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Mexico develops own COVID-19 vaccine, 2 years late

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:32 GMT

Associated PressMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials celebrated Wednesday the announcement that the country finally developed its own COVID-19 vaccine, more than two years after inoculations from the U.S., Europe and China were rolled out.It was unclear what use would be made of the vaccine, named “Patria” or “Motherland,” developed in a joint effort between the government and a Mexican company, Avimex, which previously did work on animal vaccines.Vaccine uptake in Mexico dropped precipitously in late 2022 and 2023, and Mexico still has millions of doses of the Abdala vaccine it bought from Cuba.María Elena Álvarez-Buylla, the head of Mexico’s government commission for science and technology, said the new vaccine would be approved for use as a booster shot. She did not say whether the government medical approval agency had formally authorized the Patria vaccine.Mexico started developing the Patria vaccine in March 2020. But testing was s...

Hunting, conservation groups back cuts in big-game licenses to help herds recover

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:32 GMT

A coalition of hunters, wildlife advocates and conservationists supports substantial cuts in the number of big-game hunting licenses proposed for northwest Colorado and believes even deeper reductions might be needed to help herds recover from the region’s severe winter.Reductions of more than 60% in licenses for some species in certain areas were on the table as the Colorado Wildlife Commission met Wednesday in Glenwood Springs.Deep snows and harsh conditions caused deer, elk, pronghorns and other animals to migrate out of northwest Colorado this winter. State wildlife officials have said many animals starved to death or died when struck by vehicles while foraging for food along roads, Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers have said.In January, a semitrailer driving east on U.S. 40 near Dinosaur plowed through a group of 35 pronghorns, CPW said. A herd of 19 pronghorns was hit by a pickup a few days later near Craig.Eleven groups in the Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project w...

6 workers rescued after construction site collapse in Glendale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:32 GMT

Six workers who had been trapped after a roof collapsed at a Glendale construction site Wednesday morning were rescued by firefighters.The incident was reported around 11 a.m. in the 1200 block of Glendale Avenue, according to the Glendale Fire Department. Firefighters at a nearby station heard a loud rumble and were able to get on scene quickly, Anita Shandi of the Glendale Fire Department told KTLA. They found that the metal roof trusses of a movie studio under construction in the area collapsed for an unknown reason. Three workers were trapped in a lift about 40 feet in the air and firefighters were using an aerial ladder to try and reach them, video from Sky5 showed. Three others were on the ground when the roof collapsed and were stuck under rubble. As of 1:20 p.m. four out of six workers had been rescued, but two were still trapped, officials said. Around 10 minutes later, the remaining two had been rescued, thanks to aerial resources from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Five...

A Korean BBQ Oasis: How Gangnam Station Breaks the Mold and Captures the Hearts of Foodies Everywhere

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:32 GMT

In the heart of California, nestled between the bustling streets of Buena Park and Los Angeles, a Korean BBQ oasis has emerged, capturing the hearts and taste buds of foodies everywhere. Gangnam Station Korean BBQ, owned by the charismatic Kyungsuk Park (better known as Ken), is an innovative dining experience that transcends cultural barriers, bringing the best of Korean culture and cuisine to the Golden State. Read on to find out why Gangnam Station’s locations have emerged as two of Koreatown’s best restaurants.Ken’s journey began with small, intimate restaurants in Cerritos, LA, Tustin, and San Diego called Songhak Korean Barbecue that quickly gained a reputation for their delectable intestine BBQ (곱창). People from all over the state flocked to this culinary haven, even enduring two-hour waits for a taste of the mouthwatering fare. Despite their modest size, the Cerritos location generated nearly one million dollars in revenue during the challenging times of the CO...

How Aaron’s War by Richard McMaster Highlights the Impact of War on Soldiers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:32 GMT

Wars are gruesome, deadly, and horrifying despite movies glorifying soldiers killing enemies under the perception of patriotism or heroism. Wars have far-reaching physical and psychological implications for soldiers and their families, typically not depicted in movies or shows. Hollywood usually depicts wars as a means of national unity, bonding among soldiers, and soldiers’ heroism in defending their country or national spirit. Many books about war also glorify soldiers or their unique relationships with their peers, friends, and loved ones. However, Hollywood does not show war’s gruesome consequences, leaving thousands of soldiers crippled or dead. Popular media does not show how war instills lifelong psychological implications in survivors in the form of depression, PTSD, and other disorders. Aaron’s War by Richard McMaster is a unique book offering an entirely different perspective by highlighting the adverse implications of the war on soldiers.Thousands of books portray WWII ci...

James Tzitzon – Bringing the History of the Registry of Motor Vehicle Inspector to Life

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:32 GMT

History revolves around studying and documenting human activities to prepare records for current and future generations to increase their knowledge and learn about events and facts. Learning history is essential for understanding how particular events, circumstances, and processes shaped attitudes, behavior, relationships, and socioeconomic patterns. History also informs people about forgotten events, individuals, and organizations and their role in shaping society or particular processes and systems. Some people find history books tedious and monotonous due to the excessive text and facts on a specific incident or individual. However, many history books are necessarily tedious and exhaustive because they integrate multiple elements to portray information about organizations or events. Take James Tzitzon’s the History of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle Inspector: Never Forget, which incorporates pictures, stories from inspectors, and personal accounts to explain historic...

WealthFlix & Future Media are Empowering a New Generation of Entrepreneurs and Wealth Builders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:32 GMT

WealthFlix, a collaborative eort between United Ventures and Future Media, is dedicated to equipping individuals with the knowledge and techniques employed by the ultra-wealthy to amass and grow their wealth.WealthFlix’s distinct platform provides a chance to interact with prominent figures across diverse industries, learn from their experiences, and gain valuable insights into the art of entrepreneurship and wealth creation.WealthFlix was conceptualized by Dakota Smith, President of Wealthflix, and Duquan Brown, CEO of Future Media, to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with valuable resources and tools to learn from successful business leaders and create their own wealth.The aim is to inspire and cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs by making them aware of the strategies and tactics that successful business leaders have used to achieve their wealth.“At WealthFlix, we are passionate about helping entrepreneurs build their wealth and achieve financial success,̶...

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Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker pleads not guilty to 49ers report leak

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:32 GMT

Santa Clara City Councilmember Anthony Becker has pleaded not guilty for allegedly leaking a confidential civil grand jury report to the San Francisco 49ers last year and lying about it.Becker was indicted last month on a felony perjury charge and a misdemeanor charge for leaking the document, which criticized the council’s cozy relationship with the NFL team, to former 49ers spokesperson Rahul Chandhok and to reporters or editors at the Silicon Valley Voice.The councilmember made his first court appearance late last month but declined to enter into a plea at the time so he could seek outside counsel instead of being represented by public defender Christopher Montoya. Becker, who was late to Wednesday’s hearing, was represented once again by Montoya.The public defender told reporters after his plea that in his experience, “first time impressions of a case are often wrong or incomplete.”Becker faces four years in county jail if convicted on the perjury charge.His next court dat...

Summer streaming 2023: 11 movies you won’t want to miss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:32 GMT

Not all of the summer movie action takes place in theaters, of course. Here are some noted streaming releases headed our way.“The Mother”: Jennifer Lopez flexes her toned muscles as a former assassin out to save the daughter she abandoned from creeps hunting them down in Alaska. Gael Garcia Bernal chews it up as her co-star.  Niki Caro (“Whale Rider”) directs. Details: Out May 12, Netflix.“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie”: Davis Guggenheim’s exceptional and life-affirming documentary takes a candid, at times unorthodox, look at the beloved star who seeks to demystify what it’s like to be someone with Parkinson’s disease. Details: May 12, Apple TV+.“Crater”: In this sci-fi adventure, a teen from a lunar mining colony blasts off with three buddies on a trip to a crater. Details: May 12, Disney+.“White Men Can’t Jump”: In this remake of the 1992 Ron Shelton comedy/drama, Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow look — from a very promising trailer — that they got game, as well as some se...