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The library is open — really! But the closed stairs are causing confusion

The A.C. Hunter Public Library wants people in St. John’s to know that it’s open and accessible, despite how the entrance looks. The main staircase is under repair but there’s plenty of signs directing folks to other entrances. Still, librarians say people are judging this book by its cover and assuming the library is closed.




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I assure you, we're open: A.C. Hunter Public Library welcomes guests despite closure of main entrance

People using the library in the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John's are being forced to use alternate entrances due to an unsafe staircase in front of the building.



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Doctors said her gangrenous appendix was just anxiety. She's not alone

A woman who says she was repeatedly denied emergency care last spring is blasting the Newfoundland and Labrador health-care system, saying she’s been left psychologically scarred after being told several times that her gangrenous appendix was simply anxiety or constipation.



  • News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador

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Independent candidate Smith-McCrossin faces new challengers in Cumberland North

Independent Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin is back on the campaign trail in Cumberland North, but opponents say the riding would be better represented by an MLA from an official party. 



  • News/Canada/Nova Scotia

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Inside Disney's Controversial Plan to Open a Theme Park Inspired by American History

In the early 1990s, historians and the public alike questioned how Disney's America would accurately and sensitively document the nation's thorny past




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Legion branches struggle to keep doors open with rising costs, aging membership

Even as they fundraise for other community organizations, some legions across Canada are having trouble keeping their own lights on amid rising inflation and maintenance costs.



  • News/Canada/Montreal

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Opening night

From deep bass notes echoing through the speaker system, to the countries welcome video, to moments of voices lifted up in praise, the opening session of TeenStreet 2019 made a powerful impact on the participants.




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MPs Green and Kwan lead NDP calls on feds to allow open work permits for temporary workers

NDP MPs Jenny Kwan and Matthew Green say the government needs to allow all temporary workers access to open work permits in an effort to stop them from being in abusive work environments.



  • News/Canada/Hamilton

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Brantford, Ont., trustees spent $50K on flights, hotels, gourmet meal for Italy art-buying trip, receipts show

Chair Rick Petrella and trustees Dan Dignard, Bill Chopp and Mark Watson of the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board were to Italy between July 8 and 15 to buy $100,000 in custom artwork for two new high schools. It's among trips by Ontario school boards that have come under scrutiny for the way public money is spent.



  • News/Canada/Hamilton

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Ontario to audit school boards after expensive trips to Hawaii, Italy

Ontario's Minister of Education has announced she will audit discretionary spending of all school boards in the province after reports of expensive trips by board officials in recent months.



  • News/Canada/Toronto

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11,000 km from home, Hamilton peacekeeper spends 3rd Remembrance Day overseas

While people gather around the Gore Park Cenotaph in his hometown of Hamilton, Tyrell will be one of nine Canadians serving as a peacekeeper in the United Nations mission in South Sudan.



  • News/Canada/Hamilton

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In The Key Of C: Hear Danny Michel, Chastity, Fred Penner, Laila and more

Host Craig Norris plays a whole bunch of music in this week's show. Hear tunes from Danny Michel, Chastity, Fred Penner, Tragically Hip, Angela Saini, Laila and a lot more.



  • News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo

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6 Saskatoon police officers suspended after 2 separate incidents

Saskatchewan's police watchdog is investigating an incident that led to the suspension of five Saskatoon police officers and a sixth officer is also off work because of an unrelated incident.



  • News/Canada/Saskatoon

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Penticton, B.C., city councillor faces more historical sex offence charges in Ontario, police say

A Penticton city councillor who was arrested and charged with historical sexual offences this summer is facing new charges after more victims were identified, say police in Sarnia, Ont.



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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Birthing centre 'so thrilled' to be back open after devastating flood

More than 14 months after flooding caused by heavy rainfall forced the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre to shut down its birthing unit, it's once again welcoming expecting families.



  • News/Canada/Ottawa

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NCC explores adapting standards around opening Rideau Canal Skateway

The National Capital Commission says it opened the Rideau Canal Skateway below its usual stands for ice thickness a few times last season — and plans to do the same this year. 



  • News/Canada/Ottawa

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Here's what's open and closed in Windsor this Remembrance Day

Malls and transit will operate under regular hours in Windsor, Ont., while museums and libraries will be closed on Remembrance Day.



  • News/Canada/Windsor

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B.C. voting stations affected by power outages reopened

A handful of voting stations were temporarily closed due to power outages on Saturday morning during the final day of B.C.’s provincial election, while the only station in Dease Lake was fully closed because an election official had travel difficulties.



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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Canadian RJ Barrett close to return from injury as Raptors prepare for Wednesday's season opener

Canadian swingman RJ Barrett was upgraded to day-to-day and engaged in non-contact practise on Monday, two days before Toronto hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena.




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Calgary Flames grind out 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh Penguins

Justin Kirkland scored the decisive goal in the sixth round of the shootout Tuesday night as the Calgary Flames prevailed 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins.



  • News/Canada/Calgary

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Ex-Penguins goalie Marc-André Fleury bids farewell to Pittsburgh fans on retirement tour

Marc-André Fleury stopped 26 shots in what will likely be his final game in Pittsburgh as the Minnesota Wild beat the Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night. He spent 13 seasons with Pittsburgh and won Stanley Cups in 2009, 2016 and 2017.



  • Sports/Hockey/NHL

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Thousands march in far-right rally to mark Poland's Independence Day

Tens of thousands of Poles including nationalist opposition chiefs walked through Warsaw on Monday in an annual Independence Day event held by the far right, some shooting red flares and carrying anti-EU, anti-Ukraine and white supremacist banners.




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Henry Hub Futures Reach Record Open Interest as International Demand Soars

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that open interest in its global benchmark Henry Hub futures contract reached a record 1.73 million contracts on October 30,...




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Friendship opens many doors

Ongoing practical friendship wins the trust of a family in Montenegro, opening a door of hope for their future.




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SOLIDWORKS COSMOSDesignSTAR 2007 software opens the door to greater innovation and higher product quality

Automation of time-consuming analysis tasks and support for popular CAD programs gives designers and engineers a safety net for experimenting with new product designs




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Mora of Sweden sharpens product development with SOLIDWORKS and COSMOS

Swedish knife manufacturer reduces new product design time and costs




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Adlens Uses DS SolidWorks Software to Sharpen Eyesight In The Developing World

U.K. Company Designs Adjustable Eyeglasses to Solve Vision Problems




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Dassault Systèmes Opens SOLIDWORKS World 2014 – Design in the Age of Experience

Conference Profiles Customers’ Innovation and Unveils New Offering




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Penn State Altoona’s women’s tennis lands four on All-AMCC Team

Head coach Mark Sapita was voted the AMCC’s co-Coach of the Year, while student-athletes Lexi Colaianni, Daniel Fulton and Abigail Morgan were all voted to places on the All-Conference team.




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Penn State Tailgate Ambassadors help make game days less trashy

A group of students called Tailgate Ambassadors, supported by Penn State Sustainability, the Office of Physical Plant, and Pepsi, are working reduce the amount of waste generated on game days. This partnership is incentivizing fans to learn about game-day recycling — and offering prizes to those who do.




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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Week of April 1

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 13 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.   




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Penn State Mont Alto Chancellor Francis Achampong announces retirement

Francis Achampong, who has served as chancellor of Penn State Mont Alto since 2013, has announced his retirement from Penn State, effective June 28.




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Penn State Mont Alto PTA program takes proactive approach to athlete health

The Penn State Mont Alto physical therapist assistant program takes a proactive approach to athlete health with the new Functional Movement Screening initiative.




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Penn State Mont Alto to host 'Spend a Summer' event for highschoolers

Spend a Summer Evening is Tuesday, July 16, and Spend a Summer Day will be Tuesday, Aug. 13. Advance registration is recommended.




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Penn State Mont Alto MedCamp: A dynamic introduction to the world of health care

Penn State Mont Alto recently hosted its 19th annual MedCamp, a weeklong day camp providing rising ninth and 10th graders with opportunities to learn about careers in health care and medical fields. Twenty area highschoolers from across Franklin, Adams, Cumberland and York counties were accepted into MedCamp 2024.




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Library exhibit showcases Penn State Mont Alto’s history as forestry school

Visitors to Penn State Mont Alto can experience the campus’ historical beginnings as the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy through the archival exhibit “Mementos and Memories: Exploring the Artifacts of Mont Alto’s Past,” on display at the Mont Alto Campus Library through spring semester 2025.




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Pennsylvania rural health leader receives national awards

Lisa Davis, director of the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health and outreach associate professor of health policy and administration at Penn State, was presented with the 2024 Calico Leadership Award and the Rural Sociological Society Distinguished Service to Rural Life Award.




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Penn State offers free online courses focused on driving community change

People who want to support the well-being of youth and families in their communities can register for free online courses through Penn State’s Prevention Learning Portal. The portal offers instruction and resources on how to choose, implement and sustain programs and practices that promote healthy communities.




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Music opens doors to hearts

In each village, a small crowd of people gathered, and children and adults watched the puppet theatre with much interest. The team also put on a concert featuring songs by Istvan Horvath, a member of the OM Hungary team, as well as English songs by the international team. during Easter




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English learning opens the door for community

OMers work with a Hungarian church to invest in relationships through every season.




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Three eye-opening months

The needs of the world have become real to Luz Ángela Miranda in OM Panama's Intensive School of Missions.




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MENAnews: Shared grief opens door to share hope

An unexpected connection on a prayer walk leads to multiple opportunities to share spiritual truth with one Muslim family.




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Mission trip taught her dependence on God

Marcela (Argentina) experienced the power of God working through her while on a mission trip in Israel.




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Open doors to God who answers prayer 

As OM Pakistan teams go door-to-door, they make a difference to the lives of two families who see how God changes their situations through prayer.




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Push-ups opens the door for the gospel

The OM Ukraine team in Vinnitsa hosts a summer camp and experiences unity with churches and transformation with children.




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Bookfair reopens in Veracruz

Veracruz, Mexico :: Visitors to Logos Hope are delighted to learn they have longer to visit the ship than originally scheduled.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How to deal with the aftermath of festive spending

There are roughly six weeks between an early December salary payment and January month-end. Consumers will likely spend more than at any other time – often on credit.




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News24 Business | Raubex reports profit jump, eyes pickup in SA infrastructure spend

Infrastructure, materials, and mining group Raubex has reported a sharp climb in interim profit, helped by a pickup in SA road construction activity.




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The 8 Things Teachers Know for Certain When Schools Reopen

There are some serious questions that still need answers, but there are a few certainties that teachers can hold onto, writes Casey M. Bethel.




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Penn State Laureate to begin Commonwealth Campus visits week of Sept. 16

Penn State Laureate Michele Dunleavy, professor of dance at the University Park campus, will visit Penn State Altoona, Beaver, Shenango and Behrend the week of Sept. 16 for class visits, performances and workshops. It will be the first leg of her tour across the commonwealth during the 2024–25 academic year.