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Give your aging wood deck a composite makeover
(BPT) - Of the more than 60 million decks in the U.S., it is estimated that 50% are “past their useful life” and in need of repair or replacement, according to a report by the North American Decking and Railing Association (NADRA). If yours is among them, consider this. As long as your substructure is in good shape, resurfacing the walking surface with high-performance composite can be a simple way to breathe new life into your deck, requiring about the same amount of time and energy as resurfacing with wood. And, you’ll never have to stain your deck again. ...
Carl and Marilynn Thoma create 'transformational' Scholars Program at Oklahoma State University - 'cost-to-attend' scholarships for rural students
Stillwater, Oklahoma — A transformational gift from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation has established a new Scholars Program at Oklahoma State University. The objective is provision of "cost-to-attend" scholarships for exceptional young leaders in underserved rural areas. The innovative scholarship program, will award life-changing scholarships to students in Northwest Oklahoma, West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, enabling them to earn a college degree without debt. ...
The End of Chevron Deference Is a ‘Power Shift’ for Investors
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.What do fishing, air pollution and Bitcoin have in common? Maybe just one thing: Until recently, they were all regulated by a powerful legal doctrine known as Chevron deference.But in late June, a fishing-related Supreme Court case, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, brought an end to Chevron deference. Experts say the decision could cause substantial changes to financial rules — especially when it...
Doctors Explain Oklahoma County Alert: Young Adults Face Silent Sleep-Related Heart Threat.
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Oklahoma residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouA recent study adds to the evidence that there is a solid link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. However, the findings of this study highlight an issue that many young people tend to ignore. They feel that sleep apnea does not apply to them. This finding is crucial for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma residents because the findings continue to highlight the heart health benefits of early detection and treatment...
Health Infographic for Oklahoma County. Doctors Reveal How Sleep Apnea Harms Your Heart
Infographic by The Health Experts @ The Health Standard.Key Takeaways for Oklahoma County Residents.Understand the link between sleep apnea and heart disease.Learn why early detection is crucial.Follow expert recommendations for better health.**Why This Matters to You: **By managing your sleep apnea early, you can potentially reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases and improve your overall health and well-being.You can read the article by selecting your county here.A recent study adds to the evidence that there is a solid link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. However, the findings of this study highlight an issue that many young people tend to...
TI pioneers new magnetic packaging technology for power modules, cutting power solution size in half
DALLAS, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today introduced six new power modules designed to improve power density, enhance efficiency and reduce EMI. These power modules leverage TI's proprietary MagPack integrated magnetic packaging technology, shrinking their size by up to 23% compared to competing modules, enabling designers of industrial, enterprise and communications applications to achieve previously impossible performance levels. In fact, three of the six new devices, the TPSM82866A, TPSM82866C and TPSM82816, are the industry's smallest 6A power modules, supplying an industry-leading power density of nearly 1A per 1mm2 of area. ...
How the Next Generation Will Use Credit Cards
The year is 2034. Gen Z, now ages 22 to 37, is enjoying its waning years of cultural relevance before brands focus their marketing on Generation Alpha. We still don’t have jetpacks. But what we will still have are credit cards — only they might not resemble the ones we use now. After all, a decade or two makes a lot of difference when it comes to payment technology. Within the past 15 years or so, we've witnessed the rise of digital wallets. At the...
Protecting the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community: 3 Things You Can Do
(StatePoint) The LGBTQ+ community celebrated their shared and lived experience this June during Pride Month. While the LGBTQ+ experience varies from individual to individual and from generation to generation, one constant remains – the importance of protecting health. “We celebrate Pride because we are proud of who we are, what we have accomplished and where we are heading in advancing health equity,” says Brian Hujdich, executive director of the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health. “Part of protecting health – for ourselves and for the community...
Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership to honor Tanenbaum, Senner and Burnett as 2024 Dean A. McGee Award Honorees
Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership will honor three business and civic leaders for their outstanding contributions to the downtown community at the 37th annual Dean A. McGee Awards to be held on Friday, August 23, at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, located at 100 Oklahoma City Boulevard. Dick Tanenbaum will receive the Dean A. McGee Award for his lifetime contributions to downtown. The Stanley Draper Award will be presented to Deborah...
The Times of Israel posts Reuters story on attempted assassin's political donation, given in 2021
The Times of Israel, posting on a report from the Reuters, a world-wide news service, has disclosed Federal Election Commission (FEC) records documenting that the man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump made a small contribution to a "liberal" political action committee in 2021. The story also reported the would-be assassin registered to vote as a Republican. The first presidential election in which he could have voted would...
Internet Safety Update: E-Waste
I once watched someone walk out of the back of a local downtown business and throw a computer in a dumpster; monitor, keyboard, mouse and all. As highly dignified and refined as I am, I have been known to occasionally insert my entire body into large trash receptacles and rescue such discarded items. It may not have been a pretty picture, but the tossed computer somehow found its way into the back seat of my car. ...
McCall, state House leaders praise the service of Jim Inhofe
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Charles McCall, R-Atoka, was among the firs to praise the life and public service of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, who died early month. In his statement, sent to CityNews, McCall reflected: "Sen. Jim Inhofe was someone who truly lived up to his middle name of Mountain. A giant in Oklahoma and American politics, his steadfast leadership helped shape the course of our state and nation for decades. His contributions to our nation's military and aviation infrastructure will benefit our...
There’s a rare and devastating cancer affecting young adults: One woman’s tips on how to cope with a difficult diagnosis
(BPT) - Sponsored by Adaptimmune Therapeutics. Megan was 12 years old, an active student-athlete, and an enthusiastic member of her cheerleading squad when she first started experiencing what she described as a “weird zing” of pain in her right shoulder. Over the following years, she saw multiple doctors who attributed the sensation to adolescent growth, frozen shoulder or sports-related injuries. But the pain never went away.By her sophomore year in college, Megan’s debilitating pain was only getting worse — to the point where she could...
America's Most Arrogant Newspaper is The New York Times, OR: A Writer’s Rant: The Sequel
Editor’s note: This commentary repeated some points made in a previous story, but it is a fresh look at recent events. On July 11, The New York Times editorial board brought forth its latest decision about our collective future: Donald Trump is “unfit” for the presidency. This followed hot on the heels of the abandonment of President Joe Biden (in the pages of The Times) by George Clooney. Clooney brought...
Grocery Prices Tick Back Up in Latest Inflation Report
Average grocery prices rose slightly last month, according to the latest consumer price index, reversing a months-long trend of steady or falling prices. Overall, food prices — which includes both food at home (groceries) and restaurant purchases — increased 0.2% from May to June, according to the CPI report released July 11 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The CPI, which serves as a proxy for inflation, measures changes in average costs of items in a given period. ...
Weekly Mortgage Rates Decline, Following the Rate of Inflation
Mortgage rates fell in the week ending July 11, with fixed rates seeing their largest week-over-week drop since May. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77%, down 17 basis points from the previous week's average, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. A basis point is one one-hundredth of a percentage point. As inflation cools, so should interest rates ...
Inhance Technologies' Statement in Response to EPA's Section 6 Approach on Fluorination of Plastic Containers
HOUSTON, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inhance Technologies welcomes the opportunity to engage with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding today's announcement that EPA will commence a proceeding under Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to further evaluate the fluorination of plastic containers. In particular, EPA has stated its intent to solicit information on this technology, including how fluorinated containers are used and whether measures may be appropriate to address any potential risk due to minute impurities of some perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that may be generated by use of the technology. Nothing in...
The Oakwood Inn in Okoboji Now Offers Electric Vehicle Charging Stations For Public and Guest Use
The fastest charging stations available in the Okoboji Lakes area, conveniently located off Highway 71, meet the growing demand for electric vehicle owners and travelers. OKOBOJI, Iowa, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oakwood Inn announced today the installation and opening of its electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. To help meet the growing demand for EV charging and eliminate one of the biggest pain points for EV drivers traveling for business or leisure, the Inn will make charging available to the general public and hotel...
Consumer Right to Choice -- Column
Since taking office, President Joe Biden has used the power of the pen to add new, burdensome regulations across all sectors of the economy. The scope of government overreach has reached a point that is untenable. While this trend did not begin with the sitting President, it has grown exponentially under his administration. A vital tenant of our government is that one branch of government does not hold more authority...
FIAT Celebrates Its First 125 Years and Smiles to the Future
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The La Pista 500 at the Lingotto building in Turin hosted FIAT's 125th anniversary ceremony Smiling to the Future Founded on July 11, 1899, FIAT is one of the longest operating automotive brands in the world and is now set for an even brighter futureOlivier Francois, FIAT CEO, lays out FIAT's vision for the next decadeWorld premiere of the Fiat Grande...
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