NEW YORK – President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving time. In a post on his social media site Friday, Trump said his party would try to end the practice when he returns to office. Recommended Videos “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation,” he wrote. Setting clocks forward one hour in the spring and back an hour in the fall is intended to maximize daylight during summer months, but has long been subject to scrutiny. Daylight saving time was first adopted as a wartime measure in 1942. Lawmakers have occasionally proposed getting rid of the time change altogether. The most prominent recent attempt, a now-stalled bipartisan bill named the Sunshine Protection Act , had proposed making daylight saving time permanent. The measure was sponsored by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio , whom Trump has tapped to helm the State Department. “Changing the clock twice a year is outdated and unnecessary,” Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said as the Senate voted in favor of the measure. Health experts have said that lawmakers have it backward and that standard time should be made permanent. Some health groups , including the American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine, have said that it’s time to do away with time switches and that sticking with standard time aligns better with the sun — and human biology. Most countries do not observe daylight saving time. For those that do, the date that clocks are changed varies, creating a complicated tapestry of changing time differences. Arizona and Hawaii don't change their clocks at all.Jimmy Roca first picked up a guitar when he was 10. Now 36 and a professional musician, he credits Dave Matthews for his ultimate career choice. Roca participated in chorus and band in school and said he was interested in playing drums, but he started on the acoustic guitar after hearing some Matthews songs. "I started on the acoustic, all thanks to Dave," Roca said. "I eventually got myself an electric and did a lot of that too." If you follow live music on the Grand Strand, you might have caught Roca at various venues, including regular weekly gigs at LuLu’s North Myrtle Beach (Fridays) and Travinia at The Market Common (Wednesdays). He’s also a regular feature at venues on the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet and more. "I'm down in Pawleys sometimes and Little River sometimes – and everywhere in between," he said. Roca is slated to appear at Dead Dog Saloon on Dec. 2 from 6-9:30 p.m. Originally from Staten Island, N.Y., Roca also lived in the Pocono Mountains. Because this was a rural area, Roca said he couldn’t do the things he did in Staten Island, like walking over to a friend’s house. "I'd come home and just play guitar every day," Roca said. "Toward the end of high school, I was in some bands and that’s pretty much all I wanted to do at that point." After a brief stint in college, Roca went to live with some friends in Philadelphia and continued to play in bands. He said he bounced around the country and eventually moved to Arizona. "I was getting into stupid things, and that whole move was to get away from everything," Roca said. He spent 10 years in Arizona and worked for a time tinting windows at a Ford dealership until he began to meet musicians at open mics and shows. "I started doing music full time – whether that was with bands or studio sessions and things like that. Ever since then, I never looked back. The last regular job I had was in 2016 or 2017," he said. Roca moved to Myrtle Beach with his girlfriend in February 2020. Despite coming to the area on the cusp of the pandemic and, as he said, "right before everything got all weird for a little while," Roca carved out a respectable niche for himself as a solo musician. He’s like a modern one-man band. "It's kind of like you’re seeing a three-piece, but it's just me doing it," he said. "I do all of my looping live. I don’t play to any backing tracks. I'm building a song from scratch every time I play it. Then even with all of that, I still think my voice is my strength." For more information, visit www.jimmyroca.com . You don’t have to be a registered guest at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort in Pawleys Island to enjoy a meal at Coastal Dish, a casual restaurant on the property. Open seven days a week with a full breakfast buffet, happy hour and diverse dinner offerings, your dining options are covered. Don’t feel like cooking Thanksgiving dinner? Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet at Coastal Dish on Nov. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Chow down on roasted turkey with stuffing and all the trimmings and have your fill of Brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese and much more. Leave room for pumpkin or apple pie. The feast is $35 for adults, $18 for children. Call 843-235-5516 for reservations. Check out www.litchfieldbeach.com/food-and-beverage for more. Up your wreath-making game at Hobcaw Barony on Dec. 3 from 1-3 p.m. with horticulturist Patricia Mishoe. In this workshop, you will first travel through the woods to gather berries, greenery and other accents to create your masterpiece. At Bellefield Plantation stables, various stations will include grapevine wreath creation, bow making, fragrance, spray painting and more. Enjoy warm apple cider and holiday tunes. It’s $40 per person and reservations are required. Find out more at www.hobcawbarony.org . HAMMOCK COAST HAPPENINGS: NOVEMBER 27 EDITION 2024 Roger Yale Covering November 27-December 3 LOCAL MUSICIAN IS IN THE LOOP Jimmy Roca first picked up a guitar when he was ten. Now 36 and a professional musician, he credits Dave Matthews for his ultimate career choice. Roca participated in chorus and band in school and said he was interested in playing drums, but he started on the acoustic guitar after hearing some Matthews songs. “I started on the acoustic, all thanks to Dave,” Roca Said. “I eventually got myself an electric and did a lot of that too.” If you follow live music on the Grand Strand, you might have caught Roca at various venues including regular weekly gigs at LuLu’s North Myrtle Beach (Fridays) and Travinia at The Market Common (Wednesdays). He’s also a regular feature at venues on the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet and more. “I’m down in Pawleys sometimes and Little River sometimes – and everywhere in between,” he said. Roca is slated to appear at Dead Dog Saloon on December 2 from 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Originally from Staten Island, N.Y., Roca also lived in the Pocono Mountains. Because this was a rural area, Roca said he couldn’t do the things he did in Staten Island like walking over to a friend’s house, for instance. “I’d come home and just play guitar every day,” Roca said. “Toward the end of high school, I was in some bands and that’s pretty much all I wanted to do at that point.” After a brief stint in college, Roca went to live with some friends in Philadelphia and continued to play in bands. He said he bounced around the country and eventually moved to Arizona. “I was getting into stupid things, and that whole move was to get away from everything,” Roca said. He spent 10 years in Arizona and worked for a time tinting windows at a Ford Dealership until he began to meet musicians at open mics and shows. “I started doing music full time – whether that was with bands or studio sessions and things like that. Ever since then, I never looked back. The last regular job I had was in 2016 or 2017,” he said. Roca moved to Myrtle Beach with his girlfriend in February 2020. Despite coming to the area on the cusp of the pandemic and as he said, “right before everything got all weird for a little while,” Roca carved out a respectable niche for himself as a solo musician. He’s like a modern day one-man-band. “It’s kind of like you’re seeing a three-piece, but it’s just me doing it,” he said. “I do all of my looping live. I don’t play to any backing tracks. I’m building a song from scratch every time I play it. Then even with all of that, I still think my voice is my strength.” For more information, visit www.jimmyroca.com . GOBBLE-GOBBLE IN PAWLEYS ISLAND You don’t have to be a registered guest at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort in Pawleys Island to enjoy a meal at Coastal Dish, a casual restaurant on the property. Open seven days a week with a full breakfast buffet, happy hour and diverse dinner options, your dining options are covered. Don’t feel like cooking Thanksgiving dinner? Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet at Coastal Dish on November 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Chow down on roasted turkey with stuffing and all the trimmings and have your fill of Brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese and much more. Leave room for pumpkin or apple pie. The feast is $35 for adults, $18 for children. Call (843) 235-5516 for reservations. Check out www.litchfieldbeach.com/food-and-beverage for more. YULETIDE DAZZLE IN MURRELLS INLET Starting on November 29, the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk will be transformed into a dazzling nocturnal yuletide dreamscape as the Wonderland of Lights returns for the third year. This walk-through event features thousands of lights, Christmas songs, photo ops including a candy cane arch, gingerbread house, a giant Christmas ornament and so much more – including a 20-foot LED Christmas tree at the end of Veteran’s Pier. At Santa’s Village, there’s plenty for the kids to do , including a petting zoo, barrel cart rides visits with Santa and more. Artists and vendors will be on hand on Saturdays as well. Stop in for a meal or a cocktail at one of the eight MarshWalk restaurants and enjoy live music. Admission is free. Some children’s activities will be available for additional fees. The Wonderland of Lights display runs through December 31. Light show starts at the top of the hour from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Santa’s Village will be open Fridays – Sundays from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. through December 22. For details, visit www.marshwalk.com or check out www.facebook.com/MarshWalkMI for updates. THE ART OF THE WREATH Up your wreath-making game at Hobcaw Barony on December 3 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. with horticulturist Patricia Mishoe. In this workshop, you will first travel through the woods to gather berries, greenery and other accents to create your masterpiece. At Bellefield Plantation stables, various stations will include grapevine wreath creation, bow making, fragrance, spray painting and more. Enjoy warm apple cider and holiday tunes. It’s $40 per person and reservations are required. Find out more at www.hobcawbarony.org .
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PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- The Board of Directors of Zoetis Inc . (NYSE:ZTS) has declared a dividend of $0.50 per share for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 16% from the quarterly dividend rate paid in 2024. The dividend will be paid on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to all holders of record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. “Zoetis’ performance has been strong this year, driven by our diverse, science-driven portfolio and our differentiated execution,” said Wetteny Joseph, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Zoetis. “I am pleased to announce that we are increasing our dividend in 2025, consistent with our commitment to returning excess capital to shareholders.” About Zoetis As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness for more than 70 years, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide – from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock farmers and ranchers. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. A Fortune 500 company, Zoetis generated revenue of $8.5 billion in 2023 with approximately 14,100 employees. For more information, visit www.zoetis.com . DISCLOSURE NOTICES Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the current views of Zoetis with respect to business plans or prospects, future operating or financial performance, future use of cash and dividend payments, and other future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or actions. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if management's underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Zoetis expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. A further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including in the sections thereof captioned “Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our Current Reports on Form 8-K. These filings and subsequent filings are available online at www.sec.gov , www.zoetis.com , or on request from Zoetis. ZTS-COR ZTS-IR ZTS-FIN View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212274866/en/ CONTACT: Media Contacts: Jennifer Albano 1-973-945-4333 (o) jennifer.albano@zoetis.com Laura Panza 1-973-975-5176 (o) laura.panza@zoetis.com Investor Contacts: Steve Frank 1-973-822-7141 (o) steve.frank@zoetis.com Nick Soonthornchai 1-973-443-2792 (o) nick.soonthornchai@zoetis.com KEYWORD: NEW JERSEY UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HEALTH OTHER HEALTH MANAGED CARE PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY VETERINARY SOURCE: Zoetis Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 04:15 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 04:17 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212274866/en
(BPT) - Tech gifts are consistently some of the most popular presents to give and receive during the holidays. In fact, according to the annual Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns report , a record 233 million U.S. adults (89%) will buy tech products during the 2024 holiday season. But with so many devices out there, it can be hard to decide on the perfect option for the loved one on your list. A tablet like the new Fire HD 8 from Amazon offers the versatility of an all-in-one device, with access to streaming, gaming, video chatting, reading or writing all at your fingertips. Fire HD 8 also features a vibrant 8-inch HD display and lightweight, portable design, for high-quality entertainment on the go. Plus, Fire HD 8 comes with three new AI features that can help you get the most out of your tablet experience. Check them out below and learn how they can help you with daily tasks this holiday season and beyond. 1. Meet your personal writing assistant Do you struggle with writing a heartfelt message or finessing a tricky email? Fear not! Writing Assist is here to help. Writing Assist works as part of your Fire tablet's device keyboard and compatible apps, including email, Word documents and social media. In just a few taps, you can transform your writing from good to great. Try Writing Assist's pre-set styles to turn a simple email into a professionally written note. Or, you can ask Writing Assist for grammar suggestions to make your writing more concise, or elaborate on your ideas. You can even "emojify" your writing to add more fun and personality. 2. Learn more in less time Say goodbye to scrolling through pages of information. The new Webpage Summaries feature allows you to learn pertinent information as quickly as possible. Available on the Silk browser on Fire tablets, Webpage Summaries provides quick insights on web articles. In a matter of seconds, this feature will distill the key points in an article or on a webpage into a clear, concise summary of what you need to know. 3. Get creative with your device wallpaper With Wallpaper Creator, you can easily add a touch of creative flair and customization to your tablet's home screen. You can choose from one of the curated prompts to get started on creating a unique background. Or, if you're ready to let your imagination run wild, type a description of what you'd like to see. For example, you can ask for an image of a tiger swimming underwater or a watercolor-style image of a desert landscape in space. Wallpaper Creator will then turn your vision into a reality, delivering a high-resolution image that you can use as your tablet's wallpaper. Celebrate an AI-powered holiday season Writing Assist, Webpage Summaries, and Wallpaper Creator are now available on Amazon's new Fire HD 8 and other compatible Fire tablet devices, including the latest Fire HD 10 and Fire Max 11 tablets. To learn more, or to order a new Fire tablet this gift-giving season, visit Amazon.com .COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tafara Gapare scored 19 points, freshman Derik Queen had 15 points and eight rebounds and Maryland beat Bucknell 91-67 on Wednesday night. Maryland opened the game on a 15-2 run, extended it to 25-7 with 10:38 left and led 51-28 at the break. The Terrapins led by at least 16 points the entire second half, which included runs of 12-0 and 9-0. Gapare scored the 10 straight points during the second-half run. Gapare threw down a highlight dunk while being fouled with 2:08 remaining to give Maryland an 89-62 lead. He was called for a technical foul after stepping over Patrick O’Brien, who was attempting to take a charge. Jayden Williams made the two free throws for Bucknell and Gapare missed his free-throw attempt that would have tied his career high of 20 points. Maryland (6-1) has won 20 consecutive home games against unranked nonconference foes with its last loss coming on Dec. 1, 2021, against Virginia Tech in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Julian Reese added 14 points and Selton Miguel scored 13 for Maryland. Gapare, a Georgia Tech transfer, reached double-figure scoring as a Terp for the first time. The Terrapins shot 50% from the field with three 3-pointers apiece by Gapare and Miguel. Ruot Bijiek led Bucknell (4-4) with 20 points and Josh Bascoe added 10. The Bison turned it over 20 times leading to 22 Maryland points. Maryland stays at home to play Alcorn State on Sunday. Bucknell returns home to play Siena on Saturday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball