Happy ‘Smothers’ Day

Celebrity moms are the gifts that keep on giving .
Maggie and Ian have a lot to say about their favorite Hollywood matriarchs , especially the ones who are terrifyingly good at monetizing their children .
They ’ ll chat with one of the most infamous celebrity mothers , Dina Lohan about her new podcast “ Listen To Me , OG Mama D ” .
And they ’ ll also check in on the stars of “ sMothered , ” the TLC reality show all about mother/daughter duos who take their bonds to the extreme .
Before Kris Jenner came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lohan .
The mother of Lindsay Lohan tells Page Six that she ’ s launching a new podcast , “ Listen To Me , OG Mama D , ” that will cover pop culture , domestic violence , mental health , and that it will “ set the record straight about tabloid celebrity gossip.
” Dina will co-host with “ Princesses of Long Island ” star Chanel Omari .
Maggie and Ian chatted with the duo to get the low-down on the podcast .
How did you two meet and start putting together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had hired me when I was growing up with Lindsay on Long Island .
We were really close friends .
And Dina had hired me to be her assistant , traveled all over the world with Lindsay and then became Dina ’ s assistant and really learned the business of entertainment .
And so Dina took me under her wings and we ’ ve been close ever since .
And we became family .
After she came on my podcast , we decided , why not do a podcast ?
We thought this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her experiences and my millennial mistakes .
Do you feel like the podcast is going to give you an opportunity to talk about your personal lives directly ?
Dina : No one ’ s perfect .
We ’ ve all had our trials and tribulations .
And I think coming from one who ’ s been through them and lived to tell about them , I really want to touch people who are actually going through domestic violence .
I ’ ve been through it all and I ’ m surviving .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids are like , ‘ it ’ s about time , mommy , it ’ s your turn.
’ Dina : With Lindsay going through what she had gone through in the past , I ’ m protective .
I ’ m certainly not going to come out and say , ‘ My daughter did this , this and this.
’ That ’ s not what I consider being a mom .
[ Back then ] I was definitely protecting her .
But I ’ m sure as heck gon na tell you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reprimand because that ’ s just what moms do .
But I think it ’ s for my daughter to tell her own story .
Not for me or anyone else , for that matter , to do that .
And same with myself .
Dina , Have you and your boyfriend Jesse [ Nadler ] met in person yet ?
Dina : We FaceTime all the time .
We haven ’ t met physically yet because he ’ s taking care of his very ill mother .
I talk to her all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , after COVID is over we ’ re definitely going to meet .
Dawn Hubsher and her daughter Cher are close – so much that the two feel they have a psychic connection .
The pair is one of several mother/daughter duos featured on TLC ’ s “ sMothered , ” which is co-produced by the New York Post and goes behind the scenes of maternal relationships that go to the extreme .
“ sMothered ” Season 2 premieres Sunday , May 24 .
What has the reaction been since you started doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second season ?
Dawn : I get a lot of questions from mothers and daughters on how to handle certain things .
They also love the craziness of the whole show and how wonderful and how natural it is to have bonds like that .
Cher : I think the reason that my mom and I wanted to do this show so much is just kind of show the world that it ’ s OK to be close with your mom .
It doesn ’ t have to be weird .
It can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to .
It ’ s cool to be close with your mom and your daughter .
And it ’ s awesome .
And be proud of that .
Catch up on all episodes of “ We Hear ” by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts .
New episodes come out every Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday .

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Celebrity moms are the gifts that keep on giving. Maggie and Ian have a lot to say about their favorite Hollywood matriarchs, especially the ones who are terrifyingly good at monetizing their children.
They’ll chat with one of the most infamous celebrity mothers, Dina Lohan about her new podcast “Listen To Me, OG Mama D”. And they’ll also check in on the stars of “sMothered,” the TLC reality show all about mother/daughter duos who take their bonds to the extreme.
The OG Mama D
Before Kris Jenner came on the scene, there was Dina Lohan. The mother of Lindsay Lohan tells Page Six that she’s launching a new podcast, “Listen To Me, OG Mama D,” that will cover pop culture, domestic violence, mental health, and that it will “set the record straight about tabloid celebrity gossip.”
Dina will be co-hosting and co-executive producing with “Princesses of Long Island” star and comedian podcaster Chanel Omari.
How did you two meet and start putting together a podcast?
Chanel: Dina Lohan had hired me when I was growing up with Lindsay on Long Island. We were really close friends. And Dina had hired me to be her assistant, traveled all over the world with Lindsay and then became Dina’s assistant and really learned the business of entertainment. And so Dina took me under her wings and we’ve been close ever since. And we became family. After she came on my podcast, we decided, why not do a podcast? We thought this is a great time to collaborate – from her experiences and my millennial mistakes.
Do you feel like the podcast is going to give you an opportunity to talk about your personal lives directly?
Dina: No one’s perfect. We’ve all had our trials and tribulations. And I think coming from one who’s been through them and lived to tell about them, I really want to touch people who are actually going through domestic violence. I’ve been through it all and I’m surviving. And I’m thriving. My kids are like, ‘it’s about time, mommy, it’s your turn.’
Does that include Lindsay?
Dina: With Lindsay going through what she had gone through in the past, I’m protective. I’m certainly not going to come out and say, ‘My daughter did this, this and this.’ That’s not what I consider being a mom. [Back then] I was definitely protecting her. But I’m sure as heck gonna tell you when she was home, I would reprimand because that’s just what moms do. But I think it’s for my daughter to tell her own story. Not for me or anyone else, for that matter, to do that. And same with myself.
Dina, Have you and your boyfriend Jesse [Nadler] met in person yet?
Dina: We FaceTime all the time. We haven’t met physically yet because he’s taking care of his very ill mother. I talk to her all the time as well. But certainly, after COVID is over we’re definitely going to meet.
More like twins?
Dawn Hubsher and her daughter Cher are close – so much that the two feel they have a psychic connection. The pair is one of several mother/daughter duos featured on TLC’s “sMothered,” which is co-produced by the New York Post and goes behind the scenes of maternal relationships that go to the extreme. “sMothered” Season 2 premieres Sunday, May 24.
What has the reaction been since you started doing the show and now going into the second season?
Dawn: I get a lot of questions from mothers and daughters on how to handle certain things. They also love the craziness of the whole show and how wonderful and how natural it is to have bonds like that.
Cher: I think the reason that my mom and I wanted to do this show so much is just kind of show the world that it’s OK to be close with your mom. It doesn’t have to be weird. It can be weird – it doesn’t have to. It’s cool to be close with your mom and your daughter. And it’s awesome. And be proud of that.
Catch up on all episodes of “We Hear” by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes come out every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Learn in-demand graphic design skills with the help of these Adobe Creative Cloud classes

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Think of the Adobe Creative Cloud as the Beyoncé of graphic design software .
Photoshop , Illustrator , and InDesign are among the most beloved editing tools used for practically any creative project .
It even has its own “ beyhive ” of loyal users ( for example , over 90 % of creative pros use Photoshop ) .
This is to say that working in the field of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Creative Cloud software is like having a pop playlist without a Beyoncé song ( a.k.a .
pretty much unheard of ) .
Aspiring graphic designers who lack extensive training on Adobe ’ s software can learn the ins and outs with the help of The 2020 Adobe Graphic Design Certification School , a 4-star rated digital boot camp that deep dives into Adobe Photoshop , Illustrator and InDesign .
Throughout the 32 hours of training , digital students will learn how each platform ’ s set of tools work , how to retouch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as create illustrations from scratch .
And since each course is guided by real examples , students will have all the foundational knowledge necessary to craft a fully-stocked portfolio complete with flyers , brochures , website graphics , newsletters , and illustrations that they can take to their next interview .
Additionally , all three courses in the bundle are CPD-certified ( an independent rating that ensures the training meets high-quality standards ) and can reward a number of certified CPD hours upon completion .
For a limited time , lifetime access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is on sale for $ 49 , a price that is over 90 % off its typical market price .

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Think of the Adobe Creative Cloud as the Beyoncé of graphic design software. Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are among the most beloved editing tools used for practically any creative project. It even has its own “beyhive” of loyal users (for example, over 90% of creative pros use Photoshop).
This is to say that working in the field of graphic design without knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud software is like having a pop playlist without a Beyoncé song (a.k.a. pretty much unheard of).
Aspiring graphic designers who lack extensive training on Adobe’s software can learn the ins and outs with the help of The 2020 Adobe Graphic Design Certification School, a 4-star rated digital boot camp that deep dives into Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Throughout the 32 hours of training, digital students will learn how each platform’s set of tools work, how to retouch images, enhance lighting, as well as create illustrations from scratch. And since each course is guided by real examples, students will have all the foundational knowledge necessary to craft a fully-stocked portfolio complete with flyers, brochures, website graphics, newsletters, and illustrations that they can take to their next interview.
Additionally, all three courses in the bundle are CPD-certified (an independent rating that ensures the training meets high-quality standards) and can reward a number of certified CPD hours upon completion.
For a limited time, lifetime access to The 2020 Adobe Graphic Design Certification School is on sale for $49, a price that is over 90% off its typical market price.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--These classes can train you to become a better dog owner

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If you are one of the many individuals welcoming a new pup into their home , then you may be looking for some guidance on how to best care for them .
Thankfully , there are tons of online classes designed to help you train your new pup , and you can get a bundle of them currently on sale !
The Complete Guide to Puppy & Dog Training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into 184 lessons .
You will learn everything from how to keep them from barking all night to how to get them to stop pulling on their leash .
You will start by learning everything you need to do before you even bring your furry friend home , like recognizing the characteristics that make a particular pup right for you .
Then , you will move on to training commands , such as getting your dog to walk calmly by your side and avoid sniffing every bush you walk past .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Easy Dog Training Methods walks you through training your dog to bark when you want them to .
Another course , BARF : Feed Your Dog a Raw Diet , will provide you with tips and tricks in order to feed your dog a diet that is free of preservatives , colorants , additives , and low-quality ingredients .
All of the courses included in this training are taught by top dog behavior expert and specialist in NLP and Law of Attraction , Sharon Bolt .
She ’ s written three books , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DVDs that include Dog Training Secrets for Amazing Results ; Rescue Dog Training Made Easy ; Puppy Training Made Easy ; and How to Be a Dog Trainer .
Plus , with more than 9,000 students enrolled in her classes , she is currently rated a whopping 4/5-stars !
Normally , this course would cost you $ 1,160 , but you can start training your new pup today for only $ 29.99—that ’ s over 90 % off .

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If you are one of the many individuals welcoming a new pup into their home, then you may be looking for some guidance on how to best care for them. Thankfully, there are tons of online classes designed to help you train your new pup, and you can get a bundle of them currently on sale!
The Complete Guide to Puppy & Dog Training Bundle consists of 8 courses broken down into 184 lessons. You will learn everything from how to keep them from barking all night to how to get them to stop pulling on their leash.
You will start by learning everything you need to do before you even bring your furry friend home, like recognizing the characteristics that make a particular pup right for you. Then, you will move on to training commands, such as getting your dog to walk calmly by your side and avoid sniffing every bush you walk past.
One of the courses, Stop Dog Barking: Easy Dog Training Methods walks you through training your dog to bark when you want them to. Another course, BARF: Feed Your Dog a Raw Diet, will provide you with tips and tricks in order to feed your dog a diet that is free of preservatives, colorants, additives, and low-quality ingredients.
All of the courses included in this training are taught by top dog behavior expert and specialist in NLP and Law of Attraction, Sharon Bolt. She’s written three books, recorded three CDs, and produced four DVDs that include Dog Training Secrets for Amazing Results; Rescue Dog Training Made Easy; Puppy Training Made Easy; and How to Be a Dog Trainer. Plus, with more than 9,000 students enrolled in her classes, she is currently rated a whopping 4/5-stars!
Normally, this course would cost you $1,160, but you can start training your new pup today for only $29.99—that’s over 90% off.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--The rich are sheltering from coronavirus in luxury retreats with guns

It ’ s easier to cope with coronavirus lockdown when your backyard is thousands of acres of rolling hills , meadows and marshes .
So says Manhattanite Karyne Bazzano , who is hunkered down at her weekend home at The Preserve Club & Residences , a sprawling master-planned community in Rhode Island with lavish amenities that include hunting and shooting .
Sons Casey , 13 , and Christian , 16 , are sheltering with her , virtually attending their private school in Providence , a 30-minute drive away .
During lunch , after school and on weekends , instead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teens are outside practicing their golf swings and shooting at clay targets with supervision — and hardly another soul in sight .
“ With 3,500 acres , we have the ATVs and the fishing gear and ponds and the rock wall , and I almost forget that I ’ m supposed to be afraid of the world outside the gate , ” says Bazzano , a divorcee who usually operates a staffing service from her Upper East Side condo .
“ Imagine if we were in a 2,400-square-foot apartment somewhere ?
We would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sporting communities — from South Carolina mainstay Palmetto Bluff to The Preserve , a relative newcomer — have cropped up along Eastern seaboard since the mid-1990s .
While they have historically been playgrounds for second- or even third-home owners , they now double as rural refuges from COVID-19 .
Developers offer buyers , members and sometimes renters thousands of acres of land , plenty of wildlife , stunning lodges , gourmet farm-to-table dining — and lavish houses .
Amenities and activities for the active include fishing , archery , horseback riding and kayaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boasts a 150-yard-long underground rifle range — the longest in the US .
Places like The Preserve — where for-sale residences range from a $ 500,000 420-square-foot tiny home to a $ 4.5 million Hilltop Lodge condo to be complete in July — prove revelatory for city dwellers .
“ I ’ ve learned how to fly fish .
I learned about shooting a shotgun , ” says Bazzano .
“ I had never shot a gun before , and now I ’ ve shot pistols.
” Other outdoor aficionados , meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Larger than the island of Manhattan and situated between Savannah , Georgia , and Hilton Head , South Carolina , Palmetto Bluff boasts 22,000 acres of residences and recreational preserve .
Former IBM executive Steve Sayer left Armonk , New York , for the greener pastures of Palmetto Bluff — as well as its sporting clays course , where he can shoot clay “ birds.
” Another prime pastime he enjoys with his wife is boating along the 32 miles of rivers and marsh coastline .
“ We had a lovely cruise on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with two friends , ” says Sayer , as South Carolina reopened marinas on April 18 .
“ We just wipe down surfaces and use caution about sharing food and drinks.
” Sayer ’ s four-bedroom home , built in 2014 , has its own pool .
Palmetto Bluff properties on the market now range from a $ 672,000 three-bedroom cottage with a screen porch to a $ 2.65 million six-bedroom house with a high-end barbecue smoker called the Big Green Egg .
Or buy land , which starts at $ 195,000 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.99 million for 22.2 acres .
Many residents are out riding bikes , walking and exercising , Sayer reports , while the tennis and pickleball courts are all open with modifications for social distancing per state and community rules .
There is a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and an equestrian center .
“ Life at Palmetto Bluff is still wonderful , and we ’ re surviving social distancing , ” Sayer says .
“ We ’ ve been getting together at the end of the day with neighbors for a glass of wine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apart but catching up socially.
” Palmetto Bluff is perhaps best known for its elegant ( though temporarily closed ) on-site Montage hotel , where Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin held their second wedding .
Meanwhile , Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have spent time at The Preserve , with Zeta-Jones posting a photo of kids Dylan and Carys dancing in a cabin on Instagram , describing the visit as “ wild , wacky and wonderful.
” Indeed , it ’ s “ like living in the Four Seasons in the front and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bazzano , who recently upgraded from a cabin to one of the 11 new Townhomes on the Green , listed from $ 500,000 to $ 850,000 .
Even prior to quarantine , Bazzano adds , “ I spent most of the time here , which I didn ’ t see coming.
” Coronavirus has led to new converts .
When the stay-at-home orders shut New York City schools in March , a real estate industry veteran considered heading to the Hamptons or Montauk .
“ I quickly realized it would become too crowded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 52-year-old CEO , who declined to share his name for privacy reasons .
Instead , he turned to The Preserve , where his family had previously vacationed .
He , his wife and their two teenage sons opted for a townhome , which developer Paul Mihailides made available on a monthly basis to non-members for $ 750 per person per night .
Since cities and states instituted lockdowns , Mihailides adds , one townhome sold and the rest quickly filled up with “ high-profile ” renters .
When the CEO ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they went hiking , played tennis , swung on ziplines and explored the property ’ s charming hobbit-y nooks , treehouse and yurt .
Space to roam is appealing , especially now .
Pittsburgh native Cynthia Willett lives on 28 acres in a secluded area of Palmetto Bluff called the Headwaters .
But the recent widow has found community as well as quietude .
A founding member of a gals-with-guns charity group called the Lowcountry Annie Oakleys , Willett hosts outings and fundraisers .
The grounds at Palmetto Bluff include shops and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a variety of local food and wine , designer duds and outdoor outfits .
Groceries are plentiful , with food delivery and restaurant takeout still readily available .
“ During this pandemic you could not live in a better or safer place , ” she says .
“ I felt very protected here and fortunate to live here during this unprecedented time.
” Here are three other outdoorsy compounds that draw buyers and renters seeking isolation in nature as well as adventurous extracurricular activities .
A helicopter from the Orlando and Palm Beach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near Lake Okeechobee with hunting grounds , a pistol and rifle range and more .
Cabins resell for $ 1 million and up , while 40-acre ranches go for more .
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus is a founding member , while Manhattan real estate mogul Howard Lorber owns a ranch .
West Virginia ’ s Greenbrier resort , owned by Gov .
Jim Justice , dates back to 1778 .
Residents and members enjoy shooting , hunting , fly fishing , golf , a spa , an equestrian center and a sports complex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Winter brings an outdoor skating rink and horse-drawn carriage rides .
Lots range from $ 75,000 to $ 1.7 million , resales from $ 1.1 million to $ 4.89 million .
English setters lead hunters through rolling fields , flushing tiny quail ( aka making them take flight ) as staff guides offer tips .
A plantation inn and live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss add to the “ Gone With the Wind ” vibe .
Just 325 lots ( $ 160,000 to $ 825,000 ) are meted out over 5,500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 250 already-built properties , available homes range from $ 895,000 to $ 3.7 million .

It’s easier to cope with coronavirus lockdown when your backyard is thousands of acres of rolling hills, meadows and marshes.
So says Manhattanite Karyne Bazzano, who is hunkered down at her weekend home at The Preserve Club & Residences, a sprawling master-planned community in Rhode Island with lavish amenities that include hunting and shooting. Sons Casey, 13, and Christian, 16, are sheltering with her, virtually attending their private school in Providence, a 30-minute drive away.
During lunch, after school and on weekends, instead of piling on more screen time, the teens are outside practicing their golf swings and shooting at clay targets with supervision — and hardly another soul in sight.
“With 3,500 acres [5.4 square miles], we have the ATVs and the fishing gear and ponds and the rock wall, and I almost forget that I’m supposed to be afraid of the world outside the gate,” says Bazzano, a divorcee who usually operates a staffing service from her Upper East Side condo. “Imagine if we were in a 2,400-square-foot apartment somewhere? We would be crawling the walls.”
Steeply priced sporting communities — from South Carolina mainstay Palmetto Bluff to The Preserve, a relative newcomer — have cropped up along the Eastern Seaboard since the mid-1990s. While they have historically been playgrounds for second- or even third-home owners, they now double as rural refuges from COVID-19.
Developers offer buyers, members and sometimes renters thousands of acres of land, plenty of wildlife, stunning lodges, gourmet farm-to-table dining — and lavish houses. Amenities and activities for the active include fishing, archery, horseback riding and kayaking.
The Preserve, however, also boasts a 150-yard-long underground rifle range — the longest in the US. Places like The Preserve — where for-sale residences range from a $500,000 420-square-foot tiny home to a $4.5 million Hilltop Lodge co-op to be complete in July — prove revelatory for city dwellers.
“I’ve learned how to fly fish. I learned about shooting a shotgun,” says Bazzano. “I had never shot a gun before, and now I’ve shot pistols.”
Other outdoor aficionados, meanwhile, are spending lockdown at Palmetto Bluff. Larger than the island of Manhattan and situated between Savannah, Georgia, and Hilton Head, South Carolina, Palmetto Bluff boasts 22,000 acres (34 square miles) of residences and recreational preserve.
Former IBM executive Steve Sayer left Armonk, New York, for the greener pastures of Palmetto Bluff — as well as its sporting clays course, where he can shoot clay “birds.” Another prime pastime he enjoys with his wife is boating along the 32 miles of rivers and marsh coastline.
“We had a lovely cruise on our inland waterway on an electric boat with two friends,” says Sayer, as South Carolina reopened marinas on April 18. “We just wipe down surfaces and use caution about sharing food and drinks.”
Sayer’s four-bedroom home, built in 2014, has its own pool. Palmetto Bluff properties on the market now range from a $672,000, three-bedroom cottage with a screen porch to a $2.65 million, six-bedroom house with a high-end barbecue smoker called the Big Green Egg. Or buy land, which starts at $195,000 for 0.16 acres and tops out at $1.99 million for 22.2 acres.
Many residents are out riding bikes, walking and exercising, Sayer reports, while the tennis and pickleball courts are all open with modifications for social distancing per state and community rules. There is a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and an equestrian center.
“Life at Palmetto Bluff is still wonderful, and we’re surviving social distancing,” Sayer says. “We’ve been getting together at the end of the day with neighbors for a glass of wine on the porch, staying 6 feet apart but catching up socially.”
Palmetto Bluff is perhaps best known for its elegant (though temporarily closed) on-site Montage hotel, where Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin held their second wedding.
Meanwhile, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have spent time at The Preserve, with Zeta-Jones posting a photo of kids Dylan and Carys dancing in a cabin on Instagram, describing the visit as “wild, wacky and wonderful.”
Indeed, it’s “like living in the Four Seasons in the front and Montana in the back,” says Bazzano, who recently upgraded from a cabin to one of the 11 new Townhomes on the Green, listed from $1.2 million to $2.8 million. Even prior to quarantine, Bazzano adds, “I spent most of the time here, which I didn’t see coming.”
Coronavirus has led to new converts. When the stay-at-home orders shut New York City schools in March, a real estate industry veteran considered heading to the Hamptons or Montauk.
“I quickly realized it would become too crowded with many other Manhattanites,” says the 52-year-old CEO, who declined to share his name for privacy reasons.
Instead, he turned to The Preserve, where his family had previously vacationed. He, his wife and their two teenage sons opted for a townhome, which developer Paul Mihailides made available on a monthly basis to non-members for $750 per person per night.
Since cities and states instituted lockdowns, Mihailides adds, one townhome sold and the rest quickly filled up with “high-profile” renters.
When the CEO’s kids weren’t taking online lessons, they went hiking, played tennis, swung on ziplines and explored the property’s charming hobbit-y nooks, treehouse and yurt.
Space to roam is appealing, especially now. Pittsburgh native Cynthia Willett lives on 28 acres in a secluded area of Palmetto Bluff called the Headwaters.
But the recent widow has found community as well as quietude. A founding member of a gals-with-guns charity group called the Lowcountry Annie Oakleys, Willett hosts outings and fundraisers.
The grounds at Palmetto Bluff include shops and restaurants that — when open — offer a variety of local food and wine, designer duds and outdoor outfits. Groceries are plentiful, with food delivery and restaurant takeout still readily available.
“During this pandemic, you could not live in a better or safer place,” she says. “I felt very protected here and fortunate to live here during this unprecedented time.”
Great sport!
Here are three other outdoorsy compounds that draw buyers and renters seeking isolation in nature as well as adventurous extracurricular activities.
Pine Creek Sporting Club
A helicopter from the Orlando and Palm Beach airports deposits guests at this 2,400-acre compound near Lake Okeechobee with hunting grounds, a pistol and rifle range and more. Cabins resell for $1 million and up, while 40-acre ranches go for more. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus is a founding member, while Manhattan real estate mogul Howard Lorber owns a ranch.
The Greenbrier
West Virginia’s Greenbrier resort, owned by Gov. Jim Justice, dates back to 1778. Residents and members enjoy shooting, hunting, fly fishing, golf, a spa, an equestrian center and a sports complex with a climbing wall and a pool. Winter brings an outdoor skating rink and horse-drawn carriage rides. Lots range from $75,000 to $1.7 million, resales from $1.1 million to $4.89 million.
Brays Island
English setters lead hunters through rolling fields, flushing tiny quail (i.e., making them take flight) as staff guides offer tips. A plantation inn and live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss add to the “Gone With the Wind” vibe. Just 325 lots ($160,000 to $825,000) are meted out over 5,500 acres (8.5 square miles) for privacy and conservation. Out of 250 already-built properties, available homes range from $895,000 to $3.7 million.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Funhouse’s first Mike Francesa videos since self-imposed ban lifted

Like the WFAN host he chronicles , @ BackAftaThis is going back ...

It didn’t take long for the anonymous Twitter user Funhouse to get back to posting clips from Mike Francesa shows.
What was the first one he posted on Wednesday since returning from the self-imposed ban?
A clip of Francesa telling his audience that he witnessed first-hand the gambling exploits Michael Jordan.
Francesa brought himself into the story recently on his radio show when talking about Jordan’s gambling exploits that have been documented in the 10-part series “The Last Dance.”
“Let’s be honest. Jordan is a freakish gambler,” Francesa said. “I actually have been in the casino with him, and he gambles crazy at the card tables. I mean he’ll play the whole table for big stakes. I’ve seen him do it.”
Francesa also made the point that Jordan was easily able to afford his high-stakes gambling.
“So he will wager a lot of money,” Francesa added. “But remember, it’s all relative. Jordan turned down million dollar appearances on a daily basis. Turned them down. They weren’t big enough. I’m talking about actual millions of dollars a day in appearances and turned them down. They weren’t big enough. That’s how big he was.”
Funhouse also wanted his 100,000-plus followers to know that it wasn’t the first time Francesa wanted his listeners to know that he saw a sports legend gambling big bucks. The account also posted a video tweet from a few years of the longtime host saying he saw Pete Rose bet heavily numerous times.
“A lot of us saw Rose bet a lot. I saw Rose bet when he was a player,” Francesa said in the older clip. “I saw him bet in the offseason in a card show … when he was a player, like a madman.”
These clips came less than two weeks after @BackAftaThis said he would never again post video from Francesa’s show — this, after Francesa and Entercom barred anybody from posting videos of the show without their consent, only to relent three weeks later.
Funhouse explained the reason for the flip-flop.
“Mike’s show is awful,” @BackAftaThis wrote in a tweet earlier on Wednesday. “As I mentioned the other day, a big catalyst for me rethinking this was getting a taste of the despicable, deceitful Colin Cowherd day after day. The grass isn’t always greener when you decide to cover other hosts. Mike may be a jerk at times, but he’s OUR jerk.”
On April 23, Funhouse told The Post’s Andrew Marchand he would not start tweeting out Francesa clips again unless he was getting paid for it.
“I have absolutely no plans to resume posting Mike’s clips,” @BackAftaThis said with a chuckle at the time. “He let me out of jail and I’m not going back willingly unless I’m compensated handsomely for it.”


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Wildfires in Florida panhandle force hundreds to evacuate

PENSACOLA , Fla. — Wildfires raging in the Florida Panhandle have forced nearly 500 people to evacuate from their homes , authorities said .
One wildfire that broke out Monday afternoon in Santa Rosa County has been named the Five Mile Swamp fire as high winds and low humidity caused the blaze to expand 10 times in size , the Florida Forest Service said in a statement .
The fire started as a prescribed burn but quickly grew out of control , according to The Tampa Bay Times .
The Forest Service said multiple structures have been lost in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents south of Interstate 10 to evacuate .
The agency did not make clear how many people have been evacuated from the area .
So far , about 20 % of the 2,000-acre fire has been contained , authorities said .
The evacuation order will remain in effect until noon Thursday and then will be reevaluated at that time , the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said in a statement .
“ This is an extremely dangerous and fast-moving wildfire situation that is evolving rapidly , so everyone in the affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local officials , ” said Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried .
Almost all of Florida has had less-than-usual rainfall this year .
National Weather Service meteorologist Jack Cullen told The Times that the dryness helped fuel the fires on Wednesday .
Cullen , who is based in Mobile , Alabama , said the wind is the real culprit .
“ What made this ( fire ) today was the wind , to go along with the dry conditions and low humidity , ” Cullen said .
Firefighters are also battling another 575-acre fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 500 people were evacuated from the area and multiple structures were lost in that fire .
There have been no reports of injuries or deaths .

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Wildfires raging in the Florida Panhandle have forced nearly 500 people to evacuate from their homes, authorities said.
One wildfire that broke out Monday afternoon in Santa Rosa County has been named the Five Mile Swamp fire as high winds and low humidity caused the blaze to expand 10 times in size, the Florida Forest Service said in a statement. The fire started as a prescribed burn but quickly grew out of control, according to The Tampa Bay Times.
The Forest Service said multiple structures have been lost in the 2,000-acre fire, and authorities are recommending residents south of Interstate 10 to evacuate. The agency did not make clear how many people have been evacuated from the area. So far, about 20% of the 2,000-acre fire has been contained, authorities said.
The evacuation order will remain in effect until noon Thursday and then will be reevaluated at that time, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said in a statement.
“This is an extremely dangerous and fast-moving wildfire situation that is evolving rapidly, so everyone in the affected area should follow directions from state and local officials,” said Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried.
Almost all of Florida has had less-than-usual rainfall this year. National Weather Service meteorologist Jack Cullen told The Times that the dryness helped fuel the fires on Wednesday. Cullen, who is based in Mobile, Alabama, said the wind is the real culprit.
“What made this (fire) today was the wind, to go along with the dry conditions and low humidity,” Cullen said.
Firefighters are also battling another 575-acre fire in Walton County. Authorities said approximately 500 people were evacuated from the area and multiple structures were lost in that fire.
There have been no reports of injuries or deaths.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Chemical gas leak at Indian plant kills 8, nearly 1,000 sick

HYDERABAD , India — A chemical gas leaked from an industrial plant in southern India early Thursday , leaving people struggling to breathe and collapsing in the streets as they tried to flee .
At least eight people were killed and nearly 1,000 suffered breathing difficulties and other reactions .
Administrator Vinay Chand said several people fainted on the road and were rushed to a hospital in Vishakhapatnam , a city in Andhra Pradesh state .
The dead included an 8-year-old girl .
Police Commissioner R.K. Meena said one person died as he fell into a village well while running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died after he jumped from the second story of his house to escape .
The others died in a hospital .
He also said nearly 100 people hospitalized were in stable condition with no threat to their lives .
The gas leak at the plant has been stopped and the air was clear , he added .
The synthetic chemical styrene leaked from the LG Polymers plant , which workers were preparing to restart after it was closed during the coronavirus lockdown , Chand said .
The gas leaked after a fire broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said .
Nearly 1,000 people in an area of 3 kilometers ( 1.8 miles ) complained of breathing difficulties and burning sensation in their eyes , he said .
Authorities deployed 25 ambulances to shift the sick to hospitals and others away from the accident site .
Meena said nearly 3,000 people were evacuated from a village near the plant .
Images from television showed people lying in the streets after they collapsed while trying to flee .
An eyewitness said there was a total panic as a mist-like gas enveloped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their homes and tried to run away .
Darkness added to the confusion , ” he told a television channel .
His name wasn ’ t given by the channel .
Srijana Gummala , the local municipal commissioner , said water was sprayed in the area to minimize the impact of the gas .
“ Through public address system , the people are being asked to use wet masks , ” he said .
India imposed a strict , nationwide lockdown on March 25 to control the spread of coronavirus .
Measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shops and manufacturing units to reopen to resume economic activity .
India has so far reported nearly 50,000 virus cases with 14,183 recovered and 1,694 deaths .

HYDERABAD, India — A chemical gas leaked from an industrial plant in southern India early Thursday, leaving people struggling to breathe and collapsing in the streets as they tried to flee. At least eight people were killed and nearly 1,000 suffered breathing difficulties and other reactions.
Administrator Vinay Chand said several people fainted on the road and were rushed to a hospital in Vishakhapatnam, a city in Andhra Pradesh state. The dead included an 8-year-old girl.
Police Commissioner R.K. Meena said one person died as he fell into a village well while running away from the plant and another person died after he jumped from the second story of his house to escape. The others died in a hospital.
He also said nearly 100 people hospitalized were in stable condition with no threat to their lives. The gas leak at the plant has been stopped and the air was clear, he added.
The synthetic chemical styrene leaked from the LG Polymers plant, which workers were preparing to restart after it was closed during the coronavirus lockdown, Chand said. The gas leaked after a fire broke out and it has since been extinguished, he said.
Nearly 1,000 people in an area of 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) complained of breathing difficulties and burning sensation in their eyes, he said.
Authorities deployed 25 ambulances to shift the sick to hospitals and others away from the accident site.
Meena said nearly 3,000 people were evacuated from a village near the plant.
Images from television showed people lying in the streets after they collapsed while trying to flee.
An eyewitness said there was a total panic as a mist-like gas enveloped the area. “People felt breathless in their homes and tried to run away. Darkness added to the confusion,” he told a television channel. His name wasn’t given by the channel.
Srijana Gummala, the local municipal commissioner, said water was sprayed in the area to minimize the impact of the gas. “Through public address system, the people are being asked to use wet masks,” he said.
India imposed a strict, nationwide lockdown on March 25 to control the spread of coronavirus. Measures were eased on Monday, allowing neighborhood shops and manufacturing units to reopen to resume economic activity.
India has so far reported nearly 50,000 virus cases with 14,183 recovered and 1,694 deaths.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Doctors say Nick Cordero might be waking up from coma

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Twitter ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Facebook ( Opens in new window ) Broadway actor Nick Cordero , 41 , may be in the early stages of waking up from a medically-induced coma after his two month battle with coronavirus .
Cordero ’ s doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles have seen very small signs of eye movement and tracking — something that he has not been able to do since he went into the coma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife , took to social media on Wednesday to share the news in an emotional Instagram story , calling “ the best news they ’ ve gotten so far.
” “ The doctor just called and said that Nick is showing very , very , very early , early , early signs of stages of tracking , ” Kloots said on Instagram .
“ The doctor just really thinks this is a great sign that he is starting to wake up.
” Just yesterday , Kloots reported that her husband had a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went down .
Cordero has been battling the virus since last month and had his right leg amputated due to some complications .
Kloots ended her update with the optimistic note that Mother ’ s Day is just around the corner and she hopes that her husband will wake up as a gift to his family .
“ Maybe he will wake up for me and his mom , ” Kloots said .

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Broadway actor Nick Cordero, 41, may be in the early stages of waking up from a medically-induced coma after his two month battle with coronavirus.
Cordero’s doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles have seen very small signs of eye movement and tracking — something that he has not been able to do since he went into the coma.
Amanda Kloots, Cordero’s wife, took to social media on Wednesday to share the news in an emotional Instagram story, calling “the best news they’ve gotten so far.”
“The doctor just called and said that Nick is showing very, very, very early, early, early signs of stages of tracking,” Kloots said on Instagram.
“The doctor just really thinks this is a great sign that he is starting to wake up.”
Just yesterday, Kloots reported that her husband had a “rocky night” when his oxygen levels went down. Cordero has been battling the virus since last month and had his right leg amputated due to some complications.
Kloots ended her update with the optimistic note that Mother’s Day is just around the corner and she hopes that her husband will wake up as a gift to his family.
“Maybe he will wake up for me and his mom,” Kloots said.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--McDonald’s workers shot in argument over closed dining room

A man and woman walked into an Oklahoma City McDonald ’ s and shot two employees after an argument over @ @ @ @ @ for coronavirus restrictions .
“ They were asked to leave , and they refused and @ @ @ @ @ Lt. Michelle Henderson of the Oklahoma City Police Department said of the suspects , a @ @ @ @ @ according to NBC News .
The dining area “ was closed because of the virus @ @ @ @ @ The 17-year-old workers struck in the 6:20 p.m. shooting were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries @ @ @ @ @ Another employee fell and injured her head during the shooting , according to news station @ @ @ @ @ in custody .
Charges against them are pending .

A man and woman walked into an Oklahoma City McDonald’s and shot two employees after an argument over the dining room being closed for coronavirus restrictions.
“They were asked to leave, and they refused and produced a gun,” Lt. Michelle Henderson of the Oklahoma City Police Department said of the suspects, a man and a woman, according to NBC News.
The dining area “was closed because of the virus,” Henderson said.
The 17-year-old workers struck in the 6:20 p.m. shooting were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, the report said.
Another employee fell and injured her head during the shooting, according to news station KFOR.
The suspects are in custody. Charges against them are pending.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--This translation app is putting Google translate to shame

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Google translate serves its purpose for on-the-fly translations while you ’ re surfing the web .
But when it comes to more complex sentences , it falls a flat ( let Jimmy Fallon ’ s Google Translate Karaoke be a testament to that ) .
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This app can easily translate a variety of text , voice , and image materials in over 112 different languages , allowing you to read , write and even speak different languages — with no language training necessary .
In business scenarios , it can give you top-notch translations for paperwork , contracts , or emails from international clients ( the app is compatible with .docx , .rtf , .txt.
, and .pdf files ) all with a click of a button on your desktop computer .
And when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its iOS and Android integration allow you to speak and translate your voice into a different language so that you can converse with locals seamlessly .
The smartphone version also comes with additional phrasebooks that can help you learn popular sayings while on-the-go .
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Google translate serves its purpose for on-the-fly translations while you’re surfing the web. But when it comes to more complex sentences, it falls a flat (let Jimmy Fallon’s Google Translate Karaoke be a testament to that). So if you need voice messages, foreign documents, websites, or images converted from a foreign language to your mother tongue, step away from Google and use the LingvaNex Translator instead.
This app can easily translate a variety of text, voice, and image materials in over 112 different languages, allowing you to read, write and even speak different languages — with no language training necessary.
In business scenarios, it can give you top-notch translations for paperwork, contracts, or emails from international clients (the app is compatible with .docx, .rtf, .txt., and .pdf files) all with a click of a button on your desktop computer. And when you (eventually) travel internationally, its iOS and Android integration allow you to speak and translate your voice into a different language so that you can converse with locals seamlessly. The smartphone version also comes with additional phrasebooks that can help you learn popular sayings while on-the-go.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Go from zero to bookkeeper with this $30 QuickBooks training

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QuickBooks is the # 1 bookkeeping software trusted by more than 4.3 million small businesses—and for good reason .
QuickBooks keeps everything organized in one place , so you ’ re tax ready all the time .
With the program , your business can easily process payroll and payroll taxes , create invoices , enter and pay bills , create stunning financial reports , and so much more .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ desktop ( also called QuickBooks Pro ) and online .
QuickBooks Pro is great for business with a fixed location , a small number of employees , and those who don ’ t want their books accessible online .
QuickBooks Online , on the other hand , is perfect for businesses that need remote access to their books and are comfortable only having access to them while connected to the internet .
Unfortunately , the interface for both formats can be pretty confusing for newcomers , meaning if you don ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the program , you may find yourself spending more time scratching your head in confusion than doing any real accounting .
That ’ s why it pays to find training that will guide you through how to make the most of the program .
One of the best options on the market is The QuickBooks 2020 Essentials Bundle : Beginner to Bookkeeper .
This training , which includes 12.5-hours of learning , is broken down into 2-courses , the first on QuickBooks Pro and the second on QuickBooks Online .
You will start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to get set up in the program , including creating a company file and chart of accounts , before moving on to the more advanced features .
By the end , you ’ ll have the know-how to handle your books and use QuickBooks to its full potential .
Usually , this training would cost you a whopping $ 300 , but for a limited time , you can slash 90 % off that price for a grand total of just $ 30 .
How ’ s that for a deal ?

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QuickBooks is the #1 bookkeeping software trusted by more than 4.3 million small businesses—and for good reason. QuickBooks keeps everything organized in one place, so you’re tax ready all the time. With the program, your business can easily process payroll and payroll taxes, create invoices, enter and pay bills, create stunning financial reports, and so much more.
The program comes in two formats, desktop (also called QuickBooks Pro) and online. QuickBooks Pro is great for business with a fixed location, a small number of employees, and those who don’t want their books accessible online. QuickBooks Online, on the other hand, is perfect for businesses that need remote access to their books and are comfortable only having access to them while connected to the internet.
Unfortunately, the interface for both formats can be pretty confusing for newcomers, meaning if you don’t have a firm understanding of how to navigate the program, you may find yourself spending more time scratching your head in confusion than doing any real accounting. That’s why it pays to find training that will guide you through how to make the most of the program.
One of the best options on the market is The QuickBooks 2020 Essentials Bundle: Beginner to Bookkeeper. This training, which includes 12.5-hours of learning, is broken down into 2-courses, the first on QuickBooks Pro and the second on QuickBooks Online. You will start at the very beginning, first learning how to get set up in the program, including creating a company file and chart of accounts, before moving on to the more advanced features.
By the end, you’ll have the know-how to handle your books and use QuickBooks to its full potential.
Usually, this training would cost you a whopping $300, but for a limited time, you can slash 90% off that price for a grand total of just $30. How’s that for a deal?


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Astronomers find closest black hole to Earth, say more are yet to discovered

Researchers think it never existed in the first place .

Meet your new but shy galactic neighbor: A black hole left over from the death of a fleeting young star.
European astronomers have found the closest black hole to Earth yet, so near that the two stars dancing with it can be seen by the naked eye.
Of course, close is relative on the galactic scale. This black hole is about 1,000 light-years away and each light-year is 5.9 trillion miles (9.5 trillion kilometers). But in terms of the cosmos and even the galaxy, it is in our neighborhood, said European Southern Observatory astronomer Thomas Rivinius, who led the study published Wednesday in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.
The previous closest black hole is probably about three times further, about 3,200 light-years, he said.
The discovery of a closer black hole, which is in the constellation Telescopium in the Southern Hemisphere, hints that there are more of these out there. Astronomers theorize there are between 100 million to 1 billion of these small but dense objects in the Milky Way.
The trouble is we can’t see them. Nothing, not even light, escapes a black hole’s gravity. Usually, scientists can only spot them when they’re gobbling up sections of a partner star or something else falling into them. Astronomers think most black holes, including this newly discovered one, don’t have anything close enough to swallow. So they go undetected.
Astronomers found this one because of the unusual orbit of a star. The new black hole is part of what used to be a three-star dance in a system called HR6819. The two remaining super-hot stars aren’t close enough to be sucked in, but the inner star’s orbit is warped.
Using a telescope in Chile, they confirmed that there was something about four or five times the mass of our sun pulling on the inner star. It could only be a black hole, they concluded.
Outside astronomers said that makes sense.
“It will motivate additional searches among bright, relatively nearby stars,” said Ohio State University astronomer Todd Thompson, who wasn’t part of the research.
Like most of these type of black holes this one is tiny, maybe 25 miles (40 kilometers) in diameter.
“Washington, D.C. would quite easily fit into the black hole, and once it went in it, would never come back,” said astronomer Dietrich Baade, a study co-author.
These are young hot stars compared to our 4.6 billion-year-old sun. They’re maybe 140 million years old, but at 26,000 degrees F (15,000 degrees C) they are three times hotter than the sun, Rivinius said. About 15 million years ago, one of those stars got too big and too hot and went supernova, turning into the black hole in a violent process, he said.
“It is most likely that there are black holes much closer than this one,” said Avi Loeb, director of Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative, who wasn’t part of the study. “If you find an ant while scanning a tiny fraction of your kitchen, you know there must be many more out there.”


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Frontier Airlines will drop open-seat fee that drew attacks

The coronavirus crisis is reportedly forcing US airlines to burn ...

Frontier Airlines is dropping plans to charge passengers extra to sit next to an empty middle seat after congressional Democrats accused the airline of trying to profit from fear over the new coronavirus.
“We recognize the concerns raised that we are profiting from safety and this was never our intent,” Frontier CEO Barry Biffle said late Wednesday in a letter to three lawmakers. “We simply wanted to provide our customers with an option for more space.”
Biffle said the airline will rescind the extra fee, which Frontier called More Room, and block the seats from being sold.
Earlier in the day, Democrats had railed against Frontier’s plan to charge passengers at least $39 per flight to guarantee they would sit next to an empty middle seat. The offer was to begin with flights Friday and run through Aug. 31.
The chairman of the House Transportation Committee called it “outrageous.” Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., said the Denver-based airline was using the need for social distancing during a pandemic “as an opportunity to make a buck … capitalizing on fear and passengers’ well-founded concerns for their health and safety.”
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., highlighted the fee during a congressional hearing on how COVID-19 is affecting the airline industry.
“I don’t think it’s appropriate for some passengers who can’t afford to pay an additional charge for a seat to be less safe than other travelers,” Klobuchar said.
U.S. air travel has dropped more than 90% from a year ago because of the pandemic, and many flights are nearly empty. However, some flights — highlighted on social media — have been much more full, with many passengers not wearing face coverings. That has led airlines to say they will block middle seats when possible to create space between passengers.
From the outset, Biffle rejected the notion that his airline would be charging for social distancing.
“We are offering the option, and it is guaranteed. We don’t believe you need it — if everybody is wearing a facial covering – to be safe,” he told The Associated Press earlier this week. ”It gives people more peace of mind if they want it.”
Biffle said ticket sales rose after previous announcements around safety, including a decision to require passengers to wear masks, and he expected the same reaction to the empty-seat offer.
Airlines steal ideas from each other all the time, but so far, none have copied Frontier’s More Room offer.
During Wednesday’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing, the president of Airlines for America, a trade group for the biggest U.S. carriers, said none of his airlines have a similar charge. Frontier is not a member.
The trade group official, Nicholas Calio, said other airlines block some middle seats and board passengers from back to front to keep spacing on planes.
Klobuchar asked if the federal government should issue guidelines to “fix” Frontier’s policy. Calio said rules aren’t necessary.
“Hopefully the market will take care of that,” Calio said.
“Well, it didn’t with Frontier,” Klobuchar responded.
Hilary Godwin, dean of the school of public health at the University of Washington, said the Frontier policy “is exactly the reason that some national-level guidance” is needed for social distancing on airlines and in airports.
Godwin said crowded planes and long flights create the greatest risk for spreading the virus. She said the expectation that air travel will recover slowly is a good thing — it will give airlines and health officials time to decide the best steps to protect travelers and airline and airport workers.
Biffle announced Frontier would drop the fee idea in a letter to Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., and Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., and Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass.
U.S. health officials stress the importance of social distancing, and they also recommend that people wear cloth face coverings in public because some who are infected don’t feel symptoms and could unknowingly spread the virus.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--NFL star Earl Thomas allegedly held at gunpoint by wife after affair

The wife of NFL star Earl Thomas allegedly pointed a gun at his head and eventually chased him with a knife after catching him in bed with another woman , it was revealed on Wednesday .
The wild chain of events took place on April 13 when Earl left their Austin , Texas home after an argument over his drinking , according to court documents obtained by TMZ .
Earl ’ s wife , Nina Thomas , then hacked into his Snapchat in order to locate him .
Nina found a video of Earl , a defensive back for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then used the social media account to track down his whereabouts , the report said .
She went to the location with two other women , grabbing Earl ’ s handgun before leaving , and walked in on her husband and his brother , Seth , “ in bed with other women , ” the court documents allege .
Nina took out the gun and pointed it to Earl ’ s head from less than a foot away , but he was able to wrestle it away , the report said .
Earl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to “ scare him ” with the gun — even taking out the magazine — but it was later determined that a round was still inside the chamber .
It wasn ’ t until 3:41 a.m. the next morning that cops got involved when they received a call about a disturbance at the couple ’ s home .
When the police arrived , they found Nina wielding a knife and chasing Earl , who had a pistol , around a car , the report said .
The two dropped to the ground when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nina was eventually arrested and charged with burglary of a residence with intent to commit aggravated assault with a deadly weapon .
Earl was not arrested .
An order of protection was also issued against Nina , forcing her to stay away from Earl .
But , Earl , in an Instagram post addressing the TMZ report , said the two are “ back talking ” and that he ’ s seeing his kids .
“ Stuff like this happens , ” Earl said in the post .
“ You know , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possibly can , but sometimes it don ’ t go as planned .
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The wife of NFL star Earl Thomas allegedly pointed a gun at his head and eventually chased him with a knife after catching him in bed with another woman, it was revealed on Wednesday.
The wild chain of events took place on April 13 when Earl left their Austin, Texas, home after an argument over his drinking, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
Earl’s wife, Nina Thomas, then hacked into his Snapchat in order to locate him.
Nina found a video of Earl, a defensive back for the Baltimore Ravens, with another woman, then used the social media account to track down his whereabouts, the report said.
She went to the location with two other women, grabbing Earl’s handgun before leaving, and walked in on her husband and his brother, Seth, “in bed with other women,” the court documents allege.
Nina took out the gun and pointed it at Earl’s head from less than a foot away, but he was able to wrestle it away, the report said.
Earl’s wife said she just intended to “scare him” with the gun — even taking out the magazine — but it was later determined that a round was still in the chamber.
It wasn’t until 3:41 a.m. the next morning that cops got involved when they received a call about a disturbance at the couple’s home.
When the police arrived, they found Nina wielding a knife and chasing Earl, who had a pistol, around a car, the report said.
The two dropped to the ground when ordered by cops to do so.
Nina was eventually arrested and charged with burglary of a residence with intent to commit aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Earl was not arrested.
An order of protection was also issued against Nina, forcing her to stay away from Earl.
But Earl, in an Instagram post addressing the TMZ report, said the two are “back talking” and that he’s seeing his kids.
“Stuff like this happens,” Earl said in the post. “You know, we try to live the best lives we possibly can, but sometimes it don’t go as planned.”


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Sinclair agrees to pay record $48M FCC fine

The FCC on Thursday all but killed Sinclair Broadcasting ’ s $ 6.6 ...

Sinclair Broadcast Group agreed on Wednesday to pay a record $48 million fine to resolve a series of allegations with the Federal Communications Communication.
The FCC announced that the agreement will end three investigations into the broadcaster, including charges that it failed to disclose the sponsor of paid content, and that it misled the FCC during its failed merger with Tribune Media.
In a statement, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called Sinclair’s conduct “completely unacceptable” and said the fine should serve as a warning to others.
“On the other hand,” he continued, “I disagree with those who, for transparently political reasons, demand that we revoke Sinclair’s licenses. While they don’t like what they perceive to be the broadcaster’s viewpoints, the First Amendment still applies around here.”
Sinclair’s CEO, Chris Ripley, said in a statement on Wednesday that the company was “pleased with the resolution announced today by the FCC and to be moving forward.”
“We thank the FCC staff for their diligence in reaching this resolution,” Ripley added. “Sinclair is committed to continuing to interact constructively with all of its regulators to ensure full compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.”
Sinclair sparked the ire of the FCC with its plan for station divestitures that would be necessary to bring the company into compliance with the commission’s station ownership limits.
Sinclair raised eyebrows among broadcasters with a plan to sell two of Tribune’s biggest stations — WPIX-TV New York and WGN Chicago — for below-market prices to entities with ties to Sinclair and the Smith family that controls the Baltimore-based broadcaster.
Free Press, an advocacy group that had called for Sinclair’s licenses to be stripped, applauded the fine, but said the penalty should have been much steeper.
“Sinclair has abused its control of local-TV stations from coast to coast, inserting right-wing propaganda into local newscasts and turning local journalists into puppets for its political agenda,” said Free Press co-CEO Craig Aaron.
The FCC also found that Sinclair had aired paid programming 1,700 times without disclosing the identity of the sponsor. The commission proposed a $13.4 million fine for that conduct in December 2017.
Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democratic appointee, argued at the time that the fine was too small, and that the commission was extending “unreasonable and suspicious favor to a company with a clear record of difficulty complying with the law.”
The third investigation involved charges that Sinclair had failed to conduct good faith negotiations for retransmission consent agreements.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Jets 2020 schedule: Game-by-game analysis

The NFL will provide us with its latest distraction from ...

The Jets will get tested early in 2020 with games against playoff teams in the first two weeks of the season.
Gang Green open the season in Buffalo against the division-rival Bills and then play host to the defending NFC champion 49ers. Back-to-back West Coast games in December stand out. You wonder if the Jets will stay out West between games with the Seahawks and Rams.
Here is the full slate:
Week 1
at Bills
Sept. 13, 1 p.m., CBS
The Jets open the season against the Bills for the second straight year and third time in four years. This will be a nice test right out of the gate to see how the Jets measure up with the team now viewed as the division favorite by many.
Week 2
49ers
Sept. 20, 1 p.m., Fox
The defending NFC champs come to MetLife Stadium for the first time in eight years. The Jets will get to see what they missed out on in the 2019 draft up close in No. 2 pick Nick Bosa. Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo could give Gregg Williams some headaches.
Week 3
at Colts
Sept. 27, 4 p.m., CBS
Indianapolis has a new quarterback in veteran Philip Rivers leading Frank Reich’s attack. The Jets would be desperate for a win here if they start 0-2. New Jets running back Frank Gore will face one of his former teams for the third straight week.
Week 4
Broncos
Oct. 1, 8:20, NFL Network
This is a tough turnaround on a Thursday night after playing a road game on Sunday. Some Jets fans were hoping the team would draft Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy with their first-round pick last month. Instead, they took Mekhi Becton, and now Jeudy could make the Jets pay for it.
Week 5
Cardinals
Oct. 11, 1 p.m., Fox
Kliff Kingsbury interviewed for the Jets head coaching job in 2019 before the team hired Adam Gase. Quarterback Kyler Murray and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins are a potent combo, and the Cardinals are going to be an improved team in 2020. Arizona pass-rusher Chandler Jones will be a test for the Jets’ revamped O-line.
Week 6
at Chargers
Oct. 18, 4:05, CBS
It is a homecoming for Sam Darnold, who grew up in nearby Orange County and played at USC. This is the first of three West Coast games for the Jets. The main question: Who is at quarterback for the Chargers? Will rookie Justin Herbert be the starter by this point or will it be Tyrod Taylor?
Week 7
Bills
Oct. 25, 1 p.m., CBS
Good friends Darnold and Josh Allen face off again with the future of the AFC East up for grabs. With Tom Brady gone, will one of them now become the leader in the division? The Jets and Bills split the season series last year with each team winning the road game. Their season series will be over early this year.
Week 8
at Chiefs
Nov. 1, 1 p.m., CBS
This is the toughest game on the schedule. It will be the Jets’ first meeting with Patrick Mahomes, who they passed on in the 2017 draft, selecting Jamal Adams instead. The defending Super Bowl champs are tough everywhere, but especially at home. If there are restrictions on fans attending the games, it could benefit the Jets in this one.
Week 9
Patriots
Nov. 9, 8:15 p.m., ESPN
The Patriots embarrassed the Jets last year on “Monday Night Football.” Now, Darnold gets to see them again in prime time and try to keep the ghosts away. The Jets have not faced the Patriots without Brady since 2008.
Week 10
at Dolphins
Nov. 15, 4:05 p.m., CBS
Will Tua Tagovailoa be under center for the Dolphins by this game or will it be old friend Ryan Fitzpatrick? The loss in Miami was the low point of the season last year. Adam Gase does not want a repeat of that. The temperature will surely be hot for this one and a loss could turn up the heat on Gase.
Week 11
Bye
Week 12
Dolphins
Nov. 29, 1 p.m., CBS
The Jets see the Dolphins for the second time in three weeks. Both teams have a bye in between. We should have a good idea of where both teams stand in the AFC East by this point. This is the first time teams will play each other in consecutive games since 1991, when the Chargers and Seahawks did it.
Week 13
Raiders
Dec. 6, 1 p.m., CBS
The Jets notched one of their biggest wins of the year over the Oakland Raiders last year. This will be their first meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders. Can Henry Ruggs III, taken one pick after the Jets took Mekhi Becton last month, make the Jets regret passing on him?
Week 14
at Seahawks
Dec. 13, 4 p.m., CBS
The Jets’ last win in Seattle came in 1997. They have lost in the two trips there since. Gregg Williams will have a challenge slowing Russell Wilson. Former Jets coach Pete Carroll has done well for himself since that one-year stint in 1994. This could be a reminder of what a mistake it was to fire him.
Week 15
at Rams
Dec. 19 or 20, TBD, TBD
The second half of back-to-back West Coast games. The Jets requested that they get two West Coast games together so they can stay west for the week and practice. The Rams missed the playoffs last year, but are just two years removed from a Super Bowl run.
Week 16
Browns
Dec. 26 or 27, TBD, TBD
This will be the sixth straight year the Jets have played the Browns. They have lost the last two to Baker Mayfield and Co. This is another duel between Darnold and Mayfield, the first two quarterbacks taken in the 2018 draft.
Week 17
at Patriots
Jan. 3, 1 p.m., CBS
The Jets end the season in Foxborough, which will feel strange this season without Brady. Will the Jets still be in contention at this point? Will the Patriots? The Jets have missed the playoffs for nine straight seasons. Maybe they can end that streak with a win in this one.


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Father-son duo charged with murder in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery

The father-son duo caught on camera sparking the confrontation that led to the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud @ @ @ @ @ murder on Thursday , authorities said .
Gregory McMichael , 64 , and Travis McMichael @ @ @ @ @ , approached Arbery on Feb. 23 on a street in Brunswick , Georgia before Travis @ @ @ @ @ according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation .
The McMichaels were also charged with aggravated @ @ @ @ @ They were in police custody as of Thursday night and will be booked at Glynn @ @ @ @ @ sparked national attention this week on Tuesday when video of the confrontation emerged .
The @ @ @ @ @ and son approach Arbery in their pickup truck before the shooting .
Travis can be @ @ @ @ @ truck and scuffling with Arbery , who is hit with a shotgun blast and staggers @ @ @ @ @ to the ground .

The father-son duo caught on camera sparking the confrontation that led to the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery were charged with murder Thursday, authorities said.
Gregory McMichael, 64, and Travis McMichael, 34, both armed, approached Arbery on Feb. 23 on a street in Brunswick, Georgia, before Travis fatally shot the jogger, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The McMichaels were also charged with aggravated assault, authorities said. They were in police custody as of Thursday night and will be booked at Glynn County Jail. Their arrests were captured on video.
The case sparked national attention this week when video of the confrontation emerged on Tuesday.
The 28-second clip shows the father and son approach Arbery in their pickup truck before the shooting.
Travis can be seen getting out of the truck and scuffling with Arbery, who is hit with a shotgun blast and staggers a few feet before falling to the ground.
The arrests come after S. Lee Merritt, a lawyer for Arbery’s family, earlier Thursday called the shooting death a “modern lynching” and said the family is demanding justice.
Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, told ABC’s “Good Morning America” Thursday that she’s still trying to make sense of the senseless tragedy.
“I don’t think I’ll ever be in a mental state where I can actually watch the video,” she said. “I had others that watched it that shared what they saw and that just was enough.”
The McMichaels told police they confronted Arbery because they believed he was a burglar who had been frequenting the neighborhood.
Police received two calls prior to the shooting, including a 911 call from Gregory McMichael, the Daily Mail reported Thursday. The calls provide chilling details of Arbery’s last moments of life.
“Hello, er, I’m out here in Satilla Shores,” he said during the call. “There’s a black male running down the street.”
McMichael is then heard saying, “Goddamn it, c’mon, Travis.”
He does not respond again during the rest of the 4-minute, 45-second call, despite the police dispatcher repeatedly asking, “Hello, where you at?,” the report said.
In a call to a non-emergency police number made just before the killing, an unidentified man reports a possible burglary in the neighborhood.
“There’s a guy in the house right now, a house under construction,” the caller says.
The home in question is about 500 yards from the McMichael home.
After a brief exchange, the unidentified caller tells the dispatcher, “He’s running down the street.”
“OK, that’s fine,” the officer says. “I’ll get them out there. I just need to know what he was doing wrong?”
The caller claimed the person had been spotted in the neighborhood before, and had “been caught on the camera a bunch before at night. It’s kind of an ongoing thing.”


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--How the Army is adapting to virtual recruiting during coronavirus pandemic

An American flag proudly emblazons the sides of the armed forces recruiting station in Times Square , where Sgt .
1st Class Stephen Healy used to mingle with a diverse crowd of hopefuls looking to join the Army .
But like the rest of the country , the center ’ s recruiters have had to adapt to coronavirus shelter-in-place orders and have been working from home — trying to enlist new soldiers online .
“ I ’ m looking forward to being able to interact with people face-to-face again , ” Healy , the Times Square station commander , tells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great to interact with people through the internet , but face-to-face is just something I don ’ t think will ever go away and [ I miss ] the different cultures I get to meet on a daily basis.
” Thanks to its prime real estate , the center — which includes offices for the Army , Navy , Marines and Air Force — typically attracts a high volume of foreigners looking to serve in the United States military , Healy says .
Now , recruiters are trying to reach future soldiers through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an effort that was well underway before COVID-19 struck the Big Apple .
“ Our heavy focus on virtual recruiting over the last 19 months has helped pave the way for a more smooth transition to 100 % virtual , ” Sgt .
1st Class Robert Dodge , a US Army recruiting command media relations specialist , tells The Post .
Today , the Army operates 43 virtual recruiting stations , staffed with three to five recruiters who evaluate and guide those wishing to enlist nationwide .
And they ’ re relying on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remote recruiters , more than ever as physical recruiting stations join online efforts .
Staff Sgt .
Barry Harris , one of the Times Square center ’ s two recruiters for the Army , says that virtual recruiting has had its challenges — like finding ways to engage potential recruits online or family at home dissuading hopefuls from enlisting — but efforts have been overwhelmingly successful .
“ The groundwork was set before the coronavirus , ” says Harris .
“ Now it ’ s paying dividends because people are home paying more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have time to have conversations via social media and Skype.
” Harris is assigned several colleges from which to recruit soldiers and previously had access to their job forums , he says .
“ Since there ’ s no graduation , people are looking for employment and other opportunities , ” Harris adds .
Before COVID-19 , the Times Square center was unique , according to Healy , who previously served as a recruiter at centers in Pennsylvania and Arizona .
The station commander says that , unlike its counterparts nationwide , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the busy tourist area since 1946 , sees “ more cultural diversity than other parts of the country , ” in both its visitors and recruits .
“ We have a lot of people from other countries , many of whom had former military experience , that stop by and visit , ” he says .
“ Several people have made our office their first stop after entering the country and getting their green cards.
” “ That definitely makes New York unique , ” he adds .
The station even has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have served in foreign militaries , which were swapped with the station ’ s staff .
“ Even if I don ’ t see as many locals , I do see a lot from other countries and get to learn about other militaries and where they ’ re from .
I ’ ll give them a patch and they ’ ll give me a medal , ” Healy says .
He also says that the station meets “ a lot of transplants from other states that were working with other recruiters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to join the Army are even Big Apple residents that live in the area stopping by on their way home or on their way to work , Healy says .
But most people who normally come into Army recruiting centers nationwide have already done research online .
“ GoArmy.com is a great resource for people to do their research before visiting the office , ” says Healy .
“ Because of the internet , people have a good idea of what they want before they come in.
” Amid the coronavirus crisis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more calls than normal from New York medical professionals looking to enlist .
The city , considered the epicenter of the virus in the US , has been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19 , with 174,709 cases , 43,744 hospitalizations and 14,162 deaths as of Thursday .
“ I ’ ve had some phone calls from people that are medical licensed that wanted more information , ” says Healy , who refers them to a specialized recruiting team for the Army ’ s medical department .
“ But it ’ s inspiring when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also caused delays in Army recruitment , as there was a temporary freeze on enlisting new recruits , Dodge says .
The Army paused “ the shipment ” of soldiers to basic combat training for two weeks from April 6 to April 19 to ensure appropriate and necessary mitigation procedures were in place .
“ It has been determined that conditions are at a point to safely begin shipping future soldiers to [ basic combat training ] again , ” says Dodge .
“ This decision was made after rigorous analysis of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recruits and those currently training.
” All “ Future Soldiers ” will be prescreened for symptoms and potential exposure to COVID-19 before departure to basic training in order to mitigate the spread of the disease , Dodge says .
The Department of Defense has also indicated in new guidelines that coronavirus survivors could be barred from joining the military .
“ Future soldiers who are in areas considered at high risk for exposure to the virus are rescheduled for new training dates with no change in occupation or bonuses , ” Dodge adds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Times Square station shipped out a recruit from the Bronx to basic training this week .
“ We went to go get them from their apartment .
It was in one of the poorer sections of The Bronx , ” says Healy .
“ It was good to feel like we were helping him get out of that situation in a house with two bedrooms and six brothers and sisters and no personal space.
” “ He was excited .
He had been waiting and it was a relief for him to @ @ @ @ @

An American flag proudly emblazons the sides of the armed forces recruiting station in Times Square, where Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Healy used to mingle with a diverse crowd of hopefuls looking to join the Army.
But like the rest of the country, the center’s recruiters have had to adapt to coronavirus shelter-in-place orders and have been working from home — trying to enlist new soldiers online.
“I’m looking forward to being able to interact with people face-to-face again,” Healy, the Times Square station commander, tells The Post. “It’s great to interact with people through the internet, but face-to-face is just something I don’t think will ever go away and [I miss] the different cultures I get to meet on a daily basis.”
Thanks to its prime real estate, the center — which includes offices for the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force — typically attracts a high volume of foreigners looking to serve in the United States military, Healy says. Now, recruiters are trying to reach future soldiers through social media and digital job forums — an effort that was well underway before COVID-19 struck the Big Apple.
“Our heavy focus on virtual recruiting over the last 19 months has helped pave the way for a more smooth transition to 100% virtual,” Sgt. 1st Class Robert Dodge, a US Army recruiting command media relations specialist, tells The Post.
Today, the Army operates 43 virtual recruiting stations, staffed with three to five recruiters who evaluate and guide those wishing to enlist nationwide. And they’re relying on that infrastructure, plus an army of remote recruiters, more than ever as physical recruiting stations join online efforts.
Staff Sgt. Barry Harris, one of the Times Square center’s two recruiters for the Army, says that virtual recruiting has had its challenges — like finding ways to engage potential recruits online or family at home dissuading hopefuls from enlisting — but efforts have been overwhelmingly successful.
“The groundwork was set before the coronavirus,” says Harris. “Now it’s paying dividends because people are home paying more attention to our postings and information and have time to have conversations via social media and Skype.”
Harris is assigned several colleges from which to recruit soldiers and previously had access to their job forums, he says.
“Since there’s no graduation, people are looking for employment and other opportunities,” Harris adds.
Before COVID-19, the Times Square center was unique, according to Healy, who previously served as a recruiter at centers in Pennsylvania and Arizona. The station commander says that, unlike its counterparts nationwide, the station, which has been open in the busy tourist area since 1946, sees “more cultural diversity than other parts of the country,” in both its visitors and recruits.
“We have a lot of people from other countries, many of whom had former military experience, that stop by and visit,” he says. “Several people have made our office their first stop after entering the country and getting their green cards.”
“That definitely makes New York unique,” he adds.
The station even has a table of patches and medals from those who have served in foreign militaries, which were swapped with the station’s staff.
“Even if I don’t see as many locals, I do see a lot from other countries and get to learn about other militaries and where they’re from. I’ll give them a patch and they’ll give me a medal,” Healy says.
He also says that the station meets “a lot of transplants from other states that were working with other recruiters and moved here with family.” Some looking to join the Army are even Big Apple residents that live in the area stopping by on their way home or on their way to work, Healy says. But most people who normally come into Army recruiting centers nationwide have already done research online.
“GoArmy.com is a great resource for people to do their research before visiting the office,” says Healy. “Because of the internet, people have a good idea of what they want before they come in.”
Amid the coronavirus crisis, Healy says that the center has had more calls than normal from New York medical professionals looking to enlist. The city, considered the epicenter of the virus in the US, has been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19, with 174,709 cases, 43,744 hospitalizations and 14,162 deaths as of Thursday.
“I’ve had some phone calls from people that are medical licensed that wanted more information,” says Healy, who refers them to a specialized recruiting team for the Army’s medical department. “But it’s inspiring when I hear stories like that.”
The coronavirus has also caused delays in Army recruitment, as there was a temporary freeze on enlisting new recruits, Dodge says. The Army paused “the shipment” of soldiers to basic combat training for two weeks from April 6 to April 19 to ensure appropriate and necessary mitigation procedures were in place.
“It has been determined that conditions are at a point to safely begin shipping future soldiers to [basic combat training] again,” says Dodge. “This decision was made after rigorous analysis of processes and procedures to protect both new recruits and those currently training.”
All “Future Soldiers” will be prescreened for symptoms and potential exposure to COVID-19 before departure to basic training in order to mitigate the spread of the disease, Dodge says. The Department of Defense has also indicated in new guidelines that coronavirus survivors could be barred from joining the military.
“Future soldiers who are in areas considered at high risk for exposure to the virus are rescheduled for new training dates with no change in occupation or bonuses,” Dodge adds.
Healy says, though, that the Times Square station shipped out a recruit from the Bronx to basic training this week.
“We went to go get them from their apartment. It was in one of the poorer sections of The Bronx,” says Healy. “It was good to feel like we were helping him get out of that situation in a house with two bedrooms and six brothers and sisters and no personal space.”
“He was excited. He had been waiting and it was a relief for him to finally get out.”


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Lexi Underwood wants you to know she’s not related to Blair Underwood

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Twitter ( Opens @ @ @ @ @ to share on Facebook ( Opens in new window ) Up-and-coming actress Lexi Underwood is @ @ @ @ @ persistent rumor that she ’ s the daughter of famed “ L.A .
Law ” @ @ @ @ @ I have seen [ the rumor ] on blogs , in different articles and even @ @ @ @ @ Underwood is … my dad , ” Lexi , a star of Hulu ’ s @ @ @ @ @ ” told Page Six .
“ We ’ ve been trying to change that , @ @ @ @ @ record , her father is Alex Underwood .
“ My parents are reading articles and @ @ @ @ @ ‘ What ?
!
’ I don ’ t even look like [ Blair ] @ @ @ @ @ have in common is that we share the last name and we both are black @ @ @ @ @ actor but I ’ ve never even met him .
”

Up-and-coming actress Lexi Underwood is trying to clear up a persistent rumor that she’s the daughter of famed “L.A. Law” star Blair Underwood.
“I have seen [the rumor] on blogs, in different articles and even on my biography that Blair Underwood is … my dad,” Lexi, a star of Hulu’s “Little Fires Everywhere,” told Page Six.
“We’ve been trying to change that,” adding, for the record, her father is Alex Underwood.
“My parents are reading articles and they’re like, ‘What?!’ I don’t even look like [Blair]. The only thing we have in common is that we share the last name and we both are black … He is a great actor but I’ve never even met him.”


newyorkpost--2020-05-07--Tara Reade says Biden told her ‘I want to f–k you’ during alleged assault

As Joe Biden pinned Tara Reade up against a wall , he told her “ l want to f— you , ” the former staffer says in a new interview with Megyn Kelly — giving her most graphic , detailed account yet of their 1993 encounter .
Tasked with bringing Biden ’ s gym bag to him in his Senate office , Reade , who was then a junior staffer , rushed there in her high heels , and was greeted by the senator by name .
What happened next “ happened very quickly , ” Reade said in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its entirety to Kelly ’ s Twitter account on Friday — and an advance copy of which has been shared with The Post .
Clips released earlier Thursday revealed that Reade wishes Biden would drop out of the 2020 campaign because he “ should not be running on character ; ” she also said she would take a lie detector test if Biden himself did so too .
“ I remember being pushed up against the wall , ” Reade said in the clip obtained by The Post .
“ The first thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bag ?
’ which is an absurd thought , but that ’ s what I thought , ” she said .
“ He had his hands underneath my clothes , and it happened all at once , so when I tell about it , it ’ s hard because so many things were happening at once , it ’ s like my brain was trying to catch up to what was happening , ” she said .
“ So , he had one hand underneath my shirt , and the other had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he went down my skirt and then went up and I remember I was up almost on my tippy toes .
“ When he went inside the skirt , he was talking to me at the same time , and he was leaning into me and I pulled this way away from his head.
” As he kissed her neck , he asked in a whisper if she wanted to go somewhere else , she said .
Although she can ’ t remember everything he said , she still remembers him saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ He said it low and I was pushing away and I remember my knee hurting because he had opened my legs with his knee and our kneecaps clashed so I felt like a sharp pain .
“ His fingers were inside of my private area – my vagina – and there was no small talk , there was no precept , it was just sudden and it was happening like that .
“ He was saying those things to me and I was pulling away.
” When she refused his advances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and frozen ” Reade said Biden pulled back .
“ He looked at me and said ‘ What the hell , man , I heard you liked me.
’ ” Reade said that she thought the encounter was her fault .
“ I immediately started thinking what I did , how I brought this on – did I say something to somebody , did I give an impression … my mind was racing .
“ In that moment I knew this was really bad – I knew , it was more than just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He was angry and I could feel – it wasn ’ t that yelling angry , but that hostility , and he pulled back and he was just looking at me directly , he pointed his finger at me and he said ‘ You ’ re nothing to me .
You ’ re nothing.
’ ” Starting to weep , Reade continued : “ And I think that ’ s the hardest thing , and I know people talk about the assault , but his words , those words , stayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And as I ’ ve been trying to tell my story , and kind of been torn apart trying to tell it , those words come back … it was cruel , so when he saw me , obviously , start to get upset by what he said , he took me by the shoulders and kind of shook me and said , ‘ You ’ re ok , you ’ re alright.
’ ” She said she remembers small things , like trying to put her shoe back on , and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although she “ wanted to say ‘ stop , ’ ” she couldn ’ t , she said , adding , “ Sometimes , when I ’ ve had a few bad dreams about it , I wake up yelling ‘ stop ’ .
” As for Biden , she said : “ He didn ’ t look at me again ; he picked up the gym bag , he turned around , and he walked away and he never looked back .
”

As Joe Biden pinned Tara Reade up against a wall, he told her “l want to f— you,” the former staffer says in a new interview with Megyn Kelly — giving her most graphic, detailed account yet of their 1993 encounter.
Tasked with bringing Biden’s gym bag to him in his Senate office, Reade, who was then a junior staffer, rushed there in her high heels, and was greeted by the senator by name.
What happened next “happened very quickly,” Reade said in the interview, which will be posted in its entirety to Kelly’s Twitter account on Friday — and an advance copy of which has been shared with The Post.
Clips released earlier Thursday revealed that Reade wishes Biden would drop out of the 2020 campaign because he “should not be running on character;” she also said she would take a lie detector test if Biden himself did so too.
“I remember being pushed up against the wall,” Reade said in the clip obtained by The Post.
“The first thought I had was ‘Where’s the bag?’ which is an absurd thought, but that’s what I thought,” she said.
Becoming emotional, Reade continued her account.
“He had his hands underneath my clothes, and it happened all at once, so when I tell about it, it’s hard because so many things were happening at once, it’s like my brain was trying to catch up to what was happening,” she said.
“So, he had one hand underneath my shirt, and the other had, I had a skirt on, and he went down my skirt and then went up and I remember I was up almost on my tippy toes.
“When he went inside the skirt, he was talking to me at the same time, and he was leaning into me and I pulled this way away from his head.”
As he kissed her neck, he asked in a whisper if she wanted to go somewhere else, she said.
Although she can’t remember everything he said, she still remembers him saying: “I want to f–k you.”
“He said it low and I was pushing away and I remember my knee hurting because he had opened my legs with his knee and our kneecaps clashed so I felt like a sharp pain.
“His fingers were inside of my private area – my vagina – and there was no small talk, there was no precept, it was just sudden and it was happening like that.
“He was saying those things to me and I was pulling away.”
When she refused his advances and was “obviously just tensed up and frozen” Reade said Biden pulled back.
“He looked at me and said ‘What the hell, man, I heard you liked me.’ ”
Reade said that she thought the encounter was her fault.
“I immediately started thinking what I did, how I brought this on – did I say something to somebody, did I give an impression … my mind was racing.
“In that moment I knew this was really bad – I knew, it was more than just the assault; it was really bad.
“He was angry and I could feel – it wasn’t that yelling angry, but that hostility, and he pulled back and he was just looking at me directly, he pointed his finger at me and he said ‘You’re nothing to me. You’re nothing.’ ”
Starting to weep, Reade continued: “And I think that’s the hardest thing, and I know people talk about the assault, but his words, those words, stayed with me my whole life.
“And as I’ve been trying to tell my story, and kind of been torn apart trying to tell it, those words come back … it was cruel, so when he saw me, obviously, start to get upset by what he said, he took me by the shoulders and kind of shook me and said, ‘You’re ok, you’re alright.’ ”
She said she remembers small things, like trying to put her shoe back on, and her aching knee, and his smell.
Although she “wanted to say ‘stop,’ ” she couldn’t, she said, adding, “Sometimes, when I’ve had a few bad dreams about it, I wake up yelling ‘stop’. ”
As for Biden, she said: “He didn’t look at me again; he picked up the gym bag, he turned around, and he walked away and he never looked back.”