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Accumulating Wealth In A Modern World: Insights by CEO Brandon E. Beal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

Brandon E. Beal’s journey into financial services was unexpected. A foot injury ended his dream of becoming a professional footballer. But sometimes, when one door closes, another opens. Soon after his football setback, he discovered his real passion: financial planning.Being close to the sports world (his brother was an NBA star, and he had many friends in the NFL), Brandon saw how athletes earned huge amounts. But he also noticed something worrying: many lost much of their earnings due to the unpredictable stock market. This observation got him thinking. He spent countless hours researching ways to grow money without significant losses. Eventually, he found his answer: permanent life insurance products that were tied to market indexes. These products meant you could gain when the market went up but wouldn’t lose when it went down.However, Brandon knew that convincing a world that clung to traditional financial wisdom—like hoarding money in banks, employer-offered 401ks...

How Social Media Platform Tonto is Changing Political Discussions Ahead of the 2024 Election

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

Political discussion is a mainstay on any social media platform. But after the 2020 election, the discussion of censoring those politically focused conversations also started trending. Government leaders amass millions of followers online, turning platforms like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) into a primary news source for the general public.However, according to many users, they lost an opportunity to voice their opinions as censorship rumors spreadacross today’s most popular social platforms. Tonto, a short-form audio platform, promises a space that does not compromise freedom of speech.Founded by CEO Manna Justin, Tonto is working to change the dynamics of political discourse: “Platforms like Twitter are affected by a certain amount of control because of that written political messaging. Whereas Tonto is a platform for that freedom of speech—and speech, quite literally.”He references Tonto’s use of audio and speech as a primary content medium. From funny soundbites sh...

Foster Guardian Extraordinaire: 400 Kids, One Woman, and a Smartphone App

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

In a quaint office, a vintage-styled white desk boasts a collection of pens, notebooks, and paperwork. The scene is made poignant by an adjacent wall plastered with a vivid collection of finger paintings. These artworks are not just child’s play; they represent the hopes and dreams of 400 foster children. The orchestrator of this powerful space, Sherie Keegan, has committed herself for nearly a decade to guiding these souls through the foster system. Conspicuously absent from her modest corner is a computer. Even though there’s one elsewhere in her office, Sherie doesn’t need it. Sherie’s mainstay, her anchor, is a seemingly modest smartphone app: CamScanner.The U.S. foster care system provides a sanctuary for children facing threats or neglect at home. Such circumstances may arise from issues like parental drug abuse. Children are placed with foster families for durations that can vary widely; Sherie once cared for a child for over two years. These children ...

Motorcyclist Killed in Three-Vehicle Accident on Sunrise Boulevard [Sacramento County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

Three-Vehicle Accident on Sunrise Boulevard Leaves Commuters ShakenSACRAMENTO, CA (September 25, 2023) – Startling events unfolded during rush hour as a significant three-vehicle accident on Sunrise Boulevard disrupted traffic and raised concerns for commuter safety.The incident occurred on September 25th, 2023, around 8:00 a.m., near the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Elm Street. Law enforcement and emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to assess and manage the situation.Reports indicate that three vehicles were involved in the accident, which resulted in varying degrees of damage.Eyewitnesses recount the chaos as one vehicle collided with another, setting off a chain reaction of impacts on Sunrise Boulevard. As a result of the collision, several commuters suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene by paramedics. Thankfully, no fatalities were reported in this incident.Local authorities and emergency crews worked diligently to clear the accident ...

MIBE – Your Music Taste

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

MIBE – Music Inspired By Everything, is a popular name in the music industry, leading to a new musical concept worldwide. As a music platform, MIBE introduces a blend of genres, delivering a fruitful variety around the globe. With a passion for going beyond the norms of musical production, MIBE is known for its unique music experiencethat sets it apart from the rest. This company has established a path in the industry where artists from all genres can thrive and be a part of a rewarding musical journey. Led by a new thought of producing music, MIBE takes it far by redefining the way music is perceived, making the music an attractive element.MIBE MusicMIBE Music, owned by Peter Zepina, is a versatile platform in the music industry. Dedicated to outsmarting the traditional ways of approaching music, MIBE Music has appeared as a game-changer offering a new medium for unveiling genres that welcome fresh musical experiences. MIBE’s core value lies in enabling passion on newer heigh...

Truffle Avenue and The Market’s Latest Truffle Obsession

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

As the gourmet food industry constantly evolves, a new player has emerged, promising to revolutionize how enthusiasts think about truffles. With its roots in the lush Carpathian Mountains of Romania, Truffle Avenue is challenging the status quo, offering a fresh perspective on the age-old truffle trade.Recent reports reveal that the global truffle market was estimated at a staggering $369.95 million in 2022 and will reach $593.39 million by 2028. Alongside this global market rise comes the increase in demand, forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2023 to 2033.Horatiu Terpe, founder and Managing Director of Truffle Avenue, believes that this significant market of truffle enthusiasts deserves a new and more flavorful truffle choice.“We saw a gap in the market, a need for genuine, fresh truffles, and we responded. We sell not just truffles but an experience of authenticity, of flavors that transport you to the heart of the Carpathian Mountains,” Terpe shares.The Truffle Trade’...

Livermore police, Las Positas College to host free catalytic converter etching event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

LIVERMORE — Motorists can have their catalytic converters marked with a traceable ID number free of charge Tuesday in Livermore.Livermore police and Las Positas College are hosting the etching event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the college’s Automotive Department on Loop Road, Building 3500. The cutoff time for the last vehicle in line will be 3 p.m.The goal is to make catalytic converters less attractive to thieves and easier to trace if stolen, according to a press release. Technicians will take control of vehicles to drive them onto a lift. The service is first come, first served, and no appointment is required.Catalytic converters, which reduce the pollutants a vehicle emits, hold valuable metals in their core, making them attractive to criminals. In 2021, about 1,600 catalytic converters were reported stolen each month in California, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California. And California accounted for 37% of all catalytic co...

Warriors add young center on two-way deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

The Warriors signed a former Rockets center in their hunt for a backup big man, but it was not Dwight Howard, whose meeting with the team last week drew interest online.Instead, Golden State has signed Usman Garuba to a two-way contract, meaning he can bounce between the NBA and the Warriors’ G League team in Santa Cruz.Garuba, 21, is a 2021 first-round pick who played backup minutes for Houston last season after splitting time between the NBA and G League as a rookie.He played in 75 games for the Rockets in 2022-23, averaging 12.9 minutes per game. He scored only 3.0 points per game but averaged 4.1 rebounds in those limited minutes. Additionally, one-third of his shot attempts were 3-pointers, and he made 41% of them, though the sample is small (24-of-59).Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Want a part of the Warriors? 10% of the ownership stake — for about $700 million — reportedly is up for sale Golden State Warriors | Golden Stat...

UC Berkeley frat house raided, police seize stolen sign worth $25,000

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

BERKELEY — Police here are investigating the theft of a $25,000 sign that was stolen from outside a university dormitory and ended up on the roof of a nearby fraternity house, authorities said.In a Sept. 13 law enforcement operation, UC Berkeley police recovered the sign from the Sigma Chi fraternity at 2345 College Ave., authorities said. The sign had been stolen five days earlier from the Christian Hall dormitory on Durant Avenue, authorities said.While the incident has all the makings of a fraternity prank, UC Berkeley police treated it as a felony investigation. The sign was bolted into the cement and cost roughly $3,000 to install, well past the $400 threshold for felony vandalism in California. With an estimated value of $25,000, it also qualifies as a felony grand theft under state law.The trouble started Sept. 8, when a UC Berkeley employee reported the theft. Four days later, a UC Berkeley student spotted the sign on the Sigma Chi roof. Police say it had been spray pa...

Indian Rasoi takes over Cafe Colucci space in Oakland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

Oakland’s upper Temescal District was deprived of a spot for highly spiced foods from across the world when Cafe Colucci, a popular Ethiopian eatery now hosting a Michelin-cred pop-up, departed for a location farther away.That void’s filled at last with the arrival of Indian Rasoi in the old Colucci space at 6427 Telegraph Ave. It’s a colorfully decorated restaurant specializing in the cuisine of Northern India – long-simmered curries, tandoori-grilled meats, hot chai and cold lassi.Rasoi opened earlier this month and on a recent stop-in, appeared to be doing brisk take-out business. A few diners sat in the main room under a rainbow canopy of hanging fabric and inverted umbrellas. A grand opening sign flapped in the wind, beckoning residents in this borderland of Oakland and Berkeley and passing students from the UC campus up the street.The menu has the standard Indian breakdown of appetizers (samosas, pakora, some crispy chaats), biryani, curries (lamb, chicken, s...