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Experiencing vibrant community at TeenStreet

How does TeenStreet, a 25-year-old ministry to youth, fit into OM's new global mission focus?




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Vibrant communities of Jesus followers among immigrants in Germany

OM workers Elsbeth and Josef* are seeing vibrant communities of Jesus followers among least reached immigrants in Germany.




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Time for transition

Long-term workers transition from the Near East Field to Germany to serve Syrians and equip churches to reach out to refugees.




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Making friends with the least reached

After an onshore Frisbee game, OM Riverboats community members invite a Muslim woman on board and share God's Word with her.




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This little light of mine

The Riverboat community sailed from port-to-port to mobilise believers into missions and share the Hope of God together. How is life after the Riverboat?




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Smeal spring 2020 ROTC marshal says degree will enhance military career

Kevin Sheridan, who will graduate Saturday with a degree in management and a minor in legal environment of business, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 ROTC student marshal.




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Smeal spring 2020 marketing marshal credits parents for inquisitive nature

Ziqi Yin, who will graduate Saturday, May 9 with a degree in marketing and a minor in digital media trends and analytics, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 marketing student marshal.




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Visits to campus landmarks discouraged; Lion Shrine to close for maintenance

University officials, who have discouraged visits to campus and campus landmarks due to COVID-19, are increasing signage and social distancing guidance around the sites, as visitors continue to seek photographs in those areas and appear to be ignoring health care recommendations.




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The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity announces community award recipients

Each year the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity presents awards to Penn State students, staff, and faculty who are interested in and have shown a commitment to the Penn State LGBTQ+ community.




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University offers support, advice for off-campus students

Throughout the pandemic Penn State has been active in offering support and advice to all of its students, including those who normally reside off campus.




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University-wide criminal investigation unit under development

Penn State University Police and Public Safety  Deputy Chief Tom Sowerby was recently appointed as the commander of a new University-wide Criminal Investigation Unit, to better serve 22 Penn State campuses where University Police and Public Safety provides police services.




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Delaney earns appointment as police commander at University Park

University Police and Public Safety Deputy Chief Stephanie Delaney has been appointed as the district commander at the University Park campus, according to UPPS Assistant Vice President Charlie Noffsinger.




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International Transition - Building a RAFT

You have signed a contract with an international school and the excitement and anticipation is rising; along with some nervousness. The questions start running through your mind, "What was I thinking? How long am I going to be gone? What do I need to pack? Can I get Reese Peanut Butter Cups over the




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Mixed Computer Literacy Among Teachers Worldwide

Worldwide, teachers may struggle to help students learn computer skills, finds a study of computer literacy rates across a dozen countries.




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International Study Finds Major Inequities in Computer Literacy

Having access to a computer or tablet doesn't necessarily make students computer literate, according to a study of computer-literacy skills across countries.




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Global Test Shows America's Literacy, Numeracy Problems

The 2017 results of the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies finds that America's adult workforce is no more skillful in reading, math, or digital problem-solving than it was five years ago.




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Cyber Monday Deals Are Still Live: Roombas, Echo, Ring, Switch

Roombas, Echo and Ring Alarm devices, and the Apple Watch Series 5 are all still discounted. There's also a great Nintendo Switch deal that includes $20 in Nintendo eShop credit.




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Exclusive: Bitdefender Finds Security Hole in Wemo Smart Plug

Belkin's smart plug lets you use your smartphone to turn your devices on and off from anywhere, but Bitdefender found some holes in its security. Don't worry, Belkin has fixed the problem.




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Pani Smart Water Monitor

The Pani Smart Water Monitor tracks your water usage while offering tips on how to conserve water and save money.




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Lenovo Expands Smart Home Lineup With 10-Inch Smart Tab M10

The Smart Tab M10 switches between a tablet and a smart display, while the Smart Frame looks to better display your photos with ambient sensors.




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Google Pumps Up Assistant Features, Translator Availability

Google Assistant Scheduled Actions lets you schedule actions in advance—so you can tell your coffee maker to start at 6 a.m. or your air conditioner to stop at 10 p.m.




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Magic Mirror on the Wall, Have I Worn This Outfit at All?

The Nessa mirror has a built-in camera that takes a photo of what you're wearing, uploads it to the cloud, and runs an algorithm to determine whether you've worn the outfit before or not.




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Score the Editors' Choice Eufy Smart Scale for $26.99

The Eufy smart scale normally costs $44.99, but Amazon is offering a 40 percent off coupon, which lowers the price to just $26.99.




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Canon's M-i1 Mini Projector Fits in a Pocket, Works Without a PC

It only weighs 235 grams, runs for two hours on a full charge, offers a screen size of up to 84-inches, and doubles as a mobile charger.




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Epson PowerLite 1795F Wireless Full HD 1080p 3LCD Projector

What's thin, light, and bright, with 1080p resolution? Epson's PowerLite 1795F Wireless Full HD 1080p 3LCD Projector, a highly portable model good with data-heavy images and excellent with video, but packing soft audio.




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'Hey Siri' AirPods Launch With Wireless Charging

The second-gen AirPods use a new H1 chip, which allows access to Siri without a button press and extends talk time by an hour. Wireless charging is available if you pay extra for a case.




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Report: Amazon Alexa Earbuds to Compete With AirPods

Apple AirPods are set to get some new competition from Amazon, and I'd bet money on Alexa Earbuds being significantly cheaper than Apple's offering.




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This $22 Fitness Tracker Can Help You Reach Your Swole Goals

Normally $99, the Sinji Fitness Tracker can keep tabs on your calories burned, steps, sleep, and more right from your wrist.




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Google Glass Explorer Edition Set to Retire in 2020

Key features will no longer be available as Google rolls out a final software update to the Explorer Edition of its Glass headset.




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Smart Earphones Market Booming With Apple Airpods Leading

During the third quarter, the smart earwear products accounted for 48.1 percent of all shipments in the wearables category, according to IDC. In addition, shipments for the earpieces grew a stunning 242.4 percent from the same period a year ago.




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Entrepreneurial offerings to expand with Great Valley LaunchBox

The Great Valley LaunchBox, funded by Invent Penn State, will provide mentoring services, office hours, workshops, speakers series and more to the local entrepreneurial community.




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COVID-19 resources website highlights social-science response

With the spread of COVID-19, Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute has launched a new website that provides resources for researchers, policy-makers and the general public to inform and to address impacts of the pandemic — with a focus on its broader implications for individuals, families, communities, and the commonwealth.




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Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services Honored with Two National Awards

For Immediate Release                                                                                     Contact: Joseph Smack Wednesday, August 14, 2019                                                                    (302) 633-2501 or 893-8930 (m) Joseph.smack@delaware.gov   Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services Honored with Two National Awards  Stevenson House Detention Center recognized for reducing confinement & Ferris School best group performance in Kids Got Talent contest  Wilmington – The […]




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HP Envy 13 (Wood Edition)

The HP Envy 13 (Wood Edition)'s walnut-paneled design stands out from the ultraportable crowd. Couple that with a 4K screen, solid components, and a reasonable price tag, and it's an attractive package.




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FAA: Sorry, It's Illegal to Weaponize a Drone

Placing a flamethrower, fireworks, or a gun on your drone is a serious no-no. Under US law, it's illegal to attach any dangerous weapon to a retail drone and could result in a $25,000 fine.




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Parrot Bundles Anafi Drone With Third-Gen Cockpit Glasses for $799

The cockpit glasses promise to give you a bird's eye view from the Anafi drone's 180-degree camera. The Anafi FPV bundle will go on sale early this month.




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Walgreens, FedEx Test Drone Deliveries With Alphabet's Wing

The trial, which will be open to residents of Christiansburg, Virginia, offers a glimpse into what kinds of services we can expect from Wing's drone-powered delivery system.




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Drone Finds Fugitive 17 Years After He Escaped From Prison

The 63-year-old was found living in a remote cave on the side of a steep cliff.




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DJI Mavic Mini: A Capable Drone, Without Federal Registration

The DJI Mavic Mini weighs just 249 grams, so you can fly it in the US—and many other regions—without having to register it with the government. It has very capable specifications, but also some artificial limitations we're not happy to see.




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Film Your Underwater Adventures With This Tiny Scooter

At CES, Chinese company Sublue will demo the MixPro, which it claims is the smallest double-propeller underwater scooter to come to market. It also comes with a waterproof smartphone case so you can record your underwater adventures.




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Feds Say Foreign Drones Are a Security Risk, Want US-Made Fleet

The Secretary of the Interior has signed an order that calls for the US 'domestic production capability' to build small unmanned drones. China-based DJI accused the department of imposing 'politically motivated country of origin restrictions masquerading as cybersecurity concern.'




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Commonwealth student governments hold first sustainability summit, virtually

On March 21, more than 120 student government representatives from 19 Penn State campuses virtually attended the Council of Commonwealth Student Governments’ first sustainability summit, featuring a poster expo of students showcasing their campus’ sustainability efforts, and a presentation on students’ potential impact on climate change by Richard Alley, Evan Pugh Professor of Geosciences.




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Penn State to recognize class of 2020 with virtual commencement ceremony

In response to the growing coronavirus pandemic, orders from the state government and recommendations from global public health organizations, Penn State will hold its spring 2020 commencement ceremony via livestream on May 9. The virtual ceremony will recognize all Penn State undergraduate students and all graduate students in the Penn State Graduate School.




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Penn State Scranton helps local hospitals by donating protective equipment

Penn State Scranton recently donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to two local hospitals, Geisinger Community Medical Center and Commonwealth Health Moses Taylor Hospital, to help them during the growing coronavirus pandemic.




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Additional details announced on virtual commencement for the Class of 2020

At 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, Penn State will host its first virtual commencement. The ceremony will be livestreamed, and available internationally, at https://spring2020.commencement.psu.edu/.




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Scranton students adjusting and finding ways to thrive in new reality

For Penn State Scranton students, the first couple of weeks of remote learning have proven to be a big adjustment — academically and socially. Several campus students shared their initial thoughts regarding the virtual learning experience and being away from the physical campus.




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Scranton campus invited to attend this year's virtual Student Recognition Dinner

In keeping with Penn State Scranton's current continuing adjustment to an all-virtual environment, the annual Student Recognition Dinner will be held virtually at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.




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Campus counselor offers tips on dealing with quarantine stress

With Penn State Scranton students now into their sixth week of stay-at-home restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Campus Counselor Katherine Stefanelli offers some tips on how to deal with the stress, anxiety and loneliness that some may be feeling.




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Penn State planning to freeze 2020-21 tuition to help ease COVID-19 hardships

Due to the economic challenges facing Pennsylvania and the nation, Penn State President Eric J. Barron announced plans today (April 23) to freeze tuition rates for all students University-wide for the 2020-21 academic year. The plan, which will be presented to the University’s Board of Trustees for final approval at its July meeting, would mark the third consecutive year that Penn State has held tuition rates flat for Pennsylvania resident students.




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Students, staff, faculty honored at virtual annual awards recognition

In an inspiring show of support, a large contingent of Penn State Scranton’s campus community logged onto their computers the evening of April 22 to celebrate the accomplishments of the student body.