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Virtual Before it was Cool: Cameron Slayden, Scientific Animation Innovator Shares the Pros and Cons of Running a Virtual Office

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:43 GMT

Since co-founding in 2005, Cameron Slayden has operated Microverse Studios, an animation company with a twist: they only produce animation about extremely complicated cell biology and molecular science.Cameron says, “When I started the company, having a brick and mortar office was really important to me. It was all part of creating a customer experience that inspired confidence that we were professionals and could do this very unique job that we do.”While the company was first finding its legs, they produced scientific animations for documentary series on National Geographic, History, and other TV channels.“It was important that all of the animators be in one place so that they could use the studio’s computing resources. The turnaround times were bananas, too, so being on site made the production process very nimble. There was no efficient cloud computing back then, so we had to FTP over painfully slow internet lines or hand-deliver hard drives. It was very primitive.”As the company...

Empowering Well-being with Jacob Rogers and UltraLux Health

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:43 GMT

The health and wellness industry stands at a crossroads of aspiration and reality. With a staggering worth of 4.3 trillion U.S. dollars as of 2020, its magnetic pull is undeniable.With this growth, the Global Wellness Institute highlighted an intriguing dynamic: From 2015 to 2017, the wellness market grew by 12.8%, outstripping many other sectors.Surfing this wellness wave, a lot of people end up lost at sea. Everywhere you turn, there’s a new product, diet, or workout routine yelling they’ve got the magic bean to top-tier health. But this onslaught isn’t just mind-boggling; it’s game-changing. What we choose here isn’t just about shedding a few; it’s about upping our game, living large, and feeling 100%.Without further ado, meet Jacob Rogers. Born in the heart of Missouri, he represents a curious intersection of grassroots understanding and forward-thinking innovation. His brand, UltraLux Health, is bridging holistic wellness with innovative technology...

Marion Turner Dies in Mobility-Scooter Crash on North Las Vegas Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:43 GMT

58-Year-Old Woman Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Collision near Webster StreetLAS VEGAS, NV (December 13, 2023) – Marion Turner died Friday morning in a mobility-scooter crash on North Las Vegas Boulevard and Carey Avenue.Around 8:50 a.m., police responded to the scene near Webster Street on November 17th.Upon arrival, authorities discovered Turner, a 58-year-old individual, lying injured on the highway. Despite life-saving efforts, medics later pronounced her dead at UMC. Investigations by officers revealed that the driver of a yellow Chevrolet Camaro, traveling north, collided with the victim as she attempted to cross Las Vegas Boulevard.Following the impact, the driver fled the scene without providing assistance or contacting the police.An active investigation is underway, and anyone who may have witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department at 702-633-9111 or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends ...

Emilio Jimenez Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run on Van Buren Boulevard [Jurupa Valley, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:43 GMT

Pedestrian Crash near 56th Street Kills 24-Year-Old ManJURUPA VALLEY, CA (December 13, 2023) – Saturday night, a hit-and-run collision on Van Buren Boulevard took the life of Emilio Jimenez.The deadly crash happened around 10:51 p.m. in the area of Van Buren Boulevard, just north of 56th Street.According to the deputies, a vehicle in the southbound lanes hit the male pedestrian for unknown reasons. The vehicle then fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim.Unfortunately, the first responders declared the man dead at the scene. The Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau later identified the victim as 24-year-old Emilio Jimenez.At this time, the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation.Additionally, a portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Those who witnessed the Van Buren Boulevard hit-and-run are encouraged to contact the sheriff’s Jurupa Valley station at ...

Agent Orange are a Gas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:43 GMT

Agent Orange are a Gas: It’s been a hot minute since Agent Orange’s last studio album, 1996’s Virtually Indestructible, with frontman Mike Palm telling us six years ago that he doesn’t take the release of a new body of work lightly. “There may have been some slight changes along the way, but the genre that I chose and the way I chose to present my sound is somewhat unique,” he said back then. The set will be stacked with classics then.“Especially in the early days of the punk scene, any competitiveness was just for fun, if there was any at all,” Palm also said. “Orange County was still no man’s land as far as punk rock goes. So of course we were in L.A. seeing what was going on, seeing the bands. If anything, you could look at it as encouraging and inspirational — other artists doing something cool.”The Kaotics, Sex Appeal, Trash Day, Social Insecurity, Couch Surf, Akira XX, and Tokyo Riot also performs.Agent Orange are a Gas: The event takes place at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 15 a...

Pac-12 bowl picks: Washington, Oregon, Arizona cover in marquee games; UCLA, Utah and OSU struggle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:43 GMT

The most successful Pac-12 regular season in years hasn’t resonated with the postseason oddsmakers.Combine several difficult matchups with significant quarterback attrition (hello, USC and Oregon State) and the conference is favored in just half of its eight bowls.This, after it posted a 29-7 record in non-conference games from September through November.But the underdog role creates the opportunity for upside surprises, especially in the matchups against marquee foes Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Texas.Our picks …Season: 42-38-1Five-star special: 7-6All picks against the spreadLines taken from BetMGM (via VegasInsider.com)*** Games listed in chronological order.LA Bowl: UCLA vs. Boise StateKickoff: Dec. 16 at 4:30 p.m. (ABC)Line: UCLA -4 (total: 48.5)Comment: Things only got worse for the Bruins after the season-ending loss to Cal with substantial player and staff departures. As a result, we’re avoiding them at all costs in the LA Bowl. (Star edge rusher Laiatu Latu, f...

Video captures man cutting down pro-Gaza banners in San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:43 GMT

SAN JOSE — A Muslim civil rights organization is calling for an investigation into a hostile interaction caught on video between two unidentified men in San Jose, where one man was seen slashing down two banners that called for an end to Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip.The video taken on Sunday and posted by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, begins in the middle of an-already heated argument between two people. One man stands in front of the camera, next to a large banner hung on a freeway overpass. The exact location was not immediately clear, though a CAIR news release said the incident happened in San Jose.In the 3 minute and 19 second video, a man is seen on video engaging in political argument with the man holding the recording device. The discussion centers on the two banners, which both appear to say “End Israeli Occupation. Save Gaza.”About 30 seconds into the video, the other man pulls out a knife and begins to cut and tear down the first banner. H...

Oakland man gets no additional jail time for biting off cousin’s earlobe during drive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:43 GMT

OAKLAND — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to time he’s already served in jail for biting off his cousin’s ear while they were driving to buy cannabis, according to court records.Charles Atkinson-Rodgers, of Oakland, was originally charged with mayhem and attempted robbery. But in a plea deal with Alameda County prosecutors he pleaded no contest to an assault charge in exchange for a three-year prison sentence. But factoring in credit for good behavior, Atkinson-Rodgers had already served that much time since his May 27, 2022 arrest, court records show.The plea deal was finalized Nov. 22, and Atkinson-Rodgers was ordered to report to his parole agent that same day, according to a minute order from the sentencing hearing.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | One person killed in East Oakland shooting Crime and Public Safety | Police arrest suspect in Berkeley double stabbing Crime and Public Safety | East Bay hit-and-run...

One person killed in East Oakland shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:43 GMT

OAKLAND — A man was fatally shot Tuesday morning in East Oakland, authorities said.Authorities were trying to confirm the man’s identity in order to notify any relatives.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police arrest suspect in Berkeley double stabbing Crime and Public Safety | East Bay hit-and-run victim from January dies; police seeking harsher charge against suspect Crime and Public Safety | Investigation underway into Castro Valley road-rage shooting Crime and Public Safety | Shooting near Oakland high school triggers lockdown Crime and Public Safety | Motorist arrested on suspicion of DUI after East Bay crash The shooting was reported about 6:34 a.m. Tuesday in the 9900 block of International Boulevard, which contains a mixture of residences and small businesses.The man was pronounced dead at the scene.A motive for the shooting is under investigation. No arrests were immediately...

After mysterious death, toy’s sale is halted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:43 GMT

Amazon, Target and Walmart have voluntarily stopped selling water beads marketed for children after government officials, lawmakers and public health professionals called for a ban on the toys.Water beads are tiny balls made of extremely absorbent polymer material. When exposed to liquid, they can expand to 100 times their initial size and weight, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.Because they can grow in the stomach or intestine — becoming golf-ball-size or larger —  these toys pose immense health risks to young children, say experts. They can also cause injury if inserted in an ear or nostril, and can even be inhaled into a lung.And, because they’re mostly made up of water, typical X-rays often do not pick them up. In a safety alert in September, the CPSC reported that these beads “can cause severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration, intestinal blockages and life-threatening injuries” and may require surgery to remove.The reported emergencies following...