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Starring in Riverdale makes for a pretty suite life. Right, Cole Sprouse?

Maybe not. In a recent interview with GQ magazine, Sprouse—who stars as Jughead Jones on the CW show—revealed that he is ready for the teen drama series to end and to "wrap it up with a bow." Most of the cast share his feelings, Sprouse said, adding that the actors are excited to head into the next chapter of their lives.

Okay, but what if we're not ready, Cole? Did you think of that?

We admit that after six seasons, more than 100 episodes and multiple complicated storylines, it doesn't exactly come as a shock that Sprouse is ready to try new things.

"I'm not a creative force behind [Riverdale]," he said. "I actually have no creative control. We show up, receive the scripts often the day of, and we're asked to shoot."

The series returned for its sixth season back in January with a time jump seven years into the future that featured Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart), Jughead, Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) and Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes) going their separate ways.

Showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has even teased what the show's potential ending could look like.

"When we first pitched Riverdale...some of the executives that we pitched it to said, So is this just a high school show?'" Aguirre-Sacasa said to Entertainment Weekly last year. "I remember thinking, 'Gosh I hope not, I hope it continues into young adulthood.'"

"I remember back in the day saying: "'To me, I think Riverdale ends when Archie has a child,'" he added.

If season 6 is the final season, all we ask is for confirmation from the Riverdale gang now so that we can mentally prepare.

Riverdale airs Wednesdays on the CW.

A notorious six-mile stretch of Highway 41 that’s been dubbed a “death trap” in southern Fresno County will be widened in coming years after state transportation leaders approved $33 million for the effort on Wednesday evening.

At its meeting in San Diego, the California Transportation Commission gave a green light to almost 40 transportation and highway projects in its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, including money for the “Excelsior Expressway,” a segment of Highway 41 north between Elkhorn and Excelsior avenues with one lane for northbound traffic and one lane for southbound traffic, until recently separated by a painted line at the center of the pavement.

It’s a section that has languished as a dangerous two-lane road for years – one of the deadliest in Fresno County – after stretches of the highway to the north and south were widened into an expressway with two lanes in each direction, separated by a broad median strip.

In a three-year span from 2018 through 2020, that portion of the highway has experienced seven fatal crashes that claimed nine lives and left eight other people injured.

State Assembly Member Jim Patterson, R-Fresno, called that area of Highway 41 a “death trap” as he threw his support behind efforts by residents in the rural communities of Riverdale and Caruthers to convince the state to pony up the funds to finish the widening that was planned, but never completed.

While the vote formally adopted the 2022 transportation improvement program, the money to widen Highway 41 isn’t scheduled for spending until the 2024-25 fiscal year. At that time, the money will be combined with about $13 million from Fresno County Measure C, a local half-cent sales tax for transportation needs, and with about $17.3 million in other state highway money.

Patterson’s office said construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2025. In the meantime, Caltrans designated the area a no-passing zone and last year installed concrete dividers to separate the northbound and southbound lanes.

Despite a three-year wait for construction to start, getting the money budgeted is a victory for advocates of the project.

“This has been a very long and emotional process,” said Lorna Roush, a local resident who is among the administrators of a Widen 41 group on Facebook. “On behalf of the surviving families, community members, and the public who travels this stretch, I want to thank everyone involved. Without this group effort, we would not have achieved this life-saving goal.”

Roush’s efforts on the Widen 41 project, after losing a family member to a crash on the road in September 2020, led Patterson to name her as the 2021 Woman of the Year for his 23rd Assembly District.

Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes of Caruthers, whose District 4 encompasses southwestern Fresno County, said he was excited when he learned that the money was approved. “This incomplete section of highway has been dangerous for drivers and too many lives have been lost,” Mendes said.

Patterson was also pleased with the state commission’s long-awaited vote approving the money. “What a lot of people said we couldn’t do, we did,” he said Wednesday. “It took a lot of people to get where we are today – leaders in our community who wouldn’t take no for an answer. I’m grateful to have been a part of it.”

This story was originally published March 16, 2022 6:22 PM.

Cole Sprouse is opening up about the pitfalls of being a child star.

The "Riverdale" actor, 29, played Ross Gellar's young son, Ben, on "Friends" before rising to fame as an adolescent alongside his twin brother, Dylan, on the Disney Channel series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," from 2005 until 2008, and its spinoff, “The Suite Life on Deck,” from 2008 until 2011.

During an interview with the New York Times, Sprouse described fame as a kind of "trauma," and said he was particularly distraught by the hardships that the young female stars of the Disney Channel endured.

"My brother and I used to get quite a bit of, 'Oh, you made it out! Oh, you’re unscathed!' No. The young women on the channel we were on were so heavily sexualized from such an earlier age than my brother and I that there’s absolutely no way that we could compare our experiences. And every single person going through that trauma has a unique experience," he said.

Sprouse alluded to the difficulties experienced later in life by former Disney Channel stars — including Britney Spears, Demi Lovato and Lindsay Lohan — that have made them the target of nasty headlines.

"When we talk about child stars going nuts, what we’re not actually talking about is how fame is a trauma," he said. "So I’m violently defensive against people who mock some of the young women who were on the channel when I was younger because I don’t feel like it adequately comprehends the humanity of that experience and what it takes to recover."

Sprouse added that being famous isn’t all that much easier for adults.

“And, to be quite honest, as I have now gone through a second big round of this fame game as an adult, I’ve noticed the same psychological effects that fame yields upon a group of young adults as I did when I was a child,” he said, adding, “I just think people have an easier time hiding it when they’re older.”

The actor, who plays a college student in the new HBO Max rom-com “Moonshot,” told the Times that he was looking forward to his 30th birthday in August.

"I feel like my ducks are in a row better than they’ve ever been," he explained.

With "Riverdale" possibly coming to an end after six seasons, Sprouse said he's excited about new career "possibilities."

Just don't expect to see him play Cody Martin again. When Sprouse was asked if he'd ever participate in a "Suite Life" revival, he demurred.

"I don’t think I’ll ever return to that," he said, adding, "I’m just a big believer that if something is beautiful in the past, you should let it stay beautiful."

Besides, added, Sprouse, "It would be hard to be in my 30s and go (in a deep growl), 'Zack and Cody are back, man!'"

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Facedrive Inc. a Canadian "people-and-planet first" tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously-announced non-brokered private placement on a fully-subscribed basis. Pursuant to the Private Placement, the Company issued 29,661,016 units at a subscription price of $0.59 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $17.5 million . As previously announced, each Unit consists of ...

Facedrive Inc. (" Facedrive " or the " Company ") (TSXV: FD) (OTCQX: FDVRF), a Canadian "people-and-planet first" tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously-announced non-brokered private placement (the " Private Placement ") on a fully-subscribed basis. Pursuant to the Private Placement, the Company issued 29,661,016 units (the " Units "), at a subscription price of $0.59 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $17.5 million . As previously announced, each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a " Share ") and one common share purchase warrant (a " Warrant "), with each Warrant entitling the holder to acquire one additional Share (a " Warrant Share ") at a price of $0.73 per Warrant Share for a period of 36 months. As announced on March 28, 2022 the Company decided to upsize the Private Placement from $15 million to $17.5 million as a result of strong investor interest and expected oversubscription, which ended up materializing.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the issuance of the Units for general business development activities and general working capital purposes. Specifically, the Company expects the Private Placement to help fuel the next stages of its growth plan, including further expansion of Steer EV (its electric vehicle subscription platform) and general operations, as well as a sustained build-out of its technology core as a unified ESG platform based on on-demand and subscription-based offerings.

"We are very excited to announce the closing of this private placement, as we enter a new chapter of sustainable growth. We see continued investor interest, evidenced by the oversubscribed nature of this financing, as a strong validator of the market's confidence in our vision, mission and strategy. Having achieved many crucial operational milestones and our level of maturity, we are now – more than ever – laser-focused on accelerated year-over-year revenue and market share growth," said Suman Pushparajah , CEO of Facedrive.

The Private Placement includes a subscription from a certain insider of the Company and therefore, is considered a related party transaction within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (" MI 61-101 "). Full details of this transaction will be available on the System for Electronic Disclosure by Insiders (SEDI) at: www.sedi.ca . The Private Placement is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the subject matter of the Private Placement, nor the consideration paid, exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization. No additional insiders or related parties of the Company participated in the Private Placement and no new insiders or control persons were created in connection with the closing of the Private Placement.

In connection with the closing of the Private Placement, a certain arm's-length finder received $47 ,495 as a cash finder's commission.

Pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws, all securities issued pursuant to the Private Placement are subject to a hold period of four months and one day, expiring on August 8, 2022 . The Private Placement remains subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the " TSXV ").

About Facedrive

Facedrive is a multi-faceted "people-and-planet first" tech ecosystem offering socially responsible services to local communities with a strong commitment to doing business fairly, equitably and sustainably. As part of this commitment, Facedrive's vision is to fulfil its mandate through a number of services that either leverage existing technologies of the Company or project synergies with existing lines of business. Facedrive's service offerings include: its (i) eco-friendly rideshare business, Facedrive Rideshare; (ii) food delivery service, Facedrive Foods; (iii) electric and hybrid vehicle subscription business, Steer; (iv) contact-tracing and connected health technology services, Facedrive Health; (v) e-commerce platform, Facedrive Marketplace; and (vi) e-social platform, Facedrive Social.

Facedrive Rideshare was among the first to offer a wide variety of environmentally and socially responsible solutions in the Transportation as a Service (TaaS) space, planting thousands of trees based on user consumption and offering choices between electric, hybrid and conventional vehicles (including, more recently, electric and hybrid vehicles on a subscription basis through Steer). Facedrive Marketplace offers curated merchandise typically created from sustainably sourced materials and linked to social causes. Facedrive Foods offers contactless delivery of a wide variety of foods right to consumers' doorsteps, with a focus on doing so in a socially and environmentally-conscious manner. Facedrive Social strives to keep people connected in a physically-distanced world through its HiQ and other e-socialization platforms that invite users to interact based on common interests and by offering gamification and mutual community support features. Facedrive Health strives to develop and offer innovative technological solutions to the most acute health challenges including its proprietary TraceSCAN wearable technology for contact tracing. Facedrive envisions changing the ridesharing, food delivery, e-commerce, social and health tech narratives for the better, for everyone, and is currently operational in Canada and the United States .

For more about Facedrive, visit www.facedrive.com .

Facedrive Inc. 100 Consilium Pl, Unit 400, Scarborough, ON , Canada M1H 3E3 www.facedrive.com

Forward-Looking Information

Certain information in this press release contains forward-looking information, including with respect to Facedrive's business, operations and condition, management's objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions (including, without limitation, in regards to future revenue and market share), and the use of proceeds from the Private Placement. This information is based on management's reasonable assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to us and are made as of the date of this press release. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information as a result of various factors, including as a result of a change in the trading price of the Shares and the TSXV not providing its final approval for the Private Placement. Information regarding our expectations of future results, performance, achievements, prospects or opportunities or the markets in which we operate is forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not facts but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances. Many factors could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

See "Forward-Looking Information" and "Risk Factors" in Facedrive's Annual Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for the year ended December 31, 2020 (filed on SEDAR on April 30, 2021 ) and its interim MD&A for the period ended September 30, 2021 (filed on SEDAR on November 29, 2021 ) for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements and other risks. Readers are urged to consider the uncertainties, risks and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. We have no intention and undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation and regulatory requirements.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Four delicious and affordable kosher wines highlight our selection this week, ready for the start of Passover on April 15. Three are from South America, including Argentina’s first kosher wine that is also certified as made with organic grapes. Filling out the lineup is an unoaked chardonnay from the Finger Lakes, ideal for warm weather meals alfresco.

This is a light-bodied red with some of the characteristic leafy tobacco flavors carmenère layers over blackberry and plum. Kosher mevushal, vegan. Alcohol by volume: 13.5 percent. Bottle weight: 410 grams (Light).

Imported and distributed by DMV Distributing: Available in the District at Giant Foods (Wisconsin Avenue), Magruder’s, Riggs Liquors, Rodman’s, Yes Organic Market (Petworth). Available in Maryland at Accents Liquor, Kosher Bite, Quarry Wine & Spirits, Wine Loft, Wine Source in Baltimore; Bethesda Co-Op in Cabin John; Bradley Food & Beverage in Bethesda; Downtown Crown Wine and Beer in Gaithersburg; Dunkirk Wine & Spirits in Dunkirk; Eastport Liquors in Annapolis; Fishpaws Marketplace in Arnold; Frederick Wine House, Old Farm Liquors, Riverside Liquors in Frederick; Montgomery County Liquor Stores (downtown Rockville, Goshen Crossing, Leisure World); Moti’s Market, Rollins Beer-Wine-Deli in Rockville; Parkway Deli & Restaurant, Snider’s Super Foods in Silver Spring; Town Center Market in Riverdale Park.

Grassy and assertive, this sauvignon blanc features citrus and melon flavors with a dash of jalapeño on the finish. Extra kudos for the environmentally friendly extra-light bottle! Kosher mevushal, vegan. ABV: 12.5 percent. BW: 385 grams (Light).

Imported by Victor Wines, distributed by M. Touton Selection: Available in the District at Barrel House Liquors, Calvert Woodley, Cleveland Park Wine and Spirits, Market at Columbia Plaza, Morris Miller Wine & Liquor, Potomac Wine & Spirits, Riverside Liquors, Rodman’s, Schneider’s of Capitol Hill. Available in Maryland at Arundel Mills Wine & Spirits in Hanover; Bethesda Co-Op in Cabin John; Dugan’s Discount Liquors in Pikesville; Eastport Liquors in Annapolis; Hop N Grape in North Bethesda; Kosher Bite, Quarry Wine & Spirits, Village Wine & Liquors in Baltimore; Moti’s Market in Rockville; Old Farm Liquors in Frederick; the Perfect Pour in Elkridge; Snider’s Super Foods in Silver Spring; Town Hall Liquor & Bar in College Park; Wine Loft in Pikesville. Available in Virginia at Ballston Place Gourmet, Crystal City Wine Shop in Arlington; Wine Gallery 108 in Alexandria.

It works well solo, but is also a great partner for salads and light fare. ABV: 11.5 percent. BW: 460 grams (Light).

Distributed by Salveto: Available in the District at Ace Beverage, Chat’s Liquors, Cleveland Park Wine and Spirits, Rose Creek Wine, Schneider’s of Capitol Hill. Available in Maryland at Grand Cru in Baltimore. Available in Virginia at Ellwood Thompson’s Local Market, Libbie Market, Manchester’s Table, Second Bottle Wine & Snack Shop, Union Market in Richmond; Arrowine and Cheese, Screwtop Wine Bar & Cheese Shop in Arlington; Ashburn Wine Shop in Ashburn; Grape + Bean, Tempo, Unwined (Belleview, King Street) in Alexandria; Northside Social in Falls Church; Puck’s Market in Henrico; Tazza Kitchen (Midlothian, Scott’s Addition, Short Pump); Wine Outlet (Great Falls, McLean, Vienna).

Black currant and black cherry fruit combine with a warm-climate ripeness in this satisfying red. Kosher. ABV: 14.5 percent. BW: 640 grams (Average).

Distributed by M. Touton Selection: Available in the District at Central Liquors, Franklin Liquor & Market, Mac Market, Morris Miller Wine & Liquor, Rodman’s, Rosebud Liquors, Streets Market (14th Street). Available in Maryland at Arundel Mills Wine & Spirits in Hanover; Centreville Liquors in Centreville; Chesapeake Market & Deli in North Beach; Christos Discount Liquors, Frank’s Den in Glen Burnie; Festival Spirits & Wine in Bel Air; Frisco’s Beer & Wine, Old Farm Liquors in Frederick; Harrison’s Wine & Spirits in Easton; Hunt Valley Beer Wine Wine Liquor & Beer in Cockeysville; Jimmie’s Paddock in White Plains, Wine Source in Baltimore. Available in Virginia at Balducci’s in Alexandria; Streets Market (Alexandria, Arlington); Wegmans (various locations).

This wine is just getting into the U.S. market in time for Passover, so availability is evolving. It claims to be Argentina’s first certified organic kosher wine, and significant space on the back label is devoted to various certifications. The name is a Spanish play on “L’Chaim,” the traditional Hebrew toast to life. Enough about the label — the wine inside is delicious, with the typical blueberry and dark cherry fruit of malbec grown in the high-altitude foothills of the Andes. To life, indeed. Certified sustainable, organic, vegan, gluten-free and Kosher for Passover. ABV: 14.5 percent. BW: 475 grams (Light).

Imported by Origins Organic, distributed in the District and Maryland by Opici Imports, in Virginia by Virginia Imports. Available in the District at Calvert Woodley, Rodman’s, Schneider’s of Capitol Hill, Yes Organic Market (various locations). Available in Maryland at Bradley Food & Beverage, Cork 57 Beer and Wine in Bethesda; Canton Crossing Wine + Spirits, Quarry Wine & Spirits, Wine Source in Baltimore; Downtown Crown Wine and Beer in Gaithersburg; Hop N Grape in North Bethesda; Kenilworth Wine & Spirits in Towson; Magothy Wine & Spirits in Severna Park.

Availability information is based on distributor records. Wines might not be in stock at every listed store and might be sold at additional stores. Prices are approximate. Check wine-searcher.com to verify availability, or ask a favorite wine store to order through a distributor.