InfoFlow Episode 7.096 – 2/17/22

[Infoflow intro] + [pledge of allegiance]

BELLA: Welcome back to Infoflow, Blazers. Today is Thursday, February 17th. I’m BELLA.

GWEN: And I’m GWEN. Today’s Black History Month fact is about Robert Louis Johnson the first black millionaire and founder of Black Entertainment Television cable company or BET. In 1991 BET became the first black controlled company to be listed on the New York Stock exchange and was sold to Viacom for $3 billion in 2001. Robert Johnson continued to lead the company until 2005.

BELLA:  Governor Larry Hogan announced this past Sunday that he is considering a 2024 presidential run. He says that his current position in the senate is not the “right fit” for him. However, he insists that he will remain focused on his job as governor through the rest of his term, until January 2023.

GWEN: Duke energy, one of the largest electric power holding companies in the US has announced that they will phase out coal to less than 5% of energy production by 2030 and double their capacity for renewable energy. They aim to completely phase out coal by 2035. This comes after the Bipartisan clean energy and emissions mandate was signed into effect by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and requires the state to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 and reach neutrality by 2050.

BELLA: Now let’s take a look at an update about our lost and found bin.

Lost and found

BELLA: Blazers, you have two weeks to find any of your missing items!

GWEN: Ever wanted to practice your public speaking skills and sharpen your wit? Head down to room 147 at lunch on Wednesdays for Mr. Bramble’s forensics team. In forensics, they improvise their extemporaneous speaking, perform dramatic works, and more, so come down every Wednesday, at lunch, to room 147!

BELLA: And now let’s hear from Diego and Ach’sah from SGA about some big news!

DIEGO: Hey, blazers!  I’m Diego ACH’SAH: and I’m Ach’sah DIEGO: Were here to talk about an event that SGA has been arranging and we are all excited to announce. ACH’SAH: We’ll be holding our very first Spring Dance! The dance will be held on March 26th, from 7 to 10 p.m. DIEGO: We’ll be having a Mardi Gras-themed party, so be sure to dress appropriately, that includes gold, green, and purple colors. Formal looking clothes would also be on theme, as it is meant to replicate a ball. We expect to have brass bands, DJs, food, and a variety of other entertaining activities for all of you to enjoy. ACH’SAH:Tickets will be sold for $20 at the concession stand across from the main office in the coming weeks and more information will be posted, so stay tuned for any updates. DIEGO: We will donate money and devote our resources to assisting small companies and organizations that have been adversely damaged by the recent hurricane and pandemic down in New Orleans. ACH’SAH: Make sure to come out and have fun at Blair’s first Spring dance! DIEGO: Friends from other MCPS highschools are allowed to come so be sure to bring a friend along with you, and we hope to see you all there!

BELLA: Thanks guys! Stay tuned for more information in the coming month and get ready for the first ever Blair Spring Fling!

GWEN: If you’re interested in promoting your club here on infoflow, you’ve got options! Go to the BNC submission form linked to our website 3 days before you want it aired and choose 1 of 3 options. You can write an announcement for us to read, film a short video or work with our packs team to have a video spot, or you can come into the studio to appear on the show yourself!

BELLA: Have you ever wanted time to improve your basic math skills?  Now there is a great opportunity to work on important basic math skills that you may have missed or misunderstood in prior math classes.  Become comfortable with negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and other basic skills needed to be more successful in your current math class. There are no assignments, so make sure to come to room 263 approximately 10 minutes after lunch begins on odd days.

GWEN: And that’s all for today’s show. Check out our website at bnconline.net to submit any announcements, and follow us @bnc_blair on instagram, @bncblair on tiktok, and on twitter @bncblair. Please keep wearing your mask and be mindful of covid safety measures. Have a thrilling Thursday, see you tomorrow, Blazers!

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