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World steps up fight to guarantee food security

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:28 GMT

Everything from famine and war to climate change and land use all usually have one thing in common – food security.The problems of food security have increasingly come to the fore in recent years, usually impacting people in the poorest countries in developing nations.But the conflict in Ukraine, and the subsequent spin off effects for spiralling food prices and the cost of living, has also made rich Europeans ever more aware of potential food security problems.The issue was highlighted just last week by EU Council president Charles Michel at the G20 summit in India – the meeting of the world’s richest countries - where he spoke of “the global consequences” of current conflicts, “especially the food (and energy) security.”His message is partly echoed by Left MEP Mick Wallace (Independents for Change, Ireland) who says, “The science is absolutely clear, the biggest threats to our food security and to the future of agriculture are the climate and bio...

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Celebrates Her Birthday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:28 GMT

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Celebrates Her Birthday: Bronx rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has released a new single and video called “Her Birthday.”The song is taken form his B4 BOA EP which is also out now. It tells the story of misplaced love, a bad relationship. The video, meanwhile, sees the rapper peppered with arrows. That is mixed in with images of Boogie out to dinner with the birthday girl. It’s a sad tale.“Multi-platinum global superstar, A Boogie wit da Hoodie has been a force to be reckoned with since arriving on the scene in 2016,” reads this bio. “Credited for bringing the new sound of New York City to the masses, the Bronx, NY-native has been proclaimed ‘the most promising young rapper the city has produced in some time’ by The New York Times, while boasting nearly 18B global streams and over 50 RIAA platinum and gold certifications to date. With a dynamic catalog of world-renowned hit songs (‘My Shit,’ ‘Drow...

A Healing Property Permeates the Whole of Kris’s “(roygbiv).”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:28 GMT

Introducing Kris, the captivating musical artist known for her authenticity and emotional depth. Through her skilled storytelling, she effortlessly intertwines personal experiences into her music. Brace yourself for her debut EP, “Where do I Begin?” This collection perfectly fuses singer-songwriter sensibilities with theatrical elements, creating a truly unparalleled listening journey for devoted fans.The EP’s closing track, “(roygbiv),” stands out for its poignant emotion and unfiltered honesty. It is a conversation between Kris’ present self and her past, closeted teenage self. Despite its intricate and playful lyrics, the song was written effortlessly, capturing an authentic and spontaneous essence.She approaches the sensitive topic of coming out with empathy and subtlety, shedding light on a unique, often ignored perspective. Through her music, she shares her personal journey and creates a healing and relatable experience for listeners.Kris...

Best Hair Transplant Istanbul – A New Beauty Trend You’ll Want To Get In On

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:28 GMT

Few people give their hair much thought until it starts causing problems and falling out. Only then does it become apparent just how critical hair is to your overall appearance, confidence levels, and how others perceive you.Although you could make lifestyle changes to improve the quality of your hair, such as reducing your stress, eating healthy, and exercising, your options are more limited if you’re suffering from genetic hair loss. In that instance, only a hair transplant could be a permanent solution.However, instead of searching for any random hair transplant clinic in your vicinity, you might want to look up a hair transplant in Turkey. It’s the latest beauty trend that might just turn your life around.What makes Turkey a good destination for hair transplants?With its astonishing scenery, marvelous architecture, great cuisine, and fascinating culture, Turkey is a great place to visit for your next vacation. However, it’s not just a popular tourist destination. It’s also one o...

Pitching with discomfort? SF Giants starter explains why it’s an easy decision

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:28 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Giants pitcher Alex Cobb has dealt with a right hip impingement for the last three months — and there’s not much question that the injury will be an issue for him until the end of the season.So the right-hander is simply giving the Giants what he’s got, and on Monday, that meant five solid innings in what became a 5-4, 10-inning win for San Francisco over the Cleveland Guardians at Oracle Park.Cobb hadn’t pitched at home since Aug. 29 when he no-hit the Cincinnati Reds through 8 2/3 innings. He had his scheduled start Sunday pushed back a day after he recently received a cortisone shot.Cobb still felt the injury after his second pitch in the first inning and shortly after, needed to be checked on by manager Gabe Kapler and athletic trainer Dave Groeschner. But he remained the game as the Giants went on to their fourth straight win to help keep their playoff hopes intact.“Alex is about as competitive a person as I’ve seen,” Kapler...

Skelton: How a racist housing policy caused a bitter California brawl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:28 GMT

Nationally, we just observed the 60th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington. In California, there wasn’t a peep about the 60th anniversary of a historic civil rights triumph in this state.That’s understandable. There are probably few people still around who know much about the Rumford Fair Housing Act, which produced arguably the biggest, bitterest brawl ever in California’s Capitol.Looking back, it’s almost inconceivable what the fight was about. It was over whether it should be legally permissible — never mind morally right — for homeowners and landlords to continue discriminating because of skin color in the sale and rental of housing.Spurred by Democratic Gov. Pat Brown, the Democratic-controlled Legislature voted after much anguish to ban racial discrimination in housing. The public backlash was swift. Californians voted by nearly 2 to 1 the next year to legalize discrimination again. But the state and U.S. Supreme Courts ultimately ruled that the...

Fraud-tied San Jose site is bought through a real estate foreclosure

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:28 GMT

SAN JOSE — A San Jose site where a big mixed-use housing complex was proposed but never built in the aftermath of a real estate fraud case has been foreclosed and bought.The parcels that have just been bought through a foreclosure proceeding were just a section of a San Jose property where Silicon Sage Builders and the company’s principal executive Sanjeev Acharya had proposed nearly 800 homes along with restaurants and shops.The just-bought properties are at the corner of Alum Rock Avenue and Jose Figueres Avenue and have addresses ranging from 2101 through 2149 Alum Rock.When proposed, the 796-unit housing development on Alum Rock was expected to bring about a big expansion of economic activity in that part of east San Jose, due to the mix of residences and merchants.Instead, the Alum Rock site became one of the numerous failed projects in the collapsed real estate empire cobbled together by Acharya and the Silicon Sage firm.The Securities and Exchange Commission claim...

Walters: State housing policy takes two steps forward, one step back

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:28 GMT

On one day last week, the Legislature sent two major pro-housing bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom, assumedly for his signature.One, Assembly Bill 1307, is aimed at overcoming a truly bizarre appellate court ruling that a long-pending University of California student housing project in the famous People’s Park site in Berkeley could be stalled if UC didn’t mitigate the noise that students would make.The court said that failing to consider the potential noise impacts from loud student parties in neighborhoods near campus in the was “a longstanding problem that the EIR improperly dismissed as speculative.” Its ruling, in effect, handed anti-housing interests a powerful new way to misuse the California Environmental Quality Act.The second measure, Assembly Bill 1114, would close an anti-housing loophole unique to San Francisco. City law allows an extra bite of the apple to project opponents, giving them the right to challenge building permits even after developments have cleared all other pol...

After nearly 80 years, a Monterey County family is able to lay their missing veteran to rest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:28 GMT

SEASIDE – Seventy-nine years and one day ago, 24-year-old Aviation Radioman First Class Wilbur Archie Mitts died during an aerial mission with two others in the Western Pacific – all three lost at sea in the violent crash. On Monday, Mitts was laid to rest near other family members at Mission Memorial Park in Seaside.Mitts’ remains were recovered in 2021 and he was officially accounted for in February.Mitts Mitts was paid tribute to by family members, local elected officials, U.S. Navy leaders, veterans, and community members turning out to honor his memory and sacrifice. The proceedings included a chapel service, honor guard, U.S. Flag ceremony, and burial honors.Mitts’ niece Diana Ward is the oldest living relative of the veteran and was born three days after he died. She recounted how the close-knit family kept his memory alive by telling stories, going over keepsakes and photos, and singing a hymn that was his favorite – “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” – that was played at...

Why it’s important to spay or neuter your pet

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:28 GMT

I know it’s not polite to stare but ever since I started working in animal welfare, I can’t help but notice when male dogs and cats aren’t neutered. The evidence is just so … prominent. But aside from how these dangly bits might look, it’s always surprising to me that in this day and age, some people still don’t want to spay or neuter their pets.Don’t get me wrong, the thought of having a beloved pet’s offspring to love when that pet is gone is tempting. We often romanticize the notion that their puppies or kittens will be just like their parent whom we adored — but they won’t. Animals are all individuals, just like us.Lack of spay/neuter is the single biggest contributing factor in the cause of unwanted pets. Pets in shelters across the United States face euthanasia simply because of pet overpopulation. That’s why at Marin Humane, cats, dogs and bunnies are all altered, as we call it, before they go to their forever homes. We want to end the cycle of breeding unwanted or neglected ...