Summer weather conditions such as humidity and hurricanes can take a toll on homes and properties if not properly protected. Weather damage to the home can range from saturated crawl spaces and insulation to decaying wood framing and even mold in some spaces. But experts say there are steps homeowners can take to mitigate some […]
Month: August 2021
Clinics, Online Resources Available for Albertans with Long COVID
Chronic fatigue. Weakness. Brain fog. Most people make a full recovery quickly, but for weeks and sometimes months after recovering from COVID-19, some patients still have these symptoms. It is not known exactly how many Albertans suffer from a lengthy COVID – when symptoms persist for eight weeks or more. Chester Ho, senior medical director […]
Dallas Mavericks partner with ProFitX
Brooklyn, NY, United States, August 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Dallas Mavericks and ProFitX have announced a multi-year sports partnership. This partnership will provide invaluable information for Dallas Mavericks athletes, coaches and front office to build and grow their roster throughout the year while enabling their athletes to maximize their full potential. âThe Dallas […]
Department of Wildlife Resources Hosts Chronic Disease Information Meetings in New River Valley
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – The recent discovery of chronic waste disease in a deer that was harvested in Montgomery County is prompting rapid action from the Department of Wildlife Resources. The DWR is hosting a series of information meetings on chronic waste diseases (CWDs) found in part of the New River Valley. âWe wanted […]
Indiana Farmers Receive Statewide ‘River-Friendly Farmer’ Award at State Fair – Clinton County Daily News
Indiana’s lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands are valuable natural resources. Protecting these water resources is imperative and 47 farmers were honored on August 18 at the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds for their efforts in favor of rivers. âHonoring these farmers each year for their conservation efforts is a high priority for the State Association of Soil […]
Editorial: Do your part to help conserve water – Albert Lea Tribune
Although water is life, we too often take it for granted. Minnesota has always been blessed with an abundance of water, above and below the ground. But we have learned that the pollution of our lakes, rivers and wells can harm us and wildlife. This summer, we are reminded that it is not just about […]
Opinion: A critical step to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees | 2021-08-23
Every plausible way to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees presented in the new report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has a critical component. Agriculture, forestry and land use change must remove a substantial amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. It can be done if policy makers are now taking […]
Battery Mineral Resources Corp. announces flow-through private placement
Battery Mineral Resources Corp. (TSXV: BMR) (âBatteryâ or the âCompanyâ) is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-middleman private placement in order to raise gross proceeds of up to $ 800,000 (the â Offer â) through the issuance of up to 1,025,641 common shares in the capital of the Company issued on […]
Oklahoma Farm Report – Cattle Grazing Can Reduce Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint
Agricultural news Livestock grazing can reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:16:13 CDT In an article by Adam Russel for Simmental.org, he writes about cattle grazing to reduce carbon footprint .. see below .. Ruminant animals like livestock help maintain healthy soils and grasslands, and proper grazing management can reduce carbon emissions and […]
Wrongful Convictions Resource Center creates directory for every state, including experts
Criminal Affairs Consultants Criminal Case Consultants has added a new directory to its wrongful convictions website (www.convictedhub.com) and provides access to resources in every state BUFFALO, NEW YORK, USA, Aug 22, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Brian Leslie, who owns and operates Criminal Case Consultants Inc, says after several years of dealing with clients wrongly convicted as […]
‘Neeruravu’ to recharge the groundwater of Pullampara – The New Indian Express
Express news service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A model watershed conservation project has started at Pullampara grama panchayat in the capital with the active participation of the local community. It aims to recharge groundwater through a multitude of programs and also livelihood projects for local communities. This is a pilot project of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment […]
Spanish couple arrested for rituals with toad venom and ayahuasca | Spain
Spanish police have arrested a couple on charges they were performing rituals – touted online as “international ancestral medicine” – involving a range of banned substances ranging from toad venom to ayahuasca. The couple, aged 42 and 38, are said to have run an association which organized ceremonies involving psychotropic substances for up to ⬠[…]
Nomination day August 24 for the next election in Farmington NM
The San Juan County Clerk’s Office is preparing for candidates to run for 12 municipal government positions, 13 school / college board elections and seven water / soil / sanitation districts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 24. This is the first time that the county clerk’s office has managed the elections for […]
Water resources department be equipped for agriculture
The Department of Water Resources will be equipped to respond further to the agricultural sector, said Minister of Water Resources Roshy Augustine. By recently launching the work of the Poolakkadavu bridge regulator here, the minister stressed that young people were starting to farm during the pandemic and that arid lands were being used. Therefore, the […]
File of four candidates for seat 4
VENICE – Four people qualified to run for seat 4 of Venice City Council by 12:30 p.m. Friday, setting up the possibility that the winner only needs to receive 25% of the vote plus one, since there is no provision for a second round in the city charter. Ronald Courtney, who lives in Sawgrass; Jennifer […]
The world’s last Samaritans, straddling the Israeli-Palestinian divide
MONT GERIZIM, West Bank – In the occupied and largely segregated West Bank, Jews live in closed Israeli settlements and Palestinians live in Arab towns and villages. And then there are the 440 inhabitants of the hilltop village of Al Tor, who float between the two worlds. As children, they grow up speaking Arabic. As […]
Help needed: Lenoir Community College – Office Assistant
An associate’s degree in business administration, human resources management or a related field from a regionally accredited institution is required Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Must have excellent public relations and organizational skills, problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Work conditions Typical office environment including the use of […]
Beyond the Backpack provides families with school resources
PAY AHEAD: Beyond the backpack Beyond the Backpack is an ongoing project that provides families with resources for school-aged children that go beyond pencils and paper! WASHINGTON – After a very difficult year, many children are returning to class. But for many parents, the pandemic has left families strapped for cash and unable to provide […]
The State at the head of water conservation works: Minister
“The state won the country’s top prize for undertaking water conservation work,” Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa said in Belagavi on Wednesday. Jal Shakti Abhiyan focuses on water conservation in water stressed taluks across the country. The state has used several techniques such as rainwater harvesting, renovation of traditional and other water […]
Marysville to replace water lines on St. Lawrence Street – The Voice
Raymond Excavating Co. won a contract worth approximately $ 253,150 to replace the water lines along St. Lawrence Street in Marysville, from Bunce Avenue to St. Bernard Street.Marysville City Council voted 6-0 at its regular July 26 meeting to award the contract to the city-based company; Council member Shawn Winston was absent.Raymond presented the lowest […]
Pandemic and long-term stays push Swedish book sales to record highs
STOCKHOLM, Aug.11 (Reuters) – Book sales in Sweden hit an all-time high in the first half of 2021 as people traveled less and enjoyed themselves at home more than usual during the pandemic, preparing the industry for a another stellar year after a record 2020. The Swedish Booksellers Association said on Wednesday that total sales […]
Water needs | Columns | atchisonglobenow.com
I was really hoping to get through the growing season without watching for soil water deficiencies. Unfortunately, it is summer in Kansas and that is not possible. The two Kansas Mesonet soil moisture monitoring sites in the Meadowlark Extension District show declining soil moisture levels. With the weather forecast as it looks today, this trend […]
Game & Fish Building is Fair Ready – Austin Daily Herald
The Game & Fish Building is ready for the 2021 Mower County Fair. Exhibitors include the Izaak Walton League – Austin Chapter 10, Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Mower County Habitat and Pheasants Forever, and the National Wild Turkey Federation – Cedar River Longbeards Chapter. On the first […]
Pulse wins Best Audience Engagement at WAN-IFRA African Digital Media Awards
Pulse (Pulse.afrique), Africa’s leading innovative media company was declared the winner in the Best Audience Engagement category at PALE–IFRA African Digital Media Awards 2021 for an entry highlighting the delivery of innovative content for TikTok in its various markets. The award reiterates Pulse’s innovative work in testing and delivering new content formats based on feedback […]
France and the United States commit means to fight fires in Greece
As forest fires continue to spread across Europe, Greece is experiencing its worst wildfire season in three decades. Following the spread of more than 400 forest fires since Saturday, August 7, France and the United States have pledged to send aerial means to fight the fires in the country. Canadair and Boeing planes deployed On […]
Perfect weather conditions help repair rough roads | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo of Martha Rogus Pictured is part of Peterson Hill Road off Route 957 in Freehold Township. The dry weather helped the teams improve the condition of the road. Located in the townships of Sugar Grove and Freehold, is Peterson Hill Road, off Route 957. It is an unpaved road where several residents live and […]
The Outer Banks Voice – Dare Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting applications for community conservation assistance program
Dare Soil and Water Conservation District Now Accepting Community Conservation Assistance Program Applications By story submitted on August 6, 2021 Applications are now open for the Community Conservation Assistance Program. County of Dare The Dare Soil and Water Conservation District has announced that it is now accepting applications for the Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP). […]
Former Utah governor to lead famous Salt Lake City choir
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Former Utah Governor and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt was named the new president of the Tabernacle Choir in Temple Square on Friday. As chairman of the choir, the governor on three occasions will manage operations, employees and marketing and oversee hundreds of volunteers. The world-renowned […]
Governor Lee signs Executive Order 83, expanding hospital resources to respond to COVID-19
The decree also allows telephone assessments in the event of involuntary engagement and suspends the obligation for the state health department to inspect facilities. NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Gov. Bill Lee signed Executive Order 83 on Friday, which expanded the scope of resources available to healthcare professionals responding to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Tennessee. […]
Clean Water Services asks the public to stay off Balm Grove property
âWe know that historically this has been a popular gathering place in the community. However, the fish passage barrier poses a threat to anyone entering the site, âsaid an email from Clean Water Services. The agency’s efforts to secure funding to remove the dam from Balm Grove suffered another setback after being denied a grant […]
July 2021 Jobs Report Shows 943,000 Jobs Added
Written by Thomas Ahearn, editor-in-chief of the ESR News blog The total number of non-farm jobs in the United States increased by 943,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 5.4% in July 2021 as the labor market continued to recover from the coronavirus pandemic (COVID -19), according to the monthly employment report published by […]
Global Biodegradable Mulch Films Market To Reach $ 59.1 Million By 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, August 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / – A new market study released by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA), the leading market research firm, today released its report titled “Biodegradable Mulch Film – Global Market Trajectory and Analysis”. The report presents new perspectives on the opportunities and challenges in a dramatically transformed post-COVID-19 market. […]
American food association wants to vaccinate Vietnamese cashew workers
By Dat Nguyen August 5, 2021 | 15:21 GMT + 7 Cashew nut. Photo by Pixabay / Mahesh Patel. An American food association has urged the Vietnamese government to prioritize cashew workers for vaccination, as the industry plays a major role in trade. The American Association of Food Industries (AFI) urged Prime Minister Pham Minh […]
County Board Holds Busy Session | Government
Houston County Commissioners had plenty of items on their plates on Tuesday, July 27. After further discussions on the likely future duties of the county environmental services manager, the board approved a 10-point “consent agenda” with a single vote. This list included launching a competitive search to fill the aforementioned director position with a permanent […]
Paramount Resources 2T Top Guidance Sales Volumes – Commodity Comment
By Colin Kellaher Paramount Resources Ltd. on Tuesday announced second-quarter sales volumes that exceeded expectations. In the second trimester: Sales volumes averaged 79,995 boe / d (43% liquids) during the quarter, ahead of the company’s forecast of 77,000 to 78,000 boe / d (42% liquids), thanks to Karr’s continued outperformance. Sales volumes to Karr averaged […]
Popular San Diego Chef Bernard Guillas Leaves Marine Room and Shores Restaurants
LA JOLLA – Bernard Guillas, one of San Diego’s best known and beloved chefs, unexpectedly announced his retirement last week after 27 years at The Marine Room and Shores restaurants in La Jolla. Since the 58-year-old North County resident first arrived in San Diego County over 30 years ago, he has become a staple at […]
2022 Local Working Group Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) | New
The Blackford County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host a meeting of the 2022 Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) Local Working Group at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 25 as that meeting of Microsoft teams. This is due to COVID-19. Karen Kitterman of the Blackford County Soil and Water Conservation District will help […]
Tulsa courts to start issuing new resources to prevent people from losing their homes
Courts in Tulsa County are trying to help people stay at home after the federal moratorium on evictions ended this weekend. Tenants can now be evicted if they are behind on their rent, but to prevent that from happening, Tulsa County courts will begin giving them a page with their eviction court summons or notice […]
High Rock Booger’s Lizards Secure Second Place in National Envirothon Competition
The five members of the High Rock Booger Lizards of Davidson County Homeschool are serious about conserving the environment, even if their names don’t reflect it. The team, which also represented the state of North Carolina, placed second in the National Conservation Foundation’s 2021 Envirothon competition on July 28. Nebraska was the host state this […]
States are considering paying people to keep their water in the Colorado River. Some don’t think they can afford it
More than 40 million people depend on the Colorado River in the West, and every drop of it is used. But with climate change, there is now less water to circulate. In an attempt to avoid a legal battle between several states over this precious resource, Colorado and other states are considering pay people to […]
Lessons for health workers and advocates on how we can harness Argentina’s ‘green wave’ to strengthen access to safe abortion
Argentina’s abortion law is a revolutionary step in eliminating discrimination against women and girls and in combating the scale of unsafe abortion – a public health crisis in Argentina. It is estimated that 500,000 abortions take place each year in Argentina, which represents 40% of all pregnancies. Every year, unsafe abortions represent 18% of pregnancy-related […]