South Carolina Saw The 2nd Fastest Weekly Unemployment Claims Recovery

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Despite the fact that the U.S. is dealing with an uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, new unemployment claims decreased week-over-week on November 2, and were 90% below the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help add some context to these statistics, WalletHub just released updated rankings for the States Whose Weekly Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Quickest.

To identify which states’ workforces are experiencing the quickest recovery from COVID-19, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across three metrics based on changes in unemployment claims.

South Carolina saw the 2nd fastest recovering numbers over the past week and North Carolina saw the 25th fastest in the nation.

States Whose Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Quickest

State Recovered Most Since Last Week  Recovered Most Since Start of COVID-19 Crisis 
Oregon 1 1
South Carolina 2 38
West Virginia 3 10
Vermont 4 6
Pennsylvania 5 7
Connecticut 6 2
Kentucky 7 45
South Dakota 8 40
New Jersey 9 3
Montana 10 8
Wyoming 11 4
Michigan 12 32
Missouri 13 18
Arkansas 14 12
Iowa 15 5
Utah 16 14
Oklahoma 17 47
Minnesota 18 37
North Dakota 19 23
Wisconsin 20 11
Delaware 21 19
New York 22 22
Maine 23 41
Rhode Island 24 16
North Carolina 25 43
Texas 26 21
Arizona 27 9
District of Columbia 28 25
Ohio 29 24
Nebraska 30 31
Tennessee 31 35
Idaho 32 20
Alabama 33 36
Mississippi 34 42
Maryland 35 27
Georgia 36 51
Colorado 37 34
Hawaii 38 30
New Hampshire 39 49
Washington 40 29
Nevada 41 28
California 42 15
Indiana 43 44
Alaska 44 17
Virginia 45 46
New Mexico 46 33
Louisiana 47 48
Florida 48 50
Massachusetts 49 26
Illinois 50 13
Kansas 51 39

CMPD Launches Powerful New Crime-Fighting App For Charlotte Residents – MyCMPD

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The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department has just released a powerful new piece of technology that they hope will make all residents safer moving forward.

If you witness a crime or are the victim of a crime, you can now report it directly onto CMPD’s new MyCMPD app.

The app was officially launched yesterday on Android and Apple app stores.

It will now allow almost instantaneous 2-way communication between officers and residents, with a real-time response tracker, crime report statuses, and streaming alerts.

Find out more information about the new app by watching yesterday’s press briefing here:

Day Trading: Unique Risks and Rewards

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Have you ever considered becoming a day trader? Many people wonder whether the potential rewards are big enough to cancel out the obvious risks of the hectic, high-pressure career. The funny thing about day trading is that there are so many myths about it, most of them negative. The fact is that hundreds of thousands of average working people make a decent living doing it and don’t end up broke or at their wit’s end.

One thing that keeps these trading warriors on track is technology. Most of them have excellent brokerage platforms, know what kinds of technical indicators work best for what they trade, and are extremely smart about money management. For example, you can read a comprehensive thinkorswim review, or a review of another platform to find out what kinds of service, indicators, and customer support the average day trader needs and expects. Most of the top platforms are ideal for traders of all abilities. 

The question for those who want to make buying and selling a daily job is this: do the rewards outweigh the risks? For those who approach it in the right way and with the right tools, it usually does. What are the pros and cons? Here’s a short list of the most pertinent ones to think about before you give up your day job.

Steady Income

It’s fair to say that average day trader has cyclical income. There are no weekly or bi-weekly paychecks, but viewed on a monthly or quarterly basis, income can be steady, perhaps similar to a commission salesperson. The key to earning a steady profit is sticking with the effort, working every session, and having enough startup funds to carry you through a few months of the learning curve. It’s very common for new traders to keep a regular part-time job as a source of reliable income.

Potential Losses

There is the chance that you could lose your entire investment. For those who go into game too quickly and with too many wild-eyed dreams of making millions, it’s easy to overspend, overcommit, and make unwise decisions. The real pros/cons of day trading with TD Ameritrade, for example, can balance out over time. That’s because most anyone can avoid large initial losses by sticking to their own rules, using a platform that has a simulator for practicing, and knowing when to stay out of the markets.

Low Startup Costs

Unless you want to trade traditional stocks on a daily basis, it’s easy to sidestep the high initial balance requirements. For example, forex and CFD (contracts for difference) enthusiasts can do as many transactions as they want without being flagged as a pattern day trader. In essence, when you decide to become a trader, your startup costs can be quite low. Of course, you’ll need money to trade with, but other than that, you might just need some software and an extra computer monitor.

More Experience Means Higher Profits

Expect to spend several months, at least, before you’re turning a regular profit. On the plus side, once you have a year or two of experience under your belt, you might realize you’ve found the perfect career.

Heineken Selects Charlotte As 1 of 2 Test Markets For New Line of Hard Teas

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Heineken just selected Charlotte to became one of the 2 test markets in America to try out their new line of sparkling hard lemonades and teas.

The new ‘Merchant’s’ line offers a more mature beverage experience than the more intensely sweet hard lemonades and teas on the market today. Available in Lemonade and Peach Tea flavors, Merchant’s is crafted with barrel-aged flavor to deliver soft notes of vanilla and oak. The Lemonade is balanced with a touch of honey, and the Peach Tea is sweetened with a hint of peach, to deliver a complex yet smooth finish without the sweetness.

Merchant’s is now available in most major grocery stores around Charlotte, including at all of our Harris Teeters.

Flood Warnings Issued For Charlotte As Storm Dumps Record Amount of Rain On Our Region

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A massive line of thunderstorms is now dumping a record amount of rain on the Charlotte region this morning.

The National Weather Service issued the following warning for our area:

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Eastern Catawba County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
  Southeastern Cleveland County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
  West Central Davie County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
  Gaston County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
  Iredell County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
  Lincoln County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
  Northwestern Mecklenburg County in the piedmont of North Carolina...
  Northwestern Rowan County in the piedmont of North Carolina...

* Until 1100 AM EST.

* At 827 AM EST, After widespread storm total rainfall amounts of 3
  to 4 inches with locally higher amounts, excessive runoff will
  continue this morning all across the warned area.  Numerous roads
  remained flooded and motorists are urged to use caution while
  traveling this morning!

As of 9:30am, Charlotte has received a total of 3 inches of rainfall, smashing the previous November 12th record of 1.78 inches, which was set back in 2018.

Here are some shots from around Charlotte this morning from live webcams:

Rain is expected to continue falling for much of the morning, a point Charlotte’s own Marcus Baker did a great job of explaining:

 

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Spotlight Media Weather Update Charlotte, NC November 12th,2020 #weather #charlottenc #explore #share #spotlightmediaclt #wdrb #rain

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The record level of rain has caused many roads, streams, and backyards around Charlotte to flood.

 

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Bruh me overexagerating

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Here is a shot of I-85 South near the Beatties Ford Rd. exit:

 

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I-85 on the way to the airport. Lake Charlotte!

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NC Recorded Over 3,000 New COVID Cases Yesterday – Highest Number Since Pandemic Began

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Yesterday, North Carolina recorded its highest number of new Covid-19 cases in 1 day, and the first time our state saw over 3,000 cases recorded in a 24-hour period.

NC Department of Health and Human Services officials have just announced that there were a total of 3,119 new cases recorded yesterday – the highest number our state has seen since the pandemic started (beating the previous highs of 2,906 on 11/6 and 2,716 on 10/23).

We’ve also been seeing an increase in the number of hospitalized, with a total of 1,246 Covid-19 patients currently undergoing treatment.

Here are the complete numbers from the past few weeks:

Earlier this week, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 176, which will limit all indoor gatherings to no more than 10 people starting on Friday, Nov. 13th.

What else do you think should be done to help slow the spread?

The Carolinas Rank As 2 Of The Fattest States in America

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According to new data from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), our country is now seeing some of the highest obesity levels* in history. Every state in America (plus Washington DC) now has an obesity rate over 20%.

They ranked each state according to the percentage of obese people living there.

This heat map shows where the highest number of obese people are concentrated;

Colorado (20.2% obesity rate) and Washington D.C. (22.1% obesity rate) were ranked as the top 2 least-fat states in the country, followed by Hawaii, Montana, and California.

North Carolina was ranked at the #22 spot, fatter than over 60% of the other states. According to the study, “North Carolina has an obesity rate of 34%. Residents aged 45 to 64 have an obesity rate of 35.7%.”

South Carolina was ranked significantly fatter, coming in at #10, with an obesity rate of 35.4%.

Mississipi took the top spot, with an obesity rate of 40.8%.

*”Obese is defined as body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30.0; BMI was calculated from self-reported weight and height (weight [kg]/ height [m²). Respondents reporting weight < 50 pounds or ≥ 650 pounds; height < 3 feet or ≥ 8 feet; or BMI: <12 or ≥ 100 were excluded. Pregnant respondents were also excluded,” according to the CDC.

Sports Betting in Tennessee a Success: Millions Wagered In

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Sports betting in the United States is becoming widespread as more states are finally legalizing its local operations. In 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act or PASPA of 1992 which allowed each state to decide on the legislation of local sports betting.

There are now over 20 states with legal sports betting that have already launched it. States like New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Delaware, and Illinois are now accepting sports wagers from the locals and the visitors. And recently, Tennessee has also finally launched its local sports betting allowing the locals to wager on different sports lines.

It was already over a year ago when Governor Bill Lee has signed sports betting into law in the state of Tennessee. Governor Bill allowed online sports betting to be in the law without his signature in July 2019. This wasn’t a big surprise for the state as historically, Tennessee has always been a gambling-friendly place. 

The passing of sports betting in the state wasn’t exactly easy. Governor Bill Lee did allow it to become law but he has voiced his opposition to widespread gambling expansion in the state. This prompted a compromise between him and the state’s General Assembly.

The legislation that passed the House and the Senate did reach Governor Bill Lee’s desk, but he still didn’t sign it and simply returned it to the General Assembly with a letter. In the letter, he said, “I do not believe the expansion of gambling through sports betting is in the best interest of our state, but I appreciate the General Assembly efforts to remove brick and mortar establishments. … We see this issue differently but let me be clear: my future efforts to expand gambling or introduce casinos in Tennessee will assure my veto.”

What sets Tennessee apart from the other states that have already legalized wagering on sports is that it only allows online betting. The majority of the states with legal betting allow both online and in-person betting. The state of New York only allows in-person betting, but for TN, it’s a different story.

This state has no retail casinos and so it took quite a while for them to finally launch betting within its territory. The state had to figure out how to roll it out and there were a lot of debates that came up when it comes to how betting will be regulated.  Eventually, it was announced that the locals can finally place their bets online starting on November 1.

According to the officials of the sports betting program in the state, the locals wagered more than 27 million US dollars in the first week (November 1-8). The adjusted gross income was more than 2.5 million US dollars and they were able to collect total tax money of 509,000 US dollars.

On the first day alone, more than 5 million US dollars of bets were placed on different betting sites. Currently, the bookies that are operating in this state are BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings. Another bookie that will be operating in the state soon is Tennessee Action 24/7.

Those are the bookies that got their applications in early and this is why they are the first ones to offer their services in the state. However, there are still several other operators that have also applied for licenses. Regarding this, the Tennessee Education Lottery (TELC) did not disclose which operators applied for a license. 

Likely, sportsbooks like BetRivers, William Hill, Fox Bet, PointsBet, and Bet365 will enter the betting scene in the state. However, what’s sure is that the state will eventually have more bookies available for the locals.

It only makes sense that Tennessee only allows online betting for now because the state has no land casinos and racetracks. The state of Virginia is also casino-less, but it has legal sports betting. Unlike TN, what Virginia did is that they approved the building of casinos first before they pursued sports betting. And so, Virginia legalized both in-person and online betting.

Now, even if TN doesn’t have any retail betting outlets or land casinos, it is expected that it will not impede the growth of betting in the state. Nowadays, many sports punters prefer placing their bets online and this is why TN might be at an advantage here.

In the state of New Jersey, sports betting is also big and according to reports, this state gets the majority of its betting handle from online and mobile betting. Reports have shown that New Jersey accepts around 80 to 90 percent of its sports wagers online.

Tips to Get Cheap Furniture Online in the UK

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Are you looking to buy furniture online in the UK? Of course, your aim is to get the best furniture at the most affordable prices. Generally, it seems very straightforward but it is never that easy. You have to struggle in order to find the right stores where you can get quality furniture at reduced prices. Also, finding the right furniture you want is a massive struggle. However, we can help since we have prepared a small guide. We have come up with a few tips that you can follow to buy cheap furniture online in the UK. Following are those important tips to follow:

Wooden Furniture is the Cheapest

Prefer wooden furniture if you are on a budget. Though there are other materials like marble, high gloss and glass, wood is the best material among them. Wooden furniture is more durable, cheaper and is the best. So, prefer wooden furniture when you are short on budget. You can also go the DIY route if you want. If you have good scroll saws and band saws in your home workshop, you’ll be able to save a lot of money compared to buying ready-made furniture.

Search for Some Online Stores in the UK

If you want to find the cheapest place to buy furniture online in the UK, search for some stores on search engines. Enlist a few stores that you have found at the top. You will usually find some renowned and trusted stores on the first couple of pages on search engine results. 

Compare the Prices of Furniture

Once you have enlisted a few online furniture stores, time to compare the prices of these stores. Compare the prices of different pieces of furniture. There would be different prices for some similar items on different stores. After a detailed comparison of prices, you will find the cheapest store for buying furniture. 

Buy Furniture at the Right Time

One important tip is to wait for the right time to buy furniture. On certain occasions, furniture stores come up with different offers. When they introduce special discounts, this is the time to cash in. You can avail the discounted prices and buy cheap furniture. 

Exchange Offers

Many renowned online furniture stores in the UK tend to give exchange offers. These offers allow exchanging your older furniture with the new one. Hence, you can sell your older one and get a new one with less money to pay. So, you won’t need to break the bank for this purpose. 

Furniture in Fashion – The Destination to Get Cheap Furniture Online

Now we come to the most important tip. In fact, this is the conclusion of all arguments above. To buy cheap furniture online in the UK, your destination is Furniture in Fashion. This is the most trusted and popular furniture brand in the UK with a great customer base. They stock the best furniture and their prices are the lowest. Make sure to conduct a detailed comparison. Compare the prices and quality of furniture, and you will come to know how great is Furniture in Fashion as an online furniture store. So, this is your ultimate choice for buying furniture at reduced prices!

What Is The Major Role of Bitcoin Miners?

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Bitcoin is one of the most famous and reputed digital cryptocurrency that allows people to have a safe and secure trading platform to deal with various other currencies. Once you get to know about bitcoin’s various aspects, it will be easy for you to deal with it. Many people love to grab huge benefits with bitcoin as it helps in various exchanges and allows you to have a great impact on your profit-earning element.

Bitcoin includes a mining process in which people can easily earn huge bitcoins by mining it in various ways. One of the best ways to mine bitcoin is to get the bitcoin wallet for mining bitcoin easily. When a person opts to earn huge profits, it includes more struggle and hard work, but the people in South Africa don’t need to do such hard work.

There is a South Africa system that helps people have a safe and secure profit earning through bitcoins. You can visit the system by considering bitiq.app as it will help you learn about various updates in the bitcoin industry.

Bitcoin Mining 

  • It is a process that helps to add the transaction records to Bitcoin’s public ledger for past transactions. It helps the bitcoin investors keep a proper record of the past exchanges that allow you to have all your further transactions safely. The ledger that records all the past transactions is known as a chain of blocks that helps you to have a safe platform with proper details.
  • The bitcoin mining process is used to have a safe and secure process to verify all the transactions to keep the network safe. Usually, people face trouble while dealing with various transactions, but it allows you to have a proper record with proper safety when it comes to bitcoin miners. Once you get to know about the bitcoin miner properly, it will help you trust it and allow you to have safe and secure transactions with proper records.

Roles of Bitcoin Miners 

  1. Record Transactions –
  • First and the major role of bitcoin miner is to record the past transactions to the bitcoin public ledger to maintain proper safety. You might know recording transactions is not a hard task, but keeping it safe is the best part as it helps you know about your records that where you transferred the money and allows you to have safe and secure records.
  • Usually, people don’t trust any cryptocurrency, but bitcoin is the only currency that can easily win people’s trust by providing the best services. Recording transactions safely is the most important factor for bitcoin miner performs with proper dedication.
  1. Provides Proper Safety –
  • Another significant role of the bitcoin miner is to provide proper safety to the people who invest in bitcoin. It will also help you learn about the various other aspects of the currency and help you know when you made your last transaction. 
  • The main role of a bitcoin mine is to keep your identity safe, and when you do any transaction, it allows you to have a safe and secure identity with proper records. Once you get connected with the bitcoin miner, it will help you stay within a safe zone with proper safety and security.
  1. Solve Math and Cryptographic Problems –
  • Bitcoin miners’ major role is to solve the math and cryptographic problems as it helps to record all the past transactions. Usually, people face problems when their transactions are not safe and face problems related to various records.
  • The bitcoin miners’ main motive is to keep all the records solved and helps to records transactions with proper mathematics and resolving the cryptographic problems. If you consider bitcoin miner, it will help you keep all your past and present records safe with no mathematical and cryptographic problems.

Final Verdict 

Finally, after getting connected to the above details, you will get to know about bitcoin miners’ various significant roles. It will also help you learn about what bitcoin miner is and how it helps you record your transactions. Once you get to know about the various roles, then it will help you to trust it properly with no queries.