Youth sports officials are harassed and disrespected.  It has to stop.

Youth sports officials are harassed and disrespected. It has to stop.

I, like many other people, like to play sports. Throughout my childhood, playing sports as a youth was the only constant. I learned teamwork and leadership skills that have shaped me into the person I am today. But there is a danger facing all youth sports right now that, if not addressed soon, could lead …

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Oklahoma weather gives the highest home owner insurance in the US

Oklahoma weather gives the highest home owner insurance in the US

Homeowners insurance is still going up, really rocketing, in Oklahoma, which already had the most expensive coverage in the nation. It costs $5,858 a year for $300,000 worth of coverage with a $1,000 deductible, more than double the national average of $2,601, according to fresh statistics from Insurance.com, an online insurance information provider and marketplace. …

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Electric sports cars are starting a “performance arms race,” engineer says

Electric sports cars are starting a “performance arms race,” engineer says

Are we entering an ‘arms race’ between internal combustion engine and electric sports cars? Some engineers and senior automotive executives are beginning to question the superiority of electric sports cars, which have become a controversial topic among enthusiasts. This week, Laurence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, told reporters at the company’s UK headquarters that …

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Stockton University is committed to art and culture

Stockton University is committed to art and culture

On Monday, beginning the inauguration week of Stockton University’s sixth president, Dr. Joe Bertolino, I was among the arts and culture professionals invited to participate in the Summit at Stockton University’s Atlantic City campus as Commencement Week began Monday. All of this was leading up to the official swearing in of the school’s sixth president, …

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Arizona State Retirement System sold 551 shares in Planet Fitness, Inc.  (NYSE:PLNT)

Arizona State Retirement System sold 551 shares in Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT)

Arizona State Retirement System reduced its stake in shares of Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT – Free Report ) by 2.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 23,639 shares of the company’s stock after selling 551 shares during the quarter. Arizona …

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FSU College of Music Associates embark on a musical adventure with Word of the South

FSU College of Music Associates embark on a musical adventure with Word of the South

Megan Eileen and her band Phabrik embark on a unique musical journey, building a deep connection with their music and each other. The Phabrik musicians are among 80 artists featured in this year’s Word of the South, a literary and music festival featuring writers and musicians of all genres, taking place in Cascades Park April …

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The college’s automotive technology program is being rebooted

The college’s automotive technology program is being rebooted

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College is relaunching its automotive technology program with a new instructor, a new curriculum and a renewed focus on workforce readiness that includes a course in electric vehicle diagnostics and repair. The first cohort in the six-month Automotive Service Technician certification course began in January and will be ready to hit …

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Right side of throw |  News, Sports, Work

Right side of throw | News, Sports, Work

Photo by Dwayne Black: Tracy-Milroy-Balaton’s Ethan Martinez beats out a throw by home run during a baseball game against Russell-Tyler-Rutton in Rutton on Friday night. The Panthers beat the Knights 20-17. RUTTON — In a wild back-and-forth baseball game with runs scored in bunches, the Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Panthers traveled to Russell Tyler-Rutton for a very entertaining …

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Vanguard’s Utilities ETF has generated strong annual returns for decades. Got $500 to invest? The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU -0.76%) should be at the top of your shopping list. Since 2004, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) has generated an 8.9% annual return. These returns have been remarkably consistent, with positive returns posted in nearly every period, …

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