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Photo: Marcus McDonald Towel choice is intensely subjective — for every full-throated waffle obsessive, there are plenty willing to argue the merits of a flat-weave Turkish set. Still, there are a few characteristics that are vital across the board: No matter the style, a towel needs to dry quickly and stay soft after a couple hundred runs in the wash. To find the ones that are as good-looking as they are durable, we spoke to 24 designers, hoteliers, and shop owners, unearthing the checkered style by textile company Baina preferred by multidisciplinary design-studio founders and decorators (seen above, $110), a mildewproof option that dries so fast it can be used twice a day, and one that has held up through years of “emergency potty-training accidents.” Best overall | Most durable | Best soft | Best colorful | Best mildewproof | Best waffle | Best monogrammable | Best Turkish hammam style | Best patterned | Best … [Read more...] about The 11 Very Best Bath Towels

Silent Invasion By Deborah Birx Harper. 506 pp. $29.99 - - - On April 23, 2020, with the United States in the throes of the first covid-19 wave, President Donald Trump opined that doctors should investigate whether shining ultraviolet light or injecting disinfectant into the body might treat the disease. To back him up, he turned to the White House coronavirus response coordinator, the physician and public health expert Deborah Birx. "Deborah, have you ever heard of that - the heat and the light . . . relative to this virus?" Birx, though visibly uncomfortable, answered politely, "Not as a treatment." She went on to say that fever does help the body fight infection. She managed to add, "But I've not seen heat or light -" before Trump interrupted her. I was a physician then on the front lines of the pandemic in a New York City intensive care unit, and I felt angry at Birx when I saw that clip. Her tepid response made me think she was more concerned with avoiding the rage of … [Read more...] about Book World: Deborah Birx’s unseen fight to stop Trump’s covid falsehoods

The Office BFFs: Tales of the Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There By Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey Dey Street Books. 336 pp. $27.99 - - - We could debate all day about what the two most iconic couples from "The Office" - Pam and Jim, and Dwight and Angela - would be doing in 2022. And we certainly will. But it's just as fun to check in on what Jenna Fischer (who played secretary Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (accountant Angela Martin) are doing today. Behind the scenes, the pair formed a best friendship that persists nearly 10 years after the NBC sitcom went off air - and they're probably hanging out in Target's seasonal aisle. They also appreciate a good power walk. "Except Angela stops and gets some sort of pastry," Fischer chided her friend during a recent Zoom interview. "We're still debating this, years later. I don't think it counts as exercise if you get a snack along the way." Kinsey interjected: "I think it does, because I moved my butt to get there." … [Read more...] about Book World: Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey share their ‘Office’ memories

PERRY HALL, Md. (WJZ/AP) — The Baltimore County Police officer killed Monday while investigating a suspicious vehicle has been identified as 29-year-old Amy Caprio. Baltimore County Police Chief Terrence Sheridan said Caprio died from major head trauma to the head and torso. Her death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner. READ MORE: Will Baltimore Make The List? FIFA Plans To Announce 2026 World Cup Sites On June 16 She was a nearly four-year-veteran assigned to the Parkville precinct. Initially, it was reported she was shot while witnesses said she may have been run over by a black Jeep driven by the suspect. Sixteen-year-old Dawnta Anthony Harris was arrested and charged as an adult in Caprio’s death. WJZ has learned that the three other suspects at-large were taken into custody Tuesday morning. “He did an act which impacts a family, a spouse, brothers and sisters in law enforcement–the institution,” Chief Sheridan said. “That young man has done an act in which … [Read more...] about Baltimore Co. Police Chief: Amy Caprio ‘The Type Of Officer You Want To Hire’

Behind the Review host and Yelp’s Small Business Expert, Emily Washcovick, shares a look at this week’s episode of the podcast. Balancing the demands of your business with your own mental health needs is no easy feat. Expectations are high, and giving into “grind culture” sometimes seems like the only option—which can put your personal wellbeing in the back seat. But it's crucial to move away from that narrative. Instead, try to focus on all of the positive impacts you can have on your team, your business, and your bottom. This starts with making sure that you, your brain, and your mental health are taken care of and prioritized. This topic is particularly important to me after my own experience with mental health struggles. In 2018, I had a manic episode that resulted in a hospitalization, and I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I spent the next three months in intensive treatment and therapy Monday through Friday, learning about my brain and the steps I could take to find … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Your Mental Health to Impact Your Bottom Line

In the 1986 film Gung Ho , a Japanese automaker moves into an abandoned factory in a down-on-its-heels Pennsylvania town. Both the automaker and the town's newly re-employed autoworkers want to make the plant work, but they are at odds concerning principles, methods and leadership styles . Misunderstandings threaten the attainment of a production goal both sides need. At the center of things is Hunt Stevenson, played by Michael Keaton, who is a former plant foreman appointed as employee-management liaison. He is torn between loyalty to his auto-worker friends on the line and the company that has just given him his first leadership position . So, what lessons can we take from this movie 36 years after its release and bring it to our businesses today? Here are three key lessons I took from it and applied to my role at NutraScience Labs: 1. The necessity of strong, honest leadership Hunt Stevenson's underlying motivation for most of the movie was protecting his … [Read more...] about 3 Leadership Lessons I Learned From the Movie Gung Ho & Why They Still Apply 36 Years Later

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — One of the largest tech conferences in the country is underway in Minneapolis. About 10,000 people from around the world are gathering in U.S. Bank Stadium for VeeCon. Dozens gathered outside the stadium Friday morning as early as 2:40 a.m. to get their hands on limited edition merchandise available to the public at 8 a.m. RELATED: VeeCon Brings Thousands, Including Some Big Celebs, To Downtown Minneapolis The conference brings people together to talk about the future of technology, specifically about NFTs or non-fungible tokens, the blockchain and the world of cryptocurrency. Well-known artists, entrepreneurs and celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Pharrell and Spike Lee will be at the conference to talk about how NFTs are changing their respective industries. There was an event Thursday night to showcase Minnesota entrepreneurs, everything from local food, beer and wine. Greater MSP said this conference is the perfect way to show off the best of what … [Read more...] about Large Tech Conference, VeeCon, Underway In Minneapolis

I remember the first time I was on the receiving end of an annual appraisal . My hands were sweaty, my stomach was tight, and my heart was pounding. This would be the first evaluation added to my "official record." I crossed my fingers and hoped that my supervisor believed that my strengths outweighed my weaknesses. To make a long story short, it turned out that my annual appraisal was more of a check in the box for my manager than it was an honest critique of my performance. After 45 minutes, all I learned was that I was meeting the requirements to fulfill my job duties. No helpful information was offered, and I left the meeting with no insight into what my supervisor felt I was doing well or how he would help me develop in areas where I needed to improve. When I started my leadership development business, I noticed a trend: All my high-functioning clients had similar performance review methodologies. First, none used performance appraisals to guide pay raises or promotion … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons to Ditch Your Annual Appraisals

0 Arts & Entertainment The public is invited to celebrate The Left Bank Bistro's in St. Petersburg's acquisition of new art from Lance Rodgers. Carlos Hernandez , Patch Contributing Writer Posted Reply Event flyer for the unveiling of work by Lance Rodgers. Restaurant interior. Patio. ST. PETE, FL - The Left Bank Bistro will be unveiling its newest art acquisition with a special evening to commemorate the art and the artist on Friday, April 22nd. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a cocktail hour with a glass of complimentary champagne and hors d'oeuvres upon arrival, live music by David Downin g with a presentation at 7:30 p.m. A special prix fixe menu has been prepared with one seating at 8 p.m. Patrons are welcome to stay and mingle with music and cocktails even after dinner service begins. Roaring 20's attire is strongly encouraged. "This collaboration and project … [Read more...] about The Left Bank Bistro Celebrates New Lance Rodgers Art Acquisition

DAVIS (CBS13) — On Thursday, the FBI arrested UC Davis Assistant Water Polo Coach Daniel Noble on charges related to child pornography. UC Davis hired Noble in 2019, and his contract was going to expire on June 30. READ MORE: Structure Fire Spreads To Vegetation In Tahoe National Forest Near Camptonville; Evacuation Order Issued UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May had this to say in a statement released by the university. “These allegations are highly disturbing and antithetical to the values of UC Davis,” UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May said. “We will cooperate fully with the FBI investigation. As always, the safety of our students and the broader community remain my highest concern.” READ MORE: Firefighters: Series Of Freeport Boulevard Grass Fires Were Intentionally Set Davis learned about the case and eventual arrest from the FBI on Wednesday night, per their statement. On Thursday, Noble was immediately placed on administrative leave and ordered to stay away … [Read more...] about UC Davis Assistant Water Polo Coach Arrested On Charges Related To Child Pornography