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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — OK, really, who didn’t see this coming? As soon as Toyota gave the GR Supra a six-speed manual option, we knew it’d only be a matter of time before its badge-engineered sibling – the BMW Z4 – sprouted a stick as well. For 2024, the six-cylinder Z4 M40i will have a DIY transmission option in the United States; a love letter from BMW to enthusiasts and purists everywhere. But there’s much more to this special model than just a third pedal and a stick-shift. A whole bunch of nifty changes turn this Z4 into something truly…

SAN ANTONIO — A South Side man in his 60s was shot in the back during an argument over money early Monday morning, police said.san antonio police Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 12:50 a.m. in the 100 block of W. Young Avenue near S. Flores Street.When officers arrived, they found a victim in his 60s who had been shot in the hip, with the bullet penetrating his abdomen. He was taken to the hospital, where his condition is stable. The victim told police he was visiting a friend at a home on the south side of…

Survival movies have a unique way of captivating our imaginations, putting us in the shoes of characters facing extreme challenges and pushing the limits of human endurance. These movies not only entertain, but also provide important insights. survival skills and the human spirit. In this blog, we explore some of the best survival movies of all time and explore their fascinating stories and the talented actors who brought these stories to life. 10 best survival movies of all time 1. “Cast Away” (2000) Directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks Cast Away is a fascinating story of survival and loneliness.…

“Nobody wants to go for a 70-win season,” Nationals GM and Director of Baseball Mike Rizzo told reporters. Quoted by MASN’s Bobby Blancolate last season, Washington reached the 70-win plateau and then added another W for a total of 71 wins for the year, a 16-game jump for the club starting in 2022. “We want to win 97 games in a season,” Rizzo explained. “That is our goal. “That’s always been our goal. But this is a good step in the right direction. We’re really excited about what’s going to happen and the players that will be the next core…

Can your personality affect your memory?A recent meta-analysis published in Alzheimer’s disease and dementiaThe Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association found a link between certain personality traits and risk of dementia. This data consists of his eight smaller studies, which included a total of 44,531 people between the ages of 49 and 81. Of this group, 1,703 developed dementia. Participants took part in a personality assessment and underwent postmortem brain testing.Researchers compared dementia diagnoses with: “Big 5” personality traitsThey are agreeableness, openness, extroversion, conscientiousness, and neuroticism. They also have either positive affectivity (a person whose personality leans more towards positive traits…

The Iran-backed terrorist organization Hamas warned on Sunday that no hostage will leave the Gaza Strip alive unless demands like additional aid for Gaza are met, according to reports.”Neither the fascist enemy and its arrogant leadership … nor its supporters … can take their prisoners alive without an exchange and negotiation and meeting the demands of the resistance,” Abu Obeida, a spokesperson for Hamas’s armed wing, said in a televised broadcast reported on by the Israeli Times.Israel and Hamas reached a temporary cease-fire agreement deal that took effect on Nov. 24, during which 110 hostages were freed by the terrorist group…

In March of this year, EdSurge published my article outlining the nearly 400-year history of American higher education, how and why that past shapes the country’s view of universities today. Posted. micro credential, while important to the future of the U.S. economy, poses a dilemma for the academy. Since then, I have enjoyed serving on various panels such as “. Colorado Business Roundtable discuss about The future of higher education and its intersection with economic and workforce needs. Several important themes emerged from these conversations that place strain on labor partners and higher education institutions. One is that consensus on…

Expanding / ULA’s Vulcan rocket moves to the launch pad for testing.united launch alliance United Launch Alliance will not debut its next-generation Vulcan rocket in 2023, as previously planned. Launch company CEO Tori Bruno announces postponement on social media site X on sunday. United Launch Alliance had scheduled the lift booster’s debut flight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Christmas Eve. Bruno made the announcement after the company attempted to complete a full rocket fueling test known as a wet dress rehearsal. “The vehicle performed well,” Bruno wrote. “There were some (routine) issues with the ground system…

LONDON — European markets were mixed on Monday as global investors look ahead to this week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index hovered just above the flatline in early trade, with financial services adding 0.5% to lead gains while miners continued to suffer, shedding 1.1%.The European blue chip index closed out last week in positive territory after November’s U.S. jobs report showed a surprise drop in unemployment.The S&P 500 then notched a new high for the year after the University of Michigan consumer survey data signaled resilient economic activity and cooling inflation, igniting hopes for a much-coveted “soft…

Clark Howard / Clark.comAs the winter holidays approach, you may be bombarded with ads encouraging you to spend money. hard earned money. However, this is not just a seasonal issue. In general, Americans tend to be spendthrifts, especially when compared to how people spend and save in many other cultures around the world, says Clark Howard, money expert and personal finance media personality. explains in his recent YouTube clip for “Save More.” , “Reduce Spending” channel.In middle-income countries, people typically save about a third of their income, he said. So for every $1 you earn, you save about $0.33. However,…