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‘It just looked like poop.’ Chemical truck explodes in SC Denny’s parking lot
Chemical from a truck exploded in SC Denny’s parking lot. Scott Garrett Provided It wasn’t a scene you normally see at a Denny’s restaurant — a tanker truck oozing a yellow-brown chunky mess across the parking lot. “I immediately was like, wait, pull over. This is insane. We just saw some, like, material billowing out from the truck. Honestly, it just looked like poop from a butt,” Anvil Murphy told WYFF, a Greenville television station.
China has an advantage on Iran — Trump must push back
China weighed in on the Iran war recently, urging Tehran and Washington to negotiate and stating that “a ceasefire and dialogue remain the only way out.” The comments on their own won’t have much impact. But they’re emblematic of how China has handled the war in Iran so far: cautiously, from the sidelines, encouraging diplomacy while refusing to get involved itself. But there’s another layer here, too. China is quietly benefiting from the conflict in the Middle East.
SCOTT GARRETT: Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Plan Beats Bernie’s Big-Government Credit Crackdown
For nearly a century, the 30‑year mortgage has been the backbone of American homeownership. Born out of the Great Depression, it became dominant because it offered families flexibility: lower monthly payments, more manageable cash flow, and a path to stability. Today, with affordability strained by sustained inflation and higher interest rates, it’s time to revisit that same principle of choice. Donald Trump’sproposalto allow 50‑year mortgages has drawn sharp criticism.
Why are Republicans helping Dick Durbin gut Trump’s crypto bill?
Fifteen years ago, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) slipped an amendment into law that handed a $90 billion windfall to mega-retailers like Walmart and Target — while forcing everyday Americans to foot the bill. Now he’s trying to do it again. This time, he’s recruited Republican help. President Trump has made his priorities clear. He wants America to dominate in financial tech — not hand the future to China.
Guest Op-ed: New Jersey’s Housing Mess - Made in Trenton, Not by AI
By Scott Garrett, For The Trentonian Why is it so hard to afford a home in New Jersey? There’s an abundance of reasons—and they’re not always what Trenton wants us to hear. There’s no question that New Jersey has become an expensive place to live. The cost of living here is 11 percent higher than the national average, and this is driven overwhelmingly by housing, which is an astonishing 30 percent higher than the national average. Some of that is due to our state’s proximity to New York City.
We have to put a stop to New Jersey’s health care corporate welfare | Opinion Original
Government health care spending is a concern, with the U.S. spending significantly more per person than major European countries. New Jersey's 340B program, intended to help low-income patients get affordable drugs, is being exploited by some hospitals for profit. Nonprofit hospitals participating in the 340B program often make more from the program than they spend on charity care, raising questions about their nonprofit status.
Lighting efficiency – More than LEDs alone | Consulting - Specifying Engineer
As we become more energy efficient, lighting design is a great place to start in the built environment Learning Objectives Know the three steps lighting design should always involve. Learn the importance for each role on a project team to understand lighting controls for a design. Understand the difference between task-ambient lighting design approach and a lighting controls design approach and which scenarios each would be applied.
Avoiding total darkness in emergency lighting scenarios
Learning Objectives Understand the history and intent of code requirements related to avoiding total darkness in emergency lighting scenarios. Become familiar with different strategies for compliance with the code requirements related to emergency lighting scenarios. Know how to select and document the solution(s) for avoiding total darkness in emergency lighting scenarios best suited for a given project.
Designing lighting control for the life sciences sector
Learning Objectives Understand the differences in lighting design and lighting control for life sciences projects. Consider the cost differences in these highly specialized buildings. Learn seven lighting control tips for vivaria and other life sciences projects. Lighting control insights By understanding the projects occurring within the life sciences building, lighting designers can ensure the lighting and lighting control systems are designed correctly.
Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Responsibility: 5 ways to turbo charge your security practices | 4-Traders
This post was authored by Scott Garrett, GSSO, Cisco and Matt Gyde, Group Executive Security, Dimension Data. The speed at which we operate in a mobile world can result in risky user behaviors that threat actors are taking advantage of in order to breach information. Attackers are targeting the human element of digital IT through phishing and other forms of social engineering.
Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Responsibility: 5 ways to turbo charge your security practices
This post was authored by Scott Garrett, GSSO, Cisco and Matt Gyde, Group Executive Security, Dimension Data. The speed at which we operate in a mobile world can result in risky user behaviors that threat actors are taking advantage of in order to breach information. Attackers are targeting the human element of digital IT through phishing and other forms of social engineering.
You should never give up on your dreams
You should never give up on your dreams My dad’s idea for a cartoon has finally become a reality after 30 years, says Scott Garrett Your 14-day free trial has expired. Subscribe today to the full package to access this premium content, plus save over £49 with this offer. Gain instant access to Broadcastnow.co.uk and take a look at the latest issue and supplements. Keep up to date with the news by signing up to our breaking news alerts and TV ratings.
Democrat defeats controversial chair of House Wall Street subpanel
His campaign raised a staggering $4.2 million, which helped propel his bid in a pricey New York suburbs media market. It also made his challenge to Garrett the most expensive House race in New Jersey history. Garrett managed to raise just over $2 million. Garrett has represented New Jersey’s 5th District since 2003 and chairs the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises. The influential panel oversees slews of powerful banks and financial firms.
Dem’s House gains narrow after loss in Nebraska
Democrats are poised to make only single-digit gains in the House, as Republicans rode Donald Trump Donald TrumpDem’s House gains narrow after loss in Nebraska Trump spokesman praises Clinton's 'classy' speech Trump's win ripples across stock market MORE's coattails to victory. Nine seats held by Republicans flipped to Democrats in Tuesday's elections. But three GOP wins in Florida and Nebraska are keeping those pickups in single digits. Freshman Rep.
Congress must address the overuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture
Food policy and animal welfare are rife with overlap, but nowhere is this intersection more urgent than the escalating public health crisis stemming from the overuse of antibiotics on factory farms.
Senior House Republicans fighting for their lives
Two weeks ahead of the Nov. 8 elections, a handful of hardened House Republicans find themselves in a rare position: They’re fighting for their political lives. Reps. Darrell Issa of California, John Mica of Florida andof New Jersey — former or sitting panel chairmen who all represent suburban areas — are heading into the final leg of the campaign in toss-up races that could eliminate 54 years of Capitol Hill experience in a single night.
10 races Democrats must win to take the House
Democrats have renewed hope that they can put the House into play after a wave of groping allegations against GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump Donald Trump10 races Democrats must win to take the House Kasich: GOP must evolve or it will die WikiLeaks publishes new batch of Podesta emails MORE shook the political world over the last week. Internal polling in the wake of the 2005 audio leak is slowly trickling in, but the party has its eyes on a handful of districts once seen far out of reach.
‘Crystal Ball’ favors GOP in race for House
A top election handicapper has shifted a handful of House races in favor of the Democrats. Sabato's Crystal Ball, a project of political analysts at the University of Virginia, is predicting that six House Republicans now face tougher headwinds heading into the homestretch of the Nov. 8 elections.
Yellen defends Fed from Trump attacks
Donald Trump Donald TrumpTrump gives Lester Holt a C grade for debate Trump camp talking points: Mention Monica Lewinsky Trump floats theory that Google suppresses negative news on Clinton MORE’s charges that the Federal Reserve is a political tool of the Obama administration are gaining some traction on Capitol Hill. Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen had to directly rebut the GOP nominee’s attacks Wednesday when she testified to the House Financial Services Committee.
Garrett: Financial CHOICE Act will help spur economic growth
And while you might not know Dodd-Frank by name, you have certainly felt its impact in your wallet. The architects of Dodd-Frank crafted an onerous maze of regulations and rules that put Washington priorities ahead of the needs of American families.
The 25 Greatest Designers of All Time
When the editors of AUTOMOBILE proposed that I name the 25 greatest car designers of all time, it seemed like a rather simple task. But after the first few obvious names, it became apparent that selecting just a couple dozen people from the thousands who have practiced the craft over the past hundred-plus years was impossible. Bear in mind that few of them are or were individual practitioners.
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