2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbers
With six weeks until the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, some hopefuls are finding creative ways to boost their donor numbers and ensure they make it on stage. Doug Burgum is offering $20 Mastercard or Visa gift cards in return for campaign donations of as little as $1. In addition to the donor threshold, Republican candidates must meet other requirements to quality for the party's first 2024 debate. They must sign a pledge backing the eventual 2024 Republican nominee. Weiner predicted that campaign tactics would only become more innovative as the 2024 election grows closer and the debate thresholds become steeper.
Source:The Nation
July 16, 2023 12:26 UTC
The password game — keeping your online information secure
To protect yourself, the challenge is to create complex passwords that keep your personal information protected. A password or a passphrase should be considered a wall between free access to your personal information and the world. These easy-to-access apps store all your password information and security question answers in case you ever need to remember. However, don’t forget to use a strong password to secure the information within your password manager. Having an effective password or passphrase keeps your personal information secure on the internet and keeps you winning at the password game.
Source:The Nation
July 16, 2023 07:09 UTC
Saving lives by spreading compassion across the nation
32nd Annual Blood Donation programme of Shinnyo-en Lanka PreschoolShinnyo-en Lanka Preschool, a prestigious preschool education institution owned and operated by Shinnyo-en Japan is extremely pleased to announce its upcoming 32nd Annual Blood Donation drive. Operated and managed by Shinnyo-en Japan, Shinnyo-en Lanka Preschool draws inspiration from its Buddhist background, which emphasizes the potential for enlightenment within each individual. This profound philosophy permeates the school’s educational approach, fostering an environment that nurtures compassion, empathy, and personal growth. Shinnyo-en Lanka Preschool invites all eligible individuals within the community to join this noble cause and contribute to the invaluable act of blood donation. By participating, attendees will play an active role in saving lives and reinforcing the spirit of compassion and humanitarianism that defines the school’s ethos.
Source:The Nation
July 16, 2023 06:16 UTC
Burrowing owlets are growing up and taking flight
Two weeks ago, I had observed five owlets along with both parents, actively stretching and running in and out of their main burrow. Three of the owlets were hiding in the weeds surrounding one burrow while two others were about 50 feet at another one. Three Burrowing owlets sneak a peek at the photographer as they are trying to hide. Also, last summer, many of the owl nests were dug up by badgers before the owlets fledged, and the babies were destroyed. If you get a chance to watch both the squirrels and/or the burrowing owls, it can be very entertaining as they both prepare for winter.
Source:The Nation
July 16, 2023 06:11 UTC
10 TV Shows That Deserved More Seasons
We all have those shows that left us yearning for more, characters we weren’t ready to bid adieu to, and storylines that left us hungry for resolution. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as we delve into 10 TV shows that deserved more seasons! The show’s producer, Martha De Laurentiis, expressed her belief that pirated views were tantamount to lost live viewership. Fox, the network that aired the series in 2002, had a history of canceling shows prematurely, often due to low immediate ratings. The news obviously saddened fans, but Fox did commit to airing all 13 episodes of the show’s second season.
Source:The Nation
July 15, 2023 20:11 UTC
More heat with afternoon thunderstorms
Rain TodayAfter 9 p.m things looks much quieter under partly cloudy skies. Sunday will start off muggy and warm with a mix if sun and clouds. As we go through the day, showers and storms will flare up after lunch. Most areas will see rain at some point through the afternoon. This upcoming work week looks typical for the month of July.
Source:The Nation
July 15, 2023 09:04 UTC
Hubble views a galactic monster
Source: phys.orgThe NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a monster in the making in this observation of the exceptional galaxy cluster eMACS J1353.7+4329, which lies about eight billion light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. This collection of at least two galaxy clusters is in the process of merging together to create a cosmic monster, a single gargantuan cluster acting as a gravitational lens.
Source:The Nation
July 15, 2023 07:05 UTC
Online, 'unalive' means death or suicide. Experts say it might help kids discuss those things
When Emily Litman was in middle school, kids whose parents grounded them would blithely lament: “I just want to die." “Unalive” refers to death by suicide or homicide. It could be helpful, she says, to reserve words like “unalive” for such flippant references. Litman has mixed feelings about whether referring to suicide with “unalive” might help or hurt, but she's encouraged that kids are at least talking about it. Particularly, she says, if perceiving suicide as “unaliving” might make a struggling youth more likely to ask for help.
Source:The Nation
July 14, 2023 05:44 UTC
Justice Department urges judge to not postpone Trump's classified documents trial
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)WASHINGTON – The Justice Department urged a judge Thursday to reject Donald Trump's efforts to postpone his classified documents trial, saying there was no basis for an “open-ended” delay sought by his lawyers. Federal prosecutors last month proposed a Dec. 11 trial for Trump, who is charged with 37 felony counts related to the mishandling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, though the actual date will be up to the judge. Trump's lawyers countered this week with a request for a delay. Defense lawyers had also argued that Trump's busy campaign schedule for the 2024 Republican nomination needed to be taken into account in scheduling a trial. The Justice Department also disputed the suggested that an impartial jury could not be selected before the presidential election.
Source:The Nation
July 14, 2023 01:49 UTC
Data extraction tool may lead to discovery of new polymers
Source: phys.orgThe amount of published materials science research is growing at an exponential rate, too fast for scientists to keep up. To help these scholars, a first-of-its-kind materials science data extraction pipeline is now available to make their research easier and faster.
Source:The Nation
July 13, 2023 19:00 UTC
Suspect in Larry Nassar stabbing said ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon, AP source says
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — A prisoner suspected of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida said the disgraced former sports doctor provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match on TV, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Cell doors on most federal prison units are typically open during the day, letting prisoners move around freely within the facility. Because Nassar was attacked in his cell, the incident was not captured on surveillance cameras which only point at common areas and corridors. McMillan was originally sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in Wyoming to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in 2002. ___On Twitter, follow Michael Sisak at http://twitter.com/mikesisak and Michael Balsamo at http://twitter.com/MikeBalsamo1 and send confidential tips by visiting https://www.ap.org/tips/
Source:The Nation
July 12, 2023 20:32 UTC
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots climb to combined $1.3B
ORLANDO, Fla. – The jackpots for the Powerball and Mega Millions drawings continue to climb, reaching a combined total of $1.3 million. The top prize for the Powerball jackpot jumped to $725 million on Tuesday after no one matched all the winning numbers the night prior and has since climbed to $750 million ahead of Wednesday’s drawing. The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $560 million ahead of Friday’s drawing. [TRENDING: Become a News 6 Insider]Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots start at $20 million and roll over until the top prize is won. You can watch the Powerball drawing before News 6 at 11 p.m. or on ClickOrlando.com.
Source:The Nation
July 12, 2023 20:07 UTC
10 ways to revolutionize your PPC game with GPT
Writing compelling, must-click ads was, until recently, one of the last aspects of PPC that couldn’t be automated. Here’s a recap of Vallaeys’ top tips and tricks that he believes can help you get the best PPC results, from having played with GPT. If you’re a shopping advertiser and want to create great headlines and product descriptions, GPT can help you. "You can put in keywords – and this is a really cool way to use GPT to build audiences from scratch." You can do this by feeding GPT a list of keywords and asking AI to rank them from most to least relevant.
Source:The Nation
July 12, 2023 08:01 UTC
Indian Foreign Secretary meets President
Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday morning (11). During the meeting, President Wickremesinghe briefed theIndian Foreign Secretary on the government’s reform programme aimed at strengthening the country’s economy. He also acknowledged India’s continuous support as a neighbouring ally during the recent economic crisis. They discussed President Wickremesinghe’s upcoming official visit to India and the planned activities during the visit. India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Gopal Bagley was present.
Source:Sunday Observer
July 12, 2023 02:54 UTC
California Is in for a Long, Scalding Hot Week
The valley is expected to experience highs as hot as 112 degrees Fahrenheit (44 Celsius) this week, and triple digit temperatures are also possible tomorrow. “Peak of the heat Fri-Sun with 100-113 degrees,” the Los Angeles NWS station tweeted yesterday. Arizona is especially likely to experience higher than average temperatures this week. “Current temperatures this morning range from the upper 80s to low 90s in the Phoenix metro area,” the Phoenix NWS station tweeted this morning. “The hot and dry conditions continue through the week and into next week,” the Austin NWS station tweeted.
Source:The Nation
July 12, 2023 01:15 UTC