We live in a crowded area where it’s likely that some of us will become successful at some point. Pennsylvania is a very large state that is also the residence of some well-known celebrities. We often hear and see things about them in the news, hear their music on the radio, or come across their posts on social media. Did you know that three extremely famous and talented pop stars were actually raised in Bucks County, PA? It’s quite surprising! There have been many celebrities in various fields throughout Bucks County. Many famous athletes, artists, inventors, and others have lived...
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Implies Students Have Cell Phones Locked Away in School
Usually, students are not allowed to have cell phones in schools. However, some students still use them. Pennsylvania State Senator Ryan Aument, who represents Lancaster and is a member of the Republican party, wants to restrict the use of cell phones by students while they are in the classroom. “It has caused a significant change in the brain of teenagers, which is concerning,” Aument said. His idea is for schools to test a pilot program. “It’s not mandatory, but schools have the option to participate and they would be able to receive grant funding for cell phone lockers,” he said....
PGC wants to confirm the beginning of rifle deer season in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission set the hunting seasons for the year, but they want to know more about whether hunters really would rather gun deer season start on Saturday instead of the Monday after Thanksgiving. At their meeting on Saturday, the commissioners decided that this year’s gun deer season would start on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The PGC moved the start of rifle deer season from Monday to the Saturday after Thanksgiving in 2019 so that shooters, even those in college, would have more chances to hunt. The state lawmakers also agreed to let people hunt on three Sundays. On...
Campaign calling for Safe Driving in Pennsylvania Work Zones
People who work for PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike asked drivers to be more careful and alert in and around work zones across the Commonwealth on Monday, as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week. At a news gathering outside the statehouse, Mike Carroll, secretary of PennDOT, told drivers to pay attention as they approach work zones and not do anything distracting like use their phones. “Please pick the safe option. He told them, “I know everyone is in a hurry and wants to get where they’re going quickly. But please slow down in work zones.” To honor workers who...
The Greatest California Natural Disaster You Have Probably Never Heard About
California is famous for its sunny weather, stunning landscapes, and varied culture. However, the state has also experienced many destructive natural disasters, including earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and landslides. One of the most dangerous and damaging events that many people don’t know about is the Great Flood of 1862. The Great Flood of 1862 was a major flood that occurred in that year The Great Flood of 1862 was a long period of heavy rain that lasted for 43 days, from December 1861 to January 1862. It impacted the entire western coast of the United States. The storms brought a lot...
Georgia Supports For Protests Against ‘Foreign Influence’ Law
Georgia is preparing for protests on Monday against a proposed law that is similar to a controversial Russian law on “foreign agents”. Critics argue that this law could be used to silence and intimidate dissidents. The ruling Georgian Dream party made a surprise announcement this month, stating that they plan to adopt a new law next month. A similar plan was abandoned one year ago due to large protests. Georgia has been trying for a long time to strengthen its ties with Western countries. However, the current ruling party is accused of trying to reestablish connections with Russia, which used...
Nvidia, Georgia Tech Building AI Supercomputer for Students
Nvidia is collaborating with Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering to create a special AI supercomputer specifically for students. The project called AI Makerspace allows undergraduate students to use advanced hardware that was previously only available to researchers. Students will have the opportunity to use a computing cluster that includes 20 Nvidia HGX H100s. This cluster has a total of 160 GPUs, which are powerful enough to support advanced AI and machine learning projects. The university says that a single GPU can do a multiplication in one second, while it would take 50,000 students 22 years to do the same. “The...
Tbilisi, Georgia Now Becomes the Best City to Work Remotely
Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, has been identified as the top city in the world for UK employees to work remotely, according to research conducted by Currys. This makes it a great option for a weekend getaway. The computing and tech retailer analyzed 268 cities worldwide. They ranked these cities based on factors such as monthly rent, basic utility price per month, broadband speed, safety index, and the length of stay allowed for UK citizens. Each city was given a score out of 10, resulting in a total score out of 50. The city with the highest score is...
Must Lock Empty Vehicles When Guns are Inside: Georgia New Rule
Coastal The largest city in Georgia will now require that guns left in empty vehicles be securely stored. This new rule is aimed at reducing the number of gun thefts from unlocked cars, according to Savannah Mayor Van Johnson. “We are not attempting to confiscate anyone’s firearms – that is a constitutional right protected by the Second Amendment,” Johnson, a Democrat, explained to reporters. “However, we believe that along with having the right, there is also a responsibility to protect and preserve this right.” I will continue to bring my gun with me. However, I will also secure my gun...
Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Launches Florida Abortion Rights Tour
Following the Florida Supreme Court’s decisions to allow abortion to be voted on and to enact a ban on abortion supported by Senator Rick Scott, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has started a statewide Florida Freedom Tour. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is traveling around the state to discuss the fight for freedom and to hold Republican Senator Rick Scott responsible for his strong and public support for Florida’s near-total abortion ban, which has very few exceptions for cases of rape or incest. “Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell said that if Rick Scott believes he can support a national abortion ban in the Senate...