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The Death of Online Dating Stigma

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:39 GMT

For a long time after its inception as an industry, the idea of online dating was stigmatised. Though those who engaged in the pursuit knew otherwise, public perception was that it was a silly approach which unnecessarily rocked traditions. In recent years, however, this attitude has been consistently challenged enough to be completely overturned. With younger generations turning to online systems to meet partners, the environment has evolved, so how did we get here?Being PreparedWhile online dating can have very positive results, like anything online, it's best to first be prepared for bad actors. As many of us have learned, the anonymity granted online can drive scammers, and as mentioned in this article on scams by ExpressVPN, the online dating variety can take many forms. Popular online dating scam methods covered in this article include the asking-for-help scam, where a person fakes intimacy to gain trust and take another person's money. Another popular method is to link dates ...

How to Tackle Rising Inflation Across Europe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:39 GMT

Wherever you are in Europe, inflation is a hot topic of conversation in 2022. From French lawmakers putting together an $8.4 billion plan to push back against rising costs to Bavaria's increasing interest rates, moves are afoot to tackle rising inflation across Europe. However, waiting for government ministers to ease the strain of inflation can feel like an endless task.Beating inflation isn’t an easy task. It’s an economic dynamic, so you can’t stop it. You could ask for a pay rise or find other ways to increase your earnings. That would increase your income and help offset the rising cost of consumables. However, in tough economic times, companies are often reluctant to pay employees more.Hedging Against InflationAn alternative way to combat rising inflation is to hedge against it. For the non-financially minded, a hedge means making investments with the aim of reducing adverse price movements. Saving money during times of high inflation and low-interest rates means the spending ...

Hate crime investigation underway after Islamic Center vandalized in Koreatown; man sought

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:39 GMT

A man used a permanent marker to allegedly write hateful words at an Islamic Center in Koreatown over the weekend, police said.The incident was reported around 12:40 a.m. Sunday at the Islamic Center of Southern California, located at 434 S. Vermont Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.A man who allegedly vandalized an Islamic Center in Koreatown is seen in surveillance video released by the LAPD on April 10, 2023. The man is accused of writing “anti-Islamic hate words” on the property and ran from the area heading north on Vermont Avenue, police said in a community alert.Police provided a surveillance image of the suspect and described him as being around 40 to 50 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing a black jacket, a black shirt with an unknown type of design, black pants, black shoes and a black beanie.The writing on three pillars was seen covered with paper Monday morning.“This is an appalling act of vandalism targeting the center wher...

The New Bar Is Creating A Nonalcoholic Buzz at Coachella

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:39 GMT

 LA’s Latina-owned, alcohol-free bottle shop, The New Bar, is Coachella’s first-ever official nonalcoholic partner. With growing popularity around booze-free options and a rise in attendee use of #soberchella (yes, there’s a dedicated subReddit to this), the partnership is set to satisfy many palates and change the way mainstream events catering to younger audiences think about nonalcoholic options. At the bar will be Spiritless’ distilled nonalcoholic spirits Kentucky 74 and Jalisco 55, French Bloom’s alcohol-free organic Le Blanc, Le Rosé sparkling wines and Seedlip’s nonalcoholic spirit, Garden 108.Three of the nonalcoholic craft cocktails to be offered exclusively at The New Bar in Indio Central Market and Main Stage VIP include:Mojave Agave – Spiritless Jalisco 55, Hibiscus Tea, Lime, AgaveSuper Bloom Spritz– French Bloom’s Le Blanc Sparkling Wine, Optimist Cali Amaro Aperitif & SodaPolo Buck – Spiritless Kentucky 74, Ginger Beer, St...

Jill On Money: Answers to your investing questions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:39 GMT

It’s time to clean up the inbox. Here’s a smattering of questions that I have fielded lately:Fred: Are there income limits to consider for a backdoor Roth IRA conversion? My wife and I are in our late 50s and make about $300,000.Related ArticlesBusiness | Does online therapy actually work? Business | Should you rent in retirement? Business | 7 ways to use your tax refund to fight inflation Business | Jill On Money: Two big tax prep questions Business | Travel rewards programs shouldn’t be so annoying to use Answer: The first step of a backdoor Roth is a contribution into a non-deductible traditional IRA. Because it is not deductible, there is no income limit. The second step is to convert the non-deductible IRA into a Roth IRA, which can be done almost immediately. Just remember that in order for this to work to your best advantage, make sure that you do not have traditional IRA accounts, which would tri...

5 dead and at least 6 taken to the hospital in Louisville mass shooting, police say. The shooter is dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:39 GMT

Law enforcement officers respond to an active shooter near the Old National Bank building on April 10, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. According to initial reports, there are multiple casualties but the shooter is no longer a threat. (Photo by Luke Sharrett/Getty Images)Law enforcement officers respond to an active shooter near the Old National Bank building on April 10, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. According to initial reports, there are multiple casualties but the shooter is no longer a threat. (Photo by Luke Sharrett/Getty Images)Law enforcement officers respond to an active shooter near the Old National Bank building on April 10, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. According to initial reports, there are multiple casualties but the shooter is no longer a threat. (Photo by Luke Sharrett/Getty Images)A police officer stands by at an active shooter incident near the Old National Bank building on April 10, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. According to initial reports, there are multiple casua...

California apartment vacancies near 2-year high as rents slip 3.5% from peak

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:39 GMT

A significant winner in California’s real estate chill is the renter.The post-pandemic return to normalcy that’s decelerated California housing markets is forcing landlords statewide to compete for tenants. Meanwhile, renters are seeing the most available units in nearly two years.Consider what my trusty spreadsheet found within ApartmentList’s March report on California rents.The statewide vacancy rate rose to 5.2% in March, the highest level since April 2021 and a noteworthy jump from the 3.6% pandemic-era low in September-November 2021.Those extra options are a key reason why March’s overall statewide rent fell to $1,930 a month, down 3.5% (or $70) from August 2022’s peak. Yes, that’s still not affordable for numerous Californians, and it’s still up 15% (or $253) in three years.But at least if the price isn’t right for a tenant, they have more options.Lots of factors are cutting demand for apartments. The fear of catching COVID-19 in crowded living arrangements has dropped. The r...

Alleged DUI driver rams through 2 chain-link fences at SMART parking lot in Petaluma

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:39 GMT

(KRON) -- Officers with the Petaluma Police Department arrested a man late Saturday night after he allegedly drove through two chain-link fences and fled from cops on foot while under the influence, authorities said. Just before midnight, officers responded to the incident on the corner of East Washington Street and Copeland Street.The driver, identified as Christopher Murica, 23, of San Rafael, reportedly crashed into a fence and dragged it about 50 yards before crashing into another fence through a vacant lot between the SMART station and Copeland Street, officials said. Murica continued another 150 feet before coming to a stop, police said.Police said Murica then ran from cops as they arrived on scene. Officers detained Murica after a short chase and initiated a DUI test.Murica was arrested for driving under the influence and hit-and-run. He was booked into the Sonoma County jail.

2 small earthquakes shake the Bay Area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:39 GMT

(BCN) -- Two earthquakes of 2.6 magnitude rumbled Sunday around the Bay Area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The first occurred at 3:21 a.m. in the foothills east of San Jose centered in the Joseph D. Grant County Park in Santa Clara County. The next one struck at 11:19 a.m. just inside the northwest corner of Sonoma County north of Big Sulphur Creek. No injuries were reported in either quake. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, people typically report being able to feel earthquakes larger than about magnitude 2.5. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Official stood down after clash with Liverpool’s Robertson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:39 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis has been stood down from officiating matches while the English Football Association (FA) looks into his clash with Liverpool defender Andy Robertson on Sunday .The official appeared to raise his arm when colliding with Robertson during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), which oversees referees and assistants, said Monday that Hatzidakis had been taken off duty for now. “PGMOL will not be appointing Constantine Hatzidakis to fixtures in any of the competitions it serves whilst The FA investigates the incident involving the assistant referee and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at Anfield.”Sky Sports cameras zooming in on the confrontation showed Hatzidakis seemingly throwing up his arm and making contact with Robertson, who gesticulated that he had been hit by the official.“I know it happened but I didn’t watch it,” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Sund...