The Liberal candidate in a federal byelection in British Columbia says she is applying for Métis membership after a local group questioned her claims of Indigenous identity. Madison Fleischer says in a written statement that she self-identifies as Métis based on what she knows about her great-grandmother's heritage and is "collecting the necessary documentation to go through the application process" for citizenship with B.C.'s Métis Nation. In the meantime, Fleischer, who is the candidate in the Dec. 16 byelection in Cloverdale-Langley City, says she has removed "Métis" from her social media profile descriptions to ensure there is "no confusion" about her Indigenous status. Her response comes after the Waceya Métis Society — which describes itself as a chartered community representing Métis people in the Langley and White Rock regions of B.C.'s Lower Mainland — said in a release that it "wishes to distance itself from Madison’s claims of Métis identity." The society says it met with Fleischer over the weekend to discuss her claims of Métis identity but was "disappointed that she could not provide any evidence to support her Métis heritage." The attention on Fleischer comes after Edmonton Centre Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault left cabinet last week amid questions about his shifting claims of Indigenous heritage and his business dealings. In her statement, Fleischer says she has "always been vocal about not yet holding Métis Nation British Columbia citizenship." The Waceya Métis Society says it has asked Fleischer to "properly research and verify her Indigenous heritage before making any further public assertions." "In this meeting, Madison was unable to substantiate her claims with any documentation or historical connections to Métis communities," the society says about their Nov. 23 meeting with Fleischer. "The integrity of Métis identity is not to be taken lightly, especially in public office, where the representation of our community must be accurate, respectful, and legitimate." Cloverdale-Langley City was previously held by Liberal John Aldag, who resigned to run for MLA with the B.C. New Democrats. Aldag was defeated by B.C. Conservative candidate Harman Bhangu in the Langley-Abbotsford seat in the Oct. 19 provincial election. Fleischer, whose Liberal party biography calls her a small-business owner who operates a public relations firm in Langley, is going up against candidates including federal Conservative Tamara Jansen, who held the seat from 2019 to 2021 before losing a close race to Aldag. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press
WASHINGTON : Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Thursday his office launched investigations into over a dozen technology platforms over their privacy and safety practices for minors. Those being probed included artificial Intelligence chatbot startup Character.AI and fourteen other platforms like Reddit, Instagram and Discord, the Texas attorney general added. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Tech platforms have come under increasing scrutiny over their impact on children. Top U.S. social media platforms made an estimated $11 billion in advertising revenue from users younger than 18 in 2022, according to a Harvard study published last year. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy last year warned that young people using social media risked suffering body image issues, disordered eating, poor sleep quality and low self-esteem, especially among adolescent girls. KEY QUOTE "Technology companies are on notice that my office is vigorously enforcing Texas' strong data privacy laws," Paxton said. CONTEXT Social media companies have said they will work with officials to protect young users, and say they have introduced new tools designed to protect teens online, including parental control features. The firms had no immediate comment on Thursday. Paxton's statement said the probes would focus on the platforms' compliance with two Texas laws - the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). The SCOPE Act bans digital service providers from sharing, disclosing, or selling a minor's personal identifying information without permission from the child's parent or legal guardian. The legislation requires firms to provide parents with tools to manage and control the privacy settings on their child's account. The TDPSA imposes notice and consent requirements on companies that collect and use minors' personal data, Paxton's office said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture ‘s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has just issued a national call to action. The hunt is on for experts, innovators, and advocates to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF), a specialized force shaping the safety of what lands on your family’s dinner table. With 30 committee seats opening for the 2025 term, the USDA is extending an invitation to industry experts and public representatives alike to join this high-stakes mission. This isn’t just a panel of talking heads. For over 36 years, NACMCF has been the unsung hero behind America’s food safety systems, offering cutting-edge scientific guidance and retooling standards to tackle the most dangerous microbiological threats in our food supply. Now, as new threats emerge and existing strategies evolve, the USDA is doubling down on securing the nation’s food safety future. “Our approach to food safety must continually evolve, and those selected to serve on this committee will help us strengthen our regulatory frameworks and programs, to best safeguard the health and well-being of American families,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Listeria monocytogenes. Cronobacter spp. Aged raw milk cheese. If these phrases don’t grab your attention, they should. Whether it’s preventing deadly bacteria in powdered infant formula, tackling contamination in cheese production, or revolutionizing pathogen tracking using genomic technology, NACMCF is the guiding light behind how we confront these challenges. Its recommendations don’t just influence the USDA’s FSIS programs; they ripple through the FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and even the Department of Defense. Working behind the scenes, the committee’s insights ensure that America’s food safety protocols remain rigorous, research-driven, and ahead of the curve. The USDA wants the best and brightest—but that doesn’t mean nominees need to hail exclusively from labs or university research desks. Of course, expertise in microbiology, epidemiology, risk assessment, and public health is critical, but the USDA is also casting a wide net. Academic leaders, industry trailblazers, state officials, consumer group advocates—even self-nominations are fair game. For consumer nominees, scientific credentials aren’t required. Public participation ensures the committee reflects diverse voices and perspectives from across the food safety ecosystem. This blend of expertise fosters robust, balanced decisions capable of addressing the full complexity of food protection challenges. Here’s what’s really driving this urgency. Foodborne illness claims lives, burdens healthcare systems, and costs the economy billions annually. Diseases caused by pathogens like Listeria and Cronobacter are often preventable, but only with comprehensive, research-backed strategies. That’s exactly where NACMCF steps in—its work doesn’t just stop outbreaks; it rewrites the rules to stop them before they begin. One key focus area for the 2025-2027 term is Listeria monocytogenes, a deadly foodborne pathogen linked to processed meats and cheeses. Listeria thrives in cold temperatures and can rear its head even in rigorous refrigeration processes, making it a formidable enemy for food processors and regulators. NACMCF’s task will involve reassessing FSIS policies to ensure these threats are tackled head-on while rejecting outdated practices that no longer serve public safety. Additionally, powdered infant formula—a staple for millions of families—will remain under the microscope. Cronobacter spp., a bacterium with life-threatening implications for infants, presents a direct and pressing concern. The committee’s work in this area is not just advisory; it provides lifelines to parents who entrust manufacturers and regulators with their child’s health. NACMCF isn’t just reactive. With the acceleration of genomic pathogen characterization technology, the committee will explore high-tech solutions to track outbreaks faster and more precisely than ever before. Laying the groundwork now means saving lives later. Want to be involved? The process is straightforward. Nominations require a cover letter addressed to Secretary Vilsack, detailing the nominee’s qualifications, along with a resume or curriculum vitae. Candidates must also complete USDA’s Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form ( AD-755 ). Submissions are open and can be emailed to NACMCF@usda.gov , or mailed to: The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1128 South Building, Attn: Kristal Southern, Designated Federal Officer, FSIS\OPHS\National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods, Washington, DC 20250.. But be warned—this is no honorary position for the fainthearted. Serving on this committee means grappling with some of the most urgent and complex microbiological dilemmas in public health. It requires expertise, passion, and an unwavering commitment to protect consumers from coast to coast. Why does any of this matter? Because food safety isn’t just about science—it’s about trust. And that trust has been shaken more times than we’d like to admit. From high-profile recalls to global supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by the pandemic, Americans are demanding smarter, science-backed safeguards on their dinner plates. NACMCF brings that trust to life. Its committees push boundaries, ask the tough questions, and develop actionable solutions that ripple through legislation, industry standards, and public health responses. This isn’t just an opportunity for scientists and public health professionals—it’s a chance for everyday Americans to ensure the food on their table is safe, nutritious, and fit for the future. For 36 years, NACMCF has worked without fanfare, but its contributions are woven into the fabric of America’s food safety system. Now, the USDA is once again assembling its next team of heroes in food science. The clock is ticking, and nominations are open. If you have the expertise or perspective to make a difference, this is the time to act. Whether it’s serving on the committee or encouraging the right candidate to apply, this is your chance to safeguard the plates and lives of millions. Food isn’t an option—it’s a necessity. And keeping it safe? That’s a mission for us all. 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NEW YORK (AP) — No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than Jimmy Carter . His more than two dozen books included nonfiction, poetry, fiction, religious meditations and a children’s story. His memoir “An Hour Before Daylight” was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2002, while his 2006 best-seller “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” stirred a fierce debate by likening Israel’s policies in the West Bank to the brutal South African system of racial segregation. And just before his 100th birthday, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation honored him with a lifetime achievement award for how he wielded "the power of the written word to foster peace, social justice, and global understanding.” In one recent work, “A Full Life,” Carter observed that he “enjoyed writing” and that his books “provided a much-needed source of income.” But some projects were easier than others. “Everything to Gain,” a 1987 collaboration with his wife, Rosalynn, turned into the “worst threat we ever experienced in our marriage,” an intractable standoff for the facilitator of the Camp David accords and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. According to Carter, Rosalynn was a meticulous author who considered “the resulting sentences as though they have come down from Mount Sinai, carved into stone.” Their memories differed on various events and they fell into “constant arguments.” They were ready to abandon the book and return the advance, until their editor persuaded them to simply divide any disputed passages between them. “In the book, each of these paragraphs is identified by a ‘J’ or an ‘R,’ and our marriage survived,” he wrote. Here is a partial list of books by Carter: “Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President” “The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East” (With Rosalynn Carter) “Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life” “An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections” “Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age” “Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems” (With daughter Amy Carter) “The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer” “Living Faith” “The Virtues of Aging” “An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood” “Christmas in Plains: Memories” “The Hornet’s Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War” “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” “Faith & Freedom: The Christian Challenge for the World” “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” “A Remarkable Mother” “Beyond the White House” “We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work” “White House Diary” “NIV Lessons from Life Bible: Personal Reflections with Jimmy Carter” “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power” “A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety” Copyright 2024 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Trae Young collected 34 points and 10 assists and the visiting Atlanta Hawks never trailed en route to a 136-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Reserve De'Andre Hunter added 22 points for the Hawks, who have won four games in a row. Jalen Johnson chipped in 15 points, six steals and one block. Onyeka Okongwu returned after missing five games due to a knee injury and scored 15 points off the bench, Zaccharie Risacher contributed 14 points and Clint Capela had 11 points and 13 rebounds. Scottie Barnes had 19 points, eight rebounds and three steals for the Raptors, who have lost 10 straight games. RJ Barrett added 17 points, and Jakob Poeltl (groin injury) was back in the lineup after missing four games and had 13 points. Bruce Brown made his season debut and scored 12 points off the bench for Toronto, which committed 31 turnovers. Atlanta led 35-25 after one quarter, taking advantage of 10 Toronto giveaways. Toronto started the second quarter with a 6-2 run, but Young's 3-pointer bumped Atlanta's lead to 14 points, 47-33, with 8:36 to play in the frame. The Raptors then used an 11-2 surge to cut the margin to five with five minutes remaining. However, the Hawks stayed in control before settling for a 64-58 lead at the break after the Raptors' Chris Boucher canned a 31-foot 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer. Atlanta shot 43.8 percent from the field in the first half and had nine turnovers. Meanwhile, Toronto shot 57.9 percent overall during the first two quarters while committing 17 turnovers. Atlanta was up 76-64 with 9:21 left in the third quarter after Risacher's dunk following Young's steal. A 7-0 rally extended Atlanta's lead to 17 with 5:41 remaining in the frame, and Hunter's 3-pointer stretched the gap to 21 points, 99-78, with 2:53 to go. Atlanta had a 104-82 cushion after three quarters and saw its advantage reach as many as 31 in the fourth. This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:08 p.m. EST
Pollies, peace deals, and the unravelling of a billionaire: The WA civil court rows that dominated 2024Big Brother star Reggie Bird reveals her strange health development - and her theory about what has caused it By SAVANNA YOUNG FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 17:17 EST, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 17:40 EST, 12 December 2024 e-mail 16 shares 1 View comments Beloved reality television star Reggie Bird has made a shocking discovery during a self-health check. The two-time Big Brother winner, 50, took to Instagram this week sharing a photo of her mouth and chin after feeling a lump inside her mouth. After attempting to take a photo to find the problem, Reggie discovered something much more sinister. 'I could feel a lump in my mouth so I took a photo to try and see what it was...' she captioned her post. 'Zoomed in and to my horror I've just seen how hairy my face is.' The star, who is legally blind but has some vision, attributed the tuft of facial hair on her chin to menopause . Beloved reality television star Reggie Bird (pictured) has made a shocking discovery during a self-health check 'This is just wrong. Gotta be the bloody menopause! I don't know what to do,' she added. 'If I shave it will I grow a beard? I'm more concerned about my hairy face than the lump in my mouth.' While some fans suggested Reggie get laser hair removal for the chin hair, several were concerned for the star and urged her to first get the lump checked by a medical professional. 'Please get lump checked,' one fan commented. 'Get it checked immediately please Reggie forget the hairs for now,' added another. One user said: 'Please get the lump checked either GP or Dentist this is so important. Then once you've done that, look at options for hair.' It comes after Reggie opened about feeling like a failure despite winning Big Brother twice . Speaking on the Mental As Anyone podcast, the mother of two revealed that although she won the reality competition twice, once in 2003 and again in 2022, she is struggling to find a job. It comes after Reggie opened about feeling like a failure despite winning Big Brother twice. Pictured with her children after winning Big Brother 2022 Although she won the reality competition twice, once in 2003 and again in 2022, she is struggling to find a job. Pictured in 2003 Read More Big Brother star Reggie Bird reveals she may be permanently banned from social media The TV personality wondered aloud why no employer will give her a chance. 'I'm starting to think, why doesn't anyone want to give me a job? I want to work and that starts to make you feel like... no one wants you,' she said. 'I could answer phones, you know, I'm good at talking to people,' Reggie said, reflecting that even though she has a disability, she can still be useful. Bird is legally blind after being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that causes severe vision impairment. 'I'm limited to what I can do because of my eyes are so stuffed. I've now got nine degrees of pinhole vision, no peripheral vision and no night vision left. 'I only just see what's in front of me, it is like looking through a straw, that's how I explain it to people,' she explained. Reggie made history when she became the first reality star to win Big Brother twice, the first time in 2003 and again in 2022 . Despite taking home $250,000 in prize money during the 2003 and 2022 seasons of Big Brother , the TV personality has struggled financially over the years. Reggie is also affected by Usher syndrome, a rare genetic disease that affects both hearing and vision. She previously hit back at her critics who doubted her bad run of health in an interview with TV Week. 'A lot of people are saying, "Oh, she's faking it." Who would want to fake being blind?' she told the publication. The former fish and chip shop manager, who says her vision is now like looking through straws, added: 'They don't know me, or the challenges I deal with every day. 'I think people who leave comments like that have issues.' Upon winning the 2022 celebrity edition of the show, Reggie said the prize money would go towards paying rent to ensure she and her children had stable accommodation. Big Brother Topic Share or comment on this article: Big Brother star Reggie Bird reveals her strange health development - and her theory about what has caused it e-mail 16 shares Add comment
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TriMas Co. (NASDAQ:TRS) Position Boosted by Barclays PLCTORONTO — . (TSX: SMT | OTCQX: SMTSF | BVL: SMT) (“Sierra Metals” or the “Company”) announces that it will hold a special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) on January 31, 2025. The Company has set a record date for the Special Meeting of December 30, 2024. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to seek authorization from the Company’s shareholders to enable the Board of Directors (the “Board”) to consider a consolidation of all of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares (“Common Shares”) at a ratio of one post‐consolidation share for up to every twenty pre‐consolidation shares (the “Consolidation”). Shareholders will be requested at the Special Meeting or any adjournment thereof, to consider and, if thought fit, pass, with or without amendment, a special resolution approving the Consolidation. Following the Special Meeting, the Board expects to exercise its discretion to implement the Consolidation on such a date and time as the Board may determine. Additional details in respect of the proposed Consolidation will be included in a management information circular which is being mailed to shareholders in compliance with applicable laws and will be available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ ( ). The Board believes it is in the best interests of the Company to be in a position to complete the Consolidation to provide the Company with greater flexibility for future corporate activities, enhance the marketability of the Common Shares as an investment and lead to increased interest by a broader spectrum of potential investors, thereby increasing the Company’s ability to secure additional financing for operational and growth initiatives. Over the past 24 months, Sierra Metals has successfully stabilized, optimized and improved its operations, resulting in a lower cost structure, increased efficiencies and profitability across the Company. During this period, the Company, among its many achievements, has safely delivered the following: Ernesto Balarezo, CEO of Sierra Metals, comments, “ The implementation of any Consolidation is subject to Sierra Metals receiving all required approvals, including support from shareholders at the upcoming Special Meeting, and the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange. If the approvals required for the Consolidation are obtained and the Board decides to implement the Consolidation, the Consolidation will occur at a time determined by the Board and additional information in respect of the Consolidation will be announced by the Company. Sierra Metals is a Canadian mining company focused on copper production with additional base and precious metals by-product credits at its Yauricocha Mine in Peru and Bolivar Mine in Mexico. The Company is intent on safely increasing production volume and growing mineral resources. Sierra Metals has recently had several new key discoveries and still has many more exciting brownfield exploration opportunities in Peru and Mexico that are within close proximity to the existing mines. Additionally, the Company has large land packages at each of its mines with several prospective regional targets providing longer-term exploration upside and mineral resource growth potential. For further information regarding Sierra Metals, please visit . This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information relates to future events or the anticipated performance of Sierra and reflect management’s expectations or beliefs regarding such future events and anticipated performance based on an assumed set of economic conditions and courses of action. In certain cases, statements that contain forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” or the negative of these words or comparable terminology. By its very nature forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual performance of Sierra to be materially different from any anticipated performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, the risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual information form dated March 15, 2024 for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and other risks identified in the Company’s filings with Canadian securities regulators, which are available at . The risk factors referred to above are not an exhaustive list of the factors that may affect any of the Company’s forward-looking information. Forward-looking information includes statements about the future and is inherently uncertain, and the Company’s actual achievements or other future events or conditions may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking information due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. The Company’s statements containing forward-looking information are based on the beliefs, expectations, and opinions of management on the date the statements are made, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking information if circumstances or management’s beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, other than as required by applicable law. For the reasons set forth above, one should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Sierra Metals Inc. +1 (866) 721-7437ORLANDO, Fla. — It was a season of Iowa State comebacks. And fittingly, that's how it ended for the Cyclones. Game MVP Rocco Becht scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 56 seconds remaining and No. 18 Iowa State capped the best season in school history by rallying past No. 15 Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. Becht finished with 270 passing yards and three touchdowns for Iowa State (11-2), a program that entered this season — the 133rd year of Cyclone football — never having won more than nine games in a year. “If you look at this team, it’s really who they’ve been all year,” coach Matt Campbell said. The win marked the fourth time in 2024 that Iowa State got a winning score with less than two minutes remaining. For this one, the Cyclones rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half — with Miami quarterback Cam Ward watching after a record-setting first half — to get win No. 11. Carson Hansen rushed for a pair of touchdowns for Iowa State. And as the MVP, Becht got the honor of choosing which flavor Pop-Tart was to be sacrificed in a giant toaster. “There's only one,” Becht said. “Cinnamon roll.” Ward passed for three touchdowns in his final college game, while Damien Martinez rushed for a career-high 179 yards for Miami (10-3), which dropped its sixth straight bowl game and lost three of four games to end the season — those three losses by a combined 10 points. "Disappointed that we couldn't pull out a victory," Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. “These guys have always fought and always competed and this was no exception. ... It's painful. It's as painful as it gets when you don't win. But there's a lot to build on.” NEBRASKA 20, BOSTON COLLEGE 15: Dylan Raiola passed for 228 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska built an 18-point lead through three quarters and hung on for its first bowl victory since 2015. Raiola hit Emmett Johnson with a 13-yard TD pass on fourth down with 3:02 remaining in the third quarter for a 20-2 edge and the Cornhuskers (7-6) held on for the win at Yankee Stadium. Raiola completed 23 of 31 passes in front of a sizable Nebraska crowd that celebrated the team's first bowl win since topping UCLA in the 2015 Foster Farms Bowl and first winning season since 2016. Raiola completed passes to 10 receivers, including Jahmal Banks, who finished with four receptions for 79 yards. Grayson James finished 25 of 40 for 296 yards as Boston College (7-6). UCONN 27, NORTH CAROLINA 14: Joe Fagnano threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns to help the Huskies (9-4) beat the Tar Heels (6-7) at Fenway Park, embarrassing incoming coach Bill Belichick's new team in his old backyard. Mel Brown rushed for 96 yards for UConn and Skyler Bell caught three passes for 77 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown that gave the Huskies a 10-0 first-quarter lead. Chris Culliver returned the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, but that would be Carolina's only production in the first half. TCU 34, LOUISIANA 3: Josh Hoover passed for four touchdowns as the Horned Frogs (9-4) routed the Ragin' Cajuns (10-4) in Albuquerque. Hoover was 20 for 32 for 252 yards with an interception. Eric McAlister had eight catches for 87 yards and a TD for the Horned Frogs. TCU's defense also had a solid day, holding Louisiana-Lafayette to 209 yards, including 61 on the game's final possession. LATE FRIDAY LAS VEGAS BOWL USC 35, TEXAS A&M 31: Jayden Maiava threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Ford with eight seconds left to give Southern California the victory over Texas A&M (8-5) in the Las Vegas Bowl. A graduate of Liberty High School in nearby Henderson and a transfer from UNLV, Maiava helped the Trojans (7-6) overcome a 17-point deficit. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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These five food titles, ranging from a chef’s memoir to a foodie crime novel, offer a smorgasbord of perspectives on the ways food shapes our culture, our identities, our environment and ourselves. A Cook’s Tour by Anthony Bourdain A Cook’s Tour (2001) follows late chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain on a global culinary adventure as he searches for “the perfect meal”. While Bourdain doesn’t find perfection, he does discover the centrality of food in preserving culture and building relationships. In Portugal, he gets involved in the yearly pig slaughter – visceral and confronting, despite his experience as a chef – and revels in the celebration, conviviality and hospitality that accompanies this centuries-old tradition. In Vietnam, he builds tentative relationships with locals by joining them in drinking “moonshine from a plastic cola bottle” on the banks of the Mekong. The book is engaging, witty and sharp, but also poignant. It encourages us to not only think about where our food comes from, but about the meanings we ascribe to it and the communities we build around it. My Life in France by Julia Child (with Alex Prud’homme) Julia Child was an unlikely culinary icon. She didn’t really learn to cook until she moved from the United States to France with her husband, Paul, in 1948. On her return, she introduced not just her home country but the English-speaking world to the art of French cooking. My Life in France (2005), co-written with journalist Alex Prud’homme, tells the story of “a crucial period of transformation” in which she found her “true calling” and started writing Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) with Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle. My Life in France is bursting at the seams with Child’s signature joie de vivre : she certainly doesn’t take herself seriously. It is also a snapshot of postwar French cuisine, as experienced by someone encountering something completely transformative – and deciding to share her experience with the world, despite the obstacles. Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat Judging by the subtitle, Mastering the Art of Good Cooking, Samin Nosrat’s 2016 book, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat , took some inspiration from Mastering the Art of French Cooking . However, it is eminently more beginner-friendly. While the book has recipes (good ones), it is not a recipe book per se . Rather, it is a set of instructions on how to cook: or, if you already have the basics down, how to cook better. Yet, unlike other cooking reference books, it tells a story. Iranian–American Nosrat, who trained at the acclaimed restaurant Chez Panisse , introduces her readers to her four elements of good cooking, one at a time. She introduces culinary theory, scientific principles and tips and tricks, in an accessible and engaging way. This information is interspersed with vignettes from Nosrat’s culinary life and supported by excellent illustrations. It is not only a good read, but a cookbook you will reach for time and again. Death in the Dordogne by Martin Walker It may be strange to see a mystery novel on this list, but sometimes we want a palate cleanser, a sweet treat to end a meal. Martin Walker’s Death in the Dordogne (2009) is just the thing. Bruno Courrèges is chief of police in the small town of St. Denis in the Dordogne, in south-west France. While there is a murder to be solved (the death of an elderly war veteran), Bruno’s other major obsession is the food and wine of the Périgord region, which Walker describes in delicious detail. As Bruno travels around the countryside solving the mystery, he eats: omelettes scented with black truffle, ripe red strawberries, flaky croissants, and fresh trout cooked in the open air. Alongside this feast, the book also probes the complexities of a changing, modern France – including the impact of immigration and the rise of right-wing politics . Cod by Mark Kurlansky Cod: a Biography of the Fish that Changed the World (1997) is a book about the voracious appetite of the human race and the effects of appetite. The story Kurlansky tells is not just the millennia-long saga of the low-fat, white-fleshed fish that was indispensable to cuisines across Europe. It is that, of course – but it’s also a story about the rise of colonialism and capitalism, international conflict, the slave trade, the insatiable search for commodities, and the environmental legacy of new technologies. Cod was first published almost 30 years ago, soon after the North Atlantic cod fishing industry had reached a point of collapse due to overfishing. In 2024, for the first time since the early 1990s, the Canadian government lifted its moratorium on commercial cod fishing off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, in light of improved cod stocks. Kurlansky’s writing is evocative – you can feel the chill and the fog of the cod banks. Intrepid cooks may even attempt some of the recipes. Lauren Samuelsson is an Honorary Fellow in History, University of Wollongong. This article was first published on The Conversation .