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The meteorological phenomenon, known as 'lake-effect snow,' occurs when cold air passes over the relatively warmer waters of a lake, causing intense bands of snow to develop and unleash their fury upon nearby land areas. This unique weather pattern is set to impact a number of communities located in close proximity to large bodies of water, such as the Great Lakes region in North America.Initial plans released for 75th season in 2026, including 75th anniversary logo and rings, commemorative ticket and more INDIANAPOLIS , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Set to celebrate its landmark 75th season in 2026, NHRA officials revealed a series of special plans today to kick off the campaign for the historic year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA revealed a special 75th anniversary logo for the 2026 season to launch the campaign, as NHRA looks to celebrate 75 years of incredible racing, founder Wally Parks and the incredible legends that have played a huge role in NHRA's illustrious history. The buildup to the landmark 75th season in 2026 will take place throughout the 2025 campaign with several initiatives set to take place this year, starting at the season-kickoff NHRA Gatornationals on March 6-9 at Gainesville Raceway. Some of the items introduced today at the 75th anniversary campaign launch include: "The 75th anniversary of NHRA drag racing marks a landmark moment in our sport's history and we're excited to kick off the campaign for that historic season in 2026 throughout our upcoming 2025 season," NHRA President Glen Cromwell said. "From a special logo and 75th anniversary rings, we're thrilled to introduce several initiatives already for that celebratory season in 2026 and we will have many more to announce throughout 2025 in this exciting year-long buildup. NHRA has an incredible history – as well as a bright future – and we look forward to celebrating that with our fans, race teams, member track and partners." Additional announcements and initiatives for the 75th anniversary season in 2026 will be released throughout the 2025 campaign. NHRA legends will also be included in the year-long celebration that year, with appearances and special celebrations to be announced in the coming weeks and months. For more information on NHRA, including the full 2025 schedule, please visit www.nhra.com . About Mission Foods MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world's leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit https://www.missionfoods.com/ About NHRA NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States . NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock ShowdownTM, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X, Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle and Johnson's Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street LegalTM. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With 110 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA's Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA's streaming service, NHRA.tv ®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida ; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California . For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com , or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nhra-announces-launch-of-landmark-75th-anniversary-campaign-for-2026-season-302330705.html SOURCE NHRA
How research launched a career focused on digital health innovationWill Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirlingOver the past few years, with the rapid advancement of technology, the issue of privacy and data protection has become a growing concern worldwide. This concern is further compounded by incidents of individuals using illegal means to obtain personal information for financial gain. One such recent case involves a man who managed to amass over 400 smartphones and allegedly used them to illegally acquire personal data in order to sell "lucky bags," resulting in monthly earnings exceeding ten thousand dollars.
To promote the show overseas, the production team has put together a series of events and campaigns that highlight these key strengths. A highlight of the promotions is a live martial arts demonstration featuring the talented cast members showcasing their skills in a choreographed fight sequence. Audiences are treated to a thrilling display of martial arts prowess, as the actors bring the show's intense and high-flying action to life right before their eyes.It is essential to recognize the warning signs of moral decay and to continuously self-reflect on one's values and principles. The pressures of success, competition, and societal expectations can sometimes cloud one's judgment and lead them astray from their initial aspirations. It is crucial to stay grounded, maintain a sense of purpose, and uphold ethical standards even in the face of adversity and temptation.
The actions of the man who slapped the city management officer have been widely condemned by the public, with many expressing support for the officer and criticizing the aggressor for his disrespectful behavior. Calls for justice and accountability have been made, as the incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of frontline workers responsible for maintaining order in public areas.WGO INVESTOR NEWS: Winnebago Industries, Inc. Investors that Suffered Losses Are Encouraged to Contact Rosen Law About Ongoing Investigation into the Company (NYSE: WGO)
‘Disrespecting the game’: Legend calls for India to ‘have a little word’ with fiery quick after Head send-offIt’s that time of year. You saw family for Thanksgiving and now you have to see them again for Christmas. You bought something for yourself on Cyber Monday, but still have to buy something for the people in your life, whether they deserve it or not. Money is going out the door. All you really want to do is walk down a snowy sidewalk, all relaxed and wearing a scarf like they do in Netflix or Hallmark rom-coms, but you’re too harried. No doubt about it, the lead up to the holidays stressful. Well, we’re here to help. This is a short, curated list of things that we like and find cool — and we think that you will, too. And if it gives you some ideas and makes your life easier, even better. was the movie of the summer here at , and the movie dropped on Blu-ray, DVD, etc on Dec. 3, with all the usual bonus fixins. But in a nod to the franchise’s roots and heyday, also put out a fully functioning VHS tape version of the movie exclusively from Walmart. The packaging has a “limited edition” note as one of those round little stickers from the era and features artwork by poster artist . The bad news is that the VHS version, which was priced around $60, is already out of stock. The good news is that it’s already on eBay (where it’s now an instant collector’s item and selling for around $100). With phones in everyone’s hands, many feel like the need for watches is obsolete. Wrong. This just makes watches more of a statement and more of a personal expression than ever before. Enter Citizen. Citizen’s collaborations with Disney includes watches with an eye for the geek collector, like the Wolverine and Deadpool offerings, and more subtle items that let your nerd out in more stylish ways. The popular has glow-in-the dark detailing highlighting the hand, eyes and markers, which is a very popular element in the Citizen line. We like (on sale for $337.50), which also takes good advantage of luminous opportunities (check out the hands as lightsabers and the little X-Wing at the bottom of the face). At the top of our list, however, is the (on sale for $262.50), which features the iconic “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” phrase on the back of the case, and the ($318.75) with a blue dial with web designs and red accents. Whether you play them or display them, records are back like it’s the 20th century. And they are great gifts. If you want to be current, there’s the vinyl (one red and black, the other blue and yellow) that features pop songs from the movie. But Disney also re-issued music from the 1960s era of the Merry Marvel Marching Society and the animated series , the latter with its fun Jack Urbont-composed theme songs for Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Namor. The vinyls sell on for $14.98. For those looking for something more expansive (and more expensive), check out the . It features John Williams’ score from and , each as two-LP sets. There is also a poster from each film and a map, all packaged in a neat satchel-looking box. We hate snakes, but we love this one. $299.98. Yes, this year we’re recommending actual postage stamps. But what stamps these are. Timed to the 50 anniversary of the role-playing game, the USPS put out a set of . You can get a sheet of 20 for $14.60. (If you’re feeling fancy, there are also options for such items as a pressing sheet, first day of issue envelopes, framed stamps and more.) It all comes after D&D saw a massive resurgence in the last few years, partially thanks to , which featured the game. , written by Frank Miller and drawn by David Mazzucchelli, is one of the seminal Batman stories. It’s been reprinted many times, but never like this: through Mazzucchelli’s original art. from IDW’s line that showcases the original art of key comics and creators, is the art book of the year, whether you’re a Bat-fanatic or an aficionado of the sequential artform. The book is a massive 14 x 21 inches, reproducing the artist’s pages in their original size, and uncolored form. The museum gallery-worthy art would cost a few million to own in its entirety, but this is only $150. Have someone that needs an exclamation point of an art piece for their place? And wants to show their love of Star Wars? And want to immerse themselves in the hyperfocus of building? Then look no further than Jabba’s Sail Barge set ($499.99) from Lego’s Ultimate Collector Series. The 3,942-piece set is in the top 10 biggest Star Wars Lego sets of all time, and it’s a beauty. The sides fold down, the sails lift and the interior brings to life with a cockpit, prison cell, armory, kitchen and entertainment room equipped with Jabba’s bed. It also comes with 11 minifigs – Jabba the Hutt, Princess Leia, Bib Fortuna, C-3PO, Max Rebo, Kithaba, Vizam, Wooof, Gamorrean Guard, Salacious Crumb and R2-D2 with a bar table accessory. And there’s a display stand along with an information plaque. Alternate idea: A different sail ship hit Lego stores last week and is aimed at a different collector, this one less galactically-minded. It’s a 3,011-piece set replica model of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s The Endurance ($269.99). The majestic ship features three towering masts, 10 full sails, a flying red ensign flag and intricate rigging. A detailed multi-level deck, connected by stairs, has removable sections for access to port and starboard cabins and the ship’s steam engine. There’s also four detachable lifeboats, a chained bower anchor and a ship’s wheel that operates the rudder. It too, comes with a display stand. A great stocking stuffer idea: Star Trek coffee mugs from . Even better, a gift set that pairs the mugs with Star Trek-themed coffee. The company run by founder Ethan Terra, producer Kyle Newman and publisher Lukas Kendall, has a “black sunshine”-glazed Klingon mug, the “denim-dipped” Starfleet Command mug, a “midnight with plum” glazed Enterprise mug, a Vulcan sky-colored Vulcan salute mug, and a teal and rose white colored Voyager mug, which go for $42.99 each. Paired with Star Trek blends — Vulcan Vanilla, Captain’s Choice, Klingon Raktajino, Borg Blend, Federation Roast, and Janeway Coffee Black – the gift sets are $55.99. (The company also has Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles coffee and mugs as well.) THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The Hollywood Reporter
Tweet Facebook Mail After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years, the global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end. There is no simple way to encapsulate the effects of Swift’s decision to put on a 3-and-a-half-hour concert, showcasing 44 songs representing 10 different “eras” of her career – a feat she kicked off in March 2023 and will end soon in Vancouver, Canada. The tour shattered sales and attendance records and created such an economic boom that even the Federal Reserve took note. READ MORE: Couple's miraculous survival in croc-infested territory Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is expected to bring in $3.1 billion by its end. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP) But for many who attended the concerts, and the millions more who eagerly watched fan-broadcasted livestreams on their screens, the tour also became a beacon of joy – a chance not only to appreciate Swift's expansive music career, but also celebrate the yearslong journey fans have taken with her. Savouring the time remaining “Right now we have this special designated time to be together, talk about the show and hang out,” said Tess Bohne, a stay-at-home mom of three turned content creator dedicated to livestreaming Swift’s concerts — by attending herself or coordinating with others to highlight their streams. “For some, it’s their therapy.” Swift jets off to Singapore, marking the end of her Aussie era View Gallery Bohne, who has earned the title among the Swiftie community as the “livestream queen,” says she often interacts with fans hosting parties to watch an Eras concert live at home with their closest friends. People have also made lasting friendships as they geek out together watching the show from afar. Swift has long been known for leaving Easter eggs for her fans to pinpoint and decipher, a quirk that quickly took on a life of its own during the tour as eagle-eyed devotees began analysing the possible meaning of her outfits, surprise songs and subtle lyric swaps. The buzz has been so large that multiple mobile apps were launched so fans could guess and track all the various changes. READ MORE: Sydney Mardi Gras vote to allow NSW Police to march in parade Swift will perform her final show in Vancouver, Canada. (AP) There’s even a game that gives out prizes for correctly predicting various particulars of a show, including what color guitar Swift uses while playing Lover . “Imagine your favourite sports team,” Bohne said. “They’re still a team, but they’re not going to play any games for the foreseeable future. That’s going to leave a hole for some folks.” Swift herself appeared to struggle that the end was near while performing at her 100th Eras show in June at Liverpool. “This is the very first time I’ve ever acknowledged to myself and admitted that this tour is gonna end in December,” she said, stressing that “this tour has really become my entire life.” Late last month, in Toronto, she briefly broke down at the thought of the tour's impending end. READ MORE: Comedian's heartbreak after shutting down Raygun musical The pop star has made history with her record-breaking tour. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) A record-breaking tour in retrospective Swift kicked off the Eras tour in Glendale, Arizona, the first of many sold-out stadiums as the tour progressed first in the US and later into South America, Asia, the United Kingdom and Canada. By the end of 2023, it had become the first tour to ever gross over $1 billion and saw hundreds of millions of dollars spent on merchandise. She is likely to bring in over $2 billion ($3.1 billion) by the time the tour wraps on December 8, according to concert trade publication Pollstar. Throughout the tour, Swift was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. Apple Music named her its artist of the year and Spotify revealed she was 2023’s most streamed artist globally. READ MORE: Inside Australia's smallest town where the population is two women She dropped a box office-topping concert film and helped send NFL viewership skyrocketing when she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Toward the end of the tour, she released a coffee table book. And if that wasn’t enough, she released re-recordings of her Nashville-era 2010 record, Speak Now and 2014's record 1989 , as well as released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. The singer released her 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department during her tour. (Instagram) “I think it’s perfect in these times to have somebody like Taylor to kind of give us distraction, give us inspiration, give us hope,” said Ralph Jaccodine, an assistant professor at Berklee College of Music and a former concert promoter who has worked with Bruce Springsteen and others. “And this is a woman that owning it, she’s come a long way. And now she can talk about artist rights and women’s rights and equality. And really, just her work ethic is relentless." Even the word “era” has become ubiquitous, with fans and casual observers using the term to explain both frivolous and transformative phases – are you in your “villain era” or a “healing era”? “I think this tour really solidified her position as a legend,” said Kayla Wong, an influencer who runs the popular Swift-focused Instagram account @headfirstfearless. “Whether or not you like her music, whether or not you think she’s talented, the numbers really speak for themselves. The tour broke so many records and was such a global phenomenon for so long that I think she’s achieved a level where it’s undeniable as to how everlasting her impact is.” By the end of 2023, the tour had become the first tour to ever gross over $1 billion. (Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana) Yet the tour did experience its own dark moments. In Brazil last year, one concertgoer –23-year-old Ana Clara Benevides – passed out and later died of heat exhaustion. In July, British police charged a 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack during a Taylor Swift-themed summer holiday dance and yoga class that left three little girls dead. News outlets reported that Swift met with some of the survivors backstage in London. And in August, all three of Swift's concerts in Vienna were called off after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the city. Tens of thousands of Swifties from around the world had traveled to Vienna for the shows. “Having our Vienna shows cancelled was devastating,” Swift later wrote in a statement. “The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows.” Swift added her Totured Poets set to the Eras Tour in April 2024. (Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana) Swifties stronger than ever Through the hardships and celebrations, Swift's connections to her fans has only ballooned and deepened throughout the tour. After the Vienna cancellations, many fans flocked to the streets to sing Swift's songs and placed friendship bracelets – which also became an iconic feature of the shows – on a nearby tree. Over the past two years, the fandom has welcomed new audiences – both old and new. “I feel like years ago, we were kind of all the same age and fans for the same reason,” Wong said of Swifties. “Now the fandom has people from all kinds of backgrounds, all ages, all different reasons for following her in the first place.”
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Lisa Wicoff was given the green light to pursue three new courses at Allen Community College’s board of trustees meeting Tuesday evening. Wicoff is dean of the college’s Career Technology Center and Industry Partnerships. To complement the school’s healthcare curriculum, Wicoff proposed a gerontology/aging specialist program. “We want our elderly to have the best of care,” Wicoff said. Wicoff noted long-term care facilities and nursing homes need such professionals and that the program is a natural steppingstone for current nurse’s aides and medication aides who want to further their careers. Ninety-nine percent of nursing homes currently have job openings, Wicoff said. “We’ve got to start growing our own professionals,” she said. The program would also include training for those who want to become administrators in facilities for the elderly, she said, as well as home health services and agencies serving the elderly and disabled. Wicoff taps the expertise of her sister, Leslie Weir, director of Iola’s Heartland Meadows, an assisted living facility, who also teaches some of Wicoff’s courses. The new course includes hospice care, rehabilitative care for the disabled, the responsibilities of an activities director, and how to manage social services. Classes would include in-person field experience under the direction of licensed nursing staff at area facilities. ACC’s two-year program would differ from a four-year gerontology degree “which is typically related to sociology. They’re more theoretical,” as opposed to hands-on, Wicoff said. Classes would be a hybrid of online and face-to-face. “There’s not a program like this within the state,” Wicoff said. With approval by the Kansas Board of Education, the program could begin as early as this summer. Wicoff also has in mind a new program for CTE’s machining and manufacturing division called Energy Industry Fundaments, which would teach students about the fundamentals of the energy industry. And for the Center’s Automation Technology division, a class called AC/DC Circuits would provide instruction on the basics of direct and alternating current circuits and include courses on AC/DC circuits, and industrial wiring.Lisa Wicoff was given the green light to pursue three new courses at Allen Community College’s board of trustees meeting Tuesday evening. Wicoff is dean of the college’s Career Technology Center and Industry Partnerships. To complement the school’s healthcare curriculum, Wicoff proposed a gerontology/aging specialist program. “We want our elderly to have the best of care,” Wicoff said. Wicoff noted long-term care facilities and nursing homes need such professionals and that the program is a natural steppingstone for current nurse’s aides and medication aides who want to further their careers. Ninety-nine percent of nursing homes currently have job openings, Wicoff said. “We’ve got to start growing our own professionals,” she said. The program would also include training for those who want to become administrators in facilities for the elderly, she said, as well as home health services and agencies serving the elderly and disabled. Wicoff taps the expertise of her sister, Leslie Weir, director of Iola’s Heartland Meadows, an assisted living facility, who also teaches some of Wicoff’s courses. The new course includes hospice care, rehabilitative care for the disabled, the responsibilities of an activities director, and how to manage social services. Classes would include in-person field experience under the direction of licensed nursing staff at area facilities. ACC’s two-year program would differ from a four-year gerontology degree “which is typically related to sociology. They’re more theoretical,” as opposed to hands-on, Wicoff said. Classes would be a hybrid of online and face-to-face. “There’s not a program like this within the state,” Wicoff said. With approval by the Kansas Board of Education, the program could begin as early as this summer. Wicoff also has in mind a new program for CTE’s machining and manufacturing division called Energy Industry Fundaments, which would teach students about the fundamentals of the energy industry. And for the Center’s Automation Technology division, a class called AC/DC Circuits would provide instruction on the basics of direct and alternating current circuits and include courses on AC/DC circuits, and industrial wiring.