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Good news for Colorado businesses: Job vacancies dropped during second quarter of 2023

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:11:16 GMT

The latest workforce trends are looking bright for Colorado businesses as the number of job vacancies plunged 8% in the second quarter of 2023.Fort Collins saw the most drastic change this quarter, with a 14% drop in job vacancies, followed by Boulder at 12%, Pueblo at 11% and Greeley at 9%, according to a jobs report by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and Aspen Technology Labs publicized on Monday.Alternatively, job postings jumped 3% in Durango since April 1 – the most sizable boost in vacancies for a listed Colorado city this quarter.“These key workforce trends are a good indicator that more employment opportunities are available across the state and jobs are being fulfilled, which is critical for our job creators and the state’s economic health,” said Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman.The good news for entrepreneurs comes as the economic forecast for the U.S. remains shaky for the rest of the year. Although inflation is finally easing up across the cou...

Rockies’ All-Star catcher Elias Diaz: “The Crazy Man” with a big smile

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:11:16 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — When Rockies reliever Daniel Bard enters the clubhouse at Coors Field, he’s often accompanied by his two sons.Davis, 7, and Sykes, 5, usually wear miniature Rockies jerseys, complete with No. 52 and “Bard” emblazoned on the back. But they don’t hang around their dad for very long. They make a beeline for first-time All-Star catcher Elias Diaz, whose locker is a few doors down.“He messes with my kids every time I bring them into the clubhouse,” Bard said with a chuckle. “They call him ‘The Crazy Guy.’ They’ll ask me, ‘Is The Crazy Guy going to be there?’“They come in looking for him every day. They get into a wrestling match and Elias usually puts them in a laundry basket or something.”It’s not just the kids who gravitate toward Diaz. His locker is the hub of the Colorado clubhouse.“He’s a happy guy, always smiling,” said right-hander Antonio Senzatela. &#...

Andrea Evans of 'One Life to Live' and 'Young and the Restless' dies at 66

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:11:16 GMT

Andrea Evans, who rose to soap opera stardom as Tina Lord on "One Life to Live," has died. She was 66 years old.The two-time Daytime Emmy nominated actress passed away on Sunday from cancer, according to Deadline. The publication said that her death was announced by casting director Don Carroll. In the '70s and '80s, Evans starred as "One Life to Live's" bad girl. She left the soap in 1981 and played Patty Williams on "The Young and the Restless" from 1983 to 1984. In 1985, she returned to "One Life to Live" and ended up receiving a Daytime Emmy nomination in 1988. A few years after receiving the nomination she dropped out of the spotlight due to a stalker who once slit his wrists outside "One Life to Live's" studios in Manhattan. After the incident, he listed Evans as his next of kin. After this, she wasn't to be seen in a soap until 1999 on NBC's now-canceled "Passions."In 2008 and in 2011, she reprised her role in "One Life to Live."In 2014, she joined the web series "DeVanity." ...

Here's what to do if no one will insure your home

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:11:16 GMT

Farmers Insurance has become the latest insurance company to back away from insuring homes in wildfire-prone California.It follows Allstate and State Farm in similarly limiting exposure to climate change in the Golden State.Farmers said in a statement that "with record-breaking inflation, severe weather events and reconstruction costs continuing to climb, we are focused on serving our customers while effectively managing our business." California insurance market rattled by withdrawal of major companies As of July 3, it said, "Farmers will limit new homeowners insurance policies in California to a level consistent with the volume we projected to write each month before recent market changes."Which is to say, if you're seeking new coverage for a property, you may be out of luck if you want to do business with one of the top insurers.So what can you do instead?California offers insurance of last resort under a program called the FAIR Plan, which covers up to $1.5 million for a resid...

McDonald's giving out free fries for National French Fry Day

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:11:16 GMT

Some could argue that there is nothing better than free food.McDonald’s is giving away free fries this week to celebrate “National French Fry Day” on July 13.On Thursday, customers can order free fries, in any size, through the McDonald’s app. McDonald’s fans can get this popular menu item at Wendy’s No purchase is necessary to redeem the deal, which is only available for one day and can only be used once per person.For those who can’t cash in on the free deal, the company also offers a free medium fry with any $1 minimum purchase every Friday. The offer is only available through the McDonald’s app.Other restaurants like Burger King, Jack in the Box and Wendy’s have previously participated in the national food holiday and are expected to do so this year.

Hand embroidery takes to the streets with Tints

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:11:16 GMT

“Change is inevitable in the fashion industry, but the speed at which streetwear has transformed from a niche to a mainstream staple is startling,” muses Simmi Sen, the visionary high school senior behind the eco-friendly fashion brand, Tints. Far from your average teenage business venture, Tints is making a bold statement in the $185 billion streetwear industry with a message: high-quality, sustainable fashion is not a passing trend but a lifestyle choice.An Unusual Path to EntrepreneurshipSimmi has been a maverick in the fashion industry from the start. Breaking away from the traditional path of fashion houses and design schools, Simmi carved out her unique journey. “I envisioned Tints as more than just a brand; it’s a beacon, demonstrating to the world that style and sustainability can work hand in hand while also changing lives,” she asserts.Sen’s vision is unlike anything the streetwear scene has witnessed before. The brand combines eco-frien...

Hemanth Kumar: Illuminating the Path to Frictionless Retail

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:11:16 GMT

As our society continues to evolve and embrace digitization, the importance of frictionless retail cannot be overstated. Now more than ever, consumers are looking for speed, convenience, and seamless experiences in their shopping journeys. The rise of omnichannel commerce and changes in customer behavior are transforming traditional retail operations. At the forefront of this shift is Hemanth Kumar, Infovision’s Associate Vice President who is redefining the retail landscape with his three-fold strategy of modernization, mobilization, and revolution.Hemanth explains that many potential problems found in retail, such as managing store traffic during peak hours, improving the management of store inventory, and eliminating ques for checkout, can be solved by leveraging IoT, computer vision, and AI/ML. He has guided retailers to implement today’s technology, ultimately eliminating hassle at every stage – including onboarding, product identification, and checkout – and creati...

Bay Area heat wave coming this week, 114 degrees forecast for Central Valley, 117 for Las Vegas

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:11:16 GMT

After a mild spring, temperatures are expected to steadily heat up later this week across the Bay Area, culminating in a heat wave in the mid-to-high 90s in many Bay Area cities and up to 105 in Livermore and other inland areas by next weekend.“Summer is definitely arriving. It may have been a little late coming to the the Bay Area, but it’s here now,” said Dial Hoang, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Monterey.The warming comes as a series of extreme weather events are unfolding across the United States and the world.Forecasters say Phoenix is likely to break its all-time record for 18 days in a row over 110 degrees this month, with 10 straight already in the books by Sunday, and 115+ forecast for the coming days. Las Vegas is expected to reach 117 next weekend. And California’s Central Valley will to roast in the coming week also, the National Weather Service predicts, with Bakersfield and Redding forecast to hit 114 next weekend, Sacramento 10...

Sale closed in San Jose: $1.9 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:11:16 GMT

3073 Westfield Avenue – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 3000 block of Westfield Avenue in San Jose was sold on June 16, 2023 for $1,890,000, or $1,117 per square foot. The house, built in 1956, has an interior space of 1,692 square feet. The layout of this single-story home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the house features a two-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs. The property occupies a sizable 6,510-square-foot lot which provides abundant outdoor space, including a pool.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:On Castlemont Avenue, San Jose, in July 2022, a 1,446-square-foot home was sold for $1,560,000, a price per square foot of $1,079. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In April 2023, a 1,491-square-foot home on Greentree Way in San Jose sold for $1,530,000, a price per square foot of $1,026. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,283-square-...

Analysis: Musk is the best thing to happen to Zuckerberg

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:11:16 GMT

By Clare Duffy | CNNAt the start of last year, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in the hot seat.Revelations from hundreds of internal company documents, known as the Facebook Papers, had drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers, users and civil society groups in late 2021 and forced company executives to appear before Congress. Zuckerberg’s plan to rebrand Facebook as Meta and pivot to the so-called metaverse was met with broad skepticism. And the company’s core ad business was under significant pressure from privacy changes made by Apple.But then, the attention of lawmakers, media and the tech world writ large abruptly shifted to another tech billionaire: Elon Musk.Musk early last year criticized Twitter, then nearly joined its board, then agreed to buy the company before launching a monthslong and ultimately unsuccessful fight to get out of the deal. The saga, which only continued after Musk completed the deal and pushed through numerous controversial changes, often dominated news cycles....