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State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth takes aim at a shot as local officials practice on the driving range at the Golf Learning Center & Academy during a press conference in Peoria, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. The event marks the groundbreaking of a $6.5 million renovation project that will transform the center into a golf entertainment destination similar to Topgolf. Rep. Gordon-Booth was responsible for securing $4 million in state funding for the project.Matt Dayhoff/Journal StarGolfers hone their skills at the Golf Learning Center & Academy, 7815 N. Radnor Road, in Peoria, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. The facility is undergoing a $6.5…
It took 13 years, but Snapchat has finally launched native app support for the Apple iPad, and the update means Snapchatters can now utilize the entirety of their device's screen for the first time. Before this update, iPad users were forced to use iPhone versions of popular apps that were optimized for the iPhone's smaller screen instead of the iPad's larger screen, meaning they were forced to run the apps at a lower resolution with large black borders. The apps debuted on the iPhone in 2011. Snapchat for iPad doesn't support landscape mode on iPad, forcing users to run it…
Linn County, Iowa — As the agriculture industry continues to grow, so does the demand for agricultural workers, and Kirkwood Community College is purchasing additional farmland to allow students in its agriculture program to receive more hands-on training.Kirkwood's agricultural science program is one of the largest two-year agriculture programs in the country.With enrollment growing, the college is purchasing 80 acres of farmland to give students more field experience, adding to the 400 acres Kirkwood already owns for agricultural sciences. The land is located at 2800 Wright Brothers Blvd E, just two miles southeast of the main campus.”It just made sense.…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Encouraging those who have had to interrupt their college education to return to college is the goal of the North Carolina Reconnect program.The program has motivated dozens of students to complete their studies at Haywood Community College (HCC).This new initiative at HCC is designed to encourage students who have had to put their studies on hold to return to school, with over 50 students already enrolled this semester.Funding bill provides $5 million boost for renovations at Haywood Community College”We have 51 freshmen who have connected with us through this program,” HCC President Shelley White said.She…
article Atlanta – Labor Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. The day honors the contributions and achievements of American workers and the labor movement. Established in the late 19th century, Labor Day also marks the unofficial end of summer and is often celebrated with parades, barbecues, and various public events. The holiday honors the economic and social achievements of workers and their role in building the nation. Labor Day is an official federal holiday, meaning many businesses, banks, schools and government offices are closed. Below are some of the special events planned…
Until now, Walmart shoppers have never had to worry about……But now things have changed, and it's up to shoppers and customers to prepare. Remember the days when you didn't have to worry, when you could find a friendly employee who would take the stress out of picking up a coupon or two that was a little out of date? Those days are long gone.Don't think you can make your case at Walmart.The limits have changed, and you'd better get used to it. According to Coupon News, “The new policy changes bring Walmart's coupon policy in line with other retailers, eliminating…
They help you relax after a long day and unwind alone or with fellow gaming buddies from around the world. There are several types of entertainment apps you can consider, for example: Streaming Apps Streaming applications seem to be taking the world by storm. There is almost no need to download movies, music, or other media content anymore. This means you can access the content you want whenever you want it. This includes podcasts, TV shows, music videos, anime, and anything else that relaxes you. First Look at 'Constellation' | Apple TV+ Examples of popular streaming applications include YouTube and…
Gabriel, a victim of a serious armed robbery, highlighted the threatening situation gay people in Brazil face due to the misuse of gay dating apps. This case is part of a disturbing trend where perpetrators are misusing these platforms to endanger the lives of innocent people. These crimes often lead to robbery, with some victims experiencing even worse consequences.Unfortunately, many of these incidents go unreported for fear of further victimization based on an individual's sexual orientation, which leads to under-reporting of the amount of physical harm and psychological trauma suffered by victims and calls for a rethinking of our societal…
In other middle-income countries, at least half of adults use WhatsApp for communication, Pew Research Center data found.US-based users were previously immigrants or families with international connections. In the years since the pandemic, Americans have traveled abroad at record rates, which may have led to more encounters with people who primarily use WhatsApp to communicate. Survey data collected by Morning Consult in May and June also revealed that WhatsApp is popular among affluent US shoppers: 37% of luxury buyers use the service, compared with 23% of the US population.Founded in 2009 and acquired by Meta in 2014, WhatsApp remained primarily…
Laura Laemmle found that some teachers didn't always understand how to teach her daughter, who has a nonverbal learning disability. Some were very empathetic, while others were not. Special education wasn't a good fit for her daughter, but neither was mainstream education. She felt that her daughter ultimately wasn't getting what she needed.Laemmle wanted to do something to help other children like her daughter. She thought someone must be working to raise awareness, but it seemed like no one was. She decided she had to do it.But now nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLDs) are unexpectedly getting attention after some on social…