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Real World Economics: No Democrats, greed is not the root of inflation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:02 GMT

Edward LottermanThe Consumer Price Index for August — the government’s headline measure of inflation — was announced last week as up 0.63% over July.It was 3.7% over the 12 months since August 2022. But if the seemingly tepid month-to-month increase continued for 12 months, prices would be up 7.8%. Annualizing the past three months, it would be up 4%So any way you look at it, prices consumers pay continue to tick up sharply.While “energy” prices for home utilities and driving still were down 3.2% from August 2022, they bounced up 5.2% from July 2023. This is due almost entirely to jumping gasoline prices. Food prices were up only a third of the overall index.None of this is a surprise to economists following various sectors. Nor would there be much disagreement among them as to the cause. But their analysis would be at odds with progressives in the Democratic party.While economists would point to recent excess money creation by the Federal Reserve, particularly in ...

St. Louis' top leaf-peeping locations as fall colors arrive

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Autumn officially begins on Saturday, September 23, and soon the vibrant fall colors can be seen. The changing leaves offer a delightful opportunity for leaf peeping, with hues of gold, copper, purple, olive, and auburn to look out for.Each year, both the previous fall and summer weather conditions have an impact on the timing and intensity of these colors. According to the Smokey Mountains National Park fall foliage prediction map, St. Louis can expect the first signs of color change around the last half of October.The primary factor influencing the transition in leaf color is the duration of daylight. Typically, St. Louis witnesses peak colors during the last week of October or the first week of November. However, due to the diverse range of tree species in Missouri, each changing at different rates, the fall color season can extend for 4 to 6 weeks. Weather conditions can accelerate or delay this schedule by about a week or two.But why do leaves change color?The proc...

Shilo Sanders is climbing Coach Prime’s “favorite kid” power rankings, but don’t sleep on Colorado football’s new grand entrance: “I love Lil’ Wayne like he’s my son”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:02 GMT

BOULDER — Just when it seemed like the window was open for Shilo Sanders to ascend out of the cellar, an entirely new contestant entered his name into the record.Deion Sanders’ ongoing power ranking of his own children reached all-time competitive heights during CU football’s 43-35, double-overtime win over rival Colorado State on Saturday night. Shilo, a senior safety, made quite possibly the two most important plays of regulation, returning an interception 80 yards for a touchdown and forcing a red-zone fumble while the Buffs were fighting to stay close in the third quarter.In a recent viral post, Coach Prime had updated his rankings with Shilo sitting in last place out of five.“He is moving up,” the CU coach acknowledged after a four-hour classic. “He is moving on up like the Jeffersons. But Shedeur is straight-up balling too. … My kids rankings are tough. I’m the only one that’s honest about ranking my kids.”Shilo was t...

Keeler: CSU Rams safety Henry Blackburn owes CU Buffs star Travis Hunter an apology for the mother of all cheap shots

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:02 GMT

BOULDER — It was the Andy Warhol of cheap shots, a work of art so stunning and brazen that Henry Blackburn could’ve had it signed, framed in poison ivy, and propped up next to Travis Hunter’s hospital bed.“I mean, I don’t know, he hit him on the sideline,” CSU football coach Jay Norvell said of his safety’s barge into Hunter’s blindside early in a 43-35 double-overtime loss to the CU Buffs. “It was hard for me to see over there. I can’t answer that very well.”I can, coach.You done him dirty, Henry.Even if you blur lines for a blood feud, what Blackburn pulled midway though the first half at Folsom Field late Saturday smacked as much of malice as it did cowardice.And the only bigger scaredy cats in the moment were the officials at the Rocky Mountain Showdown, who docked Hurricane Henry 15 yards, shielded him from a raging Shedeur Sanders, then walked away.Did the zebras not hear about the intermural shoving 90 minutes before...

CU Buffs’ Shedeur Sanders engineers legendary comeback against rival CSU Rams

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:02 GMT

Naturally, Shedeur Sanders wore a hat and sunglasses after the game late Saturday night.Perhaps that was the most predictable aspect of the weekend for the Colorado Buffaloes, in light of the comments made by Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell this past week.It’s also becoming fairly predictable that Sanders, the Colorado Buffaloes’ dynamic junior quarterback, is going to have a significant impact on the outcome of CU’s games. So, it should come as no surprise that Sanders once again led CU to victory, 43-35 in double overtime over the in-state rival Rams at Folsom Field.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Inside CSU Rams’ “brutal” loss to CU after blowing fourth-quarter lead in Rocky Mountain Showdown College Sports | CU Buffs vs. CSU Rams quick hits: Colorado survives Henry Blackurn, Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi and an overtime thriller for the ages College Sports | Deion Sanders: CU Buffs star Travis Hunter likely out “...

Law enforcement community mourns LASD deputy killed in ambush

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:02 GMT

Law enforcement, civic leaders and civilians are mourning the slaying of Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, who was killed in an ambush shooting in Antelope Valley Saturday evening.A large procession of first responders followed the transport of Clinkunbroomer’s body from Lancaster to the Coroner’s Office in Boyle Heights overnight.Overpasses were filled with people paying their respects to the 30-year-old deputy who got engaged just four days ago.Clinkunbroomer joined LASD’s Palmdale Station in 2018 and also served as a field training officer for a year-and-a-half. The procession went from Lancaster to the Coroner’s Office in Boyle Heights, and the slain deputy’s body was followed by a long line of vehicles. (LASD)Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said that Clinkunbroomer comes from a family of LASD deputies, including his father and grandfather, and that the fallen deputy had “service...running through his veins.”  Model found dead in do...

Authorities identify armed man who tried to approach RFK Jr. at event in Los Angeles 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:02 GMT

Police have identified the man who tried to approach 2024 presidential Robert F. Kennedy Jr. armed with two loaded pistols. Adrian Paul Aispuro, 44, was arrested without incident by police after RFK Jr.’s security detail recognized that Aispuro was attempting to impersonate a U.S. Marshal at a Hispanic Heritage Month event at the Wilshire Ebell Hotel on Friday evening.  California woman loses limbs after battling bacterial infection from tilapia Aispuro told Kennedy Jr.’s real security team that he needed to see the candidate immediately, and upon seeing he had weapons, the security guards removed him from the area and contacted LAPD. Adrian Paul Aispuro pictured on Sept. 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Facebook/Robert F. Kennedy Jr.)A second man, who has not yet been identified, was also taken into custody. He allegedly was in possession of a backpack containing another handgun inside. Aispuro was booked on felony gun charges and is being held on $35,000...

Sunday morning shooting in North Oakland injures two

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:02 GMT

A shooting in North Oakland early Sunday morning injured two and left one man in critical condition.The shooting occurred at 12:02 a.m. near the intersections of 63rd street and Baker street.A group of people were standing outside in that area when someone began shooting at them. A 33 year old man who lived in the neighborhood was hit, along with an 18 year old woman.The woman was hit twice and the man once, both in the torso. It’s unclear where the shots came from or if the two individuals knew each other. No one else was wounded in the shooting.Both people were transported to a nearby hospital. The man is in critical condition and the woman in stable condition.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | New documents raise questions about hiring of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s boyfriend Crime and Public Safety | Latest line: A good week for Shannon Grove, a bad week for speeding drivers Crime and Public Safety | ...

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ screens on the green in Los Gatos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:02 GMT

Screen on the GreenPeaches are making a rare late-September appearance in Los Gatos—Princess Peach, that is. The Town of Los Gatos is showing “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” Sept. 22 on the Civic Center Lawn as part of its Screen on the Green series.At 6:30 p.m. Kona Ice will begin selling its shaved ice treats, and at 7 p.m. Los Gatos Mayor Maria Ristow will welcome attendees. The movie will begin at sunset, around 7:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and low-back chairs, as well as their own food and drinks. Residents over 21 will be allowed to bring beer and wine, but they must also have a meal, per the town’s website.Chat with the ChamberThe Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is hosting its inaugural Chamber Chat on Monday, Sept. 25. Members of the local business community can meet the Chamber’s executive director, Jennifer Lin, as well as new events and marketing manager Lauren Scalora. Members are encouraged to come with questions and ideas to share with leadership.Th...

Campbell theater celebrates a 20-year heritage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:02 GMT

Campbell’s Heritage Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary season with a concert by a longstanding Bay Area favorite, a tribute to a diva and a screening of a classic cult film followed by a conversation with cast members.The season opens big on Saturday, Oct. 7, with “Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney,” starring Trina Johnson Finn in a 90-minute show that brings the hits of the late Whitney Houston to the stage. Besides Whitney’s music, Finn also provides personal insights into each song. She’s supported by Las Vegas musicians, two backing vocalists and four dancers.On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Heritage hosts a screening of “Napoleon Dynamite,” the movie that reintroduced Tater Tots to popular culture. The movie will be followed by a conversation with cast members Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez (Pedro) and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico).A limited number of tickets are available to a special VIP Meet and Greet at 6 p.m. on the day of the event. The VIP package is $75 (i...