Good morning. It’s Monday. We’ll get a preview of a new campaign to boost New York that has a back-to-the-future ring. I ♥ NY caught on as an icon and a catchphrase in the late 1970s, when New York seemed to be descending to new depths. The city had scraped through a fiscal crisis — barely. The “Son of Sam” killer had terrified New Yorkers. The sentence “ Ladies and gentlemen, the Bronx is burning ” had disturbed them. This morning, a coalition of elected officials and “community partners” will introduce a new campaign with the mark (as such things are called in advertising and marketing) We ♥ NYC. The people who came up with We ♥ NYC say it is a mark for a different time. But they see parallels to the troubled era that gave rise to I ♥ NY. “We’re hopefully going to be able to cut through divisiveness and negativity” that accompanied the pandemic, said Kathryn Wylde, the president and chief executive of the Partnership for New York City , a consortium of … [Read more...] about A Campaign to Remind Us That We Love New York (City)
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13 Women, 30 Activities and One Goal: Make Friends
Imagine walking into a party where you know almost no one (pathetic) — a party at which I, a stranger to you (probably), have arrived well before you (sorry). Should this occur in real life, it is inevitable that shortly after your entrance, as you are tentatively probing the scene in search of safe ingress into social traffic, I will yank you, abruptly, into the middle of a conversation. I will turn to you and start talking as if you’d been involved in the discussion for an hour. I will lob questions at you that are tailored so that any answer you give can be right. Soon, you will forget I dragged you into this interaction; your easy popularity will seem, in retrospect, inevitable. You will most likely feel at least vaguely friendly toward me, because I so clearly want to be your friend. And the whole time I am doing this — because, despite your rewritten recollections, I am the one doing all of this — I will be thinking: Oh, my God, I’m doing it again. I hate this. I hate this. Why … [Read more...] about 13 Women, 30 Activities and One Goal: Make Friends
Caffeine, the wonder drug? Study suggests more coffee could lower body fat and prevent type 2 diabetes
close Video New study shows drinking coffee daily can lead to living longer: Dr. Janette Nesheiwat Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat provides analysis of a new study published by the Journal of Internal Medicine that says drinking coffee can lower your risk of contracting various deadly diseases on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ That morning cup of coffee might provide more benefits than just a quick energy boost. New research suggests that consuming higher levels of caffeine could help curb body fat and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers at the University of Bristol, the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and Imperial College in London conducted the study, which was published in the journal BMJ Medicine. Analyzing genetic data from 9,876 European individuals who participated in six different long-term studies, the researchers specifically monitored the CYP1A2 and AHR genes, which influence the rate at … [Read more...] about Caffeine, the wonder drug? Study suggests more coffee could lower body fat and prevent type 2 diabetes
Chicago Bears spring storylines: Ryan Poles’ patient approach, David Montgomery’s exit and DeMarcus Walker’s newfound purpose
The Chicago Bears roster is changing by the day. In an offseason defined by turnover, the Bears have added 10 players this month via trade or free agency. More new faces will be on the way as the latter waves of free agency hit the shore. The Bears also have 10 picks in next month’s draft and will continue to mold their team under the guidance of general manager Ryan Poles. As Poles crosses the bridge from free agency to the draft, here are three notable storylines to keep tabs on. ‘We can’t fix everything’ Two weeks before the free-agent market opened, Ryan Poles was asked for a realistic vision of what he could accomplish this spring. “You always have to be on your toes to adapt and adjust,” Poles said during the scouting combine in Indianapolis. “But at the end of the day, I’ll make it simple: (The goal) is to improve our football team and get as many guys on our roster who can help us do what we are trying to do — which is win a lot of games.” On Thursday morning, … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears spring storylines: Ryan Poles’ patient approach, David Montgomery’s exit and DeMarcus Walker’s newfound purpose
Before His Death, I Asked the Manhattan D.A. What His Greatest Fear Was. He Answered: ‘Trump.’
IN THE SUMMER OF 2019, when Robert M. Morgenthau, who reigned over New York law enforcement for six decades, died, 10 days short of his 100th birthday, eulogies filled the newspapers, the governor ordered flags to half-staff, and the man in the White House weighed in. “I was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Bob Morgenthau, a truly great man!” Donald Trump wrote on Twitter. Mr. Morgenthau, who had served as district attorney for 35 years and before that spent nearly a decade as the U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York, was “a warrior for our Country that he loved so dearly,” Mr. Trump tweeted. He added minutes later, “Bob Morgenthau, a legend, will be greatly missed!” Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, may bring an indictment against Mr. Trump — the first time that a former U.S. president would be charged with criminal wrongdoing. Mr. Trump has said he will be arrested. Beneath Mr. Trump’s shrill defense lies four decades of history: a … [Read more...] about Before His Death, I Asked the Manhattan D.A. What His Greatest Fear Was. He Answered: ‘Trump.’
Troubled teens build a future at Jakarta youth home
(The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta ● Wed, May 31 2017 Cooking class: Participants of a culinary class at Taruna Jaya Youth Education Home (PSBR Taruna Jaya) learn how to make beef-and-mayonnaise rolls. Few girls attend the class as only 23 out of 110 PSBR Taruna Jaya inhabitants are female.(JP/Rachmadea Aisyah) Abdul Kholiq, 20, was focusing on a processing unit from a disassembled cellphone. He was connecting the piece to a multimeter — a device used to measure electrical currents — to see whether it was still usable. “Back in my hometown in Semarang, West Java, I used to help out my neighbors by fixing their cellphones,” he told The Jakarta Post during his lesson at a cellphone engineering class in the Taruna Jaya Youth Education Home (PSBR Taruna Jaya), a haven for homeless, poor or delinquent youths run by the Jakarta Social Agency in Tebet, South Jakarta. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to … [Read more...] about Troubled teens build a future at Jakarta youth home
Three years on, the food estate fails to deliver: study
A. Muh. Ibnu Aqil (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta ● Mon, March 20, 2023 Three years since the food estate was launched by the government, the program has yet to produce satisfactory results despite sacrificing peatlands and forests in Central Kalimantan, Pantau Gambut’s latest study says. “The government is seemingly overwhelmed with the food estate program that has yet to bear fruit, but they also have not conducted a thorough evaluation or corrective measures on the program,” environmental coalition Pantau Gambut campaigner Wahyu Perdana said in a statement on Wednesday. He said Pantau Gambut found that up to 3,964 hectares of land designated for the food estate in Pulang Pisau regency, Kapuas regency and Gunung Mas regency in Central Kalimantan had lost their tree cover between January 2020 to March 2022. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital … [Read more...] about Three years on, the food estate fails to deliver: study
Bank of England copies 2008 financial crisis tactic to ease banking sector turmoil
Leading central banks have announced measures to help stave off the banking crisis (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Bank of England (BoE) has joined five other leading central banks to take fresh measures aimed at improving access to dollar liquidity as the financial markets continue to reel from banking sector turmoil. US dollar swap lines between the Bank, Federal Reserve, European Central Bank , the Bank of Canada, the Bank of Japan and the Swiss National Bank will be increased from a weekly to a daily basis. Related articles 'Big Brother' surveillance fears ignited over new emergency alert Man accused of leading grooming gang by Ellie Williams to sue police The move was … [Read more...] about Bank of England copies 2008 financial crisis tactic to ease banking sector turmoil
Two ‘home remedies’ to ‘break down’ mould spores – ‘important’ way to ‘stop mould growing’
Using baking soda to remove mould from the bottom of a window SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mould is a symptom of excess moisture and poor ventilation, which is most noticeable on walls and soft furnishings within the home . Mould, which is a type of fungi, will form on a surface when its moisture content is too high. If left untreated, mould can cause damage to both health and home. It thrives in warm conditions and spreads through the air as mould spores. Humidity inside homes may also be higher this year from drying washing naturally to avoid using a costly tumble dryer. With warmer temperatures on the way this springtime, it’s important to treat and prevent mould before it turns into an infestation, urged Chris … [Read more...] about Two ‘home remedies’ to ‘break down’ mould spores – ‘important’ way to ‘stop mould growing’
‘Essential factors’ that’ll cause ‘warning bells to start going off’ when viewing a house
Sarah Beeny: Things to look out for when viewing a property SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Buyers could walk into a house viewing and not notice things like the mould on the walls, or the leaky roof - which are problems that could end up costing them thousands of pounds to fix if they end up buying it, as they are caught up in the prospect of owning a new house. Luckily, property experts at Allcott Associates have shared what buyers need to look for when inspecting their potential new home. They said: “Buying a house is a major decision to make. You’ve got to make sure the property is right for you and everything is functioning properly. Before you go for your next property viewing, be sure to look out for essential factors and … [Read more...] about ‘Essential factors’ that’ll cause ‘warning bells to start going off’ when viewing a house