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Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- General
- Buzz Feed
I Depend On This $26 Product For A Good Night's Sleep
You amass quite a lot of gear when you're expecting a new baby, and while some of it can be considered extraneous, a lot of it is positively de rigueur. One item that I was sure would be superfluous has become as essential for my own sleep as it is for my child's is a sound machine. Specifically, the Yogasleep Hushh white noise machine. There's something about the particular sound quality of this popular and highly-rated noise machine that is incredibly soothing. I am now utterly dependent on it for a good night's sleep — and it comes in especially handy when I'm traveling or when there's a racket outside that needs to be drowned out. Thanks to the inundation of baby products that can accompany the birth of a child, I own a couple of other, much fancier, sound machines, including two popular ones from Hatch and Nanit that come with a wide variety of different noise and light options. However, none lull me to sleep quite like the Yogasleep Hushh. I now require two of these to sleep at night (one by the crib and one on my side of the bed), not because the machines are not loud enough, but because I yearn for white noise in surround sound. This powerful little machine has three different sounds to choose from: bright white noise, deep white noise or gentle ocean waves. The adjustable volume makes it possible to block out noise and disruptions, which is convenient in the evenings when my wife and I want to watch an hour of television while the baby sleeps before inevitably falling asleep on the couch and during those early mornings when one of us is trying to sleep in while the other entertains the world's loudest child. The USB charger makes it a breeze to keep the battery loaded and avert a midnight crisis. I have found that charging it for just over an hour will power it for 12-16 hours. It really is the best option of all the white noise machines out there, portable or not. Whether you have a baby or small child, or like me, simply want to block out external noise and get a good night's sleep no matter where you are, then you need to check out this affordable white noise machine. Right now you can get it for under $26, making it pretty irresistible. Take a peek at what other users had to say and snag one for yourself. Get it from Amazon for $25.99.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
UW Tacoma faculty director charged in domestic abuse, DUI case
This story was originally posted on A University of Washington (UW) Tacoma director has been charged with several crimes regarding alleged domestic abuse. Kurt Dayan Hatch, 55, allegedly threatened to kill his girlfriend and drove under the influence, The News Tribune reported Thursday. Hatch is the faculty director of the Educational Administration Program and Professor of Practice, as stated on the UW Tacoma's website. He was charged with two counts of a protection-order violation, felony harassment, fourth-degree assault, and DUI, according to the media outlet, citing court records. Hatch was arrested on May 12 in Suncadia. Deputies were sent to the Prospector Inn after a woman called 911, yelling, 'Quit hurting me,' The Tacoma News Tribune stated. When deputies arrived, the woman told them everything was fine and she was looking for her dog, however, Cle Elum officers learned the woman had a protection order against Hatch. Hatch, according to the media outlet, is also accused of assaulting his girlfriend in November 2024, allegedly throwing her phone out a window when she tried to call 911. The Tacoma News Tribune stated Hatch was booked into the Kittitas County Jail. He was arraigned and released on $50,000 bail. UW Tacoma sent the media outlet a statement, linking mental health services and information for the Title IX coordinator's office, along with the Washington Employee Assistance Program's website and SafeCampus.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
UW Tacoma professor charged with felony after alleged domestic-violence incident
A faculty director from the University of Washington Tacoma is facing a number of criminal charges for allegedly threatening to kill his girlfriend and driving under the influence in Kittitas County. Kurt Dayan Hatch, 55, has been charged by Kittitas County prosecutors with two counts of a protection-order violation, felony harassment, fourth-degree assault and driving under the influence, court records show. He was arrested at the lodge in Suncadia on May 12. Hatch is the faculty director of the Educational Administration Program and a professor of practice at the university, according to the school's website where his employee profile is shown. He has been in the education field for 22 years. Hatch previously served as principal at Mountain View Elementary in the North Thurston School District and a principal in University Place, according to the Association of Washington School Principals podcast website. 'The University of Washington Tacoma has been informed of an employee's arrest. We take such matters with the utmost seriousness, and the University is currently responding,' according to a university communications representative email to The News Tribune. Efforts to reach Hatch and the attorney listed as representing him in the criminal case were not immediately successful. Kittitas County deputies were dispatched at about 11:38 p.m. to the area of the Prospector Inn in the Suncadia complex after a woman called 911 yelling, 'Quit hurting me,' while crying. A man's voice was also heard in the background, according to a Kittitas County Sheriff's Office report. At the hotel, deputies tried to contact the phone number used to call 911, but the woman said she was looking for her dog and everything was OK, the report said. Cle Elum police officers later found the woman's car parked at the entrance of the lodge, the report said. They also learned she had a protection order against Hatch. Hatch was accused of physically assaulting his girlfriend in November 2024. She had injuries on her body, and he allegedly threw her phone out a bedroom window when she attempted to call 911, according to a probable cause document from Tacoma Municipal Court. In Kittitas County, officers noted Hatch might have violated the protection order and found him, along with the woman, in her car, documents show. Hatch was in the driver's seat and acknowledged his name when asked. Hatch allegedly said the protection order was not in place. A deputy later noted the restraining order expires in 2029. Deputies believed Hatch was intoxicated as he had bloodshot, watery eyes, had slow responses and there was a strong order of intoxicants on him, the report said. Hatch submitted to a breathalyzer test and his result came back with .09 and .084 blood-alcohol content result, documents show. The legal limit in Washington is .08. The woman had a small cut on her chin, and at first said she was 'fine,' when asked about it. She later told deputies Hatch hit her a few times, documents show. He would allegedly start 'backhanding' her to the face as he was driving. The woman said she called 911 that day after Hatch allegedly hit her and said he was 'going to kill them both by crashing the vehicle' while driving in Suncadia, the report said. The woman said she felt her life was in danger and told herself she would jump out of the car if she had the opportunity. At one point, she opened the car door but did not jump, documents show. She said Hatch saw the emergency lights from arriving police officers and allegedly drove to the lodge to get away, the report said. Deputies booked Hatch to the Kittitas County Jail the next day. He has since been arraigned and released on a $50,000 bail. The university spokesperson encourages any members of the community in need of support to reach out. 'Students can access confidential support through UW Tacoma's Psychological & Wellness Services and the UW Office of the Title IX Coordinator. Faculty and staff can receive assistance through the Washington Employee Assistance Program (WA EAP). Anyone can contact SafeCampus to anonymously discuss concerns about safety and well-being, either for themselves or someone else,' the representative said.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown Announces Four Finalists Competing for $100,000 Grand Prize
Top 4 entrepreneurs to compete on June 11 for startup funds and business support to open a brick-and-mortar location DETROIT, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, the small business competition behind many of Detroit's most popular neighborhood storefronts, has announced the Top 4 businesses advancing to the final stage of the 2025 competition. These four entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to compete in the Hatch Off, where they will pitch their businesses for the chance to win $100,000 in startup funding from Comerica Bank to open a brick-and-mortar location in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The winner will also receive a business support package from TechTown Detroit, Wayne State University's entrepreneurship hub. "The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown continues to foster small business development by supporting Hatch winners and program alumni on their entrepreneurial journeys," said Christianne Malone, Assistant Vice President for Economic Development at Wayne State University and Chief Program Officer of TechTown Detroit. "We can't wait to see where each of these contestants go as they nurture their businesses and drive revitalization, supported by their local communities." Below are the Top Four businesses competing to win the 2025 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest: Detroit Culture & Clay: Detroit Culture & Clay is a one stop for all things clay. Guests can enjoy paint and sips, hands-on learning and a full stock of ceramic supplies, while also supporting local artists by purchasing their unique work. Halie & Co: Halie & Co is a handmade jewelry, candle, and home fragrance store with the belief that everyone should have access to affordable jewelry and goods that make them feel beautiful and are created with high-quality materials and intention. Halie & Co creates experiences through permanent jewelry and jewelry making workshops, giving customers the perfect way to be a part of the creation process. Livy's Sweet Rolls: Livy's Sweet Rolls specializes in handcrafted gourmet cinnamon rolls made from scratch with nostalgic, high-quality ingredients. Inspired by a family tradition of wholesome baking, Livy's Sweet Rolls offers better-for-you desserts free from preservatives, dyes, and artificial junk. Its mission is to spread joy through premium sweet treats that families can trust, enjoy, and create memories around. Walter Pat's Bakery Cafe: Walter Pat's Bakery Cafe is a seasonally driven, small-batch, black woman-owned bakery in Detroit. The cafe focuses on Michigan seasonal produce and specific flavors from Midwest upbringing and southern influence. Walter Pat's strives to showcase unique flavor combinations and delicious classics, as well as to broaden taste buds with a new experience through food. The final round of public voting begins Monday, June 2 at noon and runs through the end of the pitch competition at the Hatch Off on Wednesday, June 11. There, the Top 4 entrepreneurs will present their business plans in front of a panel of expert judges and a live audience. Community members can vote for their favorite businesses once per day by visiting The winner of the 2025 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest will be chosen through a combination of the public's vote and judges' deliberations. Over the years, the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown has helped launch some of Detroit's most successful and well-known businesses, including winners G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs (2024), Bouncing Around The Motor City (2023), Little Liberia (2022), 27th Letter Books (2019), Baobab Fare (2017), Meta Physica Massage (2016), Sister Pie (2014), Batch Brewing Company (2013) and La Feria (2012). With this year's contributions and grants, Comerica and the Comerica Charitable Foundation have invested approximately $1.3 million into Hatch Detroit since it first began supporting the small business program in 2012. "Entrepreneurs are the heartbeat of thriving communities, and supporting their dreams is critical to building strong, sustainable local economies," said Meghan Storey, Senior Vice President, Michigan Director of Small Business at Comerica Bank. "As we enter the next phase of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, we are getting to know more about the new small businesses who will help transform their neighborhoods. It is clear the future is very bright for these entrepreneurs, who are showcasing their passion and inspiration for their businesses and community." Tickets are now available to attend the Hatch Off and see the winner crowned. The Hatch Off takes place on Wednesday, June 11 at 6 p.m., at the Wayne State University Industry Innovation Center at 461 Burroughs Street in Detroit. To purchase your ticket to the Hatch Off, visit Comerica Bank, a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated, has served Michigan longer than any other bank with a continuous presence dating back over 175 years to its Detroit founding in 1849. It is the largest bank employer in metro Detroit and has more than 4,300 employees (FTE) statewide. With one of the largest banking center networks in Michigan, Comerica nurtures lifelong relationships with unwavering integrity and financial prudence. Comerica positively impacts the lives of Michigan residents by helping customers be successful, providing financial support that assists hundreds of charitable organizations, and actively participating in Detroit's downtown revitalization. Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Follow on Facebook: X: @ComericaBank and Instagram: @comerica_bank. TechTown Detroit, Wayne State University's entrepreneurship hub, is a nonprofit business service organization that provides programs, education and resources for early- to growth-stage small businesses and tech entrepreneurs. By building bridges for entrepreneurs to succeed, TechTown is accelerating an inclusive economy for Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Since 2007, TechTown has supported more than 6,090 companies, which created 2,277 jobs and raised more than $406 million in startup and growth capital. For more information, visit Hatch Detroit supports both existing and new retail initiatives in the cities of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. Hatch Detroit was founded in 2011 to give residents and aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to have a voice in neighborhood retail development and joined TechTown Detroit's suite of entrepreneurial programs and services in 2022. Beyond the contest, Hatch Detroit provides funding, exposure and mentoring in support of its alumni entrepreneurs. With support from Hatch Detroit, 50 alumni have opened businesses. They employ over 500 people and have invested over $10 million in economic development. To learn more, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Comerica Bank Sign in to access your portfolio
West Australian
7 days ago
- Health
- West Australian
Greenough Regional Prison staff members Dean Wellman and Candice Hatch receive Corrective Services Awards
Two staff members at Greenough Regional Prison have been honoured with Corrective Services awards for their commitment to improving the conditions for and health of inmates and detainees. Assistant superintendent offender services Dean Wellman was recognised with the Commissioner's Award for Outstanding Service, while clinical nurse manager Candice Hatch received the Rehabilitation and Reintegration Award. Mr Wellman has 30 years experience at Greenough Regional Prison, starting as a prison officer in 1995 and working his way up to a member of the senior management team. A Department of Justice spokesperson said Mr Wellman has worked tirelessly in his career to improve conditions for both staff and prisoners, while also acting as a community liaison and representing the prison on projects, networks and partnerships. 'His strong focus on people and partnerships has been instrumental in fostering a collaboration with DFES, enabling prisoners to assist in fire mitigation efforts,' the spokesperson said. 'Additionally, he represents the prison on multiple committees, working to enhance Greenough's image and access resources that benefit both staff and prisoners.' Ms Hatch was singled out for praise for showing 'exceptional dedication to promoting prisoner health and wellbeing, making a real difference to the lives of detainees at Greenough Regional Prison'. She has been proactive in raising health awareness among prisoners through health expos, information sessions and on-site health checks, while also implementing health care plans for individuals managing diabetes, asthma and cardiac issues. 'Her commitment has not only improved individual health outcomes but has also supported Corrective Services' broader efforts towards rehabilitating prisoners,' the spokesperson said. Mr Wellman and Ms Hatch were presented with their awards by Corrective Services Commissioner Brad Royce at an event in Perth last week.
