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ATLANTA (AP) — Classrooms, dorms, cafeterias and stadiums are likely to be full again this fall at Georgia's public universities. The University System of Georgia on Wednesday announced that it has asked all campuses to plan for normal operations during the fall 2021 semester. “This decision comes as wider

By Julia Bertino Feb 23, 2021 (Undated) -- Electricity customers who didnt reserve power during last weeks cold snap and shortages could see an increase in their February electric bill. The Nebraska Public Power District says they dont foresee the same impact that some people in Texas may face, but electric demand on NPPD’s system increased during the five days of record cold temperatures. “If a customer used more electricity than they normally do, their bill will likely go up for the mo...

Power officials are asking for continued conservation efforts by customers through at least Wednesday after central part of the country dealt with high demand and short supplies Tuesday, and they say more rolling blackouts are not out of the question. The Southwest Power Pool ordered controlled service interruptions from its’ member utilities early Tuesday in [...]

Committee Reports House Appropriations — Human Resources Subcommittee Chairman Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) and her Human Resources Subcommittee spent a part of President’s Day hearing more specifics regarding the FY 2022 Budget needs, particularly around the areas of the Departments of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Human Resources (including Division of Family and Children’s Services), Veterans Services, Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities and Georgia Vocational R...

More areas of the state could soon be affected by continued rolling power outages created by increased demand during the states recent spell of bitter cold.

This NYC ice cream parlor is famous for wild flavors - its surviving the pandemic by catering to Jewish customers   Bruce Becker behind the counter at Max and Minas. NEW YORK (JTA) - On a frosty Tuesday in January, Mark Becker strode into Max and Minas ice cream shop holding a netted green bag filled with fresh oranges.  "Maybe hes making orange ice cream," his brother Bruce said from behind the counter. Max and Minas flavors tend to change with the seasons, the Jewish holidays and the Becker...

Herne Bay animal rescue Retreat into Wonderland hit by flooding and seeking new home An animal rescue centre has been hit with flooding after a very rainy start to the year. Fire engines had to be called to Retreat into Wonderland in Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, after water began seeping into a large stable that houses farm animals. Flooding at Retreat into Wonderland animal sanctuary in Herne Bay. Picture: Retreat into Wonderland CIC Flooding at Retreat into Wonderland animal sanctuary in Her...

Americas Oldest Holistic Health Expo Has Just Gone Virtual USA, February 5, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NEWLIFE Expo and Magazine was created by visionary entrepreneur Mark Becker, nicknamed Yogiman by Robin Williams, who had the foresight to open the first Yoga center and herb shop in NYC in 1975. Not only did Serenity, his center, have 400 herbs in bulk, it was the first place where New Yorkers could buy herbs in capsules or tinctures. When Mark first wr...

“Maybe he’s making orange ice cream,” his brother Bruce said from behind the counter. Max and Mina’s flavors tend to change with the seasons, the Jewish holidays and the Becker brothers’ moods. Winter doesn’t stop the experimentation. “I’m using all of it, even the peel,” Mark Becker said firmly, swinging the bag over his shoulder and vanishing into the back of the Queens store. Since 1997, Max and Mina’s has become famous for its creative flavors — some of them inspired b...

This NYC ice cream parlor is famous for wild flavors. It’s surviving the pandemic by catering to Jewish customers. Bruce Becker behind the counter at Max and Minas. (Shira Feder) Advertisement NEW YORK (JTA) — On a frosty Tuesday in January, Mark Becker strode into Max and Mina’s ice cream shop holding a netted green bag filled with fresh oranges.  “Maybe he’s making orange ice cream,” his brother Bruce said from behind the counter. Max and Mina’s flavors tend to ch...