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'Fearless Girl' statue getting new home in Lower Manhattan
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"Fearless Girl" is getting a new home.
The famed statue will be moved three blocks away from its current location opposite the "Charging Bull" sculpture in Bowling Green to the street in front of the New York Stock Exchange, officials said Thursday.
The statue, commissioned by State Street Global Advisors, was erected in March 2017 on the eve of International Women's Day.
It was supposed to stay up a week.
But Mayor de Blasio, bowing to public demand, extended its permit for a year.
"I'd love it if she could stare down the Charging Bull for the rest of time, but even if she can't, I'm glad she will stay in the neighborhood and remind those who pass by the Stock Exchange that it's past time for companies to put more women in boardrooms and in charge," said Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer.
Officials said the new site will alleviate safety issues arising from the large numbers of visitors drawn to the statue, which is located on a narrow median on Broadway.
Sculptor Kristen Visbal, who created the statue, said she's "thrilled" it "will remain in New York, inspiring global collaboration between genders for better decisions, and an improved environment at every strata of society." :rolleyes:
State Street Global Investors will work with the mayor's office to relocate the statue near the historic corner of Wall and Broad streets, facing the stock exchange, by the end of 2018.
"We eagerly await the arrival of Fearless Girl to her fitting new home, standing her ground and training her unblinking eyes on our engine of progress and free enterprise," said Thomas Farley, President of the New York Stock Exchange.
The statue's critics have included Italian-born sculptor Arturo Di Modica, who created the "Charging Bull."
He said the statue of the girl standing her ground against the bull in Lower Manhattan violated his rights.
The city is also considering relocating "Charging Bull" near the stock exchange.

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WWE ran a live event from the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA on Saturday. The show featured WWE Divas Champion Paige defending, NXT Champion Adrian Neville and John Cena vs. Kane in a Street Fight main event. It wasn't sold out but a decent crowd was present.
Cena was over big time as a babyface as he actually attended Springfield College in the area where he studied exercise physiology and played football.
It's also of note that Luke Harper was wearing an eye patch (which he also wore on Friday).
* The Great Khali b. Heat Slater. Slater demanded another match after his first job, stating he was going to start a new winning streak.
* WWE Divas Champion Paige b. Natalya in a submission match. The fans voted on the stipulation over a 2-out-of-3 falls match. Paige made Nattie tap in the Scorpion Cross Lock.
* WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos & Big Show b. The Wyatt Family.
* John Cena b. Kane in a Street Fight after giving him the Attitude Adjustment through a table.


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Die Lassiter Coast Intrusive Suite ist eine markante magmatische Provinz in einem breiten Gebiet vom südöstlichen Palmerland der Antarktische Halbinsel. Sie entstand in einem Backarc-Becken infolge der Subduktion der Phoenix-Platte unter die Antarktische Platte am südwestlichen Kontinentalrand Gondwanas. Dabei entwickelten sich plutonische Intrusivkörper zwischen 115 und 95 mya. Diese intrudierten die sedimentären und vulkanischen Ablagerungen der Latady Group.

Eine markante magmatische Provinz entwickelte sich in einem breiten Gebiet vom südöstlichen Palmerland. Zwischen der Lassiter-Küste und der Black-Küste im Osten von Palmerland tritt die umfangreiche Lassiter Coast Intrusive Suite auf. Kleinere Intrusionen kommen auch an der Orville-Küste nahe der Behrendt Mountains sowie an der gegenüber liegenden südwestlichen English-Küste vor.

Diese Suite ist charakterisiert typischerweise durch die heutigen Eruptionsstöcke und  Eruptionsschlote mit einer Aufschlussbreite von bis 12 km, die mit größeren plutonischen Einheiten, wie dem Werner Batholith, in Verbindung stehen. Die Intrusionen durchschneiden die früh jurassischen bis früh kreidezeitlichen vulkanische Ablagerungen und ältere Sedimente der Latady Group sowie die dazitischen bis rhyodazitischen pyroklastischen Vulkanite und Lavaströme der Mount Poster Formation der früh bis spät jurassischen Chon Aike Volcanic Group.

Geochemische Daten bestätigen einen kalkalkalischen Magmatrend und einen subduktionsbedingten Ursprung in einem Backarc-Becken. Jedoch traten auch einige Intrusionen an der Lassiter-Küste auch während des mittelkreidezeitlichen Palmer Land Events auf, das u. a. mit Faltungen und der Entwicklung einer durchdringenden Foliation einhergingen. Dieses Ereignis dokumentiert die vermutliche Akkretion zwischen der Eastern Domian und der Central Domain der Antarktischen Halbinsel, wodurch die Eastern Palmer Land Shear Zone zwischen 107 und 103 mya entstand.

Weitere Analysen deuten auf ein chemisch homogenes Ausgangsmagma als Quelle der Plutone hin. Dieses wird auf 1259 bis 688 mya datiert, mit der Hauptphase zwischen 1200 bis 1000 mya, was auf eine Herkunft aus einer proterozoischen Kruste hindeutet. Beim Aufstieg der Plutone unterlag dieses Magma einer fraktionierten Kristallisation.

Geochronologische Untersuchungen datieren die plutonischen Ereignisse zwischen 115 und 95 mya. Die Einlagerung der Intrusionen im östlichen Palmerland erfolgte in drei Phasen während der Trias, dem Jura und der Kreide. Die Trias-Suite umfasst tonalitische bis granitische Zusammensetzungen mit entweder I-Typ- oder S-artiger Mineralogie. Die Jura-Suite enthält nur Granite vom S-Typ. Die Biotit-Tonalite und Biotit-Granodiorite der Kreide sind alle vom I-Typ.

Markante Plutone sind z. B. die Eklund-Inseln aus Diorit, der FitzGerald Bluffs-Pluton aus Granit und Granodiorit, die 1000 m hohe Mount Harry-Intrusion aus Quarz-Monzonit, der Werner Batholith in den Werner Mountains aus Granodiorit, der Edward-Pluton in den Hauberg Mountains aus Quarz-Monzodiorit, sowie eine Vielzahl weiterer Plutonen entlang der Lassiter-Küste aus Quarz-Monzodiorit, Granodiorit und Granit.

Weblinks

 L. Harley, Ian C. W. Fitzsimons und Yue Zhao: Antarctica and supercontinent evolution: historical perspectives, recent advances and unresolved issues.  In: Geological Society London, London, Special Publications, Vol. 383, 1-34, 9 October 2013

 Alex Burton-Johnson und Teal R. Riley: Peninsula Autochthonous v. Accreted Terrane development of continental margins: A revised in situ tectonic history of the Antarctic Peninsula.  In: Journal of the Geological Society, 172(6), August 2015.

 Tom A. Jordan, Teal R. Riley und Christine S. Siddoway: The geological history and evolution of West Antarctic.  In: Nature Reviews Earth and Enviroments, 27. Januar 2020.

 J. Conor und B. A. Ryan: Mesozoic to Cenozoic igneous rocks from Northwestern Graham Land: constraints on the tectonomagmatic evolution of the Antarctic Peninsula. In: Thesis, University of Brighton, November 2007.

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They were shooting VH1's La La's Full Court Life, and Carm was with the New York Knicks (his career with the team is currently in doubt).
TMZ adds La La stepped out on Tuesday without her wedding bling, um, ring.


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Here's What Really Happens to Jack in the 'Virgin River' Books
We can't stop looking for clues about the season 2 cliffhanger. 🕵♀
By Katie Bowlby
Mel Monroe and Jack Sheridan were so. close. to a happily ever after at the end of Virgin River season 2. (Spoiler alert: If you haven't finished watching season 2, quit reading and sign in to your Netflix account now!).
Mel was coming to terms with the anniversary of her husband's death, and she seemed destined for a second chance at love with Jack, even though he's expecting twins with Charmaine. But the show takes a shocking turn and ends in a major cliffhanger: Mel arrives at Jack's Bar to meet him, and finds him lying on the ground, bleeding from a gunshot wound.
Viewers are left to wonder who shot Jack (someone from Calvin's drug organization? Brady? evil Wes's evil twin brother, Vince?), and, more importantly, if he survives. Surely, Mel and Jack wouldn't get this close to happiness only to have it end in tragedy, right?
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Because we won't know what happens for sure until Virgin River returns for season 3 (Netflix hasn't officially confirmed another season and we are holding our breath), all we can do in the meantime is speculate on the fate of the Virgin River cast and search for clues. Luckily, the show is based on a series of 21 books by Robyn Carr, so there's plenty of material to investigate.
Does Jack Die in the Virgin River Books?
The 21st book in Robyn Carr's series was released this year, but not all of the books focus on Jack and Mel. Book 1 centers on our favorite couple, and the subsequent books examine the relationships of other couples (like Preacher and Paige) in the tight-knit small town.
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Jack doesn't die in the Virgin River books (cue all the feelings). In an interview with Parade.com, showrunner Sue Tenney explains, "If you have read the books, we all know that Jack and Mel are destined to be together." Whew. In fact, Mel and Jack have children together (son David in book 2 and daughter Emma in book 5), so their relationship is bound for longevity. Of course, like any book-to-show adaptation, there are bound to be some differences (in the books, for example, Mel's husband Mark dies in a convenience store robbery rather than a car accident), but we're encouraged that Jack will survive to continue his relationship with Mel and face his demons in season 3. We can't wait for the next installment!
Catch Up on the 'Virgin River' Book Series
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Shelter Mountain: Book 2 of Virgin River series (A Virgin River Novel)
Whispering Rock: Book 3 of Virgin River series (A Virgin River Novel)
A Virgin River Christmas (A Virgin River Novel Book 4)
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Ms. Powell has been practicing solely in the area of family law since 1994. By limiting her practice exclusively to family law, she has become well versed and knowledgeable in all aspects of domestic relations litigation. Ms. Powell has litigated or settled cases involving complex issues of equitable distribution including tracing of separate property interests, valuation of businesses, retirement issues, and significant financial investments and portfolios. Ms. Powell has represented clients in alimony and child support cases on all income levels. She has had substantial courtroom experience in successfully defending against, and advocating for, imputation of income to a party for support purposes and deviations from child support guidelines for such factors as a child's special needs or private school costs. She also has litigated or settled child custody cases, involving diverse issues such as the admissibility of expert testimony of custody evaluators, substance abuse issues, domestic violence and relocation of a parent. Ms. Powell recognizes the emotional and financial benefits to her clients of resolving cases, if possible, without the necessity of going to court. Her primary goal is to settle cases through the negotiation process, which can include mediation, whenever possible. However, she is confident in her trial skills if her cases end up in court. Through the course of her representation, Ms. Powell's clients can be assured that she will be a strong, knowledgeable and well-prepared advocate for their interests.
Ms. Powell receives a preeminent rating (AV) from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and has been listed in the treatise The Best Lawyers in America since 2012. Ms. Powell is recognized as one of Virginia's Super Lawyers and one of the top 100 Super Lawyers in Virginia and top 50 women attorneys in Virginia. She was included in The Washingtonian magazine as one of Northern Virginia's top family law practitioners since 2018 and listed as a top divorce lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine.
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A living area and common room dedicated to the student associations.
A cafeteria where students are free to both eat and relax. Close by, the activity area has restaurants, bakeries and shopping centres.
Having a large car park, the building spans some 3000 m2 and is surrounded by a 1-hectare wooded park.
Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, the KEDGE BS Bastia campus is surrounded by dynamic economic activities.
Seaside resorts like Saint-Florent, Ile Rousse and Calvi are the perfect destination for a change of scene in diverse and fabulous landscapes and to enjoy water sports. The Corsican mountains abound with all levels of hiking routes and Europe's most famous GR long-distance trails.
The city of Bastia is recognised as a Town of Art for its rich cultural life and heritage.
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Dark Elder said: "The powers" created the shooting. The powers needed to fill in the blanks. Slaying members of the Rainbow Clan, will draw them out. How do you know it really happened? Watch closely. Explore. Why?
Who are the members? How many are there? What is rainbow mindset? What makes them tick?
Dark Elder comments: Rallies all over the nation, and the powers watch, listen, and take notes. Let's get huge cards of sympathy and have like minds sign it. The powers gather signatures of participants. The powers are measuring the effectiveness of The Pulse of the Rainbow Clan.
Dark Elder can see possible overcast ways in worldwide events. I listen and I watch the images on the TV. Now not paying attention to what is said by "mother" and victims. Watching beyond. The Skeptic is the Dark Elders gift. Pull out and look at the bigger picture with shadow applied. Observe, watcher.
As time went on, I notice weird things. Hey, didn't I see this on a Family Guy episode? What is going on? How can victims be carried away from the nightclub, yet there is the pink circle of The Pulse up ahead of them on the left. So, they are going towards the club. Strange. In broad daylight, the "mother" being interviewed has the lights of a studio reflecting on her glasses. How does that happen? The mother is wearing shades. She looks down and her eyes move with reading movement. The last time I saw her was in a video for a game show and she only mentioned having cats.
I am being schooled. My TV could very well carry a sign "Nothing is real. And nothing on it to get hung up about. For Entertainment Only" Another freakin' reality show. Didn't "War of the Worlds" play it real for radio? Progress, but for whom?
I raise questions and begin exploring videos on my own because I want to know the truth, whatever it is. Getting older means I am willing to see the whole picture for myself. I have been noticing there are always clues just before an event. I think I will take notes.
But, this too, presents a whole new thing. Finding some details interesting on a video, I listen and watch. Then, they too, rub up against my grain with their own agenda. I wonder about everything.
One truth in all of this. The power of love is something felt on a soul level. There it is, then. If the love isn't felt, it's bullshinto. Thanks, Dark Elder for filling in the shadows to make the bigger picture genuine.
And yet, I am the one not playing with a full deck, I can see why.
Time to throw a few Tarot cards from the full deck on the subject, I think.


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Two months ago the eyes of the world were on Barcelona because of the terrorist attack that killed 14 people and injured more than 100 others. The people of Barcelona and Spain came together in solidarity. Now all is discord.
An impulsive and premature push for independence by the region's political leaders, coupled with a clumsy and unnecessarily hardline response from the Spanish government in Madrid, has given Spain its biggest constitutional crisis in the 42 years since the death of the dictator General Francisco Franco.


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Man Who Shot at Zimmerman Charged With Attempted Murder
By Jeralyn, Section Crime in the News
Posted on Thu Jun 18, 2015 at 02:15:31 PM EST
Tags: George Zimmerman (all tags)
Matthew Apperson has been charged with attempted murder in Florida for shooting at George Zimmerman while Zimmerman was driving.
Today, the State Attorney's Office in Sanford filed three charges against Apperson: attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault with a firearm and shooting into an occupied vehicle.
Apperson was in a mental hospital weeks before the shooting. He was fixated on Zimmerman, according to police. Zimmerman sustained minor injuries from flying glass and debris.
Shot Fired into George Zimmerman's Vehicle
Someone fired a shot through the passenger window of George Zimmerman's vehicle today. He was taken to hospital in an ambulance, but was able to walk on his own. (Added: he sustained minor injuries.)
Kenneth Cornell told WESH 2's Gail Paschall-Brown that he called 911 after the alleged shooter approached him and said, "I shot George Zimmerman." Cornell said the alleged shooter then got on the phone with dispatch and explained what happened.
DOJ: No Civil Rights Charges Warranted for Zimmerman
Posted on Tue Feb 24, 2015 at 01:27:34 PM EST
Tags: George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin (all tags)
The Department of Justice has announced the closure of its civil rights investigation against George Zimmerman. No charges will be filed due to insufficient evidence.
After a thorough and independent investigation into the facts surrounding the shooting, federal investigators determined that there is insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt a violation of these statutes. Accordingly, the investigation into this incident has been closed. This decision is limited strictly to the department's inability to meet the high legal standard required to prosecute the case under the federal civil rights statutes; it does not reflect an assessment of any other aspect of the shooting.
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Shellie Zimmerman Files for Divorce
Posted on Thu Sep 05, 2013 at 09:53:34 PM EST
Shellie Zimmerman's lawyer today announced she has filed for divorce.
John Donnelly, a family friend who testified in George Zimmerman's defense at his trial, told Reuters that Shellie was "devastated" when her husband "just packed up and left" after his acquittal and was gone for a month without telling anyone his whereabouts. Shellie had lost touch with him and had grown increasingly upset.
The divorce petition is here.
(No character attacks on anyone please. They will be deleted.)
The Reporter Behind the Shellie Zimmerman Interview
Posted on Thu Aug 29, 2013 at 01:58:02 PM EST
Christi O'Connor, the reporter who conducted the ABC Shellie Zimmerman interview, does not work for ABC. She is a freelance investigative journalist.
She says she is writing a book about the trial. I don't recall her reporting on the case prior to now, and with the exception of a reference to her in a video clip on CNN the night on July 13, Lexis.com has no record of articles or media transcripts with her about the case.
She says her book will reveal new information that could have resulted in a different verdict. Here's what she is peddling: A story about a white Sanford police officer's alleged misconduct in tasering an African American male which she is self-publishing on her weblog. On her blog, she writes: [More...]
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Thursday Night George Zimmerman Thread
At BloggingHeads TV, Glenn Loury and Ann Althouse discuss whether George Zimmerman's shooting of Trayvon Martin was the right case for to pick as emblematic of racial profiling and race relations. I've been reading Ann's view of the case for months at her blog, so her view is not surprising to me. (While our politics are different, we have similar views of the evidence and legal aspects of the case.)
But I think some people, particularly those who view themselves as liberal, will be surprised by Loury's view. (The clip above is a one minute capsule of his position.)
In addition to agreeing this wasn't the right case to use to highlight problems with racial profiling and racial injustice, he questions whether Zimmerman should have been charged at all and says he would welcome an investigation into whether the prosecution was politically motivated. [More...]
Zimmerman's Traffic Stop: Why Wouldn't He Be Armed?
Posted on Wed Jul 31, 2013 at 04:35:04 PM EST
Here's the video of George Zimmerman's traffic stop in Texas. [Added: Longer version here. Sounds to me like he describes Zimmerman as a "black male, last name Zimmerman" at 2:47 in.)
Why wouldn't he have a gun with him? He's the target of death threats. Those who object should examine why he feels the need to be armed. If lawyers who view their duty to be "social engineers" as greater than their duty to be lawyers, and as a "higher calling" than being an attorney, the media and a public all to ready to declare guilt, hadn't created an atmosphere of hatred for Zimmerman, his life would not be at risk. To suggest he shouldn't be able to protect himself by possessing a lawfully acquired firearm is preposterous.
George Zimmerman shot and killed someone who attacked him. He committed no crime. He has a valid concealed weapons permit. If the media and public didn't continue to perpetuate the false myth that he is a racist and a "murderer", there might be no death threats and no reason for him to be armed at all times. In other words, you reap what you sow. [More...]
Weekend George Zimmerman Thread
Posted on Sat Jul 27, 2013 at 09:07:01 PM EST
Looks like our recent George Zimmerman posts have maxed out at 200 comments, which is the limit. Here's a new thread.
Over at Slate, William Saletan breaks down the Juror B-29 interview pointing to ABC's phoney-baloney editing job, which appears to be designed to produce the maximum salacious effect. Three versions are here, here and here. [More...]
Zimmerman Juror B-29 Speaks: Race Not an Issue
Posted on Thu Jul 25, 2013 at 02:43:41 PM EST
Juror B-29, the sole minority juror in the George Zimmerman trial, and her attorney flew to New York to be interviewed by Robin Roberts of ABC News.
ABC identified B-29 as Maddy and said she is Puerto Rican.... Maddy tells ABC that the case was never about race for her.
In fact, Maddy says she doesn't believe the case should have gone to trial. "I felt like this was a publicity stunt," she tells Roberts. "This whole court service thing to me was publicity."
In other reports of the interview, "Maddy" says she wanted to convict Zimmerman but the jury instructions didn't allow it, and she thinks he "got away with murder." [More....]
Standing Up For the Constitution
Posted on Sun Jul 21, 2013 at 12:17:04 PM EST
The Constitution is not a rough draft. You don't get to edit or erase parts of it to delete rights for an unpopular or hated defendant.
The Bill of Rights was designed to protect the rights of the citizen accused from the awesome powers of the Government. It was not enacted to protect the rights of crime victims.
The presumption of innocence is a bedrock of our criminal justice system that applies to the person charged with a crime, not the victim of a crime.
Self-defense is an affirmative defense that may be raised by a defendant in court in response to a criminal charge. [More...]
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ACLU Reverses Course on DOJ Investigation of Zimmerman
There must have been some heated discussions going on behind the scenes at the ACLU for it to do a 180 degree u-turn on whether the Department of Justice should investigate George Zimmerman to determine whether a hate crime prosecution was appropriate. I'm not surprised, just relieved the organization came to its senses.
On July 14, ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero issued a statement on behalf of the organization that was titled, "Honoring the Memory of the Trayvon Martin (Next Steps for Systemic Reforms.) It called on the DOJ to investigate whether George Zimmerman's committed a federal civil rights violation or a hate crime by shooting Trayvon Martin.
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Obama on Zimmerman: Part II
Posted on Fri Jul 19, 2013 at 09:34:33 PM EST
Update: George Zimmerman's lawyers respond to President Obama's remarks on race today.
TalkLeft just crashed from the number of people viewing the last thread at the same time. We've rebooted the server and closed that thread. You may continue the discussion of President Obama's remarks today on the George Zimmerman verdict and race (transcript here).
What I agree with:
The judge conducted the trial in a professional manner. The prosecution and the defense made their arguments. The juries were properly instructed that in a case such as this reasonable doubt was relevant, and they rendered a verdict. And once the jury has spoken, that's how our system works.
Keep in mind that the trial is over and the evidence is of record. The public's opinion of the evidence is not the topic. Comments that misstate the evidence in the case, or speculate as to their personal theory of guilt that was not disproved to their satisfaction have no place here. [More...]
Obama Addresses George Zimmerman Verdict
Here's the transcript of President Obama's remarks on the George Zimmerman verdict today.
Here's what I agree with:
The rest of his remarks, on the topic of race, would be welcome following an incident involving racial profiling by police. In case he hasn't noticed, the practice is rampant in New York City. They do not fit in the context of this case. [More...]
Zimmerman: Alternate Juror E-54 Would Have Voted to Acquit
Posted on Thu Jul 18, 2013 at 09:08:00 AM EST
Alternate Juror No. E-54 would have voted to acquit George Zimmerman. He was interviewed by Fox News. Here is the video.
Juror E-54 says the non-emergency call was the best evidence for George Zimmerman. There was no evidence Zimmerman profiled Martin. There was no evidence of ill will.
Zimmerman's injuries were a significant factor in his conclusion GZ should be acquitted. [More...]
Zimmerman: New Support for the Verdict
Former President Jimmy Carter:
JIMMY CARTER: "I think the jury made the right decision based in the evidence presented because the prosecution inadvertently set the standard so high that the jury had to be convinced that it was a deliberate act by Zimmerman and that he was not defending himself and so forth. It's not a moral question, it's a legal question and the American law requires that the jury listens to the evidence presented." (WXIA-TV)
Rachel Jeantel now says she thinks Trayvon threw the same punch. She also thinks, although there was no evidence presented to support it, that GZ tried to detain Martin.
Rachel now has a reason to extend her 15 minutes. A radio host has given her a full scholarship to college.
How many times is CNN going to replay juror B37's interview? Has anyone not heard it?
[#] Ga6thDem


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Ladies and gentlemen of the 88th General Assembly thank you for your willingness to serve your fellow Iowans. The sacrifices you have made to get here and that you will continue to make over your time serving Iowans will not go unnoticed. It is an honor to serve my constituents as their voice in this grand chamber. It is an additional honor to serve you, my colleagues as the Speaker Pro Tem. So thank you to all who have provided me this humbling opportunity. I would be remiss if I did not thank my three biggest supporters back home, my wife Ivelisse and our two daughters Anna and Addy for it is our families who truly feel the brunt of the sacrifices we make to serve. So thank you ladies.
While the campaigns were challenging and at times uncertain for many, they are behind us now. The great people of Iowa chose the one hundred of us to work together on their behalf. So let us look forward to what we can accomplish and leave behind campaign rhetoric and divisiveness. While we may not always agree on every policy point we can still work together to craft the best public policy for all Iowans.
Each new session brings with it its own challenges and I look forward to working with each of you to overcome those challenges. The opportunities we have before us to make generational changes should not be taken lightly or passed by. We have the tools at our disposal to make the future better and brighter for generations to come. We also need to remember that the seats in which we sit are not ours, they are borrowed from the constituents who elect us, so let us use our time wisely.
As we move forward in this new General Assembly I would like us to remember that more government is not the answer. I firmly believe that we should be looking for ways to allow our constituents more freedoms and less government. More individual responsibility and opportunity. Less government bureaucracy and burdensome regulations. For true freedom is not really freedom if it must first be sanctioned by government. So let us look for ways to get the government off of our constituents backs and out of their pocketbooks.
Let us continue to improve on the investments in education and expand opportunities for the next generations. Let us restore God-given freedoms and liberties that should have never been regulated away and let us also protect them for generations to come. Let us recognize the gift of life and protect it at every stage. Let us spend the taxpayers dollar wisely and efficiently and when not needed return it to the taxpayer. Let our challenge be to ensure once the final gavel falls that Iowans have more freedoms, have more liberties and their government works for them.
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Nia Ali (Norristown, 23 oktober 1988) is een Amerikaanse atlete, die zich heeft toegelegd op de hordennummers. Ze is tweevoudig wereldindoorkampioene op de 60 m horden. Daarvoor was zij een goede meerkampster. Ze nam eenmaal deel aan de Olympische Spelen en won bij die gelegenheid een zilveren medaille.

Loopbaan

Van meerkamp naar horden
Tijdens haar studietijd aan de University of Southern California (USC) was Ali aanvankelijk vooral succesvol op de zevenkamp, maar richtte zich gaandeweg op de 100 m horden, waarop zij in 2011 voor USC de NCAA-titel in de wacht sleepte. Later dat seizoen veroverde zij ook op de universiade in Shenzhen op dit onderdeel de gouden medaille.

Eerste nationale titel
In 2013 veroverde Ali voor de eerste maal een nationale titel; op de Amerikaanse indoorkampioenschappen werd zij op de 60 m horden eerste in 7,93 s. Tijdens het outdoorseizoen werd zij bij de Amerikaanse kampioenschappen derde op de 100 m horden, waarmee zij zich tevens kwalificeerde voor de wereldkampioenschappen in Moskou. Hier drong zij door tot de halve finale.

Wereldindoorkampioene
Een jaar later prolongeerde Ali haar indoortitel. Ditmaal liep zij 7,80. Hierna werd zij uitgezonden naar de wereldindoorkampioenschappen in Sopot, waar zij haar eerste grote succes boekte door na een felle strijd met titelverdedigster Sally Pearson het goud te veroveren in 7,80. Pearson werd in 7,85 tweede, de Britse Tiffany Porter in 7,86 derde. De rest van het seizoen viel grotendeels in het water, doordat zij helemaal aan het begin ervan, in april, een blessure opliep. En toen ze hiervan eenmaal was hersteld en zich begon voor te bereiden op de WK van 2015 in Peking, bleek ze zwanger. Haar enige wapenfeit van 2015 is dan ook, dat ze halverwege het jaar beviel van een zoon.

Titel geprolongeerd
In 2016 bleek Nia Ali nog niets aan kwaliteit te hebben ingeboet, want op de WK indoor in Portland prolongeerde zij met een tijd van 7,81 op de 60 m horden haar wereldtitel, al had ze op de finsih slechts een honderdste seconde voorsprong op haar landgenote Brianna Rollins (tweede in 7,82) en negen honderdste op de Britse Tiffany Porter (derde in 7,90).

Op de Olympische Spelen van 2016 kwam ze uit op het onderdeel 100 m horden. Ze won hierbij een zilveren medaille met een tijd van 12,59.

Wereldkampioene
In 2019 werd Ali wereldkampioene over 100 m horden in Doha. In 2021 beviel zij van een kind en miste om die reden de Olympische Spelen van Tokio.

Titels
 Wereldkampioene 100 m horden - 2019
 Wereldindoorkampioene 60 m horden – 2014, 2016
 Universitair kampioene 100 m horden – 2011
 Amerikaans indoorkampioene 60 m horden – 2013, 2014
 NCAA-kampioene 100 m horden – 2011

Persoonlijke records
Outdoor

Indoor

Palmares

60 m horden
2013:  Amerikaanse indoorkamp. – 7,93 s
2014:  Amerikaanse indoorkamp. – 7,80 s
2014:  WK indoor – 7,80 s
2016:  WK indoor – 7,81 s

100 m horden
Kampioenschappen
2011:  NCAA-kamp. – 12,63 s (+2,1 m/s)
2011:  Universiade – 12,85 s (-1,3 m/s) (in serie 12,79 s)
2013:  Amerikaanse kamp. – 12,48 s
2013: 3e in ½ fin. WK – 12,83 s (-0,6 m/s)
2016:  OS – 12,59 s (0,0 m/s)
2017: 8e WK – 13,04 (+0,1 m/s)
2019:  WK – 12,34 s (+0,3 m/s)
2022: DSQ in series WK

Diamond League-podiumplekken
2016:  DN Galan – 12,85 s (-0,4 m/s)
2019:  Müller Anniversary Games - 12,57 s
2019:  Memorial Van Damme - 12,74 s
2022:  Golden Gala - 12,71 s
2022:  BAUHAUS-galan - 12,53 s

Amerikaans atleet
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Home Blog NW Guides And Reviews New World Resource Map Guide
New World Resource Map Guide
Starting adventures in the New World game, players face the need for a map which will help them navigate around the land of Aeternum to their target, find resources easier, and do quests quickly. The NW players are really very lucky as they have the possibility to use two maps. One is made by the game developers, the other one is created by fans. Both resource maps are massive, so a player requires some amount of time to get a real insight into how stuff works. That is why we have prepared a guide to using them, where we tried to highlight the most significant aspects.
How To Use New World Resource Map
When you purchase the game, you receive access to New World resource map developed by Amazon Game team. It is a bit less detailed, however, it doesn't include spoilers. If you use the map you`ll we see the main locations and points of interest, you will be able to zoom in and out, but the content will still remain a mystery for you.
New World Map Size
The New World resource map includes various parts, resources and biomes as the game requires lots of materials to be used by a character. Therefore, players usually ask about the map size. As there is no official information about it, some estimations and calculations were made. The whole area of the game was divided into two parts and then the squares of both were measured. It occurred that NW map covers the territory of 21.07344 square miles.
Unlocking Tracking Skill
The huge map allows players to look for immense resources. But a gamer needs to unlock the Tracking Skill first. For that, it is required to gain a relevant level of gathering skill of the specific resource. The one concerns mining, harvesting, logging, skinning, etc. For example, silver resources can be obtained on the 35th level of mining. The higher your tracking skill, the more and better things you will able to find. The skill is given automatically without notification. In order to check if you have the tracking skill for the stuff, you should look at the compass. When you approach the resource which you are able to track, the one will appear on it. The compass will also show you the way to the resource. If you want to limit the search, you may use biomes. For instance, you can catch fish in the water biome or hunt animals and get wood in forests.
Advise On How To Use The Resource Tracking Skill
There are some pieces of advice on how to use the tracking skill effectively and save time.
Unlocking more resource tracking skills will allow you to see nodes for all disciplines. Therefore we`d recommend you to grow abilities in all Gathering skills.
If other players collect all resources, gathering nodes will disappear from the map. Then you have to wait. Therefore, try to avoid farming resources on the overpopulated territories.
Use The "Resource Locator" together with a compass to find the best areas to farm.
Compass doesn't show the item itself but nodes only. For example, a rock icon on the compass may mean any metal. You will not know what exactly it will lead you to until you come to your destination.
New World Interactive Map
The New World resource map built by game fans is interactive. So you can zoom it in and out, hover over locations to see their names and things you can find there. A player can use filters which come along with the map. They allow the player to choose specific stuff they want to see on the map. One can select areas, resources, documents, chests, monsters needed and see their location on the map. It is also possible to enable or disable display content of lore pages. In order to save the current filters, a player can use the My Preset button.


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Anthony Knott: Police release CCTV image of missing firefighter
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-50929256
Image copyright Sussex Police
Image caption A CCTV image shows Anthony Knott in Market Street walking back towards the pub
An image of the last known sighting of missing firefighter Anthony Knott has been released by police.
The 33-year-old was last seen at a pub in Lewes, East Sussex, during a work night out on Friday 20 December.
He had been with a group of friends at The Lamb pub in Fisher Street, but for unknown reasons he left the premises alone at about 19:16 GMT.
The image shows him walking up Market Street - towards the pub - at 19:41, 20 minutes after his phone was turned off.
Specialist teams have carried out extensive searches of the area surrounding the pub and the open-air Pells Pool area, which has been severely affected by flood water over the past few days.
Ch Insp Sarah Godley said: "We have reviewed CCTV footage from a number of premises such as homes and businesses, and we are continuing to retrieve and review further footage as we attempt to find out what happened to Anthony.
"Our searches have included local officers, drones and the dog unit, and we have also been assisted by London Fire Brigade, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, the National Police Air Service helicopter, Sussex Search and Rescue and the Coastguard agency in our quest to locate Anthony."
Image copyright Family handout
Image caption The firefighter was due home in the early hours of 21 December
She said: "The area we have searched includes Pells Pool and Pellbrook Cut, as well as bins, street furniture, alleyways and dark areas.
"In addition to the local area, we have also extended our search of the River Ouse north towards Hamsey."
Ch Insp Godley added that a further search of the Pells Pool area and the river would be carried out over the weekend as the natural water level falls.
"We will continue to search for Anthony until we get the answers his family are so desperately seeking. Seven days on, our priority remains to find him," she said.
Police have said they are "growing increasingly concerned" for Mr Knott's welfare.
There have been no signs that the 33-year-old, who had been due to return home to Orpington in the early hours of Saturday, had left the town.
Mr Knott, who is 5ft 8ins (1.73m) tall, was wearing a black long-sleeved top, dark denim coat, dark jeans and black shoes.
Anthony Knott: Police search outdoor pool for missing firefighter
Anthony Knott: Missing firefighter 'may have come to harm,' police say
Concern for London firefighter missing in Lewes
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Vol. 22, No. 16; Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021
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An impossibility is only a possibility you don't understand yet.
ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREES
Thursday, Dec. 16:
* 12:00-1:00: Harrisburg High School band and choir.
Friday, Dec. 17:
* 12:00-1:00: Timber Lake Middle School choir.
* 6:00-6:30: Nickolas/Sargent trio, Pierre.
Saturday, Dec. 18:
* 10:00-12:00: Annie Tucker, Fort Pierre (piano).
* 12:00-12:30: Christina Hanson, Fargo, and Rebekah Royer, Pierre (vocals).
* 12:30-2:00: Hill City High School choir.
* 2:00-3:00: Mitchell Children's Choir.
* 3:00-5:00: Students of the Andrea Royer Studio, Pierre.
* 5:00-7:00: Six Nation Army, Pierre.
* 7:00-8:00: Lady Singers Club, Pierre.
Sunday, Dec. 19:
* 12:30-1:00: Dirty Boot Band, Pierre.
* 1:00-1:30: First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, Pierre.
* 2:00-3:00: Studio A and Stanley Music Company students of Andrea Krueger and Shelly Stanley, Pierre.
* 3:00-5:00: Kim and the Cue Balls, Rapid City.
* 5:00-6:00: Pierre Youth Orchestra.
* 6:00-7:00: Priscilla Hofer, Pierre (piano).
* 7:00-8:00: Lori Hall and Ron Smith, Pierre (handbells and piano).
Monday, Dec. 20:
* 12:00-1:00: Lincoln High School women's ensembles, Sioux Falls.
* 5:00-6:00: Watertown High School choir.
* 6:00-8:00: Annie Tucker, Fort Pierre (piano).
Tuesday, Dec. 21:
* 12:00-1:00: Washington High School Bella Voce, Sioux Falls.
Wednesday, Dec. 22:
* 7:00-8:00: Ron Smith, Pierre (piano).
PIERRE GOVERNORS SPORTS ROUNDUP
Athletes of the Week: Selected by the Pierre Athletic Coaches Association for this recognition last week were Blake Judson and Mylie Taylor of the wrestling teams.
This week's schedules:
— THURSDAY
* Wrestling: at Aberdeen Central.
— FRIDAY
* Boys basketball: home vs. Sturgis, 7 p.m.
* Girls basketball: at Sturgis, 7:30 p.m.
— SATURDAY
* Gymnastics: at Mitchell invitational.
* Girls wrestling: at Ashley invitational.
* Boys wrestling: at Elk Point-Jefferson invitational.
* Girls basketball: at Spearfish, 2 p.m.
* Boys basketball: home vs. Spearfish, 2 p.m.
Girls basketball: The Governors lost both games of their home weekend against the Rapid City schools. In an opening-night loss to Stevens, 77-58, Pierre trailed 16-8 after a quarter and 41-25 at halftime. The next afternoon the Govs lost to Central, 74-33, trailing after a quarter by 10-2 and at halftime by 32-8.
Boys basketball: The Governor boys dominated both Rapid City teams out west on opening weekend. They led Stevens 18-2 after one quarter and 34-15 at halftime on the way to a 68-38 triumph. Eight men scored, led by Lincoln Kienholz with 17 points, Jackson Edman with 15 and Matt Hanson with 13. Jett Zabel had 10 rebounds in Brianna Kusler's debut as head coach. At Central Kienholz didn't score until the second quarter but ended up with a team-high 21 points. Ben Heisler had 12. Pierre led at halftime by 29-20 but 47-23 after three periods as the Govs pulled away.
Gymnastics: At the Mitchell quadrangular the Governor girls were fourth with a 127.6 team score. Nevaeh Karber was 12th and Ryen Sheppick 13th in the all-around standings. At Aberdeen's meet Pierre was seventh with a 129.3 score. In the all-around Karber was 18th and Emelia Loe 29th.
Girls wrestling: At the Rapid City invitational Pierre had two individual champions—Marlee Shorter at 190 pounds and Ciara McFarling at 285. Other placers: Ireland Templeton, second at 154; Gianna Stangeland, third at 132; Abbi Lewis, third at 142; Mylie Taylor, third at 170; Sydney Uhrig, fourth at 106; Dani Ringstmeyer, fourth at 120; Emalee Larson, fourth at 190; Hattie Baldwin, sixth at 132; Kezrey Benning, seventh at 126. On Tuesday the girls blew through Harrisburg to win a 60-0 dual in Pierre. Lewis, Ringstmeyer, Stangeland, Templeton and Shorter all won by falls.
Boys wrestling: At the Rapid City Invitational, a huge tournament with many superior wrestlers and teams, Pierre placed fourth with 177.5 points behind Stevens, Watertown and Harrisburg. Blake Judson remained unbeaten as he won the 138-pound title with three pins and two decisions. Noah Williams was second at 120 and Joshua Rydberg second at 285. Other placers: Alex Oedekoven, third at 106; Tristan Spencer, fifth at 132; Lucas Chamberlain, fifth at 170; Chase Carda, sixth at 145. On Tuesday the Governors dominated Harrisburg in a dual, 46-17. Lincoln Schoenhard, Chamberlain and Nate Williams won by falls, and Spencer, Noah Williams and Deegan Houska won in technical falls. Oedekoven and Judson won by decisions.
STANLEY COUNTY BUFFALOES SPORTS ROUNDUP
* Girls basketball: home vs. Philip.
* Boys basketball: home vs. Philip.
* Gymnastics: home for Stanley County invitational.
* Wrestling: at Plankinton invitational.
* Boys basketball: at Miller.
— TUESDAY
* Wrestling: at Redfield quadrangular.
* Girls basketball: at Jones County.
* Boys basketball: at Jones County.
Gymnastics: The Buffaloes' scheduled meet at Wagner last Saturday was canceled due to the winter storm.
Girls basketball: The Buffaloes had their Lyman game postponed by last week's winter weather. Then they lost to White River, 59-28 and to Winner, 64-24. In the latter game Winner got off to a 21-0 start. Jordyn Sosa was high scorer for SCHS with eight points. SCHS stands at 0-3 to open the season.
Boys basketball: After their Lyman game was postponed, the Buffalo boys fell at the hands of Winner, 55-36. A 17-2 second quarter propelled the Warriors to an insurmountable lead. Lathan Prince scored 14 and Cormac Duffy 12. The boys stand at 0-1.
SULLY BUTTES CHARGERS SPORTS ROUNDUP
* Girls basketball: at Herreid-Selby Area.
* Boys basketball: home vs. Winner.
— MONDAY
* Boys basketball: at Aberdeen Roncalli.
* Girls basketball: at Aberdeen Roncalli.
Boys basketball: The Chargers lost to Lyman in their season opener, 67-33. Sully Buttes was in a 36-15 hole at halftime. High scorer was Marshall Wittler with 10.
Girls basketball: The Charger girls are off to a 3-0 start. This week they trimmed North Central, 63-20, leading by 28-2 after a quarter and 43-6 at the half. Lydia Hill had 19 points and Stevie Wittler 12. On Tuesday the girls defeated Lyman, 61-40 as Hill scored 17 and Tailynne Bradford 15.
2 days: Surprise Package Christmas concerts (Dec. 18-19).
2 days: Oahe Capitals boys varsity league home openers (Dec. 18-19).
4 days: Georgia Morse Middle School band/choir concert (Dec. 20).
6 days: "Kennedy Center Honors," CBS-TV (Dec. 22).
9 days: Christmas (Dec. 25).
15 days: College football national semifinal games (Dec. 31).
23 days: College football national championship game (Jan. 10).
28 days: NFL playoffs begin (Jan. 15).
30 days: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 17).
44 days: Grammy awards, CBS-TV (Jan. 31).
47 days: State one-act play festival, Rapid City Central (Feb. 3-5).
48 days: Winter Olympics opening ceremonies, Beijing (Feb. 4).
55 days: State gymnastics meet, Mitchell (Feb. 11-12).
57 days: Super Bowl, Los Angeles (Feb. 13).
58 days: Valentines Day (Feb. 14).
65 days: Presidents Day (Feb. 21).
68 days: State wrestling tournaments, Sioux Falls Premier Center (Feb. 24-26).
69 days: State Bantam B hockey tournament, Expo Center (Feb. 25-27).
70 days: NSIC basketball tournaments, Sioux Falls Sanford Pentagon (Feb. 26-March 1).
"There has been one consistent truth in my life—you have to believe it's possible. Only you can make it real. You will find beautiful souls that will remind you of the potential of your self-commitment and even inspire you to have accountability, but you have to be determined to never let yourself down. Be focused to know that as long as you put in the hours and get up earlier than your doubts. You will continue to hack the laws of possibilities and find the path to overcome and achieve. Nothing I'm proud of was ever realized without the audacity to believe."
— Wilmer Valderrama, star of "NCIS"
COLLEGE SPORTS ROUNDUP
FCS playoffs quarterfinal scores:
— Left-hand bracket
#8 Montana State 42, #1 Sam Houston State 19
South Dakota State 35, #5 Villanova 21
— Right-hand bracket
#3 James Madison 28, #6 Montana 6
#2 North Dakota State 27, #7 East Tennessee State 3
Semifinals schedule:
South Dakota State at Montana State, 1 p.m. CST Saturday, ESPN2.
James Madison at North Dakota State, 8:15 p.m. CST Friday, ESPN2.
Morningside bowling (Alex Badger): Idle last week, the Mustangs will be in Las Vegas for two tournaments over four days—Saturday-Sunday and Monday-Tuesday.
Dakota Wesleyan wrestling (Tyson Johnson): The Tigers lost a dual to Briar Cliff, 26-16. Tyson won his match at 157 pounds in a 5-0 decision. DWU wrestlers' next action is at St. Thomas (Fla.) Jan. 7.
Mary wrestling (Lincoln Turman): The Marauders shut out MSU-Moorhead in a dual, 41-0, then defeated Minot State, 29-12. Some Mary wrestlers go to Indianapolis this weekend for the Midwest Classic tournament.
Wyoming wrestling (Tate Samuelson): The Cowboys were idle last week but have a huge dual against Oklahoma State at home Friday.
Mount Marty men's basketball (Lincoln Jordre): The Lancers lost to Concordia (Neb.), 87-72. LIncoln did not score and had a rebound and a block. In an 83-51 loss to Jamestown he went scoreless and had two rebounds, a block and a steal. Now 3-13, Mount Marty plays Friday at Waldorf (Iowa).
Dakota Wesleyan men's basketball (Nick Wittler): The Tigers lost to Dordt College, 72-58. Continuing as a starter, Nick was 7-of-16 in field goals (3-of-10 in threes) for 17 points with an assist, a steal and a block. DWU plays Peru State (Neb.) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Saturday, then goes on to St. Thomas (Fla.) Sunday.
Augustana women's basketball (Katie Bourk, Aislinn Duffy): The Vikings lost two more NSIC games. In a 91-86 loss to Minnesota State, Aislinn was 8-of-18 (2-of-5) and 10-of-10 for 28 points with 21 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and an assist. In a 73-71 loss to Concordia-St. Paul, she was 9-of-18 (3-of-5) and 4-of-5 for 25 points with 14 rebounds, three assists and a steal. Augustana goes east to Upper Iowa Friday and to Winona State Saturday.
Dakota Wesleyan track-field (Cobey Carr, Abby Ferris, Morgan Oedekoven): At DWU's earlybird meet Cobey placed sixth in the 60-meter run in :07.76 and eighth in the 200 in :26.26. Abby was fifth in the long jump at 13'4 1/4″ and second in the high jump at 4'6″. DWU is off now until a meet at Dordt Jan. 15.
Augustana track-field (Elizabeth Schaefer): The Vikings teams are off for the holidays until going to the Minnesota State invitational Jan. 14.
Northern State track-field (Rachel Guthmiller): The Wolves are idle until competing against the University of Mary in a dual meet Jan. 15.
Black HIlls State track-field (Frank Becker): The Yellowjacket' next indoor meet is at home Jan. 14-15.
Dakota State track-field (Houston Lunde): The Trojans teams are off for the holiday break until going to Mount Marty's invitational Jan. 15.
South Dakota State football (Regan Bollweg): The Jackrabbits trailed at halftime 21-14, but a strong second half led them to knocking out Villanova in Philadelphia 35-21. The Jacks play at Montana State in the semifinals Saturday afternoon.
North Dakota State football (Grey Zabel): The Bison won yet another home playoff game, 27-3 over East Tennessee State. They will be home again Friday night against James Madison in the semifinals.
South Dakota men's basketball (Max Burchill): The Coyotes won in overtime over Northern Arizona, 76-71, and last night defeated Bellarmine, 78-64. Now 7-4, USD is home for Summit League games Monday vs. Oral Roberts and Wednesday vs. Kansas City.
South Dakota State swimming (Morgan Nelson): The Jackrabbit swimmers are idle until competing in a dual against St. Cloud State Jan. 15.
South Dakota State track-field (Addy Eisenbeisz): The Jacks' next meet is at the Bison Cup at NDSU Jan. 15.
South Dakota State men's basketball: The Jackrabbits have a 9-4 record despite going 1-2 this week. SDSU lost at Idaho, 98-84; won over Washington State on a neutral court in Spokane, 77-74, on Baylor Scheierman's three-pointer at the buzzer, and lost last night at Missouri State, 75-63. SDSU is home for Summit League games Monday vs. Kansas City and Wednesday vs. Oral Roberts.
South Dakota State women's basketball: The SDSU women stand at 4-7 after losing to Kansas State, 79-73, and beating Dakota Wesleyan last night, 90-43. The Jacks play at Kansas City Monday and at Oral Roberts Wednesday.
South Dakota Mines track-field (Erick Colman): The Hardrockers are off until BHSU's meet Jan. 29-30.
South Dakota women's basketball (Chloe Lamb): The Coyotes defeated Valparaiso, 51-31. Chloe was 5-of-11 (1-of-4) and 0-of-0 for 11 points with four boards, three assists and two steals. Now 6-4, USD plays at Creighton in Omaha tonight (Thursday), at Oral Roberts Monday and at Kansas City next Wednesday.
CORONAVIRUS ROUNDUP
The United States death toll from COVID-19 has passed the 800,000 figure, but hey, the pandemic is over, right? We should retain those "God-given freedoms" that Governor Noem talks about so often and refute all scientific and medical advice and political mandates, right? Just imagine the entire population of South Dakota being wiped out—that's what a death toll of 800,000 looks like.
Meanwhile, Washington National Cathedral this week tolled its 12-ton bell 800 times—once for every 1,000 American deaths.
In South Dakota December is already the fifth deadliest month of this year so far as COVID deaths are concerned. January was the worst with 290, and February got a bit better with "only" 110 deaths. The monthly toll began to rise again this fall with 93 in October and 99 in November.
Yesterday's Department of Health report showed the state death toll has reached 2,419 and the number of active cases in the state is 7,065.
Some other highlights of the past week:
In Bemidji, Minn., where Pierre native Katie Carter is a powerful voice on the Public Radio stations, she posted on her Facebook page a message from an emergency room nurse in Bemidji: "Monday night there were no beds for patients needing admission to hospitals in Bemidji, Fargo, Grand Forks and Bagley. Why? Because there are hundreds of unvaccinated people with COVID taking those beds. Please have some empathy and prevent more hospitalizations by getting a COVID vaccination!"
Gov. Gavin Newsom in California has invoked a new mask mandate that started Wednesday and runs through at least Jan. 15.
The NBA has postponed a pair of Chicago Bulls games due to a COVID outbreak on the team. Ten players have been assigned to the COVID list due to falling under the NBA's health and safety protocols.
The NHL postponed Carolina Hurricanes games this week due to several players entering the league's COVID protocols.
The NFL issued a new requirement that players, coaches and other team personnel will all have to get their COVID booster shots by Dec. 27. Among NFL teams the Cleveland Browns have eight players and the Los Angeles Rams nine on the COVID list.
Dr. David Angus said that the term "fully vaccinated" now means all three vaccinations.
Cornell University reported more than 900 new COVID cases during the week of Dec. 7-13 despite a 97% on-campus vaccination rate. The university has closed its main campus in Ithaca, N.Y., for the rest of the semester; shifted all final exams to an online status, and canceled December commencement exercises.
BONUS QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"It's increasingly clear there was a large group of people who planned—by any means available—to ignore the valid vote of American citizens. If that's not bad enough, we're about to watch some members of Congress vote to not hold them accountable."
— Mark Hartling, former Lt. Gen., U.S. Army, now a national security analyst for CNN
Steve Hinker, Bonnie (Pitlick) Rus, Nathan Hamm, Rachel (Weber) Bishop, Brenda Goeden, Eric Serbousek, Brooke Lee, Natalie LIkness, Augustus Gross, Vicki Hagemann, Rod Burley.
— 4th anniversary, Brandon/Kelli (Cronin) Nagel.
Kathie Patten, Jackson Palmer, Molly (Robertson) Golla, Jessica Jockheck, Mason Frohm, Edna Brunmeier, Ryan Nuttall, Molly Williams, Austin Mammenga, Kade Anderson.
Joseph Bock, Ruth Smith, Jeff Swartz, Jordan Jarvis, Kai Hanson, Calvin Hofer, Sandy Tillman, Gary McMath, Ross Olson, Devan Bruns, SuzMarie Squires, Jayne Parsons, Kirsti (Garrett) Cuppy.
— 17th anniversary, Jamison/Cathy Rounds.
Alexander Meagher, Blake Hemminger, Karin (Unkenholz) Hansen, Tim Bjorneberg, Dianne Noyes, Elise Titze, Lisa Dorschner, Georgia Hanson, Breanna Costello, Jim Costello.
— Anniversary, Casey/Alyssa Kahler.
— 1st anniversary, Allen/Zoe (Donahue) Hiller.
Conor Getty, Henry Melius, Valori (Kunsman) Fairbanks, Steve Hosman, Dustin Garber, Charlette Beesley, Michaela (Thompson) Novak, Louis Mehlhaff, Marcie (Lyngstad) Long, Joel Schwader, Mathis Joens, Maddy Jo Seyer, Josh Lamb, Mary Sarvis, Jean Cowan, Nicole Neal, Kari Dale, Rick Dopps, Luke Studer.
Timaree (Ice) Axlund, Laura (Winter) Anderson, Matt Jahraus, Thomas Ahlers, Isaac Vogel, Eric Sprenkle, Sarah Gran, Delaney Uecker, Allison Gundon, Jamie Goff, Chris Frost, David Zellmer, Evan Nielsen, Caitlin Bingner, Colt Norman, Brad Moore, Tyler Moodie, Erica Schipper.
Gerad Johnson, Brandon Rausch, Neil Eichstadt, Cameron Bullard, Twila Merkwan, Jeff Adel, Susan (Erickson) Ogan, Seneca Hertel.
Maranda Ehrenfried, Jeremy DeWitt, Terry Mattke, Susan Colleran, Kesiah (Pearson) Frederick, Dietrich Johnson.
— 12th anniversary, Eddie/Reina Welch.
— 15th anniversary, Kyle/Jeannie Kafka.
HOCKEY UPDATE
SDAHA boys varsity standings: (Wins-Losses-Ties-O.T.losses-Points)
(1) Rushmore 7-0-0-0 14
(2) Brookings 4-0-0-0 8
(2) Oahe 4-1-0-0 8
(4) Sioux Falls #1 2-0-0-0 4
(4) Sioux Center 2-2-0-0 4
(6) Aberdeen 1-0-0-1 3
(7) Watertown 1-2-0-0 2
(9) Huron 0-2-0-0 0
(9) Yankton 0-4-0-0 0
(9) Mitchell 0-5-0-0 0
SDAHA girls varsity standings:
(1) Aberdeen 7-0-0-0 14
(2) Sioux Falls 4-0-0-0 8
(8) Rushmore 2-5-0-0 4
(10) Yankton 1-4-0-0 2
Oahe Capitals boys varsity: In a battle of unbeaten teams led the Rushmore Thunder in Rapid City by 3-0, but the Thunder scored twice in the second period and three times in the third to deal the Capitals their first loss, 5-3. Ashton Griese scored once and Carter Sanderson twice for Oahe. Kieran Duffy made 37 saves. Now 4-1, the Capitals will be home against Yankton at 7 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday.
Oahe Capitals girls varsity: The girls lost to Sioux Falls, 9-2. Oahe goals were scored by Brylee Kafka and Ashton Lee, and Abagail Stewart Fromm made 36 saves. The girls are home vs. Yankton at 5 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Sioux Falls Stampede: After a weather postponement vs. Sioux City Friday, the Stampede lost twice to Tri-City, 3-2 in a shootout and 4-1. Sioux Falls goes to Lincoln Friday, and Lincoln comes to Sioux Falls Saturday.
Aberdeen Wings: The Wings swept Minot, 4-1 and 5-4 in a shootout. Aberdeen is home Friday and Saturday vs. St. Cloud.
Badlands Sabres: The Sabres swept a pair from Sheridan, 5-2 and 5-4. The Rapid City club is home Friday and Saturday vs. Bozeman.
Rapid City Rush: The Rush lost to Kansas City, 2-1, but since has won three in a row—7-3 and 5-2 over Kansas City and 2-1 at Idaho last night. Rapid City stays at Idaho for Friday and Saturday games.
Minnesota Wild: The Wild won its eighth straight game, 5-2 over San Jose, before losing to Los Angeles, 2-1, and to Vegas, 6-4. Tuesday's game against Carolina was postponed due to a COVID outbreak on the Hurricanes team. Minnesota is home vs. Buffalo Thursday and Florida Saturday, then goes to Dallas Monday.
BASKETBALL UPDATE
Sioux Falls Skyforce: Both weekend games vs. Windy City were postponed due to poor travel weather. The Force is off until a game at Santa Cruz Dec. 29.
Minnesota Timberwolves: After a 136-104 loss to Utah and a 123-106 loss to Cleveland, the Wolves outscored Portland, 116-111, and last night won at Denver, 124-107. Now 13-15, Minnesota is home vs. the Los Angeles Lakers Friday and Dallas Sunday, then goes to Dallas Tuesday.
"It's great to be great, but it's far greater to be human."
— The late U.S. Sen. Robert Dole
PARKER'S PERSONAL NOTES
The Minnesota volleyball team that defeated the USD women in the first round of the NCAA Tournament went all the way to the regional finals before losing to Wisconsin. These teams play spectacular smash-mouth volleyball. The Final Four have won their regionals and play in the national semifinals tonight (Thursday) with Wisconsin vs. Louisville at 6 p.m. CST, followed by Nebraska vs. Pitt at 8:30. Go, Big Red! The championship match is Saturday. You can find the matches on one of the ESPN networks.
Technology these days is great, but wait a minute! I walked into the Central-Pierre boys basketball game Saturday afternoon. Realizing I had forgotten to pick up a printed program containing the teams' rosters, I went back to the lobby and was told they don't print programs any more, but "you can get the lineups if you use your phone." What???!!! I have to have a smart phone to get the players' uniform numbers? No thanks.
In past years I have skimmed through all of the family Christmas letters I have received to get news items for the Midweek Update. I will do that again, so if you want to be included, send me your Christmas letter at this address: Parker Knox, 5285 Mercury Dr., Rapid City SD 57703.
The schedule for the Midweek Update: regular issue next Thursday, Dec. 23; no issue Dec. 30; back as usual Thursday, Jan. 6.
It couldn't be called a "snow day" because the temperature in Lincoln yesterday was to be 71 degrees. However, the public schools in the Nebraska capital city closed for the day due to . . . . . wait for it . . . . . the wind! Of course there was a monster storm headed for the Midwest in the forecast, so the school people took the necessary precautions to not have the kids in school buildings. Fortunately the storm passed Lincoln with minimal damage before heading northeastward.
GOLF UPDATE
PGA Champions Tour (Tom Byrum): The tour is playing in Orlando at the PNC Championships this weekend.
FOOTBALL UPDATE
NFL games on local TV (subject to change by the networks):
Thursday: Kansas City vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 7:20 p.m., Fox and NFL Network.
Saturday: Las Vegas at Cleveland, 3:30 p.m., NFL Network.
Saturday: New England at Indianapolis, 7:15 p.m., NFL Network.
Sunday: Tennessee at Pittsburgh, noon, CBS.
Sunday: Dallas at New York Giants, noon, Fox.
Sunday: Green Bay at Baltimore, 3:25 p.m., Fox.
Sunday: New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 7:20 p.m., NBC.
Monday: Minnesota at Chicago, 7:15 p.m., ESPN.
Minnesota Vikings: Leading 29-0 in the third quarter against Pittsburgh, the Vikings held on for dear life to escape with a 36-28 win. It was their 10th straight game decided by one score or less. Minnesota's next game is at Chicago on Monday night.
MIDCO SPORTS NETWORK LIVE GAMES
Friday, 5:45 p.m.: Boys basketball, West Fargo vs. Fargo North.
Friday, 7:15 p.m.: Girls basketball, West Fargo vs. Fargo North.
Saturday, 3 p.m.: Boys basketball, Sioux Falls Christian vs. Sioux Falls O'Gorman (MS2).
Saturday, 4 p.m.: Men's basketball, Northern vs. St. Cloud State.
Saturday, 6 p.m.: Women's basketball, Northern vs. St. Cloud State.
Monday, 7 p.m.: Men's basketball, USD vs. Oral Roberts.
Monday, 7 p.m.: Men's basketball, SDSU vs. Kansas City (MS2).
Tuesday, 5:45 p.m.: Girls basketball, Fargo Davies vs. West Fargo.
Tuesday, 7 p.m.: Boys basketball, Fargo Davies vs. West Fargo.
Wednesday, 7 p.m.: Men's basketball, SDSU vs. Oral Roberts.
Wednesday, 7 p.m.: Women's basketball, UND vs. NDSU (MS2).
FOOTBALL CONTESTS #19 AND #20
In our contest last week Eric James and Levi Neuharth had 9-1 records to earn 10 points each. Eric missed only Army's loss, and Levi's only wrong guess was the Bengals, who lost to the 49ers. At 8-2 for nine points each were Greg Dean, Kyle Richards, Mikal Kern, David Ludwig and Randy Pool. At 7-3 for eight points each were Jon Boer, Seb Axtman, Thonas Voeltz, Dawn Magee, Nathan Vetter and Jason Noyes.
With the plethora of bowl games and the windup of the NFL season ahead, we have two contests this week and three next week, so watch for them! In the meantime, here we go:
Contest #19 (send your 10 winners to parkerhome16@hotmail.com by tomorrow/Friday afternoon):
(1) FCS national semifinal: James Madison at North Dakota State
(2) Cure Bowl: Northern Illinois vs. Coastal Carolina
(3) New Mexico Bowl: Fresno State vs. Texas-El Paso (UTEP)
(4) Independence Bowl: BYU vs. Alabama-Birmingham (UAB)
(5) NFL: Las Vegas at Cleveland
(6) NFL: New England at Indianapolis
(7) NFL: Green Bay at Baltimore
(8) NFL: Washington at Philadelphia
(9) NFL: Cincinnati at Denver
(10) NFL: Tennessee at Pittsburgh
Contest #20 (send your 10 winners to parkerhome16@hotmail.com by Saturday morning):
(1) Lending Tree Bowl: Eastern Michigan vs. Liberty
(2) L.A. Bowl: Oregon State vs. Utah State
(3) New Orleans Bowl: Louisiana vs. Marshall
(4) Myrtle Beach Bowl: Tulsa vs. Old Dominion
(5) Idaho Potato Bowl: Kent State vs. Wyoming
(6) Frisco Bowl: San Diego State vs. Texas-San Antonio (UTSA)
(7) Armed Forces Bowl: Missouri vs. Army
(8) Gasparilla Bowl: Florida vs. Central Florida (UCF)
(9) Hawaii Bowl: Memphis at Hawaii
(10) FCS national semifinal: South Dakota State at Montana State
NEWS OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS
Kim Malsam-Rysdon will leave the Department of Health as its cabinet secretary at the end of the first week of January. She has been secretary of the DOH since 2015. She will be replaced by Joan Adam, who is currently division director for administration at the Department of Health, a department for which Adam has worked for 20 years. (News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
Our sympathy to the Guthrie family. Clark's mother, June Guthrie of Murdo, passed away Dec. 8 at the age of 92.
Wayde Wieczorek, 25, died Dec. 3 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls a week after sustaining injuries in a car accident. His funeral was held Dec. 10 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Wayde attended Stanley County High School and briefly attended Black Hills State. He returned to Fort Pierre, then to Sioux Falls. He has been working in Sioux Falls and Aberdeen. Wayde and Jenny Schlepp became parents of a son in June of 2018. He is survived by his son, Liam Wieczorek of Aberdeen; his mother, Jeri Wieczorek (Wade Falor), Fort Pierre; his father, Brian (Kim) Wieczorek, Pierre; his siblings, Chad (Rachel Smith) Wieczorek, Columbia, S.C., and Kenna and Reid Wieczorek, Fort Pierre; his step-siblings, Drayton of Pierre and Mikayla (Austin Krier) of Sioux Falls; his significant other, Maddie Smith of Sioux Falls, and Liam's mother, Jenny Schlepp of Aberdeen as well as many other relatives.
Alberta (Flansburg) Olson's 6-year-old grandson, Mason Carlson, has a challenge to collect a Christmas card and envelope from each of the 50 states. If you are an out-of-state Midweek Update reader, consider sending a card and envelope to Mason at 519 N. Lincoln, Canton SD 57013.
Lacey Hepker of Onida graduated magna cum laude last weekend from Black Hills State University with a bachelor of science degree in English.
Charlotte Conway, 89, died Dec. 8. A rosary service will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, followed by Mass of Christian Burial there at 10 a.m. Charlotte graduated from high school at Parker in 1950 and taught two years at Harrisburg after earning an associate degree at Mount Marty. She married Donald Conway in 1954, and they made their home in Pierre. Charlotte taught at Lincoln Elementary for two years, then retired from teaching to raise their three children. In 1972 she joined the Greater South Dakota Association, which later became the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She became director of that organization's Youth Business Adventure and stayed in that position until retiring in 2009. Charlotte is survived by her son, Steve (Laura) Conway of San Jose, Calif.; her daughters, Kathy (James) Rath of Del Ray Beach, Fla., and Nancy (Ron) Bugay of Pierre; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and four siblings, Vernon (Alice) Staebell, Dolores (Alvin) Cink, Dennis (Carolyn) Staebell and William (Marty) Staebell.
Pierre Players has announced its cast members for the midwinter show, "Making God Laugh." Directed by Alisa Bousa and Scott Lee, the show will feature a cast that includes Tonya Ness, Andrew Yaeger, Megan Bauck, Aaron Siebersma and Earl Turner.
Jeff Garrett's son Josh of Boulder, Colo., rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange one morning last week. Josh is the owner of Solid Power, a company that manufactures batteries for electric cars. This year Ford Motor Company is using his batteries in all of their electric vehicles. Josh is also the grandson of Betty Garrett of Pierre.
We see high school seniors signing their college letters of intent all the time, but it may have been a first when Riggs senior Adisyn Kuxhaus signed a letter of intent to attend South Dakota State and participate on the Jackrabbit equestrian team.
Pfc. Hunter Jordan died in Pierre on Dec. 4. A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Feigum Funeral Home, preceded by visitation starting at noon. Hunter attended school at McIntosh until his senior year and graduated from Riggs High School in 2019. His military service began in February 2018 when he joined the National Guard's 200th Engineer Company's Mobridge detachment. He later transferred to the 200th's Pierre platoon. He graduated from basic combat training and advanced individual training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He is survived by his parents, James and LaKisha Jordan, and his brother, Jackson.
Among the winter commencement graduates from Northern State University last weekend were Joe King of Pierre with a bachelor of science degree in biology and an allied health certificate and Dustann Norris of Blunt (magna cum laude) with a bachelor of science in education with emphasis on elementary and special education.
The Christmas concerts by the local vocal group Surprise Package will take place at First United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Yvonne Stroup, 97, Salem, died Dec. 4 at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater. Services will be held in the spring. She, her husband Lee, and their family made their home in Salem. She is survived by a son, Doug Stroup of Salem; a daughter, Peggy (Monty) Bechtold of Pierre; three granddaughters, Kelley (Stu) Larson of Sioux Falls, Cori (Brandon) Haag of Pierre, and Bailey (Mic) Johnson of Tea; eight great-grandchildren, and a sister, Joyce Bunjer of Omaha.
Midwest Construction and Development, a company owned by Mark and Glennis Zarecky and their children, has been honored as Family Business of the Year for 2021 by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce.
Terah Zebroski, 50, of Winnemucca, Nev., passed away unexpectedly Dec. 8. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at the Boys & Girls Club in Winnemucca. She was the wife of Onida native Ted Zebroski. Other survivors include her daughter, Ava; her son, Lennox; her son, Jonathan (Crystal); her mother, Linda Smith; her brother, Bryan Smith; her mother-in-law, Beverly Zebroski of Onida, and other relatives.
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Disney Springs Extends Hours On Fridays & Saturdays Starting October 9
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If you've been hoping Disney Springs would remain open longer on Fridays and Saturdays, your wish is now a reality.
According to the official Walt Disney World calendar, Disney Springs will now remain open one hour later on Friday and Saturdays beginning Oct. 9, 2020.
Instead of closing at the usual 10 p.m., the shopping and dining complex will stay open until 11 p.m. Hours for the remainder of the week, Sunday through Thursdays, will continue to be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Extending the hours for the beginning of the weekend makes sense. As we've seen, weekends have been much busier at both Disney Springs and at all four theme parks. An extension in hours, even if it's only for one hour, may be helpful in managing crowds.
Like Disney Springs, the hours for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios have fluctuated since they were first reduced on Sept. 8.
Lately, weekend park hours have seen an extension. For example, on Sept. 25, the WDW calendar was updated to show that hours were changing quite a bit for the parks over the weekend of Oct. 9, which is also a holiday weekend.
These new hours are:
Animal Kingdom: Oct. 9-12 — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Magic Kingdom: Oct. 9-12 — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Epcot: Oct. 9-12 — 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hollywood Studios: Oct. 9-12 — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
We have a post detailing all of the latest park hour changes, so be sure to check that out.
As for Disney Springs, there is also a new weekday dining deal called "Weekdays at Disney Springs," where customers can get 20 percent off on select menu items across 20 different dining locations. The deal is only available Monday through Thursday each week and will last through Oct. 29.
And, don't forget, that there are still certain health and safety protocols to follow at both WDW and Disney Springs, including the requirement of face coverings.
Disney After Hours Returning to Disney World in 2023
Walt Disney World Closing Theme Parks Due To Tropical Storm Nicole
2023 Disney World Packages Available To Book June 8, Plus Genie+ Purchase Change
Capture Your Moment Sees Price Increase As It Comes To Epcot & Hollywood Studios
Kona Cafe At Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Adds Mobile Order
Contemporary Grounds Reopens At Disney's Contemporary Resort
Thursday 1st of October 2020
Do Disney Springs restaurants accept Disney gift cards as payment?


Fines and Protective Laws for Critters – Rodents Have Rights Too!
Did you know that a squirrel lurking in the rafters of your house may be protected by law? In some states, squirrels are illegal to house or keep as pets, so are you breaking the law allowing the squirrel to stay in your house? Maybe. In addition, states like Washington and Oregon have extra protection for wildlife that come with penalties if they are neglected and put in harm's way, so it is important to keep these critters out and avoid any burdening responsibilities. Protective systems like our Line Guard and Pole Guard will do just that, so you can live more worry-free.
If you have ever used the internet (clearly yes, if you're reading this blog post!), watched cable television, or used a landline telephone, you have relied on fiber optic cables. Fiber optics provide high-speed data transmission and can be frustrating, even life-critical, when data transmission gets interrupted. The technology plays such an important role in our lives, and it is crucial to protect it from things like critter damage with our Line Guard and Pole Guard.
In an ideal world, humans could live harmoniously in perfect, climate-controlled homes without any cost; unfortunately, we are far from that, so home insulation and air sealing is a must. Also unfortunately, squirrels, rodents, and other critters find their way into your home and destroy your home insulation efforts, costing homeowners small fortunes and unnecessary stresses. It's best and easiest to keep them out and away from your home. Fortunately, critters can be kept at bay with Critter Guard's Line Guard and Pole Guard, so you can keep your home and insulation safe, secure, and running in top-notch shape.
As our nation continues to develop and expand, so does our demand for electricity. In the United States, demand for power has increased steadily since records were first kept. As demand increases, so do the occurrences of power outages. Each year, businesses in the US lose about $150 billion due to outages. Weather-related outages alone are responsible for $75 billion per year, sometimes higher for years with numerous severe storms. Nearly half of electricity outage costs are attributed to other factors, and surprisingly, squirrels and rodents can be to blame when they discover and interfere with power utility equipment and substations. Critter Guard's Line Guard and Pole Guard can prevent this, as simple, but effective protective barriers for curious critters.


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