marcopolosports.com

Its a Blogging Website

marcopolosports.com

Monthly Archives: September 2024

State Pensioners handed Euro 233 after losing Winter Fuel Payment

Posted on by

Additional financial help with energy bills is available for state pensioners losing their Euro300 Winter Fuel Payment.

pensioners christmas bonus

Thousands of state pensioners are set to get minimum 233 euro in financial help this winter despite losing Winter Fuel Payment thanks to other benefits designed for assisting.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed the payment which can amount to up to 300 euro per year to put towards heating will available to people who get means tested benefits like Pension Credit.

Those who no longer qualify for this help may be entitled to multiple other benefits that could help to overcome the difficulties.

dwp christmas bonus benefits

Winter Fuel Payment has been backbone for multiple pensioners in past years millions will find themselves ineligible for its year due to change in  qualification criteria.

Cold Weather Payment 25 Euro

Pensioners may be entitled to the Cold Weather Payment which provides 25 Euro for seven days when the temperature decrease below zero.

These payments are triggered by cold weather condition and sent to those who qualify for Pension Credit or other eligible benefits.

This year scheme will schedule as November 1 ,2024 and March 31, 2025.

Warm Home Discount Euro 150

The Warm Home Discount provides Euro 150 rebate on households electricity bills.

Eligible pensioners automatically get this payment if they have been getting the Guarantee Credit portion of Pension Credit.

They may qualify for help if they get the Savings Credit portion of Pension Credit Housing Benefit or Universal Credit.

Most eligible household expect to get a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions DWP confirming eligibility between November and January.

The payment is made directly to household energy provide between November and March.

Winter Heating Payment Euro 58

The Winter Heating Payment is available to people in Scotland who qualify for benefits like Universal Credit and Pension Credit.

The payment is 58.75 Euro and will be get in a single instalment between December and February 2025.

Carly Gregg Gets life in Prison After Conviction for Killing Mother Then Inviting Friend Over to See Body

Posted on by

Carly Gregg was 14 when she kill her mother and tried to kill her stepfather inside the family Brandon Miss home.

carly gregg verdict

Carly Gregg the teenage who shot her mother and tried to kill her stepfather has been sentenced to life in jail according to media reports.

Gregg was 14 at time of March 19 shooting in which prosecutors argued she murdered her 40 year old mother. Ashley Smylie with mother gun inside the family Brandon Miss home.

Teenage lied in wait in ambush designed to shoot and murder her stepfather 39 year old Health Smylie when he reached home prosecutors told.

Gregg then fled but was arrested near home.

The sentence was handed down to 15 year old on Sept 20 after jurors in Rankin County Miss found her guilty on all counts including tempering with evidence first degree murder attempted murder.

ashley smylie

During closing arguments State Attorney Michael Smith told the jury she was aware of her actions at time of shooting.

“We would ask that you go back there and find her guilty of all three because she was not insane at time that this happened”.

Dr Andrew Clark a child psychologist testified on Tuesday Sept 17 that on day of shooting Gregg was grumpy and irritable and could not focus in class at Northwest Rankin High School where her mother was math teacher.

Clark add the teenager claimed her memory went blank that day after letting her dog out in backyard.

Clark testified that Gregg dealt with depression and was in past prescribed medication that made her feel numb. The Clarion Ledger reported.

Clark testified that Gregg listen voices which were getting worse before shooting  and that she had history of self destruction.

After coming home with her mom prosecutors add Gregg went straight into her parents bedroom to retrieve a .357 magnum pistol from beneath their mattress.

Gregg defense team did not deny she murdered her mom the attorney contended that teenager was experiencing a mental health crisis on day of murdering and did not remember the shooting.

New Docs show terrible detail of Matt Gaetz’s Sex Scandal

Posted on by

One of the parties Gaetz allegedly went to was attended by high school student.

The court filings contain sealed affidavits from three eyewitness testimonies that party was held at Florida home of lobbyist Chris Dorworth who is a friend of Gaetz.

The filings were part of civil lawsuit brought by Dorworth in 2023.

Dorworth dropped the lawsuit.

Gaetz is also facing a House Ethics Committee investigation into his alleged activities and lady had come forward alleging that he paid her for sex.

A past Justice Department investigation resulting in Gaetz escaping federal charges although Greenberg was convicted after a plea deal.

One of witness told in sworn affidavit that teenager who was a junior in high school at the time was naked people attending the party engaged in sexual activities and party goers consumed cocaine, alcohol, marijuana and ecstasy.

Testimony from witness and two other lady one of them was Gaetz then girlfriend all placed the congressmen at the party.

Digital forensic examiner confirmed activity from Gaetz mobile phone at Dorworth house.

First time that sworn testimony has been referenced in public court filing alleging that congressman attended one of long rumored parties tied to alleged underage sex scandal.

Gaetz involvement like reported Venmo transactions of Gaetz allegedly paying his friend Joel Greenberg to arrange sex with young lady have not been made public.

Greenberg was convicted of multiple charges including sex trafficking and is serving as 11 year prison sentence.

 

Thunder and lightening expect to hit parts of UK on Friday and Saturday

Posted on by

Met Office issues two yellow warnings adding damage to buildings, transport fault expected.

weather forecast

The Met  Office has issued two yellow weather threats for thunderstorms for Friday and Saturday and told damage to building as result of lightning attacks, flooding and disturbance to transport should be projected within affected regions.

Friday alert covers most of south west England and some part of Wales west London and Midlands and is in place from 12 noon until 8pm.

Thunderstorms and lightning are projected to hit the UK with up to 70 mm of rainfall expected within some hours after spell of dry weather.

metoffice

The Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud add “We are being spoiled by almost summer last hurrah but there is a bit of change coming down the line as we move our way through towards Friday and especially the weekend”.

A “gentle decline” in temperature is expected over the weekend with highs of 24C forecast for East Anglia on Saturday followed by low 20s in the are on Sunday he added.

As of 17 September the UK had average rainfall of 49.5mm this month.

The second warning is in place all of Saturday from 1am and covers all of Wales and south west England Midlands.

The weather serviced add that hail and frequent lightning could accompany the thunderstorm and heavy showers and that up to 70mm of rain could fall in worst affected areas on Saturday.

The stormy weather follows a warm dry spell as temperatures reached 25C.

The mercury hit the same high in south east England on Thursday.

McDonald is selling 50 cent double cheeseburger for National Cheeseburger Day:Wendy is giving them out for penny

Posted on by

McDonald is complimenting its famous $5 Meal Deal with offer: 50 cent cheeseburgers.

national cheeseburger day 2024

The offers is consumers who use fast food chain smartphone app and is restricted to one burger per consumer.

For second year the fast food giant is discounting one of its most famous menu items on National Cheeseburger Day.

national cheeseburger day deals

On Sept. 18 consumers will be able to purchase the chain Double Cheeseburger for 50 cents.

 burger king national cheeseburger day

Burger King will give free cheeseburger to any member of its Royal Perks reward program who make a purchase of $1.

deals national cheeseburger day

Cheeseburger from Wendy with purchase of menu item if they buy it on website or chain app.

McDonald revealed the comeback of the deal at same time that it announced it $5 Meal Deal would be sticking around December.

The combo which was released this summer sales featuring selection of McDouble or McChicken sandwich four piece Mcnuggets small fries and soft drink.

The offer is available to consumers who use fast food chain smartphone app and limited to one burger per consumer.

Users who open the app will be prompted to take advantage of National Cheeseburger Day promotion and discount applied at checkout.

‘Agatha All Along’ brings witches, musical numbers to the MCU: What to know about the series

Posted on by

Kathryn Hahn stars as Agatha Harkness in Marvel TV series on Disney+ that sees the witch trying to  gain her powers.

disneyplus

Kathryn Hahn is performing her role as Agatha Harkness a witch who tried to snatch the powers of Wanda Maximoff in 2021 series.

Agatha is powerless and has to control her magical skills. She find a new assist her survive the trials of the Witches Road.

agatha all along release date

This series which air its first two of nine episodes Sept 18 on Disney+ going to be departure from Marvel past shows with its musical numbers and comedy as well as comic book mythology behind characters.

We are sharing you need to know about Agatha All Along.

Who is Agatha Harkness?

Agatha Harkness is 55 years history to her first appearance in the Fantastic Four comic book series.

agatha all along

In 1969 writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby introduce Agatha as elderly witch who was one of the survivors from Salem with trials in 17th century.

She became the nanny of Franklin Richards the son of the Four Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic and Susan Storm Richards/Invisible Woman

Wanda Vision introduce a younger version of Agatha who had bad intention toward Wanda.

Agatha tried to steal Wanda birthright after twin Billy and Tommy the kid Wanda had conjured for her dream life with Vision.

Wanda cast a spell that left Agatha trapped in identity of  Westview NJ nosiest neighbor Agnes.

Will Elizabeth Olsen appear in Agatha All Along?

Olsen appears as Wanda in this series it has been kept secret. Avengers actress will guest star in Agatha All Along. Olsen reiterated her wish to reshape her role as Wanda Maximoff if there is good method to use her.

Joe Locke who plays Teen added “Its got many layers and gay is one of them. That is one of the great thing about the show. Teen is queer guy on show but its not diving force which i think is great. It is nice to have queer characters.”

Aubrey Plaza who added in interview with the Advocate in 2016 that she falls in love with men and women with tight lipped about details but cracked about Agatha.

JD Souther, Singer-Songwriter behind Eagles Classic died at 78

Posted on by
Souther co write Eagle hits New Kid in Town and Heartache Tonight Faithless Love.

JD Souther, Singer-Songwriter behind Eagles Classic died at 78

  • JD Souther, the singer and songwriter who co wrote songs with Eagles and Linda Ronstadt has died.
  • Souter died peacefully at his home in New Mexico
  • He was 78 year old.
  • No reason of death was given.

jd souther death

John David JD Souther a member of the Songwriters famous for co penning hits with Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and Jame Taylor has died at age of 78.

j d souther

Souther was born in Detroit, Michigan on Nov 2, 1945 and raised in Amarillo, Texas.

After shifting to Los Angeles California in the late sixties he formed a partnership with Eagles Glenn Frey.

The couple making a music band Longbranch Pennywhistle that released a single eponymous album in 1970 for Jimy Bowen Amos Records.

jd souther songs

The superstar songwriter write “Run Like a Thief” for Bonnie Raitt 1975 album, Home Plate and various songs for Ronstadt “White Rhythm and Blues”, “Faithless Love”.

Souther recorded multiple duets with Ronstadt among them “Prisoner in Disguise”

“Hearts Against the Wind” and “You Cant Win”.

eagles band

As an actor Souther appeared in TV shows Purgatory, Nashville, Thirty something and  the movie Postcards from the Edge My Girl 2 and Deadline.

Throughout the Seventies, Souter collaborated on multiple songs for the Eagles including “Best of My Love” “James Dean” “Doolin Dalton”.

don henley

He go on to co write Heartache Tonight with Bob Seger which the Eagles would record and release in 1979 earning the group its final track to top Hot 100.

judee sill jackson browne james taylor

Souther recorded his self titled debut in 1972 before forming The Souther Hillman Furay Band with former Byrds member Chris Hillman and Poco Richie Furay.

In 1976 he released a second solo album Black Rose which was produce by Peter Asher.

His two biggest solo hits included 1979 single “You are Only Lonely which reached Number Seven on the Hot 100 and 1981 Her Town Too duet with Taylor.

.

Waiting for iOS 18.1 to avoid bugs? Here’s some tips for you

Posted on by

what’s new in ios 18

Apple recently launched iOS 18 bringing latest features to iPhone users. Few consumers may be reluctant about upgrading for fear of facing bugs and performance problems.

Waiting for iOS 18.1 to avoid bugs?

  • If bugs you are worried about you should not have to wait until October and iOs 18.1 to upgrade
  • You can wait for week or two and watch if any problem awake.
  • Apple will release iOS 18.0.1 and so on and you can upgrade then.

So if it’s bugs you’re worried about, you shouldn’t have to wait until late October and iOS 18.1 to update. Instead, you can hold off a week or two and see if any notable issues arise. If they do, Apple will release iOS 18.0.1 and so on, and you can update then

ios 18 release date and time

iOS 18.0 only came out. Apple has been releasing beta version of iOS 18.1 throughout summer.

Its begin beta so early that Apple Intelligence features could be tested.

iOS 18.1 will debut few time in October at the end of month.

However months of beta testing launching a latest version of iOS to millions of consumers always faces few issue that need to be solved. Apple will solve those problem rapidly.

If you are worried about bugs you should not have to wait until October and iOS 18.1 to update.

Apple will release iOS 18.0.1 and so on you can update then.

Apple usually drops several minor bug fixes updates. This year it measn iOS 18.0.1 ,iOS 18.0.2 and so on.

new ios 18 features

iOS 18.1 may not be good than 18.0 in terms of bugs.

Apple is releasing the first Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1.

There will be AI notification summaries, writing tools and upgraded Siri and much more.

If you are looking for bug free software update unlikely no such thing prevail.

If you are worried about iOS 18.0 just wait for time until 18.0.1 or 18.0.2.

The safer bets for upgrades are the 0.1, 0.2 line of releases.

ios 18 release

Apple release iOS 18 on Monday along with 33 security fixes and multiple latest feature.

Apple iOs 18 was issued at same period as iOS 17.7 a security update for iPhone consumers who desire to upgrade their devices.

iOS 17.7

iOS 17.7 consist for 16 security fixes, iOS 18 has double that number.

Famous issued fixed in iOS 18 are two flaws in the Kernel tracked as CVE-2024-44165 and CVE-2024-44191 which could permit an app to gain unauthorized reach to Bluetooth.

CVE-2024-40863 is an issue in Webkit where processing maliciously crafted web content could lead to  universal cross site scripting.

A fault in Sandbox CVE-2024-40863 could view an app leak sensitive data.

A fault in Core Bluetooth tracked as CVE-2024-44124 also fixed in iOS 17.7 could allow a virus Bluetooth device to bypass pairing.

Apple to stresses more closely on iPhone security fixes in iOS 18 so range of patches will be widened.

Go to your settings>General>Software Update and update to iOS 18 or iOS 17.7 now.

Apple iOS 18 consist of some privacy features too like ability to hide sensitive app so they can accessed using Face ID when others are using your device.

Most important is passwords app a mega improvement on the iCloud Keychain including same function of full service password manage such as 1Password.

There is still green bubbles and security compromises.

Apple has improve sharing videos and images and managing chats. Green bubbles remain.

Chats with Android friends had security compromises.

Apple messaging app remain in flip phone era which undermines everyone text security and makes your group chat trash.

 

when does early voting start in my state?

Posted on by

With the 2024 general election rapidly approaching on Nov. 5 many Americans will search for vote early to avoid Election Day lines.

what are the requirements to register to vote

The early voting schedule vary by state with few state like Minnesota opening in person and absentee voting as early as Sept 20.

where can i get a voter registration form

Alaska

Early Voting in Alaska for the November general election start Oct.21 and will continue through Election Day.

Alaska voter registration deadline for general election is Oct. 6.

To register to vote in Alaska.

  • Submit the Alaska Application electronically
  • Register to vote or update your registration in person at Division of Elections office or a voter Registration Agency
  • Print the State of Alaska Voter Registration Application to complete and sign regional elections office.

when is the deadline to register to vote

Alabama

Alabama does not have voting early.

Alabama voter registration deadline is Oct 21.

  • Submit the Alabama application electronically
  • Download the Alabama Voter Registration Form and mail to local office of Board of Register in which the registrant resides.
  • Alabamans can request the state mail them an Alabama Voter
  • Registration Form by using online voter registration form request on Alabama Secretary of State website.

how to register to vote

Arizona

Early voting in Arizona will start Oct 9 and will end Nov. 1

Arizona voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7.

Verified by MonsterInsights