July 23, 2021 Rushford will place a clinician in the Meriden Police Department, a collaboration designed to send more people to treatment instead of jail, the only such partnership in Connecticut, Rushford, who is part of Hartford HealthCare’s Behavioral Health Network (BHN), and the Meriden Police Department announced the initiative on Friday at a press […]
Month: July 2021
It stinks when the only option is the port-a-potty closet
Having taken an assignment from my day job to work at a booth at a major event in Amish country, I arrived at the site in the midst of a downpour overflowing with my shirt and bucket. An annual event that feels a bit like a county fair minus the cattle, Family Farm Field Day […]
State agencies tout water conservation in Lower Rio Grande
By Mike Cook This summer, the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC), in conjunction with the Las Cruces District IV regional office of the Office of the State Engineer (OSE), will host a series of online public outreach meetings to inform farmers in the Lower Rio Grande region on how to apply for grants that […]
Philipp Plein signs licensing agreement with Worldtime Watches & Jewelry
Philipp Plein International AG and WorldTime Watches & Jewelry SA have signed a license agreement for the development, production and distribution of Philipp Plein watches and jewelry. The watch collections will be officially presented in July 2021 to begin on the market from winter 2021 in Philipp Plein boutiques, online and at certain authorized retailers, […]
Drought Monitor report shows worsening conditions in Minnesota
(KNSI) – The latest US Drought Monitor shows worsening drought conditions in Minnesota. The most recent report, updated Thursday, shows that 72% of Minnesota is now in severe drought, of which 18% is experiencing extreme drought. A portion of that 18% is found in Stearns and Morrison counties. A detail from the July 16 soil […]
Groups challenge seismic testing of oil and gas in Gulf of Mexico
GREENBELT, MD – NRDC and partner groups Healthy Gulf, Center for Biological Diversity, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and Surfrider Foundation today sued the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) over a Trump administration decision authorize in-depth seismic testing in the Gulf of Mexico, with minimal protections for marine animals. The most threatened is an endangered […]
Strathcona Resources Ltd. announces the acquisition of the assets of Montney
CALGARY, AB, July 22, 2021 / CNW / – Strathcona Resources Ltd. (“Strathcona” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a strategic acquisition of Montney assets in the Resthaven area, located directly in compensation and integral to the Montney operations in the Kakwa region. The assets acquired include 2,600 boe / […]
UK stocks climb as government borrowing eases and resource stocks rise
The FTSE 100 joined day two of a rally for global equities on Wednesday, with a surge in heavily weighted resource stocks and signs of an easing in government borrowing. The UKX index, +1.81% rose 1.5% to 6,966.33, after gaining 0.5% in the previous session and falling 2.3% on Monday, which marked the biggest decline […]
Harnessing the power of plants and microbes to fight climate change
This week is Net Zero Week, so we took a look at the work we are doing to help reduce the carbon footprint of agriculture. Unfortunately, in addition to being an advantage, modern agriculture has become a risk for the environment. Artificial fertilizers can lead to too much fixed nitrogen in the environment and the […]
Australia: Newcastle University Students Association guidelines attack democratic rights
The new club and company guidelines imposed by the Students’ Association of Newcastle University (UNSA) are a major attack on democratic student rights and an attempt to restrict political activity on campus. The rules were adopted by UNSA on May 26, without any consultation with the students or their clubs and societies. The new rules […]
Veteran human resources administrator at the head of the human resources department at Boston University | BU today
Amanda Bailey, a former Brown University executive with extensive experience in education human resources, will assume the directorate of human resources at Boston University effective August 2. Bailey was Vice President of Human Resources at Brown, the same position she will hold here. Prior to her three years at Providence, she held key human resources […]
Casper buys chemicals for water treatment from global supplier hit by polar vortex and ransomware attack
Water extracted from the North Platte River is sent at an early stage of treatment to the Central Wyoming Regional Water Treatment Plant. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City) CASPER, Wyo. – Citizens of the Casper area have been urged to conserve water not because of a problem with any of the infrastructure in the central Wyoming […]
Manito Koi Pond Project Completed and Japanese Garden Reopens
Manito Koi Pond Project Completed and Japanese Garden Reopens Parks and recreation: 311 or 509.755.2489 Tuesday July 20, 2021 at 12:11 p.m. SPOKANE – A project to save millions of gallons of water per year at Koi Pond in the famous Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden in Manito Park has been completed. The opening hours for […]
Caribbean Bar Association defends Cubans and Haitians
The Caribbean Bar Association defends the rights of Cubans and Haitians to live and enjoy life, as the two Caribbean nations plunge into political and security crises. In a statement, the bar said it “stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters, in Cuba and Haiti, suffering from serious human rights violations, racial injustice, political […]
Ohio Department of Natural Resources unification orders take center stage in battle against Ohio’s forced pooling bill
CARROLLTON, Ohio, July 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Following recent press releases and testimony from the opposition regarding Ohio forced pool bill, Sub. HB No. 152, and the negative impact of the bill on Ohio Owners of unleased minerals, Gateway Royalty has also contacted the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) regarding market improvement […]
Q&A with ‘Defending Beef’ author Nicolette Hahn Niman
Nicolette Hahn Niman, a vegetarian and environmental lawyer turned cattle rancher, freed Defending beef: the arguments for sustainable protection in 2014. The manifesto called for a revolutionary food system involving livestock, which she believed was necessary for the restoration and future health of the planet and its people. Seven years later, she still believes it’s […]
Cape Cod still faces drought as rest of state improves
Map courtesy of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. HYANNIS – The Cape Cod region still faces mild drought conditions despite higher rainfall rates recently, including Tropical Storm Elsa, according to the state’s executive office for energy and environmental affairs. All other parts of the Commonwealth have been declared to have returned to […]
UK tech employment is growing across region, new report from industry association CompTIA says
-37,000 new hires planned this year –Almost 2.5 million tech workers make up 7.6% of the UK’s total workforce –Industry’s £ 101.8 billion contribution to the economy LONDON, July 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Technology employment, already 7.6% of the total workforce in the UK, is set to experience widespread growth in 2021 as […]
How BuzzFeed is leveraging its resources to develop an early foray into direct shopping
BuzzFeed is the latest media company to start experimenting with live shopping (aka the new digital version of QVC) as the next big opportunity to maximize its ecommerce business. During the pandemic, online shopping exploded as stores closed and consumers were stuck in their homes, and publishers dived headfirst into developing their affiliate e-commerce strategies […]
Navy says Pearl Harbor fuel leak on Friday contained, sheds light on March 2020 leak
A leak of about 100 gallons of fuel over the weekend at Pearl Harbor has been contained, the Navy said. The last marine diesel fuel leak occurred on Friday, but Hawai’i Public Radio learned that a larger fuel leak was in March 2020. The State Department of Health’s Emergency Response and Risk Assessment team worked […]
OSU takes action to reduce water use in times of drought
CORVALLIS, Oregon – Oregon faces drought conditions statewide and Oregon State University is working to do its part to help reduce water use. Governor Kate Brown recently issued an executive order ordering state agencies to reduce their non-essential use of water. Public universities are not required to follow the order, but OSU is revising its […]
Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches Releases New Certified Veteran Career Strategist Certification
TAMPA, Florida, July 19, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Professionals, resume writers and career coaches are busier than ever as Americans continue to return to work. With nearly a million veterans under the age of 30 (including 30% under the age of 25) seeking employment in the United States, there is a significant cultural gap […]
McDonald’s to test deposit return system for coffee cups in Northampton
McDonald’s has chosen six restaurants in Northampton to test a £ 1 deposit on reusable coffee mugs in a bid to reduce waste. Customers using the restaurants or drive-thru can pay a £ 1 deposit which is used if they return the mug to a participating UK McDonald’s restaurant In September 2020, McDonald’s launched a […]
Where does the rainwater go? Better ditches, drains to protect crops
It’s no surprise to anyone that the past week has been a bit humid. OK, maybe a lot wet. Most people I spoke with reported no less than 2 inches of rain per day of torrential downpours. For a 10 acre farm, this equates to 543,080 gallons of water. I won’t even mention the volume […]
Cryptocurrency Bank Plans Operation in India, Takes Cooperative Path to Bypass RBI Rules
As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) frowns on private virtual currencies, cryptocurrency bank Cashaa’s proposal to launch banking operations in India for customers of virtual currencies like Bitcoin from August, via the cooperative credit society route, eyebrows have been raised in financial circles. Cashaa says it launched Unicas, the world’s first crypto-enabled financial institution […]
South LA Fireworks Explosion Resource Center – NBC Los Angeles
A resource center is scheduled to open Monday for victims of a June 30 explosion in South Los Angeles, when police attempted to detonate a cache of illegal fireworks, causing an explosion that damaged several structures and injured more than a dozen people. The 27th Street Incident Community Resource Center will officially launch at 3 […]
Cupertino Community Briefs for the week of July 23 – The Mercury News
Climate action workshop The residents of Cupertino will be able to attend a virtual public workshop on July 29 at 5:30 p.m. to talk about the city’s Climate Action Plan. This is the first of three workshops and other events designed to educate the public on the actions that have had the most impact so […]
We need to have transparency in political finance – here’s why
We do not therefore know all the commercial interests behind these donations. We don’t know exactly what these donors expect for their money because we don’t know who they are. But that doesn’t mean we know anything. For many years now my colleagues and I have dug into the black money that powers much of […]
DeSantis visits the Texas border, where Florida resources are devoted to law enforcement
DEL RIO, Texas – Four years after escaping “terror” in Cuba, crossing 13 borders, a dangerous jungle and finally, the Rio Grande, Gelacio Vera Gonzalez and his wife, Yenedi Monterrey Mena, have touched down on American soil for the first time in the border town of Del Rio, Texas. They fell to their knees, rolled […]
Subsidies granted to preserve the presence of state water, land projects | Sports News
The North Carolina Land and Water Fund, formerly known as the Clean Water Management Trust Fund, will help conserve land and protect waterways serving millions of North Carolinians with more than $ 20 million in grants awarded in 2020 to help fund 65 projects statewide. The area is included among the locations that should be […]
6 anime heroes who would join the Hunter Association (and 4 who would refuse)
The Hunter Association is an influential non-governmental organization responsible for testing and licensing hunters. In the Hunter x hunter universe, only the most qualified individuals pass the Hunter exam and become full hunters. RELATED: Hunter X Hunter: 10 Anime Characters Killua Would Be Friends With Becoming a Hunter has many advantages. They are financially ready […]
Whitmer declares “Conservation District Day” on Saturday
Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed July 17 Conservation District Day across the state of Michigan to honor the hard work and dedication of Conservation Districts providing vital information to the people of Michigan preserving the state’s natural resources for generations to come. âToday, I am happy to join Governor Whitmer in recognizing our conservation districts, which […]
Agricultural financing and available budgetary resources | Agriculture News
The economic turmoil in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many small farm operators with difficult questions about managing their finances. “The margins of agricultural businesses have always been tight, and now there is a lot on the move, even more than usual,” said Courtney Bir, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural […]
Floods in Europe: more than 100 dead in Germany and Belgium and hundreds missing
Torrential rains and flooding have left more than 100 people dead and hundreds missing in Western Europe, with Germany taking the brunt of the worst natural disaster in living memory. At least 50 people have died in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, nine of whom were living in an assisted living facility for people with […]
Focus on our water footprint in times of drought
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Despite being in the midst of the longest sustained drought we’ve ever seen and on the brink of a federally declared water shortage, every day in Las Vegas water is being used to play. The valley is home to not one but two water parks. Cowabunga Bay and Wet’n’Wild provide sweltering […]
The testing of E. coli, a new tool for river keepers
For decades, factory farms have blamed people, not their animals, for much of the fecal bacteria that enter the state’s rivers and streams. Riverkeepers believe DNA testing will help them prove who is really responsible on a case-by-case basis. By Greg Barnes In May, Katy Hunt jumped out of her truck along a small stream […]
‘We are all competing for finite resources’: calls for more help in wildfire-ravaged northwestern Ontario
With Northwestern Ontario now under a state of emergency issued by the province, calls for more support to keep community members safe as nearly 80 wildfires continue to burn in the area. On Wednesday, three First Nations and a northwestern municipality had started partial evacuations, including Deer Lake, where the vulnerable population – including seniors […]
City Council discusses Clovis water supply and future projections
Photo courtesy of the City of Clovis Clovis City Council passed a resolution regarding updating the City’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Emergency Plan (WSCP) at its meeting on 12 July. In 2009, the UWMP and the Water Conservation Acts were enacted by California to maintain efficient use of the water […]
Italy’s ban on cruise ships in Venice is “good news”
ROME (AP) – The United Nations cultural agency, which was considering declaring Venice a World Heritage Site in Danger, on Wednesday welcomed Italy’s ban on large cruise ships in the heart of the lagoon city. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay tweeted that the Italian government’s decision on Tuesday to deny access to the gigantic liners from […]
Glenwood Canyon closed as forest seeding works to prevent debris flow
The national meteorological service flood eve for the Grizzly Creek burn area arrived shortly before noon Tuesday. When the watch became a warning shortly after 3 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation closed the freeway through the canyon for about three hours. The closure was among several for Glenwood Canyon since the end of June. […]
Water conservation in the Great Valley
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) – Water conservation is a hot topic right now as we face this drought here in western Colorado. As water is rapidly disappearing in the west, what should we as a community be doing to help conserve water? Currently, we are subject to voluntary water restrictions, which means water companies have […]
EPA to expand groundwater investigation at Landfill Superfund site in Lapeer County
METAMORA TWP, MI – The US Environmental Protection Agency plans to expand a groundwater investigation at the Metamora Landfill Superfund site in Lapeer County. The EPA is holding a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, July 13 to take stock and discuss the investigation with area residents, according to an EPA press release. the meeting is […]
Critical chlorine shortage eases – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
The Medford Water Commission urges Rogue Valley customers to continue to conserve water. Photo file Medford Water Commission still calls for conservation Nationwide chlorine shortage eases after production resumes at west coast plant, but Medford Water Commission still urges customers to conserve water amid unstable supply and drought . The shortage was triggered by a […]
Mapping the rise of resource nationalism in Africa
A recent study by risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft found that the Covid-19 pandemic has contributed to an increase in the number of governments pursuing nationalist resource policies – those that attempt to assert at least some sovereign control on natural resources. Around the world, 34 countries saw their Resource Nationalism Index, the score that Verisk […]
Water conservation and the focus on alternative transport for sustainable tourism
“The aim is to help businesses, visitors and residents [to] take simple actions that reduce our ecological footprint “ Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT) encourages tourism providers to conserve water and welcome or offer greener modes of transportation as part of a new Sustainable Sunshine Coast campaign. “The objective is to support businesses, visitors and residents […]
Air support directed at fire]Fire burning in brush along Highway 1 west of Leggett – Redheaded Blackbelt
Smoke rising from the blaze west of Leggett. [Image from AlertWildfire Cams] Scanner traffic and the California Highway Patrol traffic incident information page indicate that a roadside brush fire ignited just before noon along the south side of Highway 1 through Four miles west of Leggett. The Incident Commander reported that the West Incident was […]
Avoid replacing, using pressure treated lumber with these tips
Last week, after posting my column on solutions for disposing of wood treated with preservatives, a colleague reminded me that I had ignored the best alternative to disposal. Recycling of pressure-treated wood is not possible in local programs because toxins must be kept away from mulch and compost, and reuse is limited by concerns about […]
The Del-Aware back on the water program is still open
Many of us take for granted the 38 inches of precipitation that Ohio receives each year. Unlike those in the western and northwestern United States who are currently living in drought conditions (droughtmonitor.unl.edu), we turn on the tap and water comes out. We usually don’t care how much we use, even when our summer gets […]
Caltech: Rare type of stellar grain discovered, scientists further explain the origin of water on Earth
Scientists recently discovered a rare type of stardust whose structure specifies that it formed during a rare form of nucleosynthesis, a process by which new atomic nuclei are developed, and could provide a new light on the history of water on Earth. A team led by cosmochemists from Caltech and Victoria University of Wellington in […]
Forest fire resources are strained as the wildfire season starts earlier and lasts longer
The afternoon of Sunday, June 13 was normal for Red Lodge, Montana Fire Chief Tom Kuntz until he got a phone call. “The call has come for smoke in the Robertson draw area,” he recalls. The Robertson draw is located along the Montana-Wyoming border. In his 30-year career in firefighting, Kuntz said he had never […]
Geothermal heating and cooling system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the new UMMS building
Before the foundations were cast or the first piece of structural steel was laid for the new teaching and research building on the campus of UMass Medical School in Worcester, work began on a system of geothermal heating and cooling that will reduce the building’s greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent compared to meeting its […]
Macleay Students Learn About Water Conservation Through Kempsey Shire Council Program | The Macleay Argus
water, conservation, Kempsey Shire Council, education The KEMPSEY Shire Council’s innovative water sustainability program continues to pave the way for students in the Macleay Valley to receive hands-on training on the importance of water conservation and preservation. More than 15 schools across the county have joined the council’s Waterwise Schools program, which encourages students to […]
A 2020 report found that the Surfside condo lacked funds for necessary repairs. An expert called it a “wake-up call”
By Casey Tolan, Curt Devine and Francesca Giuliani-Hoffman, CNN An independent budget review warned the Champlain Towers South condo association that its financial reserves were severely underfunded in the face of urgent structural repairs just over a year before the building collapsed, according to a document obtained by CNN. The condominium association only had 6.9% […]
Wells Fargo Appoints Bei Ling as Head of Human Resources
SAN FRANCISCO – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Bei Ling will join the company on October 1 as head of human resources. She will report to CEO Charlie Scharf and sit on the company’s operating committee. Ling joins Wells Fargo from JPMorgan Chase, where she was until recently […]
The soil mounds that caused the mudslide in central Japan were 50m thick, violating the 15m limit
Shizuoka Vice Governor Takashi Namba meets with reporters at the Shizuoka Prefecture government headquarters on July 7, 2021. (Mainichi / Ayaka Sasaki) SHIZUOKA – Mounds of dirt near the origin of a deadly mudslide that engulfed residential areas in Izusan District in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, were inappropriately stacked for about 50 meters, more than three […]
Colorado River system ready for first official shortages
SALT LAKE CITY – States that depend on the Colorado River system for much of their water are soon bracing for declarations of scarcity. Such a statement would be unprecedented. It would require measures to store water in Lake Powell from smaller reservoirs upstream, like Utah’s Flaming Gorge, which have more robust levels. The U.S. […]
Haitian President Jovenel Moise killed in attack on his residence
Joseph said in a statement that a group of unidentified individuals stormed Moise’s home around 1 a.m. and fatally injured the head of state. He called the assassination a “heinous, inhuman and barbaric act”. In another statement, Joseph said the president was killed in a “highly coordinated attack by a highly trained and heavily armed […]
Gold Line Resources announces price increase on OTCQB Venture Market
VANCOUVER, BC, July 7, 2021 / CNW / – Gold Line Resources Ltd. (TSXV: GLDL) (Frankfurt: 4UZ) (WKN: A2QGWC) (“Golden line“or the”Company“) a company focused on the acquisition and advancement of mining properties in the most prolific gold regions of Sweden and Finland, is pleased to announce that it has been successfully transferred from the […]
Marples named Morgan County Conservation Farm for 2021 for its managed beef operation – The Morgan Messenger
Virginia and John Marple at their local farm in eastern Morgan County. by Heather Duncan John and Virginia Marple own and operate a feeder calf operation in Berkeley Springs. They were selected by Morgan County Supervisors as the 2021 Morgan County Conservation Farm. This is the first step in the West Virginia Conservation Farm of […]
Authors say they predict the worst on the Colorado River
The Colorado River provides water to 40 million people in the West, including New Mexico, but the historic drought in our region has resulted in a 20% drop in the river’s flow. Reservoirs are drying up, with Lake Mead at its lowest level since filling in the 1930s. As scientists factor these changes into future […]
Mask disputes account for 75% of complaints from unruly FAA passengers on planes
A traveler wearing a face mask is seen at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia on February 2, 2021. Ting Shen | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images The majority of the Federal Aviation Administration’s unruly passenger reports on planes come from passengers refusing to comply with mask warrants put in place […]
How technology will transform human resources in 2021 and beyond
Human resources (HR) is a human profession. This industry, known to be very human and personal, accepts digital transformation with ease. The new era of HR is adapting technology to attract and retain the best talent. Technology has made its way into all HR operations, causing a major shift in the way employers contact employees, […]
A foundation flaw in development considered a factor in the Atami landslide: the Asahi Shimbun
Insufficient drainage in the foundation of the material used to fill a the valley above Atami may have helped trigger a massive landslide on July 3 that left at least four dead and around 20 missing. Even after a valley has been filled with earth and earth, it will continue to collect groundwater, said Toshitaka […]
Red Bluff board to discuss water conservation – Red Bluff Daily News
RED BLUFF – Red Bluff City Council will discuss on Tuesday what water conservation policies the city may adopt. In March, Governor Gavin Newsom declared drought emergencies in 41 California counties in the Russian River, Klamath River, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Tulare Lake watersheds. Although Tehama County is not in this area, many wells around […]
African leaders unite to support ambitious replenishment of the International Development Association
His Excellency President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire and the World Bank Group will organize a high-level meeting on July 15, 2021 with African leaders to highlight the importance of an ambitious and robust 20th replenishment of the International Association development (IDA20). The replenishment will support a resilient recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and help […]
Triangle Startup Guide Adds More Resources to Help You Start or Grow Your Business
Exclusive to WRAL TechWire Triangular starter guide continuously growing with new resources for local entrepreneurs. Whether you’re looking for venture or angel funding, local coworking spaces, or free networking events, the Triangle Getting Started Guide has all the resources you need to take your business to the next level. Each week, we add new resources […]
Erosion caused the sinkhole in Mexico, not the pumping of water
MEXICO CITY (AP) – A huge sinkhole that appeared on a farm in central Mexico in late May was caused by erosion of the limestone bedrock, not excessive pumping of water, an expert study said on Sunday Many residents of the state of Puebla believed that the sinkhole was the result of excessive groundwater extraction […]
Monitoring water use best plan for conservation – Marin Independent Journal
The move to Marin Municipal Water District’s monthly billing could be one of the most effective ways to help its customers meet their vital responsibility to reduce their water use. As of June 24, MMWD’s commercial, residential and institutional customers had reduced their water use by 19.5% compared to last year’s figures. This is only […]
Americans celebrate July 4 in style after pandemic cancellations
NEW YORK, July 4 (Reuters) – Americans celebrated their country’s 245th birthday on Sunday with fireworks that may seem brighter, hot dogs that may taste juicier, and marching bands that may seem brighter. offhand after the coronavirus pandemic forced almost all celebrations last year to be canceled. As always, the fireworks are the highlight of […]
The credit union provides financial literacy resources
Park Side Credit Union offers free access to Banzai, an online financial literacy program, at 23 local schools. Over 2,340 students from Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Evergreen will be able to use Banzai resources at parksidefinancial.teachbanzai.com/wellness. Through Banzai’s online courses, students try to manage a budget, save for a goal, and face unexpected financial […]
How we’ve saved 60 billion gallons of water since 2015
Most of us, especially those of us who live in the desert, know that water is a precious resource. We are very fortunate to have high quality local water resources just below us – the Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin, or aquifer. And we are investing in recycled water and using water from the Colorado River […]
Neha Mathur joins Urban Company as Senior VP- Human Resources
Mathur will be responsible for strengthening the company’s people-centered policies, thereby creating a diverse and inclusive work culture. Urban Company, a technology-based home services marketplace, today announced the appointment of Neha Mathur as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. This appointment underscores the company’s commitment to attracting and retaining world-class talent. Commenting on the appointment, […]
Master gardeners advise on soil moisture and zucchini mildew
Question: I know we are experiencing a severe drought this year and I want to save water, but I also don’t want my plants to die off. How do I know if I am giving them enough water? Answer: A great question and a question everyone is concerned about right now! The answer depends on […]
Continuous water conservation needed throughout the weekend at Fort Pierre
Residents of Fort Pierre urged to continue to conserve water due to a ruptured water main in town earlier this week (June 28, 2021) – but city officials have revised usage restrictions . Mayor Gloria Hanson said that during the weekend residents can use water for their routine activities, but are asked to refrain from […]
The World Medical Association, the German Medical Association and the Pontifical Academy for Life Collaborate to Promote Vaccine Equity and Combat Vaccine Reluctance
Millions around the world still suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination is widely seen as a quick and effective way to control the spread of the virus and save human lives. Just as the current pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccination, it has also exposed the great inequality of access […]
Zone memories: Fireworks prohibited on the Upper Mississippi refuge
Fireworks disturb wildlife with their light explosions and noise, and the waste they create can be hazardous to wildlife and fish. For example, sudden lights and sounds are often perceived as a threat by nesting bald eagles and easily scare away great blue herons and other colonial nesting birds. The shock of fireworks can scare […]
Big Hollow Lake unveils quality plan to tackle water problems
The Big Hollow Water Quality Symposium began, as it should, with a downpour. “Whoever brought the rain; we needed it,” Des Moines County Conservation Director Chris Lee said Wednesday night when the meeting opened at the Hickory Shelter House – after moving to inside when a thunderstorm flooded the tent outside. “It’s a water quality […]
How to get a free cash advance without a credit check
7 free and low cost cash advance apps 1. Boro Characteristics You can access a loan of up to $2,000 at an interest rate that depends on your credit score. Repayment must be complete within 12 months. You don’t need to have direct deposit set up or a job. But you will be responsible for […]
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World Thursday
The last: Alberta Lifts nearly all COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday in the third and final step of its plan to reopen. It comes two weeks after the province hit a government-set threshold for reopening – 70% of the eligible population receiving the first doses of the vaccine. That number is now close to 72%, while […]
Naturalizing Grange Hall Oak Plantation in Great Falls
The second step in the naturalization plan is to restore the organic matter in the soil around the trees. Photo by Mercia Hobson. Members of the Great Falls Citizens Association’s Environment and Parks Committee, co-chaired by Winifred Frost and Susanne Black, met in early June to discuss the restoration of the oak grove at Grange […]
Surfside, Florida condo collapse: Rescue teams attract more resources as children are identified among 18 killed
Lucia Guara, 10, and Emma Guara, 4, were identified on Wednesday as two of 18 people confirmed to have been killed in the condominium collapse last week, Mayor Danielle Levine Cava said. There are still 145 people missing. “Any loss of life – especially given the unexpected and unprecedented nature of this event – is […]
Dear Governor Cox, Utah needs tougher water conservation and harvesting measures – St George News
Image bank | Photo by zms / iStock / Getty Images Plus, St. George News NOTICE – I appreciate the recent executive actions of Governor Spencer Cox and his request for prayers to deal with the increasingly severe drought conditions in Utah. Governor Spencer Cox speaks in Cedar City, Utah on May 17, 2021 | […]