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Avowed Is Making It Hard to Go Back to Skyrim & Other RPGs, Here’s Why Avowed Is Making It Hard to Go Back to Skyrim & Other RPGs, Here’s Why Gamingsince19815m ago Avowed is like a wish.com version of oblivion, it’s like a massive downgrade to npcs, physics and character, the only thing this game does better is graphics and that’s because oblivion came out nearly 20 years ago. Avowed is trash when you compare it to oblivion. Source link #Avowed #Making #Hard #Skyrim #RPGs #Heres Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'It is not human' – Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano stunned by freezing temperatures in Kansas during Champions Cup win as Lionel Messi nets first competitive goal of 2025 – GOAL English 'It is not human' – Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano stunned by freezing temperatures in Kansas during Champions Cup win as Lionel Messi nets first competitive goal of 2025 – GOAL English ‘It is not human’ – Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano stunned by freezing temperatures in Kansas during Champions Cup win as Lionel Messi nets first competitive goal of 2025 GOAL EnglishMiami 1-0 Kansas City (Feb 19, 2025) Game Analysis ESPNInter Miami MLS 2025 schedule: Lionel Messi’s full season fixtures and how to watch Marca EnglishYes, Lionel Messi can do it on a freezing cold night in Kansas Yahoo SportsKnow Before You Go: Sporting KC vs Inter Miami CF Tomorrow at Children’s Mercy Park for round one of the Concacaf Champions Cup Sporting Kansas City Source link #039It #human039 #Inter #Miami #boss #Javier #Mascherano #stunned #freezing #temperatures #Kansas #Champions #Cup #win #Lionel #Messi #nets #competitive #goal #GOAL #English Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Yokai Lore Meets Silent Hill in Psychological Horror BrokenLore: LOW, Launches February 21st Yokai Lore Meets Silent Hill in Psychological Horror BrokenLore: LOW, Launches February 21st Serafini Productions has announced their new Psychological Horror game BrokenLore: LOW will be launching on PC on February 21st; the first entry within the new BrokenLore series. Source link #Yokai #Lore #Meets #Silent #Hill #Psychological #Horror #BrokenLore #Launches #February #21st Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Video shows teen's final minutes before fatal attack Video shows teen's final minutes before fatal attack Video from a train station and inside a bus showing an Indigenous teen before he was allegedly attacked has been played at a ******* trial. Source link #Video #shows #teen039s #final #minutes #fatal #attack Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lost Soul Aside physical release officially confirmed Lost Soul Aside physical release officially confirmed Lost Soul Aside developer Ultizero Games has confirmed the games physical edition. Its available to pre-order now, ahead of release on 30th May. Source link #Lost #Soul #physical #release #officially #confirmed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Republican Latinos are rising in California. Now there’s a caucus for them Republican Latinos are rising in California. Now there’s a caucus for them On election day last year, a conversation with family members confirmed Suzette Martinez Valladares’ hunch that Latino Republicans were about to shock California. “I swear they were socialists when they were, like, 20,” the Acton-based state senator said of her relatives while we ate lunch at a restaurant in Santa Ana. “But then [one of them] sent me a photo of voting for [Donald] Trump. I was like, ‘What is going on here? I never thought I would see this day.’” To Valladares’ right was fellow GOP Latina Kate Sanchez, an Assembly member whose district stretches from Mission Viejo to Temecula. “He can’t afford to buy a house and is frustrated,” Valladares continued about her family member, whom she declined to identify because he’s not publicly out as a Trump voter. “And I think a lot of Latino voters felt the same way. So I think it’s a huge opening for Republicans in the state, and I think it’s the beginning of a shift that I want to make sure we’re jumping on.” Read more: Opinion: Why California’s Latino voters are shifting toward Trump and Republicans The two are founders and co-chairs of the new California Hispanic Legislative Caucus, the latest attempt at an official group for Latino Republicans in the statehouse. It formed as a response to the 51-year-old Latino Legislative Caucus, a Sacramento powerhouse that has never admitted GOP members. “When you’re not welcome at the table, you learn to build your own,” said Sanchez, 36. She’s quieter than Valladares and reels off political cliches that nevertheless land with conviction. “So I think it was a blessing. When we were reelected [last year], we were like, ‘The timing is now, and we’re doing it.’” Although Kamala Harris handily won the state, some of Trump’s biggest gains over his 2020 run were in Latino-heavy counties in the Central Valley and L.A. County cities like Downey and Huntington Park. Valladares, who previously served as an Assembly member, won an open Senate seat. Meanwhile, Jeff Gonzalez and Leticia Castillo scored upsets in their Inland Empire Assembly races against Latino Democrats backed by the area’s long-standing political machine. Those wins pushed the number of Latino GOP legislators in Sacramento to nine, more than doubling the previous high of four, set two years ago. Latinos now make up nearly a third of Sacramento GOP legislators — a once-unthinkable scenario in a state where the party turned off Latino voters for a generation by pursuing a slew of xenophobic measures in the 1990s. It’s a legacy that Sanchez and Valladares freely acknowledge that opponents will throw at them. “I think the Republican Party has probably missed a lot of those opportunities” in the past, said Sanchez, as Valladares nodded in agreement. “But we’re going to be doing a great job.” “I think we’ve done a lot of work in the last decade,” added Valladares, 44, who is more plainspoken and sharper-tongued than her co-chair. “And those seeds that we planted have now grown.” The Hispanic GOP caucus is forming at a time when Democrats still hold a supermajority in both of the state’s legislative chambers, while the Republican Party nationally has soured on anything with even a hint of multiculturalism. Nevertheless, the two are confident they’re onto something. “Sacramento doesn’t know how to read the room,” Valladares said. “My race was supposed to have been super close. I was preparing to win by five votes, not five points.” “I want to say the elephant in the room,” Sanchez added. Trump had been a “tough issue” with Latino voters — but “not so much anymore.” Then-Assemblymember Suzette Martinez Valladares during a legislative session at the Capitol in 2022. (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) Of the two, Sanchez had the more conventional conservative upbringing, growing up in Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo before attending a small Catholic college in Rhode Island. After working at a conservative think tank and as a staffer for Republican U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, Sanchez ran for an Assembly seat in 2022 against then-Temecula Mayor Matt Rahn. He finished first in the primary as the establishment favorite and had a sizeable cash advantage going into the general election. “I didn’t quite fit the mold of what the party expected me to be like and look like,” Sanchez, who is of Italian and ******** descent, said before smiling. “It’s the worst thing to tell a Latina.” She wore out three pairs of walking shoes to win a wealthy district where Latinos make up 22% of the population, calling her victory a “testament to a need, a momentum and openness to have a Hispanic female” in the seat. In the 2024 election, she crushed her Democratic opponent by 23 percentage points. Valladares grew up in Sylmar, “the most conservative” member in a working-class family where her father’s ******** American side leaned to the right while her maternal Puerto Rican relatives were “very progressive.” Morning drives to Sylmar High with an uncle introduced her to Rush Limbaugh. She didn’t appreciate when a counselor insisted she should register as a Democrat because she was Latina. Read more: Barred from joining Democratic-led Latino Caucus, California Republican lawmakers create their own “I was represented by Democrats at every level, from city council to county supervisor,” Valladares said. “On Sundays, my park would be closed because of the gangs. I remember a bunch of my friends having kids when I was in 11th grade. So I’m like, ‘If we’re represented by Democrats who are in total power, why is my community still suffering?’” In an alternative universe, Valladares nevertheless could have been a part of the fabled San Fernando Valley political machine that has placed Latinos from the region at every level of political office for the past 30 years, from school boards to the U.S. Senate seat occupied by Alex Padilla. Pioneering Valley politician Cindy Montañez helped Valladares with her college entrance essay, starting a friendship that lasted until Montañez’s death in 2023. Valladares also volunteered on the unsuccessful 2001 L.A. City Council race of then-Assemblymember Tony Cárdenas, who later won election to the council and went on to represent the Pacoima area in Congress for 12 years. She described Cárdenas as a “great person” and felt the 2001 race was a “sad loss.” But her experience on the Democrat’s campaign only solidified her choice to register as a Republican. “I didn’t feel like they were addressing the economic issues of small-business owners like my dad,” Valladares said. “I feel like I gave in my younger life the Democrat Party every opportunity to convince me that they were supporting me. And they didn’t.” I asked the two what Latino Democratic lawmakers in California don’t get about the political moment for Latinos right now. “There’s a hyper-focus on immigration,” said Sanchez, whose first husband was once undocumented. “Hispanics are so much more of the fabric of California than that one issue. And I think it’s a disservice to everybody if all we focus on is that one issue.” Orange County Assemblymember Kate Sanchez was releected for a second term in November. (Gustavo Arellano / Los Angeles Times) Latino Legislative Caucus members would argue that they’ve worked on behalf of all working-class Californians, I pointed out. Valladares again brought up her Trumper relative. Last summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed an Assembly bill that would have made California residents without papers eligible for a state program that allows first-time home buyers to apply for up for $150,000 in no-interest loans. “[The relative] was so infuriated” with the bill, the senator said. “He so wants to buy a house. Then this? That is probably what got him to vote for Trump.” Sanchez and Valladares support Trump’s call to deport whom the latter described as “the worst of the worst” but not a full-scale deportation of all unauthorized immigrants. They want to see immigration reform but argue it’s a federal issue. Besides, they point out, the Latinos they talk to care more about “kitchen table” issues. It’s a claim supported by years of polls revealing that immigration is of lower importance to Latinos than Democratic lawmakers and immigrant advocacy groups would have the public believe. And enmity against ******** immigration among Latinos in California is higher than it has been in decades. “It’s their wedge issue. It’s their emotional issue,” Valladares said of Democrats. “And when you don’t have voices that look like us giving an alternate perspective or opinion or policy fix, they dominate it.” She let a beat pass. “They’re used to owning that space. No more.” “You said it well!” Sanchez said. Read more: Column: Amid Trump Latino gains, is it time to let Republicans into California Latino Legislative Caucus? The Hispanic Legislative Caucus has yet to meet, but the two are already planning. Valladares is inviting Latino GOP pioneers to become emeritus members — people like former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado and Rod Pacheco, who became the first Latino Republican elected to Sacramento in over a century when he won his Inland Empire Assembly seat in the 1990s. Sanchez is outlining a legislative package focusing on what she describes as the “mandate on affordability, security and good education” that she said Latinos voted for in 2024. The two say they want to allow anyone to join the caucus, regardless of political affiliation. But they also want to help Latino Republicans win local elections and create a bench to ensure that politicians like them remain a presence in Sacramento for years to come, instead of a ridiculed anomaly. “We are going to champion issues that we know that California Hispanics care about,” Sanchez said when I asked for her concluding message to Latino voters. Valladares directed her closing thoughts to their frenemies over at the Latino Legislative Caucus. “Our caucus is here to work on these critical issues on behalf of Californians,” she said. “We’re going to do it with or without you.” Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Source link #Republican #Latinos #rising #California #caucus Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Aerosoft Flight Interview – Hear the Developer's Plans for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and More Aerosoft Flight Interview – Hear the Developer's Plans for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and More Aerosoft is a relevant developer for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, and flight simulators in general. Hear about their plans. Source link #Aerosoft #Flight #Interview #Hear #Developer039s #Plans #Microsoft #Flight #Simulator Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pub shooting suspect believed dead, police say Pub shooting suspect believed dead, police say Police believe the man suspected of shooting Lisa Smith died after falling into the River Thames. Source link #Pub #shooting #suspect #believed #dead #police Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Killing Floor 3 Release Date—Platforms, Editions, and Price Killing Floor 3 Release Date—Platforms, Editions, and Price Tripwire Interactive has finally blessed us with Killing Floor 3 and a release date nine years after KF2. The second title delighted in the decimation and deliberate dissection of Zeds. Now, they’re back, and we’re back too to deliver unto them a three-course meal of bravado, bullets, and brain splatters. Killing Floor has always been no-nonsense in what it’s trying to accomplish. Waves of Zombies (Zeds) trying to kill you, and us trying to repel their unsubtle advances with extreme violence and explosions. I spent many hours in Killing Floor 2 eliminating Zeds, earning cash, upgrading my gear, and having a tense showdown with the final boss. It would appear Killing Floor 3 is more of the same, and that’s a good thing. So let’s dive into the latest entry in the series and check out its launch date, platforms, and much more. Killing Floor 3 Release Date Take that! Credit to Tripwire Interactive March 25 is Killing Floor 3’s scheduled release date—unless something changes at the last minute. Yes, March 2025 is a busy month. But, if there’s one thing we need, it’s a ferocious first-person shooter in the mix. Killing Floor 3 looks to distance itself from the pack with an affordable entry point and unique selling attributes. Killing Floor 3 Platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC are the listed platforms for Killing Floor 3. I find most games releasing in 2025 are doing the same thing: Releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It’s rare to see old-gen ports, and even rarer for a third-party title to get Nintendo Switch attention. The eventual Nintendo Switch 2 could change things of course, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. Killing Floor 3 Editions & Price Killing Floor 3 has three different editions to consider: Standard Edition ($39.99/£34.99), Deluxe Edition ($59.99/£51.99), and Elite Nightfall Edition ($79.99/£69.99). There’s no ultra-deluxe-premium edition for Killing Floor 3. But there are physical copies if you want to go that route—although not all editions are available in physical form. Check out each edition and its price here. Killing Floor 3 Edition Price Standard Edition $39.99 or £34.99 Deluxe Edition $59.99 or £51.99 Elite Nightfall Edition $79.99 or £69.99 March 2025 is shaping up to be a chaotic month for video game releases. Alongside Killing Floor 3, brace yourselves for the release of Atomfall, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Split Fiction, Tales of the Shire A Lord of the Rings Game, and WWE 2K25. What are you hoping to get from Killing Floor 3? Can it surpass the second entry in terms of unprecedented levels of gratuitous gore and gunplay? Leave a comment below. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Killing #Floor #Release #DatePlatforms #Editions #Price Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Reece Whitby slams ‘nerdy little bureaucrats’ for $30m Woodside delay Reece Whitby slams ‘nerdy little bureaucrats’ for $30m Woodside delay ‘That is an efficient, acceptable turnaround,’ he said. Source link #Reece #Whitby #slams #nerdy #bureaucrats #30m #Woodside #delay Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Wrecker Kit Reveal & Strategy Guide Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Wrecker Kit Reveal & Strategy Guide Discover Wreckers powerful kit in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes! Learn his abilities, strategy, and best team synergies in this in-depth guide. Source link #Star #Wars #Galaxy #Heroes #Wrecker #Kit #Reveal #amp #Strategy #Guide Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I’ve become a ChatGPT expert by levelling up my AI prompts – here are my 8 top tips for success I’ve become a ChatGPT expert by levelling up my AI prompts – here are my 8 top tips for success Does the way you write a prompt really make a difference when you’re interacting with an AI tool, like ChatGPT? The short answer is, yes. A lot of factors contribute to the response you get from an AI tool or chatbot, including the way it was initially created and the data it’s been “trained” on. But one of the most important factors is how you communicate with it – this is where prompting comes in. A prompt is essentially a question or an instruction that you give an AI tool to generate a response. It can be a short and simple query, a longer, more structured request, or even a series of guidelines, all with the aim of shaping the output and, ultimately, getting what you want. Which means the way you write these prompts directly impacts how clear, relevant, and useful the AI’s response is. When I first tried using ChatGPT, I spoke to it like a friend, firing off casual and frantic questions and expecting intuitive responses. While there’s nothing necessarily wrong with this approach, I soon realized that being more intentional about how I wrote my prompts gave me much better answers. This is what’s called ‘prompt engineering’, a growing field that’s become so important, people are building careers out of it. (Image credit: Future) The science of prompts Everyone has a slightly different approach when it comes to what makes a great prompt – and this can vary depending on what you need and what tool you’re using. But, generally, the effectiveness of AI responses has three core elements to consider. The first is context, so an AI tool will perform at its best when it knows enough background to understand what you’re asking it. The more relevant information included, the more accurate and useful the response is likely to be. Then there’s specificity, so the more clear and precise your prompt is, the better your result will be. Vague prompts tend to produce generic or less relevant answers Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Finally, consider structure. If you put time into thinking how you’re wording the prompt, what order you’re shaping it, whether you’re using bullet points or numbers to divide up text, etc, you’re likely to get a more relevant response. It’s also worth understanding how the AI tool you’re using actually works. For example, chatbots that use Large Language Models (LLMs), which includes ChatGPT, Claude and Google Gemini, generate their responses largely based on probability. Which means they predict the likely sequence of words based on the input you’ve provided. So any changes you make to the way you write a prompt, even if you think it’s generally asking the same sort of thing, could deliver really different results. Of course, some people have exaggerated the complexity of prompt engineering to sell courses or consultancy services. However, research shows that a well-constructed prompt does yield better AI-generated results. For example, one study found that a well considered prompt can increase the quality of an LLM response by 57.7% and the accuracy by 67.3%. But you don’t need a research paper to see this for yourself. Try using your preferred AI chatbot to answer a question using a short, vague prompt –– then refine it with more details and instructions. I bet you’ll be surprised by how much the response improves. How do you write better AI prompts? People have conducted research, created courses and made lots of video content to help you demystify the perfect prompt. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some key lessons beyond context, specificity and structure to consider. Here’s some of the most popular advice: Give examples: In prompt engineering, this is called few-shot prompting. It involves providing the AI with examples before asking it to generate a response. For instance, if you want a well-structured list of travel tips, you might first present two or three sample tips and then ask the AI to generate more in the same style. Specify the audience: Define who the content is for. For example, if you’re asking for skincare advice, specify whether it’s for dermatologists, beauty enthusiasts, or time-poor individuals with acne. This helps the AI tailor its response. Explain who you are: As well as specifying who the output is for, tell the AI tool who you are can make the output more relevant. For example, saying “I’m a teacher creating a quiz for my students” will lead to a more structured, educational response than a generic request for quiz questions. Tell it the format you want: Make it clear whether you want the output to be presented as an article, script, bullet point list or guide. You can also specify the word count limit to fine-tune the response. Define the tone: If you’re writing for a specific purpose, give details about the tone you want. Defining the style upfront helps refine the AI’s output. You can also provide examples or links to reference materials for better accuracy. Use natural language: While structured prompts are important, over-complicating them can backfire. AI models are designed to interpret natural language, so keeping prompts clear, direct, and conversational will give you the best results. Ask the AI tool to show its working out: If you need AI to provide reasoning or logical steps, ask it to show its thought process. This technique, known as chain-of-thought prompting, is useful for tasks like explaining how it’s worked our a problem or outlining an argument. Refine as you go: Even with well-crafted prompts, the first output may not be perfect. AI works best if you refine – if a response is too vague or off-track, rethink your prompt by specifying the tone, level of detail, or word choice. Small adjustments can make a big difference. AI tools can be incredibly useful, but they’re far from perfect. Regardless of which AI model you use, the quality of its output depends on the clarity and structure of your input. Whether you’re using AI for brainstorming, automating tasks, creating a workout plan, or proofreading an article, thoughtful prompting leads to better, more accurate results. You might also like Source link #Ive #ChatGPT #expert #levelling #prompts #top #tips #success Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Exoplanet WASP-121 b’s Atmosphere Features Iron Rains, Jet Streams, and More Exoplanet WASP-121 b’s Atmosphere Features Iron Rains, Jet Streams, and More An exoplanet with extreme weather conditions, including iron rain and violent winds, has been identified around 900 light-years away. The planet, WASP-121 b, has been found to experience intense atmospheric activity, with wind speeds surpassing those of the strongest hurricanes known in the solar system. Astronomers studying this ultra-hot Jupiter have detected powerful jet streams that transport vaporised metals across different layers of its atmosphere, contributing to unique and complex weather patterns. Atmospheric Phenomena Observed According to a study published in Nature, observations were conducted using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The findings reveal that elements such as iron and titanium are carried across the planet by strong atmospheric currents, leading to complex weather patterns. Dr Julia Victoria Seidel, a researcher at Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur, said in an official press release that the planet’s climate challenges existing meteorological understanding. As reported, WASP-121 b belongs to a category of planets known as ultra-hot Jupiters. With a mass approximately 1.2 times that of Jupiter, it orbits its star in just 30 Earth hours. Due to its close proximity, the planet is tidally locked, meaning one side is exposed to continuous daylight while the other remains in perpetual darkness. On the dayside, extreme temperatures cause metals such as iron to vaporise. These elements are then transported by high-speed winds to the nightside, where they condense and fall as liquid metal rain. A jet stream spanning half of the planet has also been detected, moving atmospheric material between the two hemispheres. Dr Seidel explained to [news source] that a separate flow in the lower atmosphere moves gas from the hotter to the cooler side, an unprecedented meteorological phenomenon. Advanced Observations Using VLT The ESPRESSO instrument on the VLT was used to study the atmosphere in detail, allowing scientists to map different atmospheric layers. Light from multiple telescopes was combined to analyse fainter details of the planet’s atmospheric composition. Tracking the movement of hydrogen, sodium, and iron provided insights into wind patterns at varying altitudes. Dr Leonardo A. dos Santos, a researcher at the Space Telescope Science Institute, told [news source] that such detailed observations would be challenging with space telescopes, highlighting the importance of ground-based research. A surprising discovery was the presence of titanium in the planet’s atmosphere, which had not been detected in previous studies. Researchers believe that the element was hidden in deeper atmospheric layers. Dr Bibiana Prinoth, a researcher at Lund University, told [news source] that studying such distant planets in this level of detail is remarkable. These findings contribute to the growing understanding of exoplanetary atmospheres, demonstrating the extreme and diverse conditions beyond the solar system. Source link #Exoplanet #WASP121 #Atmosphere #Features #Iron #Rains #Jet #Streams Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

After 88 years, Lafayette staple Kenny’s Shoe Repair to close its doors After 88 years, Lafayette staple Kenny’s Shoe Repair to close its doors LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The tips of Rick Roswarski’s hands are ****** with shoe grease, the darkness from a shoe sole seeping into the deep lines in his fingers and his hands gently shaking as he picked up a boot. The familiar, high-pitched scraping sound of a cobbling machine rings loud in the background as his son-in-law begins work on another repair. The boots he grabbed aren’t just any ordinary pair. It’s a Thoroughgood boot, or, as he described it, the only boot his combat-injured Uncle Bob would wear. He examines the boot more, giving notice to the right arch on its sole. “He got out of the Army, his right arch was crushed (when) something came down on it,” he said. “This sold back, oh goodness, ‘55? 1956? … And since it was filled, it held his arch. It’s the only boot that would ever do that. He never changed boots.” Corey Guthrie and Rick Roswarski smile while talking about the age of a sole being used for a project Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Kenny’s Shoe Repair in Lafayette, Ind. Guthrie said the soles are most likely from the ‘40s or ‘50s. For the last six decades, Roswarski has been repairing shoes for the Lafayette area and beyond. But at the end of this month, Rick will turn 70. And as he enters into the new decade, he looks to leave the last five behind him. Kenny’s Shoe Repair and Orthopedic rests beside Loeb Stadium. Dated red brick lines its exterior and a wooden shingle roof that hangs past the brick foundation sits like a hat atop its head. After 88 years in business, Kenny’s will close for good on March 31. The family business Cobbling has been in the Roswarski family since Rick was a boy, who learned it from his father, Ken. But the store did more than just repair shoes. They repaired just about anything, a motivation that’s continued to this day. In addition to the shoe repair side of the job was dying clothes. But this was long before the days of tie dye. Rick’s dad used a liquid dye and compressed it into a spray, but what he didn’t know was that the spray was carcinogenic. “Dad was an old-time cobbler. The way he was taught, you could throw them in your mouth and take them out of your mouth one at a time and just nail them. He was really, really good at it. You learned a lot of this in the Navy, but,” he stops a second, his voice becoming quieter. “(The spray) transferred from the nails to the inside of his mouth. So when he ate food, he took it straight in, and he had cirrhosis of the liver from that. He died from that.” Ken died at 42. Rick was just 14 years old. After school, Rick and his 19-year-old brother, Ken, helped manage the store, and the day’s earnings went to support the family. Rick would end up throwing all those dyes away. Years later, Rick left the business to go work for the federal government as a grain inspector for four and a half years, leaving Ken to run the store. But being a grain inspector didn’t sit right with Rick, he said, and maybe some familiar scenery is what he needed most. He found his way coming back to the shoe repair shop, only to see his brother putting shoes into cardboard boxes the minute he stepped through. Ken wanted to be a carpenter and was looking to sell the business. What he didn’t know was that he was talking to a potential buyer. “I went down to the bank, borrowed what was necessary, came back and I said, ‘You’re good to go.’” Rick bought the store and became its owner in 1977. He was 22 years old. ‘We can fix anything’ Shoe repair may be what the business markets itself for, but it’s not where the repairs stop. “We can fix anything,” Jenny Roswarski, Rick’s wife, said. “From Jeep tops, boat tops, trampolines, suitcases, purses.” Jenny and Rick Roswarski look over the sole on a pair of boots they are working on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Kenny’s Shoe Repair in Lafayette, Ind. It seemed as if she could go on, but there is a line. “If we look at something and know, even if we fix that part, the other parts are going to break … you don’t want to fix (it),” she said. “I could fix this little part, but the rest of it’s going to break.” In the back of the business and pushing past several dozens of clothing designs ranging from professional attire to a purple, starry purple blouse hanging on the racks above a doorway, is its clothing operation, where employees like Laura Killian work on anything from stitching up deteriorated leather jackets to creating new creations from the tatters of other clothes. Among the strangest things Killian said she’s repaired was a 100-year-old leather rhino. “Corey, did you remember the leather rhinoceros that I worked on?” Killian asked Rick’s son-in-law, Corey Guthrie. “Nope,” he said. “It didn’t stab me in the butt or anything.” Killian found her way to Kenny’s after being a nail technician for almost 15 years. They met through a ballroom dance instructor. She said she was trying to get out of the profession already and the opportunity allowed her to make the shift. But ballroom dance was responsible for more than one relationship at the company. After his divorce, Rick found his way into ballroom dance because he “always wanted to learn to waltz.” Six months later, Jenny, a then-widow, joined. “It was interesting, because even from across the room, it was kind of like, ‘Hm,’” she said, laughing. Jenny and Rick started dating in 2009 and married in 2013. After about a year of dating, Jenny quit her job and began working at Kenny’s full time, something she described as a trial by fire. “I knew about colors and things,” she said. “One of my parents had been an art major, so when I made backdrops and things, he taught me a lot, yeah, about color. And then some of it was just pure trial and error.” The future With retirement on the horizon, Rick has his sights on a vacation in his near future but also wants to start a new hobby. “Maybe kendo,” he said. “It’ll be good for my shoulders, because my shoulders are a wreck, yeah? And so it’ll be a good thing for my shoulder. I just have to start slow, yeah.” Rick and Jenny share 14 grandkids across the country who will “keep them busy.” And though Kenny’s may not remain anymore, the teachings of his father now live in Rick’s son-in-law. Kenny said he fired 14 people before he found Guthrie. “Corey’s the only one who’s been through the fire with me.” Corey Guthrie removes the heel of a boot Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Kenny’s Shoe Repair in Lafayette, Ind. Guthrie, who Jenny called the “future shoe repair person in Lafayette,” now looks to start his own shoe repair business and is venue shopping for a new location. He said he’s playing around with different names right now, but “sole healer” has a certain ring to it. This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: After 88 years, Lafayette staple Kenny’s Shoe Repair to close its doors Source link #years #Lafayette #staple #Kennys #Shoe #Repair #close #doors Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rumour — Rockstar Is Planning Roblox/Fortnite-Style User-Generated Content For GTA VI Rumour — Rockstar Is Planning Roblox/Fortnite-Style User-Generated Content For GTA VI Rockstar Games is reportedly looking to incorporate user-generated content similar to Roblox and Fortnite for Grand Theft Auto VI. The developer has apparently already met with a number of major Roblox and Fortnite creatures about the possibility of building custom experiences in GTA VI, with Rockstar reportedly planning to allow the game’s environment and assets to be modified by creators to implement their own IP into the sandbox. Source link #Rumour #Rockstar #Planning #RobloxFortniteStyle #UserGenerated #Content #GTA Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

General Motors: Can It Survive Tariffs and Loss of EV Mandates? General Motors: Can It Survive Tariffs and Loss of EV Mandates? General Motors (NYSE:) stock had a stellar 2024, rising nearly 50%. The company was outperforming all its peers like Ford Motor (NYSE:) and Stellantis NV (NYSE:) in the auto/tires/trucks sector firing on all pistons, but shares are down 9.2% year-to-date (YTD). Fears of the negative impacts of Trump’s tariffs and executive orders continue to plague the stock. The levying of 25% and imports is expected to drive up new car prices by an additional $1,000 to $9,000, further stifling demand. The executive orders aimed at revoking Biden’s “EV mandates” and the potential for new automotive tariffs in April are also of concern for investors, asking them to ponder what kind of impact it will have on General Motors business moving forward. The Last Quarter of Stellar Results? General Motors has been on a run of solid performance, but investors fear that it may be coming to an end. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.92 per share, beating consensus estimates by 7 cents. Revenues grew 11% YoY to $47.7 billion, beating $44.98 billion consensus estimates by just over $2.7 billion. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose 42.8% YoY to $2.5 billion. Automotive operating cash flow rose 1.6% YoY to $4.76 billion. The company took a $5 billion charge for restructuring, impairment on certain interests in China and $500 million in charges regarding its decision to terminate funds for the Cruise Robotaxi division. General Motors Still Issued Upside Guidance Assuming No Tariff Impacts The company provided upside guidance again for the full year 2025, forecasting $11.00 to $12.00 in earnings per share versus $10.86 consensus estimates. Adjusted EBIT is expected to be between $13.7 billion and $15.7 billion. However, the guidance does not take into consideration the potential impact of tariffs, which caused shares to gap down the following day by 9%. CEO Mary Barra also confirmed that their 2025 estimates assumed no negative impacts from outsourced imports and regulations on EVs. However, she did comment, “We are prepared to mitigate the impact from tariffs but will not spend large amounts of capital without a clear objective.” Barra added, “It remains to be seen how things will evolve…and whatever happens on this front, we have a very broad and deep portfolio of ICE vehicles and EVs that are both growing market share and will be agile and execute as efficiently as possible.” The Potential Impact of Trump’s Tariffs and Executive Orders On the bright side, General Motors is an American Big 3 automaker, and Trump’s policies are aimed at protecting American manufacturers. However, General Motors imports up to 20% of its parts from China and up to 29% of its parts from Mexico. Both of these are subject to tariffs of 25% for ******** and at least an additional 10% for ******** imports. Additionally, the EV tax credit suspension will likely impact demand for General Motors’s EVs. GM Stock is in a Head and Shoulders Pattern The head and shoulders pattern is a bearish reversal formation with three peaks—a left shoulder, a higher head, and a right shoulder—connected by a horizontal neckline. A breakdown occurs when the price drops below the neckline after the right shoulder, while a reversal is signaled if the price climbs back above the right shoulder’s peak. GM formed a bearish head and shoulders pattern, with its head peaking at $61.24. The right shoulder peaked at $55.21. GM fell below its daily anchored VWAP support at $49.99 to the $46.24 fib after the Q4 earnings release. GM is attempting to rally back above the neckline at $48.37 to prevent the breakdown from following through. The daily RSI is also attempting to rise at the 43-band. Fibonacci (Fib) pullback support levels are $46.24, $43.80, $42.27 and $40.72. GM stock’s average consensus price target is 23.54% higher at $59.71, and its highest analyst price target sits at $96.00. It has 10 analysts’ Buy ratings, 3 Sell and 7 Hold Ratings. The stock has a 2.61% short interest. Actionable Options Strategies: Bullish investors can consider using cash-secured puts at the Fib pullback support levels to buy the dip. If assigned the shares, then writing covered calls at upside Fib levels executes a wheel strategy for income in addition to the 0.99% dividend. Original Post Source link #General #Motors #Survive #Tariffs #Loss #Mandates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Iwai’s blistering LPGA Thailand start, Ruffels in mix Iwai’s blistering LPGA Thailand start, Ruffels in mix Australia’s Gabriela Ruffels made a strong start but Japan’s Akai Iwai stole the show in the opening round of the LPGA Tour’s tournament in Pattaya, Thailand. Playing on a sponsor’s invitation, Iwai shot a flawless 10-under 62 with 10 birdies to lead by three shots from Sweden’s Maja Stark with Thailand’s Moriya Jutanugarn a further shot back. Ruffels was six under through her first 10 hopes at Siam Country Club’s Pattaya Old Course before two bogeys left her with a 68 and a share of seventh place on the leaderboard. Steph Kyriacou was one stroke further back in a share of 15th while the only other ***********, Grace Kim, was well back after a 74. The 22-year-old Iwai is a six-time winner on the Japan tour. She equalled the 18-hole record set by countrywoman Yuka Saso in 2022 and American Jessica Korda in 2018. -with The AP Source link #Iwais #blistering #LPGA #Thailand #start #Ruffels #mix Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Thing: Remastered physical editions announced for PS5, Switch The Thing: Remastered physical editions announced for PS5, Switch Nightdive Studios will release a physical edition of The Thing: Remastered for PlayStation 5 and Switch on June 25, the developer announced. Pre-orders are available now at various retailers, including Atari, Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, GAME, Target, Walmart, and more. Source link #Remastered #physical #editions #announced #PS5 #Switch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2 dead after 2 small planes collide midair in Arizona, officials say 2 dead after 2 small planes collide midair in Arizona, officials say Two people are dead after two small aircraft collided in midair at an Arizona airport Wednesday, authorities said. A Cessna 172S and Lancair 360 MK II collided at 8:28 a.m. near the Marana Regional Airport, just northwest of Tucson, according to preliminary information from the National Transportation Safety Board. The single-engine planes “collided while upwind of runway 12,” one of two runways at the airport. The Cessna landed, and the Lancair crashed and burned near the other runway, the NTSB said. The Marana Police Department confirmed two deaths from the incident. Two people were on each plane, the Town of Marana said in a news release. The operator of the Cessna – AeroGuard, a commercial flight training school – said its two pilots were not injured, the Associated Press reported. The airport is closed while the investigation is ongoing, the town said. “On behalf of the Town of Marana and the Marana Regional Airport, our hearts go out to all the individuals and families impacted by this event,” airport Superintendent Galen Beem said. “We are grateful for the swift response from the Marana Police Department and Northwest Fire District.” “We are deeply saddened by the two fatalities from this tragic accident,” Matt Panichas, a spokesperson for AeroGuard, said in a statement to AP. The Federal Aviation Administration called the airport an “uncontrolled field,” which does not have an operating air traffic control tower. Pilots often will use a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency to announce their position to other pilots who are in the airport vicinity. Pilots operating in uncontrolled fields are still required to comply with all federal aviation regulations. An NTSB investigator is expected to arrive Thursday morning to document the scene and examine the aircraft. The FAA is also responding. The incident follows a recent string of aviation incidents beginning with the January 29 midair collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which killed 67 people when a military helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet collided. Since then, four other aviation incidents have drawn attention to air safety, including the ****** of a medevac plane in Philadelphia; a plane that crashed near Nome, Alaska, killing 10 people; a private plane that ran off the runway in Scottsdale, Arizona, killing the pilot on board; and more recently, a Delta Air Lines regional jet that rolled over on the runway on arrival in Toronto. Even with the past month of aviation incidents, January’s preliminary data from the NTSB shows there was a record low number of airplane accidents nationwide among private and commercial flights. Before the January 29 collision, the last major fatal airplane accident involving a US carrier was in 2009, involving a flight operated by Colgan Air. However, smaller planes are statistically more likely to experience incidents. The aircraft are not as heavily regulated as those operating under Part 121 rules, the set of FAA rules followed by major air carriers. Private and general aviation aircraft follow different, less strict FAA rules but are still inspected and maintained. There’s also just a larger number of the smaller planes. The National Air and Space Museum estimates there are more than 340,000 general aviation aircraft around the world and US pilots operate 204,000 of them. This is a developing story and will be updated. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com Source link #dead #small #planes #collide #midair #Arizona #officials Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe's response to an assertive Trump – The Associated Press Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe's response to an assertive Trump – The Associated Press Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe’s response to an assertive Trump The Associated PressAll eyes on far-right AfD in ******* election rocked by violence and US interference The GuardianGerman elections chart course for a lonely Europe: podcast ReutersGerman election: Scholz, Merz face off in final debate DW (English)Trump’s February surprise roils ******* Elections Responsible Statecraft Source link #Germany #votes #Sunday #government #shape #Europe039s #response #assertive #Trump #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level ever in England Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level ever in England There are a record number of patients in hospital with Norovirus in England. Data from NHS England showed 1,160 patients a day were in hospital with the vomiting bug on average last week – double the level at the same ******* last year. It comes after a 22% rise on the week before, pushing it to the highest level since records began in 2012. It means more than 1% of beds are occupied by patients ill with the bug. But Norovirus puts added pressure on hospitals because of the need to isolate and clean infected wards – nearly 300 empty beds a day were taken out of action because of this. Flu cases continue to fall, however, with just over 1,700 beds occupied by patients with the virus. NHS England medical director Prof Sir Stephen Powis said: “It is concerning to see the number of patients with Norovirus hit an all-time high and there is no let up for hospital staff who are working tirelessly to treat more than a thousand patients each day with the horrible bug, on top of other winter viruses. “To help stop the spread of Norovirus, it is important to remember to wash your hands frequently with soap and water and avoid mixing with other people until you have not had symptoms for two days.” Most healthy people recover from Norovirus in a few days, but it can cause serious problems in vulnerable people and young children. One problem is that it spreads very easily – with just a few viral particles needed to infect someone – for example through close contact with someone who has the virus, or by eating food prepared by someone with it. It can also stick around on surfaces so it is thought likely some of the cases will be patients who have caught it in hospital. Source link #Norovirus #hospital #cases #reach #highest #level #England Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

West Coast Eagles call on members to vote for current or original song ahead of 2025 season West Coast Eagles call on members to vote for current or original song ahead of 2025 season West Coast could be on the verge of ditching the widely-panned current version of the club song after calling on members to vote on their preferred tune this week. Eagles fans and neutral supporters alike have slammed the Birds of Tokyo version since it was introduced in 2020, calling for the club to bring back the original “We’re Flying High” song. And it appears the chorus has grown too loud for West Coast to ignore. In an exclusive email to club members on Wednesday, the Eagles asked them to vote for their preferred version of the song. “We’ve heard lots of noise, so what do you think?” the email read. “Do you like the new song, or do you prefer the previous version? Or really don’t have an opinion?” The week-long poll, which is set to end at 5pm on Wednesday, February 26, then prompts members to vote for one of two options; the 2020 version (current) or the 90s-2019 version (previous). The current anthem was released in early 2020, composed and produced by Ian Berney, with Birds of Tokyo and Karnivool singer Ian Kenny on lyrics, and featuring a didgeridoo and clapsticks. Camera IconWest Coast have asked fans to vote on which version of their club song they prefer. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West *********** Calls for the original version to return were re-ignited clash year, when the club brought it back at Optus Stadium during the AFL’s Retro Round. It comes after West Coast received widespread praise for ditching the “inflatable Eagle” ahead of the 2024 season. The Eagles reverted to pre-game banners for home games for the first time since moving to Optus Stadium in 2018. That move followed a report by The West *********** in May 2023 that an exclusive poll had revealed 94 per cent of the public wanted the tradition to return. Bringing back the banner was one of the first decisions made by new chief executive Don Pyke, who replaced long-serving CEO Trevor Nisbett prior to the 2024 season. While reverting to the traditional banner was well-received, fans immediately called for the club song to follow suit. Pyke told The West *********** that the prospect of reinstating the club’s original song was being “considered and discussed”. The original verse of “We’re the Eagles” was written by musician Kevin Peek and debuted at the club’s 1987 launch. Some verses were added later by Ken Walther, who also composed the Fremantle song. Source link #West #Coast #Eagles #call #members #vote #current #original #song #ahead #season Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pokémon Presents has been announced for next week Pokémon Presents has been announced for next week The Pokémon Company has announced its annual Pokemon Presents presentation to celebrate Pokémon Day. The stream, which will include information about upcoming video game projects as well as other news, will air on February 27 at 2 PM UTC/GMT, 6 AM PT, and 9 AM ET. The Pokémon Company hasn’t revealed any specifc information about what is going to be shown at the event, or how long it is planned to last, but with Pokémon Legends Z-A planned for release later this year, it’s likely that the company will show off the first new footage of the game since it was first announced last February. Set for release on the original Nintendo Switch console, it will be the second Pokémon Legends game following Pokémon Legends Arceus. Pokémon Legends Z-A will see players revisit the Kalos region and Lumoise City. It’s currently unknown if a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game is planned. The yearly Pokémon Presents streams also provide updates on the various Pokemon spin-off games such as Pokemon Unite and Pokemon Go. This weekend, Pokémon fans from across the world will descend on London for the Pokémon European International Championships or EUIC. The event, which will take place from London’s Excell Center, is one of the final stops on the road to the Pokemon World Championships, this year emanating from Anaheim, California. Source link #Pokémon #Presents #announced #week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Charges against Liam Payne’s friend dropped Charges against Liam Payne’s friend dropped Manslaughter charges against a friend of Liam Payne and two members of staff at the hotel where the singer died have been dropped. Rogelio “Roger” Nores and two workers from the hotel in Buenos Aires were charged in December, two months after the One Direction star’s death. On Wednesday, appeal court judges reversed the earlier decision to charge all three. However, two other men accused of selling Payne ******** before his death remain in prison and have been told they still face prosecution and a probable trial. Payne died last October after falling from a balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in the Argentine capital. Following the announcement that charges against Mr Nores had been dropped, the businessman told Rolling Stone: “Glad this is finally over. I’m happy I’m now going to be able to travel to the *** and say goodbye to my friend.” His lawyer Rafael Cuneo Libarona said he was “happy to have reversed the decision”. He added: “We have always maintained that Rogelio Nores was not responsible for Liam Payne’s death. “He was only his friend and had no duty or legal obligation to ensure his safety.” Mr Cuneo Libarona, the brother of Argentina’s justice minister, had rebutted claims from the prosecution that Mr Nores had failed in his duty of care towards the singer. The three appeal court judges published their ruling, first obtained by Rolling Stone, eight days after a hearing at Argentina’s National Criminal and Correctional Court. The two hotel workers who will also no longer face charges are Gilda Martin, its head of security, and Esteban Grassi, the chief receptionist who made an emergency call just before Payne died. All three men would have faced possible prison sentences of between one and five years if convicted, although they were told they could be eligible for suspended sentences. Prosecutors have the option of appealing against the decision to overturn the charges, but have not yet indicated whether they will do so. The two men who still face charges are waiter Braian Nahuel Paiz and suspended hotel worker Ezequiel David Pereyra, who are accused of supplying drugs to Payne. They could face prison sentences of between four and 15 years if found guilty. Mr Nores’s alleged role as a manager and representative of Payne, a position he had denied holding, was said to have been an important element of the decision to prosecute the businessman. In an indictment ruling in December, Judge Laura Bruniard accused Mr Nores of “failing in his duty of care, assistance and help” towards the singer. Mr Nores previously said in a statement: “I never abandoned Liam, I went to his hotel three times that day and left 40 minutes before this happened. “There were over 15 people at the hotel lobby chatting and joking with him when I left. I could have never imagined something like this would happen.” He added: “I wasn’t Liam’s manager. He was just my very dear friend.” Source link #Charges #Liam #Paynes #friend #dropped Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

WWE 2K25: Full match list revealed for WWE 2K25 Showcase mode WWE 2K25: Full match list revealed for WWE 2K25 Showcase mode 2K has announced the full list of matches to be included in the upcoming WWE 2K25 Showcase mode. The mode, which sees players compete in a series of matches while attempting to complete objectives, returns in WWE 2K25. Named The Bloodline’s Dynasty, the mode will focus on the extended Anoaʻi family which includes the likes of Roman Reigns, The Rock, and Umaga. The WWE 2K25 showcase features three sets of matches; Relive History, Change History and Create History. As the names would suggest, the Relive History mode allows players to compete in matches with the goal being to complete them as they really happened. The opposite is true for Change History, which will see the player attempt to overturn famous losses for the Samoan Dynasty. The last of the three is Create History, which sees players take on fantasy matches that span different eras of WWE. The full list of matches can be found below. Competing in these matches and completing objectives as you do so will unlock extra WWE superstars, arenas, outfits, and more. WWE 2K25 Showcase Mode Match List Relive History: Yokozuna w/Mr. Fuji vs. Hulk Hogan – King of the Ring ‘93 Rocky Maivia vs Hunter Hearst Helmsley – Thursday RAW Thursday 2/13/97 The Usos vs The New Day w/Big E – Hell in a Cell ‘17 Solo Sikoa vs Carmelo Hayes w/Trick Williams – NXT 2.0 9/13/22 Nia Jax vs Lyra Valkyria – King and Queen of the Ring ‘24 Change History: The Headshrinkers vs Steiner Bros – WrestleMania IX Rikishi vs ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin – No Mercy 2000 Umaga w/Armando Estrada vs John Cena – New Year’s Revolution 2007 Tamina vs Natalya vs Carmella vs Charlotte Flair vs Becky ****** – Money in the Bank ‘17 Naomi vs Bayley – Super ShowDown ‘20 Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins – Royal Rumble ‘22 Create History: ‘High Chief’ Peter Maivia vs George ‘The Animal’ Steele 3 Minute Warning vs AOP w/Paul Ellering The Wild Samoans vs The Dudley Boyz The OG Bloodline vs Solo’s Bloodline WarGames The Islanders vs The Street Profits Source link #WWE #2K25 #Full #match #list #revealed #WWE #2K25 #Showcase #mode Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]