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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Daily Mail
How to become a real high flyer... woman's journey from air hostess to top pilot
For many pilots, their interactions with passengers are limited to announcements over the PA. However, Sarah Johnson has an expert knowledge of the people she carries, as a former air hostess. The 39-year-old Scot spent seven years in cabin crew for Emirates as she saved the £70,000 needed to fund her pilot training. She said: 'I've always been fascinated by planes, even as a girl.' But when she left school and studied to become a translator at a Spanish university, she didn't dare believe that she would one day become a pilot. Ms Johnson, from Birse, Aberdeenshire, said: 'Attitudes to women pilots were different 20 years ago. I thought I was being silly – I was good at languages and becoming a translator was the road set out for me. 'But I couldn't shake the feeling that I wanted to be a pilot. I saw an opportunity to become a flight attendant, which meant that at least I'd be flying.' In 2010 she moved to Dubai to work for Emirates and said: 'Flying to Japan and Australia was amazing but I wanted to be flying the plane. I got into so much trouble as cabin crew because no one could ever find me. I'd be in the cockpit when I had the chance.' Ms Johnson embarked on a gruelling schedule, attending flying school in Los Angeles during layovers after 17-hour flights from Dubai. She said: 'The training was intense – after long-haul flights to Australia or New Zealand, I'd be up all night studying principles of flight or air law. It was tough.' After getting her pilot's wings, Sarah landed a job with Ryanair as a cadet pilot, moving up to junior pilot, senior first officer and then captain two years ago. Ms Johnson, who lives in Palma, Mallorca, with her financial consultant fiancé, said: 'I still can't believe I'm captain. When I had only two stripes, I used to put them together on my shoulder and look in the mirror, imagining what it would be like to have four as captain. My favourite part is the take-off. 'Every time I press the take-off thrust, it's such a thrill. 'A special moment was when I had my mum Chris and dad Martin as passengers. Of course, Dad made a dad joke about being relieved we landed safely. I can't see myself ever changing career. I'm lucky to have a job like this.'
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Down to the wire if you haven't returned your Special Election ballot
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The deadline for Colorado Springs' Special election is coming up on Tuesday, June 17. All Ballots are due by 7.p.m. on Tuesday. 'The most important thing is if you want to have a voice. We all know everybody has an opinion because we hear it all the time, right? So, the way to make it really heard is to vote that ballot,' said Sarah Johnson, the City Clerk for Colorado Springs. There is only one question on this ballot, and that is whether to give the go-ahead to the city to approve the Karman Line annexation, which would add 1,800 acres of land west of Schriever Space Force Base. The annexation has plans to have 6,5000 home built on the new land. The deadline for mail-in ballots has passed, but you can still drop yours off at any of the City's drop box locations. You can also track the ballot counts as they come in on the City's website. Some in the community have reported that their ballot envelope came pre-sealed. The city thinks that the humid weather lately may have caused the glue to melt. Officials recommend taping the envelope shut or mailing it in an envelope of your own, you just need to make sure that you sign the back so they can verify that it is your ballot. 'We verify signatures. That's how we know that you actually cast that ballot, and that's how we do it. It's based upon the signature on your voter registration file, which could be the last time you got your driver's license… It can be the last time you voted,' Johnson said. 'There's a series of signature images to compare to… So cutting up the envelope will have absolutely no effect to how we can verify that signature.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chaves County program distributes over $140K in flood recovery aid
CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A Roswell program is continuing to serve the community, even after floods devastated Chaves County late last year. Story continues below Investigation: Politicians sink $13M in closed New Mexico tourist attraction Space: LIST: 5 places to go stargazing in New Mexico News: Videos show man in dumpster getting dumped into waste truck in Albuquerque Trending: Albuquerque City Council votes down 'RENT' ordinance 'Casakids Family Resource Center' says they continue to deliver flood recovery services from the October floods, while also managing cases for the youth they serve. The program has distributed more than $140,000 in direct aid to Chaves County families and they do not plan on stopping anytime soon. 'Our community was in crisis and so you know some of those stats include that we've served 412 families,' said Family Resource Center Director Sarah Johnson. 'That's 586 children that have been impacted, 635 adults of those families of those adults served, 93 of those presented with disabilities.' Casa Kids is also launching a new mobile unit to better serve Chaves County. There will be an open house tomorrow at their facility on main street. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ClarityCut AI Launches to Revolutionize Video Editing with AI-Powered Simplicity
SEATTLE, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEANZONE HVAC LLC proudly announces the official launch of ClarityCut AI, a cutting-edge video editing platform designed to empower creators through the speed and precision of artificial intelligence. The platform aims to make professional video editing accessible to all — from solo entrepreneurs and educators to enterprise-level marketing teams. In an era where video is the dominant medium of communication and engagement, ClarityCut AI stands out by offering automated editing workflows, smart branding capabilities, and intelligent media enhancement — all without requiring prior technical expertise. The launch of ClarityCut AI marks a pivotal moment for digital storytelling and branded content production. Edit Less. Create AI leverages advanced machine learning models to automatically detect and remove silences, filler words, repetition, and mistakes — producing seamless edits that save hours of manual labor. With support for subtitle generation in more than 50 languages, creators can expand their reach globally without needing separate translation tools. The platform also intelligently recommends B-roll footage based on the spoken context of the video, helping enrich storytelling with relevant visual support. Sound processing includes dynamic range balancing, noise reduction, and background music integration. Branding Without BoundariesClarityCut AI includes a suite of powerful customization tools, allowing users to build and apply visual identity templates across all content. With custom logos, brand colors, text overlays, and font styling, every video aligns with the creator's or company's unique brand guidelines. This feature is particularly useful for agencies, educators, and organizations managing multiple campaigns or client portfolios. Streamlined Workflow for Rapid ProductionUsers can begin by uploading their raw footage and selecting from pre-configured editing profiles or customizing their own. The AI takes care of the rest — from trimming and structuring the video to optimizing output for different social platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Thanks to real-time rendering and fast cloud processing, even large video files are returned within minutes — empowering creators to publish frequently and at scale. What Creators Are Saying'ClarityCut helped me reduce my video editing time to just 15 minutes per video. It's the first tool that actually feels like a teammate rather than just software.' — Sarah Johnson, YouTube Shorts creator 'We've tried numerous tools, but none of them come close to the flexibility and consistency ClarityCut provides. It's become an essential part of our client content strategy.' — Mark Williams, Founder of Visionary Media Flexible Plans Built for GrowthFree Plan- 5 videos/month- Basic AI editing- SD exports with watermark Pro Plan – $29/month- Unlimited videos- Full HD & 4K export- Custom branding- No watermark- Priority support Studio Plan – $99/month- Everything in Pro- Team collaboration- API access- Custom templates- Dedicated support About ClarityCut AIClarityCut AI is developed by CLEANZONE HVAC LLC, headquartered in Washington, USA. The company is committed to building intelligent tools that empower the next generation of digital creators, educators, and businesses. With a focus on speed, simplicity, and storytelling, ClarityCut AI transforms raw footage into publish-ready content with just a few clicks. Contact InformationWebsite: Email: carina@ photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ballots to be mailed Friday for Karman Line vote
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Ballots will be mailed on Friday, May 23 for a special election in Colorado Springs, which could decide how the city grows in the decades ahead. The only question on this ballot is whether the 1,800 acre annexation of the proposed Karman Line Development will move forward. The land is west of Schriever Space Force Base, and developers plan to build about 6,500 new homes there. However, some in the community have raised concerns about water, emergency services, animals, and uncontrolled growth. A 'yes' vote means the annexation would get the green light, while a 'no' vote would overturn the annexation. 'We're going to be delivering a little over 330,000 ballot packets to our local post office here in town, so you should start seeing those ballots perhaps in your mailbox Saturday, or Tuesday, don't forget Monday is a holiday, no postal service that day,' said Sarah Johnson, City Clerk for Colorado Springs. City Council approved the annexation in January but enough signatures were gathered on a petition to hold a special election on the issue. All ballots must be returned to the city by 7 p.m. on June 17. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
