25 days ago
All of a sudden, that 24-team College Football Playoff format might be front and center for an SEC dreaming of getting five, six, ten of its members into the postseason tournament.
Yes, the CFP is supposed to use a new metric – which is really a twist on what it already utilizes – that gives more respect to the strengths of schedules. That's supposed to boost the SEC – give, say, 2025 Texas credit for losing at Ohio State, even though it went 9-3 – but there are two issues with that, at least when it comes to what we're projecting below.
First, the College Football Playoff always falls back on record ranking. If there's a debate in the Grapevine meeting room – it's nice; the food is tremendous – 10-2 is a lot easier to sell than 9-3, which is why we haven't seen Power Four programs with three pre-conference championship losses leapfrog those with two or fewer.
And second, even though the upsets are coming – last Saturday probably wasn't an outlier – there's no way, no how, no chance the committee will put in a 9-3 power conference team in over an 11-1 Power Four program.
That's where the SEC comes in. A few weeks ago, it looked like the conference would own the CFP. And then Florida started losing. So did LSU, Mississippi State, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Now, as we're doing this just past the midway point in the season, there are just four SEC teams left – Georgia, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Tennessee – with fewer than two losses, and all of them have one.
So how many SEC teams will make the College Football Playoff? Our best guess is three, and it'll take a shoehorn to make that happen. (By the way, we're still bullish on Kentucky, but we're predicting a few close losses over the next few weeks.)
– Why the 24-Team CFP Probably Won't Suck
Oct 17, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) walks off the field with his arm in a sling after the game against the Indiana Hoosiers Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Projected Final Record: 13-0
Remaining Games: at App State, Troy, at Southern Miss, at UConn, Coastal Carolina
This will likely be a big debate if Boise State keeps on rolling and goes 12-1 with a Pac-12 **** le, with its only loss coming to Oregon in the season opener. James Madison won't have any Power Four wins – last year's team didn't either – but if it's 13-0, it'll be tough to leave out.
Projected Final Record: 9-3
Remaining Games: at Auburn, Alabama, Texas, at Tennessee, at Arkansas
Here's where the strength of schedule emphasis kicks in. The call is that the committee would rank a three-loss LSU over a Big 12 or ACC team – it's my favorite CFP line, because I swear I've seen a little box behind glass that the committee goes to when it's in a pinch that says – … because it's Alabama.
There's still one more LSU loss coming somewhere – like, at Tennessee – but Alabama is everything in the brief history of the College Fo
Yes, the CFP is supposed to use a new metric – which is really a twist on what it already utilizes – that gives more respect to the strengths of schedules. That's supposed to boost the SEC – give, say, 2025 Texas credit for losing at Ohio State, even though it went 9-3 – but there are two issues with that, at least when it comes to what we're projecting below.
First, the College Football Playoff always falls back on record ranking. If there's a debate in the Grapevine meeting room – it's nice; the food is tremendous – 10-2 is a lot easier to sell than 9-3, which is why we haven't seen Power Four programs with three pre-conference championship losses leapfrog those with two or fewer.
And second, even though the upsets are coming – last Saturday probably wasn't an outlier – there's no way, no how, no chance the committee will put in a 9-3 power conference team in over an 11-1 Power Four program.
That's where the SEC comes in. A few weeks ago, it looked like the conference would own the CFP. And then Florida started losing. So did LSU, Mississippi State, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Now, as we're doing this just past the midway point in the season, there are just four SEC teams left – Georgia, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Tennessee – with fewer than two losses, and all of them have one.
So how many SEC teams will make the College Football Playoff? Our best guess is three, and it'll take a shoehorn to make that happen. (By the way, we're still bullish on Kentucky, but we're predicting a few close losses over the next few weeks.)
– Why the 24-Team CFP Probably Won't Suck
Oct 17, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) walks off the field with his arm in a sling after the game against the Indiana Hoosiers Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Projected Final Record: 13-0
Remaining Games: at App State, Troy, at Southern Miss, at UConn, Coastal Carolina
This will likely be a big debate if Boise State keeps on rolling and goes 12-1 with a Pac-12 **** le, with its only loss coming to Oregon in the season opener. James Madison won't have any Power Four wins – last year's team didn't either – but if it's 13-0, it'll be tough to leave out.
Projected Final Record: 9-3
Remaining Games: at Auburn, Alabama, Texas, at Tennessee, at Arkansas
Here's where the strength of schedule emphasis kicks in. The call is that the committee would rank a three-loss LSU over a Big 12 or ACC team – it's my favorite CFP line, because I swear I've seen a little box behind glass that the committee goes to when it's in a pinch that says – … because it's Alabama.
There's still one more LSU loss coming somewhere – like, at Tennessee – but Alabama is everything in the brief history of the College Fo
1 month ago
Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, is expected to strengthen when it approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Friday, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures in parts of Florida and the threat of a life-threatening storm surge, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Isaias is forecast to make landfall within the warning area late Friday or early Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, which warned of damaging hurricane-force winds. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Isaias was expected to remain a strong hurricane throughout this period.
It is unclear exactly where Isaias might make landfall. Current models show the center of the storm coming onshore anywhere from eastern Mississippi to the western tip of the Florida Panhandle.
The NWS said residents in portions of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, some parts of Mississippi, including the south, should "prepare for the possibility of long-duration power outages."
The governors of Florida and Alabama declared states of emergency for dozens of counties. Okaloosa County in Florida announced mandatory evacuations for some coastal areas. "Residents should take this storm seriously and evacuate," the county government said in a news release.
#national #center #panhandle
Isaias is forecast to make landfall within the warning area late Friday or early Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, which warned of damaging hurricane-force winds. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Isaias was expected to remain a strong hurricane throughout this period.
It is unclear exactly where Isaias might make landfall. Current models show the center of the storm coming onshore anywhere from eastern Mississippi to the western tip of the Florida Panhandle.
The NWS said residents in portions of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, some parts of Mississippi, including the south, should "prepare for the possibility of long-duration power outages."
The governors of Florida and Alabama declared states of emergency for dozens of counties. Okaloosa County in Florida announced mandatory evacuations for some coastal areas. "Residents should take this storm seriously and evacuate," the county government said in a news release.
#national #center #panhandle
1 month ago
A civilian cargo ship has sunk and its crew is missing after being attacked by drones in the Black Sea, Bulgarian officials say.
A second vessel - carrying grain - was also hit within Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. Its 18 crew were rescued.
Radev did not say who was behind the attacks, which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea, particularly the eastern side, as part of its war against Ukraine.
Moscow has not commented on the latest incident, a day after it was accused by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of striking a civilian vessel carrying corn. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the attacks were "unacceptable".
Air and sea drones were involved in the attacks at about 03:00 (23:00 GMT), some 70 miles (112 km) off the coastal town of Byala in eastern Bulgaria, Radev said.
#radev #carrying
A second vessel - carrying grain - was also hit within Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. Its 18 crew were rescued.
Radev did not say who was behind the attacks, which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea, particularly the eastern side, as part of its war against Ukraine.
Moscow has not commented on the latest incident, a day after it was accused by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of striking a civilian vessel carrying corn. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the attacks were "unacceptable".
Air and sea drones were involved in the attacks at about 03:00 (23:00 GMT), some 70 miles (112 km) off the coastal town of Byala in eastern Bulgaria, Radev said.
#radev #carrying
1 month ago
Sebastian Stan made Fjord before becoming a father. In his latest conversation with Josh Horowitz on Happy Sad Confused, the actor described returning to the film with a different perspective.
"What are these things that I grew up with that I should pass on to my kid?" he asked, according to Entertainment Weekly. He was also considering which experiences had not served him well and should not be repeated.
Stan, 44, and his partner, actress Annabelle Wallis, welcomed their first child in July. PEOPLE confirmed the birth on Aug. 3; the couple had not shared further details about the baby at that point.
In Cristian Mungiu's drama, Stan and Renate Reinsve play Mihai and Lisbet Gheorghiu. The film won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Mihai is a devout Romanian father who moves with his Norwegian wife and their five children to a remote coastal village. The children become friends with a neighboring family despite differences in their upbringing, while the adults' strict beliefs attract increasing scrutiny, according to NEON's synopsis.
#father #horowitz
"What are these things that I grew up with that I should pass on to my kid?" he asked, according to Entertainment Weekly. He was also considering which experiences had not served him well and should not be repeated.
Stan, 44, and his partner, actress Annabelle Wallis, welcomed their first child in July. PEOPLE confirmed the birth on Aug. 3; the couple had not shared further details about the baby at that point.
In Cristian Mungiu's drama, Stan and Renate Reinsve play Mihai and Lisbet Gheorghiu. The film won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Mihai is a devout Romanian father who moves with his Norwegian wife and their five children to a remote coastal village. The children become friends with a neighboring family despite differences in their upbringing, while the adults' strict beliefs attract increasing scrutiny, according to NEON's synopsis.
#father #horowitz
1 month ago
The heatwave is expected to last for nearly a week.
A dangerous, long-duration heatwave is sweeping through much of Southern California beginning Friday, creating increased fire risk in the region.
Extreme to moderate heat warnings are in place for more than 34 million Californians, with temperatures forecast to reach between 92 and over 105 degrees, including along the coastal plains.
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles warned the conditions have created a high risk of "large and fast-moving fires" in the region's valleys and mountains.
The heatwave is expected to begin on Friday and last through at least Oct. 8.
#heatwave #southern #extreme #californians
A dangerous, long-duration heatwave is sweeping through much of Southern California beginning Friday, creating increased fire risk in the region.
Extreme to moderate heat warnings are in place for more than 34 million Californians, with temperatures forecast to reach between 92 and over 105 degrees, including along the coastal plains.
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles warned the conditions have created a high risk of "large and fast-moving fires" in the region's valleys and mountains.
The heatwave is expected to begin on Friday and last through at least Oct. 8.
#heatwave #southern #extreme #californians
2 months ago
DANA POINT, California – Natalie Driessen drove down Beach Road on a mission, past neighbors whose houses fell into the sea and others now scrambling to prevent their property from collapsing next.
She had a video from March that she wanted everyone to see. When she spotted an Orange County supervisor outside what was left of one mangled kitchen and living room, Driessen pulled out her phone to play the clip of the California Coastal Commission — the powerful state agency tasked with preserving beaches — discussing a home in her gated community.
California beaches are considered public beyond a certain high tide line, the commissioners warned, and that waterline was rising. “I wonder,” one of the commissioners said, “how many years before I’m allowed to just pull up a chair — sit in their, you know, front deck porch and watch TV because it’s public land. … I don’t think we’re that far away from this, right?”
Storms and high tides — fueled by a near record-breaking El Niño — have battered the California coast in recent weeks, destroying homes and eroding beaches. The fallout has supercharged years-long tensions between the owners of coveted oceanfront property and the authorities they say aren’t doing enough to protect them.
The damage has intensified a bigger debate playing out around the coast: What can or should be done to save private property in the most vulnerable communities?
#years
She had a video from March that she wanted everyone to see. When she spotted an Orange County supervisor outside what was left of one mangled kitchen and living room, Driessen pulled out her phone to play the clip of the California Coastal Commission — the powerful state agency tasked with preserving beaches — discussing a home in her gated community.
California beaches are considered public beyond a certain high tide line, the commissioners warned, and that waterline was rising. “I wonder,” one of the commissioners said, “how many years before I’m allowed to just pull up a chair — sit in their, you know, front deck porch and watch TV because it’s public land. … I don’t think we’re that far away from this, right?”
Storms and high tides — fueled by a near record-breaking El Niño — have battered the California coast in recent weeks, destroying homes and eroding beaches. The fallout has supercharged years-long tensions between the owners of coveted oceanfront property and the authorities they say aren’t doing enough to protect them.
The damage has intensified a bigger debate playing out around the coast: What can or should be done to save private property in the most vulnerable communities?
#years
2 months ago
Two districts get under way this week as the 2026 Texas high school football season enters its fourth week of play.
District 16-4A DII, which has seen Rockport-Fulton and Ingleside make early statements and District 16-2A DI, headlined by a surprisingly 1-2 Refugio squad start play this week.
Veterans Memorial takes on Gregory-Portland in another intriguing non-district battle between undefeated teams a week after G-P beat No. 2 Calallen.
Here is a look at the entire Week 4 slate in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18
#texas #ingleside #Veterans
District 16-4A DII, which has seen Rockport-Fulton and Ingleside make early statements and District 16-2A DI, headlined by a surprisingly 1-2 Refugio squad start play this week.
Veterans Memorial takes on Gregory-Portland in another intriguing non-district battle between undefeated teams a week after G-P beat No. 2 Calallen.
Here is a look at the entire Week 4 slate in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18
#texas #ingleside #Veterans
2 months ago
PAWTUCKET – Jim Fleming wasn't interested in capping his team's best drive of the day with a field goal.
A short kick would have meant the lead early in the fourth quarter at Centreville Bank Stadium, but the University of Rhode Island coach felt more was needed. The Rams hadn't come all the way out from their own 2 to settle.
Terrence Campbell smashed up the middle from 1 yard out, a touchdown that served as fuel for No. 8 URI over the final 15 minutes. What was a frustrating, tense start to this Coastal Athletic ***** ociation opener with Elon wound up a relatively comfortable victory.
The Rams forced five turnovers and finally found some offensive rhythm in the second half while posting a 31-10 triumph on brilliant Saturday afternoon, Sept. 12. That's now 16 straight for URI in home games, and this temporary residence while Meade Stadium undergoes its extensive renovation was christened properly.
"You were wondering what the heck was going on in the first half," Fleming said. "As is representative of this group, they continue to go ahead and find ways."
#stadium #centreville #bank #rhode
A short kick would have meant the lead early in the fourth quarter at Centreville Bank Stadium, but the University of Rhode Island coach felt more was needed. The Rams hadn't come all the way out from their own 2 to settle.
Terrence Campbell smashed up the middle from 1 yard out, a touchdown that served as fuel for No. 8 URI over the final 15 minutes. What was a frustrating, tense start to this Coastal Athletic ***** ociation opener with Elon wound up a relatively comfortable victory.
The Rams forced five turnovers and finally found some offensive rhythm in the second half while posting a 31-10 triumph on brilliant Saturday afternoon, Sept. 12. That's now 16 straight for URI in home games, and this temporary residence while Meade Stadium undergoes its extensive renovation was christened properly.
"You were wondering what the heck was going on in the first half," Fleming said. "As is representative of this group, they continue to go ahead and find ways."
#stadium #centreville #bank #rhode
2 months ago
The West Virginia Mountaineers will look to remain unbeaten when they welcome the UT Martin Skyhawks to Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday afternoon in Morgantown.
Sep 5, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Armoni Weaver-Bomar (25) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Channel: ESPN+
#Milan #puskar #saturday #skyhawks
Sep 5, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Armoni Weaver-Bomar (25) makes a catch for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Channel: ESPN+
#Milan #puskar #saturday #skyhawks
2 months ago
The desperate pleas for air cover from Yemeni generals started coming mid-morning on Thursday. An advance by the Iran-backed Houthis toward Yemen's strategic port city of Mocha was in full swing, and backup support from chief ally Saudi Arabia was nowhere in sight.
"The Houthis committed everything they had – waves upon waves of fighters … along with their available ballistic missiles and weapons," a senior Yemeni source attached to their military forces told CNN. The source said he contacted the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and was ******* ured the US was "watching the situation closely and that Saudi air support was coming."
"But the air support never came," the source said. "And Mocha has now fallen."
Hours later, on Friday, the Houthis captured another key coastal ******* et, Perim Island, at the mouth of the Red Sea. The island splits the Bab al-Mandeb Strait in two, giving Tehran de facto control over another key shipping route.
The Houthis' rapid advance amounts to an extraordinary 36 hours in a conflict that had been largely on ice for years. But the kindling for renewed fighting had been laid for months amid the conflict between the United States and Iran, as Tehran seeks to use oil prices – and their impact on the global economy – as leverage.
#saudi
"The Houthis committed everything they had – waves upon waves of fighters … along with their available ballistic missiles and weapons," a senior Yemeni source attached to their military forces told CNN. The source said he contacted the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and was ******* ured the US was "watching the situation closely and that Saudi air support was coming."
"But the air support never came," the source said. "And Mocha has now fallen."
Hours later, on Friday, the Houthis captured another key coastal ******* et, Perim Island, at the mouth of the Red Sea. The island splits the Bab al-Mandeb Strait in two, giving Tehran de facto control over another key shipping route.
The Houthis' rapid advance amounts to an extraordinary 36 hours in a conflict that had been largely on ice for years. But the kindling for renewed fighting had been laid for months amid the conflict between the United States and Iran, as Tehran seeks to use oil prices – and their impact on the global economy – as leverage.
#saudi
2 months ago
Follow the Caller-Times for coverage of Week 3 of the 2026 high school football season in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend.
Beeville at Carroll, 7 p.m. — Quinton Martinez on X (qmartinez), Instagram (qmartinezsports) and TikTok (qnmartinez)
La Joya Palmview at Alice, 7:30 p.m. — Rey Castillo on X (reycastillo361), Instagram (reycastillosports)
Gregory-Portland at Calallen, 7:30 p.m. — Quinton Martinez on X (qmartinez), Instagram (qmartinezsports) and TikTok (qnmartinez)
#quinton #times
Beeville at Carroll, 7 p.m. — Quinton Martinez on X (qmartinez), Instagram (qmartinezsports) and TikTok (qnmartinez)
La Joya Palmview at Alice, 7:30 p.m. — Rey Castillo on X (reycastillo361), Instagram (reycastillosports)
Gregory-Portland at Calallen, 7:30 p.m. — Quinton Martinez on X (qmartinez), Instagram (qmartinezsports) and TikTok (qnmartinez)
#quinton #times
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Performance outperformance was driven by disciplined channel management, with legacy field inventory reduced by approximately 30% year-over-year to improve turns to better than pre-pandemic levels.
The MasterCraft brand's success was anchored by the next-generation X Series rollout, which drove a favorable premium mix and offset lower industry-wide volumes.
Management attributed the 730 basis point expansion in legacy adjusted EBITDA margin to improved fixed cost absorption on higher unit volumes and lower promotional discounting.
The combination with Chaparral and Robalo is framed as a transformational pivot to a larger, more diversified platform spanning inland and coastal markets with broader price points.
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TURMUS AYYA, West Bank, Sept 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday said there was no plan to force Palestinians to leave Gaza after two Israeli ministers this week floated proposals for the mass removal of Palestinians from the coastal territory.
• "I can tell you categorically there is no plan of the Israelis to displace people out of Gaza against their will," Huckabee told reporters in Turmus Ayya, a Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
• "There is an open-mindedness (that) if people wish to leave that they should have the right to leave. To incarcerate them in a place they don't want to be should be an absolute, I think, just disgrace," Huckabee said.
• "Nobody is suggesting that there will be forced displacement. The Israelis are not. The Americans are certainly not. I know of no one who supports that."
• Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday said there was "no real solution for Gaza in the end without this migration."
#Israel
• "I can tell you categorically there is no plan of the Israelis to displace people out of Gaza against their will," Huckabee told reporters in Turmus Ayya, a Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
• "There is an open-mindedness (that) if people wish to leave that they should have the right to leave. To incarcerate them in a place they don't want to be should be an absolute, I think, just disgrace," Huckabee said.
• "Nobody is suggesting that there will be forced displacement. The Israelis are not. The Americans are certainly not. I know of no one who supports that."
• Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday said there was "no real solution for Gaza in the end without this migration."
#Israel
2 months ago
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Cam Cook rushed for 142 yards and two short touchdowns, Michael Hawkins Jr. threw for one score and passed for another TD, and West Virginia held on for a 31-24 win over Coastal Carolina in the teams' season opener Saturday.
On a day in which West Virginia retired the No. 5 jersey of record-setting quarterback Pat White, the Mountaineers dominated the game early but looked disheveled on both sides of the ball for much of the second half.
Coastal Carolina's Nico Cavanillas Alti kicked a 32-yard field goal with 27 seconds left to cap the Chanticleers' rally from a 24-0 deficit. But the ensuing onside kick went out of bounds and West Virginia survived.
With 88 new players on the roster, it's going to take some time for West Virginia to work the kinks out, especially on defense.
At least they're set with two marquee positions on offense.
#west #morgantown #saturday
On a day in which West Virginia retired the No. 5 jersey of record-setting quarterback Pat White, the Mountaineers dominated the game early but looked disheveled on both sides of the ball for much of the second half.
Coastal Carolina's Nico Cavanillas Alti kicked a 32-yard field goal with 27 seconds left to cap the Chanticleers' rally from a 24-0 deficit. But the ensuing onside kick went out of bounds and West Virginia survived.
With 88 new players on the roster, it's going to take some time for West Virginia to work the kinks out, especially on defense.
At least they're set with two marquee positions on offense.
#west #morgantown #saturday
2 months ago
Preparing to take the stage representing Ethiopia at the Miss World pageant, Ruth Yirgalem Weldesilasie thinks of her sister, who was abducted and murdered ahead of the contest.
"I'm going to change my pain to my purpose," the 25-year-old told AFP in Vietnam's coastal Nha Trang city, as 111 contestants gathered for the Saturday night pageant finale.
This summer, Ruth's 29-year-old elder sister Kidusan Yirgalem Weldesilasie was kidnapped for ransom -- disappearing from her side as she prepared for the global beauty contest.
Kidusan was discovered dead, her remains split between two suitcases, in late July. Ruth's best friend of a decade and her best friend's boyfriend are among 10 suspects who have been arrested, she said.
Violence against women and girls is endemic in Ethiopia's deeply patriarchal society.
#sister #contest #year #Ethiopia
"I'm going to change my pain to my purpose," the 25-year-old told AFP in Vietnam's coastal Nha Trang city, as 111 contestants gathered for the Saturday night pageant finale.
This summer, Ruth's 29-year-old elder sister Kidusan Yirgalem Weldesilasie was kidnapped for ransom -- disappearing from her side as she prepared for the global beauty contest.
Kidusan was discovered dead, her remains split between two suitcases, in late July. Ruth's best friend of a decade and her best friend's boyfriend are among 10 suspects who have been arrested, she said.
Violence against women and girls is endemic in Ethiopia's deeply patriarchal society.
#sister #contest #year #Ethiopia
2 months ago
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Pat White's record-setting career at West Virginia two decades ago came full circle Saturday when the school retired his No. 5 jersey.
A ceremony was held before kickoff of the Mountaineers' season opener against Coastal Carolina. The crowd was decked out in white T-shirts and jerseys while West Virginia's players donned white road jerseys and pants, the same combination used 18 years after the school honored White in his final home game on a snowy December night.
White went 35-8 as a starter and established himself as one of the nation's top dual-threat quarterbacks. He is the only starting quarterback in NCAA history to win four bowl games, including the Sugar Bowl against Georgia after the 2005 season and the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma after the 2007 season.
"Twenty years later, they're still talking about what he did and what his teammates did," West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez told reporters earlier in the week.
Rodriguez recruited White out of Daphne, Alabama, in 2004. Rodriguez gave him the chance to play quarterback, unlike other schools that wanted him to switch to different positions.
#virginia
A ceremony was held before kickoff of the Mountaineers' season opener against Coastal Carolina. The crowd was decked out in white T-shirts and jerseys while West Virginia's players donned white road jerseys and pants, the same combination used 18 years after the school honored White in his final home game on a snowy December night.
White went 35-8 as a starter and established himself as one of the nation's top dual-threat quarterbacks. He is the only starting quarterback in NCAA history to win four bowl games, including the Sugar Bowl against Georgia after the 2005 season and the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma after the 2007 season.
"Twenty years later, they're still talking about what he did and what his teammates did," West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez told reporters earlier in the week.
Rodriguez recruited White out of Daphne, Alabama, in 2004. Rodriguez gave him the chance to play quarterback, unlike other schools that wanted him to switch to different positions.
#virginia
2 months ago
After years as both an actor and a screenwriter, Cliff Dorfman is ready to set the stage for the next phase of his Hollywood career with his most personal project to date.
Dorfman, 58, rose to prominence in the 1990s with supporting roles on "Beverly Hills, 90210," among other shows. After shifting his focus to screenwriting, he wrote 14 episodes of HBO's "Entourage" and co-wrote the screenplay for the 2011 feature film "Warrior," starring Tom Hardy.
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Despite those accomplishments, Dorfman says, he never had a chance to "understand my own story — and to survive it" until he wrote "Crime Family," his debut novel. Published in July, the 287-page thriller follows Chase Forman, a Hollywood writer who returns to his native Long Island, New York, to **** ist his family as his adoptive father's health and mental acuity decline.
Though Chase has spent most of his adulthood distancing himself from the Formans, he soon discovers that his family is part of an organized crime empire, with his adoptive mother, Helene, personally overseeing an international money-laundering operation. What follows is a gripping bicoastal chase as Chase and his family members become fugitives on the run from the FBI.
#family #dorfman #adoptive #cliff
Dorfman, 58, rose to prominence in the 1990s with supporting roles on "Beverly Hills, 90210," among other shows. After shifting his focus to screenwriting, he wrote 14 episodes of HBO's "Entourage" and co-wrote the screenplay for the 2011 feature film "Warrior," starring Tom Hardy.
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Despite those accomplishments, Dorfman says, he never had a chance to "understand my own story — and to survive it" until he wrote "Crime Family," his debut novel. Published in July, the 287-page thriller follows Chase Forman, a Hollywood writer who returns to his native Long Island, New York, to **** ist his family as his adoptive father's health and mental acuity decline.
Though Chase has spent most of his adulthood distancing himself from the Formans, he soon discovers that his family is part of an organized crime empire, with his adoptive mother, Helene, personally overseeing an international money-laundering operation. What follows is a gripping bicoastal chase as Chase and his family members become fugitives on the run from the FBI.
#family #dorfman #adoptive #cliff
2 months ago
Florida-headquartered ONE Nuclear Energy said the company has executed a binding letter of intent (LOI) that would provide site control for development of Project Cayman, a 2.88-GW gas-fired power plant and 700-MW/2.88 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) sited alongside a data center complex.The LOI was signed with what One Nuclear in an August 31 news release called a "prominent Louisiana landowner group." The company said the strategy aligns with Louisiana utility Entergy's continuing buildout of regional electricity transmission infrastructure."Project Cayman, with its 2.88-GW power capacity, demonstrates that One Nuclear is committed to supporting the future economic development of one of Louisiana's most important industrial regions," said Richard Taylor, CEO of One Nuclear. "The project will deliver the reliable energy needed to support new investment, create jobs, expand the local tax base and generate additional funding for community priorities and critical infrastructure."
Project Cayman is located near the RiverPlex MegaPark, a 17,000-acre heavy industrial site on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The location is northeast of ****** eX's recently announced $100-billion project to build its largest launch facility yet, called Starbase, Louisiana, in coastal Vermilion Parish. Project Cayman, along with serving data centers, is expected to support regional economic development for other industrial projects.One Nuclear said it will hold a series of public information meetings with local parishes, governmental agencies, and other project stakeholders from now through the end of the year.
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"ONE Nuclear is proud to invest in the region to support the rapidly growing energy needs created by other recently announced developments such as the ****** eX Starbase project and Hyundai's $5.8-billion steel mill," said Taylor. The company did not disclose details about the data center development, including the companies involved.
One Nuclear supports advanced small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology along with utility-scale gas-fired power plants. It currently has projects in Washington state, Texas, and New Mexico. The company has said its strategy is to build natural gas-fired generation to serve industrial sites that could later transition to the use of nuclear power through SMRs.Louisiana officials, unlike those in some other states, have signaled their support for data centers. Several major projects are underway or planned. Tech giant Meta is developing a 5-GW campus in Richland Parish. Amazon Web Services earlier this year said the company plans to invest $12 billion to build data center campuses in northwest Louisiana.Meta last year signed power purchase agreements with Treaty Oak Clean Energy for solar power in Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana in 2024 said it would build gigawatts of new natural gas-fired power generation to support Meta's operations in the sta
Project Cayman is located near the RiverPlex MegaPark, a 17,000-acre heavy industrial site on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The location is northeast of ****** eX's recently announced $100-billion project to build its largest launch facility yet, called Starbase, Louisiana, in coastal Vermilion Parish. Project Cayman, along with serving data centers, is expected to support regional economic development for other industrial projects.One Nuclear said it will hold a series of public information meetings with local parishes, governmental agencies, and other project stakeholders from now through the end of the year.
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"ONE Nuclear is proud to invest in the region to support the rapidly growing energy needs created by other recently announced developments such as the ****** eX Starbase project and Hyundai's $5.8-billion steel mill," said Taylor. The company did not disclose details about the data center development, including the companies involved.
One Nuclear supports advanced small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology along with utility-scale gas-fired power plants. It currently has projects in Washington state, Texas, and New Mexico. The company has said its strategy is to build natural gas-fired generation to serve industrial sites that could later transition to the use of nuclear power through SMRs.Louisiana officials, unlike those in some other states, have signaled their support for data centers. Several major projects are underway or planned. Tech giant Meta is developing a 5-GW campus in Richland Parish. Amazon Web Services earlier this year said the company plans to invest $12 billion to build data center campuses in northwest Louisiana.Meta last year signed power purchase agreements with Treaty Oak Clean Energy for solar power in Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana in 2024 said it would build gigawatts of new natural gas-fired power generation to support Meta's operations in the sta
2 months ago
Hitting $112,800 annually in dividends demands $3.22M at conservative yields but just $1.06M from high-yield BDCs and mortgage REITs.
A 3.5% dividend yield growing 8% annually doubles income in nine years without adding a single dollar of new capital.
After-tax spending needs of $75,000 to $85,000, not gross salary, should anchor your capital target, shrinking the required portfolio at every tier.
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A target of $9,400 a month in dividend income works out to $112,800 a year, all from distributions and without dipping into principal. That is roughly what a mid-career software engineer takes home, or what a two-earner household clears in a coastal metro. The math is straightforward division. Divide your income target by your portfolio yield, and that tells you how much capital you need. The interesting part is what shifts as the yield climbs.
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A 3.5% dividend yield growing 8% annually doubles income in nine years without adding a single dollar of new capital.
After-tax spending needs of $75,000 to $85,000, not gross salary, should anchor your capital target, shrinking the required portfolio at every tier.
Read More: Learn 7 ways to generate income with a $1,000,000+ portfolio (sponsor)
A target of $9,400 a month in dividend income works out to $112,800 a year, all from distributions and without dipping into principal. That is roughly what a mid-career software engineer takes home, or what a two-earner household clears in a coastal metro. The math is straightforward division. Divide your income target by your portfolio yield, and that tells you how much capital you need. The interesting part is what shifts as the yield climbs.
#capital #target #Portfolio #without
2 months ago
As Week 1 of the college football season begins, there are several teams in the Sun Belt that will have big games to open up their season. These are the top Sun Belt games to watch, as these will be big tests for these teams out of the gate.
Coastal Carolina will begin their season in Morgantown, ushering in a new era. They fired former head coach Tim Beck after three seasons, including a 6-7 record in his final two. Replacing Beck is Ryan Beard.
Beard was previously the head coach at Missouri State, and he has brought over a lot of players with him.
The interesting thing about this matchup is that neither team has announced who the starting quarterback will be. For the Chanticleers, Deuce Bailey, Tre Guerra, Trever Jackson, Osiris Lopez and Luke McBride have all competed for the job. Beard has said the decision for whoever starts will be a game-time decision. Bailey was one of the transfers that came with Beard from Missouri State. He made one start last season.
For West Virginia, Michael Hawkins Jr. and Scotty Fox Jr. have both been in competition to win the starting job. While head coach Rich Rodriguez hasn't publicly announced the starter, it has been reported that Hawkins Jr. will be starting.
#head #coach
Coastal Carolina will begin their season in Morgantown, ushering in a new era. They fired former head coach Tim Beck after three seasons, including a 6-7 record in his final two. Replacing Beck is Ryan Beard.
Beard was previously the head coach at Missouri State, and he has brought over a lot of players with him.
The interesting thing about this matchup is that neither team has announced who the starting quarterback will be. For the Chanticleers, Deuce Bailey, Tre Guerra, Trever Jackson, Osiris Lopez and Luke McBride have all competed for the job. Beard has said the decision for whoever starts will be a game-time decision. Bailey was one of the transfers that came with Beard from Missouri State. He made one start last season.
For West Virginia, Michael Hawkins Jr. and Scotty Fox Jr. have both been in competition to win the starting job. While head coach Rich Rodriguez hasn't publicly announced the starter, it has been reported that Hawkins Jr. will be starting.
#head #coach
2 months ago
(NewsNation) — The Juneau, Alaska, community is mourning the loss of 16-year-olds Leotis Phillips and Zoey Clark after they were found dead in the woods with a gun on Monday.
"I can't imagine the pain they were in to make this decision," Ariah Clark, a cousin of Zoey Clark, said at a candlelight vigil Tuesday, according to the Juneau Independent. The outlet reported that more than 150 friends, family and teachers gathered at Clark's high school for the vigil, near where the teens' bodies were found.
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"The only comfort I think any of us can find at this point is that they weren't alone and they found peace in those last moments together," Clark added. "They wouldn't want any of us to continue to suffer because that was not their goal and intention."
Alaska teens Leotis Phillips and Zoey Clark were discovered in a wooded area on a coastal road in the state's capital city. (Juneau Police Department)
#alaska #phillips #teens
"I can't imagine the pain they were in to make this decision," Ariah Clark, a cousin of Zoey Clark, said at a candlelight vigil Tuesday, according to the Juneau Independent. The outlet reported that more than 150 friends, family and teachers gathered at Clark's high school for the vigil, near where the teens' bodies were found.
Grand Canyon flood victims identified as third hiker remains missing
"The only comfort I think any of us can find at this point is that they weren't alone and they found peace in those last moments together," Clark added. "They wouldn't want any of us to continue to suffer because that was not their goal and intention."
Alaska teens Leotis Phillips and Zoey Clark were discovered in a wooded area on a coastal road in the state's capital city. (Juneau Police Department)
#alaska #phillips #teens
2 months ago
"Severance" star Adam Scott has opened up about his childhood growing up in Santa Cruz, CA, revealing how his parents' very different homes—and the city's famous beachfront boardwalk—helped shape his journey to Hollywood.
Long before Scott found fame on shows like "Severance" and "Parks and Recreation," he was splitting his childhood between two modest, single-story homes in the California coastal city after his parents divorced when he was just 5 years old.
"My parents lived in coastal Santa Cruz. They divorced when I was 5, so I divided my time between their houses," the 53-year-old "The Whisper Man" actor told the Wall Street Journal.
Despite their separation, Scott said his parents went to great lengths to shield him and his older siblings, David and Shannon, from any animosity.
"Severance" star Adam Scott has opened up about his childhood growing up in Santa Cruz, CA, revealing how his parents' very different homes—and the city's famous beachfront boardwalk—helped shape his journey to Hollywood. (Manny Carabel/Getty Images)
#scott #cruz #adam
Long before Scott found fame on shows like "Severance" and "Parks and Recreation," he was splitting his childhood between two modest, single-story homes in the California coastal city after his parents divorced when he was just 5 years old.
"My parents lived in coastal Santa Cruz. They divorced when I was 5, so I divided my time between their houses," the 53-year-old "The Whisper Man" actor told the Wall Street Journal.
Despite their separation, Scott said his parents went to great lengths to shield him and his older siblings, David and Shannon, from any animosity.
"Severance" star Adam Scott has opened up about his childhood growing up in Santa Cruz, CA, revealing how his parents' very different homes—and the city's famous beachfront boardwalk—helped shape his journey to Hollywood. (Manny Carabel/Getty Images)
#scott #cruz #adam
2 months ago
Coastal Florida's insurance surge, flood repricing under Risk Rating 2.0, and post-Surfside condo ***** sments now erase the state's income-tax advantage for retirees.
Tennessee's cost of living index of 92 beats Florida's 103, and the state taxes zero retirement income including Social Security, pensions, and dividends.
A retired Knoxville couple targeting $75,000 a year needs a portfolio of $800,000 to $1.1 million to sustain their plan.
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Ask a room full of near-retirees where they see themselves in five years, and half of them will name a Gulf Coast zip code. Naples, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Punta Gorda. The real question is whether the fixed costs attached to a coastal Florida address leave the rest of the retirement plan intact a decade later. This piece runs the same retirement budget through a specific alternative, defends the pick using the same cost categories, and shows what actually changes when you shift the location.
#coastal #Portfolio #same
Tennessee's cost of living index of 92 beats Florida's 103, and the state taxes zero retirement income including Social Security, pensions, and dividends.
A retired Knoxville couple targeting $75,000 a year needs a portfolio of $800,000 to $1.1 million to sustain their plan.
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Ask a room full of near-retirees where they see themselves in five years, and half of them will name a Gulf Coast zip code. Naples, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Punta Gorda. The real question is whether the fixed costs attached to a coastal Florida address leave the rest of the retirement plan intact a decade later. This piece runs the same retirement budget through a specific alternative, defends the pick using the same cost categories, and shows what actually changes when you shift the location.
#coastal #Portfolio #same
3 months ago
The high school football season is here.
TAPPS got under way last week and UIL schools kick off games this week in Corpus Christi and across the state.
With stadium lights turning on across the region, it seems like a perfect time to lead readers pick their favorite high school football helmet design across the Coastal Bend.
Some have modern, ever-changing designs and colors, while others are tried and true and some of the most traditional helmets in the Corpus Christi area.
Look at some of the helmet designs and make your pick for your favorite helmet design in the Coastal Bend, presented by Apple Dental Center.
#corpus #school
TAPPS got under way last week and UIL schools kick off games this week in Corpus Christi and across the state.
With stadium lights turning on across the region, it seems like a perfect time to lead readers pick their favorite high school football helmet design across the Coastal Bend.
Some have modern, ever-changing designs and colors, while others are tried and true and some of the most traditional helmets in the Corpus Christi area.
Look at some of the helmet designs and make your pick for your favorite helmet design in the Coastal Bend, presented by Apple Dental Center.
#corpus #school
3 months ago
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MOBILE, Ala (WKRG) – The South Alabama Jaguars will be a part of a college basketball series in Pensacola this upcoming season.
Pensacola teen recovering from wreck that killed her girlfriend
According to a USA team release, the Jaguars will face the Loyola Marymount Lions in the Coastal Classic at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Pensacola Bay Center, located at 201 East Gregory Street.
The series is one of three games announced on Tuesday, Aug. 25, as part of the Pensacola Hardwood Series.
#jaguars #stories
MOBILE, Ala (WKRG) – The South Alabama Jaguars will be a part of a college basketball series in Pensacola this upcoming season.
Pensacola teen recovering from wreck that killed her girlfriend
According to a USA team release, the Jaguars will face the Loyola Marymount Lions in the Coastal Classic at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Pensacola Bay Center, located at 201 East Gregory Street.
The series is one of three games announced on Tuesday, Aug. 25, as part of the Pensacola Hardwood Series.
#jaguars #stories
3 months ago
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) announced Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, that it intends to invest $100 billion in a new Starship campus on 125,000 acres in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, while the company expects the first launch by 2029.
Once completed, Starbase Louisiana is expected to have five launch complexes, each with two launchpads. The company says the site will have facilities for fuel production and storage, power generation, vehicle processing, deep-water shipping capabilities -- even housing and possibly an airport.
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One thing to note is that the site includes sensitive coastal wetlands. **** eX has said it will leave portions undeveloped and will work with state agencies on habitat protection, but the company's environmental record means the project is likely to face stiff opposition from conservation groups. The company is currently facing a lawsuit in Texas over a land swap that would hand it more than 700 acres of a national wildlife refuge, plus lawsuits for its use of gas generators to power its Colossus data center in Mississippi.
Governor Jeff Landry told reporters the project was important to improving the local economy, saying that, "this project means more than just steel, technology, and capital. It represents jobs for our families. It represents momentum for our communities, and it represents protection for our coast." **** eX itself says the project will bring 3,000 jobs to the region.
#project
Once completed, Starbase Louisiana is expected to have five launch complexes, each with two launchpads. The company says the site will have facilities for fuel production and storage, power generation, vehicle processing, deep-water shipping capabilities -- even housing and possibly an airport.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
One thing to note is that the site includes sensitive coastal wetlands. **** eX has said it will leave portions undeveloped and will work with state agencies on habitat protection, but the company's environmental record means the project is likely to face stiff opposition from conservation groups. The company is currently facing a lawsuit in Texas over a land swap that would hand it more than 700 acres of a national wildlife refuge, plus lawsuits for its use of gas generators to power its Colossus data center in Mississippi.
Governor Jeff Landry told reporters the project was important to improving the local economy, saying that, "this project means more than just steel, technology, and capital. It represents jobs for our families. It represents momentum for our communities, and it represents protection for our coast." **** eX itself says the project will bring 3,000 jobs to the region.
#project
3 months ago
The New England Patriots officially revealed on Tuesday that they will wear their 'Nor'easter' uniforms on December 6 against the Buffalo Bills.
The Patriots debuted their rivalry uniforms during the Thursday Night Football game against the New York Jets last November. The theme was inspired by New England's coastal weather and maritime history. The uniforms were a big hit with Patriots fans, and now the team will don them once again in a pivotal AFC East clash with the rival Bills.
It could be a game with serious playoff implications given the timing. The rivalry was brought back to life with the Patriots' emergence as Super Bowl contenders last season. Both teams tied the regular season series at one game apiece.
The Patriots blew a 21-point lead in a loss to the Bills at Gillette Stadium last season. So they'll clearly be looking for revenge at home later this year.
However, the two teams will meet for the first time in Week 4 of the 2026 season at the new Highmark Stadium at Orchard Park.
#uniforms #last #rivalry #teams
The Patriots debuted their rivalry uniforms during the Thursday Night Football game against the New York Jets last November. The theme was inspired by New England's coastal weather and maritime history. The uniforms were a big hit with Patriots fans, and now the team will don them once again in a pivotal AFC East clash with the rival Bills.
It could be a game with serious playoff implications given the timing. The rivalry was brought back to life with the Patriots' emergence as Super Bowl contenders last season. Both teams tied the regular season series at one game apiece.
The Patriots blew a 21-point lead in a loss to the Bills at Gillette Stadium last season. So they'll clearly be looking for revenge at home later this year.
However, the two teams will meet for the first time in Week 4 of the 2026 season at the new Highmark Stadium at Orchard Park.
#uniforms #last #rivalry #teams
3 months ago
A 65-year-old on average Social Security needs just $125,000 invested to bridge the gap to $2,500 a month in Myrtle Beach.
Coastal wind, flood, and hazard insurance stacks to between $6,000 and $9,000 annually, consuming up to 30% of a $30,000 retirement budget.
Early retirees between ages 55 and 60 who lack Social Security income need between $800,000 and $900,000 and must engineer an ACA healthcare bridge before relocating.
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A common question is whether you can retire near the ocean on modest money. South Carolina taxes lightly, the Grand Strand stays warm, and $2,500 a month, which is roughly the average Social Security check plus a small supplement, feels like it ought to stretch pretty far. The real question is whether the math actually holds once you price in coastal reality. It can, but only under specific choices, and the trap most planners overlook involves coastal insurance costs rather than everyday expenses.
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Coastal wind, flood, and hazard insurance stacks to between $6,000 and $9,000 annually, consuming up to 30% of a $30,000 retirement budget.
Early retirees between ages 55 and 60 who lack Social Security income need between $800,000 and $900,000 and must engineer an ACA healthcare bridge before relocating.
Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don't waste another minute; learn more here.
A common question is whether you can retire near the ocean on modest money. South Carolina taxes lightly, the Grand Strand stays warm, and $2,500 a month, which is roughly the average Social Security check plus a small supplement, feels like it ought to stretch pretty far. The real question is whether the math actually holds once you price in coastal reality. It can, but only under specific choices, and the trap most planners overlook involves coastal insurance costs rather than everyday expenses.
#month
3 months ago
A 3.5% dividend-growth portfolio anchored by JNJ or KO can double annual income every nine years without adding a single dollar of capital.
PEP and KMB pay qualified dividends taxed at preferential rates, unlike BDC or mortgage REIT distributions, a difference that can shift required capital by six figures.
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Think about what it takes to collect $11,800 every month purely from dividends, never selling a single share. That works out to $141,600 over the course of a year, roughly what a physician ***** istant earns, or about what a comfortable retirement costs in an expensive coastal city. The amount of capital you need to make that happen swings wildly based on the yield you target, and the compromises you make at each yield level are really what this whole exercise is about.
At a blended 3.5% portfolio yield, $141,600 divided by 0.035 requires roughly $4 million in capital. At 4%, the number drops to about $3.5 million. This is the dividend-growth lane, populated by companies that raise their payout every year and let the income stream outrun inflation.
#capital #every #Growth
PEP and KMB pay qualified dividends taxed at preferential rates, unlike BDC or mortgage REIT distributions, a difference that can shift required capital by six figures.
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Think about what it takes to collect $11,800 every month purely from dividends, never selling a single share. That works out to $141,600 over the course of a year, roughly what a physician ***** istant earns, or about what a comfortable retirement costs in an expensive coastal city. The amount of capital you need to make that happen swings wildly based on the yield you target, and the compromises you make at each yield level are really what this whole exercise is about.
At a blended 3.5% portfolio yield, $141,600 divided by 0.035 requires roughly $4 million in capital. At 4%, the number drops to about $3.5 million. This is the dividend-growth lane, populated by companies that raise their payout every year and let the income stream outrun inflation.
#capital #every #Growth
3 months ago
Dividend aristocrats like JNJ and PEP require up to $6.5 million at yields between 3% and 4%, but they consistently grow income faster than inflation.
Realty Income (O) pays a monthly 5.1% yield with 115 consecutive quarterly increases, while Altria (MO) yields 6.3% but carries negative shareholders' equity.
A low-yield dividend portfolio growing 8% annually doubles income in nine years, likely outpacing a 12% static yield that risks steady principal erosion.
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Imagine needing $19,000 to land in your checking account every single month, not from a paycheck but from dividends alone. That adds up to $228,000 over the course of a year, roughly what a dual‑income professional family spends in a pricey coastal city, or what a seasoned physician clears after taxes. The size of the nest egg required to generate that kind of cash flow varies by millions depending on the yield you target, and each possible yield brings a completely different set of compromises.
#yields #don 't
Realty Income (O) pays a monthly 5.1% yield with 115 consecutive quarterly increases, while Altria (MO) yields 6.3% but carries negative shareholders' equity.
A low-yield dividend portfolio growing 8% annually doubles income in nine years, likely outpacing a 12% static yield that risks steady principal erosion.
Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don't waste another minute; learn more here.
Imagine needing $19,000 to land in your checking account every single month, not from a paycheck but from dividends alone. That adds up to $228,000 over the course of a year, roughly what a dual‑income professional family spends in a pricey coastal city, or what a seasoned physician clears after taxes. The size of the nest egg required to generate that kind of cash flow varies by millions depending on the yield you target, and each possible yield brings a completely different set of compromises.
#yields #don 't
