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slowly85607
20 days ago
Sandra Bullock purchased her Valley Center property for $2.72 million in 2007, extensively renovating it
The estate featured 1,200 organic avocado trees, citrus groves, a saltwater pool and solar charging stations
She sold the property for $5.6 million in 2022 after it spent three weeks on the market
Years before she made her return to the big screen with Practical Magic 2, Sandra Bullock was making magic in another way — via her real estate holdings, which previously included a 91-acre Valley Center, Calif., property complete with an avocado tree farm (and 1,200 organic avocado trees).
The actress, 62, purchased the property in 2007 for $2.72 million via a trust, per Mansion Global, which cites property records.

#property #bullock #center
qgpyd_usnhmqd
21 days ago
It's been an extremely busy period for Earl Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, who has been non-stop in promoting his very personal book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. Following his time stateside to talk about the publication, he is back at his beloved Althorp estate and he's shared a poignant photo from the place where his sister is buried.
The Earl took to his personal Instagram Stories to share an image that he took during a moment of quiet contemplation from the edge of the Round Oval Lake, partially showing the central island where Diana is laid to rest. Pleased with his photography skills, Charles captioned the picture: "My luckiest capture of the Round Oval Lake, Althorp." The striking photo showed the sun piercing through the scattered clouds on a crisp autumn day as the mist hung around the base of the trees.
The lake where Diana is buried
Diana's final resting place was decided upon by Charles himself, following her tragic 1997 death. Originally, it was planned that she would be laid to rest in the Spencer family vault at the local church but security concerns ruled that out. Instead, the island on the lake was chosen and the bridge removed to restrict access even further. Now, family members paying their respects have to board a small boat to get to her exact gravesite.
A temple near the lake allows visitors to leave tributes for Princess Diana (@ Instagram)

#diana #oval
F6rr0WFIbaWsBb2j
23 days ago
Brian May is best known as Queen's legendary guitarist, but nature conservation is another important part of his life. May, who also earned his PhD in astrophysics and has helped NASA, loves this planet and all its wildlife.
In 2013, May announced that he had purchased 157 acres of land that was due to be developed into housing in Bere Regis, Dorset, England. He intended to transform it into a nature reserve where native British trees and wildlife could thrive.
During a July 2012 interview, May told The Sunday Times, "Queen is a huge part of my life, but I do have other interests. People know about the astrophysics, but I love gardening, too, and I've always been passionate about the welfare of our wonderful British wildlife."
Since then, the former farmland has been cultivated into a woodland wildlife sanctuary and animal rescue.
May worked with local residents and wildlife officials to make the plans for the nature reserve. In a February 2013 BBC interview, May shared his plans for the freshly purchased former farmland.

#wildlife #nature #part #astrophysics
5socket
25 days ago
Meghann Fahy soaked up the sunshine with boyfriend Leo Woodall in holiday photographs shared on Instagram, posing in a red micro bikini during their tropical getaway.
The White Lotus actress, 36, reclined on a sunlounger wearing a textured triangle top with delicate straps, accessorising with oval sunglasses, small hoop earrings and slim bracelets.
Leo also appeared in the collection, floating on his back in turquoise water wearing bright blue swimming shorts. Behind him, a white sandy beach was lined with palm trees and villas. Meghann's blonde hair was swept back as she relaxed against a pale blue towel, with cream parasols providing shade nearby.
Meghann showcased her toned physique in a micro bikini (@ Instagram)
Another photograph showed her kneeling on a bright blue paddleboard, pairing her red bikini top with magenta bottoms and an orange baseball cap as she explored the water.

#meghann #micro #back
unM8NT
27 days ago
Queen guitarist Brian May repurposed 157 acres of former farmland in Dorset, England, in 2013 with the intention of transforming it into a "safe haven for wildlife"
In the years since its foundation, the reserve — known as May's Wood — has become home to more than 101,000 trees and shrubs plus new species of insects, birds and mammals
"We have a wonderful possibility to make an environment which our children and grandchildren will grow up and enjoy in harmony with the animals around them," he said when the project started
In 2013, Queen guitarist Brian May joined locals in Bere Regis, Dorset, England, to plant the first tree on what was once 157 acres of farmland. His goal was to transform the property into a "safe haven for wildlife." Over a decade later, the project has come a long way.
Approximately 600 trees and shrubs were planted during the ceremonial first day in September 2013, according to a press release at the time. That number has since grown to more than 100,000, and new species of insects, birds and small mammals have started inhabiting the land, according to a update on May's website marking the 10-year anniversary.

#guitarist
kir09t
29 days ago
Opening a Bible that once belonged to Thomas Jefferson, staff at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2011 discovered a reddish-blond hair pressed between the pages. That hair, suspected to have belonged to Jefferson himself, launched a DNA investigation spanning more than a decade that’s now providing a long-missing puzzle piece regarding Jefferson’s relationship with Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman in his household.
After spending years reconstructing DNA fragments, scientists have revealed the most compelling evidence to date that Jefferson, a founding father of the United States, also fathered children with Hemings — a relationship that has been long rumored but never definitively proven. How that investigation unfolded is documented in the book “History by a Hair: Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings & Solving a 200-Year-Old Mystery,” written by Richard Kurin, a distinguished scholar and ambassador-at-large at the Smithsonian, and published on September 22.
Kurin is also senior author of a paper describing the methods that connected the former US president to Hemings’ descendants, which involved delving deep into the genetics of the Jefferson and Hemings family trees. The paper, published September 21 on the preprint platform bioRXiv, has not yet been peer-reviewed.
In addition to testing the hair found in the Bible, the researchers also collected genetic material from multiple confirmed samples of Jefferson’s hair, held in the collection of the Smithsonian. They compared that with DNA from descendants of multiple lineages: Jefferson and his wife Martha, Jefferson’s brother Randolph, and two of Hemings’ sons, Eston and Madison. (Hemings had four children who lived to adulthood, but only Eston and Madison claimed Jefferson as their father).
Matches in the DNA suggest the chance that Thomas Jefferson fathered at least one of Sally Hemings’ children was 99.96%.

#jefferson #children #bible #history
v6JZ6w4vJ8
1 month ago
Tiffany Trump's toddler son looked adorable in his mom's embrace in the latest photos. US President Donald Trump's daughter shared a couple of pictures on her Instagram Story. They included the mother-son duo posing near a lake. For those unversed, the 32-year-old shares one child, Alexander Trump Boulos, with her husband, Michael Boulos.
Tiffany Trump's toddler son's latest NYC photos have melted the internet. On her Instagram Story, the mother of one shared two photos of herself holding her child near a lake. It appeared to be a beautiful day, hinting at the upcoming fall season.
Tiffany wore a loose jacket, a black T-shirt, denim jeans, and high boots. With her hair let loose, Alexander's mom looked gorgeous yet sassy. But her expression had a gentle smile and love for her son in her arms.
The little one donned a comfortable T-shirt and pants with slip-on baby shoes. His hair seemed to have grown, as it was pulled up in a messy ponytail.
In the first photo, the two looked straight into the camera, clearly posing for a good snap. The background looked perfect, with New York City buildings that seemed near yet far. Big green trees, bushes, and a serene lake came between the buildings and the mother-son duo.

#tiffany #lake #story #boulos
r1bsb3o5fjy2
1 month ago
A question has bedeviled a wealthy Lake Tahoe enclave for years: Who is poisoning the towering trees that stand sentry on the North Shore?
Residents of Incline Village, Nev., hope a $147,000 reward will generate some answers.
"It's the most appalling, selfish thing that anyone could do, especially for trees that are irreplaceable," said Chris Nolet, a retired certified public accountant and consultant to the biotechnology industry who ***** embled a small group of private donors known as Friends of Burnt Cedar Beach to put up the bulk of the reward. "These trees are 100 years old."
The donors are offering $122,000 for information leading to the successful prosecution of anyone responsible. The Incline Village General Improvement District, which owns and manages the residents-only beach where the poisonings took place, has put up another $25,000 and installed additional cameras around the trees.
The move came after an investigation failed to generate actionable leads, Nolet said.

#incline #nolet #beach #anyone
kv8dhr8erf3e15
1 month ago
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Killing endangered animals while logging a forest or building a dam would not be considered illegal unless the animals were specifically targeted, under a new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act by President Donald Trump's administration that marks a sea change in how the landmark environmental law is enforced.
A directive sent to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees this week says imperiled animals or plants must be intentionally targeted for their killing to be considered illegal.
That's a sharp turnaround from past practice at the wildlife service, which historically held people liable even for accidentally harming protected species such as grizzly bears, manatees and spotted owls.
Experts said the change would allow timber companies to log forests in the Pacific Northwest even if they knew that doing so could kill imperiled birds nesting in the trees, or for developers to build a dam knowing it would kill salmon.
"This cuts against the entire history of the Endangered Species Act," said Dan Ashe, who led the Fish and Wildlife Service under former President Barack Obama.

#species #president #killing
neoncal0
1 month ago
An Ohio congresswoman is facing major blowback online after suggesting that lynchings are on the rise in the United States, despite that claim being widely debunked last week.
"In the last year, there's been an alarming increase in Black Americans found dead hanging from trees. We know what that has meant throughout our history," said Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, on X. "That's why I've joined [Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass.] to demand a federal investigation into possible lynchings."
Fox News Digital reviewed some high-profile cases after Pressley's letter to the DOJ demanding "thorough, transparent, and comprehensive federal investigation into every hanging death of a Black individual across the United States." Last week, Pressley and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., posted about the letter on their X accounts, drawing blowback and widespread debunking of the suggestion that there has been an uptick in lynchings.
Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, takes her seat for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing with "Sanctuary State Governors" in the Capitol Visitor Center on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Governor Blames Activists In Nolan Wells Case For 'Stoking Division,' Official Says Fbi Probing Threats

#ohio #states
cooL55
1 month ago
Meghan Markle shared the first glimpse of her husband, Prince Harry, and their kids in the UK. Over the weekend, she posted an Instagram video featuring a domestic routine with her family. It was the first time the world peeked into the Sussexes' life in Britain since they returned. For those unversed, three weeks ago, the Duke and **** ss moved back to Harry's home country with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Meghan Markle's kids seem to enjoy their life in the UK with their mom and dad since their return. On Sunday, the "Suits" alum shared an Instagram Reel on her account, giving the world a glimpse of her family. Although the clip didn't clearly show the children's faces, it was evident that they were happy in their father's homeland.
The video began with Harry holding his wife's hand as the two walked on a wet trail. Surrounded by big green trees on both sides of the road, Markle turned around and encouraged to follow along. Next, viewers saw tiny feet of one of the kids in front of a fireplace, giving a cozy vibe. Then, the scene changed to the **** ss stomping lightly in muddy water.
Furthermore, the reel showed Princess Lilibet cycling while her brother cheered for her. Prince Archie soon ran alongside her sister, passing her and moving towards a herd of deer. Meanwhile, the kids' faces didn't appear in the clip, but their cheerful voices and body language delivered the excitement. Then, the song "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham! started in the background.
The video also showed Harry sitting on a boat with his kids and fishing. The Sussexes' dogs accompanied the family on the countryside adventure. Meanwhile, Markle added a British flag and a heart emoji on the screen throughout the Instagram reel.

#prince #reel #meghan #duchess
tuvidashukve050
2 months ago
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE), through its Potomac Edison subsidiary, proposed a $52.8 million Maryland distribution-rate adjustment to support investment in aging infrastructure, grid modernization and electric-system reliability. If approved, the request would increase the average residential customer's monthly bill by approximately 5.3%.
Potomac Edison said its electric rates were 25% below the average of its in-state peers as of June 1. The utility expects its residential rates to remain the lowest among Maryland's investor-owned electric utilities even after the proposed adjustment.
The proposed reliability program includes Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition technology, replacement of substation reclosers, new circuit ties and automation, overhead-conductor upgrades, aging underground-cable replacement and removal of high-risk trees near power lines. The Maryland Public Service Commission must review and approve the request before any adjustment can take effect.
The proposal connects the requested revenue to specific reliability investments. SCADA technology can give operators greater visibility into system conditions, while reclosers, circuit ties, and automation can isolate problems and reroute electricity. These capabilities can reduce the number of customers affected by outages and shorten restoration times.
Reconductoring, underground-cable replacement and vegetation management address physical causes of service interruptions. The investments could also improve resilience during severe weather, potentially lowering emergency-response costs and reducing the disruption experienced by customers.

#proposed #maryland #aging
832twG7U3sWNX07
2 months ago
Draymond Green recently recorded an episode of his podcast, 'The Draymond Green Show,' in which he discussed several league topics, including Ben Simmons' NBA return with the Sacramento Kings.
Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings to make his comeback to basketball after taking a year away from the league. When he last played in the 2024-25 season, he averaged 5.6 ******* ists, 5.0 points, and 4.7 rebounds in 51 games while shooting 52.0% from the floor.
Green recognizes that while Ben Simmons is no longer the same All-Star-caliber player people saw in his prime, his arrival mainly benefits Darius Acuff Jr., the 19-year-old point guard the Kings picked seventh overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
"Number one, I'm happy to see Ben Simmons back in the NBA. Ben Simmons is a talent that, you know, doesn't grow on trees, and we don't get the opportunity to see in the NBA every day. Ben Simmons got off to a very promising start in his career, and then a lot of people try to blame his game and not his injuries."
"It sucks that when guys get injuries, ultimately people start blaming them as a player, you know, as if you have control over the injuries that happened. And I know Ben Simmons was dealing with a back issue. And I know most people don't understand what that means, but let me tell you, as someone who dealt with a back issue, it's debilitating," Draymond Green said.

#kings #know
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neon_quiet_fix_lynx
2 months ago
Two big trees in Addie Reed's backyard are connected by a soccer net that her dad, Jon, put up.
It was a tradition to play a family pickup game together after dinner, Reed said.
Maya Bourque has fond memories of going to the soccer field with her dad, Steve, and older sister, Sophie, to get some practice in.
"Sophie would be able to practice her crosses and whatnot and my dad would practice easy control of the ball and traps with me," Bourque said.
Bourque and Reed's last names are prominent within the Sunapee High School soccer programs. The lifelong friends and senior center backs for the Lakers girls team are adding to their family legacies.

#family #addie #reed #sunapee
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bemu681
2 months ago
When Iowa landed Tony Diaz from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, there was immediate hype and intrigue about what he could bring to this Iowa offense. There was the fact that he lead FCS freshman in receiving. There was the fact that he had a late Alabama offer in the portal. Mainly though, it was about just trying to inject some life in the Iowa passing game that has been missing for some time.
In his debut, Diaz was targeted 15 times and ended with seven catches for 84 yards and a touchdown – the most of any WR in their debut during the Ferentz era (for some context, DJK had zero catches in his 2007 debut and Mo Brown's 102-yard game in the 2002 Akron opener wasn't a debut — he had three catches across 2000-01 before it. RVZ is a close second with 5 catches for 65 yards and a freshman record 2 TDs in his debut back in 2024).
Also in those targets were two third down pass interference calls to keep drives alive. Oh, and don't forget about the other two likely touchdowns he would have scored on passes that were just off target.
This is now my 13th year of charting Iowa's passing game and through my data the most targets for an individual wide receiver during that time (Sam LaPorta, TE, was targeted 17 times vs Illinois in 2022). Iowa's Offensive Coordinator, Tim Lester, used ****** e and traffic to help free up Diaz giving him an opportunity to make a 1-on-1 catch or an opportunity to catch the ball in ****** e and use his quickness to create yards after the catch (55 of his 84 yards were YAC).
This is a look at the route trees for Diaz on his seven receptions and two defensive penalties. Diaz recorded 46 snaps on the day with 31 of those being lined up out wide and 15 lined up in the slot.

#debut #iowa #passing
Xo0gSNbK
2 months ago
When it comes to earnings growth rates, it's possible to have too much of a good thing.
That's because soaring growth rates — such as those seen in recent quarters — are more often than not followed by below-average growth rates, and vice versa. We therefore should resist the temptation to extrapolate the blazingly fast earnings growth of recent quarters into the indefinite future.
Am I too old for Roth conversions? I'm 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.
My mother, 91, has dementia. Every bank says I need her signature to unlock her $100,000 stock certificate. What can I do?
As the late British economist John Maynard Keynes reminded us, trees do not grow to the sky.

#earnings #british #john #maynard
crashfckp
2 months ago
Getting stuck behind trees is a common situation on the course. Since it's not a shot you can easily practice at the range, knowing what to do when it happens can be tricky.
Professional long driver Averee Dovsek shares a tip on what has helped her hit more efficient punch shots.
Many golfers think you need to take a 4-iron or something that keeps the ball low, but they hit it over the green or miss their target. Taking something like a seven or 8-iron can get the ball flight low and the right distance. More club is not always better, and a chip short of the green can be an easy up and down.
If you're interested in any of Averee's fitness content, click here.
If you're looking for more instruction, click here.

#green #here
684kernel_c0okie
2 months ago
Nottingham Forest made a flying start against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
Oliver Glasner's side put immediate pressure on the Reds and Igor Jesus nearly opened the scoring from close range, but was denied by a timely Jeremy Jacquet intervention.
The Tricky Trees maintained their momentum and were rewarded midway through the first-half as Dan Ndoye found the net.
The Swiss international received Morgan Gibbs-White's through ball and curled a composed finish into the bottom corner.
That strike ended Ndoye's long run without a Premier League goal, with his last strike coming on his debut against Brentford last season.

#strike #last #nottingham #reds
finchpar1ly20
2 months ago
King Haakon of Norway has several interesting connections to the British royal family
In addition to being distantly related via Queen Victoria and King Christian IX of Denmark, Princess Anne is also one of the new King's godparents
Queen Victoria is sometimes referred to as "the grandmother of Europe" for how many family trees have grown from her line of descendants
King Haakon VIII, the new King of Norway, shares several interesting connections with the British royal family.
The first and most obvious is the familial relations. Many of today's European royal families share connected bloodlines thanks to the strategic matchmaking of 19th-century monarchs like Queen Victoria and King Christian IX of Denmark. Queen Victoria, in particular, is sometimes referred to as "the grandmother of Europe" for how many family trees have grown from her line of descendants.

#royal #christian
d8lta
2 months ago
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner believes Liam Delap has joined the "perfect club" for him following his failed stint at Chelsea.
The Tricky Trees signed the centre-forward on a five-year deal for a club record £50 million transfer fee from the Blues on Thursday. The deal includes an initial £45 million fee plus £5 million in potential add-ons.
The 23-year-old racked up more cards than goal involvements in his only season at Stamford Bridge, receiving nine bookings and a red card while registering three goals and four **** ists in 47 appearances in all competitions.
Despite Delap's disappointing performances, Chelsea could make up to £20 million in profit on the £30 million they paid Ipswich Town for him only a year ago.
Glasner says that Delap is the "perfect fit" for his Forest squad as he brings both power and pace up top, and expects him to thrive at the City Ground.

#perfect
51327blink2818
2 months ago
The English landscape has been scorched by the multiple heatwaves this summer has brought, and it transpires that King Charles' beloved Windsor Castle hasn't escaped the devastation. A brand-new aerial shot, taken from an aeroplane window, has revealed the extent of the damage on the land surrounding the 956-year-old building.
The photograph was shared by Royal Collection trust on Monday, and the caption read: "If you're flying into Heathrow this summer keep an eye out for a special view of Windsor Castle that not everyone will get to see. These fantastic shots of the Castle, taken from a plane window, were shared with us recently.
"Did you spot the bird's-eye view of the Venus Garden with its perfectly laid out circular patterns?"
Royal fans were quick to point out the burned yellowing grass, with one simply writing: "I see drought..." and another adding: "Aside from everything being horribly dry, it really looks amazing from above." A third penned: "I just can't get over how DRY everything is!" with a fourth commenting: "it's strange to see it all parched."
Luckily, some of the trees and decorative hedges have retained their verdant nature, but the grass is clearly blanched.

#summer #everything
df_glide
2 months ago
Beach ready! Michael Strahan's daughter, Isabella, showed off her bikini body while on a vacation in the Bahamas.
"Day and night," she captioned the Instagram post on August 14. It was tagged Nassau, Bahamas.
The first photo featured Isabella in a blue bikini with a green wrap around her waist. She smiled and held onto her sunglasses on her face as she wore her hair up in a bun. Isabella stood in front of a grassy path as someone snapped a photo of her.
The other photos in her carousel featured palm trees behind a pool, as well as the big white house she's staying in. There was another photo of the beach at night with a boat in the background.
Isabella shared another photo of her in a bikini. This time, it was orange with red and yellow stripes. She wore a long, orange netted wrap as she stood on the beach. Isabella's hair was still in a bun, but this time she turned her head to the side and smiled with her eyes closed.

#beach #bikini #wore
gi_rabri_melax59
2 months ago
Bayern Munich supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß is facing an unusual legal dispute away from the football pitch.
Per Tz (as captured by iMiaSanMia), the Bayern Munich honorary president has reportedly been sued by a neighbor over two trees allegedly planted on his property in Bad Wiessee. The neighbor, whose property borders Hoeneß's land to the south, claims the trees were planted in an area where planting is prohibited.
Not shockingly, Hoeneß disputes that interpretation, maintaining that the area in question does not fall within the restricted zone. The case is scheduled to be heard at the Munich II Regional Court next Thursday, with the dispute ultimately coming down to whether the two trees were planted in an area where such planting is permitted.
Hoeneß has declined to comment ahead of the hearing.
It is certainly an unusual situation for one of Bayern Munich's most influential figures, who has spent decades dealing with much bigger issues surrounding the club and German football. You have to imagine that Hoeneß might have (maybe!) had a little chuckle about the dispute.

#bayern #munich #trees #unusual
blj_750_oddly_zvqsld
2 months ago
Sandra Lee returns to her old home, the Westchester estate that she once shared with ex-boyfriend and former governor Andrew Cuomo. The author criticized the current owners, calling them "Lazy" over landscaping.
Sandra Lee, who visited the Westchester Estate that she shared with her ex-boyfriend, criticized their current owners. She roasted the current owners, saying their landscaping is "lazy" and "tragic."
The cookbook author criticized the owners of the Westchester Estate known as Lily Pond, which she sold in 2020 for $1.85 million. She took to Instagram to share a video of the yard, criticizing the owners. The post drew backlash on the internet for her repeated comments on current estate owners.
According to Page Six, Lee complained about the property's landscaping, including weeds, overgrown plants, and trees with missing branches.
While filming the property, she said, "It's awful. It makes me so sad. Look at this disaster. I can't believe it. You can't even see the boxwood."

#estate
mucowe_du_h
2 months ago
HONOLULU (AP) — Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, uprooted trees, covered roads in mud and rocks and left many households without electricity. With thousands of homes and businesses still in the dark Thursday, forecasters warned yet another tropical cyclone is likely to approach the islands soon.
A depression moving west and northwest could become a tropical storm in the coming hours and pass near or south of Hawaii's Big Island over the weekend or early next week, the U.S. Central Pacific Hurricane Center said. That system could dump up to 15 inches (38 centimeters) of rain on the Big Island and trigger life-threatening flooding, mudslides and rip currents, it added.
Forecasters said the disturbance had top sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph) and was located at midday Thursday about 900 miles (1,445 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.
"There's definitely tension in the air'' at the thought of more rain in communities that floodwaters turned into rivers, said Tiffany Edwards Hunt, a teacher living in Keaau, on the east side of the Big Island. "There were some areas that were completely washed out."

#thursday #forecasters
GliDe
2 months ago
(Corrects paragraph 4 to show the Israeli settler appeared to be holding a code book of Jewish law, not a Torah)
By Pesha Magid, Ammar Awad and Sinan Abu Mayzer
QUSRA, West Bank, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Palestinian American Loui Ridi raised a giant American flag over his West Bank home, hoping it might deter militant settlers besieging ‌the property. But it wasn't enough to stop one of them from walking onto Ridi's land on Tuesday, during a tense face-off.
Ridi arrived in Qusra late on Monday after traveling from ‌the U.S., fearing he could lose the property to Jewish settlers who have encircled three Palestinian homes in the village for more than a week, prompting U.S. condemnation.
Ridi, who grew up in the village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, was taking a morning walk among his cherry and fig trees on Tuesday when a settler approached from the hill above, in an encounter filmed by Reuters, the only media outlet present.

#jewish #american
xhdstuhqy
2 months ago
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) is undergoing a turnaround, with strong technical momentum and a recent Trend Seeker "Buy" signal.
RRGB has surged nearly 60% over the past year and recently hit a 2-year high.
Shares maintain a 100% "Buy" technical opinion from Barchart.
Analyst sentiment is bullish with multiple "Strong Buy" ratings and price targets up to $14.50, suggesting further upside potential.
Valued at $200 million, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) is a full-service casual dining restaurant chain that serves an ******* orted range of burgers. It offers burgers, various appetizers, salads, soups, seafood, and other entrees as well as desserts, milkshakes, alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty drinks, ******* tails, wine, and beers.

#rrgb
bluntlysswo
2 months ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- The Green Bay Packers are finding new ways to give back to their loyal community by helping Green Up communities across Brown County through their First Down for Trees program, which is entering its 16th year.
Man arrested after dropping girlfriend with stab wounds at Wisconsin hospital
The team donates trees based on how many first downs they achieved the previous year.
This year, that means nearly 400 trees going to 16 different communities.
The goal of the program is to help reduce air pollution and prevent stormwater runoff.

#brown
4nyv4rmpr
2 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington received a huge nod of confidence from ESPN as they issued their 2026 NFL Future Power Rankings. In the rankings, which project team success from 2027 through 2029, ***** yst Seth Walder offered a high-upside prediction for Pittsburgh's towering third-year tight end, Darnell Washington.
Despite playing behind Pat Freiermuth on the depth chart, Washington's underlying efficiency metrics suggest a massive breakout awaits as his role expands.
"Bold prediction for 2027-29: Tight end Darnell Washington will make the top 10 in Jeremy Fowler's annual survey of coaches and executives on the best players at every position," wrote Walder for ESPN. "He might be the Steelers' No. 2 tight end at the moment, but Washington averaged 1.9 yards per route run last season and was in the 83rd percentile among tight ends in run block win rate. Tight end is a position where players can develop slowly, so he has plenty of time to increase his role."
Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 264 pounds, the Georgia product was drafted primarily for his formidable blocking ability. However, the data reveals a far more versatile weapon. Averaging 1.9 yards per route run places Washington among efficient pass-catchers, while his 83rd percentile mark in run block win rate demonstrates his elite utility in heavy formations.
Because tight ends traditionally require longer developmental ramps to master both inline blocking and complex route trees, Washington's steady statistical progression bodes well for his future.

#steelers
gwuqm7_wb5f29fos
2 months ago
(NewsNation) — A Colorado woman said she saw a massive Bigfoot "gliding" through the woods in late July, according to a post on the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization's sightings database.
Lori Bowing said she was in the car with her husband, looking for wildlife near Lake City in Hinsdale County, when she saw what she described as a Bigfoot near the edge of the woods. She estimated the figure was between 7 feet and 9 feet tall based on the size of the surrounding trees.
"I saw this critter take 4-5 big gliding steps before it left my view due to the road curve," Bowing said. "Trust me when I say I am not a bigfoot believer, but after what I saw I sure in the ******* am now!"
Boater fined $5K for using foghorn to wake polar bear in Norway
She added that the figure was dark, blackish brown, with long, hairy arms, and a head that was "kind of molded into the shoulders."

#bigfoot #bowing #feet #july

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