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Shares of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CDNS – Get Free Report ) have been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the thirteen research firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has given a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $326.00. Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Oppenheimer assumed coverage on shares of Cadence Design Systems in a research report on Wednesday, September 25th. They issued an “underperform” rating and a $225.00 target price on the stock. Needham & Company LLC decreased their price target on shares of Cadence Design Systems from $320.00 to $315.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 29th. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “neutral” rating and set a $280.00 price objective on shares of Cadence Design Systems in a report on Tuesday, October 29th. Mizuho began coverage on Cadence Design Systems in a research report on Tuesday, October 22nd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $325.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Loop Capital initiated coverage on Cadence Design Systems in a research report on Monday, November 11th. They set a “buy” rating and a $360.00 price target for the company. View Our Latest Stock Analysis on CDNS Insider Buying and Selling Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cadence Design Systems A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in CDNS. Park National Corp OH lifted its holdings in Cadence Design Systems by 19.8% in the second quarter. Park National Corp OH now owns 136,251 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $41,931,000 after acquiring an additional 22,537 shares during the last quarter. Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in Cadence Design Systems by 83.4% during the 1st quarter. Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc. now owns 4,505 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,402,000 after buying an additional 2,048 shares during the last quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. grew its stake in Cadence Design Systems by 48.3% during the 3rd quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 952,427 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $258,136,000 after buying an additional 310,250 shares during the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its position in Cadence Design Systems by 88.4% in the second quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 54,022 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $16,625,000 after buying an additional 25,347 shares during the period. Finally, Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Cadence Design Systems by 19.4% in the third quarter. Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC now owns 13,131 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $3,559,000 after buying an additional 2,136 shares during the last quarter. 84.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Cadence Design Systems Trading Up 1.7 % Shares of CDNS stock opened at $311.87 on Tuesday. Cadence Design Systems has a fifty-two week low of $241.29 and a fifty-two week high of $328.99. The company has a quick ratio of 2.27, a current ratio of 2.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $278.58 and a 200-day simple moving average of $283.62. The stock has a market cap of $85.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 81.86, a P/E/G ratio of 4.16 and a beta of 1.02. Cadence Design Systems ( NASDAQ:CDNS – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, October 28th. The software maker reported $1.64 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.44 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $1.22 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.18 billion. Cadence Design Systems had a return on equity of 28.49% and a net margin of 23.87%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.01 earnings per share. On average, analysts forecast that Cadence Design Systems will post 4.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. About Cadence Design Systems ( Get Free Report Cadence Design Systems, Inc provides software, hardware, services, and reusable integrated circuit (IC) design blocks worldwide. The company offers functional verification services, including emulation and prototyping hardware. Its functional verification offering consists of JasperGold, a formal verification platform; Xcelium, a parallel logic simulation platform; Palladium, an enterprise emulation platform; and Protium, a prototyping platform for chip verification. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Cadence Design Systems Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Cadence Design Systems and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Bitcoin breaks $100,000, outshining wavering stock marketsThe Sacramento Kings have fired coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his third season with the team mired in a five-game losing streak, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the firing hadn't been announced by the team. ESPN first reported the firing. Brown won NBA Coach of the Year in his first season in 2022-23, when he helped Sacramento end the longest playoff drought in NBA history at 16 seasons. But Sacramento lost in the play-in tournament last year and was off to a 13-18 start this season, leading to the move to fire Brown about six months after he agreed to a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. The Kings have lost an NBA-worst nine games this season after leading in the fourth quarter with the worst one coming in Brown's final game as coach Thursday night against Detroit. Sacramento led by 10 points with less than three minutes to play only to collapse down the stretch. Jaden Ivey converted a four-point play with 3 seconds left when he made a 3-pointer in the right corner and was fouled by De’Aaron Fox. That gave the Pistons a 114-113 win, leaving the Kings in 12th place in the Western Conference. The Kings came into the season with hopes of finishing in the top six in the West and avoiding the play-in tournament after acquiring DeMar DeRozan in a sign-and-trade deal over the summer to add to a core that featured Fox, Domanta Sabonis and Keegan Murray. Fox, who is in the second-to-last year of his five-year, $163 million contract, declined to sign an extension in the offseason. He said on a podcast with Draymond Green earlier this month that he wanted to be on a team that could “compete at a high level.” Sacramento has been far from that this season, thanks in large part to an NBA-worst 3-11 record in games decided by five points or fewer. Brown publicly criticized Fox for his role in the game-winning play Thursday night, saying he should have been closer to Ivey instead of committing a foul on a close out. "You should be hugged up to your man at the 3-point line,” Brown said. “Everybody should, and why there was a closeout by Fox, I’m not sure. I got to go back and watch the tape. But for sure 100% we told our guys, can’t give up a 3, can’t give up a 3, can’t give up a 3, stay on the high side, stay on the high side.” Brown has a 107-88 record in two-plus seasons in Sacramento with a winning record in both of his full seasons. Rick Adelman is the only other coach to post a winning record in a full season since the Kings moved to Sacramento Brown previously had two stints as coach in Cleveland and spent one-plus season as Lakers coach. He has a 455-304 record and has made the playoffs in seven of his nine full seasons. He won Coach of the Year twice, also getting the award in Cleveland in 2008-09. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA
Fifth annual MindEdge/HRCI survey finds HR has adapted to the post-pandemic "New Normal" BOSTON and ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Turning the page on the COVID-19 era, HR professionals express a strong interest in expanding HR's role in their organization's business operations, according to the fifth annual collaborative survey from MindEdge Learning and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI®) . The online survey, HR's Role in the Changing Workplace , probed the attitudes of 1,044 HRCI-certified human resources professionals. Almost nine-of-ten (88%) survey respondents say that HR should play a more active role in business operations – while only 8% believe that "HR should stick to its traditional role of managing employee-related issues." The desire to expand HR's role reflects a belief that higher-ups do not see HR as full partners in organizational activities. More than two-of-five (44%) respondents report feeling that leaders "see HR as a department that performs an important but narrow function." In addition, many HR professionals are concerned that leaders are not providing their departments with sufficient resources. Respondents are evenly divided over whether their HR departments had enough budget to do a good job in the past year: 45% say that HR received enough funding, but another 45% say that it did not. Similarly, 45% of respondents say that their HR departments were understaffed in the past year, compared to 47% who say that staffing levels were adequate. HR professionals who work in the Technology sector are most likely to say that HR was underfunded and understaffed and that leaders do not see it as an integral part of the organization. By contrast, respondents who work in Financial Services are most likely to say that HR was adequately funded and staffed and that it is seen as a full contributor to the organization's activities. Looking to the future, HR professionals express confidence in the U.S. economy and in their own organization's financial well-being. Overall, 55% of survey respondents say they are confident in the strength of the U.S. economy, as it affects their organization. Only 38% say they lack confidence in the national economy; another 6% declined to answer the question because they live outside the U.S. [Note: These results were recorded before November 5, and therefore were not influenced by the results of the U.S. presidential election.] Respondents are even more confident in their own organization's financial strength. Three-of-five (60%) respondents say they are confident that their organization's revenues will be enough to meet its goals in the coming year. Respondents who work in the Financial Services sector are very confident (75%) in their organization's revenue outlook. Confidence is somewhat lower among those who work in Education (49%). Top Challenges for HR When asked to name their top one or two job-related concerns (from a list of seven), survey respondents single out retaining employees (42%) and attracting talent (40%). Retaining employees is a particularly acute issue in the Healthcare (57%) and Retail (53%) sectors, while attracting talent is the number one concern in the Manufacturing (48%), Education (45%), and Financial Services (42%) sectors. At 36%, employee burnout ranks third on the list of HR concerns, followed by: Consistent with past survey findings, employee burnout continues to be a significant concern for HR professionals. While this issue ranks third among the concerns of all survey respondents, it is the number one issue for those who work in the Technology sector (45%). In response to a separate question, 74% of HR professionals say they have seen an increase in employee burnout at their organization – up from 68% last year. One-of-four (23%) respondents say they have seen a major increase in burnout. As we saw in last year's survey, burnout remains an especially acute issue in the Healthcare (84%) and Education (84%) sectors. Moving Past the Pandemic Several notable data points indicate that American businesses have arrived at a "new operational normal" in the post-COVID economy – and that HR professionals have, for the most part, adapted well to these new workplace realities. More than half (52%) of respondents say that most employees at their organizations are now working in-person. This figure is consistent with the results of the 2023 MindEdge/HRCI survey (55%). In-person work is most common in the Manufacturing (79%), Retail (71%), and Healthcare (69%) sectors. But almost as many respondents say that most of their employees either work remotely (14%) or on a hybrid schedule (33%). And in some corners of the economy, remote work is the norm: 78% of respondents in the Technology sector say that most of their employees work remotely or on a hybrid schedule, as do 71% of those who work in Financial Services. Remote work is most definitely here to stay. Among those whose organizations are either fully remote or on a hybrid schedule, an overwhelming 86% of respondents say these new work arrangements are permanent; only 8% expect that most of their employees will eventually return to in-person work. Significantly, most HR professionals report no major problems managing remote workers. Only 11% of respondents identify managing remote work as a top-tier concern. Even among those who work in primarily hybrid or remote organizations, only 18% rank managing remote work among their top two concerns. At the same time, one of the major workplace issues of the pandemic era – high employee turnover triggered by the Great Resignation – has noticeably eased. Only 34% of respondents say their organizations are experiencing higher employee turnover than before the COVID-19 pandemic. This figure is lower than we saw last year (40%), and much lower than we saw in 2022 (67%). "Four years after the onset of the pandemic, American businesses have settled on a new mix of work arrangements – mostly in-person in some sectors of the economy, mostly remote or hybrid in others," said Hugo Lallo, chief of technology and staff for MindEdge Learning. "HR professionals have risen to the challenge and adapted to this New Normal with relative ease." HR professionals have also risen to the challenge of remote work – at least, for the most part. Two-of-five (40%) respondents say their organizations conduct HR functions remotely "all" or "most" of the time, and another 34% say they practice remote HR some of the time. And this year, for the first time, a plurality of survey respondents say that remote recruiting and interviewing are easier and more productive than doing so in person. HR professionals continue to give a thumbs-down to remote onboarding, however: by a two-to-one margin, respondents say remote onboarding is harder than in-person. Continued Strong Interest in Online Learning and Certificates Consistent with 2023 survey results, respondents display a strong interest in continuous learning. Four-of-five (79%) say their organizations offer continuous learning to employees, and 75% report taking courses on specific HR topics outside their general certification. Four-of-five (82%) respondents say they would be interested in taking online courses to earn a certificate in a specific HR topic outside their general certification – including 42% who say they would be very interested in taking such online courses. The most popular option? Four-of-five (83%) respondents say they would be interested in earning a certificate in HR Leadership. There is also strong interest in certificates in Workplace Wellness (68%) and Talent Acquisition (60%). "Our findings highlight a dynamic shift toward continuous learning rather than HR certification alone," said David Meginley, aPHR, GPHR, Chief Revenue & Learning Officer at HRCI. "Professionals are taking a more expansive approach to education and skill enhancement, which is key to ensuring that HR has a place in strategic organizational development. HRCI is excited to grow along with our community and will continue to be a career partner through a variety of learning and engagement avenues." About the Methodology MindEdge/HRCI's 2024 HR's Role in the Changing Workplace survey was conducted online from October 18 through 29, 2024. The survey probed the attitudes of 1,044 HR professionals in the United States who are 18 years or older and hold one or more certifications from HRCI. About MindEdge Learning MindEdge's mission is to improve the way the world learns. Since its founding in 1998 by Harvard and MIT educators, the company has served some 4 million learners. With a focus on digital-first learning resources—from academic courseware to professional development courses—MindEdge's approach to best practices in online education focuses on learners' needs across the spectrum of higher education, professional development, skills training, and continuing education. About HRCI HRCI, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, is the premier credentialing and learning organization for the human resources profession. For over 50 years, HRCI has set the global standard for HR expertise and excellence through its commitment to the development and advancement of businesspeople in the people business. HRCI develops and offers world-class learning, as well as the administration of eight global certifications, and is dedicated to helping professionals achieve new competencies that drive business results. Learn more at https://www.hrci.org/ . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/post-covid-hr-professionals-are-looking-to-play-a-larger-role-in-business-operations-302321489.html SOURCE MindEdgeSunday's inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff bracket reveal officially set the stage for the most anticipated postseason the sport has ever seen. Eight more spots in the playoff field have created two extra rounds to determine a national champion, which could come from the Big Ten, the Southeastern Conference or even the Mountain West! Now that the initial matchups are set, it's time to examine the FanDuel odds for the first-round games and, of course, the latest national championship odds. CFP Bracket: Odds for First-Round Games Oregon's win over Penn State in the Big Ten championship locked the Ducks into the No. 1 seed, while Georgia's overtime triumph over Texas for the SEC crown moved the Bulldogs up to No. 2. Boise State slotted in at No. 9 in the final CFP rankings but is the No. 3 seed thanks to its win over UNLV in the Mountain West championship. With SMU losing to Clemson in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, No. 12-ranked Arizona State is the four seed after it throttled Iowa State to win the Big 12. The top four teams get a bye, with the 5-12 seeds meeting in the first round. 12-seed Clemson (+330) vs. 5-seed Texas (-11.5) Texas was favored to win the SEC and lock down a top-four seed, but Clemson was not expected to beat SMU for the ACC title. The Longhorns will therefore hunt redemption, while Dabo Swinney's team is essentially playing with house money. The winner will face Arizona State in the Peach Bowl. 9-seed Tennessee (+215) vs. 8-seed Ohio State (-7.5) The third-highest-ranked team from the SEC (No. 7 Tennessee) will face off with the third-highest-ranked squad from the Big Ten (No. 6 Ohio State). This game brings the Buckeyes a chance at redemption for their embarrassing loss to Michigan to end the regular season. The winner will travel to the Rose Bowl to play Oregon. 11-seed SMU (+240) vs. 6-seed Penn State (-7.5) Concerns over strength of schedule dog both teams. Both have 11-2 records and were runners-up in their respective conferences. Penn State's only win over a ranked opponent was against then-No. 19 Illinois in Week 4, while SMU has knocked off then-No. 22 Louisville and then-No. 18 Pittsburgh. The winner will meet Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. 10-seed Indiana (+230) vs. 7-seed Notre Dame (-7.5) The Hoosiers may be the biggest surprise in college football this season, although their inclusion came with a few concerns over the strength of their schedule. After falling flat in a potential statement game against then-No. 2 Ohio State on Nov. 23, Indiana can prove its might against a Fighting Irish squad that won its last 10 games. The winner will take on Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. National Championship Odds and Picks Oregon was the betting favorite (odds via FanDuel) prior to the final rankings reveal at +230. Post-reveal, Texas and Georgia are co-favorites at +360, followed by Oregon at +380, Ohio State at +500 and Penn State at +600. Boise State is the biggest long shot at +7500 despite having a first-round bye. Like Boise State, Arizona State saw its odds go from +3500 to +6000 even though it doesn't play until the quarterfinals. The Picks are In... First-Round Best Bet: Indiana-Notre Dame UNDER 51.5-both teams have solid offenses but will find it difficult to move the ball against the other's defense. Upset Special: Clemson (+340) over Texas-Cade Klubnik will have his hands full against the Texas secondary, but the Clemson defense could be up for the challenge against Quinn Ewers and the Longhorns offense. National Championship Winner: Favorite-Oregon +380; Dark Horse-Notre Dame +1200; Long Shot-Arizona State +6000 --Field Level MediaEmerging tight end Noah Gray gives Mahomes and the Chiefs another option in passing game
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CAMAS — The Camas City Council approved Mayor Steve Hogan’s 2025-26 biennial budget, which includes new revenue sources and dips into reserves to fund business as usual in the city. The council voted 4-2 Dec. 2 in favor of the $322 million “hold steady” biennial budget funded by $284 million in revenues and $38 million from the city’s reserves. Councilor members Leslie Lewallen and Jennifer Senescu cast the two no votes. “This budget is stagnant, holding expenses flat despite city growth, with restrictions to limit spending,” Finance Director Cathy Huber Nickerson said. The budget for the previous biennium was $250 million. Huber Nickerson said Hogan worked with city staff to restrict city expenses by keeping open 16 positions created in 2023 that were never filled. Hogan and the city also restructured the city’s general fund to move information technology and facilities into internal service funds and keep budget increases to critical needs for public safety, among other cost-saving measures. The 2025-26 budget will readopt the city’s 2 percent utility tax, take the state-allowed 1 percent property tax increase, increase city fees, form a transportation benefit district funded by $20 annual car-tab fees and impose a 0.1 percent sales tax increase to help fund the city’s streets. The budget also authorizes a ballot proposition to increase utility taxes — which would bump the tax rate to 6 percent — to fund police staff, equipment and training, Huber Nickerson said. Camas voters will weigh in on the utility tax increase in February. If approved, the new money would go to the Camas Police Department to hire new supervisors and provide “overhires” to cover what could be an onslaught of police department retirements in the next five years. Camas Police Chief Tina Jones has said the department does not have enough supervisors and that she does not believe the department is prepared for the number of retirements that could come in the next few years. Jones had asked the mayor to include funding for two lieutenants, two patrol sergeants, one administrative supervisor and two police officers in his proposed 2025-26 budget. If the levy is approved, it would raise $1 million per year to fund the new positions, as well as purchase the vehicles and equipment those officers would require.
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down a law that could ban the platform by Jan. 19 while the government emphasized its position that the statute is needed to eliminate a national security risk. “President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute. Instead, he respectfully requests that the Court consider staying the Act’s deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case,” said Trump’s amicus brief, which supported neither party in the case and was written by D. John Sauer, Trump’s choice for solicitor general. The argument submitted to the court is the latest example of Trump inserting himself in national issues before he takes office. The Republican president-elect has already begun negotiating with other countries over his plans to impose tariffs, and he intervened earlier this month in a plan to fund the federal government, calling for a bipartisan plan to be rejected and sending Republicans back to the negotiating table. Trump has also reversed his position on the popular app, having tried to ban it during his first term in office over national security concerns. He joined the app during his 2024 presidential campaign and his team used it to connect with younger voters, especially male voters, by pushing content that was often macho and aimed at going viral. He said earlier this year that he still believed there were national security risks with TikTok, but that he opposed banning it. This month, Trump also met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. The filings Friday come ahead of oral arguments on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. The law was was signed by President Joe Biden in April after it passed Congress with broad bipartisan support. TikTok and ByteDance filed a legal challenge afterwards. Earlier this month, a panel of three federal judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit , leading TikTok to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. The brief from Trump said he opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.” In their brief to the Supreme Court on Friday, attorneys for TikTok and its parent company ByteDance argued the federal appeals court erred in its ruling and based its decision on “alleged ‘risks’ that China could exercise control” over TikTok’s U.S. platform by pressuring its foreign affiliates. The Biden administration has argued in court that TikTok poses a national security risk due to its connections to China. Officials say Chinese authorities can compel ByteDance to hand over information on TikTok’s U.S. patrons or use the platform to spread or suppress information. But the government “concedes that it has no evidence China has ever attempted to do so,” TikTok’s legal filing said, adding that the U.S. fears are predicated on future risks. In its filing Friday, the Biden administration said because TikTok “is integrated with ByteDance and relies on its propriety engine developed and maintained in China,” its corporate structure carries with it risk.ANDREW MCCARTHY: Prosecutor, judge make mockery of justice in trial of subway hero Daniel PennySouth Korea celebrates President’s impeachment
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Cyborg cockroaches can now be mass-produced in a robotic factory. Pleasant dreamsOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Tess Daly lives a luxurious life in the Buckinghamshire countryside with her husband of nearly 21 years, fellow TV star Vernon Kay, and their two daughters, Phoebe, 20, and Amber, 15. The couple, who tied the knot in 2003, have both had plenty of high-profile TV roles, contributing to their impressive net worth. Tess has hosted everything from Strictly Come Dancing to Children in Need, while Vernon presents a morning show on BBC Radio 2, has been the face of the much-loved game show Family Fortunes and even made it to third place on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2020. But away from the spotlight, Tess and Vernon own a sprawling six-bedroom country home in the Beaconsfield area of Buckinghamshire, which has been named one of the best places to live in Britain. The couple share their beautiful home with their youngest daughter, Amber, after their eldest, Phoebe, flew the nest last year to attend drama school. A source close to Tess shared with Closer that the presenter was experiencing a whirlwind of emotions about Phoebe's departure. "She's incredibly proud and excited for her to experience a new adventure, but still feels upset when she thinks about her leaving the nest and is worried over how the family dynamic at home is set to change," they revealed. Despite this, the family's estate is far from quiet, with Tess' adorable Shetland ponies Honey and Willow freely roaming the grounds, along with the family's two lovable dogs who often make appearances on her social media. The couple have also added their own personal touches to the property, including a swimming pool perfect for summer dips, and a vegetable patch where they grow strawberries and raspberries. Inside, Tess and Vernon have created their dream space, with reports suggesting the couple are worth an impressive £5 million. A quick scroll through Tess' social media reveals a home filled with modern luxuries, including a home gym, a sleek monochromatic kitchen, and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. Tess shared a selfie of her inside her gym which used to be her shed. Now, she has fitted out the space with state-of-the-art equipment, perfect for during the coronavirus lockdowns when she couldn't access the gym. Sharing a snap at the time, she wrote: "Really wanted to motivate myself this morning so got up early ahead of the kids home schooling/lunches etc to do a zoom workout in the gym (shed)". Go on girl! The wooden decking in the garden is a great spot for barbecues or a glass of wine on a summer's eve. By the woven sofa are two outdoor lamps, so the family can sit outside with flickering candle light. The star has previously admitted that this is her "favourite spot" in the entire property with the stylised wicker swing bench which is decorated by grey pillows. We can see that the garden includes a luscious lawn and well-trimmed hedges. The family have their own swimming pool which is great for kids and adults alike during summer. Meanwhile, Vernon recently vented his frustration about a troublesome household item that's been causing stress in his family. Speaking on his BBC Radio 2 show, the 50-year-old presenter vented about the constant issues he faces with his printer and called for a change on technology advice. "From experience in our house, it's the only piece of modern technology, and I'm including the kettle and the toaster and the fryer, it's the one piece that causes you the most grief. They're a nightmare printers, they really are," he said. On the "basic" one he bought, he continued: "We've got one, I went for the basic [one] where you're online and you can allegedly print from your Wi-Fi... doesn't work." He also expressed disbelief at ongoing problems like paper jams, adding: "If you email it, [it] doesn't work. Paper jam, still exists. How in 2024 is a paper jam still a thing?". Vernon called for more straightforward tech advice, adding: "We need to bring back some kind of technology programme and just be honest. 'Don't use this, it's garbage, get this one'. You know what I mean? Just be upfront because technology is so difficult." He recalled the overwhelming options when purchasing: "When I went and bought it there were so many printers on offer, they did so many things. It's like, 'Listen, all I need to do is to help my kids print off their homework, that's all it is, I don't want this, that and the other'." In a recent, light-hearted revelation, the presenter humorously lamented about his family's refusal to let him have 'a chickenarium', something he's longed for. He recounted the experience, sharing: "It's funny isn't it, when your kids ask, 'Can we have a hamster, can we a goldfish, can we have a gerbil?'. You're like, 'Yeah, no problem as long as you look after it, you'll be fine'. "(Meanwhile, if) I want a chicken, not a chance, it's not fair! They've got ponies and all sorts. But, I want a chicken, and I can't have a chicken. There's something romantic about going down to the garden and pulling the eggs out and saying, 'Look what we've got'." Despite the family's resistance, Vernon hasn't given up on his desire to have one, adding: "Right, when I go home tonight, I'm going to tell the gang that we're having a chickenarium. And they'll go, 'What's one of them?', and I'll be like, 'Just you wait and see'."
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