Pedro "Pete" Arredondo, whose delayed response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, has been widely criticized resigned from his post on the city council, the local newspaper reported Saturday. "After much consideration, I regret to inform those who voted for me that I have decided to step down as a member of the city council," Arredondo told the Uvalde Leader-News. "The mayor, the city council, and the city staff must continue to move forward without distractions." Shortly after the article was published, however, the City of Uvalde released a statement saying it had not heard directly from Arredondo. "While it is the right thing to do, no one from the City has seen a letter or any other documentation of his resignation, or even spoken with him," read the statement, circulated by news outlets. Officials noted that they had learned of Arredondo's resignation only from the Leader-News's article. Arredondo, his lawyer, and a person who has handled … [Read more...] about Uvalde schools police chief resigns city council post
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The surprising reason supermarkets sell flowers
New York (CNN Business) All stores have marketing tactics to get you in the door — stylish mannequins, elaborate display windows, posters screaming about all the discounts you can find inside. But some are far more subtle, so much so that chances are you've hardly ever noticed them. Picture your local grocery store, for example. What do you see when you first walk in? Most likely: Flowers. Big, bright bouquets of fresh-cut blooms greet shoppers inside just about every major grocer, from Whole Foods to Kroger to innumerable New York City bodegas. That's no coincidence — there's a strategic decision behind those flowers' placement. "It is very, very simple," says Paco Underhill, the founder and CEO of behavioral research and consulting firm Envirosell. "If you can get someone's nose and saliva glands working, they become a much less disciplined shopper." Read More That's right: Flowers fire up the senses, getting you ready to spend. Sure, … [Read more...] about The surprising reason supermarkets sell flowers
Real Estate Roundup For Dunwoody Area
0 Real Estate Check out the latest homes for sale in the Dunwoody area, including affordable bank-owned homes. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Dunwoody, GA — On the lookout for a new place to live, or just curious about what else is out there these days? As part of our weekly real estate roundup, a collaboration between Patch and Redfin.com , we're bringing you some of the newest and most interesting houses to hit the market in Dunwoody and environs. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area in the past week. Looking for more pics and details? You can click on any address to learn more. And you can always visit Redfin.com directly to see many more homes where these came from. Without further ado, here's a look at the latest Dunwoody properties in this week's roundup. Happy house hunting! Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Redfin . Please report any … [Read more...] about Real Estate Roundup For Dunwoody Area
5 Open Houses In The Northeast Cobb Area
0 Real Estate Searching for new houses near Northeast Cobb? Find your price point among the latest properties to hit the local market. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply NORTHEAST COBB, GA — If you're searching for a new home, you've probably already browsed through all the online listings for your area. And while you probably have learned roughly what these homes are like from the photos, there's just no comparison to witnessing the real thing. To help those looking for their next home in the Northeast Cobb area, we’ve listed the five newest houses to hit the market, with information included on the next scheduled open house. Below is an address, photo, price, home size and open-house time for each property on our list — such as a home in the Marietta area with 5 beds and 4.5 baths for $850,000, and another in the Marietta area with 5 beds and 4.5 baths for $850,000. Click on any address for additional photos and … [Read more...] about 5 Open Houses In The Northeast Cobb Area
4 Open Houses For You In And Around The South Cobb Area
0 Real Estate See the most recent homes in the open-house circuit near you. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply SOUTH COBB, GA — Shopping for a house online can sometimes leave you wanting. To get a real feel for a house, you really have to visit it yourself. That’s the beauty of the IRL open house: A chance to try before you buy! Ready to see what's out there? To jump-start your search, we've made a list of the four latest open houses scheduled in the South Cobb area. That way, you can get a feel for what's available without committing to a house blindly. Here is an address, photo, price and bedroom/bath information for each property listed — including one in the Mableton area with 5 beds and 3 baths for $463,900, and another in the Austell area with 2 beds and 2 baths for $295,000. Click on any address for additional pics and details. Happy house hunting! Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using … [Read more...] about 4 Open Houses For You In And Around The South Cobb Area
South Cobb: 5 Latest Houses To Hit The Market
0 Real Estate Wondering what's on the market? See what the newest properties in and around South Cobb have to offer. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply SOUTH COBB, GA — Whether you’re actively in the market for a new home or just thinking about other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest listings in South Cobb featured below. Follow the address links below to see more photos of homes that spark your interest. Here’s a sampling of the latest batch of new properties to go up for sale in and near South Cobb — including one in the Austell area with 3 beds and 2 baths for $319,000, and another in the Mableton area with 5 beds and 4.5 baths for $675,000. Like what you see? Simply click on any address in the list to get additional pics and details. Happy house hunting! Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Redfin . Please report any errors or other … [Read more...] about South Cobb: 5 Latest Houses To Hit The Market
There Is No Escape From ‘Barbiecore’ This Summer
In July 2023, Barbie , the next film from Academy Award-nominated director Greta Gerwig, is scheduled to hit theaters. A year out from its release date, the movie, which stars Margot Robbie as the iconic plastic doll and Ryan Gosling as her loyal paramour Ken, is already generating reams of online buzz due to paparazzi shots of its costumed stars on the job. You’d have to be living under a rock to avoid the pictures: Robbie and Gosling in pink, fringed cowboy attire, complete with drawstring bell-bottoms and pure white Stetsons . Robbie sporting extra-long blond extensions. Gosling looking like country-and-western Elvis . The getups, which are rumored to have been designed by past Gerwig collaborator Jacqueline Durran, are unhinged, and nobody seems to be able to shut up about Barbie’s hysterical-neon ensembles. In one shot, Robbie and Gosling can be seen clad in homages to 1995’s Hot Skatin’ Barbie: hot-pink biker shorts, fluorescent patterned vests, and … [Read more...] about There Is No Escape From ‘Barbiecore’ This Summer
Routes: No letup in sight for summer air travel woes; a peek at the future of red-eye flights
In this week’s developments, the problems of excessive flight cancellations and delays look like they will continue through the peak summer season; Spirit Airlines delays a shareholder vote on a Frontier merger as it studies the latest JetBlue offer; low-cost Breeze Airways puts off its Los Angeles debut as it slows down growth plans; United’s Star Alliance will add a non-airline member and American’s Oneworld will take on its third Middle Eastern partner; China eases mandatory COVID-19 quarantine rules; Air New Zealand unveils plans to add economy class bunk beds to its long-haul 787 fleet; Alaska Airlines and American open up new award booking options on international partner carriers; American and British Airways will consolidate flight activities at London Heathrow terminals. Even though several major airlines have cut back their original summer schedules to minimize last-minute cancellations as they struggle with staffing issues , it’s starting to look like schedule … [Read more...] about Routes: No letup in sight for summer air travel woes; a peek at the future of red-eye flights
Popular Pakistani restaurant stands test of time in Dubai
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 12 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In a city boasting champagne brunches with views of the sea, Michelin star restaurants, and endless high-end Asian food options, a small hole-in-the-wall restaurant with plastic chairs and metal tables is one of Dubai’s go-to spots. Ravi restaurant, a small, family-owned Pakistani place, is rooted in the community of South Asian workers who helped build Dubai. Yet over the decades, it has become a staple of the food culture in a city that usually gravitates to everything glitzy and over-the-top. The restaurant opened its doors in the United Arab Emirates in 1978 in the Dubai neighborhood of Satwa, at a time when it was a sandy area full of big lorries and small construction shops. The emirate was mostly a desert land in the 1970s with a meager, low-built skyline overlooking the Gulf. Ravi … [Read more...] about Popular Pakistani restaurant stands test of time in Dubai
3 Aventura Area Open Houses
0 Real Estate Searching for new digs around Aventura? Check out the local homes currently on the market near you. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply AVENTURA, FL — Using the internet to shop for a house can feel like a wasted effort. Photos often don't show all the fun little details, and they can sometimes make a fixer-upper look bigger and better than it really is. That’s why open houses are so convenient: A chance to try before you buy! To help those looking to purchase a home in the Aventura area, we’ve listed the three newest houses to hit the local market, with information included on the next scheduled open house. Here is an address, photo, price and bedroom/bath information for each property listed — including one in the Hallandale Beach area with 2 beds and 2 baths for $430,000, and another with 2 beds and 2 baths for $485,000. Looking for more information on one of the listings? Just click on any address to … [Read more...] about 3 Aventura Area Open Houses