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Environmental groups are urging federal lawmakers to allocate $10 billion in the upcoming infrastructure package for coastal restoration projects to prevent flooding and bolster the economy. The move would have a big impact on Florida , where tidal flooding has increased by 352% since 2000. More than 100 groups have signed a letter in support of funding for coastal projects in the American Jobs Plan . Jean Flemma, director of the Ocean Defense Initiative and co-founder of the Urban Ocean, noted Florida is an area that needs these projects to start now. “Florida is ‘ground zero’ for sea-level rise, and storms that are increasing in intensity and severity,” Flemma stated. “Implementing coastal-restoration projects that provide that natural buffer against storms and rising seas will be incredibly important.” A University of California-Santa Cruz report found Florida mangroves prevented $1.5 billion worth of flood damage during Hurricane Irma in 2017. Flemma pointed out 18 of the...

People nowadays are consuming more time by looking at the screen, either for work or entertainment. When it comes to lower back pain or neck pain the first thing a doctor asks is in which posture you use your laptop or computer. Doctors suggest that if someone is using a laptop or desktop for more than 2 hours, they should position their laptop or desktop so that their eye level is one-third down to the screen. It is more important for those who are already in shoulder pain, neck pain, or lower back pain. Why Laptops are Bad For The Posture: Mostly, we place our heads in a way so that our eyes get the best position to look at the screen. A common practice while using a laptop is to place the screen lower than the eye level. To have a better view we tend to bend our head down and forward. This makes the shoulder raise and leans forward which causes muscle pain in the frontal area of the neck and the chest. This Posture reduces the natural support of the neck and back. People normall...

Sometimes escaping from boredom can become hard. You have plenty of time but nothing to do. It can be not very pleasant too sometimes. But in reality, you have a lot too. The key is to figure those things out. There are a lot of productive things that you can do that will not only kill your boredom but will benefit you in some way or another. So here are some of the things that you can do when you’re extremely bored. Reading Books That Match your Interest Everyone has a different taste in books when it comes to reading. If you like maybe Fantasy or Adventurous stories, you can read books online that are easily and widely available online these days. This way, you will not only kill your boredom but will help to enhance your reading skills and enhance your vocabulary. Online Chatting Meeting friends has become very hard; instead, online chatting is the best option to catch up with your friends and kill boredom. Sites or apps like Kerala Chat Online are some of the best platform...

Debate continues over the severity of the migrant situation at the U.S./Mexico border, and advocates for Iowa Latinos say Gov. Kim Reynolds isn’t helping through her recent actions. Last week, Reynolds announced she’s sending Iowa State Patrol officers to the border to assist with security. Joe Henry, state political director for the Iowa League of United Latin American Citizens, said it’s part of a broader effort to overlook the needs and contributions of the nearly 200,000 immigrants in the Hawkeye State. Instead, Henry said he feels her approach is meant to grab headlines, rather than engage in helpful policy matters. “This governor, and others in the Midwest, have been using immigration and the Latino community as a political pinata in order to get votes,” said Henry. “And we’re tired of it.” Henry also criticized Reynolds for her refusal back in April to house migrant children. He said the explanation that Iowa lacked the resources runs counter to last week’s announcement,...

With the threats of evictions rising as the pandemic eases, Washington state took a major step this year to protect tenants. In the 2021 session, state lawmakers passed a measure guaranteeing tenants have a right to legal counsel in eviction cases . It was the first state in the nation to pass such a bill. John Pollock, coordinator at the National Coalition for A Civil Right to Counsel called it transformative. “The movement has been very successful in the last five years at the municipal level,” said Pollock. “But Washington state was the first one to show that it could be done at the state level as well.” Pollock said Connecticut and Maryland joined Washington shortly after this bill passed and notes that at least 11 states have introduced similar legislation, signaling how mainstream this issue has become. Gov. Jay Inslee says the state will extend the eviction moratorium beyond Wednesday. Pollock said only about 3% of tenants have legal representation in eviction cases. H...

A system of little-known public lands protecting sensitive coastal habitats generates significant economic impacts for local communities in Florida . That’s the finding of a new study of four National Estuarine Research Reserve System sites in Florida and Oregon. The reserves are open to the public and provide a platform for research. The Apalachicola Reserve, home to scores of freshwater and saltwater fish species sought after by anglers, generates more than $46 million for the local economy, including just over $15 million in job-related income. Pete Wiley, an economist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, explained. “Each research reserve spends money on its operations and maintenance,” said Wiley. “Each reserve has visitors that come for the educational programming or recreational opportunities, and those visitors spend money in the local community.” The Apalachicola Reserve , known for its oysters, supports a fishery that generates $14 to $16 million ann...

With regards to production, each part needs to meet its accurate details to make an eventual outcome. There are different cycles accessible to make essential parts one of a kind to an item. However, investment casting is one method that stands above others from multiple points of view. Investment casting is an old method to shape metal utilizing insignificant hardware and energy. It is best for making many-sided parts, and it is as yet gainful in the present modern climate. This blog will clarify why this old-world metal shaping method stands. The trial of time and how different enterprises use it today. Investment Casting Introduction: The metal framing measure called investment casting goes back very nearly 6,000 years. Different names for this method incorporate lost-wax projecting and accuracy projecting. Producers utilize this strategy to precisely project metals with a high warmth resistance. Utilizing a mortar, plastic, or ceramic shape and a wax design that softens away. In...

Did you know grout is the cement that helps your ceramic tiles stay connected? No matter it is your kitchen, hallway, or bathroom, the tile and grout cleaning are highly important for the foundation of floors. It is highly advised to keep tile grout in exactly a pristine shape; this will help you prevent unwanted bacteria over time. Moreover, a fully cleaned tile floor can be of good impression to your house visitors. When it comes to doing tile and grout cleaning, you can hire professionals to do the cleaning job with perfection. 10 Methods of Tile and Grout Cleaning Method-1 for tiles and grout cleaning What you need: 3 cups water, 12 cup baking soda, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup white vinegar What to do: In a spray bottle, combine the components. Spray the floor, let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub it clean. Method-2 for tiles and grout cleaning What you need: 1 cup Epsom salts, 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup liquid dish soap for handwashing What to do: In this pro...

Turn the home into a stand out Christmas interior by mixing modern accents with traditional elements. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture And Choice , shares 4 clever tips to get a stylish Christmas look. 1. Add a stylish, contemporary twist to traditional elements Going for a modern look does not mean letting go of the elements that make Christmas feel like Christmas. Keep hallmarks like the tree and gifts that make the home feel festive and seasonal. It is a balancing act between the fresh and the classic – look for ways to add a contemporary touch without diminishing the festive feel. “The key here is in restraint,” advises Rebecca. “For instance, candles are a staple of the season, but rather than going all out with white or metallic candles, swap them out for an elegant dark hue. Snowflakes are also a popular choice during Christmas, but a star motif offers an updated take on the look.” “And a Christmas tree is a must-have, so keep it modern by leaving out...

KeysCaribbean Vacation Home Rentals is featuring an outstanding special offer that allows visitors to the Florida Keys to receive an “Advance Purchase Rate Discount” of 10 percent off the best available rate for a vacation from Aug. 15 to Dec. 15, 2021. The “Advance Purchase Rate Discount” of 10 percent requires a 90-day advance purchase and full payment at the time of booking. It is applicable to all KeysCaribbean locations except Mariner’s Club Key Largo. The discount may not be valid during special event periods and holidays, may not be used with any other promotional rates or offers, and is not valid with existing reservations. Limited availability and restrictions apply. “This ‘Advance Purchase Rate Discount’ gives our guests savings and convenience as they make future plans to enjoy their dream Keys vacation,” said Sam Schorr, KeysCaribbean Managing Director. Many of KeysCaribbean’s locations offer flexible length of stay options to meet guests’ needs. KeysCaribbean offers as...

This Sunday is National HIV Testing Day , when people are urged to find out their HIV status and work to end the stigma around HIV and AIDS . Lamar Brown-Noguera, community relations manager for AIDS Project Worcester, said many of the group’s services were paused at the beginning of the pandemic, until it was able to get the proper personal protective equipment, and testing numbers still are not where they were pre-pandemic. Brown-Noguera emphasized the importance of staying up-to-date on sexual health, every day of the year. “Being an individual in a relationship where I have a partner who is HIV-positive, and I’m HIV negative, it’s even more of an important incentive in even my own personal life to have a regular testing and checkup routine,” Brown-Noguera explained. They added testing for HIV is available at AIDS Project Worcester on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and encouraged Commonwealth residents to reach out to their own local agency that provides te...

Vice President Kamala Harris visits the southern border for the first time today as the Biden administration aims to stem the flow of Central American migrants seeking refuge in the United States. The American Civil Liberties Union is watching the diplomatic visit, after extending a pause on litigation brought over Title 42 , which the Trump administration leveraged to restrict migrants from entering the U.S. over public health concerns at the start of the pandemic. Shaw Drake, staff attorney and policy council for the ACLU of Texas , said ending the policy, which has pushed back 10,000 migrant families from entering the country, is more important than stopovers. “Visits are not what is important,” Drake asserted. “What is important is true policy change, in terms of turning back Trump-era abuses. So, we need to see changes to real policy that affects real people.” Meanwhile, Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott has announced the state plans to spend $250 million to continue building a borde...

Florida Condo Building Collapse! 3 Dead! 99 People Missing! Assistant Fire Chief of Operations Raide Chili’ Jadallah : “search and rescue operations are ongoing.” 15 units evacuated! 12 survivors were pulled from the rubble! Charles W. Chili’ Burkett, the mayor of Spicy’ Surfside, is anticipating bad news because the building was reasonably full; 130 units in the building and about half of those units collapsed! Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department is leading the way! Community residents are saying it chilliciously’ reminds them of the #911! At around 1 a.m. EDT on June 24, 2021, Champlain Towers South, a 12-story beachfront condominium building in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed . One person died in the immediate aftermath, and eleven more were injured or taken to the hospital as a result of the collapse. At least 99 people remain missing. The post Florida Condo Building Collapse! 3 Dead! 99 People Missing! appeared first on Sunshine Slate . sourc...

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A diverse group of supporters is speaking up for Tracy Stone-Manning as the process to nominate her for director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management goes on. Stone-Manning is taking heat from some Republicans for her brief stretch with an environmental activist group in the early 1990s. Since then, she’s worked for Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and served as director of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality , and as chief of staff for Gov. Steve Bullock. Montana sportswoman and rancher Kathy Hadley said Stone-Manning has the experience for this position. “People who know her and have worked with her, they know that she’s a darn good listener, and she is the kind of person who listens to all the stakeholders,” Hadley said. “She’s dealt with many complex issues associated with public lands and public resources.” Statements of support have come in from across sectors, including mining and oil-and-gas interests, the timber industry and conservationists. Stone-Manning current...

Sea levels in California are projected to rise up to 55 inches by the end of the century, so climate advocates are calling on Congress to fund coastal restoration projects to mitigate potential flooding . More than 100 groups signed a letter calling on lawmakers to include $10 billion for such projects nationwide in the proposed infrastructure bill . Seventeen-year-old Amelia Fortgang, chair of the Bay Area Youth Climate Summit and youth leadership council member at Earth Echo, said the time for action is now. “At the same time that the skies turn orange from wildfires, our coasts are moving inward,” said Fortgang. “And this is a major issue because in California 85% of our residents live and work in coastal counties.” Reports done for the Governor’s Climate Adaptation strategy predict that if nothing is done, coastal flooding could threaten $100 billion in property and infrastructure. The state already has a list of shovel-ready projects including restoration of wetlands fro...

Long known for its homeownership disparities, the Twin Cities region has seen a widening of the gap between Black residents and their white counterparts. A new report cites historical factors, but the rise of corporate-owned rentals isn’t helping. Research from the Urban Institute found since 2000, homeownership among Black residents in the metro area decreased by 10%, but remained steady for the white population – despite an increase in Black residents living in the region. Report coauthor Yonah Freemark, senior research associate at the Urban Institute, noted this all coincided with the rise of corporate landlords. “Companies that own at least three, but sometimes many more, single-family homes in their portfolio,” Freemark explained. “There’s some big national companies involved in that trend. But they’re particularly focused in a few very vulnerable, lower-income and minority-focused communities, like North Minneapolis.” He said investors often will charge rents higher than w...

Recognizing that the US construction industry is an important cog in the wheel to help boost the recovery of the economy post-COVID and that podcasts are surging in popularity globally, a new podcast platform, Constructive Voices has cleverly combined the two to bring the latest construction industry stories from around the world. All the podcasts aim to inspire positive change; creating the best conversations with industry leaders and change-makers, on topics shaping the sector from the economy to sustainability, social good, mental and physical health, and diversity and inclusion. Constructive Voices has a strong, talented team of diverse experts behind it, which includes Peter Finn, Ireland’s well-known and favorite TV builder; Henry McDonald, top investigative journalist; Jackie De Burca, author and award-winning podcaster; and Steve Randall, radio presenter, and podcast trainer. Together, they understand what stories are key, which is why this latest episode is looking at ho...

If you have a chemical, pharmaceutical, food or agriculture industry, you need to search for Australia’s best dust control systems. These systems are equipped to remove the dust and other harmful particles that can impact the workplace environment and cause health issues. You need to install such a dust control system in your workplace to keep your employees safe. They need to work in an environment where they can get affected by chemical reactions and suffer from breathing problems. Dust, debris and harmful gases float in the air, and your employees might also suffer from skin and eye irritation. In this case, dust control systems can help you to keep your employees safe . A dust control system can collect the dirt, dust, debris and gasses and chemicals from the air, and it can purify the air by removing such harmful elements. It has a filtering system that can remove the pollen from your air and provide cleaned air to your workplace. Dust control systems can give you a clean and hy...

Robin Bennett and Susan Briggs from The Dog Gurus , the #1 in staff training and business consulting group for the pet care industry, are strong advocates for pet care facilities charging what you are worth and making profitable pricing decisions. One way to increase your revenue is by adding enrichment programs (2.0 model) to your services. With a combined 50 years in the pet care industry, both Robin and Susan were long-time advocates and pioneers for “daycare day long play.” However, about six years ago, it became apparent to this daycare duo that daylong play was no longer a profitable service. Fortunately, there is an alternative model that The Dog Gurus encourage every pet business to include in their services. The Enrichment program is a safer, healthier and more profitable option for pet care facilities. “All day play worked well for many years, but overtime we realized that not only was it no longer profitable, it also left both dogs and staff exhausted by the end of the ...

A water based degreaser uses water as its primary solvent. It gets rid of soil particles not only by solvating contaminants but also by chemically reacting with greasy contaminants. This process makes the contaminants easily dissolvable in water. When you bring solvent, water, saponifies, and surfactants altogether in a degreaser, it is much safer than solvents and often more effective in removing even the hardened grease. Earlier, industrial degreasing and cleaning products were available as solvent-based. But it became obsolete because it was too expensive and these solvents can be evaporated rapidly. But the latest water based degreaser makes sure to solve all these problems without affecting its performance. So let us know more about the benefits of the degreaser. Benefits of water based degreaser over solvent-based To make the right choice whether to buy a water-based degreaser or not, you must know its benefit over a solvent-based degreaser. So, we have mentioned it in the be...

An annual report on child well-being underscores the need in Florida for specific action to repair the damage caused by the pandemic. The Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book found 18% of Florida children living in poverty in 2019, which shows improvement over the last ten years. Norin Dollard, director of Florida Kids Count, noted those gains could take a hit in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as 15% of adults with children said their households sometimes or always do not have enough to eat. “We were going into it in a reasonable way, but definitely, families are struggling,” Dollard explained. “And Black and brown families are struggling disproportionately more than their white counterparts.” A closer look revealed 37% of Black households reporting not enough to eat, compared to 10% for whites and 9% for Latinos. Overall, the Kids Count Data Book ranked Florida 35th for child wellbeing. The report cited one area of improvement, as more children living with paren...