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Ask Amy: A family loss leads to a marital move

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:26:45 GMT

Dear Amy: A year ago, my mother-in-law’s live-in companion died by suicide.He was 88 and had just gotten a terminal diagnosis.My husband took a three-month leave of absence from his job and went to get his mother moved out of her companion’s house and into her nearby home. (The location is five states away.)Her house is in an upscale neighborhood and is probably worth a substantial amount.My husband had discussed either selling the house and having her move closer to us or getting an assisted-living apartment. (She does need assistance.)I have two grown children and he has three from a previous marriage. We also have grandchildren. They all live close to our town.I cannot retire for at least five more years.Well, my husband got a job in his mother’s town and never left!He remodeled the second bathroom of his mother’s home in the style I wanted our bathroom done. He keeps saying I could come there to live.I have told him that I am not willing to move there.Our home is her...

Are you interested in statistics on climate change?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:26:45 GMT

A thematic section, presenting a wide range of statistics and data on climate change, is available on the Eurostat website.This section provides information on topics related to climate change, such as the human activities that cause climate emergency, also known as drivers, greenhouse gas emissions, the various impacts of climate change, as well as mitigation activities and adaptation measures. You can easily access:A complete and detailed database; news articles and other statistical publications, including the data and analysis related to the progress of the EU in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) available in the report Sustainable development in the European Union – Monitoring report on progress towards the SDGs in an EU context – 2023 edition, as well as interactive resources such as Shedding light on energy in the EU - 2023 interactive edition, that offers insights into EU’s energy sources and consumption, and;Information on data including an explanation of the m...

Skelton: Racist housing policy caused the biggest California Capitol brawl

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:26:45 GMT

Nationally, we just observed the 60th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington. In California, there wasn’t a peep about the 60th anniversary of a historic civil rights triumph in this state.That’s understandable. There are probably few people still around who know much about the Rumford Fair Housing Act, which produced arguably the biggest, bitterest brawl ever in California’s Capitol.Looking back, it’s almost inconceivable what the fight was about. It was over whether it should be legally permissible — never mind morally right — for homeowners and landlords to continue discriminating because of skin color in the sale and rental of housing.Spurred by Democratic Gov. Pat Brown, the Democratic-controlled Legislature voted after much anguish to ban racial discrimination in housing. The public backlash was swift. Californians voted by nearly 2 to 1 the next year to legalize discrimination again. But the state and U.S. Supreme courts ultimately ru...

Subdivide or expand? Endless possibilities await on Morgan Territory Road with luxury living and breathtaking views

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:26:45 GMT

Two opportunities to own unique and extraordinary properties located along the picturesque Morgan Territory Road offer the perfect balance between a rural setting and proximity to downtown.A magnificent hilltop estate brilliantly balances country charm with a stylish interior filled with new features and amenities for today’s lifestyle.The turnkey 20-acre estate with jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Livermore Valley and surrounding rolling hillsides was recently renovated with more than $750,000 in updates. It is a gorgeous homestead and ultimate sanctuary within an eight-minute drive to downtown, freeways, award-winning wineries, and top-of-the-line culinary experiences.Almost 6,000 square feet of living space on two levels showcases gorgeous marble and white oak floors, soaring ceilings, walls of windows, a fresh palette of colors, and an open, light-filled floor plan that seamlessly flows to outdoor venues through multiple French doors.Up the road is about 8 acres of gorgeous ...

Word Game: Sept. 6, 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:26:45 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — WRITHED (WRITHED: RYTH’D: Twisted as if in pain.)Average mark 28 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 38 or more words in WRITHED? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — BARELY bale baler bare barley bear belay beryl blare blear bleary bray byre able abler ably aery rale real relay rely earl early layer lyre yare yearTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Bridge: Sept. 6, 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:26:45 GMT

The player we call Secondhand Rose played in a penny game at my club yesterday. When the lesson about “second hand low” on defense was being taught, Rose was absent — maybe out on a date with Jiggs the plumber.Rose was today’s West and led the jack of spades against 3NT. (North quite properly suppressed his club suit to raise to the nine-trick notrump game.) Declarer put up dummy’s king, and East took the ace and returned a spade. South played low and won the third spade.At the fourth trick, declarer led a club — and Secondhand Rose … with the jack!HIGH CLUBSDeclarer was stuck. If he played low from dummy to keep communication, Rose would cash two spades for down one. When instead declarer took dummy’s three high clubs, he also got two hearts and two diamonds, but only eight tricks in all.South will make 3NT if Rose plays “second hand low” on the first club. South will play the nine from dummy, win East’s heart return...

DC Central Kitchen gets a ‘new start’ and new digs in Buzzard Point

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:26:45 GMT

Earl Pass, 44, is a baker at D.C. Central Kitchen and a graduate of the nonprofit's culinary job training program. D.C. Central Kitchen's culinary job training program equips unemployed, underemployed and previously incarcerated individuals with the skills they need to work in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and more. (Courtesy D.C. Central Kitchen) Earl Pass, 44, is a baker at D.C. Central Kitchen and a graduate of the nonprofit's culinary job training program. D.C. Central Kitchen's culinary job training program equips unemployed, underemployed and previously incarcerated individuals with the skills they need to work in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and more. (Courtesy D.C. Central Kitchen) Cranes still swing ov...

Posco: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:26:45 GMT

GANGNAM-GU SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — GANGNAM-GU SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — Posco (PKX) on Wednesday reported earnings of $524.2 million in its second quarter.The Gangnam-Gu seoul, Korea, Republic Of-based company said it had net income of $1.73 per share.The steelmaker posted revenue of $15.29 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PKX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PKXSource

Highs around 100 degrees as heat wave holds on DC region

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:26:45 GMT

The trend of heat ripping through the D.C. area this week continues Wednesday with feels-like temperatures in the triple digits. So when will it let up? Here’s what you need to know.Records were broken on Tuesday with temperatures at all three major D.C.-area airports recording at 99 degrees.With highs being near 100 degrees Wednesday, it’s likely more records will fall.The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon to 7 p.m., which means high temperatures and humidity could cause heat-related illness.“Plan for feels-like temperatures to range from 100-105 during this time,” said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Jordan Evans.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeather forecastClosings and DelaysSign up for WTOP alertsPeople are encouraged to reduce their times outdoors and take precautions such as wearing lightweight clothing and hydrating during the heat advisory.Temperatures this time of...

Express: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:26:45 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Express Inc. (EXPR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $44.1 million in its fiscal second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Columbus, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of $11.79. Losses, adjusted for restructuring costs and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were $9.05 per share.The clothing and accessories chain posted revenue of $435.3 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in October, Express said it expects revenue in the range of $460 million to $490 million.The company expects a full-year loss of $34 to $30 per share, with revenue ranging from $1.9 billion to $2 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EXPR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EXPRSource