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Nov
25
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Florida roads are home to rare snake species

Florida roads are home to rare snake species

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Florida roads are home to rare snake species - Although the Florida pine snake is a long and intimidating creature, it is not often seen in the wild. However, a sighting was made in Ocala National forest -- with a twist. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, a pine snake was observed Oct. 26 pushing another animal down its throat. It is located about 70 miles north from Orlando. The institute posted a Nov. 19 Facebook message that stated, "An FWC... biologist was surveying an Ocala National Forest site when she came across a road intersection. She…
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Nov
25
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
​Elon Musk claims he will start restoring banned Twitter accounts next week

​Elon Musk claims he will start restoring banned Twitter accounts next week

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​Elon Musk claims he will start restoring banned Twitter accounts - Elon Musk announced Thursday that he will start restoring all previously banned accounts on Twitter beginning next week. This is his largest-reaching move to reverse the policy of suspending users for violating its rules repeatedly. Musk tweeted Thursday, "The people have spoken." "Amnesty starts next week. Vox Populi, Vox Dei." Musk had surveyed his followers on Wednesday about whether to offer general amnesty for suspended accounts, provided they have not violated the law or used egregious spamming. The poll closed on Thursday at 12:45 ET. 72.4% voted in favor…
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Nov
24
2022
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By Fredric M. Wiseman
NASA loses contact for 47 minutes with Artemis 1’s Orion satellite craft

NASA loses contact for 47 minutes with Artemis 1’s Orion satellite craft

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NASA loses contact for 47 minutes with Artemis 1's Orion  - NASA lost contact with its Orion moonbound capsule unexpectedly on Wednesday morning (Nov. 23), and the reasons are still unknown. Since its launch toward the moon on NASA's Artemis 1 mission last Wednesday (Nov. 16,) Orion has been performing well. This Wednesday, Nov. 23, brought a blip. Mission controllers lost communication at 1:09 AM EST (0609 GMT), while reconfiguring a link between Orion and the Deep Space Network (the set of radio dishes NASA uses to communicate with its farflung spacecraft). Cal City is looking for proposals for property…
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Nov
24
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Cal City is looking for proposals for property management

Cal City is looking for proposals for property management

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Cal City is looking for proposals for property management - The City Council reviewed, Nov. 8, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a property management company and maintenance crew to address the problems at the city's senior housing facilities. Council and community members have been discussing the issue of how to manage the Desert Jade Legends housing facilities after the departure of a housing manager. Because the city doesn't have anyone to clean out the units or make repairs, vacant apartments sit empty. (Cal City is looking for proposals for property management) Java Unzip a File Tutorial: How to Unzip…
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Nov
23
2022
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By Patsy S. Nielsen
Online child sex abuse profiteering is possible with crypto exchanges

Online child sex abuse profiteering is possible with crypto exchanges

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Online child sex abuse profiteering is possible with crypto exchanges  Mohammad was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by a Dutch court after he was convicted of a variety of crimes. He distributed thousands of images and videos of child abuse and rape via Dark Scandals' website. He made a dozen teenage girls record their sex and forced them to enter themselves. He raped and filmed two of them. (Online child sex abuse profiteering is possible with crypto exchanges) His business was made possible by cryptocurrency exchanges, a new type of company. Mohammad's customers used these platforms for digital token purchases…
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Nov
23
2022
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By Debbik S.
BCCI meets with police to discuss ways to combat crime

BCCI meets with police to discuss ways to combat crime

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BCCI meets with police to discuss ways to combat crime - The country's gun violence is causing concern in the business community. Anthony Branker, President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the latest leader to appeal to Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, to quickly address the issue. On Tuesday, he made a sincere plea ahead of what promises to be a busy season for tourists and as officials try to attract more foreign direct investment. Branker stated that he will seek an audience with the relevant Government officials in the next few days to discuss the…
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Nov
23
2022
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By Fredric M. Wiseman
New hope rises from ‘a church in the woods’

New hope rises from ‘a church in the woods’

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New hope rises from 'a church in the woods' - A tiny wooden church is hidden in the woods of southern Hampton County. The curved driveway from Jericho to Collie Roads is covered in oak leaves. The gray, board-and-batten building is surrounded by a metal fence that gives it a very simple appearance. You might not even know it exists if you don't look for it. A simple stone carving above the door says, "My house shall become the house of prayer and for all people." This is just a glimpse of what lies inside. (New hope rises from 'a…
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Nov
23
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Florida man accused of setting fire to hospital

Florida man accused of setting fire to hospital

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Florida man accused of setting fire to Hospital - After Hillsborough County police said that a Gibsonton man had allegedly planned to set fire to a local hospital as revenge, he was taken into custody. Deputies discovered that Glenn Schaeffer, 56, left his home wearing camo and possibly with Molotov cocktails or a pipe bomb at 11:41 on Monday night.(Florida man accused of setting fire to hospital) According to authorities, Schaeffer was found driving near U.S. Highway 41 South, Pennsylvania Avenue, and police attempted to stop him for a felony. However, he refused to get out of his car and…
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Nov
22
2022
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By Patsy S. Nielsen
New WF Police dashboard will provide real-time crime statistics

New WF Police dashboard will provide real-time crime statistics

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New WF Police dashboard will provide real-time crime statistics - The West Fargo Police Department is almost ready to roll out a new dashboard which will provide real-time information on crime trends, arrest data and crashes. Denis Otterness, Chief of Police, says that the Community Transparency dashboard is designed to increase trust between the police and the community. The dashboard was presented to the West Fargo City Commission by Denis Otterness on Monday, 21 November. Otterness stated that trust with the community is an important aspect of our police department and community engagement program. "This mutual trust and respect is…
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Nov
22
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
California wants to increase workers’ access to health insurance during labor disputes

California wants to increase workers’ access to health insurance during labor disputes

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California wants to increase workers' access to health insurance - Chevron workers have testified this spring that they revoked the health coverage of hundreds of members of United Steelworkers Local 5 at Richmond, California's refinery, during a strike that lasted for two months. In April, thousands of nurses from Stanford Health Care were warned that they would lose their insurance if the strike continued for more than a week. After striking in mid-July, Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City was hit with a similar message. In a labor dispute, it is common to freeze workers' health insurance benefits. Without them, workers…
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Nov
22
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
U.S. stock futures surge amid cautious trading as Thanksgiving approaches

U.S. stock futures surge amid cautious trading as Thanksgiving approaches

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U.S. stock futures surge amid cautious trading - Stock futures in the United States rise as traders look for new range-breaking catalysts. What is stock-index futures trading? S&P 500 futures E00, 0.2% rose 10 point, or 0.2% to 3968 Dow Jones Industrial Average futures HTML 00, 0.20% increased 77 points or 0.2% to 33812 Futures NQ00 on Nasdaq 100, 0.17% rose 28 points, or 0.2% to 11616 Monday's Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA fell 45 points or 0.13% to 33700. The S&P 500 SPX, -3.39 lost 15 points or 0.39% to 3950. And the Nasdaq composite COMP, 1.09 dropped 122…
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Nov
21
2022
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By Patsy S. Nielsen
Yakima police arrested man they believe was running a drug house

Yakima police arrested man they believe was running a drug house

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Yakima police arrested man they believe was running a drug house - Yakima police have arrested a Yakima man aged 43 who they claim was a nuisance in the neighborhood and selling drugs from his Garfield Avenue residence. According to jail records, the man will appear in Yakima County Superior Court Monday to make a preliminary appearance after his Friday arrest for selling methamphetamine, fentanyl, possession and operating a drughouse. Microsoft finally fixes the embarrassing Windows 11 printer problem – but is it too late for them? Yakima police Capt. Jay Seely, Yakima police Capt. Seely stated that "every time…
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Nov
21
2022
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By Debbik S.
Microsoft finally fixes the embarrassing Windows 11 printer problem – but is it too late for them?

Microsoft finally fixes the embarrassing Windows 11 printer problem – but is it too late for them?

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Microsoft finally fixes the embarrassing Windows 11 printer problem. Those who were prevented from upgrading to Windows 11 22H2 because of the compatibility issue with their printer will be delighted to hear this. This bug was a serious problem that appeared in September 2022. It forced printers to return to their default settings. Many important features were not available by default - we are referring to printing in duplex and higher resolutions. Color could also be a major problem. Florida has one the highest COVID-19 booster rates in the country Neowin discovered that Microsoft had officially closed the bug down…
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Nov
21
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Bidwell Park’s fall leaves welcome tweed bikers

Bidwell Park’s fall leaves welcome tweed bikers

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CHICO -- Sunday was cool, crisp, and a gentle afternoon breeze welcomed bikers as they gathered in Chico Tweed Ride. Over 100 people gathered in front of the city hall to take part in the Chico tradition. (Bidwell Park's fall leaves welcome tweed bikers). The Tweed Ride covers seven miles and starts at the Our Hands sculpture. There is also a halfway point at Five Mile Recreation Area for a picnic stop. Samantha Shaner stated that the Tweed Ride is her favorite fall event and she arrived in color-coordinated company with her family. New evidence shows high crime may cause…
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Nov
19
2022
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By Fredric M. Wiseman

Artemis 1’s Orion capsule is still on track for Monday’s moon flyby

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Artemis 1's Orion capsule is still on track for Monday's moon flyby - Artemis 1 team members stated that Orion performs even better in deep space than expected. NASA's Artemis 1 Orion capsule, which is designed to fly by the Moon on Monday (Nov 21), has exceeded expectations in deep space, according to agency officials. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Artemis 1 mission launched. It sent an uncrewed Orion towards the moon on a large Space Launch System (SLS), rocket. Orion is making his first ever journey beyond Earth orbit. However, the capsule has been performing checks like a veteran,…
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Nov
19
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
New evidence shows high crime may cause young girls to gain weight

New evidence shows high crime may cause young girls to gain weight

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New evidence shows high crime may cause young girls to gain weight- A scientific study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published this week looked at the correlation between crime in New York City and childhood obesity and found there to be a direct link, namely in girls. The study, which was published in Health & Place journal, took into account a decade of geographical NYPD crime statistics and data from NYC Fitnessgram — an annual fitness assessment of students — to determine that high crime levels can increase the waistlines of adolescent girls. For girls who were…
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Nov
19
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
NY Schools told to stop using Native American Mascots

NY Schools told to stop using Native American Mascots

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NY Schools told to stop using Native American Mascots and team names by the end of the current school year. The state Department of Education has stated that schools in New York must cease using Native American symbols in their logos, team names, and mascots by the end of this school year to avoid losing state aid. The memo from the department, published Thursday, stated that "Arguments that community members support such imagery or that they are respectful to Native Americans' are no longer tenable." The memo stated that students learn just as much from observation as direct instruction. "Boards…
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Nov
18
2022
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By Patsy S. Nielsen
FIFA has confirmed that no alcohol will be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums

FIFA has confirmed that no alcohol will be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums

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FIFA has confirmed that no alcohol will be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums. This was just two days before the World Cup began in Qatar. According to the FIFA statement, "Following discussions with FIFA authorities from host countries, a decision was made to concentrate the sale of alcohol beverages on the FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations, licensed venues, and remove sales points for beer from Qatar's FIFA World Cup Stadium 2022 stadium perimeter." Muslim countries are very conservative and strictly regulate alcohol sales and use. Al Hansen will be honored Saturday at the Plane Crazy event Qatar announced…
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Nov
18
2022
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By William D. Ricker
ECB may have to restrict growth to control inflation, Lagarde says

ECB may have to restrict growth to control inflation, Lagarde says

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ECB may have to restrict growth to control inflation - Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, stated that the European Central Bank will continue to raise interest rates and may need to limit economic activity to tame inflation. She said this on Friday, citing rates as the key instrument for balance sheet reduction. To combat inflation, the ECB raised rates by 200 basis points in July. It also stated that it will continue to tighten its policy via rate increases and a reduction of its debt holdings of 5 trillion euros ($5.2 trillion). Lagarde stated that "We expect…
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Nov
18
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Adams’s efforts to address the mental health crisis fall short

Adams’s efforts to address the mental health crisis fall short

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Adams's efforts to address the mental health crisis fall short - A New York City public advocate discovered that there are fewer mental health crisis centers and more mobile response teams since 2019. Some left-leaning Democrats were concerned that Eric Adams would place policing over addressing the root causes of crime like joblessness or mental illness when he took office as Mayor in January. As Adams nears the end of his first year as mayor of New York, Adams has emphasized police work, flooding the subway with officers, and focusing on quality-of-life offenses. According to Jumaane Wilkins, the city's public…
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