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April 29 Livestock Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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April 30 Livestock Commentary: Scott Shellady

Scott Shellady, TJM Investments




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May 01 Livestock Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 03 Livestock Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 06 Livestock Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 07 Livestock Commentary: Scott Shellady

Scott Shellady, TJM Investments




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May 08 Livestock Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 09 Livestock Commentary: Scott Shellady

Scott Shellady, TJM Investments




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May 10 Livestock Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 13 Livestock Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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Altoona student-athlete Mallorie Smith named AMCC Offensive Player of the Week

Penn State Altoona forward/midfielder Mallorie Smith, of Bellefonte, was picked as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week in women’s soccer on Monday, Oct. 28.




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Altoona’s Caden Traggiai gets AMCC Men’s Swimmer of the Week honor

For the second time this season, Penn State Altoona student-athlete Caden Traggiai, of Sarver, was chosen as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Men’s Swimmer of the Week, the league office announced on Monday, Oct. 28.




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Penn State Tailgate Ambassadors help make game days less trashy

A group of students called Tailgate Ambassadors, supported by Penn State Sustainability, the Office of Physical Plant, and Pepsi, are working reduce the amount of waste generated on game days. This partnership is incentivizing fans to learn about game-day recycling — and offering prizes to those who do.




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Mont Alto announces spring talk series, planetarium events

Penn State Mont Alto has announced a lineup of events for the spring semester, including the Evening Talks lecture series and planetarium programming. Events are open to the public and cover a broad range of topics, from forestry during the Civil War to the nighttime sky.




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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Week of April 1

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 13 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.   




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Penn State Mont Alto PTA program takes proactive approach to athlete health

The Penn State Mont Alto physical therapist assistant program takes a proactive approach to athlete health with the new Functional Movement Screening initiative.




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Gustavo Nader named Huck Chair in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology

Gustavo Nader, professor of kinesiology and physiology in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development, has been named the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Loyd Huck Chair in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology by the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. 




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Hiring, supporting justice-impacted individuals in the workplace

Hospitality stakeholders and organizations can serve a significant role in the integration of people who have criminal records or histories of incarceration back into the workforce, according to a new framework created by researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management.




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Nutritional sciences researchers receive funds from McCormick Science Institute

Researchers from the Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Food Science at Penn State have recently received $420,000 in funding from the McCormick Science Institute to study the use of herbs and spices in school lunch recipes over the next two years.




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Gatzke-Kopp named president-elect of Society for Psychophysiological Research

Lisa Gatzke-Kopp, professor of human development and family studies, recently was named president-elect of the Society for Psychophysiological Research. The presidential role spans three years, over which she will serve as president-elect, president and past-president, each for a one-year period.




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M4 Mac mini review roundup: Pint-sized powerhouse that won't break the bank

Apple's overhaul of the Mac mini with M4 has been warmly received by reviewers, with many highlighting how it's one of the best values you can get right now — provided you avoid those pricey upgrades.


M4 Mac mini

Apple's introduction of the New Mac mini on October 29 wasn't its usual spec-bump update. After months of rumors, it finally refreshed the model to make it even more mini.

At 5 inches square, its footprint trims off 2.7 inches each in width and length, but it did grow in height to 2 inches. It's now the smallest Mac Apple has ever sold to consumers.


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Early Black Friday deals: save up to $300 on every M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch & 16-inch

Early Black Friday deals are in effect on Apple's 2024 MacBook Pro M4, with every configuration — retail and CTO — eligible for a coupon discount.


Save up to $300 on Apple's new MacBook Pro M4 - Image credit: Apple

Unlock savings of up to $300 off the configuration of your choosing with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. These deals offer aggressive discounts ahead of Black Friday, taking the stress out of holiday shopping.

Use code APINSIDER


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Apple makes room for new Macs by rethinking retail Vision Pro demo stations

Apple is set to streamline its retail displays, making way for new Mac models by downgrading the Apple Vision Pro demo experience.


Apple Vision Pro

Starting November 8, Apple will pilot a revised store layout in select retail locations, merging the Vision Pro demo and display tables. The shift will make space for the latest Mac products, including the M4 models.

The new format will reduce the two separate Vision Pro tables — a layout for demo and display units — into a single, multifunctional table. Along with accommodating new Mac displays, Apple's move will address low Vision Pro sales.


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Two senior presidential campaign officials' iPhones maybe hacked by Chinese group

Evidence suggests that the earlier Chinese Salt Typhoon breach of American telecoms may have led to the potential hacking of two presidential campaign officials' iPhones.


iPhones potentially breached

Whether the hack actually happened, what data might have been obtained, or which officials were breached have not been revealed. The FBI is investigating claims by a security startup called iVerify that tie the events together.

According to a report from Forbes, iVerify flagged anomalous behavior on two iPhones belonging to senior officials for one of the presidential candidates. Settings had been changed on the iPhones in "patterns that are not observed on healthy devices."


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2024 Mac Buyer's Guide -- Which desktop Mac you should buy?

Following the introduction of new Mac models in October, Apple has shaken up its desktop Mac roster. Here's what you should buy, at just about any price point.


Apple's current crop of desktop Macs

Price is an important factor when choosing your next Mac. The more budget that you have available, the better the Mac you can get.

However, while Apple does cover a wide array of price points, it also has multiple choices available for many of them. Add in the number of configurable elements, and it can become a bewildering decision.


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Early Black Friday deals: save up to $150 on every M4 iMac

You can score up to $150 off Apple's brand-new 2024 M4 iMac and get your hands on one of the best all-in-one desktops. Plus, AppleCare is discounted too.


Save on every 2024 iMac M4 config - Image credit: Apple

Apple announced the updated M4 iMac in late October, offering a performance bump to its colorful desktop computer. An early Black Friday offer allows you to score a discount of up to $150 off when you use the promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.

Use code APINSIDER


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iPhone 16 Pro Max review two months later -- Like Apple says, the best iPhone yet

Maybe there isn't one giant improvement in the iPhone 16 Pro Max from its predecessor, but there are many improvements worth the steep price of admission.


Apple's best — the iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is a curious device. While it has a fractionally larger screen than last time, so does the iPhone 16 Pro.

And while it has a new Camera Control button, so does every model in the iPhone 16 range.


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iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while

A hidden feature in iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot a locked iPhone when it is asleep but hasn't been unlocked for a while, presumably as a security measure.


The feature has been identified as an "inactivity reboot," and is similar to a feature found on Macs. The Mac version, known as "hibernation mode," saves the state of the device to disk when put to sleep, in case the power fails or the battery runs out before the user can return to the machine.

By flushing the last state of the device, iPhone users are better protected from forensic searches by law enforcement or other entities. The change also makes it more difficult for anyone to break into the device using brute-force or other methods.

The reboot timer is not reliant on charging or network functions, and is only tied to inactivity since the last unlock. This means the reboot will take place after a period of time, even if network connections are not maintained.


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Apple Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip likely to arrive before budget models

Apple is likely to launch a refreshed Apple Vision Pro headset before a cheaper version of the product arrives, according to a new report.


An updated Apple Vision Pro could sport an M5 chip and other improvements.

Apple is believed to be working on "several ideas" for its overall Apple Vision product line and its future intentions. Currently, it is expected that an updated Apple Vision Pro will be the first, ahead of a rumored cheaper "Apple Vision" headset.

The next Apple Vision Pro would likely sport an M5 processor and other internal changes, but would otherwise be very similar to the existing model. It's expected to arrive in late 2025, reports Bloomberg, or the spring of 2026.


Rumor Score: ???? Possible


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Amazon drops early Black Friday deals on M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Air 16GB

Apple's 1TB M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is eligible for a material early Black Friday discount at Amazon, along with savings on the 2024 Mac mini M4 and a record low price on the 13-inch MacBook Air 16GB.


Amazon slashed prices on Apple's current Macs - Image credit: Apple

In what is the steepest price drop we've seen on the 14-inch M4 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD spec, Amazon has shaved $145 off MSRP when you order the laptop in the Silver colorway.


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US blocks TSMC chip exports, but Apple's chips face a different threat

A US order to TSMC to cut AI chip supplies to China over Huawei sanctions won't cause problems for Apple. However, Taiwan's prohibition of TSMC producing 2-nanometer chips elsewhere could make an impact.


A TSMC factory sign - Image credit: TSMC

U.S. sanctions against Huawei has caused problems for TSMC over attempts by intermediaries to order certain AI-based chip designs on Huawei's behalf. From Monday, TSMC is suspending shipments of the AI-focused chips to China, on the orders of the United States.

The Department of Commerce imposed export restrictions of select chip designs that were intended to be shipped to China, an unnamed source of Reuters claims. The shipment ban, which kicks in from Monday, affects certain types of chips made with 7-nanometer processes or advanced designs, intended for AI or graphics processing.


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Matter 1.4 is released, new Apple betas, & more news on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we talk about Apple's new betas, discuss the major Matter 1.4 release which adds new categories and other improvements, and more!


HomeKit Insider Podcast

Before jumping into Matter, we got several new beta updates from Apple. For example, tvOS 18.2 added behind the scenes code to soon enable the new slate of wallpapers.

On Vision Pro, visionOS 2.2 added new ultra-wide mirroring options for the Mac. Finally, macOS Sequoia 15.2 adds new control for mirroring where the user can display a single window/app, extend the display, or duplicate your whole display.


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MacBook Air 16GB models are on sale from $749.99 right now on Amazon

The lowest prices of the year are here well before Black Friday, with MacBook Air models with 16GB RAM dropping to as low as $749.99.


MacBook Air models with 16GB RAM are priced as low as $749 - Image credit: Apple

Amazon's aggressive early Black Friday deals on current MacBook Air models deliver rock-bottom pricing on specs that include 16GB unified memory.

Buy from $749.99


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Elevate your collection with Apple Music's luxurious 100 best albums book

Apple Musicis turning its "100 Best Albums" list into a luxurious collectible book, bringing iconic records from the screen to your shelf.


Apple Music: 100 Best Albums. Image credit: Assouline

Earlier in 2024, Apple launched its "100 Best Albums" list directly in the Apple Music app, sparking plenty of lively debates among fans. Now, the company is releasing the list in a different medium.

The Apple Music: 100 Best Albums book is a heavyweight in more ways than one. It weighs 8 pounds and has luxurious touches like a linen cover, gold page edges, and an acrylic slipcase. Each copy is hand-numbered, making it a unique piece of music history.


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New in iOS 18.2 developer beta 3: Changes to Apple Intelligence, video playback, and more

The third developer beta of iOS 18.2 is now available for all compatible iPhone models, as Apple Intelligence testing continues. Here's everything you need to know about the update.


iOS 18.2 developer beta 3 introduces enhancements to existing features.

On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.2 developer beta 3, with build number 22C5131e, up from the previous 22C5125e. While the update is compatible with devices as old as the iPhone XS and iPhone XR, the software includes a variety of Apple Intelligence features that only work on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 16 range.

The iOS 18.2 update introduces support for Image Playground, Genmoji, Visual Intelligence, and ChatGPT integration via Siri. There's also a new FindMy feature that helps users locate lost luggage or AirTags.


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Supply chain leak hints at two potential Apple home automation releases set for 2026

An Apple supplier may have been tapped to build an Apple-designed smart home camera and future health-focused AirPods, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.


Tapo smart cameras compatible with Apple HomeKit

After Apple abandoned the decade-long Apple Car project, rumors suggested Apple would increase investments in the smart home and AI. While Apple Intelligence has been released to the public, there has been little evidence of Apple's new commitment to the smart home beyond rumors of a smart monitor.

A new supply chain-based rumor from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests an Apple supplier named Goertek has been tapped with orders for two products due in 2026. The first is a smart home camera, and the second is a set of AirPods with more health-focused features.


Rumor Score: ???? Possible


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North Korean hackers use infected crypto apps to target Macs

North Korean hackers have disguised malware in seemingly harmless macOS apps using sophisticated code to bypass security checks and target unsuspecting users.


Malware apps continue to target Mac users

In a recent discovery, researchers at Jamf Threat Labs uncovered malware embedded in macOS apps that look harmless on the surface. Using the popular app-building tool Flutter, cybercriminals made apps that slipped through typical security measures.

Flutter, developed by Google, has become a favorite tool for creating apps that work seamlessly across macOS, iOS, and Android. Its codebase allows developers to build an app once and have it look consistent across all platforms.


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EU's latest demand on Apple about geolocking is unforgivably naive

The European Union has told Apple to stop geo-locking, where apps and services vary in different countries — entirely ignoring decades of laws and practices by other industries that have nothing to do with the App Store.


EU wants the impossible with Apple's App Store

Give the EU credit, it has implemented the kind of laws regarding Big Tech that other countries, including the US, are still only talking about. But in this case, its assumption that it can simply mandate how the rest of the entire world works is an excoriating overreach.

The new demand is that Apple stop geo-locking, and specifically that EU users must be able to:


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Ultimate guide on how to use an external SSD as a working drive on macOS Sequoia

It is easily possible to double the cost of a new M4 Mac mini by buying Apple storage — but if you know what you're doing, you can buy external drives, and save hundreds of dollars by working off those. Here's how.


External drives are vastly cheaper than Apple's storage upgrade prices

Apple's New Mac mini is a stunning bargain for its price and its performance — but maybe only in its base configuration. Once you start adding anything like more storage, you hit Apple's excessive upgrade charges and the bargain diminishes, or even goes away entirely.

It is true that Apple has made things better, both by increasing the amount of RAM that base model gets, and also by making 256GB the smallest amount of storage you can buy.


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What a VPN kill switch is, and why you need it

A kill switch can help prevent your privacy from being breached when your encrypted VPN connection stops working. This is why your VPN needs it.


An iPad disconnected from the Internet

The basic idea of a virtual private network (VPN) service is that your connection is more private. Using a secure encrypted VPN connection, your online actions are not able to be monitored by other web traffic.

However, there are occasions where you may not have the protection of a VPN. Rather than the encrypted tunnel to a different server, you may suddenly find yourself directly accessing the internet without the VPN.


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Holiday 2024 MacBook Buyer's Guide -- Which Mac laptop you should buy?

Apple's late 2024 update to its Mac and MacBook ranges has brought M4 to the product line. Here's how to choose the best portable Mac for your budget for the 2024 holiday season.


MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

Apple's fall product updates covered many areas, but for the Mac product category, it meant an update to M4. Following the introduction of the chip in the iPad Pro lineup earlier in the year, the MacBook Pro now uses the speedy chip.

Even better, Apple didn't stop at just M4, as it brought out M4 Pro and M4 Max variants as well. These additions offer a lot more performance options, and in the case of the M4 Max, more performance than an M2 Ultra in some benchmarks.


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How advanced content caching settings on the Mac works

Advanced configuration parameters control how your Mac stores cached content. Here's how to change the settings.


Content cache settings in macOS Sequoia.

Content caching controls what internet content gets stored locally in macOS when you visit websites and other online servers.

When you visit a site, some of the data (content) gets downloaded and stored locally on your Mac. This is so that if you access that content later, it can be loaded more quickly from the cache - instead of having to make more trips to the internet to fetch it again.


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Portugal Dancelink team clears way for Transit team harvest

A Transform 2012 Dancelink team in Mondim, Portugal, clears the way for a Transform Transit team to see the Gospel bear fruit four months later.




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1 million seeking answers

Portugal Field Leader Givas shares about the May 2017 outreach to religious pilgrims in Fatima.




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From Texas to Tana: I am weak, but He is strong - Part III

Caitlin (USA) is humbled that joining the OM team in Madagascar has encouraged them in their work to carry the name of Jesus to others.




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A king encounters the King of Kings

The king of a small village in Madagascar welcomes the OM team to plant a church amongst his people.




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The Malagasy church takes up the baton

The vision of OM Madagascar is to partner with the Malagasy Church in every ministry. This vision is being realised in Manakara.




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Working together

Fourteen young people participated in a month-long outreach within in their country. The result: unity.




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Making Easter a real treat!

OM Europe's Bus4Life assisted the local Baptist Church in the small village of Torda reach out to their local community.




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Csodalotos: brokenness is the beauty

Such was the truth God gave the Artslink, Dancelink and Bill Drake Band teams for Baja, Hungary, from 10-17 July 2011. The results were eternal.