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Armenia: The Caucasian ally of Russian aggression against Ukraine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:24 GMT

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that Armenia is a post-Soviet democracy in the Caucasus oriented toward Western values.” This could have been the opening line in an article about Armenia in a better world, but it can hardly be said about Armenia in 2023. What concerns its Soviet past and geographic location is still relevant, but its commitment to democratic Western values and rule of law is highly questionable - writes James Wilson.The Russian aggression in Ukraine has exposed the ugly truth about Armenia and its participation in the conflict on the side of the aggressor.On November 23, Russia fired missiles at the maternity ward of the hospital in Volnyansk, Zaporizhia region (a newborn baby was killed), a residential house and a clinic in Kupyansk, Kharkiv region (two dead), residential buildings in Kyiv and Vyshgorod, Kyiv region (7 dead). More missiles targeted Poltava, Vinnitsa, Lviv regions, Odessa, Dnipro, and Mariupol. On the same day Prime Minister Pashinyan welcom...

Good to Know: 10 Interesting Cannabis Facts and Statistics for 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:24 GMT

To say that the cannabis industry is taking over the country by storm is an understatement. Now that it’s legal (or at least decriminalized) in many states, we can now see how rapidly the business is growing and how widely cannabis is becoming more available to almost everyone. But there are a few more cannabis facts that may or may not surprise you — such as the state with the most cannabis dispensaries. Hint: it’s not California!Check out these interesting facts:10 Cannabis Facts and Statistics1. 14% of adult Americans use CBD.Not everyone is into the psychoactive properties of THC. But many seek the relaxing effects of CBD. That’s why among 14% of the adult Americans who use it, 40% of them reported that they use CBD for pain relief, 20% of them use it to help deal with their anxiety, and 11% use it to have a good night’s sleep. Interestingly, according to Gallup, women are more likely to use CBD for anxiety, while men take CBD for their sleeping problems.2. California is the lar...

The Vegan Street Fair In NoHo And A Tinned Fish Summit in WeHo – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:24 GMT

The Vegan Street Fair returns to North Hollywood on Sunday, March 26, with a record list of vendors from far and wide including A Taste of Africa, Happy Ice, Gooey Center Bakery and Rock & Roll Pizza, in addition to music and plant-based clothing designers.    SALT’s Meet Your Makers Series continues tonight with Let the Good Times Be(Gin) with Sipsong Spirits in honor of International Women’s Month, featuring the makers behind Sipsong Spirits, a female-founded brand. On Thursday, April 20, take Flights and Bites with Tooth & Nail Winery featuring the Paso Robles-based winery.Citizen Public Market in Culver City welcomes three new residents to the food hall this week  – Bang Bang Noodles, Uoichiba Temaki + Chirashi and ILÉ Bistro. Bang Bang Noodles by Chef Robert Lee and Uoichiba Temaki + Chirashi by Liwei Liao from The Joint Seafood are now open, and ILÉ Bistro, the experimental West African concept from Chef Tolu Eros opens on Friday, March 24. Rooftop seating also i...

Bake It: Cinnamon Shortbread with Chocolate Hazelnut Drizzle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:24 GMT

This cookie recipe combines the satisfyingly crumbly texture of a classic shortbread with all three of my favorite gelato flavors — cinnamon, hazelnut and chocolate. Who says you can’t have it all? This cookie is the perfect pairing for that afternoon coffee or steamed chai latte. And the secret to the shortbread’s crunchy texture is — you’ll never guess — Cream of Wheat.The Cream of Wheat adds a lovely crunch to the dough, but you can substitute cornmeal or cornstarch for a similar crumbly texture. Not a fan of hazelnuts? Try toasted almonds or walnuts instead.Cinnamon Shortbread with Chocolate Hazelnut DrizzleMakes 12 to 14 cookiesINGREDIENTS2/3 cup whole hazelnuts1¾ cups flour½ cup Cream of Wheat (uncooked)½ cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon cinnamon1 cup butter, room temperature½ cup chopped semisweet chocolateSea saltDIRECTIONSHeat oven to 300 degrees.When the oven is hot, place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake them for 5 to 8 minutes or until fragrant. Wrap up the hot haz...

Male slain in Pittsburg shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:24 GMT

PITTSBURG — A male was fatally shot in the city Wednesday night, police said.The victim’s name and age were not released pending confirmation of his identity and notification of next of kin.The shooting happened at 9:41 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Power Avenue. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.A motive for the shooting was not released and no arrests were announced.Police said they are following up with potential leads. but did not release any other information.Anyone with information is asked to call the Pittsburg Police Tip Line at 925-252-4040.

Tesla accused in lawsuit over crash that killed California couple

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:24 GMT

The family of a California couple who were killed in the crash of their Tesla has named the carmaker in a wrongful-death suit.Mary Lou Seelandt, 66, and Karl Seelandt, 67, from Lompoc, died on July 6, 2022, when their 2015 Model S hit the back of a tractor-trailer rig at a Florida highway rest stop.The suit filed Tuesday in a federal court in Florida says the car was “defective” and that it “malfunctioned” while Mary Lou Seelandt was driving it “as intended and designed.”The suit does not specify the alleged defect, but it does mention the car was equipped with “crash avoidance and crash mitigation features.”The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent an investigative team to the crash site. It has not issued its report on the incident or said whether any driver-assistance features were in use at the time.The Florida Highway Patrol report said the Tesla left southbound Interstate 75 at the Paynes Prairie Rest Area just befo...

Larry Magid: Is artificial intelligence the next search engine?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:24 GMT

I still remember the impact of Google, back around 1998, which fundamentally changed the way we search for information.Related ArticlesBusiness | Magid: Scammers get trickier in pursuit of your money Business | Magid: Using tech to help with taxes Business | Magid: New tool helps young people remove explicit online images Business | Magid: Supreme Court grapples with definition of publisher Even though I still use it multiple times a day, that quarter-century-old search engine is looking pretty anemic compared with ChatGPT from OpenAI and the “new Bing” from Microsoft, which uses technology from OpenAI. But Google isn’t sitting still. It’s launching its own AI chatbot, called Bard, which is currently available only to a limited number of people in the U.S. and U.K.New Bing from Microsoft uses AI technology from OpenAI These chatbots work by analyzing very large language models from online bo...

1 dead after solo crash, car fire on I-880

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:24 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was killed late Wednesday night after crashing into a guardrail, a sign pole and catching on fire on Highway 880, the California Highway Patrol reported. The crash happened just before midnight on southbound I-880 north of 237 in San Jose, CHP said.Officials said a Toyota Tundra was driving south on I-880 in the second lane from the left. For unknown reasons, the driver traveled across the right two lanes and onto the right shoulder before crashing into a guardrail. The Tundra continued out of control and then crashed into a metal freeway sign and then caught fire, engulfing the car in flames, CHP officials said. Dead body found in water near Pier 39 The driver was alone in the car and pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released.The investigation is ongoing. The CHP is asking for witnesses, or anyone with information regarding this crash, to contact the San Jose CHP Area office, (408) 961-0900.

Coast Guard leads search for possible missing 7-year-old boy near Moss Landing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:24 GMT

(BCN) -- The Coast Guard is leading a multi-agency search for a possible missing 7-year-old boy in the vicinity of Moss Landing, according to an emailed news release received at 1:01 a.m. Thursday. The Coast Guard received a relayed report of the missing boy at 7:47 p.m. Wednesday from Monterey County dispatchers, who reported that a 3-year-old boy told a Good Samaritan that his mother went missing near Moss Landing.Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders launched a 47-foot boat and diverted a helicopter aircrew to assist in the search. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW CalFire crews located the missing woman and took her to a local hospital, and reported that the 3-year-old boy later said his 7-year-old brother was also missi...

Another storm coming to Bay Area to bring more rain Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Skies may be mostly dry Thursday, with just a slight chance of brief midday showers. But as crews still work to repair roads and return electricity to many parts of the Bay Area, forecasters see a cold front arriving for the weekend followed by at least a couple days of wind and rain. Why do so many eucalyptus trees fall during storms? While Thursday and Friday appear to be mostly clear from any severe weather, overnight Friday into Saturday morning will see colder than normal temperatures with frost expected in the North Bay as well as south in Monterey and San Benito counties. The expected cold front could arrive as early as Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service, with near record low temperatures possible. A frost advisory for the North Bay and Central Valley begins Friday morning and will continue through the weekend.That will repeat overnight into Sunday morning and Sunday evening, with the South Bay joining the frost fray, accor...