Letter to the Editor: Nestlé Purina should prove it needs a tax break
It’s very disappointing the Mayor and Flagstaff City Council have indicated they will support giving Nestlé Purina, a $91.4-billion company, a $400,000 tax break so it will reduce the odor from its manufacturing plant a mere 6% from what it is today. Purina is a multinational corporation with profits that have increased from 17% to 22% between 2017 and 2018 alone. They say they can’t afford to pay to further reduce the odor, which is below the state air quality standard. If they “need” a tax break, prove it. For example, the $400,000 tax break could be put toward our unfunded pension liability.
Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2020 21:56 UTC
Fairbury's Firmanik, Norris' Nelson make semis
Norris' Caden Eggleston lost 9-2 in his first round match of the 126-pound division while Cooper Spaulding lost by pinfall in his first round match of the 152-pound division. In Class C, Wilber-Clatonia had four of their eight state qualifiers win their first round match, but none of the four could reach the semifinals. Tommy Lokken won his first round match by pinfall in the 132-pound division over Wood River's Carson Thompson, but lost his quarterfinal match to Quentyn Frank of Amherst in the quarterfinals. Colby Homolka also picked up a first round win for the Wolverines in the 138-pouind division. {{featured_button_text}}In the 160-pound division, Wilber-Clatonia's Sawyer Kunc won a 6-2 decision over Bishop Neumann's Samuel Vrana in the first round, but lost his quarterfinal match by pinfall to Chase Olson of Valentine.
Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2020 21:11 UTC
Congressman tours downtown Beatrice building
A downtown Beatrice building that seemed destined for demolition before undergoing an extensive renovation has caught the eye of elected officials. Congressman Adrian Smith toured Beatrice’s Mercantile Building at 310 Court St. on Thursday morning as part of a trip through the area. And while Smith didn’t have a beer during his tour of the building, which is anchored by Stone Hollow Brewing, he did get an inside look at one of the biggest success stories from the area when it comes to putting an old building to use. I’ll admit I didn’t quite expect to see this and certainly it’s so useful for the community as a whole. {{featured_button_text}}Smith added extensive, and expensive, renovations like that of the Mercantile Building highlight while property tax relief is something lawmakers need to focus on.
Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2020 19:52 UTC
NFL Saints backed by church in effort to keep emails secret
The Saints say their involvement was limited to a team executive preparing church leaders for the publicity surrounding the credibly accused list. Retired Judge Carolyn Gill-Jefferson heard arguments from attorneys for the archdiocese, the Saints and the AP, which broke news of the emails and filed a motion urging their release. AP attorney Mary Ellen Roy argued that neither the Saints nor the archdiocese had met their legal burden to demonstrate the emails are confidential. “They’re trying to say, ‘Everything we did was fine and dandy, but let us tell you that. {{featured_button_text}}Gill-Jefferson was appointed “special master” in the dispute by an Orleans Parish Civil District Court judge overseeing a lawsuit against the archdiocese over a longtime deacon accused of abusing schoolchildren decades ago.
Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2020 19:52 UTC
Wesley Traubel
Wesley C. Traubel× Loading&hellp; {{title}} {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}} {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}{{html}} Thanks for being a subscriber. {{featured_button_text}}Wesley C. “Wes” Traubel, 85, of Grand Island passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 surrounded by his family. Those who cherish his memory include his wife of 61 years, Mary (Appleget) Traubel of Grand Island; son, Kirk Traubel of Omaha and his sons, Chase and Mitchell; and daughter, Kris Traubel of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. To honor Wes' wishes, there will be no service. Condolences may be mailed to All Faiths Funeral Home, 2929 S Locust St., Grand Island, NE 68801 or submitted online at www.giallfaiths.comTo send flowers to the family of Wesley Traubel, please visit Tribute Store.
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February 20, 2020 19:52 UTC
Nine shot dead in suspected racist attack on Germany shisha bars
The presumed attacker - a 43-year-old German man identified as Tobias R. - was found dead close to a gun soon after the shootings late on Wednesday in Hanau, near Frankfurt, authorities said. Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned the "poison" of racism. Frank told reporters the nine people shot dead had immigrant backgrounds. Germany is home to three million people of Turkish origin including one million ethnic Kurds. In June, a far-right sympathiser was accused of shooting dead a pro-immigration politician.
Source:bd News24
February 20, 2020 19:41 UTC
Nearly 6 million children's water bottles recalled due to choking hazard — again
Do you have this water bottle? Contigo announced a recall of about 5.7 million of its children's water bottles over fears the bottle's spout can detach and cause a child to choke. This marks the second time these water bottles were recalled and includes the replacement lids that were provided in the first recall, which was issued in August 2019. The water bottle company received 427 reports of the spout detaching off the bottle, and 27 of those spouts were found in children's mouths. "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and the replacement lids provided in the previous recall," the release said.
Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2020 19:30 UTC
Warmest January ever puts 2020 on track to be one of top 10 hottest years
Global average temperatures last month were 2.05 degrees Fahrenheit (1.14 degrees Celsius) above average, slightly higher than in January 2016, the previous record-holder. All of the 10 current warmest years on record have occurred since 2004, and the past five years have been the hottest five. A strong El Nino during the first half of 2016, for example, contributed to the record temperatures that year. “We’re in sort of new territory here with a record in a non-El Nino month,” Gleason said. Central India was one of the few regions with cooler than average temperatures.
Source:bd News24
February 20, 2020 19:18 UTC
Maryland seeks strong finish in Big Ten
They've since rattled off victories at Northwestern, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan State. Against the Hoosiers, Maryland scored the final seven points to win 77-76, and last weekend a 14-0 game-ending run produced a 67-60 victory against the Spartans. “We just don't get rattled too often," said Cowan, who had 11 points during the frantic final three minutes at Michigan State. Following that emotional victory, the Terps improved to 15-0 at home with a methodical 76-67 win over Northwestern on Tuesday night. Everybody has so much tremendous confidence," said Smith, who had 22 points and 19 rebounds against the Wildcats.
Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2020 19:07 UTC
Robbers shoot another Bangladeshi shopkeeper dead in South Africa, third victim from Feni in a month
Daganbhuiyan Police Station OC Md Aslam Shikder said he heard that robbers had shot a Bangladeshi dead in South Africa. Dulal's wife Bibi Moriom Parul told reporters that their relatives in South Africa informed the family about his killing. Dulal had sold his house in Feni to arrange the money for moving to South Africa in 2008, the wife said. His father Malek Sarder has sought help of the government and the Bangladesh embassy in South Africa to bring back the body. The previous victims from Daganbhuiyan are Abdul Karim Harun of Dheulia village and Md Nurul Huda Chhuttu of Boitharpar village.
Source:bd News24
February 20, 2020 18:56 UTC
Study shows Doney Park leads northern Arizona as best city for sleep
Doney Park only came in at number 12 on the list of best cities for sleep in the state, but the community east of Flagstaff was the highest rated in northern Arizona, according to a new study. However, Sleepopolis, the company that reviews sleeping products and conducted this study, didn't go around testing everyone's mattress to get their answers. The company believes that high BMI is linked to higher risks of sleep apnea, and heavy drinking is tied to restless sleep. {{featured_button_text}}× Register for more free articles Stay logged in to skip the surveys Log in Sign up {{featured_button_text}}Across the state, Paradise Valley, a city north of Scottsdale in central Phoenix, was rated the best city for sleep. While cities like Page, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Verde Village and Sedona were below Doney Park on the list, they were all higher than Flagstaff.
Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2020 18:33 UTC
Chawkbazar inferno: Victims’ families cry for compensation
As many as 71 people were killed when a fire broke out at Wahed Mansion in Churihatta, Chawkbazar last year. Like Shaheb, families of the other victims were also present at the press conference organized for marking the anniversary of the fire incident that killed 71 people on February 20, last year. As many as 71 people were killed when a fire broke out at Wahed Mansion in Churihatta in Chawkbazar, the fire spread to neighbouring buildings. The program was arranged by Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA), Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (Blast), Brac, Transparency international Bangladesh, Bangladesh Engineers Institute, Association for Land Reform and Development (ALRD), and Nijera Kori at Dhaka Reporters' Unity auditorium yesterday. She also urges the authorities concerned to compensate the victims who are alive and the families of the deceased.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
February 20, 2020 18:22 UTC