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May Sarton on Generosity “Anything you do not give freely and abundantly becomes lost to you,” Annie Dillard wrote in her beautiful essay on generosity. “You open your safe and find ashes.” I feel t…Continued here
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WorkAbortion Rights Fuel Big Democratic Wins, and Hopes for 2024   Shane Goldmacher is a national political reporter and was previously the chief political correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times, he worked at Politico, where he covered national Republican politics and the 2016 presidential campaign. More about Shane Goldmacher Work
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WorkWorkHow a Patchwork of Rules to Protect America’s Water Is Falling Short  Residents of San Jose kicked off their festivities over the weekend with an event hosted by the Santa Clara County veteran services office that drew hundreds, including veterans from multiple generations. In the Bay Area, a packed schedule of community gatherings is planned for the coming days, including a gala in San Francisco on Thursday, followed by a Veterans Day parade in Petaluma and live music and dancing in Rohnert Park on Saturday. Across San Diego County, there are parades, ceremonies and a film screening planned throughout the weekend.
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WorkBarclays Bank Launches Platform Connecting Startups To Investors  Of course, the concept of this kind of platform isn’t new and success or failure depends - as previously mentioned - on investor buy-in and the quality of the startups. Around 350 investors were involved in the pilot, suggesting a good degree of engagement. Meanwhile, Barclays is engaging with thousands of startups through its Eagle Labs program, which operates physical hubs across the United Kingdom. Barclays also says that this the first initiative of its kind operated by a major UK bank, so there are opportunities to promote the scheme to business customers. WorkMitigating The 'Creepiness' Of Smart Home Technologies  In today's ever evolving landscape of smart home technology, the challenge of perceived creepiness in smart technologies stands as a significant obstacle to overcome for widespread acceptance. To surmount this challenge, vendors must offer users insights into the inner workings of SHAs cultivating trust and erasing the stigma of \'creepiness\'. The role of materiality is equally important; integrating tangible features into SHA designs strengthens the user's connection with and acceptance of the devices ultimately decreasing perceptions of creepiness. Raff concludes "As AI and smart technologies evolve in an ever-faster pace, challenging user perceptions and processing power, we must remain mindful of the emotional and perceptual dimensions - Mastering the \'creepiness factor\' becomes one pivotal element in building trust and fostering broad acceptance." Vendors hold the keys to shaping a future where smart technologies seamlessly blend into our lives without inducing creepy feelings. WorkMicrosoft's record high stock price was about more than OpenAI  The IRS has ordered Microsoft to pay $28.9 billion in back taxes, plus interest and penalties, for the years 2004 to 2013. After a decade-long audit, the IRS has poked holes in “transfer pricing,” which refers to the way Microsoft allocated profits among countries and jurisdictions. It accused Microsoft of unlawfully circumventing the US tax rate and moving profits to tax havens. WorkSnap conducts a small round of layoffs to its product team  Meta widened its guidance range due to the Israel-Hamas war, with the company\'s chief financial officer Susan Li telling analysts that it \"observed softer ads in the beginning of the fourth quarter, correlating with the start of the conflict.\" WorkWorkWorkSAG-AFTRA actors' union reaches tentative labor agreement with Hollywood studios  Television and film performers were looking to improve wages, working conditions, and health and pension benefits, as well as establish guardrails for the use of AI in future television and film productions. Additionally, the union sought more transparency from streaming services about viewership so that residual payments can be made equitable to linear TV. WorkSocial Security's trust funds may run out in 2034. These changes may help  3. Reduce the annual cost-of-living adjustment. The measurement for Social Security\'s annual cost-of-living adjustment may be changed to the chained consumer price index, which would reduce benefit increases by about 0.3 percentage points each year. That change would cover 13% of the 2034 shortfall, according to the American Academy of Actuaries. In comparison, another proposal to change the COLA measure to the consumer price index for the elderly, or CPI-E, would increase the annual benefit adjustments by 0.2 percentage points on average. Meanwhile, costs would increase by about 8% of the 2034 shortfall with that change, the report found. WorkWorkDisney's Bob Iger plans an extra $2 billion in cost cuts as he tries to fend off activist investor Nelson Peltz and his crusade against big spending  © 2023 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Ad Choices FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.S&P Index data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions. Powered and implemented by Interactive Data Managed Solutions. WorkWorkWorkRussia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 624  The Russian security council secretary, Nikolai Patrushev, said that the “destructive” policies of the US and its allies were increasing the risk that nuclear, chemical or biological weapons would be used, Reuters reported. WorkWorkIsrael cannot reoccupy Gaza at end of conflict, says Antony Blinken  Behind closed doors, talks were to continue this Wednesday at the UN security council about the terms of a resolution calling for a humanitarian pause. Russia and the US remain at loggerheads, leaving the world’s primary security body silent on one of the biggest security crises to hit the Middle East in decades. WorkFar-right groups plot London rally against pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day  Those attending the pro-Palestine marches in recent weeks have been calling for a ceasefire in the war that broke out last month after Hamas killed 1,400 people, mainly civilians, in Israel and took more than 200 hostages. Thousands of civilians in Gaza have been killed in the Israeli military operation since, according to Gaza’s health authority, which is run by Hamas. WorkWorkWorkWe Bet You Can't Guess How Many Americans Actually Retire With a Million Bucks  If you expect Social Security benefits to be part of your retirement picture, it’s important to understand how much you might be able to collect. You can receive your full benefit amount when you retire at your normal retirement age, but it’s possible to take benefits as early as 62. Doing so, however, can shrink the amount you’re able to receive. On the other hand, you can increase your benefit amount by waiting until age 70 to apply. Deciding when to take Social Security benefits is another topic you may want to discuss with your financial advisor. Work'I've changed who I am': Paige Bueckers' evolutionary path back to the court  Looking down on Bueckers from the three of the four walls in Werth are the banners defining the past 30-plus years of UConn women\'s basketball. Fifteen for each All-American. Eight for the Huskies\' national players of the year. Eleven for their Olympic gold medalists. And, of course, 11 for their national championships. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWho Are the Moderators for Wednesday’s Republican Debate?  Mr. Hewitt used to appear frequently on NBC News and MSNBC. He helped moderate three Republican primary debates in the 2016 campaign. Salem Media Group, which distributes Mr. Hewitt’s radio show, works with several Trump loyalists, including Sebastian Gorka and Jenna Ellis, a former Trump lawyer who pleaded guilty last month to a felony related to false claims of election fraud in Georgia. Mr. Hewitt is considered more moderate in his views and writes a column for The Washington Post. Work8 Killed as Human Smuggling Suspect Crashes Into S.U.V., Authorities Say  In March 2021, 13 migrants were killed when an S.U.V. carrying more than two dozen people crashed into a tractor-trailer on the outskirts of Holtville, Calif., near the border with Mexico. Less than two weeks later, eight migrants were killed in southwestern Texas when a pickup truck they were riding in crashed head-on into another pickup during a police chase. WorkWorkWorkWorkColorado Couple Arrested After Funeral Home ‘Improperly Stored’ 190 Bodies  The district attorney’s office said that multiple agencies were working to identify the bodies, and law enforcement officials were asking affected survivors to fill out an online form with victim information. Mr. Allen also said that prosecutors were reviewing the investigation’s findings to decide on the appropriate charges, which could include prison and probation. WorkWorkWorkWorkCongressional Split on Immigration Hangs Over Year-End Spending Fights  Because of the government funding deadline on Nov. 17, it will likely be left to congressional leaders to determine if there is a way out of the impasse. But many rank-and-file members of both parties are skeptical that there is time to resolve immigration differences that have confounded Congress for decades. WorkHow Has Biden Done on His 2020 Campaign Promises?  The Biden administration recently announced new sanctions on Iran. The move came as a United Nations measure associated with the nuclear deal expired — and also followed the surprise Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, which gets support from Iran. WorkWorkSenate Democrats Challenge Biden on Israel, Seeking Assurances About Aid  The signatories are a cross-section of Senate Democrats who have taken varying positions on the conflict in recent days. Mr. Durbin is the only one who has endorsed calls for a cease-fire under certain conditions, including Hamas first agreeing to release all hostages in its custody. Also signing on to the letter were two independent senators, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine. WorkEnvironmental Groups Cut Programs as Funding Shifts to Climate Change  TerraPower’s first 345-megawatt reactor — using uranium fuel enriched to a level about four times as high as traditional commercial reactors — is under construction in Wyoming at a cost of about $4 billion, said Jeff Navin, director of external affairs for the company and a former Energy Department chief of staff. WorkOhio Vote Continues a Winning Streak for Abortion Rights  Kate Zernike is a national correspondent. She was a member of a team that shared a 2002 Pulitzer Prize for a series of stories about Al Qaeda and the Sept. 11 attacks. She is the author of “The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science.” More about Kate Zernike WorkWorkCouncil Post: 11 Entrepreneurs Reflect On What They're Most Thankful For In Their Careers  I\'m incredibly thankful for the opportunity we had with our very first client. They didn\'t have a big budget, but they trusted us to build their website, and it turned into a real success story. This client\'s trust in our abilities not only kick-started our business, but it also brought in referrals, which was a game-changer. Never underestimate the potential of a small opportunity. Sometimes, taking on a project that might not seem lucrative at first can open doors to bigger things. Focus on exceeding expectations—happy clients can become your most vocal advocates. Building a reputation for reliability and excellence can go a long way in establishing a strong foundation for your career or business. - Abhijeet Kaldate, Astra WordPress Theme WorkBacchus Management Group's New Upscale Italian Trattoria, La Connessa  And for those nights when you don't want to overdo it, we created a selection of aperitiviâlow-alcohol, vermouth-based drinks that are light and refreshing. And finally, because there is something special about going into a new bar and discovering some hidden gem on the back bar, we hunted all over Europe (As well as right here in the Bay Area!) for some of the best digestivi you'll ever see collected in one place. WorkWorkWorkWorkThese Are The Cars With The Best Resale Values For 2023  Below are the 15 current models iSeeCars.com predicts will bring the highest rates of return after five years, with the average loss in original value noted as both a percentage and dollars lost; we’ll look at the 15 vehicles projected to suffer the biggest anticipated drops in value in a subsequent post: WorkWorkArmrium: Where Style Meets Security  Armrium\'s inner armor is designed to provide maximum ease, the intelligent design considers your body\'s movements and pressure points, so it’s easy to move around in. Their inner armor adds an extra layer of protection without compromising on style. This groundbreaking technology is discreetly integrated into their apparel, offering wearers peace of mind as they step out into the world. WorkBehind The Scenes Of Little Liffner's Trend-Defying Handbag Creations  Prices in fashion have gone off the charts in recent years, sooner or later it will have to come to an end as people are not making money to the same extent. Our product delivers true value and women wearing our bags recommend them to friends and followers in a very genuine way, which puts us in a good position for healthy growth in the current market. WorkEBay, Losing Shoppers To Amazon, Keeps Trying To Woo Superfans  The company pointed to some early indications that its efforts are paying off on Tuesday, like momentum in its car parts and accessories business, where sales grew in the mid single digits for the third quarter in a row following the rollout of its ‘guaranteed fit’ program that helps shoppers figure out if a part will fit in their vehicle. It is now rolling out that program in the U.K. and Germany, its second and third largest markets behind the U.S. WorkDome-Shaped Condo Is A Standout Among Vail Ski Homes  Dark blue cabinets and a tile accent wall add a decorative splash in the sleek kitchen. A peninsula with bar seating and sink separates the work area from the dining room. A terrace expands the angular living room space outdoors. WorkWorkSiriusXM is targeting younger listeners with lower prices and more personalization  New to the roster, meanwhile, will be shows with Kelly Clarkson, John Mayer, and Shaggy, and several additional genre music channels such as soul, R&B, and hip hop from the 2000s. A new crime channel curated by audiochuck, the podcast production company behind Crime Junkie, will give home detectives fresh cases to solve. And TV personality James Corden will debut his first weekly audio show exclusively on Sirius after his surprise departure from the Late Late Show on CBS. WorkThe wheat trade: More than bread  This obsession was written by Clarisa Diaz (from the WheatFields of Kansas, plugging her hometown bakery), and edited by Morgan Haefner (from the wheat fields of Wisconsin, seeking a gluten refuge). WorkWho are the last remaining holdouts on Tesla's charging standard?  “I think there’s a piece of this where Tesla wants to move to the next phase, competing more on the appeal of their entire system and not just the product. They’re going to have lower margins on the product, and way more competition, but pushing the home chargers you can buy and bundle with it, or the autonomous drive and autopilot features, plus now the revenues from letting other BEVs use their superchargers—and other stuff where they’re still ahead of everybody else—that’s a way they hope to keep valuations crazy high.” WorkWhy Rivian and Amazon are consciously uncoupling  “Rivian and Amazon share a mission to decarbonize last mile delivery and have been working together since 2019 to make that a reality. This has been part of our plan with Rivian from the beginning—we’ve always said that we want others to benefit from their technology in the long run because having more electric delivery vehicles on the road is good for our communities and our planet.” |
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