Second Lady Usha Vance, in partnership with The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), announced a new Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th, an opportunity for students in grades K–8 to design an original bookmark celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Continue readingUSDA Action To Lower Food Costs
By David Arnett
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) yesterday announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. These updates reflect years of data and experience, and are designed to lower costs for American families, reduce outdated regulatory barriers for processors, and support a more efficient and resilient food supply.
Continue readingPower Device, Electronic R&D Awarded
By Staff Report
A new $3.5 million award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology confirms the University of Arkansas’ place as a world leader in power packing research and development. The award will allow the High-Density Electronics Center (or HIDEC) to upgrade its facility and become a Power Packaging Center of Excellence.
What is power packaging?
Consider the boxy plug of a cell phone charger. It converts the AC electricity coming out of the wall outlet to the DC power charging the battery. The various elements inside the plug that allow it to do this are its “power packaging,” all of which is built around a semi-conducting material.
Continue readingMarco Rubio: Munich Security Conference
By David Arnett
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, at the recent Munich Security Conference, articulated a clear and concise defense of and future path for Western Civilization, while Democrats face-planted. Proving why the party may never win a national election again, Bitter Clinton, Vacuous Newsom, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC, pronounced: “Achoo”) demonstrated obvious ignorance – repeatedly drawing laughter on stupid.
The following is a transcript of Secretary Rubio’s speech, acclaimed worldwide.
Continue readingProperty Taxes by State
By WalletHub Analysis
Depending on where you live, property taxes can be anything from a minor annoyance to a significant financial strain. The average U.S. household pays $3,119 per year in property taxes on their home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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