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“Banksy was here.” London Zoo removes street artist's animal murals to protect animals.LONDON (AP) — The London Zoo has removed Banksy's gorilla mural from its entrance gate. The painting was the street artist's final animal-themed piece to be on display for nine consecutive days in London. It is at least the fifth piece to have been stolen, defaced or moved to a safe location for conservation. The zoo said it removed the piece from public view on Friday evening and did not say what it would do with it. The mural was covered with a reproduction of the work and…
As the Lake Mary All-Stars continue to compete in the Little League World Series, the town's next generation of baseball players are trying out for the team. These promising sluggers spent Saturday honing their skills and finding their place in Lake Mary Little League. Penelope has been working on her power swing and dreams of being a part of the next Lake Mary All-Stars team. “I want to be there,” she said. “I practice every day.” Braden is also hoping to make the All-Stars roster and said of the team, “They hit it far, they throw a fast ball, they're…
Valparaiso Police Department receives 5th CALEA accreditation According to the announcement, the Valparaiso Police Department has received its fifth accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The accreditation process and award is the culmination of a self-evaluation concluded with a review by independent evaluators and CALEA commissioners against a system of professional standards. The city is one of 14 municipalities in Indiana to achieve accreditation, according to the announcement. Edgewater Community Health Education Director LaTanya Woodson (left) talks with Vitamin T Fitness Owner Tiffany Blakemore about her fitness journey. (Photo courtesy of Edgewater Health) Edgewater Health…
– Advertisement – Bill Wright PEORIA, IL, August 17, 2024 – Paul Nienheiser of the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders claimed his second consecutive victory at Peoria Speedway on Saturday night. The Chapin, Illinois native earned $2,000 for his 20th career win in the series aboard the Scott Bonner #50. Nienheiser also solidified his points lead with the Sprint Invaders after suffering a tough loss on Friday night at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. As the field assembled for the 25-lap race, rain began to fall. Cars stayed on the track for several laps to allow the surface to slick.…
You might have heard the story about pasta originating in China due to Marco Polo’s accounts of eating Chinese noodles in one edition of Marvels of the World, the book documenting his travel experiences from 1271 to 1295. That myth has been debunked by food historians who, like Italian TV chef and food historian Anna Maria Pellegrino, have pointed out that “there’s no direct link” between pasta and noodles. “The way they are cooked, the pots, the types of cereals used, the preparation, ingredients and toppings are completely different and specific to each civilisation,” Pellegrino explained in a Singaporean newspaper…
SAN FRANCISCO — Trending searches among Pinterest users suggest the fall decorating outlook is focused on serenity, coziness and calming colors. The Fall 2024 report found that “cozy fall vibes” grew 90% on Pinterest, led by searches for cozy sunrooms (up 930%), cozy lighting (up 200%), and cozy reading nooks (up 140%). Also trending within the cozy category were candle bouquets (up 720%), dreamy artwork (up 680%), and floral room aesthetics (up 370%). Green, blue and purple hues are all part of the soothing palette, and “green home décor” saw a significant increase from May to June this year, up…
Oklahoma City will once again have a pile of draft picks next offseason and now has a better idea of where those picks will end up.The NBA released the 2024-25 schedule on Thursday, and the Thunder now know not only their own schedule but also the schedules of each team they are set to give their picks to next year. With the Thunder's trades during the rebuild, general manager Sam Presti could own up to four first-round draft picks next season and compete for five other teams' draft picks.The Thunder are in a position to potentially receive 2025 first-round picks…
Imagine you have poor eyesight and are using screen reader software to complete an online job application.You're halfway through the form when you come across a question with a drop-down option that your screen reader can't access because the online form doesn't comply with accessibility standards. You're stuck. You can't submit your application, and your time is wasted.Assistive technologies like screen readers can go a long way toward bridging the gap between people who are blind or have low vision and those with vision. But because these technologies are designed to process information, such as documents, websites, and software programs,…
Dr. Steve Nelson is the president of Louisiana University Health New Orleans. He graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he began his career as an English major. He earned his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and then completed his medical internship, residency, and fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Nelson began his career at LSU in 1984 and has been in Louisiana ever since. After many years of practice as an internist and critical care physician while also teaching as a professor, he became dean of the School of Medicine…
An American couple embarked on a road trip across the country to create a GPS drawing of the words “Will you marry me” on a map of the United States, but the journey ended up causing their breakup. Dan Henschel, of Los Angeles, California, then announced their breakup on X. He also explained how he went about proposing. “When I proposed, my idea was simple: to take a road trip across the country and eventually ask her, 'Will you marry me?'” Henschel, who is also a mental health content creator, wrote in the post. He also said it was difficult…