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Walmart has cut prices on 7,200 items this summer as part of its “price cut” initiative, but one division is being more “stubborn” when it comes to price cuts.In an email to USA Today, Walmart said a rollback is a term the retail giant uses to describe temporary price reductions on items that last for 90 days or more. About 35% of Walmart's rollbacks were on food.Despite the price cuts, Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon said the grocery category “remains in a state of moderate inflation” at the end of the retail giant's second quarter, which runs from May to July…
Editorial: From “He Can't Learn Here” to Thriving Shmuli Evers A letter of thanks to the teachers who believed in my son. There was a time when the words “your son has ADHD” felt like a life sentence. His first school told us the environment wasn't right for his needs and recommended medication so he could thrive elsewhere. Devastating in words. But then, thanks to an incredible group of educators, we began a journey that restored our hope. This post is for all the teachers, therapists, coaches, and everyone in the community who believed in a child like mine. Your…
Darilel Ramos, a second-grader at Ruby Drive Elementary School in Placentia, poses with the flag on his first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG) Kierre McGrory, left, takes a photo of her third-grader daughter, Savone McGrory, outside Ruby Drive Elementary School in Placentia on the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG) Eileen Aguilar (front row) poses for a selfie with her sister Francie Sherman (left), her three sons Ian Sandoval, Ethan Sandoval and Nathan Sandoval and their mother Ernestina Aguilar (right)…
The past year and a half has been spent going to the doctor and having a lot of health concerns. I didn't get any answers until this summer. All my lab results were normal and my blood work was perfect. Stress was a big issue and I spent a lot of time re-learning how to live life. Taking time to rest, lowering my expectations of myself, and saying no was hard but necessary. Despite all the changes, my body still wasn't cooperating. A fall in January sent my body into a downward spiral, causing it to, as some say, “give…
summary Social learning is the process of acquiring knowledge, skills and ideas through community-oriented learning programs and is a core element of the ISA Business Academy. Social Learning for Automation Professionals: 7 Benefits You Can't Ignore In today's world, traditional classroom learning or online, one-on-one lessons are no longer an option. only A means of acquiring knowledge. Social learning is a dynamic, interactive approach that harnesses the power of collaboration and interaction to accelerate knowledge transfer and skill development.The International Society of Automation (ISA) hosted the ISA…
This week, Google unveiled its new Quick Replies feature. Gmail This is a feature coming to the Android app soon. The big change here is that replying to an email no longer takes you away from the email you were reading to a new screen. For me, at least, this is a pretty big improvement. The screenshot below shows what this will look like once it's on your device: As you can see, when you click the reply button, it stays within the open email and embeds an inline reply box. Some controls are still there, such as the full-screen…
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, in partnership with the American Music Project, will open its 47th season with “Three Great American Symphonies” on Saturday, September 21st at 5:30 pm at Trinity Christian College Ozinga Chapel, 6601 W. College Drive, Palos Heights.Symphonies to be performed under the direction of the Styrian Kirov Orchestra include Vincent's Symphony in D Major, Still's Symphony No. 3, and Diamond's Symphony No. 2. For more information or tickets, please call the box office at (708) 481-7774 or visit the website at ipomusic.org.The Oak Lawn Park Neighborhood will host a Conservation Jamboree featuring the Monarch Festival on Saturday,…
Specifically, the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” is an Igbo and Yoruba proverb that exists in various African languages.This sentiment reflects the emphasis on family and community in traditional African culture and may have its origins in the Hebrew Old Testament.That emphasis on family and community was a key starting point for Teen Learning Community, which was founded on Dec. 19, 2005, in the former Café Seville in the Bryn Mawr Film Society Arcade.One example of TLC's efforts is partnering with strong community leaders like Ken Kearns, owner and partner of 118 North, who worked with…
A study into the impacts of major flood defence schemes for Warrington is required before any work can be carried out.The decision was made by Warrington Borough Council's planning department following an application from the Environment Agency seeking a review opinion.This asks local governments whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required to enable project decision makers to consider environmental impacts as early as possible and avoid, mitigate or offset them.Council confirmed that the proposed Sankey Brook Flood Risk Management Plan requires such an assessment.The Environment Agency said: “We are proposing to carry out works to manage the flood risk within…
The grant money will be used to upgrade and renovate early childhood education facilities in 16 counties. OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced more than $7 million in grant funding to 64 early childhood education agencies across the state. The grants will help licensed child care facilities make small improvements to improve health and safety, including updating playground equipment, sanitation areas, fencing, upgrading HVAC systems and installing lighting fixtures. “These grants preserve important facilities that give parents options to meet their family's needs and increase access to and availability of quality child care,” said Commerce…