
Flagstaff residents and businesses will soon be able to take advantage of award-winning customer service and internet speeds. Through this 100% fiber-optic network, students can improve how they learn, and employees can work efficiently from the office or home. The fiber network will feature up to 10 Gigabit speeds for residents and up to 100 Gigabit speeds for businesses, providing equal upload and download speeds optimized by ALLO's world-class Wi-Fi 7 routers. Additionally, Flagstaff residents, businesses of all sizes, and governmental entities will be supported by ALLO's fiber-rich network, delivering active and passive solutions without installation fees or restrictive contracts. Internet, data transport, cloud connectivity, video, and voice are included in ALLO's comprehensive communications, entertainment, and business products. Businesses can access ALLO's managed services, next-generation firewalls, phone systems, and cybersecurity offerings before the fiber network is built. The community will also have access to a community-wide network providing ultra-reliable and extensive internet bandwidth. ALLO Arizona General Manager Mike Horton stated, "As we expand our coverage across Arizona , we are excited to begin construction in the City of Flagstaff . We understand that with continued growth in the region, the value of essential communications infrastructure and advanced technology is an important asset for the city and surrounding communities. We look forward to offering ALLO Fiber services to Flagstaff and continuing to create local jobs in the process." Flagstaff is the seventh Arizona community that ALLO serves. ALLO began developing our first Arizona Gigabit community in Lake Havasu City in September of 2021, followed by the Kingman , Yuma , San Luis , Somerton , and Sierra Vista markets. ALLO is also operating Middle Mile projects in Yuma and Mohave Counties. For more information about ALLO in Flagstaff , please visit AlloFiber.com/ Flagstaff and AlloFiber.com/careers . About ALLO Communications ALLO Communications, a leader in providing fiber-optic services, has been dedicated to delivering world-class communications and entertainment services since 2003. With a commitment to building Gigabit communities, ALLO serves over 50 communities across Nebraska , Colorado , Arizona , Missouri , Iowa , and Kansas . ALLO is known for its reliable fiber networks and customized technology solutions that support businesses of all sizes. For more information, visit AlloFiber.com . Contact: Tanna Hanna Vice President of Marketing Tanna.Hanna@allofiber.com 308-633-7815 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-power-of-allos-all-fiber-network-coming-to-flagstaff-arizona-302338563.html SOURCE ALLO CommunicationsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It took until the fourth quarter, when Kansas City was desperately trying to fend off the lowly Las Vegas Raiders, for Chiefs coach Andy Reid to finally make a drastic change to his offensive line. The Chiefs had tried Kingsley Suamataia at left tackle to start the season. When the rookie was getting beaten routinely for pressure and sacks, they switched to second-year pro Wanya Morris, who fared no better at protecting Patrick Mahomes . In the waning minutes of a 19-17 victory Friday — one that wasn't secure until Las Vegas fumbled away a chance at a winning field goal with 15 seconds left — the Chiefs slid All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney out to tackle. Mike Caliendo entered at guard. And while they didn't have much chance to work together, the move underscored what's been a season-long problem. “That was the right thing to do at the time,” Reid said afterward. “It just solidified things.” What is the solution moving forward? Well, the Chiefs signed former Pro Bowl left tackle D.J. Humphries last week, but he's been with the team for only a few days, and he's also coming off an ACL tear that sidelined him for the entire offseason. In a perfect world, Humphries would slide into the lineup in time for the Chiefs' game against the Chargers next Sunday. In a more realistic world, the Chiefs may need to make it through another week or two before he's ready to contribute, and that would mean putting Morris back into the lineup or keeping Thuney protecting Mahomes' blind side. “I would tell you it's disruptive to any offense when the quarterback is hit," Reid acknowledged, “and not able to get the ball off." Mahomes had gone 113 straight starts without being sacked five-plus times in a game; Carolina and Las Vegas have done it in consecutive weeks. And along with the sacks have been penalties on Morris and right tackle Jawaan Taylor, which have made it hard for a Kansas City offense that has had to adapt to injuries all season to consistently put together drives. “We have to make sure we clean those things up,” Reid said. “It's hard to go backwards in this league and win games.” Yet the Chiefs keep doing it. They have won an NFL-record 14 straight one-possession games, including five decided on the final play, this season. That has allowed them to piece together an 11-1 record and already clinch a postseason bye. “You're not satisfied with where we're at, even though we're winning football games,” Mahomes said. “Our goal over these last few games is to prove the team we really are going into the playoffs and play that way in the playoffs.” What’s working The passing game has started to produce — when Mahomes has time to throw — now that DeAndre Hopkins has become more ingrained in the offense. He had four catches for 90 yards against the Raiders, and his mere presence has opened things up for others, including Travis Kelce, who had seven catches for 68 yards. What needs help The Chiefs basically abandoned an unproductive running game against Las Vegas. Isiah Pacheco ran seven times for 44 yards in his return from an ankle injury, but 34 yards came on one carry. Kareem Hunt had 15 yards on his seven attempts. Stock up Two-time All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones had been held without a sack for seven consecutive games, but he managed to bring down Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell twice. That was important given how much trouble the Chiefs have had getting to the quarterback when they aren't blitzing this season. Stock down The entire Kansas City secondary has struggled for weeks, ever since cornerback Jaylen Watson was lost to a season-ending ankle injury. Nazeeh Johnson, Chamarri Conner and Bryan Cook in particular have been inconsistent in their coverage. Injuries The Chiefs made it through the Raiders game without any injuries. Key number 10 — The Chiefs have qualified for the playoffs for 10 consecutive seasons. That is the second-longest streak in NFL history behind the Patriots, who made it 11 straight years from 2009-19. Next steps The game against the Raiders on Black Friday means the Chiefs have a couple of extra days to prepare for the Chargers. The Chiefs have beaten them six straight times, including a 17-10 win on Sept. 29 in Los Angeles. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Dave Skretta, The Associated Press
Clay's 15 help Morehead State take down Alice Lloyd 94-63MINNEAPOLIS — Two prospective marijuana business owners who were barred from participating in a license lottery are suing Minnesota cannabis regulators. The Office of Cannabis Management announced Friday, Nov. 22, that it will hold a drawing on Tuesday to determine who will operate the state’s first legal marijuana businesses. The OCM turned to a lottery because more than 1,800 applicants had sought 282 licenses. The first to apply are those considered social equity applicants under the law. They include people who live in high-poverty areas, those harmed by the war on drugs, and military veterans. This week, regulators disqualified two-thirds of the applicants for a variety of reasons. In a lawsuit, Jodi Connolly alleges that OCM gave no reason for denying her application. Connolly’s co-plaintiff, Cristina Aranguiz, said she received only a cursory explanation. The two call the rejections “arbitrary and capricious,” and they want a judge to stop the lottery while their lawsuit is pending. In an email to MPR News on Friday, a spokesperson for the Office of Cannabis Management said he cannot comment on the litigation, but OCM and still plans to move ahead with the scheduled lottery. This story was originally published on MPRNews.org
Ebere Nwoji Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers said it was set to light up Lagos through the hosting of its annual set to FUZE 3.0 Festival. The company said celebration of the festival remains its own spectacular way of celebrating Nigeria’s creativity and innovation. Scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Livespot Entertarium in Lekki, Stanbic IBTC pensions said the event promises to be a game-changing platform for unveiling Nigeria’s next generation of young talents. Stanbic IBTC Pensions Chief Executive Officer, Olumide Oyetan said the FUZE Talent Show 3.0 featured a prize pool of N50 million and an esteemed panel of judges, including industry icons like Funke Adepoju, Akinwande Akinsulire, Don Flexx, and Korede Bello. Oyetan, said with the theme ‘Light it Up’, the company said the event was more than just a competition. “It is a movement that celebrates Nigerian creativity in music, dance, fashion, and technological innovation. He emphasised on the event’s significance, saying “We are not merely hosting a talent show; we are creating a platform that amplifies the extraordinary potential of Nigerian youths in music, dance, fashion, and technology.” He said the FUZE Festival was designed to showcase this potential, providing a vibrant space where young talent could shine, connect, and collaborate; ultimately fostering innovation and creativity within our communities. “By celebrating diverse artistic expressions, the festival aims to inspire the next generation of leaders and change-makers in Nigeria,” Olumide stated.
Claws out over estimated cost of koala national parkIsrael’s battlefield superiority is a result of extraordinary innovationNoneQuick Links The aircraft's development process began in 1963 Additional elements of the aircraft's systems have been reproduced for other aircraft The E-3 Sentry has an extensive operational history The Boeing E-3 Sentry, an aircraft used for Airborne Warning and Control (AWACS), is a competent aircraft used by the United States Air Force and other allies. Boeing developed it and its design was based on that of the Boeing 707. With a distinctive and easily identifiable radar dome, the aircraft is capable of offering all-weather surveillance, command, control, and communication capabilities. Get all the latest aviation news from Simple Flying! The plane is currently in service with the United States Air Force, the French Air and Space Force, the Royal Saudi Air Force, and the Chilean Air Force, and a total of 68 aircraft rolled out of Boeing factories during a 15-year production run from 1977 to 1992. The E-3 Sentry was originally designed to replace the Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star, an earlier AWACS platform that was still powered by piston engines. After a competitive development process, Boeing was chosen by the Air Force for the project, and its prototype was fitted with radar systems designed by Westinghouse and Hughes. The former, a pulse-Doppler radar , was ultimately selected for testing and eventual application. The first production E-3 entered service with the United States Air Force in 1977, and deliveries continued throughout the next ten years. Over the years, E-3 Sentry aircraft were delivered as follows: Customer: Number of E-3 Sentry aircraft purchased: United States Air Force 34 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 18 Royal Air Force 7 Royal Saudi Air Force 5 French Air and Space Force 4 A capable aircraft that has served an important role over time Throughout the years, the E-3 Sentry has been upgraded multiple times for it to remain capable and relevant in the world of modern aerial combat. Northrop Grumman would eventually be given the task of managing the aircraft's control systems. The E-3 Sentry would ultimately be the last aircraft produced based on the Boeing 707, and it is set to be retired by 2027, which will mark the end of the aircraft family's extensive operational history . While fighter jets and stealth bombers often get the majority of attention, the importance of the operational role played by airborne early warning and control aircraft is difficult to fully quantify. These aircraft are critical elements of the Air Force's inventory and provide crucial support and intelligence-gathering capabilities that support any military initiative. Unlike JSTARS, AWACS is showing no signs of being ready for retirement. As a result, the E-3 Sentry has been a crucial piece of the Air Force's operational capabilities since it first entered service. Let's take a deeper look at the development, operational history, and specifications of the Boeing E-3 Sentry. The aircraft's development process began in 1963 The E-3 Sentry was designed to leverage advancements in radar technology with computer-managed real-time data capabilities, which would allow it to detect low-flying aircraft and distinguish enemy targets from radar clutter. The aircraft's development began in the early 1960s, and Boeing's 707 was eventually chosen to be the platform for the new radar technologies that the Air Force was developing. The earliest prototypes, which were designated as EC-137Ds, first took to the skies in 1972, and would later be equipped with the Westinghouse radar that the Air Force had approved. This radar offers next-generation digital processing capabilities and Doppler frequency resolution. Mission systems for the aircraft would be designed by IBM and Hazeltine, and the first production variant took to the skies in 1975 for the first time and would later be delivered in 1977. The E-8 Joint STARS tracks targets on the ground with high accuracy while the E-3 Sentry flies high above, watching everything in the skies. Additional elements of the aircraft's systems have been reproduced for other aircraft Over time, the Boeing 707 would go out of production, but NATO allies would remain interested in the E-3 Sentry's capabilities. As a result, Japan operates modified 767 aircraft equipped with E-3 Sentry systems. The Air Force has also already begun to retire its E-3 Sentry fleet. According to the organization , the first E-3 Sentry aircraft retirement took place back in March 2023, demonstrating the beginning of a transition towards newer AWACS platforms. In the United States and the United Kingdom, the E-3 Sentry is set to be replaced by the E-7 Wedgetail, an AWACS platform derived from the Boeing 737, according to Airforce Technology . Here are some specifications for the E-3 Sentry: Category: E-3 Sentry Specification: Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW): 347,000 pounds Range: 4,000 miles Service ceiling: 29,000 feet The E-3 Sentry has an extensive operational history The E-3 Sentry has played a critical role in airborne surveillance and control missions since it first entered service in the late 1970s . The United States Air Force's E-3 Sentry fleet is primarily based out of Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, with some additional units based in the Pacific. The aircraft has proven its worth over the years, first entering combat during Operation Desert Storm, where it flew nearly 400 missions and assisted in 38 of 41 air-to-air kills made during the conflict. The aircraft also played a critical role in the 1999 bombing of Yugoslavia and Operation Inherent Resolve against the Islamic State in 2015. The Royal Air Force used the aircraft extensively to assist in airstrikes against the Islamic State until the aircraft was retired in 2021. The French Air and Space Force is currently evaluating potential successors to its fleet. In addition, NATO used its fleet extensively during Operation Eagle Assist in the years following the September 11th terrorist attacks and during the conflict in Afghanistan .