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Kelly Clarkson has filed to legally change her name in wake of divorce from Brandon Blackstock

‘My new name more fully reflects who I am: Kelly Clarkson seeks to change her name to Kelly Brianne in wake of divorce By Adam S. Levy For Dailymail.com Published: 04:04 GMT, 18 February 2022 | Updated: 04:04 GMT, 18 February 2022 Kelly Clarkson has filed to legally change her name to Kelly Brianne. The entertainer, 39, on Monday said she desired to make the name change – which is her first and middle names – as her ‘new name more fully reflects who’ she is, according to court docs reviewed by US Weekly. Another hearing on the matter is slated for March 28, the outlet reported. The latest: Kelly Clarkson, 39, has filed to legally change her name to Kelly Brianne, as she said her ‘new name more fully reflects who’ she is. The singer was snapped last month The Fort Worth, Texas-born star has spent more than a year and a half working through her divorce from Brandon Blackstock, 45, with whom she shares daughter River Rose, seven, and son Remington Alexander, five. Prior to the breakup, she was also the stepmother of his two kids with ex-wife Melissa Ashworth, Savannah, 19, and Seth, 14. The Kelly Clarkson Show host initially filed for divorce from Blackstock in June of 2020 saying there were ‘irreconcilable differences’ in the marriage, which began when the couple wed in October of 2013. In court, last month, the A Moment Like This songstress conceded 5.12 percent of the $17.8 million Montana ranch they lived on to Blackstock, which is worth around $908,800, according to the outlet. The My Life Would Suck Without You artist was court-ordered to pay Blackstock $150,000 in monthly spousal support, with an extra $45,601 earmarked toward their children. The Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) performer, who shares joint physical and legal custody of her two kids with Blackstock, told Extra last fall that she and Blackstock had ‘a lot of help as far as therapists or child psychologists’ for their children because they want to do it right,’ adding, ‘Everyone’s sad and it’s OK to be sad.’ ‘I know with me and Brandon, it’s just a difficult thing because we’re in different places,’ she said. ‘And it’s like, we both agree on the main things, but it’s a hard thing when you’re not together all the time, for me personally. ‘As long as you make sure it’s about the children and their best interests, then we’re both on board.’ Read more at DailyMail.co.uk
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What is auto insurance?

Understand your car insurance and what it covers Understanding auto insurance: the basics Who is covered by my auto insurance and under what circumstances? Is auto insurance coverage mandatory? What other types of auto insurance coverage are typical? What is gap insurance and do I need it? Basic personal auto insurance is mandated by countries and provides drivers with some financial protection in case of an accident. But is it enough? What are the options? Learn how car insurance works and what types of coverage are available. Understanding auto insurance: the basics Auto insurance is a contract between you and the insurance company that protects you against financial loss in the event of an accident or theft. In exchange for your paying a premium, the insurance company agrees to pay your losses as outlined in your policy. Auto insurance provides coverage for: Property – such as damage to or theft of your car Liability – your legal responsibility to others for bodily injury or property damage Medical – the cost of treating injuries, rehabilitation, and sometimes lost wages and funeral expenses Basic personal auto insurance is mandated by most countries, though laws vary. Auto insurance coverages are priced individually (a la carte) to let you customize coverage amounts to suit your exact needs and budget. Policies are generally issued for six-month or one-year timeframes and are renewable. The insurance company sends a notice when it’s time to renew the policy and pay your premium. Who is covered by my auto insurance—and under what circumstances? Your auto policy will cover you and other family members on your policy, whether driving your car or someone else’s car (with their permission). Your policy also provides coverage if someone who is not on your policy is driving your car with your consent. Your personal auto policy only covers personal driving, whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or taking a trip. It will not provide coverage if you use your car for commercial purposes—for instance, if you deliver pizzas. Personal auto insurance will also not provide coverage if you use your car to provide transportation to others through a ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft. Some auto insurers, however, are now offering supplemental insurance products (at additional cost) that extend coverage for vehicle owners providing ride-sharing services. Is auto insurance coverage mandatory? Auto insurance requirements vary from state to state. If you’re financing a car, your lender may also have its own requirements. Nearly every state requires car owners to carry: Bodily injury liability – which covers costs associated with injuries or death that you or another driver causes while driving your car. Property damage liability – which reimburses others for damage that you or another driver operating your car causes to another vehicle or other property, such as a fence, building, or utility pole. In addition, many states require that you carry: Medical payments or personal injury protection (PIP), which provides reimbursement for medical expenses for injuries to you or your passengers. It will also cover lost wages and other related expenses. Uninsured motorist coverage reimburses you when an accident is caused by a driver who does not have auto insurance—or in the case of a hit-and-run. You can also purchase underinsured motorist coverage, which will cover costs when another driver lacks adequate coverage to pay the costs of a serious accident. Even if PIP and uninsured motorist coverage are optional in your state, consider adding them to your policy for greater financial protection. What other types of auto insurance coverage are typical? While most basic, legally mandated auto insurance covers the damage your car causes, it does not cover damage to your own car. To cover your own car, you should consider these optional coverages: Collision reimburses you for damage to your car that occurs as a result of a collision with another vehicle or other object—e.g., a tree or guardrail—when you’re at fault. While collision coverage will not reimburse you for mechanical failure or normal wear-and-tear on your car, it will cover damage from potholes or from rolling your car. Comprehensive provides coverage against theft and damage caused by an incident other than a collision, such as fire, flood, vandalism, hail, falling rocks or trees, and other hazards—even getting hit by an asteroid! Glass Coverage provides coverage from windshield damage, which is common. Some auto policies include no-deductible glass coverage, which also includes side windows, rear windows, and glass sunroofs. Or you can buy supplemental glass coverage. What is gap insurance and do I need it? Collision and comprehensive only cover the market value of your car, not what you paid for it—and new cars depreciate quickly. If your car is totaled or stolen, there may be a “gap” between what you owe on the vehicle and your insurance coverage. To cover this, you may want to look into purchasing gap insurance to pay the difference. Note that for leased vehicles, gap coverage is usually rolled into your lease payments.
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Nokia is releasing a new version of its 6310 ‘brick phone’ – and yes, it still has Snake!

Nokia is re-releasing one of its classic mobile phones, the 6310 ‘brick’ to mark 20 years since it was first released in the UK. HMD Global, makers of Nokia phones, said the device would have the original and iconic silhouette of the classic 6310 with its trademark long battery life. The phone will come with a copy of the 90s classic mobile game Snake, and a sturdy form factor that gave it the nickname ‘the brick’ when it first came out in 2001. There will be ‘subtle changes’ to mark the passing of 20 years of technological evolution, including bigger buttons and a zoomed-in menu for ease of reading. It comes with a larger 2.8 inch 320×240 pixel screen, compared to the 1.8 inches 120×160 pixel screen found on the original and is on sale for £59.99. HMD Global, makers of Nokia phones, said the new device (pictured right) would have the original and iconic silhouette of the classic 6310 (pictured left) with its trademark long battery life HMD Global, makers of Nokia phones, said the new device (pictured right) would have the original and iconic silhouette of the classic 6310 (pictured left) with its trademark long battery life NOKIA 6310: SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES The Nokia 6310 was first released in 2001 and has been re-released in 2021 to mark its 20th anniversary. The new version comes with a larger screen, larger buttons, but the same long battery life and sturdy body. Name: Nokia 6310 (20th anniversary) Price: £59.99 Colors: Yellow, Black Camera: 0.3 megapixels Memory: 16MB RAM, 8MB internal Screen: 2.8 inches curved Shell: Polycarbonate Battery standby: 21.7 days Battery talk time: 19.4 hours Features: FM Radio (Wired/Wireless), MP3 player Included: Micro USB Charger Nokia says the new version of its iconic device, beloved of teenagers when it was first released for its reliability, long battery life, and sturdy form will also include a wireless FM radio. ‘That yearning for nostalgia makes the new Nokia 6310 the perfect tonic,’ a Nokia spokesperson explained, talking about the anniversary release. The new handset has been ‘refreshed and reinvented,’ to match modern needs. This includes a larger screen and buttons, making it easier to read messages and connect with loved ones, Nokia says. ‘With the Nokia 6310, it is all fun and games,’ the firm said, adding ‘you can listen to your favorite news channels, sports games, or music stations on the go with reliable connectivity or play an intense game of Snake!’ One thing Nokia hasn’t changed is the battery, with the new device lasting weeks between charges, just like the original. In fact, it can go a whopping 21 days between charges if left on standby! The phone charges using a MicroUSB cable and can run for 19 hours on battery when being actively used in a call, according to Nokia’s website. The Nokia 6310 was first launched in 2001, updated to the 6310i in 2002, and finally discontinued in 2005 with the release of the Nokia 6230 and others. The original came with a 1.8-inch screen, whereas the new version will include a much larger 2.8-inch screen. Nokia says the new version of its iconic device, beloved of teenagers when it was first released for its reliability, long battery life, and sturdy form will also include a wireless FM radio When the original version was released back in 2001, it could send emails, texts, and picture messages had basic internet access and simple Java-based applications, including Snake. It was about 3.9 ounces and could store 174 KB of data, with a battery that lasted up to 408 hours on standby, or for seven hours of constant talk time. The new version is built from a tough polycarbonate shell that can ‘take the knocks and bumps of everyday life’. COMPARED: NOKIA 6310 2001 vs 2021 Adam Ferguson, Head of Product Marketing at HMD Global said the device plays on the memory of the old. ‘They don’t make them as they used to is a phrase we’ve disowned,’ Mr. Ferguson said. ‘We still bring that signature build quality to all of our devices. ‘We recently launched the new Nokia XR20, a life-proof smartphone that in my eyes, is a modern-day Nokia 3310 in a smartphone. ‘And now the Nokia 6310 is back and better than ever.’ It isn’t clear whether Nokia is working on a new smartphone that is a ‘6310 in a smartphone,’ or whether this is a limited anniversary release of an old classic. However, Mr. Ferguson added: ‘For all feature phone lovers, it’s the original and iconic model, and whilst its 2.8-inch curved window screen may be new, it still retains its familiar design and functionality. ‘As one of the trailblazers in making mobile go mainstream in 2001, it’s no surprise to see its impact 20 years on. ‘It’s a legacy that the new Nokia 6310 will continue way into the next 20 years.’ That 90s home! Retro-obsessed man, 23, spends £5,000 transforming his home into a time capsule complete with retro TVs, pine furniture, landline phones, and a very chunky laptop A self-confessed 1990s fanatic has revealed how he’s so obsessed with the era he transformed his home into a time capsule to the decade – complete with dated Ikea furniture, VHS players, telephone alarm clocks. Jack Walter, 23, from Bakewell, Derbyshire has spent roughly £5,000 pursuing his passion for the era and even drives a ‘G reg’ Austin Mini Metro. The illustrator often scours charity shops and eBay while wearing high-waisted Levi jeans and Sweater Shop jumpers and says he finds comfort in the era and hoped to recreate the ‘coziness’ of his parents’ house from when he was a child – though he admits people think he’s ‘mad’ for not enjoying the present day. And due to living in the countryside, he claims his 90s phone with extendable aerial ensures he gets better signal than his mobile phone. ‘It started as me recreating my parents’ house from when I was little, with the coziness,’ Jack >>Read more
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NASA working on ‘nearly indestructible’ titanium tires for bicycles on Earth

NASA has sent rovers to Mars and the moon with ‘nearly indestructible’ titanium tires and these space-age wheels will soon be traveling around Earth. The SMART Tire Company is working with scientists at the American space agency to adapt its ‘smart memory alloy’ (SMA) tire technology for bicycles. This design, according to the firm, means the bike tires will never need air or get a flat. The firm is set to release METL (Martensite Elasticized Tubular Loading) tires next year that will boast a rubber-like tread for added traction. Originally developed for use on lunar and Mars rover missions, the SMA tire is made from interconnect springs composed of Nitinol, a lightweight nickel-titanium alloy. Though quite elastic, Nitinol returns to its original shape at the molecular level without losing structural integrity. As a bonus, they provide as good or better traction than traditional rubber tires and have built-in shock-absorbing capabilities. ‘Cyclists will not be able to wait to get their hands on these very cool-looking, space-age METL tires that don’t go flat,’ said Earl Cole, who took home the million-dollar prize in Survivor: Fiji in 2007 and launched the SMART Tire Company last year with blockchain engineer Brian Yennie. Though quite elastic, Nitinol returns to its original shape at the molecular level without losing structural integrity ‘The unique combination of these advanced materials, coupled with a next generation, eco-friendly design make for a revolutionary product,’ he added. The SMART team worked with NASA Glenn Research Center inventors Santo Padula and Colin Creager to adapt the technology for use by the general public. ‘Thanks to their ability to undergo phase transitions at the molecular level under strain, SMAs are unlike any other material, exhibiting thirty times the recoverable strain of ordinary steel,’ said Padula, a materials science engineer. ‘Shape memory alloys look extremely promising in revolutionizing the entire terrestrial tire industry — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg,’ he added. California-based Felt Bicycles is providing the bicycles to help develop these space age wheels. However, the tires are much heavier than traditional rubber tires, and their open-weave structure means debris can get caught inside. The METL tires will be finished with a rubber-like tread to add traction, so they can ride over dirt, pavement and other terrains. ‘Over time the tread will wear out and need to be reapplied, but that maintenance is expected to be a lot cheaper than having to regularly replace a set of tires,’ Gizmodo reported. According to SMART, the METL tires will be available for the cycling community in early 2022, though pricing has not been announced. The company is also working with Ford Motor’s Spin division to develop SMA tires for e-scooters. ‘We are excited about the potential of METL and we are sharing our knowledge about scooter tire performance and specifications with The SMART Tire Company to help advance our mission to create cleaner, safer and better transportation for all,’ said Spin R&D manager James Berg. And there are naturally plans to adapt them for automobiles and other wheeled vehicles. A car tire that doesn’t give out from wear-and-tear, leaks or punctures could have a major impact on the global automotive tire market, valued at $112.16 billion in 2019 and projected to reach $154.40 billion by 2027, according to Allied Market Research.
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Brainwashed citizens are sent to die in the war unleashed by Putin in Ukraine, and the children of the Russian elite live in luxury in NATO countries

Russian Elites and their Hypocritical Avoidance of War Effort: A Look at the Children of Political Leaders Russian propagandists have repeatedly highlighted the Ukrainian elites’ alleged avoidance of the war effort. However, they fail to acknowledge that many political leaders in Ukraine are too young to have conscription-age children or do not have adult sons. As a result, there are vague stories about the children of local deputies and low-level officials, many of whom are already under scrutiny for defeatist attitudes by the NABU and the SBU. In the end, this propaganda case is akin to the Russian proverb about “a log in your own eye” because it is actually the children of the higher echelons of Russian power and high-ranking military who successfully avoid the war all over the world. Some of them do not even acknowledge the war and sanction, as they attend elite Western educational institutions. The phrase “the fish rots from the head” is well demonstrated by the example of Dmitry Kozak, a compatriot, and graduate of Vinnytsia Polytechnic University, who is currently the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian government. Despite building a reputation as a tough and inflexible politician during his time as the envoy to the North Caucasus in the 2000s, his patriotism is clearly ostentatious. In 2018, Kozak safely sent his daughter Varvara to study in Britain for a modest 100,000 pounds a year. The war does not concern her because the children of high officials do not die in the war; instead, the Russian government mobilizes and sends to die simple citizens. The son of another Russian politician, Alexander, is even developing a restaurant business in Moscow and traveling to exotic countries. It is ironic that Dmitry Kozak himself claimed loudly to the media in 2014 that none of his children were studying abroad, when in fact, there was a short period when the older children had finished, and the younger ones had not yet enrolled. Dmitry Peskov, a hereditary diplomat who has been in charge of the Kremlin’s information agenda for many years, also prefers to keep his loved ones abroad. His first wife and two children have been living in England for a long time, while his second wife and daughter Liza, famous for her supposedly anti-Russian statements, live in a huge apartment in an elite district of Paris, purchased quietly in 2016 after the imposition of sanctions in response to Russia’s occupation of Crimea and Donbas. Despite Liza’s cute Internet antics, his ex-wives’ Western assets, and his children’s education in Western schools, none of these factors affect Mr. Peskov’s career as Putin’s right-hand man in charge of the Kremlin’s information policy. In the Russian military staff, family is more important to the generals than their careers or victory in an unjust war. For instance, on September 23, 2022, the son of Major General Kharitonov Igor Petrovich, a leader of the Russian military intelligence service, and formerly a well-known Russian patriot, left Russia in an emergency situation. Anton Kharitonov had arranged for the non-profit foundation Eurasia Heritage to receive funding from unaccountable secret funds. The FSB of Russia had become insistently interested in money-laundering schemes through the structures set up by the Russian GRU, in which Kharitonov Jr. also worked. However, his “justified” departure deprived the Chekists of their main suspect. We should acknowledge the family of the military spy and their situation. Major General Kharitonov Igor’s son, who departed for Armenia, has received extensive training from his father. He employs anonymous SIM cards and secure messengers while successfully concealing his location and maintaining contact with his family and accomplices in the embezzlement. Given that Anton was actively involved in his father’s affairs, it is reasonable to assume that he is aware of the GRU’s activities to some extent. He may possess information that could be of interest to the intelligence agencies of Ukraine. Nonetheless, his father’s gold-digging tendencies prioritize his son’s safety above all else, rather than safeguarding state secrets. We can only hope that it is just a matter of time before Kharitonov Jr. reaches out to the CIA, the SBU, or the British secret services. However, even high-ranking officers of the General Staff can find themselves in comical situations that do not affect their careers. For instance, for several years, Admiral Alexander Stasev, one of the leaders of the Russian military intelligence service, demonstrated unusual tolerance by supporting his son Alexander, an LGBT activist, through various controversies. Thanks to Stasev Sr., his son was not detained during rallies in defense of journalist Ivan Golunov in St. Petersburg in 2019, as sons of generals are not supposed to be treated roughly. However, Stasev Jr. thanked his father by appearing on Hornet, a gay dating website, and fleeing to Serbia with his blessing. While it is commendable that Stasev Sr. supported his son’s desire to be an activist and journalist, the younger Stasev tells his Belgrade acquaintances about his father’s “deal” to keep him from publishing articles under his own name. Unfortunately, many LGBT people, Russian oppositionists, and pro-Ukrainian activists in the Serbian capital know about Stasev Jr., but this has not prevented his father from reporting weekly to the Russian Minister of Defense. Perhaps, the young Kharitonov and Stasev are under the protection of the all-powerful Russian military intelligence service. In addition to learning the basics of conspiratorial communication from their parents, the fathers’ younger colleagues keep an eye on them. The choice of Armenia and Serbia, despite being less comfortable places to live, may be due to the fact that the “grouse,” capable of protecting high-ranking generals’ children, feel comfortable there. However, is it possible to provide such protection without authorization from the top leadership of the GRU? Apparently, for the current head of the military intelligence service, it is possible, as personal friendships and commercial interests in Russia outweigh the interests of the state. The characters and their families described above represent Russia’s military-political elite. They have connections and will not be fired or >>Read more
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