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Schuylerville restaurant closing its doors after 5 years

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:20:02 GMT

SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Geppetto’s Restaurant, an Italian eatery located at 120 Broad Street in Schuylerville, is closing. Owner Amelia Wistuk made the announcement in a Facebook post on March 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "I have put a lot of thought into this decision, and it is time for the next chapter in my life," said the post. "We would like to thank our staff and our patrons for the past five years. I have learned a lot and am moving forward with many experiences and more importantly, many friends."Geppetto’s will be closing after dinner service on Sunday, April 2. The restaurant will be open 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Allie B’s opening second location on Albany’s South End "We invite everyone to come in for one last dinner with us this weekend, and be sure to check out our bar specials," said the post.

Boulder police, bomb squad investigating suspicious package found at Foothills Elementary

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:20:02 GMT

Boulder police on Friday morning announced they were investigating a suspicious package found at an elementary school, closing roads in that area.A bomb squad went to the school in north Boulder,  Foothills Elementary, and the police were preparing to X-ray the package, Boulder police said in a Twitter post. School was closed Friday morning as the police went to work but the elementary school was empty due to spring break.We are currently investigating a suspicious package in front of Foothills Elementary at 1001 Hawthorn. No one is at the @BVSDcolorado because of Spring Break & there are no evacuations but we’ve closed part of Hawthorn to Iris & Iris to 9th. Please avoid the area for now. More… pic.twitter.com/h5gGY4d8Gp— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) March 31, 2023This is a developing story and will be updated.

Colorado wildfire burning on 1,088 acres near Florissant; 100 homes evacuated

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:20:02 GMT

A wind-whipped wildfire west of Colorado Springs, spreading from Park County into Teller County south of Florissant, had burned across more than 1,088 acres Friday morning, forcing evacuations of about 100 homes.A Lake George Fire Protection District dispatcher said the U.S. Forest Service took over efforts to manage the fire early Friday morning. Helicopters dropped water on flames Thursday, the dispatcher said.Firefighters worked through the night trying to contain flames burning in rough terrain, but heavy wind, gusting at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, complicated fire suppression.The authorities classified the fire as “human-caused,” saying it started on private land along Park County Road 403, southwest of the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, and then spread into Teller County.Most of the evacuated homes are located along the front edge of the fire near Divide, dispatchers said Friday morning. No buildings had burned, they said, and no injuries were repor...

Grit TV replacing Court TV on KTLA channel 5.3

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:20:02 GMT

Starting Saturday, April 1, Grit TV will be replacing Court TV on KTLA’s digital sub-channel 5.3.  Grit features a mixture of old Western features as well as old favorite Western dramas such as "Bat Masterson," "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp," "The Texan," "Tales of Wells Fargo" and "Death Valley Days" among others.  Tap here for full programming schedules for KTLA 5, Antenna TV, Grit TV, TBD and Rewind TV.

Two-Player Games for Kids and Their Benefits

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:20:02 GMT

Children nowadays are growing up in a world shaped by digital technology. They have almost unlimited access to online resources. According to research by UNICEF, one in three users globally is children and teens.This raises a concern for many parents about how much time their kids spend in front of a screen. However, some studies show that what kids do on their screens is more important than how much time they spend doing it.What are the Benefits of Two-Player Games?As the title suggests, a two-player game is a multiplayer game in which two people engage. Interactive video games are just one of the ways digital media can help children learn and grow.For example, 2-player games like Two Player Checkers are educational, not just fun. Such games engage children in problem-solving and creative thinking, sparking their interest in science and sports.Also, platforms like YouTube and Google Play offer games that are popular among children because they allow them to interact with others, le...

These Were the Top 10 Porn Trends in 2022, According to PornHub

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:20:02 GMT

The digital world wouldn’t be complete without adult entertainment. According to Webroot, roughly 40 million Americans watch porn. Even though people’s preferred porn genre varies per person, there are some new and old porn trends PornHub visitors searched for more frequently in 2022.Check out if you’re into these porn genres:2022 Porn Trends That People Have Been Searching on PornHub1. RealityNot everyone has the skills and talent of porn actors. Hence, why “reality” porn was one of the most searched terms on PornHub last 2022. Despite the expensive production of several porn videos and the easy access to adult content on OnlyFans, many still prefer real homemade sex tapes. Last 2022, “reality” porn was searched for over 300% more. Surprisingly, according to PornHub, women sought this porn genre more than men.2. GenderPorn has always been inclusive. Globally, transgender porn was the 7th most searched genre — and the 3rd most popular porn category in the US; PornHub visitors often ...

Men Can Apparently Lose Their Y Chromosome With Age — And It Just Might Kill Them Sooner

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:20:02 GMT

Just like most things that we encounter, the human body is also susceptible to wear and tear. Over time, people will start complaining about aches and pains — and wrinkles. But it’s not just what we feel in our knees when we try going for a run (at the same speed and distance that we used to) or what we see in the mirror that’s degenerating. Our cells, too, get older, weaker, and eventually, die — one of those is the Y chromosome or the “male” chromosome. And when men start losing their male chromosome, they become more vulnerable to illness and disease.Find out what happens when men lose their Y chromosome.What am I at risk for if I’m losing my Y chromosome?According to Kenneth Walsh, a researcher from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, about 40% of men who are in their 70s lose their male chromosome. Even though men at this life stage may have had decades to prove their “manliness,” losing their Y chromosome can still be a cause for concern.In the university’s study, K...

Man tells police he was shot in Oakland’s Jack London Square

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:20:02 GMT

OAKLAND — A 29-year-old Hayward man who told police he was shot Thursday night in Jack London Square was in stable condition at a San Francisco hospital, authorities said Friday.Oakland police were called to the San Francisco hospital about 11:30 p.m. Thursday.The Hayward man, who had a gunshot wound to the heel, told officers he had just left a bar in the 300 block of Broadway about 10:30 p.m. and was walking to his girlfriend’s car a short distance away when he heard multiple gunshots and realized he had been shot.The man’s girlfriend drove him to the San Francisco hospital, authorities said. It was not clear why the pair decided to go to San Francisco instead of a hospital in the Oakland area.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Marin police seize weapons stockpile in traffic stop of East Bay man Crime and Public Safety | Two alleged gang members arrested in Oakland party shooting where teenaged brothers were gunned down Crim...

Rainy weather spoil a vacation? You can now get your money back

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:20:02 GMT

By Lebawit Lily Girma | BloombergSudden downpours on a planned big city weekend, a family glamping getaway or tee time with friends: We’ve all experienced weather ruining our vacations. With climate change growing more unpredictable by the year, Los Angeles-based Sensible Weather Co. is offering a hedge: supplemental insurance coverage that automatically sends you a refund if the weather turns bad.The climate tech and insurance startup currently partners with a small range of travel and recreation companies, from resorts to theme parks, to offer a weather guarantee as an add-on to reservations. The cost ranges from 8% to 12% of the total booking price.Founded just before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Sensible Weather obtained $12 million in Series A funding in 2022 from San Francisco-based Infinity Ventures, including Certares Ventures and executives from Airbnb, Pacaso, Plaid and Toast. Its latest investor is EP Golf Ventures, a partnership fund between the Professional Golfers Associ...

Former California Grubhub driver wins $65 in 8-year-fight to be called employee

Published Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:20:02 GMT

By Robert Burnson | BloombergA former Grubhub Inc. driver in Los Angeles won a federal court ruling that won’t make him rich but may have a big impact the gig economy.“Raef Lawson is the first gig worker in America to be declared an employee by a court for wage law purposes,” said the driver’s lawyer, Shannon Liss-Riordan.US Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled Thursday that the aspiring actor was in fact a Grubhub employee, not an independent contractor, when he briefly drove of the food-delivery service in 2015 and 2016. She ordered Grubhub to pay him $65.11 for minimum wage violations but said he was due nothing on overtime because he hadn’t worked more than 40 hours in any one week.The eight-year-old case has been closely watched in the gig economy industry. Experts have said the outcome may determine whether drivers qualify under California’s law to be reimbursed for their personal vehicle expenses and make claims retroactively.Related ArticlesBusiness | So...