Cary Spotlight | Issue #129

Spotlight on Change: Advances in Women's Freedom, Economic Incentive Overhauls & Tipping Debates

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

💭Spotlight Hook Trivia

☀️ Cary NC Weather

📅 Lots Of Events This Week

📰 The Surge in Egg Freezing and What It Means for Women's Reproductive Freedom

📰 NC Rethinks Economic Incentives as Companies Go Remote

📰 Top Chefs Speak Out Against the Tipping Status Quo

🏆 USWNT Faces Stunning Defeat to Mexico, Breaking Decades-Long Unbeaten Record

🏆 Cary High School Sports: What’s Streaming This Week

😀 Book Recon: Something, Someday

🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses

Question: Who is the first National Youth Poet Laureate and
the first poet to perform at the Super Bowl?

A) Samantha Fox B) Jamie Foxx C) Amanda Gorman

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

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The Surge in Egg Freezing and What It Means for Women's Reproductive Freedom

The increasing popularity of egg freezing, evidenced by a 30% national increase in cycles between 2020 and 2021, represents a significant shift in reproductive technology and societal attitudes.

Melanie Bradshaw's personal experience with egg freezing, leading to motherhood in her 40s, illustrates the profound impact of this option.

The procedure, most effective between ages 25 and 35, is part of a larger movement towards empowering women to make life choices without the pressure of a biological clock.

The trend is also reflected in corporate policies, with major companies covering the costs of egg freezing, signaling a shift towards more female-friendly workplace benefits.

NC Rethinks Economic Incentives as Companies Go Remote

In North Carolina, economic development officials have ended incentive agreements with Clorox Services Company, Syneos Health, and Service Offsite Solutions, who have cited the shift towards remote work and strategic changes as reasons for not fulfilling job creation commitments.

This trend underscores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on work practices and the challenges of aligning economic incentives with the reality of a more flexible, remote workforce.

Despite these cancellations, the companies continue to operate within the state, highlighting the ongoing adaptation to post-pandemic economic conditions. Read full story

Top Chefs Speak Out Against the Tipping Status Quo

The New York Times' interviews with prominent American chefs have brought to light widespread discontent with the practice of tipping in the restaurant industry.

Chefs like Eric Huang and Geoff Davis express frustration with the variability and unfairness of tipping, which not only impacts servers but also neglects the kitchen staff.

Despite attempts to innovate away from tipping, such as including service charges or raising prices, there remains significant resistance from both customers and staff.

This dissatisfaction is part of a larger national conversation about tipping's role in service industries and the quest for more equitable compensation models.

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USWNT Faces Stunning Defeat to Mexico, Breaking Decades-Long Unbeaten Record

In an unexpected outcome, the USWNT suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup group stage, breaking a 22-year home unbeaten streak against CONCACAF opponents and marking only their second loss to Mexico in 43 matches.

Lizbeth Ovalle opened the scoring with a crafty goal, followed by Mayra Pelayo's stoppage-time strike, securing a historic win for Mexico.

The match underscored the growing competitive parity in women's soccer, with the US finishing second in Group A but still advancing to the quarterfinals.

This match was the first loss for the US under interim coach Twila Kilgore, with Emma Hayes expected to take over the coaching reins. Read full story

Cary High School Sports: What’s Streaming This Week

The NFHS Network, offers live and on-demand streaming of high school sports across 27 different sports. Learn more and stream events.

You can save time and use our link to events for the next 7 days:

  1. Date: 29 Feb 2024

    Lacrosse Varsity Girls at 5 PM Watch here

    Lacrosse Varsity Boys at 6:30 PM Watch here

  2. Cary High School (vs Enloe Magnet High School)

    Date: 01 Mar 2024

    Soccer Varsity Girls at 5PM Watch here

  3. Cary High School (vs Athens Drive High School)

    Date: 04 Mar 2024

    Soccer Varsity Girls at 6:30 PM Watch here

    Lacrosse Varsity Girls at 6:30 PM Watch here

  4. Cary High School (vs Panther Creek High School)

    Date: 05 Mar 2024

    Lacrosse Varsity Girls at 5:30 PM Watch here
    Lacrosse Varsity Boys at 6:30 PM Watch here

  5. Cary High School (vs Sanderson High School)

    Date: 06 Mar 2024

    Soccer Varsity Girls at 6:30 PM Watch here

  6. Panther Creek High School (Upcoming Streaming Events)

  7. Green Level High School (Upcoming Streaming Events)

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Something, Someday: A New Picture Book Champions the Power of Hope and Collective Action

"Something, Someday" combines the talents of Amanda Gorman, the presidential inaugural poet, and Christian Robinson, an acclaimed illustrator, to create a picture book that inspires hope and action. Through its narrative and art, the book encourages readers to believe in the impact of small gestures and the collective power to create change, offering a vision of a future shaped by optimism, resilience, and collaboration.

Enjoy this read along of Something, Someday by National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Christian Robinson for virtual.

The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
C) Amanda Gorman (born March 7, 1998) Link to Bio

Amanda S. C. Gorman is an American poet and activist. Her work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora. Gorman was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate.

Gorman is African American and grew up in an environment with limited television access. She has described her young self as a "weird child" who enjoyed reading and writing and was encouraged by her mother.

She studied sociology at Harvard, graduating cum laude in 2020.