Rapid tests play a crucial role in curbing COVID-19 infections – especially as people gather for the holidays

As winter begins and the holidays are in full swing, the COVID-19 pandemic has entered another worrying phase. Emergence of the omicron variant, along with increasing rates of infections, have left many people unsure about their holiday plans.

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Got Zoom fatigue? Out-of-sync brainwaves could be another reason videoconferencing is such a drag

The average pause between speakers in two-party conversations is about one-fifth of a second. In comparison, it takes more than a half-second to move your foot from the accelerator to the brake while driving – more than twice as long.

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Funeral Services – Margaret Ann DeVault

Margaret Ann DeVault

October 6, 1937 - December 10, 2021

Margaret's homegoing celebration will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Praise Community Church in Eads.  

Margaret's body will be laid to rest Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the Kit Carson Cemetery.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Praise Community Church in Eads. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

Why is inflation so high? Is it bad? An economist answers 3 questions about soaring consumer prices

Consumer prices jumped 6.8% in November 2021 from a year earlier – the fastest rate of increase since 1982, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data published on Dec. 10, 2021. The biggest jumps during the month were in energy, used cars and clothing.

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