State Stands By Flawed Test Scores Despite Local Concerns

Michael Malone doesn’t know where he’ll hang the jersey. As long as it can be replaced by an updated version someday. After the Nuggets wrapped up practice on Monday afternoon, general manager Calvin Booth surprised Malone with a framed custom jersey, commemorating his 433rd win as Denver’s coach this season, which set a new franchise record. The number on the jersey was 433. “Calvin Booth had that made, so obviously really appreciate the gesture.

Dear Eric: My wife and I have a fair number of friend groups. We enjoy social gatherings, especially dinners out, with all the groups. But only one or two of the couples ask us out as much as we ask them. The majority of the other couples only seem to go out with us when we initiate it, although they seem to go out frequently with other mutual friends. We’re certain they enjoy our company as much as we enjoy theirs and they readily accept our invitations when available, but we feel we’d never hear from them unless we initiate the contact.

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2025. There are 358 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 7, 2015, masked gunmen stormed the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, a French newspaper that had caricatured the Prophet Muhammad, methodically killing 12 people, including the editor, before escaping.

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST today (1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus. Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024: You are cheerful, affectionate, loyal and generous. You have empathy for others, which is why you are cherished by friends and family.

Raymond Cruz is a highly underrated actor. Tuco Salamanca is a classic villain in every sense of the word while only appearing in four episodes of Breaking Bad. Detective Julio Sanchez was a whirling dervish of respect in The Closer. I loved both programs. I'm gearing up to watch season two of Squid Game, but its been so long since I watched season one, I can't remember how the first season ended. I do like to re-watch series, but I'm not in the mood to re-watch Squid. My friend called me tonight and filled me on on the season one ending. All good, now open thread. read more

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