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Ask Amy: Grandmother dreads Christmastime visit

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

Dear Amy: My daughter and granddaughter are coming to spend 10 days with us over the Christmas holidays.I am dreading the visit because my 3-year-old granddaughter is unable to be around others without being the center of attention!If adults try to have a conversation she interrupts continuously, and if she has nothing to actually say, she just makes loud noises.It is beyond irritating.I try not to interfere with my daughter’s parenting, but I’m not sure how to survive 10 days of this, when even brief phone calls with the two of them make me crazy.Any advice?— Sad GrandmaDear Sad: It is extremely common for 3-year-old children to want to dominate their primary parent’s attention.Children learn not to do this through a combination of repeated reminders and distractions: “The adults are speaking to each other. You are interrupting. If you have something to say, you need to wait your turn.”You can also ask a 3-year-old to do a “job” for you, folding dish cloths or towels on the f...

This old-school building material could take over city skylines

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

It is right to say that the construction of one of the tallest timber buildings in the world — the Sara Cultural Center here — began when a pine seedling was planted in a nearby commercial forest almost a century ago, writes William Booth.Green SpacesBlueprints for a more resilient planetPeople had no idea back then what role the little sapling might play beyond the sawmill. It could have become Ikea furniture. Or a cardboard box.Instead, the tree grew to become part of a grand experiment in sustainable architecture — one that seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon in revolutionary “mass timber” structures going up around the world.Constructing shelter from logs — Abe Lincoln-style — is old-school. Alongside stone, mud brick and animal skin, wood has been humanity’s go-to building material for low-rise dwellings for thousands of years.Story continues below advertisementBut this is a new dream for an old material.In this sylvan vision, wooden skylines will be erect...

Discover the best of Daly City living in this home that offers stunning views and luxurious amenities

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

Postcard-worthy panoramic views rarely seen from Daly City homes sweep across the horizon and capture the Pacific Ocean, the iconic Farallon Islands, and awe-inspiring sunsets.New oversize picture windows accentuate the unobstructed and breathtaking views, while extensive masterfully crafted updates and meticulous attention to detail in every room are sure to impress.One of a dozen homes on the street built to take advantage of the unique location, this home at 178 Wyandotte Avenue features approximately 1,150 square feet of living space behind a gated entry on a 2,500-square-foot lot with a terraced backyard and garden, and inviting venues to entertain and relax while you enjoy the view.The floor plan showcases an inviting tiled foyer, hardwood floors, crown molding, decorative millwork, fresh interior paint and recessed lighting. At the top of the staircase is a spacious living room and dining area, highlighted by the views. A custom-designed chef’s kitchen harmonizes beauty and f...

Canaan: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

HAIDIAN DISTRICT BEIJING , China (AP) — HAIDIAN DISTRICT BEIJING, China (AP) — Canaan Inc. (CAN) on Tuesday reported a third-quarter loss of $80.1 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Haidian District Beijing, China-based company said it had a loss of 47 cents. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense, came to 41 cents per share.The cryptocurrency-mining computer maker posted revenue of $33.3 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in December, Canaan said it expects revenue in the range of $34 million.The company’s shares closed at $1.69. A year ago, they were trading at $2.58._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CAN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CANSource

Champions League prices are best in Germany and worst in Scotland, UEFA-backed fan group claims

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — When it comes to charging traveling fans for Champions League tickets, German clubs give the best value to away teams and Scottish clubs the worst.Celtic and Rangers routinely charged visiting fans 70 euros ($77) – the UEFA-mandated maximum for the away section at Champions League games – last season while Bayer Leverkusen asked for just 15 euros ($16.50), according to research published Tuesday by Football Supporters Europe.The FSE, UEFA’s official fan liaison group, claimed safe standing areas for away fans at European games was key to driving down prices. The average cost for fans to stand was 28% lower than seated areas at Champions League games.The average price for an away ticket in the Champions League was 47 euros ($51.50) last season. Prices had peaked at 119 euros ($130) five years ago before UEFA capped the ticket price for away fans.German clubs had four of the five lowest average away prices. Bayern Munich was the exception of the five German te...

Bank of Nova Scotia: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $997 million.The bank, based in Toronto, said it had earnings of 75 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 93 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.19 per share.The bank posted revenue of $13.8 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $6.12 billion, which topped Street forecasts.For the year, the company reported profit of $5.49 billion, or $4.29 per share. Revenue was reported as $23.95 billion.Bank of Nova Scotia shares have fallen roughly 10% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 17% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BNS at https...

Street closures for Thursday’s National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

This year’s annual National Christmas Tree Lighting takes place this Thursday at D.C.’s President Park.The event will be hosted by American country artist Mickey Guyton with performances from actor Darren Criss, jazz singer Samara Joy, Ledisi, Reneé Rapp, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh and Dionne Warwick. The event will also feature the U.S. Coast Guard’s Guardians Big Band.But the star of the show is the tree itself: a 40-foot Norway spruce from Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia.CBS will air a special National Christmas Tree Lighting show at 8 p.m. on Dec. 15. The park will open to the public Dec. 2, two days after the lighting ceremony.It’s too late to grab a ticket. The lottery for tickets to the event closed on Nov. 8. However, it’s not too late to alter your travel plans and avoid a potentially confusing Thursday commute.The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday:17th Street from H Street, NW ...

Northwesterly winds usher in plummeting temperatures for DC area

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

Winds from the northwest are ushering in a cold snap for the D.C. area, including the first freeze of the season. Here’s what you need to know.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeather forecastClosings and DelaysSign up for WTOP alertsWind chills will be in the 20s throughout most of Tuesday as temperatures could reach the low 40s, even though it’ll be sunny and there will be a “brilliant blue sky,” said 7News First Alert meteorologist Eileen Whelan.7News First Alert meteorologists brand Tuesday a “cold alert” day as Whelan said to “stay warm out there.”The overnight hours will have “some of the lowest temperatures” people have seen all season long as lows in a lot of suburbs could go down “to the upper teens,” Whelan said, adding that it’ll be a “hard freeze.”On Wednesday, morning lows “will be the coldest of the week” as peopl...

Loaded field of CFP contenders for last 4-team playoff fuels championship weekend drama

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

The four-team College Football Playoff is going out with the most crowded field of contenders and the most consequential championship weekend in the 10-year history of the system.Eight teams have at least a glimmer of hope to make the field. Yes, that means you, too, Ohio State.The penultimate CFP rankings will be released Tuesday night. The field for the playoff will be announced Sunday.Determining which teams are CFP contenders heading into championship weekend is a bit subjective. More often than not a Power Five team with only one loss going into the conference title games — regardless of whether that team is playing — has to be considered alive.No team with two losses has ever made the CFP, but at least a couple of times a team with two losses had to be considered in contention when it played for a conference title. Auburn in 2017 is the most obvious example.That season was one of the few where championship weekend had multiple games matching CFP contenders. More commonly, cham...

Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:52 GMT

DENVER (AP) — SGA for MVP has a certain ring to it. The notion isn’t far-fetched, either.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is among the early season surprises who have played their way into the MVP conversation, joining the usual list of NBA stars that includes Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Maxey, Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards, Bam Adebayo and De’Aaron Fox are turning in MVP-caliber seasons as the NBA In-Season Tournament heads into the knockout phase (minus Jokic and the defending NBA champion Nuggets). Indeed, Jokic keeps doing Jokic-type things: posting triple-doubles galore as he dishes out jaw-dropping, no-look passes. It’s the reason why the Nuggets’ big man remains the early favorite, according to the FanDuel Sportsbook. Reigning MVP Embiid is right up there, too, along with the familiar names on the list like Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.And let’s not forget about the se...