Former UC Davis student arrested in 3 stabbings

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:44:01 GMT

Former UC Davis student arrested in 3 stabbings A 21-year-old man who had been a student at the University of California, Davis, until last week was arrested for allegedly stabbing three people, including two fatally, and sending fear through the quiet college community, city police said.Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel said Thursday that Carlos Dominguez was taken into custody Wednesday after 15 people called in reports of a person who matched the description of the suspect near a downtown park where he is accused of stabbing his second victim to death.Pytel did not disclose a motive for the stabbings and said they do not yet know how or if Dominguez knew his victims.“He was out wandering a neighborhood where the second homicide had occurred. He had a large knife in a backpack, wearing the same clothes from the third stabbing," said Pytel. “That's highly unusual and unique.”UC Davis officials said in a statement that Dominguez was a third-year student majoring in biological sciences until April 25, “when he was separated for acad...

Bulletproof Resilience: Ben Densmore’s Journey from Near-Death to Fitness CEO

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:44:01 GMT

Bulletproof Resilience: Ben Densmore’s Journey from Near-Death to Fitness CEO Ben Densmore‘s story is nothing short of miraculous. His journey began amid a life-threatening situation when he was shot three times in Colombia and survived two comas. As if that wasn’t enough, he also had to overcome memory loss and the inability to speak. Through sheer determination and unyielding faith, Densmore emerged from these challenges with a newfound purpose: to transform the lives of others through fitness.Densmore’s entry into the fitness world started with a bang as he quickly climbed the ranks at 24 Hour Fitness, becoming the top trainer nationwide from 2014 to 2018. However, it wasn’t until he transitioned into a career in computer tech sales that he realized his true calling. This revelation inspired him to create Blueprint Fitness, an online coaching platform catering to busy professionals seeking a custom approach to weight loss.At the core of Blueprint Fitness is Densmore’s dedication to personalized customer service. By getting to ...

Videntifier Technologies: Putting a Stop to Child Sexual Abuse Material Online

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:44:01 GMT

Videntifier Technologies: Putting a Stop to Child Sexual Abuse Material Online A Light in the Darkest Corners of the WebThe exponential growth of online content has revolutionized how we access and consume information, but it has also given rise to a formidable challenge in ensuring online safety and security. The rampant spread of illicit content, such as child sexual abuse material and terrorist-related content, poses a critical threat to vulnerable individuals and communities worldwide. Fortunately, Videntifier Technologies, an innovative company specializing in developing video identification solutions, has emerged as a beacon of hope in this dark arena.Since 2012, Videntifier has been dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that enables organizations to confront the never-ending influx of illicit content that swamps the internet daily. The company’s innovative approach to video identification has given rise to a streamlined and highly efficient hashing matching process, a capability that most of its peers in the industry are unable to match. T...

Standing up at work: Get your position right to reduce the risk of back pain

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:44:01 GMT

Standing up at work: Get your position right to reduce the risk of back pain As advantageous and praised as desk jobs may be, they bring concerns and health risks beyond the blurry vision, neck pain, and headaches experienced by standing for long hours glued to the computer’s screen. Back pain caused by standing for extended periods on the office chair is among the most widely-debated issues among employees and business owners. Research reveals that chronic low back pain affects 23% of adults worldwide, often representing one of the principal reasons patients seek emergency treatment.In light of this, you need to take precautionary measures and use the best practices to prevent the conditions associated with back pain that may result from improper positions at the office or frequent and prolonged standing.Use a standing desk chairGone are the days when you could only perform your job from a single position and needed to leave your chair to stretch your body. Thanks to thorough research and elaborate work from orthopaedics, physicists, doctors, and specialist...

How Blue Ribbon Bags Can Save You Time and Money When Flying

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:44:01 GMT

How Blue Ribbon Bags Can Save You Time and Money When Flying Travelling can be a costly experience these days. In a post-pandemic climate and with the return of overseas travel for almost all parts of the world, there has been a dramatic increase in the cost of flights, hotels and travel experiences.When just about every part of travel has become far more expensive than just a couple of years ago, the last thing you want is for your airline to lose your baggage en route to your costly holiday destination.That is where Blue Ribbon Bags comes in. For as little as $5, Blue Ribbon Bags can track your lost luggage and once found, will expedite to you by the airline. If the bag isn’t found within 96 hours, Blue Ribbon Bags will pay out $1000 for each lost bag.This fantastic service gives you peace of mind whilst travelling – leaving you free to enjoy your holiday without worrying about any additional costs.Let’s look at exactly how Blue Ribbon Bags can save you time and money when flying.They offer three different packages depending on your l...

Business Head Honcho Sudha Reddy Attends The White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:44:01 GMT

Business Head Honcho Sudha Reddy Attends The White House Correspondents’ Dinner Sudha Reddy’s influence and work ethic is unmatched. As the director of MEIL Group, she heads one of the biggest conglomerates in India and does so effortlessly and impactfully. She has won international acclaim for her work at MEIL and Sudha Reddy Foundation.She was invited to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2023. The event is understood to be one of the most important events in DC and brings together the top players from the field of business, entertainment, journalism and politics. The guest list consists of handpicked names and with years of technological developments, international philanthropic and a massive following under her belt, it comes as no surprise that Reddy was invited to the star-studded event. She is the second ever woman from India to attend the White House Correspondents’, and first Hyderabad native to do so!Key figures of the Biden administration were present at the extravaganza and so were celebrities like John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Winnie Harlow, Jul...

Los Angeles-Based Alternative Music Artist X Li’s First NFT Music Drop Surpasses Snoop Dogg to Top Sound.xyz Charts, Making History for the Genre

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:44:01 GMT

Los Angeles-Based Alternative Music Artist X Li’s First NFT Music Drop Surpasses Snoop Dogg to Top Sound.xyz Charts, Making History for the Genre Independent alternative music artist X Li from Los Angeles has made history in the web3 space with his debut NFT single, “Think I’m In Love With You,” from the project “California Love Stories.” Within just 24 hours of release, the track sold 1,800 mints and raised an impressive 9 ETH, surpassing Snoop Dogg’s sales and becoming the best-selling track of the month on Sound.xyz, the world’s largest NFT music platform.X Li’s success led him to top the Sound.xyz charts as the best-selling artist of the week and month in both mint quantity and total sales. This achievement marks the first time an alternative music artist has reached the number one spot on this prestigious platform. The artist, known for previous collaborations with major companies such as Sony Music Entertainment, Dolby Laboratories, and ByteDance, has successfully transitioned into the NFT music world. His recent achievements include ranking fourth of all time and securing...

Porn industry group sues over Utah’s age verification law

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:44:01 GMT

Porn industry group sues over Utah’s age verification law By Sam Metz | Associated PressSALT LAKE CITY — An adult entertainment industry group filed a lawsuit on Wednesday challenging a new Utah law that requires porn websites to implement age verification mechanisms to block minors from accessing sexually explicit materials.The law, which took effect Wednesday, made Utah the second state to require adult websites to verify the age of those who want to view their pages — either through an independent contractor or digital ID. Lawmakers likened the requirement to those for alcohol or online gambling and argued that stronger protections were needed to shield kids from pornography, which is ubiquitous online.The Free Speech Coalition — along with an erotica author and companies that manage adult websites and are party to the suit — argues that Utah’s new law unfairly discriminates against certain kinds of speech, violates the First Amendment rights of porn providers and intrudes on the privacy of individuals who want to view sexually ex...

Warriors, Lakers fans relish rare playoff meeting — and possible final Steph-LeBron showdown

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:44:01 GMT

Warriors, Lakers fans relish rare playoff meeting — and possible final Steph-LeBron showdown SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors vs. Lakers, NorCal vs. SoCal, Steph vs. LeBron.For California fans, the tantalizing playoff matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers was a long time coming, representing what will perhaps be one final chance to see Steph Curry and LeBron James face each other in a postseason series at or near the peak of their powers.“I’m born and raised here. Diehard Laker fan, a Kobe tattoo,” said Shannon Reed, an Antioch native, at Chase Center before Game 1 on Tuesday. “But to be able to see the clash of the titans in our generation is what I’m most excited for.”It’s also a rare opportunity to have some bragging rights over friends, family members, and even spouses who might wear purple instead of blue, as the two teams compete in their first playoff series against each other in 32 years.“Admittedly, there’s some tension in the house, to say the very least,” said Warriors fan Matt O’Reilly, who went to Tuesday’s game with roommat...

King Charles III’s coronation: How to watch the historic spectacle

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:44:01 GMT

King Charles III’s coronation: How to watch the historic spectacle By Brian Melley | Associated PressLONDON — Great Britain’s royal family turns the page on a new chapter Saturday with the coronation of King Charles III — a spectacle that echoes medieval times but featuring modern flourishes.The pomp, pageantry and symbolism dates back more than 1,000 years, but the crowning of this king will feature new twists on the tradition and changes from the coronation of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 70 years ago.Plans for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey call for a more toned-down affair than the last one, even though royals from other nations, heads of state and most of Charles’ family will be there, and the monarch plans to wear the same vestments as Elizabeth did.Here are some things to know about the coronation:What time is the service, and how can I watch? According to the New York Times, “King Charles’ coronation service is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. London time, meaning that it will begin very early in the morning in the Unit...