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MAD ARCHITECTS’ SECOND U.S. Clint Eastwood's
PROJECT, THE STAR, WILL DROP A
SHIMMERING OFFICE TOWER IN L.A. CRY MACHO
By Jonathan Hilburg / Architecture, Unveiled, West the design. MAD’s plan for the 500,000-square-foot build- Review by Craig MacDonald
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ot off the completion of its first U.S. project lasting, which developers are hoping to fill with a single an- armel's Clint Eastwood defies & blows up
August, today MAD Architects announced it would chor tenant in the entertainment industry, resembles none Hollywood & Senior Stereotypes through
be returning to California as it unveiled plans for of the area’s low-slung neighbors. The massing of the Star the understanding & energy displayed in
the Star, a 22-story biomorphic office building tentatively could be described as resembling three glassy funnels his simple & superb acting and great directing
slated for Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard. stacked inside of each other with a glass dome enclosing found throughout the incredible Warner Bros.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the developers the top, banded by a thin superstructure that creates the Pictures, CRY MACHO.
(working under a limited liability corporation also called silhouette of an egg. That band will serve a practical pur- You should definitely see it. You'll be glad you
did, if you like Eastwood movies; if you like sim-
The Star will span 22 stories and feature two separate terraced landscapes for its office tenants to ple, stylish films; if you like good acting; if you
enjoy. The star, a glassy office tower with track along the outside The Star won’t be truly tubular, but like beautiful scenery & if you like realistic stories
will instead flatten on each side. The funicular cars running along the outer track could reportedly that take their time to develop and bring you right
hold up to 30 passengers at a time with an option to open them for fresh air. (Courtesy MAD Architects) along for the ride.
The 91-year-old, amazing icon does a nice job
in one of his best, most thoughtful, sweet & mean-
ingful movies. Everyone involved in this produc-
tion is to be commended for the film that has
Texas & Mexico settings, which were actually
shot in New Mexico.
Clint's acting is spot on; his look, his dialogue,
his delivery, his demeanor, his glare, his manner-
isms & his walking are that of the older rodeo star
he plays. His romance with Marta (Natalia Traver)
develops realistically as does his relationship with
Rafa (Eduardo Minett), a teenager he's asked to
bring back from Mexico to a Texas rancher father.
Eduardo gets high marks for his believable act-
ing and maturity. Natalia likewise doesn't overact
but performs just right for her important role as
Clint's kind, romantic love interest. Their dancing
chemistry & other scenes elicit viewer emotion.
Another superb actor is Macho the rooster
(there were actually several stand-ins) who
helps save the day on more than one occasion.
Plaudits to Jesus Aguilar for helping develop
Macho into a star.
Helping compliment the movie is the wonderful
English & Spanish music that Mark Mancina was
in charge of and ably sprinkled in the appropriate
spots. The Grammy Award-winning Songwriter
penned some of the film's songs, including "Find
a new Home," which was wonderfully sung by
deep-voiced, rising young country star, Will Ban-
ister of New Mexico.
The casting, put together by Geoffrey Miclat, is
well-chosen. The photography by cinematogra-
pher Ben Davis is outstanding. There are aerial
shots and spectacular footage of wild horses gal-
loping, silhouettes of Clint at sunset and cool shots
with fine lighting & atmospheric shadows. Even
the Star) will submit plans for the $500 million tower at pose, acting as a track for a funicular that will run up the the outfits & sets were near perfect.
6061 Sunset Boulevard to the city today. The project will building’s outer edge and ferry passengers to the enclosed Nick Schenk & N. Richard Nash are credited
require a zoning change and general plan amendment, and rooftop restaurant, event space, and observation deck. for the excellent screenplay. The movie is based
the developers reportedly expect the approvals process to In light of COVID and the subsequent focus on light and in part on the late Nash's "Macho" book. Nash is
take two years and construction another three, putting a air requirements in offices, MAD is aiming for known for his award-
speculative open date sometime in 2026. WELL and LEED Certification and has included winning Broadway
Of course, the most notable part of the Star is obviously ample outdoor space for workers to enjoy. The Los shows, including "The
Angeles-based SALT Landscape Architects will be Rainmaker."
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designing the landscape portions, which include a After all these years of
terrace on the 10th floor that will be lushly planted acting & directing, Clint's
with soft grasses, and a 17th-floor terrace that will still got it. He's a natural,
reportedly be more “sculptural.” Both bands will who doesn't overplay his
feature seating and gathering spaces for employees roles with his acting, his
to join to enjoy. The upper portion will feature a garden as

well, lending the Star’s topper a terrarium-like feel.
delivery & his directing.
He & others involved
should receive Award
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As shown in the renderings, the structure’s tessel-
lated glass will narrow as it approaches each terrace Nominations for their
to carve out occupiable space. roles in this well-edited, 1 hour 43-minute fantas-
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Ma Yansong, founding principal of MAD Architects tic flick, full of suspense & surprise. If you don't
said in a press statement that “Hollywood has been a see it, you won't know what you're missing. This
signature center for culture and creativity for a long movie may be the best film of the year!
time. The Star will be the new iconic landmark in Hol- (Pulitzer Prize nominee Craig MacDonald
lywood and continue to nurture the public’s inspiration has been a nationally-syndicated columnist &
and creativity.” went to Army Basic Training at Ft. Ord, just
like Clint Eastwood.)
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What Homes Will Be Worth in
Your State by the End of 2021

Go Banking Rates / Alexandria Bova 20. Delaware
25. Wyoming
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ith so much uncertainty surrounding the Median home value in 2020: $274,067
housing market, many Americans may be Projected one-year growth rate: 7.8%
afraid that buying or selling a house is too Forecasted median home value in 2021: $295,444
risky of a move to make. A recession isn't great news
for buyers, especially with the average family unable 19. Connecticut
to afford a home in many parts of the country as it is. Median home value in 2020: $276,319
Prospective homebuyers are also concerned about Projected one-year growth rate: 8.4%
their ability to make mortgage payments. But with Forecasted median home value in 2021: $299,530
all of these economic anxieties, how will you know
when it's a good time to make a move? If you're de- 18. Alaska
bating on whether to buy or sell a home, the best fi- Median home value in 2020: $287,613
nancial choice will depend on the home value Projected one-year growth rate: 5.2%
forecast in your state. Forecasted median home value in 2021: $302,569
According to the latest home value forecast data Shutterstock.com
from Zillow, the median home value in the U.S. is 17. Virginia
$262,604; but Zillow is predicting an increase of nearly 8% Forecasted median home value in 2021: $203,023
Median home value in 2020: $299,164
within the next year. Projected one-year growth rate: 7.4%
To figure out the value of homes in 2021 across the country, 36. Tennessee
Median home value in 2020: $200,762 Forecasted median home value in 2021: $321,302
GOBankingRates analyzed median home values from Octo-
ber 2020 using Zillow's forecast tool to predict the increase Projected one-year growth rate: 7.9%
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $216,622 16. Arizona
or decrease in home values by state. The study ranked each Median home value in 2020: $296,783
state according to its median home value, beginning with the Projected one-year growth rate: 9.2%
lowest. 35. Wisconsin
It is important to note that GOBankingRates used the me-
dian home value instead of the median home price by state, Projected one-year growth rate: 8.0%
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $218,373 15. New Hampshire
because value accounts for more factors, such as comparable Median home value in 2020: $315,635
home sales and inspections. Median home value is an esti- Projected one-year growth rate: 8.5%
mate of what the property is actually worth, while the median 34. South Carolina
list price is based on demand and listing agent.
Projected one-year growth rate: 7.6%
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $220,386 14. Montana
50. West Virginia Median home value in 2020: $317,725
Median home value in 2020: $109,182 Projected one-year growth rate: 7.8%
Projected one-year growth rate: 6.7% 33. Pennsylvania
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $116,497
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $227,911 13. Nevada
49. Mississippi Median home value in 2020: $320,203
Projected one-year growth rate: 7.0% 32. Georgia
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $232,754 12. Idaho
48. Oklahoma Median home value in 2020: $323,274
Projected one-year growth rate: 7.6% 31. Illinois
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $233,997 11. Rhode Island
47. Arkansas Median home value in 2020: $325,805
Projected one-year growth rate: 7.2% 30. North Carolina
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $236,826 10. Maryland
46. Kentucky Median home value in 2020: $330,332
Projected one-year growth rate: 7.6% 29. New Mexico
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $236,958 9. New York
45. Iowa Median home value in 2020: $349,939
Projected one-year growth rate: 6.7% 28. South Dakota
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $237,012 8. New Jersey
44. Alabama Median home value in 2020: $364,230
Projected one-year growth rate: 8.1% 27. Texas
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $240,646 7. Utah
43. Ohio Median home value in 2020: $383,216
Projected one-year growth rate: 8.0% 26. North Dakota
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Forecasted median home value in 2021: $252,409 6. Oregon
42. Kansas Median home value in 2020: $385,520
Projected one-year growth rate: 7.5% 25. Wyoming
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $274,497 5. Colorado
41. Indiana Median home value in 2020: $427,659
Projected one-year growth rate: 7.7% 24. Maine
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $282,091 4. Washington
40. Missouri Median home value in 2020: $451,082
Projected one-year growth rate: 7.9% 23. Florida
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $282,750 3. Massachusetts
39. Louisiana Median home value in 2020: $462,110
Projected one-year growth rate: 7.2% 22. Vermont
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $285,929 2. California
38. Michigan Median home value in 2020: $599,159
Projected one-year growth rate: 8.2% 21. Minnesota
Forecasted median home value in 2021: $295,438 1. Hawaii
37. Nebraska Median home value in 2020: $655,433
4 Projected one-year growth rate: 7.4% Forecasted median home value in 2021: $700,002
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elling your home means making dozens (if not hundreds) of decisions, starting with
whether to work with a real estate agent. While the vast majority of homeowners hire a
listing agent, others brave the world of FSBO – For sale by owner. According to Zillow
research, 36% of sellers attempt to sell their homes themselves, but challenges along the way
lead many of them to eventually hire an agent. In the end, only 11% of sellers end up selling
their home without a real estate agent.
We asked FSBO sellers their reasoning for selling on their own, and here are their leading
responses: 49% aimed to save money; 35% felt confident they could sell without an agent, re-
altor, or broker; and 34% already knew a potential buyer.
Homeowners that attempt FSBO transactions are more likely to be older, living in rural
areas, and are more likely to be selling a mobile home.
If you’re trying to decide whether you’re better off taking on the ultimate DIY project or
enlisting the help of a local real estate professional, read on for benefits of both types of trans-
actions.
What does for sale by owner mean?

For sale by owner, often abbreviated as FSBO, is when a homeowner lists their home without
the assistance of a professional real estate agent. When selling on your own, you’re responsible
for the process from start to finish, including pricing, staging, listing, negotiating, drawing up
paperwork, and closing.
Why sell FSBO? Most sellers decide to go it alone in order to avoid paying the standard 6%
commission fee to the real estate agents involved in the sale. While most FSBO sellers are try-
ing to keep more of their profit in their pocket, it’s important to note that a local real estate
agent likely has more expertise in pricing strategy, so it’s possible that the net profit you earn
from a FSBO could end up being lower than if you had listed with an agent.
Benefits of for sale by owner

1. You’ll avoid paying listing agent commission: The most common reason to FSBO is to
avoid paying commissions, which are fees paid to agents based on the final selling price of the
home. Commissions average between 4% to 6% of the home’s purchase price and are usually
paid by the seller from the proceeds of the sale. Typically, the buyer and seller have their own Getty images
agents, with the commission split between the two.
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your property stacks up against other similar homes nearby. For $300-$500, you can hire an Album May-June 1944
appraiser to give you a real market value.
3. You can manage the schedule of showings
and open houses: Fleeing your house for last-
minute showings and all-day weekend open
houses is a lot of work—not to mention having to
keep your home pristine around the clock. When
When you think
you’ve seen it all
you’re running the show, you get to decide when
you want to show your home. And, you won’t
have to wait for your agent to be available to do a
showing for you.
4. You’re motivated to sell for top dollar: Be-
Stocksy cause it’s your finances on the line, you’ll invest
the time and energy to advertise your home in the
best light. FSBO sellers can advertise online (where 79% of buyers say they search), including
on Zillow and on sites dedicated just to real estate sold by owners (here’s where you can post
your FSBO on Zillow). There are also some online services that can get your home listed on
the MLS, usually for a flat fee under $1,000. Don’t forget about professional photos, signage,
and print ads.
5. You’re the neighborhood expert: You can speak to potential buyers about not just the
home itself, but what it’s like to live in the community. After all, you know your neighborhood
best. Sharing that knowledge can be a huge selling point with buyers.
Be aware: When listing FSBO, it can be challenging to set aside your attachment to your
home and focus on the process of selling. When dealing with real estate sold by owners, ob-
jectivity and acceptance of feedback from potential buyers are incredibly important. To help
move your negotiations forward in a productive manner, make sure you know ahead of time
what your bottom-line price is and what concessions you’re open to making. This can help
make negotiations more logical and less emotional.
Benefits of hiring a real estate agent

1. They understand fair market value and pricing strategy: When you work with an experi-
enced, local agent, they should have a great handle on just what your home is worth in your
area, and what kind of pricing will get buyers through the door. They can help you walk the
tightrope of getting you as much money out of your house as possible, while still appealing to
a wide range of buyers.
2. They’re objective listing experts: Good real estate agents have a deep understanding of
their local market and want to show your home in the best light. They also have relationships
with photographers and home stagers, who can all work as a team to highlight the amenities
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3. They have access to extensive market exposure: With access to the local MLS and online
listing portals, social media presence, professional networks, connections with other agents,
and name recognition, your real estate agent can get a lot of eyes on your listing and plenty of
potential buyers in the front door.
4. Buyer’s agents are more likely to show your listing to clients: Real estate agents are paid
on commission, so some agents may not take the time to show your FSBO listing to their
clients, since there’s no guaranteed commission.
Be aware: As a FSBO seller, you can decide to offer a standard 3% commission to the buyer’s
agent (still saving the 3% you would have spent on your own agent). This can help alleviate
the bias some buyer’s agents have against for-sale-by-owner properties.
5. They’ll negotiate professionally: Experienced agents can spot serious buyers and guide
you toward the strongest offers, which eliminates the burden of calls and negotiations with
less motivated shoppers. Agents are extremely familiar with both the selling process and your
local market, so they can recommend appropriate counteroffers. Bottom line: They’ll help you
get as much money as possible. No wonder 80% of sellers whose agents led contract negoti-
ations said the service was very or extremely valuable.
6. They know the paperwork: There’s a lot of documentation involved when you sell a home,
and without an agent, the burden of making sure it’s complete and accurate falls on the seller
(or an attorney you’ve hired to help). Seasoned real estate professionals are experts at the pur-
chase and sale process, and all the legalese that comes with it.
Be aware: If you hire a real estate agent, you likely won’t be their only client. Be sure to
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On the road in Surf City
The Local News
By Chris MacDonald, Writer/Photographer,
HB Ambassador/The Local News Columnist
HB Wetlands Groups
Help Each Other
T
he Bolsa Chica Wetlands Care Center, said, "We're so grateful
were fortunately spared when for the donation, which will be used
the major oil spill recently for indirect costs from the spill, in-
washed ashore in HB. But Talbert cluding housing for over 200 birds
Marsh to the south was not so lucky. that could not be released until the
Bolsa Chica Conservancy CEO environment was deemed safe and
Patrick Brenden said, "We needed to clean as well as increased utility bills
do something to help our neighbors & other costs.
at the HB Wetlands Conservancy be- “These incredible donations ex-
emplify the
OneHB spirit.
When times
are challeng-
ing, the HB
community
comes to-
gether and of-
fers help
wherever help
is needed."
Said Hunting-
ton Beach
Mayor Kim
TOP to BOTTOM: Presentation of the

$10,000 Check. HB Mayor Kim Carr
(left), Bolsa Chica Conservancy CEO
Patrick Brenden, HB Wetlands &
Wildlife Center Executive Director Deb-
bie McGuire, HB Wetlands & Wildlife
Center Operations Manager Debbie
Wayns, HB Wetlands & Wildlife Center
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Eliza-
beth Wood, Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Operations Manager Eric Paquette, HB
Wetlands & Wildlife Center 50-year vol-
unteer Gregory Hickman, Visit HB
CEO/President Kelly Miller and HB
Television's Matt Liffre-
PERSONAL SERVICE ing; HB Mayor Kim Carr
filming for HBTV; Bolsa
Chica Conservancy's
AND THE Patrick Brenden, HB
LOWEST PRICES Television's Matt Liffre-

ing, HB Wetlands Con-

servancy Executive
Director John Villa, Visit
HB CEO/President Kelly
Miller and HB Mayor Kim
Carr discussing the
good works.
We’ll plan the perfect vacation Chris MacDonald Photos
for your personality and budget cause they were in an emergency re- Carr.
action mode, trying to deal with the "The Visit HB team was stoked to
Specializing in: intrusion of oil into the Talbert help spread on our social media plat-
Cruises • River Cruises • Tours Marsh." forms, the Bolsa Chica Conser-
"We launched the Oil Spill Emer- vancy’s online request for donations
Resorts • Disney & More gency Response Fund for donors to to two nonprofit organizations di-
contribute to organizations that were rectly impacted by the recent oil
directly impacted by the oil spill," he spill," said VisitHB CEO Kelly
Call your Independent Vacation Specialist said. "We raised $10,000 for the Miller. "This is another win-win ex-
Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center ample of how HB's Tourism industry
SHANNON SPEAKER and $5,000 for the HB Wetlands works with our community partners,
Los Angeles, CA Conservancy. This is a great exam- especially in time of crisis."
310.216.9057 • 877.487.4665 ple of how we can all work together You can learn more about these
www.TravelByShannon.com in the face of adversity." local groups at:
sspeaker@cruiseone.com Debbie Wayns, Operations Man- http://www.hbwetlands.org
ager of the Wetlands & Wildlife and http://www.wwccoc. org
CST 2006278-40
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2021’s Best Cities for Witches

W
itches are among us. You just won’t find them wearing pointy hats, Nearby Orange (No. 6 overall) also ranked high in Spirituality (No. 4) and
riding broomsticks, or boiling eye of newt in a cauldron — not the Health (No. 5) with plenty of psychics to consult and reiki healers to restore
real ones, at least. your energy. Torrance (No. 9) and Fullerton (No. 10) round out our top 10,
Unfortunately, not every city encourages a charmed lifestyle, so where with Torrance placing first in the Health category, owing to its many healers
should you live if you want to cast spells and brew potions? and yoga classes.
With Halloween shaping up to be extra enchanting this year, Lawn Love Pacific Coast Paganism: San Francisco (No. 5) continues the witchy vibes
did a little data magick to conjure up 2021’s Best Cities for Witches. of the West Coast. The Golden City ranked high for its Supplies (No. 2) due
We compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on access to tarot readers, to a high number of mineral, herb, and candle shops.
astrology classes, and, of course, covens. We also looked for cities brimming San Fran isn’t the only city in the West that’s suitable for seasoned witches,
with natural healers, herbalists, and metaphysical supply stores. though. Its northern neighbor Seattle (No. 8) ranked high for its number of
Check out the 10 witchiest (and 10 most cursed) cities below, followed by Covens, reaching No. 3 in that category with more than 1,600 members in its
surprising findings from our report. local Witches Meetup group.
2021’s Best Cities for Witches

Rank City
1 New York, NY
2 Los Angeles, CA
3 Pasadena, CA
4 Jersey City, NJ
5 San Francisco, CA
6 Orange, CA
7 Hollywood, FL
8 Seattle, WA
9 Torrance, CA
10 Fullerton, CA
31 Huntington Beach, CA
2021’s Worst Cities for Witches

Rank City
191 Sunrise Manor, NV
192 Enterprise, NV
193 Olathe, KS
194 Toledo, OH
195 Brownsville, TX
196 Jackson, MS
196 Amarillo, TX
198 Lubbock, TX
199 Moreno Valley, CA
200 Laredo, TX
Surprising findings: Our full ranking and analysis can be found here:
Bewitched in The Big Apple: The City That Never Sleeps is also the city of https://lawnlove.com/blog/best-cities-for-witches/
spells and sorcery: New York City bubbled up to the top spot in our ranking. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to interview Lawn
As No. 1 overall, as well as No. 1 in both Covens and Supplies, it’s not hard Love managing editor, Sharon Sullivan, about our study and findings.
to see why “The Witches of New York” flew ahead of other magickal cities. Thankfully, you don’t need magic to have a nice lawn. Lawn Love pros
The Big Apple has plenty of witchy groups to join and supply shops to help across the country are ready to cast a spell on your landscape and transform
you brew potions and cast spells. NYC is also home to Witchsfest USA, an your backyard into a haven for relaxation or your favorite late-night rituals.
annual festival where witches from around the country meet and participate Witching you a Happy Halloween,
in local workshops.
Spellbound in SoCal: Los Angeles has more than movie magic. With more
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than 3,800 members in its Pagans & Witches Network and growing, the City
of Angels takes silver in this ranking, while its suburb, Pasadena, claims
bronze.
LA ranked high in Covens (No. 2) and Supplies (No. 3), meaning there are Sharks are the only animals that never get
plenty of fellow witches to meet and supply stores to provide for all your sick. They are even immune to every known
witchcraft needs. On the other hand, Pasadena ranked second in both Health
and Spirituality, thanks to the city’s abundance of healers, herbalists, tarot disease including cancer.
readers, and supernatural experts. 11
WHAT DO BILES AND OSAKA, Kobritz

MICHAEL PHELPS, USC’S
VICTORIA GARRETT AND KEVIN LOVE on
ALL HAVE IN COMMON ? Sports
F
or athletes who are at the top of their game, Before Biles and Osaka, we had Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, USC volleyball
it’s difficult to walk away from something player Victoria Garrett and NBA player Kevin Love telling their stories and inspiring
By Jordan Kobritz they love doing. The risk and fear of losing others to seek help and support.
a part of oneself is a powerful message that Men are often portrayed as being more reluctant than women to admit they need mental
screams, “go on,” regardless of the cost. But for healthcare. But mental
some of them, there comes a time when they realize health is just as important,
that the mental pain and emotional cost of continuing if not more so, as a healthy
on outweighs the courage it takes to seek help to body for anyone to perform
make things better. at peak capacity. Seeking
We’ve been reminded of late how many athletes treatment for your mind is
need a break from the pressures of competition and no different than seeking
the expectations that an unrelenting, not to mention treatment for a broken
unrealistic, public has of their performance. In many bone.
cases, those expectations are mirrored by the athletes Long time NHL coach
themselves. Paul Maurice said it best
One recent example was Carey Price, the Montreal when commenting on
Canadiens’ 34-year-old All-Star goaltender, who Price’s decision to step
walked away from the remaining five years of his away from competition. “If
contract, which pays him $10.5 million per year, to we do this right as a society,
seek help from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance I believe the kid that’s got
program. Price’s wife, Angela, posted on Instagram the Carey Price jersey that’s
that it was vital that her husband “put mental health 12 [years old] isn’t going to
first” and that taking a break was “the absolute best decision for us” as a family. look at Carey Price as [if] he’s a bad guy. It’s that he’s a courageous guy.”
In the “old” days, before society recognized that mental health issues could affect any- Courageous would be the best adjective Montreal fans could ever use to describe Price.
one, even those who seemed omnipotent, Price would have either soldiered onward, suf-
fering internally until he could no longer perform, in which case we would have
universally said, “he lost it,” or he would have been ridiculed for stepping away. No one
Jordan Kobritz is a non-practicing attorney and CPA, former Minor
should have to suffer either fate. We need to honor those who are strong enough to seek League Baseball team owner and current investor in MiLB teams. He
treatment of any kind. is a professor in the Sport Management Department at SUNY Cort-
Credit for mental health not being nearly as taboo a subject as it once was goes prima- land and maintains the blog, sportsbeyondthelines.com. The opinions
rily to those who have been strong enough to take the sometimes-frightening step of
going public and admitting they need help. You can include the likes of Simone Biles,
contained in this column are the author’s. Kobritz can be reached by
the greatest gymnast in US history, who elected not to compete in several events in this email at jordankobritz@cortland.edu.
year’s Tokyo Olympics. Ditto for Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka who withdrew from The information contained in this column does not necessarily
the French Open and skipped Wimbledon in an act of mental preservation. reflect the opinion of The Local News.
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On the Vine
or Nearby
The 7 Best
Ready-To-Drink
Margaritas of 2021
Consider these a one-way-ticket
to Margaritaville
By Kate Dingwall mix steps in. Keep the bottle in your fridge and pour a few ounces
O
ur editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can over ice and your favorite tequila. What you get is truly a surpris-
learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on pur- ingly excellent Margarita with minimal effort on your part—no
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There’s a reason Jimmy Buffet sang the Margarita’s praises so wholeheartedly; there’s The flavor profiles are relatively simple: the mix calls for filtered
a lot to love about the drink. The bright citrus flavors conjure up vacation-ready sensibilities water, lime juice concentrate, cane sugar, red pepper, lime, and
wherever you may be, plus the drink is surprisingly simple to make: just high-quality rosemary extract, plus citric acid to retain the fresh citrus flavors,
tequila, fresh lime juice, and a citrus sweetener. and habanero peppers to add heat.
Though its creation requires minimal effort, when you’re drinking al fresco, one simply On top of that, the company allows you to drink with a good
can’t be bothered with lugging around a variety of Margarita ingredients. So opt for an conscience—Hella Cocktail Co was founded in Brooklyn by a trio
easy-to-drink, ready-to-go Margarita. These pre-made drinks include everything you need of friends. One of the founders, Jomaree Pinkard, uses his success
for a trip to Margaritaville, including tequila, agave, and fresh lime juice, all packed in a and platform to foster diversity in the spirits industry.
ready-to-sip (or ready-to-blend) format. Twelve servings are included per bottle, though you can
Whether you're looking for sweet, spicy, or classic, here are the best ready-to-drink Mar- strengthen and weaken your Margaritas depending on personal
garitas to get right now. preference.
Best Overall: Cutwater Lime Margarita Best Organic: Austin Cocktails Margarita
One of the largest criticisms of canned cocktails is that they don’t retain the freshness of Austin Cocktails’ Margarita leans almost entirely on all-natural, organically sourced in-
lime. Cutwater’s iteration manages to channel both the brightness and freshness of a real gredients. Think consciously-sourced blanco tequila, bergamot orange, lime, seltzer, and
Margarita (plus, the tequila is particularly present). organic agave nectar to balance out the tequila notes while adding a subtle sweetness.
The Tequila is imported from Mexico, of course, and is combined with lime, orange, While many canned Margaritas are cloyingly sweet, Austin Cocktail dodges this con-
and cane sugar to add sweetness and balance. The tequila is on the more herbaceous side, ception by making their own triple sec—it boasts far less sugar than standard offerings. A
so expect the cane sugar’s sweetness to be balanced out with grassy, vegetal notes. A salty squeeze of fresh lime and floral Italian bergamot adds more complex citrus notes.
bite and long, tart finish earned this can our top ratings. To keep the drink tasting fresh even after months on a shelf, a splash of homemade
For fans of fruitier Margaritas, Cutwater also offers Mango, Strawberry, and Pineapple seltzer is added to bring together the flavors. It’s fresh, clean, and surprisingly complex.
riffs on the classic cocktail.
Best Flavored (Non-Tequila): Pampelonne Rosé Lime
Best Mezcal: Crafthouse Cocktails Smoky Margarita Pampelonne channels the bright citrus notes of a traditional Margarita
A project of restaurateur Matt Lindner and Global Bartending Champion Charles Joly, but trades out the tequila base for sparkling rosé wine, of all things. The
Crafthouse Cocktails amps up the flavors of a Margarita by swapping in mezcal to the tra- brand uses French muscadet wine infused with all-natural lime, passion
ditional specs. A split base fruit, grapefruit, and sparkling water (though there is a slight tinniness
of Oaxacan mezcal and to it).
blanco tequila adds a sub- Is it a traditional Margarita? No, but it drinks like the sensibilities of
tle smokiness to the drink a Margarita-spiked wine spritzer. Crisp, dry, refreshing with tart acid-
while still packing the ity—like summer in St Tropez. For true Margarita flavors, drink it over
brightness of a blanco. ice and use this as a mixer with a few shots of your favorite tequila.
Crafthouse Cocktail adds At 6 percent ABV, it’s a low-alcohol alternative to some of the more
fresh lime juice and sugar high-octane options on this list.
to balance out the spirits.
Serve it over ice with a Final Verdict
salt rim and a squeeze of Crafthouse Cocktails (view at Drizly) and Cutwater Spirits (view at
fresh citrus for the best re- Total Wine) both do an excellent job of mimicking bartender-concocted
sults. At 13.9 percent flavors desired in a Margarita and packaging them into an easy-to-drink
ABV, it’s light and crisp, canned format. If you prefer to build out the drink yourself, Hella Cock-
with not a hint of syrupi- tail Co’s (view at Amazon) offerings pack in all the ingredients with
ness. Rather than lean on none of the tequila, so you can use your favorite bottle (or sub out a
cheap neutral grain spirits, non-alcoholic spirit).
Crafthouse sources real
tequila from small distill- What to Look for in a Ready-To-Drink Margarita
eries.
Outside of the ingredients, Crafthouse Cocktails ready-to-drink Margarita comes in a
range of formats. There’s a 200-millimeter can, plus 750-milliliter and 1.75-liter bottles
Citrus
5)
If your canned cocktail doesn’t taste fresh, citrus likely is to blame. Citrus goes badly or
tastes tinny if not stored correctly. Citric acid can help this—it’s a compound found in
for larger festivities. lemons that can be added to cocktails to retain that freshness of citrus for far longer.
Best Budget: Buzzbox Margarita Strength

Forgoing the trendy canned format, Buzzbox packs all your favorite Margarita ingredi- Just how tipsy are you looking to get at the beach? The ABV of ready-to-drink Margar-
ents into the nostalgic juice boxes of our youth, complete itas can vary wildly, from a mere 4 percent to a knee-buckling 30 percent. Pick your options
with a little plastic extendable straw. wisely.
Buzzbox builds this boxed Margarita via sil-
ver tequila from Jalisco. The flavors are defi- Sweetness
nitely there—with notes of sweet blood orange Many cocktail fans sway away from canned options as they can be cloyingly sweet. But
and mellow lime—but the juice box format the best options balance out the sugar with natural flavors. Look for options that lean on
adds a whimsical element to sipping, so added agave or cane sugar to sweeten, rather than fake sweeteners. Your body will thank you the
points for that. At 12 percent ABV, this isn’t for next day.
lighthearted drinkers.
FAQs
Best Single Serving: Post Meridiem Do ready-to-drink Margaritas have real tequila added?
Spirits Margarita Some producers rely on neutral grain spirits while others work with tequila distilleries,
This Atlanta-based distillery’s canned itera- but unless otherwise disclosed, all of these products have real tequila. For the record, tequila
tions are one of the most charming options on needs to be from a specific region to be called a tequila, so if it has that title, you know it
the market—just 3 ounces large. Don’t let the did originate in Mexico.
size sway you though—the cans pack a punch,
weighing in at a heated 27.5 percent ABV. How do you properly store ready-to-drink Margaritas?
Their simple recipe calls for just three ingredi- If you purchased this commercially, your ready-to-drink Margarita should be shelf-sta-
ents: silver tequila, orange curacao, and real lime juice. The cans ble, meaning you can keep it on a shelf until it's ready to drink. That said, avoid storing it
are double-walled to keep the ingredients as fresh as possible through transit and in a light-filled spot—the UV rays can damage the flavors.
storage. And the freshness really comes through.
While other options are meant to be cracked open and sipped straight, Post Meridiem Can you drink out of the container, or do you have to add something to it?
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he cargo backlog in California is bad, and it’s only getting worse. The Biden Administration is A Look Back
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considering calling on the National Guard to help transport some of the cargo in an effort to unclog any Americans love the idea of escaping their every-
the bottleneck of goods at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The issue, once again, is a day lives and traveling the country in an RV. This
lack of truck drivers, and Guard members could be brought in to help drive that cargo. isn’t a new notion — people have been enjoying the
If the Guard is activated, it would mark the latest in a series of unprecedented deployments for its benefits of RV travel for more than 100 years. We paid a visit
members. They’ve delivered vaccines during the pandemic, delivered kids to school, and now, possibly, to the Recreational Vehicle / Motor Home Hall of Fame Mu-
retail goods in supply chains. seum in Elkhart, Indiana, and relished a trip to the past as we
The federal government is not usually in charge of activating the National Guard, however, so the state wandered through the surprisingly varied collection of RVs
of California will likely have to approve and actually deploy any Guard members. Governor Gavin New- and travel trailers that date back to 1913. Those passing
som has already tried to address the backlog, per Bloomberg, but the state is struggling with an increase through Elkhart should definitely stop for a look around; in
in cargo volume on top of a decrease in supply chain capacity. the meantime, take a quick break to appreciate highlights of
The Guardian says that the ports in southern California are receiving record amounts of cargo: an American pastime still going strong today.
In June, the Los Angeles port be-
came the first in the western hemi-
sphere to process 10m container
units in a 12-month period. The
Long Beach port will likely process
more than 9m container units this
year, exceeding last year’s record of
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110-year history.
The ports together move 40% of
container imports in the US and
30% of exports, meaning the severe
backlog has far reaching effects
across the country and in California.
Of course, those goods are then Many Americans love the idea of escaping their every-
sent elsewhere around the country, day lives and traveling the country in an RV. This isn’t a
so the issue isn’t contained to just new notion — people have been enjoying the benefits of
California. Earlier this week, the RV travel for more than 100 years. We paid a visit to the
Biden Administration directed the Recreational Vehicle / Motor Home Hall of Fame Museum
Ports of Los Angeles and Long in Elkhart, Indiana, and relished a trip to the past as we
wandered through the surprisingly varied collection of
Beach to operate 24/7. The problem RVs and travel trailers that date back to 1913. Those pass-
is that even if the ports process more
ing through Elkhart should definitely stop for a look

goods, there aren’t enough truck around; in the meantime, take a quick break to appreciate
drivers to deliver them. highlights of an American pastime still going strong today.
That’s why the National Guard
could be called in. White House
Press Secretary Jen Psaki said “I’m
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table,” earlier this week when asked
about a possible role for the Guard
and even the U.S. Navy.
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Yes. The long-term profit potential is +2.75% in one year.
HUNTINGTON BEACH CA
REAL ESTATE APPRECIATION & Kw Coastal PROPERTIES:
HOUSING MARKET TRENDS HUNTINGTON BEACH HOMES 2020 2019
AVERAGE HOME VALUES Total Sales of Single-Family Homes 359 441
Months of Supply of Homes
MEDIAN HOME VALUE: $881,202 Available for Sale 2.20 3.00
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA HOME PRICES
> $1,179,000 18.5% Citywide Price per Square Foot: $550 $517
$885,001 - $1,179,000 30.9% Percentage of Listed Price that Homes
Selling for: 100% is full price. 98.70% 98.60%
$590,001 - $885,000 32.2%
Days on Market Until it Goes into Escrow: 33 43
$471,001 - $590,000 6.3%
$354,001 - $471,000 3.9% Home Sales Prices: $1,169,686 $1,084,394
$236,001 - $354,000 2.4%
$118,001 - $236,000 2.1%
$59,001 - $118,000 1.9%
$0 - $59,000 1.7%
0% - 100%
NUMBER OF HOMES AND APARTMENTS: 76,911
VALUE RELATIVE TO STATE
VALUE VERY HIGH

IN STATE
VALUE VERY HIGH
IN NATION
VALUE RELATIVE TO NATION

RENT & OWNERSHIP
AVERAGE MARKET RENT: $3,082 / per month
HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE
Owners 56.4%
Renters 43.6%
Vacant 5.6%
0.0% - 100.0% % OF HOMES
HOUSING MARKET DETAILS
AGE OF HOMES
2000 or Newer 8.3%
1970 - 1999 47.9%
1940 - 1969 42.4%
1939 or Older 1.3%
0.0% - 100.0% % OF HOMES
TYPES OF HOMES
Single-Family 48.1%
Townhomes 11.6%
Small Apt. Buildings 13.1%
Apt. Complexes 23.2%
Mobile Homes 4.0%
Other 0.0%
0.0% - 100.0% % OF HOMES
HOME SIZE
No Bedroom 2.1%
1 Bedroom 12.7%
2 Bedrooms 28.0%
3 Bedrooms 31.1%
4 Bedrooms 21.3%
5 or more bedrooms 4.9%
0.0% - 100.0% % OF HOMES
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House-Flipping Rules You Should Never Break
Do you know the 70% rule?

By Barb Nefer ments lead to the total return. Shiny new appliances, wood estate. You don’t need to be that person.”
H
ouse flipping is the process of buying houses with flooring and special details cost money, so those invest-
the intention of reselling them quickly — and at a ments should only come after the flipper is certain that the Don’t Try To Fix the Illogical
healthy profit. Houses in areas with rising home roof and foundation are sound.” Homeowners sometimes make strange choices that
values are ripe for flipping, especially if they can be bought make their property undesirable to everyone, and those
at a steep discount and renovated to today's tastes. If you’d Keep a Detailed Ledger of Flip-Related Costs who know how to flip a house know enough to stay away
like to know the specifics of how to flip a house, start with Flipping houses successfully requires attention to detail, from those oddballs.
these 28 rules of flipping houses that experts say you both for the renovation itself and for the related record- “When shopping to find your next flip project, you’ll un-
should never break. keeping. Not only do thorough records keep you on doubtedly find some floor plans that are just plain
budget, but they also ensure you won’t be scrambling stupid," Taylor said. "Sometimes owners build on
Stop Your Spending at 70% of the Home's Value for the proper paperwork at tax time. to their home hoping to add value or more usable
Matt Woodley, the founder of MoverFocus, is a strict ad- “Keep a detailed ledger of costs related to the flip," space. They may create bedrooms that you have
herent to the 70% rule when flipping houses, and he ad- said Stan Mead of Summit to walk through an-
vises others never to break it. Home Buyers in Salt other bedroom to
“The 70% rule states that, after all the costs of purchas- Lake City. "You get to, or they
ing and fixing the house are calculated — including closing must be vigilant may build
costs, replacing items within the house, the cost of the when tracking your patchwork ad-
house itself and the labor needed for any repair — you expenses for each ditions that
should not spend more than 70% of the anticipated value flip. Your accountant can create a
of the house," he said. "Real estate value does not always and the IRS will thank dysfunctional
rise. Your costs in fixing up the house could end up being you later.” floor plan.
higher than anticipated. Make sure that your fix and flip Sometimes
doesn't end up costing you more than you can make from Don’t Dwell On these can be
it.” Microscopic De- fixed, but you
tails probably
Assess If There Are Bigger Fixes and If You Can Getting a home won’t be able
Handle Them ready for house flipping involves dozens of details, to fix them within a reasonable budget. These
When flipping houses, make sure that you have the prop- and it’s easy to get caught in the minutia if you’re not homes are better left for another buyer.”
erties assessed yourself. careful. Elements such as flooring or paint colors are
“You should have the house inspected and any potential highly visible and make a big difference to home- Have a Contingency Fund and Use It Wisely
challenges identified," Woodley said. "Ideally, you want to buyers, but smaller items don’t carry that kind of impact. Taylor advises those who flip a house to always insert a
flip a house with primarily cosmetic requirements, but that Said Mead: “There are a million things to think about contingency amount into the rehab budget.
doesn't mean that you should only approach properties that when flipping a house. If you find yourself obsessing for “Build in a 5 to 10 percent contingency factor for your
merely need cosmetic repairs, especially if you have the days on what toilet paper dispensers to use, you might fall rehab so you have some wiggle room for unexpected re-
skills to DIY or a team behind you that can offer you a solid behind schedule, which can result in going over budget, pairs or other cost increases," he said. However, he warned
estimate. In order to develop an understanding of what the and you want to avoid those things at all costs.” that just because you’ve allotted some extra money doesn’t
property will need, however, make sure you take the time mean you should spend it too quickly.
to assess and inspect it before making a purchase. Impulse Do Not Project Future Comps for Comparable Sales “Never use your contingency funds for unnecessary up-
buys can come back to haunt you later.” House flippers don’t have a crystal ball to predict where grades unless you’re on budget and close to completion,”
comparable sales will go in the future, and they can get he cautioned. “Otherwise, you might get caught with ad-
Don't Exceed Your Limits into trouble if they try to guess on their own. Sticking to ditional surprise repairs.”
This rule is especially important for house-flipping DIY that rule prevents you from the effects of being overly op-
people. timistic. Always Stay Neutral With the Decor
Woodley said: “Many people choose to fix and flip Los Angeles real estate agent Jennifer Okhovat agreed. Bold colors can make a statement in home decor, but it’s
houses with the idea that they're going to do it themselves, “I work with a lot of investors who are flipping houses. best to leave that to the eventual homeowner when you’re
perhaps working in their off hours to take care of necessary My number one rule is ‘Do not project future comps for flipping houses.
repairs. While that's a great way to decrease the money comparable sales.’ Base all projections on the current mar- Brad Pauly of Pauly Presley Realty in Austin, Texas, said
you'll need to invest in the property, it's also an excellent ket and properties selling near the subject property.” this is what he tells clients: “Stay neutral. Stick with neutral
way to get in over your head. Make sure you know your colors and finishes. Let the new buyer of the home make
limits, both when choosing a property and when handling Don’t Find Your Flips on Websites Such as Zillow the personal touches they want to make the house theirs.”
those repairs. Having a solid team of professionals you can Zillow, Redfin and similar websites are brimming with Otherwise, the unique decor that might appeal to a small
rely on to help with the details you can't handle can make postings of homes for sale, but they’re probably not ideal subset of buyers could scare away the majority of people
it easier to get your house ready to go back on the market.” tools for house flippers. who can’t picture the home as theirs.
Logan Allec, a CPA and owner of personal finance site
Always Get a Professional Home Inspection Money Done Right, said, “If you live in a hot area — and Use an Interior Designer
A house might look solid, but problems could be lurking in this market, where is it not hot? — then don't put too Many people who know how to flip houses themselves
behind the walls. Part of knowing how to flip a house is much stock in finding your flip deal on Zillow or Redfin. plan on being “do it yourselfers,” but Pauly said that inte-
knowing the value of a professional inspection, said Sacha Think about it: If a good potential flip was on Redfin, rior decorating is best left to the professionals if you want
Ferrandi, founder and principal of Texas Hard Money and wouldn't somebody already have picked it up?” to present the best product to prospective homebuyers —
Source Capital Funding. Instead, he recommends getting creative to find the best and maybe even save a little money yourself.
“One of the biggest mistakes real estate investors make deals, including sending out direct mailers to homeowners. “Not using a designer can be costly," he said. "Let a pro-
with fix-and-flip projects is failing to get a home inspection “The hard truth is that great flip deals aren't going to just fessional choose your finishes and colors to complete the
before buying a property," he said. "This is a general rule magically appear right under your nose," he said. "You're look of your home. Not only do they get deals on finish
that should never be broken. Whether you’re making huge going to have to invest time or money, and probably both, items, but a good eye for finish can earn you a higher sale
renovations or minor ones, a home inspection is necessary. to find a flip-worthy property.” price.”
They can uncover any underlying problems you may not

have known about if you didn’t get the inspection. Things Never Ignore Your Numbers Don’t Forget the Landscaping
like foundation issues, structural damage, electrical issues Robert Taylor of The Real Estate Solutions Guy does Curb appeal is a real thing, and people flipping houses
and more can be extremely costly. If there are any prob- house flipping in the Sacramento, California, area. He said must keep that in mind to attract buyers who might get
lems discovered during the pre-inspection, you may be flippers can't stretch beyond their established financial scared off before they even step inside if they’re confronted
able to get the purchase price lowered.” numbers. with an unattractive exterior. Fixing it simply might mean
“When one first gets started flipping houses, finding the trimming overgrown trees and bushes and adding a splash
Don’t Fall In Love With a Flip House right deal can seem impossible. You might even begin to of color with flowers, or it might require resodding a
Some homes might have special appeal for you and in- question your numbers," he said. "When you do, you’re threadbare lawn.
spire you to add a personal touch, but you need to stay neu- setting yourself up for failure. If your numbers say you “Too many times all the emphasis is put on the home
tral when you’re flipping houses. need to buy it for less than X dollars, then don’t pay more and not the outside of the property," Pauly said. "A quality,
“You’re renovating the home to appeal to the general than that, thinking you can cut back on the rehab. You’ll yet affordable, thought to landscaping can go a long way.”
market, so you must keep that in mind during the whole rarely spend less on rehab than you estimate. If you try to
process. Breaking this general rule of thumb can decrease cut back on your rehab, you’ll probably end up with an in- Expect and Prepare For Unpleasant Surprises
your chances of selling fast," Ferrandi said. "Take yourself ferior resale product and sell for less than you thought. House flipping rarely runs smoothly, even when you’ve
out of the equation.” There will always be another opportunity where your num- done your due diligence with a home inspector and a thor-
bers will work.” ough assessment of the property. Nathan Claire, founder
Don’t Let Bells and Whistles Put You Over Budget of Buying Jax Homes in Jacksonville, Florida, agreed.
Flooring, countertop and cabinet styles come and go, and Don’t Forget: Location Is Everything “It can be tempting to try and cut costs and keep your
giving in to the temptation to make a home look like it was The real estate mantra “location, location, location” is expenses as low as possible, so you can get better return
a set for the latest house-flipping show can destroy your repeated often, and it applies to anyone flipping houses. on your flip," he said. "However, you have to be realistic
budget. Taylor said an undesirable location is the one thing you and smart about the risks involved. There are a variety of
“Home improvement and DIY shows sometimes give cannot repair. things that can go wrong on a house rehab. A few examples
people a false sense of the time, skill and money that are “Houses in bad locations should just be skipped alto- being your appliances and furniture getting stolen while
needed to renovate a house," said Craig Russell, the CEO gether," he said. "Bad roofs, old windows and dated the home is vacant or faulty plumbing and electrical work.
of The English Contractor & Remodeling Service, a con- kitchens can all be fixed. However, you won’t be able to The list goes on and on. When flipping a house, make sure
tracting and building firm based in Cincinnati. "In flipping change busy streets or chase away the drug deals happen- to set some money aside to cover these things. That way if
a house, time and money are everything, since the invest- ing next door. Leave bad locations for someone else who a pipe busts or a floor caves in, you’ll be covered and can
ment made in the purchase of the home and its improve- thinks they can fix it. There’s always a greater fool in real
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HERE ARE THE BEST AND WORST STATES FOR JOBS

Yahoo Finance employment rate had peaked during the Illinois's insured unemployment rate marked the second-highest in the na-
EMILY MCCORMICK pandemic era at 26.8% in late June fell notably to 3.5% from 4.4% for the tion.
I
nitial unemployment claims reached 2020. week ended Oct. 2. However, this still California rounded out the top-three
their lowest level since March regions with the highest insured
2020 last week, as the number unemployment rates at 3.3%, with
of firings and other voluntary sepa- this level coming in unchanged
rations slowed further in the recov- compared to the week prior. Still,
ering economy. New filings totaled this marked a significant improve-
290,000 during the week ended ment from its pandemic-era high
Oct. 16, closing in on a pre-virus rate of 27.8% from April 2020,
average of just over 200,000 when widespread stay-in-place or-
throughout 2019. ders took effect in the state. Cali-
The job picture has improved fornia, Illinois and Puerto Rico
markedly at the national level over have remained the three areas with
the course of 2021, aided by a pick- the highest insured unemployment
up in economic activity as vaccina- rates for three consecutive weeks.
tions took place and businesses Other states with elevated in-
reopened at scale. However, some sured unemployment rates included
states are still showing levels of un- Hawaii and the District of Colum-
employment notably above the na- bia, which both posted rates of
tional average, as measured by their 3.0% as of early October. Both also
latest insured unemployment rates. represented slight increases com-
The national insured unemploy- pared to their rates from a week
ment rate was at 1.7%, not season- earlier, when Hawaii had posted a
ally adjusted, as of the week ended rate of 2.9%, and D.C. saw a rate
Oct. 2, marking a slight move lower of 2.6%.
from the previous week's 1.8% rate. On the other hand, a number of
The insured unemployment rate other states also had insured unem-
captures the ratio of people claim- ployment rates well below the na-
ing jobless benefits divided by the tional average. South Dakota's rate
overall size of the labor force. was the lowest in the nation, com-
At the start of October, Puerto ing in at 0.2% for an unchanged
Rico overtook Illinois to log the reading from the prior week. Ala-
highest insured unemployment rate bama had the second-lowest in-
for an individual state or territory in sured unemployment rate at 0.3%,
the nation. Puerto Rico's rate re- also unchanged from a week ear-
mained unchanged for the week lier. The third-lowest rate was a
ended Oct. 2 at 4.3%, holding four-way tie between Idaho, Ne-
above the 4.0% level for three con- braska, North Dakota and Utah,
secutive months after a brief im- which each posted insured unem-
provement to below 3% in the ployment rates of 0.4% during the
spring. The territory's insured un- beginning of October.
VEHICLE THEFTS SPIKED LAST YEAR —

HERE'S WHERE AND WHY
The West had highest rates, while Puerto Rico and Florida saw the biggest declines
JEREMY KORZENIEWSKI Calif., leads the nation with a theft rate of 905.41. The New Jersey
A utomobile thefts "saw a dramatic increase in

2020 versus 2019" according to the National In-
surance Crime Bureau’s annual Hot Spots report.
theft rate used by the NICB equals the total number
of thefts per 100,000 residents. On a state-by-state
basis (including the nation's capitol), Washington,
West Virginia
The NICB recommends the following four layers

There were a wide range of reasons for the spike in D.C., leads the nation in theft rate, followed by Col- of protection to guard against vehicle theft:
stolen vehicles last year, according to David Glawe, orado and California. Interestingly, the the total num- Common sense: Vehicle owners should always re-
president and CEO of the NICB, who cited "the pan- ber of vehicle thefts actually decreased in 10 states move keys from the ignition, lock doors and windows,
demic, an economic downturn, law enforcement re- (including Puerto Rico). and park in well-lit areas.
alignment, depleted social and schooling programs, Warning devices: These include visible and audible
and, in still too many cases, owner complacency." Top 10 cities by theft rate: alarms. Aftermarket alarms are available for all makes
Bakersfield, California and models of cars. Visual devices include column
Yuba City, California collars, steering wheel locks, and brake locks.
Denver, Colorado Immobilizing devices: The third layer of protection
Odessa, Texas prevents thieves from bypassing the ignition and hot-
San Francisco, California wiring the vehicle. Some examples are smart keys;
Albuquerque, New Mexico fuse cut-offs; kill switches; starter, ignition, and fuel
Pueblo, Colorado pump disablers; and wireless ignition authentication.
Billings, Montana Tracking devices: Tracking devices are very effec-
St. Joseph, Missouri tive in helping authorities recover stolen vehicles.
Tulsa, Oklahoma Some systems combine GPS and wireless technolo-
gies to allow remote monitoring of a vehicle. If the
Top 10 states by theft rate: vehicle is moved, the system will alert the owner, and
Washington, D.C. the vehicle can be tracked via computer.
Most stolen vehicles of 2020 Colorado
With owners driving significantly less frequently California
than before, vehicles sat unattended during the pan- Missouri
demic months, sometimes even unlocked and with the New Mexico
keys inside, according to the report. In total, the Oregon
NICB's report shows that thieves stole 880,595 vehi- Oklahoma
cles in the United States in 2020. That figure repre- Washington
sents a 10.9% rise over 2019 and means about one Nevada
vehicle is stolen every 36 seconds in the U.S. The Kansas
NCIB is a nonprofit organization that represents more
than 1,200 property and casualty insurance companies Top 10 states and territories by
and self-insured organizations. decline in thefts:
The total number of thefts is alarming, but there are Puerto Rico
more details to be found when the data is analyzed by Florida
location. California, America's most populous state, Georgia
leads in total thefts with 187,094. Up next is Texas Alabama
with 93,521. Florida rounds out the top three with Nevada
44,940. According to the NICB, these three states Maryland
alone account for 37% of all thefts nationally. New Mexico
Broken down by metropolitan areas, Bakersfield, Alaska
21
Thankful For One of Life’s

Most Precious Resources
– Water
L
ast month, the is why agencies like the Orange County Water District can provide water for two consecutive years at current
water industry (OCWD; the District) invest in local water supply proj- pumping levels even if drought conditions persist.
celebrated ects and rely on a portfolio approach that includes mul- To further support local water resource development,
"Imagine a Day Without Water," a national education tiple water sources. OCWD continues to invest in maximizing water recy-
campaign held on October 21 that encouraged us to re- For example, the Orange County Groundwater cling, increasing stormwater capture, and implement-
flect upon how water is essential, invaluable, and in Basin (Basin), which OCWD manages, holds water ing water quality projects that protect and increase
need of continued investment. No water to drink, from a variety of sources including Santa Ana River supply. Our communities have stepped up, too. Our
bathe, or manufacture products is a challenging con- flows, stormwater, imported water, and recycled water. residents and businesses have been working hard to
cept to imagine. The Basin provides 77% of the water supply for 2.5 implement water-use efficiency programs and have
It allows us to fully appreciate the water re- supported investments in local water reliability, like
sources, infrastructure, and dedicated profes- water recycling and conservation programs that sustain
sionals who play a role in delivering drinking the region.
water to us all. In the spirit of the upcoming Orange County water providers have a variety of re-
Thanksgiving holiday, I am even more thank- sources, rebates, and water-use efficiency tips to help
ful for the many water programs we have in residents and businesses maintain this commitment to
place that ensure clean, safe water flows from water-use efficiency. Please contact your local water
your taps. provider, such as the City of Fountain Valley’s Water
These programs are not possible without our Division or the City of Huntington Beach’s Public
amazing partners including Orange County Works Department, for specific information about re-
residents and businesses and the many public bates and other water-saving programs available to
and private entities who collaborate with us to you. We also encourage you to learn more about Or-
enhance water supply for the region. From ange County’s water supply, virtual tours, and educa-
making smart water choices to supporting nection programs offered by OCWD by visiting
essary water infrastructure investments to the www.ocwd.com.
retailers who distribute water—we all play an Wishing you all a joyful holiday season ahead. Re-
important part in making sure we have a reliable, high- million people in north and central Orange County, in- member, when you’re gathering with family and
quality water supply. cluding the cities of Fountain Valley and Huntington friends, be sure to enjoy your meal with a fresh glass
By working together, we have all done a great job in Beach. of Orange County tap water.
ensuring the region is prepared in both wet and dry Over the years, OCWD has managed the Basin in a This Orange County Water District article was pro-
years. Even with the latest news coming down from sustainable manner and has more than doubled its an- vided by Cathy Green, who represents Division 6 of
the state that expanded the drought emergency nual output. In fact, since the previous drought from the District. Division 6 includes parts of Huntington
statewide, Orange County water agencies are ready, 2012 to 2016, OCWD has worked hard to substantially Beach and Fountain Valley. Contact Director Green
resilient, and reliable. We recognize that recurring refill our groundwater basin. At this time, the Basin at cgreen@ocwd.com.
drought is a feature of California’s climate, and that
Orange County is in a semi-arid region which only re-
Cathy Green was elected to OCWD in November 2010. She served two terms on the Huntington Beach
ceives approximately 13 inches of annual rainfall. That City Council and was Mayor twice. Huntington Beach has been home to the Green Family over 41 years
22
Cookies, Cocktails & WOMEN
QUICK, EASY SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE BARBARA CARTLAND
(Barbara Cartland 9 July 1901
21 May 2000)
Dame Barbara Cartland was a
prolific and popular writer of Ro-
mantic novels. Using a tried and
tested formula, she tapped into a
populist demand for romantic nov-
els, usually with women ending up
happily married to some chivalrous
man. Outside of writing, she was a vivacious and
outgoing personality, rarely short of an opinion on
any subject. She was also noted for her dress sense,
which was nothing if not colorful.
Image: Liquor.com / Tim Nusog

Corner
Recipe by LJeffTheChef
INGREDIENTS
2 3⁄4 cups flour (all purpose is fine)
1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
Hours 14
Cocktail
1 cup butter (softened in microwave)
1 1⁄2 cups sugar Ahead Cocktail
1 egg (large) By Liquor.com
1 teaspoon vanilla extract INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 ounces London dry gin
DIRECTIONS 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Preheat oven to 375°F In a bowl, mix flour and bak- 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
ing soda. In a larger bowl, cream sugar and softened 1/2 ounce honey syrup
butter until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. 1/2 ounce heavy cream
Blend in the dry ingredients slowly until combined. I 1 teaspoon matcha (powdered green tea)
first made these with a fork instead of a mixer and it
was fine. Hand roll into balls (teaspoon size) and place STEPS
on an ungreased cookie sheet. Optional: Roll the dough Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and
balls in a mix of cinnamon and sugar before placing shake vigorously until well-chilled. (You may wish
on the baking sheet.Bake 8 - 10 minutes or until light to dry-shake—without ice—first, then add ice and
golden brown. Let the cookies cool for 2 minutes away shake again to chill.) Strain into a Collins glass
from the heat before devouring. over fresh ice. Serve with a straw.
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WORLD
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PHOTOS
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These Cameramen Captured More Than Expected
Eye Know
What You
Rinsed Down
The Drain
Don’t lie, you
thought that was
just some black and
white of an eye,
right? Me too. Then
I realized what you
just figured out. It’s
Daily Sanctuary
the eye of Sauron,

come for the ring.
Maybe you
should’ve thrown it
in the volcano after
all?
The biggest seabass on record was caught by the man pictured,

Edward Llewellen. It weighs 425 pounds and he
brought it in all by himself!
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EarthTalk
® From the Editors of

E/The Environmental
Magazine
Hockey Goes Green At Seattle’s

Climate Pledge Arena
Dear EarthTalk: What is the “Climate Pledge” Living Building Challenge certifies “net-zero” build- Building Challenge goals, and Climate Pledge Arena
that Seattle’s new hockey arena is named after all ings and others at the extreme end of the sustainabil- was designed from the ground up to utilize a series
about? ity spectrum while advocating for the tightening of of chutes and gutters to channel Seattle’s prodigious
~ E. Howard, Washington, DC standards for new construction as to emissions reduc- rain water into cisterns that then feed the arena’s ice
When Seattle’s new sports and concert making processes and all other on-site water
arena opened its doors to the public in Oc- needs.
Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, the first net-
tober 2021, many were left scratching zero-emissions arena of its size in the world, is Another aspect of the arena’s green appeal is
heads as to what the heck the building’s home to the NHL’s Kraken and WNBA’s Storm. that 75 percent of the ingredients for food and
name was about It turns out that home- drinks served come from sources within a 300-
town e-commerce juggernaut Amazon mile radius of the facility, significantly cutting
bought the naming rights and decided to down on “food miles” emissions. Single-use
use the opportunity to raise awareness for plastics are a no-no; vendors must stick to alu-
the Climate Pledge. The Climate Pledge minum or biodegradable/compostable contain-
calls on companies to reach net zero car- ers, straws, cutlery and to-go packaging. All
bon emissions by 2040, a decade earlier paper products must contain at least 30 percent
than called for under the terms of the Paris post-consumer content while cans, bottles and
climate accord. Amazon co-founded the other non-compostables get recycled. Given
Climate Pledge with organizer Global Op- there will be no “trash” created inside the
timism in 2019, and immediately became arena, visitors will have to get used to seeing
the first signatory. Cut to the present and only composting and recycling bins for their
200 other companies—including Procter waste.
& Gamble, Hewlett Packard, Visa and Only time will tell whether these green fea-
PepsiCo—have since signed on. tures will become standard in other arenas and
Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena is indeed an apt tion/elimination and energy efficiency across the U.S. new buildings elsewhere moving forward. Environ-
showpiece for what signatory companies hope to and beyond. mental advocates among others are sure hoping so.
achieve. The new building—home to the National At Climate Pledge Arena, rooftop solar panels ac-
Hockey League’s expansion team, the Seattle count for most if not all energy needs. No fossil fuels
Kraken, as well as Women’s National Basketball are used within, making it the first net-zero arena of Earthwall® is produced by
League, The Seattle Storm—was designed by archi- its size in the world. Ditching fossil fuels inside Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a
tect Jason McLennan As founder of the International makes transportation to and from the arena the largest registered trademark of
Living Future Institute (ILFI), McLennan helped set contributor to its overall carbon footprint. Amazon is Earth Action Network Inc, a 501(c)3 non-profit.
the standard for how buildings in the carbon-con- stepping up and paying for carbon offsets through the SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO:
strained days ahead will likely operate. Indeed, ILFI’s non-profit Nature Conservancy, which purchases and question@earthtalk.org.
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House-Flipping Rules You ama Avila’s Soup
Should Never Break Famous M
still profit from your hard work. You should always plan for the best, but make sure to
prepare for the worst as well.”
Don’t Hire Family and Friends

You might envision flipping houses as a family affair, but things can go south quickly
when you involve people who are close to you in your home rehab projects. Allyson
Case Anderson, founder of Chicago-based residential general contractor Integro, said,
“Don’t hire your buddy. Keep your construction partners out of your family and close
friends. This is a business; keep it professional so everyone on your team is making de-
cisions based on their expertise and not their emotions.”
Get an Architect on Board

Often a property needs some layout changes to make it attractive. If your house-flip-
ping project has that type of scope, you need to get an architect involved to ensure that
your plans are workable and that they won’t bring down the wrath of local building in-
spectors.
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“Architects can help you foresee potential pitfalls with your design regarding code
and functionality," Anderson said. "They can also provide a professional opinion on your
design to keep your project marketable yet distinctly different to help you sell faster.”
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Don’t Buy Houses With Only 1 Bathroom
In decades past, a single bathroom was standard, but today's buyers have expectations
that family members won’t have to stand in line to shower or get relief. Ross said he
passes on flipping houses that have just one bathroom, even if they look good otherwise.
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“They are much harder to sell,” he said, making it more difficult to get a fast return on
your investment. Ross also prefers homes with at least three bedrooms because they’re
much more appealing to families.
Know Your After Repaired Value and Stick To It

Knowing your ARV, or After Repaired Value, is one of the basics when learning how
to flip a house. Nick Disney of Sell My San Antonio House explained why.
“The ARV, or After Repaired Value, is the amount that you believe you can sell the
house for after you have completed all the necessary repairs," he said. "This number can
be calculated by looking at what other comparable houses in the same area have sold
for in recent months. Too often flippers either believe that their house is worth way more
than the comparable houses or they spend too much on repairs and increase the sales
price in an attempt to make up the difference. When you overprice a house it will often
sit on the market longer and therefore cost you more in the form of carrying costs and
other expenses. Most of the time you will end up reducing the price to meet the original
ARV anyway in order to get the house sold.”
Pay Attention To Overlooked Location Details

It's common sense that an airport-adjacent home or one in the middle of the seedy side
of town will be hard to sell, but good location isn’t just about a good neighborhood or
highly rated schools. Robert Barthelmess, managing partner at BGI Capital in Miami,
said he pays attention to those things, but he also looks at smaller details that make a
home’s location appealing for house flipping.
“Another aspect that is gaining significance is ease of transportation. A centrally lo-

cated property in close proximity to public transit is an added value," he said. "As part
of your continued research, look into city and county plans, find out where new transit
is being built or proposed, and search for properties in those vicinities.” For over 22 years, Colette’s Children’s
Don’t Hold On To a Property for Too Long
Home has provided housing and
The object of flipping houses is to get in, get them fixed up and get out. Don’t let your-
self get sidetracked. Alessandro Mannino, a home and neighborhood improvement expert
supportive services to homeless women
with NeighborWho.com said, “The longer you hold on to a property, the more money and children with emergency
you spend when you could have made a profit. For instance, while you hold onto a house,
you are not collecting rent to cover your costs. You may be responsible for paying a and transitional housing.
monthly mortgage, utilities and a monthly maintenance. Each extra day that the property
remains in your hands, the more money you are spending out of what could be profits.”
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Don’t Go Against the Market
When you buy a home for house flipping, don’t make plans that aren’t in harmony provides a safe and nurturing environment
with the current market. That means knowing how much similar properties are selling
for and the characteristics of your target buyers.
where at-risk women and children can
“For instance, don’t focus on making the interior of an old home into a luxury home obtain support & services needed to
and try to sell it in a neighborhood that doesn’t have other luxury homes," Mannino said.
"You won’t beat the market, so it’s best to work in unison.” achieve self-sufficiency.
Don’t Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
It’s easy to watch all of the house-flipping and home renovation programs on television
and get inspired to do the same. Enter the field on a small scale, advised Matt Miner, co-
principal and real estate broker for the Seattle-based Get Happy at Home team of Cold-
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well Banker Bain. www.coletteschildrenshome.com
“If you aren't a professional flipper and you don't have the knowledge, expertise or
contacts, you should definitely start smaller," he said. "The likelihood you will run into
issues grows as the project becomes larger.” 25
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ILLINOIS OUTLASTS NO. 7 PENN STATE IN 9OT
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STUNNER, MOST OVERTIMES IN NCAA HISTORY
Jack Baer Then an eighth, where, finally, someone reached the end ball back with 27 seconds left. A few quick plays got
I
llinois took down No. 7 Penn State on the road for zone. Both teams, in fact, meaning nine overtimes. them to their own 42-yard line with 13 seconds left, but
the first big win of Bret Bielema's tenure. And the And, finally, someone won. they never came close to field goal range.
Illini made a phenomenal case for bringing ties back Neither team found the end zone in the second half of
to college football in the process. NCAA rule change opened door for a dreary day at State College. Sitkowski finished regu-
The Illini defeated Penn State in a nine-overtime — preposterous OT lation with only 30 passing yards, while Penn State quar-
yes, NINE overtimes — stunner on Saturday. It took 60 The funny part about a game reaching nine overtimes terback Sean Clifford, coming off a mid-game exit two
minutes of regulation, two normal overtime periods, this year is that the NCAA was probably trying to avoid weeks ago against Iowa, didn't exactly look 100%.
then seven exchanges of two-point conversion attempts such results when it changed the rules for overtime ear- While the overtime periods were defined by passing
for Illinois to notch the 20-18 win. lier this year. failures, and finally a success, it was a historically pro-
By number of overtimes, it was the longest game in Previously, teams were required to go for two-point lific game on the ground for Illinois. Bielema's squad
NCAA history. conversions after every touchdown in triple overtime finished with a school-record 67 carries for 357 yards,
All told, the two teams combined to score 18 points and quadruple overtime, then exchange two-point con- led by Chase Brown's 223 yards and touchdown.
total in nine periods of overtime. versions starting in quintuple
Penn State had the win in its hands in the first go- overtime. The NCAA changed
around of overtime, but Jaquan Brisker dropped what it so teams had to go for two
looked like an easy interception on third down for Illi- after touchdowns in the second
nois. Both teams ended up exchanging field goals for overtime, then exchange two-
the first two overtime periods, leading to an exchange point attempts in triple overtime
of two-point conversions after that due to NCAA rules. and beyond.
The first exchange saw both teams passing for the win The rule change resulted in
... and both teams dropping the game-winner. It wasn't fewer plays being run by both
the best football. Even more drama hit in the fourth teams in overtime, but you can
round of overtime, as Illinois quarterback Artur hardly say it was any less stress-
Sitkowski rolled right and landed hard on his wrist after ful.
another pass fell incomplete.
Sitkowski exited the game with a clear wrist injury, How Illinois-Penn State
while Penn State missed its next two attempts. Illinois reached overtime
brought in Brandon Peters under center, but the result Illinois wasn't far from taking
didn't change. Another incomplete Illinois pass sent the the game in regulation, as a
game to a sixth overtime. That was followed by a sev- stalled-out Penn State drive re-
enth overtime after both teams again failed to score. sulted in the Illini getting the
26
The Dark Side

Larry Kudlow Fox News & Andrew Napolitano -Not a Pair to Draw to... We Are Told...
By Roni Sianturi A short time later, during a phone conference about a scheduled immigration
Larry Kudlow accused of racist, sexist remarks in Fox Business pro- segment, Kudlow allegedly said, ”Why don’t we just let the Mexicans in?”
ducer’s suit; Andrew Napolitano accused of harassment. He went on to suggest that “we” need more “jalapeño pickers.”
Fox Business host Larry Kudlow repeatedly made racist and sexist remarks And Kudlow allegedly blocked Congressman Donalds’ scheduled appear-
during staff ance by saying, “No, no, no, I don’t want the Black on the show.” A senior
meetings and vice president for programming at Fox Business who was on the call, Gary
Fox Business host even blocked an Schreier, did not reprimand the host, according to Fawcett’s lawsuit.
Larry Kudlow on-air appear- Fox News senior judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano.
ance by a Florida “Whatever happens on this phone call stays on this phone call,” Schreier al-
congressman be- legedly said.
cause he is A “zero tolerance” policy for sexual misconduct preached by Fox News
Black, according CEO Suzanne Scott is “a fraud,” Fawcett says.
to a new lawsuit. “Sexual harassment, sex discrimination and racial discrimination are still
Kudlow, a for- tolerated at Fox,” the lawsuit states. “And Ms. Scott and her executive team
mer top official will bend over backwards to protect such behavior so long as it is perpetrated
in President by senior management or prominent on-air personalities.”
Donald Trump’s
administration,
told his Fox staff Fox News senior judicial
not to book U.S. analyst Andrew Napolitano
Rep. Byron Don-
alds (R-Fla.) as a
guest because he
did not want “the Black” on his show that day, according to a lawsuit by a Fox
producer.
That producer, John Fawcett, also alleged that Fox News contributor Andrew
Napolitano sexually harassed him in an elevator in 2019, with network execs
ignoring complaints. Napolitano, a former New Jersey judge, harassed other
men at the network, according to Fawcett’s lawsuit.
He said network executives also dismissed complaints against Kudlow, for-
mer director of the National Economic Council under Trump. Fawcett, 27, has
worked for Kudlow since host Lou Dobbs was fired in February.
Kudlow’s inappropriate comments to staff allegedly included expressing a
desire to have a “three-way” with a Fox anchor. The remark came during a
phone conference with a company vice president, according to court docu-
ments.
US Budget Deficit Hits $2.77 Trillion in 2021, 2nd Highest

Associated Press / MARTIN CRUTSINGER 29.6% of GDP in 1943 as the United States was bor- pected to be scaled back to around $2 trillion or less
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit rowing heavily to finance the war effort. Those figures to meet the objections of moderate Democrats, includ-
totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on remained elevated at 22.2% of GDP in 1944 and 21% ing Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia.
record but an improvement from the all-time high of of GDP in 1945 before beginning to retreat once the In their comments Yellen and Young credited
$3.13 trillion reached in 2020. The deficits in both war was won. Biden's economic policies for contributing to a lower
years reflect trillions of dollars in government spend- For 2021, the joint report from Treasury and the Of- deficit, including Biden's “swift action to mount a his-
ing to counteract the devastating effects of a global fice of Management and Budget said government toric vaccination effort” and his success in getting
pandemic. spending increased 4.1% to $6.82 trillion This was Congress to approve $1.9 trillion in extra spending in
The Biden administration said Friday that deficit for offset by an increase of 18.3% in government rev- the stimulus bill passed in March.
the budget year that ended Sept. 30 was $360 billion enues to $4 trillion. The revenue gain reflected an im- “While the nation's economic recovery is stronger
lower than 2020, as a recovering economy boosted proving economy as millions of people who had lost than those of other wealthy nations, it is still fragile,”
revenues, helping to offset government spending from jobs at the start of the pandemic went back to work Yellen said. “In order to build upon the progress that
pandemic relief efforts. and corporate profits rebounded after a horrendous has been made ... Congress should pass President
Before the deficit ballooned during two years of a 2020. Biden's Build Back Better plan."
global pandemic, the biggest deficit had been a short- “Under President Biden's leadership, the U.S. econ- Yellen and other administration officials have ar-
fall of $1.4 trillion in 2009. At that time, the U.S. was omy is getting back on track and Americans are get- gued that running large deficits now is an acceptable
spending heavily to lift the country out of a severe re- ting back to work,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen way to boost economic growth and address long-term
cession following the 2008 financial crisis. and Shalanda Young, acting director of the Office of problems facing the middle class, such as a lack of
As a percentage of the overall economy, as meas- Management and Budget, said in a joint statement. child care. Yellen has said efforts to address those is-
ured by the gross domestic product, the 2021 deficit The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office ex- sues will boost productivity over the long-term and
represents 12.4% of GDP, down from the 2020 deficit, pects the deficit will fall to $1.15 trillion in the current are cost-effective at a time when the government's
which was 15% of GDP. budget year, which began Oct. 1, and will dip below borrowing costs are so low.
The 2020 deficit was the highest in relation to the $1 trillion for three years from 2023 through 2025 be- For 2021, interest on the debt totaled $562 billion,
overall economy since World War II, when it hit fore rising again above $1 trillion for each year up $40 billion from the previous year. However much
through 2031. of that increase is due to higher inflation, which re-
That CBO fore- quired the government to pay holders of Treasury se-
cast does not in- curities higher returns. Payments on overall debt have
clude the spending remained relatively stable because interest rates have
that will occur if stayed low, even though the debt levels have been
Biden is able to get surging. Total public debt now stands around 100%
two pending meas- of total GDP.
ures through Con- The CBO projections are that the deficits over the
gress: a $1 trillion next decade will add another $12.1 trillion to the na-
proposal for traditional debt.
tional infrastruc- Congress earlier this month approved a short-term
ture projects such increase in the debt limit to $28.88 trillion that will
as roads and allow Yellen to keep employing extraordinary meas-
bridges, and his ures to avoid the first-ever default on the debt, some-
plan to bolster the thing she has warned would be catastrophic and likely
social safety net push the country into another recession.
and combat cli- Yellen has said her maneuvering room will run out
mate change in December if Congress does not either enact a siz-
The safety-net able increase in the borrowing limit or suspend it al-
measure had a together. Congress must also enact a budget plan for
price tag of $3.5 this year or approve another stop-gap spending bill by
trillion but is ex- Dec. 3 to avoid a government shutdown.
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Thank You
Huntington Beach
Police, Fire
& All Public Safety
WE Appreciate YOU
Every Day of Every Year
you show up to work
To protect US!
Your Badges
are as shiny
as your hearts
and character
Your dedication
to your career
every day in
this community
Is Seen by
All Of Us!
America
would not be
America
without each and
every one of you
God Bless You
God Bless
Huntington Beach
God Bless
America...

Bob S.
and The Local News!
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Celebrating 32 Years of
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12th Annu
al The Greatest Save Celebrity Benefit
PROTECT AREA CHILDREN AND TEENS from sexual exploitation and abduction!
Join our MLB friends and celebs and HELP US SHUT OUT PREDATORS!!
TGS Celebrity TGS Reception,
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Monday, January 31, 2022 Monday, January 31, 2022
The Huntington Club The Huntington Club
Huntington Beach, CA Huntintgton Beach, CA
Host & MLB
Hall of Famer Spend the day with MLB celebs, includes one ticket 4:30 - 5:30PM – Celebrity Reception & Silent Auction
Rollie Fingers for each golfer to the TGS Reception & Banquet
5:30 - 8:30PM – Dinner, Program, Community Awards,
10:00AM – $10K & Rolex Putting Contests, and Hall of Fame Panel Q&A, Live Auction
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Tickets – $100 Single, $150 Couple, $1,000 Table of
10:30AM – Shotgun Start, Scramble Format
Eight, $75 Single Accompanying Golfer
Player’s Package – $350 Single, $1200 Foursome
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Co-Chair &
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Darrell Miller, Aaron Hicks, Eddie Murray, Fred Lynn, Rod Carew, Reggie Jackson, Mickey
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Presented by
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The Greatest Save is a division of the KinderVision Foundation, a 501c3 non-proﬁt organization & a recognized charity of Major League Baseball since 1992.
Like Us on Facebook at The Greatest Save - SoCal and visit www.KinderVision.org/huntington-beach for more details!
©2021 KinderVision Foundation
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12th Annu The Greatest Save Celebrity Bene昀t - Sponsors
Help us SHUT OUT PREDATORS in Southern California!

Net proceeds stay in this area to protect local children and teens from sexual exploitation, molestation and abduction!
q Presenting Sponsor* ($20,000 value) $10,000 q Wellness Area Sponsor ($3,500 value) $2,500/$1,500 (no golf)
• Four tickets to TGS/Angels’ Recognition Day Suite • “Golf Player’s Package” for 4 (one foursome)**
• TGS Teen PSA Sponsoship of 3 high schools • Reserved table for 8 at Monday’s Celebrity Banquet
• Logo gift promo item for celebrity bene昀t attendees • Half page ad in bene昀t journal
• Welcome and celebrity introductions • Tee sign/branded hole sponsor
• “Golf Player’s Package” for 12 (3 foursomes)** • On site promotional area/signage
• First choice of two participating celebrities for golf & banquet
•
•
Two reserved tables for 8 at Monday’s Celebrity Banquet
One dozen baseballs q Home Run Sponsor (3,000 value) $2,000
• Back cover color ad in bene昀t journal • “Golf Player’s Package” for 4 (one foursome)**
• On site promotional area/signage at Celebrity Golf • One reserved table for 8 at Monday’s Celebrity Banquet
Tournament & Banquet • Half page ad in bene昀t journal
• Social media, promotional material and website inclusion • Tee sign on golf course
q Celebrity Bene昀t Sponsor* (2 available) ($9,000 value) $5,000 q Banquet Table Sponsor ($1,500 value) $1,000
• One reserved table for 8 at Monday’s Celebrity Banquet
• Two tickets to TGS/Angels’ Recognition Day Suite • Half page ad in bene昀t journal
• TGS Teen PSA Sponsoship of 1 high school • Tee sign on golf course
• Inside front or back cover color ad in bene昀t journal
• Logo gift promo item for celebrity bene昀t attendees
•
•
“Golf Player’s Package” for 8 (two foursomes)**
One reserved table for 8 at evening program
q Hole Sponsor Onsite – One Hole $750
• Promotional area/signage at Monday’s Celebrity Banquet
• Tee sign exposure on golf course q Tee/Green Sponsor $200 Plus Sponsor $300
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• Quarter page ad in bene昀t journal
• Tee sign on golf course
q Logo Gift Sponsor* (4 available) ($6,000 value) $4,000
• Your company logo on (chose one)
- Beach Towel - Golf Hat q Advertisement in Bene昀t Journal Only
- Golf Balls - Sunglasses • Full page $500 • Half page $300 • Quarter page $150
• Two tickets to TGS/Angels’ Recognition Day Suite
• “Golf Player’s Package” for 4 (one foursome)**
q Monday Celebrity Banquet Ticket Only
• Full page ad in bene昀t journal • Reception & Banquet $100 single/$150 couple
• On site promotional area/signage $75 single accompanying golfer
q Golf Contest Sponsor* (4 available) ($4,500 value) $3,000 q Golf Player’s Package $350 single/$1,200 foursome**
• Four separate on-course contests (chose one) • Golf in Celebrity Tournament, includes ticket to Celebrity Banquet
- $10K Putting Contest (Winner splits with KinderVision Foundation)
- Rolex Putting Contest
- $1,000,000 Shot Contest (Winner splits with KinderVision Foundation)
q I cannot attend. Please accept my donation. $ _________
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• TGS Teen PSA Sponsoship of 1 high school
• “Golf Player’s Package” for 4 (one foursome)** Phone: _______________________________
• Half page ad in bene昀t journal
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The Greatest Save Celebrity Benefit – January 31, 2022

The Huntington Club – Huntington Beach, CA
Send checks payable to: KINDERVISION FOUNDATION 630 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 93648
OR signup/pay online: www.KinderVision.org/huntington-beach Questions? email: contact@kindervision.org
The Greatest Save is a division of KinderVision Foundation, a 501c-3 non-proﬁt organization Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Like Us on Facebook at The Greatest Save - SoCal and visit www.KinderVision.org/huntington-beach for more details.
©2021 KinderVision Foundation
Golf Foursome Registration

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Email: _________________________________
Player 2:_______________________________
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Player 3:_______________________________
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