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Ask Amy: A parent confronts a sad Thanksgiving

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:44 GMT

Dear Amy: My mid-30s daughter lived with a partner for 10 years. He is a horrid and manipulative man.I accepted that as an adult she could make her own life choices, however misguided I may think they are.As a “couple,” she and her partner attended holiday gatherings at my home.About a year ago, I heard from my other daughters that she had become engaged to this man, although she never mentioned this to me.Not long ago, my daughter was in a roadway accident, and she died suddenly and tragically.Although she is gone, her former partner continues to consider himself a family member, and this is a sentiment that is shared by my late daughter’s two sisters.I have no such feelings about him, and wish never to see him again.Thanksgiving is coming soon, and he expects that he will share a place at our table.I really do not want this man at the table, although I respect my other daughters’ wish to have him be a part of their lives.How would you recommend that I commu...

Regions with the highest life expectancy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:44 GMT

During the last decade, life expectancy in the EU rose at a relatively consistent pace until 2019, when life expectancy at birth was 81.3 years. Since then, 2020 and 2021 have recorded declines in life expectancy. In 2021, the overall life expectancy at birth in the EU was 80.1 years. The life expectancy for women in the EU stood at 82.9 years, which was 5.7 years longer than that for men, who averaged 77.2 years. At the time of their birth, women are expected to live longer in all 242 NUTS 2 regions where data is available.The largest gender gap was recorded in Latvia, where life expectancy at birth for women was 9.8 years higher. The smallest gender gap was observed in the French outermost region of Mayotte, where life expectancy for women was 2.3 years higher than that for men.The highest life expectancy at birth for women was in the Spanish capital region of Comunidad de Madrid (88.2 years), followed by five other regions in Spain – Comunidad Foral de Navarra (87.6 years), Casti...

Bright ideas for windows, lights and ceilings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:44 GMT

Natural light is all the rage in home design and decor these days. Now that we’re getting less sunlight per day, it’s a good time to think about how to keep homes looking bright, airy, warm and welcome all year long.Using natural light as a form of decoration doesn’t require time at a retail store or scrolling through online-shopping and home-styling websites. Nor do many other room-brightening ideas for your new construction home.All that’s required is a few conversations with the builder and then letting them do their magic on windows, ceiling enhancements and custom lighting options. And with some new homes, the builder’s standard lighting options may be just the solution for balanced light throughout each living space.When it comes to lightness and brightness, people who are considering new construction homes are in great luck. Let’s start with the construction and installation of doors and windows.Depending on style preferences, consider adding windows to the doorways themselve...

Single-family residence sells for $2.6 million in Dublin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:44 GMT

2890 Sable Oaks Way – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 2800 block of Sable Oaks Way in Dublin was sold on Oct. 3, 2023. The $2,610,000 purchase price works out to $589 per square foot. The house, built in 2004, has an interior space of 4,434 square feet. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and five baths. Additionally, the home provides a three-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On Hazeltine Lane, Dublin, in October 2022, a 3,883-square-foot home was sold for $2,300,000, a price per square foot of $592. The home has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.In July 2022, a 3,883-square-foot home on Hazel Tine Lane in Dublin sold for $2,220,000, a price per square foot of $572. The home has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.A 2,856-square-foot home on the 2600 block of Palatino Court in Dublin sold in May 2023, for $2,050,000, a price per square foot of $718. The home has 4 b...

Horoscopes Nov. 9, 2023: Eric Dane, explore what excites you

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:44 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Lachey, 50; Eric Dane, 51; Susan Tedeschi, 53; Lou Ferrigno, 72.Happy Birthday: Focus on what makes you happy. Spending time with people who bring out the best in you or enjoy the same things as you will keep you updated. Look for opportunities that stimulate your mind and help you bring about positive change. Too much time alone will weigh you down; explore what excites you and surround yourself with thought-provoking people and pastimes. Your numbers are 6, 14, 26, 28, 32, 34, 46.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Define what you want to do next, and consider the prep work involved that will position you for success. How you approach your goals will make a difference. Plan to look your best and prepare to be at the top of your game. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep tabs on what everyone else is doing, and be prepared to pick up the slack where necessary. Call the shots, make the moves and secure your position. It’s time to put yourself first a...

Tapestry: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:44 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Tapestry Inc. (TPR) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $195 million.The New York-based company said it had profit of 84 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, came to 93 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 90 cents per share.The maker of high-end shoes and handbags posted revenue of $1.51 billion in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.54 billion.Tapestry expects full-year earnings to be $4.10 to $4.15 per share, with revenue expected to be $6.7 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TPR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TPRSource

Vinci Partners: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:44 GMT

LEBLON-RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — LEBLON-RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — Vinci Partners Investments Ltd. (VINP) on Wednesday reported earnings of $6.6 million in its third quarter.The Leblon-Rio de janeiro, Brazil-based company said it had net income of 11 cents per share.The investments platform posted revenue of $22.4 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VINP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VINPSource

ViaSat: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:44 GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — ViaSat Inc. (VSAT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $767.2 million in its fiscal second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Carlsbad, California-based company said it had a loss of $6.16.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 48 cents per share.The provider of satellite and wireless networking technology posted revenue of $1.23 billion in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.06 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VSAT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VSATSource

CommScope: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:44 GMT

HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — CommScope Holding Co. (COMM) on Thursday reported a loss of $828.7 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Hickory, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of $3.98. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 13 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 14 cents per share.The wireless and broadband network technology company posted revenue of $1.6 billion in the period, which matched Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on COMM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/COMMSource

TuSimple: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:44 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — SAN DIEGO (AP) — TuSimple Holdings Inc. (TSP) on Wednesday reported a loss of $61.4 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the San Diego-based company said it had a loss of 27 cents._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TSP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TSPSource