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Shawn Bullard is a Successful Entrepreneur and Founder of a Real Estate Development Company 

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:45:36 GMT

  Shawn Bullard, a prominent entrepreneur in Philadelphia, has gained recognition for his development projects that have established him as one of the city’s top entrepreneurs.  He attributes his incredible success to his upbringing, which, despite growing up in the inner city, was kept focused on the track to success by his strong family ties and great parents.In high school, Shawn was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track, and he excelled in track and field, becoming an All American. He attended Temple University and walked onto the football team, eventually earning a full scholarship. After graduating with a degree in Sport and Recreation Management, he played for the National Football League for three years before experiencing a career-ending injury.Shawn discovered his passion for real estate after hearing a teammate discussing buying homes to rent out to college students. He became obsessed with the industry. His first development project was a twin Victoria...

Mae Deline seeks to be “Whole Again”

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:45:36 GMT

Mae Deline is an L.A.-based artist who labels herself an explorer and experimenter of the kaleidoscopic yet universal gamut of human experiences. Her music is the vessel that she uses to sail the turbulent seas of emotions, but also where she carries her message of understanding and self-acceptance to every corner of the world.“This song is about coming home to yourself. And knowing you belong in the world. That your soul is unique, and it’s infinitely special. And it’s yours.  ” -Mae DelineThough she holds some self-aware “90s angst” in her sensibilities Mae’s sound is not exactly easy to peg into any one genre and it’s perhaps best to leave her in the broad-but-nebulous world of “Singer-songwriters” since her songs certainly do uphold that sense of deep intimacy and respectful balance between instruments and vocals.after the release of a critically-acclaimed single titled ” Future You And Me” earlier this very April, Mae ...

Championing DEI in EdTech Design: Megumi Hiramoto’s Fight for Visual Representation and Inclusivity

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:45:36 GMT

In today’s world, technology has revolutionized how we learn and educate ourselves. EdTech, or educational technology, is the use of technology to improve learning outcomes and provide a more interactive and engaging educational experience. As with all things, there are certain challenges that come with EdTech, some of which are visual representation and inclusivity. This is where Megumi Hiramoto steps in, a designer who is dedicated to championing DEI in EdTech design.Megumi is a designer who specializes in creating products that are accessible and inclusive to everyone. With her knowledge and skills in web and PDF/document accessibility, she is championing the fight for visual representation and inclusivity. She also produces simple designs with her technical skills and brand/design guidelines.Creating accessible documents is like programming, which many people don’t know.When it comes to accessible PDFs, designers must be creative when producing their designs so the f...

Rider Killed in Motorcycle-Auto Collision on Highway 101 [Redwood City, CA]

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:45:36 GMT

Motorcycle Crash near State Highway 92 Left Male Rider DeadREDWOOD CITY, CA (May 2, 2023) – Saturday night, a motorcycle-auto collision on Highway 101 left one rider dead.The fatal crash happened around 11:56 p.m. along northbound U.S. Highway 101, just south of State Highway 92.According to the CHP,  a motorcyclist traveling northbound hit a Toyota sedan. However, the cause of the collision remains unclear.Tragically, the motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, the sedan driver stayed at the site of the incident and cooperated with the police.In the end, CHP Officers closed all the northbound lanes of Highway 101 until 1:00 a.m. and diverted the motorists onto State Highway 92.Redwood City Officials are asking anyone with information about the motorcycle-auto collision to contact the local authorities as soon as possible.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest s...

Actor/Director and Writer Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick: Overcoming Trauma, Finding Success in Hollywood

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:45:36 GMT

Photo Credit: Sherry Lee, GTK PR Agency, LLCGrayson Thorne Kilpatrick is a talented young actor who has been making waves in the entertainment industry. Born on April 1, 2004, in Huntsville, Alabama, embraced his unique birthday, often joking about being a constant joke due to being born on April Fools’ Day. Despite this lighthearted outlook, Grayson has demonstrated immense talent and versatility, making significant strides in the entertainment industry. Grayson showed a passion for acting from an early age. His dedication and hard work have led him to become a prominent figure in the world of film and television.Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick, a rising star in the entertainment industry, has landed a recurring role in the second season of the Warner Brothers television series “Chad.” The show, created by and starring Nasim Pedrad, follows the life of a 14-year-old Persian boy named Chad as he navigates the challenges of high school and his identity while trying to fit...

One Killed, Nine Hurt in Two-Car Crash on Pacific Coast Highway [Santa Monica, CA]

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:45:36 GMT

Traffic Collision Near California Incline Left Several CasualtiesSANTA MONICA, CA (May 2, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a two-car crash on Pacific Coast Highway left one person dead and nine others hospitalized.The fatal incident happened around 3:10 p.m. at the 1000 block of PCH near the California Incline.According to the report, a northbound Kia SUV with six adults and two juveniles attempted to turn left into Beach Lot Four North.However, it was T-boned by a Toyota Camry traveling southbound with two adult occupants. Investigators said the Camry hit Kia’s rear passenger-side door.Eventually, emergency responders arrived and transported all ten occupants to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood. Tragically, one of the occupants sustained significant injuries and died later at the hospital.The identity of the deceased patient has not been disclosed, pending notification from the next of kin.Police said the other occupants mainly suffered minor injuries. In the end, San...

Los Angeles Loves Drag – A Guide

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:45:36 GMT

The relatively new conservative agenda to quash drag shows and performers is dumbfounding to anyone who understands the ethos behind it. Drag is about joy, laughter, beauty, imagination and a bodacious celebration of life. Far from harming children or family values, it actually promotes them, specifically the unconditional love that is their essence. “Drag” families usually exist precisely because performers’ own relatives banished them simply for being different. It promotes the kind of positive energy any parent would want their kids to experience. Yes, sometimes it gets bawdy and risque, but so do straight and gender-conforming performers — that’s what adult environments and 21+ nightclubs are for.We’ll just call the current war against drag what it is: bigotry. And bigotry is about fear. Legislators trying to kill it are scared of what they don’t understand and, in some cases, in denial about what they actually might be interested or attracted...

Balloon seen over Hawaii last week? Not China’s, US says

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:45:36 GMT

By Lolita C. Baldor | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The Defense Department and the Federal Aviation Administration have been tracking a balloon that was flying off the coast of Hawaii last week, but a defense official said Tuesday there’s no indication it is connected to China or any other adversary, and it presents no threats to aviation or national security.The balloon was first detected by radar on Friday and “Pacific Air Forces launched three F-22s to assess the situation and visually identified a spherical object,” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said. “We monitored the transit of the object and assessed that it posed no threat.”The defense official said the balloon was floating at about 36,000 feet (11,000 meters), and it did not fly over any critical defense infrastructure or sensitive sites. After determining that the balloon presented no threat to people on the ground or to aviation over Hawaii, the military took no action to bring it down, said the o...

Sale closed in Saratoga: $4 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:45:36 GMT

20231 Blauer Drive – Google Street ViewA 2,311-square-foot house built in 1955 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 20200 block of Blauer Drive in Saratoga was sold on April 3, 2023, for $4,000,000, or $1,731 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three baths, a garage, and two parking spaces, as well as a pool in the backyard. The unit sits on a 0.3-acre lot.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:On Pierce Road, Saratoga, in January 2023, a 3,566-square-foot home was sold for $4,800,000, a price per square foot of $1,346. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In December 2022, a 2,798-square-foot home on Blythe Court in Saratoga sold for $3,859,000, a price per square foot of $1,379. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 3,565-square-foot home on the 19900 block of Via Escuela Drive in Saratoga sold in February 2023, for $4,350,000, a price per square foot of $1,220. The home has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. 

2 San Francisco Nordstroms closing this summer

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:45:36 GMT

(KRON) -- Two San Francisco Nordstrom locations are set to close this summer, store officials announced Tuesday. Officials said the company decided not to renew the leases on the San Francisco Centre Nordstrom location and the Market Street Rack location."Decisions like this are never easy, and this one has been especially difficult," Jamie Nordstrom, chief stores officer, said in a news release. "But as many of you know, the dynamics of the downtown San Francisco market have changed dramatically over the past several years, impacting customer foot traffic to our stores and our ability to operate successfully." Questions remain in Bob Lee homicide case The Market Street Rack location's last operational day will be July 1, officials said, while there are plans to close the SF Centre location at the end of August. Downtown San Francisco has been home to Nordstrom since 1988. Officials said the changing dynamic of foot traffic to brick-and-mortar stores has made it difficult to stay ...