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Rick Mitchell, chief meteorologist at KXAS-TV (NBC5), said that the best chances for storms would be between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., but that showers and thunderstorms could pop up after that time frame.
With wind gusts up to 50 mph possible, the weather service also issued a wind advisory for much of North Texas in effect from 4 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday. The advisory includes Dallas, Denton, Collin and Tarrant counties.
But the weekend will not be a complete washout. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to taper off from west to east by Saturday afternoon, according to the weather service.
Sunday will be the nicest day of the weekend, with no rain expected and highs in the mid-60s, according to Mitchell.
US Senator Ted Cruz speaks at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington on Wednesday.
US Senator Ted Cruz on Wednesday said he has a signed a letter to House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, urging her to invite President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) to visit Washington and give an address to the US Congress.
During a question-and-answer session after he gave a speech at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington on the Senate’s role in US foreign policy, Cruz was asked by a Central News Agency reporter how he would like to see the US’ Taiwan Travel Act enforced, and if he supported a visit by Tsai this year.
Cruz was a cosponsor of the act, which encourages visits by high-level US and Taiwanese officials.
“Yes, I support President Tsai coming and delivering a speech to Congress. I just recently signed a letter, urging the Speaker of the House to invite her,” he said.
A meeting with Tsai in Houston, Texas, last year during her stopover on a trip to Central America was “positive and beneficial,” he said.
Before the meeting, the Chinese government had sent him a letter asking him not to meet with Tsai, he said.
“Anyone who knows me would know that such a correspondence is unlikely to be successful,” he said.
“But I had great fun responding to that letter, explaining to the government of China that I would meet with whoever I damn well please. They have no authority to dictate who I meet with any more than I have authority to dictate who they meet with,” he said.
Taiwan is “an extraordinary story of standing up against Chinese oppression and creating an economic jewel and powerhouse,” he said.
Anyone wanting an illustration of whether freedom or totalitarianism works can compare Taiwan and China side by side, he added.
Serving on the US Senate Armed Services Committee, he has worked to be a leading defender of Taiwan by introducing legislation — some of which has been passed — to strengthen the US’ relationship with Taiwan, he said.
China is one of the US’ rivals and “has constantly pressed Taiwan into submission, and tried to stifle Taiwan and maintain the fiction of the “one China” policy,” he said.
In his speech, Cruz said US allies can be divided into four categories: friends, enemies, rivals and problematic allies, adding that Israel, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are friends.
Iran is an enemy, and the possibility of a nuclear-armed Iran is the greatest national security threat facing the US and the world, and North Korea falls into this category as well, as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has threatened to launch nuclear weapons at the US, he said.
Turkey and Saudi Arabia are problematic allies, and the killing of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi was a “horrific, state-sponsored murder,” he said.
China is the US’ top geopolitical rival, followed by Russia, he said, adding that he was glad that liberals have recently discovered the true nature of these states.
“Dealing with China is fraught with risks, from espionage to full-borne military threats. For too long we failed to acknowledge the risks from China,” he said.
Cruz said that he has introduced and helped pass legislation barring the US Department of State from funding Beijing’s Confucius Institutes, as well as discontinuing China’s participation in the Rim of the Pacific military exercises.
“We need to make sure that we maintain military presence to deter them, and should be prepared to use sanctions and diplomatic pressure if necessary,” he said.
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We have some good news for those of you who are still experiencing GPS problems on either your Samsung Vibrant or Captivate, as Samsung has just released a couple of FAQ guides which should address some of the problems you’ve been having.
As reported from Phandroid, Samsung has posted two separate FAQ guides for both phones, in an attempt to help those further, who are suffering from GPS problems.
The company has also released a new app called GPS Restore, which will restore a user’s GPS settings back to default, which could help those of you in a twist.
Before downloading the app though, you should check out the FAQ guides below, and then download GPS Restore if you are still having problems. Let us know if any of the new methods work for you.
Don't believe all you want. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But I can vouch that the GPS in the Captivate is a botched-from-the-get-go product. I tried it with Navigation and it's utter garbage. Changing the settings make a marginal difference.
I tried all of these fixes, including manual changing settings and a factory reset. The thing still doesn't work properly. Going to take the advice from the first comment and bring it back. If that doesn't work, unfortunately it's back to apple land.
GPSrestore worked like a charm.
Don’t believe the other comment. I got the update and now the GPS locks in seconds. Indoors too.
Forget all these updates and settings changes. These DO NOT work. the GPS with Samsung Galaxy phones are hardware related. If the GPS does not lock within a minute or lose the lock for no apparent reason, then it is broke! I took mine back to AT&T and told them that this crap is broke and want my money back. They brought out another phone, tried the GPS and worked like a charm indoors!
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Instant Pot recipes are everywhere, and people keep talking about how these kitchen gadgets make their lives so much easier. If you’ve made the decision to buy an Instant Pot, congratulations! Welcome to the world of easy weeknight dinners and new and wonderful recipe creations. Making the decision to become part of the growing Instant Pot community is only the first step though.
You have to decide which model you want. Two models — the Instant Pot Duo and the Instant Pot Lux — are the more common ones, and both are good options. But what’s the difference between the Instant Pot Duo and Lux? Which one is better? Let’s break it down.
Both the Duo and Lux look very similar at first glance. The are both cylindrically shaped multi-functional pressure cookers that are stainless steel coated, have black bases, and black and stainless steel lids. They both have durable, stainless steel inner pots, and they both come with similar accessories: A steaming rack, stirring spoon, condensation collection cup, and measuring cup. However, the steaming rack on the Duo has handles that make it much easier to insert and remove from the pot. The steaming rack that comes with the Lux doesn’t have handles.
The displays on both devices look similar, however you’ll notice the edges are more squared off on the Lux’s display, while they’re a bit more rounded on the Duo. The Lux and Duo also have some different buttons as well (more on that later).
Both the Lux and Duo come in a Mini 3-quart version (ideal for families of two to three people or for side dishes), a 6-quart size (ideal for families of four to six people), and an 8-quart model (ideal for larger families of six people or more). However, the Lux also comes in a 5-quart model, while the Duo doesn’t. The Lux also comes in different colors, including red, blue, stainless steel red, and stainless steel black; and you can choose different design options with the Lux, like floral patterns. The different colors and a floral patterns are a bit more expensive than the traditional Lux.
Both pots have small side handles for easy carrying, but the side handles on each pot are slightly different. The Duo’s side handles have a rectangular portion cut out. This allows you to set the lid on the side of the pot while you’re stirring, checking your meal, or adding ingredients. The Lux’s side handles don’t have these rectangular cutouts, so there’s no place to store the lid on the device.
Pressure cooker lids have handles on them so you can securely open and close to pot. The Duo’s lid handle runs across the entire diameter of the lid, so you can use your whole hand to twist the lid securely into place. The Lux however, has a slot handle on the lid that you can grip with only four fingers. It’s slightly less ergonomic, and a bit more difficult to secure the lid into place.
Instant pots and similar pressure cooking devices have a steam release valve that you secure into the “seal” position while pressure cooking and place into the “vent” position when you want to release the pressure or prevent pressure from accumulating. The steam release valves on the Lux and Duo are very different. The Duo’s valve has one vent and one seal position, while the Lux’s valve has two vent positions and one seal position centered between the two vent positions.
The major difference between the Instant Pot Duo and the Instant Pot Lux is that the Duo is a 7-in-1 cooker (Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steam, Sauté Machine, Yogurt Maker and Warmer), and it has 14 cooking programs; but the Lux is a 6-in-1 cooker (Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Sauté Machine, Steamer, and Warmer), and has 12 cooking programs. The Duo also has a high and low pressure setting, while the Lux only has a high pressure setting. Both pots have a third generation microprocessor that monitors pressure, monitor temperature, and makes adjustments based on how much food you put in the pot.
Keep in mind that the 6-quart and 8-quart models have full functionality, but the Duo Mini is a condensed version. The Mini doesn’t some of the programs, like multigrain, poultry, or pasteurize buttons. You can check out our full review of the Instant Pot Duo here.
Like with the Duo, the Mini version of the Lux doesn’t include all of the functions you get with the larger models. The Lux Mini doesn’t have a cake or multigrain function. You can still perform these functions using other buttons though.
Both devices are very user-friendly and they both perform well. Small differences, like the handle and lid design and steam release valve, make the Duo slightly easier to use.
In spite of the different cooking programs, we have yet to find anything we can cook in the Duo that we can’t cook in the Lux (or vice versa). Once you know what you’re doing, you can create virtually any Instant Pot recipe in either the Lux or the Duo as long as you have a large enough model for that specific recipe.
Without taking price into account, the Duo is the better model. It has more functionality and a few extra perks that make cooking faster and easier, like extra cooking programs, a better steaming rack, an easier-to-use lid and steam release valve, and a place to set the lid while cooking.
If you’re paying retail price, the Lux is generally more affordable than the Duo. In the basic brushed steel color, the 3-quart Lux is $65 (compared to $80 for the 3-quart Duo), the 6-quart is $80 (compared to $100 for the 6-quart Duo), and the 8-quart is $110 (compared to $140 for the 8-quart Duo). When you take price into consideration, this evens the playing field. However, while we’ve seen both models on sale, we tend to see the Duo on sale more often than Lux, so you can often get the Duo for a great deal. If you can find the Duo for a lower price, the Duo is the obvious choice.
If you’re paying retail prices, it comes down to your individual preferences. The Lux is a solid option because the two models are similar, the Lux is cheaper, and you can make almost everything in the Lux that you can make in the Duo. But if you want to pay the extra $15 to $30 (depending on the size) to make things a tiny bit easier for yourself, you should go with the Duo.
Teachers who were disciplined by the B.C. College of Teachers prior to July 2007 but never publicly identified will not be named in the new public registry of teacher discipline.
The college has decided those teachers – about three dozen of whom are still working in public and independent schools – have vested rights and therefore shall remain anonymous. The college ruled earlier that it was not in the public interest to identify them.
The college released its latest discipline decisions yesterday. To read my story about the teacher who fabricated tales about family illness and death in order to extract money from sympathetic parents and colleagues, click here.
Special guest Billy Collins headlines the list of poets scheduled to attend the Palm Beach Poetry Festival when it returns to Old School Square Jan. 21-26 with 11 featured poets. Readings, workshops and other events are planned. More information is available at www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org or by calling (561) 868-2063.
The bloodletting of U.S. jobs continues at an unprecedented pace: In March, the number of jobless workers worsened by 663,000, to 13.2 million, and the unemployment rate rose to 8.5 percent. That’s about 30,000 jobs lost for each work day in March.
Since the recession began in December 2007, 5.1 million jobs have been lost, with almost two-thirds (3.3 million) of the decrease occurring in the last five months.
This morning’s unemployment report offered no hint of light at the end of the tunnel. Instead, it showed that the labor market is still in its darkest months.
If those who are underemployed or who want a job but have given up looking are counted, the U.S. unemployment rate stands at a horrifying 15.6 percent—nearly 25 million Americans.
Worse, those who are jobless can’t find new employment.
In March 2009, 24.2 percent of the jobless were out of work for more than six months, surpassing the previous recession peak of 19.8 percent in November 1982. There are nearly four jobless workers for every job opening, according to the groups, and long-term joblessness is likely to grow further in the months ahead. The long-term unemployed may approach or exceed 30 percent of all jobless workers by 2010.
Today’s jobless numbers are striking, given both the staggering number of newly unemployed as well as th swelling ranks of long-term unemployed. All the trends indicate that th worst is yet to come. Long-term unemployment usually peaks after the official end of the recession, but with levles already this high it is likely that long-term joblessness will hit an all-time record in the months ahead.
Job loss in March included a loss of 161,000 manufacturing jobs and 126,000 in the construction industry, where jobs have fallen by 1.3 millin since peaking in January 2007. Nearly half of that decline occurred over the past five months. Jobs in retail fell by 48,000.
seek to rebalance trade flows, especially with mercantilist nations like China. G-20 missed in important opportunity this week when it failed to agree to smooth out global imbalances, which have been a contributing factor to the financial and economic turmoil we have experienced over the last 16 months. Until the United States balances its curren account, we’ll see continued weakness in financial and employment markets.
The past five months of job losses are the worse on record, since we began tracking this data in 1939.
It is unacceptable that America’s workers are suffering through the worst job loss in a generation while many politicians are still sitting back and standing in the way of reform. Fixing our unemployment problem is as important to ending the recession as addressing the banking system.
A Democratic consultant once said, “Lang Sias scares the crap out of me” — and for good reason.
In case you haven’t tuned in to Republican politics lately, maybe you missed that the “guy with the funny name” is now candidate for lieutenant governor. At least that’s how we all referred to him in 2010. The “we all” I’m talking about is the group of candidates that ran for office in 2010.
It’s a phenomenon of running for office: All of the people who run in any given year form a sort of bond. For one thing, they’re at all the same events and speaking on the same stages for the entire election season.
Unless you’ve run for office, you can’t really understand how the process works: the tension, the thousands of miles, the demands, the hoarse voice, the pressure of hectic schedules that goes on forever. You can’t imagine the relentless questions and interviews, the horrors of fundraising, the lack of sleep and the running on empty that plagues all candidates.
And that’s how I met Lang and Walker Stapleton. Actually, that’s how they met each other. I was running for the State Board of Education from the 2nd Congressional District, while Lang was in a primary race for the 7th Congressional District and Walker was running for state treasurer.
Walker succeeded, I lost, and Lang lost but persevered. He then ran for Senate District 19 and lost to the Democratic candidate by 554 votes when a Libertarian was the spoiler with 5,014 votes. Some would say the third time is the charm, but it came as the result of a Vacancy Committee appointment to House District 27 in 2015, to which he was subsequently elected.
So back to the quote: It’s because even before he “made it” in politics, he was a force to be reckoned with. Earning a bachelor’s degree from Vassar and a law degree from University of Michigan Law School, he went on to a Master of Science from the London School of Economics.
He served in the U.S. military from 1986 to 2015, graduated first in his class from Aviator Officer Training School and attended Naval Flight Weapons School (Top Gun), where he went on to be an instructor. As a combat veteran, he served in the Middle East and Operation Desert Storm and retired from the Air National Guard as a lieutenant colonel.
Then on to business: Lang joined the firm of Cooley LLC, where he helped entrepreneurs and small businesses commercialize their cutting-edge technologies. Currently, Rep. Sias works as a 777 pilot for FedEx.
As Lynn Bartel said, “In Sias, they saw a future star for the Republican Party — a former Top Gun naval instructor with a sterling military record, a lawyer with a business background, a former Democrat and unaffiliated voter.” That’s what scared the crap out of Steve Welchert.
Walker Stapleton should be commended for having the foresight to tap Lang as his running mate. If this choice is any indication of the people Walker will surround himself with, the future of the state of Colorado is secure.
Patients and staff were forced to flee onto the streets as a major fire swept through a leading cancer hospital.
The fire broke out at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, west London, at 1320 GMT but is now under control.
Much of the roof was destroyed and a number of operating theatres were badly damaged by the blaze, which was tackled by up to 125 firefighters.
Two patients and two hospital employees were treated for the effects of breathing in smoke.
The hospital said two patients were having surgery at the time of the evacuation but were safely taken off their anaesthetic and ventilators and were recovering at a neighbouring hospital.
Royal Marsden NHS Trust chief executive Cally Palmer said the fire had broken out on the fourth floor of the building, close to where construction work had been taking place.
Ms Palmer said a "large proportion" of the hospital's five operating theatres and two wards had been badly affected, which had "compromised" its ability to perform operations.
"The most important thing is that all patients and staff have been evacuated safely, and our patients are being cared for in neighbouring hospitals by our specialist teams," she said.
Ms Palmer said she hoped that an area of the hospital would be available for access by 0800 GMT on Thursday.
About 800 staff and 79 patients, plus a similar number of out-patients, were moved to safety from the facility, which is a world-class specialist cancer hospital.
After the fire broke out several patients were laid on mattresses in a nearby street while others were led away wrapped in blankets.
Many were taken to St Paul's Church in Onslow Square while others were transferred to the Royal Brompton Hospital.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital treated the three casualties. The two hospital employees were later released while the patient remains in its accident and emergency department.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said crews would be at the hospital until the early hours of Thursday, when it hoped to hand back to the Royal Marsden for them to "carry out their business".
It said an investigation into the fire would begin immediately.
About 25 fire vehicles, ten ambulances and a hazardous area response team were sent to the scene after the alarm was raised on Wednesday afternoon.
Dr Aled Jones, a surgical doctor, was led out of the hospital during a break between operations.
"We did think it could have been a false alarm, but the message spread quickly around the hospital and we could smell the smoke," he told the BBC.
Dr Jones added: "It was surreal. It didn't feel like it was really happening."
He said emergency procedures would go ahead under the hospital's contingency plans.
Professor Ray Powles, former head of haemato-oncology at the Royal Marsden, said the loss of the hospital would be a "huge step back" for cancer treatment.
He said: "It's unbelievable what would happen if it burned down. It would be a huge, huge step back for all the patients being treated there, and a huge, huge step back for cancer."
But he said valuable research material would not be lost as there was a second site in Sutton.