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Whitworth said he hopes the norm changes. "In a hospital, you really don't want people to shake hands. It's an unnecessary risk," he said. |
Firefighters are making progress in battling a wildfire near Colfax in Placer County, but it could be a while before the blaze is under control. |
According to the California Department of Forestry, the so-called Stevens Trail fire at Colfax about 40 miles northeast of Sacramento has charred over 950 acres. Officials say the blaze is about 65 percent contained but the rugged terrain, an abundance of fuel and high temperatures are making it difficult for firefight... |
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 — A new national music and culture show presented by Myf Warhurst; an early evening regional current affairs program; and extended co-hosted Breakfast shows are among some of the changes announced by the ABC today for its 2018 station and network radio lineups. |
Director of ABC Regional, Fiona Reynolds, said the new 25-minute Regional national current affairs program would be broadcast on all regional stations from 6.05pm – 6.30pm weekdays, and replayed on Radio National and Radio Australia at 7.35pm. |
Presenters of the Breakfast and Morning shows in Sydney, Robbie Buck and Wendy Harmer, are joining forces to co-host an extended show that will be broadcast from 6.00am to 10.00am weekdays (with a 30-minute break for AM at 8.00am). |
In Brisbane, Rebecca Levingston and Craig Zonca will team up to present weekday Breakfast from 6.00am to 10.00am (with the AM break at 8.00am). |
Melbourne also gets a dual Breakfast presentation with local favourites Jacinta Parsons and writer/comedian Sami Shah co-hosting a new show from 5.30am to 7.45am. |
ABC Radio Perth sees a shared time-slot from 6.00am to 9.00am (with the 8.00am AM break) with its Breakfast presenter, Peter Bell and its new Mornings presenter, Paula Kruger. |
A new capital city mid-morning program, Focus, launches in the Brisbane, Sydney and Perth markets from 10.00am to 11.00am. The new program will cover a wide range of topical issues drawing on the knowledge and expertise of the ABC’s specialist genre reporters as well as industry experts. Emma Griffiths will present in ... |
Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski will share presenter duties in 2018 on Conversations, which will continue its broadcast from 11.00am to midday weekdays in all states and territories except Victoria, followed by The World Today from 12.00pm to 12.30pm presented by Eleanor Hall. |
Myf Warhurst moves from Double J to Local Radio with a new program featuring a mix of music, culture and talk showcasing metropolitan and regional artists and festivals. Myf Warhurst will be broadcast on the capital city stations except Hobart from 12.30pm to 2.00pm and on regional stations from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. |
The Afternoon and Drive programs shift later into the day, with Afternoons from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and Drive from 4.00pm to 6.30pm. The Drive programs will include more regular input from state-based ABC News teams with a greater focus on local current affairs. |
Evenings programs remain from 7.00pm to 10.00pm with new presenters in Brisbane (Kelly Higgins-Devine); and Darwin (Mikaela Simpson). |
ABC Radio Hobart: for more information contact Angela Scrymgour at scrymgour.angela@abc.net.au or go to www.radio.press.abc.net.au. |
ABC Regional is extending and consolidating its Drive programs in Queensland with three programs to be produced from the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Cairns. The Drive shows will extend their broadcast from two to three hours from 3.00pm to 6.00pm weekdays, and each program will have two producers. |
Townsville Drive presenter, Pat Hession, will present Mornings for Townsville during the new timeslot of 9.00am – 11.00am from July 2018. While Pat is on leave, Andy Toulson will present Mornings for the first half of next year. |
The Drive presenter for Cairns, Adam Stephen, will cover northern Queensland. Early Morning Country with Michael Clarke will air across regional Queensland from 5.00am – 6.00am and will be produced in Townsville. |
Gold Coast Breakfast Presenter, Bern Young’s program from 5.00am – 6.00am will continue to broadcast to the Sunshine Coast. |
In 2018, ABC RN will introduce a new Arts offering, The Hub. Presented by a different specialist each weekday, with contributions from an ensemble of artists, makers, writers and critics, The Hub steps into the creative worlds of the stage (Mondays with Michael Cathcart), books (Tuesdays with Claire Nichols), visual ar... |
Regional Radio’s new 25-minute current affairs program, which takes a look at issues of interest in regional and rural Australia, comes into the RN schedule weeknights from 7.35pm. |
Also in early 2018, RN Drive presenter Patricia Karvelas will extend her lively discussion of topical events to television, hosting a weekly national affairs television program at 9.00pm every Sunday on the ABC NEWS TV channel. |
For more information on RN’s 2018 schedule click here or go to www.radio.press.abc.net.au. |
Tim Shiel will be presenting weekday afternoons from 3.00pm to 7.00pm and Caz Tran across Weekends from 9.00am until 2.00pm. |
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Updated: Mar 15 at 12:05 p.m. |
Q: What are the top garage floor epoxy coatings out there? I want a nice, clean washable surface for my floor, but there are so many on the market. |
A: You’re right, there are a lot of epoxy coatings out there. I haven’t done long-term testing on a bunch of different brands, but I do know that Rustoleum Epoxy Shield has stood up very well over more than 10 years of heavy use. This company still offers a product with the same name, so I think it’s a good bet. |
The situation I’ve seen is not in a garage either, but epoxy works well in many environments. The issue is adhesion, so you’d want to follow instructions closely. Above all, you’re wise to wait until summer. Canadian garage floors get wet and salty in the winter, and that’s no good for coating adhesion. Wash your floor... |
Q: Is it possible to make something from the oak tree I cut down at my place? I don’t have many tools, but I’d really like to make something from at least part of the wood. |
A: That’s an interesting project you’ve got in mind, and yes, you can make things directly from your tree. I’ve tackled several projects like this myself. You’ll need to get some kind of tools to make things happen, and here’s what I’ve done in the past. |
I started by splitting the short pieces of log into quarters. Pieces a couple of feet long will work fine and they’re easy to work with. You can use an iron wedge and a sledge hammer, or do the work on a wood splitter. With the log quartered, you’ll need to find some kind of saw to make little boards. You’ll find half-... |
Let your little boards dry in a heated, indoor space for a couple of months with air circulation around each piece of wood. After that you can cut, plane and join the wood into little projects such as a box or shelf. Like I said, you will need to get some tools to make this happen, but it could well be the start of a n... |
Q: What’s the best way to make threads in steel for small bolts? I know there are tools for this, but I’ve never used them. |
A: The name of the tool used for cutting threads is a tap. You drill a hole of the correct size, then thread the tap into the hole. It takes more force to turn the tap than it does to turn a bolt of the same size, but that’s because the sharp edges of the tap are actually cutting the threads inside the hole. DeWALT is ... |
Steve Maxwell is a syndicated home improvement and woodworking columnist who has shared his DIY tips, how-to videos and product reviews since 1988. |
The government has confirmed that several servers came under attack last night. |
Members of Anonymous recently attacked several Irish government Web sites to protest a new law being described as Ireland's SOPA. |
"A statement issued by the Department of Justice's press office confirmed that Government servers came under attack last night," writes SiliconRepublic's John Kennedy. |
"The statutory instrument that has aroused Anonymous' anger is about to be signed in Ireland just a week after major protests around the web stopped SOPA and PIPA in their tracks," Kennedy writes. "The instrument is aimed at covering a perceived gap in the Irish copyright laws whereby courts will be given powers to gra... |
Go to "Ireland taking a ‘whole of Government’ response to Anonymous threat" to read the details. |
The Obama administration is back in court today, appealing last month’s decision by a Louisiana court to throw out its temporary moratorium on new offshore drilling. But just like the judge who first struck down the moratorium, the judges on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals panel that will hear the case have financial ... |
Only three judges from the panel in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans will hear the appeal of the case, Hornbeck Offshore Services LLC v. Salazar. The Alliance for Justice (AFJ) looked at the financial records of the three-member panel that will hear the Obama administration’s appeal and found that two of... |
The third judge on the panel, James L. Dennis, has had financial holdings in at least 18 companies in the energy industry. He used to own stock in Deepwater Horizon rig owner Transocean, but sold it in 2006. His 2008 financial disclosure listed a range of investments in oil and natural gas producers, suppliers, distrib... |
Davks, Smith, and Dennis aren’t the only 5th circuit judges with ties to the industry. AFJ surveyed all the judges, both active and senior (which means they are essentially retired but can still volunteer to hear a case) members, and found that many of them have ties to the oil and gas sector, whether through stock hol... |
Based on 2008 financial disclosure forms and responses to Senate Judiciary Committee questionnaires, AFJ also reports that Edith Jones, the chief judge on the panel, has invested in Exxon Mobil, Pennzoil, BP, and Amoco, among other energy firms. Carolyn King has invested in Exxon and BP. Jacques Wiener has invested in ... |
AFJ President Nan Aron argues that the Fifth Circuit is “marinating in a pervasive oil culture,” which should present “legitimate questions about potential bias.” While she said they’re not accusing the court of any wrongdoing, she suggested that most on the circuit should recuse themselves from the case. |
But as has been noted many times now, it’s hard to find a judge in the Gulf without ties to the industry. In the region, 37 of 64 federal judges have some oil sector connection. |
Oral arguments begin this afternoon in New Orleans. The court is expected to move quickly on a decision, as the administration wants the six-month moratorium back in place and drillers in the area are itching to get back in the waters. Meanwhile, environmental groups are pushing to get the US District Court to revoke J... |
Who Will Take the Hit for the Drilling Moratorium? |
Some of the young arms have arrived, and a few more will make it to the majors this summer. Either way, there are a lot of promising pitching prospects poised to impact the playoff races in 2014. Check out these rookie pitchers, along with a couple up-and-coming position players. |
The 25-year-old Tanaka went 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA last year, helping Rakuten to a Japan Series title. It was enough to convince the Yankees to hand over a $155 million, seven-year contract in January, plus another $20 million posting fee to his Japanese club team. |
Tanaka looked good in spring training, displaying a terrific split-fingered fastball. He is slotted to make his debut April 4 against Toronto. |
Bogaerts made his major league debut in August, and then went on to help the Red Sox win the World Series. He hit .296 with two RBIs in 12 postseason games while spending most of his time at third base. |
Now Stephen Drew is gone, and the 21-year-old Bogaerts gets to move back to his natural position of shortstop. He also joins a deep Boston lineup, making for ideal conditions for the Aruba native to shine. |
Ventura will begin the season as the Royals' third starter after a dazzling spring training. The 22-year-old righty has one of baseball's best fastballs, consistently 97-99 mph and touching 100 occasionally. He made his major league debut last summer, going 0-1 with a 3.52 ERA in three starts. |
The time is now for Hamilton, who was handed the job in center after Shin-Soo Choo signed a big free-agent deal with Texas. There are concerns about Hamilton's ability to get on base, but his speed makes him one of most exciting players in the game. He had 13 steals in 14 attempts over 13 games last year with the Reds. |
The New Britain, Conn., native was sent down to Triple-A Oklahoma City toward the end of spring training, but his major league debut is coming soon. He hit .303 with 37 homers and 108 RBIs over two minor league stops last season. |
The Astros traded for center fielder Dexter Fowler over the winter, so Springer will make the transition to right field with the RedHawks. Should be no problem for the athletic Springer, who also had 45 steals last year. |
When the Tigers traded Prince Fielder to Texas in November, it created an opening in the lineup for Castellanos, who hit .276 with 18 homers at Triple-A Toledo last year. The 22-year-old Castellanos, who was selected with the 44th pick in 2010 draft, takes over at third base while Miguel Cabrera moves to first. |
The elbow injury for Diamondbacks ace Patrick Corbin could accelerate the timetable for Bradley, who went 12-5 with a 1.97 ERA at Double-A last season. The 21-year-old right-hander, who has a mid-90s fastball and a big curveball, was competing for a spot in Arizona's rotation this spring. |
Owings, 22, hit .330 with 12 home runs and 81 RBIs at Triple-A Reno last season. The Pacific Coast League player of the year was pushing slick-fielding Didi Gregorius for the starting shortstop job in camp. |
The second overall pick in the 2010 draft will begin the season in the minors after he was shut down for two weeks in late March with elbow soreness. The 6-foot-5 Taillon could make his major league debut this summer, giving the Pirates a boost as they try for a second straight playoff appearance. |
Taveras missed most of last season after ankle surgery and had hamstring trouble this spring. He will begin the year at Triple-A Memphis, but remains the top prospect in one of baseball's most talent-rich franchises. |
It looks as if Baez could be on that first wave of prospects coming through Chicago's highly regarded minor league system. The shortstop drew attention for his bat speed during spring training and could get promoted to the foundering Cubs this summer. |
Walker, who was slowed by a tender right shoulder in spring training, could give the Mariners one of the top rotation tandems in the majors when he's finally paired with Felix Hernandez. Walker was 5-3 with a 3.61 ERA for Triple-A Tacoma last year. |
Tide laundry detergent, made by Procter & Gamble Co., is seen on display in this 2005 file photo. Procter & Gamble is feeling pressure to go eco-friendly after major competitors have been buying up smaller green companies. |
Procter & Gamble Co., which is losing market share to eco-friendly products, is under mounting pressure to either fend off the competitors or buy one of them. |
The maker of Tide and Crest is struggling to maintain its position in key categories, including skin care, razor blades and laundry detergent. Companies with so-called sustainable brands — products that are seen as more natural, environmentally sensitive or purpose-driven — are chipping away at P&G’s longstanding hold ... |
Unilever, P&G’s top competitor, raised the stakes last month when it agreed to acquire Seventh Generation, a Vermont-based company that makes sustainable cleaning products. The company had previously acquired Dollar Shave Club — another startup targeting America’s bathroom cabinets — and expressed interest in Honest Co... |
The situation may lead to a broader hunt for other sustainable acquisitions, said Philip Gorham, an analyst at Morningstar Inc. Buying a brand like Honest Co. or Method Products — assuming those businesses can be acquired — could help P&G appeal to younger consumers. |
P&G’s sales in core categories have slipped in recent months. Its share of the U.S. skin-care market fell to 12.7 percent in September, down from 14.2 percent in July, according to Bloomberg Intelligence, which cited IRI retail data. And the company, which owns Gillette, is facing a declining market for razor blades. |
At the same time, Dollar Shave’s smaller rival, Harry’s, has been gaining share. That company recently began selling at Target stores, further squeezing P&G. |
P&G just sold 41 beauty brands to New York-based Coty Inc., a deal that closed on Monday. But the company may soon return to acquisition mode. Chief Executive Officer David Taylor signaled on a conference call in August that P&G will rely on deals to fill out its product portfolio. |
“Am I open to M&A bolt-on acquisitions that we think are strategic and would help accelerate the growth in any of our 10 core categories? The answer is clearly yes,” he said. |
Damon Jones, a spokesman for Cincinnati-based P&G, declined to comment on its acquisition strategy. |
Unilever, meanwhile, has been more aggressive in snapping up nontraditional brands. It agreed to acquire Dollar Shave Club in July in a deal that was said to be worth about $1 billion. Unilever then set its sights on Seventh Generation, announcing plans to purchase that company in September. |
The buying spree raised questions about other brands in the category. Unilever has also discussed an acquisition of Honest Co., according to a person familiar with that matter. But Honest Co. may push ahead with a plan for an initial public offering. The startup has been working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan... |
Since Alba helped start Honest Co. in 2011, the company has branched out from natural baby products to home cleaning and beauty items. Honest Co. has gotten a foothold in stores such as Target and Whole Foods Market Inc., but it’s also faced challenges. Honest Co. was the target of a class-action lawsuit filed last yea... |
Eco-friendly products typically carry a premium over traditional cleaners and hygiene items — a key advantage at a time when supermarket prices are getting squeezed. Consumers are often willing to pay about 20 percent more for sustainable products, according to Bill Harrison, head of consumer investment banking at Head... |
But there’s always the chance that smaller brands don’t want to be acquired by a consumer-products behemoth. Take Method, the San Francisco-based company that sells green cleaners. It agreed to a merger with Belgium’s Ecover in 2012 because the companies seemed to have the same philosophy. |
Drew Fraser, CEO of Method, says Seventh Generation’s deal with Unilever was quite different. |
These concerns may make it difficult for P&G to buy its way into the hearts of sustainable-product shoppers. Instead, the company may need to focus on rehabilitating its own brands, said Ali Dibadj, an analyst from Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. |
“P&G is still trying to get its house in order,” Dibadj said. |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has beefed up its legal team. Its political team is ready to distract and disparage. And President Donald Trump is venting against Democratic prying. |
Trump’s plan for responding to the multiplying congressional probes into his campaign, White House and personal affairs is coming into focus as newly empowered Democrats intensify their efforts. Deploying a mix of legal legwork and political posturing, the administration is trying to minimize its exposure while casting... |
Trump’s response points to his increasing frustration with Congress and his intention to seize on the investigations as evidence that he is under siege in Washington. |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of migrant families crossing the southwest border is again breaking records, and the crush is overwhelming border agents and straining facilities, officials said Tuesday. |
More than 76,000 migrants crossed the U.S.-Mexico border last month, more than double the number from the same period last year. Most were families coming in ever-increasingly large groups — there were 70 groups of more than 100 people in the past few months, and they cross illegally in extremely rural locations with f... |
The system “is well beyond capacity, and remains at the breaking point,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan said a press conference Tuesday. |
The new figures reflect the difficulties President Donald Trump has faced as he tries to cut down on illegal immigration, his signature issue. But it could also help him make the case that there truly is a national emergency at the border — albeit one built around humanitarian crises and not necessarily border security... |
After the deaths of two migrant children in Border Patrol custody, Customs and Border Protection stepped up medical screenings. They also announced sweeping changes including more rigorous interviews as migrants come into the system. |
BEIJING (AP) — China will bar government authorities from demanding overseas companies hand over technology secrets in exchange for market share, a top economic official said Wednesday, addressing a key complaint at the heart of the current China-U.S. trade dispute. |
The provision is contained in a foreign investment law to be debated at the current annual session of the National People’s Congress, Ning Jizhe, vice chairman of the Cabinet’s economic planning agency told reporters at a news conference. |
The law will “clarify the system for advancement and protection of foreign investment,” Ning said. The legal system will ensure that foreign businesses “cannot be required to transfer technology by administrative means, providing a more encompassing and beneficial legal guarantee,” he said. |
Ning’s statement came a day after Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced a robust annual economic growth target and promised in a speech to the congress’ opening session that foreign companies will be “treated as equals” with their Chinese competitors. |
Accusations that China demands the disclosure of technology secrets are a key stumbling point in the U.S.-China trade dispute that has significantly disrupted commerce between the world’s two largest economies, affecting farmers, liquor exporters and China’s key manufacturing industries. |
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Ohio teen defied his mother’s anti-vaccine beliefs and started getting his shots when he turned 18 — and told Congress on Tuesday that it’s crucial to counter fraudulent claims on social media that scare parents. |
Ethan Lindenberger of Norwalk, Ohio, said his mother’s “love, affection and care is apparent,” but that she was steeped in online conspiracies that make him and his siblings vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases like the ongoing measles outbreaks. |
Last December, despite his mother’s disapproval and realizing that “my school viewed me as a health threat,” Lindenberger began catching up on his missed immunizations. He told lawmakers it’s important “to inform people about how to find good information” and to remind them how dangerous these diseases really are. |
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