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Which hand towel ring is best? Hand towel rings are a stylish fixture designed to hang a towel to dry your hands. These rings are designed to hang a single towel, either a kitchen or a hand towel. You’ll need to mount them yourself with their included installation hardware. The best place to install a hand towel ring is right by the sink so you’re not dripping water everywhere each time you wash your hands or the dishes. While most towel rings have a full circular ring, you can also find ones with a hook-style ring like Kohler Alteo Towel Ring. What to know before you buy a hand towel ring Uses Hand towel rings are typically placed in the sink area to hang a hand towel in the bathroom, the kitchen or any room with a sink for drying your hands. You can also use a hand towel ring to hang a kitchen towel for drying dishes. Metal rings Metal hand towel rings are the most widely available. Metal rings are made from highly durable materials like brass, zinc and stainless steel. You can

Which foldable keyboard is best? Maybe you want to work on your next great novel on your iPad and don’t like the touch keyboard taking up so much of the screen. Maybe you want to type up long messages on your gaming console and hate using a game controller to do so. The flexibility afforded by a foldable keyboard gives you a chance to work and play anywhere you need to. For any needs that must be met, the best foldable keyboard is the iClever Bluetooth Keyboard. This pocket-size Bluetooth keyboard is smaller than an iPhone for easy travel, and the battery can last up to 40 days. What are the benefits of using a foldable keyboard? There are many reasons to pick up a good foldable keyboard. A tablet or phone and foldable Bluetooth keyboard combo is much easier to travel with than a full laptop, and using a foldable keyboard with your tablet or phone is much easier than typing with the on-screen keyboard. It also means you have more screen space to see what you’re working on. Better for travel than a

Kemberley Washington | (TNS) Bankrate.com Taxes may not be the first thing on your mind following the presidential election, but there’s no doubt that tax policy will play a key role in the year ahead, given that the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is set to expire at the end of 2025. The TCJA was the largest overhaul of the tax code in three decades, with massive changes for both individual and business taxpayers. During his presidential campaign, Trump said he wanted to make most of the TCJA provisions permanent. Trump also proposed several new key tax initiatives, such as removing the current $10,000 limit on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, eliminating taxes on Social Security and tip income, and further reducing the corporate tax rate. But making good on his promises depends on the support of Congress. With the recent election, Republicans gained control of the Senate, but the House is still undetermined. “Even though the House is still up for grabs, with Republicans controlling the Senate, Trump is significantly more likely to make good on many of the tax policies he has

By KATE PAYNE, Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump names picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, he’s bringing the Sunshine State with him. With Sen. Marco Rubio tapped to be the next secretary of state, Rep. Matt Gaetz nominated to be attorney general, and Rep. Mike Waltz in line to be national security adviser, Trump’s reliance on Floridians is setting off a chain reaction that’s opening up new possibilities in the state in 2026 and beyond — and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, Trump’s onetime challenger for the party’s presidential nomination, will have a key role to play. Gaetz’s nomination to lead the Department of Justice, which once investigated him for allegations of sex trafficking, sent a shock wave through Washington, and his confirmation to be the country’s top law enforcement officer is not a done deal. But the vacancy for his seat in northwest Florida’s 1st Congressional District is, after Gaetz resigned Wednesday night. That decision effectively ended a House Ethics Committee investigation into his

By BRIAN SLODYSKO, MARTHA MENDOZA and ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, a popular Fox News host who is Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Defense, was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California, according to a statement released by the city. No charges were filed in the case. Hegseth’s attorney, Timothy Parlatore, told The Associated Press the allegations were “completely false.” “This was investigated by the police at the time and they found no evidence,” Parlatore said. Monterey City officials declined to release a police report that documented the accusations and instead issued a brief statement Thursday night in response to press inquiries. According to that statement, Monterey Police were contacted in October 2017 to investigate a sexual assault that allegedly took place several days earlier at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey and involved Hegseth. The person who reported the assault — whose name, age and sex were not released — had bruises on the right thigh. No weapons were involved in the encounter, the person told

By Amy Hansen, The Fresh Toast They are good for your mental health and most occasionally remember them, here is how marijuana effects dreams. Dreaming is a universal human experience involving a state of consciousness during sleep characterized by sensory, cognitive and emotional occurrences. Dreams are stories the brain creates during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Time spent in dream sleep is healthy. REM-sleep dreaming appears to take the painful sting out of difficult, even traumatic, emotional episodes experienced during the day, offering emotional resolution when you awake the next morning. Nearly 11% of people remember their dreams every night. Only 6% of people report never remembering their dreams. About 29% of people report remembering dreaming a few times a week. Not all is happy though, 80–90% of adults have had a nightmare at some point in their lives. Considering how cannabis helps with sleep, here is how marijuana effects dreams. Marijuana has a complex relationship with sleep and dreaming, affecting various aspects of our nightly rest. Understanding these effects is crucial for both recreational users and those considering cannabis for medical purposes. Cannabis, particularly strains high in THC

By Amy Hansen, The Fresh Toast The cold weather is arriving and with it comes flu season…but maybe a type of cannabis can help. The days are getting shorter and the weather a bit more difficult. Which drives people indoors and provides a great chance of catching something – like the flu. People packed together along with cold, dry air, which can weaken resistance, make it easier to catch the virus. But can cannabis help during flu season? As  interest in natural  remedies grows,  many are exploring  cannabis as a complement ary option for  managing dis comfort during illness . RELATED:  Science Says Medical Marijuana Improves Quality Of Life Studies show cannabis contains compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, which some believe could help alleviate flu symptoms. It can also help manage flu symptoms like pain, nausea, and loss of appetite. A key factor is how to consume and the dosage amount.  Smoking, including vaping, can aggravate the virus and the lungs.  The most soothing way would be via edibles, like gummies, or tincture/oils. Photo by Tinnakorn Jorruang/Getty Images Pain Relief – Cannabinoids like THC and CBD have analgesic properties that may

Breaking News College Sports | San Jose: Judge denies bail for Omar Torres in molestation case Sports College Sports SUBSCRIBER ONLY The Cal Bears, who can become bowl eligible with a home win over Syracuse on Saturday, are fourth in the ACC in quarterback sacks California Golden Bears linebacker Xavier Carlton (44) sacks Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) By Jeff Faraudo | Correspondent PUBLISHED: November 15, 2024 at 6:45 AM PST The Cal Bears, who can become bowl eligible with a home win over Syracuse on Saturday, have made life miserable for ACC quarterbacks. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here.

Two frightening attacks in and around BART in San Francisco have rekindled long-simmering concerns about public safety on the regional transit system and the effectiveness of recent measures it has taken to crack down on crime. BART statistics indicate that crime rates that rose over the last decade and spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic have been improving this year. But on Nov. 2, a man attacked a 54-year-old woman from behind, slashing her neck, face and mouth as their BART train approached San Francisco’s 24th Street/Mission station. A man with a lengthy criminal record was arrested the next day at Oakland’s Fruitvale station and charged with attempted murder. And on Wednesday, a man died of an apparent stabbing outside San Francisco’s Embarcadero BART station on Market Street. It was unclear where that deadly encounter originated. But later that day, the Bay Area Council, a business-sponsored, public-policy advocacy group, and a coalition of Asian American-Pacific Islander groups demanded that Gov. Gavin Newsom deploy state troopers “across the BART system to address pervasive violence on trains and in stations.” Police entered the Embarcadero Station on Market Street

Breaking News Economy | San Jose: Judge denies bail for Omar Torres in molestation case Business Economy News News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. SUBSCRIBER ONLY Economy | Tech companies chop 400-plus more Bay Area jobs as layoffs widen Xilinx and its owner AMD are among the latest tech companies to slash staffing levels (Google Maps) Xilinx office building on Logic Drive in San Jose. By George Avalos | gavalos@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: November 15, 2024 at 5:30 AM PST Tech companies have chopped 400-plus more Bay Area jobs in a fresh round of staffing reductions. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here.

TODAY’S WORD — CASHIER CASHIER: kah-SHEER: One who collects and records payments. Average mark 38 words Time limit 50 minutes Can you find 47 or more words in CASHIER? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — SCAPULAR: scalar scalp scapula scar scarp scaup scrap scup slap slur slurp spar spur supra capsular carp carpal carpus casa casual causal clap clasp curl cusp alas aura aural plus purl rascal rasp To purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last! RULES OF THE GAME: 1. Words must be of four or more letters. 2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed. 3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible. 4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed. Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at kzsaxe@gmail.com.

“I hear you’re taking up yoga.” I said to Cy the Cynic. “The woman I’m dating says it will benefit me,” Cy said, in a tone suggesting he was skeptical of the whole idea. When I watched Cy play at today’s four hearts, West led the queen of diamonds, and the Cynic took dummy’s king and drew trumps. Cy next cashed the ace of diamonds and exited with a diamond, but East won with the ten and led the jack of spades. West took the A-Q and led a third spade. Cy ruffed but had to lose a club. Down one. “I should have bid 3NT,” Cy growled. FIRST TRICK Yoga may indeed help Cy; instead of jumping to conclusions, as is his habit, he can stretch to them. Cy played without thinking; he can let West’s queen win the first diamond. Cy wins the next diamond, draws trumps, takes the second high diamond, leads a trump to his hand and returns a club to dummy’s jack. He takes the ace and exits with a club. When West wins, he must give Cy his king

Dear Eric: A few months ago, a close friend and I got into a disagreement over text. This is a person who tends to be rude and quite vile to anyone she disagrees with, but we had never had this issue. Though I tried to maintain the conversation, she said that she didn’t care if I got mad nor did she care if I never spoke to her again. For a few months I didn’t talk to her. She called me once and said, “I just want to tell you that I love you!” and hung up. A few more weeks went by, and she called to ask me a question. I answered her question, and she went into talking as if nothing had ever happened. I cut the conversation short then. I told her that people don’t talk to me in that fashion; that’s not the behavior of a friend. We agreed we’d move on from there. I still don’t like her, though. Our conversation is strained. I like to get off the phone as soon as possible. I don’t like the stress of it

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shailene Woodley, 33; Jonny Lee Miller, 52; Beverly D’Angelo, 73; Sam Waterston, 84. Happy Birthday: Turn this year into something beautiful. Transitioning from where you are to where you want to be will manifest into peace of mind, high energy and personal gain. Planning carefully and incorporating minimalism into your everyday life can enrich your lifestyle without dampening your budget. Put your energy into what matters most, and consider journeys that lead to enlightenment, travel and mastering skills. Romance and self-improvement are favored. Your numbers are 4, 15, 22, 27, 33, 41, 46. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Concentrate on learning, researching, getting your facts straight and keeping situations in perspective. Don’t jeopardize your health or let anyone talk you into making a physical change. Stick to what you know best and complete what needs to get done. Be true to yourself and make physical fitness mandatory. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Reevaluate your lifestyle and consider what’s next. Check your options, get certified for whatever you want to pursue or revamp your skills to apply them to something that

MORGAN HILL — A 35-year-old Morgan Hill man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near Morgan Hill, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. at Live Oak Avenue and Monterey Road, the CHP said. The man was driving southbound on Monterey Road in a 2018 Honda and ran a red light at the intersection, according to the CHP. At the same time, a 2017 Freightliner was making a left turn onto Monterey Road from eastbound Live Oak Avenue. The vehicles collided. The CHP said the impact caused the Honda to veer into the northbound direction of Monterey Road, where it crashed into a 1993 Jeep waiting to turn left onto Live Oak Avenue. Debris from that crash hit a 2016 Ford behind the Jeep. The drivers of the Jeep and the Honda were taken to area hospitals, where the latter died of his injuries. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified. Alcohol and drugs did not appear to play a role

By Anthony Washington, The Fresh Toast Just because there is a change in the weather during autumn, doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun time – and if you add in a little marijuana, it can get even better! Autumn is great time of year, it is not to hot and there is a wide assortment of things to do inside and out. While the swim suits and sunscreen are packed away, there is a wide variety of things to engage the mind and body. Here are the best fall activities to do while high. Movie marathon As the days get shorter, cozying up with a movie marathon becomes increasingly appealing. Choose classic horror films or feel-good comedies, and pair them with some cannabis-infused snacks for an elevated viewing experience. This is perfect for those chilly fall evenings when staying in feels just right Board games Photo by Flickr user John Morgan Board games can always be made better with the help of a little weed, and you can add to all of this enjoyment by scheduling your board game play sessions among friends during

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle company Cruise LLC has admitted to filing a false report to sway a federal probe into a crash last year in which a pedestrian was run over and dragged more than 20 feet, according to authorities. As part of a deferred prosecution agreement, Cruise will also pay a $500,000 fine, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a statement Thursday. “Today’s deferred prosecution agreement holds Cruise LLC and its employees accountable for their lack of candor in a federal regulatory compliance action,” said Cory LeGars, a special agent-in-charge with the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General. “Together with our law enforcement and prosecutorial partners, we will engage our collective resources to pursue companies and individuals who intentionally circumvent administration of federal regulations.” The crash happened in San Francisco on Oct. 2, 2023, when a Cruise vehicle operating without a driver ran over a woman who was thrown into its path. The vehicle initially stopped; however, its detection system did not sense a pedestrian was underneath it and it attempted to pull over, dragging the woman more than

The San Jose Sharks did almost everything they wanted to do in the first period of Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers. Then, as the second period wore on, they began to do the exact opposite. The Sharks scored first at Madison Square Garden but couldn’t overcome their mistakes in the latter half of the second, allowing three unanswered goals in less than five minutes in a frustrating 3-2 loss to the Rangers in the third game of a four-game road trip. “We just got away from our game,” Sharks forward Barclay Goodrow said. Defenseman Timothy Liljegren scored his first goal of the season at the 2:51 mark of the first period to give the Sharks a 1-0 lead. But after some missed opportunities, the Sharks became their own worst enemy later in the second, allowing goals to Mika Zibanejad, Jimmy Vesey, and Vincent Trocheck to fall behind 3-1. On Zibanejad’s tying goal at the 11:41 mark of the second period, Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood backhanded a pass behind the net along the boards intended for Cody Ceci. But Chris Kreider retrieved it instead

By Sean Murphy | Associated Press The purchase of Alex Jones ‘ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction by the satirical news publication The Onion is the latest twist in a yearslong saga between the far-right conspiracy theorist and families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims. The sale was ordered after relatives of many of the 20 children and six educators killed in the 2012 shooting successfully sued Jones and his company for defamation and emotional distress. Jones repeatedly made false claims on his show that the Newtown, Connecticut, shooting was a hoax staged by crisis actors to spur more gun control. Here are some things to know about how Jones’ misinformation empire ended up on the auction block. The rise of Infowars Fresh out of high school in the early 1990s, Jones, a barrel-chested, gravelly voiced Texas native, started broadcasting on a public-access television channel in the state capital. From the start, Jones promoted conspiracies about the U.S. government and false claims about a secret New World Order. In 2004, Jones had two employees and a tiny office in south Austin. In 2007, he

San Jose State University’s women’s volleyball team is at the center of a new legal action over transgender women competing in women’s college sports. A lawsuit filed Wednesday by team co-captain Brooke Slusser and others seeks a court-ordered injunction banning San Jose State from allowing a player whom Slusser identifed as transgender to compete in the Mountain West Conference championship Nov. 27-30 in Las Vegas. The lawsuit also seeks to ban the conference from allowing the player to compete in the championship. Slusser — who earlier this season joined a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA over its rules allowing certain transgender women to play women’s sports — and two former Spartans filed the lawsuit against San Jose State’s women’s volleyball coach, two school officials, the California State University system and the NCAA’s Mountain West Conference. The lawsuit accuses coach Todd Kress, senior associate athletic director Laura Alexander, the school’s senior director of media relations Michelle Smith McDonald and other defendants including Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez of manipulating conference rules, reducing sports opportunities for women, spreading inaccurate information, using their positions to “chill and suppress

By Amy Hansen, The Fresh Toast Tensions are high, but can hemp, CBD, or cannabis gummies help you relax – especially with microdosing? The American Psychological Association recent poll should 69% of American’s are experiencing anxiety about the election. Compared with the previous two presidential elections, stress related to the 2024 election was slightly higher than in 2020 (69% vs. 68%) but significantly higher than in 2016 (52%). Stress related to the current election appeared to be driven, in part, by the potential consequences from the election results.  The barrage of news, memes, friends complain is making it hard on people’s mind and body. Can gummies bring down election anxiety? Anxiety can cause feelings of fear, dread, or uneasiness, and can make it hard to concentrate or make decisions. People with anxiety may also feel irritable, tense, or restless, and may have a sense of impending danger, panic, or doom. Not only does it leave you feeling miserable, it can interfere with your job and relationships. A short term solution may come from the cannabis plant. Can gummies bring down election anxiety? Studies have shown the cannabis plant can help