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Very interesting proposal…

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Congressional Reform Act of 2022
 
1. No Tenure / No Pension. A Congressman / woman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they’re out of office.
 
2. Congress (past, present, & future) participates in Social Security.
All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the American people. It may not be used for any other purpose.
 
3. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as all Americans do.
 
4. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.
 
5. Congress loses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people.
 
6. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people.
 
7. All contracts with past and present Congressmen/women are void effective 3/1/22. The American people did not make this contract with Congressmen/women.
Congress made all these contracts for themselves. Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their term(s), then go home and go back to work.

Wanda Advisory # 8

Weather 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Wanda Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL212021
900 PM GMT Mon Nov 01 2021

...WANDA TRANSITIONS TO A TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER THE NORTH-CENTRAL
ATLANTIC OCEAN...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM GMT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...34.2N 42.2W
ABOUT 885 MI...1425 KM WSW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 70 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 900 PM GMT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Wanda was
located near latitude 34.2 North, longitude 42.2 West. Wanda is
moving toward the east-northeast near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this 
general motion should continue through early this evening.  
A turn toward the northeast is forecast to occur tonight, followed 
by a turn toward the north by Tuesday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Some slight strengthening will be possible during the next couple of 
days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.

Wanda Advisory # 6

Weather 
BULLETIN
Subtropical Storm Wanda Advisory Number   6...Corrected
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL212021
900 AM GMT Mon Nov 01 2021

Corrected initial position

...WANDA TURNING SOUTHEASTWARD...
...EXPECTED TO TURN NORTHEASTWARD BY TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM GMT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...34.5N 43.9W
ABOUT 970 MI...1560 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...SE OR 125 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 900 AM GMT (0900 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Wanda was
located near latitude 34.5 North, longitude 43.9 West. The storm is
moving toward the southeast near 7 mph (11 km/h).    A turn toward
the northeast is expected by tonight followed by a turn toward the 
north on Tuesday or Tuesday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is forecast during the next few days.
However, Wanda may become a tropical storm on Tuesday.

Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the
center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb (29.24 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None

Wanda Advisory # 2

Weather 
BULLETIN
Subtropical Storm Wanda Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL212021
900 AM GMT Sun Oct 31 2021

...WANDA MOVING EAST-SOUTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM GMT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...36.5N 43.9W
ABOUT 935 MI...1500 KM W OF THE AZORES
ABOUT 850 MI...1365 KM SE OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ESE OR 105 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 900 AM GMT (0900 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Wanda was
located near latitude 36.5 North, longitude 43.9 West. The storm is
moving toward the east-southeast near 16 mph (26 km/h)  A turn
toward the southeast at a slower forward speed is expected later
today.  A turn to the northeast or north is forecast to occur on
Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slight strengthening is possible during the next couple of days.

Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the
center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 mb (29.15 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None

Wanda Advisory # 1

Weather 
BULLETIN
Subtropical Storm Wanda Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL212021
1100 PM AST Sat Oct 30 2021

...SUBTROPICAL STORM WANDA FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...36.2N 45.4W
ABOUT 1020 MI...1640 KM W OF THE AZORES
ABOUT 825 MI...1330 KM SSE OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...SE OR 125 DEGREES AT 21 MPH...33 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...988 MB...29.18 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Wanda was
located near latitude 36.2 North, longitude 45.4 West. The storm is
moving toward the southeast near 21 mph (33 km/h), and a slower 
southeast to east-southeast motion is expected during the 
next day or two.  A turn to the northeast or north is forecast to 
occur on Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is forecast during the next few days.

Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the
center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 988 mb (29.18 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None

Volleyball Rivalry Game

Gator Sports
 
Gators volleyball travels to Alabama

Lexi Carson 

Get ready for the rival game of the season. Florida volleyball (12-6, 6-2) will play Alabama (9-9, 1-5) tonight at 8 p.m. in Tuscaloosa.

Star Setter

The Gators have the accomplishments of six-foot setter Marlie Monserez going into tonight’s game. Monserez is currently ranked third in the conference with 11.09 assists per set.

  • Monserez was awarded her fourth setter of the week title on Oct. 18.
  • Had four digs, three kills and two blocks in their last game against Texas A&M.
  • Monserez leads the team with a high hitting percentage of .438.
  • AVCA All-American Honorable Mention. (2020)
  • AVCA All-Southeast Region Honorable Mention. (2020)
  • Three-time 2020-21 SEC Setter of the week.

Season Highlights

Florida’s 2021 season has twice as many wins than losses.

Under the longstanding head coach, Mary Wise, who has had 979 coaching victories in her career, which is the fourth most in Division I history. This season’s accomplishments are no different.

In the 2021 season so far they have scored a total of 895 kills, 832 assists and 925 digs. They also have a winning percentage of .667.

Gators volleyball huddle
The Gators huddle after winning a point in the second set against NO. 20 Stanford. This is Florida’s first lose of the season as they are now 3-1. (Credit: floridagators.com)

Will Volleyball History Repeat Itself?

Last year, Florida dominated Alabama (25-21, 25-17, 25-22).

The two outside hitters that contributed to the win include Thayer Hall and T’ara Ceasar managing 26 kills.

Gators Volleyball has had a history of consistently ranking higher than Alabama. Last season, Alabama had a 7-15 record, when Florida was 21-4.  Also, Florida volleyball currently sits at 23rd in the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

Florida volleyball has never lost to the Crimson Tide, so it would be a shocking loss if the Gators can’t keep their momentum going to secure the next win.

Tonight’s matchup will take place inside the Foster Auditorium and will be broadcasted on ESPNU.

Pre-Season Gator All American

Gator Sports
Colin Castleton receives preseason honor
Florida forward Colin Castleton plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college basketball game...
Florida forward Colin Castleton plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)(John Amis | AP)
By Chris Pinson
 
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Florida senior Colin Castleton enters the upcoming 2021-22 season with great expectations on his shoulders from Gators fans, after averaging 12 points and six rebounds a game in his junior campaign for the orange and blue.
Now, he’s being recognized as one of the best players in the entire Southeastern Conference.
Castleton was voted to the Preseason First Team All-SEC roster on Monday. He was also the only player from Florida to be named to either the First or Second All SEC team.
His 2.25 blocks per game last season was one of the top five single-season best performances in school history.
Castleton will play a key role this season as a team leader on and off the floor for Florida.
He and the Gators will try to build on their momentum when they tip off Tuesday, Nov. 9, against Elon at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Gator QB Updates – ESPN

Gator Sports
Florida Gators coach Dan Mullen not committing yet to a QB vs. Georgia Bulldogs
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Florida coach Dan Mullen wouldn’t commit to naming a starting quarterback for his team’s Oct. 30 game against No. 1 Georgia.
Emory Jones started at quarterback during last Saturday’s loss at LSU, but did not play down the stretch as Anthony Richardson led the offense on four straight touchdown drives in the second half.
“We’re really fortunate we have two good quarterbacks here,” Mullen said Wednesday.
He pointed out how when both quarterbacks have been healthy, both have played during games.
“I see us continuing down that path,” he said.
He later added, “Like everything, we’ll look at everything and we evaluate everything we do.”
Mullen balked at a direct question whether Jones would be the quarterback during the first play from scrimmage against Georgia, saying he wouldn’t “get into strategy.”
Jones has started every game this season.
“I’m not going to tell you what the first play of the game is going to be, if that’s what you’re asking,” Mullen said.
Jones, a junior, has been an inconsistent passer in his first season as the starter. He’s thrown 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions, and run for one score.
Meanwhile, Richardson, a freshman, has come up with several big plays in limited action. He’s thrown five touchdowns and three interceptions, and has run for three scores.

 

2022 Gator Gymnastics Schedule

Gator Sports

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gator Gymnastics looks forward to the return to full competition schedules and full arenas when the 2022 season kicks off in January.
 
This home schedule includes three duals versus teams who advanced to Fort Worth for the 2021 NCAA Championships (Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma). Find the Gators’ complete 2022 schedule below along with information on how to secure your seat in the Exactech Arena for some of the nation’s top meets of the season.
 
Florida’s 2022 Home Schedule:
Florida’s home schedule opens the weekend of Jan. 7 with a quad meet featuring Northern Illinois, Rutgers and Texas Woman’s University. The Gators are home again the next weekend of Jan. 14 for a meeting of the 2021 Southeastern Conference champions – Florida (regular season) and Alabama (championship meet).
 
A fan favorite – the 16th Annual Gators Link to Pink – is set for the final weekend of January. The dual versus Arkansas is part of a SEC initiative to raise breast cancer awareness. Most of the league’s teams participate in a “pink” meet each season.
 
February home action features two of the nation’s top duals of the season – LSU (Feb. 11) and Oklahoma (Feb. 25). Both teams were among the eight team’s advancing to 2021 NCAA Championships, with Oklahoma taking second and LSU finishing sixth.
 

Date Opponent Site Time (ET)
1/7 Texas Woman’s University, Northern Illinois, Rutgers H 6:45 p.m.
1/14 Alabama H 5:45 p.m.
1/21 Georgia A 6 p.m.
1/28 Arkansas (Gators Link to Pink) H 8:15 p.m.
2/4/ Missouri A 7 p.m.
2/11 LSU H 5:45 p.m.
2/18 Kentucky A 6 p.m.
2/25 Oklahoma H 6:45 p.m.
3/4 Auburn A 7 p.m.
3/11 North Carolina State, Rutgers A 7 p.m.

 

Post-Season Dates:
March 19 Southeastern Conference Championships (BJCC Arena, Birmingham, Ala.)
March 30-April 3 NCAA Regional Championships
  Sites: Auburn, Kentucky, NC State, Washington
April 14 & 16-18 NCAA Championships (Dickies Arena / Fort Worth, Texas)

 

A Great Idea

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Alexa Together helps you take care of your loved ones

Independence is a top priority for most aging seniors, and for their families as well. A new program from Amazon for Alexa addresses this directly.

Alexa’s Care Hub is a trusted option in the Alexa app that allows family members to stay informed on their older loved one’s activity (with prior permission from the loved one, of course!)—including getting an alert if the loved one has called out for help.

The augmented Alexa Together service expands on those free features with new ones.

 

  1. Allowing multiple people to join in the support system—ideal when multiple people are involved in care giving. The feature allows for siblings, friends, even involved neighbors to be added to the support system. This latter feature is especially nice if family members don’t live nearby.  
  2. Creating reminders on loved ones’ devices—ideal for things like taking medicines and doctors’ appointments, but also reminders for social events, family zoom calls, you name it.
  3. Allowing participants to remotely add contacts to the family member’s Alexa account, so they can call anyone hands-free, with ease.
  4. Giving access to a hands-free 24-7 emergency hotline. If the family member has an emergency at home, like a fall, they can ask Alexa to call for help. The people connected to the account will get an alert as well, so they can jump in to help. (This is why having a trusted neighbor is great!)
 

Amazon is offering Alexa Together for free for six months, and then charges $19.99 per month to continue the service. It’ll be available later this year (US only), and you can learn more about it here and sign up to get notified when it’s released.