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In addition, portions of existing sidewalk near Carter Drive will be extended for improved pedestrian access.
Grant funding is for fiscal year 2022.
The total project cost is $5.9 million, including engineering. The local match for the project is $3,973,696.
The goal of the project is to reduce traffic congestion and rear-end crashes due to vehicles making left turns. Average daily traffic for this section of the highway is 13,200 vehicles.
WATCH What is net neutrality?
The Senate approved a measure Wednesday 52-47 that would overturn the Federal Communication Commission's decision to roll back Obama-era so-called net neutrality rules.
But that would happen only if it passes the House and is signed by President Trump, which appears unlikely.
The repeal effort led by Senate Democrats faces a significant hurdle in the House and an even greater one in the White House, but Democrats hope to rally support from young voters as they head to the ballot box in the 2018 midterm elections.
Many Senate Republicans, including Sen. John Thune, R.-S.D., cried foul on Wednesday, accusing Democrats of pushing the reversal through a rarely-used tactic without coming to the table to negotiate on new legislation.
Thune, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation said he supports a ban on blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization of internet traffic, but reverting to the antiquated laws as Democrats want "only delays concrete protections for a free and open internet."
Democrats say they are up against the clock. They and their colleagues in the House of Representatives have until June 12 to pass the repeal of the FCC's December decision to roll back landmark Obama-era rules that prevent internet service providers from slowing down or blocking access to certain parts of the internet.
Even if that plan works, President Trump would have to sign it, which is unlikely given his public support for the FCC decision.
The absence of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., away from Washington fighting brain cancer, gave Democrats the opportunity to secure just one Republican vote to gain a simple majority and send the measure to the House. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, was that ticket for Democrats as she and two other GOP senators, Lisa Murkowsk...
Despite the unlikelihood of this actually re-enacting net neutrality rules, Democrats will hail it as a victory.
“Pretty much every millennial supports it,” Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., the lead sponsor told reporters last week during a news conference.
When the Senate takes its final vote on my #NetNeutrality resolution later this afternoon, we’ll show the American people who sides with them, and who sides with the powerful special interests and corporate donors who are thriving under the @realDonaldTrump administration.
YouTube ads from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have already appeared on the issue, as voters head to the polls for midterm primaries and look ahead.
The December FCC 3-2 vote, along party lines, was a victory for those for internet service providers like Verizon and Comcast who said the Obama rules were heavy-handed, burdensome and hold back innovation.
Sen. Thune maintains that, under Obama Administration rules, internet service providers were spending less money on innovation and more money on lawyers and politics.
Samsara is one in a long line of New Age doc-polemics, but new film technology makes it stand out.
Directed by Ron Fricke. Opens Friday.
Ever since Godfrey Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi burst on the scene back in 1982, that documentary and its many offshoots have collectively served as a convenient pop-cultural separator, the critical equivalent of an electrified barbed-wire fence.
On one side of the fence, the doc — a montage of images carefully edited together to promote the concept that the Earth and its inhabitants are living a "life out of balance" — impressed audiences not only with its gorgeous, juxtaposed images of things like peaceful clouds and bustling cities and its Philip Glass music...
The other side of the fence is populated by wretched cynics unmoved by ancient Hopi laments and instinctively wary of anything that smacks of groupthink, however well-intentioned. To them, it's a shame that sulfur miners are suffering somewhere in the world, but what's that got to do with me?
Most people, of course, straddle this fence. We're merely looking for a relatively entertaining night at the movies, which is where Samsara comes in. Its director and co-writer, Ron Fricke, served as a writer and cameraman on Koyaanisqatsi and made several similar docs, including 1992's Baraka — so his message is prett...
As for Fricke's conclusions, they seem to be: Belief systems are wide and varied; the earth is overpopulated; and life is not fair, but then it is. Pretty much what Reggio was on about. Those who ate up Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life are possibly already standing in line for this one, as well they should.
Samsara is not showing in any theaters in the area.
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It's no longer a matter of if, but when. The interest rate on everything from credit cards to adjustable-rate mortgages could soon be headed higher.
The Federal Reserve signaled once more on Wednesday that it will likely begin raising its benchmark interest rate later this year. The rate has been near zero since December 2008 as part of the central bank's strategy to stimulate job growth.
Keeping the federal funds rate so low has lowered the expenses of consumers with variable-interest rate debt, such as credit cards.
After an initial rate hike, the Fed says interest rates would likely remain at very low levels for quite some time. One or two small rate increases would have a negligible impact on borrowing costs.
"Consumers should be mindful of what the potential cumulative effect could be if the Fed raises rates several times over the course of a couple of years," said Greg McBride, Bankrate.com's chief financial analyst.
Do you have any variable-interest loans, such as credit cards, an adjustable-rate mortgage or home equity line of credit? These are the types of loans that will be primarily affected by changes in the federal funds rate.
That's because the annual percentage rate, or APR, on these loans is typically a combination of a percentage rate that's determined by the borrower's credit score plus the prime rate.
The prime rate is a benchmark interest rate that tends to follow the trajectory of the federal funds rate. If the Fed funds rate is steadily rising, so will the prime rate, translating into a higher overall interest rate on many consumer loans.
Many economists anticipate that the Fed will begin rising rates as soon as September. They predict, at most, two increases of 0.25 percent in the Fed's benchmark rate this year.
Going by that forecast, borrowers wouldn't see much in the way of added interest costs. For example, take a $5,000 credit card balance. A 0.50 percent increase would amount to about $2 a month or roughly $24 annually in extra finance charges, said Paul Siegfried, senior vice president and head of TransUnion's...
The borrower in this example would also see his or her minimum monthly payment increase as well. That's because it is typically based on a combination of finance charges, which would rise along with the prime rate, plus a percentage of the balance.
"This is not something that has necessarily a big impact on your household budget, because of the payment flexibility, the ability to make minimum payments," McBride said.
Although the Fed appears unlikely to raise interest rates quickly, it may be a good time to consider options for refinancing any debt that would be affected.
The prospect of rising interest rates makes balance transfer credit card offers particularly appealing.
Generally, such offers include an introductory period to pay off the balance with no, or a sharply reduced, interest. The period can last for a year or more.
Introductory balances for credit cards were not always at zero percent. That became the norm over the past six or seven years, because the federal funds rate has been so low. Before that, it was common to see card balance transfer offers of 3.9 percent for periods ranging from 12 months to 21 months.
But when the Fed begins raising rates, that will make it less attractive for banks to offer these deals.
"As the costs of funds go up, institutions may not be able to issue such an aggressive or competitive price," Siegfried said. "The question is, where is that point?"
Homeowners may be tempted to access the equity in their home to refinance their debts. That can make sense, especially because mortgage interest payments can be deducted come tax time. But remember there's a trade-off: Shifting unsecured debt onto a loan that's secured by your home.
Getting a fixed-rate personal loan from a bank or from a peer-to-peer lender, where individuals borrow money from a pool of investors, may also be a good option. Rates on those loans can be lower than credit card rates, and they're fixed. Note that they're not immune from rising rates, so if you're going...
A balance transfer or other form of refinancing can lower your interest rate costs or shield you from hikes temporarily. But it's best to see it only as a first step.
Instead of trying to merely lower their interest rate costs, borrowers should make a plan to pay off the debt as soon as possible, said Peter Ashby, a certified financial planner in Roseville, California.
"It makes sense to seek a lower interest rate once a plan is in place to reduce the debt and future spending," he said.
A new paper from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) shows that Ecuador has experienced strong progress in key economic, social and health indicators since 2007, with a dramatic rebound from the global recession since 2009. The paper, “Ecuador’s Economy Since 2007” by Rebecca Ray and Sara Kozameh, examin...
The government fought the recession in two main ways: through expansionary fiscal policy – including expanding access to housing finance – and through what limited monetary policy it had available, keeping interest rates low and limiting the bank reserves that could leave the country.
Ecuador’s stimulus was almost 5 percent of GDP and consisted of three major initiatives to use new lines of credit to bolster the economy. Apart from housing loans, the stimulus also included a large, temporary increase in the Crédito de Desarrollo Humano microcredit program.
Poverty has fallen dramatically since 2009, and by about one-fourth over the last five years. Urban poverty has fallen by about one-third, to 17.4 percent since mid-2009, and had fallen to 22 percent before the recession. Rural poverty fell to 50.9 percent by the end of 2011, after rising from 58 to 59.7 percent during...
This decrease in poverty has been aided by a significant expansion in the bono de desarrollo humano (BDH), a cash transfer program for those in the lower 40 percent of income distribution who are mothers of children under age 16, are above the age of 65, or are disabled. Recent studies have also found significant posit...
Between 2006 and 2009, social spending increased significantly, with government spending on education doubling from 2.6 to 5.2 percent of GDP – and spending on social welfare programs such as cash transfer programs, child and family development, food security and nutritional development programs, and construction and m...
Education accessibility for poor children has also been increased through the elimination of school fees, and the offering of free breakfasts, school materials and uniforms.
Unemployment is currently at 4.9 percent (its lowest point since the current methodology began in 2007), while the minimum wage has risen by about 40 percent in real terms over the last five years.
Ecuador’s progress is especially impressive given the huge fall-off in revenue from exports and remittances over the last few years. Between 2008 and 2009, revenue from exports of goods fell by more than 25 percent.
The paper also finds that Ecuador could improve its balance of payments situation by diversifying exports, as there has been little diversification beyond the petroleum and traditional agricultural sectors. Having the dollar as the country’s currency makes this more difficult, however.
Ecuador invests in its people and its infrastructure. USA should take heed.
October 1, 2018, 2:02 p.m.
Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees. Take these researchers from the California Academy of Sciences, for example.
In the video above, they're in the process of discovering a new species of fish, not noticing a large shark swimming above their heads. From where you're sitting, you'd be hard-pressed to miss the bluntnose sixgill shark hovering just above them.
Their colleague, who's capturing the video, calls out to them — with little success.
The suspenseful but entertaining video is only enhanced by the divers' voices, which sound more like famous cartoon chipmunks than human voices, and are a little difficult to understand. That's the result of a special gas mixture containing helium; the researchers need it to dive to these depths.
The good news is that the sixgill shark isn't usually spotted in that area, an indication of a healthy ecosystem.
As for their discovery, researchers Hudson Pinheiro and Luiz Rocha found and named the new fish, Tosanoides aphrodite, more than 400 feet underwater. They were diving near a reef in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, almost exactly between Brazil and South Africa when they made the discovery. Their work is part of Hope ...
And by the way, the fish they discovered has neon pink, purple and yellow stripes. It's a sight to behold — after you get over the shock of seeing the shark.
Divers discover new fish but miss a large shark hovering over them.
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Civil War "School of the Soldier"
If you are a fan of smashmouth defensive football, then Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium might be the place to be Saturday evening at 7 p.m.
That's when Oakland and Whitehaven will lock horns in the BlueCross Bowl for the Class 6A state football championship.
The two teams, both 14-0, boast arguably two of the best - if not the top two - defenses in the state.
"If we both play at that level, it should have a chance to be a great defensive game," Whitehaven coach Rodney Saulsberry said. "Defense travels, no matter what the level of competition. (Oakland) coach (Kevin) Creasy has got a great defense, and we do a good job on defense."
Oakland has allowed just 68 points in 14 games. The Patriots have given up seven or less in all but one game and have tossed five shutouts. Of the 10 touchdowns allowed by Oakland, only six were given up by the varsity players.
Whitehaven's numbers aren't quite as gaudy, but definitely impressive. The Tigers have allowed just 121 points in 14 games (8.8 average), have held eight teams to single digits and three shutouts.
"They're definitely the best defense we have played," said Oakland senior offensive lineman and MTSU commitment Elijah Dobbins. "They're huge, physical and fast. It's going to be a huge challenge for us."
Whitehaven's defense starts with senior linebacker Aubrey Miller, the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Lineman winner. Miller has 116 tackles (nine for loss), a sack, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries.
"Our defense is standard - we play every team the same," said Miller, referring to the team's philosophy against Oakland. "We can easily adjust for any offense."
Whitehaven senior defensive end J'Len Smith has 51 tackles (nine for loss), two sacks and three forced fumbles.
"It should be a pretty tough game defensively," Smith said. "Oakland runs their offense a lot more efficiently than other teams we've played."
Overall, the Tigers have allowed just more than 1,000 yards of rushing - around 70 yards a game.
"Their defense is good," said Stevens, the Class 6A Mr. Football Back winner. "You look at their scores, it's almost matched ours. They have great athletes and playmakers."
Added Oakland senior quarterback Brendan Matthews, "They have size and speed and a lot of great players. Their defensive line reminds me of Hillsboro. Their secondary is close to Riverdale. They're the best of all the teams we've played."
Oakland's defense has been led by JaCoby Stevens (senior safety and LSU commitment), Kaleb Oliver (senior safety and Mississippi State commitment), senior linebacker Jackson Cauthen and senior lineman Chris Onwumere, among others.
Stevens has nine interceptions while Cauthen leads the way with 125 tackles (nine for loss) and Oliver has added 82 tackles (16.5 for loss). Onwumere has 100 tackles, including 22 for loss, while senior linebacker Brandon Turner has collected 96 tackles (20 for loss).
"You're going to see two of the best defenses at state," Creasy said. "Both teams have really good players on that side of the ball. There are no weak links on either squad."
One day after his party took a drubbing in the midterm elections, President Barack Obama said he had no intention of signing a Republican bill to overturn his signature healthcare legislation but would be willing to work with the GOP on other issues.
"On healthcare, there are certainly some lines I'm going to draw," Obama said in a White House press conference Wednesday. "Repeal of the law I won't sign."
The president said he also would resist efforts to weaken the law piecemeal, as Republicans have suggested, including getting rid of the individual mandate.
But he would be agreeable to "responsible changes" to "make it work better," Obama said. "There's no law that has ever been passed that is perfect."

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