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Ja Rule, Ashanti to perform at inaugural Taste of Toga festival

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:44:13 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The inaugural Taste of Toga festival is set for the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on September 23. The event will be headlined by Ja Rule and Ashanti. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Taste of Toga features food from restaurants around Saratoga County. The festival also includes live music throughout the day. Participating restaurants so far include:Bookmakers Restaurant and Lounge, Saratoga SpringsThe Country Corner Cafe, Saratoga SpringsNanola, MaltaNashville of Saratoga, Saratoga SpringsThe District at 43 Phila, Saratoga Springs 4th of July fireworks returning to Saratoga Springs after 4 years Ja Rule is a rapper from New York City that rose to fame in the early 2000s. Ashanti is a singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to prominence in 2002 after being featured on Ja Rule's song "Always on Time."More artists will be added to the music lineup soon. Tickets for Taste of Toga go on sale on F...

Denver weather: First 90-degree day of 2023 likely amid sunshine with no rain

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:44:13 GMT

A warming trend will bring metro Denver its first 90-degree day since last summer on Monday, under mostly blue skies amid sunshine with no rain, according to the National Weather Service.It’s been 272 days since temperatures in Denver topped 90 degrees, weather service records show. Last year, spring brought the first 90-degree day on May 11, and by June the temperatures had reached 90 degrees ten times.Higher temperatures favor the formation of ground-level ozone air pollution. The Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment has issued an air quality alert effective through 4 p.m.,  urging residents to minimize driving in non-electric vehicles.The high temperature in Denver Monday afternoon will be 92 degrees, forecasters said. A light wind will blow at speeds mostly below 15 miles per hour. At night, the temperatures will decrease to 59 degrees, forecasters said.East of Denver on Colorado’s eastern plains, the temperature will hit 96 degrees in Wray, forec...

Antisemitic flyer tossed onto lawn in Redondo Beach

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:44:13 GMT

A plastic baggie containing an antisemitic flyer was found on the lawn of a man in Redondo Beach Monday morning.Dr. Andrew Lesser was taking his trash out when he noticed the bag on the ground.“It’s just nauseating … It’s people who are unhappy with their own lives and they want to blame somebody else. Some other race, some religion, and they’re just sick people. But they can be dangerous,” Lesser said.  Antisemitic flyers again distributed across Southern California The flyer found near the intersection of South Gertruda Avenue and Pearl Street was similar to those recently left in Redlands and Huntington Beach, although it was unclear if there was any connection.Lesser called Redondo Beach police to report the incident.

CBD & Senior Health — Is CBD Oil OK For Senior Citizens?

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:44:13 GMT

CBD isn’t just “hip” with millennials. Interestingly, many senior citizens are now using CBD topicals on their hips!Recent surveys suggest at least 20 percent of Americans over 65 have used a CBD product in the past few years. That number continues to climb as more data comes out about CBD’s anti-inflammatory and anti-stress properties. There’s also a lot of positive “word of mouth” swirling around regarding CBD’s effectiveness for many age-related conditions like arthritis.Although the CBD business is booming in the senior care sector, does that mean this supplement is safe for grandpa and grandma? Are there any potential issues senior citizens should consider before trying a CBD product?Is CBD Oil Safe For Senior Patients?As long as CBD products meet high-quality standards for purity, they should be safe for most healthy senior citizens. However, there are concerns that CBD oil could adversely interact with many prescription medications. Since almost 90 percent of Americans over 6...

Cheap Tricks for Bellrays

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:44:13 GMT

Cheap TrickCheap Trick (Epic)Cheap Tricks for Bellrays: Bob Vennum of rock & soulers the Bellrays told us about his love for Cheap Trick’s classic debut.Bob Vennum: I remember hearing Cheap Trick for the first time at a friend’s house. She played Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and then In Color. Despite immediately wanting to go home and grab my guitar and figure out the cool chord progression to “I Want You to Want Me”, I remember thinking how wimpy it sounded next to “American Girl” or “Breakdown”. My immediate reaction was that it sounded like one of the local bands around that had put out their own record. (Epic)The next year they put out Live at Budakon and then I got it. I don’t think I put my guitar down for a month! It hit me so hard that this article could’ve easily been all about that record. By the mid ’90s I had been doing original music in local bands for almost 10 years. The rejection letters (and phone bills) from label submissions were piling up and ...

San Jose: Late-night stabbing leaves man with life-threatening injuries

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:44:13 GMT

SAN JOSE — A man is fighting for his life after he was stabbed in downtown San Jose late Sunday night, according to authorities.Police said the stabbing was reported at 10:43 p.m. on the 200 block of Bassett Street, about one block east of Highway 87 and a few blocks north of San Pedro Square.Units are currently on scene in the 200 Block of Bassett St for a report of a stabbing. One adult male was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. Please avoid the area. We will provide updates here when available. TOC: 10:43 PM pic.twitter.com/3LSoS4NmAV— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) June 19, 2023As of Monday morning, there was no further update on the man’s condition or on the circumstances of the stabbing. San Jose police did not release information regarding a potential suspect.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 11 arrested at Great Mall in Milpitas, authorities recover 125 stolen items Crime and Public Safety | ...

TasteFood: Add a little bling to grilled eggplant

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:44:13 GMT

Eggplant on the grill is a summer favorite. A brush of olive oil, a sprinkle of salt and the fire of the grill are all that’s needed to transform firm, spongy eggplant wedges and planks into crispy-squidgy versions of themselves. But why stop there?Take it up a notch with a recipe inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi, the Israel-born British chef and cookbook author. In his recipe, he roasts wedges of eggplant doused in a chermoula-infused oil heady with North African spice, and then tops it with an herby bulgur salad and creamy yogurt for a beautiful and substantial vegetarian dish.The recipe below is a lighter, simplified adaptation. It focuses exclusively on the eggplant and garnishes it with an herbaceous gremolata studded with bits of preserved lemon. It’s bright and fresh, a lovely side dish that can be served warm or at room temperature.Ideally, choose long, narrow eggplants and cut them into narrow wedges. Alternatively, cut thick slices lengthwise from globe eggplants. ...

Wish You Were Here: A trek through Portugal

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:44:13 GMT

In recent months, our readers have been circling the globe, museum hopping in the Netherlands, exploring Uganda’s Impenetrable Forest  and sightseeing in Croatia. And they’ve been sharing charming photos and practical tips along the way.Today, a San Jose dad and his daughter are sharing their experiences in Portugal and the Azores.Wish You Were HerePORTUGAL: M. R. Pamidi of San José and his daughter, Meera, of San Leandro recently spent 10 days exploring Portugal and the Azores and visiting sites in Lisbon, including the Torre de Belem (pictured), as well as Sintra, Coimbra and Porto.M. R. Pamidi of San José and his daughter, Meera, of San Leandro recently visited the Torre de Belem in London. (Courtesy of the Pamidi family) “Compared to France, Germany, Spain and other EU countries, Portugal seems to be a well-kept secret and one of the most inexpensive countries in the European Union,” M.R. says. “It’s a beautiful country rich in history going ba...

HyperX releases the versatile wireless Cirro Buds gaming earbuds

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:44:13 GMT

Gaming earbuds have become more popular as more players see their smartphones as a gaming device. Companies have been jumping on the trend with HyperX being the latest to join the fray with its Cirro Buds Pro earbuds.The $79.99 device, which launches today, is comparable to the Apple Airpods. It features up to 35 hours of battery life when combined with the power from the charging case. The earbuds themselves are rated to last up to 7 hours. That actually outlasts other competitors.The Cirro features 8mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. Beyond the home, players can use it on the go because of it has IPX4 water-resistant rating. One of the bigger features is that it has hybrid active noise cancelling technology, so that users can focus on the sound from the 8mm dynamic drivers.HyperX Cirro Buds Pro can be used for gaming on mobile or as a casual headset for music. (HyperX) Related ArticlesEntertainment | Preview: ‘Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown&...

Travel Troubleshooter: American Airlines changed my flight. Can I get my money back?

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:44:13 GMT

DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: We are taking a cruise next month from Miami. I booked an 11:30 a.m. return flight from Miami to Chicago on American Airlines.A few months before our cruise, American Airlines canceled our 11:30 a.m. flight and moved us to a 9 a.m. flight. We will still be on the ship at 9 a.m.Christopher Elliott, the Travel Troubleshooter I called the airline and asked for a flight later in the afternoon. An agent advised me that all flights were full and they could not move my party to any other flights, even out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.I waited a few weeks and called again, hoping availability would open up, but it did not. An agent told me to cancel my tickets and that I would get a refund. So I did.I have had an email conversation spanning weeks with American Airlines. They only process refunds via email and give no phone option. They keep denying my refund. So, I asked for an extension on my ticket credit. American Airlines denied that, too. Can you help?&#...