BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF PEACE - Wisdom, Unity, Love and Truth

 

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If peace is power under control… then chaos is wisdom acting a fool.  

Russellville Spring Cruise Night Is Back! — Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Russellville Tourism & Visitor Center has officially announced that Spring Cruise Night is back for 2026! Russellville Spring Cruise Night returns Saturday night with classic cars, cruisers, music, food, and family-friendly fun!

Time: Cruise night runs into the evening, starting at 6:00 PM from late afternoon through the night, with the main activity after sunset.

Location: Downtown Russellville - cruising up and down Arkansas Avenue.

Highlights:

Classic & custom cars cruising the streets
Good music setting the tone for the evening
Local food & treats - snacks and drinks likely available nearby (food trucks & downtown eateries often participate)
Photo opps with vintage wheels and automotive art
Arrive early with your lawn chair - popular cruise nights fill up fast, and downtown spots are prime.

Bring the entire family - cruise nights are casual and family-friendly!

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$68 MILLION GOOGLE ASSISTANT PRIVACY Class Action Settlement — What You Need to Know

A major lawsuit - originally titled In re Google Assistant Privacy Litigation - accused Google of allowing its Google Assistant - enabled products to capture and transmit private conversations without users’ consent. The case centered on devices such as Google Home speakers, Nest Hub displays, and Pixel phones.

Why the Lawsuit Happened

Consumers claimed these devices were activating and recording audio even when users did not say the wake command (“Hey Google”). This problem, known as “false accepts,” occurs when a device mistakenly interprets background speech as the hot word and begins capturing audio automatically.

Plaintiffs argued these unintended recordings were then sent to Google's servers, violating user privacy. While Google denied wrongdoing, it agreed to a $68 million settlement to avoid the cost and uncertainty of a trial.

Deadline to File a Claim: August 27, 2026

Who Qualifies for a Payment?

The nationwide settlement includes two groups of eligible claimants:

1. Purchaser Class

Anyone who bought a Google-made device with Google Assistant between May 18, 2016 and March 19, 2026 (the date the court granted preliminary approval).

2. Privacy Class

Anyone who used (or lived in a household with) a Google Assistant device during the same period and had their voice recorded or transmitted, even if they did not purchase the device themselves.

How Much Can Claimants Receive?

The settlement uses a points-based payout system:

Device Owners (Purchaser Class)

• Up to 4 points per device, for up to 3 devices
• Estimated payout: $18–$56 per device, depending on the number of approved claims

Privacy-Only Claimants

• 1 point if you didn’t own a device but were recorded
• Estimated payout: $2–$10

How to File a Claim

The court-approved claims website is:

GoogleAssistantPrivacyLitigation.com

Filing Options

You can submit a claim in two ways:

Online - Use the Unique ID and PIN included in your Notice to file quickly.

By Mail - Download and print the claim form from the website, then mail it to the address listed there.

Didn’t Receive a Notice?

You can still file. The claims website includes instructions for people who:

• Did not get a Unique ID and PIN
• Lost their Notice
• Believe they qualify based on device ownership or usage

Payment Methods

During the filing process, you can choose:

• Direct Deposit (ACH)
• Zelle

If Google identified you as a potential class member, your Notice should already contain your Unique ID and PIN.

Deadline to File a Claim: August 27, 2026

References

Here are the sources this summary is based on:

• ClassAction.org — Google Assistant $68M Settlement
• TopClassActions.com — Google Settles for $68M
• Reddit discussion of Reuters coverage

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$2.4 Million Anne Arundel Data Breach Class Action Settlement

If you were a patient or visited Anne Arundel Dermatology, P.A for services, your personal information may have been impacted by a data security incident.

Here's an important class action settlement that resolves claims that unauthorized third parties accessed its systems between February 14, 2025 and May 13, 2025, potentially exposing personally identifiable and protected health information. 

A federal court in Maryland is overseeing the case.

Who’s Included?

You are part of the Settlement Class if you’re a U.S. resident whose personal information – including contact details or health information – was collected by Anne Arundel Dermatology on or before December 9, 2025. There are approximately 1.9 million class members.

What You Could Get

If you qualify and timely submit a valid claim by July 8, 2026, you may be eligible for:

1. Up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses related to the breach, or

2. A pro rata cash payment (estimated around $100), and

3. Three years of free medical data monitoring services to help protect against identity theft and related issues.

Claim Deadline: July 8, 2026

Opt-Out/Exclusion Deadline: June 9, 2026

Final Fairness Hearing: July 16, 2026 (the court will decide whether to approve the settlement).

 If you do nothing, you won’t get any settlement compensation and will give up certain legal rights related to this case.

File a claim

You should have received an email in early April dated with a claim ID - identifying you as a class member. Go to the official claims site and enter the Notification Claim number and complete the registration and payment forms. 

If you did not get a notification ID, follow the instructions on the claims site.

Go to the official settlement site: 

https://www.AnneArundelPrivacySettlement.com

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GOOGLE ANDROID $135M Class Action Settlement (2026)

 

Millions of Android users may qualify for part of a $135 million Google settlement over claims that Android devices sent background data to Google without user permission, even when phones were idle or on cellular data. Google denies wrongdoing.

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Who Is Eligible

If you are a U.S. resident and  used an Android device with cellular data anytime on or after November 12, 2017 up until the Final Approval Hearing on June 23, 2026 - and you were NOT part of the California-only $350M settlement, then you may be an eligible (approx. 100 million) user of this settlement.

How Much You May Receive

Some reports say payouts could be up to $100, depending on the number of valid claims, court-approved fees, and final settlement approval. Exact payout amounts are unknown. 

Settlement Website

The official settlement website is: https://www.federalcellularclassaction.com/

How to Check If You’re Included

The administrator sent notices by email and mail. Some users reported on Reddit that notices were sent around April 6-13, 2026. Others say that notices are still being sent. Contact the Settlement  Administrator at 1-844-655-4255 or email info@federalcellularclassaction.com if you have questions. 

To find the notice, search your email: 

"Class Action Notice of Settlement" 

"Settlement" 

Also, check your spam/Junk folder, promotions tab on Gmail, and old email accounts connected to your Android device. Once you find the email with Notice ID and Confirmation Code - follow the direct claim filing link.

Fill-out forms with your name, address, email, notice ID, and confirmation code. Next, select your payment method: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or virtual card once the settlement is finalized. The entire process takes less than 10 minutes.

Surprisingly, most eligible users will not need to file a formal claim to receive payment.

No Email Received - Here's What You Can Do...

If you did not receive an email, you still may be eligible. Again, check your spam/Junk folder, promotions tab on Gmail, and old email accounts connected to your Android device. Call the settlement administrator to confirm. "This settlement has a known closed class list."

Comments: What you may not know is that Google used its own records of your connected device ID and Google account to generate their fixed list of eligible users. If your Android device's activity wasn't captured, a notice was not sent - regardless of your eligibility.  

Important Date - Final Approval Hearing: June 23, 2026.

Payments are usually issued weeks/months after final approval.

References:

https://www.aol.com/news/android-users-may-qualify-part-131445637.html

Google's $135M Android data settlement... 

https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-os/getting-paid-google-starts-settling-usd135m-android-data-case

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GET THE LARGEST TAX REFUND POSSIBLE WITH TURBOTAX! Let TurboTax Handle Your 2025 Taxes (Tax Year 2026)!

 

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WINTER STORM PREP TIPS (Deep South): Don’t Get Caught in the Cold! Jan 23 - Jan 25, 2026

 

I found these tips to help people in Arkansas and other southern states prepare for severe winter weather. This is the shortened version. The full list includes information about vehicle and travel, medical prep, pets and livestock prep, property protection, and what to do after the winter storm.

https://www.wncw.org/2026-01-22/winter-storm-prep-tips

BEFORE THE STORM (24 - 48 HOURS AHEAD)

1. Charge all phones, power banks, tablets, and rechargeable lanterns.
2. Fill vehicle gas tanks in case stations lose power.
3. Get cash in small bills in case card systems go down.
4. Pick up prescriptions and essential medications early.
5. Download movies, books, and maps for offline use.
6. Identify one warm room in the house to “camp out” if power fails.
7. Locate water shut-off valve and breaker box now, not later.
8. Set fridge and freezer to colder settings to hold temperature longer.

Listen Fayetteville Area NOAA Weather Radio WXJ52 https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/30688

Listen Texarkana NOAA Weather Radio WXJ49 https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/35079

WATER AND PIPE PROTECTION

9. Drip faucets on exterior walls when temps drop below freezing.
10. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation.
11. Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots.
12. Cover outdoor faucets with insulated caps or towels.
13. Know how to shut off water quickly if a pipe bursts.
14. Fill jugs, buckets, or bathtub with water for flushing and washing.  

FOOD AND KITCHEN PREP

15. Keep 3–5 days of no-cook food: peanut butter, tuna, bread, crackers, canned meat, fruit cups.
16. Have manual can opener available.
17. Buy shelf-stable milk or powdered milk if needed.
18. Freeze a few water bottles to act as freezer “ice packs.”
19. Keep a cooler ready to move fridge food outside if power is out and temps are below freezing.
20. Avoid stocking large amounts of perishables right before the storm.  

THV-11 Closings and Delays | Little Rock, Arkansas https://www.thv11.com/closings

KHBS - 40/29TV News Closings & Delays | Rogers, AR NWA River Valley https://www.4029tv.com/weather/closings

KARK 4 News KARK Closings and Delays  | Little Rock, Arkansas https://www.kark.com/weather/closings/

HEAT AND HOME SAFETY

21. Gather extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm layers.
22. If using a fireplace, confirm chimney is clear and have dry wood.
23. Never run generators or grills inside garages or homes.
24. Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
25. Have at least one flashlight per person plus spare batteries.
26. Use battery lanterns instead of candles when possible.

https://www.wncw.org/2026-01-22/winter-storm-prep-tips

NWS Weather Prediction Center Fri Jan 23 2026 Valid 12Z Fri Jan 23 2026 - 12Z Sun Jan 25 2026

...Heavy snow over the Central/Southern Plains and Middle/Lower Mississippi Valley...

 ...Bitterly cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills from the Southern Plains to the Northeast...

The system will produce a significant, long-duration winter storm, with widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England, lasting from Friday through Monday. The storm develops heavy snow across a broad region from the Southern Rockies and Plains through the Mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast. 

https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php

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