Deaths related to binge-drinking on the rise, new studies show
American drinkers are boozing more, according to two new studies this month, and that’s leading to more alcohol-related deaths. “With the increases in alcohol use among women, there’s been increases in harms for women including ER visits, hospitalization and deaths,” Aaron White, lead study author, told NPR. Researchers at the CDC revealed this week a 12 percent increase in binge drinking over a six year period ending in 2017, according to data pulled from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The CDC’s report also revealed binge drinking averages by state, and showed that nine states are drinking more than they did in 2011, including New Jersey and New York. In 2017, the state with the lowest average number of drinks during a binge was Massachusetts with 320; the highest was Wyoming with 1,219.
Source:Fox News
January 18, 2020 21:11 UTC
Japanese fashion house accused of cultural appropriation for putting models in cornrow wigs: 'Racist show!'
Commes des Garçons, a Japanese fashion house, is being accused of cultural appropriation after sending models down the runway in wigs designed to look like cornrows. Nearly all of them were seen sporting what appeared to be ill-fitting cornrow wigs. ?” one user wrote on Instagram. “They wanna make money off the culture but don’t wanna show love and respect to the people,” someone else commented. Commes des Garçons has not publicly commented on the backlash, nor shared any photos from the show on its Instagram page as of Saturday afternoon.
Source:Fox News
January 18, 2020 21:11 UTC
ICE subpoenas NY for info on illegal immigrant accused of murder, as sanctuary city fight escalates
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Friday subpoenaed New York for information of multiple illegal immigrants who have been arrested in New York City, but were shielded by the city’s controversial sanctuary city policies -- including one illegal immigrant who is accused of murdering a 92-year-old woman. Those detainers are requests that ICE should be informed of an illegal immigrant’s pending release from custody so they can be transferred to deportation proceedings. New York City has pushed back against the criticism, however, claiming that the policy makes New Yorkers safer. “New York City has passed its own common-sense laws about immigration enforcement that have driven crime to record lows. “That policy has kept us safe.”The subpoenas issued by ICE request information on four illegal immigrants.
Source:Fox News
January 18, 2020 21:00 UTC
Reed scores 23 points, DePaul upsets No. 5 Butler 79-66
After a disappointing 0-4 start in the Big East, with close losses to Seton Hall and Villanova, DePaul (13-5, 1-4) left little doubt against Butler that its nonconference season wasn’t a fluke. Butler, which was coming off a home loss to Seton Hall on Wednesday, never led and trailed by double digits the entire second half. After a tough home loss to Seton Hall and the blowout loss to DePaul, the Bulldogs have to face Villanova next. With the convincing win over Butler, DePaul proved to be in the mix for its first NCAA Tournament appearance since the 2003-2004 season. ADNO HANGOVERButler forward Sean McDermott said there was no carryover from Wednesday’s loss to Seton Hall.
Source:Washington Post
January 18, 2020 21:00 UTC
Queen and Buckingham Palace statements
Royal watchers noted how the queen issued a statement separate from the palace. Her statement in particular was warm in tone, referring to her “grandson” and saying that "Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family.”Read the statements in full below:ADADStatement from HM The Queen. While they can no longer formally represent The Queen, the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty. ADThe Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family. Buckingham Palace does not comment on the details of security arrangements.
Source:Washington Post
January 18, 2020 21:00 UTC
Customer Service Lessons From Hyatt’s Dramatic Call Center Overhaul
• Are there ways your contact center agents could expand their knowledge in order to create what I call “situational empathy” when talking with customers? While the contact center challenges of a massive organization like Hyatt are likely amplified beyond what you’re facing yourself, the way that company has gone about overhauling its contact center recently is, nonetheless, instructive. White: Undoubtedly it’s our new effort to have contact center colleagues experience the hotel like a guest. Solomon: How do you measure success in the contact center? We are now asking, “are we doing it the right way?” or “are we creating the right experience?” vs. “did we hit a specific target percentage or metric?” Service and care are more important than sales numbers.
Source:Forbes
January 18, 2020 20:56 UTC
Payne’s career game helps Florida beat No. 4 Auburn 69-47
Payne had the best game of his college career, finishing with 19 points and 11 rebounds, as the Gators routed the fourth-ranked Tigers 69-47 on Saturday. Florida exploited it, with Blackshear pulling Wiley outside and allowing Payne to crash the boards on both ends. It was a huge day for a guy who entered the game averaging 4.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. “We just got to do that every game.”ADLocke and Blackshear finished with 11 points apiece for the Gators, who haven’t lost at home to Auburn since 1996. “I felt better every day.”Nembhard finished with six points, five rebounds, five assists and four turnovers in a season-low 25 minutes.
Source:Washington Post
January 18, 2020 20:49 UTC
Yemeni Officials: 25 Troops Killed in Houthi Missile Strike
SANAA, Yemen — A missile attack launched by Shiite rebels in Yemen hit an army camp Saturday, killing at least 25 troops, Yemeni officials said. The strike in the central province of Marib wounded about 10 others. Officials said they expected the death toll to rise as burn victims were rushed to hospitals. The Houthi attack on the military training camp followed an ongoing barrage of assaults by Saudi-backed government forces on rebel targets east of Sanaa. Those attacks killed at least 22 people on both sides, according to officials.
Source:New York Times
January 18, 2020 20:48 UTC
Haute couture fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier announces his retirement from runway
The 67-year-old French couture designer made the announcement in a sweet and cheerful Twitter video on Friday. The news came after Gaultier announced a major 50th-anniversary haute couture show, which will take place at the Théatre du Châtelet on January 22 during Paris Fashion Week. "This will be my last haute couture show, my last Gaultier Paris show. Still, the designer assured fans that his retirement does not spell the end for Gaultier Paris. "Stay tuned, Gaultier Paris will go on, the haute couture continues," Gaultier said in the video announcement.
Source:CNN
January 18, 2020 20:48 UTC
Rebel Wilson shows off her weight loss in new Instagram post, after calling 2020 'The Year of Health'
(CNN) Everyone makes those go-to-the-gym resolutions at the start of the new year, but Rebel Wilson has been sticking to hers. On Friday, Sydney-based personal trainer Jono Castano Acero posted a photo with the Australian actress, saying he was proud of Wilson for sticking to it. "Friday vibes, but @rebelwilson has been putting in the yards 7 days a week! At the beginning of the year, Wilson wrote in an Instagram post that 2020 would be "The Year of Health." "Who's with me in making some positive changes this year?"
Source:CNN
January 18, 2020 20:48 UTC
Harry And Meghan Are Officially No Longer Working Members Of Britain’s Royal Family
They will no longer receive public funds for royal duties.” It added: “ The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.” HRH refers to ‘His/Her Royal Highness’ and is used by some royals. as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.” HRH refers to ‘His/Her Royal Highness’ and is used by some royals. The couple will split their time between Canada , where Meghan is currently staying with son Archie, and the U.K . The Sussexes’ bombshell announcement on January 8 that they were to “step back” as senior royals appeared to come as a surprise to other members of Britain’s most famous family. But discussions about their desire to carve out a new life—and a new working model—had been going on behind the scenes for months.
Source:Forbes
January 18, 2020 20:47 UTC
While Women’s March unfolds, L.A. Archdiocese holds its own social justice gathering
As thousands of people gathered downtown for the fourth Women’s March, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles offered its own comment on the matter with a smaller procession that began at the city’s birthplace. The sixth OneLife LA rally and march started at noon at Olvera Street, with welcoming remarks by Archbishop José H. Gomez. "`Love is the reason for our lives,” Gomez said in a statement. AdvertisementAt 5 p.m., OneLife LA was scheduled to conclude with Gomez offering the 25th annual Respect Life Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles. Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez stands for a portrait at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Monday, November 21, 2016 in Los Angeles.
Source:Los Angeles Times
January 18, 2020 20:41 UTC
Navy Aircraft Carrier to Be Named for Black Pearl Harbor Veteran
Mr. Miller was born on Oct. 12, 1919, in Waco, Texas, where he was a high school football player, according to the Doris Miller Memorial in Waco. He enlisted in the Navy in 1939, when black sailors were not allowed to serve in combat positions. The day of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Mr. Miller woke up at 6 a.m. and had already collected laundry when the general alarm sounded. He headed for his battle station, the Navy said, “only to discover that torpedo damage had wrecked it, so he went on deck.”Because of his build, Mr. Miller, then 22, was assigned to carry wounded sailors to safety. Mervyn S. Bennion on the bridge, according to the Navy.
Source:New York Times
January 18, 2020 20:41 UTC
A 'ghost net' in Hawaii is threatening marine life right now
(CNN) Environmentalists warn that a large "ghost net" is floating in Hawaiian waters that could threaten marine life and cause severe damage to boats if not removed soon. Ghost nets are massive fishing nets that have been left or lost at sea by fisherman. Officials are asking people to be on the lookout for what they believe to be a net measuring 50 feet long by 70 feet wide, and approximately 50 feet deep in the sea, according to Matt Lane, a spokesman with the nonprofit Love the Sea. Mary Crowley, founder of Ocean Voyages Institute, which conducts ocean debris cleanups, told CNN it's difficult to know the exact size since there have been sightings from different people, but no photos. She said when people spotting nets take photos of them, rescuers can get a more accurate estimate on sizing, which helps determine extraction efforts.
Source:CNN
January 18, 2020 20:37 UTC
API Economy: Is It The Next Big Thing?
"The prospects for the API economy are exponential," said Bernard Harguindeguy, who is the CTO at Ping Identity. Jeff Lawson And TwilioOne of the pioneers of the API economy is Jeff Lawson, who is the co-founder and CEO of Twilio. Before creating Twilio, Lawson worked as a technical product manager at Amazon, where he saw how APIs were critical for AWS. It’s why we are seeing an explosion of startups.”But the megatrend of the API Economy is not just about tech companies either. So a few years ago we completely revamped our technology infrastructure to allow for an API platform.
Source:Forbes
January 18, 2020 20:37 UTC