HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Mikal Dawson scored 27 points as Marshall beat Ohio 79-70 on Saturday night. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Mikal Dawson scored 27 points as Marshall beat Ohio 79-70 on Saturday night. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Mikal Dawson scored 27 points as Marshall beat Ohio 79-70 on Saturday night. Dawson also added four steals for the Thundering Herd (6-5). Obinna Anochili-Killen scored 12 points and added 10 rebounds and three blocks. Jalen Speer had 12 points. The Bobcats (4-6) were led in scoring by AJ Brown, who finished with 22 points. AJ Clayton added 16 points. Jackson Paveletzke totaled 10 points and 12 assists. Marshall took the lead with 3:36 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Speer led his team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them ahead 41-33 at the break. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Advertisement
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Life admin — those seemingly small but never-ending tasks such as paying your bills, lodging tax returns and sorting out household paperwork — can creep up on you until you’re positively drowning in stress. It’s no surprise that a recent survey revealed 75 per cent of millennials are the most stressed-out generation, with life administration being one of the biggest stressors. But I reckon this rings true for people of all ages, not just millennials. In fact, the data shows that two in five (40 per cent) gen Z and more than a quarter (26.4 per cent) of gen X admit they are too time-poor to deal with life administration. The good news? The Christmas break is the perfect chance to tackle your life admin and set yourself up for a more organised 2025. Start with a clear plan Arguably the biggest hurdle with life admin is knowing where to get started. When you’re trying to wade through a dozen overdue tasks, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and stick your head in the sand. But avoiding it will only make things worse. So, start by making a list of what needs to get done, whether that’s paying bills, renewing your insurance policies or just clearing out your inbox. Then, prioritise! What’s urgent? What can wait? By breaking everything down into smaller, more manageable pieces, you’ll feel more in control. Here’s a tip: ditch the to-do list and block out time in your calendar instead. Scheduling 30 minutes or an hour for a set task means it’s less likely to fall by the wayside. David Koch Make the most of technology We’re living in a digital age, so why not use technology to make your life admin easier? Set up automatic payments for bills so you never miss a due date. Most banking apps will let you lock in spending limits or set up alerts to keep your finances in check. And when it comes to tax time, create a digital folder to store your receipts and important paperwork throughout the year. Snap a photo of paper receipts — yes, they fade over time — and keep them organised. As I’ve said before, there’s no “Ctrl+F” for a shoebox full of receipts! Comparison websites are another lifesaver. Whether it’s energy bills, insurance or internet plans, they can help you find better deals in minutes. Sure, shopping around might sound tedious, but the savings can run into the hundreds — if not thousands — of dollars. Stop letting life admin cost you Nearly a third of Australians let their insurance auto-renew just to avoid the hassle of shopping around. But here’s the thing: auto-renewing could be costing you a fortune. Insurers love “customer inertia” to sneak in price hikes. Similarly, 32 per cent of people say they’re just too time-poor to deal with their bills, and 14 per cent even get someone else to handle them entirely. While delegating is fine, ignoring life admin altogether could mean you end up missing payments or have to pay late fees. Delegate or outsource If your life admin list is at the point of being just way too overwhelming, it might be time to call in the reinforcements. Hiring a professional, such as a financial adviser to help with budgeting or a tax agent to handle your returns, can be a real game-changer. Sure, there’s a cost involved, but the time and peace of mind you’ll get in return could be well worth it. You can also try delegating smaller jobs to family members or friends. Sharing the load makes a world of difference. Turn good habits into a routine Here are a few ways to make life admin less of a chore. Start with a clear-out Unsubscribe from emails you never read, review your subscriptions and ditch the ones you don’t really use, and tackle any lingering tasks you’ve been putting off for far too long. From there, put systems in place — whether that’s setting up direct debits, creating a dedicated tax folder, using online comparison tools or something else entirely. Set up a system Use folders (physical or digital) for your most important documents. Set reminders for recurring tasks and create a designated space for bills or paperwork. Block out some weekly ‘admin time’ Set aside at least 30 minutes every Saturday or Sunday for staying on top of your life admin. It’s a small commitment that will stop tasks from piling up. Life admin really doesn’t have to be something overwhelming that’s always in the back of your mind. With a bit of organisation and the right tools at hand, I think anyone can take back control and set themselves up for a less stressful 2025.
Home | Hyderabad | Hyderabad Gems Organises Geomap Quiz Hyderabad: GEMS organises GeoMap quiz Arnav Gupta and V Kartikeya of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Jubilee Hills, Nitya Kiran and Veda Varehita of Hyderabad Public School Begumpet and G Kousik and P Hemanth Sai of DPNM High School won first prizes in their respective categories. By Telangana Today Published Date - 14 December 2024, 11:11 PM Arnav Gupta and V Kartikeya of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Jubilee Hills, Nitya Kiran and Veda Varehita of Hyderabad Public School Begumpet and G Kousik and P Hemanth Sai of DPNM High School won first prizes in their respective categories. Hyderabad: The GeoMap Society (GEMS) organized the GeoMap quiz, which included MapFun (map to ground), Map Analytics & Planning and Skill Tests (judging distances), here on Saturday. Arnav Gupta and V Kartikeya of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Jubilee Hills, Nitya Kiran and Veda Varehita of Hyderabad Public School Begumpet and G Kousik and P Hemanth Sai of DPNM High School won first prizes in their respective categories. Participating in the event, NRSC former official Dr V Raghavaswamy spoke about the usefulness of maps and advanced GeoSpatial technologies across domains and said students should learn GeoSpatial skills. GeoMap Society Secretary Maj Shiva Kiran mentioned the need of inculcating spatial perspective from the school level. GIS / Mapping experts Rakesh Bhatnagar and Pawan, along with a team of volunteers Gayathri, Deepa, Abhilasha, Vaishnavi, Raju and Arjun Madhavi, conducted the various modules during the event. Follow Us : Tags Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Hyderabad Hyderabad Public School Jubilee Hills Related News Hyderabad: Newly built ‘wall’ puts maids of low income group in Begumpet face existential crisis KTR lauds Nandini Siddha Reddy’s bold stand for the sake of Telangana’s identity Huzaifa’s explosive 112 and deadly bowling duo power Golconda to massive 237-run victory Hyderabad edges out Kerala despite Shani’s 6-wicket haul, Dhrishya’s stunning century
When the clock strikes midnight and the year turns over, celebration is sure to ensue, but it’s the moments leading up to the ball drop that can make the evening truly special. Make your New Year’s Eve celebration unforgettable with these countdown party ideas. Choosing a theme for your party can add a unique twist to the celebration. Whether it’s a “Roaring ’20s” party with flapper dresses and jazz music or a cozy “Pajama Party” where guests can relax and enjoy comfort foods, a theme can set the tone for a memorable evening. More ideas include a “Masquerade Ball” theme to add an air of mystery and elegance or a “Decades Party” where guests dress up from their favorite decade. Whatever theme you choose, make sure to incorporate it into your food, decorations and music. Impress your guests with a menu of unique and delicious food and drink options. Consider a variety of appetizers and finger foods that are easy to eat while mingling. Mini sliders, gourmet popcorn and charcuterie boards are crowd-pleasers. For drinks, create a signature cocktail, such as a sparkling champagne punch or festive mocktail for those who prefer non-alcoholic options. Also remember to have a champagne toast ready for the countdown to midnight. Leading up to the countdown, arrange a series of interactive activities such as a quiz about events from the past year, a game of charades with New Year’s Eve-themed prompts or a resolution-writing station where guests can share their goals for the upcoming year. Another fun idea: set up a photo booth with props. These activities can encourage mingling and laughter while keeping the energy high until the ball drops. Festive props Set the scene for your New Year’s Eve party with decorations that sparkle and shine. Use metallic and glittery decor to add a festive feel and don’t forget balloons and streamers. Countdown clocks or timers placed around the party area can also help build anticipation as midnight approaches. Don’t forget props like party hats, noisemakers and confetti poppers. Technological experience Make your celebration more exciting and inclusive by leveraging technology to set up a live stream of a famous countdown, such as the one in Times Square. For a more personalized touch, create a slideshow or video montage of memorable moments from the past year. Interactive apps that allow guests to send New Year’s messages or participate in virtual games can also add a modern twist to your celebration. Visit eLivingtoday.com for more ideas to make this New Year’s Eve memorable. — Family FeaturesS&P 500 components ( ) and ( ), and ( ), ( ) and ( ) are in focus for this week's stock market. The Dow Jones and the S&P 500, fell Friday, slashing weekly gains. However, the stock market rally is acting well, despite remaining somewhat divided. End-of-year light trading and potential tax-related selling in early January could add some turbulence to the market. With this is in mind, investors should keep an eye on these five stocks, which are setting up and are potentially actionable, as they assess current holdings and work on watchlists for stock market action. Investors should also keep tabs on the , the and along with the list for the week's stock market start. Boston Scientific Stock BSX edged down 0.9% to 90.66 during on Friday. But shares rose 1.9% for the week, bouncing off the and . Boston Scientific stock has been trading tightly for several weeks, forming a with a 91.93 buy point as of Friday's close, according to . It should be noted the base is long, dating back to August. Boston Scientific stock has gained around 57% in 2024 but the average analyst price target sits at 101.06, according to FactSet. That represents a further 11% upside for the S&P 500 medtech. While BSX has surged in 2024, the 126 stocks in the industry group have collectively only advanced 1.5% this year. Last week, Truist analysts raised their price target on Boston Scientific to 110 from 100 and kept a buy rating on the shares. The firm broadly sees the medical technology sector as "one of the better/safer houses" in health care given its lower "front-line" exposure to health care policy rhetoric that is tied to the White House change of guard. Earlier this month, Citi also raised its BSX price target to 107 from 98. The firm predicts this year's BSX momentum will continue in 2025 with growth buoyed by the Farapulse pulsed-field ablation and continued adoption and penetration of the company's "Watchman" left atrial appendage closure device. Boston Scientific was Thursday's . Boston Scientific stock has a 93 out of a best-possible 99. The stock also has an 88 and a 92 . Burlington Stores Stock BURL fell 1% to 292 Friday, but rose 2.4% for the week. For weeks, shares have been trading in or near a from a base of 279.51 after breaking out on Nov. 22. BURL stock is technically in the buy zone from that base. But it now has a new flat base with a 298.88 buy point. Investors could use Thursday's high of 295.18 as an early entry. Burlington is featured in this . Burlington has surged 67% from its April low. The stock is up about 50% so far this year and trading around its highest level since December 2021. Shares received a number of price-target hikes in the wake of Burlington's Q3 earnings report and Black Friday sales. Burlington Stores on Nov. 26 reported a 41% increase in Q3 earnings to $1.55 per share adjusted, meeting FactSet expectations. Total revenue rose about 11% to $2.53 billion, short of estimates for $2.55 billion. Chief Executive Michael O'Sullivan noted that third-quarter comparable-sales trends started out "very strongly" for the company's winter outerwear stronghold. However, comparable sales were up 4% during the quarter if cold weather categories were excluded, which represented 15% of sales for Q3. The comp growth is consistent with the trajectory Burlington has seen since March, O'Sullivan said, adding that the company is "very encouraged" by the underlying sales trend. However, the discount retailer provided cautious guidance for the fourth quarter, expecting comparable-sales growth to range from 0% to 2%. On Dec. 2 Goldman Sachs analysts added Burlington Stores to the firm's "U.S. Conviction List" as part of its monthly update. The firm has a buy rating on BURL shares with a 334 price target. Goldman sees Burlington's value offering as "ideally positioned for today's economy." Several discounters, including off-price rival ( ), have been acting well. Burlington Stores stock has a 92 Composite Rating out of a best-possible 99. The stock also has an 86 Relative Strength Rating and an 88 EPS Rating. S&P 500: Fortinet Stock Performance Fortinet fell 1.2% to 96.08 in Friday's stock market, trading about 4% below a traditional 100.59 buy point from a flat base after a strong run-up on earnings, according to MarketSurge chart recognition. Shares ended the week just above their 21-day line. A move above this past week's high of 97.83 could offer aggressive investors an early entry. Fortinet competes in the firewall network security market vs. ( ), ( ) and others. Firewalls reside between private networks and the internet. They block unauthorized traffic and check web applications for malware. As large companies shift to off-premise cloud computing services, one view is that firewall technology will play a lesser role. Fortinet has targeted software-defined wide area networks, or SD-WANs, an emerging computer networking technology. In November, Fortinet , with expectations billings and revenue will grow at a 12% CAGR. The forecast came in slightly above analyst predictions. The company did not give preliminary 2025 guidance. Fortinet stock has a strong 99 Composite Rating. The S&P 500 stock also has a 93 Relative Strength Rating and a 99 EPS Rating. MasTec Stock MTZ shares sank 2% to 135.73 on Friday, back below its recently regained 50-day and 21-day lines. A move above the Dec. 24 high of 140.06 would break a downtrend and offer investors an early entry opportunity. The stock has a three-weeks-tight pattern with a 150.12 buy point, according to MarketSurge chart analysis. It's working on a possible flat base but will need another week. MasTec is an infrastructure and construction services firm with segments including communications, oil and gas and clean energy. The communications segment performs engineering, construction, maintenance, and customer fulfillment activities related to communications infrastructure — primarily for wireless and wireline/fiber communications. The firm is also involved in electric utility transmission and distribution along with heavy civil works projects and industrial infrastructure. The company reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Oct. 31, while revenue came in a little light. MasTec Q3 profit grew 70% and analyst consensus has Q4 EPS jumping 86%, according to FactSet. Analysts project annual 2024 profit increasing more than 80% and surging 160% in 2025, compared to 2023 levels. Truist analysts on Dec. 19 raised the price target on MasTec to 189 from 173, keeping a buy rating on the stock as part of a broader research note previewing 2025 for machinery and infrastructure services industrials. The price target hike represents further 36% upside for the stock. The firm wrote that after a strong 2024, the anticipated large-scale investment in infrastructure, renewable energy and data center projects supports continued long term secular growth among infrastructure services names. The stock has gained more than 80% in 2024 while the 21 stocks in the industry group have collectively advanced 70% this year. MasTec stock has a robust 91 Composite Rating. The stock also has a 91 Relative Strength Rating and a 69 EPS Rating. Vertex Stock VERX shares sank 2.1% to 52.71 during Friday's stock market action, but came off lows after undercutting the lows of its recent pullback. The financial software maker is back below its 21-day moving average. A move above Friday's high of 54.48 would break a short downtrend, offering an early entry. Vertex stock is working on a possible new base, but needs more time. Shares also could test a rising 10-week line. Vertex stock had several high volume gains throughout November, with several . Several ANTS marks on a chart can be a signal to consider some profits in the short term. But it's also a reason to watch for a new base. The stock surged more than 30% in November but is down less than 1% in December. On Dec. 18, Stifel analyst Brad Reback raised the firm's price target on Vertex to 58 from 52 and maintained a buy rating. Reback wrote that after a bumpy start to 2024, the year is "ending on a higher note" for the enterprise software group. The analyst expects management to take a more conservative approach to Q1 guidance, but overall believes that "in general top-line growth rates should at least mirror what we have seen during the back half of 2024 due to many of the above mentioned factors." Overall, the corporate tax compliance software maker has had a successful 2024, gaining around 100% so far. Recent acquisitions have helped the investment case for Vertex. At the end of 2023, Vertex announced plans to acquire e-invoicing leader for $555 million. In June, the company acquired tax-specific AI technology and on Aug. 7, the company announced its intent to acquire Ecosio GmbH, an Austrian company that provides electronic data interchange and e-invoicing services. 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Slate Electric Flosser REVIEWPaul McCartney got back to Manchester for his first show in the city in over a decade on Saturday, regaling more than 23,000 fans with a career-spanning set comprising songs from his Beatles, Wings and solo catalogues. At the first of two sold-out shows – part of his celebrated Got Back tour and his first UK gig since 2018 – the veteran artist “duetted” with the isolated vocals of his late bandmate, John Lennon , and paid tribute to his wife, Nancy, who was in the audience along with his daughter, Stella. “We’ve been travelling around the world; we’ve been in South America and now we’re up north again! And it’s good to be back,” the octogenarian told his audience. He chose to open with a rollicking version of The Beatles ’ “Hard Day’s Night”, the title track from their third album, which celebrated its 60th birthday earlier this year. The 82-year-old showed no sign of fatigue as he drew closer to the end of his Got Back tour, having launched it on 28 April 2022 in Spokane, Washington. Sixteen stops later, he was headlining the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2022, where he was joined by surprise guests Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl. Since then, he has played in Australia and Europe, and embarked on two Latin American legs, including a show in Uruguay where he debuted the live performance of “Now and Then”. Billed as the final Beatles song, it was released in November 2023 with the help of AI technology, which separated Lennon’s vocals and piano playing from a recording made at his home in New York around 1977. Outside the Co-Op Arena, up and running at full steam after its somewhat chaotic opening in May this year, fans were in high spirits despite the rain and December chill, as they spoke with reverence and joy about one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Married couple Stefan and Steffi, from east Germany, held hands on their way to the arena as they told The Independent of how they first met at The Beatles museum in Halle 23 years ago. Saturday marked the 20th time they had seen McCartney together. “His music is the soundtrack of our lives,” Steffi said, while Stefan recalled: “We loved seeing him play Liverpool. He’s home, everyone there loves him... You can feel it.” Sisters Eleanor and Georgia had flown over from Drogheda, Co Louth, as a tribute to their late father, Tony Rogers. A huge Beatles fan and local hero, he had run a taxi firm in the town for 30 years until he died while undergoing teeth implants in Istanbul, Turkey, aged 62. Tragically, he never got to see his hero play, but his daughters came to Manchester in his honour and carried an Irish flag bearing his name and photo. “He was lovely by everyone - his funeral took over the town,” Eleanor, who was named after Tony’s favourite Beatles song “Eleanor Rigby”, said. “He was a pillar of the community.” McCartney also paid tribute to his loved ones during the show, including his former bandmates as he played the first song The Beatles wrote together, “In Spite Of All the Danger”, while three extra microphones were arranged on the stage. Right after that came a 23,000-strong singalong of “Love Me Do”, the first track they wrote with “fifth Beatle” George Martin. Later, there was a moving rendition of “Here Today”, his imagined conversation with Lennon written after the singer’s death in 1980. He dedicated his performance of “My Valentine” to his wife, Nancy Shevell, whom he met in 2007. The song was included on his 2012 album, Kisses on the Bottom, and was inspired by a clandestine trip they took when they first began dating, where it “rained the entire time, but Nancy said, ‘I don’t mind!’” he told the audience. The Got Back tour is part of a particularly prolific period for McCartney, which has included the release of the Grammy-nominated “Now and Then” - performed tonight for the first time ever in the UK - and its accompanying music video, directed by Peter Jackson. “It’s really great,” McCartney said in the tour’s programme of how it feels playing the song live. “When you introduce a new song, even though it’s an old song, like ‘Now and Then’, the first reaction is, people aren’t quite sure what it is or what you’re doing. “But during the run of the concerts, they get the idea. The word gets out on the internet, you know. So now the reaction is really strong, and for us it’s great to play because it’s a nice song to play, and for me, it’s particularly great because it’s a John song. And so it’s very emotional for me. I love it. I love doing it, and the audience seem to love it too.” Along with “Now and Then”, McCartney also collaborated with Jackson for the 2021 documentary series The Beatles: Get Back, which used specialist film and audio technology and explored the making of the Fab Four’s 1970 album, Let It Be. This year saw the release of yet another Beatles documentary – the Martin Scorsese-produced Beatles ‘64, about the arrival of Beatlemania in the US – as well as One Hand Clapping, David Litchfield’s previously lost 1974 film that followed McCartney and Wings as they worked on a potential live-in-studio album. McCartney had earlier explained how he goes about choosing from such a staggering collection of songs: “If I see a movie and then hear one of my songs in it, I think: ‘Oh, I should do that one.’ Sometimes it will give me the impetus to actually look at that song and think of doing it.” He continued: “One of my own Wings albums, I’ll be thinking, ‘Well, it didn’t do too well, so maybe it wasn’t that good,’ and then you find some kids are playing the hell out of it saying, ‘This is a great album,’ so it gets me back into it.” Fans certainly seemed delighted about the setlist on Saturday, as they joined McCartney in a rousing singalong to “Something in the Way”, which he opened by playing a banjo given to him by the late George Harrison (“a banjo enthusiast”). He got into the festive spirit with a joyous performance of “Wonderful Christmastime”, complete with confetti “snow” and a local children’s choir. By this point in the tour, many of the social media-savvy fans in the audience knew to anticipate the moment McCartney appears to “explode”, Spinal Tap-style, as smoke machines and pyrotechnics obscured the musician for “Live and Let Die”, Wings’s James Bond theme for the 1973 film of the same name. Then came yet another singalong, this time to “Hey Jude”, before an encore starring the famed “duet” with Lennon on “I’ve Got a Feeling”. It’s a “nice feeling for me”, he told the crowd, “because i get to sing with John again”. McCartney was well and truly back, and his fans couldn’t have been more thrilled.
Rumors are Swirling That Bravo is Adding a New ‘Real Housewives’ Show: It Makes SenseFifteen minutes before the doors opened Friday morning, a dozen people waited outside the Rapid City Public Library. Young children holding their parent's hand. Elderly patrons with a cane in one hand and a book in the other. Some carried bags of books, backpacks and laptops. The two-story building on Quincy Street in downtown Rapid City offers more than just books — it's a community hub, a shelter for knowledge regardless of class, status or ability to pay — and a free one at that. The entrance to the Rapid City Public Library at 610 Quincy St. The Rapid City Public Library saw nearly a million items checked out in 2023, according to its most recent annual report. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff "I talk to people in the community and they'll say, 'Well, I haven't been to the library since I had young kids taking them to story time,' and I'm like, 'You really need to come and check it out,' because we are always evolving to meet our community's needs," said Laurinda Tapper, public relations coordinator for the library. That evolution has expanded the library far beyond books. Patrons in Rapid City can check out books, of course, but also puzzles, board games and video games. There are kits — everything from tools to fishing rods to disc golf sets — available for use. A makerspace houses specialized equipment like 3D printers, laser engravers and lamination machines. The makerspace at Rapid City Public Library, which includes laser engravers and a 3D printer. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Computers and free wifi are available throughout the facility, and librarians can help users create emails, cover letters and utilize a number of research databases. Visitors can obtain free state park passes and Journey Museum passes, free notary services and test proctoring, as well as attend numerous free events year-round. South Dakota has 130 public library outlets, including 106 central libraries, 18 branches and six bookmobiles. According to data from the 2023 South Dakota Library Services Survey , South Dakotans checked out 5.5 million items and accessed the internet from library computers and wifi 1.7 million times. The same data showed state libraries hosted more than 290,000 people at 15,000 programs — and 66% of those attending in-person events were children. The Rapid City Public Library alone saw nearly a million items checked out in 2023, according to its annual report , along with issuing 4,100 new library cards and almost doubling attendance at community events. In her proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget , Gov. Kristi Noem asked the state legislature to cut funding to the State Library, which falls under the state Department of Education, by $1,030,267. She also asked to cut full-time employees by 12.5; the State Library only employs 19 people. An excerpt from Gov. Kristi Noem's proposed FY2026 budget showing her plan to cut 12 full-time employees from the State Library. South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management According to the State Library's Five Year Plan , 57% of the state's libraries serve communities of less than 2,500. Eighty-three percent are automated, but only 73% have online catalogs connected to the internet. "By cutting library funding, we are not considering the educational needs of kids kindergarten all the way through college," Tapper said. "In these smaller schools, in these smaller libraries, the research databases that the State Library funds, that is all they have access to. Google is not enough to meet these needs, and without these, there is going to be a cut in education." Data from the State Library shows local governments contributed $32.8 million to library funding in 2023. Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun proposed $4,480,084 for the local library in his 2025 budget presentation , a 1.86% increase over 2024. Should the state slash library funding, Rapid City will see a significant impact in the state's courier service — the coordination of materials between larger and smaller library collections statewide. "Consider these smaller libraries. They're losing their databases; they're losing access to materials," Tapper said. "So it is actually going to really isolate those smaller communities and deprive them access to education and resources, and this is going to have a huge impact to our community." "We shouldn't teach great books, we should teach a love of reading" reads a quote from B.F. Skinner displayed at the Rapid City Public Library. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Noem's budget proposal is just a recommendation. State legislators will convene in Pierre for the 100th legislative session beginning Tuesday, Jan. 14. A vehicle downtown spreads Thanksgiving cheer on Thursday morning. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Snow greeted Rapid City residents on Thanksgiving morning. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Expect temperatures in the mid-30s to lower 40s this weekend. More snow is possible on Thursday, according to AccuWeather. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Lyndon B. Johnson braves the snow while wearing a stocking cap on Thursday, Nov. 29 in downtown Rapid City. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staffFood critic Grace Dent has named two Kent restaurants among her best choices in 2024. The new Celebrity Masterchef judge, who replaces Gregg Wallace, picked out the Blue Pelican in Deal and Sète in Margate as among her favourite places to eat this year. Ms Dent, writing in the Guardian, said both the Blue Pelican and Sete were fine examples of how “these days, it’s often not London where indies can let their imaginations fly, not least because the rent is so much cheaper.” She visited the Blue Pelican in March when she said it had “one of the most intriguing and punchy menus you’ll come across on the entire south coast.” She wrote: “The Blue Pelican could easily just have served pricey fish and chips for tourists to eat in a seaside setting, but instead they’ve gone out on a limb and set up a very classy, experimental, neighbourhood Japanese restaurant that I expect the locals will not feel like sharing with down-from-Londons.” The Japanese-inspired restaurant on Beach Street had only opened the month before. She was also struck with the building describing the toilet at the eatery as “very possibly the prettiest place to spend a penny in 2024.” KentOnline’s own food critic, Rhys Griffiths, had been s imilarly impressed on his visit , describing the chef, Luke Green, as “clearly at the very top of his game,” and noting: “There is wonderful attention to detail throughout the menu, and Luke wins extra marks for his willingness to patiently answer all enquiries (about the dishes).” Sète, an upmarket French-inspired wine bar and restaurant in Cliftonville had already won the praise of the inspectors for the Michelin Guide , who described it as a “lovingly run restaurant” where “nothing is overworked.” Run by Natalia Ribbe, it opened as a restaurant in July 2023, having previously been run as a wine bar and bottle shop. Together with head chef Billy Stock, Ms Ribbe has created menus which take inspiration from Europe with heavy influence from France and Britain. Michelin bosses said: “The kitchen fuses some classical French techniques with a distinctly British, produce-driven approach, where the natural flavours of a few key ingredients are the driving force.” Ms Dent replaces Gregg Wallace on Celebrity Masterchef after he left following accusations of inappropriate conduct on set. She has already appeared on the show before as a guest judge. Wallace has also left other versions of Masterchef, including the original iteration.AILE Deadline: AILE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead iLearningEngines, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
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