


citizen on Friday after coming to America in 2014 from Sri Lanka. It was – I would say it was pretty smooth.”Īnother citizen named Bastian Rodrigo, a known pastor in the community, also became a U.S. She said, “there has been a lot going on, it’s been four years since I first came here and started applying for the process, but it was much easier than I thought it would be, and everyone was so cooperative and everyone was so nice in the interviews and the entire process. While talking with a 12 News reporter, she reflected on her journey up to this point. West Virginia GOP, Dems offer conflicting takes on Trump indictmentīrouj Zaghloul Douglas was originally from Saudi Arabia. Joy, laughter, smiles and tears filled the room as every new citizen took turns receiving their certificate from Immigration Services Officer Rhonda Lewis. I mean, it’s just a wonderful day.” The new citizens saying “I do,” as they take oath. It is such a privilege to sit up on the bench and to look down on all those new citizens and see their joy, and to see it reflected in the eyes and the faces of all of our native-born Americans who are here to celebrate. District Judge Irene Keeley was the keynote speaker for the ceremony, saying, “I am so excited for them. Shortly after, the Pledge of Allegiance was said and a video presentation from President Joe Biden was shown, welcoming everyone home. They then took an oath by saying “I do,” officially making them U.S. Once the National Anthem began to play, the room began to fill with everyone’s singing.Īs each country was called, the citizens from those countries were asked to stand until all were standing. Have you noticed other products shrinking, without a reduction in price? Email Sarah Whyte.West Virginia ranked least happy about Netflix password crackdown

Sales dropped by up to 50 per cent at some outlets and the backlash forced the company to issue a sheepish ''we got it wrong'' and bring back the 375 millilitre size. The move infuriated beer lovers, who boycotted the brand. It followed a decision in 2008 by Foster's-owned Cascade Brewery to reduce its 375 millilitre twist-top Pale Ale stubby to a sleeker ''European-style'' 330 millilitre bottle without changing the price. In 2009, chocolate-maker Cadbury came under fire after it cut its family block from 250 grams to 200 grams - a 20 per cent change - without reducing the price. For years, food and beverage companies have cut the size of their products to boost profits without increasing prices.īetween 20, Uncle Tobys, Pantene, Arnott's, Kellogg's and Smith's Chips all downsized their content without downsizing the price, in some cases by up to 26 per cent. Consumers paying the same for less is not new.
