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Well-balanced Metz ready for his next adventure | Education
An Eagle Scout. A long-distance runner. A firefighter. A high school graduate. An unofficial youth pastor. All before his 18th birthday. Eli Metz has accomplished a lot as he prepares to graduate from Glide High School. He and a few friends – namely Brandon Byrd, Dylan Davis, and Nathan Masiel – helped resuscitate the Glide …
Cheshire vet closes private practice to join local national channel office
CHESHIRE – A local private veterinary practice was acquired by a national chain where the owner of the private practice began his career over ten years ago. Dr Kristine Metz, owner of Animal Medical Care on Cornwall Avenue, told owners of animals she cares for she will be joining the VCA Animal Hospital Cheshire site …
Wheaton North wins thriller in St. Charles East
Erin Metz struggled with apparent ankle discomfort in the pitching circle, but that didn’t stop her from giving her team everything they had. Wheaton North first-year pitcher Metz struck out eight strikes and went the distance in a 10 innings game on Wednesday. She also won at bat to help her cause, netting the 10th …
East Longmeadow men’s tennis defeats Northampton, Blue Devils’ Stefan Johnson wins first singles match (photos)
NORTHAMPTON – The East Longmeadow men’s tennis team kept their unbeaten season alive with a 4-1 win on Tuesday over Northampton on the road. The Spartans’ record is now 5-0 overall this season. East Longmeadow’s Bryan Shields defeated Aidan Metz 6-4, 6-0 in the second singles, while Benjamin Giroux and Aman Khurana defeated Ethan Metz …
The costly pursuit of self-driving cars continues. And on. And on.
Seven years ago, Waymo discovered that spring blossoms made his self-driving cars tremble on the brakes. Soap bubbles too. And flares. New tests, over years of testing, have revealed more and more distractions for driverless cars. Their driving skills improved, but it was difficult to match the skills of human drivers. America’s congested roads turned …
Big Brains: New Books on Artificial Intelligence
“For my part, I welcome our new IT overlords,” wrote an ironic Ken Jennings in 2011 after his decisive loss in “Jeopardy!” by IBM’s Watson computer and the artificial intelligence that powers it. A decade later, Mr. Jennings’ feelings seem premonitory. Alexa and Siri inhabit our homes and devices. Digital transformation has overtaken our workplaces. …
Why exclude someone from your auto insurance? – Councilor Forbes
Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but this does not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. While it can be embarrassing or even painful, you might find it necessary to let someone out of your auto insurance policy. But why? One of …
Arms sales heading for record year
Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz charts the company’s momentum throughout the pandemic. An item that saw record sales during the coronavirus pandemic: firearms. Gun stores nationwide are seeing an increase in customer base, according to WFOR-TV in Miami. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE In the first four months of the year, …
Millennials & People of Color Ammunition Sales: Vista Outdoor CEO
Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz charts the company’s momentum throughout the pandemic. After a year of people locked up at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, the itch to participate in outdoor activities is increasing. One recipient company is Vista Outdoor, which manufactures and markets outdoor sports and recreation products. The company says it sees …
Should we settle a car accident in private? – Councilor Forbes
Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but this does not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. You are driving down a street near you and find yourself putting another car in the back at a red light. The impact crushes the other …