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‘This really opened me up to a … career in aviation’ – Chicago Tribune

Automotive students at East Leyden and West Leyden high schools got behind-the-scenes access to an American Airlines hangar at O’Hare International Airport during a recent field trip.

In a Leyden Community High School District 212 news release, school officials explained that students who have taken at least three years of automotive classes – Autos I, Autos II and Service Autos – were able to take the field trip and explore careers in aviation mechanics and operations.

Jason Cardosa, a senior at West Leyden High School, said he had never been on an airplane until this field trip.

“The planes are

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François Legault critic for Ottawa’s ‘insulting’ health funding offer – Montreal

A day after Ottawa put its offer on the table, opposition parties are calling François Legault’s negotiations of health transfers a fail.

They say coming back with one-sixth of what was needed is not enough.

“Pull yourself together Mr. Premier and go collect our money,” said Liberal leader Marc Tanguay to Legault at the National Assembly.

Critics say Legault came out of negotiations with Prime Minister Trudeau and other premiers Tuesday afternoon sounding resigned over Ottawa’s offer.

On Wednesday, the opposition let him know he can’t just give up.

“I expect a little fight,” said liberal health critic André Fortin.

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In Pursuit of Wildness: Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a place that my brother Leo has always talked about: “It is a sacred place. You easily go back in time.” He said that the town of Chinle had food, gas, convenience stores, and ample lodging but encouraged me to find the Cottonwood Campground inside the park. The campground, operated by the Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department, is perfect for the night. I normally lay out my camping tarp and sleep on the ground. Not tonight. There are millions of small red ants everywhere.

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Pricing for Wholesale – The Winfooz Blog

Managing inventory has traditionally been a time-consuming process for car dealers, but with the introduction of new technology, how you buy and sell your cars has changed forever. We know this, and we are here to help. There are two different ways to sell vehicles, retail and wholesale. Getting your price right when selling to either market is essential, getting it wrong and you either undervalue your stock or risk not selling it due to unrealistic pricing.

There are significant differences auto dealers need to know about wholesale prices vs retail prices, but first, we must say that discussions on

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Stafford toxic plume spread to Wawa plaza after the company failed to act: NJ lawsuit

STAFFORD — State authorities filed a lawsuit this week against a Route 9 property owner they said is responsible for cleaning up a decades-old chemical spill from a former gas station.

Melcam Properties LLC of Freehold owns 433 North Main Street, a property on the northeast corner of the intersection of Route 9 and Hilliard Boulevard in Stafford, where the state Department of Environmental Protection said the company failed to follow a cleanup plan.

Groundwater there is contaminated with benzene, a chemical that can lead to leukemia, anemia, bone marrow failure and cardiovascular disease, according to the DEP.

The plume

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LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. today announced it has closed on the sale of its KIA and Subaru Dealerships in Mount Hope, WV and Provided a Corporate Update

FORT LAUDERDALE, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. (“LMP” or the “Company”), an e-commerce and facilities-based automotive retailer in the United States, today announced it has closed on the sale of its KIA and Subaru dealerships in Mount Hope, WV.

ABOUT LMP AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS, INC.
LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. offers a wide array of products and services fulfilling the entire vehicle ownership lifecycle, including new and used vehicles, finance and insurance products and automotive repair and maintenance.
Our proprietary e-commerce technology and strategy are designed to disrupt the industry by leveraging our experienced teams, growing selection

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Updated hand-washing guidelines for applying in your home

Beyond the usual soap, water and paper towel treatment, hand hygiene has typically been the domain of health-care professionals and food and beverage workers.

However, the COVID-19 pandemic served as a reminder for households around the world about the importance of thorough, multi-step hand washing. The way respiratory viruses have circulated this winter following the return to in-person learning and pre-pandemic social activities, most Canadians could probably benefit from a refresher.

Fortunately, the standard essential practices for hand hygiene in health-care settings have just received an update, thanks to a collaboration between five major US-based medical organizations.

The latest recommendations

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Don’t like drinking plain water? 10 healthy ideas for staying hydrated this summer

Have you heard the saying “water is life?” Well, it’s true.

Water is an essential nutrient. Our body cannot produce sufficient water to live, so we need to consume water through food and fluids to survive.

Maintaining hydration is one of the most fundamental components of good health. But lots of people don’t like drinking plain water much. The good news is there are many other healthy ways to help you stay hydrated.

Why hydration is important

Water is vital for many aspects of body functioning. About half of our blood is “blood plasma,” which is over 90% water. Blood

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