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Kerr County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday to discuss and possibly act on the following items: • Approve a resolution in support of legislative action authorizing Kerr County to collect a Hotel Occupancy Tax. • Appoint Nadene Alford as county clerk to replace Ian Collum, who won the general election, but then again resigned from the post. • A request to use courthouse grounds for the stock show kick-off breakfast on Jan. 6, from 6 to 8 a.m. • A request from Kerrville Pets Alive! to use courthouse grounds from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 for a pet food drive. • Approve adding mirrored tint to the courthouse windows per the recommendation of the courthouse security committee. • Approve three private road names for the Walnut Creek Ranch Development. • Approve a general contract with Secor Fence & Building Company for a fence and gate installation at Road and Bridge Department properties in Kerrville and Center Point, Precinct 2. • Consider action to allow or deny Oak View Group (Global Spectrum) to enter a rental contract for a motorcycle rally in 2025 and/or subsequent years. • Approve a renewal addendum for contract services with Windstream for phone services. • Approve a bond for the Tax Assessor/Collector. • Approve the revised county payroll schedule for fiscal year 2024-25 and rescind the original payroll schedule. • Approve the Kerr County Incentive Program as part of the Texas Association of Counties Healthy County Rewards Program for 2025. • Approve the preliminary engineering design alignment of Al Mooney Road. • Host a public hearing at 10 a.m. and then act on a request to cancel both the original plat for Hall Ranch and the revision of plat for Hall Ranch Lot 3. • Reappoint Chris Hughes and Bill Aycock to the Emergency Services District No. 1 Board. • Adopt new guidelines for the Kerr County Animal Services Advisory Committee. • Approve contracts with Hunt Volunteer Fire Department and Comfort Volunteer Fire Department.
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, have gotten tongues wagging on social media with their loved-up video in Las Vegas. Sunday Telegraph gathered that Chioma accompanied by Davido and the 30BG crew, including Soso Soberekon and Israel DMW, is currently enjoying a vacation in the vibrant city. The pair also attended the 2024 World Champion game, adding a touch of excitement to their trip. Another post showed a loved-up video of the lovebirds posed at a dining table alongside their entourage which includes Chioma’s friends. Another heartwarming video showed Davido and Chioma in a tender embrace, radiating joy and togetherness. Davido shared a third pose flaunting his exquisite wristwatches, showcasing his signature opulent style. Fans and followers have taken to their comment section to admire the couple’s love and unity. Many praised Davido for prioritizing his family amid his busy career. Fans react to Davido and Chioma’s loved-up Las Vegas vacation; Makkie_isa wrote: “These ones just dey enjoy. Mtchewww.” Erawameggison said: “With a whole entourage. Have they ever travelled anywhere alone without all the hangers-on?” Prank Hottie reacted: “They’re young and living their life.” Mirabel Eze noted: “See sweet love.” Danzel62 added: “Love birds. Peace of mind wan wound these 2. Love them and they mind their business.” Jay Emprire24 said: “Singles you all should take heart. Happiness wan wound this couple, they really match abeg. Just enjoying themselves and minding their business.” Watch the videosAs the voices of these 77 Nobel laureates reverberate throughout the scientific community and beyond, their message serves as a resounding call to action for all those who value the role of science in informing decision-making and driving progress. It is a reminder that, in the face of adversity and skepticism, the scientific community must stand united in its commitment to upholding the principles of evidence-based inquiry, rigorous research, and ethical conduct.
In the coming year, we can expect to see some significant changes in fiscal and monetary policies as governments and central banks strive to navigate the challenging economic landscape. These changes are likely to be geared towards promoting growth, boosting consumer spending, and ensuring stability in financial markets. Here is a quick overview of some of the key changes that we can anticipate:TGA Players' Choice Awards Recap: Exciting Updates in the Gaming WorldHead injuries in sports are a serious issue that can have long-lasting consequences for athletes. The impact of a blow to the head, especially in a high-intensity and physical sport like basketball, can result in concussions, brain trauma, or other severe injuries. Sun Minghui's case is a stark reminder of the risks involved in competitive sports, where split-second decisions and actions can have life-altering implications.
Bob Geldof has said his Band Aid charity single has “kept millions of people alive” after a new 40th anniversary version of Do They Know It’s Christmas? faced criticism. To mark the song’s milestone, a remix has been created which blends the voices of artists who have featured on previous editions including Harry Styles, George Michael and Bono. Advertisement Ed Sheeran said last week that they did not ask for permission to re-use his vocals from when he sang on Band Aid 30 in 2014, and that he would have “respectfully” declined the request. The singer-songwriter said in a social media post that “a decade on and my understanding of the narrative associated with this has changed”, citing a post by British-Ghanaian rapper Fuse ODG that criticised foreign aid in Africa. Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure masterminded the first ever Band Aid single, Do They Know It’s Christmas, nearly 40 years ago (Brian Aris/BBC) Advertisement Responding to the comments in an interview with The Sunday Times, Geldof said: “This little pop song has kept millions of people alive. “Why would Band Aid scrap feeding thousands of children dependent on us for a meal?” He added: “Why not keep doing that? Because of an abstract wealthy-world argument, regardless of its legitimacy? “No abstract theory regardless of how sincerely held should impede or distract from that hideous, concrete real-world reality. Advertisement “There are 600 million hungry people in the world – 300 million are in Africa. We wish it were other but it is not. “We can help some of them. That’s what we will continue to do.” Fuse ODG said in an Instagram Story post that he had turned down the chance to take part in Band Aid 30 alongside Sheeran a decade prior. “I refused to participate in Band Aid because I recognised the harm initiatives like it inflict on Africa,” he wrote. Advertisement “While they may generate sympathy and donations, they perpetuate damaging stereotypes that stifle Africa’s economic growth, tourism, and investment, ultimately costing the continent trillions and destroying its dignity, pride and identity.” He added: “By showcasing dehumanising imagery, these initiatives fuel pity rather than partnership, discouraging meaningful engagement. “My mission has been to reclaim the narrative, empowering Africans to tell their own stories, redefine their identity, and position Africa as a thriving hub for investment and tourism. “Today, the diaspora drives the largest flow of funds back into the continent, not Band Aid or foreign aid proving that Africa’s solutions and progress lies in its own hands.” Advertisement In another post, he said they welcomed anyone “genuinely trying to support the continent” but it needs to be “a spirit of collaboration not patronisation, solidarity not charity”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fuse ODG (@fuseodg) Band Aid’s latest track blends voices from Band Aid (1984), Band Aid 20 (2004) and Band Aid 30 (2014), and has been produced by Trevor Horn, who has worked with the likes of Grace Jones and Sir Rod Stewart. The compilation is backed by the Band Aid house band of Sir Paul McCartney, Sting, John Taylor (bass), Phil Collins, Roger Taylor, Danny Goffey (drums), Thom Yorke (piano), Paul Weller, Damon Albarn, Midge Ure, Johnny Greenwood, Gary Kemp and Justin Hawkins (guitar). The original Band Aid single saw artists join forces in 1984, led by Boomtown Rats frontman Geldof and Ultravox’s Midge Ure to help charities working with starving children in Ethiopia. Do They Know It’s Christmas? went straight to number one that year and became the fastest-selling single of all time in the UK, selling a million copies in the first week alone. It remained at number one for five weeks, going on to sell more than three million copies. Reflecting on the original singles success, Geldof told the newspaper: “For us to top the charts we sold 620,000 copies. “Will this new version make anything like that one? No, because there are no f****** record shops. If we have 620,000 hits on Spotify, what will that make? Literally a quid?” Despite feeling like it is now a “febrile world”, he does not feel defeated in his pursuit to help. “I can guarantee your personal action here will result in a kid sleeping warmer, fed that night”, he said. “This is one issue in which you have power. You get to tilt the world a fraction – and I know: ‘Here is f****** Geldof banging on.’ “But the instrument of this control, as corny as it may sound, is this thing – this OK tune.” Do They Know It’s Christmas? – 2024 Ultimate Mix will premiere on UK breakfast radio and streaming on November 25th, and will be released physically on CD and vinyl on November 29th.Bray teams sweep first basketball games of season
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Furthermore, the school invited independent third-party inspectors to examine the winter uniforms and verify the quality of the padding material. The inspectors confirmed that the padding met industry standards and was not made from scrap cloth, as alleged by some parents. The school administration emphasized that the well-being and comfort of students are their top priorities, and they would never compromise on the quality of materials used in the uniforms.
Burke Ramsey was thrown into the public eye after his sister, JonBenét Ramsey , was murdered in 1996 — but where is he now? Ahead of Netflix’s Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, which premieres on Monday, November 25, a Ramsey family member exclusively told Us Weekly about Burke’s whereabouts these days. “Burke had a very painful and very lonely upbringing,” the insider shared. “The family tried very hard to shield him, but you can’t shield a kid from the fact that his sister was murdered and everyone thinks that his family did it. Or that he did it.” Burke’s loved ones tried their best to protect him amid the high-profile investigation into JonBenét’s death. “We tried super hard to give him a normal childhood, and on some level the family succeeded. But on another level, it was an impossible task,” the family member continued. “How do you protect someone from that? So Burke was often isolated, he didn’t have a lot of friends. He was very smart and a good student, but he struggled socially.” JonBenét was found dead at age 6 in the basement of her house hours after she had been reported missing. She had sustained a broken skull and a garrote was tied around her neck. JonBenét’s official cause of death was asphyxia by strangulation associated with craniocerebral trauma and her death was ruled a homicide . In the years since JonBenét’s murder, the Boulder police looked into many suspects and theories. JonBenét and Burke’s parents, Patsy and John Ramsey , were accused of being involved in her death and a grand jury voted to indict the pair in 1999. The indictment was never signed by the Boulder district attorney, however, because there was a lack of evidence . The couple were exonerated in 2008 when DNA testing helped investigators determine that the DNA found on JonBenét’s body was from an unrelated male. Despite authorities no longer looking into JonBenét’s family as suspects, online sleuths have continued to spread speculation that Patsy, John or Burke were responsible for her death. The entire family has denied any involvement or knowledge about JonBenét’s murder. John and Patsy continued to speak out about the open case in hopes of finding the person responsible for JonBenét’s death. (Patsy died of ovarian cancer at age 49 in 2006.) Burke, meanwhile, largely stayed out of the spotlight except for a rare interview with Dr. Phil in 2016. After CBS released a docuseries The Case Of that accused Burke of killing his sister, he sued the network for $750 million. The defamation lawsuit was settled in 2019 and Burke hasn’t spoken out publicly since then. “Is Burke happy? He’s as happy as he can be, given the circumstances,” the family member told Us . “He’s productive. He’s moving past all the trauma and living the best way he can. That’s all you can expect.” Keep scrolling for a detailed — and exclusive — glimpse into Burke’s life in the aftermath of JonBenét’s murder: “Burke doesn’t talk about the case. Ever. He doesn’t talk about JonBenét at all. It’s not a topic of conversation among the family, and he never volunteers anything about her,” the insider revealed to Us . “When he was younger, even her name would make him upset, because it was really painful and he didn’t know what to do with it. And then when he was in high school, he knew all the whispers.” Burke was 9 years old when JonBenét’s body was found in their home. He is now 37 and is a software engineer in Michigan. After getting his degree from Purdue in 2010, Burke got a series of home-based jobs in the technology field and would largely stay out of the public eye. Three years after JonBenét’s death, the police and Boulder district attorney publicly stated that Burke was not a suspect. The prolonged delay in ruling Burke out in the court of public opinion weighed on him throughout the years. “He spent his formative years under investigation, and all the while, the cops knew the DNA wasn’t his, but wouldn’t release that,” the family member noted about the evidence found on JonBenét’s body. “What the Boulder police department did to [John and Patsy] was reprehensible, but what they did to Burke is unforgivable. They took part in destroying a vulnerable little boy’s life.” The insider questioned theories that connected Burke with the garrote found around JonBenét’s neck. “He was 9 years old. He couldn’t have possibly done something that sophisticated, and he didn’t have the skills or the strength. He wasn’t a coordinated little kid, but even the most coordinated one couldn’t have done that,” the unnamed Ramsey family member continued. “And the garrote was done while JonBenét was still alive. So Burke didn’t do it, no one with any knowledge of the case ever really thought he did it. So imagine that he was under suspicion for so many years, when there was concrete proof that he didn’t do it.” As JonBenét’s case has been passed down to different DA successors and detectives at the Boulder PD, her family has questioned the lack of answers. A spokesperson for the Boulder PD told Us in a November 2024 statement that they are “aggressively investigating the case and pursuing all avenues.” Burke gave his only interview in 2016 to Dr. Phil . He later sued CBS and the producers of The Case of: JonBenét Ramsey after an insinuation that he killed JonBenét. The case settled out of court for an undisclosed amount in 2019 and Burke bought a home in Michigan for $265,000 later that year. “He settled with CBS for a small fraction of the $750 million, but it was enough for him to start a quiet, private life. He isn’t really recognized where he is. He’s left alone,” the family member shared with Us. “And that’s what he needed.” The insider continued: “He doesn’t read anything about the case, doesn’t watch anything about it. If he sees a show about it, he changes the channel. He’s not the least bit interested in watching any of the documentaries. He’s not going to watch [the Netflix] one. Absolutely not. It’s triggering to him, and there’s no benefit for him.” Despite JonBenét’s case being one of the most infamous unsolved murders, Burke has preferred not to bring attention to himself or his sister. “He’s got a great job, makes good money and he likes it. He’s a software engineer for a midsize company. He is very into computers. He has like 10 of them in a home office,” the family member detailed.”He gets together with [his dad John Ramsey] sometimes, and they talk about things.” JonBenét is the only topic Burke won’t speak on, with the insider adding, “That’s not on the table. If we were to bring it up, he’d just shut down. He doesn’t want to talk about that. Ever.” You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News “Burke has dated and he has had girlfriends. He’s dating someone now, but he is keeping her very quiet,” the family member told Us . “He’s very solitary, though. Likes to be alone, likes things quiet. He’s an introvert, would rather have a very small circle of friends than a huge crowd.” After growing up with the public speculating about his life, Burke has developed “trust issues.” “He doesn’t like to open himself up to people, because he’s been burned again and again and again,” the insider concluded. “People share all his secrets. They ask him painful questions out of morbid curiosity.”The discussion delved into the rising demand for mixed-use developments, as consumers seek integrated experiences that blend work, leisure, and living spaces. Zhou and Zhao highlighted the importance of designing flexible and adaptable properties that cater to diverse preferences and lifestyles. They also touched upon the growing focus on wellness amenities and sustainable practices, as developers respond to increasing awareness around environmental impact and wellness in the built environment.
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