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What you need to knowLearn about Hepatitis Awareness Month in October and how it was established decades ago to draw public attention to the health crisis caused by hepatitis infections.The month recognizes the dedication and contributions of scientists, including Nobel Prize winner Michael Houghton and his research team who identified hepatitis C in 1989, and the efforts of scientists, health care workers, and others in the fight against hepatitis. It emphasizes the collaborative efforts of volunteers.The month also highlights the importance of addressing the “hesitancy issue” among at-risk populations and providing easy-to-understand information about liver health to children, government agencies,…
Images used with permission of copyright holder As some of you may know, Amazon’s Prime Day event is one of the best times to find great deals on all the latest technology, and the current Prime Day Big Deal Day event is no exception. . But Amazon isn’t the only place to get all the fun. Get a smart display for your bedroom, living room, or multiple locations around your home with Walmart’s offer for nearly half off the price of the 2nd Generation Google Nest Hub. Smart home devices are now priced at a more affordable $60 instead of…
Regardless of whether they are located in the UK or the type of technology they use, businesses that sell ‘eligible crypto assets’ to UK customers must comply with the Financial Conduct Authority’s Financial Promotions Regime. We published a Cooley Alert in March 2023 summarizing this regime. Last month, we noted that the FCA had issued a “final warning” to businesses promoting crypto assets to UK consumers, reminding them that they needed to prepare for the regime. This regime took effect on October 8, 2023. On the same day, the FCA issued 146 warnings identifying companies it believes may be illegally…
1. Headspace: Best for Mindfulness Price: from $12.99 per monthApp Store rating: 4.8/5Google Play rating: 4.5/5Headspace is an app that helps users manage their thoughts and feelings through guided meditations and mindfulness practices.Its Headspace Library is home to 500+ podcasts, short videos, and exercise tutorial videos, and its content is broken down into useful categories too – providing targeted support for those looking to improve their general well-being, sleep, focus, energy, and more.Headspace caters excellently to beginners and advanced users, and its daily courses are a useful way to make mindfulness a part of your routine. Headspace even offers a ‘Headspace…
douglas rising Hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones said the world was living in the worst possible geopolitical environment amidst the current international war. The deadly escalation of the Middle East war between Israel and Palestine, the war between Ukraine and Russia, and perhaps Taiwan and China as well. “It’s certainly the most threatening and difficult geopolitical environment I’ve ever seen since I was born,” he said. The founder of Tudor Investment Corporation said in an interview on CNBC on Tuesday that the United States will head into recession in the first quarter of 2024, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of…
OZK Bank reduced its stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT – Free Report) by 22.6% in the second quarter, according to the company’s most recent disclosures filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 13,691 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 3,994 shares during the period. Walmart makes up 1.0% of OZK Bank’s portfolio, making the stock its 29th largest position. OZK Bank’s holdings in Walmart stock were worth $2.152 million as of its latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently…
Hancock High School freshmen hold Jayden Diggs, 14, center, during a group activity called “Pass the Cookies” on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at the Beaumont Scout Reservation in High Ridge. Students took part in a variety of activities including archery and rock climbing, developing skills such as teamwork and resilience. Christine Tannous, post-deployment ST. LOUIS COUNTY — No one failed a class at Hancock High School this year. However, no one has ever gotten straight A’s.Principal David Williams said students will not receive grades or percentages in each class, but will be evaluated on their work habits and engagement, as…
State of Washington October 2, 2023 – Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a new crop insurance program designed for agricultural producers who rely on controlled environments for their operations. The new Controlled Environment Program from USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is specific to plants grown in fully enclosed controlled environments and provides coverage for plant diseases that are subject to destruction orders. The Controlled Environment Program, available starting with the 2024 crop year, provides risk management resources for urban growers, specialty crop producers, and organic producers who often use controlled environments as a key part…
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock City Public Library has announced its list of events for the week of October 9th. When will Lubbock see the largest annular solar eclipse? Please see the press release below for a detailed schedule. Below is a press release from the City of Lubbock. Learn to knit and crochet at Groves Branch LibraryMonday, October 9thFrom 3pm to 5pmWant to learn how to knit and crochet? Learn this craft at Groves Branch Library (5520 19th Street). All ages 8 and older are welcome! Please prepare your own needle and thread. For more information, call 806-775-3723. Magical…
Alyssa Foskey, director of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University, is on a mission to help child care businesses thrive across the Peach State. She will be offering four two-hour webinars and free consulting services this year and next as part of the Georgia Early Child Care Learning Authority’s newly launched Thriving Child Care Business Academy. VALDOSTA — Alyssa Foskey, director of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University, is on a mission to help child care businesses thrive across the Peach State. “Many UGA SBDC consultants across Georgia…