Business & Finance: At South Bend
Posted on August 21, 2024
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| Kelle Repass
TIME
April 18, 1927 12:00 AM GMT-5
President Albert Russel Erskine of Studebaker Corp. tantalized holders of Studebaker motor car stock at their annual meeting last week. He told them that already this year their workers had produced 30,000 Studebakers and 7,427 of the new Erskines. Said he: “Studebaker cars are regaining the popularity they enjoyed in 1922 and 1923.” This encouraged the stockholders, for although production records were highest in the company’s history, profits for the first three months of this year were less than for the same three months of 1926.
[Read More]Cheerios and 5 Other Foods to Avoid This Week
Posted on August 21, 2024
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| Billy Koelling
In our food supply, safety sometimes slips through the cracks. Since not every recall reported to authorities makes headlines, we’ve rounded them up for you. If you purchased a product that’s been recalled, you can often return it from where you bought it for a refund.
Gluten-Free Cheerios
Brands: General Mills
Contaminated with: Wheat
This week General Mills announced it was recalling 1.8 million boxes of of its Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios cereal that was labeled gluten-free due to the presence of wheat—which contains gluten.
[Read More]Chefs Choice: Best Romance Books
Posted on August 21, 2024
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| Billy Koelling
August 1, 2024 8:15 AM EDT
In their charming 2023 rom-com Chef’s Choice, author TJ Alexander pushes queer representation in the genre forward by placing a transgender couple at the center of the story. After being unceremoniously fired from her job as an executive assistant for the CEO of a digital marketing firm, Luna O’Shea, a self-possessed trans woman who first appeared as a side character in Alexander’s celebrated 2022 debut Chef’s Kiss, is worried she won’t be able to pay her rent.
[Read More]Coco the Clown (Famous Clown)
Posted on August 21, 2024
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| Tandra Barner
Full Name: Nicolai Poliakoff
Profession: Famous Clown
Biography: Coco the Clown, originally Nikolai Poliakoff, was a renowned circus performer in the 20th century who helped define and popularize the modern image of the clown. Born in Latvia, Poliakoff began his career in entertainment as a jester in a Russian travelling troupe. He honed his skills, transitioning from a performer with many roles to a dedicated clown.
Poliakoff adopted the stage name Coco the Clown and gained fame through his performances with the Bertram Mills Circus in the United Kingdom.
[Read More]Courteney Cox (Actress) - On This Day
Posted on August 21, 2024
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| Martina Birk
Profession: Actress
Biography: Best known for her roles as Monica Geller on the NBC sitcom "Friends" Cox became a household name in the 1990s. She later also starred as Gale Weathers in the horror series "Scream", and as Jules Cobb in the ABC/TBS sitcom "Cougar Town", for which she earned her first Golden Globe nomination.
Born: June 15, 1964
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 60 years old Generation: Baby Boomer
[Read More]Danielle Steel (Novelist) - On This Day
Posted on August 21, 2024
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| Martina Birk
Profession: Novelist
Biography: Danielle Steel is one of the most popular authors in the United States, specializing in romance novels. She has written more than 190 books, many of which have been bestsellers.
Steel's work primarily focuses on real-life situations, such as illness, death, and the human condition, which are typically woven into dramatic narratives. She has been noted for her consistent productivity, often publishing several books in a single year.
[Read More]Davido's 'Unavailable' reaches 100 million views on YouTube
Posted on August 21, 2024
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| Kelle Repass
In another feat, the music video for the hit single featuring South African sensation Musa Keys has now reached 100 million views on YouTube. ADVERTISEMENT
The single has also surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify to become Davido's first single to achieve this feat. With the music video surpassing 100 million views, it becomes Davido's fourth song to surpass the 100 million streams mark following his2017 hit releases 'If', 'Fall', and 'FIA'.
[Read More]Disney, Starz Sue Dish Network Over Free Channel Offer
Posted on August 21, 2024
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| Tandra Barner
Dish Network may have just settled with TiVo, but its lawyers won’t be resting anytime soon. The satellite company hasjust been hit by lawsuits from both Starz Entertainment and the Walt Disney Co. over the same promotional offer.
The offer in question was made when Dish raised rates for subscribers in February this year, but sweetened the deal by offering free access to different Starz and Encore movie channels – a contractual matter it didn’t run past Starz first.
[Read More]Dollywood - Top 10 Weirdest Theme Parks
Posted on August 21, 2024
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| Billy Koelling
Dolly Parton is a modern day jane-of-all-trades, but who knew the Queen of Country was also a theme park connoisseur? Dollywood, the entertainer's thrill park is a full-fledged amusement extravaganza with rides like Dolly's Demolition Derby bumper cars and the Dollywood Express steam engine. The park is actually considered Tennessee's number one ticketed tourist attraction. Sure, Parton's won her fair share of Grammys in her time, but she told the AP her theme park is "
[Read More]Ferguson: Missouri Scales Back National Guard Amid Improving Conditions
Posted on August 21, 2024
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| Billy Koelling
December 2, 2014 4:13 PM EST
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced a drawdown of National Guard operations on Tuesday, roughly a week after boosting security in the St. Louis region following the announcement that a grand jury would not indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the August shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown.
Riots erupted in Ferguson shortly after the announcement and demonstrations quickly popped up around the country.
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