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Oscars 2023 predictions: Who will (and who should) win

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:26 GMT

Last year’s Academy Awards were, by most measures, a real mess; overlong, unfunny and punctuated by The Slap, an unexpected event that had everyone talking about the Oscars for the wrong reasons. The show was a parade of bad decisions, particularly the choice to prioritize limp comedy sketches over actual Oscar presentations (eight categories were awarded in a pre-show, then clumsily edited into the live show). After this mess, there’s nowhere to go but up, right?I’m hopeful that the 2023 ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be less of a fiasco. Early signs are good: Academy CEO Bill Kramer told Time magazine that this year’s show will be “much more immersive, much more nominee-focused, and much more focused on all of the disciplines of filmmaking,” and confirmed that every category will be presented live. (That silly “fan favorite” Twitter poll? Kramer grimaced and made a cutting motion when it was mentioned. Good riddance.)So let&#...

Adam Carrington: Supreme Court justices’ financial status has no bearing on legality of student debt relief

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:26 GMT

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about the legality of President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan. Given the normal schedule followed by the Supreme Court, we shouldn’t expect a final decision until at least June.But on Monday, CNN already was hard at work seeking to impugn the legitimacy of the ultimate decision. In an analysis describing the financial status and educational experiences of the nine justices, commentator Devan Cole paints a picture of privilege. These men and women receive a salary between $274,000 and $299,000 a year before other lucrative revenue streams. They all went to either Harvard or Yale University (except for Justice Amy Coney Barrett), and most received significant scholarships during their undergraduate and law school studies.Cole uses these facts to launch a preemptive assault. These justices’ experiences differ widely from the majority of those who stand to benefit from the student debt relief program. They rose o...

Deadline approaching for Shen transportation requests

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:26 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The deadline for families within the Shenendehowa Central School District to request transportation to non-public schools is fast approaching. Families must submit requests by April 1. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Applications are available at the non-public schools where the kids attend. They are also available on the Shenendehowa School District website. Finished applications must be sent through snail mail to the district's pupil transportation office. For more information, call (518) 881-0240. Pittsfield to host free monthly wellness clinics Address:Shenendehowa Central School District, Attn: Pupil Transportation Office, 970 Rt. 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Who is wrong- guy parked in the wrong spot, or guy who blocked him?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Scott. Here's his email: Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I got into an argument with another driver outside a restaurant and I want to know who you think was right. My wife and I ordered takeout at a local place, and I went to pick it up. When I got there, I went to curbside pickup, and all five spots were taken. Three cars had people waiting for their takeout, but the other two had no one in them. People had used them as regular parking spots. So, I parallel-parked in front of them blocking the two vehicles in. Called the place and told them I was outside, and they said, "we are just finishing your order and it will be out in a few minutes." Meantime one of the guys comes out to his car and wants to leave. He's yelling at me I need to move. I need to get out of here. I calmly said, "well If you were parked in a proper spot in the first place,...

Ask Amy: Long-ago affair continues to haunt wife

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:26 GMT

Dear Amy: My husband had an affair eight years ago, but it feels like I found out yesterday. I hurt every day.I filed for divorce when I found out. He begged for a second chance and ended the affair, and I took him back.When I want to talk about my feelings, it ends up in a fight, with him saying that I should be over it and that he’s not the same person.I have so much anger inside that I am wondering if counseling would help me deal with my issues, or if it’s even possible to move on from this.What do you think?— Still Hurting, Still AngryDear Hurting: Yes, counseling could help both of you to recover from this betrayal. Discussing this might lead you to also unpack aspects of other relationships, going back through time.A well-matched therapist will guide you, and you will come to understand that you can actually feel your negative feelings and emotions, and then release them.This episode has engulfed many years of your life. It sits as a wedge in your marriage, interfering ...

State aid: Commission approves €32 million German scheme to support fishery sector in the context of Brexit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:26 GMT

The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €32 million German scheme to support the fishery sector affected by the withdrawal of the UK from the EU.The aim of the scheme is to support companies in the fishery sector in Germany in reorienting their activities. In particular, the measure will support: (i) marketing activities up to a maximum of €999,900 per beneficiary; (ii) the adaptation of fish processing activities up to a maximum of €7,5 million per beneficiary; (iii) investments in German-flagged fishing vessels up to a maximum of €5 million per beneficiary; and (iv) compensation to laid-off workers (‘severance payment') up to a total of €999,900 per company. The scheme will run until 31 December 2023.The measure is planned to be funded under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, established to mitigate the economic and social impact of Brexit, subject to approval under the specific provisions governing funding from that instrument.The Commission has assessed the...

Review: ‘Scream VI’ gets lost in the big city

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:26 GMT

By Mark Kennedy | Associated PressIn “Scream VI,” the psychotic, knife-wielding serial killer known as Ghostface is set loose on the streets of New York City. Yawn.The former terror of the fictional California town of Woodsboro has made the cross-country trip to the City That Never Sleeps, bringing his creepy mask, black cloak and impressive supply of daggers. But he’s lost in the big city, a slasher made small in his new playground.No disrespect to Mr. Stabby-Stabby, but New York is where you get screamed at by a deranged hot dog vendor, have fistfights over midtown parking, pay $8 for a pack of gum and find approximately six public bathrooms for 8 million people. Ghostface, dude, up your scare game in the Big Apple. This is the city where Pizza Rat lives. This is a city where middle schoolers have nunchucks.Despite the change of scenery, “Scream VI” is less a sequel and more a stutter-step, a half-movie with some very satisfying stabbings but no real ...

Sale closed in Danville: $2.6 million for a five-bedroom home

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:26 GMT

615 Stevens Court – Google Street ViewA spacious house built in 2001 located in the 600 block of Stevens Court in Danville has a new owner. The 3,341-square-foot property was sold on Feb. 15, 2023. The $2,600,000 purchase price works out to $778 per square foot. The property features five bedrooms, three bathrooms, an attached garage, and two parking spaces. The backyard also has a pool. The unit sits on a 0.3-acre lot.Additional houses have recently been sold close by:A 3,401-square-foot home on the 1000 block of Cheshire Circle in Danville sold in June 2022 for $2,100,000, a price per square foot of $617. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Cheshire Circle, Danville, in August 2022, a 3,401-square-foot home was sold for $2,000,000, a price per square foot of $588. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In October 2022, a 1,738-square-foot home on Lily Court in Danville sold for $1,425,000, a price per square foot of $820. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Bridge: March 10, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:26 GMT

“If he were any more self-absorbed, he’d be a paper towel.” — a baseball writer’s observation about a star player who seemed more concerned with his personal stats than winning games.In today’s deal, South opened four hearts, a questionable action even after two passes; North might have held two aces. West led the ace and deuce of diamonds. South ruffed East’s ten and led the king of trumps.West took his ace and led a spade, and when East won and led the king of diamonds, South had to absorb defeat. He ruffed with the queen of trumps and took the J-10, but West’s nine won the setting trick.LOSING SPADEIt takes focus to make this contract, but South must have been absorbed with his plans for dinner. After he ruffs the second diamond, he must take the ace of clubs, ruff a club in dummy and lead a third diamond to pitch his losing spade — a “scissors coup.”This play stops the defenders from promoting a second trump trick...

Word Game: March 10, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:26 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — HOMOPHONES (HOMOPHONES: HOME-uh-fones: Two or more words pronounced the same but having different meanings.)Average mark 26 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 38 or more words in HOMOPHONES? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — NOISIEST ness nest nisei noes noise nose nosiest note onset inset insist into sent sine site snit sone stein steno sties stone tine tone tossTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at kzsa...