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Dick Fosbury dies: “Fosbury Flop” high jumper was 76

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:45:14 GMT

Dick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his “Fosbury Flop,” has died. He was 76.Fosbury died Sunday after a recurrence with lymphoma, according to his publicist, Ray Schulte.Before Fosbury, many high jumpers cleared their heights by running parallel to the bar, then using a straddle kick to leap over before landing with their faces pointed downward. At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Fosbury took off at an angle, leaped backward, bent himself into a “J” shape to catapult his 6-foot-4 frame over the bar, then crashed headfirst into the landing pit.It was a convention-defying move, and with the world watching, Fosbury cleared 2.24 meters (7 feet, 4 1/4 inches) to win the gold and set an Olympic record. By the next Olympics, 28 of the 40 jumpers were using Fosbury’s technique. The Montreal Games in 1976 marked the last Olympics in which a high jumper won a medal using a technique other than the Fosbury Flop.“Th...

EPA’s proposed change on PFAS limits would deem dozens of Colorado water sources unsafe

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:45:14 GMT

Dozens of water sources across Colorado previously thought to be safe would now violate the federal maximum contaminant level for PFAS, or toxic “forever chemicals,” under a new standard proposed Tuesday.The long-anticipated federal proposal slashes the Environmental Protection Agency’s previous standard by nearly 95%, indicating that the chemicals are far more hazardous than previously thought.The proposal has broad implications for water sources across the country but Colorado is home to more contaminated sites than any other state.PFAS are linked to cancer, birth defects, diabetes and autoimmune problems. They don’t degrade naturally and accumulate in the bodies of the people and animals that ingest them. Experts who study the compounds repeatedly say there’s no safe level of exposure.Previously acceptable levels for two types of chemicals, one called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and another called perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) sat at 70 parts per trillion. But under the n...

President Biden to speak in Monterey Park, issue order to strengthen gun background checks

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:45:14 GMT

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Tuesday aiming to increase the number of background checks to buy guns, promote better and more secure firearms storage and ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies are getting the most out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer. The Democratic president plans to address his latest efforts to curb gun violence in a speech from Monterey Park, California. In January, a gunman stormed a dance hall in the community near Los Angeles and shot 20 people, killing 11, following a Lunar New Year celebration. He's also going to meet with families of the victims and first responders from that day. Biden’s rhetoric has only grown stronger around guns — he routinely calls for banning so-called assault weapons in his speeches — and Democrats didn’t push such a vocal gun-control platform even during the Obama administration, when Biden was vice president. But Biden has been emboldened by the midterms after his regular talk of gu...

Find Your Pot Of Gold With These St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:45:14 GMT

Billed as the largest St. Patrick’s Day party on the west side, the first annual St. Penmar’s Day: Festival on the Green tees off at Penmar Golf Course on Friday, March 17. Shenanigans begin at 2 p.m., and include the Venice Duck Green Beer Garden; live music from Jack of Hearts (Bob Dylan Tribute Band), Johnny Marfa & The Lights; a special bagpipe performance by City of Angels Pipe Band; DJ Coowhip; Bushmills VIP Lounge (21+); whiskey tastings, Irish food and drink specials; face painting; giveaways; costume contests; photo booth; beer pong; cornhole; and more. Attendees are encouraged to dress in the finest shade of green and bring a blanket for the lawn. Food and drink offerings include the classic corned beef and cabbage with Colcannon Irish potatoes and crunchy bread, Irish nachos, burgers, pizzas, and tacos along with a pop-up from The Gastro Garage blowtorching their famous nitrous injected brioche-style donuts. Venice Duck Brewing Co will host the green beer garden and B...

The Disrupter’s Playbook — A Guide to Ground Shaking Success

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:45:14 GMT

The hyper-competitive business world is a constantly evolving terrain, with new players vying for dominance in every industry. Yet, some have managed to completely break through the noise, disrupt their respective fields, and leave their competitors scrambling to keep up.From taking calculated risks and embracing change, to constantly innovating and staying ahead of the curve, we’re sharing the playbook companies have followed to revolutionize their industries and cement their place at the top.Kash Hasworth, a dynamic leader in sales, entrepreneurship, and culture development discloses The Top 10 Keys to Completely Disrupt Your Industry. These same guiding principles have enabled him to attain disruptive levels of achievement and emerge as a leader in any industry he ventures into.“I was fortunate enough to have experienced a ton of adversity early on in life. Those turbulent years bred a unique perspective and a relentless hunger to go out and create the life I desired after in-dep...

2023’s Top CBD Gummies – Where to Buy CBD Edibles in California

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:45:14 GMT

See just how much the benefits of hemp edibles can do to relax your mind and bodyWith the internet, getting a hold of a wide array of hemp-derived products is now easy for consumers. For instance, powerful CBD Gummies from a reliable source are great for helping people manage stress on a daily basis. But with so many options now available on the web, it can be hard to decide what hemp-derived items to buy. Fortunately, professionals and shoppers alike agree that CBD edibles are the top choice, as they are available in a seemingly endless supply of sizes, potencies, shapes and flavors. To help you make an informed decision, here are the 5 best cannabidiol snacks online, including Just CBD Gummies for sale.1       Just CBD GummiesFor years, JustCBD in South Florida has been broadening its product selection to stay ahead of the competitive cannabidiol market. With worldwide distribution capabilities for both retail and wholesale orders of any size, JustCBD is staying ahead of the compe...

Oakland: Man recovering from gunshot wounds shot dead in his long term care facility bed

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:45:14 GMT

OAKLAND — A man fatally shot Saturday morning in his bed at a long term care facility in Adams Point was recovering from gunshot wounds suffered in a drive-by shooting last September in Oakland that left another man dead, authorities confirmed.The man killed Saturday was identified by authorities as Paris Moffett, 23, of Oakland.Investigators have not provided a motive for the Saturday killing and are trying to determine if the two killings are related. No one has been arrested in the September shooting.Moffett was killed about 12:53 a.m. Saturday in his room at the facility in the 300 block of MacArthur Boulevard by two men who shot him multiple times.No staff members or other patients were injured and the shooters escaped before police arrived..Authorities said Moffett had been at the facility a few weeks.He had previous stays at two hospitals since he was shot multiple times shortly before 6 p.m. Sept. 8 in the 300 block of 27th Street, just west of Broadway in Oakland.Alth...

Facebook owner Meta will chop 10,000 more jobs as tech layoffs worsen

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:45:14 GMT

MENLO PARK — Facebook owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday it has decided to chop another 10,000 jobs and hold off on filling thousands of open positions in a fresh round of brutal layoffs for the Bay Area’s tech sector.Based on the Bay Area impact of Meta’s prior round of job cuts of 11,000 layoffs, undertaken last November, the tech titan’s local workforce could be facing staffing reductions of thousands more positions.“This will be tough and there’s no way around that,” Mark Zuckerberg, Meta Platform’s chief executive officer and co-founder, said in a web post on Tuesday. “It will mean saying goodbye to talented and passionate colleagues who have been part of our success.”The newly disclosed staffing reductions by the owner of the Facebook app extend what has become a wrenching wave of layoffs for tech and biotech workers in the Bay Area.Since mid-2022, tech and biotech companies have revealed plans to eliminate well over 2...

Analysis: Five SF Giants who have impressed midway through spring training

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:45:14 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It’s an annual tradition: Every spring, there are breakout players. And every spring, Giants manager Gabe Kapler, along with most of baseball, will remind you that he values spring stats less than a grain of salt. The task at hand, for internal team evaluators and informed observers, is to sort through the noise.With more than half the Cactus League schedule in the books, Alex Cobb looks particularly locked in on the mound, while Michael Conforto has made a big first impression at the plate. But veteran spring performance matters even less, and it’s no secret the sizable roles expected of each player this season.Of more interest are the players who you may or may not have heard of prior to this spring who are making a name for themselves.Tristan Beck, RHPCactus League stats: 4 games (2 GS), 9.2 IP, 3.72 ERA, 10 H, 3 BB, 8 K40-man status: ActiveOutlook: Got the nod in San Francisco’s spring opener, but has been at his best in his past two outings...

Weather causes inbound SFO flight delays, cancellations

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:45:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Strong winds caused a ground delay for incoming flights at San Francisco International Airport Tuesday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. This is causing some incoming flights to be delayed for about 80 minutes.The ground delay program will meter the flights coming into SFO, similar to metering lights when going on to a bridge, Doug Yakel, a spokesperson for SFO, told KRON4. The program will cause not only flight delays but the potential for flight cancellations, Yakel said. Rain and wind conditions Tuesday morning have reduced the capacity to land aircrafts from the rate seen on a clear day. Bay Area atmospheric river updates: Flood Advisory in effect Yakel added that it's not only the speed of the wind gusts but also the direction those winds are coming from that are contributing to the delays and cancellations."Normally the winds here blow out of the northwest," Yakel said. "Today they're coming out of the southeast. So, in terms ...