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American Press
16-07-2025
- Business
- American Press
Louisiana launches High Impact Jobs Program focused on energy, advanced manufacturing
(Special to the American Press) A new state program designed to boost high-paying employment in Louisiana officially launched this month, offering grants to companies in sectors deemed critical to the state's economy — including energy and advanced manufacturing — while excluding industries like gaming, retail, and solar farms. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois told The Center Square that the program has received four applicants so far. The High Impact Jobs Program, administered by Louisiana Economic Development, was created to provide performance-based grants to businesses that create full-time, benefits-eligible jobs paying above-average wages. To qualify, companies must meet wage thresholds based on regional or parish averages and operate in eligible industries. Bourgeois said the program emerged from a confluence of factors her department identified after she took office earlier this year. According to Bourgeois, there were two or three issues that 'seemed disparate' at first — the Industrial Tax Exemption Program changes under Governor Edwards, a 20-year-old Quality Jobs Program that had never been fully reimagined, and the lack of a modern strategic plan at the department. 'Where we've landed with all this is that they're not independent,' Bourgeois said, suggesting that HIP is meant to address all three issues. To participate in the new program, businesses must be located in Louisiana and approved by the LED secretary. Eligible projects must either create jobs in distressed areas with wages at least 110% of the lesser of the parish or regional average wage, create jobs in other areas with wages at least 125% of the parish average wage, or retain highly skilled workers with advanced degrees, if approved in advance by LED. Grants are reimbursable and based on the annualized wages of qualifying new jobs, capped at $2,000 per job, per year. The reimbursement rate depends on the wage level: 8% for jobs in distressed areas that meet the lower wage threshold, 18% for jobs that meet 125% to 150% of the parish average wage, and 22% for jobs that exceed 150% of the parish average wage. A separate grant is available to retain highly skilled workers with advanced degrees, subject to LED approval. Bourgeois emphasized that the new program is fiscally capped at $125 million annually, unlike the Quality Jobs Program, which was open-ended and dictated entirely by statute. 'That was a commitment we made to the Legislature — that our new proposal would be fiscally responsible while still allowing us to compete and win,' Bourgeois said. According to LED rules and program documents, energy and process industries — including liquefied natural gas services, nuclear components, and carbon ecosystem management — are explicitly listed among eligible sectors. Other targeted industries include manufacturing, logistics, aerospace and defense, biotechnology and medical device production, agribusiness, data centers and general management operations, and technology fields such as robotics, cybersecurity, and industrial software. LED may also approve projects aligned with its strategic plan, which is updated periodically. Bourgeois said that updating the department's strategic plan helped shape the direction of the program. 'We identified five North Stars for the department…one of those that's really fundamentally important is wage growth,' Bourgeois said. 'If Louisiana citizens aren't seeing rising wages to support their families, then are we really effective?' Some industries are expressly barred from participating. These include gaming, retail, solar farms, professional sports teams, local utilities such as water and sewer systems, solid waste disposal, legal and accounting services, call centers, and entertainment companies such as film, music, and live performance production. In the Quality Jobs program's final week, major companies including Shell, Exxon, Air Products, Dow, Meta, Hyundai, and Woodland filed applications before that program's sunset. Each of those companies 'has used the incentive in the past and built project plans around that economic formula,' Bourgeois said.
The National
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Modern One draws in visitors with 3ft spider and free artist rooms
A series of free artist rooms open on Saturday with sights to see including Bourgeois's arachnid, created in 1994, and serving as a starting point for new displays across the gallery. The national touring collection is jointly cared for by the National Galleries of Scotland and Tate. Lucy Askew, chief curator of modern and contemporary art, said: 'We're delighted that from this July, visitors to Modern One can explore new, free displays from the nation's collection. 'Art can be a source of insight and delight, helping us make sense of our place in the world. 'At the heart of these displays will be presentations of works by Louise Bourgeois, Helen Chadwick and Robert Mapplethorpe, featured as part of our Artist Rooms collection. 'All three artists considered deeply what it is to be human, expressing this in dynamic, intriguing and often playful ways. 'Their art not only reflects shared experiences, bringing attention to the things that connect us, but also offers a window onto different perspectives. 'We hope visitors will be inspired by their vision and creativity, and by the work of the many other impressive and engaging artists featured. There is truly something for all to discover.' French-American artist Bourgeois is described as one of the most influential artists of her generation whose career spanned eight decades, from the 1930s until 2010. Her work included paintings and drawings, sculptures using fabric and rubber, and monumental installations. The display will draw out the ways Bourgeois used art as an act of catharsis, with works exploring selfhood, family connections, motherhood and memory. Modern One is also inviting visitors to 'be inspired by the radical, sensuous, and often playful works' of Chadwick. One of the first women artists to be nominated for the Turner Prize in 1987, her innovative and unconventional use of materials was hugely influential on a younger generation of artists. Her death in 1996 at 42 curtailed a career marked by inventive transgression, questioning gender representation and the nature of desire. Early photographic works in this display will explore how she used her own body to consider autobiography, self-knowledge, the cycles of life and familial relationships. Another artist room will feature one of the largest collections of photographic works by the American Mapplethorpe. A pioneer of black-and-white photography, within his relatively short career, Mapplethorpe was recognised as one of the most significant fine art photographers of the late 20th century, making images that both challenge and engage with classical notions of beauty.
Scotsman
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
National Galleries Edinburgh: Giant metal spider returning to Scottish modern art gallery after 12 years
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A 3m-tall metal spider is to make a return to a Scottish art gallery after 12 years as part of an exhibition that will also feature photography by American talent Robert Mapplethorpe. Spider, by French-American artist Louise Bourgeois, will be on display at Modern One in Edinburgh from next month, in a free exhibition in the Artist Rooms series, cared for jointly by the National Galleries of Scotland and Tate. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The spider was previously on show at the gallery in 2013, as part of Artist Rooms exhibition Louise Bourgeois, A Woman Without Secrets. The artwork was also exhibited in the Turbine Hall at the Tate Modern in London. The creation was on display in Aberdeen last year. As well as work by Ms Bourgeois and Mr Mapplethorpe, who is known for his black-and-white photographic images, and Helen Chadwick, the exhibition will also include paintings, drawings, prints and photography by artists such as Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Sarah Lucas, Jasleen Kaur, Edvard Munch and Lee Miller. Lucy Askew, chief curator, modern and contemporary art, said: 'We're delighted that from this July, visitors to Modern One can explore new, free displays from the nation's collection. Art can be a source of insight and delight, helping us make sense of our place in the world. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'At the heart of these displays will be presentations of works by Louise Bourgeois, Helen Chadwick and Robert Mapplethorpe, featured as part of our Artist Rooms collection. All three artists considered deeply what it is to be human, expressing this in dynamic, intriguing and often playful ways.' Spider by Louise Bourgeois will return to Edinburgh. | National Galleries She added: 'Their art not only reflects shared experiences, bringing attention to the things that connect us, but also offers a window onto different perspectives. We hope visitors will be inspired by their vision and creativity, and by the work of the many other impressive and engaging artists featured. There is truly something for all to discover.' Ms Bourgeois has been described as 'one of the most influential artists of her generation'. Her career spanned eight decades, from the 1930s until 2010. Artworks included paintings and drawings, sculptures using fabric and rubber, and monumental installations. As well as Spider, the display will also include two works on paper – 10am is When You Come to Me and Spirals, both created in 2005 – and a rare early painting, made by Bourgeois in 1946-7. A sculpture, Untitled, made when Ms Bourgeois was 85, will also go on display, representing a portrait of the artist's aging body using clothes and undergarments she had worn during her lifetime. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad One of the first female artists to be nominated for the Turner Prize in 1987, Ms Chadwick's career was cut short by her death in 1996 aged just 42. Her work was marked by inventive transgression, questioning gender representation and the nature of desire. Photography by Robert Mapplethorpe, pictured here in a self portrait, will also be on display. | National Galleries The Artist Rooms programme and collection is managed by Tate and National Galleries of Scotland with the support of Art Fund, Henry Moore Foundation and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and Creative Scotland.
Global News
21-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
Edmonton homeowners mull restrictive covenants to stop multi-unit builds
Some Edmonton homeowners are trying to take city development into their own hands by limiting where multi-unit homes can be built. They're exploring a legally binding agreement called a restrictive covenant, which goes on a property title and limits how a property is used or developed, even after it is sold to a new owner. Crestwood residents Jasmine Winter and Neil Bourgeois say they're considering putting one on their home. 'This is a last resort for homeowners,' Bourgeois said. The pair moved into their home in the sought-after west end neighbourhood a year and a half ago. They chose the established, upscale area as a quiet place to raise their kids. 'Playgrounds, the community, being able to walk to the school was a really big deal for us,' Winter said. Story continues below advertisement But they say potential development next door could change the neighbourhood feel they bought into. The City of Edmonton website shows the two lots directly north of Winter's and Bourgeois' home have development permits under intake review. Both applications are for the construction of a four-dwelling row house, with two secondary suites and an unenclosed front porch. 'We're just not sure that this is fulfilling the needs of the city's growth and it's definitely not fulfilling the needs of the community,' Bourgeois said. One community group is even trying to put restrictive covenants throughout their historic west-central neighbourhood. The Glenora neighbourhood, which is a century old and one of Edmonton's most sought-after neighbourhoods, was established in the 1910s with a restrictive covenant in place in some sections called the Carruthers Caveat. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy It was named after the businessman who sold the land the city with the caveat that only single family homes and wide expansive lots be allowed, to maintain his vision of Glenora as a prestigious residential area. The covenant was registered on some properties in Glenora, primarily on the south side (see map below.) Now, in a letter posted on its Facebook page, the Glenora Community League is asking for the 'support of fellow property owners to voluntarily agree to place a restrictive covenant on title to their property that would prohibit the construction of these large multifamily (sic.) dwellings' on their land. Story continues below advertisement A Calgary community is taking similar steps. 1:59 Citywide rezoning hits campaign trail as Calgary community explores restrictive covenants Real estate lawyer Shane Parker says this is becoming more common. 'The city has a land-use bylaw and zoning where the city seeks to have input and control over the growth and development,' Parker said. 'A restrictive covenant is on the private side, which seeks to do the same thing.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "A restrictive covenant is on the private side, which seeks to do the same thing." Parker says it will be hard for existing communities like Glenora to get enough coverage to completely shut out multi-unit homes. 'You may have 1,000 titles without the restrictive covenant. To bind those titles, you would need 1,000 people to agree,' Parker said. 'That may be a challenge. There's going to be a variety of opinions.' Story continues below advertisement Andrew Knack is the councillor for the area. He believes the conversation around restrictive covenants represents a tension point for city development. 'Everyone says, don't expand the boundary of our city, but when it comes to what does the change look like on my block, there's going to be a variety of opinions,' Knack said. He hopes potential revisions to the zoning bylaw will alleviate concerns. 'We have to try and find that good middle ground that allows us to address those citywide objectives,' Knack said. A public hearing on a zoning bylaw is set for June 30. 1:50 Edmonton backtracks on eightplex housing in zoning bylaw — With files from Karen Bartko, Global News
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
7 Medications That Don't Mix Well With Coffee, According to a Pharmacist
Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RDYour cup of coffee has health benefits, but it also interacts with some medications. Coffee may affect how a medication is absorbed, metabolized or removed from the body. An expert shares the seven drugs, like asthma and cold medications, that interact with the majority of people, coffee is part of their daily routine. It provides the energy boost you need to kick-start your day (hello, caffeine!), and boasts potential health benefits as well. The only drawback to your morning cup of joe is that it may not mix well with certain medications, especially if you take them earlier in the day. There are many different ways coffee may interact with some medications. 'Coffee can alter how certain medications are absorbed, metabolized or eliminated by the body,' says Jennifer Bourgeois, Pharm.D. 'It can speed up gastric emptying, causing the medication to move through your system before it's fully absorbed. It also competes with medications that rely on liver enzymes like CYP1A2, potentially increasing or decreasing drug levels in the bloodstream.' Don't worry, this doesn't mean you have to give up coffee completely, but you may need to adjust the timing of taking your medications and sipping on your coffee. Read on to find out which medications an expert warns may interact with your morning cup of joe. If your doctor has prescribed an antidepressant, you'll want to make sure you aren't drinking coffee too soon after taking one of these medications because it can make them not work as well as they're supposed to. For example, the caffeine in coffee can form a complex with the antidepressant drug escitalopram (Lexapro), making it harder for your body to absorb the medication. Since less of the drug is absorbed, it may be less effective. Other antidepressants like clomipramine and imipramine are broken down by the same enzyme (called CYP1A2) as caffeine. So if you're taking these medications with coffee, they may not be metabolized as quickly, which can lead to higher levels of the drug in your blood for a longer period. On the other hand, this interaction could increase the effects of caffeine, leaving you feeling jittery and restless. Hypothyroidism is a condition where your thyroid (a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck) doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones. Without adequate hormone levels, you may start to experience excessive tiredness, joint and muscle pain, depression or weight gain. Bourgeois explains that the absorption of levothyroxine, used to treat hypothyroidism, can be significantly reduced by coffee. In fact, some studies found that it reduces your absorption of the medication by as much as 50%. 'This may lead to inconsistent thyroid levels and persistent symptoms like fatigue or brain fog,' says Bourgeois. 'That's why patients are advised to wait 30 to 60 minutes before drinking coffee after taking thyroid medications.' Medications used to treat osteoporosis, like risedronate and alendronate, shouldn't be taken with coffee. 'Whether it's caffeinated, decaf or even just milk or juice, these can all reduce absorption due to how the medication binds and dissolves. The safest practice is always to take this medication with plain water only,' says Bourgeois., Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) is a nasal decongestant that can be purchased over the counter to help treat a stuffy nose from the common cold or allergies. Like caffeine, pseudoephedrine is also a stimulant. So when taken together with coffee, it may compound the side effects, making you feel more jittery and restless. Those with diabetes should be extra cautious when consuming caffeine on this medication—some studies found that combining the two can raise blood sugar and increase body temperature. People who take antipsychotic medications like phenothiazine, clozapine, haloperidol or olanzapine may need to adjust the timing of their morning coffee. Coffee can interfere with your body's ability to metabolize these medications. For example, clozapine competes with coffee to be broken down by liver enzymes. If the medication can't be metabolized, it becomes less efficient. A study found that the plasma concentration of clozapine was increased by 97% after taking it with 2 to 3 cups of coffee (about 400 milligrams of caffeine). If you have asthma, a condition that can make your airways inflamed and irritated, your health care provider may prescribe a bronchodilator like aminophylline or theophylline. These medications relax the muscles in your airways, making it easier to breathe. Common side effects of this medication include nausea, headache, restlessness and irritability. Consuming too much caffeine (from coffee, tea or energy drinks) can increase the side effects you may experience while taking this medication., Blood-thinning medications are often recommended for those who may be at risk for blood clots after surgery or have certain heart or blood conditions. Since these medications prevent blood from clotting, the most common side effect is the risk of bleeding. Taking these medications with coffee is risky since the caffeine in coffee can also slow blood clotting, which further increases your risk of bleeding or bruising. In addition, research has found that coffee can lower the pH in your stomach, which can increase the absorption time of other blood thinners like aspirin. Since it's absorbed faster, more is available to the body all at once, which can enhance the potential for bleeding. Many of us look forward to sipping on that first cup of coffee in the morning. While coffee is associated with plenty of health benefits, it's worth double-checking that it isn't interfering with any of your medications. Reviewing this list is a good place to start. If you're on one of these medications, you may need to adjust the timing of your coffee and medications. However, if you have specific questions about potential food or beverage interactions with your medications, be sure to check in with your health care provider. Read the original article on EATINGWELL
