Which is why Anthony Audet of the Ecole de Technologie Superieure in Montreal was spraying water on the solar panels of his team's car after it pulled into Homestead National Historical Park on Wednesday. "We sprinted all the way to here," said Joly, who like Lavoie is in his first Solar Challenge. One lesson the Appalachian State team learned was how loud a loose piece of tape could get, according to driver Aaron Green. Green said while this competition keeps the speeds regulated, the App State car hit 80 during a test at an airport in Tennessee. The solar car challenge also stopped at Homestead in August 2016.
Source:Daily Sun
July 25, 2024 04:16 UTC
Wednesday was the last day of the 2024 property valuation protest season, with the last 10 challengers getting the chance to state their case to the Board of Equalization at the Gage County Courthouse. County Clerk Dawn Hill said there were 140 protests filed, but not all of them were heard. According to Milligan, last year there were around 300 protests filed, "and that's out of 16,000 parcels in the county." "The market's getting way ahead of where we have things valued at," she said. Heading into Wednesday's final protests, Milligan said things have gone smoothly this year — "People have been kind of understanding it."
Source:Daily Sun
July 25, 2024 02:13 UTC
BEIJING, July 24, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Authorities in northern China warned heavyrains could bring floods and landslides Wednesday, issuing the country'ssecond-highest flood response. China is enduring a summer of extreme weather, with heavy rains across theeast and south coming as much of the north has sweltered under successiveheatwaves. And after days of scorching temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius (95degrees Fahrenheit) in Beijing, city authorities Wednesday triggered thesecond-highest flood prevention response. Authorities in neighbouring Hebei province, which surrounds Beijing and ishome to more than 70 million people, also warned of flooding, state newsagency Xinhua said. China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters warned there wasa "high risk" that the heavy rains would cause natural disasters.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
July 24, 2024 22:15 UTC
BR to resume passenger train operations from tomorrow on a limited scaleDHAKA, July 24, 2024 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Railway (BR) will resume passenger train operations from tomorrow on a limited scale. "Mail and local train services will start tomorrow. Talking to BSS, he said decision to run intercity trains will be taken tomorrow after considering the overall situation. Freight trains have started operation today, he said, adding that operation of trains carrying oil tankers was uninterrupted during the suspension of other train services. BR suspended operation of all train services on 18 July due to the violent protest of anti-quota protesters.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
July 24, 2024 20:42 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
July 24, 2024 20:30 UTC
The Gage County Board of Supervisors discussed the budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year during Wednesday's meeting at the Gage County Courthouse. "We've reduced our our tax asking in the last couple of years. "… The tax asking, or what people pay us, that's gone down two years in a row. "Each of the elected officials is making a conscious effort to try to work within their budget," Tiemann said. In other unanimous action:* The board approved the county's health insurance plan for the fiscal year.
Source:Daily Sun
July 24, 2024 19:59 UTC
Wounds of anarchy in the economy after job quota protest: which way to recovery? Economists are also emphasising the normalisation of public welfare services to bring the economy back from a standstill due to agitation and violence. During this entire period, the banking and financial sector was almost immobile while remittances stopped coming in. Economist Zahid Hussain said: "The crisis of confidence in international trade has to be dealt with. Now in this critical time, if the government takes the reforms seriously, the recovery of the economy is possible."
Source:bd News24
July 24, 2024 18:45 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
July 24, 2024 18:21 UTC
Customers will not be fined for delay if they pay credit card bills and bank loan installments by Jul 31 since the banks were closed because of violent anti-quota protests and subsequent restrictions. There will be no extra charge for submitting installments for deposit schemes by this time, the Bangladesh Bank said on Wednesday. The banks, along with other offices, reopened on Wednesday for limited hours as the government relaxed a curfew and broadband internet was restored in some areas after deadly student protests for nearly a week.
Source:bd News24
July 24, 2024 15:32 UTC
The situation was compounded by a general holiday announced from Sunday, which kept bank branches shut. Afrin Ahmed, a client, had to travel to the Dhanmondi branch to withdraw money after finding that the private bank branch in Mohammadpur was closed. EXPORT-IMPORT RESUME, REMITTANCES FLOWINGSources at the head offices of several public and private banks have confirmed the resumption of export-import activities. Sonali Bank Managing Director Afzal Karim said: "Bank activities are ongoing, with customers both withdrawing and depositing money. "Today [Wednesday], Sonali Bank has processed remittances, and expatriates' families have received funds accordingly."
Source:bd News24
July 24, 2024 14:55 UTC
DHAKA, July 24, 2024 (BSS)- Bangladesh will start Paris Olympic Games mission with archery event when archer Md. Sagor Islam will compete in the men's individual ranking round scheduled to be held tomorrow (Thursday) at Invalides venue, in Paris, according to a message received here today (Wednesday). Commenting about the archery venue, the coach said the archery venue, capacity of 5000 spectators, is very beautiful and situated inside the city. Meanwhile, shooter Robiul Islam will take part in the 10m air rifles qualifying on July 28 at Chateauroux Shooting Center. England-based Bangladeshi sprinter Imranur Rahman will compete in the 100m sprint qualifying event on August 4 at Stade de France.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
July 24, 2024 14:33 UTC
The judicial committee to investigate the deaths of six people on Jul 16 in the beginning of violent clashes during anti-quota student protests. The committee decided to issue a public notice seeking information on the incidents from the general public, its sole member Justice Khandaker Diliruzzaman said after holding its first meeting on Wednesday. The protesters demanding reforms to quotas in government jobs clashed with law-enforcing agencies and pro-government Bangladesh Chhatra League as the demonstrations turned violent on Jul 16. The Cabinet Division formed the judicial committee to investigate the incidents as pledged by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The committee will also investigate the arson attacks, lootings and other incidents of violence during the protest.
Source:bd News24
July 24, 2024 13:22 UTC
The 27-year-old replaces Wanindu Hasaranga, who stepped down as skipper in the shortest formatSri Lanka named all-rounder Charith Asalanka as captain of their Twenty20 side on Tuesday ahead of a three-match series against world champions India starting this weekend. Sri Lanka and India will play three T20s in Pallekele from Saturday before meeting in three one-day internationals. Kusal Mendis leads Sri Lanka's ODI side while Dhananjaya de Silva is the test captain. De Silva and veteran Angelo Mathews were not included in the 16-man T20 squad but there was a place for Hasaranga. T20I squad: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando.
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July 24, 2024 12:55 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
July 24, 2024 10:56 UTC
Yes, the Baltimore Orioles have a much-improved ball club with an ultra-strong organization (“Time for Orioles (and fans) to make their big splash,” July 17). However, the Orioles do have some weak points that they should address. I say that walking the streets of downtown Baltimore is tricky, especially for the older fans at night. If the Orioles want to get more love from the fans, let them show it. Let the Orioles do something for the fans, other than giving them beach towels and floppy hats!
Source:Daily Sun
July 24, 2024 10:45 UTC