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—MO January 20, 1976 GP—NO. 397
(One of the babies stirred and whimpered, so we were praying for him when we got this Scripture for him:)
1. "IN HEAVEN THEIR ANGELS DO ALWAYS BEHOLD THE FACE OF THE FATHER"—their spirit doth always behold the face of the Father! "Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of My Father which is in Heaven. (Mat.18:10.)
2. I WAS ALWAYS TAUGHT THEIR GUARDIAN ANGEL STANDS BEFORE THE LORD and is constantly protecting them and has the Lord's ear, and in case they need something "their angel doth always behold the face of the Father." But if this word "angel" is a word that is also sometimes used for "spirit", and if you use it in that meaning‚ that's the way it came to me just now. Hallelujah! Thank You Jesus, thank You Lord!
3. IF THAT VERSE MEANS THEIR OWN SPIRITS do always behold the face of the Father‚ that means the little children are in such close communication with the Lord Himself! What an encouragement and comfort that must be to a tiny child to be able to see the Lord! That would carry him through a lot of things when the Devil tries to frighten him, if he can see the face of the Lord.
4. IN OTHER WORDS, THERE IS DIRECT COMMUNICATION, FACE TO FACE, THEY'RE SO CLOSE TO THE LORD! He's watching over them so closely and constantly, they actually see His face! If that's true, just think!—They know what the Lord looks like! "Take heed and despise not one of these little ones for I say unto you, that in Heaven their angels do always behold the face of My Father which is in Heaven."
5. IF YOU TAKE HEAVEN in the sense the churches think of it, it's far off in the sky some where. But there are lots of kinds of heavens, and the word "heaven" sometimes simply means in the "spirit world", as used in the Bible: "In the spirit.."
6. "THE FACE OF MY FATHER!" DO THEY ACTUALLY SEE GOD HIMSELF? Of course this could mean Jesus, because Jesus in a sense is the face of God‚ the manifestation of God. The only way we ever see God is in seeing Jesus. But God has to put it in simple terms because most people can't understand these things.
7.BUT THAT COULD MEAN JESUS REALLY IS THE FACE OF GOD, as "no man hath seen God at any time" (John 1:18). You have to balance Scripture with Scripture. Moses saw Him‚ in a way, but only partly. One way or the other, it's wonderful whether they see Jesus as God's face or God Himself!
8. THE JEWS ARE ALWAYS QUOTING "NO MAN HATH SEEN GOD at any time", always trying to eliminate the supernatural and Jesus, whereas a lot of people claim they have seen God. It could be Jesus they were seeing, since He is "the Lord" and Jesus is the manifestation of God to us.
9. I'M CONVINCED THAT IN THE BIBLE IT WAS JESUS THEY WERE SEEING when "the Lord of Hosts appeared" to them, because they didn't really understand about Jesus yet in the Old Testament.
10. "THESE LITTLE ONES" IS OBVIOUSLY TALKING ABOUT VERY SMALL CHILDREN. When life is all a great new mystery to them and all so marvellous and wonderful and yet mysterious and frightening because they're so fresh out of the spirit world and yet don't comprehend everything‚ how reassuring it must be to see the Lord and the visions He wants to show them!
11. WHEN THE BABY WAS TINY HE WAS SMILING ALL THE TIME IN HIS SLEEP, and I got the Scripture: "Young men shall see visions." (Joel 2:38) He hardly ever smiled except when he was asleep in those days. If this meaning of "angels" is "spirits", it means that the spirits of these little tiny children constantly behold the face of the Father in Heaven!
12. IF HIS "FACE" MEANS JESUS THEN IT MEANS THEY SEE JESUS! But what difference does it make? You can say "the Lord", and that means either one or both. So they see the Lord.—Or if you prefer the old churchy interpretation, their guardian angels are always in touch with the Lord to protect them. But the thing that came to me just then when I was praying for the Lord to comfort him was that "their" spirits do always behold the face of the Father!"
13. I HAVE GOTTEN TIME AND TIME AGAIN A SCRIPTURE that sounded familiar but wasn't exactly what I was used to. But I believe the ones I get in the Spirit are more exact and perfect than even in the translation of the Bible! The word "angels" can therefore be interpreted to mean "spirits"...
14. EVEN IT THEY DO YET NOT UNDERSTAND SPEECH, they can somehow understand what they see‚ so the baby could certainly understand seeing the reassuring face of the Lord! I often used to think my little children understood spiritual things better than their elders.
15. "THESE LITTLE ONES WHICH BELIEVE IN ME" shows that some even believe in Him! The little ones that believe! As He says in His Word, "Else were your children unclean". "For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy." (1Cor.7:14) If even one parent is a believer‚ then the children are clean, meaning that they somehow partake of the parent's faith and are in some sense a believer.
16. HE'S COMFORTING THE MATES THAT HAVE AN UNBELIEVING PARTNER—"Don't worry about it. Even if your mate doesn't believe, your children are still saved"—which doesn't speak too well for unbelieving parents and their children! If both are unbelieving‚ then, unless one finds the Lord, the child is unclean!—What an awesome thought and responsibility!
17. BUT WHAT A COMFORTING THOUGHT TO KNOW OUR LITTLE ONES DO ALWAYS BEHOLD THE FACE OF JESUS to constantly comfort and reassure them in times of distress or fear! Hallelujah!—Even when alone in a dark room, they can still see Jesus! Hallelujah!—And He can lead and comfort and guide them even when you're not there! Praise the Lord!—Amen?
18. ARE YOU A BELIEVER? ARE YOUR CHILDREN CLEAN? Do they too have faith? Do they see Jesus' sweet and kindly face in the night seasons and in sweet dreams to always comfort them even when you're not there?—They do if you love Jesus!—He's there with them if you have Jesus!—Have you? Do they?
19. IT'S UP TO YOU!—Think about it! Pray about it!—Ask Him into your heart today without delay so your children's spirits can always behold His face in their dreams or wherever they may be! Would you like that? Isn't that comforting to know? Then do it today!
20. IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW, write us or come and see us: There are thousands of us in hundreds of Colonies in scores of countries on every continent around the globe!—Some of us must be near you!
21. COME TODAY! COME AND SEE! Find Jesus now so your children can see Him too! God bless and help you to find Him and us soon so you and your children can always see Jesus and have Him forever! We love you!—In Jesus name, amen!


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Stock Market Crash Alert for March 20
Sunday, 17 March 2024, 0:18 AM
All eyes are on the Fed ahead of its March policy meeting
By Shrey Dua, Investor Place Assistant News Writer
Wall Street is abuzz ahead of the March Federal Reserve policy meeting, set for March 19 through March 20.
With inflation proving stubborn and the labor market holding strong, the Fed is expected to hold rates steady.
The central bank will likely shed light on its anticipated rate-cut schedule as it approaches the middle of 2024.
Fears of a stock market crash are swirling ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, set for March 19 through March 20. Indeed, economists and analysts have been waiting for the second policy meeting of the year as high interest rates continue to bear down on the economy.
What should you expect this time around?
Well, not a rate cut. Despite the pleas of much of Wall Street, the central bank is expected to hold rates steady next week, as inflation proves more stubborn than expected.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) reports — released on March 12 and March 14, respectively — showed hotter-than-expected inflation. That is suggesting the final leg of the war on inflation may prove difficult.
With inflation still above the Fed’s long-stated 2% goal, it’s unlikely for the central bank to move to lower rates, especially with the economy holding strong in most regards.
In fact, the strength in the labor market so far this year has given the Fed even more leeway to hold off on cutting rates for a bit longer without fear of economic repercussion.
The February jobs report, released last week, showed the economy added 275,000 nonfarm payrolls, notably above the forecast for 200,000 jobs. This put unemployment at 3.9%.
What Does the Fed Meeting Mean For a Stock Market Crash?
According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the Fed has just a 1% chance of cutting rates at the March policy meeting. Unfortunately, the tool also only estimates a roughly 8% chance of a rate cut at the following Fed meeting set for May 1.
With the benchmark rate between 5.25% and 5.5%, investors and businesses may have to bear with restrictive interest rates for a while longer. That said, unless there is a notable shift in economic data, you can expect rate cuts to come in June or July. Indeed, the CME Group estimates a more than 50% chance of a rate cut in June and about a 75% chance of a rate cut in July.
High interest rates typically encourage economic contraction in the form of higher unemployment, reduced consumer spending, limited production growth and (perhaps most notably) slowed price growth. As such, Wall Street has been holding out hope for lower interest rates since Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at three or more rate cuts to come this year back in December 2023.
In recent weeks, Powell has repeatedly stated that members of the central bank are still waiting for “more good data” to justify lowering rates.
“In considering any adjustments to the target range for the policy rate, we will carefully assess the incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks,” Powell told Congress earlier this month. “The Committee does not expect that it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2 percent.”
On the date of publication, Shrey Dua did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.
With degrees in economics and journalism, Shrey Dua leverages his ample experience in media and reporting to contribute well-informed articles covering everything from financial regulation and the electric vehicle industry to the housing market and monetary policy. Shrey’s articles have featured in the likes of Morning Brew, Real Clear Markets, the Downline Podcast, and more.
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Frank26 It sure looks like it’s happening in the next five minutes doesn’t it? I need you to be realistic. This is the Middle East. Yes, what you’re reading [Articles] is past tense. What they’re doing is implementing it with the banks around the world.
Mnt Goat …the Chairman of the Finance Committee stressed, and I quote: “the importance of following up on the economic file and monetary policy, based on the supervisory aspect, and finding appropriate solutions to the obstacles facing the work of the Central Bank.” What they are basically telling the CBI is to follow up and move more aggressively on this issue of increasing the value of the dinar...I believe there is enormous pressure to get the dinar revalued and conduct the 3 zero note changeout (The Project to Delete the Zeros).
Iraq to Join WTO + Iraq Recovers Billions of Dinars in Corruption Cases
Edu Matrix: 3-16-2024
Iraq has completed paperwork to join WTO, plus Iraq recovers billions of dinars in corruption cases, including US cash and expensive jewelry. What is the WTO and why is it so important for Iraq to become a member.
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2:45 – Inflation outlook
10:05 – Money supply
15:55 – Fed monetary policy
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A medical diagnosis of high blood pressure, or high blood pressure, is commonly connected with old age. New guidelines from the American Organization of Pediatrics, released in September 2017, suggest there will likely be much more youngsters found to have high blood pressure during their yearly physical examinations. And that can have an impact on their bodies.
Since high blood pressure does not commonly reveal symptoms, it normally goes undetected. In fact, NBC News keeps in mind the condition goes undetected concerning 75 percent of the moment.
Yet the brand-new standards, which were developed after evaluating around 15,000 hypertension-related posts, will aid medical professionals spot even more situations. NBC notes it was previously estimated that 1 to 2 percent of Great post to read young people had high blood pressure. Now, with the use of the new standards, that recognized price has risen to 3.5 percent.
Could your kid's health be at threat?
Effects of hypertension
According to the American Heart Organization, a healthy and balanced blood pressure reading is much less than 120/80. Analyses in the 120/80 to 139/89 range are considered as prehypertension, which indicates you can still deal with avoidance via immediate way of life adjustments. Any high blood pressure reading more than 139/89 suggests hypertension.
It is necessary to know your youngster's numbers. It's likewise crucial to understand what they indicate for your child's wellness, now and in the future.
Hypertension does greater than just make you woozy or perspiring. It's commonly promoted as the "silent killer" because of its propensity toward having no symptoms before causing a severe wellness event. The American Heart Association keeps in mind the negative results hypertension can have on a person's heart health and also body, including:
- Cardiac arrest
- Cardiac arrest
- Vision loss
- Kidney condition
Establishing your youngster on a healthy and balanced path early in life can help them prevent heart disease and other concerns as an adult.
Is your youngster in danger?
The only way to really recognize for specific whether your youngster has hypertension is with a testing with their physician. While any person can be detected with hypertension no matter age, weight, race and also various other aspects, particular influences do place your youngster in danger, according to the American Heart Organization.
Consider your family background. If any person in your instant family has been detected with high blood pressure, it's more probable your youngster will certainly be, as well.
Sex and age likewise can play a role. Before 45, males are more probable than females to live with hypertension. Men aren't overall extra likely to experience high blood pressure the probability ends up being similar between sexes from 45 to 65. After 65, females are more probable to end up being hypertensive.
Race can impact your kid's opportunities, as well. African-Americans are more probable to deal with high blood pressure than any type of various other race, and at more youthful ages, too.
Preventing high blood pressure
While these factors may be out of your control, specific lifestyle options can affect your child's danger of https://ello.co/galdur5j7o high blood pressure.
A diet plan high in sodium and also a lack of physical activity can lead to hypertension, as can being obese, smoking as well as alcohol consumption excessive alcohol. A youngster who can't handle stress and anxiety, or that encounters excessive stress and anxiety, might likewise be at boosted risk.
Fortunately is, you can deal with these problems by educating your kid heart-healthy habits that can lower their risk of hypertension. For better heart wellness and general health for your family members, attempt these tips:
Make workout a regular component of the routine and make it enjoyable! Not sure where to begin? Sign your kid up for a sporting activity they want, swap Syndicate evening for some tag, join a family members 5K, or create a James Bond-type goal where you as well as your child try to trek every neighborhood path by a particular day.
Tweak the food selection. Making healthy and balanced modifications to meals specifically in regards to decreasing salt and also SMOK vape coils uk including fresh vegetables and fruits can have a positive effect on heart wellness as well as your family's threat of hypertension. Pinterest offers a wealth of ideas for healthy dishes and active ingredient swaps, like utilizing Greek yogurt for mayo. Loading your refrigerator with healthy and balanced components as well as leaving unhealthy food at the shop can make healthy and balanced snacking a very easy selection. To make healthy and balanced eating more interactive, have your youngsters assist with the cooking. You could also think about planting a garden to help your children recognize the pleasures of growing their very own healthy food.
Make deals with beneficial. Bake them at house as well as make them extra healthy with smart active ingredient swaps.
Help alleviate your youngster's anxiety. Instead of staring at a display, you might attempt doing some yoga with your youngster which additionally adds workout to their day or creating art in an anti-stress coloring publication.
Take them for regular examinations. Keep in mind, there are generally no symptoms associated with high blood pressure. Whether your kid is obese or slim, worried or tranquil, they must still be completely inspected throughout a yearly physical with their medical professional.
Much more children may be dealing with high blood pressure than initially believed.
With new guidelines and screening tables, though, even more family members of kids with hypertension can look for therapy and safety nets. By focusing on regular checks as well as establishing the structure for lifelong healthy habits, you can assist your youngster avoid high blood pressure in their adult years.

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After her small role in The Social Network, we had a feeling that Rooney would be a regular on the red carpet. Little did we know she'd be picked to star in what will no doubt be one of the best movies of the year, The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo. We can't help but see her as Lisbeth Salander on and off the screen, and the character has no doubt influenced her style. Get her daring, fashion forward look below!
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Attorney General Maura Healey has launched an investigation into the coronavirus outbreak at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, a state-run elderly care facility where more than two dozen veterans have died since March 24.
“Our office is launching an investigation into Holyoke Soldiers’ Home to find out went wrong at this facility and determine if legal action is warranted,” Healey said in a statement. "My heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones under these tragic circumstances.”
The investigation is separate from a probe ordered last week by Governor Charlie Baker, who tapped Mark Pearlstein, a lawyer and former federal prosecutor, to review the events that led to the outbreak.
In the state’s largest fatal outbreak of the coronavirus, 27 veterans have died, at least 20 due to the contagion, and 62 others have tested positive. At least a quarter of staff members have also been infected.
State officials said they did not learn about the severity of the outbreak until five days after the first casualty on March 24, when an anonymous tipster and the unions raised alarm. Last week, the Globe reported that the outbreak was initially kept secret, even as casualties mounted. The home has struggled for years with understaffing and mismanagement that state officials did little to address, despite pleas from former leaders, employees and union representatives. Both these issues contributed to the extent of the virus’s spread, the Globe reported.
After the outbreak became public, Governor Charlie Baker placed the facility’s superintendent, Bennett Walsh, on paid administrative leave.
“I think we all are appalled by what took place at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home and especially the lack of follow- through in protocols in respect to reporting,” Baker said at a news conference Wednesday when asked about Healey’s investigation. “Obviously the AG has particular oversight responsibilities and we welcome her review.”
Baker has named Val Liptak, chief executive of Western Massachusetts Hospital, as interim superintendent of the facility and deployed a National Guard contingent to expedite coronavirus testing, distribute personal protective equipment and relieve overburdened nurses.
The state attorney general’s office has the statutory authority to investigate both criminal and civil violations of law.


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Monroe County reports 526 new cases of COVID-19
The latest data on COVID-19 cases in Monroe County show 526 new confirmed cases of the virus. The daily number had been above 600 since last Wednesday.
There were no deaths in the numbers released on Sunday, there have been 350 to date.
The seven-day rolling average positivity rate for the county is 7.2%. The seven-day rolling average of new cases is 594 per day.
According to data released by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday, the COVID-19 infection rate seven-day rolling average for Monroe County’s orange zone was 7.81%, higher than it has been in recent days.
The infection rate for the yellow zone was 7.09%.
The infection rate for the nine-county Finger Lakes region was 6.8%, 2nd highest among the regions in the state, behind the Western New York-Buffalo area which has the highest seven-day average at 7.4%.
Cuomo released a statement saying, “COVID-19 is spreading, and it affects all New Yorkers, upstate and downstate.”
Cuomo said the state is closely monitoring hospital capacity, and the governor again emphasized that is individual actions by New Yorkers that determine the infection rate. He also noted that public health experts agree that households and private gatherings are a major driver of transmission of the virus.
Here is the age breakdown the for new COVID-19 cases in Monroe County:


Congressman Don Young’s legal woes could cost him his committee assignments in the U.S. House, according to an article in today’s edition of Roll Call. The newspaper says yesterday’s reports that Young is under a federal criminal investigation as part of the widening federal probe of corruption in Alaska politics has gotten other Republicans talking about how to “address the Young matter.”
Roll Call’s report says part of those conversations include whether he should be removed as ranking Republican on the Natural Resources Committee and second-ranking Republican on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. There’s also talk about whether Young should stay on the Republican Steering Committee.
A Young spokeswoman says speculation appears to be coming from a group of fiscally conservative Republicans that Young clashed with recently. She says no one in the House Republican leadership is pressuring Young to step aside at this point.
Meanwhile Young underwent prostate surgery Tuesday and was discharged from the hospital Wednesday.


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Biochemistry | Year: 2010
Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 (PARP-1) is a molecular DNA damage sensor that catalyzes the synthesis of the complex biopolymer poly(ADP-ribose) (PAR) under consumption of NAD+. PAR engages in fundamental cellular processes such as DNA metabolism and transcription and interacts noncovalently with specific binding proteins involved in DNA repair and regulation of chromatin structure. A factor implicated in DNA repair and chromatin organization is the DEK oncoprotein, an abundant and conserved constituent of metazoan chromatin, and the only member of its protein class. We have recently demonstrated that DEK, under stress conditions, is covalently modified with PAR by PARP-1, leading to a partial release of DEK into the cytoplasm. Additionally, we have also observed a noncovalent interaction between DEK and PAR, which we detail here. Using sequence alignment, we identify three functional PAR-binding sites in the DEK primary sequence and confirm their functionality in PAR binding studies. Furthermore, we show that the noncovalent binding to DEK is dependent on PAR chain length as revealed by an overlay blot technique and a PAR electrophoretic mobility shift assay. Intriguingly, DEK promotes the formation of a defined complex with a 54mer PAR (KD = 6 × 10-8 M), whereas no specific interaction is detected with a short PAR chain (18mer). In stark contrast to covalent poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation of DEK, the noncovalent interaction does not affect the overall ability of DEK to bind to DNA. Instead the noncovalent interaction interferes with subsequent DNA-dependent multimerization activities of DEK, as seen in South-Western, electrophoretic mobility shift, topology, and aggregation assays. In particular, noncovalent attachment of PAR to DEK promotes the formation of DEK-DEK complexes by competing with DNA binding. This was seen by the reduced affinity of PAR-bound DEK for DNA templates in solution. Taken together, our findings deepen the molecular understanding of the DEK-PAR interplay and support the existence of a cellular "PAR code" represented by PAR chain length. © 2010 American Chemical Society.

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I hope you didn’t buy shares of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB). The valuation was always too aggressive.
And increasing both the price and amount of Facebook stock at the last moment ensured that both underwriters and retail investors ended up with far more shares than they bargained for.
In fact, the Facebook fiasco reminds me of another deal that marked the peak of the dot-com boom.
No, not the ineffable and rather sweet Pets.com- their IPO was far too small a deal to have genuine market significance.
Instead I’m talking about the AOL and Time Warner merger announced on January 10, 2000.
Like Facebook, the deal was sold as a big success. It was only later that it quickly became clear that AOL had sold itself at the absolute peak of the market.
From there on out it was all downhill as the storied merger practically top-ticked the market.
Before Facebook There Was AOL
AOL had built up a nice business from “dial-up” Internet access, but it was already obvious by January 2000 that the arrival of broadband Internet would make for a difficult transition.
As such, AOL’s market capitalization of around $200 billion was purely the result of the frothy market of 1999.
Nevertheless, that rich valuation enabled AOL to become the senior partner in an acquisition of the Time Warner media conglomerate, getting 55% of the merged company in a deal valued at $350 billion. It was the largest merger in U.S. history.
Investors are not taking lightly the lackluster performance of the Facebook stock price (Nasdaq: FB).
On Tuesday the finger pointing blame game began, followed today (Wednesday) by lawsuits.
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There’s going to be a lot of very heavy betting over the next few days, weeks, and months on what’s going up, what’s going down, and what’s going around:
- How far will Facebook IPO price go?
- How far DOWN from here will JPMorgan go, with the FBI and DOJ now sniffing around?
- How far AROUND the globe will the fallout be if Greece loses its game of chicken?
If you don’t have the stomach for what’s going to feel like an out-of-control rollercoaster ride, sideline yourself.
If, on the other hand, you like a lot of action, welcome to Mayhem – the preamble month to what will likely be the Summer of Some Discontent.
That is, unless you like rapid-fire trading.
Which, by the way, is not just fun, but can be very, very profitable. I’m in, and so are the subscribers to my Capital Wave Forecast. We’re gearing up for some heavy betting in the weeks and months ahead.
So, what’s front and center today? You know. The big three headlines: Facebook, JPMorgan Chase, and Greece. Are you sick of hearing about them? I’m not. I like trading the headlines.
Here’s my “heads-up” on the big three headlines.
When you’ve been working the markets as long as I have, you learn that the biggest dangers are always found in a place just over the horizon.
It’s why I spend my time hunting for stories, news items and opinions that in the old days were considered far “below the fold.”
Invariably, what I am looking for is the stuff that everybody else has missed.
Because I believe that’s where the real information is — especially when it comes to uncovering profitable opportunities others don’t yet see or understand.
It’s the story behind the story that interests me. To find it, you need to go beyond the headline news.
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U.S. government debt prices rose and the dollar fell broadly. Stocks on Wall Street were lower.
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In the 12 months to January, core inflation rose 1.0 percent after rising 0.8 percent in December. That was the largest gain since March. Economists had expected a year-on-year rate of 0.9 percent.
In a second report, the Labor Department said initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 25,000 to a seasonally adjusted 410,000, partially reversing the prior week's hefty decline.
Economists had forecast claims rising to 400,000. The claims data covers the survey period for part of the government's employment report for February.
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(Reporting by Lucia Mutikani, Additional reporting by Emily Kaiser in Washington, Ryan Vlastelica and Julie Haviv in New York; Editing by Andrea Ricci)
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Her theme this year was Fashion Sewing! And we invited the girls to bring their favorite doll or stuffed animal to make a skirt or really anything they wanted for it and to have a runway show when they were all finished! Fun stuff, right?
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Makes me think that a little sewing club would be great fun. I will have to think on this a bit. Of course there were the usuals...cake and presents and some time outside. She got some really cute things and I'm just sure Miss Bliss will share them over at her blog soon.

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Business remains sluggish at Macao’s 120 hotels and inns, which hosted just 440,000 guests last month, a year-on-year decline of 16.4 per cent.
The Statistics and Census Bureau said the number of mainland Chinese guests (333,000) dropped by 20.3 per cent while local staycationers (80,000) rose 1.2 per cent. Guests’ average length of stay fell by 0.1 nights to 1.7 nights.
In the first three quarters, the average occupancy rate decreased by 12.9 percentage points year-on-year to 37.5 per cent. Guest numbers dipped 25.5 per cent to 3,754,000, although their average length of stay rose by 0.1 night to 1.9 nights.
The number of available guest rooms last month rose by 4.8 per cent year-on-year to 37,000.
Hotels designated for Covid-19 medical observation quarantine were excluded from the data. The average occupancy rate of guest rooms last month dropped by 11.9 percentage points year-on-year to 37.6 per cent.
The bureau pointed out that the number of visitor arrivals grew by 68.3 per cent month-on-month to 557,842 in September. However, it dropped by 11.3 per cent year-on-year. Mainland Chinese accounted for 90.1 per cent of all visitor arrivals.
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1. New York State Canal Corporation, Docket No. 20191210, Towns of DeRuyter and Cazenovia, Madison County, and Town of Fabius, Onondaga County, NY; approval to extend docket conditions (Special Conditions 14 and 15) in regard to the submittal of a comprehensive metering and monitoring plan and a final intake design; Approval Date: February 3, 2020.
2. Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, Docket No. 20180908, Conoy Township, Lancaster County, PA; approval to correct a typographical error in Section 3 referencing the related special condition number; Approval Date: February 19, 2020.
Authority: Pub.L. No. 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et seq., 18 CFR Parts 806—808
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[Pa.B. Doc. No. 20-479. Filed for public inspection March 27, 2020, 9:00 a.m.]
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THE HEROIC JOURNEY CURRICULUM CREATORS
Our Curriculum is created by a team of three clinical psychologists, internationally renowned bullying prevention experts, and educators. It is under the direction of Carrie Goldman, author of Harper Collins’ award-winning Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear.
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The Curriculum is created by:
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• Dr. Janina Scarlet
• Dr. Ali Mattu
• Leslie Meiselman, M.Ed., also serving as Curriculum Editor & Coordinator
• Hero Construction Company Founder Matt Langdon
• Curriculum Creators/Teachers Vanèe Matsalia & Brandon Matsalia
• Disabilities Curriculum Coordinator Scott Palm
DR. ANDREA LETAMENDI
As seen on the cover of the American Psychological Association flagship magazine, The Monitor on Psychology, Dr. Andrea Letamendi is a psychologist, consultant, and TEDx Speaker. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCSD and has trained at UCLA and the West Los Angeles VA Hospital. Dr. Letamendi is the former Director of Clinical Training at Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services and currently serves as UCLA’s Associate Director of Residential Life for Mental Health Training, Intervention and Response.
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As a Ukrainian-born refugee, Janina Scarlet, Ph.D. survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution and immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family. She earned doctorates in both Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience and, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. She has written multiple publications on this topic and has given talks domestically and internationally. She authored Little, Brown Book Group’s Superhero Therapy and Therapy Quest, as well as Harry Potter Therapy, and she has contributed to a number of pop culture psychology books, such as Star Wars Psychology, Wonder Woman Psychology, Game of Thrones Psychology, and many others. She has also created several free comic books for Veterans with PTSD. A popular speaker worldwide, her books have been translated and published in German and Italian. Scarlet currently works as a clinical psychologist at the Center for Stress and Anxiety Management in San Diego, CA.
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Ali Mattu is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety. He aspires to bring psychology to everyone, everywhere, by hosting THE PSYCH SHOW, writing about the psychology of science fiction at Brain Knows Better, presenting to the public, and advocating for the brain and behavior sciences through the American Psychological Association.
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Leslie Meiselman has twenty-one years of experience as a writer, editor, and project manager with expertise developing educational web-based, print, and software products for the K-12 market. She has taught all subjects at the elementary and middle school level.
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In 2005, Scott Palm founded Palmtree Enterprises, through which he provides mentoring services to people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, disability awareness programs for schools and businesses, and resilience and anti-bullying programs for schools. He has been an Ambassador for Prentke Romich Company, the manufacturer of his communication device, since 1992.
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Plant Diversity ›› 1995, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (S7): 1-3.
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QI Cheng-Jing YU Xun-Lin XIAO Yu-Tan CAO Tie-Yu ZHENG Zhong YIN Gou-Ping
6390 species of native seed plants (belonging to 1279 genera in 207 families) in the floristic region of Central China were reported here. The statistics and comparatively intensive analysis at different levels, as familiar, generic, and specific respectively were given. Based on the statistics, the results show that both temperate and tropical distribution types are acounted for considerable proportion of the total, but the former is a little more important than the later. The North Temperate, the E. Asian (especially Chinese) endemics.and E. Asia-N. America disjuncted patterns are more concentrated in this area.
QI Cheng-Jing YU Xun-Lin XIAO Yu-Tan CAO Tie-Yu ZHENG Zhong YIN Gou-Ping. A STUDY ON THE FLORA OF THE SEED PLANTS FROM THE FLORISTIC REGION OF CENTRAL CHINA[J]. Plant Diversity, 1995, 17(S7): 1-3.
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We all have noticed a rebrand in the powerhouse music record label, Mavin. The record label which has maintained its spot as one of the most influential imprints in the Nigerian music industry, has had several stars in and out. And that’s what they do, they pass through.
At the moment, there’s a choice of young talented music stars with promising future. Don Jazzy’s label, Mavin Records, is a powerhouse in the music industry, no cap. A formidable force to reckon with, the label was created in 2012 after the unfortunate Mo’hit split.
Don Jazzy has been the one holding things up ever since it began. Mavin Records’ artists used to include Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Dr Sid, Iyanya, and Di’ja who have since exited the record label.
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NB: This is an official list and every other person not on this list (including DNA, Korede Bello, and Ruger) don’t have recording contracts with Mavin Records.
Complete list of Artists officially signed into Mavin Records
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- Johnny Drille
- Ayra Starr
- Boy Spyce
Here comes the boss himself, the visionary brain behind this strong music record label in Nigeria. Don Jazzy will always be at Mavin whether he releases a single or not. He hardly releases songs except for the times he occasionally does collaboration with other artists.
As of the time of writing this article, Mavin Records is trending for their new song ‘Overdose.’
Johnny Drille has also been apart of the label for quite a while too, making tremendous waves. Although, Drille doesn’t really get much of the hype at Mavin but he’s a good multi-talented star and Don Jazzy seems to like him.
Johnny Drille is a talent and also has some production credits on some of the other Mavin artists’ songs. Keep watching out for more from this star.
Probably the most important player in Mavin’s current list at the moment, Rema was signed to D Prince’s Jonzing World, but also has a deal with Mavin as well.
He is Don Jazzy’s main man and has been for the last three years. With his debut album making waves, Don Jazzy would not want to lose him anytime soon. His contribution to the music group so far cannot be over emphasize. Keep watching out for more from this star.
The 20-year-old female star has only been here for about a year and a half and is already one of the top artists in the country. A talented hitmaker and powerful vocalist, Ayra Starr is not only one of the hottest female artists in Nigeria right now, but she’s also doing enough to go toe-to-toe with her male counterparts. Keep watching out for more from this star because it seems she’s regrading the music industry with her talent.
When Don Jazzy signed Ladipoe some years back, he was the only rapper on the label and today, he still is. But that doesn’t seem to make any difference because when it comes to hits, he’s been pretty all right.
Ladipoe had a Song of the Year in “Feeling” last year and with his “Providence” project, he’s proven that he could do a lot more.
Magixx is Mavin’s unlikely underdog who Don Jazzy signed last year. Even though he doesn’t have an A-list persona like Rema, Magixx is actually pretty good.
His song, “Love Don’t Cost A Dime” has turned out to be quite the hit, and Magixx’s place in the record label cannot be overemphasized.
Crayon doesn’t also seem to get much of the hype at Mavin, and has been on the sidelines for quite some time now. He has released two EP’s, one in 2019 and another in 2021. He is currently gaining momentum after his recent work on “Overdose.”
Boy Spyce happens to be the latest signee to Mavin Records. He was discovered by Don Jazzy on social media after his impressive cover of trending songs such as Essence by Wizkid blew the internet. With his EP being one of 2022’s better projects, he’s already a sensation. Keep watching out for more from this music star.

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The world premiere of the all-new Toyota C-HR crossover in production form took place this week at the 2016 Geneva Auto Show, just a day after the concept made its Canadian debut in Quebec City.
Similar to its predecessors from Paris (2014) and Frankfurt (2015), the now production-ready Toyota C-HR is based on the Toyota New Global Architecture. It’s the first vehicle in its class to offer a hybrid system (consisting of an electric motor and a 1.8L engine rated at 122 horsepower).
Two other engines will be available globally including a 116-horsepower 1.2L turbo (with 6-speed manual and CVT transmissions) and a 2.0L unit (with CVT). CVT-equipped models will offer both FWD and AWD.
After entering production in Sakarya, Turkey, the Toyota C-HR will go on sale in North America next year.


text: Five years after You’re Dead, American Los Angeles-based producer Flying Lotus announced the release of a new (long-awaited) album. Flamagra is put on May 24th via Warp Records. It features acts like David Lynch, Solange, George Clinton, Tierra Whack, Anderson .Paak, Thundercat, Little Dragon, Shabazz Palaces, Toro Y Moi, Denzel Curry and many more. We already shared “Fire Is Coming”, “More”, “Spontaneous” and “Takashi”; “Black balloons Reprise“ is a new excerpt which features Denzel Curry. Listen below.


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It's been a crazy week: Tom Holland reacts to Marvel-Sony split
Actor Tom Holland has seemingly addressed the uncertainty over his future as Spider-Man after the end of the movie rights sharing deal between Sony and Marvel for the superhero character.
The actor, who attended the Disney Pictures panel at D23 Expo to promote his new Pixar movie “Onward”, said on Saturday (August 23) the last few days have been “crazy”, but he will forever be grateful to his fans for all the love.
“Listen, its been a crazy week, but I want you to know, I am grateful from the bottom of my heart, and I love you 3000,” Holland said.
It was announced on Tuesday (August 20) that a standoff between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures has ended Marvel and producer Kevin Feige’s involvement with the Spider-Man film franchise.
Feige was the creative lead on “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Spider-Man: Far From Home”, which is now Sony’s highest-grossing film ever.
Post the Marvel-Sony split, Holland’s future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is also uncertain.

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Microsoft is carving a strong foundation less than a year into the current console generation.
They have been adding high-profile developers to Xbox Game Studios, including Ninja Theory and the industry-shattering Bethesda Studios. While Game Pass continues to expand its library and acts as one of the biggest selling points for Xbox.
And it seems like this prowess has paid off as Xbox Series X and S have hit the ground running.
Xbox Series X and S Are Microsoft's Fastest-Selling Consoles In History
In the company's fourth-quarterly earnings call, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke highly of Xbox Series X|S's sales:
Millions already stream games to their desktops, tablets, and phones, and the Xbox Series S and X are our fastest-selling consoles ever with more consoles sold life-to-date than any previous generation.
Nadella mentioned Game Pass's influence in driving these numbers:
We’re all-in on games. At E3 last month we unveiled our biggest games lineup ever announcing 27 new titles which will all be available to game pass subscribers. Game pass is growing rapidly and it’s transforming how people discover, connect, and play games. Subscribers play approximately 40% more games and spend 50% more than non-members.
Revenue accounted for Microsoft's gaming division was up $357 million and 11% year-over-year thanks to the Xbox Series X|S' success. Despite this, CFO Amy Hood mentioned that the "console growth will again be constrained by supply" during the rest of the fourth quarter.


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Gov. Tony Evers tonight focused largely on addressing the state’s generational workforce challenges during his 2024 State of the State address. Gov. Evers declared 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin and announced new efforts by the Evers Administration to build a workforce prepared to meet the needs of a 21st-century economy, including launching the state’s first teacher apprenticeship pilot program, creating the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, and establishing the Office of Employee Engagement and Retention for the State of Wisconsin workforce, which will focus on recruiting and retaining state employees.
“This past year has shown there’s much we can accomplish when we work together. Today, there are pressing issues that demand our work bridging partisan divides continues.
“I, again, am calling on this Legislature to address what I believe are the two greatest challenges facing our state: the first, our decade-long struggle to retain, attract, and train talented workers to address our state’s workforce shortages; and the second, the Republican majority’s disinterest in working toward a meaningful, bipartisan plan to do something about it.
“Folks, ‘no’ isn’t a workforce plan. Asking more kids to work isn’t a workforce plan. Giving more big breaks to millionaires and billionaires isn’t a workforce plan. These are not serious proposals to address generational, statewide issues.
“In April last year, our state unemployment rate hit a record-low of 2.4 percent. Last year, Wisconsin had the all-time lowest number of unemployed workers ever in modern history. And our state’s labor force participation rate also consistently remained above the national average throughout the year.
“So, it’s also time to retire the well-worn political talking point that Wisconsinites aren’t working or working hard—Wisconsinites work hard, and they are working.
“From my vantage point, three things are key to addressing our state’s workforce challenges: first, we must find a long-term solution to our state’s looming child care crisis; second, we must expand paid family leave; and third, we must invest in public education at every level, from early childhood to our technical colleges and universities.
“Wisconsin faces a looming child care crisis—costs to working families are skyrocketing, we don’t have enough child care providers, and the providers we have are struggling to keep the lights on. And the effects are intuitive—if a kid no longer has child care or a parent can’t afford it, someone’s going to have to stay home with them. Folks, lack of accessible, affordable child care is a statewide workforce issue.
“Without continued investments in Child Care Counts, our workforce will suffer mightily: 2,110 child care programs are projected to close. 87,000 kids could be without child care. We could lose over 4,880 child care jobs. That’s about a half a billion dollar economic impact on our state.
“I introduced a comprehensive workforce plan to stabilize our child care industry and prevent its collapse. Republicans rejected it. So, last fall, I directed $170 million in emergency funding to keep our child care industry afloat.
“I want to be clear: I directed the funding that I could, but it wasn’t enough. Wisconsin child care providers will soon receive their final payment from the federally-funded portion of Child Care Counts. So, the emergency $170 million I directed last fall as a stopgap measure now kicks in. Republicans are officially on the clock to make the meaningful investments necessary to prevent the collapse of an industry that’s essential for maintaining our current levels of workforce participation.
“Wisconsin, we also need to expand paid family leave.
“I’ve proposed investing $240 million to jumpstart a program that would provide most private-sector workers 12 weeks of paid leave. Republicans rejected my proposal. Twice. Paid leave is the right thing to do for kids and families, and it’s also what we need to do to compete for and keep talented workers.
“And, yes, doing what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state—and it’s what’s best for our families and our workforce, too. So, yes, we must invest in public education at every level, from early childhood to our technical colleges and universities.
“I will never expect Republicans and Democrats in this building to agree with each other—or me, for that matter—on the merits of every policy 100 percent of the time. That’s democracy. But there is no excuse for not being willing to work together on what everyone agrees is the most pressing issue facing our state.
“I’ve introduced a comprehensive workforce plan. Twice. If anyone on either side of this aisle has a better plan than mine that not only prevents the collapse of our state’s child care industry but also helps us compete against our neighboring states for talent and invests in public education at every level to prepare our kids for the future, let’s hear it. I will work with any legislator, any partner, any stakeholder who’s willing to engage in meaningful conversations on these issues to do the right thing for Wisconsin.
“In the meantime, my administration will continue to pursue every pathway and seek every avenue to address our workforce challenges without legislative action, just as we have for five years. And we continue that work here tonight.
“Making sure our workforce is prepared to meet the needs of a 21st-century economy is a top priority for me. And my administration is going to lead by example. It’s why, tonight, I’m declaring 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin.
“We are working in earnest to reduce barriers to employment so we can try to make sure every available worker can join our workforce. I directed over $150 million to find innovative, long-term solutions to our workforce challenges, subsidize employment and skills training with local employers, and support Wisconsinites working to re-engage in our workforce. Because of that investment, we’ve been able to deliver workforce training and support services to more than 33,000 Wisconsinites across our state.
“I joined the Wisconsin Laborers about a year ago to announce Wisconsin had the highest participation in our Registered Apprenticeship program in two decades. In November, I celebrated National Apprenticeship Week and announced Wisconsin reached the all-time record-high number of participants in the Registered Apprenticeship program’s 112-year history.
“There are also high-need areas of our workforce we need to bolster and support. According to the Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin faces a potential deficit of 20,000 nurses by 2040. Between 2020 and 2030, Wisconsin’s healthcare industry will see nearly 32,000 annual openings across occupations. So, last year, my administration launched one of the country’s first-ever Registered Nurse apprenticeship pathways to help address the demand for nurses. And we launched a new initiative to train over 10,000 certified direct care professionals to address our state’s shortage of caregivers.
“But there’s more we have to do to address our healthcare industry’s chronic challenges. Next week, I’ll sign an executive order creating a new Healthcare Workforce Task Force focused on finding long-term solutions to our state’s healthcare industry challenges and make recommendations for me to consider in my next biennial budget.
“We also know we must work to retain and recruit talented educators who work every day to do what’s best for our kids. Recent estimates show only 67% of new educators in Wisconsin make it past five years. So, through the Department of Workforce Development, our administration is launching a new teacher apprenticeship pilot program with the Department of Public Instruction to provide more mentorship and support for new educators.
“Finally, as one of the largest employers in the state, my administration is also going to make sure the State of Wisconsin is leading the way and by example with new efforts to recruit and retain talented workers for our state workforce. I’m also announcing tonight I’m creating a new Office of State Employee Engagement and Retention to improve retention, mentorship, and engagement of our state workers across all of our state agencies.”
During Gov. Evers’ tenure, Wisconsin’s unemployment rate has hit record lows, reaching an all-time low of 2.4 percent in April 2023, and Wisconsin continues to have an unemployment rate below the national average and a labor participation rate above the national average.
Additionally, Wisconsin’s Registered Apprenticeship Program reached a record 16,384 enrolled apprentices in 2023, an all-time record in the program’s 112-year history and surpassing the previous record-high participation in the program in 2022. Additionally, Gov. Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) celebrated record-breaking Youth Apprenticeships during the 2021-2022 school year with 8,357 participants and 5,719 employers. Youth Apprenticeship, which started in 1991 as the first program of its kind in the nation, is a strong connector to registered apprenticeship programs.
Still, with historically low unemployment and high workforce participation, coupled with a shrinking labor pool caused by several long-term factors, Wisconsin’s small businesses, farmers and producers, hospitals and healthcare sectors, schools, and other critical employers and industries continue to face significant challenges filling available jobs.
Throughout the year, Gov. Evers and his administration will continue efforts to reduce barriers to employment, support opportunities for advancement through Wisconsin’s leading apprenticeship programs, and recruit and retain talented workers to support critical industries of Wisconsin’s workforce. In coordination with his declaration of 2024 as the Year of the Worker, Gov. Evers announced several new initiatives to help address recruitment and retention of Wisconsin’s workforce, including targeted initiatives for careers in education and healthcare—two industries that have particularly struggled to recruit and retain talent.
Launching a New Teacher Apprenticeship Pilot Program
During his speech, Gov. Evers announced the creation of a pilot program for a new apprenticeship pathway in the field of education. Developed through a partnership of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and DWD, this new pilot program will build on Wisconsin’s apprenticeship models in other sectors and tried-and-true teacher apprenticeship models from other states. The pilot program will focus on student learning in a practicum setting and will allow students to earn a salary while developing their skills.
According to a 2023 report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum, the average annual teacher turnover rate from 2009 to 2023 was 11.5 percent, reaching an alarming 15.8 percent in the 2022-23 school year. The period studied included both the highest levels on record of teachers moving between districts and leaving the profession altogether. The report found that both rural and urban districts, districts with large populations of low-income students and students of color, and small school districts were the most impacted. Additionally, turnover was highest for teachers of color.
This new pilot program will help address issues in turnover and retention while also bolstering and strengthening the state’s educator pipeline by reducing barriers and encouraging more young people to enter the field. Traditional educator preparation programs can be expensive, as they often involve an unpaid internship (student teaching), which may be cost-prohibitive for low-income students, nontraditional students, or individuals looking to change careers. Additionally, providing mentorship opportunities to teachers beginning their careers has been proven to help with retention. The apprenticeship model includes built-in mentorship during the program and will help new educators build networks of support and professional learning.
As part of the pilot program, participants will begin working as apprentices in Fall 2024. Individuals participating in the new pilot program will:
- be employed and paid by a school district participating in the apprenticeship program;
- begin the program by enrolling in a 2-year associate degree program;
- work with a mentor and cooperating teacher;
- build on on-the-job skill training with relevant coursework;
- complete an approved Educator Preparation Program; and
- apply for a full teaching license (Tier II).
Wisconsin Apprenticeship pairs structured, on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing apprentices to be paid to “earn as they learn.” Wisconsin was the first in the nation with a registered apprenticeship program and is unique among the 50 states in requiring employers to pay their apprentices for both time worked and time spent in required classroom instruction. This recognizes the importance of a dual training system that combines skills obtained on the job site with technical knowledge in the classroom.
Wisconsin has more than 200 apprenticeship occupations with over 2,600 employers. While traditional trade apprenticeships continue to be strong, emerging employment sectors and occupations, including healthcare, are building the depth of offerings and growing apprenticeship opportunities.
Learn more about the state’s apprenticeship programming on the DWD website here.
Creating the Governor’s Task Force on Healthcare Workforce
The governor also announced he will be signing an executive order in the coming weeks to create the Governor’s Task Force on Healthcare Workforce. The task force will be charged with studying the workforce challenges facing the state’s healthcare system, including recruitment and retention, identifying ways to improve patient care and alleviate the burdens on the healthcare workforce, exploring educational and training pathways to grow a sustainable healthcare workforce, and creating an action plan with solutions related to workforce development, industry innovation, education, and training.
According to a 2023 report from the Wisconsin Hospital Association, Wisconsin’s overall hospital vacancy rate increased from 5.3 percent to 9.9 percent between 2020 and 2021 and signaled the first nursing shortage in the state since 2007. Further, the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the healthcare workforce shortage by putting significant pressure on Wisconsin’s facilities and professionals, resulting in higher burnout and professionals leaving the healthcare industry. A report released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing found that 100,000 nurses nationwide left the workforce during the pandemic, with almost 900,000 stating they intend to leave the healthcare workforce by 2027. DWD estimates that if no remedial action is taken, the growing healthcare workforce shortage, coupled with slow population growth and an aging population that is not only retiring but also requiring additional medical care, will face a potential deficit of 20,000 nurses by 2040.
The task force will be comprised of representatives from the state’s higher education institutions, healthcare professionals, state government, local and Tribal governments, labor, patient advocacy groups, and other affected workforce sectors and industries. More information about the Governor’s Task Force on Healthcare Workforce will be available in the coming weeks.
Establishing the State Office of Employee Engagement and Retention
Across the full state enterprise, from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to the Department of Corrections to the State Park System, the state of Wisconsin employs more than 30,000 individuals statewide. In 2019, in his first year as governor, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #1, Executive Order #2, and Executive Order #59, which together were focused on building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive state government, prohibiting harassment and discrimination at state agencies, and ensuring that state employees were recognized and respected for their hard work on behalf of the state.
Tonight, during his State of the State address, Gov. Evers announced that his administration will build on these efforts with the creation of a new Office of Employee Engagement and Retention at DOA. This office will provide leadership across the enterprise and partner with state agencies and DOA’s Division of Personnel Management to focus on employee retention and satisfaction through coordination of employee engagement programs, supervisor focused trainings, professional development programs, employee mentorship programs, and employee recognition programs, among other initiatives. Elevating this work will enable the Evers Administration to better respond to workforce challenges across all of state government and ensure the state is retaining the best and brightest workers to serve the people of Wisconsin.