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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Northwest Medical Arts Marks 2 Years of Leadership and Community Impact with Open House May 17
Spring Soiree Celebrates Best of the Northwest One Day Only Specials in University Place UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Medical Arts, an award-winning medical spa and wellness practice, is proud to celebrate its two-year anniversary with an open house for community members, clients and friends on May 17 starting at 2pm. A Celebration to Remember The 2nd Anniversary Celebration will take place at Northwest Medical Arts located at 5350 Orchard Street West in University Place, WA from 2pm-5pm featuring: Exclusive One Day Specials on popular treatments featuring the best prices of the year Swag Bags worth over $250 for the first 10 customers as a gift with purchase Raffle Prizes & Giveaways, including free treatments and skincare products Refreshments & Networking with fellow beauty and wellness enthusiasts In the first two years of business, Northwest Medical Arts is proud to have 100% Google 5-Star Reviews along with a reputation for its powerful commitment to serving local nonprofits, promoting kindness and creating an impact-first membership program. Northwest Medical Arts has become known not just for its high-quality treatments, but for its people-first, values-led approach. In 2024, the practice was honored with the Best Med Spa in Pierce County and 253's Finest Aesthetics awards, a reflection of its growing reputation for excellence. This year, Northwest Medical Arts received acclaim as the only local service provider to receive back-to-back 40 Under 40 Award recognition by South Sound Magazine. "In a field that can sometimes prioritize aesthetics over ethics, we've made it our mission to raise the bar — blending medical-grade care with full transparency and individualized attention," said Heather Grods, co-founder of Northwest Medical Arts. "Over the last two years, we've served more than 1,500 patients with over 4,500 appointments, donated $10,000 to local nonprofits, and volunteered over 200 hours," added Shanti Benoit, co-founder. "Being named Best Med Spa in our area was an honor — but hearing a patient say, 'You're the first provider who actually listened to me,' is the recognition that matters most." The practice has grown from two founders to a dedicated team, unified by a shared commitment to exceptional care and community involvement. The Northwest Medical Arts team includes providers Shanti Benoit, ARNP, Heather Grods, ARNP, and Jeni Bartell, Master Esthetician. This dream team of top Seattle providers brings the best of the Northwest to a convenient South Sound location in University Place, supported by an all female staff of Leslie Bratsanos, Sarah Nix, Andrea Villanueva, and Brittany Shipman. What makes Northwest Medical Arts different isn't just the services offered— it's the culture this locally-owned business has created. One patient recently said, 'I drive an hour just to come here — it's worth it to feel safe and supported.' For us, that says it all. To RSVP or book a consultation, visit or call 253-352-0882. NWMA is proud to be a successful small business that is woman, minority and veteran-owned. Media Contact:Shelly Kurtz, Founder & PrincipalEagle Pointe Advisors | Let's Soar Together206-999-9030395039@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Northwest Medical Arts
TimesLIVE
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
FIA president ponders ‘improvements' to swearing rules
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said on Monday he was considering "improvements" to rules that impose heavy sanctions for misconduct, including swearing, in Formula One and other series. Competitors in rallying and Formula One have been at loggerheads with the Emirati, who will be up for re-election at the end of the year, over a crackdown on bad language during events. World championship rally drivers, who had openly condemned the fines, made a breakthrough last week when they reached a compromise to divide events into a controlled zone and an uncontrolled one. "After constructive feedback from drivers across our seven FIA world championships, I am considering making improvements to appendix B," Ben Sulayem said on his Instagram account. "As a former rally driver, I understand the demands they face better than most." Ben Sulayem said appendix B, which was amended in January with tougher penalties, was a key part of the International Sporting Code but "humans make the rules and humans can improve the rules". Further details were expected later in the week, with Formula One racing in Miami. Appendix B covers stewards' penalty guidelines, setting out punishments for misconduct including words, deeds or writings that might have caused moral injury to the FIA or motorsport in general. A first offence in Formula One incurs a €40,000 (R845,146) fine, rising to €80,000 (R1,690,253) for the second and €120,000 (R2,535,380) with a one-month suspension and deduction of championship points for a third breach. Stewards "retain the discretion to take into account any mitigating and/or aggravating circumstances as well as the nature and location of the event, to tailor the penalty to the specific situation". That has been seen in Formula One when Williams driver Carlos Sainz escaped sanction for an expression used in a press conference this month. Estonian rally driver Ott Tanak, world champion in 2019, said at the weekend there had been very positive progress with the FIA. Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, who had to do work of public interest last year for swearing, bit his lip in response to what he thought was an unfair punishment during this month's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
The Star
25-04-2025
- The Star
Frozen goods seized in KK after 560kg of spoiled food found in store
KOTA KINABALU: Nearly RM2mil worth of frozen food has been seized by the General Operations Force (GOF) after expired or spoiled items were found among goods stored on the premises. Sabah GOF Commander Datuk Abdul Rani Alias said several hundred boxes were seized and two employees, aged 22 and 44, arrested at the storage site on Jalan Makat here at about noon on Wednesday (April 23). Cmdr Abdul Rani said the raid under Ops Taring Chiller was carried out after public information and intelligence gathering on business activities at the location that were in breach of the Food Act 1983. The GOF Battalion 16 Intelligence Task Force team inspected the premises and found that frozen food in the store was mixed with expired and spoiled frozen food, he said on Friday (April 25). Among the items seized were beef, chicken thighs, potatoes, mutton, and nuggets. He said 560kg of frozen food on eight pallets was found to be damaged, spoiled, or expired. 'The total value of the seizure is RM1,932,253, including the freezer,' he added. He said the operations team handed over both suspects and the frozen food seized to the Kota Kinabalu Health Office enforcement division for further action. The case is being investigated under the Food Act and Regulation 38 of the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009.
Khaleej Times
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Ex-Eminem employee charged with leaking rapper's unreleased music
A former employee of Grammy-winning rapper Eminem has been charged in connection with leaking the rapper's unreleased music online, according to The Hollywood Reporter. According to the publication, US Attorney Julie Beck said Joseph Strange who worked for the artist from 2007 to 2021, faces serious charges, including criminal infringement of copyright and interstate transportation of stolen goods. The charges stem from an investigation that began in January. An employee at Eminem's studio in Ferndale, Michigan, discovered unreleased music by the rapper being sold on various websites. The FBI was contacted after the employee recognised the music as being taken directly from a hard drive at the studio. The tracks, which the rapper was still working on, were listed for sale, according to The Hollywood Reporter, leading to an investigation by law enforcement. The FBI's efforts to track down those who had purchased the leaked music eventually led them to Strange, who was identified as the seller of the tracks. "Protecting intellectual property from thieves is critical in safeguarding the exclusive rights of creators and protecting their original work from reproduction and distribution by individuals who seek to profit from the creative output of others," said US Attorney Julie Beck in a statement. If convicted of criminal infringement of a copyright, Strange could face up to five years in prison, along with a fine of up to $250,000 (Dh918,253). Additionally, he could face up to 10 years in prison for the charge of interstate transportation of stolen goods. Following the completion of the investigation, officials will decide whether to seek a felony indictment, as a criminal complaint cannot be tried for felony charges. Special agents from the FBI Oakland County Resident Agency have been working on the case, with FBI Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson emphasising the importance of protecting intellectual property, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "This investigation underscores the FBI's commitment to safeguarding artists' intellectual property from exploitation by individuals seeking to profit illegally," Gibson said, adding, "Thanks to the cooperation of Mathers Music Studio, FBI agents were able to swiftly enforce federal laws and ensure Joseph Strange was held accountable for his actions." Eminem, who released new music last year, including the album The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace), continues to make waves in the music industry. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album at the 2025 ceremony, and his single Houdini was nominated for both Best Rap Performance and Best Music Video.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Other States Are Showing L.A. How to Rebuild
The Los Angeles metro area began 2025 with one of the worst housing shortages in the country: more than half a million units, by some estimates. The deficit has multiplied over many years thanks in part to the obscene amount of time it takes to get permission to build. According to state data, securing permits to construct a single-family home in the city requires an average of 15 months. Countywide, receiving planning approvals and permits for a typical apartment takes nearly a year and a half. And that was before the fires. Last month, more than 16,000 homes and other structures burned down, and fire damage may have rendered many thousands more uninhabitable. The devastation magnified L.A.'s already desperate need to speed up permitting, but local policy makers responded by fast-tracking only identical rebuilds. Families who want to build in less fire-prone areas or add space to shelter displaced neighbors are out of luck. So are the developers who submitted applications before the fire; now they're at the back of the line. Some have already received notices that their housing applications are indefinitely paused. Delays once measured in months could soon be measured in years. If nothing changes, Southern California's housing crisis could plumb new depths. But policy makers in states around the country are showing Los Angeles a way out. Take Texas. Until recently, cities and suburbs across the state faced similar shortages—in their case, due to a massive influx of new arrivals. In places such as Dallas, where home prices increased by roughly 50 percent from 2020 to 2023, city hall often took months to respond to applications to build housing. According to one study in Austin, every three and a half months of delays were associated with rent increases of 4 to 5 percent. [Jerusalem Demsas: To rebuild Los Angeles, fix zoning] In response, a bipartisan coalition of Texas legislators passed H.B. 14 in 2023. The law grants applicants the right to hire licensed third-party architects and engineers to review permit applications and conduct inspections if local regulators fail to act within 45 days. As a result, housing permits have surged. In Austin, home prices and rents are falling—probably too much, if you're a landlord. California should be so lucky. Other states are finding ways to streamline permitting, too. Tennessee passed a bill last year that allowed applicants to turn to licensed third parties after 30 days. And as of 2021, developers in Florida can request a refund on fees if regulators take too long to decide on a permit—a reform that increased on-time reviews in some parts of the state by 70 percent. Last year, Florida empowered applicants to go to third-party reviewers and inspectors from the start. Similar bills have been introduced in states across the political spectrum, including New Hampshire and Washington. And help could soon be on the way for California: In mid-January, Assemblymember Chris Ward introduced A.B. 253, which would allow anyone proposing to build a project under 40 feet tall and with 10 or fewer housing units to turn to licensed third-party reviewers if regulators don't act in 30 days. Of course, any change in how a state reviews plans or inspects new housing will raise reasonable health and safety concerns. But allowing third-party involvement promises to improve consumer protections. Unlike public officials, who enjoy sovereign immunity when they make a mistake, a third-party architect or engineer who signs off on bad plans faces full liability, including the possibility of losing her license. [Conor Friedersdorf: L.A. isn't ready for what's next] Still, streamlining permits won't be enough on its own. Los Angeles must pass zoning reform that gives residents who lost their homes the flexibility to rebuild their communities with a range of housing types, including townhouses and family-size apartments, as well neighborhood retail such as cafés and comic shops. The alternative—outside developers rebuilding a bunch of mansions—might be better than barren lots, but not by much. The many tens of thousands of recently displaced Angelenos don't have years to wait for solutions. Neither do the hundreds of thousands of Californians locked out of homeownership, who are stuck paying half of their income for rent or living on the streets. In survey after survey, Americans tell pollsters that they want simpler, faster permitting. At least in California, there will never be a better time to give it to them. Article originally published at The Atlantic
