WHEELING, W.Va. (WV News) – The Oglebay Resort in Wheeling will be the location of this year’s Northern Panhandle Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday as the walk returns for a face-to-face event. Multi-colored flowers, each representing a person’s connection to Alzheimer’s disease, will be seen in the park as …
Read More »State imposes one-year ban preventing insurance companies from abandoning those affected by the Caldor and Dixie fires – CBS Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CBS13 / AP) – Homeowners and tenants in 22 counties in northern California are guaranteed not to lose their home insurance policies for the next year after the state announced a moratorium on Monday for people living near recent forest fires. State law temporarily prohibits insurance companies from …
Read More »State imposes one-year ban preventing insurance companies from abandoning those affected by the Caldor and Dixie fires – Good Day Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CBS13 / AP) – Homeowners and tenants in 22 counties in Northern California are guaranteed not to lose their home insurance policies for the next year after the state announced a moratorium on Monday for people living near recent forest fires. State law temporarily prohibits insurance companies from …
Read More »Liberia: VP Howard-Taylor inducted into the Hall of Fame for African Leadership Magazine
The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Africa Leadership Magazine. The virtual ceremony took place on September 17, 2021. This introduction is the highest cadre of members of the prestigious African Leadership Council, according to Africa Leadership Magazine. …
Read More »Local residents optimistic as Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant returns to production
FLAT ROCK, me. – The Ford Flat Rock assembly plant is slated to officially reopen on Monday and several residents are positive about the situation. Related: Officials say the plumbing systems in Flat Rock were stripped of gas after a leak triggered evacuations “It’s probably not the safest method, but …
Read More »Bengals vs. Steelers Odds, Week 3: Bet Lines Open, Point Spreads, Plus Early NFL Matchup Movement
The NFL is wrapping up its second week Sunday table and prime-time football is here. In the meantime, we have some early odds to prepare you for Week 3. The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers will compete against each other this week, with kick-off scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. …
Read More »Crossroads Club and Support Calendar | Local news
Monday Parkway Church Atrium / Café 4802 N. John Stockbauer Drive 6.30pm-8.30pm Pathway provides a safe place to find peace, freedom, and Christian fellowship while healing from life-defining problems caused by loss, abuse, divorce, loneliness, self-esteem problems, addiction, broken hearts and more. Sky restaurant 236 Foster Field Drive Noon-1 p.m. …
Read More »Council candidates face the elections in November
In addition to the preliminary race for the next mayor of Boston, multiple seats on the city council are contested, and the candidates stood yesterday for their chance of the November election. There are four open seats for the city council in total, with two incumbents topping the list – …
Read More »Texas’s draconian abortion law is putting the health of all of our patients at risk
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court refused to block a Texas law criminalizing abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy and encouraging individuals to sue anyone involved in an abortion, from the doctor to the patient to the Lyft. Driver who drove to us at the clinic. That ruling confirmed …
Read More »Websites to find college scholarships and free application advice
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that we believe will be useful to our readers. We can receive a commission when you click on links for products from our affiliate partners. It can be stressful going through the college application process and figuring out …
Read More »Getting to grips with the daunting Alzheimer’s ride
About two decades ago, my father was standing in front of an apartment in Denver and didn’t want to get on the elevator because he didn’t know what it was. We were helping my brother move and we were both hot and tired and hungry with heavy boxes in our …
Read More »News / Press Releases – Results of the 2021 National Biennale Congress
September 18, 2021 Los Angeles – Director Lesli Linka Glatter was elected President of the Directors Guild of America by acclamation from delegates at the Guild’s National Biennial Convention, held today at the DGA National Headquarters in Los Angeles. Glatter has a long history of guild service. She has served …
Read More »Can the Great Green Wall save China from the climate crisis?
The 78-year-old farmer Wang Tianchang fetches a three-stringed lute from his shed after a stressful morning in the dunes on the edge of the Gobi desert, sits down in the fiery midday sun and begins to play. âIf you want to fight the desert, you don’t have to be afraid,â …
Read More »Temps and wind increase on Sunday
The Minnesotans enjoyed plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures as well as pleasant dew points on Saturday. The maximum Saturday afternoon temperature in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was 78 degrees. This is a few degrees warmer than our average twin cities on September 18 with 72 degrees. Sunday will be …
Read More »Annual Pride event fills Eastman Park in St. Cloud [PHOTOS]
NS. CLOUD – Central Minnesotans filled Eastman Park this weekend to celebrate peace, love, and diversity in the St. Cloud area. St. Cloud Pride Week continued on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM with Pride in the Park. The annual family-friendly event featured a variety of local businesses and …
Read More »A moving electoral topic: That is why federal aid is needed for better transit options
Metrobus provides bus service over much of the St. John’s underground. However, the service is facing a financial crisis. (John Gushue / CBC) This column is written by David Brake, a researcher, journalist, and activist who lives in St. John’s. For more information on CBC’s area of ââopinion, Please look …
Read More »Youth Leadership holds conference on September 20th
Local high school graduates will receive leadership training and learn who will receive a portion of $ 9,000 in scholarships at Bartholomew County’s leadership training conference on Monday at The Commons. The event is aimed at the approximately 150 high school students who are part of this year’s YLBC program, …
Read More »Down East Partnership starts new campaign | Feature columnist
Fall is always a new start season – the start of a new school year and the move to cooler weather. This fall, we’re excited to announce a new campaign to support the work of the Down East Partnership for Children’s Family Resource Center. The campaign will start on Monday …
Read More »Become a student leader, apply for ASOCC | news
Orange Coast College’s Associated Students are seeking students to join the Board, Fiscal Affairs Council and various government committees for the 2021-2022 school year. The online application ends on September 27th at 12 noon. âStudent management is a great way for students to get involved, represent other students, and organize …
Read More »OHA marks the preparatory month with an emphasis on emotional health needs after disasters
SALEM, Oregon (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority joins the National Prep Month observation in September with a special focus on community emotional health resources and building social connections as public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires persist . Like many of its emergency management partners, OHA encourages …
Read More »Families in terror need a “safe place,” says Bischof
A “very many” addiction-related families are stranded when a long-term family support group is forced to close its doors due to lack of funds, a senior clergyman said. Armagh Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Michael Router said the Family Addiction Support Network (FASN), which operates five groups in the northeast, provides a …
Read More »Extreme weather repeatedly kills America’s power. Here is what we need to do
Comment from Jennifer M. Granholm for CNN Business Perspectives The image of a collapsed utility pole and power lines thrown into the Mississippi by Hurricane Ida illustrates a fundamental challenge facing the nation: Our power grids were not built to withstand extreme weather events. Without major investments in strengthening, modernizing …
Read More »Call for Papers: International Symposium on Management Land and Water for Climate-Smart Agriculture 2022
Interested contributors have until January 31, 2022 to submit abstracts for the IAEA’s International Symposium on Land and Water Management for Climate-Friendly Agriculture, which will take place from July 25 to 29, 2022 at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria . Agriculture faces enormous challenges in meeting the increasing food …
Read More »Nothing is constant but change
Nothing is constant except change. Without going into Heraclitus, Aristotle or Chinese philosophy, we are experiencing rapid change. Can you feel it I haven’t seen this cultural change since the late 1960s. It’s radical and extreme. Alvin Toffler, author of “Future Shock” and “The Third Wave” described Future Shock as …
Read More »What happened to the Lebanese economy?
A gas station with no available gas. (Sabri Ben Achour) Drive down any major street in Beirut these days and you will come across a line of barely moving cars, taking up an entire lane, and winding their way for a block or even a mile. These are gas pipes. …
Read More »New Echuca cancer center to support families on their way to cancer
It has been almost five years since the Squires family lost their beloved daughter and sister Monique to an incurable form of brain tumor. But their loss remains raw to those they loved, and the continued support from families is something that Bamawm Extension mother Danielle, hopefully from Echuca’s new …
Read More »Texas A&M appoints Henry Coleman III, Qadashah Hoppie to SEC board of directors
Basketball season is just around the corner for both men’s and women’s basketball programs at Texas A&M. Buzz Williams and his redesigned squad will have an exhibition game on November 1st before the season kicks off against North Florida on November 10th, while Gary Blair and his team will face …
Read More »Idaho explains nationwide hospital resource crisis amid spike in Covid
Hospitals in Idaho are so overwhelmed with the surge in coronavirus cases that doctors and nurses have to contact dozens of regional hospitals across the west in hopes of finding places to transfer individual critical patients. The situation has gotten so bad that the Idaho Department of Health and Wellness …
Read More »Wonderful Pistachios partnership expands esports presence
As part of its ongoing quest to properly promote healthy snacking, Wonderful Pistachios is fueling its investment in the sport through a content partnership with streamer Brennon (GoldGlove) O’Neill. As part of this marketing campaign on Twitch and YouTube gaming channels, Wonderful Pistachios is aimed at adventurous snackers in search …
Read More »PCF Insurance Services continues to grow at the forefront of the sector with the partnership with an insurance agency of Good | New
SALT LAKE CITY, September 15, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – PCF Insurance Services (PCF) announced a strategic partnership with Good’s Insurance Agency, located in Leola, Pennsylvania, with another office at Scottsdale, Arizona. President of the Good’s insurance agency, Timothy Good, will continue to lead all operations of Good’s Insurance Agency …
Read More »One month after the fall of Kabul, the economic crisis haunts the Taliban
September 15 (Reuters) – One month after conquering Kabul, the Taliban are facing enormous problems as they try to convert their military lightning victory into a lasting peace government. After four decades of war and tens of thousands of deaths, security has largely improved, but Afghanistan’s economy remains in ruins …
Read More »Santa Clara County prepares for refugee flows after US withdrawal from Afghanistan | news
Santa Clara County expects refugees to rise dramatically after the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, with nonprofits estimating more than 500 people to be relocated in the next 12 months. The growing flow of refugees means that hundreds of newly arriving families need instant access to everything from shelter and …
Read More »Katten receives Mansfield Certification Plus status
“With greater diversity, equity and inclusion among Katten’s core values, we are honored to be recognized as a Mansfield Certified Plus Company. This award is a great achievement and an important benchmark for showing how much progress we have made in the firm and in the industry as a whole, …
Read More »What role will the Taliban’s “Supreme Leader” play in the new government? – The diplomat
advertising On September 7, hours after Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid unveiled the group’s new all-male transitional government, Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada issued a statement confirming that the Taliban remain fully in favor of enforcing Sharia or of Islamic law in Afghanistan. 25 years ago, shortly after the seizure of …
Read More »COVID-19 status update for 09/10/2021
Why nations that fail women fail
09/11/2021 ATO AMERICA and their allies toppled the Taliban in 2001, primary school enrollment for Afghan girls rose from 0% to over 80%. Infant mortality fell by half. Forced marriage was declared illegal. Many of these schools were stuffy and many families ignored the law. But no one seriously doubts …
Read More »Midland’s response to “a crisis of epic proportions”
Hours after the terrible events of September 11, 2001, the Midland Daily News recorded local and regional reactions and published a special issue later that afternoon. Below are the various responses local residents shared on the day of the attacks and the day after. After the terrorist attacks in New …
Read More »COVID-19 status update for 09/07/2021
Covid-19: Chinese migrants have difficulty getting vaccinations due to language barriers
Chinese migrants with language barriers have difficulty booking and receiving Covid-19 vaccinations. Community leaders and an organization working with the Chinese community say more proactive dissemination of information through ethnic platforms is needed, and special group vaccination events could help. Kelly Feng, director of the Asian Family Services (AFS) support …
Read More »WHS, BCCC Student Katie Council Takes SGA Leadership – Washington Daily News
The new president of the Student Government Association has rarely missed a leadership opportunity. Katie Council is a Washington High School graduate, captain of the Pam Pack cheerleading team, and enrolled in both the arts and science programs at Beaufort County Community College. She plans to move to the University …
Read More »Climate change could cause elephants’ ears to grow larger as animals “change” to survive, one study suggests
Climate change could cause animals around the world to grow larger ears, beaks, and tails as our warming planet forces them to rapidly “change shape” to survive, according to a new study. Decades of monitoring animals’ adaptation to global warming have shown that many change their breeding and migration patterns …
Read More »The Complete Way to Compare Health Insurance Policies in India
Everyone gets sick from time to time, but it’s the medical bill that follows that concerns everyone. Only a few people can spend their savings on medical bills while being financially stable. Thus, it is essential to protect against such financial loss. One of the best ways to do this …
Read More »How to Help Afghan Refugees Arrive in Southern California – Pasadena Star News
When Irvine resident Nasim Fekrat saw reports of Afghan refugees entering southern California, he knew he wanted to help. He also understood their need. Fekrat immigrated from Afghanistan in 2009. The 38-year-old is now a PhD student at UC Irvine studying anthropology with a focus on the experiences of Afghan …
Read More »Ex-advisor to the Prime Minister blames Whitehall employees for Covid “mixed news” | Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson’s former communications director has blamed a lack of expertise in Whitehall for the government’s struggle to get its message across in the early days of the Covid crisis. Lee Cain was a key advisor to Johnson who bragged about shaking hands on a hospital visit, claimed the government …
Read More »Application deadlines for the Youth Council and Leadership Academy | News, sports, jobs
Adam Rubin, special about the standard examiner This photo, taken on Wednesday September 1, 2021, shows Ross Watkins, Ogden City Council political analyst, who will lead a new program for the Youth Council and Leadership Academy. Student applications for the two organizations are due on September 15th. OGDEN – Ogden …
Read More ȣ 7.3million planned overrun for County Council
County Hall. Print and digital download photos available Adult care and children’s health and services are expected to have the largest expenditures. DEVON County Council predicts it will spend £ 7.3million this fiscal year in its latest budget update. Adult care and health and children’s services are expected to have …
Read More »How to calculate insurance premiums
If you have an insurance policy, you might be wondering how companies calculate your insurance premiums. You pay insurance premiums for policies that cover your health, as well as your car, house, life, and other valuables. The amount you pay is based on your age, the type of coverage you …
Read More »Jefferson Parish officials discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Ida
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WVUE) – Jefferson Parish officials held a public press conference Tuesday, August 31st at 7 p.m. to discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Community President Cynthia Lee Sheng led the speech tonight, saying that search and rescue is paramount. As the water continues to sink on the …
Read More »Racine-Mann to 10 years imprisonment for shooting despite victim’s family petitioned for indulgence | Crime and Courts
When the mother returned to the apartment with Hale later that day, the victim stopped in a vehicle in front of the apartment as they prepared to leave. Hale then went to speak to him, hit the victim, and pulled him out of the vehicle. The mother heard gunshots. Hale …
Read More »For the first time, the city council is invoking “public interest” to remove a neighbor from the city’s service
In a first for the Dallas City Council, an existing board member or commission who refused to resign was fired from the city’s service. And our neighborhood was at the center of the battle. At the council meeting on August 25, the new councilor of District 14 Paul Ridley triggered …
Read More »CarGurus (CARG) wins 5.20% for August 27th
Last price $ Last trade Change $ Percent change % Open minded $ Back Close $ High $ low $ 52 week high $ 52 week low $ Market capitalization PE ratio volume exchange CARG – market data & news trade CarGurus Inc – Class A (NASDAQ: CARG) shares rose …
Read More »Despite the economic hardship of the pandemic, Sonoma County’s ice cream parlors are thriving
Maraline “Mimi” Mazzetti Olson has been running an ice cream parlor in Sebastopol since 1995 and has won many loyal customers. But when the pandemic hit in March 2020, she panicked. In their shop there was a freezer full of homemade ice cream ready to scoop. However, no customer would …
Read More »The Virginia man’s family, trapped in Afghanistan, are providing free mental health services to the Afghan community
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia (WRIC) – Two military bases in Virginia will host their first round of Afghan refugees this weekend, and residents here in central Virginia plan to help. After Fort Lee, both Fort Pickett and Quantico are the next bases that will provide temporary shelter to refugees. Virginia Governor …
Read More »Shreveport city council members react to changes in leadership in the SPD
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – Wayne Smith is now deputy chief of police for the Shreveport Police Department, with Ben Raymond stepping down after three years. Smith tells KSLA that he will work on things from the start. âWell, many things will be done in the coming months to support that. …
Read More »DePalma helps St. George Men’s Group cook Italian-style CDR support
By Pam Johnson / Zip06.com • 8/25/2021 8:30 am EST As a member of the St. George Men’s Group (SGMG), Steve DePalma has happily – and practically – managed the fried pizza stand at the SGMG Italian Festival since its inception. After a year-long hiatus due to COVID, the eighth …
Read More »Camp Veritan’s campers and counselors have been committed to 70 years
When Moe Liss was a consultant at Camp Veritans in Haledon 70 years ago, he had the idea to keep campers having fun with muskrats long after the summer hikes and mud pits. He invited the children to other events, from playing kickball on the roof of the Paterson Young …
Read More »Nokia admits scholarships to improve representation
Press release Nokia makes grant pledges to better represent underrepresented communities in technology Nokia works with the online learning platform Udacity and the Blacks In Technology Foundation. Over 300 scholarship offers for Nanodegree programs that are completely online and can be completed alongside studies or part-time. The programs cover a …
Read More »Powell’s charm offensive in Congress leads him to keep his job
(Bloomberg) – US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has built a reputation for being a skilled Fed attorney through strong personal connections with Congress who will assist him when nominated for a second term. Powell has served as no Fed chairman since Alan Greenspan during his three years at the …
Read More »MBHS Student Named Jefferson County’s “Outstanding Teenager”
Anna Bella Foster from Mountain Brook is the new Miss Jefferson County Outstanding Teen. In addition to winning the overall title on July 18, Foster won the talent competition with her interpretation of the famous Puccini aria “O Mio Babbino Caro”. An aspiring junior at Mountain Brook High School, Foster …
Read More »US recruits commercial airlines to transport evacuees out of Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (Reuters) – The United States has enlisted the help of six commercial airlines to transport people from Afghanistan after they are evacuated as Washington attempts to increase the pace of American and vulnerable Afghans departing Kabul. The Pentagon said Sunday it called 18 civil aircraft from United …
Read More »Durant Children’s Center Launches Pee Dee Parent Helpline | Local news
âAnne and Dan Ervin are shining examples of philanthropy in our South Carolina area and beyond. We are grateful for your generosity and partnership, âsaid Zeigler. “It is an honor to support the Pee Dee Coalition with this scholarship.” The Durant Children’s Center, a multidisciplinary examination and treatment center, is …
Read More »Ministers reprimand SWISS directors about bonuses
SWISS and Edelweiss aircraft on the ground on April 21, 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic at the Dübendorf military airfield in Switzerland. © Keystone / Valentin Flauraud Government ministers admonished the directors of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) to pay out bonuses last year despite receiving state aid …
Read More »Ypsilanti teenager raises $ 15,000 to help clear medical debt for families in Michigan
YPSILANTI, MI – Harshini Anand’s passion for public health probably exceeds what you’d expect in a typical teenager. Anand, 16, from Ypsilanti, is a member of the Health for All Steering Committee and an active volunteer in the Washtenaw County Health Department of Directors. When the aspiring senior of Washtenaw …
Read More »Tasmania Prime Minister School Vaccination Program Begins at Elizabeth College
August 22, 2021 Jeremy Rockliff, Minister of Health Tasmania’s first 11th and 12th grade students ages 16 and up will receive the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine tomorrow (Monday, Aug 23) at Elizabeth College. Up to 800 students are vaccinated in specially organized clinics run by the Ministry of Health in cooperation …
Read More »Analysis: Key Lightfoot appointments have not kept pace with the growth of Latinos in Chicago Latino voices | Chicago News
The election of Mayor Lori Lightfoot to key city posts during her first two years in office failed to keep pace with the growing number of Latino Chicago residents, according to an analysis by WTTW News. Lightfoot, the first black woman and gay woman to serve as Chicago mayor, has …
Read More »Insurance Advertising Market Size and Growth 2021-2028 | Key players – UnitedHealth Group, Liberty Mutual, GEICO, Allstate Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway, The Progressive Corporation, MetLife, State Farm Mutual
New Jersey, United States, – The Insurance advertising market Size and forecast to 2028, this report provides an analysis of the impact of the COVID19 epidemic on the key points influencing the growth of the market. In addition, the insurance advertising market segments (by major players, types, applications and major …
Read More »Letter to the editor: CMP electricity corridor could pose a fire hazard
We saw the devastating forest fires in Northern California that claimed lives, houses, and huge acres of forest. These were mainly caused by power line disturbances. Pacific Gas and Electric’s power lines set off the fatal fire in Paradise, California, in 2018. The company pleaded guilty to 85 deaths and …
Read More »Analysis – Extreme weather conditions sound alarm bells for underinsured China
BEIJING (Reuters) – Devastating summer flooding in populated central China’s Henan Province is a wake-up call for local authorities to seek better insurance coverage against natural disasters, potentially opening up a huge market for the country’s insurers. Many local governments in China, especially those in typhoon-prone areas, have adopted such …
Read More »District Council Public Service Opportunities and Updates
Posted by Amanda Fiedler | Councilor, District 5 Anne Arundel County Council is currently in legislature for the month of August. While there are no public gatherings or discussions about laws, there is daily work for the residents of our neighborhood. One of the tasks of the district council is …
Read More »Positive Tomorrows deserve a pat on the shoulder – The Journal Record
Lillie-Beth Brinkman Positive Tomorrows first hosted their annual Cork and Canvas auction and fundraiser at their new school last week, and it was a success in every way. The sold-out Cork and Canvas party coincided with the birthday of the school principal, Susan Agel, and a special drink – the …
Read More »Glacier Queer Alliance opens Community Resource Center
Since Bryan Bebb founded the Glacier Queer Alliance about two years ago and operated from a closet-sized room at the former Kalispell Hospital, the nonprofit has recently opened a 1,800-square-foot community resource center at the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell, where they have a full program of small groups and …
Read More »Why the McFlurry Machine Company just got injured
State of Repair is motherboards exploring the home improvement culture, device repair, property, and the forces struggling to lock down access to the things you own. McDonald’s McFlurries are delicious, but the machine that makes them is collapses the whole time. The problem occurs so often that someone built a …
Read More »17-Year Study in Children Associates Poverty with Smaller, Slower-Growing Subcortical Regions | The source
Children in poverty are more likely to have cognitive and behavioral difficulties than their better-off peers. Much research in the past has looked at the physical effects of child poverty or documented the psychological differences between socio-economic classes. but Deanna Barch, Chair and Professor in the Department of Psychological & …
Read More »Gambling Addiction in ND: A Closer Look
Gambling addiction is a very real problem for many families across the state. To get a better idea of how serious the problem is, we’ve spoken to people who have seen the effects firsthand. Four percent of North Dakotans – or around 19,000 people – had a gambling addiction in …
Read More »Where to find emergency COVID-19 food supplies, free vaccinations, and free testing in Union County – County of Union, New Jersey
Union County, NJ – Union County’s Board of County Commissioners advises residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic that emergency food supplies will be distributed at three locations in August. Any Union County resident in need of emergency COVID-19 food supplies can attend these events. Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing will …
Read More »Proposed drug abuse treatment in residential areas for the Muskegon neighborhood where some residents are cautious
MUSKEGON, MI – In an area of Muskegon that is becoming a center for religious organization services, inpatient treatment for addicts could soon be available. Fresh Coast Alliance proposes to spend $ 2.8 million on two 15-bed residences for a location on Roberts Street in the Sheldon Park neighborhood. The …
Read More »YP, Chamber Name Emerging Leader Awards Winner | People
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville honored 56 young professionals Thursday night during their 14th annual Nashville Emerging Leaders Awards event at Lipscomb University’s Collins Alumni Auditorium. “As the Nashville area thrives, it is critical for our community to retain, attract, and inspire more emerging leaders to …
Read More »Campaign for World Humanitarian Aid Day: #TheHumanRace against the climate crisis watch – World
To move the world against the clock of the climate crisis, OCHA and humanitarian partners have launched #TheHumanRace – a global challenge for climate protection in solidarity with the people in the most disaster-prone countries in the world and the countries most affected by climate change. The climate emergency is …
Read More »Local business supports Arum Lily Blitz | Augusta-Margaret River Mail
Entrepreneurs support, train and motivate landowners to participate in a nationwide program to eradicate the aronia lilies. In its third year, the Arum Lily Blitz is once again bringing together local and state government agencies, environmental organizations and private landowners to undertake a coordinated control effort across the Margaret River …
Read More »“We are being treated to death”: Activists urge Kenny to do more against gun violence | Local news
On Wednesday evening, more than 50 women community leaders and activists gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall, dressed in red and wearing roses, to commemorate loved ones lost in the shootings. They were the second group this week and urged Mayor Jim Kenney to do more to address the violence in …
Read More »Public Health: 124 COVID cases, four hospital stays confirmed from Friday to Monday
click to enlarge After failing to identify a new case number yesterday due to rising numbers and falling staffing levels, Humboldt County Public Health reported this morning that between Friday and Monday, 124 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed with four new hospital admissions, including two people in their 40s. The …
Read More »DVIDS – News – Fort Detricks Army Community Services are here to support families during the PCS season
Moving somewhere unfamiliar every few years is extremely stressful for our military families. To ensure a smooth transition, the Army Community Service is here to assist those new to Fort Detrick. As service members in the process via ACS, they get an overview of the available services, including job placement,Family …
Read More »Fernando Aguirre, DHS Group, Appointed Executive Advisor of Policy and Partnerships to the World Bank
Fernando Aguirre, Vice Chairman of the DHS Group, comes to the World Bank with exceptional political and management expertise. Equity partner of the DHS Group today announced the appointment of Vice Chairman Fernando Aguirre as Executive Advisor, Policy and Partnerships for the World Bank. Fernando Aguirre comes to the World …
Read More »Massive floods worsen the supply chain crisis, Black Friday looms
Floods in parts of Western Europe and China are adding to supply chain delays. Those floods damaged the railroads that were used to deliver goods, experts say. Because of this, we might see fewer Black Friday deals as retailers raise their prices. Loading Something is loading. Floods in parts of …
Read More »“A poison in the system”: The epidemic of sexual assault in the military
In 2011, the Veterans Benefits Administration lowered the detection threshold for veterans to âproveâ that they were sexually assaulted, which will help them qualify for PTSD-related disability benefits. A 2018 report by the VA Inspector General found that the agency nonetheless denied 46 percent of all medical claims related to …
Read More »Ghana: Anti-Gay Law Proposing Ten-Year Imprisonment Raises Outrage | Global development
The bill against homosexuals presented to the Ghanaian parliament could propose up to 10 years in prison for LGBTQ + people as well as groups and individuals who stand up for their rights, express their compassion or offer social or medical support, in one of the most draconian and comprehensive …
Read More »Community: Vice President Artur Lima visits California and Washington – Azores
Published on July 23, 2021. The Vice President of the Regional Government of the Azores, Artur Lima, is on an official visit to the United States from July 23-30, where he will attend the 45th Bilateral Standing Commission in Washington (DC) and visit California, the Portuguese-American To contact community and …
Read More »Global supply chains collapse as virus variants and disasters strike
LONDON / PEIJING, July 23 (Reuters) – A new global wave of COVID-19. Natural disasters in China and Germany. A cyber attack targeting key South African ports. The events have conspired to push global supply chains to a limit and threaten the fragile flow of raw materials, parts and consumer …
Read More »Bird Disease: Why You Should Take Down Your Bird Feeders
Reports of dead or tripping birds with encrusted, puffy eyes go to DC, Maryland, and Virginia wildlife authorities. Nobody knows what is causing it. WASHINGTON – A porch, a cup of coffee, a newspaper and a bird feeder: it’s one of the few reliable experiences that got us through the …
Read More »Wilmington approves contract to improve Portia Mills Hines Park in Northside
The city council unanimously decided last night to fund long-delayed improvements to a north side park. Portia Mills Hines Park missed the boat when it came to funding improvements during the park’s 2016 bond package – since then, local residents have asked for better facilities at the park. The park …
Read More »Adams asks local leaders to extend the eviction moratorium in the Mecklenburg district
Charlotte – Yesterday Congressman Alma Adams (NC-12) sent a letter to Chief District Court Judge Elizabeth Trosch, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden, and Elisa Chinn Gary Asking you to “do everything inside” [their] Powers to effectively extend the eviction moratorium in the Mecklenburg district until August or later. “ Last …
Read More »Obituary: Brad Sharrow, 1951-2021 | Obituaries | Seven days
click to enlarge Courtesy photo Brad Sharrow The term “gentle soul” is an apt description of Brad Kingland Sharrow, who died on July 7th, 2021 at the age of 69 in the Respite House in Colchester. Brad hung his hat in a couple of different places: California, Cape Cod, and …
Read More »Health calendar published July 21, 2021
WILLMAR – A virtual cancer support group meets on the fourth Monday of the month, July 26th, from 6pm to 7.30pm. Open to anyone diagnosed with cancer – at any stage, at any age – it is focused on building connections and friendships. It is supported by care coordinators from …
Read More »Deposit insurance overhaul – the Hindu BusinessLine
It is reported that the government is considering tabling amendments to the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Act during the monsoon session of Parliament. Last year, the government quintupled insurance coverage on deposits to â¹ 5 lakh to support depositors in troubled banks like Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank. …
Read More »Regional Council of Carpenters of the East Atlantic States supports Mondella as Hillside Mayor
To whom it May concern, After careful review by the leadership of the Regional Council of Carpenters of the Eastern Atlantic States and its members in New Jersey, we have decided to add the list from Nancy Mondella to Hillside Mayor and Renee Howard, George Cook and Armando Guerra to …
Read More »What is driving inflation? The prices of goods and services have just hit a 13-year high.
US prices for goods and services, which include everything from washing machines to car repairs, rose as fast as they had in 13 years in June as the economic rebound from the pandemic, according to the latest reading the Ministry of Labor’s consumer price index. Excluding the food and energy …
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Table of Contents Additional resources for self-help: introduction College life is a time when individuals are mostly exposed to stress and lack of time, which is an obstacle to adopting healthy practices (1). A variety of self-reporting studies consistently show that US medical students often pay insufficient attention to self-care …
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Schizophrenia has three types of symptoms: negative, positive, and cognitive. Positive symptoms indicate novel or exaggerated experiences such as hallucinations, delusions, or paranoia. Positive symptoms include exaggerated reactions that make it difficult to function. Negative symptoms are those that indicate a lack of functioning, while cognitive symptoms are those that …
Read More »Pizza Inn Announces Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement to Expand North Texas
DALLAS, July 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – America’s Home Pizza, Pizza Inn, announced today that it has entered into a multi-unit development agreement with franchisees Charlie and Jeannie Clark. Four new Pizza Inn branches are planned in North Texas, with the first planned opening in Sherman, Texas, in autumn …
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– The average number of new Covid-19 cases per day was 32,278 over the past week. That is an increase of 66% compared to the average daily rate of the previous week and 145% more than the rate of two weeks ago. – An average of 258 Americans died from …
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