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Microbe Ninja™ Launches AquaCube™: Solving Difficulties Of Opening Plastic Bags In Grocery Stores

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Credit: AquaCubeSummary: Microbe Ninja releases AquaCube, which helps everyday shoppers easily open plastic bags for produce, meat and bakery departments found in grocery stores in a cleaner, more efficient way.DFI division company Microbe Ninja has released AquaCube, their hands-free device that gently mists fingertips with water. Their invention helps customers open plastic bags found in various grocery store departments such as produce, meat and bakery. Through motion detection, AquaCube saves time and prevents frustration normal shoppers endure when using these bags. Customers have a pesky habit of licking or spitting on their fingers so they can grip the edges of plastic bags more easily. Not only is this an unsanitary practice that should be avoided, mask use further complicates this basic solution.Additionally, in California where Microbe Ninja is based, legislation has called for biodegradable plastic bags that make it even harder to open bags because of their thinner design...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Los Gatos the week of March 27

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

A house in Los Gatos that sold for $8.6 million tops the list of the most expensive real estate sales in Los Gatos in the past two weeks.In total, 13 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $3.3 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $1,281.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of March 20 to the week of April 3 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2 million, single-family residence in the 400 block of Bird AvenueThe 1,722 square-foot detached house in the 400 block of Bird Avenue in Los Gatos has now been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in March and the total purchase price was $1,950,000, $1,132 per square foot. The house was built in 1946. The house features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.Bird Avenue9. $2.2 million, single-family house in the 300 block of Market StreetThe 2,026 square-foot detached house in the 300 block of Ma...

Watch: SF Giants Rule 5 pick Blake Sabol slugs first career home run

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

CHICAGO — Blake Sabol won’t soon forget this week.A mere Pirates farmhand this time last year, Sabol started on Opening Day in Yankee Stadium, collected his first major-league hit the following game and on Thursday went yard for the first time. It was not a cheap shot, either.In his first at-bat against White Sox starter Lance Lynn, Sabol put a big swing on a 1-0 cutter and drove it deep into the center field seats. It left the bat at 109 mph and traveled 434 feet. Rounding first base, Sabol soaked in the moment, raising his right arm in the air in celebration.Blake Sabol CRUSHES his first MLB home run pic.twitter.com/8cNrasfdFP— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) April 6, 2023Related ArticlesSan Francisco Giants | SF Giants fans: Crab fries, Italian beef, grilled cheese (with hot soup) join the Oracle Park lineup San Francisco Giants | 7 surprising World Series moments starring the Giants and Oakland A’s San Francisco Giants | ...

San Jose, Oakland airports rebound — yet stay below pre-COVID heights

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

 San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan holds a model of a Spirit Airlines jetliner during an event at San Jose International Airport, February 2023. John Aitken, the city’s director of aviation, stands next to Mahan. (George Avalos/Bay Area News Group)Passenger travel activity continues to rebound at the international airports in San Jose and Oakland — yet both aviation hubs remain far below the heights they reached prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus.San Jose International Airport handled slightly more than 821,800 passengers during February, which was up 34% from the same month in 2022, according to a post on the airport’s website.Oakland International Airport accommodated just over 794,300 passengers in February, representing an increase of 19% compared with February 2022, the aviation complex reported.Measured over the most recent 12-month period that ended in February, both airports are showing steady improvement compared with recent years.Oakland Airport h...

Armed suspects tied to Redwood City catalytic converter thefts

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

(KRON) -- The Redwood City Police Department is warning the public about a recent string of catalytic converter thefts involving armed suspects. There were eight catalytic converter thefts on March 21 that appeared to involve the same three suspects, Redwood City PD said in a news alert.Private security video police obtained from a resident showed a group of three suspects involved in one of the thefts. One of the suspects appeared to be armed with an AK-47 style assault weapon, police said. Armed home invasion suspect arrested by San Jose PD This is one of several recent catalytic converter theft incidents across the Bay Areas involving armed suspects. Redwood City PD is urging residents to use caution if they observe a catalytic converter theft in progress and to contact law enforcement."Do not take an action that would endanger yourself or others," police warn.Suspects in the March 21 thefts are described as follows:Suspect 1: Male wearing a Bape brand shark zip-up sweater, lig...

5 arrested in connection with stolen car found in Rohnert Park parking lot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

(BCN) -- A stolen car found in a Rohnert Park parking lot on Wednesday morning led to the arrests of five people and the seizure of burglary tools and stolen catalytic converters, police said.The car was spotted by officers about 10 a.m. in the 6000 Block of Redwood Drive, according to a post on Facebook by Rohnert Park police.A floor jack, saw blades and shaved keys were found inside, and police located suspects connected to the vehicle at a local motel room.The discovery of a stolen car in Rohnert Park led to the arrests of five people and the seizure of stolen catalytic converters and burglary tools on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Rohnert Park. (RPDPS via Bay City News)The discovery of a stolen car in Rohnert Park led to the arrests of five people and the seizure of stolen catalytic converters and burglary tools on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Rohnert Park. (RPDPS via Bay City News)More burglary tools, stolen catalytic convertors, and power tools were seized from the motel room, ...

Clarification: Congress-TikTok story

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story published April 3, 2023, The Associated Press reported on members of Congress defending their use of TikTok. The story should have made clear that the second part of the quote from Rep. Greg Landsman of Ohio ends with, “you have to imagine the administration or our government would say absolutely not.” And a new quote from him begins with, “You can’t have it on a government phone, and that’s good.” The two quotes appeared continuous in the original story. Source

Live Updates| Hovland leading Masters, Tiger 9 shots back

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Latest from the first round of the Masters (all times local):3:40 p.m.Tiger Woods struggled in the first round at the Masters, but his playing partners on Thursday sure didn’t.Viktor Hovland, the No. 9 player in the world, is the early leader in the clubhouse after shooting a 7-under 65, just two shots off the tournament record shared by Nick Price (1986) and Greg Norman (1996). The Norwegian shot 35 on the front nine and played a bogey-free round.Several players are still on the course.Xander Schauffele, the other member of the Woods, Hovland threesome, also played well and is tied for sixth after an opening round 68.The 47-year-old Woods struggled all day with his iron play but got back to 1 over after birdies at No. 15 and 16. However, the five-time Masters champion bogeyed the final hole and finished with a 74, leaving him nine shots behind Hovland. ____Sergio Garcia is tired of hearing about the tension between LIV and PGA Tour players at the Masters.The...

Stormy Daniels dice que “absolutamente” testificaría contra Trump si el caso va a juicio

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

La estrella del cine porno, Stormy Daniels, dijo que ella “absolutamente” testificaría contra el expresidente Donald Trump si los cargos penales relacionados con el supuesto pago de sobornos a finales de su campaña electoral en el 2016 van a juicio.En un avance de la entrevista en “Piers Morgan Uncensored”, que saldrá al aire este jueves en la tarde, Daniels dijo que “esperará con ansias” testificar si el caso va a juicio.“Cada vez que estás en el ojo público, da miedo. Yo solía tener miedo dando un reporte oral en la escuela. Así que, es desalentador, pero lo espero con ansias”, dijo.Este artículo se publicó en NBC News. Para leerlo completo, haz clic aquí.Source

Mavs’ Cuban says keeping Irving is priority, supports Kidd

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — While Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says re-signing Kyrie Irving is the team’s top offseason priority, he doesn’t view it as a “Kyrie or bust” scenario.The billionaire businessman who has stayed mostly silent on Mavericks matters this season also is showing support for coach Jason Kidd with the team currently outside the playoff picture a year after going to the Western Conference finals in Kidd’s Dallas debut.Cuban held a rare session with reporters before Wednesday’s 123-119 victory over Sacramento that kept alive the Mavs’ hopes of getting the final play-in spot as the 10th seed in the West.Dallas gambled with the blockbuster deal for Irving before the trade deadline in February despite his expiring contract, giving the franchise its first pair of All-Star starters with Luka Doncic.The Mavericks have slipped in the standings since then, in part because of injuries to both stars, but Cuban maintains the move was made for the long ter...