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Giraffe named ‘Willow’ dies at Maryland Zoo after short illness

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:43:14 GMT

A 6-year-old reticulated giraffe at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has died.The giraffe, named Willow, had started to show a large decline in her appetite Friday. The zoo was treating her and keeping a close eye on her health, the zoo said in a news release.A female reticulated giraffe named Willow at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has died at the age of six. (Courtesy Maryland Zoo)Willow had looked stable, but all of a sudden, her health took a turn for the worst Monday, leading to her death.More Local NewsMore Maryland NewsMore Animal NewsThe cause of death is unknown, but a complete post-mortem examination will be done to find what caused her sudden decline, the zoo said.Willow was born at the zoo to her parents, Juma and Caesar, who still live in the Giraffe House.The zoo said Willow was very popular with visitors, adding that it “is a tremendous loss.”“Since her birth, Willow has inspired joy and compassion in thousands of people. She grew from an awkward calf w...

CNBC: nunca uses estas palabras para pedir disculpas; te hacen sonar “falso y poco sincero”, dicen expertos

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:43:14 GMT

Ofrecer una disculpa a menudo puede resultar incómodo porque nos pone en un lugar de vulnerabilidad. ¿Qué sucede si admite el error y la otra persona aprovecha la oportunidad para amontonarse? ¿Qué pasa si tu disculpa te expone a la vergüenza pública? ¿Qué pasa si te ves obligado a ver algo sobre ti mismo que no querías ver? Pero aprender a dar una disculpa auténtica puede hacer maravillas para ti y para la otra persona. Como expertos en comunicación y coautores de “Say the Right Thing”, hemos descubierto que las personas que son buenas para decir “lo siento” evitan dos palabras: “si” y “pero”. CNBC: competitiva joven barista gana $141,000 al año: mira cómo convirtió el café en tres fuentes de ingresos CNBC: más dinero significa más felicidad para la mayoría: aquí es cuando ganar más de $100,000 te estanca He aquí por qué te hacen sonar falso y poco sincero:1. USAR “SI”: NO RECONOCE...

Bangladeshi journalist arrested under disputed digital law

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:43:14 GMT

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police in Bangladesh arrested a journalist for an influential newspaper on Wednesday on charges of spreading false news under the contentious Digital Security Act, authorities said.Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said Samsuzzaman Shams was arrested for a report published in the newspaper, Prothom Alo, on March 26, Independence Day.The report, written by Shams, quoted a day laborer as saying that the country’s independence didn’t mean much to him while he struggles to survive because of high inflation and other reasons. Some other media questioned the photo that accompanied the story, saying it appeared staged. The Prothom Alo revised the story and photo.The article was widely shared on social media, apparently embarrassing the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which says it is helping Bangladesh graduate to a developing nation from least-developed country status.Khan said the report was “false, fabricated and ill-motivated,” but authorit...

Denver chef named finalist for prestigious culinary award

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:43:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Denver chef was named a finalist for a 2023 James Beard Award, one of the most prestigious culinary awards, on Wednesday.Michael Diaz de Leon, a chef at BRUTØ in downtown Denver, was chosen as one of five finalists in the best chef category for the mountain region.He is the only Colorado chef from the region, which also includes, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. James Beard Awards name Colorado semifinalists The best chef award is given to "chefs who set high standards in their culinary skills and leadership abilities," according to the award's website.BRUTØ describes its food as "of the earth," and said its menus revolve around grain, fermentation and chiles.According to the restaurant's website, its tasting menu is "omakase-style," a Japanese phrase that means the menu is decided by the chef, not the customer.Many chefs and restaurants from all over Colorado were chosen as semifinalists for James Beard Awards this year but were not chosen as finalists.Winner...

Study: Colorado one of the top states for tech workers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:43:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado is as much a tech hub as California or Washington, according to a new report, and in some cases even more so. Analysts at proxy provider Proxyrack compared tech-related statistics in each U.S. state to determine which was tech-friendliest. These included the number of tech businesses and tech jobs, pay for tech workers compared to the state average, broadband speeds and internet access rates, and the number of tech universities. What Colorado’s new workforce, household finances look like Overall, Colorado ranked number two in the U.S. for its overall tech score, just behind Massachusetts.Tech businesses have flocked to Colorado in the last decade, leading to one of the highest concentrations tech jobs with the attendant higher-than-average pay. Colorado has the third-highest share of tech businesses, with 277 per every 100,000 people. Only New Hampshire and Connecticut have higher rates. Colorado has the nation's fourth-highest tech employment rate, acco...

Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:43:14 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The effort to feed thousands of pounds of lettuce to starving manatees in Florida manatees officially ended for the winter season Wednesday, as deaths of the marine mammals appear to be slowing despite the long-term threat of pollution to their main food source, seagrass.State and federal wildlife officials said during an online news conference that just under 400,000 pounds (181,000 kilograms) of lettuce was provided to hundreds of manatees at a warmwater power plant site along the east coast where they typically gather for the winter.It was the second year of the experimental feeding program that was launched because of the deaths of at least 1,100 manatees in 2021, which was by far the most ever recorded. All told, more than 2,000 manatees have died mostly of starvation from January 2021 through March 10 of this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.The pace of manatee deaths seems to have slowed. Thus far this s...

UN watchdog ditches Ukrainian nuclear plant safety zone scheme

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:43:14 GMT

The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog today abandoned the idea of creating a safety and security zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.Since September, Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has been pushing Ukraine and Russia to agree on putting the nuclear plant off limits from the ongoing military conflict.“Initially we have been focusing on the possibility of establishing a well-determined zone around the plant,” he told reporters during a visit at the plant today. “Now the concept is evolving, refocusing more on the protection itself, the things that should be avoided … rather than on territorial aspects which pose certain problems.”At the core of the new concept is the principle that “a nuclear power plant should not be attacked, under any circumstances, or should not be used to attack others,” or be used as a military base or to store heavy weapons, the IAE...

East Falmouth man claims $1M prize after buying scratch ticket in Buzzards Bay, Mass.

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:43:14 GMT

A man from East Falmouth scratched out a $1 million prize after buying a winning instant ticket in Buzzards Bay, Mass.Luciano Bastos won big after buying a “2,000,000 50X Cashword” ticket, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.Lottery officials said when claiming his prize, Bastos opted for the cash option, receiving a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes).Officials said the winning ticket was sold at an Express Mart on Mac Arthur Boulevard in Buzzards Bay, Mass.The Mobil gas station convenience store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket as a result.According to the state lottery’s website, the odds of winning the $2,000,000 50X Cashword’s second biggest prize are 1 in 2,520,000.

Rob DiLoreto resigns as head football at Everett

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:43:14 GMT

Surprising news to come out of the Greater Boston League as Everett football coach Rob DiLoreto tendered his resignation after three seasons. Under his watch, the Crimson Tide went 21-3, won three GBL titles and advanced to the Division 1 state quarterfinals last season.As for reasons for DiLoreto leaving his dream job, he stated in his resignation letter to the Boston Herald that circumstances over the past few months led him to conclude that he couldn’t continue as head coach. He went on speak about his love for Everett.“I was truly honored and forever grateful to be able to live out my childhood dream of coaching for the high school that I attended in the city Igrew up in and love so much,” DiLoreto said. “The Everett Football Family will always be in my heart. I extend a special thanks to my Everett players whom I love with all my heart. Players, the respect and love we shared with each other was very, very special to me and I commend you for your dedication as student-ath...

Ron Berler: Living with regret and former Cubs pitcher Oscar Zamora’s glove

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:43:14 GMT

Oscar Zamora was a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs in the mid-1970s. He wasn’t very good, to put it kindly. During his Wrigley Field tenure, Cubs fans would serenade him as he exited the game, often in mid-inning after having surrendered a blizzard of runs. Here is a sample verse, sung to the tune of the long-ago Dean Martin hit “That’s Amore.”When the pitch is so fatThat the ball hits the bat,That’s Zamora!From the press box where I sometimes sat, he seemed to accept the razzing with equanimity, as if he agreed it was deserved. I was a young reporter at the time, and after games, I’d pass him in the clubhouse as he was dressing quietly at his locker, while I sought out one or another of his more prominent teammates. Zamora pitched for the Cubs for parts of three seasons, and I can’t remember ever interviewing him for a story or even stopping to chat. He was one in that category — an interchangeable part, a minor actor who wouldn&#...