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Ask Amy: When the welcome mat becomes a doormat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

Dear Amy: I’m a 53-year-old woman. Because of a stressful job I’ve had for the last 20 years, I have some friends, but making new ones can be a struggle when I’ve had to work 14- to 17-hour days.More recently, I’ve tried to reach out to two women I’ve known for a while. Sadly, they both have kept their distance — one actually waited until the day after I asked her to lunch, apologizing for “missing my text.”I was stung by the brush-off, but tried to give her the benefit of the doubt and waited to see if she might reciprocate the invitation. She didn’t.I finally decided that I needed to change my lifestyle, sold my old house and am buying a small place in a very sunny popular tourist town I’ve always loved.My friends have been congratulatory and supportive, including the two women who have been brushing me off.They’ve both reached out (separately, they’re not friends with one another) with sincere questions about when I can host them and their families for a visit.Amy, I haven’...

NextGenerationEU: Commission receives first payment request from Ireland for €323.8 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

This first payment request relates to 36 milestones and five targets. These cover numerous investments, for instance in the area of jobs and skills through a work placement experience programme, a programme for green skills, and strengthening the capacity of Technological Universities. Investments also concern the digital transition, through the digitalisation of public administration and the connection of schools to the broadband network. In terms of the green transition, they cover the preparation and the start of work on the rehabilitation of peatlands, the electrification of public transport in Cork, investments in the energy-efficiency of public buildings, and the upgrade of wastewater treatment plants.The payment request also includes a series of reforms, including to support decarbonisation with a reform of carbon taxation, to reduce regulatory barriers to entrepreneurship by introducing an ‘SME test' for new legislation, as well as to address the digital divide and enhance d...

Single-family residence in Danville sells for $2.2 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

421 Gold Lake Court – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 400 block of Gold Lake Court in Danville has new owners. The 3,281-square-foot property, built in 1991, was sold on Aug. 7, 2023. The $2,150,000 purchase price works out to $655 per square foot. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. In addition, the home includes an attached three-car garage.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:On Green Meadow Drive, Danville, in September 2022, a 3,278-square-foot home was sold for $1,925,000, a price per square foot of $587. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In May 2023, a 3,278-square-foot home on Sweet Water Drive in Danville sold for $2,130,000, a price per square foot of $650. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 4,747-square-foot home on the 4200 block of Silver Meadow Court in Danville sold in December 2022, for $2,537,500, a price per square foot of $535. The home has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathro...

Word Game: Sept. 11, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — MISERIES (MISERIES: MIZ-er-eez: Things or circumstances that cause suffering or discomfort.)Average mark 15 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 19 or more words in MISERIES? The list will be published tomorrow.SATURDAY’S WORD — DEMERIT deem deer deet demit deter diet dieter dime dire dirt edit eider emir emit meet mere merit mete meter metier mire mite miter reed remit retie ride rime rite idem item teed teem term tide tied tier tiered time timer tire tree tried trimTo 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 sexu...

Horoscopes Sept. 11, 2023: Virginia Madsen, make fitness and health your priorities

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taraji P. Henson, 53; Harry Connick Jr., 56; Virginia Madsen, 62; Scott Patterson, 65.Happy Birthday: Set your sights high and call on people you can rely on for help. A determined attitude combined with ingenuity and a desire for change will open many opportunities. If you use common sense and keep your budget on track, you will be on the road to personal satisfaction. Make fitness and health your priorities. Your numbers are 8, 13, 25, 27, 30, 34, 42.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Self-improvement doesn’t have to break the bank. Getting in shape can be done on a shoestring budget if you are determined to reach your goal. Put a routine in place and challenge yourself to be your very best. A personal gain will elevate your confidence. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let temptation set in and logic depreciate. Pay attention to what others do and say, and weigh the pros and cons of overindulgence. Use your intelligence to come up with a saf...

Ravens beat Texans 25-9, but will be without running back J.K. Dobbins for the rest of the season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — With J.K. Dobbins lost for the season because of a torn Achilles tendon, the Baltimore Ravens are again facing some major questions about their backfield.That injury did not prevent them from opening the season with a double-digit win.Justice Hill scored twice in the second half after Dobbins’ exit, and the Ravens pulled away for a 25-9 victory over Houston on Sunday. Baltimore managed only 265 total yards and Lamar Jackson turned the ball over twice, but the Ravens’ defense kept C.J. Stroud and the Texans out of the end zone.“There’s so many things that we need to work on and get better at, and that’s what we’ll do starting on Monday,” coach John Harbaugh said. “I’m excited with the win. I’m proud of the way the guys played.”Dobbins ran for an early touchdown before leaving with his injury, which Harbaugh said after the game would cost him the rest of the season. He had 22 yards on eight carries. Jac...

China está considerando prohibir la ropa que “hiera los sentimientos” de la nación

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

(CNN) — El cuerpo legislativo de China propuso cambios a una ley que, de ser aprobada, permitiría a las autoridades multar y detener a personas que vistan ropa que “hiriera los sentimientos de la nación”, lo que generó nuevas preocupaciones sobre la libertad de expresión en el país.El Comité Permanente del Congreso Nacional del Pueblo, que dio a conocer la propuesta en su sitio web a principios de septiembre de 2023, busca prohibir prendas y símbolos considerados “perjudiciales para el espíritu de la nación china” (frase utilizada a menudo para denotar patriotismo o falta de él).La redacción del proyecto de enmienda recuerda el lenguaje utilizado por Beijing para frenar la libertad de expresión en el país o para contraatacar los desaires percibidos por parte de países y empresas extranjeras.Esto le sigue a una serie de medidas drásticas contra el estilo personal en los últimos años, incluidas regulaciones de transmisión destinadas a desterrar a los artistas con “estilos afemin...

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 11 de septiembre: Las labores de rescate continúan en Marruecos tras el terremoto

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

El patrimonio histórico de Marrakech también se vio afectado por el terremoto. Estiman intensificación del huracán Lee. Renunció Rubiales en España. Medio siglo del golpe de Estado en Chile. El iPhone 15 de Apple. Además, Djokovic volvió a ganar un grande. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad.1. Más de 2.100 muertos en Marruecos tras el terremotoLa región de las montañas del Atlas en Marruecos sufrió la peor parte del terremoto más fuerte que ha azotado el país en más de 120 años. Centenares de edificaciones destruidas y varios lugares de difícil acceso han dificultado las labores de rescate y el envío de ayuda a quienes se quedaron sin techo o buscan a sus familiares. Mientras tanto, en Marrakech, muchos todavía no se atreven a volver a sus casas por miedo a nuevos sismos y varias edificaciones históricas colapsaron. Entérate más sobre la situación en la nación africana aquí.Carrera contra el tiempo por búsqueda de sobrevivientes en Marruecos 1:432. Hu...

Libyan city of Derna is declared a disaster zone after devastating flooding. Dozens are feared dead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Authorities in eastern Libya declared the city of Derna a disaster zone Monday after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation.At least seven people were reported dead Monday in an initial tally in the coastal town of Susa in northeastern Libya, according to the Ambulance and Emergency Authority, and one other person was confirmed dead Sunday. The man was stuck in his car and surrounded by floods in the eastern town of Marj, according to Walid al-Arfi, spokesperson for the government-run emergency response agency in eastern Libya. The Libyan Red Crescent said it lost contact with one of its workers as he attempted to help a stuck family in the town of Bayda. Dozens of others were reported missing, and authorities fear they could have died in the floods that destroyed homes and other properties in several towns in eastern Libya, according to local media.Over the weekend, Libyans shared footage...

Plenty of rust to go with the shine in NFL’s Week 1. Many of the $50 million men had shaky days

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

Several NFL teams looked like they needed more preseason work. Some seemed unstoppable.It’s only one game so don’t rush to judge.Most of the NFL’s $50 million men had shaky days, though two ended up on the winning side. The Packers, Dolphins, 49ers and Rams were impressive. The Cowboys dominated despite an average offensive performance.Eight of 14 games Sunday finished under 40 points combined and 12 teams scored less than 20. Nine road teams won, including five underdogs.Joe Burrow, fresh off becoming the highest-paid player in league history, had one of his worst games as a pro. Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts, who briefly took turns owning the biggest contract, were rusty in victories. Justin Herbert, who also joined the $50 million club in the offseason, was sharp but couldn’t outplay Tua Tagovailoa.Daniel Jones, the New York Giants’ $40 million QB, had a miserable game in a 40-0 loss to Dallas.Burrow threw for a career-low 82 yards in Cincinnati’s 24-3 loss to the Cleveland Brown...