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Monroe County Opportunity Program receives $150K from Google

Monroe County Opportunity Program receives $150K from Google

The Monroe County Opportunity Program was one of two Michigan organizations to receive a grant from Google. MCOP and the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology each received $150,000 for workforce development programs. “(These organizations) will use funds to educate at-risk youth and adults and provide technology programs to diversity the talent pipeline,” said a press release. MCOP will use the money to support programs that provide life skills to at-risk youth. The youths assist… Source link

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Bettor wagers $150K on Dodgers vs. Pirates

Bettor wagers $150K on Dodgers vs. Pirates

How much money have you ever wagered on a regular-season baseball game? Whatever the amount is, it’s likely not nearly as much as one better at the Beau Rivage Casino wagered on Tuesday. Someone at the Biloxi, Mississippi, casino wagered a staggering $150,000 on the Los Angeles Dodgers to cover a 2.5-run spread against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The bettor got the Dodgers at -115 to cover the spread. He or she clearly thought that was better value than on the moneyline as Los Angeles is -350 to… Source link

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