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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Proof Eminem Is a Stan of Daughter Hailie Jade Scott's Marriage
Originally appeared on E! Online Eminem is a total stan of his daughter's marriage. The "Mockingbird" rapper made a surprise appearance at Jelly Roll's concert in Detroit on May 18, and he adorably took a moment on stage to give Hailie Jade Scott a sweet shoutout in honor of a major milestone she reached with her husband Evan McClintock. In a video captured by a fan, shared to YouTube May 19, Eminem spoke to the crowd after finishing his performance of his 2002 hit "Lose Yourself" alongside Jelly Roll. And during his speech, the MC shared a heartwarming nod to his hometown, as well as Hallie and Evan, who tied the knot one year prior in an intimate ceremony in Battle Creek, Mich. "Long time, no see, Detroit," Eminem said in the clip. "One more time, make some noise for Jelly Roll, y'all. Hailie and Evan, happy anniversary, I love y'all." And the Grammy winner (whose real name is Marshall Mathers) wasn't the only one to pay tribute to their special day. Hailie also rang in her anniversary with a touching post on social media. More from E! Online Sean "Diddy" Combs Speaks Out in Court With 4-Word Message During Sex Crimes Trial Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial: Usher, Michael B. Jordan and More Celebrities Who Have Been Mentioned in Court Why Survivor Fans Think Editing Error Spoiled Season 48 Finale "One year ago today i made the easiest decision i've ever made- becoming your wife," the 29-year-old wrote on Instagram May 18 alongside photos from her and Evan's lavish nuptials. "Cheers to this last year and choosing each other for the rest of our lives." But a wedding is just one of several milestones Hailie and Evan, 30, have reached together. In fact, the couple welcomed their first baby, a son named Elliot Marshall McClintock, back in March. And for Hailie, her journey to motherhood has been the most rewarding experience yet. "Growing you has been the greatest gift of my life," Hailie wrote on Instagram May 11 alongside a time-lapse video of her growing baby bump. "Thank you for making me your mommy baby boy." For more of Hailie's cutest pics with her family, keep reading. For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
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Parents face price hikes on strollers and car seats as tariffs bite retailers
The stock market rallied on news of a partial trade truce between the U.S. and China but, for consumers, the pain remains very real. That's especially the case for new and expecting parents, who are confronting stiff hikes on items like strollers and high chairs as companies raise prices in the face of economic uncertainty. Safety essentials, in particular, will cost "quite a bit" more under the tariff policies, according to Babylist, a registry platform. And while the Trump administration's refrain to "buy American" may seem simple, it isn't practical for current new parents. Almost all strollers—97%—are manufactured in China, while 87% of car seats are. Unless parents buy secondhand, which can raise its own set of safety issues, they are likely to pay much more. More broadly, every baby product could be impacted by the trade war, according to Babylist. That includes: cribs and bassinets, nursery furniture, high chairs, baby clothes and shoes, toys, play gyms, diaper bags, monitors, and European-made formula, among others. While the Trump administration has lowered the 145% tariffs on imports from China to 30% for the next 90 days, some popular baby brands, including stroller company Mockingbird, high chair company UPPAbaby, and sleep tent-producer Slumberpod, have already increased prices or plan to in the next few days. "Please know, we've also explored options to make our products locally (not just recently, but several times throughout the lifetime of our company)," Mockingbird wrote when it announced plans to increase prices. but "very few manufacturers in the world have the expertise to produce high-quality baby products and test them according to our rigorous safety standards—and with your little ones sitting in our strollers and high chairs, maintaining these standards is our top priority." The price hikes are happening at the same time that the Trump administration is encouraging Americans to have more children, with the administration reportedly soliciting ideas that include a $5,000 "baby bonus." Higher prices on baby goods is a major safety issue, according to the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, a national non-profit trade organization representing the prenatal to preschool industry. In a letter to the president sent in February, the organization urged him to exclude all juvenile products from Chinese import tariffs because there are simply not safe alternatives made elsewhere. "A global supply chain allows the U.S.-based companies that design these lifesaving products to search the world to bring the best mix of product quality and value to parents and caregivers by working with suppliers that have specialized capabilities," the letter reads. "The death of even one American child due to unavailability of affordable lifesaving baby products is too many." Democratic members of Congress have also asked for an exemption from the tariffs for baby gear, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last week he would consider one. But so far, an exemption hasn't materialized. But in a letter to the Trump administration, lawmakers pointed out that child car seats are legally required for children traveling in vehicles in all 50 states. Families shouldn't have to pay more to comply with the law, they wrote. "For parents, car seats, high chairs, strollers, and cribs are not optional purchases—they are necessities," the letter reads. "American families should not be forced to choose between their livelihoods and reliance on poor-quality baby gear." Beyond essentials like strollers and cribs, the toy industry is poised for particular challenges under Trump's tariff policies. That's because some 80% of the toys sold in the U.S. are sourced from China, according to the Toy Association, a national industry group. A recent survey from the group finds that 80% of midsize companies and 64% of small companies are canceling orders, while 87% of midsize companies and 81% of small companies are delaying orders. That could have a huge impact on the holiday shopping season with far fewer toys on shelves, as companies typically begin making those orders now. Tariffs have "frozen the toy production supply chain," the Toy Association's survey says. Because 96% of American toy companies are small or medium sized, according the organization, many will not be able to withstand the price increases and could even be forced out of business. That said, large toymakers will be hit as well. Mattel Inc., which produces Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, among other toys, said last week that it will have to raise prices "where necessary" due to Trump's tariffs. Some 40% of Mattel's global production currently occurs in China. This story was originally featured on
American Press
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- American Press
Principal-turned-priest to retire from EDS after 55 years
The Rev. Francis 'Boo' Kay began her career at Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School in 1970. On June 30, she will retire from the school after 55 years. (Special to the American Press) By Bill Shearman One of the most revered nicknames in American literature is 'Boo.' Author Harper Lee used that nickname in her classic 'To Kill A Mockingbird,' for the character, Arthur 'Boo' Radley. Boo Radley was a mysterious, secondary character in 'Mockingbird,' until the conclusion when he is catapulted into heroism by saving two children's lives. The Rev. Francis 'Boo' Creveling Kay has spent her entire career enriching the minds and hearts of thousands of children as a teacher, principal and now-priest at the Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School (EDS) and the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. She began a career at EDS in 1970 – and never left. That was 55 years ago. She grew the school — and the school and the church grew her. Francis' father, Don, contracted tuberculosis from silica inhalation as a mining engineer. He survived (see sidebar) but was remanded to a COVID-protocol: no crowds, no public appearances, near-isolation. He lived a somewhat cloistered existence at the family's home on Prien Lake, an idyllic setting. Francis, the fourth child of Don and Ellanora, spent hours playing Hide and Go Seek with her father. As she devised hiding places on the screen porch, Don would find her and yell 'Boo.' Boo stuck. After a public education in Calcasieu Parish schools, Boo completed an education degree in three and a half years at LSU. After one semester at Frasch Elementary, she noticed an opening at EDS. Boo's sister-in-law told her to interview, that she 'Would fall in love with the place.' Truer words were never spoken and the 'place,' fell in love with her. That was a busy year. She got the job at EDS, married George Lewis 'Chip' Kay and started thinking, umm maybe babies. Denis in 1972; Donald in 1974 and Brian in 1979. How do you balance a busy job and motherhood: 'With lots of help. I breast-fed the boys so that timing was tricky. But I brought them to EDS when they were 4 so things eased up a lot,' Boo said. In 1970, EDS only went to the sixth grade. But EDS had a fairy godmother who saw the vision. 'Violet (Hardtner Howell) said we needed a high school. She was quiet and dignified but in her own special way, she was a force,' said Boo. The high school vision got traction but needed a location; EDS was landlocked on Kirkman Street. Meanwhile, a spiritual awakening with Boo was also getting traction. 'God calls you and He doesn't let you go,' said Boo. In 1986, she became the principal at EDS and in 2000, she became a deacon, a baby priest in the Episcopal Church. 'The church's main outreach is the school; I saw that. Our mission statement is providing academic excellence to a diverse student body in a Christian environment,' said Boo. 'I served as a deacon for 15 years and the (Rev.) Mark Holland encouraged me to go ahead and become a priest. I attended the Bishop's School for Ministry on two campus' for three years and went to Sewanee (Episcopal Church seminary in Tenn.) twice a year,' said Boo. She was ordained as a priest on June 22, 2014. Meanwhile the Stream Family had given EDS 20 acres at Graywood and the school bought 20 acres and the EDS South campus was born. Boo was the head cheerleader and principal fundraiser. The south campus opened in 2020 and in 2025, the school had their first graduating class with — appropriately — seven students. All three of her sons are college graduates, happily married and have blessed Boo with six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. And most importantly, they all live here – 'A true blessing,' says Boo. After retirement June 30, Boo will rotate being a priest at Good Shepherd, an Episcopal chapel at Old Settlement and St. Andrews in Moss Bluff. What else: 'The hobbies I've neglected and I'll spend more time with my family (Chip died April 12, 2017, of a heart attack). Her replacement Nicole Justice comes on board then. 'I hope she's a younger me; its exciting to watch. 'And I'll always be on call,' she says with her trademark grin. 'Well done, my good and faithful servant.' Matthew 25:21. a World War II intensified medical research into antibiotics that might counter infections. Penicillin was one and streptomycin was another, developed in 1943. Both drugs, still in their infancies, were rushed to the U.S. fronts in Europe and the South Pacific. No one knew the exact dosages but infection was ravaging U.S. soldiers and anything was better than nothing. As the allies headed north in Italy, three men were horribly wounded, including Robert J. Dole, an Army lieutenant, who was paralyzed from the neck down. When the medics found Dole, they gave him a massive dose of morphine and wrote an 'M' on his forehead in his own blood. This was a sign to other medics that another dose of morphine would kill him. All three men were administered streptomycin. The first one died and the second one lived but was blinded. Dole was dying and was administered copious injections of streptomycin and, miraculously, lived for a long time. Don Creveling, Boo's father, lost a lung and parts of the other lung to tuberculosis, which was going to kill him. He was administered streptomycin which saved his life and prolonged it for a long time. a When our son, Chris, was in fifth grade at EDS (1991), I heard a radio spot that said The Rolling Stones would be in concert on a Sunday night in the Superdome. I bought three tickets as soon as I could get to a phone. Inasmuch as this was a school night, Sue packed Chris' EDS uniform. We stopped at LSU to pick up our other son, then headed to the Dome. After the concert, we headed back to Baton Rouge where Chris and I slept on the floor of our son's apartment. That Monday morning, I called EDS to say Chris 'felt badly,' but would be back at school by lunchtime. We were headed back to Lake Charles when I asked Chris if he'd forgotten his Rolling Stones' t-shirt, which he'd slept in. He said 'Oh no,' that he had it on under his EDS uniform. After an argument driving along the Interstate, we compromised; he took off his Rolling Stones t-shirt and I gave him the canceled concert tickets. He had already said he was not going along with any vows of secrecy about his recent whereabouts. When he walked into the EDS office to sign in, Boo asked Chris if he 'felt better?' His booming response, to an office full of people, was 'I feel GREAT! I saw the Rolling Stones last night in the Superdome!' Back at work, my phone rang and it was Boo, laughing deliriously. She recanted Chris' conversation and said that I had been voted coolest dad. I may have abetted child truancy, but hey, it was only rock n' roll.
New York Post
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Eminem stalker convicted after breaking into rapper's Detroit home a second time
His palms are sweaty. The man who broke into Eminem's Detroit home two different times has been convicted of first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking, The Post can confirm. Matthew David Hughes, 32, was convicted in a Macomb County, Mich., court on Wednesday, May 7. He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 17. Advertisement 6 Eminem's stalker was convicted of first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking on Wednesday, May Rag 6 Matthew David Hughes was arrested on August 30 after breaking into Eminem's Detroit home. Macomb County Sheriff's Office The case stemmed from an incident in August 2024 where Hughes broke into the 'Lose Yourself' rapper's property in Clinton Township, a northern suburb of Detroit. Advertisement Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, was at home at the time of the break-in but did not make contact with the assailant. The rapper was also in the courtroom when Hughes' conviction was handed down this week, according to Macomb Daily. 'People long for fame, they want fame,' Assistant Prosecutor Steven Fox told the jury on Wednesday, per the outlet. 'But fame can put you in a bubble.' 6 Eminem was in court on Wednesday when his stalker was convicted. FilmMagic 'That's the life that he has to live in,' Fox added of the 'Mockingbird' rapper. 'Why? Because of men like Matthew Hughes.' Advertisement Before the home invasion last August, Hughes used a brick to break into the '8 Mile' actor's same property in 2020. The pair came face-to-face during that incident when Eminem, who had been sleeping at the time, awoke to find his stalker. Hughes then reportedly threatened 'to kill' the Grammy-winning artist. 6 Hughes had broken into the 'Lose Yourself' rapper's same Detroit home with a brick in 2020. AP 'When Mr. Mathers asked him why he was there, he was told by Mr. Hughes that he was there to kill him,' a responding officer testified during Hughes' 2020 home invasion trial, per the Detroit Free Press. Advertisement Eminem's stalker was ultimately charged with second-degree home invasion after taking a plea deal and was sentenced to five years of probation. He was released on parole in May 2024. 6 Hughes threatened 'to kill' the Grammy-winning artist during the first home invasion incident in 2020. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 'Marshall Mathers has taken extraordinary steps to protect himself and his family,' Fox said on Wednesday. 'Security 24/7. And each time that step has had to increase, but only as the result of one person's actions, Matthew Hughes. The world becomes smaller. He's on an island.' 'That's the fear, that's the concern, that's the intimidation,' the assistant prosecutor added. 'That's the threat posed specifically by Matthew Hughes.' The Post has reached out to Eminem's rep for comment. 6 Eminem performing at the NFL Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show on February 13, 2022. REUTERS Meanwhile, Eminem was not the only celebrity to make headlines this week for problems with a suspected stalker. Advertisement Jennifer Aniston, 56, was also an alleged target on Monday when a 48-year-old man, Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, crashed his car through the gates of her $21 million Bel Air mansion on Monday afternoon. The 'Friends' actress was home at the time of the incident, and Carwyle was ultimately arrested and charged with felony vandalism. He appeared shirtless in court on Thursday and was ordered to undergo a mental evaluation.
American Press
02-05-2025
- Business
- American Press
Carbon capture projects in Allen Parish moving forward despite opposition voiced at meeting
A liquid carbon dioxide containment unit stands outside the fabrication building of Glenwood Mason Supply Company in 2023, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. New York is forcing buildings to clean up, and several are experimenting with capturing carbon dioxide, cooling it into a liquid and mixing it into concrete where it turns into a mineral. (Associated Press) Two controversial proposed carbon capture and sequestration projects in Allen Parish are moving forward with the necessary regulatory steps, despite opposition from local residents. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and Energy held a public hearing Wednesday regarding two Class V stratigraphic test well permits. The permits are for ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions Onshore's Hummingbird and Mockingbird carbon sequestration projects, both located in the Oberlin area extending to the Reeves and Elton areas. The final decision on the permits will be made by the State Office of Conservation after reviewing the application and public comments. According to ExxonMobil's U.S. Gulf Coast Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Asset Manager Justin Carr, these test wells are research wells and will be used to collect core samples and other scientific data to assess the feasibility of potential future projects. The initial test wells will not be used for transporting CO2 underground. 'The two Class V wells will play an important role in determining whether Exxon will proceed with its proposed carbon capture and storage projects in the area,' Carr said. While many Allen Parish residents voiced concerns about potential health and safety risks, including leaks, water contamination and school safety, Carr assured that the construction, design and operation plans meet all state and federal specifications, as well as ExxonMobil's rigorous safety and environmental measures. The processes for the exploratory wells will also exceed the standard of oil and gas industry practices, he said. 'CCS uses proven technology to safely capture, transport and permanently store carbon dioxide more than a mile below down,' Carr said. 'The CO2 will be stored under the same kind of impermeable layers of rock that have kept oil and natural gas locked underground for millions of years.' Carr said the test wells would be drilled to about one and a half miles deep, while the actual disposal wells for a full-scale project would be much deeper. According to Carr, the company has conducted extensive geological and hydrological assessments to identify optimal locations for the test wells. These evaluations reportedly found no existing legacy wells and no natural geological features that could compromise the integrity of a research well, he said. Carr said Allen Parish, its landowners, and the state stand to gain substantial benefits from the projects. 'If we were to build and operate a project here, we would invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the parish and employ area residents throughout the construction phase,' he said. 'Throughout both the construction and operational phases of the project tens of millions of dollars in revenues will be paid to the parish.' Carr said the funds could support local schools, parks, roads and other public services. Additionally, he anticipated further indirect economic benefits as more companies seek to locate near CO2 storage facilities. He also mentioned that good neighbor grants would be provided to organizations, and CO2 incident training would be offered to first responders. Resident Joe Manuel pushed for Carr to publicly confirm ExxonMobil's financial commitments to Allen Parish. 'I want it to be known in a public record that this man, representing Exxon, guaranteed Allen Parish tens of millions of dollars on the record,' Manuel said, emphasizing the importance of accurate information for maintaining trust. Despite ExxonMobil's assurances, many residents continued to express concerns about the safety of the wells and potential risk to their health and drinking water during the public hearing. 'The Titanic wasn't supposed to sink,' said Rusty Reeves, a member of the West Allen Parish Water District and local fire district. 'The Deepwater Horizon wasn't supported to blow out. Exxon Valdez wasn't supposed to have happened. Satartia, Mississippi wasn't supposed to happen.' Reeves said he is concerned about the village of Reeves because its water wells are close to where the wells will be drilled. 'So when it starts getting out of that cavern, that hole, or whatever it is, it's going to affect our water first,' he said. Equilla Victorian raised concerns regarding the proximity of CO2 pipelines, some of which will be located within 500 feet of some schools. 'Depending on the size of the pipeline that ruptures, who is going to be there?' she asked. 'If y'all do supply oxygen tanks and masks for kids, who is going to be there to assist these children? Some schools have special needs kids. How are they going to line these kids up and help them put masks and oxygen tanks to help them breathe with a pipeline 500 feet from the school?' Linda Langley, whose grandchild attends a school near one of the wells proposed for the Coushatta Tribe Reservation in Elton, voiced deep apprehension about the ability to ensure the safety of students in the event of an incident. 'He goes to that school on the reservation, and you cannot convince me that anyone can get to him in time to save his life as you said,' Langley said. Many attendees expressed disappointment with the Louisiana House Natural Resources Committee's recent decision to reject bills aimed at impeding CO2 projects. These individuals feel that their concerns have been ignored by officials in Baton Rouge and large corporations. Jordan Unkel, a resident living less than half a mile from the Denbury Green Pipeline and within 10 miles of a proposed injection site, conveyed her frustration over failure of the bills. 'I don't understand how our safety is not worth it,' a visibly upset Unkel said. 'I'm mad and I'm really upset. I'm aggravated and I'm really disappointed because I feel like they are choosing industry over my family.' Allen Parish Police Juror and Louisiana CO2 Alliance Chairman Roland Hollins believes the legislative setback will negatively affect local residents and attributed the bills' failure to actions of 'big industry.' He stressed the necessity of state support to ensure the protection of water resources, expressing concern that industry might not prioritize this as initially hoped. Hollins also highlighted attempts to pass legislation that would protect financially strained local water districts from potential contamination costs and questioned why companies like ExxonMobil would oppose measures requiring them to halt operations, notify officials and address contamination in the event of a leak. Additional concerns included the need for increased fresh air supply and electric vehicles for first responders, the perceived lack of extra safety measures, and the feeling that local communities are being subjected to new technologies without adequate consultation or consideration for their well-being. 'Our communities out here are being forced with new technology, because the fact is everybody from industry likes to say we've been doing this for 45, 50 years,' Hollins said. '…If you're going to force us, join us and help make us feel safe.' Hollins referenced an incident involving CO2 injection that resulted in leaks and subsequent legislation in Illinois to protect water aquifers. 'Without our water, our lives in this community are over,' resident Dwayne Horton said. 'Forget about yourselves. Think about the ones coming behind you.' Katie McKeogh, along with a few out-of-town engineers and contractors, voiced strong support for the test well permits. McKeogh emphasized the role of CO2 in the future of energy and economic development for Louisiana. 'I'm here today to support the test well permit because it represents the future of energy in our state and it's the kind of responsible innovation Louisiana needs to stay competitive,' McKeogh said. '…This test will is a critical first step and providing that we can produce the low emission energy the world is demanding and ensure that Louisiana is at the forefront of securing American energy dominance.' She anticipates that CCS will contribute to economic growth and job creation, highlighting ExxonMobil's history as a significant supporter of jobs, schools, infrastructure, and local services. 'We know there are questions, and that's why test wells are so important to allow for data collection, monitoring and transparency,' she said. 'And we know the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has strict standards for their test classified wells and ExxonMobil has a record of meeting or exceeding those standards. I trust that safety and environmental protection and community engagement will remain front and center.' James Lee of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, said the storage sites are consistently monitored for any changes and that the primary principal of the permitting process, as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act, is the protection of underground drinking water sources. 'Since this Act, not a single case of drinking water contamination has occurred from permitted injection,' he said. 'Today oil and gas companies are committed to safety. It comes first in all that they do, and their operations of CCS will be and cannot be any different.' Patrick Riley, a chemical engineer and attorney representing the Louisiana Chemical Association, spoke in favor of the project highlighting Exxon's long-standing and valued membership within the LCA, emphasizing the company's commitment to safety, community engagement, and prioritizing transparency in their operations. Riley described carbon capture and storage as a reliable and permanent method of storing CO2 deep underground, similar to how oil and gas deposits have been safely continued for millions of years. He noted the established monitoring practices in place to ensure the CO2 remains within designated areas. 'These are not new technologies,' he said. 'They are well understood, heavily regulated and used across the country.' He pointed out ExxonMobile extensive experience in safely transporting and managing CO2, including existing operations within Louisiana. Approving the permit extends beyond scientific considerations, presenting significant opportunities and world class investments, he said. 'This permit represents a tremendous opportunity for Allen Parish to take a step forward towards leadership in a growing industry, clean investment, and the future of Louisiana,' he said. Lena Venable, a consultant for ExxonMobil and native of Oberlin, expressed her belief that CCS will provide future generations with local jobs and careers. 'I think that this is a good thing for the parish,' she said. 'We're at the beginning of the process and these (permits) are for two test well, as has also been said, there's a chance that the project may not locate here, depending on what the data and the science tell the folks that are looking at the data from the test wells.' Other engineers and contractors from ExxonMobil, who are not local residents, also voiced support for the projects. 'We see these research wells as necessary to confirm key characteristics of the geology, including the quality of the storage formation and most importantly, the integrity of the overlaying seal,' Ryan Connors, vice president of mineral resources for Rayonier Timber and Land Management. 'Gathering this information ensures that any future decisions are based on real data and sound science, not assumption.' Holli Johnson, public affairs director for Rayonier Timber and Land Management, added, 'Looking ahead, we see the exciting potential of carbon capture and storage for both Rayonier and Louisiana. 'This technology holds the promise of enhancing our valuable timberlands and establishing independable revenue stream, strengthening our resilience during volatile market shifts. Moreover, we believe CCS offers transformative potential for Louisiana's crucial pulp and paper industry, which often has an energy intensive process by enabling the capturing storage of carbon emissions.' Jonathan Rice, attorney and hearing officer for the LDENR and Office of Conservation, said the purpose of the hearing was to gather public comments and not to provide answers to questions. He said the Office of Conservation will respond to all relevant comments made during the hearing. 'The purpose of tonight's public hearing was to allow all interested persons an opportunity to enter into the record, relative oral or written comments concerning the injection and the draft permit.' Rice said.
