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Published 5:00 pm Friday, December 13, 2024 by Thomas Howard Residents and visitors walking downtown will notice stars bearing the names of famous Mississippians embedded in the sidewalk. The Queen City has long been known for its recognition of the arts, and the stars are one of several projects paying homage to those whose efforts put the Magnolia State on the map. A number of events this past week, however, suggest significantly more stars will be needed in the near future. Events put on by both Meridian and Lauderdale County school districts highlighted the immense talent developing among our next generation of leaders and celebrated the effort students put into honing their craft. Email newsletter signup On Monday, Meridian High School students performed “Blue Christmas,” with both choir and band students participating in the concert. On Tuesday, Northwest Middle School held its annual Christmas concert, while at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, Lauderdale County School District held its Holiday Showcase highlighting musical, artistic, dance and stage acting talent from students at each of the district’s four campuses. Thursday, MPSD’s youth choir helped set a festive mood as they opened for Mississippi trio Chapel Hart, which brought its Hartfelt Family Christmas Tour at the Temple Theater. The arts are a vital part of Meridian’s community, but even if that were not the case, arts education would remain a critical part of students’ education. According to the University of Florida, arts education is linked to improved academic outcomes, better mental health, increased engagement, reduced disciplinary actions and more. While many students will likely go on to pursue careers other than art, the skills developed by the arts, such as critical thinking and social skills, are highly valued among employers across the board. Thank you to the teachers, administrators, parents, volunteers, sponsoring businesses and all others who had a hand in making this week’s events come to fruition. Let’s continue to celebrate our young artists and the positive impact they have and will have on Meridian. Gulfport among cities with least sustainable credit card debts Congressional politics of disaster funding revisited in the wake of Helene, Milton Carswell puts Center for Public Policy in attack mode Letter to the Editor: We have much to be thankful for
Researchers launch “moonshot” to cure blindness through eye transplantsNone"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.
Elon Musk is already making a name for himself in Path of Exile 2 after dominating Diablo 4’s leaderboards. Despite being the wealthiest man in the world, the founder of Space X and owning social media platform X, Elon Musk has proven himself to be an elite gamer. The multi-billionaire made waves back in November after technically becoming the best Diablo 4 player in the world by clearing a level 150 Pit in under two minutes. Now, he’s bringing his talents to Path of Exile, a game he says belongs in a Hall of Fame – but he’s so good, he’s having trouble being allowed to play. Elon Musk denies using a macro after getting kicked from PoE 2 In a post on X, Elon posted a screenshot of his Path of Exile 2 game where he got a message alerting him that he had been disconnected. “You have been kicked for performing too many actions too fast,” the notice said. Wasn’t even using a macro lol pic.twitter.com/nDb9REalB5 However, Musk claims that he wasn’t using any software to make the game easier, and was instead just performing a high amount of actions per minute because he’s just extremely skilled. “Wasn’t even using a macro lol,” he joked, prompting a viewer to reply, “They give us like 10+ active skills and don’t expect us to hit the buttons?!” “The penalty for too many clicks/sec is you get executed immediately!” Musk added. “I think this will get patched.” While Elon hopes that this will be patched, other users were impressed by the X owner’s ability to take to yet another game with ease. Seriously 😂 And the penalty for too many clicks/sec is you get executed immediately! I think this will get patched. “I really don’t know where you find the hours in the day,” remarked former HotS pro akaface. “Elon gonna dom the PoE leaderboards too?” someone else chimed in . “Get this man on League of Legends.” Related: Amusingly, Musk has stated he refuses to play LoL , because if he did, “it would damage the space program.” “You should buy Path of Exile now my spaceman son,” another commented , referencing Elon suggesting that he might buy Hasbro to acquire D&D . In addition to being good at games, Elon has also announced plans to start his own AI game studio to “make video games great again,” but hasn’t revealed any further progress on the project since.Argentine President Javier Milei insisted from Italy that Thursday's session during which Senator Edgardo Kueider was expelled from the Upper House after being arrested in Paraguay with US$ 200,000 of undeclared cash was not valid because it was chaired by Vice President Victoria Villarruel, who, at that time, was in charge of the Executive. Other analysts shared that view. In addition, a complaint was filed against Villarruel for breach of duty, it was also reported in Buenos Aires on Friday. It was established that the Vice President, who according to the Constitution, presides over the Senate and replaces the President in his absence, was aware of Milei's trip and could have not discharged any Legislative duties at that time. If she presides over a Congress session, she is working in the Legislative Branch but at the same time she is President, albeit interim, of the Nation so she would be holding two offices, and that violates the division of powers, Milei explained in a radio interview with a Buenos Aires broadcaster. The President also admitted there should be no problem holding a new session because, given the overwhelming majority favoring Kueider's dismissal, the outcome would not change. Congressman Damián Arabia of former President Mauricio Macri's Propuesta Republicana (PRO) went even further and claimed that Villarruel could have incurred in usurpation of office. An X account (Milei Emperador) believed by local media to belong to Presidential Advisor Santiago Caputo mentioned that Villarruel committed a gross breach of his duties. This new conflict once again rekindled . Villarruel's secretary Guadalupe Jones was reported to have received a document from Casa Rosada announcing Milei's departure on Thursday at around noon, so it is argued that she should have not been at the Senate. Jones received the message at 8:37 am Tuesday and replied ok twice. However, there was no formal ceremony transferring the presidential functions to Villarruel. Until they do not transfer power to me, I am vice president, she wrote on X. Former Senate Provisional President Eduardo Menem explained that any legislator, including Kueider himself, could request the nullity of the session. It was irregular and can be challenged, he said. However, Menem also stressed that the decision to expel Kueider, approved by a broad majority that included votes from Kirchnerism, PRO, UCR, and LLA, must be respected. The seasoned lawyer Menem, a brother of former President Carlos Menem and the father of current Lower House Speaker Martín Menem, also recalled that in 1996 then-Senator Eduardo Angeloz was suspended but reinstated after being acquitted. Hence the importance of respecting the Judiciary's times, Menem also noted. Meanwhile, Macri claimed that the measure against Kueider was an outrage to the Republic, in which the institutional processes were skipped, so that the wild beasts would calm down. Kueider's legal team insisted that the Senate should have been chaired by its Provisional President, Senator Bartolomé Abdala of Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA). They also pointed out that Kueider was deprived of his right to defend himself before the Constitutional Affairs Committee, which he ironically chaired. Also Friday, Kueider's solicitors filed an injunction citing irregularities in their client's dismissal. Kueider is under house arrest in Asunción and Paraguayan prosecutors estimate that the procedure against him could last up to six months. According to some Buenos Aires political analysts, the current scenario is similar to the one in the early 2000s. Fernando de la Rúa had defeated Eduardo Duhalde in the elections the year before and became President on Dec. 10, 1999. But his running mate Carlos Chacho Álvarez resigned the Vice Presidency on Oct. 6, 2000, amid the Banelco scandal involving the alleged bribery of several lawmakers to pass some labor reforms. Argentina's crisis deepened and with no fixed successor De la Rúa was forced to resign. By 2002, Duhalde -who became a Senator in 2001- was appointed President by the Legislative Assembly to fill the vacancy. In other words, as Argentines struggle to make ends meet under Milei's remorseless economic reforms, there is no social unrest because it would at most lead to Villarruel's promotion. Without a Vice President, the opposition would be inclined to stir the masses and favor Milei's impeachment. According to some political analysts in Buenos Aires, the current scenario is similar to that of the early 2000s. Fernando de la Rúa had defeated Eduardo Duhalde in the previous year's elections and became president on Dec. 10 1999. But his running mate, Carlos Chacho Álvarez, resigned as vice-president on Oct. 6, 2000, amid the Banelco scandal, in which several lawmakers were allegedly bribed to pass some labor reforms. Argentina's crisis deepened and, with no successor in place, De la Rúa was forced to resign. In 2002, Duhalde - who had been a senator since 2001 - was appointed president by the Legislative Assembly to fill the vacancy. In other words, as Argentines struggle to make ends meet under Milei's ruthless economic reforms, there is no social unrest because at most it would lead to Villarruel's promotion. Without a Vice President, the opposition would be inclined to stir up the masses and promote Milei's impeachment. It is suspected that the money that Kueider could not explain to the Paraguayan authorities comes from compensations from the libertarian government for approving the so-called Bases Law. Former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner said it bluntly. (See also: and )
CHEYENNE — Cheyenne’s fourth annual Nativity Blessing at the state Capitol drew its largest crowd yet Thursday, attended by state and local elected officials, a couple of religious leaders and members of the public. Gov. Mark Gordon, who has spoken at all three previous Nativity Blessings, was unable to attend this year due to a scheduling conflict. However, other public officials, including Secretary of State Chuck Gray, Cheyenne Republican lawmaker Rep. Daniel Singh and local pastor Nathan Winters offered their remarks for the roughly 30 people who sat in the Capitol rotunda. A towering Christmas tree decorated with handmade ornaments dominates the center of the room, with glittering wrapped presents sitting at its base. A wooden Nativity scene was placed in front of the tree, facing the Capitol’s main front doors, and seats were provided for guests near the entrance. The Cathedral of St. Mary’s Children’s Choir performed a few select pieces and, at the end of the event, led the audience in a rendition of “Silent Night.” This year, there was a theme of unity and hope that was inspired by the growing political divide in this country, said event organizer Steven Malia. “After all these elections, I mean, there’s just a lot of division and a lot of tension,” Malia told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. “If we can have healing and cooperation and work together, maybe we can have a more peaceful union.” Politics mixed in with the meaning of Christmas as speakers reflected on the lack of cooperation among certain politicians. One repeated message was for people to not look to the government for hope, but rather God and Jesus Christ. In his message during the ceremony, Gray said society focuses too much on the “fake power” of government, such as the Roman empire. “Look at the obsession around the ‘Gladiator’ films. I mean, we got ‘Gladiator II’ out, and there’s so much focus on it,” Gray said. “But that’s fake power.” He said the “fake power of government” is what prevents people from reaching their full potential as citizens. As the new 68th Legislature gets ready to convene in a month for the 2025 general session, he said lawmakers will face their own obstacles. But they should all remember that Jesus is the truth, Gray said. “We ask for his blessing to keep us where the light is, to bless the work in this wonderful historic building, and that it will be a beacon of your true power,” Gray said. The Rev. Seth Hostetler of the Cathedral of St. Mary said hope is fundamental to society — it equips people to pursue good when times are hard. Christmas is remembering to live with hope and to seek it in God — not in elected leaders or grand technology, he said. “The problem we face now, even among Christians, is the growing fascination with our own power. ‘God helps those who help themselves’ is not in the Bible,” Hostetler said. As society progresses with majestic buildings, advanced technologies and choosing politicians to lead the way, “we start looking to ourselves for hope,” he said. It’s important to remember this Christmas season where blessings truly come from: Jesus. “How many of us during the election season spend more time watching the news than reading our Bibles? How many of us have talked more about politicians than about Jesus Christ?” Hostetler said. Former First Baptist Church of Thermopolis Pastor Nathan Winters recalled that Jesus was born to a “blue-collar couple ... on the edges of an empire known for its cruelty.” In a world of suffering and strife, he reminded members of the public to look toward heaven. “Remember the star of Bethlehem, something larger than us all,” Winters said. “Today ... we celebrate a Christmas tree pointing our way toward home, a place where we’ll all be well if we trust in Christ.”"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.
DEAR ABBY: My husband is miserable. Five years ago, he was fired from his job of more than 25 years, and the small issues he had with depression, alcohol and smoking have multiplied exponentially. He sleeps until 10 or 11 a.m., showers only two or three times a week, rarely eats and has a drink in his hand by 4 or 5 p.m. every day. He now suffers from COPD but has no plans to quit smoking. He would never consider therapy. My husband has lost so much weight and muscle mass, he's barely recognizable. He seems to miss sex, but even if he made an advance, his lack of physicality would make it miserable. Anyway, I'm no longer interested. He was never an affectionate person, but now he has poor personal hygiene, his breath smells of liquor and his hands smell of tobacco. Beyond the quiet misery of home, it's tough for him to go out. He has a hard time with stairs, walking very far and even ordering from a restaurant. I feel he is trying to hasten his own death. I honestly feel there is nothing I can do that I haven't already done. I'm fine, but numb. Do you have any advice for me? -- HOPELESS IN KANSAS DEAR HOPELESS: Your husband seems to feel he has nothing to live for. You mentioned that he seems to miss sex but is now in such bad shape that you are no longer interested. Have you told him the reason you are no longer interested is that he's no longer the person you fell in love with, and a giant step in the right direction would be for him to consult his doctor about his depression? If the answer is no, consider offering him that "carrot." If he's willing to try to get back on track, you might feel differently. There are nicotine substitutes for the truly addicted, which help users inhale fewer damaging byproducts. People with COPD can get some exercise with the help of supplemental oxygen, a subject that should also be discussed with his doctor. That said, the bottom line is your husband has to WANT to help himself. If he doesn't, it may be time for you to locate the nearest Al-Anon group (al-anon.org/info) and attend some meetings, which will help you to recognize that his self-destructive behavior is not your responsibility and only he can help himself. DEAR ABBY: A longtime friend is now a widow and doesn't have time to connect anymore. I have invited her for coffee and for dinner and sent notes of support. She waits days, even weeks to respond and has other social things to do. I understand loss and grief, but this feels like "NO. Go away," with a stiff arm. I guess it's time to go away. Right? -- UNEXPECTED IN INDIANA DEAR UNEXPECTED: You may have been overwhelming this woman in your attempt to comfort her. Depending on how long ago she lost her husband, it may be better for you to step back and allow her to regain her balance. The more you push her, the further she will distance herself.Rutgers basketball can cap off a good week with a rivalry win over the weekend. The Scarlet Knights (6-4, 1-1) will host in-state rival Seton Hall (5-5) in the Garden State Hardwood Classic on Saturday. They’ll look to defeat the Pirates for the second consecutive season after defeating them at the Prudential Center last season. Rutgers defeated Penn State, 80-76, in their Big Ten home opener on Tuesday, when five-star freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey combined to score 39 points and 27 rebounds to lead the way. On Wednesday, the Scarlet Knights’ football program learned its 2025 schedule , which includes a return to Minnesota for quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, features an FCS opponent for the fifth consecutive season and ends with a brutal stretch: a trip to Columbus to face Ohio State and a home game against Penn State. The Rutgers Rant is to preview the key matchup with the Pirates, share our reaction to the Scarlet Knights’ slate next season and catch up with where Rutgers stands as the first week of the transfer portal window comes to a close. Fans can listen to the show using the player below, heading (and subscribing) to our YouTube channel , or by subscribing on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher or wherever else podcasts are available. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription. Brian Fonseca may be reached at bfonseca@njadvancemedia.com . Patrick Lanni may be reached at planni@njadvancemedia.com . Steve Politi may be reached at spoliti@njadvancemedia.com .