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Nashville Mayor David Briley's job ahead is tough because his government is tight on money even as the city is booming, the Tennessean's David Plazas says. |
The job ahead is tough because Metro Government is tight on money even as Nashville is booming. |
Opinion and Engagement Editor David Plazas wrote this editorial on behalf of The Tennessean Editorial Board. |
Metro Nashville citizens on Thursday affirmed David Briley as our city leader, allowing him to advance his “Moving Forward” agenda for the next year. |
Now, his primary task must be to unify the city — and that means working to be inclusive and to inspire confidence in those who voted for him and those who voted against him. |
Briley has developed a reputation for humility, honesty and transparency, and this will be key in helping him heal a city that has been polarized by former Mayor Megan Barry’s scandal and resignation on March 6, and the failed transit referendum on May 1. |
While Briley works to move the city forward, he must also help citizens navigate through some tough times: A budget shortfall, broken promises on giving public servants’ raises, and fewer dollars than expected for Metro Nashville Public Schools. |
A potential property tax increase, which Briley opposes, is on the horizon. |
Citizens wonder how it is possible that while Nashville is booming — the skyline is growing, Major League Soccer is coming, the NFL Draft will be here next year — money is tight. |
How will this bode for the city when an economic downturn hits? |
Briley decided not to lay blame at Barry’s feet and did not address her scandal during the campaign to fill out the last year of her term. That is fitting for a man who told The Tennessean Editorial Board in his candidate questionnaire that he would be committed to civility. |
Briley stayed dignified and disciplined. However, civility also is about facing and addressing hard truths in a way that is dignified and disciplined. |
While attacking Barry is not the solution, talking about how to fix Nashville will be key to regaining the trust of members of residents who feel betrayed and voted against Briley. |
His nearest opponent, retired Vanderbilt University Professor Carol Swain, made cleaning up City Hall corruption the cornerstone of her campaign, linking Barry and Briley together. That falsehood resonated for nearly a quarter of all voters. |
The truth is while Briley was elected vice mayor the same year Barry was elected mayor, in 2015, he did not work for Barry and he was not involved in Barry’s scandal. |
The effects of that scandal, however, could have generational consequences on missed opportunities and reduced investments in children’s education, the demise of the transit plan and housing options for all people. |
To his credit, Briley stuck to his principles on supporting the unpopular transit referendum, showing tremendous integrity and resolve, knowing it could have cost him the election or forced him into a runoff. |
Last year, the city under Barry’s leadership had planned to cede it to developers. |
That proposal, the short-lived announcement of closing in-patient care at Nashville General Hospital, stalling on a police oversight board, and a lack of transparency — while the homicide rate and housing prices grew — helped sow seeds of distrust, especially among African-American Nashvillians. |
Another important moment for Briley was when he and all 12 opponents agreed to support the interfaith Nashville Organized for Action and Hope coalition’s agenda at NOAH's May 17 candidate forum. |
That means he has agreed to support creating dedicated funding for affordable housing. |
The costs of growth and change have made it harder to afford to live in Nashville, and while a mayor can’t control markets, he can advocate for solutions that will strengthen neighborhoods and create policies to help the least among us. |
Mayor David Briley is a good man. He may not be the charismatic cheerleader his predecessor was, but he is willing to roll up his sleeves and do the work that needs to be done to lead the city. |
We need that now and we want him to succeed. |
Opinion and Engagement Editor David Plazas wrote this editorial on behalf of The Tennessean Editorial Board. Call him at (615) 259-8063, email him at [email protected] or tweet to him at @davidplazas. |
The Warren Democratic Club will conduct a community forum including several politicians Thursday evening at a Center Line coffee shop. |
The forum to “discuss challenges facing local families and the steps the state needs to take to address them” will take place from 6-7 p.m. at Hometown Heroes Coffee and More at 25029 Van Dyke Ave., near 10 Mile Road, according to a news release by Stone. |
Appearing will be State Rep. Lori Stone, D-Warren, U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, D-Berkley; state Sen. Paul Wojno, D-Warren; state Reps. John Chirkun, D-Roseville, and Nate Shannon, D-Sterling Heights; Macomb County Commissioner Andrey Duzyj; and Warren Treasurer Lorie Barnwell. |
Stone can be reached at (517) 373-1772 or emailed at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for her e-newsletter by visiting her website at Stone.housedems.com. |
The extended Mayer clan typically gets together on holidays. |
Barbie's just a normal girl in a love/hate relationship with her city. And she happens to be 11 inches tall. |
As it turns out, Barbie isn't the super-talented entrepreneur with 17,000 jobs that we've known and loved for years. She's actually just like you. And she's finding out that it's not easy being a doll trying to have it all in the big city. |
Between the $116 metro cards, constantly broken umbrellas and endless amounts of walking — nobody gets your big city experience like Barbie. |
Aaaaand of course I forget a hair tie when there's 90% humidity. |
6 bucks for juice!? You gotta be kidding me!? |
If I take another step I think my feet will turn to dust. |
Where the f*ck am I? |
Ha! Not today, falling pile of trash! Not today! |
Huh...I DO wear black every day. |
Is the day over? Good. |
That awkward moment when you trip down the subway stairs. |
Special thanks for expert Barbie posing by Chloe Bryan. |
Colonial Laundromats was founded in 2010. Colonial Laundromats specializes in Laundry, Coin-operated. Colonial Laundromats has 2 employees and estimated revenues of $71,000.00. |
Colonial Laundromats is located at 820 Wolf St, Syracuse, NY. This location is in the Northside neighborhood. This business specializes in Laundry Services and Laundromats. |
As I have previously pointed out, unemployment may actually be higher than during the same phase of the Great Depression. Specifically, as of 1930 – the year after the 1929 crash – the unemployment rate was 8.7 percent. |
As of December 2008, U-6 unemployment was 13.5 percent. (U-6 is actually more accurate, because it includes those who would like full-time work, but can only find part-time work, or have given up looking for work altogether). And PhD economists John Williams and Paul Craig Roberts – former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and former editor of the Wall Street Journal – both say that if the unemployment rate was calculated as it was during the Great Depression, today’s figure would actually be 17.5% nationally. |
There are also numerous states with 9% unemployment. |
Remember, that these figures are calculated using U-3. The U-6 unemployment numbers for some of these states probably exceeds 20%, which is substantially higher than the numbers for the comparable period of 1930 (today is comparable to 1930 because we are one year or less into the current financial crisis). |
Indeed, unemployment is accelerating, and so by the end of this year, unemployment could be even higher. |
Heroin In The Heartland Morning Edition takes a close look at the heroin epidemic and its consequences. |
May 22, 2015 Midwestern and Southwestern states struggle with an influx of heroin being sold for cheap by Mexican cartels. In one community, a spike in heroin-related deaths has everyone on high alert. |
May 19, 2015 With pizza delivery as a model, Mexican cartels revolutionized the heroin trade, making it easily available in smaller U.S. communities. Journalist Sam Quinones has the story in his new book. |
Moth orchids are monopodial orchids that grow from a single stem. |
Moth orchids, also known as Phalaenopsis orchids, are nicknamed for their delicate white petals that attract pollinating moths. These fragile plants are easy to grow as long as their environment is set up the way they prefer. Watering moth orchids requires a careful touch, as humidity and fertilizer factor into exactly how much water suits them. The climate also affects watering frequency, as cool climates keep the potting material moist longer. |
Moth orchids need watering with room-temperature water in the morning, as this gives them time to dry before nightfall. The potting material should never dry out completely, because moth orchids lack pseudobulbs that would make them somewhat drought-tolerant. During hot, dry summers, twice-a-week watering is usually necessary, but you can reduce this to once every 10 days if winter is damp. When watering, you should provide a thorough soaking but let the pot drain for a few minutes to prevent waterlogging. |
In addition to regular watering, moth orchids need lots of humidity. Like other tropical orchids, they are epiphytes with aerial roots that absorb water from the air -- hence the tree bark potting material instead of regular soil. This makes humidity between 50 and 80 percent a necessity. A smart way to raise the humidity is to lightly mist orchids in the mornings. Keeping humidity as high as 70 to 80 percent reduces the frequency of watering, as the orchid stays moist longer. |
Watering also influences when you fertilize moth orchids. Orchid roots are prone to scorching when fertilizer hits them. To avoid this root burn, you should leach the root medium by flushing water through the potting materials after fertilizing. During the growth period in summer, you can apply fertilizer almost every time you water, or about once a week. In winter, during the dormant period, you can reduce this to every other watering. |
You can tell when a moth orchid needs watering not only by touching the soil, but also by lifting the pot; if it's heavy with water, you can hold off on watering. When moth orchids are under-watered for two to three weeks, leaves begin to flop and turn yellow. When you increase watering to remedy the problem, keep in mind that recovery is gradual. To prevent salt build-up in the potting material, you should use water without salt. Moth orchids also can't tolerate sitting in water, making drainage a necessity. If you find the potting medium becomes mushy and doesn't drain well, it's time to repot the orchid in fresh materials. |
Mackenzie, Ashley. "How Much Water Does a Moth Orchid Need?" Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/much-water-moth-orchid-need-43407.html. Accessed 19 April 2019. |
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Isabel "Issy" H. Hassinger, 97, of Millmont, formerly of 350 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg, for 52 years, entered into rest at 8:10 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2019, at home. |
She was born May 10, 1921, in Woodward, a daughter of the late Thomas Blaine and Mae Elizabeth (Noll) Hosterman. On Oct. 11, 1942, in Lancaster, she married Owen Elwood "Hassy" Hassinger, who preceded her in death May 12, 2003. |
Isabel was a graduate of East Penns Valley High School, Millheim. |
She was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ, Mifflinburg, where she was active in many church activities including visiting shut-ins and volunteering at the food bank. |
Isabel worked as a clerk with her husband at O.R. Laney's Store, Mifflinburg, for 48 years, and at Mary Koons Store, Mifflinburg, for 12 years. |
She was a volunteer at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, for 11 years. |
Surviving are a sister-in-law, Barbara Hosterman, of Jersey Shore; three nephews, Lester N. Hosterman Jr. and his wife Ruth, of Watsontown, Thomas Hosterman and his wife Wendy, of Millmont, and Barry Hosterman and his companion Kathy Zechman, of Millmont; and one niece, Mae Hosterman, of Millmont. |
She was preceded in death by siblings, Rosalyn Hosterman, Lester N. Hosterman Sr., Geraldine T. Hosterman, Russell B. Hosterman, and B. Ardell Hosterman. |
Family and friends are welcome to a time of visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, at St. John's United Church of Christ, 417 Market St., Mifflinburg, where the funeral will be conducted at 11, with Rev. Ted Justice officiating. |
Burial will be in the Mifflinburg Cemetery. |
Memorial gifts may be made to either St. John's United Church of Christ, 417 Market St., Mifflinburg, PA 17844, or Hospice of Evangelical, 235 Hospital Dr., Lewisburg, PA 17837. |
Arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Road, Mifflinburg. |
Leave your condolences online at www.rouppfuneralhome.com. |
I’m sorry to learn of Issy’s passing. What a special and precious soul she was! Everyone who knew her loved her. We are all so fortunate to have known her. May she rest in the Everlasting Arms. My condolences to her family. |
The Mercedes-Benz CLA arrived on American shores in 2013. Mercedes positioned it as a more-affordable luxury option. However, since its premiere, it’s come up short. It currently ranks No. 19 in our luxury small rankings due to an uninspired design, a lack of comfort features, and a small back seat. |
To learn more about the completely redesigned CLA, read on. |
Pricing hasn’t been released yet for the 2020 CLA. However, the current CLA starts at just above $30,00 and tops out at about $50,000. This redesign does add quite a bit of tech updates and added features, so expect the price to go up a bit. Additionally, its top-ranking competitors in the luxury small car class have base prices above $40,000. |
The interior of the new CLA centers around its modern dashboard. The dashboard is wing-shaped, seamlessly extending from one door to the other. Additionally, a widescreen extends from behind the steering wheel to over the center console, displaying both infotainment information and instrument cluster data. |
The interior is also trimmed in playful, colorful accents to match the exterior of the vehicle. Mercedes further evokes the modern, sporty feel through various touches like the “turbine-look” air vents. |
The most significant interior change is that the 2020 CLA will get the new-and-improved Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX). The improved program now responds to, “Hey Mercedes,” and can understand complex, multi-part instructions. Mercedes boasts that the CLA is more “intelligent” than ever. It not only can accomplish tasks within the car, but it also acts as an encyclopedia of sorts. |
The new MBUX system can also recognize movements and distinguish whether the movements are coming from the driver or passenger. |
The seats feature a modern design and are trimmed in bold-colored leather. Although the CLA still boasts its slanted roof design, headroom is slightly up in both the front and rear. Shoulder room has also increased by about one inch in the front and rear. |
Mercedes also makes a number of front-seat-features available for 2020, including heated and cooled seats and massaging seats. |
Although the 2020 CLA is nearly two inches longer and two inches wider, the trunk space is less than the 2019 model. In fact, the 2020 model offers 10 liters of cargo space less than the 2019. |
The 2020 CLA will only be available with one powertrain option. Compare that to the current model, which offers two options, and drivers may be disappointed. The CLA 250 and 250 4MATIC come with a 221-horsepower 2.0-liter inline-four. Although there is only one engine option, horsepower is up from 208 in the 2019 CLA 250. |
The new CLA’s 221-horsepower engine comes with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. |
Fuel economy estimates have not been released yet, but Mercedes’ claim for improved aerodynamics may aid in efficiency. The 2018 model earns 24 mpg in the city and 37 on the highway. |
According to Mercedes, extensive testing was conducted to improve aerodynamics and as a result, the 2020 CLA features a two-piece shutter system behind the radiator grille and new wheel-arch spoilers. |
Mercedes cites that a “wide track” and a “low center of gravity” are the key features for delivering sporty driving dynamics in the new 2020 CLA. A multi-link axle at the rear helps to reduce noise and ensure a smooth ride. There’s also a stabilizer bar that reduces body roll. Drivers can opt for 19-inch wheels, but 18-inch wheels come standard. |
Several safety features are new for 2020. The CLA now has the ability to drive semi-autonomously with the help of an improved camera and radar system. Adaptive headlights and a surround-view camera are also new. |
Various safety packages are also available on the new CLA. As part of the Driver Assistance Package, Active Distance Assistance DISTRONIC provides feedback on the driver’s route and is able to adjust speed when necessary. Active emergency stop assist, active lane keeping assist, and Pre-Safe Plus are among the other available safety features. |
The CLA is only available in one trim, the CLA 250. This trim comes standard with rear-wheel drive, but can be upgraded with the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. |
The Mercedes-Benz CLA ranks near the bottom of our luxury small car rankings. Although it’s outscored by most of its competition, it’s still considered a popular vehicle. In fact, Mercedes has sold 750,000 units to date worldwide. |
Another popular vehicle in the class is the BMW 2 Series. The 2 Series ranks much higher than the CLA because it’s an all-around better vehicle. The current variation of the CLA has a nicer, more comfortable interior, while the BMW is a bit sportier. However, the CLA’s redesign may just deliver the sportiness the 2019 version is lacking. |
Mercedes premiered the CLA at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and will go on sale in late 2019. |
Continue clicking through this sldieshow to see more photos of the redesigned 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA. |
If you’re looking for more information on the Mercedes-Benz CLA, check out our current review. If you’re interested on checking out the competition, visit our luxury small car rankings. |
When you’ve found the right car for you, be sure to use the U.S. News Best Price Program to get the best deal on your new car. Shoppers who use the program save an average of more than $3,000 off their new car. |
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Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Big Baller Brand duo Lavar Ball and Lonzo Ball will compete on Lip Sync Battle on Thursday. |
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