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Four University of the Atlantic students have been selected for the Jeonju Wind Orchestra (for the third consecutive year), including French horn junior Grace Mitchell. Drace Moore, senior, clarinetist (two years in a row). Brady Wagner, senior, tuba player (first year); and Michael Hoekamp, sophomore, euphonium alternative.The 2024 festival celebrates the 78th anniversary of this prestigious event. District auditions for the 276-piece All-State Band, 214-piece All-State Orchestra, and 601-piece All-State Choir will be held on Saturday, October 26th at Le Mars, Hampton, Independence, Atlantic, Indianola, and Washington. It was held. Approximately 17% of students who audition are selected to be…
A man from West Yorkshire, England, is gaining attention online for his gentle approach to styling his daughter’s hair.In a TikTok clip posted by his wife, father-of-two Michael Rickley combs his toddler’s hair into tiny pigtails. He brushes her bangs to finish the look, and she seems pleased with his efforts.“When my now-husband and I first met, the first thing we talked about was having babies, especially daughters, and my husband said he always imagined himself being the father of more girls. ” Fiona Bishop told Newsweek magazine. The couple were only 19 and 25 at the time. Fiona Bishop,…
The joys, challenges, and revelations of parenting in the Kamala eraVice President Kamala Harris greets local union members and their families at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 9 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 2, 2024. (Andrew Caballero Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)When Vice President Kamala Harris held her first rally as a Democratic presidential candidate, my husband and I watched our daughters walk into the room. They could see how excited we were as we stood near the TV, hands clasped tightly, tears in our eyes. They asked us who she was, and we told them, “That’s Kamala Harris,”…
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Department of Transportation jointly announced a wide-ranging public investigation into the competitive landscape of the U.S. air travel industry. Agencies seek public information on a wide range of issues affecting integration, anticompetitive conduct, and the availability and affordability of air travel options. Topics covered in the agencies’ joint request for information (RFI) include past airline mergers, exclusionary practices, airport access, aircraft manufacturing, ticket sales, pricing and incentive practices. , airman experience, etc.”Competition in air travel is a means to better quality, better fares, and better choice for Americans,” said Assistant Attorney General…
Xponential Fitness partners with experienced master franchisees to drive international growth.SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 29, 2024 / Xponential Fitness, a global franchisor of boutique health and wellness brands, continues to expand internationally. The company recently announced plans to bring three of its popular fitness concepts – Pure Barre, Club Pilates and Rumble Boxing – to Mexico and Japan, respectively. These moves are important milestones for both brands and underscore Xponential’s strategy to support established franchisees who have already launched multiple locations.Pure Barre, the largest barre fitness brand, plans to open its first store in Mexico City in…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed the Senate on Tuesday that around 1,500 WhatsApp accounts have been hacked across the country since July 1, and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has recovered some of the accounts and work is underway to recover others. is in progress, he added. Although Meta-owned applications are end-to-end encrypted, adding an extra layer of security to communications, hackers can still target devices and access private conversations through unsecured connections. There is a possibility that In details tabled in the House of Lords today, the Security Czar said that “the FIA’s Cyber Crime Wing (CCW) has received…
The number of job openings in September fell more than expected. The statistics come as investors closely monitor the labor market for signs of further cooling ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision on Nov. 7. There were 7.44 million job openings at the end of September, down from 7.86 million in August and the lowest number of job openings since January 2021, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Wednesday. The August figure has been revised downward from the originally announced number of 8.04 million job openings. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had predicted…
BBCJessel Turnk, the first Indian cast member on Bravo’s reality show The Real Housewives of New York City, says she’s excited about Kamala Harris’ candidacy.On a recent October night on New York City’s Upper East Side, hundreds of influential Indian Americans, from Bollywood actors to tech company CEOs, wore flashy costumes and heavy jewelry. They gathered together over cocktails and celebrated the Hindu Festival of Lights at the luxury hotel The Pierre. .But while the invitation called for Diwali celebrations to be held, inside the party, the party was excited about the latest political milestone for the Indian American community:…
Does political diversity prevent blood donation? Sung Eun Kim of Korea University and Krzysztof Pelz of Oxford University Does political diversity affect the prevalence of selfless behavior across societies?Recurring findings from social capital research show that ethnic diversity reduces prosocial behavior. We ask whether the same is true for partisan identity by looking at blood donation, which is frequently used as a proxy for social capital. This question is particularly timely. The United States is currently experiencing its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Using research of more than 275,000 people in the United States from 2010 to…
JEFFERSON CITY — A new company wants to give women the tools they need to reach their goals.Sarah Ball and Ashley Freeman started Mindset In The Making about five months ago.“Mindset in the Making focuses on intention, discipline, mindfulness, curiosity, self-reflection, and gratitude, and by providing women with the tools and resources to master mindset, A holistic lifestyle brand dedicated to inspiring people,” the website states. “Our mission is to help women develop a positive mindset, develop resilience, and achieve their goals.”The company offers six journals on its website to help people develop positive habits.”Some things you can’t control, but…