Remember class, the worse you do on this standardized test the more funding the school gets. So don’t knock yourselves out.
The Rock Chalkboard
Significant conference-wide questions, KU storylines at play during Big 12 media days – KU Sports
For one, the relocation of media days from Arlington to Las Vegas places the event squarely in the southwestern territory formerly occupied by the Pac-12, from which Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah are joining the league this year; there should be plenty of media representatives on hand covering each school. More broadly, given the symbolic meaning of such a substantial geographic shift — particularly as the SE, with now-former Big 12 schools Oklahoma and Texas in the fold, takes up residence in Dallas for its own event this summer — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark may well get asked about the decision to relocate, and whether it could portend further westward movement for Big 12 championships and the like.
Eraser Dust
Flathead Cherry Industry Sees Near-Total Crop Loss – Flathead Beacon
In a normal year, Johnson’s trees produce about 50 pounds each, but he said this year he’ll be lucky if he can get 5 or 10 pounds.
At least 7 dead and more than 2M without power in Hurricane Beryl aftermath
At least six people have died in Texas and one in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Beryl, as a huge clean-up and restoration operation gets underway to reconnect 2.3 million energy customers who lost power during the storm’s disastrous procession through the state.
Poll: Biden badly damaged by debate, Clinton and Harris best positioned to beat Trump – POLITICO
Of the 86 percent of likely voters who watched all or part of the debate, just 29 percent said Biden has the mental capacity and physical stamina to serve another four-year term, compared with 61 percent who said he does not. Only 33 percent said he should continue as the Democratic nominee, versus 52 percent who believe he should not. And just half of Democrats said Biden should be the party’s nominee or is mentally and physically fit to serve out another term.
Here’s What Is Really In Taco Bell’s Infamous Beef
The late ’90s and early 2000s were a wild time, with Britney and Justin wearing matching denim get-ups and everybody all panicked that the Internet would go kaput at the turning of the century. Then there’s the rumor, which nearly everyone heard and likely perpetuated, that Taco Bell’s beef is “Grade D — Fit for human consumption,” “Grade D, but edible,” or “Grade F,” per Snopes.
LeBron James says pay cut was about making sure his relationship with Lakers works – Yahoo Sports
“Like when you’re in a relationship — like I’ve been married for a while now. I’ve been with my wife since high school — there’s certain things that sometimes you have to do,” James said Sunday. “…You have to understand in a relationship, in order for a relationship to work … both sides have to work.
Heat Wave Forecast to Fry Flathead Valley – Flathead Beacon
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in northwest Montana where temperatures are forecast to hover around 100 degrees on Wednesday and stay in the 90s through at least Sunday.
IRS issues nationwide warning – al.com
“Unscrupulous tax return preparers,” are misrepresenting the rules for clean energy credits and telling people they can receive credits for which they actually don’t qualify, the IRS said in a statement. The scam generally targets individuals who file Form 1040 that’s used to determine how much you owe the IRS or if you’re due a tax refund.
Anchorman and Bob’s Burgers actor Jay Johnston pleads guilty over Capitol riot
Comedian Jay Johnston, known for his roles in Anchorman and Bob’s Burgers, has pleaded guilty over his involvement in the 6 January US Capitol riot.
Flathead Lake receives upgrades, new amenities
The newest project is a public archery range located in Big Arm Park off of Flathead Lake.