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Thursday, May 9th Stories:
Utah students to be honored at The Stock Market Game™ Awards Banquet on May 10
State Treasurer David Damschen to recognize 37 Utah students and teachers for winning statewide financial education competition
SALT LAKE CITY – May 9, 2019 – Students, teachers, government officials and local business leaders will celebrate the 37 winning students and teachers of The Stock Market Game™ spring 2019 statewide competition during an awards banquet on May 10. The banquet, hosted by Utah State Treasurer David Damschen, will feature student speeches, information about the competition and opportunities to learn more about financial responsibility.
Lincoln Elementary student Bergin Reilly’s team placed first in the elementary school division with a total final value of $168,294.74, over $38K more than the next highest ranking team in any division. Reilly said, “The game taught us to be patient and talk about what to buy and the reasons we believed the stock could help. When we talked to each other, we had to make important decisions using the problem-solving strategy.”
The Stock Market Game exposes youth to the stock market and gives teachers an opportunity to teach students important investing principles, such as diversification, portfolio construction, compounding growth and risk management. Utah County Academy of Science student Ashley Black said, “I am fortunate to have several family members who enjoy investing, and I learn so much by watching their choices and tactics. However, I know that many of my peers didn’t have any experience with the stock market when the game began, which is why I think this simulation is so valuable.”
The Stock Market Game is an exciting curriculum complement to many subjects, including personal finance, math, social studies, economics, business education, college and career awareness, computer tech and marketing. The second place team in the middle school division played the game as a component of their digital literacy class. “We used this game as a tool to increase our understanding of using Google Sheets, as well as improving our digital literacy and communication skills,” Vista Heights Middle School student Jillian Smith said.
Last fall, the Utah Office of State Treasurer assumed the responsibility of administering the game and the complementary InvestWrite competition, a writing contest that builds off of concepts learned through the Stock Market Game. Treasurer Damschen recently recognized the Utah winners of the Fall 2018 InvestWrite competition at their schools during assemblies and pizza parties.
“The Stock Market Game and InvestWrite competitions pique student interest in important concepts taught in the classroom by adding an element of competition,” Treasurer Damschen said. “I appreciate the incredible efforts of teachers and students to improve financial knowledge, and I look forward to the opportunity to celebrate their success.”
The awards banquet will be held at noon in the Wasatch Room on the 10th floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Registration check-in will be at 11:30 a.m., and the ceremony will begin at 12:35 p.m. This event is open to the media. Due to capacity limitations, other guests may attend by invitation only.
You can find a list of the winners of the Stock Market Game and InvestWrite competition at: https://treasurer.utah.gov/financial-literacy/stock-market-game/recent-winners/.
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Congress is planning to destroy women’s rights with a vote next week.
But Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and in honor of our mothers and everything they fought for, we are holding a Tweetfest TOMORROW at 10am ET to fight back!
We are urging congressmen to stand up for women, parents and children and vote “NO” on the Equality Act (H.R. 5).
The liberal left is determined to strip away legal protections for women and girls—this is not equality!
Equality was when women fought for the right to vote. Equality was when women broke down educational barriers. Equality was when women fought for the opportunity to compete in collegiate sports.
The Equality Act seeks to undo 100 years of progress for women.
Letting biological males compete in women’s sports is not equality. Giving biological males college scholarships meant for women is not equality. Teaching four-year olds in our public schools that they can choose to be a boy or a girl is not equality.
You can follow and retweet us @Heritage_Action, where we will be tweeting with the hashtags #MomsKnowBest and #EqualityAct.
Tomorrow, we will email you graphics and sample tweets you can use! In the meantime, see our “Equality” Act toolkit for the facts and talking points.
See you on Twitter tomorrow!
Janae Stracke
Grassroots Director
Heritage Action
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Hill to Receive 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron
WASHINGTON – Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) was informed by the United States Air Force of the relocation of the 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida to Utah’s Hill Air Force Base (HAFB).
According to the Air Force, The decision increases the base population at Hill Air Force Base by 55 personnel (adds 42 military, eight civilian, and 16 contractor personnel.) Following the news, Rep. Bishop released this statement:
“This announcement reemphasizes the strategic importance of Utah’s Hill Air Force Base and the Utah Test and Training Range. For decades, Utah’s active duty, civilian, and contractor workforce has demonstrated its ability to perform at the highest levels. This addition will strengthen and further solidify that excellence. Utah plays a crucial role in the strategic strength of our nation. It is heartening to know the Air Force shares this confidence.”
Long Island's Longest Running, and Largest 4 Day Music Festival Returns
THE GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Celebrating It's 13th Year
JULY 18-21 at Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village
2019 Line Up Includes America, Taking Back Sunday, Slightly Stoopid,
Sublime w Rome, WAR, Edgar Winter, Glassjaw, Lotus, Dweezil Zappa,
Spafford, SOJA, Brandon "Taz" Niederauer, The Menzingers
Assembly Of Dust, Pink Talking Fish, Frank Iero & the Future Violents
Englishtown Project, Blue Coupe (Members of Alice Cooper & Blue Oyster Cult), and more...
Over 75 Performers on 5 Stages
Press Applications Now Open // Apply at http://bit.ly/GSB19Application
Patchogue, NY - The Great South Bay Music Festival - Long Islands longest running, and largest 4 day, all ages Music & Arts Festival, returns to the picturesque waterfront at Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21st.
**Press applications for Great South Bay 2019 are now open. Apply at this link: http://bit.ly/GSB19Application
Celebrating its 13th anniversary, the four-day festival, presented by King O'Rourke Autogroup, will feature over 75 performers on five stages, in classic and contemporary rock, folk, punk, blues, indie, jam-band, reggae, and funk genres. The fest boasts multiple craft beer and wine tents, an artisan and craft market, and food court offering a diverse gourmet menu of funky and healthy fare.
Great South Bay Festival will kick off the four days with Long Islands own, Taking Back Sunday, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band on Thursday, July 18. Their performance at the festival will be one of the first of theirs back in the states following a monster tour in Europe. Iconic post hardcore band, and hometown favorites, Glassjaw, plus The Menzingers, and ex My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero & The Future Violents will also perform this day. Ten artists will perform on two stages.
Friday, July 19th brings a genre busting rock-reggae party to the south shore with over 20 performers on 4 stages. Headlining the Main Stage is Slightly Stoopid, described as: "A Spiritual bath of positive party energy. Reggae rock favorites Sublime with Rome returns, with SOJA, and Common Kings supporting.
Saturday at the festival is always "Jam-Day", and this year Great South Bay brings its most eclectic and diverse lineup to date. Fest favorites Lotus headlines the main stage, with Dweezil Zappa supporting and carrying the eclectic Frank Zappa torch. Also appearing on the main Stage are Spafford, Reid Genauer's Assembly of Dust, Pink Talking Fish, and the Englishtown Project.
On the "Jambalaya Stage" Great South Bay will present a 50th anniversary tribute to the '69 Woodstock Festival. Headlining will be Kiss The Sky, featuring Jimy Bleu and Juma Sultan, Hendrix percussionist at the original Woodstock Festival. Also appearing is Who's Next, considered the premier Who tribute, Joplin's Pearl, The The Band Band, and Halfstep, playing the music of the Grateful Dead. Over 25 bands will perform on this day.
Sunday will highlight all things classic rock, and this year it's all about "Legends, and Future Legends". 2019 will be Grammy winners, and perennial rock favorites America's, 49th. anniversary. Original Founding Members: Gerry Beckley, and Dewey Bunnell met in high school, and 40 plus years later are still making music together, and touring the world.
Supporting America is the multi-platinum-selling WAR. True legends with over 50 million records sold, 12 Billboard Top 40 hits, and countless "samples" by artists including: Dave Matthews, Tupac, Flo-Rida, Kendrick Lamar, Korn and more. Main Stage support also includes The Edgar Winter Band and Blue Coupe, a fusion of Blue Oyster Cult founders Joe and Albert Bouchard, and Dennis Dunnaway of Alice Coopers Band. Brandon "Taz" Niederauer, the phenom guitarist who, at just 15 years old, has shared the stage with Gregg Allman, Gary Clark Jr., Tedeschi Trucks Band, Warren Haynes, Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, Dweezil Zappa and so many more, is no doubt on the road to being a "Future Legend".
This year, Great South Bay has added an additional stage in an effort to support and nurture original singer-songwriters, and emerging artists. The Busker Stage will showcase 15 up and coming artists.
Emerging Local Artists:
Supporting and presenting original local, emerging artists has always been a given for the Great South Bay Music Festival. This year, the festival is pleased to present some new artists that we are excited to lay on our music loving attendees., as well as some that are GSB Fest regulars, that our attendees look forward to seeing and hearing new artists performing this year include: Fern Dells, Walk-A-Bout, Andre Fortier & Tricycle, Oogee Wawa, Quarter Horse, Jake Incao, and The End of America.
Philanthropy:
Great South Bay is proud to be a part of the Long Island Community, and is committed to doing all we can to support our less fortunate. The festival and WBAB are proud to announce they will present for the 12th year: the Sticky Finger Motorcycle Run, a bike run to support the Stony Brook Children's Cancer Center.
As always, Great South Bay will also donate $1 from every ticket sold to the GSB-Stony Brook Cancer Center Fund. To date, the fest has raised over a quarter of a million dollars for the cancer center.
Since 2017, GSB has installed the "Storyville Tent", where up to six LI based organizations can set up a booth, and spread the word about their cause, and raise funds.
Tickets for Great South Bay 2019 are on sale now.
To Purchase Tickets: http://bit.ly/GSB2019Tickets
Ticket price includes all concerts and entertainment. Food & beverages not included.
Children ten and under are free, except for the Sunday children's concert.
Festival Times:
Thursday, July 18: Doors are at 3:00 pm, till 10pm.
Friday, July 19th: Doors are at 3:00PM, till 11pm,
Saturday the 20th.: Doors are at 1:00pm, till 11PM,
Sunday the 21st: 11:00am doors for Great South Bay's annual Kids Concert
Sunday Regular Fest Ticket holders: 1:30 Doors, till 10:00pm.
Shorefront Park is located just a few miles south of LIE, exit 63S.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH ARTIST, PLEASE GO TO:
Artist Press Assets Link: (Additional artist bio information, approved photos, logo's etc)
http://bit.ly/GSB2019ArtistAssets
For additional festival info, please go to www.greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com
Additional Fest assets available upon request.
For more information
Website: www.greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GreatSouthBayMusicFestival
Twitter: @GSBMFestival
Instagram: www.instagram.com/greatsouthbaymusicfestival
Past performers at Great South Bay Music Fest have included B.B. King, Taking Back Sunday, Graham Nash, 311, Govt. Mule, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, the Doobie Brothers, Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart & Bill Kreautzman, Umphrey's McGee, Hot Tuna, Dickey Betts Band, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, The Wailers, Dirty Heads, Ritchie Havens, Anders Osborne, WAR, Billy Squire, Little Feat, G Love & Special Sauce, Railroad Earth, Rusted Root, Blue Oyster Cult, moe., Eddie Money, Dave Mason, Foghat, 38 Special, Jerry Douglas, Tom Paxton, Galactic, Third Eye Blind, Soulive, Jefferson Starship, Martin Sexton, Colbie Caillat, Rachel Platten, The Front Bottoms, Thrice, David Bromberg, New Riders, DSO, blues legends Savoy Brown, Bernard Allison & Sonny Landreth, New Found Glory, Circa Survive, Tom Paxton, the subdudes, and gospel-blues queen Odetta in one of her final performances.
To request a press pass, on site interview with the founder or specific band, please reach out to Big Picture Media or apply here: http://bit.ly/GSB19Application
