I want to know her motivation. It might be out of the goodness of her heart, it might be out of something weird.
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I want to know her motivation. It might be out of the goodness of her heart, it might be out of something weird.
Assuming she’s not a weirdo it’s actually a real thing. We looked at it when my first was born. My wife was having trouble breast-feeding and we hadn’t wanted to start on formula.
The 36-year-old, from Texas, first broke the record back in 2014 with a measurement of 1,569.79 litres (53,081 US fl oz; 55,249 UK fl oz).
Her donations were all made to Mothers' Milk Bank in North Texas, although she’s donated even more that didn’t count towards her total, to close friends and Tiny Treasures Milk Bank.
Alyse said her favourite thing about donating breastmilk is knowing that she’s helping others.
“I have a big heart,” she said. “At the end of the day, I’m not made of money and I can’t give away money to good causes over and over because I have a family I have to support for.
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She had no idea that donating milk was a thing until she found that she was making more than a normal amount of it.
She explained: “I was overproducing and throwing away milk, unaware overproduction was unique and other mothers struggled.
“Our first child, Kyle, was in the hospital, and I was filling the nurses’ freezer. A nurse asked if I was donating, which I didn’t know was possible, and that is when I learned about it.
“I ended up donating everything I had saved up to that point and continued to donate for a bit.”
Alyse, who is also mom to Kage, 12, and Kory, seven, and has been a surrogate for another, went on: “I got pregnant with my second, Kage, I was excited I would donate again.
“A few months into the pregnancy, there was a news article about someone breaking a Guinness World Record[s title] for donating milk. I did the math and realized I would break that record within three months of donating again if my production rate was as it was before.”
Alyse continued her donations after daughter Kage’s birth and submitted her application to break the record for the first time.
She donated again following the birth of youngest son Kory and again after she acted as a surrogate mom.
“It’s one of the best feelings in the world,” she said.
Alyse was never diagnosed with any condition that would explain her overproduction of milk.
She said: “I drank lots of water all the time, I stayed consistent with my schedule for pumping, I ate healthy, I worked hard to pump like I did because I loved knowing how many babies I would be helping.”
She’s thrilled to have her record back now, but admits she’s a little disappointed she didn’t manage to surpass the 100,000 ounces mark.
Alyse wants to spread the word about donating breastmilk, as she thinks that like her, other women might not realize they could be in a position to help other mothers and their babies.
She quipped that she kept donating milk “way too long” after her children stopped breastfeeding, but that she just loved doing her bit to help premature babies.
But Alyse produced so much milk that pumping really took it out of her.
She’d pump every three to four hours, and while it was easier while her children were still waking through the night, she needed to make the most of the rest time once they started sleeping for longer.
When asked what she wished people knew about donating breastmilk, Alyse said: “There are multiple ways to do it. Using certified banks is the safest and the best way to ensure their milk is going to those in need.”
Shaina Starks, executive director of Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas, said: “Alyse Ogletree has astounded and inspired us once again through her remarkable commitment to donate an incomprehensible amount of surplus breastmilk to fragile infants. Her life-saving efforts are an undeniable testament to her extraordinary generosity and compassion.”
Visit the Mothers' Milk Bank website to learn more about donating breastmilk.
Blackstone has agreed to buy Jersey Mike's Subs, the sandwich chain said Tuesday, in a deal that a source said valued the company at around $8 billion, including debt.
Reuters had reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter, that Blackstone was nearing a deal for Jersey Mike's.
The deal, which is expected to close in early 2025, underscores private equity (PE) firms' increasing interest in franchise operators.
Last year, PE firm Roark Capital agreed to buy Subway, Jersey Mike's bigger rival, in a deal valued at up to $9.55 billion.
Jersey Mike's, known for its submarine sandwiches, traces its roots back to 1956 when Cancro started working at the company's Point Pleasant, NJ., location, which was founded as Mike's Subs.
“We believe we are still in the early innings of Jersey Mike’s growth story and that Blackstone is the right partner to help us reach even greater heights,” Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO Peter Cancro said.
https://nypost.com/2024/11/19/business/jersey-mikes-subs-acquired-by-blackstone-in-8b-deal/
Reuters had reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter, that Blackstone was nearing a deal for Jersey Mike's.
The deal, which is expected to close in early 2025, underscores private equity (PE) firms' increasing interest in franchise operators.
Last year, PE firm Roark Capital agreed to buy Subway, Jersey Mike's bigger rival, in a deal valued at up to $9.55 billion.
Jersey Mike's, known for its submarine sandwiches, traces its roots back to 1956 when Cancro started working at the company's Point Pleasant, NJ., location, which was founded as Mike's Subs.
“We believe we are still in the early innings of Jersey Mike’s growth story and that Blackstone is the right partner to help us reach even greater heights,” Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO Peter Cancro said.
https://nypost.com/2024/11/19/business/jersey-mikes-subs-acquired-by-blackstone-in-8b-deal/
BODYCAM: Michigan man fleeing on lawnmower shot himself in the hand after cop tased him
DETAILS: On September 19, 2024, Deputy Robert Henderson arrived at a home in Leoni Township to arrest 41-year-old James Mitchell Kerr, on a felony warrant for violating probation and two misdemeanor warrants.
Kerr was on a riding lawnmower when Deputy Henderson started speaking with him. Kerr ignored Deputy Robert Henderson’s commands to stop, accelerating his mower before coming to a ditch. The situation escalated when Kerr retrieved a handgun hidden on the mower, prompting the deputy to deploy a Taser.
As Kerr was tased, he discharged his weapon, shooting himself in the hand. Backup officers arrived shortly after, taking Kerr into custody and transporting him to the hospital for treatment before his transfer to jail. Kerr now faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder and resisting arrest, with his case advancing to trial in Jackson County Circuit Court. The Michigan State Police conducted an independent investigation, which cleared Deputy Henderson of any policy violations.
DETAILS: On September 19, 2024, Deputy Robert Henderson arrived at a home in Leoni Township to arrest 41-year-old James Mitchell Kerr, on a felony warrant for violating probation and two misdemeanor warrants.
Kerr was on a riding lawnmower when Deputy Henderson started speaking with him. Kerr ignored Deputy Robert Henderson’s commands to stop, accelerating his mower before coming to a ditch. The situation escalated when Kerr retrieved a handgun hidden on the mower, prompting the deputy to deploy a Taser.
As Kerr was tased, he discharged his weapon, shooting himself in the hand. Backup officers arrived shortly after, taking Kerr into custody and transporting him to the hospital for treatment before his transfer to jail. Kerr now faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder and resisting arrest, with his case advancing to trial in Jackson County Circuit Court. The Michigan State Police conducted an independent investigation, which cleared Deputy Henderson of any policy violations.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423
Susan Smith, a South Carolina woman who admitted to drowning her two children 30 years ago, appeared before a parole board for the first time on Wednesday to make a case for her freedom.
On Oct. 25, 1994, Smith, then 23 years old, strapped her sons — 3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander — into their car seats and let the car roll into a lake near her home.
At first, Smith lied to police and said a Black man carjacked her and kidnapped her sons. Smith's husband believed her, and the young parents appeared on TV to plead for the suspect to bring the boys home.
On Nov. 3, 1994, police confronted Susan Smith about her story, and she admitted to the killings.
At Smith's trial, prosecutors argued the young mom was having an affair and said her boyfriend broke off the relationship because of her children.
Smith's defense said she planned to die by suicide with her children, but left the car at the last second.
Susan Smith, a South Carolina woman who admitted to drowning her two children 30 years ago, appeared before a parole board for the first time on Wednesday to make a case for her freedom.
On Oct. 25, 1994, Smith, then 23 years old, strapped her sons — 3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander — into their car seats and let the car roll into a lake near her home.
At first, Smith lied to police and said a Black man carjacked her and kidnapped her sons. Smith's husband believed her, and the young parents appeared on TV to plead for the suspect to bring the boys home.
On Nov. 3, 1994, police confronted Susan Smith about her story, and she admitted to the killings.
At Smith's trial, prosecutors argued the young mom was having an affair and said her boyfriend broke off the relationship because of her children.
Smith's defense said she planned to die by suicide with her children, but left the car at the last second.
He's alive
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wisconsin-man-faked-death-safe-reveal-location-home/story?id=116057680
Wisconsin kayaker who faked death says he is 'safe' but won't reveal his location, won't come home
Police contacted Ryan Borgwardt and asked him to provide a video of himself.
You can't even fake your own death in this modern world.
Subway has abruptly ended its $6.99 value meal earlier than expected after the company told its franchisees the deal "is not driving anticipated results."
The fast food chain's corporate office sent a memo to Subway operators stating that the 6-inch Meal Deal will end on Wednesday, despite being scheduled to end on Dec. 26, Restaurant Business Magazine reported.
The deal, launched on Nov. 3 to celebrate National Sandwich Day, offered customers the option of a six-inch sub, a small fountain drink, a bag of chips, or two regular cookies.
However, the company alluded that the bargain failed to bring in enough traffic to keep it going for another month.
"The Meal Deal was designed to help drive a lift in traffic, sales and, ultimately, restaurant-level profitability, and delivered on these objectives during the market test," a memo viewed by Restaurant Business Magazine stated.
"While the national Meal Deal promotion is delivering the expected number of daily redemptions, overall the promotion is not driving the anticipated results."
The company said it would switch to a digital offer of 20% off any sub ordered on its app through Jan. 5.
https://nypost.com/2024/11/27/busin...h-early-after-corporate-office-issues-decree/
The fast food chain's corporate office sent a memo to Subway operators stating that the 6-inch Meal Deal will end on Wednesday, despite being scheduled to end on Dec. 26, Restaurant Business Magazine reported.
The deal, launched on Nov. 3 to celebrate National Sandwich Day, offered customers the option of a six-inch sub, a small fountain drink, a bag of chips, or two regular cookies.
However, the company alluded that the bargain failed to bring in enough traffic to keep it going for another month.
"The Meal Deal was designed to help drive a lift in traffic, sales and, ultimately, restaurant-level profitability, and delivered on these objectives during the market test," a memo viewed by Restaurant Business Magazine stated.
"While the national Meal Deal promotion is delivering the expected number of daily redemptions, overall the promotion is not driving the anticipated results."
The company said it would switch to a digital offer of 20% off any sub ordered on its app through Jan. 5.
https://nypost.com/2024/11/27/busin...h-early-after-corporate-office-issues-decree/
That’s what happens when a VC company buys a successful restaurant chain…
I have seen some Venture Capital results in my little part of the world and I’m not a fan. I don’t think growth and money are inherently bad but when they are prioritized above all, bad things usually seem to happen.
I've got a couple. Short version: Well known candy company gets bought out by the Brits for their distribution network. The Brits pull all the money they could out of the company, and left it to bleed...
THEN - the one particular factory building that is now empty gets sold to a well known burglar alarm company. Different Brits buy that company, suck all the money out of it and left it to bleed. Same fucking building! Last time I checked, there was a door mfg outfit there, I'm waiting for the third strike...
My little neck of the woods… it’s not the speed that kills you it’s the sudden stop at the end. The end here was the second house after it cleared the first one. Know this corner well, it a 35mph residential area.
https://www.kivitv.com/vehicle-lands-on-nampa-residents-rooftop-following-fatal-crash
https://www.kivitv.com/vehicle-lands-on-nampa-residents-rooftop-following-fatal-crash
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