In his annual letter to shareholders, Target’s CEO, Brian Cornell underscores the company’s consistent profit growth and emphasizes their proactive initiatives to meet evolving customer demands, which will further fortify the company’s ongoing expansion.

Looking ahead, Cornell asserts, “The revenue gains we foresee in the years to come will be founded on a substantial base of nearly $110 billion, a notable advancement from the $78 billion starting point we had in 2019.”

While Target may not have initially anticipated benefiting from the pandemic in recent years, it is evident that the company has proactively prepared itself to navigate unforeseen disruptions.

Cornell maintains an optimistic outlook for the future, remarking, “We identify tremendous opportunities on the horizon,” and Target’s shareholders should undoubtedly find great satisfaction in the company’s remarkable performance over the past few years.

I interviewed my friend from Thailand, Ming. He’s a senior at Ramkhamhaeng University, also he’s also a tennis player for the university’s team. He used to be a swimmer in an elementary school, then he changed the sport to tennis instead because of the cold weather in the winter season. He said “Tennis has changed and led me in pretty good ways, it was getting started when I was one of the players in the Thai Junior Davis Cup team in 2014. Tennis gave me a lot of opportunities not only a good education at good places in the future, but playing in different locations, connections, and countries also.” He ultimately wants to keep playing this sport forever.

On August 28, 2023, there was an Alaskan fisherman named Joe Chmeleck, he also was an owner of The Lodge at Otter Cove, in Homer, Alaska. He recorded a vibrant, orange-speckled fish, Rock greenlings that he caught.

He also posted the incredible staff through Facebook and other platforms while he was cooking that fish. His video was showing the fully-skinned blue fish fillets changed color when pan-fried in oil. On the content he posted, it said”Went out fishing today and caught a rock greenling. The flesh is blue. It turns white when you cook it. Mother nature is incredible.” This amazing thing made people on social media come to comment in a way that they hadn’t seen this type of fish species before.

However, The Alaska Department of Fish and Game still doesn’t suggest consumption because they haven’t been unsuccessful in gathering a sufficient sample size to determine mercury levels for the species.

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/fisherman-alaska-reels-catch-bright-blue-inside-pretty-crazy

https://www.fox13news.com/news/blue-flesh-fish-rock-greenling-alaska-fisherman

Around 8.30 pm, there were a couple of armed robbery who were wearing ski masks, went into the store to make an action at 450 Stanley Street last night. Barney Joseph Jr, the owner is 43 years old who was living at 1625 11th Ave, was hijacked by one of the robbers while the other guy was taking cash out, $382.65, from the cash register.

One of the sergant said the owner kept the gun he had, underneath the counter but he didn’t use it. Barney gave a speech to the police that he felt unwisely to reach for the gun because robbers came in here less than a mintue.

There was a situation that was quite similar to this 25 years ago. Barney’s father was killed at the same store, BJ’s Drug. After I was watching the clip through Braney’s name, I decide to call him ask if he recalled that shooting during the holdup. “Yes , Dad resisted, I guess” , they found him shot to death, his own gun in his hand, and a bullet in the store’s ceiling. I’d rather part with my money than my life,” he said.

Objective #1 A pennt (preferably shinny)

Pim is the name of the girl I had interviewed from calling my friend while he was hanging out with his girl, she is his girlfriend and also older than me, I’ve never really met and talked with her before.

When I started a conversation and asked her if she knew what a penny was, she answered “I’ve actually never heard this word, and don’t even know what it looks like. Is that a doll or something?” “I know only a Dollar in my life, that’s it” She seemed a bit confused and curious with my question at first, also his boyfriend was. Then, I described to them why I had to do it, it was for my class.

Objective #2 Someone’s big plans for the weekend

I did talk to her a long time ago, probably around 4-6 years ago. We are not that close to each other, her name is Mook, she’s the same at my age.

Whenever I spat the question I needed to know out, she giggled a little bit at me. So, I gave a reason why I needed to do this to her. For this weekend is coming up soon she said, “I would do chores, and clear all the assignments she needs to submit next week. Also, a manicure was one thing I planned to do if I had time”. After all, I understood and got all the information I needed, so I decided to finish our conversation immediately.

In the last Saturday, September 16, 2023, Thailand got beated by New Zealand in Davis Cup World cup II at ILT Stadium Southland.

Despite the loss, Thailand’s Davis Cup team showed great sportsmanship and resilience throughout the tie. They fought hard in every match and never gave up, even when the odds were against them. The team can take pride in the fact that they were able to win a point against a strong New Zealand team, and they can use this experience to improve their game and come back stronger next year.

The Thai captain also acknowledged the importance of playing at home, and the advantage it gives to the home team. He expressed his hope that Thailand will have the opportunity to host a Davis Cup tie in the future, and that this will give them a better chance of winning.

Overall, Thailand’s performance in the Davis Cup World Group II tie was commendable, and they have shown that they have the potential to compete at the highest level. With hard work and dedication, they can continue to improve and achieve even greater success in the future.

https://tennis.kiwi/news/new-zealand-wins-davis-cup-tie-against-thailand-in-invercargill/#:~:text=The%20New%20Zealand%20Davis%20Cup,of%20a%20strong%20home%20crowd.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/2648289/hosts-kiwis-prove-too-strong-for-thailand-stars-in-davis-cup-clash

The display of international cooperation, an American researcher has been successfully rescued from the  Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains.

The rescue operation, which spanned over a week, concluded early Tuesday morning, providing a ray of hope in an otherwise dire situation.

Mark Dickey, a 40-year-old seasoned caver, had embarked on an ambitious expedition to map the Morca cave, the third deepest cave in Turkey. on September 2, he fell seriously ill due to stomach bleeding, rendering him incapable of making the ascent back to the surface.

An effort involving teams from various European countries converged on Morca cave to orchestrate a rescue mission. Given Dickey’s fragile condition, the rescuers devised a plan, utilizing transport him to safety. Their journey was punctuated by rest stops at temporary camps strategically positioned along the route.

Dickey was finally brought to the surface in the early hours of Tuesday. The Speleological Federation of Turkey released a statement announcing his successful extraction, with Dickey emerging from the cave’s exit at precisely 12:37 a.m. local time on Tuesday, or 9:37 p.m. GMT on Monday.

This feat of rescue serves as a testament to the dedication and collaboration of the international caving community, exemplifying a commitment to the safety of those who explore the Earth’s hidden depths.

https://apnews.com/article/turkey-cave-rescue-researcher-9ec8bf03a7b2b8a561275a1ef76ab68b[RF3]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66777887

https://abcnews.go.com/International/trapped-american-cavers-evacuation-advances-passing-camp-1000/story?id=103078533

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Taiwan’s defense ministry reported a worrisome escalation in regional tensions with 28 Chinese air force planes entering its air defense zone, including J-10 fighters. Some crossed into the Bashi Channel for drills with the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong.

China’s defense ministry hadn’t responded at the time, while Taiwan followed standard protocols by monitoring, scrambling its own aircraft, and activating air defenses.

Earlier, Taiwan reported the Shandong’s entry into the western Pacific for training. Japan confirmed its presence, sending a destroyer to monitor, as jet fighters and helicopters practiced landing on the carrier.

Furthermore, over 20 Chinese warships, including advanced Type 055 destroyers, sailed through the Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait into the Pacific. This was viewed as a challenge to recent US and allied military activities in the region, highlighting China’s intent to control waters west of the first island chain.

Days prior, a US and Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait, coinciding with the G20 summit in India. Joint exercises were also held in the South China Sea.

China’s increased military presence around Taiwan reflects concerns about collaboration between Taiwan and the US, heightening regional tensions.

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-reports-28-chinese-air-force-planes-its-air-defence-zone-2023-09-13/

In a remarkable display of international cooperation, an American researcher has been successfully rescued from the depths of Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains. The rescue operation, which spanned over a week, concluded early Tuesday morning, providing a ray of hope in an otherwise dire situation.

Mark Dickey, a 40-year-old seasoned caver, had embarked on an ambitious expedition to map the intricate Morca cave, the third deepest cave in Turkey. Tragically, on September 2, he fell seriously ill due to stomach bleeding, rendering him incapable of making the arduous ascent back to the surface.

A collective effort involving teams from various European countries converged on Morca cave to orchestrate a daring rescue mission. Given Dickey’s fragile condition, the rescuers devised a meticulous plan, utilizing a stretcher to transport him to safety. Their journey was punctuated by rest stops at temporary camps strategically positioned along the route.

After an exhausting endeavor, Mark Dickey was finally brought to the surface in the early hours of Tuesday. The Speleological Federation of Turkey released a statement announcing his successful extraction, with Dickey emerging from the cave’s last exit at precisely 12:37 a.m. local time on Tuesday, or 9:37 p.m. GMT on Monday.

This remarkable feat of rescue serves as a testament to the dedication and collaboration of the international caving community, exemplifying the unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of those who explore the Earth’s hidden depths.

https://apnews.com/article/turkey-cave-rescue-researcher-9ec8bf03a7b2b8a561275a1ef76ab68b

Plane Crash

A TWA jet departing from Kennedy International Airport tragically crashed during takeoff, resulting in the loss of five lives. Among the passengers were two Backwater State University professors, John Dumont and George Johnson, returning from separate conferences in New York City. Miraculously, both professors escaped the accident unharmed.

The crash, which claimed the lives of forty-five passengers and crew members, has left the academic community and the nation in shock. Investigators are diligently working to uncover the cause, while survivors, including Dumont and Johnson, grapple with the emotional aftermath of this devastating incident. This tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the uncertainties of air travel and the preciousness of life.

Curriculum Changes

A recent study has revealed troubling statistics at Backwater State University, with only 15 percent of students taking foreign language courses and a mere 20 percent enrolling in math courses. In response, University President David French has announced a significant curriculum change set to begin in the fall of 2023.

Starting next academic year, all incoming students will be required to complete courses in mathematics, computer science, and foreign languages. President French states, “These changes will produce better-educated individuals.” This adjustment aims to address educational gaps and provide students with a more comprehensive skill set. The move has sparked debates on campus, with some lauding it as a step toward a more competitive university, while others voice concerns about potential challenges. As these changes take effect, their impact on students and the institution’s academic landscape will become clearer.

Arrest

Cathy Wensen, a 22-year-old senior and the daughter of local attorney Jim Wensen, residing at 211 Green Grove Drive, has been arrested for her third DUI offense within six months, following an incident last night. This situation is raising concerns within the community, given her family’s prominence in the area and the repeated nature of her offenses.

With Cathy’s mother living in Ontario, Canada, her legal predicament carries added complexity. Repeated DUI offenses in such a short span are a serious public safety concern, and they could result in significant legal consequences, including fines, license suspension, and mandatory rehabilitation programs. This incident also underscores the importance of community awareness and support to address alcohol-related offenses among young adults effectively.