Read this week's magazine A series of graphic novels about Sir Ladybug brash Fox—several of which have earned Geisel awards—and a Caldecott Honor winner titled Mel Fell are just some of the works that have emerged from Corey R Tabor’s studio in his 10 years of picture book making creatures approach laconic Crow with friendly invitations (“Wanna scatter trash all over the street with me?” Squirrel asks) but each one is dismissed with a contemptuous “KAW!” What exactly is Crow’s problem a red phone box on a nearby telephone pole rings and Crow is off on a secret mission to save the planet from certain destruction PW spoke with Tabor from his home in Tacoma and grumpy people who make quiet contributions to their communities Crabby Crow a story that had been percolating for a while This was one of the rare stories that arrived all at once I’m currently working on a story that I started and then put away eight or nine years ago and I knew from the beginning that he was going to have a very important secret mission It starts out like a “let’s be friends” story and then turns into something wildly different I’ve always loved picture books that aren’t afraid to go off the rails And I love to throw a twist into my own stories whenever I can think of a good one it was always more of a “don’t judge people too quickly” kind of story Maybe the guy who just cut you off in traffic is off to save the world Before I made children’s books for a living I worked in a drugstore photo lab and there was this grumpy old man who came in regularly to have his film developed I noticed that the photos were all of this great In each photo the tree was elaborately decorated for a different holiday So I asked him about the tree and he instantly brightened he decorates this tree in his front yard for the whole neighborhood to enjoy And the next time I saw him he was as cranky as ever Crow is that old man—if he was also a secret agent There’s also the story’s revelation that the world could be under some kind of existential threat that no one even saw coming and they get to go on this top-secret mission with Crow That’s an interesting point—we never really learn what Crow is thinking or even what he’s saying exactly although the other animals seem to understand him but we do get a peek into his secret life that none of the characters in the book get to see Kids seem to love dramatic irony—and it’s one of my favorite ways to add humor to a story About the existential threat: I was surprised to learn while I was working on this book that it’s not all that rare for asteroids to narrowly miss Earth It seems as if the artwork has more background (like the sky washed in blue) and more penwork detail (the telephone box) than some of your earlier books; is that so Did you try any techniques that you haven’t used before I try to illustrate every book a little differently than the ones before secret agent comic book—or how I imagined one of those might look I didn’t have any specific references in mind So I drew all the lines and all the blocks of color digitally on a tablet then printed them out at a smaller scale in black-and-white on an old laser printer This added all kinds of little organic flaws and also those little halftone dots that I associate with old comics Then I scanned everything back into my computer and assembled and colored it digitally One challenge was figuring out how to draw the cutaway illustrations of Crow’s secret hideout I’ve loved cutaway illustrations since I was a kid I made a lot of decisions while drawing this book based on what I thought my son would get a kick out of; he’s six and has great taste in picture books Did Crow take some time to emerge from sketching or did he arrive just like that—with that sassy floating eyebrow I think I spent several weeks drawing hundreds of crows before I found one that felt right for the story For me character design is a lot like coming up with story ideas—they either arrive fully formed I think I actually had the whole dummy sketched and written before I finally figured out how I’d draw Crow There was a stand-in Crow who looked more like a real-life crow but was missing the floating eyebrow and the attitude I made the first version of this book as quickly as I could One of my critique partners joked that it looked like I had made it in a very old version of Microsoft Paint Did Rebecca Sherman [Tabor’s agent] make any suggestions that changed the story you showed it to her and she said “Wow this is great!” and then went out and sold it Our level of collaboration really depends on the project I’d never done a graphic novel and felt out of my depth So I wrote and sketched out the first chapter and sent it to Rebecca She gave me notes and guidance and encouraged me to keep going Those books wouldn’t have existed without her I already had an open contract for a picture book with Donna Bray She’s who I collaborated with the most on this book Donna had a bunch of very good ideas for small changes and with picture books small changes make all the difference There’s a transition at the end of the book where Crow returns to Earth—spoiler!—and Donna helped me figure out the pacing of that and Donna really helped me get Cat’s dialogue just right Some of my other collaborators were Dana Fritts who has art directed and designed almost all of my books How did Dana Fritts contribute to the book’s look Dana’s a brilliant designer; one thing that comes to mind is the cover typography eye-catching purple-pink gradient and the big And how did the book end up with Virginia Duncan which was an imprint of HarperCollins at the time and the imprint that had published all my previous books But then towards the end of making the book So all my books under contract with HarperCollins were transferred to Greenwillow and did all the other behind-the-scenes things necessary to get the book ready for publication I like that nobody solves Crow’s grumpiness He contributes to his community in his own way I also like that when Crow is in his rocket—another spoiler!—we just see his grumpy eye—eyebrow included—peeking out the window which is called Bear for a Day and is a very different kind of book than Cranky I’m at the stage where I’m experimenting with how I’ll make the final art and having lots of fun with it I’m also working on a new picture book/early reader series with my friend Dalton Webb—I’m writing he’s illustrating—called Wally Mammoth And I’m illustrating a picture book by Nicholas Day called A Riddle of Eels at his home surrounded by family and friends He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice to Robert Lee Tabor and Colleen Clary Tabor He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School the best decision of his life and married his true love and best friend James and Susan made their home in Idaho Falls where James was a salesman for Western States Equipment He was co-founder of the Hobby of the Month Club the family is requesting donations be sent to The Hope Lodge in Salt Lake City - American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers Please use the following link to donate directly http://www.cancer.org/hopelodgesaltlakecitygive  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 Stories you've missed since your last login: Recommended stories based on your interests: the most bitter battles have been fought between House Democrats and Republicans with the latter walking out hours before the session ended last year rather than vote on a property tax measure that fight has shifted to the Senate over one bill The measure won approval from a Senate committee early on Thursday morning House Bill 1312 classifies "deadnaming" and misgendering" as discriminatory acts under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act "misgendering" means not using an individual's preferred pronoun while "deadnaming" refers to using transgender persons' birth names instead of their preferred names The bill also prohibits courts from applying other state laws that authorize the removal of a child because their parent allowed them to receive "gender-affirming care." The bill's latest version deleted sections that would have required courts to consider "deadnaming" or "misgendering" as forms of "coercive control" in child custody cases and regarded the publication of a "deadname" as an act of discrimination Republican sources said they are prepared to debate the bill all the way to the last possible day for its passage A debate that goes past midnight on Tuesday would effectively kill the bill That could mean a debate of as many as four days who noted during a Friday morning caucus meeting that those types of limitations are rare in the Senate and that he worries about their impact on the institution itself Faith Winter of Westminster and Chris Kolker of Centennial — are hoping a 5 p.m meeting with stakeholders could produce a deal that would resolve the conflict and allow the dozens of bills remaining in the 2025 session to get to their final votes before the General Assembly adjourns Winter indicated during the caucus meeting that she's prepared to walk away from the measure Senate Democrats caucused several times on Friday about the work ahead A brief discussion between Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez and Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen did not produce an agreement Rodriguez said he is prepared to "call the question" on HB 1312 on Monday a procedural move that would end debate but could lead Republicans to delay everything for the rest of the session Lundeen told Colorado Politics his caucus is prepared to use every tactic and tool at their disposal particularly as it applies to the transgender measure That includes 16 Senate bills that are still awaiting final Senate action and five that haven't completed committee work That's not the only measure causing consternation in the final hours House Bill 1291 seeks to put more requirements transportation network companies — ridesharing firms That's in the wake of an alleged sexual assault of a state lawmaker by a driver who borrowed someone's Lyft credentials and who wasn't legally authorized by the platform to drive The bill would require companies to run criminal history checks on their drivers every six months prohibit people from driving who have committed certain offenses and ban account sharing or impersonating a driver HB 1291 passed the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee on April 22 but has been stuck on the calendar ever since in part because Uber threatened to leave the state if the bill passed Senate Democrats also noted "big" amendments proposed on Thursday from Uber and Lyft the potential that a resolution that would direct the General Assembly to sue the state over the constitutionality of TABOR is unlikely to win approval this session HJR 102,3 has been waiting on a House vote since April 7 said Friday her understanding is that it doesn't have the votes to pass the House and that it could come back next year That caused some Senate Democrats to question the wisdom of running the measure in an election year She pointed out the problems that would arise if the measure was headed to the courts at the same time a ballot measure dealing with TABOR is likely to be in front of voters in the November 2026 election That measure is likely another Referendum C-type timeout on TABOR revenue limits not a wholesale repeal of the constitutional amendment The legislation that seeks to penalize "deadnaming" and "misgendering" drew in more than 600 people to a committee hearing at the state Capito… Email notifications are only sent once a day Colorado Politics is published both in print and online Our website features subscriber-only news stories daily designed for public policy arena professionals Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper containing outstanding features and news stories Secure your subscription to Colorado’s premier political news journal You can be in the know right alongside Colorado’s political insiders Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Combat Waffle has surprisingly announced that Ghosts of Tabor is coming to Playstation VR 2 in just a few days Combat Waffle Studios has officially revealed the release date for the PSVR 2 port of its breakout shooter the game will arrive on Sony’s VR platform on May 7 — an announcement that caught nearly everyone off guard Although the studio has not yet announced an official release date, the PSVR 2 version was originally expected to be released in "late summer" 2024 The port is being developed in partnership with VRMonkey the same team behind the PSVR 2 adaptations of The Exorcist: Legion VR and Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice Ghosts of Tabor has quietly become one of the most successful VR titles in recent memory Drawing inspiration from hardcore tactical shooters like Escape from Tarkov the game first launched in Early Access for Steam and Meta Quest in March 2023 it’s racked up nearly 24,000 reviews on the Meta Quest Store—making it one of the highest-rated VR games out there The game had already brought in $3 million in sales through Meta’s App Lab before even hitting the main store Gameplay-wise, Ghosts of Tabor straddles both PvPvE and pure PvE modes. With the major “Directive Zero” update, Combat Waffle added a single-player mode featuring a full progression system There’s also cooperative play for up to three players though you’ll need the Team Tactics DLC to squad up you’re dropped onto sprawling maps to scavenge loot face off against AI enemies and other players Any gear you manage to extract can be stored in your personal bunker — assuming you survive long enough to reach the extraction point Are you looking forward to the PSVR 2 release? Join the conversation on Facebook, Bluesky or X or share your opinion in the comments below For feedback, topic suggestions Note: Links to online stores in articles can be so-called affiliate links MIXED receives a commission from the provider By FOX 12 StaffPublished: Apr 2025 at 2:46 PM PDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPORTLAND Ore (KPTV) - Portland police on Wednesday reported an alleged abduction in the Mt officers responded to a 911 call in the area of Southeast 50thAvenue and Southeast Harrison Street while she gathered belongings in her house a stroller with her child inside had “vanished.” the woman reportedly ran out into the street and saw a man pushing her stroller away from her house The woman ran after the man and reportedly punched him in the face He then ran away and left the stroller and child Officers reported searching the area but they couldn’t find the man or any security footage The suspect was described as a white man in his 50′s He was wearing a black beanie and a black medical type of mask he was wearing a black zip-up sweatshirt and black jeans Anyone who knows this man, or knows anything about this case, is asked to contact Detective Billy Winters at William.Winters@police.portlandoregon.gov(503) 823-0466 and reference case number 25-110713 The Owensboro Times 1942 to the late Homer and Frances Basham Tabor Ronnie was a member of Freedom Cumberland Presbyterian Church He farmed most of his life raising tobacco as well as being an equipment operator for White Stone Company working on the farm and being with his nephews tending his roses as well as joking and pranking others If you have it on you can take it off but if you don’t have it you can’t put it on” “If you lost something it will always be in the last place you look” Ronnie was preceded in death by his siblings: Lloyd Hazel Ford and Brenda Tabor as well as a granddaughter He is survived by his daughters: Tonia Henning (Richie) of Hardinsburg; Tammy Burnette (Shorty) of Westview; Stacy Greenwood (Sean) of Payneville Grandchildren: Brandon Burnette (Michelle) Privacy Policy Site by Tanner+West Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application He attended Austin High School and worked various jobs throughout his life Michael was passionate about sports; he was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and enjoyed playing softball Angie (Travis Anderson) Tabor of Austin; Sherri (Steven) Hand of Seminole John (Kathy) Gile of Rochester and Brian Gile of San Ramon Kathy Knutson of Austin Minnesota; many nieces Laverne and Marian Gile; paternal grandparents Wayne and Viola Tabor A celebration of life will be held in Summer of 2025 Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (KATU) — The estate of Wael Zahran filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Multnomah County Court on Tuesday in connection with a deadly crash in February 2024 Zahran was a passenger in a Toyota Camry that was struck in the early morning of February 10, 2024, at the intersection of SW Naito Parkway and Columbia Street. The Camry was stopped at a red light near the Marriott Hotel and was starting to proceed on the green light when it was struck from behind by a VW Jetta had been speeding between 80 and 100 miles per hour and had a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit Police said Tabor had sideswiped another truck and kept driving before slamming into the Camry the truck Tabor sideswiped belongs to Dixie Tavern owner Dan Lenzen according to court documents Officials say the crash was witnessed by a Portland Police officer and several others near the Marriott Hotel Zahran was rushed to OHSU hospital but later died of his injuries Police said Tabor also had a previous DUII conviction in 2011 in Multnomah County Tabor was served several drinks at the Dixie Tavern in Northwest Portland the night before The suit also names Tabor and his friend Matthew Curtis and says Curtis bought several drinks for Tabor at the tavern The suit is seeking up to $85 million in damages and also names Concept Entertainment-Four LLC The suit was filed by Portland attorney Hala Gores and DUII charges and was sentenced to 10 years in prison KATU reached out to Lenzen about the lawsuit and has not heard back as of 8 a.m Daily Weather Report Powered By: Jared Polis addresses the Colorado General Assembly in January at the start of the 2025 legislative session Permit us to embellish on the old truism: No one’s liberty property — or TABOR refund — is safe as long as the legislature is in session The good news is that Colorado’s legislature only has days to go before its Wednesday adjournment Which doesn’t leave ruling Democrats at the Capitol much time to pass their latest overt attack on the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights which still has to clear the state House of Representatives before consideration by the Senate Colorado taxpayers — in a likely futile attempt to get the three-decade-old policy declared unconstitutional The legislation is an insult to hardworking As Colorado constitutional lawyer and scholar Rob Natelson made clear recently in a commentary published in The Gazette the resolution’s glib legal premise — that TABOR somehow flouts republican democracy — won’t pass the laugh test in court Maybe even the proposal’s sponsors realize that by now which could be why the measure appears to have stalled amid more pressing matters in the session’s waning days The resolution’s demise would be a boon to taxpayers TABOR requires tax hikes to be put to a popular vote; limits year-to-year government growth and refunds to the public tax revenue collected in excess of growth limits It has shielded the state’s taxpayers from money-grubbing big-spending politicians since voters enacted the policy into Colorado’s constitution in 1992 such blatant assaults on TABOR such as HJR 25-1023 aren’t the only threat to it Jared Polis realized another way to skirt the broadly popular policy — and to grow government faster and spend more than TABOR allows — is through sentencing it to a slow death by a thousand cuts they have accomplished that by enacting a flurry of fees which are not considered taxes and are exempt from TABOR’s revenue limits — so they don’t require a popular vote they have created a host of tax credits that are used to meet TABOR’s requirement to refund excess revenue — but do so by funneling the money to people participating in policies and programs lawmakers support That’s a stark departure from the historic practice of refunding excess revenue to the general public It’s a fundamental betrayal of the public trust it has meant a dramatic downsizing of the average Colorado’s Common Sense Institute released a study this week tallying the toll state legislation has reduced TABOR refunds by more than $2.3 billion — an average of $736 per tax filer TABOR refunds were reduced by over 90% in 2025 alone with $1.5 billion diverted through new tax credits and legislative reclassifications rose by 3,000% between TABOR’s 1992 passage and 2023 — turning it into taxation by another name are supposed to cover the cost of specific services to those who pay them not raise revenue for government services to everyone And tax credits are supposed to be paid for out of the state government budget — requiring cuts to spending — not hijacked from refunds guaranteed to taxpayers by the state constitution All lawmakers and the governor would have to do if they want to keep more revenue than allowed under TABOR’s spending cap is ask voters on the statewide ballot to let the state hold onto a given year’s revenue surplus But they don’t want to risk voters turning them down they have attempted a series of sneaky end runs the Tabor School of Business received two distinguished college-ranking honors from Research.com and UniversityHQ.org.  Research.com named the Tabor School of Business a “2024 Best Business Degree Program,” while UniversityHQ.org named Millikin’s Finance program the No 5 Finance program among the 25 Illinois-based ranked programs “Seeing the Tabor School of Business be recognized as a Best Business Degree Program is a testament to our commitment to providing all students with opportunities to engage in Performance Learning — ways for students to build their resume while in school,” Podeschi said.  “This connection between theory and practice allows our students to be successful professionally and personally after graduation We’re honored to be among this selective list of institutions.” by Matthew Nuttle and Victor Park (KATU) — Police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a man who allegedly tried to run off with a child in a stroller in the Mt Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person near Southeast 50th Avenue and Harrison Street around 10 a.m A parent's worst nightmare became a reality for Scottie Grimes who said she was getting things from inside her home when she noticed that the stroller and her child were missing "I've just been playing the situation over and over and over again," Grimes told KATU recalling what occurred Grimes said she ran down the street and saw a man pushing the stroller and the child away from the home "I whipped it over to the side to get it away from him in case he tried to make a run with my kid." Grimes told KATU the man took a blow to the face "I just decked him in the face and was like 'I'm calling the cops!'" she said Neither the mother nor the child was injured "Mind blowing that something like that could happen on this corner 50th and Harrison," said tattoo artist Krystian Schneider who works at Historic Tattoo across the street "It's pretty much once a year we might have some riffraff coming through Grimes described the suspect as a Caucasian man in his 50s about 6 feet tall and weighing about 250 pounds She also said he had on a black surgical mask Police searched the area but could not find anyone matching the description Officers were also unable to find any security cameras in the area that could have recorded the incident This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Billy Winters at William.Winters@police.portlandoregon.gov or by phone at 503-823-0466 but I also do generally believe that most people are good When things like this happen so close to home it makes me question that," Grimes said READ ALSO: Family of man killed in DUII accident sues Portland bar for $85M following a courageous four-year battle with cancer he attended Rochester schools until his junior year when his family relocated to Austin Larry graduated from Austin High School in 1987 After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy to take up cooking but his military career was cut short by an honorable medical discharge he married Lori Ann Miller; they later divorced Over the span of his lifetime Larry had a variety of jobs His most current job was as an evening shift supervisor for Ornua Foods in Byron Larry worked through most of his cancer diagnosis only having to leave after cancer gave him no other choice Larry was very sociable and had little difficulty making friends or conversation His life was enriched by his connections with family and friends and Oregon to spend time with his family whenever possible He also enjoyed traveling to Connecticut when his daughter was going to college there Larry especially loved any time spent with his children and grandsons A passionate fan of the Minnesota Vikings and NASCAR Larry at times traveled to see them in person with his dad he enjoyed watching cooking shows and horror films and he developed a talent for cultivating hot peppers Larry will be sadly missed by his children Cory (Ashley) Mattson and Savannah (Cameron) Tabor; grandsons Adam (Tori) Dahmen-Sikkink and Zach Dahmen; and many loving aunts Phillip James Toutant; maternal grandparents Bert and Jessie Draayer; paternal grandparents Wayne and Viola Tabor; birth paternal grandparents The funeral service for Larry will be held at 11:00 a.m The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements A livestream of Larry's service can be viewed at: https://venues.vimeo.com/1687356389520?lang=en-US Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Colorado residents could be in line for a big payday this April The state is issuing new Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) refunds — with individual payments of up to $800 for single filers and $1,600 for joint filers The refunds are part of a 2025 payout authorized due to excess tax revenue collected by the state in 2024 this could be one of the easiest ways to boost your bank account this spring Refunds are issued automatically if you meet those requirements No extra paperwork is needed unless you’re applying via the Property Tax Most refund payments are scheduled for April 2025 though the exact timeline depends on when you filed your 2024 Colorado tax return: Refunds will arrive via direct deposit or paper check The refund amount is based on filing status: These are flat-rate refunds under Colorado law — meaning everyone who qualifies gets the same amount If you don’t file a traditional tax return but still meet the income and age requirements which also qualifies you for a TABOR refund You must submit that application by October 15 Apply for the PTC Rebate here Under Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) the state must return excess revenue to residents when collections exceed a cap tied to inflation and population growth This isn’t a one-time check from federal stimulus funds — it’s a refund of your tax dollars under state law Then you’re in line for an $800 or $1,600 TABOR refund File by October 15 to still get your money This content is brought to you by the FingerLakes1.com Team. Support our mission by visiting www.patreon.com/fl1 or learn how you send us your local content here. Mesa County is refunding excess revenues to its 114,839 active registered voters following the voter-approved Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) requirements TABOR limits the growth of government revenues and requires the County to return any excess funds to taxpayers Mesa County collected approximately $11,492,270 million above the TABOR limit The County will begin mailing refund checks the week of Dec Check your voter registration status The National Weather Service has confirmed a second tornado from a storm that swept across southwest Iowa late April 17 and while unable to report that the first tornado was of record width office said the second tornado was rated EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale a town of about 900 in Fremont and Mills counties It lifted 15 minutes and had a maximum width of about a quarter mile stirring up dust from recently plowed fields and causing minor damage to roofs and outbuildings as it crossed U.S It also caused damage to trees and flipped irrigation pivots Previously confirmed. an EF1-rated tornado formed near Randolph in Fremont County at 8:32 p.m April 17 and lifted near Nyman in Page County at 9:08 p.m. a rural town of fewer than 40 people in Fremont County experienced the most damage from the tornado More: Basements are a decisive factor in tornado survival. But in Iowa, homes increasingly lack them a town of about 700 in Page County around 10 miles east of Imogene also recorded some snapped power poles and building damage Posts on social media claim the tornado was the widest EF1 on record in Iowa a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines There also were an EF0 tornado winds up to 60 mph and a third that could not be rated because of a lack of damage More: Plan, prep and don't be overwhelmed, Iowans. Here are 5 tips to prepare for severe weather ranging from 4 inches in diameter — softball sized —in Nebraska to 2.75 inches Kyle Werner is a reporter for the Register Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA is now helping those that have lost a loved one from COVID-19. Click HERE to review the information on eligibility and requirements on the COVID-19 Funeral Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Marie “Nannie” entered eternal rest on Sunday She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Salvatore and Isabella (née Averta) Romano; her siblings Rose Ponticello and John Romano; and her daughter-in-law and James (Tamela) Tabor; devoted grandmother of Joseph (Aimara) and Matthew (Amanda) Tabor; Jennifer (Kelvin) She was also a loving great-grandmother to Destiny Conley and Juliana Tabor; Gracie and Miles Tabor; and Daniel and Sebastian Tabor She was the dear daughter-in-law of the late Stanislaus and Mary Ann (née Karpowicz) Tabor and the beloved sister-in-law of the late Sophie (Phil) Biernacki Marie was the proud daughter and granddaughter of Italian immigrants She grew up on Beacon Avenue in Walnut Park and later graduated from Beaumont High School building a beautiful life together with their four sons on Bella Lane and she deeply cherished her grandchildren she co-founded the Pi Beta Chi sorority with her high school friends and even established a Frank Sinatra Fan Club in St She spent many years working as a waitress at the family-owned Ponticello’s Restaurant in Spanish Lake alongside her sister before transitioning to a career as a customer service representative at First National Bank in Downtown St Marie had a deep love for musical theater and frequently attended performances at The Muny often bringing her grandchildren along to share in the magic of live performances never missing a chance to cheer on her favorite team Nannie’s homemade spaghetti and meatballs brought family and friends together creating cherished memories around the table Catherine of Alexandria and Holy Name of Jesus parishes she served as a visiting Eucharistic minister and was a proud supporter of the Pink Sisters fervently praying for everyone she knew and loved Many of her grandchildren fondly recall spending the night at her home waking up to find her sitting in her living room chair reciting the Rosary and praying for loved ones She will be deeply missed but forever remembered in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her donations in Marie’s memory may be made to: What a beautiful woman and wonderful family Nannie was not my grandmother by blood but that didn’t matter She was always there for my family when we knew we needed it or not Saturday’s spent cleaning and being asked “when was the last time you used this” were always worth whatever dinner she was making us I am positive my love for all things Italian came from that little kitchen in Bellefontaine Neighbors I love you Nannie and I will miss you always As I call her Mom Tabor she was a beautiful lady I had the pleasure of knowing her through her son Chris and her late daughter in-law Kate at the Physical Therapy Center where I was working She always greeted me with a hug and a kiss and told me she loved me Mom Tabor may you fly high with the angels because they sure have gotten a special gift!💝 She was also a fellow parishioner of mine at HNJ and a friend She always had time to say hello and share conversation Marie Tabor was my neighbor when my husband and I purchased our first home on 835 Bella Ln On the first day that we were moving in which was in the middle of January and was snowing Tabor cooked our family a big pot of soup which was delicious and from that day forward Tabor was extremely kind and displayed her commitment of faith in God to all she encountered She loved my husband and I as well as our 2 children and always greeted us warmly with her beautiful smile May her sweet soul forever rest in peace as the Angels welcome her into Heaven Tabor and thank you for the being the BEST neighbor I could have ever asked or dreamed of As I was the only niece/granddaughter for sometime I was the flower girl in her and uncle Eddie’s wedding Ludwig whom she liked to lovingly tease about not being Italian She would say when introducing him to others “he is German and cherish all the wonderful memories we made She loved all her family & friends and will be missed by all💕 I worked with her First National Bank and she was such a dear I have thought a lot about her over the years because she left such a big impact on my life What a wonderful friend from our years of working at the Bank Christmas breakfasts together which she organized .,,praying for each others family’s Marie always was Bea and my confidant and dear dear friend God be with each of you in your time of sorrow Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For personalized and affordable funeral arrangements choose Kutis Funeral Home - a family-owned establishment serving St 2906 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118314-772-3000 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123314-842-4458 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129314-894-4500 Colorado residents are able to expect exciting news as the state becomes ready to issue up to $1700 TABOR Tax Refund This year’s refund is one of the largest in history The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) a law that guarantees surplus state revenue is returned to taxpayers rather than being used elsewhere which are scheduled to start in April 2025 The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) is a Colorado law that limits how much money the state can collect in taxes each year The excess funds must be returned to taxpayers if the government collects more than is permitted This year’s refund is due to high state revenues in 2023-2024 based on economic growth in industries such as technology The surplus was also a result of high business profits and income tax collections You can confirm your eligibility in a number of ways with the Colorado Department of Revenue The simplest way is to check your status and log in via the official Colorado Tax Portal (colorado.gov/revenueonline) you can also contact the TABOR hotline at 1-800-TAX-COLO local tax support centers in cities like Denver and Fort Collins will offer verification services starting in March 2025 If there are any issues with your eligibility you must submit a review request by 15th May 2025 Interest costs can be reduced by paying off high-interest debt Another smart move is to set aside money for emergencies which ensures financial stability for unexpected expenses Long-term gains can also be obtained by making investments in energy-efficient home upgrades or retirement accounts Residents who deposit their refunds can grow their money over time with special savings accounts provided by certain Colorado banks Colorado residents who lived in the state all of 2023 and are not dependents can claim $1700 TABOR Tax Refunds You can check your status through the Colorado Tax Portal at colorado.gov/revenueonline or visit a local tax support center Refunds will be distributed in phases from April to June 2025 with paper checks mailed based on last name and website in this browser for the next time I comment rtann@craigdailypress.com It has been nearly two decades since Colorado voters last approved a major overhaul to the state’s unique tax system that limits government revenue and puts refunds back into their pockets Now, as state lawmakers contend with a $1.2 billion budget deficit that is prompting cuts to education, health care and safety net services Democrats say it may again be time to push for changes to the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights — or TABOR.  Under the 1992 voter-approved ballot measure the state’s budget cannot increase beyond the rate of population growth plus inflation Any excess revenue the state collects must be remitted to taxpayers colloquially known as TABOR refunds.  Democrats say it’s been the main driver behind the current budget crisis casting TABOR’s funding formula as an imperfect model that constrains the legislature’s ability to keep up with the needs of the state.  “We’ve made a lot of really painful difficult decisions over the last few months,” said Sen in a meeting with reporters on Tuesday.  “My guess is at some point there will need to be something done to address the structural deficit we currently have,” he continued The other answer is you change the structure We’re already at a point where we’re cutting investments in things like food banks and food pantries.”  chair of the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee said the last time the state found itself in this situation it led to voters in 2005 approving a five-year suspension of the spending cap the ballot initiative also removed a TABOR provision that tied the state’s spending limit to the previous year’s budget Bill Owens following years of declining tax revenue that spurred repeated budget cuts Bridges said it represents one of a handful of options voters could consider if future proposals to change TABOR are brought forward.  Because TABOR requires voter approval for tax policy decisions that may increase revenue such changes would need to be considered as a ballot measure.  Lawmakers could vote to add a ballot question to an upcoming election though Democrats signaled they’d spend the remainder of this legislative session focused on the budget — with TABOR potentially being a larger focus next year.  “I don’t know that a temporary time-out is the right solution here I don’t know if a full restructure is the right solution,” Bridges said I am really focused on how we cut this billion dollars in a way that causes the least amount of harm to the people of Colorado.”  State Republicans have vowed to defend TABOR which they say serves as a check on government spending that empowers taxpayers.  “Any attempt to weaken or destroy the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights is a direct attack on the will of Colorado’s voters it isn’t just a policy debate,” the Senate GOP said in a statement “The state government does not have a revenue problem: it has a spending problem Unchecked government growth has created a structural problem The Democrat majority has irresponsibly overspent.” Voters in recent years have also shown resistance to changing the system Proposition CC, which would have permanently ended the state’s spending cap by eliminating refunds, failed in 2019 and voters in 2023 shot down a property tax measure that would have significantly cut into TABOR refunds.  While HH was referred to the ballot by Democrats as a way to lower property taxes opponents criticized it as an end-run around TABOR since it would have reduced refunds to backfill the loss in tax revenue.  “We’ve had initiatives in the past but they’ve failed — and why is that?” said Senate President James Coleman “I think part of it is because we don’t do a great job on our marketing and awareness campaign around what the issue is The push to change TABOR is taking on new urgency as uncertainty from the federal government could put even more funding for Colorado at risk.  Questions persist about the fallout of President Donald Trump’s funding freeze which remains unresolved despite multiple court orders Congress also recently took the first steps toward approving a federal budget that could slash hundreds of billions in Medicaid spending something lawmakers say would exacerbate the state’s cuts to the program.  “We’re in a time right now where everybody’s saying ‘We need more resources,” Coleman said “But we’re also limited in what we can do as well as I’m sure all my colleagues — we’re tired of that being an excuse.”  Lawmakers have warned that the state’s budget woes are likely to persist beyond next year amid uneven economic forecasts is also far outpacing the state’s average inflation rate which partly dictates how fast Colorado’s budget can grow.  “People have to feel the pain before they’re going to respond and want to change TABOR,” said Sen also a Joint Budget Committee member.  “I don’t think any of us are interested in having people feel pain,” Amabile said “(But) there are subtle ways that people feel that their government doesn’t have all the resources it needs That’s certainly already playing out in the health care space … it is playing out in potholes and traffic congestion and those kinds of things We’re not going to be putting any additional resources into those things that people do feel every day.”  The comments from budget committee members come weeks after House Speaker Julie McCluskie referenced the 2005 TABOR changes in a conversation with reporters “This is a time maybe for us to be having those conversations again.”  The budget committee is expected to unveil its spending proposal next week and lawmakers will have until the end of the legislative session on May 7 to approve it.  Readers around Craig and Moffat County make the Craig Press’ work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage Sign up for daily and breaking news headlines Manage Subscriptions View Results but there are other worthy mezze to try.ExpandTrela (Aaron Lee) By Michael C 2025 at 5:01 pm PDTPortlanders longing for a simple solid Greek meal out can finally celebrate began serving home-style Greek cuisine late last year in a corner storefront on the north flank of Mount Tabor It is a passion project of the Tzakis brothers whose family—as with many other Portland Greeks—has multigenerational connections to this part of town and the Greek Orthodox church nearby If your first impression of Tréla is that it looks a lot more like an average corner bar than a Greek restaurant The stereotypical light blue and white theme is barely evident vertically oriented street sign identifying Tréla fully half the space remains bar side with hardwood flooring and muted tones As if the enticing olive oil and oregano smells wafting through the entire room were not clue enough one white wall in the other half is filled with family photographs A bouzouki is mounted nearby just waiting to be plucked in celebration With crowds of neighbors and visitors filling most seats most nights it seems that a party could break out any time The main restraint on spontaneous dance and song is a menu full of homey delights from dips to desserts The former ought to be a mandatory beginning both for Greek cuisine novices and families who grew up eating the stuff There are six dips to choose from ($9 each The assertive cod roe-based tramasalata tops my list of favorites but offers plenty of further flavor from jabs of lemon juice and olive oil a chunky eggplant dunk enhanced with garlic which mainly comprises mashed potato and garlic bound together with olive oil or classic yogurt-based tzatziki with cucumber One could easily make a meal of the dips alone such as the paper-thin slices of battered and fried zucchini called kolokithakia ($12) The bite-size pieces of squid offer a little crunch two substantial spinach-and-feta-filled triangles of crunchy phyllo is another traditional dish listed on the menu as “Greek street food,” which can pass as a good-sized appetizer or small entree If there is one must-order main dish on Tréla’s menu then grilled to a perfect dark pink medium-rare lamby and worthy of unabashed bone gnawing so as not to miss a single morsel Lamb is offered too infrequently around town The bed of sautéed kale absorbed a supercharge of flavor from the fish and its topping of “Greek chimichurri.” But beware the little bones if your filleting skills aren’t quite up to snuff The pastitsio ($17) is yet another traditional home-style dish the cinnamon-enhanced meat sauce is sandwiched between a layer of tubular noodles and a thick topping of bechamel perhaps more starch than some might appreciate One might consider skipping over these other entrees and opting instead for a side or two the football-shaped pasta cooked through and scented irresistibly with brown butter were as billed and bountiful with just the right citrus accent There are also salads to lighten the meat and carb load including a classic horiatiki ($16): lettuce Though there is room for Tréla to up its game the many highlights—and mere presence in a city with a limited Greek food scene—are cause for euphoria TRY IT: Tréla, 6000 NE Glisan St., 503-954-2328, trelagreekkitchen.com Dinner 4–10 pm Sunday–Monday and Wednesday–Thursday Willamette Week’s reporting has concrete impacts that change laws, force action from civic leaders, and drive compromised politicians from public office. Support WW's journalism today. Willamette Week’s reporting has concrete impacts that change laws, force action from civic leaders, and drive compromised politicians from public office. Support WW's journalism today. following complications of an extended illness the daughter of John and Elizabeth Gilford Flossie was employed with Delphi Packard Electric for 30 years as a foreman before retiring She also worked for Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home as secretary and at General Electric She was a 1953 graduate of Barbour County High School in Clayton She was a member of Hoyt Street Flourishing Ministries C.O.G.I.C. where she obtained her missionary license in August 1986 She was a co-founder of the House of Prayer UHC and enjoyed traveling God-fearing woman and a hard worker who persevered through life Flossie was an amazing mother and a super grandmother who was loved by her family and the community She was preceded in death by her parents; one son Roy Gilford and Willie Gilford; and two sisters She will be missed by a host of relatives and friends Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at the Hoyt Street Flourishing Ministries C.O.G.I.C. Burial will take place in Meadow Brook Memorial Park Cemetery Food will be served at the church following the burial Arrangements of comfort were handled by the Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home | https://www.tribtoday.com | 240 Franklin Street SE he was a son of the late Cecil and Edna Mae Tabor and had lived in Reidsville since 2003.  Michael loved animals especially cats  He was a retired coal miner and he was a US Air Force veteran.  After weeks of Colorado Democrats suggesting they’d be open to changing a 1992 voter-approved amendment to the state constitution that limits government growth lawmakers are now seeking a lawsuit to overturn it.  Democrats on Monday introduced a resolution that would direct the state’s legal arm to file a lawsuit in state district court on behalf of the legislature claiming that the Taxpayer Bill of Rights — or TABOR — is unconstitutional.  Party members have been on a collision course with TABOR this session as the state contends with a $1.2 billion budget shortfall that is forcing deep cuts to programs and services Lawmakers project budget deficits will only continue in the coming years with Democrats blaming the problem on TABOR’s restrictions on revenue and spending.  Democrats have criticized the formula as an imperfect model that constrains spending even when the state’s economy is doing well They say it kneecaps their ability to respond to rising needs Increased demand for long-term care through Medicaid, for example, is a primary driver of this year’s budget expenses and lawmakers have lamented that spending caps don’t allow them to keep up with inflationary pressures in the health care industry — which outpaces the statewide inflation rate upon which TABOR is based.  their need for services from the state is greater,” said House Speaker Julie McCluskie Colorado is projecting inflation rates lower than 3% except that health care costs aren’t below 3% — those have risen dramatically these last few years.”  McCluskie has been among the state Democrats who’ve signaled an appetite for taking another crack at TABOR reforms, referencing a successful 2005 ballot measure that suspended the revenue cap for five years. She told reporters in February “This is a time maybe for us to be having those conversations again.”   chair of the state’s Joint Budget Committee “There will need to be something done to address the structural deficit we currently have.” TABOR requires that tax policy changes that may increase taxes be decided by voters Ballot efforts in recent years that would have eaten away at or entirely eliminated TABOR refunds have failed.  would circumvent the ballot box by asking the courts to overturn TABOR which lawmakers claim deprives the legislature of essential governing powers namely assessing taxes and appropriating money for public purposes.  Doing so violates the Colorado Enabling Act and the United States Constitution State Republicans have vowed to defend TABOR from any overhaul attempts by the legislature the Senate GOP defended the measure as one that has broad voter approval.  the people have reaffirmed their support for TABOR and rejected unchecked government growth,” Senate Republicans said It isn’t just a policy debate.” Monday’s resolution has strong support from Democrats with 31 sponsors in the House and 12 in the Senate Democrats hold a 43-22 majority in the House and a 23-12 majority in the Senate She was a native of Metairie and a resident of Raceland Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland on Thursday Mary’s Nativity Community Center in Raceland on Friday until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m Ruth is survived by her husband of 55 years Falgout Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fremin family JCP&L has found a new headquarters in the region after agreeing to lease some 58,000 square feet in Morris Plains marking the latest addition to a former Honeywell International campus said the space at 115 Tabor Road will house roughly 150 employees expects to transition to the facility once renovations are complete The company also has an office at Holmdel’s Bell Works campus “As part of our ongoing facility optimization plan we are working to sell our Morristown General Office at 300 Madison Ave and have submitted a filing with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for approval of the contemplated sale,” the FirstEnergy spokesman “JCP&L maintains headquarters in both our northern and central regions.” Located off Route 202 and minutes from downtown Morristown 115 Tabor Road had served as Honeywell’s headquarters since 2015 following a high-profile move from nearby Morris Township The technology giant at the time had considered a move to Pennsylvania Chris Christie famously stepped in and secured a $40 million tax credit to keep the company in New Jersey Honeywell announced in late 2018 that it was shifting its front office to Charlotte though it pledged at the time to keep some 800 employees in Morris Plains Argent Ventures acquired the property as part of a sale and partial leaseback with the company subsequently rebranding the campus as The Crossing at Tabor Road announced that it had leased a major portion of 115 Tabor Road The space today is home to hundreds of employees from Evernorth Health Services has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State Restaurant chain Bojangles has opened along a major commercial corridor in Piscataway as part of a previously announced deal brokered by The Goldstein Group All RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2023 Real Estate NJ 101 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland Our site uses cookies. Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy Type a search term or query below and press enter Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School operates a K-8 school in Redford and threatening to sue the church – all in violation of church teachings – a commissioned minister and teacher sued Hosanna-Tabor for discrimination After Hosanna-Tabor won in federal court but lost in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in what the Wall Street Journal called one of the “most important religious liberty cases in a half century,” the U.S Supreme Court ruled unanimously for Hosanna-Tabor protecting the ministerial exception ensuring churches the right to choose their own leaders without government interference “The church must be free to choose those who will guide it on its way.” – Chief Justice Roberts, Supreme Court Opinion Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School in Redford Michigan found itself in a surprising position: a commissioned minister and teacher was suing them The church school had dismissed her for insubordination and threatening to sue the church—all in violation of church teachings The Church and its denomination have long taught that disputes over fitness for ministry must be resolved within the denomination joined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) claiming that the school retaliated against her for threatening to file a discrimination claim Can government force a church to retain a minister who violates church teachings The church argued that forcing it to retain Perich as a commissioned minister and teacher against its will was an unconstitutional restriction on its right to choose its own religious leaders – a concept known as “ministerial exception.” The federal trial court agreed But after Perich and the EEOC appealed the decision the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the church in March 2010 ruling that Perich was not a minister but merely a teacher Becket stepped in to represent Hosanna-Tabor as it appealed to the US Because of the difference of opinion among the federal courts of appeals concerning which church employees count as ministers Perich and the EEOC escalated their arguments arguing that there should be no ministerial exception at all and that any minister—including a priest or a pastor of a congregation—should be able to sue the church that employs him Becket’s arguments rejected this extreme perspective on church-state relations instead explaining that the ministerial exception is a constitutionally protected right one that avoids unnecessary entanglement between government and churches and allows religious groups the autonomy they need to operate freely Supreme Court rules 9-0: churches are free to choose their own leaders On January 11, 2012, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously for Hosanna-Tabor, a decision the Wall Street Journal called one of the “most important religious liberty cases in a half century.” The decision adopted Becket’s arguments saying that religious groups should be free from government interference when they choose their leaders The court rejected the government’s narrow view of religious liberty as “extreme,” “untenable,” and “remarkable.” The decision stated: “We cannot accept the remarkable view that the Religion Clauses have nothing to say about a religious organization’s freedom to select its own ministers.” For the in-depth story and more about this case, listen to our Stream of Conscience podcast episode, Synods and Statutes Subscribe to receive our monthly newsletter and breaking news updates “When we first deployed the mission system in Ghosts of Tabor it gave players objectives to work towards,” said Scott Alright we’re giving players a better understanding of the reasons why those objectives matter Building out Tabor’s storytelling has been top of mind for our team over the last year Not only have we invested more in the narrative design our mission system was rebuilt from the ground up so that our team can reveal our game world in the best way possible: by having players take action.” In addition to changing the way quests function Ghosts of Tabor’s new mission system also provides the technical backbone to deliver a long-requested feature for the first time: dedicated PvE With the core update,  Taborians can now save progression between missions in the single-player PvE mode the new Team Tactics DLC equips players with the option for additional challenge to squad up with others in a world populated by well-trained NPCs Only the squad leader will need to own the DLC to enjoy the PvE mode with two friends The progression paths between PvE and PvP will be separate “We’ve designed Team Tactics to be both a challenge for Tabor veterans and a safe space for new players to ‘git gud’ before they bring their skills to live matches,” added Albright And those well-trained NPCs aren’t just limited to Team Tactics Enemies have undergone AI refactoring to be sharper and quicker to adapt to your actions bringing them even closer to behaving like a real player would What was once Tabor’s premiere destination for brick-and-mortar retail has been transformed into the latest battlefield for Ghosts to explore and survive The Chodov Mall will challenge 12 players to compete in close quarters for loot and glory And while it’s not available in the mall Directive Zero introduces a whole new weapon skin application system that allows Tabrorians to customize their gear further and to celebrate this system’s launch a new Weapon Skin DLC also debuts today the Camo Weapon Skin Pack gives players access to three snazzy new patterns Merry Christmas + A New Year’s Resolution In addition to the core content included in Directive Zero players who boot up Ghosts of Tabor this month will receive a free Santa hat and Christmas weapon skin to celebrate the holidays “I’ll be honest – we’re adding this because there’s one very vocal member of our community who won’t stop asking for a Santa hat regardless of the season,” adds Albright Beyond Frames Entertainment and Combat Waffle Studios will release their in-development titles GRIM and Silent North into Early Access in 2025 and have begun production on next year’s new content for Ghosts of Tabor Initial details of what they’re planning for the new year will be revealed in the coming weeks and months Press kit for Ghosts of Tabor can be found here: https://bit.ly/49FqiA5 Press Contact: Jim Squires, press@beyondframes.com Beyond Frames Publishing: Maeva Sponbergs, Head of Publishing, hello@beyondframes.com Beyond Frames is an XR-focused publisher with its development studios Cortopia Offering creative and technical consulting Beyond Frames partners with studios creating amazing XR products such as Ghosts of Tabor (Combat Waffle Studios) Silhouette (Team Panoptes) and Mixture (Played With Fire) Beyond Frames Entertainment AB (publ) is listed on the Swedish Spotlight Stock Market The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has named the 2025 winners of the Journal of Biological Chemistry/Herbert Tabor Early Career Investigator Awards. These awards honor the late Herbert Tabor’s legacy in science and decades-long service to JBC in multiple editorial roles including his leadership as editor-in-chief from 1971 to 2010 Paul Shapiro, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and JBC associate editor leads the committee that selects the winners The awardees are recognized for being first authors on exceptional JBC research papers “We are thrilled with this year’s selection of award winners,” Shapiro said “These early career scientists represent the next generation of researchers who will continue to make outstanding contributions to scientific knowledge in their respective fields.” Read about the award winners and their research topics below Kinetic analysis using the model suggested new enzyme properties that could be used to accelerate biodegradation of solid waste and methionine adenosyltransferase 2 alpha or MTAP2a reduces tumor burden in mouse models of colorectal carcinomas These findings suggest that this combination therapy could expand current MAT2a inhibitor use to MTAP-expressing cancers and further establish MTAP as a viable cancer target Hongting Zhao is a research assistant professor at the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, and Yao Lu is a Ph.D. candidate at Nanjing University. They conducted their research under the mentorship of Kuanyu Li of Nanjing University of China. They were recognized for the paper, “NCOA4 requires a [3Fe-4S] to sense and maintain the iron homeostasis.” In this study Lu and their colleagues identified the iron-sulfur cluster 3Fe-4S as a cofactor for NCOA4 a protein crucial for regulating cellular iron homeostasis This cluster determines the fate of NCOA4 in favoring iron storage via ferritin or iron release via ferritinophagy a process by which cells degrade and recycle ferritin she and colleagues characterized Siglec-7 ligand expression on peripheral immune cells and identified CD43 as its primary ligand on T cells Their work revealed that blocking Siglec-7 enhances the T cell and dendritic cell activation which could lead to immunotherapies targeting Siglec receptors assembles viral ribonucleoprotein complexes despite lacking the N-terminal RNA-binding domain and phosphorylation sites Their findings highlight phosphorylation as a key regulator of N protein function and suggest that N protein truncations may shape viral evolution by enhancing viral assembly Become a member to receive the print edition four times a year and the digital edition monthly Emily Ulrich is the ASBMB’s science editor and we’ll send you a weekly email with recent articles which recognizes exceptional juniors and seniors pursuing degrees in the molecular life sciences Learn about the candidates running for ASBMB President Nominating Committee and Publications Committee Learn how the JBC associate editor went from milking cows on a dairy farm to analyzing kinases in the lab He was an associate professor of biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder and co-founder of the biotech company Prometheus Materials MOSAIC scholar Stanna Dorn uses total synthesis to recreate rare bacterial natural products with potential therapeutic applications Graduate student Ari Paiz describes how her love of science and art blend to make her an effective science communicator Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOLUMBUS COUNTY (WECT) - A missing person’s death in Tabor City was determined as a homicide According to a release from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) the preliminary autopsy reports from the state medical examiner’s office revealed the death of Ervin Johnson was caused by homicide Johnson’s remains were found last week on Bermuda Bay Lane in Tabor City Anyone with information should call the SBI at 910-939-6200 or the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office at 910-642-6551 The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has asked for the SBI to assist in the discovery of human remains Family members found the body of 25-year-old Ervin “Ervianna” Johnson “Agents from the SBI Coastal District and the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating the case and the body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Raleigh for an autopsy,” SBI states in the press release The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reported Johnson missing on Feb The Buffalo Bills announced four additions to their coaching staff including Chris Tabor as the team's special teams coordinator Tabor comes to Buffalo with more than 15 years of experience in the NFL He spent last season out of the league but was the interim head coach and special teams coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in 2023 Tabor was the special teams coordinator for the Bears from 2018-21 His first job as a special teams coordinator in the league was with the Browns from 2011-17 The Bills have also added three coaches to their defensive staff Neilsen most previously worked for the Jacksonville Jaguars as their defensive coordinator in 2024 he served as Atlanta's defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Neilsen has also coached for the Saints from 2017-22 as their defensive line coach assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator The Saints ranked top 10 in sacks in every season that Nielsen was the team's defensive line coach Jason Rebrovich — Assistant Defensive Line Rebrovich's last stop was with Green Bay where he spent last year as their defensive line coach Green Bay ranked 8th in total sacks last season (45) He also served as their pass rush specialist in 2023 and outside linebackers coach in 2022 This won't be Rebrovich's first stop in Buffalo as he spent 2013-16 with the Bills outside linebackers coach and defensive line coach Rebrovich is a native of Western New York and grew up in Clarence Pellegrino coached for the Patriots most recently as their cornerbacks coach from 2019-24 He also served as a coaching assistant for them from 2015-18 Pellegrino was a former professional lacrosse player He was drafted by the New York Lizards in the second round of the 2015 Major League Lacrosse Draft He played collegiately at Johns Hopkins and was a two-time All-American and captain Pellegrino has recently coached 2024 NFL Second-Team All Pro CB Christian Gonzalez The Bills drafted six defensive players and three offensive players in the 2025 NFL Draft Cashiers will ask customers at check out if they would like to donate to match the Wegmans donation on May 3rd and 4th Fans Can Sign Up Now for Early Access to Tee Times for Exclusive 3-Day Event The Bills graded out highly for the focus on the defensive side of the ball Sanders and Landon Jackson early in the draft Bills GM Brandon Beane shared his takeaways from the team's 9 draft picks Here's a look at every selection from Buffalo's 2025 draft Landon Jackson registered 16 sacks and 26.5 tackles for loss during his time at LSU and Arkansas 16-year-old Tommy Parzymieso announces Bills first-round draft selection Maxwell Hairston on stage at the draft in Green Bay as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation Buffalo's newest defensive tackle recorded 9.5 career sacks in four seasons at South Carolina The Buffalo Bills are one of eight teams selected to be part of Rivalries for the 2025 NFL season The Bills will wear a unique Rivalries uniform during a select home game this season Get to know Buffalo's first-round pick who's a speedster with ball skills Bills GM Brandon Beane met with the media to share what the scouting department has been up to with two days remaining before the NFL Draft TABOR is the gold-standard of Tax and Expenditure Limitations, a type of policy that imposes limits on the amount of money government can tax and spend. TABOR limits the growth of state revenue to a rate of population growth plus inflation. For example, in 2023 the population growth in Colorado to 0.7% and inflation was 3.5% leading to a total allowable growth rate of 4.2% That growth rate is applied to the previous year’s limit to calculate the new limit Any money collected over the limit must be returned to taxpayers This mechanism ensures that the growth of government does not exceed the growth of the economy Colorado has been one of the biggest recipients of inbound domestic migration TABOR has improved the state’s economic fortunes and kept it in the top half of states Smart budgeting is vital to a state’s financial health The ALEC State Budget Reform Toolkit offers more than 20 policy ideas for addressing today’s shortfalls in a forthright manner without resorting to budget gimmicks or damaging tax increases One way to stabilize budgets over time is to embrace… The Deerfield Academy girls hockey team celebrates after winning the NEPSAC Large Division championship over Tabor Academy on Sunday at The Taft School in Watertown The Deerfield Academy girls hockey team goes to celebrate with goalie Campbell Krotee after winning the NEPSAC Large Division championship over Tabor Academy on Sunday at The Taft School in Watertown Deerfield Academy's Brady Wierl takes the puck up the ice against Tabor Academy during the NEPSAC Large Division championship on Sunday at The Taft School in Watertown Deerfield Academy girls hockey coach Brooke Fernandez believed she had a team capable of capturing a NEPSAC championship That belief turned into a reality on Sunday 6 Kent 3-1 on Saturday to reach the NEPSAC Large Division finals 2 DA advanced to meet fifth-seeded Tabor Academy on Sunday at the Taft School The Big Green smashed in a goal early in the second period and Deerfield goalie Campbell Krotee did the rest The senior didn’t allow a goal while DA added an empty-netter in the final seconds to capture the championship with a 2-0 victory It was the program’s first championship in over 20 years “I told the kids it’s not easy to do this and to take it all in I’m proud that this team will have a banner and will always be able to look back on this season “We were a championship level team last year,” Fernandez added “Although we graduated our four-year leading goal scorer [Annie Dinges] we had a big core returning It was Krotee who was the star of the day for the Big Green (21-6-1) Deerfield took a pair of penalties to open the third period But Krotee — aided by the DA defense as well — didn’t allow any of shots to get to the back of the net to keep the Big Green in the lead “We got a little tight at the end,” Fernandez said “Once we killed off the 5-on-3 we felt good but toward the end we had to play to win and not to not lose The Seawolves kept coming throughout the third when it went back to even strength but DA showed poise in the defensive end to preserve the shut out Deerfield’s Chloe Cleaves collected the puck in the neutral zone and sent into the Tabor goal to seal the victory “Not only making the big saves but finding every single puck Quite literally couldn’t have done it without her We’ll miss her next year but we have two great incumbent goalies After a scoreless first period that saw DA kill off a pair of penalties the Big Green got their turn on the power play early in the second period Keira Austin got the puck in the left circle sent it to Allie Corrieri at the point who put a wrist shot on net the puck found its way to the back of the net to give Deerfield a 1-0 lead with 15:53 to go in the second DA kept the pressure up for the remainder of the second period but did not have a second goal to show for it After knocking on the door of a NEPSAC title the last few years Fernandez is hoping this can be a springboard for the program moving forward with plenty of talent returning to try to make a run at an Elite 8 title “I’m excited for how far the program has come,” Fernandez said “I think it’s a good thing if we’re aiming for the Elite 8 and feeling a disappointment when we don’t make it."  1 Deerfield 1 – The top-seeded Big Green saw their 14-game winning streak ended in a NEPSAC Elite 8 semifinal loss on Saturday at Class of 1993 Rink in Deerfield Cushing built a 2-0 lead in the second period before Deerfield rallied to cut the deficit in half as the Penguins netted two more to book their third consecutive trip to the title game 1 NMH 36 – The top-seeded Hoggers were unable to break through offensively falling at home Saturday in the NEPSAC Class AA semifinals NMH led 11-7 after one quarter but struggled in the second frame Darrow outscored the Hoggers 14-3 in the period to take a 21-14 halftime lead you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users MEDIA ALERT - Beyond Frames Entertainment and Combat Waffle Studios today announced that Ghosts of Tabor will host its first Twitch Drops event from 11 am EST on Friday An interactive experience rewarding viewers and streamers alike Twitch Drops events unlock virtual goodies and in-game items for viewers of Drops-enabled livestreams.  “Viewership for VR titles is growing by leaps and bounds on Twitch with more and more players curious about what immersive play really looks like and the kind of excitement it can deliver in games like Ghosts of Tabor,“ said Scott Albright rewards-enabled streams haven’t been super common for VR games on Twitch I’m honestly not sure if this has ever been done before That’s why we’ve made something truly special for those who tune-in to unlock in-game.” Players who watch 30 minutes of qualified streams will receive the Drops-exclusive RFCP Camo skin that can be applied to the following weapons and their magazines: Press kit for Ghosts of Tabor can be found here: https://bit.ly/49FqiA5 Beyond Frames Publishing: Maeva Sponbergs, Head of Publishing, hello@beyondframes.com,