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State health officials not expecting a surge in COVID hospitalizations this winter
The cold weather is returning, which means a lot of Vermonters are spending more time indoors. State health officials say the threat of COVID remains quite low in the state. At the same time — there are indications that the current dominant strain of the virus is more contagious, with less severe symptoms than many…
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24/7 Grit Fitness hosts ribbon cutting ceremony
A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the opening of 24/7 Grit Fitness on Wednesday. Caleb Bowen, one of the gym’s four owners, said the idea for opening the gym came together at the end of 2022. 24/7 Grit Fitness is owned by Bowen, Joey Mirth, Chris Pittmon and Justin Gentry. “One of the decisions…
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Editorial: Some questions about Lt. Gov. Robinson’s foreign travel
CBC Editorial: Friday, Nov. 17, 2023; editorial #8888 The following is the opinion of Capitol Broadcasting Company Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson – who among other things has gained notoriety for a string of antisemitic remarks — even questioning the reality of the death of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust – is traveling in Israel…
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Roanoke mental health group hosts follow-up event, focused on youth
Mental health professionals in Roanoke are building on what they’ve learned from one event in order to expand their efforts this weekend. The Healing Centered Community Northwest and Northeast Youth Conference looks to help people overcome trauma, and build resilience. A September conference involved faith leaders, but no young people. Christine Gist, Director of Roanoke Prevention…
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12 Cozy Travel Outfits That Come in Easy 2-piece Sets — From Just $32 at Amazon
Even if you’re a frequent traveler, it takes a little trial and error before you realize that it’s no fun to take a cross-country train ride or an intercontinental flight with the seams of your leggings digging in the entire time. That’s why two-piece matching sets are having a major moment among style seekers who…
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DuBOIS KOC honors Terry Douthit for service
DuBOIS — The usual large throng of DuBois Knights attended the November meeting on a Monday evening at McGivney Hall with grand knight Ray Donati presiding. After the regular business matters were finished, Donati presented a special Service Award to Terry Douthit for his exceptional devotion to the order. Douthit was given a standing ovation…
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PA Department of Ed encourages schools to register for STEM competition
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) urges Pennsylvania schools to sign up for the 10th annual Governor’s STEM competition. The competition challenges student teams from across the state to research, design, and present a device or project that can make the quality of life better for Pennsylvanians by accomplishing a series of practical…
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Aubrey Dinger is Jeff Tech’s Student of the Month
REYNOLDSVILLE — The Jeff Tech October student of the month is Aubrey Dinger. Dinger is a junior in the cosmetology shop. Her home school is the Brookville Area School District. Dinger is in the Jeff Tech Art Club. She works at Jack’s Boot Shop in Brookville and is working towards volunteering in a nursing home.…
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IA generativa, futuro dos podcasts e a indústria dos games estão na programação do Innovation Festival 2023
Redação Fast Company Brasil 2 minutos de leitura Se a palavra inovação já estiver desgastada por aí, vale retomar seu significado na essência: criar algo completamente novo ou refazer algo a partir de uma perspectiva nunca imaginada. Inovar exige coragem. Envolve um estado de inquietude com o que está posto, romper padrões, desafiar o óbvio…
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Mario, Barbie, Furby? Retro toys top Santa’s list for Christmas this year
In the 1970s, “Star Wars” transformed the toy marketplace. It has never been the same. Fun fact: Since 2012, “Star Wars” has held the Guinness World Record for most successful film merchandising in history with a total that currently sits around $32 billion. But the movie-toy connection doesn’t end there. Far from it. These days,…
