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White House Christmas tree coming from Western North Carolina [Video]
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White House Christmas tree coming from Western North Carolina [Video]

ALL RIGHT, SO WEVE GOT 70 ON THE FORECAST AND YET WE HAVE CHRISTMAS TREE STORY. THE WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE. IT IS COMING FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THIS YEAR. A REMINDER OF A NATION STILL RECOVERING AFTER HALLOWEEN. AND THE TREE WILL BE HARVESTED FROM CARTERS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM IN NEWLAND, A SMALL TOWN IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. HIT HARD BY THE STORM, THE FRASER FIR WILL BE CUT DOWN NOVEMBER 20TH BEFORE BEING DISPLAYED IN THE BLUE ROOM OF THE WHITE HOUSE. THATS RIGHT. YOU KNOW, I WAS TALKING TO SOME TOURISM FOLKS UP IN THE MOUNTAINS, AND THEY REALLY WANT YOU

From bedside to balance sheets: A post-lunch conversation [Video]
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From bedside to balance sheets: A post-lunch conversation [Video]

This afternoon, after lunch, a group of us infection specialists, working in various hospitals across the country, found ourselves engaged in a discussion we rarely dive into: hospital business strategies. One of my colleagues had shared a news article comparing the Average Revenue Per Occupied Bed (ARPOB) of several hospital chains in India, and the numbers were intriguing. Despite vastly different business models, hospitals like Apollo Hospitals and Narayana Hrudayalaya (NH) had reported similar ARPOB figures.

Best moments from Taylor Swift’s New Orleans concerts [Video]
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Best moments from Taylor Swift’s New Orleans concerts [Video]

Taylor Swift performed for three nights in a row in New Orleans to sold-out crowds. Thousands of fans traveled to New Orleans to see the shows and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. From Swift-inspired brunches, to ‘Eras Tour’ skeletons and friendship bracelets, New Orleans embraced everything Taylor. Here is a look at some of the best moments from her stop in the Big Easy. Giant friendship bracelet: A giant friendship bracelet was hung from the Caesars Superdome roof to welcome the singer to the city.Swift addressed the gesture each night of her concert, explaining to the crowds how much she appreciated the joy that came from fans trading the friendship bracelets.”You guys started trading friendship bracelets one day and fast forward we play in New Orleans there’s a giant friendship bracelet on the outside of this stadium,” Swift said. “22” hat recipients: During her song “22,” Taylor Swift gave her hat to a special fan each night she performed. The coveted hat is always given to a hand-picked fan attending the concert.Three young girls were chosen, and all were overwhelmed with the opportunity to meet and hug Swift. Celebrity Sightings:Actor Josh Hutcherson was seen in the VIP section of the Eras Tour in New Orleans collecting friendship bracelets during Swift’s Friday night concert. Another famous face seen in the crowd was “Grey’s Anatomy” star Camilla Luddington.New Orleans Saints player Khalen Saunders’ mom was seen at the concert, rocking her son’s No. 50 jersey while cheering on her other son Kam, who is one of Swift’s dancers.Taylor Swift’s bestie, Blake Lively, and husband Ryan Reynolds also made an appearance on night one of the Eras Tour in New Orleans.On the final night, Swift’s parents, Andrea and Scott, were in attendance. “Oh no, baby…”Kam Saunders, one of Taylor Swift’s dancers and New Orleans Saints player Khalen Saunders’ brother, had a very New Orleans response during the first night’s performance of “We Are Never Getting Back Together.”Community embraces Taylor Nation: The entire city welcomed Taylor Swift fans with open arms over the weekend. NOPD officers were seen trading friendship bracelets with fans, businesses decorated their stores, and the airport even had a karaoke stage for fans as they landed. The city of New Orleans also put on a three-day “Embrace the Culture” concert at Duncan Plaza where rideshares dropped off eager Swifties for the shows. Outfit tributes: For her “1989” performance on Friday night, Taylor Swift came out in a purple, gold, and green outfit, which are traditional Mardi Gras colors.For her final concert, Swift donned a purple bodysuit and said, “Doesn’t my outfit feel very New Orleans?”Unforgettable moments: After Swift performed “Champagne Problems” each night she was met with overwhelming applause. The longest cheers came from the crowds on Friday, lasting nearly four minutes. Swift looked overwhelmed each night, calling the deafening screams a moment she’d never forget. Surprise guest:Swift surprised fans during her acoustic set with guest Sabrina Carpenter.Carpenter is currently on her “Short and Sweet” tour, and hasn’t performed with Swift on the Eras Tour since she opened for her in Singapore.The two sang a mashup of Carpenter’s hit songs “Espresso,” “Please, Please, Please,” and Swift’s song “Is It Over Now?”Evan lives his dream: Evan Grossnickle, a 15-year-old with autism, attended Taylor Swift’s final show in New Orleans thanks to the generous gift from a friend. His story went viral in Louisiana in August after a video showed him “Shake Off” first day of school jitters with a school janitor. His family says Swift’s impact on their son’s life has been immeasurable.He was seen dancing his heart out at the concert with his best friend — his mom. Surprise songs: For night one of three of the Eras Tour concert in New Orleans, Taylor’s surprise song was a mashup of “Our Song” and “Call it What You Want.””Our Song” is the 11th track from Swift’s self-titled debut studio album “Taylor Swift” which was released in 2006.In 2007, the song succeeded on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs, debuting at No. 55 and eventually charting to No. 6 before jumping to the No.1 spot.This became Swift’s first time charting No. 1 and making her the youngest sole writer and singer of a number one country song.Swift also performed a mashup of the “Black Dog” and “Haunted.”Swift surprised fans during her second concert with an acoustic set featuring guest Sabrina Carpenter.Carpenter is currently on her “Short and Sweet” tour, and hasn’t performed with Swift on the Eras Tour since she opened for her in Singapore.The two sang a mashup of Carpenter’s hit songs “Espresso,” “Please, Please, Please,” and Swift’s song “Is It Over Now?”She also sang a mashup of two surprise songs, “Hit’s Different,” and “Welcome to New York.”For Swift’s final acoustic set in New Orleans, she sang a mashup of “Afterglow” from her Lover album and “Dress” from Reputation. Swift also addressed the 10 year anniversary of her album “1989.” She took to the piano to play a mashup of “That’s How You Get The Girl” and “Clean.” Travis Kelce shout out: During Swift’s final song “Karma,” she gave her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce a shoutout by singing the line “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me.” Kelce scored a touchdown Sunday night during the game against the Raiders, helping the team win 27-20. A final thank you:Swift thanked New Orleans for everything, and gave her appreciation to all the crowds who attended her shows.

Parents turn tragedy into hope after infant loss [Video]
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Parents turn tragedy into hope after infant loss [Video]

Their world shattered after losing their baby, Sarah and Nate made drastic changes personally and professionally. They sold their home and Nate took a year’s leave of absence from his physician assistant job in pediatric neurosurgery, and instead leaned into their faith and bought a ranch now named after Eva. The E. Lind Ranch in Afton offers couples consumed with loss, a place to grieve, at no cost.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry sets date for tax special session [Video]
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry sets date for tax special session [Video]

A date has been officially set for Louisiana’s special session to overhaul the state’s tax system. According to the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, Gov. Jeff Landry issued the official order Saturday. The session will begin Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. and must end on Nov. 25 by 6 p.m. Lawmakers will address 23 items during the session. This is the state’s third special session this year. Landry detailed his proposed tax plan during a news conference earlier this month with a focus on reducing the income tax and charging sales tax for more items and services. Louisiana is the latest state in the Deep South to discuss tax changes, as Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves continues to push for his state to phase out the income tax and as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed measures earlier this year to significantly cut income taxes.Landry told WDSU’s Travers Mackel, “We’re bringing them in, and I think that it’s important and I think it’s the first tax plan to reflect the people and not special interest.”We, in this state, have been on the losing end of an economic game that other states are playing and beating us at today, Landry said. We offer an opportunity to change that playbook so Louisiana can start winning. According to information from the states revenue department, Louisiana residents currently pay a 4.25% tax rate on income $50,000 and above, 3.5% on income between $12,500 and $50,000, and 1.85% on income $12,500 and below. Landrys proposal would eliminate income tax for those making up to $12,500 and would set a flat income tax rate of 3% for those earning above $12,500.Landry touted the plan, saying it would provide an immediate increase in take-home pay for every Louisiana taxpayer. The governor said under that plan, he believes Louisiana will be on “the road to reducing or eliminating the income tax by 2030, an idea that has been pushed by other Republican officials including state Treasurer John Fleming and Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson.Currently, there are nine states that do not levy an individual income tax. Among those are the nearby states of Florida, Tennessee and Texas.Landry said that while his plan does not include increasing the current rate of sales tax, he does believe the tax should be expanded to include other items and services such as lobbying, dog grooming and car washes. Currently, there are 223 sales tax exemptions, Nelson said. So your taxation will be driven by more about what you choose to buy, rather than by your labor, Landry said. I think thats fair. I hate the income tax … a man and womans labor should never be owned by the government.While Landrys full list of proposals and additional details were not immediately available, he said other changes could include repealing the corporate income tax, eliminating the tax on prescription drugs, making the partial business utility exemption permanent and modernize our constitutional funds making the partial business utility exemption permanent, and modernize our constitutional funds and property tax exemptions to give our legislature more flexibility to meet budget shortfalls and future fiscal issues.Louisiana faces a looming estimated $700 million budget shortfall because of the expiration of some temporary sales taxes. Officials say the shortfall could result in budget cuts that threaten teacher pay, recent education reforms, higher education and health care infrastructure. Landry says that his tax plan would close out most of the shortfall. Additionally, he argues that it will make Louisiana more competitive with surrounding states that have seen substantial economic and population growth in recent years.This holistic plan is designed not only to address budget shortfalls, but to catapult Louisiana into the future with increased jobs and economic growth for years to come, he said.Landry said he plans on calling the GOP-dominated Legislature into a special session in November. If lawmakers pass any bills, final approval will be determined by voters in the March election.This will be Louisianas third special session held this year and since Landry took office in January. The legislature gathered in January to redraw congressional boundaries, which resulted in a second majority-Black district, and returned to the Capitol again in February to pass tough-on-crime policies.Also this year, the GOP-dominated Legislature held its regular three-month-long session, during which lawmakers pushed conservative priorities. Lawmakers couldnt vote on tax measures in this years regular session. The last time there were three special sessions in a year was 2018. During that time, the Louisiana Legislature spent more than $1.5 million on the sessions, which included the costs of supplies, extra hours for staff, additional employees hired for the sessions, and per diem and mileage for lawmakers.