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Eater
22-05-2025
- Business
- Eater
One of Santa Barbara's Most Popular Restaurants Opens in a Cozy Corner of Carpinteria
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Montecito, California's popular Italian restaurant, Bettina, opens nine miles south in Carpinteria. Tina's Pizza owners Rachel Greenspan and Brendan Smith took more than two years of plotting and planning their second restaurant inside Linden Square, a new retail restaurant hall adjacent to Little Dom's Seafood and less than three blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Greenspan and Smith shortened the name to Tina's Pizza, which will operate with a slightly pared-down menu. 'No pastas or our intricate, seasonal plated dishes like we have at Bettina,' says Greenspan. 'We're going for more of a chill New York pizza shop vibe, where you can still get our same [Neapolitan] pizzas, but with a little more fun.' The kitchen will sling a margherita, pepperoni, mushroom, or sausage pie with caramelized fennel, shaved garlic, mozzarella, and provolone in an electric oven. Gluten-free crusts are available. Try one of the three salads (Caesar, baby gem with house ranch dressing, and a chopped vegan), meatballs in vodka sauce, garlic knots, or olive oil cupcakes topped with orange buttercream. Instead of arancini, Tina's Pizza developed a twist on the Roman street food croquette, suppli al telefono, with a beef ragu and tomato dipping sauce. Later in the year, they'll introduce square pies served by the slice. Tina's Pizza has a 300-square-foot provisions space, including a wall with 32 wines, sardines, pastas, canned tomatoes, coffee, tea, and their site-made salad ranch or Caesar dressing. They're hoping to service the nearby Carpinteria State Beach campground with grab-and-go items like bowls and quinoa salads. The 1,500-square-foot space is in the mixed-use development and has all the characteristics of a food hall. Tina's Pizza has 15 bar stools and communal indoor and outdoor seating for all Linden Square businesses, which includes several other Santa Barbara imports like Dart Coffee Co., Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant Corazon Cocina, and Third Window Brewing. Tina's Pizza is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 700 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013. Sign up for our newsletter.
Economic Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Is Canada headed for a recession? Here're the details
Canada is facing a possible recession because of global trade issues. Traditional signs like GDP growth and job losses are worrying. Unemployment has increased, and forecasts predict slow growth. Consumer confidence is mixed, with some fearing a downturn. Unusual economic indicators are also being watched. The future is uncertain due to tariffs and other economic problems. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Traditional Indicators Point to Trouble Deloitte warns of a looming downturn, citing weak GDP growth and falling investment. Oxford Economics projects just 0.7% growth in 2025, followed by a 0.2% contraction in 2026, driven by global trade shocks and reduced immigration. RBC anticipates continued slowing of growth into 2026. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Consumer Confidence: A Mixed Signal Reading the Quirky Economic Tea Leaves The 'lipstick effect': People splurge on small luxuries during tough times. Greenspan's 'men's underwear index': Underwear sales dip during recessions, as it's one of the easiest purchases to delay. The 'cardboard box recession': A drop in demand for cardboard boxes, according to Charles Schwab's Jeffrey Kleintop, may indicate a slowdown in manufacturing. The 'Skyscraper Index': Economist Andrew Lawrence notes that the construction of record-breaking skyscrapers often precedes economic downturns. Uncertainty Reigns As global trade tensions escalate, Canada finds itself on the brink of a potential recession, with both traditional and unconventional indicators flashing warning C.D. Howe Institute defines a recession as a "pronounced, persistent, and pervasive decline in aggregate economic activity," typically marked by two consecutive quarters of declining GDP. Current forecasts suggest storm clouds may be gathering:Meanwhile, Canada's job market is under strain. As of April 2025, the unemployment rate rose to 6.9% — the highest since November 2023 — leaving more than 1.6 million Canadians out of work. That month, the economy lost 30,000 jobs, while adding just 7,400 new Bank of Canada, in its recent Financial Stability Report, outlined scenarios in which prolonged U.S. tariffs could trigger a year-long recession, with GDP declining for four consecutive sentiment is sending more ambiguous signals. The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index rebounded to 48.6 as of May 9, approaching the neutral 50-point threshold. Data scientist Nik Nanos attributes the boost to the election of Prime Minister Mark some economists warn the rebound may not last. Walid Hejazi, professor at the University of Toronto, notes that fear alone can drive downturns. 'If consumers fear a recession is coming,' he says, 'they may reduce their spending, and reduced consumer spending makes the economy slow down even more.'Beyond the traditional data, economists are watching more unusual trends:The road ahead is anything but clear. Isabelle Salle, a behavioral macroeconomics professor at the University of Ottawa , says we're navigating uncharted waters.'Tariffs and this uncertainty shock just added to existing problems, at the worst time possible,' she explains. 'With uncertainty, you cannot easily assign probabilities to the different scenarios. You really have to operate with just options.'
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Is Canada headed for a recession? Here're the details
Canada is facing a possible recession because of global trade issues. Traditional signs like GDP growth and job losses are worrying. Unemployment has increased, and forecasts predict slow growth. Consumer confidence is mixed, with some fearing a downturn. Unusual economic indicators are also being watched. The future is uncertain due to tariffs and other economic problems. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Traditional Indicators Point to Trouble Deloitte warns of a looming downturn, citing weak GDP growth and falling investment. Oxford Economics projects just 0.7% growth in 2025, followed by a 0.2% contraction in 2026, driven by global trade shocks and reduced immigration. RBC anticipates continued slowing of growth into 2026. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Consumer Confidence: A Mixed Signal Reading the Quirky Economic Tea Leaves The 'lipstick effect': People splurge on small luxuries during tough times. Greenspan's 'men's underwear index': Underwear sales dip during recessions, as it's one of the easiest purchases to delay. The 'cardboard box recession': A drop in demand for cardboard boxes, according to Charles Schwab's Jeffrey Kleintop, may indicate a slowdown in manufacturing. The 'Skyscraper Index': Economist Andrew Lawrence notes that the construction of record-breaking skyscrapers often precedes economic downturns. Uncertainty Reigns As global trade tensions escalate, Canada finds itself on the brink of a potential recession, with both traditional and unconventional indicators flashing warning C.D. Howe Institute defines a recession as a "pronounced, persistent, and pervasive decline in aggregate economic activity," typically marked by two consecutive quarters of declining GDP. Current forecasts suggest storm clouds may be gathering:Meanwhile, Canada's job market is under strain. As of April 2025, the unemployment rate rose to 6.9% — the highest since November 2023 — leaving more than 1.6 million Canadians out of work. That month, the economy lost 30,000 jobs, while adding just 7,400 new Bank of Canada, in its recent Financial Stability Report, outlined scenarios in which prolonged U.S. tariffs could trigger a year-long recession, with GDP declining for four consecutive sentiment is sending more ambiguous signals. The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index rebounded to 48.6 as of May 9, approaching the neutral 50-point threshold. Data scientist Nik Nanos attributes the boost to the election of Prime Minister Mark some economists warn the rebound may not last. Walid Hejazi, professor at the University of Toronto, notes that fear alone can drive downturns. 'If consumers fear a recession is coming,' he says, 'they may reduce their spending, and reduced consumer spending makes the economy slow down even more.'Beyond the traditional data, economists are watching more unusual trends:The road ahead is anything but clear. Isabelle Salle, a behavioral macroeconomics professor at the University of Ottawa , says we're navigating uncharted waters.'Tariffs and this uncertainty shock just added to existing problems, at the worst time possible,' she explains. 'With uncertainty, you cannot easily assign probabilities to the different scenarios. You really have to operate with just options.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Trial: Defense Lawyer Questions E.M. On Cal Foote's Alleged 'Party Trick'
Warning: coverage of the Hockey Canada trial includes graphic details of alleged sexual assault that may be disturbing to readers. A defense lawyer questioned the complainant in the trial of five former world junior players accused of sexual assault about what happened in the hotel room involving one player in particular, and what she wore that night. Defense attorney Julianna Greenspan took to the podium Tuesday to begin her questioning of the complainant, who is referred to in court documents as E.M. Greenspan represents Cal Foote, one of five former members of Canada's 2018 World Junior Championship team – the other four being Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton and Dillon Dube – who pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault. McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of sexual assault as party to the offense. The charges are connected to a June 2018 incident where the complainant alleges the men sexually assaulted her in a London, Ont., hotel room following a Hockey Canada gala. Greenspan questioned E.M. regarding the events in the hotel room. She focused specifically on how Cal Foote allegedly, without permission, did the splits over the complainant's face while she was lying on a bed sheet on the ground, grazing her face with his genitals in the process. The Crown's opening statement and E.M.'s testimony mentioned this allegation. Current NHL player Taylor Raddysh also testified that Foote does the splits as a 'party trick.' 'It was not funny to me,' E.M. said. 'They were all laughing and thought it was hilarious.' Greenspan then referenced the complainant's police statement from June 2018 following the incident, in which E.M. said Foote 'just did the splits on my face, just to put it in my face kind of.' The complainant told Greenspan it was very awkward to tell the police what Foote allegedly did, saying the act was out of the ordinary. Greenspan suggested the complainant may have heard somebody say, 'Footer, do the splits,' as advanced notice. E.M. disagreed, saying all she heard was the men in the room laughing and encouraging each other. 'This was not something I asked for,' E.M. said. 'I got no notice before that happened to me.' After shifting her questioning briefly, Greenspan returned to the topic of the splits, suggesting this trial was the first time E.M. mentioned Foote's genitals grazing her face. Greenspan then suggested Foote wore shorts or pants at the time. 'I think I can clearly remember having a penis in my face,' E.M. said. 'It would not have been as shocking in my mind if he had shorts or pants on.' Greenspan also suggested Foote did the splits as a funny moment, and E.M. attempted to turn it into a sexual act by touching his genitals. E.M. disagreed with this as well, saying she was laid down on the sheet with her arms at her side and that he put his 'full penis and testicles' on her face. Greenspan suggested again that E.M. wanted to turn 'this party trick into sexual contact, but he pulled away.' E.M. asked Greenspan to repeat the question. 'I was really thrown off by the term 'party trick.' ' Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Trial: E.M. Told Friend She Felt 'Dirty And Used' As Defense Shows More Texts Warning: coverage of the Hockey Canada trial includes details of alleged sexual assault that may be disturbing to readers. Earlier on Tuesday, Greenspan questioned the complainant about some of her clothing and accessories worn the night of June 18 and the morning of June 19, beginning with the high-heeled shoes E.M. wore. Greenspan asked E.M. if she had ever put on her shoes when she got dressed and attempted to leave the hotel room multiple times. The complainant said she could never put them on by the time the men redirected her back to the bed sheet. Greenspan suggested E.M. was never actually trying to leave the room, suggesting the complainant faked attempting to leave as a way to have the men's attention put back on her. 'You were putting on an act to say, 'OK, I'm leaving,' to put the focus back on you,' Greenspan said. E.M. disagreed, saying she did not want the attention. Greenspan also brought up the complainant's jewelry. She compared footage from earlier in the night at Jack's Bar in London to two videos filmed in the hotel room showing E.M. In the hotel room videos, the complainant did not appear to wear the bracelet and earrings she had worn earlier in the night. Greenspan dove further into this, referencing the complainant's statement to police from June 22, 2018, in which E.M. said she had been wearing her bracelet 'the whole time.' E.M. also said in that statement that she went to put the bracelet on again days after the alleged assault, but she couldn't do it because of the memories she had from the night. 'I truly believed I was wearing it,' E.M. says to Greenspan. 'I'm not sure why I thought I had my jewelry on.' Added Greenspan: 'It was an effort to suggest to the officer, falsely, that you were impacted by what happened.' She also suggested E.M. didn't know there would be a video to disprove her claim. E.M. disagreed with both of these suggestions. Greenspan's questioning brought an end to the defense's cross-examination of E.M., but the trial is expected to resume Wednesday morning with the Crown asking more questions to the complainant.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Accused 'men, not boys': Complainant in Hockey Canada sex assault trial firm under intense grilling
The trial of five former Canada world junior hockey players entered its eighth day in London, Ontario, with defence lawyers intensifying their cross-examination of the complainant, E.M. The accused—Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote , Alex Formenton, Carter Hart , and Michael McLeod—have all pleaded not guilty to the charges of sexually assaulting E.M. Julianna Greenspan , representing Cal Foote, questioned E.M. about when she became aware that the men she interacted with at Jack's bar on June 19, 2018, were hockey players. E.M. maintained that she did not know they were hockey players until later in the evening. She also stated that it would not have influenced her actions if she had known they were world junior players. Also Read: Hockey Canada players' sex assault trial: Complainant to face more cross-examination 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses In Ait Ourir Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo Greenspan suggested that E.M. had a clear agenda. She asked why E.M. now calls the accused 'men' instead of 'boys,' which was her term in a 2018 police statement. E.M. replied, 'They were all 18 or 19. That makes them men.' Live Events Greenspan also focused on E.M.'s knowledge of the players' identities. In security footage from Jack's bar, E.M. is seen talking animatedly to a friend who worked as a bouncer. Greenspan said E.M. looked excited and told the bouncer she had spent the night dancing with 'Team Canada boys.' E.M. denied knowing their identities that night, saying, 'I didn't know that's what they were.' Another video showed E.M. chatting and laughing with one of the accused, Michael McLeod , at the bar. Greenspan claimed they were having 'fun banter.' E.M. responded that she remembered being with him but couldn't recall the conversation due to the noise and alcohol. The defence also showed footage of the players entering Jack's bar. Greenspan asked E.M. if she was told about their arrival by the bouncer. E.M. said she didn't recall that. She said she only remembered the bouncer friend when she watched the videos during trial preparation in March 2025. Also Read: Who is Charlotte Arnould? Actress who accused Depardieu of rape reacts to his conviction Greenspan accused E.M. of hiding details about the bouncer to avoid testimony that could damage her claims. E.M. disagreed, saying, 'I would have liked to have remembered that conversation. He could have confirmed I was drunk.' The counsel also discussed E.M.'s background and her family's ties to hockey. Greenspan suggested she must have known about the 2018 World Junior gold win. E.M. said she wasn't a hockey fan and had no interest in the team. The Crown can recall E.M. to clarify any points raised during the cross-examination. The trial is expected to continue later this week.
