judge Tanya Chutkan to determine which allegations in the indictment, if any, could proceed to trial. The case was just beginning to pick up steam again in the trial court in the weeks leading up to this year's election. Smith's team in October filed a lengthy brief laying out new evidence they planned to use against him at trial, accusing him of "resorting to crimes" in an increasingly desperate effort to overturn the will of voters after he lost to Biden. The separate case involving classified documents had been widely seen as legally clear cut, especially because the conduct in question occurred after Trump left the White House and lost the powers of the presidency. The indictment included dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified records from his presidency at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, and obstructing federal efforts to get them back. He has pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing. The case quickly became snarled by delays, with US District Judge Aileen Cannon slow to issue rulings — which favoured Trump's strategy of pushing off deadlines in all his criminal cases — while also entertaining defense motions and arguments that experts said other judges would have dispensed with without hearings. In May, she indefinitely cancelled the trial date amid a series of unresolved legal issues before dismissing the case outright two months later. Smith's team appealed the decision, but now has given up that effort. (AP) DIV DIV (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)

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