USA

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COLA

Payments for “Supplemental Security Income” (SSI) and “Social Security benefits” are adjusted to account for cost-of-living (living expenses) as determined by the “Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers” (CPI-W). The “Bureau of Labor Statistics” (BLS) prepares the CPI-W. The method for calculating the COLA is outlined in the “Social Security Act.”

Climate

Mammoth

Mammoth, a carbon removal factory in Iceland, is ten times bigger than Climeworks' former facility, “Orca,” and “it will be crucial in order to attain gigaton scale by 2050 and megaton capacity by 2030.” The second commercial “direct air capture and storage” (DAC+S) facility, Mammoth, is Climeworks' 18th project.

American_Football

Bears

Based in “1920 Football Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois,” the Chicago Bears are an elite American football team that plays in the National Football League (NFL) and is a part of the National Football Conference (NFC) North division. “Halas Hall, Conway Park, Illinois” is Bears practice site. The Bears own the league's record for both the “most retired jersey numbers” and the most inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Movie

No Time

“No Time to Die” — After leaving the 007 service, Bond was living a quiet life in “Jamaica.” However, when his longtime CIA friend "Leiter" requests assistance, he finds himself up against an enigmatic antagonist possessing DNA technology that has the potential to murder millions of people. The 25th movie chapter in the James Bond series, “No Time to Die” is a spy movie.

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MC

A federal health insurance scheme/program for those “65 years of age or older” is called Medicare (MC). Medicare (MC) may also be available to individuals “under 65” who have specific disabilities, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), permanent kidney failure, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease).

Cooking

BBQ

A centuries-old technique, “barbecue” (or barbeque, BBQ) allows the flavor of “wood smoke, herbs, spices, and sauces” to permeate the food (specially meat) while it cooks over an indirect heat/fire. When used as a noun, the phrase “barbecue” can apply to both the meat and the cooking equipment. When used as a verb, the phrase “barbecue” describes the process of “cooking or smoking” food over “charcoal or wood.”

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MSP

The “Medicare Savings Programs” (MSP) are state-managed federally financed initiatives. These are initiatives designed to assist those with low “incomes and resources” in covering all or part of their Medicare premiums. Additionally, MSP may cover your Medicare “deductibles, coinsurance, and/or copayments” if you qualify.

Digital

Watch Netflix

Uncover Netflix’s capabilities: download content for offline viewing, use picture-in-picture mode on Android, navigate genres effortlessly, and customize audio and subtitles. Learn how to watch on different devices, manage a Netflix Household, and participate in the exclusive Netflix Preview Club for pre-release screenings and feedback.

American_Football

Ravens

Based in “1 Winning Drive Owings Mills, MD,” the Baltimore Ravens are an elite American football team that plays in the National Football League (NFL) and is a part of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. You may listen to all Ravens games on WBAL 1090 AM/101.5 FM, ESPN 630 AM (Washington, D.C.), baltimoreravens.com, 98Rock WIYY (97.9 FM), and the Ravens “mobile app” (while you are in Baltimore).