Happy Wednesday, Des Moines! Let us all catch you up to start today on an enlightened note. First, today’s weather forecast: A little sun, then clouds; hotter. High: 69 Low: 44. Here are the top three stories in Des Moines today: City of Des Moines plans to revoke Yacht Club’s …
Read More »Remains of Virginia teenager identified after grim 1990 discovery – NBC4 Washington
More than 30 years after a teenager’s skull was discovered near a road in Stafford County, Virginia, officials said the late teenager had been identified through DNA analysis and genealogical research. The remains found in 1990 are those of Timothy Alan Mangum, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday. Mangum …
Read More »News from across the Canton area
Valentine’s Day at the Library ALLIANCE — Teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to Rodman Public Library’s Valentine’s Day Party to celebrate being single on Tuesday. From 3 to 5 p.m., teens will watch a movie, play games and do crafts. A photo booth will be available and snacks …
Read More »Paul Klens Obituary (1954 – 2022) – Bonita Springs, FL
Paul Joseph Klens died on January 29, 2022 at his home in Naples, Florida. He was born on April 22, 1954, in North Plainfield, New Jersey, to Paul Frank Klens and Shirley Rock Klens, the second child of four siblings. He grew up in Clintondale, Pennsylvania – a small town …
Read More »Sunday ‘Gayle on the Go!’, Sunday January 23, 2022
by: Gayle Anderson, Reporter & Producer , Editor Chris Gierowski Job : January 23, 2022 / 7:55 a.m. PST / Update: January 23, 2022 / 7:55 a.m. PST It is Sunday! There are several events to celebrate food and creativity on Sunday “Gayle on the Go!” listing. Looked! Find something …
Read More »ReMain launches second climate change survey
The Investigator and the Mirror (Ja. 21, 2022) Nantucket residents and visitors have until Feb. 1 to speak out on environmental issues like climate change and rising sea levels in the second climate survey commissioned by ReMain Nantucket and the Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge. The 10-minute online survey is available …
Read More »Wolverine’s Best Costumes In One Amazing Cover
Wolverine has had many incredible costumes, which appear together in a new variant cover by comic artist Jen Bartel for X Lives of Wolverine #3. Featured New Jen Bartel Comedy Cover Wolverines better suits in a vibrant and powerful painting. Coverage of Bartel’s variant for the next X lives of …
Read More »15 fun Valentine’s Day games for couples who want an evening to remember
Valentine’s Day is all about romance, but that doesn’t mean you have to be serious while celebrating. Toss it up this year by playing a Valentine’s Day game for couples and see how laughing will improve your mood and remind you why you feel in love with your partner in …
Read More »Patented Vehicle Carbon Monoxide Device for Teens | News, Sports, Jobs
Parker Gregg (left) and Cayden Wright received a patent on November 23 for their invention, Air Alert, which can deactivate a vehicle if lethal levels of carbon monoxide are reached. Gregg’s father died four years ago from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a moving car. Mirror photo by Rachel Foor …
Read More »Discovery Education Science Techbook approved for statewide use by the South Carolina State Board of Education
Silver Spring, Maryland (December 20, 2021)âFollowing a comprehensive assessment, the South Carolina State Board of Education approved the Discovery Education Science Techbook for grades K-5 and 6-8, as well as high school Earth and Space Science, for statewide use as a basic educational resource through its state adoption process. South …
Read More »Stevens Point Point of Discovery Charter School Adds Grade 12
STEVENS POINT – A public charter school with an uncertain future is closer to its enrollment target and will continue to expand its pilot alternative high school program as leaders hope to keep the school’s doors open. Two years after school district officials reported declining enrollment at Point of Discovery, …
Read More »Virgil Abloh: Pioneering designer who fused streetwear with high fashion
Virgil Abloh, who died of cancer at the age of 41, was an American fashion designer whose styles drew audiences for everything from clothes and shoes to music and furniture. Three years ago, Louis Vuitton named the streetwear guru artistic director of its men’s collection. When her first show that …
Read More »West Boylston resident brings inventing skills to holiday packaging
WEST BOYLSTON – Bryan Perla has come a long way for someone so young. Growing up in West Boylston, he struggled with a learning problem that may have derailed others. Instead, he overcame those hardships to form a company that brought him into the national limelight. Perla showcased her product, …
Read More »6 DIY Kits That Can Help Improve Your Mood And Relieve Stress
With the Well + Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work to select products (from skin care to personal care and beyond) that they bet you’ll love. Although our publishers independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn a Well + Good …
Read More »WTTW Celebrates Mother of Invention Viola Spolin in ‘Inventing Improv’
Tonight, WTTW’s Chicago Stories presents “Inventing Improv,” a one-hour special about “Chicago’s Biggest Export,” improvisation and its visionary creator, Viola Spolin. Writer / producer Jude Leak tells the story of Spolin, the daughter of Russian immigrants who landed in Chicago and started out as a social worker in the 1930s. …
Read More »Teen inventor honored for ‘FireBot’: Search and rescue robot helps firefighters navigate burning buildings from a distance – News
Siddharth Thakur with his invention “FireBot” (Courtesy of Siddharth Thakur) Inspiration for Firebot came to Siddharth Thakur four years ago, when the inventor was 13. “I was looking for technology to fight forest fires when I heard about the death of a local firefighter in a structure fire on the …
Read More »Local inventor on ‘Shark Tank’ October 8
During a routine home workout in May, Lion Latch inventor and owner Lerin Lockwood of Marble Falls received the notification she’s worked for years. “I was tagged with a ‘Shark Tank’ app,” she said. “I filled out the application form and as soon as I finished training ‘Shark Tank’ called …
Read More »A life of curiosity leads to discoveries and honors for Ruby Leung
Ruby Leung loves to ask questions. It started in her high school in Hong Kong, where she also got interested in science. âI was one of those kids in science who was always curious. And then you can find the answers, âsaid Leung, atmospheric scientist at the Pacific Northwest National …
Read More »Spooktacular returns to Riverside Discovery Center | Local
âWe’re always trying to change some things,â Mason said of the Spooktacular experience. “Different games, different activities, just to make it a more engaging and rewarding experience, especially for those who come year after year.” Support local journalism Your subscription makes our reporting possible. {{featured_button_text}} While the play area is …
Read More »Idaho Falls couple open business so customers can connect over coffee and crafts
IDAHO FALLS – A local woman celebrates the opening of her new cafe and craft store in Idaho Falls. Brandi Erickson of Idaho Falls owns AR Workshop and The Nice Spot, two separate businesses located at 395 Lindsay Boulevard. Atelier AR is a franchise offering a variety of home decor …
Read More »Meet the de facto ambassadors who fuel Riverside’s creative economy
Posted: 23/09/2021 Original mural by Goeff Gouveia, commissioned by Sandals Church for the town of Riverside, on the sidewalk of Bobby Bonds Skatepark. Courtesy of Goeff Gouveia. Geoff gouvia, a Riverside-born artist whose works include a huge mural at the Bobby Bonds Skatepark, is fed up with people saying, “That’s …
Read More »Charter school in San Diego makes COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for students 12 and older – NBC 7 San Diego
A two-campus charter school in downtown San Diego has become the first local public school system to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for its students aged 12 and older. Urban Discovery Schools operates two campuses: one elementary school and one middle / high school out of 14e Street in the downtown East …
Read More »Paltz High’s New Student Giuliana DiBenedetto Creates Winning Design for Ulster Votes Sticker Contest – Daily Freeman
New Paltz High School sophomore Giuliana DiBenedetto created the winning design in the inaugural “I Voted Ulster” sticker competition, the Ulster County Board of Elections announced. Candidates have been asked to design a logo that will be used for the âI Votedâ stickers, which will be distributed to voters in …
Read More »Languages: still the world’s greatest invention | News, Sports, Jobs
A friend of mine posted on social media last week the widespread use of abbreviations and textual language. The post noted that when the story is written in the future, it is unlikely to have correct spelling and punctuation. Some of the responses lightly joked about the trend. Other responses …
Read More »Bridgeport Discovery Center reopens with SHU partnership
Visitors to the new Science Center and Discovery Planetarium at the University of the Sacred Heart can spend the day swimming, eating and hunting like a dinosaur. They can control the way the Northern Lights dance across the night sky with a wave of their hand and even try to …
Read More »Getting to Know: A Q&A with Ripon’s New Business Owner Stefanie Meeker of Blue Sparrow | New
Ripon is preparing to welcome another new business downtown. Blue Sparrow, a storefront featuring bespoke clothing, home decor, gifts and other merchandise, arrives in the 300 block of Watson Street. Stefanie Meeker, owner of the company, native of Ripon, hopes to have a “soft opening” on Saturday to coincide with …
Read More »Peace Maker pottery enchants with a variety of earthy and swirling vessels
CLAYTIME: Tricia Bennett is advancing her vision of transforming her detached garage into a combined art studio and educational space. (Photos by Victoria Ford) Tricia Bennett lives in historic Manahawkin, with her accountant husband, Pete, and their mutt, Murph. Behind the house is her ceramics workshop, a charming two-car garage …
Read More »Stylist working with NBA players, helping Fall River students
FALL RIVER – Just months after launching his own clothing line, Fall River native Jeremy Lavoie is designing for NBA players and working to bring his skills back to his hometown. âThings have gone in so many different directions,â he said. Earlier this year, Lavoie and his brother, Jonathan Lavoie, …
Read More »Journeys of Discovery: Beautifully Shattered – Dismantling the Hate
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer in Little Rock, Arkansas for an interview with Robin White, National Park Service superintendent at Central High School National Historic Site, and Courtney Bradford, professor of black history and curator at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. White and Bradford challenge listeners to examine racial inequalities through the …
Read More »Candytopia returns to Sweeten Houston
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Houston’s independent voice and help keep the future of Houston Press free. When I first saw Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka sing “Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination”, I was into it. The idea of ââedible mushrooms …
Read More »Photos / City Murals: Clatskanie Mural Winner Announced | New
The winner of the mural, Dylan Eckland, based his concept on the naturalistic poetry of Raymond Carver and the natural setting of Clatskanie near Beaver Falls. This concept photo shows what the mural on the side of the building will look like on Nehalem Street. Courtesy In April, Columbia County …
Read More »Minnesotan helps develop vials for COVID-19 vaccine
Joe Mattson, who graduated from Duluth Central High School in 2009 and graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2013, has worked for Corning in New York as a chemical process engineer for over a year and a half. Mattson worked on the early stages of several projects for …
Read More »Hands-on experiences keep students sharp during the summer months
Camp Invention is a national STEM summer camp for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The program has been in Coshocton since 2009 with Coshocton camps and Warsaw primary schools. This year’s modules included building solar-powered robots, a duck launcher, and reverse-engineering a microphone. In addition to local teachers serving …
Read More »Why this British designer imagines characters for each piece he makes
Accidents happen. No one knows this better than the furniture designer based in Newcastle, England. Mac Collins, who luckily fell into the right career. Like many creative people, he didn’t grow up thinking that being an artist or a designer counted as real work. Now he is entering the furniture …
Read More »LOCAL NEWSLETTER JUNE 28, 2021 | Local News
Paddle for the approaching Parkview deadline LAGRANGE – The July 13 registration deadline is approaching for this year’s Paddle for Parkview event. The 12th event, supporting the Parkview LaGrange Foundation, began on May 3 and runs through August 13. Due to the pandemic, the traditional one-day event has been replaced …
Read More »Inventor Benjamin McEvoy’s “Benji Ball” Delights Ball Players of Different Abilities – Sentinel and Enterprise
DUNSTABLE – The crack in the bat may conjure up images of a home run on the Green Monster, but recent UMass Lowell graduate Benjamin McEvoy is hoping to score with an all-new game designed for players often left behind in the sport. Imagined during a family trip to the …
Read More »Cancellation of Canada Day parade in Yellowknife is a possibility, says Rotary club president
RCMP members were at the front of a Canadian parade in Yellowknife in 2016. (Submitted by Marino Casebeer – image credit) WARNING: This story contains details that some readers may find distressing. Organizers of a Canada Day parade in Yellowknife meet on Saturday to discuss what the event will look …
Read More »SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENTS: Budding McKay High School engineer turns to technology to help others
Lesly Rojas worked with classmates to design several award-winning inventions to help farm workers and people with disabilities. His work has grossed thousands of dollars in prizes for McKay’s engineering programs. This is part of a Salem Reporter series featuring senior graduates. Lesly Rojas, McKay High School Class of 2021 …
Read More »THIS WEEK IN THE ARTS | Live music, conferences, Juneteenth and more | Area
Konza United Way Restaurant Week, all day. Pick up a passport at a participating restaurant, Konza United Way office, or the Chamber of Commerce building, then dine there or buy take-out from as many participating restaurants as possible and get the stamp to prove it. Enter for a chance to …
Read More »Bernice Lois Whalen Milbrand | Obituary
SHAMOKIN – Bernice Lois Whalen Milbrand, 91, of East Dewart Street, died on Monday, May 31, 2021, during a brief stay in Mount Carmel recovering and rehabilitating after hip surgery. She was born in Shamokin on July 16, 1929, daughter of the late Robert Emmitt and Edith Eldora (Lindermuth) Whalen. …
Read More »Architect Pizá joins forces with analyst Chamblee
The Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, SC is preparing to host its first PGA Tour event this month. As professional golfers and fans alike head to the Palmetto Championship, the Congaree Foundation is much busier than you might think. Along with preparations for this major golf event, the Congaree Foundation …
Read More »Texas Tech programs to host summer camps
Several departments at Texas Tech University offer summer camps for students to familiarize themselves with a variety of topics. These camps also give campers the opportunity to explore and experience what a college campus has to offer. The available camps are listed below. Connect College Contact: ([email protected]) Camp tuition fees …
Read More »Meet the Birmingham teenager who founded his own vibrant clothing brand
Author Cecilia Wood – May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 Reading time 2 minutes Make life colorful. Photo via Cecilia Wood for Bham Now Your personal style is an important way to express yourself and J’Corion Johnson helps others do it with colorful pieces. The Ramsay High School student is part …
Read More »Mount. Pleasant Discovery Museum “3,2,1 … Take off!” exhibition continues to grow | Local News
Work on the next Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum “3,2,1 … Take off!” the exhibition continues to grow. The “3,2,1 … Blast Off!” is a space-themed multi-story climbing structure that uses different STEM components such as gravity, astronomy, and space technology and will be located in the silo area of ââthe …
Read More »Mark York actor Billy Merchant in ‘The Office’ dies at 55
Mark York, an actor and inventor famous for playing Billy Merchant in “The Office” opposite Steve Carell, has passed away. He was 55 years old. The actor died “early in the morning of May 19 in Miami Valley hospital from a brief and unexpected illness,” according to an obituary published …
Read More »Stellantis Design Contest Winners Create Crazy, Cool Jeeps
Stellantis’ Drive for Design competition continues FCA’s ninth-grade tradition, which encourages high school students to pursue automotive design by asking them to design futuristic vehicles. Today, the automaker announced this year’s winners, asking students to design an electrified Jeep, and they don’t disappoint. Twelfth grader Vincent Piaskowski, former Michigan second …
Read More »Arkansas Achievers
⢠The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana has announced that Genoa Central High School graduate Lindsey McDowell has been awarded the Bridge scholarship to attend college. The award is $ 1,000 per academic year. ⢠Jessica Hoffman, a student at Episcopal Collegiate School, received the Morehead-Cain scholarship to attend the …
Read More »Q&A with Ariel Chang, creator of the board game GujuGuju
These are cards with fruit printed on them. Playing them, however – that is, the hit board game GujuGuju – is a hoot. Players take turns turning over cards and guessing whether a banana, lemon, strawberry, or pear will appear. It’s a race because the first to get rid of …
Read More »Steve Jobs: the childhood of a great inventor
In this excerpt from Innovators for children Robin Stevenson tells the story of a creative and rebellious child who grew up to change the world with the iPhone. Steve Jobs is best known for Mac computers, iPhones and iPads, but his innovative ideas have also transformed the music, film and …
Read More »Fort Walton Beach, Miramar Beach and Niceville host children’s summer camps
ECTC summer camps: May 31-August. 1 MIRAMAR BEACH – This summer, Emerald Coast Theater Co. (ECTC) presents 10 different summer camp programs, including popular musicals âHamiltonâ, âPuffs (Harry Potter)â, âSponge Bobâ, âSeussicalâ, the staging of a musical length, “Matilda”, as well as practical workshops for theater “technicians” and film buffs. …
Read More »Decreasing name | Invention Convention Winners Named – Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz County students were honored for their work at the annual California Invention Convention. The winners were announced on Friday. Aahanaa Thaker of Brook Knoll Elementary School in Scotts Valley won the most marketable award for her Mask Up non-slip grip. Aahanaa Thaker’s “ Mask Up No-Slip Grip ” …
Read More »26-year-old Kalamazoo man faces federal drug and weapons charges after ‘controlled purchase’ of crack cocaine
KALAMAZOO, MI – A man from Kalamazoo arrested last summer for allegedly threatening to kill people in a Facebook Live video is being charged in federal court with drug and arms trafficking. Jhontae Kaprice Jamison, 26, was arrested on January 28 by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team after a controlled …
Read More »Ex-wallabies Nick Farr-Jones, Jim Williams and Bruce Worboys involved in loan controversy Learn Earn Legend
Loan Recipient: Jim Williams.Credit:James brickwood “I had no money at the time, Bruce had no money at the time, Bruce said to me ‘Nick, there is this amount in the LEL program, which is surplus, we could use it, ”says Farr-Jones. “Bruce was convinced that he could… organize the refinancing …
Read More »Teaching Kids Financial Literacy Can Close the Black Wealth Gap
(State of Financial Education: Many money problems that Americans face could have been avoided if financial literacy had been taught earlier in school. This knowledge helps create a foundation for students to develop quickly. strong financial habits; and avoiding many mistakes that lead to lifelong financial struggles. This story is …
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