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Mile High Morning: John Elway named for sporting Denver Mount Rushmore by Sporting News

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Sports

The Lead Mount Rushmore, one of the nation’s most iconic monuments, depicts four legendary leaders in American history. Now Sporting News is bringing the concept to cities around the country that host legendary sports figures. Sporting News’ Rushmore Project “named four professional athletes from the 13 cities who have had at least four of the following five leagues represented for at least 20 years – NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA.” The analysts considered the resumes of individual athletes, the team’s success and the player’s legacy in their city. John Elway was one of four Denver sports stars selected, along withRead News

The science behind inspiring our future

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Science

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Inspire a new generation of scientists. Florida State University Panama City introduced STEM Careers to Bay County students last week. STEM – which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – is a key focus for organizers at the university. The learning began on Monday when FSU PC hosted the Gulf Coast Camp of Nu… “Currently, we have a group on campus from the heart of the New Gulf Coast, and they are doing a STEM or STEAM type camp and we have added some of our STEM activities on the move that they canRead News

Breaking barriers through science and summer enrichment | UNC-Chapel Hill

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Science

Carolina’s Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is extending its mission outside of its Chapel Hill facility this summer, bringing free science education and interactive STEM learning to children across North Carolina. GSK Science in the Summer – a partnership between Morehead and the healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline – offers science programs to elementary and middle school students in 11 counties across our state, including Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Gates, Granville, Harnett, Johnston. , Orange, Vance and Wake. The program aims to spark a lifelong passion for science and inspire the next generation of scientists. “Morehead understands that there are barriers surroundingRead News

National Science Foundation Awards $20 Million To Universities For Advanced Data Science

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Science

The National Science Foundation is investing $20 million to fund two multi-university institutes that will study advanced data science. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced $20 million in awards that will fund two multi-university teams of scientists and engineers who will conduct advanced research and training in the field of data science. The awards are Transdisciplinary Research in Principles of Data Science, or TRIPODS, Phase II grants, part of NSF’s Harnessing the Data Revolution Big Idea, which aims to accelerate discovery and innovation in data science algorithms, infrastructure and education, and workforce development. “The NSF TRIPODS Institutes will leadRead News

Reading List: Summer 2022 reads to stimulate your imagination

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Science

Whether you’ve already finished your summer reading list, need inspiration to start one, or just want to add a few more books to the list, we’ve got several thought-provoking reads to consider. Here are a few books written by alumni of the Society for Science research competition and some recommendations from alumni to help you think of worthwhile additions throughout the summer. The Alignment Problem By Brian Christian, W.W. Norton & Company Factual | Maggie Graseck, STS 2022 alumna recommends “The Alignment Problem” by Brian Christian. “If you’re interested in artificial intelligence,” Maggie says this book “is a beginner-friendly explorationRead News

Why is there a real estate crisis happening in China?

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Real Estate

“Property developers have run out of money.” said Jennifer Pak, China Marketplace Correspondent. LIU JIN / AFP via Getty Images China’s housing sector has debt problems. Big property developers such as the beleaguered Evergrande company have racked up huge debts, causing construction to halt and many angry homebuyers. Amid the turmoil, buyers in China have banded together and threatened to stop paying mortgages on more than three hundred unfinished housing projects. The Chinese government may issue a bailout fund worth up to $148 billion aimed at allowing developers to finish their buildings. “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio joins JenniferRead News

How Real Estate Developers Are Adjusting To The Increasing Number Of Green Homes In Hollywood

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Real Estate

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 19: Julia Roberts attends the screening of “Armageddon Time” during the 75th … [+] Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images) Recently, large sectors of American public and corporate space have begun to press for environmental protection. Many have put their money where their mouth is by employing ecotechnological innovations in their homes and offices. As with most other social ventures, celebrities are leading the way. As more celebrities turn to more reasonably priced homes with less pollutants, less waste and more renewableRead News

Crashing back to normal: The Manhattan Real Estate Market

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Real Estate

The data suggests that the (housing) market is not crashing, but is simply returning to normal, … [+] seasonal volume. In other words, the slowdown appears to be more of a comparison issue than a macroeconomic shift. It’s not a crash, it’s a return to center. The sales market in Manhattan has slowed down. Compared to last year, contracts signed in May, June and July have decreased by an average of 25%. The main reasons for this: rising mortgage rates, rising inflation and fears of recession. Regardless of the cause, the drop in volume has forced sellers to compete onRead News

Bishop Lamor Whitehead Owns Many Real Estates. Or is he?

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Real Estate

Photo Credit: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images Bishop Lamor Whitehead, the flamboyant Canarsie pastor best known for his friendship with Mayor Eric Adams and his bizarre role in the surrender of the Q-train shooter, claims he was given $1 in jewelry during a sermon last week million dollars stolen. “When I saw them coming into the sanctuary with their guns, I said to everyone, ‘Down,’” Whitehead said in an Instagram video describing the alleged theft. “I didn’t know if they wanted to shoot the church.” He says the thieves demanded that Whitehead and his wife hand over all of their jewelry, includingRead News

Political failure | News, Sports, Jobs

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Politics

A few weeks after Roe was overturned, the Pennsylvania legislature adjourned for the summer – usually at the end of the legislative session here was the rapid passage of a piece of legislation. It’s the old story: amendments or bills of the ruling party (Republican) are voted on while the amendments of the party that is out of power are presented! That’s great! And since I’m talking about power politics, why are bills to deal with the resettlement process of the Citizens Resettlement Commission constantly destroyed or blocked? Let’s remove as much of the politics of redistricting as possible byRead News

Lewandowski criticizes Bayern’s ‘policy’ in preparation for Barcelona

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Politics

July 19, 2022; Miami, FL, USA; FC Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski arrives before the match against Inter Miami CF at the DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports July 30 (Reuters) – Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has criticized the “politics” of former club Bayern Munich after leaving them to join LaLiga club Barcelona. Lewandowski, who scored 344 goals for Bayern in 375 appearances, joined Barcelona in a deal worth 45 million euros ($45.98 million) earlier this month, after forcing a move from the German club. The 33-year-old said in May that his story with Bayern was over andRead News

This week in Texas Politics: Wildfires, education, cyber warfare

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Politics

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK RUDY KOSKI: Some of the political fights we saw this week in Texas politics were political cyberwars. For example, Senators Cruz and Cornyn post on social media throughout the week. They fired on the Biden administration’s denials of the recession as well as the Democrats’ new tax hike they call the inflation-fighting plan. There were also plenty of tweets about efforts to save the computer chip bill. Very antisocial fist bumps were also thrown between the Texas GOP chairman and the spokesperson for the Texas Democrats. Governor Greg Abbott and his migrant bus trips in theRead News

Julian Assange: The threat of extradition and the politics behind it

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Politics

The case against Julian Assange is as political as it is legal; where do you go from here? In addition, social media campaigns shape the Kenyan elections. The UK Supreme Court is debating whether Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to America. Media freedom advocates say that handing him over could endanger journalists everywhere. Contributors: On our radar: Tariq Ali – Author, In Defense of Julian Assange Kenyan elections: Influencers & dangerous disinformation Branko Marcetic – Writer, Jacobin Anna Loll – Freelance writer Holly Cullen – Associate Professor of Law, University of Western Australia

There should be stricter limits on spending in politics

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Politics

I am a big fan of Gov. JB Pritzker. His achievements are many. He handled the COVID crisis with grace and consistency with his daily briefings, mandates and great health team. He eventually reached a consensus on criminal justice reform that should be a model for every state. Its actions on climate change go beyond what most other states do. But his funding to bolster his now adversary’s campaign was simply wrong. It may be legal, but it shows a lack of character, especially compared to his other actions. Money in politics has become a bigger issue since the SupremeRead News

News Wire | Friday, July 29, 2022

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Politics

By Peter Baker & Jane Pearl | The New York Times President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping clashed over Taiwan in a marathon phone call Thursday, but neither side reported any concrete progress on the longstanding dispute or any of the other issues. that have erupted between the two powers in recent months. More from WPR: Biden’s Taiwan ‘Gaffe’ just said the quiet part out loud Japan and the United States are expected to agree on joint research on next-generation semiconductors to establish a safe source of vital components during economic talks between allies, Japanese media said on Friday.Read News

A conversation in the basement, a virtual handshake led to the Manchin-Schumer agreement

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Politics

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin holed up in a basement room in the Capitol. The two men had been battling for more than a year in long, unsuccessful rounds of start-and-stop negotiations over President Joe Biden’s big American rebuilding package. But negotiations had jammed — again. With the mid-term elections approaching, control of Congress at stake, the president and his party were at the end of the line. What You Need To Know Insiders detailed how the landmark agreement between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on an inflation-fighting, health care andRead News

‘OPB Politics Now’: What Washington voters need to know about the Aug. 2

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Politics

Your browser does not support the audio element. On Tuesday, Washington voters will decide on a series of primaries, including major races to oversee state elections and potentially redo the partisan composition of the state legislature and the US House. Political reporters Austin Jenkins and Troy Brynelson recently sat down with Crystal Ligori to talk about the campaigns they are most interested in in a special OPB Politics Now election preview episode. Here are the highlights: Crystal Ligori: Let’s start with the big races. US Senator Patty Murray is looking for a sixth term and appears to have a fairlyRead News

Russian accused of influencing US political groups to interfere in elections is indicted

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Politics

(CNN) The Justice Department unveiled a conspiracy charge Friday against a Russian national accused of working with FSB agents and using anonymous political groups in the United States as foreign agents of Russia. Aleksandr Viktorovich Ionov allegedly orchestrated “a year-long campaign of malevolent foreign influence that used various American political groups to sow discord, spread pro-Russian propaganda and interfere in US elections.” United,” according to a statement from the Department of Justice. Prosecutors allege the purpose of the conspiracy was to establish relations that “would further the interests of the Russian Federation”. Ionov, according to the indictment, worked with FSBRead News

Japan’s youth shun politics and leave power to the elderly

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Politics

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Heifetz International Music Institute offers festival of concerts

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Music

HARRISONBURG, Virginia (WHSV) – The Heifetz International Music Institute is leading its tenth summer program at Mary Baldwin University. This intensive six-week study attracts the best string musicians from around the world. This summer, more than 100 students participate in a world-renowned program that features ongoing concerts open to the public. These performances help students develop a presence on stage and beyond. “It’s about getting these artists thinking about how to become artists and not just good violin players,” said Heifetz International Music Institute President and CEO Benjamin Roe. “Our students arrive as stick figures and leave as works ofRead News

Making music around the world | News, Sports, Activities

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Music

The musicians played to a packed house in Munich, Germany, on July 16, as guest members of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. Professional musicians and sisters Carole Reifsteck Parsons of Altoona and former Altoonan Cheryl Reifsteck played to a packed house in Munich, Germany, on July 16 as guest members of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. The DPO has had a partnership with the Bayerische Philharmonie (Bayerische Philharmonie) since 2017. The July concert was originally planned as a birthday celebration for Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday in 2020. Like many events, the COVID-19 pandemic caused it to be postponed to July 2022,Read News

Watch Billie Eilish perform an intimate acoustic set at Amoeba Music

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Music

Billie Eilish marked the one-year anniversary of the release of her sophomore album Happier Than Ever Friday with a surprise performance at Amoeba Music Hollywood. The Grammy Award-winning singer was accompanied by her brother and songwriting partner Finneas on guitar for the intimate appearance. Eilish performed four songs during the luncheon: “Billie Bossa Nova,” “Getting Old,” “TV” and “Happier Than Ever.” “This is great,” Eilish told the crowd between songs. “You guys are the best, and it’s been the most amazing year. You guys have been great and respectful with this album and I just love you. ” The singer alsoRead News

The Music Business of Israel Has the Ears of the Majors

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Music

Israel’s estimated $55 million music market, like the relatively small size of the Middle Eastern country, would be quantified as the equivalent of a rounding error for a global music company. But its recorded music revenue growth is up 10.2% in 2021, according to the IFPI, and the majors are taking notice. In 2021, UMG opened an office in Tel Aviv housing a recorded music division and a branch of Universal Music Publishing Group (led by Managing Director Yoram Mokady and Managing Director Itamar Shafrir respectively). Universal Music Israel’s A&R team got off to a flying start, signing homegrown talentRead News

Burgum announces International Music Camp founder Dr. Merton Utgaard as the recipient of the Rough Rider Award

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Music

INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the late Dr. Merton Utgaard, the award-winning musician, teacher, and founder and longtime director of the International Music Camp, is the 47th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest honor for its citizens. Utgaard (pronounced UHT-gard) founded the International Music Camp in 1956 at the International Peace Garden on the US-Canada border near Dunseith in north-central North Dakota. Utgaard has been the camp’s full-time director for 28 years, overseeing significant growth and international recognition for the music program, the International Peace Garden and NorthRead News

After dominating the short video market, TikTok may consider music services

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Music

TikTok parent company ByteDance filed a trademark application with the US Patent and Trademark Office in May for a service called “TikTok Music.” First spotted by Business Insider, the filing indicates that the trademark could be applied to a mobile app that would allow users to buy, play, share and download music. The short form video app is already a popular tool for music discovery, and can often lead to songs increasing in popularity after being used in videos and viral trends. A report released by the company last year suggested that 175 songs that trended on the short videoRead News

Organizers highlight health habits, lifestyle and general wellness for the Bronx community.

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Lifestyle

NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx held a Girls Health and Wellness Resource Fair in the Bronx on Friday to highlight healthier lifestyles and encourage youth to embrace good habits. A number of organizations participated in the event, which also included music, food, yoga and meditation for the community to enjoy. “I want every young girl to take away from this that within their own hands and their hearts and minds they can do a lot for their mental health,” said Jillian Mckiernan, assistant director of wellness at the Ronald McDonald House in New York . Organizers tell News 12Read News

Robbed bishop of New York talks lavish lifestyle, allegedly huge unpaid loan from parishioner

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Lifestyle

The Brooklyn bishop who said he was robbed during a sermon is answering questions for the first time about how he finances his lavish lifestyle and has addressed a lawsuit he’s facing over thousands of dollars he donated for a parishioner. “Everyone wanted to talk about the bling-bling bishop that the media portrayed,” said Bishop Lamor Whitehead. Police said Whitehead, known for his friendship with New York Mayor Eric Adams, was robbed during a July 24 sermon that was streamed live online. Whitehouse says he and his family were held at gunpoint when three masked men stole at least $400,000Read News

These are the best states for a healthy lifestyle

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Lifestyle

Green Space Is Golden The survey mainly focused on national parks to calculate green space, as it can indicate greater access to outdoor activities. Washington, DC, Alaska, Hawaii, California, and Florida have the highest percentage of land devoted to national parks. But four states—Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, and Oklahoma—have no national parks at all. In 2020, CDC researchers emphasized the importance of keeping parks and green spaces open during the pandemic because of their connection to physical and mental health. But in the United States, green space can take many forms. States and cities without national parks may still have stateRead News

A gym gives you easy access to a healthier lifestyle

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Lifestyle

Warren Scott WELCOME TO THE CLUB – Local officials welcomed the 24/7 Fitness Club in Wintersville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 100 Main Street, the gymnasium offers convenient access to a variety of exercise equipment in an environment designed to be user-friendly. WINTERSVILLE — Area residents who wanted to get in shape but couldn’t find the time or were put off by the atmosphere of some gyms are encouraged to try the new 24-hour fitness club and 7 days a week. Located at 100 Main St. near Ferguson’s House of Furniture, the gym lives up to its name, allowingRead News

Hermès Goes High-Tech With H08 In Ceramic PVD Coated Titanium And Blue

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High-Tech

Hermès Goes High-Tech With H08 In Ceramic And Blue PVD-Coated Titanium I think the main achievement of Hermès is to make their luxury products so comfortable and relaxed. These are sophisticated objects made for life, not status symbols to carry around for the rest of the world to see. This marks a distinctly different approach to luxury compared to Hermès’ main competitors, and one that has proven very successful. This also applies to Hermès watches such as the H08, whose first edition was launched in 2021. Hermès H08 in Blue Titanium (Photo courtesy of Hermès/Joel Von Allmen) A not-so-common sportyRead News

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