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Shaker ignites in second half to power past Averill Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:54 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It was a tale of two halves between the Averill Park and Shaker football teams Saturday morning in Latham. After the two sides combined to score nine points through the first two quarters, they erupted for 37 over the final 24 minutes of game action. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! The Blue Bison finished strong, though, in their home opener, scoring 18 unanswered points to close the game and fend off the upset-minded Warriors, winning 30-16.A defensive battle broke out in the opening frame; the score remained 0-0 at the conclusion of the quarter, but Shaker was set up with favorable field position to start the second stanza after a fumble recovery by Rhys Lewis deep in A-P territory.Blue Bison quarterback Marcus Snipes turned that into six points, connecting with Matt Bennett on a fourth down and long situation for a 15-yard TD strike. Bennett managed to just get his foot down in the back of the end zone for an acro...

Ahead of SOTEU, Commission highlights its main actions of the past year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:54 GMT

Ahead of President von der Leyen's State of the Union address on 13 September 2023, the Commission has released an overview of its work and achievements over the past year.This comprehensive publication describes the EU's actions in response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and our efforts to cut the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels, as well as the progress on other Commission's political priorities.It details the Commission's actions taken to strengthen the EU's prosperity and resilience through NextGenerationEU and RePowerEU, to accelerating the implementation of the European Green Deal and realizing Europe's digital decade.It also contains an overview of the EU's engagement with partners across the world, and its trade agenda in particular, and highlights the initiatives taken to strengthen the pillars of European democracy and build a Union of equality.All the latest information about the 2023 State of the Union address can be found on the dedicated SOTEU web...

Who Are the Digital Gatekeepers in Europe?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:54 GMT

As more of our lives go online, we're having to change how we look at the way we carry out many different activities. With new technical innovations making online work and hobbies easier for everyone to carry out, it’s important that we keep up to date with the innovations and also understand who the digital gatekeepers are in Europe and beyond.Source: PixabayThe Latest Online InnovationsAmong the changes we've seen in recent years that have made our digital lives so important to us, employment has become far more flexible thanks to the digital working opportunities open to us. The European Union has confirmed that about a fifth of workers in the region carry out at least part of their roles on a mobile basis, working from public transport, coffee shops and other places that aren’t their main place of employment or home.In terms of hobbies, we can see how wide the selection is by looking at the range of online casino games currently available. Table games like roulette and blackjack...

Bridge: Sept. 11, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:54 GMT

“Now is the winter of our discount tents.” — sign at a camping-supply store during the off-season.There was much discontentedness (discontention?) after today’s deal. Against 3NT, West led a low spade. Dummy’s jack won, but declarer looked in vain for a way to use the long diamonds. He let the queen of clubs ride at Trick Two, then led a heart to his queen. He cashed his high diamonds, the ace of hearts and ace of clubs, shrugged and led a third heart. The defenders took the rest for down one.BETTER CHANCE?“Two finesses worked, and I still couldn’t make it,” South gumbled. “We would’ve had a better chance at five diamonds.”“We had a chance at 3NT,” North said contentiously, “but not with you as declarer.”South can finesse in hearts at the second trick, cash the ace, unblock his high diamonds and exit with the king of spades. West can take four spades, but when he must lead a club next, declarer...

Ask Amy: How do I deter this unwanted houseguest without inciting backlash?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:54 GMT

Dear Amy: I’m a 53-year-old woman. I have some friends but — because of a stressful job I’ve had for the last 20 years, working 14- to 17-hour days — making new ones can be a struggles.Recently, I tried to reach out to two women I’ve known for a while. Sadly, they both kept their distance.One actually didn’t respond until after the lunch date I had proposed; she apologized 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. I 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, ...

Harriette Cole: She should be happy about the breakup, but she’s drinking and skipping work

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:54 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend just got out of a toxic relationship, but instead of feeling free and liberated, she seems even more unhappy.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: Our hometown is talking. How can I help her without getting sullied by scandal? Advice | Harriette Cole: My neighbor won’t listen to what I’m saying about the dog Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I commit to working with this intense woman? Advice | Harriette Cole: Someone is threatening me online, and I think I know who it is Advice | Harriette Cole: I was drinking with new friends, and I regret telling this story She was so consumed by the relationship that, now that it’s over, she doesn’t know what to do with herself.She mopes around the house, talks about him all day and night and seems completely stuck. She is drinking heavily and not going to work. When she does go, she says she is distracted.I am worri...

Encuentran al perro de una pasajera de Delta que desapareció en el aeropuerto de Atlanta hace 3 semanas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:54 GMT

(CNN) — Después de soportar casi un mes de dolor y ansiedad, la dueña de un perro finalmente puede descansar después de que su mascota desaparecida fue encontrada sana y salva en el aeropuerto Hartsfield-Jackson de Atlanta este sábado, según funcionarios del aeropuerto.Maia, la perra de seis años de la pasajera de Delta Air Lines, Paula Rodríguez, se perdió en agosto en el aeropuerto, considerado el más transitado del mundo.El equipo de operaciones del aeropuerto encontró a Maia escondida cerca de las instalaciones de carga del norte, según una publicación en X, la plataforma de redes sociales anteriormente conocida como Twitter. “Cansada pero aparentemente en buen estado de salud, fue transportada a un veterinario y se espera que regrese a casa pronto”, dijeron funcionarios del aeropuerto.El 18 de agosto, Rodríguez y Maia se embarcaron en un viaje desde su casa en República Dominicana a California para unas vacaciones de dos semanas.La separaron de su perrita cuan...

South Korean media say a train presumably carrying North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:54 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean media say a train presumably carrying North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia.Source

Aurora family denied $30K claim after pothole totals car

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:54 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Potholes can be a pain for drivers in the Denver metro area. If your vehicle is damaged, cities can be held liable, but they don't always shell out for repairs.FOX31 spoke with a driver who said her vehicle suffered severe damage after hitting a pothole on Colfax Avenue between Tower Road and Airport Boulevard. Knowing these Denver street name patterns may save you from getting lost Cassandra Klosiewski said back in April, her husband was driving home from work."He hit the pothole right over here, and it blew out both of his tires on the driver's side," Klosiewski said.The couple only had their Land Rover for a little over a year. They later learned their tires weren't the only thing damaged. Their rack-and-pinion steering, among other parts, was also damaged."Unfortunately, at this point, it's going to be over $32,000 to fix this car," Klosiewski said.She said the family planned to pay for the damage until they got that number."Got the insurance company in...

Football season openers to generate big profits

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The beginning of football season signals an anticipated boost in business revenue in Colorado.The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce reports that fans are estimated to spend nearly $40 million at this weekend’s University of Colorado Buffaloes and Denver Broncos games.Tony Fleith has owned the Li’l Devils Bar for nearly 11 years. He told FOX31 the outlook for increased profits over the coming months is positive. Boulder was buzzing following Buffs big win against rival Nebraska “Everything's kind of catching up in the industry and there's a few things, but overall it's been great,” Fleith said.Fleith said he has noticed fewer supply chain issues from 2022 that affected food and kitchen equipment.The crowds are a welcome sight for employee Shelley Camstra.“It is so amazing to have all of these people here,” Camstra said.Football season is also expected to boost profits at area marijuana dispensaries.“We see a 15 to 20% pop around football season,” Trent Moore of Peak ...