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Nanuet High School cancels first day of classes due to sewage problem

CLARKSTOWN Nanuet Senior High school will be closed on Wednesday the first day of classes due to an issue with the building’s main sewer pipe, according to a statement from Superintendent Kevin McCahill.

There will be no in-person or virtual classes for ninth through 12th graders in the district, and there will be no access to the building for before- or after-school activities, according to the statement posted to the district website. High school Principal Michael Mahoney said the cancellation of classes includes students attending the morning and afternoon CTEC programs at Rockland BOCES.

“We know everyone at the high

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US Women Getting Fatter | Diabetic Mediterranean Diet

September 5, 2022 · 7:00 PM

You men are gaining weight, too!

From the Journal of Obesity:

…. 10-year weight gain is substantially greater in US women compared to men. On average (±SE), women gained 5.4 ± 0.3 kg and 9.2 ± 0.4 percent of their initial weight over the previous 10 years, whereas men gained 2.6 ± 0.2 kg and 3.8 ± 0.3 percent of their initial weight. in general, compared to US men, women gained about twice as much weight (kg) and 2.4 times more weight expressed as a percent of initial weight, over the previous

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I’m not anti-public school. I’m just pro-choice

Stock photo of books in classroom.

Stock photo of books in classroom.

A recent guest column in the Tallahassee Democrat by Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna extolled the virtues of a public education while warning of the harm done to that system by education choice scholarships.

I can sum up my reaction to that narrative in one word: Wow.

I’ve worked in private schools for more than 25 years, serving as principal for the last 11 years at Kingdom Life Preparatory Academy, a private, faith-based K-12 school in Tallahassee. I see on a daily basis the difference a private school education makes in the lives

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Sugar-Free Berry Breakfast Bars (with frozen berries)

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Put that cereal down! These Sugar-Free Berry Breakfast Bars are gonna change your breakfast game this summer.

Why you’ll love this recipe

It’s made with easy-to-find ingredients.

It’s sugar-free. No white sugar. No “unrefined” sugar. No honey. No stevia. No maple syrup.

It’s so good-for-you, you can eat it for breakfast. every day.

It’s gluten-free.

It’s easy to make.

It’s loaded with anti-oxidants and other nutrients

Berries Good Health Benefits of Berries

Sugar-Free Berry Bars

Berries provide you with a number of benefits for your health.

1. Berries can help with weight loss.

2. Berries can help keep blood sugar and insulin levels

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Managing the risk of ‘grey fleet’ – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

With the growing trend for online shopping, next-day delivery and the retail/hospitality experience showing no signs of slowing down, businesses frequently need to recruit extra staff to meet increased demand (particularly in the run up to Christmas). A major national newspaper has reported that approximately 250,000 temporary positions will be on offer over the festive period and not just in restaurants, bars and shops, but also in warehouses and delivery.

Yodel, the courier giant recently announced they need an extra 1,500 temporary staff nationwide, including HGV class 1 drivers, warehouse operatives, van drivers and couriers to fulfill client demand. With

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The Blue Monday Myth – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

‘Blue Monday’ may not be supported by hard evidence, but depression and other mental health issues are a real concern in the workplace.

Before 2005 no-one talked about Blue Monday.

The reason for this is because the idea that the third Monday in the month of January, later dubbed ‘Blue Monday’, was invented in a press release 15 years ago. The method used to develop the concept has since come under a lot of scrutiny, but despite this, a lot of people do suffer with their mental health during the winter.

According to research conducted by pollster YouGov, as many

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Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd. – RoSPA Office Security Weblog

2019 was a spectacular 12 months for Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd. on the Wills Bros info

RoSPA Well being & Security Awards. In addition to being Extremely Counseled within the Well being & Security Crew of the Yr, in addition they achieved a RoSPA Gold Achievement Award.

Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd. first entered the RoSPA Awards again in 2017, successful a Silver RoSPA Award. Since then, they’ve continued to enter, pushing themselves to win a Gold Award in 2018 after which once more in 2019. We spoke to Kieran Doona, Well being and Security Supervisor at Wills Bros Civil Engineering

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Dyer & Butler Ltd – RoSPA Office Security Weblog

From their Security, Sustainability and Coaching Director, Steven Broom, being awarded PrintWell being and Security Influencer of the 12 months 2019, to successful a lot of President and Gold Medal Awards throughout quite a lot of divisions, Dyer & Butler Ltd loved an excellent 2019.

As one of many first winners of the Influencer of the 12 months Award, we not too long ago caught up with Steven to search out out Dyer & Butler Ltd’s spectacular awards historical past, and the way successful a RoSPA Award has benefited each himself and his group…

What advantages does successful a RoSPA

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