SCOTLAND is carrying out less than one third of the tests it has the capacity to do in the Covid-19 crisis – as concerns grow about the nation's test, trace and isolate strategy in any future easing of lockdown.

PREPARATIONS to give out millions of coronavirus vaccines must start now or Scotland risks compounding the economic damage caused by the pandemic, a leading expert has warned.

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Source: www.businessinsider.com - Saturday, May 09, 2020
Mother's Day is the single most important holiday for flower shops, with many businesses relying on strong holiday sales to survive the summertime slowdown in demand for flowers. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, spring 2020 got off to an ominous start for florists across the United States. 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. CEO Chris McCann and BloomNation CEO and cofounder Farbod Shoraka told Business Insider that their florist partners are seeing a major uptick in spending in the run-up to Mother's Day. The National Retail Federation is projecting that flower sales on Mother's Day will increase from $2.01 billion to $2.1 billion in 2020. Despite the good news, there remain major challenges to florists and the flower industry as a whole during COVID-19, including a major downturn for growers and wholesalers, reduced staffing, and even figuring out distribution capabilities. But Society of American Florists CEO Kate Penn told Busines Insider that florists are some of the "resourceful" and scrappy business owners out there: "Come rain, sleet, or social distancing they'll figure out how to get it delivered." Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . For flower shops across the United States, Mother's Day is the most important date on the calendar. Millions of Americans setting out to make their moms feel special with a bright bouquet consistently ensure that the second Sunday of May is the biggest holiday in the flower business

Source: www.mmafighting.com - Friday, May 08, 2020
Check out video reaction to breaking news that UFC middleweight Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has tested positive for coronavirus and is out of his UFC 249 fight against Uriah Hall .

In a nation filled with tribal tension, OM works toward reconciliation through youth conferences, relief outreaches and a bookshop filled with Bibles.

Children's club at the church in Tkvarcheli, which is held by MDT students, impacts lives of local children and gives them hope.

Algeria could transform missions in the Middle East, with a new ministry seeking to send 1,000 Algerian missionaries by 2025.

The Bailie family serve with their local church as part of OM in Ireland's Philippian Project.

In 2008, OM Ireland purchased Lacken House to be their headquarters. Ten years and hundreds of people later, the team continues to minister from the heart of Ireland.

He was surfing off Manresa State Beach on the northern end of Monterey Bay.

Deputy will be charged with trespassing and breaking and entering.

Penn State Altoona students from various disciplines showcased their work through Zoom presentations to faculty, staff, students, the local community, family and friends.

Penn State Altoona this spring recognized outstanding employee contributions with the 2020 faculty and staff awards.

The annual Student Awards Ceremony — celebrating achievements in scholarship, service, creative activity, student life, athletics, and more — is now available to view online.

Professionals at the North Central PA LaunchBox have made it their top priority to help business and industry navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak. Furthermore, LaunchBox staff members are already looking ahead to the end of quarantine, when they’ll help businesses in the region return to normal. To help meet that end, business owners and industry leaders are being asked to participate in a short survey to help identify their needs and concerns during this trying time, and into the future.

James Dillard, distinguished professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State, describes strategies to help regulate emotions during the stress and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.

Response to Intervention (RTI) has been proven to work with students. Why don't we use it with teachers?

Having all children reading on grade level by third grade must include students with disabilities such as dyslexia, say organization leaders.

Data from a soon-to-be published report on RTI implementation shows that some states don't have a framework for evaluating program effectiveness.

OM Ecuador recently began a sport clinic and league. The outreach is designed to connect with children in the poor San Francisco district of Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Over a thousand people visited the medical clinic that OM Ecuador recently installed in the small town of Cadeate. Many also came to faith.

“I climb in the name of the young women we serve,” said Boris Salinas, who will participate in a Freedom Climb event on 26 April.

OM Ecuador's annual mission school (ECTM) impacts 13 lives, while changing one community.

“Jesus really died for me?” asks one child during a recent outreach in Cañar, where OM witnesses God impact many through sports and Bible study.

Manta, Ecuador :: Logos Hope's volunteers visit an area affected by the 2016 earthquake and share hope with children there.

A new church in Tienen begins as a result of an OM outreach done in partnership with a church in Leuven.

Relationships, mentoring, fun, practical work, spiritual growth and learning to love others are all part of OM Belgium's fACTOR programme.

OM field leader Martin believes Belgium has a strategic part to play, with OM, in helping grow a church planting movement in Europe.

A group of Guatemalan volunteers join OM Colombia's leader in ministering to prisoners, students, women and children in Cartagena, Colombia.

The Gospel is primarily about relationships that impact, influence and are relevant, states Pastor Hugo Echeverri, a representative of OM in Colombia.

Barranquilla, Colombia :: Mission organisations come together on board Logos Hope to inspire Latinos to serve God around the world.

In a nation filled with tribal tension, OM works toward reconciliation through youth conferences, relief outreaches and a bookshop filled with Bibles.

Children's club at the church in Tkvarcheli, which is held by MDT students, impacts lives of local children and gives them hope.

Algeria could transform missions in the Middle East, with a new ministry seeking to send 1,000 Algerian missionaries by 2025.

The Bailie family serve with their local church as part of OM in Ireland's Philippian Project.

In 2008, OM Ireland purchased Lacken House to be their headquarters. Ten years and hundreds of people later, the team continues to minister from the heart of Ireland.

In a nation filled with tribal tension, OM works toward reconciliation through youth conferences, relief outreaches and a bookshop filled with Bibles.

Children's club at the church in Tkvarcheli, which is held by MDT students, impacts lives of local children and gives them hope.

Algeria could transform missions in the Middle East, with a new ministry seeking to send 1,000 Algerian missionaries by 2025.

The Bailie family serve with their local church as part of OM in Ireland's Philippian Project.

In 2008, OM Ireland purchased Lacken House to be their headquarters. Ten years and hundreds of people later, the team continues to minister from the heart of Ireland.

"Life is incomplete without that special someone, who lights up every moment of life," wrote Salman Khan

The decision means that Dynamo Dresden, who are bottom of the second division, will not be able to play their fixture against Hanover next weekend.

AC Milan said that the team would continue the individual training programmes that they and other Serie A clubs had begun this week.

Pat Cummins also said he owes Brendon McCullum and the KKR staff "a few dinners" for showing confidence in him during the IPL auction.

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A French surfer has survived a shark attack in Australia with only minor leg injuries by punching it twice, local media reported.

Mother's Day 2020: Sachin Tendulkar came up with a sweet and innovative wish on the special occasion of Mother's Day.

The Indian and American pharmaceutical companies are currently working together on at least three possible vaccines to fight the coronavirus, India Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh...