GDP Script/ Top Stories for Nov 8th
Publish Date: Nov 7th
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From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Wednesday, November 8th and Happy heavenly Birthday to writer Margret Mitchell.
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappy Properties.
Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingle Markets on snacking for teens.
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STORY 1: Peach Pass is Now Accepted in Six More States Through Agreement with E-ZPass
Peach Pass users in metro Atlanta can now use it on toll lanes in six more states through an agreement with E-ZPass, expanding the convenience of toll payments. The states included are Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, and Rhode Island, joining Florida and North Carolina, which had pre-existing agreements with Georgia. This interoperability plan aims to make Peach Pass and E-ZPass compatible with each other in several more states by winter 2024. Both Peach Pass and E-ZPass users can enjoy smoother travel in participating states, providing greater convenience and flexibility for toll payments. Georgia also has similar agreements with Florida and North Carolina for different toll payment systems.
STORY 2: Children’s Museum of Atlanta Honors Brenda Reid with Power of Play Award
The Children's Museum of Atlanta has awarded Brenda Reid the prestigious Power of Play award, recognizing her dedication to fostering opportunities for the next generation through community involvement and service on children's organization boards in Atlanta. Reid is the Community Relations Manager for Publix Super Markets' Atlanta division and an alumna of Clark Atlanta University. The 2024 Imagination Ball, an adults-only charity event aimed at promoting play-based learning for children from all backgrounds, will be held on March 23, 2024. The award celebrates individuals who embody the museum's mission of encouraging children's imagination, exploration, and learning through the transformative power of play.
STORY 3: How an extinct human ancestor’s gene may affect our mental health
A study reveals that an extinct human ancestor, the Denisovans, might have contributed to certain gene mutations affecting our mental health when they bred with modern humans. The genetic variant linked to zinc regulation, which Denisovans passed on to some of us through interbreeding, makes carriers more susceptible to conditions like anorexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and depression. The mutation likely helped ancestral populations of sapiens adapt to cold climates. While the adaptation has a geographical scope encompassing different populations around the world, it is notably less frequent in African populations. Further research, including animal models, may offer insights into this predisposition to mental illnesses.
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STORY 4: Analysis: Sweep or split? Either is likely given Trump, Biden liabilities
With a year to go until the 2024 elections, the outcome remains uncertain. Narrow majorities in the House and Senate, coupled with a volatile presidential race, mean that anything from a single-party sweep to a split partisan decision is possible. It could be a strong year for the GOP, with opportunities to take the White House and Senate. However, Democrats also have a chance to win the presidency and the House. The presidential race is likely to center on the economy and other key issues, with each party emphasizing issues that benefit their candidates. Regardless, the top of the ticket will set the tone for down-ballot races, where the correlation between presidential and congressional results is high.
STORY 5: Study reveals mental and physical benefits of playing golf
A study has found that playing a round of golf or walking six kilometers can significantly improve immediate cognitive function in people over 65. The research involved 25 healthy older golfers who participated in three different exercises: an 18-hole golf round, a 6km Nordic walking session, and a 6km regular walking session. All three exercises improved lower cognitive functions, and Nordic walking and regular walking also enhanced executive functions. The findings highlight the value of age-appropriate aerobic exercise, such as golf and walking, in maintaining and enhancing cognitive function among older adults.
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STORY 6: LEAH MCGRATH
And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on snacking for teens.
STORY 7: LEAH MCGRATH
***LEAH MCGRATH INERVIEW***
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