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This essay is a Cover Story selection, a weekly feature highlighting the top picks from the editors of America Media.In the marketplace that higher education has become, the nation’s largest universities will now offer courses in almost anything short of carjacking if their research shows there are students willing to sign up. In Illinois, for example, where selling pot became legal in 2020, the state’s universities recently agreed to offer courses in how to cultivate and market weed. At Ohio State, a student can major in welding. And the University of Oregon offers a sequence of courses on Sports Product Design.Higher education has…
Srinagar: Recent snowfall in the Kashmir highlands has reignited tourist interest and led to a surge in bookings for the coming weeks. The valley has experienced a snowless winter for the past two months, negatively impacting tourism. The fresh snow has brought a much-needed boost to tourism in the region, as bookings have declined due to a lack of snow and many tourists have postponed or canceled their trips. Travel agents expect February bookings to increase by more than 70% due to the return of winter adventure activities currently on offer. “Tourism in Kashmir suffered losses in January. However, the…
This week's mill prices have increased by (generally) 60c/kg since early November, with some mills tightening the notch and others maintaining. In early November, the market price for steers (bulls) was around 4.60 euros per kg on the grid. Processors are offering prices of between €5.15 and €5.20 per kg on the grid for steers this week, and in some cases they can add a few cents more. In September last year, Teagasc published its guideline costing for winter finishing steers, based on which the break-even points for winter finishing steers Friesland, Hereford and Continental are €4.98 and €5.39 per…
After one of the worst seasons in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons are at a crossroads before the February 8 trade deadline. as The Athletic It was reported last week that the Pistons are currently not interested in trading Cade Cunningham, Orser Thompson, Jaden Ivey, or Jalen Duren, and would immediately trade Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks, and Isaiah Stewart. Unless the offer is too good to refuse, it's in the future. So how will Detroit improve this season? In preparation for what could be a tough week ahead for the Pistons at the trade deadline, I spoke with my colleagues…
The former Jiffy South factory on East Main Street behind the Salem military base has been converted into a large indoor storage facility. Karmi-based Complete Storage purchased the building and installed 90 separate indoor storage units, located within the larger building. The facility that last housed the purple elephant is scheduled to open in early February. The Salem facility will be the company's 11th facility. Complete Storage already has a facility at 326 South Locust in Centralia that includes a warehouse used for rental purposes, and two area companies are currently using the space. There are a total of 20…
Topeka — In honor of Kansas Day, the Kansas Department of Tourism has released a new video encouraging viewers to take their Kansas vacation back. This video kicks off his 2024 marketing campaign for Kansas Tourism, focusing on the true meaning of vacation and how Kansas is the perfect vacation destination. Click here to watch the video. Kansans and non-Kansans alike are encouraged to join the movement by sharing this video on social media and planning your Kansas vacation on the tourism website here. “Traveling too much can leave you exhausted rather than refreshed, but it doesn't have to be…
Written by Nathan Standleybbc newsA bright future for childrenRuth Perry: Headteacher takes her own life after inspection downgrades school to 'inadequate'MPs have called for an end to single-word Ofsted judgments after school inspections.The cross-party Education Select Committee's report also said schools should not be automatically rated as “inadequate” because of minor safety concerns.But most in the sector still want “strong accountability” for schools, it said.Ofsted said it welcomed the report and would act on its recommendations.Only the minister can change a one- or two-word judgment such as “insufficient” or “needs improvement.”The report said there was “general agreement” among school leaders,…
Always respect variety Paramount Global has named a new senior vice president in an effort to acquire small and medium-sized advertisers. It's another nod to the growing importance of nontraditional market segments for a television business that has long relied solely on Madison Avenue's biggest residents. . Paramount has appointed Emily Huo as senior vice president of “SMB Advertising.” This category often includes entrepreneurial digital advertisers and regional and local marketers who in the past felt that national television was too broad, or perhaps too expensive. there is. But in the streaming era, even smaller advertisers can target smaller geographies…
Adult learners over the age of 25 make up approximately one-quarter to one-third of all undergraduate students in the United States. However, many higher education institutions are not designed to meet the unique needs of this student population. Carol Kaswarm, W. Dallas Herring Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State College of Education, is a co-author examining the current state of adult undergraduate practice and policy. Creating a place for adult learners in higher education: Challenges and opportunities.published in January by Routledge. “We want adult undergraduates to be able to access higher education, be successful, and have the same truly enriching…
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 29 – In the search for solutions to stimulate personal growth and social impact, Kenyan university lecturer and entrepreneur Festus Maina is encouraging people to invest and find effective career growth strategies. We have set our sights on a mission to make an impact in promoting the. A dynamic person in his mid-30s, Festus shares his passion for strategic problem solving and achieving financial freedom through a variety of roles. A full-time lecturer in Tourism Management at Kenya Cooperative University, he advocates for education that embraces modern innovations, transforming young innovative minds into functional, industry-based solution providers.…