Giesen 0% leads the non-alcoholic wine revolution with innovation and healthy lifestyle appeal 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Giesen 0% of New Zealand has reported impressive U.S solidifying their position as the market leader in the premium non-alcoholic wine category Giesen 0% leadership is underscored by impressive 49% year-over-year sales growth and 61% share of the premium non-alcoholic still wines according to Nielsen Analytics (52 weeks YTD/11-2-24) the non-alcoholic wine category is booming up 28.5% year-over-year as Millennials and Gen Z embrace mindful drinking and healthier lifestyles Giesen 0% is one of the non-alcoholic category leaders across all price points representing 16.5% of the still NA wine market "It has been remarkable to witness firsthand the shift in consumer preferences towards low- and no-alcohol alternatives and we are thrilled that our dedication to the premium tier of dealcoholized wines has resonated with so many U.S "Younger generations are driving growth that far outpaces industry expectations representing a positive trend that bodes well for the future Giesen 0% is committed to delivering sophisticated and premium full-flavored non-alcoholic wines based on our years of experience in fine winemaking and advanced spinning cone technology." "It has been remarkable to witness firsthand the shift in consumer preferences towards low- and no-alcohol alternatives Gen Z and Millennials are driving the 'sober curious' movement and shift toward more balanced lifestyles, with 22% now alternating between full-strength and no-alcohol options, according to a recent study conducted by IWSR in April 2024 Giesen 0% credits their success to a long-term focus on crafting a full range of high-quality non-alcoholic wines sourced from the best growing areas in New Zealand The Giesen 0% winemaking team is a global leader in spinning cone technology that allows for the gentle extraction of alcohol designed to preserve delicate aromas and flavors and complements a comprehensive portfolio that includes Sparkling Brut Giesen's leadership in the non-alcoholic wine industry is driven by a steadfast commitment to premium wine sustainability and innovation such as partnering with Strange Nature Distilling to transform alcohol removed from their wines into gin Giesen is paving the way for a circular economy The winery's state-of-the-art distillation column which powers the spinning cone technology used in their production process This $8 million investment in no-alcohol technology since 2020 underscores Giesen's dedication to sustainable production while delivering exceptional quality wines to meet growing global demand Opici Wines & Spirits is a fourth-generation importer and producer with family roots in the wine business dating back to 1913 the company features a growing portfolio of over 50 brands from around the world The philosophy behind the Opici name remains the same today as it was over 100 years ago: a commitment to excellence and building meaningful relationships with customers Katherine Dolecki-Payton, Giesen Group, 1 5166610808, [email protected], https://www.giesenwines.com Angie Perry, Giesen Group, 1 7722043975, [email protected], https://www.giesenwines.com Do not sell or share my personal information: Kol Van Giesen was just eleven months old when he first set foot—or perhaps more precisely The camp connection runs deep in his family. told him that The Lair of the Golden Bear was looking for a Camp Doctor The doctor’s family could stay for free. spent their summers with the whole family at the Lair Doctor Van Giesen has missed only one summer—during COVID working together on the Maintenance Crew at Camp Gold He overlapped with his cousin Ian at the Lair too Kol and I sat down over acai bowls to talk about his latest adventure he had just wrapped up his time on the advance team for vice-presidential candidate Governor Tim Walz. He’d fly into swing-state cities days before the governor I was curious about what his experience as a Lair staffer had to do with it all how those summers might have shaped the way he approached the high-stakes world of politics Note: Kol’s answers have been edited for clarity and flow Cal Alumni Association (CAA): How did the pace of working a campaign compare to the energy and intensity of a summer at the Lair Kol Van Giesen (KVG): I was on the Maintenance Crew at the Lair it’s working on a team and working toward a common goal There are a lot of parallels to the campaign you can draw there. Having worked at the Lair helped me to work harder on the campaign A lot of people aren’t cut out for work on the campaign because they’re not willing to do whatever it takes to succeed and the mentality of working hard and working until the job is done was important both in Pinecrest and on the trail You have to be willing to go with the flow Both jobs were right up my alley because I got to always be moving around. CAA: How did the sense of community you helped create at the Lair compare to the teamwork needed on the campaign KVG: The Lair is the first job I had that motivated me to not want to let the team down people who weren’t going to just slack off I never looked to my right or my left and thought ‘Oh CAA: What did your time at the Lair teach you about communicating with a diverse range of people and how did you apply what you learned to connect with folks on the campaign trail KVG: The whole underlying part of working at the Lair is that you get to meet thousands of people during the summer You get the chance to interact with people every second of every day if you want to it was so important to know how to talk to different people You’re not gonna talk to the Secret Service in the same way that you’re gonna talk to a student at a university who’s introducing Governor Walz There’s a certain disposition you need to use with each group of people and it’s really important to be able to figure that out quickly Working at the Lair helped me hone my skills in doing that. people were very anti or pro what we were doing We had people who were unwilling to host us or people who were unwilling to have the Governor fly into their airport I think that goes back to my point about people at the Lair and learning how to talk to them Some people come right out and tell you what their problem is Some people like to be told exactly what’s going on Some people just like to have a conversation Figuring out people’s tendencies was super important for getting things done on the trail. CAA: Can you think of a specific moment on the campaign trail where you thought KVG: Moments when things seemed to be going wrong Governor Walz was supposed to do a meet and greet but the people he was supposed to be meeting and greeting weren’t in the right places. I thought about what I would do at the Lair How would I handle this situation when it’s stressful it was ‘We’re gonna pause him coming off the plane and we’re just gonna make it work.’ The Lair teaches you to improvise and make it happen you were part of a team that often had to think on its feet How did that flexibility help you on the campaign trail KVG: You have to be willing and able to get on an airplane at an hour’s notice and get to a certain city You show up somewhere you’ve never been and the only instruction is ‘Get to this hotel and we’ll be in touch tomorrow.’ You have to do so much on your own that if I had never worked at the Lair then I never would’ve had the confidence to do it I think a lot of people on the campaign would fold under that pressure You have to have it within you to figure it out on the fly CAA: What do you think makes the Lair such a unique training ground for future leaders KVG: It’s learning to do the most with the least No one cares about your little team in Atlanta You have to take a little responsibility and a little control over how you want things to turn out The Lair really teaches you how to self-start and how to be self-accountable. I also think that the Lair breeds leaders because once you’re able to be your true self leading in the way that you want to lead is easier everybody is given the opportunity to be themselves and be confident in that you come out of your shell and you have a better idea of who you are you’re able to translate that ability of being your true self to the rest of the world Good leaders are built from believing in themselves and believing what they’re saying first The Lair helps you hone in on what that is for you and then gives you the confidence to go after it. Kol’s reflections reveal just how deeply the lessons of the Lair resonate the Van Giesens started something that stuck A week in the woods grew into a legacy of growth Kol carries those lessons forward: family matters and the work you do should mean something. or to direct the choreography of a governor’s schedule It ripples outward into a way of being: rooted Apply now to work at the Lair this summer. Applications for summer 2025 are open, with interviews January through March. First-time camper? Tune in for a fun and informative glimpse at what you can expect from a Lair of the Golden Bear vacation. © 2025 Cal Alumni Association. All Rights Reserved. CAA is a self-funded nonprofit organization that relies on donations to provide programs and services that support students, alumni, and the university. Giesen's Career Match-By-Match 2010-11 Season (Senior): Compiled a 23-5 overall record and an 11-2 mark in duals as Stanford's starter at 197 pounds .. secured All-America accolades after finishing sixth at the NCAA Championships in Philadelphia won his first Pac-10 title at the conference championships in Corvallis strung together 13 consecutive wins to start the season .. defeated five ranked oppoenents on the year .. including one in 27 seconds over Bryan Panzano of Harvard .. placed first at the Reno Tournament of Champions in mid-December .. went undefeated (4-0) at the Lone Star Duals in mid-January .. finished his career fourth all-time on Stanford's career wins list with 110 2009-10 Season (Redshirt Junior): Stanford's starter at 184 pounds recorded a 32-7 overall record with a 16-2 mark in duals .. his 32 wins were a career high and his 87 career wins puts him ninth all-time in program history .. earned an at-large berth to his third career NCAA Championships placed third at the Pac-10 Championships in Davis led the team with eight major decision victories while also tallying two technical falls and three pins .. was second on the squad with 61 dual points .. won the Fullerton Open with a 3-0 record and captured the Reno Tournament of Champions title with a 4-0 mark .. 2008-09 Season (Junior): Redshirted his third season on The Farm .. competed in two tournaments and posted a 5-2 record .. won the 184-pound title at the Fullerton Open in November pinning three consecutive opponents before claiming a major decision in the championship bout .. went 1-2 at the Midlands Championship in late December .. took second at University Nationals in freestyle wrestling at 84 kg (185 lbs.) .. represented the USA at an international tournament in Poland over the summer 2007-08 Season (Sophomore): Stanford's starting 184-pounder .. earned an at-large bid to his second straight NCAA Championships .. won his first career NCAA Championship match with a pin in the opening round .. upended the first ranked opponent of his career with a 5-3 win over No 19 Christopher Honeycutt at the championships .. went 2-2 to take fourth place at the Pac-10 Championships .. one of five Cardinal wrestlers to reach 20 wins on the year .. added 48 team points to the Stanford effort .. also was third on the team with seven major decisions .. placed in his first tournament of the season taking third with a 4-1 record at the Central Missouri Open .. also pinned first opponent of the year at the tournament .. placed at the Reno Tournament of Champions earned bonus points for the Cardinal in five straight duals between Jan nabbed 50th career win against Oregon State .. won five matches at University Nationals in April .. took eighth at the FILA Junior National Championships later that month 2006-07 Season (Freshman): Named Pac-10 Co-Newcomer of the Year .. placed second in the Pac-10 and earned an automatic trip to the NCAA Championships .. finished the season with his named etched in third place on the all-time Cardinal freshman win chart with 29 wins .. pinned two opponents and won two matches by technical fall .. led the team with nine wins by major decision and stood second with 15 wins by decision .. won nine of his first 11 matches in a Cardinal singlet .. placed in his first collegiate tournament at the Bison Open won his first collegiate title at the Menlo Invitational on Jan with a win by fall over Ernesto Ancona of Cal State Bakersfield .. faced eight ranked opponents during the season .. competed at the FILA Junior National Championships in April and placed seventh .. competed at University Nationals in late April .. qualified for the FILA Junior World Team Trials and finished third .. earned the Block `S' Outstanding Freshman Award High School: A 2006 graduate of North Valley High School in Grants Pass a four-year All-Skyline Conference First Team honoree .. finished high school career with a 118-11 record .. became just the 13th wrestler in Oregon state history to capture four straight state wrestling titles .. finished seventh at the Junior National Greco Championships in 2005 .. named to the all-conference first team and the all-state third team in football as a senior Personal: Son of Jim and Marianne Giesen .. spent summer 2008 as a volunteer for Unite for Sight in Ghana — The new technology supports increased capacity with gentle quality extraction while delivering high sustainable returns for alcohol reuse in distilled spirits New Zealand – Giesen 0% of New Zealand the global premium brand leader in alcohol-removed wines is scaling up its production capabilities with a high-capacity spinning cone column to meet surging global demand for non-alcoholic wines the cutting-edge technology allows the Giesen team to increase production from a 1,000-liter to a 10,000-liter column while ensuring the highest quality standards for alcohol-removed wines The new spinning cone column supports the gentle extraction of alcohol and aroma from full-strength wines essential to safeguarding the character of Giesen 0% wines and also delivers long-term sustainability returns through reuse of alcohol for spirits production "Our new spinning cone technology has revolutionized our production increasing capacity tenfold to meet the growing demand for non-alcoholic wines As the first winery in New Zealand to adopt this cutting-edge technology we're proud to be pioneers in the industry," says Duncan Shouler we're producing 2.5 million bottles of zero-alcohol wine annually all while upholding the highest standards of quality Giesen 0% is a top-selling non-alcoholic wine in the U.S significantly outpacing the non-alcoholic wine category's 27% growth the latest data from IWSR indicates a promising future for the no- and low-alcohol sector The spinning cone column is an advanced piece of technology that gently distills Giesen’s award-winning full-strength wines into three parts: aroma the aroma and body are reintroduced to create a 0% wine that retains the same characteristics as its full-strength counterpart a specialist team can control all aspects of the process to produce a full 0% varietal range that leads the premium sector Committed to innovation and sustainability Giesen has found creative solutions for repurposing premium resources by partnering with Strange Nature Distilling “The alcohol distilled from our full-strength wine is around 45% alcohol by volume which is currently used for Strange Nature Gin – a premium grape gin that recently won gold at the International Wine and Spirit Competition and has launched in Total Wine & More in California New York and New Jersey,” shares Shouler. Giesen is also building an alcohol distillation column to further refine the remaining alcohol from their wines into 93% ethanol which will be used to fuel the boiler that powers the spinning cone This initiative represents a major stride in sustainable production and reinforces Giesen’s commitment to creating a circular economy When the distillation column is fully operational by the end of 2024 Giesen will have invested $7 million in no-alcohol technology since 2020 Giesen's ongoing investment in cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices underscores its leadership in the non-alcoholic wine industry the winery remains dedicated to providing exceptional quality wines that cater to the growing demand for alcohol-free options worldwide Giesen 0% wines are imported nationally by Opici Wines & Spirits For more information about Giesen 0% wines interview requests and imagery for editorial use please contact Samantha Rissling or Katherine Dolecki Payton at Gregory + Vine. family owned Giesen Group of New Zealand has been an industry leader for nearly four decades With an uncompromising drive for quality and a strong culture of innovation and dynamic portfolio of wines has resonated with consumers worldwide the Giesen family produces wine to be enjoyed at every occasion from their highly awarded organic Clayvin Single Vineyard wines to the widely successful Giesen Estate wines and Giesen 0% range Inspired by today's preference for mindful drinking and flavorful choices Giesen 0% is the world's leading premium range of alcohol-removed wines the company features a growing portfolio of over 50 brands from nine countries and data reports that power the food and beverage industry Join our community and stay ahead with exclusive insights from BevNET and Nosh Already an Insider? Log In Match Recap: Men's Tennis | 1/25/2025 5:05:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Giesen 0% Chardonnay debuts following a significant investment in spinning cone technology non-alcoholic wines that deliver in quality MARLBOROUGH, New Zealand, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Giesen 0% of New Zealand, the global premium brand leader in non-alcoholic wines, proudly announces the latest addition to their 0% range: Giesen 0% Chardonnay This new release marks the seventh varietal in their award-winning range As the first New Zealand winery with spinning cone technology Giesen's winemaking team ensures the highest-quality 0% wines made with gentle extraction that preserves varietal character The launch of 0% Chardonnay exemplifies their commitment to innovation and excellence following significant investment to meet growing global demand "We were excited to take on the challenge of creating Giesen 0% Chardonnay staying true to our goal of offering the highest quality non-alcoholic wine while delivering authentic varietal character," says Duncan Shouler "It took us a bit longer to perfect this wine as we wanted it to reflect the vibrant and intricate flavor profile of a classic The result is a fresh and zesty palate with creamy vanilla notes and a long silky finish—a wine that will appeal to the many Chardonnay lovers who appreciate this variety as much as we do." We were excited to take on the challenge of creating Giesen 0% Chardonnay staying true to our goal of offering the highest quality non-alcoholic wine while delivering authentic varietal character cool-climate grapes sourced from renowned New Zealand wine regions this non-alcoholic Chardonnay offers a vibrant and complex profile that mirrors the beloved Giesen Estate Chardonnay the making of 0% Chardonnay begins with producing a premium full-strength wine followed by a gentle dealcoholization process made possible by spinning cone technology ensuring that the wine's delicate aromas and vibrant flavors are retained non-alcoholic Chardonnay that offers a bouquet of citrus complemented by a subtle French oak influence An elegant and refreshing alternative to traditional Chardonnay wines Giesen 0% Chardonnay offers a creamy mouthfeel and butterscotch flavors as a result of selective malolactic fermentation One portion is aged on French oak to impart a toasty complexity while the remaining blend is aged in stainless steel to preserve purity and the intense fruit flavors characteristic of New Zealand wines With a modest 19 calories per 5 oz serving Giesen 0% Chardonnay stands as one of the lowest-calorie Chardonnay wines available Giesen 0% Chardonnay pairs well with food and can be enjoyed on any and all occasions Giesen 0% Chardonnay is available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $16.99 Giesen 0% wines are exclusively imported by Opici Wines & Spirits Angie Perry, Giesen Group, 1 7722043975, [email protected], www.giesenwines.com Katherine Dolecki-Payton, Gregory + Vine, [email protected], www.gregoryvine.com Giesen 0% wines and Free Spirits are promoting their alcohol-free beverages as more consumers moderate their drinking The Weekly Sip is Food Dive’s column focused on the latest news in the rapidly changing and growing beverage sector From inaugural product lines to big investments and controversial topics this column aims to quench the thirst for developments in the category A leading beer brand is turning to data to address the hurdles that are hindering wider acceptance of nonalcoholic drinks Heineken discovered that while stigma still surrounds nonalcoholic drinks like its Heineken 0.0 beer there has been significant progress toward wider acceptance as consumers become more familiar with these beverages A survey of nearly 12,000 people over the legal drinking age conducted by Heineken noted that consumers increasingly associate nonalcoholic beverage drinkers with being “respectable” (25% of respondents) and “cool” (9%) Despite still feeling social pressure to drink Gen Z has still managed to lead the way as the consumers of nonalcoholic beverages 21% said they have hidden the fact they are drinking a nonalcoholic beverage Just under 40% of Gen Z men said they would only drink a low or no-alcohol drink if their friends do as well while 29% believe they need to justify their choice a professor of experimental psychology at the University of Oxford “Our study has uncovered some fascinating insights into evolving societal attitudes towards alcohol consumption,” Spence said in the press release alcohol is no longer the default in social situations — we’re seeing a shift towards more mindful consumption despite the stigma that younger generations of legal drinking age still experience.” Heineken said its outlook for the nonalcoholic category remains positive. Alcohol-free drinks such as Heineken 0.0% — which it first debuted in 2017 — now account for 4% of its global portfolio Nonalcoholic beer as a whole accounts for 1.7% of global beer volumes a growing number of consumers are opting for a zero-proof alternative to the grape-based drink Few brands in the nonalcoholic wine category have benefitted more than one New Zealand beverage maker Giesen 0% reported 49% year-over-year sales growth in the U.S. in 2024, and it holds 61% of the premium nonalcoholic still wine category, according to Nielsen data the brand cited in its press release The growth has given Giesen 0% a 16.5% share of all nonalcoholic still wine Giesen sells seven wines including Riseling “It has been remarkable to witness firsthand the shift in consumer preferences towards low- and no-alcohol alternatives the brand’s director of sales and marketing The alcohol-free wine category saw a boom in interest last year which the brand attributed to more consumers deciding to limit their drinking One nonalcoholic spirits brand is expanding its RTD offerings with two of the trendiest cocktails at bars Free Spirits is launching two new varieties of its canned products: Negroni and Espresso Old Fashioned The former was crafted using the brand’s nonalcoholic aperitivo It is designed to be paired with an orange twist over ice to capture the Mediterranean drink’s vibe “The big bitter notes of the Italian aperitivo sweet notes of the vermouth and the botanicals of the gin makes it a great cold weather drink,” founder Milan Martin said of the brand’s nonalcoholic Negroni The Espresso Old Fashioned is the brand’s take on an espresso martini created with Free Spirits’ bourbon alternative Free Spirits makes nonalcoholic drinks by distilling ingredients like oak agave and juniper — and infusing vitamins B3 B6 and B12 — in an aim to deliver a better-for-you cocktail experience without alcohol The brand first entered the RTD space last year with Margarita and Kentucky Mule drinks Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Smucker are among the CPG giants leveraging the brand equity of well-known products to expand into different categories The soda giant’s Red Tree Beverages subsidiary is making a bet that its vodka lemonade can help it gain a stronger foothold in booze Subscribe to the Food Dive free daily newsletter The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Get your shovel out or your snow blower gassed up because Delaware could be facing another snowstorm next week The First State will see a dusting of snow this weekend before freezing temperatures come into the area meteorologists are following a weather system that could bring a severe winter storm to the area next week The National Weather Service is calling for snow Thursday afternoon and into Thursday night Delaware will get less than a half inch of accumulation Saturday will have snow and rain before 10 a.m before the precipitation moves off for a cloudy day with highs in the 40s Sunday will start nice with highs climbing into the upper 30s before snow rolls in the afternoon Day on Monday will be sunny with highs in the low to mid-20s How to protect your children: Cold temperatures are coming to Delaware. How to dress children for winter weather lows in the First State will drop into the single digits Tuesday will be sunny with highs in the upper teens Tuesday night lows will drop to around 3 degrees Wednesday will be sunny with highs around 20 has been moved from Legislative Mall to the William B DeLauder Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State University in Dover meteorologists are tracking the potential for a strong storm to come up from the Gulf Coast and strike the Southeast before moving through the Mid-Atlantic and hitting the East Coast There is a chance the storm could strengthen to a major winter storm later next week as it moves toward the East Coast Access to trusted news and information is urgently needed right now - and when you support WXXI’s public media mission today WXXI offers Rochester and the Finger Lakes solid trusted reporting built on a mission that uses the resources and independence of public media to serve the public good Become a monthly sustainer or increase your current sustaining gift now and your gift will be matched every month for a full year Support the facts and the truth right at the source by making a commitment to public media today your generous support for the essential coverage of WXXI is critical the Rochester-Finger Lakes region is a draw for millions of travelers annually And while the hospitality and travel sector took a hit during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic business and leisure travel are rebounding and visitor spending is up there are additional considerations when planning a trip Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced sweeping protections for disabled airline passengers in part as a response to well-publicized incidents of damage to passenger mobility devices and disrespectful behavior from crew and passengers Guest host Sarah Abbamonte talks with travelers and industry professionals about how the local hospitality sector is working to provide an inclusive and welcoming experience for everyone *Notes: To read a transcript of this episode, click here.To request a transcript of any episode of Connections, please use this form while his wife is hospitalized with critical injuries Friends are rallying on behalf of a Twin Cities family after high school sweethearts from Belle Plaine were involved in a single-vehicle crash in California over the weekend that killed the husband and left his wife hospitalized with critical injuries were passengers in an SUV on Saturday when the wreck occurred heading from their home in the Santa Monica area for a getaway to Yosemite National Park in northern California Also lost in the crash was the couple’s beloved dog The Giesens’ vehicle crashed after leaving the road in Pixley about halfway between Bakersfield and Fresno the California Highway Patrol said Thursday Ally Giesen works as a nurse at a fertility clinic while Marcus was a freelance videographer and video editor They moved to California in 2021 and were coming up on their second wedding anniversary in September The couple, 2016 graduates of Belle Plaine High School, were “building their dream life together living in California,” friends posted on an online fund-raising page that was started to help with Ally Giesen’s medical expenses and arrangements needed for her husband. Bode said Ally Giesen’s condition has stabilized, but she remained in intensive care Thursday at Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia with fractures in her back and neck. Late Thursday afternoon, the Highway Patrol gave this account of the crash: The SUV, driven by 38-year-old Ricardo Herrera, crashed shortly after 9 a.m. on northbound State Route 99 after Herrera drifted onto the left shoulder and grazed a guardrail. Herrera steered to the right and rolled the vehicle, which landed wheels up on the grassy embankment. Bystanders rushed in, got the SUV upright and attempted to remove the Giesens from the wreckage. The Highway Patrol did not indicate why Herrera lost control of the vehicle, but it did not appear that he was impaired by drugs or alcohol. He declined medical treatment. Paul Walsh is a general assignment reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune. He wants your news tips, especially in and near Minnesota. No Section Peek inside homes for sale in the Twin Cities area After falling behind 17-0 at halftime and being dominated most of the game the Bulldogs may have locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff It's one of the most wonderful days of the fall The Sunday when we fall back into standard time means something different to everyone Whether it's the extra hour before the bars close the extra hour of sleep you get in the morning the knowledge that you will be early for Sunday church or the excitement of a shorter wait for a table at brunch you need to change the clocks in your house It's also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors What would it be like if we didn't fall back?It's hard waking up in the morning on a sunny day; imagine if you didn't see the sun Now imagine waking up for work and not seeing the sunrise until between 8 a.m we'd have more daylight on the back end as the sun would set between 5:37 p.m New COVID Strains: New XEC COVID-19 variant expected to become the dominant strain soon. What we know Several people have already slept that extra hour. Not all states and U.S. territories participate in daylight saving time. Hawaii and Arizona (except for the Navajo Nation) do not observe daylight saving time Here's why the two states don't observe daylight saving time: In 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act. However, according to The Hill the act wasn't a priority in the House of Representatives and there was a disagreement as to whether daylight saving time or standard time should be the law of the land which never made it to President Joe Biden's desk And all sides would do well to understand residents like me Opinion editor’s note: Strib Voices publishes a mix of guest commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here While there is spending on both sides, the most noticeable difference between these two camps is funding sources. A look at All of Mpls’ 2024 campaign finance report, which Payne conveniently linked in his commentary, shows that over 99% of the organization’s money came from Minnesota residents and unions — people who live here, know our city and care about the local outcomes. On the other hand, the Yes 4 Minneapolis campaign, and its successor, the Minneapolis for the Many PAC (which is now spending on behalf of a subset of council members, including Payne) raised funds from primarily national sources. In 2024, 87% of Minneapolis for the Many’s funding came from a single Massachusetts-based fund. I give to political campaigns when the candidates’ messages resonate with my values and experience as a Minneapolis resident. I’d rather my elected officials practice good governance than stall progress with unproductive activism and unrealistic agendas. I’d rather we support workers and local businesses than demonize economic development. I’d rather we invest in public safety than defund the police. Apparently Payne believes it is fair to baselessly compare a progressive Democrat like Jacob Frey to Elon Musk, but it is unfair for Payne to be criticized for his own votes, actions and clear statements on his own website. So, do I buy Payne’s argument that big donors are somehow spinning a message to undermine the far left unbeknownst to naive Minneapolis voters? No. Because there’s money on both sides, and we all read the newspaper. What I really took away from Payne’s commentary is that his argument is the desperate kind you make when you’re short on ideas. Or maybe it’s that his ideas are not winning ideas. Despite his powerful position on the City Council, he doesn’t seem to get anything meaningful done. So he spends his time complaining about other Democrats and comparing them to the single-most undemocratic leader this country has seen — apparently with a straight face. The Democratic Socialist majority on the City Council thinks the answer to the far right is to swing farther left. This is the exact wrong approach and leaves many progressive Democrats feeling alienated from their local representatives. Hopefully, this year’s election will be a contest of ideas on how to improve our city at the municipal level, not a maladapted proxy war for national politics. If it is, I believe it will deliver the change that our city deserves. Al Giesen has lived in Minneapolis for more than 40 years, residing in Ward 11. He is retired and an active member of the Minneapolis Area Chapter of the DFL Senior Caucus. Commentaries The gender gap in ideology is prematurely wide state leaders will wring their hands over a collapse they engineered No other government entity in Minnesota enjoys near-total control over public access to its data 2024: Secured CCIW Setter of the Week honors on Oct 2023: Appeared in a pair of matches for the Vikings … Assisted on four points … Three of those assists were against St Mary’s (10/7) and the other was against Carroll (11/4) 2022: Appeared in three sets across a pair of matches for the 2022 CCIW Tournament champions .. Had a kill and two aces against Kalamazoo (9/30) .. 2021: Appeared in five matches for the Vikings … Tallied 12 assists on the season with a season-high five assists against Moody Bible (10/8) There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting (FOX26) — A getaway vacation to Yosemite National Park ended in tragedy for newlyweds Ally and Marcus Giesen were in a crash in Tulare County on July 13th Marcus and the couple's Golden Doodle [RELATED]1 dead, 1 woman hospitalized after hit by truck in Madera to get that call as a parent," says Stephanie Bode She says Ally's parents,Robin (Duffney) & Matt Fink and Nicole (Wallat) & Dan Giesen traveled with Ally's father from her home inMinnesota is rallying around the families in this difficult time The couple was well-known-- they'd been high school sweethearts and were about to celebrate their second anniversary in September so Marcus could pursue his dream of becoming a filmmaker "They're just remarkably generous really heartbreaking to know what they're going through," Bode said Robin is posting updates on the CaringBridge website if you would like to follow her recovery "Ally is on the ICU2 for extra care while her neck and back heal She had her first PT visit this morning and was able to sit up briefly," Robin posted Thursday The GoFundMe has raised over $76,000 so far to support Ally and the couples' families during this difficult time Click here if you would like to contribute We are a few days away from the official first day of Winter According to the Old Famer's Almanac the first day of winter is marked by the winter solstice The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight or the shortest day of the year Winter will last until the spring equinox at 11:06 p.m The solstice marks when the Northern Hemisphere is far from the sun the tilt of the Earth's axis starts shifting to the Northern Hemisphere The astronomical is based on the rotation of the Earth's axis and the amount of sun the hemisphere receives the hemisphere is pointed away from the sun giving both hemispheres equal amounts of sun Winter predictions: How much snow will Delaware get this winter? Here's what we know Meteorological winter already started on Dec The meteorological seasons are three-month seasons based on the annual temperature cycles Summer is the warmest time of the year and runs from June 1 to Aug How is winter celebrated?It was a Roman festival honoring Saturn, the god of agriculture, according to History.com The festival began the week before the winter solstice and continued for a month Enslaved people were given their freedom and treated as equals for a month members of the upper classes often celebrated the birthday of Mithra Fathers and sons would bring home and light large logs that took up to 12 days to burn out (notice the Yule log and 12 days of Christmas) According to History.com Germans honored the pagan god Oden during the mid-winter holiday Oden was believed to have made a nighttime flight through the sky to observe his people and decide if they would prosper or perish It sounds like Santa Claus rewarding good children and ensuring you're in bed before he arrives Tesla is recalling more than 239,000 cars for review camera issues according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To see a complete list of recalls or if your car has any recalls Tesla is recalling 239,382 2024-2025 Model 3 resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rearview Tesla released an over-the-air software update free of charge Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure and replace the affected computers Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 7 Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001 Aston Martin recalls vehicles over camera issuesAston Martin The Americas is recalling 1,452 2024-2025 DB12 The rearview camera image may be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the car is placed in reverse An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility The head unit software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Jan Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988 Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-30-2015 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Hyundai is recalling more than 187,000 vehicles because of a damaged charging unit and wiring issues For a full list of recalled vehicles or to see if your car has any recalls, check the NHTSA website. Hyundai is recalling 145,235 vehicles because the Integrated Charging Control Unit may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse All repairs will be performed free of charge Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or Genesis customer service at 1-844-340-9741 Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 272 (Hyundai) and 025G (Genesis) This recall expands and replaces the previous recall numbered 24V-204 Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-204 will need to have the new remedy completed Hyundai is also recalling 42,465 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly free of charge Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 Hyundai dealerships near me in DelawareThere are three Hyundai dealerships in Delaware: Car recalls: General Motors recalls more than 539K vehicles. Check car recalls here Kia is recalling 62,872 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles The Integrated Charging Control Unit may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Dec Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 This recall expands and replaces the previous recall numbered 24V-200 Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-200 will need to have the new remedy completed Honda is recalling more than 40,481 motorcycles The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary free of charge Owner letters are expected to be mailed on Jan Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 This recall expands NHTSA recall number 24V-113 Chrysler recalls vehicles over faulty speedometersChrysler is recalling 7,198 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles A software error in the instrument panel cluster may cause the speedometer to display the incorrect vehicle speed Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel cluster software as necessary Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 17 Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas With temperatures only reaching the 40s this week and the nighttime temperatures dropping into the 20s it's easy to believe it's December It also starts making people wonder if Delaware will have a white Christmas Delaware has not had a white Christmas in 22 years the conditions just haven't aligned for snow The First State has had precipitation some years and cold temperatures other years Lewes parade: What to know about this year's Lewes Christmas Parade but the long-range forecast from AccuWeather.com is showing that snow isn't out of the realm of possibility in New Castle County Kent and Sussex County are looking at a gray and wet Christmas New Castle County Forecast: The forecast calls for a wintery mix of snow The low on Christmas Eve will be in the upper 20s If the temperatures fluctuate downward and the precipitation comes later Kent County Forecast: The Christmas Eve forecast calls for a 40-degree day with periods of rain and ice The low will remain above freezing at 34 degrees Christmas Day will be cloudy with temperatures in the 50s Sussex County Forecast: The Christmas Eve forecast calls for a 40-degree day with periods of rain The summer is winding down and while kids and parents either celebrate or loathe the arrival of the first day of school one group seems to be forgotten – teachers putting together lesson plans and gearing up for the upcoming school year Sonic is trying to help teachers before the school year Sonic has a Sonic Teachers' Circle Rewards Program faculty and staff at K-12 schools and universities Educators can join the program by downloading the Sonic app and setting up an account click "I'm a teacher" and fill out the necessary information The program offers special rewards and deals for teachers When does school start?: When is the first day of school in Delaware? Start dates vary across public schools According to weareteachers.com here are other deals for teachers entering the 2024-25 school year: Three Bismarck adults are facing charges of child abuse and neglect after a babysitter alleged that 3-year-old twins were living in a home filled with mold were each charged after Bismarck police received photos of substandard living conditions the twins were allegedly living in The alerting party informed police she babysat for Jennifer Giesen the twins were placed into the custody of the North Dakota Department of Human Services A judge on Friday set bond in all three cases at $5,000 unsecured Conditions attached to those bonds include no contact with either child and compliance with any conditions set by Human Services each suspect faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and fine of up to $10,000 Officers who went to a mobile home in the 1100 block of University Drive were met by Leeanne Giesen who allegedly allowed police into the home to investigate The inspection allegedly revealed substandard living conditions inside the residence including visible mold on the carpets and walls scattered animal feces among piles of clothing The officers who entered the home said they could smell urine that was putrid and almost overbearing officers allegedly found a pair of cribs with apparent feces and urine on the bedding and crib frames Preliminary hearings for all three people are scheduled for July 29 Reach Brad Nygaard at 701-250-8260 or Brad.Nygaard@bismarcktribune.com Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email Email notifications are only sent once a day A Williston man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for child exploitation during a court appearance in U.S A Bismarck man who was under investigation in February for possession of child sexual abuse images is now facing nearly two dozen charges in a… A Turtle Lake man was arrested in McLean County earlier this week on multiple charges involving child sexual abuse material A new trial date has been set for a Bismarck woman whose convictions for murder and child abuse were overturned by the North Dakota Supreme Co… A man who pleaded guilty to child pornography charges and is linked to a former North Dakota state senator was ordered to serve 40 years in prison Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account To celebrate the day, Camp Bow Wow a national dog day care and boarding service looked into the most popular breeds of dogs in every state based on its database of campers According to the American Kennel Club Labrador retrievers are one of America's most popular dog breeds and high-spirited companions with more than enough affection for a family looking for a medium-to-large dog They are good with other dogs and children According to the United Kennel Club This breed is eager to please and enthusiastic American Pit Bull Terriers make excellent family companions and have always been noted for their love of children Because most American Pit Bull Terriers exhibit some level of dog aggression and because of their powerful physique the APBT requires an owner who will carefully socialize and obedience train the dog According to the American Kennel Club the German Shepherd is considered dogkind's finest all-purpose worker muscular dog of noble character and high intelligence the German Shepherd is truly a dog lover's delight It's affectionate with family and good with other dogs and young children GoldendoodleAccording to dogtime.com a crossbreed between a golden retriever and a poodle They tend to inherit the positive traits of both breeds They have low-shedding or hypoallergenic coats golden retrievers stand among America's most popular dog breeds They are serious workers at hunting and field work enjoy obedience and other competitive events and have an endearing love of life when not at work They are affectionate with family members and good with children and other dogs What to know about dogs at the beach: Dewey loosens dog restrictions, so what beaches allow pets? here are the top dogs for large and small breeds: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump may be even in the polls but one indicator points toward an election victory for Harris The stock market has been rising since July – the S&P 500 3.3% since July. On Election Day it closed up more than 427 points, ending at 42,221.88. According to CNN.com the incumbent party won if the stock market was going up The concept behind the trend is that if the stock market is rising and people are confident about the economy The stock market indicator has been wrong twice since 1944 – in 1968 when Republican Richard Nixon defeated Democrat Hubert Humphrey and in 1980 when Republican Ronald Reagan defeated Democrat Jimmy Carter Election 2024 live blog: Check for the latest Delaware general election results Other presidential race indicatorsAllan Lichtman, the historian renowned for accurately predicting 9 out of the 10 most recent presidential elections, has shared his prediction for this year's White House race. He forecasts that Harris will win In a video first reported by the New York Times Lichtman explained that his prediction is based on a set of "thirteen keys" or true-false questions assessing the strength and performance of the incumbent party in the White House.Harris and Trump are neck-and-neck in the 2024 race for the White House In a Real Clear Politics average of national polls Harris and Trump are tied and in a dead heat in each battleground state.Was Trump or Harris leading the final presidential polls?Heading into the final day before Election Day according to an exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll further indicating tight races in battleground states like Wisconsin and Michigan « Back ShareSaveCommentLifestyle SpiritsHow Non-Alcoholic Wine And Perfume Are Similar – Giesen Winemaker ExplainsByLiz Thach, MW Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Liz Thach writes about wine business and wine lifestyle.Follow AuthorJan 18 03:44pm ESTShareSaveCommentVineyard in Marlborough One winery that is making a big splash in the non-alcoholic category is Giesen but only started producing its zero alcohol wines in early 2020 hosted an online tasting of six of their zero alcohol wines and explained the special winemaking process used to maintain aromas and flavors while removing the alcohol ‘High quality non-alcoholic wine depends on two factors – high-quality grapes and a process to delicately remove the alcohol,” stated Duncan Shouler head winemaker for the Giesen-Zero wine portfolio It turns out that the delicate process is similar to what the perfume industry uses to extract aromas To date Giesen has developed and released seven different varieties of non-alcoholic wine: sparkling brut The wines are also low calorie and low carb – ranging from 19 to 33 calories and 4.5 to 9 carbs per 5-ounce serving Head Winemaker at Giesen Winery in New Zealand The grapes that go into the zero alcohol wine are sourced from these vineyards #2) Produce Wine in Same Fashion: The grapes are fermented in the same manner as traditional wine usually in a stainless steel tank with yeast Next the white and rosé wines are aged for several months in tank The red wines are fermented and aged with oak chips and staves to provide a hint of toasty oak Then Alcohol: There are several methods to remove alcohol from wine but Duncan says they prefer to use the spinning cone technology because it is really good at extracting aroma and then slowly heat up the wine and remove the alcohol,” stated Duncan #4) Blend All Components: The last step is to blend the aromas and the dealcoholized wine back together along with a small amount of pure grape juice (no sugar is added to the wine) they add a small amount of SO2 (around 30 ppm free) to protect the wine “The end result is wine that is 0.35 to 0.4% alcohol In the past non-alcoholic wines have received a ‘bad rap’ because they either taste too thin or too sweet – like drinking grape juice and some of the Giesen wine are a testament to this – especially if you like dry wines – which are quite popular in New Zealand and Australia Duncan led us through a tastings of six wines and my personal favorites were the Giesen Pinot Grigio and Sparkling Brut but all six wines are appealing for Dry January Following are some brief notes on the wines with calories and carbs calculated for a 5-ounce glass serving: Giesen Zero Pinot Grigio = nose of pear with a hint of floral with tart green apple and good texture on the palate It ends with a surprisingly long and refreshing finish Giesen Zero Sparkling Brut = light fresh nose with ripe golden apple and lemon; frothy bubbles in the beginning that transition to a pleasant pétillance on palate tart strawberry and rhubarb on nose and palate Giesen Zero Riesling (semi-sweet) = A hint of classic diesel on nose Nice texture with good acidity and decent length Lingers on the palate in a pleasant manner Giesen Zero Sauvignon Blanc – Classic gooseberry and grass on nose which follows through on palate with strong lime and a hint of kiwi Giesen Zero Red Blend – a surprisingly aromatic nose with ripe berries A fine effort – given that producing dry red non-alcoholic wines is very challenging This wine could even stand up to heartier dishes such as pork with mushrooms and hard cheeses Duncan said the best sellers were the “sauvignon blanc but the red blend is also gaining in popularity.” The number of non-alcoholic wine brands is growing, and some classic brands, such as Fre have just released some new varietals, such as their Fre Sauvignon Blanc This zero-alcohol wine features the classic grassy but bursts with melon and sweet ruby grapefruit on the palate Other popular brands include Arial Don’t miss the latest drinks industry news and insights Sign up for our award-winning newsletters and get insider intel and trends delivered to your inbox every week “The Giesens are truly focused on quality both from a vineyard and a business perspective,” says Pacific Highway’s Giordano He explains that the Giesens own half of Pacific Highway and that they control the destiny of their wines through their distribution partnerships “They have a strong belief in integrity,” Giordano says it represents the highest level of quality.” they had only 75 hectares of vines; today they have more than 1,500 the Giesens challenged their winemaking team to push boundaries and focus on cultivating dozens of small batch wines—by experimenting with commercial and native yeasts and employing a mix of viticultural and winemaking techniques The results during this creative period formed the backbone of Giesen’s premium winemaking Their first trial wine was released in 2010 It was a super-premium traditionally fermented Sauvignon Blanc called The August 1888; it paid homage to the Giesen brothers’ grandfather—August Giesen—who was a sommelier and restaurateur Giesen’s wines have continued to receive international acclaim and accolades the Giesens are the leading buyers in New Zealand of German 1,000-liter Fuder barrels which provide optimal conditions for lees aging Approximately 20 percent of Giesen’s vineyards are organically farmed and certified—or in transition This includes the prized organic Clayvin vineyard Marlborough’s first significant hillside cru It’s a significant addition to Giesen’s vineyard holdings and bolsters its winemaking innovation and premium-wine portfolio The microsites across Giesen’s vineyards yield fruit with diverse flavor profiles The Estate Series showcases distinctive regional varieties The Single Vineyard Selections embody the unique terroir where they’re cultivated Giesen’s signature Estate single-varietal Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines from the 2017 and 2016 vintages are two excellent candidates for by-the-glass menus are likely to have at least one Sauvignon Blanc (since the variety is so popular) and the Giesen Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017 really can’t be beat It’s an aromatically expressive wine with concentrated flavors of freshly cut herbs The regional typicity of the Wairau Valley is also demonstrated in the brightness of its fruit and its tight “it offers a depth and composition that punches above its weight.” Pinot Noir on a BTG list is a different proposition for a consumer willing to take a journey and explore what New Zealand Pinot Noir has to offer the Giesen Estate Pinot Noir 2016 will be eye-opening This vibrant wine provides juicy notes of red cherry “with a lush mouthfeel and a finish that hangs on.” Dedicated to introducing the world’s wine lovers to distinctive bottles from family-owned brands around the globe Pacific Highway Wines & Spirits is a specialized import and marketing agency that seeks to build meaningful relationships with distributors and on- and off-premise buyers Giesen Products Learn more about how Provi simplifies the complex process of ordering and promoting wholesale alcohol between buyers SevenFifty Daily is an award-winning online magazine about the business and culture of the beverage alcohol industry covering all three tiers of the alcohol industry Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on October 14 son of the late Lawrence and Lucille (Guyette) Giesen but especially enjoyed his landscaping work Anchor Foods Warehouse and at Mills Fleet Farm Distribution Center 1995 in Florida and shared 26 total years together Steve loved the outdoors; especially his yard He took great pride in his landscaping abilities and never missed a chance to stop to watch the grass grow He started the annual Giesen family reunion and cherished his role as the “grandpa daycare” Steve was often comforted by his faith in God Cheryl and Steve spent many nights praying together and reading scripture He will always be remembered as a kind and loving man Steve leaves behind his loving wife: Cheryl Giesen; their four legged baby: Angel; children: Stevie (Heidi) Giesen and Jess (Mike) Novak; 17 ½ grandchildren; siblings: Sandy (Dale) Grawvunder Rob (special friend Chong) Giesen and David Giesen; and other relatives and friends He was greeted in Heaven by his oldest son: Jesse Giesen; parents: Lawrence and Lucille Giesen; and his brother: Larry Giesen The memorial service for Steve will be held at 11:00 am on Monday Visitation will take place from 9:00 am until the time of service a memorial fund in Steve’s name benefiting pancreatic cancer research will be established the family request friends wear purple or blue to Steve’s service Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com Steve’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Cherry Meadows and Theda Care At Home for the wonderful care he received This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Is it safe to go into the water in Delaware The First State is among the country's most dangerous for swimming, according to a study by the Florida personal injury lawyers at Anidjar & Levine, which used data from the United States Lifesaving Association States for which no data was available were omitted Delaware was the ninth most dangerous beach in the United States Delaware had 12,924,048 beachgoers between 2021 and 2023 and needed 2,036 rescues for a rate of 15.8 rescues per 100,000 beachgoers Fun in the sun: ⛱️☀️Welcome to our Delaware 2024 Summer Guide ☀️⛱️ Oregon was declared the most dangerous with 81.8 rescues per 100,000 beachgoers New York was second with 73.7 rescues per 100,000 beachgoers Connecticut was the safest state with 0.4 rescues per 100,000 beachgoers Maryland was third with 43 rescues per 100,000 beachgoers New Jersey was seventh with 30.5 rescues per 100,000 beachgoers Pennsylvania was 18th with 4.2 rescues per 100,000 beachgoers Virginia was fourth with 42.3 rescues per 100,000 beachgoers A day at the beach is all about fun and relaxation there is a hidden danger lurking in the water that can turn a relaxing visit into a deadly tragedy — rip currents According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration lifeguards rescue tens of thousands of people from rip currents in the U.S every year and it's estimated that 100 people are killed by rip currents annually Here's what you need to know about rip currents and how to stay safe: rip currents are channeled currents of water that flow away from the shore out past the line of breaking waves They form from water piling up between the breaking waves and the beach it forms a narrow stream of water that moves quickly out to sea as well as along the shores of the Great Lakes How to spot a rip currentAccording to the National Weather Service According to the United States Lifesaving Association The United States Lifesaving Association suggests the following before going in the water: Haworth College of BusinessWestern Michigan UniversityKalamazoo MI 49008-5457 USAMain office: (269) 387-5050Advising office: (269) 387-5075 Amanda Van Giesen is an asset to any research and development department After graduating from Western Michigan University in 2017 she started her professional career as a research associate for J.D data and analytics firm where she was assigned a variety of studies ranging from the automotive to home improvement categories Van Giesen steered her career toward a greater focus on marketing Power for an optimization analyst role at McCann Relationship Marketing personalizing digital experiences for brands across their websites—like General Motors a company Van Giesen dreamed of working for. and Van Giesen’s dream soon became reality when she was hired into General Motors as a brand research analyst in support of the Buick she has been a part of a number of marketing and advertising research projects including campaigns for new vehicle launches Van Giesen is excited for the possibilities to come in her career as it picks up speed at one of the largest auto manufacturing companies in the United States but I’ve also had a wide variety of jobs on the way to my professional career fitting life jackets at a canoe rental place KQED Live Events PRX Podcast Garage Events Events Around the Bay Area Member Benefits with KQED Live Videos from KQED LiveWatch recordings of recent KQED Live events Featured That's My WordAn ongoing exploration of Bay Area hip-hop history See Senior Director of TV Programming Meredith Speight’s recommendations from this month’s KQED 9 Watch recordings of recent KQED Live events Support KQED by using your donor-advised fund to make a charitable gift it’s easy to feel defeated and helpless David Giesen tells us how he stays hopeful Some Wednesdays ago in the dark of morning I was awakened by the sound of an electric saw blade on metal Instantly I knew what was going on and dashed out the door in my boxers with a flashlight prepared to confront those thieving my Toyota Prius’ catalytic convertor I was met by an even brighter flashlight stuck in my face In a millisecond I determined to be no dead or injured hero Thirty seconds later the thieves were gone and uncivil behavior blow like dead leaves down the sidewalks of San Francisco these days and to experience some of that violation of person and property directly is terribly discouraging but I want to tell you what happened next because it might just startle all of us awake in a spirit of possibility I fantasized brutal interventions I wanted to smash the thieves with Martin Luther King’s life and legacy came to mind “What if,” I thought “What if I had gone out the front door and done something the desperate thieves had never expected What if I had asked them to tell me about their lives and circumstances but I further fantasized society at large engaging in such revolutionary thoughts and listen to all those who act in uncivil What if we began by not thinking the perpetrators of crime to be congenitally criminal I don’t have a patent medicine to sell here that will heal our city but I am confident there’s a cure to be found in Martin Luther King’s revolutionary alternatives to conventional crime and punishment David Giesen is a middle school English teacher living and working in San Francisco He leads walking tours and writes edgy theater To learn more about how we use your information, please read our privacy policy. Thanks for visiting and for Delaware and other states along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastlines Hurricane season starts June 1 and lasts until Nov the busiest parts of the season are August through October According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a hurricane is a tropical cyclone or a rotating low-pressure system that does not have a boundary separating two air masses When the storm forms and has winds of 74 mph or higher A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that is between 39 and 73 mph These storms bring heavy rains that could lead to dangerous flooding Category 1A category 1 storm is the weakest of the hurricanes with winds between 74-95 mph A category 2 storm has winds between 96-110 mph The storm can cause moderate damage to buildings A category 3 storm will have winds from 111-129 mph It can cause major damage to well-built framed homes uproot trees and cause power and communication outages A category 4 storm can cause catastrophic damage to well-built framed homes tearing off roofs and breaking exterior walls Roads are impassible and there are communication and power outages A category 5 storm can cause catastrophic damage with most framed homes and mobile homes being destroyed Roads will be impassible and there will be extended power and communication outages abundant oceanic heat content in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea creates more energy to fuel storm development