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Barry Nadell: From Wall Street to the World of Glamour Photography

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:50:24 GMT

Barry Nadell is a name synonymous with success and reinvention. From his early days as a stockbroker in Beverly Hills to becoming a globally published photographer, his journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this article, we delve into the life and career of Barry Nadell, a man whose diverse experiences have shaped him into a celebrated figure in the world of glamour and fashion photography.A Diverse Path to SuccessBarry’s journey to success is a testament to his resilience and adaptability. After graduating with a degree in Finance from Arizona State University, he initially embarked on a career as a stockbroker during a challenging market period. Later, he transitioned to a successful career in life insurance sales. However, it was after his divorce that he decided to reinvent himself and start building for the future.Undeterred by past setbacks, Barry ventured into the world of entrepreneurship, primarily in direct marketing. His early endeavors included creating a vide...

Pac-12 legal FAQs: Updating the lawsuit filed by Washington State and Oregon State

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:50:24 GMT

It has been 25 days since Oregon State and Washington State began legal proceedings against the Pac-12, and it could be another 25, if not many more, until the process concludes.Where do things stand?Here’s a Hotline guide to the lawsuit brought by the two remaining schools in Whitman Co. (Wash.) Superior Court.Why did WSU and OSU take the Pac-12 to court in the first place?The Cougars and Beavers are the only Pac-12 schools that aren’t fleeing the conference next summer. As such, they believe presidents Kirk Schulz (WSU) and Jayathi Murthy (OSU) constitute the entirety of the Pac-12’s board of directors, which holds voting authority over issues ranging from distribution of financial assets to membership composition (i.e., expansion).When commissioner George Kliavkoff attempted in early September to convene all 12 presidents and chancellors, the Cougars and Beavers sought, and received, a temporary restraining order to prevent the full board from meeting.Why are th...

Investigation into San Jose day care drownings continues

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:50:24 GMT

SAN JOSE — Police said little Tuesday afternoon about the deaths a day earlier of two young children, who drowned at a home day care facility in San Jose’s Almaden neighborhood.Authorities did not offer any new public information about what they believe happened before the children were found Monday morning. At a Tuesday-afternoon news gathering, Officer Steve Aponte said that the two children were under the ages of 5 years, but did not release their identities.Investigators continued combing through evidence after the drownings, which took place at a home day care facility on the 1000 block of Fleetwood Drive in San Jose. Police said Monday that officers had assisted rescuers from San Jose Fire with a welfare check at 9:05 a.m.Two children were in a state of “severe medical distress” when they were found, Aponte said Tuesday. Another was in the pool when emergency workers arrived. All three were taken to hospitals, where two were pronounced dead.Aponte did not rel...

At least 21 dead in bus crash outside Venice

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:50:24 GMT

By Giada Zampano | Associated PressROME — A bus carrying foreign tourists including Ukrainians crashed near the Italian city of Venice when it fell from an elevated street Tuesday, killing at least 21 people and injuring 18 others, authorities said.Four of the injured were in serious condition following the accident in the Mestre borough, on the mainland opposite the historic old city of Venice, said Renato Boraso, a Venice city official. Two of the dead were children, Venice prefect Michele Di Bari said.Boraso confirmed that some of the victims are Ukrainians, and said the bus was bringing tourists to a camping site.Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that the scene of the crash was “apocalyptic” and that he had already declared the “city’s mourning” for the “numerous victims” who were on the bus.According to local media, the bus fell a few meters before crashing close to Mestre’s railway tracks, where it caught ...

Five-bedroom home sells in Danville for $2.1 million

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:50:24 GMT

3 Cross Bridge Place – Google Street ViewA 3,087-square-foot house built in 1997 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the first block of Cross Bridge Place in Danville was sold on Sept. 5, 2023, for $2,075,000, or $672 per square foot. This two-story home boasts a generous living space with five bedrooms and three baths. In addition, the house features an attached two-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:A 2,686-square-foot home on the 200 block of Glen Meadow Court in Danville sold in August 2022, for $2,050,000, a price per square foot of $763. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In July 2022, a 3,548-square-foot home on Rockhaven Lane in Danville sold for $2,520,000, a price per square foot of $710. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Lasata Court, Danville, in October 2022, a 3,674-square-foot home was sold for $2,250,000, a price per square foot of $612. The home has 5 bedrooms...

There was power loss before plane crash that killed ex-NFL player Russ Francis, investigator says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:50:24 GMT

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — The small plane crash that killed former NFL tight end Russ Francis and another man at an Adirondack Mountains airport occurred after the craft’s engine apparently lost power, a federal investigator said Tuesday.Francis, 70, and Richard McSpadden, 63, had just taken off from the Lake Placid Airport on Sunday afternoon in a single-engine Cessna 177 when the plane encountered trouble. The plane, which has two steering columns, had turned around in an attempt to land, officials said.“The engine apparently lost power,” National Transportation Safety Board investigator Todd Gunther said at a briefing Tuesday. “The pilot, or pilots in this case, turned back toward the runway.”Gunther said the plane hit a berm at the end of the runway and fell about 30 feet into a ravine, according to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.Multiple witnesses told investigators that the pilots called over the radio to say they had a problem and were returning to the airport, Gunther ...

Real Sociedad beats Salzburg 2-0 for its 1st group-stage win in 20 years in Champions League

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:50:24 GMT

SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Real Sociedad picked up its first win in the group stage of the Champions League in two decades with a 2-0 win at Salzburg on Tuesday.Mikel Oyarzabal and Brais Méndez scored first-half goals for Sociedad, which took the Group D lead. The Spanish club reached four points after two matches, while Salzburg stayed on three points. Inter Milan joined Sociedad at the top by beating Benfica 1-0 at home later Tuesday.“It was a perfect match. We did a spectacular job from first minute to last. It was a well-deserved victory,” Méndez said. “We can compete with anyone, we know that. We needed to demonstrate it and tonight we did. Now we want more.”Oyarzabal put the visitors ahead in the seventh minute with a low shot into the far corner after a pass by Méndez, who added to the lead in a breakaway in the 27th after calmly navigating through the Salzburg defense before finding the net.Sociedad is making its first Champions League appearance in nearly a decade, when...

A bus crash near Italian city of Venice kills at least 21 people, including Ukrainian tourists

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:50:24 GMT

ROME (AP) — A bus carrying foreign tourists including Ukrainians crashed near the Italian city of Venice when it fell from an elevated street Tuesday, killing at least 21 people and injuring 18 others, authorities said.Four of the injured were in serious condition following the accident in the Mestre borough, on the mainland opposite the historic old city of Venice, said Renato Boraso, a Venice city official. Two of the dead were children, Venice prefect Michele Di Bari said.Boraso confirmed that some of the victims are Ukrainians, and said the bus was bringing tourists to a camping site.Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that the scene of the crash was “apocalyptic” and that he had already declared the “city’s mourning” for the “numerous victims” who were on the bus. According to local media, the bus fell a few meters before crashing close to Mestre’s railway tracks, where it caught fire. Emergency crews were on the scene.Premier Giorgia Mel...

PSV scores in stoppage time to salvage 2-2 draw with Sevilla in Champions League

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:50:24 GMT

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Jordan Teze scored five minutes into second-half stoppage time as PSV salvaged a 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday.Sevilla had taken the lead in the Group B match with a header by Youssef En-Nesyri in the 87th, a minute after Luuk de Jong had converted a penalty kick to even the match. Nemanja Gudelj had put Sevilla ahead in the 68th.It was the third time the teams met this year, with Sevilla eliminating PSV 3-2 on aggregate in the Europa League playoffs en route to the title. ___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Seahawks take winding route to reach 3-1, but show off their potential getting to the mark

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:50:24 GMT

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Mapping out the Seattle Seahawks schedule before the season began, sitting at 3-1 heading into the bye week appeared the optimal outcome.And that’s precisely where the Seahawks sit, even if the route wandered a bit getting to that mark.“We’re finishing the first quarter of the schedule. So, with a lot of hope and looking toward the future, and developing the young guys, seeing them able to play a role for us just gives us the confidence that we’re going to keep getting better,” Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. “So, we’re not a finished product, we’re just getting rolling.”Seattle won its third straight game on Monday night with a 24-3 thumping of the New York Giants where the defense grabbed the spotlight, highlighting the different ways the Seahawks have reached their mark through four games.It was Seattle’s offense that carried it to a 37-31 overtime win over Detroit in Week 2. Week 3 was a mix of strong special teams, solid run defense and a big second half o...