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Why are volunteerism rates uneven? Florida, Wyoming explain

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:24:03 GMT

The share of Americans who volunteer their time to help charities build houses, serve food, do environmental cleanup, and much else has been on the decline nationwide but nowhere as sharply as in Florida, where only 16% of residents donate their free hours to local organizations, according to the latest available statistics.That’s a drop from the nearly 23% of residents who volunteered in 2017.Florida’s volunteer rate slumped in large part because of the pandemic, which made it especially risky for older Americans — who are among the most loyal and regular part of the volunteer population in Florida and elsewhere — to interact in public settings.The loss of those volunteers is painful for many nonprofits, which are stretched to provide needed services and programs because they face a tight job market for paid workers and increased demands for help. “What’s happening now is actually the staff is wearing multiple hats, as many nonprofit staff members do, to make up for the gap of volu...

Is this art, or an ad?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:24:03 GMT

CONWAY, N.H. (AP) — Bakery owner Sean Young was thrilled when high school art students covered the big blank wall over his doorway last spring with a painting of the sun shining over a mountain range made of sprinkle-covered chocolate and strawberry donuts, a blueberry muffin, a cinnamon roll and other pastries.The display got rave reviews, and Young looked forward to collaborating with the school on more mural projects at his roadside bakery in Conway, New Hampshire.Then the town zoning board got involved, deciding that the pastry painting was not so much art as advertising, and so could not remain as is because of its size. Faced with modifying or removing the mural, or possibly dealing with fines and criminal charges, Young sued, saying the town is violating his freedom of speech rights.A customer holds the door for a family arriving at Leavitt's Country Bakery, Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Conway, N.H. The large painting of pastries created by students and displayed over the bak...

Holocaust survivors and their descendants join forces on social media

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:24:03 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Assia Gorban was 7 years old when the Germans occupied her hometown of Mogilev-Podolsky in Ukraine. The Jewish girl and her family were first imprisoned in a ghetto on the outskirts of town and later forced onto a cattle car that took them to the Pechora concentration camp in 1941.After a few failed attempts, Gorban, her mother, and younger brother managed to escape in 1942, and spent the rest of World War II living under false identities until they were liberated in 1944.Sitting in her apartment in Berlin, where she still lives on her own at age 89, Gorban vividly remembers the horrendous details of her time in the camp and during hiding from the Nazis who wanted to kill her only because she was Jewish.Holocaust survivor Assia Gorban, left, and her granddaughter Ruth Gorban pose during an interview with The Associated Press in Berlin, Germany, Monday, April 3, 2023. Assia Gorman and her granddaughter, 19-year-old Ruth Gorban, are taking part in the new digital campaig...

Humidity & showers return to our area

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:24:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Periods of mist, light rain showers and even an isolated thunderstorm are expected in many areas through the day Tuesday. While damp weather will be fairly easy to come by, rain totals will remain very light -- under 0.10" for most. Expect cloudy, breezy and cool conditions with highs staying into the low and middle 70s.Heat and humidity build midweek as rain chances dip lower on Wednesday, but a broad western storm slowly approaching the Plains will increase rain chances locally Thursday and Friday.There is an increasing risk for a few isolated strong to severe storms in our area Thursday afternoon/evening. Highest risk looks to be north and east of Austin.Storm Prediction Center's severe storm outlookHere is what the radar could look like Thursday afternoon:Future radar for Thursday afternoonRain and thunderstorms look most likely on Friday with the passage of a cold front. El Niño watch issued: Here’s what that means Daily rain chances are in the forecast all w...

AISD: 120+ recommended for jobs after teacher job fair

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:24:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Independent School District said Monday its teacher job fair on April 15 was a "tremendous success."According to an e-mail sent to parents Monday afternoon by interim superintendent Matias Segura, more than 360 people attended the event and more than 120 were recommended for jobs.AISD said last week it has nearly 225 openings to fill for the 2023-24 school year.Arnoldo Gutiérrez, Assistant Superintendent of Human Capital for Austin ISD, told KXAN April 11 that the school district doesn’t have as many vacancies this time of year as it usually does. Austin ISD looking to fill over 200 vacancies for 2023-24 year, holding career fair Saturday However, current teachers still have time to resign before their resignation deadline, which is 45 days before the first day of instruction, and the district is working on recruitment in the meantime.That recruitment includes stipends for special education and bilingual teachers and housing options.Right now, AISD is ...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Are Hand-Me-Down Underwear Sensible or Gross?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:24:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from John Paul and it's about hand-me-downs. Here's his email: Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. Here's a dilemma for you. My wife's cousin has two boys that are a couple of years younger than our sons. They recently fell on some hard times so my wife decided to put together a bag of kids clothes for them. Included in the bag of shirts, pants, shorts, etc was also underwear! I thought that was absolutely disgusting. Yes, I understand that they've been washed and disinfected but I feel like underwear is where you should draw the line with and-me-downs. My wife says I'm overreacting and that the underwear is in good condition and the boys can use it. What do you think? Disgusting and gross, or just one more piece of clothing to help out. Thanks so much.John PaulWell, for me personally, I would not want someone's hand-me-down underwear, nor would I give them...

Inaugural Mayfly Film Festival underway

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:24:03 GMT

ESPERANCE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The inaugural Mayfly Film Festival will have two upcoming shows, one on Friday, starting at 7 p.m. (or when it is dark) and the second on Saturday, again at 7 p.m. The Friday show will be in Troy, and the Franklin Alley Social Club and the Saturday show will be in Schenectady at the First Reformed Church of Schenectady in the Stockade. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Schoharie River Center, the Mayfly Film Festival is an inspiring and urgent program showing diverse films highlighting the environment and human's relationship with it. The films shown include documentaries, narratives, animations, and experimental films taking a deep dive into environmental issues. The Mayfly film festival, presented by the Schoharie River Center, is a mobile film festival. Two more shows are scheduled after Saturday, one on Thursday, May 11 at the Folklife Center in Glens Falls and another on Satu...

Ask Amy: Grandmother wants to help granddaughter’s recovery

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:24:03 GMT

Dear Amy: I have a beautiful, smart and wonderful 16-year-old granddaughter who is anorexic.She has been at a special care facility for the past two months and will be returning home within a couple of weeks.Of course, this is a very emotional and difficult time for her parents, and the whole family.My question to you is: What do I say to this child? How should I behave with her? Should I talk to her about her sickness?People tell me to just be myself, but this myself wants to hug her for a long time.At this point in time, she doesn’t allow hugging or touching.Is there a support group for grandparents I could access?My whole being hurts so much when I think of the suffering my daughter, son-in-law and her 14-year-old sister are going through!I truly want to be the grandma who has always supported and loved her.— Hurting GrandmaDear Grandma: The fact that you are asking this question reveals how important a role you could play in your granddaughter’s recovery — just by be...

Polish government bans grain and food imports from Ukraine

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:24:03 GMT

To protect Poland's agricultural sector, Jaroslaw Kacynski, leader of the Law and Justice Party, the ruling party, announced on Saturday (15 April) that the Polish government had decided to ban the import of grain and food products from Ukraine.Despite logistical problems, large quantities of Ukrainian grain, which is cheaper than that produced in the European Union has ended up in Central European countries, affecting prices and sales.It has caused a problem for the PiS during an election year.Kaczynski stated this during the PiS convention.He added that the list of goods would be included in government regulations. "There are many, many products from grain to honey," he said."We remain friends and allies with Ukraine. We will continue to support her. ... Kaczynski stated that it was the duty of each state, authority and good authority to protect its citizens' interests.Kaczynski stated that Poland was prepared to begin talks with Ukraine in order to resolve the grain issue. The Uk...

Horoscopes April 18, 2023: America Ferrera, settle into a routine

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:24:03 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: America Ferrera, 39; Melissa Joan Hart, 47; Conan O’Brien, 60; Jane Leeves, 62.Conan O’Brien (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) Happy Birthday: Patience will be necessary if you want to finish things this year. There will be no shortage of good ideas, insight and creative thinking, but emotional angst will take over if you can’t settle into a routine that helps you overlook what’s happening around you and focus on your goal. Mind over matter will keep you on top of your game. Your numbers are 6, 17, 20, 28, 34, 42, 47.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Determine how to improve your living conditions or arrangements. Take time to handle the matter personally and to allocate how and where your money will have the most significant impact. Reconnecting with an old friend will help you let go of the past. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll do better if you act fast. Assess, define your position and adjust your life to whatev...