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Update, Nov. 23, 2022: A year later, we check in with the viral grandma who torched the pie. Memes come out of nowhere, and they don't take holidays off. Last Thanksgiving, a Georgia grandmother named Sharon Weiss burned a Marie Callender's pumpkin pie, and posted a photo to the food company's Facebook page, bitterly writing, "Thanks Marie Calendar for ruining Thanksgiving dessert." But this was no ordinary holiday dinner mistake. The pie in the photo looked like it had been dug out of the ruins of Pompeii. The crust was black, the filling was black, and in a delightful addition, the top of the blackened filling had been broken to show the softer -- but still totally torched -- filling underneath. Social-media users were quick to jump on the disaster, pointing out that even Yule logs don't get this burned, and they sit directly in the fireplace. Sharon’s Marie Callendar pie #BurnedAlongWithTheYuleLog pic.twitter.com/QnVdpJYzUp Here's the update you've been burning for. Sharon Weiss and Marie Callender's have made up, and Weiss told me she now knows why her pie ended up looking like it was thrown into Mount Doom from Lord of the Rings . "When I first took the pie out and saw how burnt it was, I immediately thought there was something wrong with either the pie or the directions," Weiss told me. "My comment to Marie Callender's was impulsive." Sharon Weiss has made up with Marie Callender's, and set her oven back to Fahrenheit. But then Weiss tried to bake a Thanksgiving turkey breast, which also came out looking cremated, "leading me to realize it may be a problem with the oven," Weiss said. Before calling an appliance repair shop, Weiss' husband, Josh, discovered the mistake was user error -- exactly as the internet had declared. "Somehow, some way, the baking temperature had been changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius," Weiss told me. "The result was that when I set the temperature to 375, it was actually closer to 700 degrees Fahrenheit." (707, to be exact.) That's right -- it wasn't Marie Callender's fault at all. Weiss' simple pumpkin pie met its death in a SEVEN HUNDRED DEGREE oven. Or ... close to it. Most home ovens top out at around 500 degrees F or so, but even if Weiss' oven didn't reach 700 F, it was still cranking out much more heat than that poor pie required. "We were able to return to Fahrenheit by just pushing a couple of buttons on the stove," Weiss said. "Problem solved." But before this Fahrenheit/Celsius revelation, Weiss' impulsive Facebook comment blaming Marie Callender's had gone viral online. People were using the Facebook "marked safe" designation to mark themselves safe from Weiss' pie. Someone joked that Weiss would be asked to bring ice to the next holiday gathering, using a photo of charcoal to show "Sharon's ice." "Did you get a free urn with the purchase of this pie?" someone asked. 10. pic.twitter.com/rbrrSnTjdO Weiss got alerted early that her post had been noticed. "My daughter called me and said, 'Mom, you've gone viral! All of my friends are asking if this is you!'" Weiss said. But instead of sitting around fuming at her newfound fame, Weiss rolled with it. She called Marie Callender's, and says "we collectively agreed to take my post down." And now you can't find a bigger fan of the company than the woman who once thought it ruined her Thanksgiving. "It was very clear to me from the beginning that they wanted to make things right," Weiss told me. The company posted a Christmas greeting joking about the burn, with the hashtag #SharonSomePie. And Weiss filmed a video for a company promotion for National Pie Day, displaying a giant timer and telling viewers to set their ovens for "Fahrenheit, not Sharonheit." We are thrilled to kick-off the Marie Callender’s Sweepstakes Giveaway with our NEW friend and everyone’s favorite... Happy Holidays and enjoy #SharonSomePie 🥧 As for the infamous T-Day itself, Weiss says that once the oven temperature was switched back to the familiar Fahrenheit, she baked another pie (yes, Marie Callender's again), "and it was delicious." Not only that, but her family had a "Thanksgiving redo" a few weeks after the holiday. This time, her adult children took care of all the cooking and baking, "and it was stress-free." But what happened to the volcano-seared original pumpkin pie? "Actually," Weiss admits, "the pie was put outside ... and disappeared."Chargers are expected to be without top RB Dobbins and could lean on QB Herbert against Falcons
ECC okays summaries for urea subsidy, PM youth loan, SIFC supplementary grant ECC approves creation of pension fund through Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) regulated by SECP Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chairs the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) at the Finance Division in Islamabad on December 18, 2024.— PID ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has approved 16 summaries including sharing the cost of subsidy on imported urea on basis of 50:50 percent, Prime Minister Youth Loan Scheme and technical supplementary grant of SIFC. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1700472799616-0'); }); The ECC approved the creation of a pension fund through a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) regulated by the SECP. Rs30 million was authorised as seed money for the NBFC, with Rs1 million approved to meet incorporation expenses. The ECC apparoved inclusion of tier 4 in the Cabinet-approved portfolio of the PM’s Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme (PMYBALS). Under tier 4, all loans will be term loans only, with an end-user rate of 0% on a first-loss basis on the disbursed portfolio. The scheme has a budgetary allocation of Rs8.6 billion for the current fiscal year. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet meeting. The committee reviewed a summary submitted by the Ministry of Commerce regarding the sharing of subsidies on imported urea on a 50:50 basis. It approved the release of Rs10 billion to the ministry for immediate settlement of outstanding dues related to imported urea subsidies. The decision aims to alleviate the financial burden and ensure smooth and timely availability of urea to meet agricultural needs. The ECC further directed the provinces to fulfil their share of subsidy payments, emphasising equitable cost-sharing among all stakeholders. The ECC approved a proposal regarding the establishment of the Siah Dik Copper Project in District Chagai, Balochistan, submitted by the Ministry of Industries and Production. It approved the declaration of Private Export Processing Zone (Saindak EPZ), under Section 9A, read with Section (k) of the Ordinance. The decision aims to facilitate development and export potential of the mineral sector in the region. The ECC approved a TSG amounting to Rs2,022,857,991 (approx. US$7,276,468) for the Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) NADRA, as surrendered by the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecom for the year 2024-25 in favour of the interior ministry. The ECC reiterated its previous decision regarding a quota ratio local/imported wheat for the remaining months of the current fiscal year at subsidised rates. The ECC approved a proposal from the Ministry of Law and Justice to transfer funds amounting to Rs21,250,000 to the Islamabad High Court, Islamabad, through a Technical Supplementary Grant for the repair and maintenance works of the buildings of the IHC. The ECC approved the restructuring plan for PRAL (Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited). It also decided on a revised financial flow and budgeting mechanism, including the opening of selected cost centres and the diversion of current year funding in consultation with the secretary finance. The provision of Rs3.7 billion as the TSG for the current financial year 2024-25 was approved. The ECC approved the Finance Division’s proposal for the arrangement of rupee cover amounting to Rs10 billion. This includes adjustments from the current side budgetary allocation for the current fiscal year, with US$105.5 million allocated for the Water Infrastructure Project (WIF), funded by ADB and US$137 million for the Flood Impact Infrastructure Project (FIIP), funded by the World Bank. Chairing the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet, the minister for finance and revenue provided the participants an overview of the economic landscape, underscoring the government’s efforts to implement policies aimed at bolstering economic stability and ensuring sustainable growth. He highlighted the progress made towards economic stability, the continued improvement in various economic sectors and government’s firm resolve to maintain and accelerate this momentum. Aurangzeb emphasised that the positive trends observed in economic indicators reflect the effectiveness of the government’s targeted measures and commitment to steering the country towards greater prosperity. A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which recorded a significant drop to 4.9 percent in November 2024. This represents the lowest level of inflation since April 2018, when CPI stood at 3.96 percent. The decline in CPI reflects the government’s success in managing inflationary pressures and restoring price stability, particularly for essential commodities. The ECC was also briefed on the substantial reduction in the prices of several essential goods and services. Among the items that have seen price drops are wheat flour, chilli powder, diesel, petrol, pulses, onions, basmati rice, electricity charges, sugar, plain bread, tea, soap, chicken, eggs, tomatoes, garlic, firewood, and salt. These reductions are seen as critical measures that have eased the financial burden on the common man and strengthened the purchasing power of the population. Finance Minister Aurangzeb appreciated the efforts of stakeholders as prices of chicken have dropped by Rs49 per kg (from Rs383 to Rs334), gram pulse Rs31per kg (from Rs411 to Rs380) and Mash pulse to Rs20 per kg (from Rs528 to Rs508) during the last four weeks. The chair also directed the National Price Monitoring Committee and provincial governments to ensure a smooth supply of essential items as well as corrective measures regarding undue price hikes. The minister reiterated that the government remains fully committed to ensuring that the positive trajectory of economy continues. He emphasized that the government’s fiscal policies, including effective management of public finances, trade and energy sectors, have contributed significantly to an improvement in these indicators. He also reassured the public and business community that the government would remain focused on addressing inflation, stabilising the currency and improving domestic production. During the meeting, it was noted that while the country is experiencing a period of economic stability, continued efforts are required to maintain this progress. The government plans to enhance economic diversification, invest in key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure, and pursue reforms to strengthen the financial system. The ECC also acknowledged the critical role of public-private partnerships in achieving long-term economic growth and job creation. It reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ongoing reforms and stabilisation measures aimed at ensuring economic growth and improving the living standards of the people. The ECC would continue to closely monitor developments and take proactive steps to safeguard economic stability and foster sustainable growth. The finance minister expressed optimism that the progress made so far would serve as a foundation for future successes, as the government remains dedicated to building a prosperous and stable Pakistan.20 questions and answers on the upcoming high school basketball season
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This new Z-Wave smart plug coming in 2025 has a crazy-long range of over a mileNEW YORK — U.S. stocks climbed Thursday after market and another round of companies said they’re making even fatter profits than expected. The S&P 500 pulled 0.5% higher after flipping between gains and losses several times during the day. Banks, smaller companies and other areas of the stock market that tend to do best when the economy is strong helped lead the way, while briefly broke above $99,000. Crude oil, meanwhile, continued to rise. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 461 points, or 1.1%, and the Nasdaq composite edged up by less than 0.1%. Nvidia rose just 0.5% after for profit and revenue yet again, but it was still the strongest force pulling the S&P 500 upward. It also gave a forecast for revenue in the current quarter that topped most analysts’ expectations due to voracious demand for its chips used in artificial-intelligence technology. Its stock initially sank in afterhours trading Wednesday following the release of the results. Some investors said the market might have been looking for Nvidia’s revenue forecast to surpass expectations by even more. But recovered in premarket trading Thursday, and Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said it was another “flawless” profit report provided by Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang, whom Ives calls “the Godfather of AI.” The stock meandered through Thursday as well, dragging the S&P 500 and other indexes back and forth. How Nvidia’s stock performs has than any other because it’s grown into Wall Street’s most valuable company at roughly $3.6 trillion. The frenzy around AI is sweeping up other stocks, and Snowflake jumped 32.7% after reporting stronger results for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The company, whose platform helps customers get a better view of all their silos of data and use AI, also reported stronger revenue growth than expected. BJ’S Wholesale Club rose 8.3% after likewise delivering a bigger profit than expected. That may help calm worries about how resilient U.S. shoppers can remain, given high prices across the economy and still-high interest rates. A day earlier, after reporting sluggish sales in the latest quarter and giving a dour forecast for the holiday shopping season. It followed , which gave a much more encouraging outlook. Nearly 90% of the stocks in the S&P 500 ended up rising Thursday, and the gains were even bigger among smaller companies. The Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks jumped a market-leading 1.7%. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, helped keep indexes in check. It fell 4.7% after U.S. regulators asked a judge to by forcing it to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser. In a 23-page document filed late Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice called for sweeping punishments that would include restrictions preventing Android from favoring its own search engine. Regulators stopped short of demanding Google sell Android but left the door open to it if the company’s oversight committee continues to see evidence of misconduct. All told, the S&P 500 rose 31.60 points to 5,948.71. The Dow jumped 461.88 to 43,870.35, and the Nasdaq composite added 6.28 to 18,972.42. In the crypto market, bitcoin eclipsed $99,000 for the first time before pulling back toward $98,000, according to CoinDesk. It’s more than doubled so far this year, and its climb has accelerated since Election Day. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to make the country “the of the planet” and create a “strategic reserve” of bitcoin. Bitcoin got a further boost after Gary Gensler, the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, said Thursday he would . Gensler has pushed for more protections for crypto investors. Bitcoin and related investment have a notorious history of big price swings in both directions. MicroStrategy, a company that’s been raising cash expressly to buy bitcoin, saw an early Thursday gain of 14.6% for its stock quickly disappear. It finished the day with a loss of 16.2%. In the oil market, a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude rose 2% to bring its gain for the week to 4.8%. Brent crude, the international standard, climbed 1.8%. Oil has been rising amid war. In stock markets abroad, shares of India’s Adani Enterprises plunged 22.6% Thursday after the U.S. charged founder Gautam Adani in a with securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud. The businessman and one of the world’s richest people is accused of concealing that his company’s huge solar energy project on the subcontinent was being facilitated by an alleged bribery scheme. Stock indexes elsewhere in Asia and Europe were mixed. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury inched up to 4.43% from 4.41% late Wednesday following some mixed reports on the U.S. economy. One said last week in the latest signal that the job market remains solid. Another report, though, said manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic region unexpectedly shrank. Sales of previously occupied homes, meanwhile, than expected. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Yuri Kageyama contributed.
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