Shark Tank looks for entrepreneurs in West Texas
Shark Tank Season 14 is getting ready to launch, and you could be on it. “There’s no greater platform in the world than Shark Tank,” says supervising cast producer Mendy Zemrak. “If an entrepreneur comes in a deals with a shark, they’re able to fast track their business for success,” says Zemrak. If you’re nervous about presenting in the tank, Zemrak says don’t worry about it. A lot of people have the misconception that they just put a pitch together and they go in the tank, that’s absolutely not true.”To apply to be on Shark Tank, just click here.
Source:The Nation
February 05, 2022 02:06 UTC
When does each country march during Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony?
The host country enters last. The host country enters last. Iran and Israel were separated by Italy during the 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, possibly for political reasons. Opening Ceremony Country Order for Winter OlympicsHere is what order the countries will enter the stadium at the Opening Ceremony. According to the International Olympic Committee, the order for the Beijing Olympics Parade of Nations is alphabetical according to the language of the host country.
Source:The Nation
February 04, 2022 13:09 UTC
Road Rage: Dealing with aggressive drivers
“There’s road rage. There have been a number of recent, and alarming, cases of road rage. We receive calls, all the time, in reference to road rage,” said Corporal Steve LeSueur of the Odessa Police Department. “By the time we get there, one or both of the parties are gone.”These road rage situations happen fast. If a road rage incident is reported, investigators will look for evidence.
Source:The Nation
February 04, 2022 08:23 UTC
OPD responds to multiple crashes overnight
According to the Odessa Police Department, officers responded to 20 crashes between 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning. The majority, 17 of those reported crashes were considered “minor”, but at least three were considered as “major” crashes. Drivers in both Midland and Odessa reported as of Thursday morning that many residential streets are still iced over. Other crashes were reported along Interstate 20 overnight, those were investigated by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Texas Department of Public Safety was out treating major roadways with a brine solution to help thaw patches of ice.
Source:The Nation
February 04, 2022 06:06 UTC
Midland Police search for missing man
Nardeep Singh Sidhu Nardeep Singh SidhuMIDLAND, TX. (NEXSTAR) — MPD needs your help locating a missing person. Nardeep Singh Sidhu was last seen on February 3rd at 2:20 p.m. near the 700 block of Devonian Dr. He was travelling on foot wearing a navy-blue hoodie with the word “Cali” on the front of it, navy-blue sweatpants, gray shoes and squared-frame glasses. If you have seen or been in contact with him, please contact the Midland Police Department at 432-553-5257.
Source:The Nation
February 03, 2022 23:09 UTC
2022 Woman of Achievement announced
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- Uptown Midland Business and Professional Women have announced Kathleen Kirwan Haynie, Executive Director of Senior Life Midland, as the 2022 BPW Woman of Achievement. Haynie will be honored with a dinner on October 17 at the Petroleum Club of Midland. The annual Woman of Achievement Dinner celebrates National Business Women’s Week by honoring the contributions of working women, as well as the employers who support working women and their families. The event also serves as a fundraiser for BPW’s scholarship fund to help provide books and tuition to women at Midland College and other universities in Texas. Money raised from the event also goes to help with cancer research at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Source:The Nation
February 03, 2022 21:20 UTC
Protecting your pipes ahead winter weather
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – It’s beginning to look a lot like winter in the Permian Basin. With cold temperatures on the way, experts say that you should prepare yourself and your home ahead of the freezing temperatures. Insulating your pipes is the first step to making sure that the cold weather doesn’t cause them to freeze and burst. Last year, the City of Odessa’s water supply was in danger when the winter freeze swept through the Basin. Other tips to insulate your pipes are to place a piece of cardboard against your insulation to protect your pipes from the wind chill as best as possible.
Source:The Nation
February 03, 2022 02:07 UTC
Winter storm warning issued for local counties
PERMIAN BASIN (Nexstar) – The National Weather Service sent out a winter storm warning at around 3:42 am this morning. A winter storm warning is in effect from 9 am this morning to 12 pm Thursday afternoon for Howard, Borden, Scurry, and Mitchell county. The NWS advises drivers to beware of slippery road conditions, this could impact your morning or evening commute. Wind chills will get as low as 5 below, which could result in hypothermia if the necessary precautions aren’t taken. Residents of the counties listed above can expect to see a total of 3 to 5 inches of snow and around 2 tenths of an inch in ice.
Source:The Nation
February 03, 2022 02:01 UTC
OPD searching for missing man
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- The Odessa Police Department is asking for help from the community to locate a missing man. 55-year-old Donald “Duck” Franks was reported missing by his family on January 24. According to OPD, Franks is transient and rides a bike for transportation. OPD says Franks is 6’1″ tall, weighs around 200 pounds, and has a bushy beard and short grey and brown hair. If you have seen Franks, please call Detective J. Santana at 432-335-3347 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-8477 and reference case number 22-0001198.
Source:The Nation
February 02, 2022 02:08 UTC
CR: 169 million smartphones shipped in India for 2021
Smartphone shipments in India reached 169 million units in 2021 - its highest ever value. India smartphone market share 2021Realme continued its rise claiming 14% of the smartphone market while boasting the highest growth-share at 20% YoY and also managed to climb up to the number two spot in Q4. India smartphone market share Q4 2021Apple took up a 44% share in the premium segment thanks to strong demand for the iPhone 12 and 13 series while also expanding its “Make in India” campaign. OnePlus hit the 5 million shipment mark and managed a 59% increase in growth mainly driven by its Nord series. Transsion Group (Infinix, Tecno and itel) managed 10 million combined shipments which represents a 55% yearly growth.
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2022 09:29 UTC
WTFB in need of volunteers
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- The West Texas Food Bank says it is struggling to find volunteers who are committed to showing up and helping distribute food to a hungry community. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the West Texas Food Bank in the interest of community safety has not been open for regular volunteer opportunities. Although this was a drastic measure, the West Texas Food Bank was the only food bank in the state to not suffer a major outbreak of COVID-19. WTFB says all volunteer opportunities are listed in the portal to make it easy to find a time that works with your schedule. Volunteers will also be asked to wear a mask and practice proper hand sanitization throughout their time at the Food Bank.
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2022 04:07 UTC
Ahmaud Arbery’s mother says hate crimes plea deal is ‘a betrayal’
The father and son convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery have reached a plea deal on federal hate crime charges, according to court documents the US attorneys filed late Sunday. Parents of the late Arbery have denounced the deal as betrayal, and called on the judge to reject it in a Georgia courtroom early Monday. In a statement, Arbery’s mother Wanda Cooper-Jones accused the Department of Justice of acting in bad faith. ‘This proposed plea is a huge accomodation to the men who hunted down and murdered Ahmaud Arbery,’ Merritt said. ‘Wanda Cooper Jones kept her promise to Ahmaud Arbery to get her son justice.
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January 31, 2022 22:02 UTC
Ten Fascinating Music Plagiarism Cases and How They Ended Up
The case finally ended for good when the Supreme Court declined to hear the case. [1]9 Vanilla Ice vs. Queen and David BowieQueen vs. Back in 1990, when “Ice Ice Baby” was released, sampling was all about what you could get away with, and lawsuits were frequent. When Queen and David Bowie threatened to sue Vanilla Ice for sampling “Under Pressure,” Vanilla Ice initially claimed that the distinctive bass riff in “Ice Ice Baby” was completely different. The baffling part was that this was not the first time artists were accused of ripping off Tom Petty.
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January 31, 2022 20:18 UTC
Five ways to change the world in 24 hours
Change the world in 24 hours! January is running out rapidly, and your time for fulfilling those New Year’s resolutions is running out with them. According to the Global E-Waste Monitor, Britain produces more e-waste per person than any other country in the world, except Norway. You’ve got 24 hours, 23, 22…Do you have a story to share? MORE : Climate activists share 10 easy environmental resolutions to make for 2022MORE : Climate Change and the Environment: Five key books to change what you think
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January 31, 2022 07:03 UTC
Seven easy life hacks that will make your day better
Instead, it’s worth getting your day back on track with small, manageable life hacks that are guaranteed to make your day a little better. You’re in luck – as part of our Better Living series, we’ve rounded up some easy tricks to try. Go outside and take several deep breathsNo matter how your day is going, it won’t get any better if you’re stuck inside in the dark. If you’re happy with heads, you’ll stick with that decision, and if you’re unhappy, you’ll go with decision B instead. Not only will it make you feel better and more loved, your pet will appreciate you giving them some attention.
Source:The Nation
January 30, 2022 23:10 UTC