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Ask Amy: Sorority sisters might still be mean girls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:10 GMT

Dear Amy: I graduated from college 45 years ago. I belonged to a sorority.I had five close friends, two of which I kept in contact with over the years.The other three drifted away my senior year when I took a semester abroad.Despite my efforts to stay in touch, they never wrote or acknowledged my letters, and when I returned for my last semester, they acted like strangers.Apparently, they resented my leaving because I had been the lynchpin that held the five of us together.At graduation we had all agreed to meet and introduce each other to our parents and family.The three never showed, nor did they try to contact me to explain or to say goodbye. They just vanished. I remember feeling hurt at the time but moved on with my life.I never heard from them again, until recently.Two of the three contacted me to see if I was planning to attend our 45th reunion, just as if nothing had happened. I kept my response light and friendly but made it clear that I had no plans to attend.My two closes...

The challenges facing global media debated in Azerbaijan’s cultural capital

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:10 GMT

Shusha in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan was a fitting location for a global media forum that brought together representatives of the news business from all over the world. It is still being rebuilt and repopulated after its liberation from Armenian occupation in the Second Karabakh War, fought in 2020. But that was very much the point, writes Political Editor Nick Powell in Shusha.Shusha is a place that was ignored by most of the world’s media during the decades of occupation. Even the original Armenian invasion did not get that much global attention, though there were honourable exceptions, such as the Lithuanian journalist Richardas Lapaitis who reported on the massacre of Azeri civilians and was back in Shusha for the forum.Global media has a habit of ‘moving on’ even when there is much more to tell. It happened when the fighting in Ukraine first began in Donbas. I recall a senior executive of a British television channel rightly praising the team that had reported on the ear...

Detached house sells in Pleasanton for $1.7 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:10 GMT

3545 Glacier Court – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 3500 block of Glacier Court in Pleasanton was sold on June 12, 2023 for $1,660,000, or $700 per square foot. The house, built in 1969, has an interior space of 2,373 square feet. The layout of this two-story house consists of three bedrooms and three baths. Outside, the home presents roofing composed of composition shingles materials. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and central A/C. Additionally, the house includes a garage. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 6,366 square feet.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 1,744-square-foot home on the 3400 block of Zion Canyon Court in Pleasanton sold in June 2022, for $1,785,000, a price per square foot of $1,024. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Wind Cave Court, Pleasanton, in June 2022, a 1,386-square-foot home was sold for $1,780,00...

Bridge: July 27, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:10 GMT

Cy the Cynic says you may not need to fool all the people all the time. If you’re a politician, fooling a majority on election day will do.Today’s North jumped exuberantly to four hearts, thinking East-West might have a game. (They could make four diamonds but no game.) West led the jack of diamonds, and South took the ace and saw four losers: two clubs and the A-K of trumps.Could South do anything to fool East-West out of one of their winners?SIGNALSouth took the ace of spades, led his six to dummy’s king and returned the eight. Assuming that declarer was about to ruff, East discarded a diamond. (Either West hadn’t signaled “count” on the spade leads or East wasn’t paying attention.)When South’s queen won, he ruffed a diamond in dummy and led the jack of spades. East ruffed low, and South threw a club. East then switched to clubs, but South ruffed the second club and led a trump. The king and ace fell together, and South had compresse...

Horoscopes July 27, 2023: Maya Rudolph, dismiss the negatives in your life

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:10 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Schilling, 39; Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 46; Cassandra Clare, 50; Maya Rudolph, 51.Happy Birthday: Indecisiveness will stand between you and the success you want. Refuse to let others confuse you or hold you back. Do your due diligence, be resourceful and find a way to make your dreams come true. An emotional situation at home or work needs to be addressed and dealt with before you can move forward with your plans. Dismiss the negatives in your life and replace them with whatever makes you happy. Your numbers are 4, 10, 23, 27, 30, 38, 42.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Attend events that enrich your mind, and answer questions causing confusion or emotional setbacks. Choose to incorporate your skills into pastimes that excite you, and turn what you enjoy doing most into a lucrative endeavor. Make your feelings and intentions clear. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): What you should do and what you want to pursue will cause emotional mayhem. Schedule your da...

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Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:10 GMT

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Portugal knocks Vietnam out of Women’s World Cup with 2-0 victory in group stage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:10 GMT

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Telma Encarnacao scored one goal and assisted on another as Portugal defeated Vietnam 2-0 on Thursday in the Women’s World Cup, a win that ensured Vietnam will not advance to the knockout stage.Portugal jumped ahead in the seventh minute following a quick series of decisive passes through the Vietnamese defense. Lucia Alves dropped in a perfect cross to Encarnacao at the top of the six-yard box for a simple finish. Portugal still has a shot to advance out of the group stage but will need to win or draw against the United States, with a Netherlands loss next Tuesday against Vietnam. In the 21st minute, Portugal turned a goal kick from Vietnam into a chance, taking possession and moving downfield. Encarnacao slipped the ball to Kika Nazareth as she raced through defenders, and the 20-year-old forward slotted the second goal of the night to the left of goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh.Portugal coach Francisco Neto held out seven starters from the team’s ...

Avient: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:10 GMT

AVON LAKE, Ohio (AP) — AVON LAKE, Ohio (AP) — Avient Corp (AVNT) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $22.1 million.The Avon Lake, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 24 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization costs, were 63 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 61 cents per share.The maker of resins used in plastic pipe and other products posted revenue of $824.4 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $848.9 million.Avient expects full-year earnings to be $2.40 per share, with revenue expected to be $3.3 billion.Avient shares have increased 24% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen almost 1% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Researc...

Strategic Education: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:10 GMT

HERNDON, Va. (AP) — HERNDON, Va. (AP) — Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $14.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Herndon, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 59 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 82 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 66 cents per share.The for-profit education company posted revenue of $287.7 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $282.2 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on STRA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STRASource

ExlService Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:10 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — ExlService Holdings Inc. (EXLS) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $49.1 million.The New York-based company said it had net income of $1.46 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.82 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.67 per share.The provider of outsourcing services posted revenue of $405 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $400 million.ExlService Holdings expects full-year earnings in the range of $6.90 to $7.05 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.61 billion to $1.63 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EXLS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EXLSSource