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Austin Peay State University’s 36th Annual Percussion Halloween Concert to be held virtual ...

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:30:52 GMT

Clarksville, TN – The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic won’t stop Frank N. Stein, Mr. Ghost and Ms. Pumpkin from visiting the Austin Peay State University campus later this month for the APSU Percussion Ensemble’s 36th Annual Halloween Concert at 7:30pm on Friday, October 30th, 2020.

Austin Peay State University’s 36th Annual Percussion Halloween Concert to be streamed live Friday, October 30th. (APSU)

But to keep these ghoulish guests – and the entire community safe – the popular event will be live-streamed on the APSU Music Department Facebook Page. This year’s concert will only feature one show with no admission fee.

“I’d still like to support Loaves & Fishes (and honestly, they probably need help more than ever!), so if you want to contribute, go to their website, Loaves & Fishes or swing by the Music/Mass Communication Building and drop your donation (two cans of food) into the Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert Garbage Can, located just outside the front door of the building,” David Steinquest, Austin Peay State University professor of percussion, said. “Be careful with it! That’s a real musical instrument!”

This year’s concert features music from the Row-Loff Productions Concert Library (published by Chris Brooks and Chris Crockarell), and yes, they will appear on the concert to provide their disruptive moments of mayhem! The event will feature classical transcriptions, including Richard Strauss’ Thus Sprach Zarathustra (music from 2001: A Space Odyssey), Gounod’s Funeral March for a Marionette (the Alfred Hitchcock Theme), Kodaly’s Viennese Musical Clock, Bartok’s Allegro barbaro and Prokofiev’s March from The Love for Three Oranges.

“There will be two ‘all-drum’ pieces, Tridecagon and Witch Doctor, and I will go on record stating that the usually disparaged and maligned garbage can will have its moment in the spotlight on All About Dat Trash!” Steinquest said.

The stage will still be festively decorated! The ensemble will still be clad in spooky costumes! And as usual, Steinquest’s costume will be top secret!

“So, although we must be socially distanced, please still ‘come’ to the APSU Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert,” he said. “I assure you a good time will still be had by all!”

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover heads to Mars with 3D-Printed Parts

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:30:30 GMT

Pasadena, CA – If you want to see science fiction at work, visit a modern machine shop, where 3D printers create materials in just about any shape you can imagine. NASA is exploring the technique – known as additive manufacturing when used by specialized engineers – to build rocket engines as well as potential outposts on the Moon and Mars.

Nearer in the future is a different milestone: NASA’s Perseverance rover, which lands on the Red Planet on February 18th, 2021, carries 11 metal parts made with 3D printing.

This photo shows a 3D printing technique where a printer head scans over each layer of a part, blowing metal powder which is melted by a laser. It’s one of several ways parts are 3D printed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, but was not used to create the parts aboard the Perseverance rover. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)

Instead of forging, molding, or cutting materials, 3D printing relies on lasers to melt powder in successive layers to give shape to something.

Doing so allows engineers to play with unique designs and traits, such as making hardware lighter, stronger, or responsive to heat or cold.

“It’s like working with papier-mâché,” said Andre Pate, the group lead for additive manufacturing at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. “You build each feature layer by layer, and soon you have a detailed part.”

Curiosity, Perseverance’s predecessor, was the first mission to take 3D printing to the Red Planet. It landed in 2012 with a 3D-printed ceramic part inside the rover’s ovenlike Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument. NASA has since continued to test 3D printing for use in spacecraft to make sure the reliability of the parts is well understood.

As “secondary structures,” Perseverance’s printed parts wouldn’t jeopardize the mission if they didn’t work as planned, but as Pate said, “Flying these parts to Mars is a huge milestone that opens the door a little more for additive manufacturing in the space industry.”

A Shell for PIXL

The outer shell of PIXL, one of the instruments aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover, includes several parts that were made of 3D-printed titanium. The inset shows the front half of the two-piece shell part it was finished. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)

Of the 11 printed parts going to Mars, five are in Perseverance’s PIXL instrument. Short for the Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry, the lunchbox-size device will help the rover seek out signs of fossilized microbial life by shooting X-ray beams at rock surfaces to analyze them.

PIXL shares space with other tools in the 88-pound (40-kilogram) rotating turret at the end of the rover’s 7-foot-long (2-meter-long) robotic arm. To make the instrument as light as possible, the JPL team designed PIXL’s two-piece titanium shell, a mounting frame, and two support struts that secure the shell to the end of the arm to be hollow and extremely thin. In fact, the parts, which were 3D printed by a vendor called Carpenter Additive, have three or four times less mass than if they’d been produced conventionally.

“In a very real sense, 3D printing made this instrument possible,” said Michael Schein, PIXL’s lead mechanical engineer at JPL. “These techniques allowed us to achieve a low mass and high-precision pointing that could not be made with conventional fabrication.”

MOXIE Turns Up the Heat

Perseverance’s six other 3D-printed parts can be found in an instrument called the Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, or MOXIE. This device will test technology that, in the future, could produce industrial quantities of oxygen to create rocket propellant on Mars, helping astronauts launch back to Earth.

To create oxygen, MOXIE heats Martian air up to nearly 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit (800 degrees Celsius). Within the device are six heat exchangers – palm-size nickel-alloy plates that protect key parts of the instrument from the effects of high temperatures.

This X-ray image shows the inside of a 3D-printed part inside of Perseverance’s MOXIE instrument. Martian air will be carried inside the tiny channels in the center of this part, where they’ll be pre-heated. X-ray images like these are used to check for defects inside of parts; in this case, engineers checked to make sure the channels were free of 3D printing powder. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)

While a conventionally machined heat exchanger would need to be made out of two parts and welded together, MOXIE’s were each 3D-printed as a single piece at nearby Caltech, which manages JPL for NASA.

“These kinds of nickel parts are called superalloys because they maintain their strength even at very high temperatures,” said Samad Firdosy, a material engineer at JPL who helped develop the heat exchangers. “Superalloys are typically found in jet engines or power-generating turbines. They’re really good at resisting corrosion, even while really hot.”

Although the new manufacturing process offers convenience, each layer of alloy that the printer lays down can form pores or cracks that can weaken the material. To avoid this, the plates were treated in a hot isostatic press – a gas crusher – that heats material to over 1,832 degrees Fahrenheit (1,000 degrees Celsius) and adds intense pressure evenly around the part. Then, engineers used microscopes and lots of mechanical testing to check the microstructure of the exchangers and ensure they were suitable for spaceflight.

“I really love microstructures,” Firdosy said. “For me to see that kind of detail as material is printed, and how it evolves to make this functional part that’s flying to Mars – that’s very cool.”

About the Mars Perseverance Rover’s Mission

A key objective of Perseverance’s mission on Mars is astrobiology, including the search for signs of ancient microbial life. The rover will characterize the planet’s geology and past climate, pave the way for human exploration of the Red Planet, and be the first mission to collect and cache Martian rock and regolith (broken rock and dust).

Subsequent missions, currently under consideration by NASA in cooperation with ESA (the European Space Agency), would send spacecraft to Mars to collect these cached samples from the surface and return them to Earth for in-depth analysis.

The Mars 2020 mission is part of a larger program that includes missions to the Moon as a way to prepare for human exploration of the Red Planet. Charged with returning astronauts to the Moon by 2024, NASA will establish a sustained human presence on and around the Moon by 2028 through NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration plans.

JPL, which is managed for NASA by Caltech in Pasadena, Southern California, built and manages operations of the Perseverance and Curiosity rovers.

For more about Perseverance:

mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/

nasa.gov/perseverance

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Donald Trump is Strengthening Border Security, Keeping Violent Criminals. ...

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 03:00:23 GMT

Washington, D.C. – “Anyone who cares about establishing an orderly immigration system and ending the flow of illegal drugs, violent criminals and human traffickers coming across our southern border should take heart from the undeniable fact that President Donald Trump’s administration is winning the fight for border security,” National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd writes for Fox News.

“This is proof of a profound change in the dynamics of migration in a direction most Americans have long supported.”

Click here to read more.

“Israel and Bahrain on Sunday formally declared that they have made peace and established formal diplomatic relations, only the fourth such agreement between the Jewish state and an Arab country,” Raphael Ahren reports. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin represented the Trump Administration, which helped broker the deal. Read more in The Times of Israel.

“A top Federal Communications Commission staffer blasted Twitter” for freezing the New York Post’s Twitter account—while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is still free to tweet. “The dictator—who once called for the destruction of Israel on the social media site—has posted at least six tweets since Wednesday, when The Post’s account was blocked,” Tamar Lapin reports for the New York Post.

“Health care in America is too bureaucratic, costly, and complex. Self-styled ‘progressive’ politicians claim they have a ‘remedy’ for that; namely, the creation of a new government-run health plan,” four policy experts from the Heritage Foundation write. “If progressives were to enact their massive demolition project, they claim that American health care will be superior . . . Don’t believe it.” Read more in The Daily Signal.

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United Way, Local Mayors unite to Feed Families

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 01:00:37 GMT

Clarksville, TN – United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region has put together a Farmers to Families event at 1:00pm on October 21st in First Baptist Church’s preschool parking lot at Hiter Street and Commerce Street.

This event is a result of a partnership between Carolyn Watson, Director of the Cumberland Baptist Disaster Relief Team, and the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region along with Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, Stewart County Mayor Robin Brandon, and Houston County Mayor Paul Bailey to provide more than 1,200 food boxes to local families in need.

Food boxes will be available to 600 Clarksville families on a first-come basis at the October 21st event. The remaining 600 food boxes have been alloted to Houston County and Stewart County families.

“We are grateful to have the opportunity to partner with Farmers to Families as a resource to our community,” said Valerie Guzman, CEO of United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region. “This includes our neighbors in Houston and Stewart counties who have equally been affected by COVID-19. Being good neighbors is the united way.”

As restaurants, hotels, and other food-service businesses have been hurt by COVID-19 Coronavirus, the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) partnered with national, regional and local distributors to purchase $4 billion in fresh produce, dairy and meat products. These products are packaged into family-sized boxes and distributed through local food banks, community and faith-based organizations, and other non-profits.

The Farmers to Families Program contacted Carolyn Watson who then partnered with the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region to ensure enough resources for a successful event. Local mayors were contacted for support for the event.

“The pandemic continues to stress families in our community with food and income insecurity,” Mayor Pitts said. “These food boxes are lifelines for folks in need during these uncertain times. When approached by the United Way about their event, I was happy to send some of our people their way to help out. I thank the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region for leading the way to meet community needs.”

Since the program began on May 15th, the Farmers to Families Food Box Program has provided more than 106 million boxes for families in need because of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.

For more on the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, go to https://bit.ly/3lRIk87

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announces Warrant Search now available on their website

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 23:00:13 GMT

Clarksville, TN – The Warrant Search feature on the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) website is operational.

To use the feature click on the following link: https://api.mcgtn.org/publicinquiry/warrant/search.

The information provided is for reference only. Further confirmation can be made by contacting the Warrants Division at 931.648.0611.

Do not make any attempt to apprehend an individual with a warrant on file. If you know the location of an individual with a warrant, please call 911.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Search

Non-custodial fingerprint services provided by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are available on Tuesdays between 9:00am–11:00am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

No appointment necessary. Cost is $5.00.

Non-custodial fingerprint services are for pre-employment purposes only.

If you are acquiring fingerprints as part of your conceal carry permit application, you will need to set-up an appointment with IdentiGo or the UPS Store.

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This Week at APSU: Art + Design Faculty Triennial exhibition wraps up this week

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 21:00:32 GMT

Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Art + Design Faculty Triennial runs through October 23rd, 2020.

The triennial showcases the artwork of our dedicated and talented APSU Art + Design faculty.

360º video allows online virtual walk through of Austin Peay State University’s Art + Design Faculty Triennial. (APSU)

The triennial gives students a chance to engage in their professor’s work and a chance for the community to see the work of the professional artists that teach at Austin Peay State University.

Daily social media posts featuring an exhibiting artist per day will also accompany the exhibition.

The triennial will be at The New Gallery, located in the Art + Design building on the APSU campus.

Hours for The New Gallery are 10:00am-3:00pm Monday-Thursday. The gallery is closed on weekends and holidays and follows the university’s academic calendar. To maintain social distance measures, a 15-person limit rule will be in effect.

A 360-degree virtual walk-through video is available here.

You can read more about the triennial here.

COVID-19 Testing available to Students, Employees

In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Health, Austin Peay State University offers COVID-19 Coronavirus testing on the campus to faculty, staff and students who meet specific conditions. Please seek out testing immediately if any of these conditions applies to you:

You are experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms, or
You have been in close contact (within 6 feet for 10 minutes or more) with someone with a confirmed COVID-19 Coronavirus diagnosis, or
You have been informed that you are a member of a group or team that is undergoing surveillance testing.

Boyd Health Services is conducting free COVID-19 Coronavirus testing at the rear entrance of the Ard Building Monday-Friday, 9:00am-11:00am. Testing is conducted on a drop-in basis, with no appointment necessary.

For more, click here.

Other Austin Peay State University happenings this week:

March at the Peay, 2:00pm Monday, October 19th, at Fortera Stadium. Click here for more.
GPC Breast Cancer Awareness Event, 11:00am Tuesday, October 20th, at APSU Morgan University Center Ballroom C. Click here for more.
WNDAACC Halloween Bash, 4:00pm Wednesday, October 21st, at the APSU Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center. Click here for more.

For information about other happenings at APSU, click here.

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Tennessee Department of Health reports 2,812 new cases of Coronavirus in Tennessee, October ...

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:28:49 GMT

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) reports that there have been 220,556 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus as of Sunday, October 18th, 2020. That is an increase of 2,812 cases from Sunday’s 217,744. There have been 2,789 (+13) confirmed deaths in Tennessee because of the virus.

S E V E N T Y T H R E E new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus have been reported in Montgomery County. The total is at 3,857. There has been fifty one deaths in Montgomery County due to the virus.

Coronavirus

There have been TWENTY THREE new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Robertson County. The total is at 2,485 There have been thirty nine deaths in Robertson County due to the virus. FOURTEEN new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus have been reported in Cheatham County. The total is at 969. There has been eleven deaths in Cheatham County due to the virus.

TWENTY SEVEN new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus have been reported in Dickson County. The total in Dickson County is at 1,562. There has been eighteen deaths in Dickson County because of the virus.

There have been T E N new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Houston County. The total in Houston County is 389. There has been fourteen deaths in Houston County due to the virus. FIVE new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus have been reported in Benton County. The total is at 387. There has been nine deaths in Benton County due to the virus.

SEVEN new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus have been reported in Humphreys County. The total is at 409. There has been four deaths in Humphreys County due to the virus.

There have been SEVEN new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Carroll County. The total in Carroll County is 1,093. There have been twenty four deaths in Carroll County due to the virus.

FIVE new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus have been reported in Henry County. The total is at 741. There has been ten deaths in Henry County due to the virus. Three have been THREE new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Stewart County. The total of cases in Stewart County is 308. There has been seven deaths in Stewart County due to the virus.

F O R T Y F O U R new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus have been reported in Christian County Kentucky. The total is at 1,699. There have been twenty six deaths in Christian County Kentucky due to the virus.

Nashville-Davidson County now has 29,801 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus. That is an increase of 376 cases from Sunday’s 29,425 There have been 325 deaths in Davidson County due to the virus.

According to John Hopkins University there are now a total of 8,180,502 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus in the United States. That is an increase of 47,129 cases in 24 hours from Sunday’s 8,133,373. There have now been 219,891 deaths in the United States connected to COVID-19 Coronavirus. This is an increase of 335 deaths from Sunday’s 219,556.

Tennessee Confirmed Cases

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Case Management Protocol

The Tennessee Department of Health will post updated COVID-19 Coronavirus cases including county of residence by 2:00pm each day at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html.
The TDH State Public Health Laboratory is running COVID-19 Coronavirus testing seven days a week to assist public health authorities and health care workers in identifying cases and treating individuals.
TDH directly oversees 89 county health departments and serves as a partner organization to the six major metropolitan jurisdictions including: Shelby County, Madison County, Davidson County, Knox County, Hamilton County and Sullivan County.

Recommended Precautions

Tennesseans are encouraged to take routine precautions used in guarding against respiratory viruses:

Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
Stay home if you are sick
Stay away from people who are sick

COVID-19 Symptoms

Most patients with confirmed COVID-19 Coronavirus infection have mild respiratory illness with fever, cough and shortness of breath. A smaller number of patients have severe symptoms requiring hospitalization.

COVID-19 Information Line

TDH has launched a Tennessee Coronavirus Public Information Line in partnership with the Tennessee Poison Center. The number is 877.857.2945 and is available daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm CT.

People with concerns about their health should contact their health care providers. TDH has additional information available at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated information and guidance available online at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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Planters Bank Presents…"What Lies Beneath” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, Friday

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:00:26 GMT

Clarksville, TN – On Friday, October 23rd, 2020, get into the Halloween spirit this weekend when Planters Bank Presents… Robert Zemeckis’ “What Lies Beneath” at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 7:00pm.

In this supernatural horror thriller starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford, it has been a year since Dr. Norman Spencer betrayed his beautiful wife Claire. But with Claire oblivious to the truth and the affair over, Norman’s life and marriage seem perfect — so perfect that when Claire tells him of hearing mysterious voices and seeing a young woman’s wraith-like image in their home, he dismisses her mounting terror as delusion.

What Lies Beneath

However, as Claire moves closer to the truth, it becomes clear that this apparition will not be dismissed, and has come back for Dr. Norman Spencer … and his beautiful wife.

Rating: PG-13 / Running time: 130 minutes / Release year: 2000 / Director: Robert Zemeckis / Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, Harrison Ford, Diana Scarwid, James Remar, Miranda Otto / Licensing: Swank Motion Pictures

Admission is $5.00 per person (plus a ticketing operation fee). Advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged, as seating is limited. Popcorn, assorted candy and drinks will be available as concessions in sealed packaging. Tickets are available online via the below button or by phone at 931.645.7699 and in person between 9:00am and 2:00pm, Tuesday through Friday. The box office will also be open starting 30 minutes prior to each Friday night’s movie.

Please note: Through the end of December, our box office will be closed on Mondays for our weekly professional cleanings. Special thanks to SERVPRO of Montgomery County for keeping the Roxy Regional Theatre clean and safe!

Due to the continued escalation of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic and in accordance with local regulations, seating will be limited to 50 people per showing and all patrons will be required to wear facial coverings to mask the nose and mouth. Groups will be limited to eight (8) guests and will be seated by staff members to ensure proper social distancing.

Sanitizing stations will be available in the building. For additional information about the steps the Roxy Regional Theatre staff are taking and what we are asking of our patrons to limit the spread of this virus, please view our COVID-19 Precautions and Requirements.

In the coming weeks, you can also look for such favorites as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, “Rocketman”, “Sunset Boulevard”, “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”, “Meet Me In St. Louis”, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, “The Polar Express” and “It’s A Wonderful Life”.

For our complete schedule of films and more information, please visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org/filmseries. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PlantersBankPresents!

About the Roxy Regional Theatre

The Roxy Regional Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to producing professional live theatre and promoting the arts, with emphasis on education, in Clarksville, Middle Tennessee and the Southeast. The theatre is located at 100 Franklin Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville.

For more information, visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org.

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Gateway Chamber Orchestra brings together Great Music, Engaging Stories, Music Learning for ...

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:00:26 GMT

Clarksville, TN – The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) mission includes serving the community in innovative ways, bringing musical culture to those around them.

Even during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, the GCO has found new ways to achieve this goal.

Gateway Chamber Orchestra selfie photo collage.

The school year has changed drastically, but the GCO will still reach elementary school-aged children with a new, free video project that pairs award-winning children’s books with great music.

Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Nashville Predators Foundation, the GCO’s Magical Music & Timeless Tales offers families with children in grades 3-5 in Montgomery County and Williamson County schools joyful and educational content in the classroom or right at home.

Each video episode includes a child’s book reading interspersed with specially selected music played by GCO musicians. Supplemental instructional materials prepared by classroom music teachers accompany each video. Episodes will release every other week beginning October 2020 through March 2021 and are accessible through district online resources.

About the Gateway Chamber Orchestra

The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) is a nationally-recognized cultural institution committed to enriching lives through innovative concerts, distinctive recordings and inspiring educational programs. Led by Music Director Gregory Wolynec, the GCO performs in two permanent homes – The George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall on the campus of Austin Peay State University in Clarksville and The Franklin Theatre in Franklin.

For more information about the Gateway Chamber Orchestra, visit www.gatewaychamberorchestra.com

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How to Tell the Difference Between Pest Allergies, COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Flu or Cold ...

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:00:12 GMT

Nashville, TN – Pest allergies caused by stinkbugs and ladybugs overwintering in your home may cause similar symptoms to COVID-19 Coronavirus, the flu and the common cold.

Moving into the cooler months and influenza season of 2020 is causing Americans to worry that it will be difficult to determine what disease or reaction they are having. COVID-19 Coronavirus, the flu, a common cold and pest allergies share a lot of similar symptoms.

Infographic determining the symptom differences between COVID-19, allergies, cold or flu. (U.S. Pest Protection)

Without a few key indicators or a test, you may not know for sure which one it is.

The main difference, between COVID-19 Coronavirus and the flu, is the loss of smell and taste.

Losing this sensation is one of the many wacky symptoms that can accompany the COVID-19 Coronavirus infection. This medical phenomenon is called anosmia.

Dealing with invasive pests in the fall months can not only cause an annoying distraction with crawling insects all over your ceiling, but can also cause some alarming allergic reactions that mimic the flu and COVID-19 Coronavirus. After pest allergies progress, the later stage symptoms do not develop into the same alarming signs as the flu or COVID-19 Coronavirus.

Symptoms of Pest Allergies

Below is a short list of some symptoms caused by pests and pest infestations in structures and homes, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America:

Skin rashes, itching or hives
Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat
Shortness of breath, trouble breathing or wheezing (whistling sound during breathing)
Dizziness and/or fainting
Stomach pain, vomiting, bloating or diarrhea
Feeling like something awful is about to happen

Ladybug and Stink Bug common allergic reactions

Ladybugs and Stinkbugs are looking for wintering areas in the voids of homes. They can enter homes and buildings by the hundreds and thousands. In fact, this could not only cause only a nuisance, but a health issue due to allergic reactions. Fleas are just as treacherous. Fleas can come from any pet, rodent or wildlife around your dwelling.

Stink bugs and ladybugs do not bite in order to transmit disease, however, both do cause allergic reactions. Most noteworthy, they have the ability to mimic some of the flu or COVID-19 Coronavirus symptoms. These symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, headache and even vomiting or diarrhea. To add, some of the allergic reactions that is a tell-tell sign to distinguish from COVID-19 Coronavirus and the flu are the following:

Itchy and watery eyes
Hives

For example, hives look like raised irregular shaped spots on your skin and sometimes appear red and swollen around the area.

Also, itchy & watery eyes are typical in allergies to pests. These symptoms are just two of the tell-tell signs of an allergic reaction.

Control and Prevention of Stink Bugs, Ladybugs

Areas you will find stink bugs, ladybugs are almost limitless, but a few key areas to look are the following:

Under beds
Beneath the Sofas
Crown molding cracks and surfaces
Window trim
Attics
Bookcases
Behind curtains

There are lots of ways to keep stink bugs and ladybugs out of your home.

A few simple ticks are the following:

Caulk windows inside and out
Weather strip entry doors
Secure crawlspace doors and entries
Caulk small gaps around pipe entry points from outside or under your home
Cap or screen your chimney
Hire U.S. Pest to treat the outside of your home’s perimeter as well as cracks and crevices where stinkbugs are entering or harboring.

Use the infographic above to have a quick reference for any symptoms you may be having. Furthermore, always call your doctor or seek medical attention if you are experiencing a medical emergency or trouble breathing

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Tennessee National Guard receives visit from Bulgarian officials

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:30:20 GMT

Nashville, TN – Dignitaries from Bulgaria visited Tennessee October 7th-9th, after signing a defense roadmap agreement with the United States at the Pentagon, October 6th, 2020.

The new training agenda, dubbed the U.S. – Bulgaria Defense Cooperation Roadmap, identifies the goals and mission of the Bulgarian military, and where the U.S. can assist them in meeting their goals, and enhancing their military capabilities.

Dignitaries with the Bulgarian Armed Forces observe an in-flight a refueling, Oct. 7, while onboard a KC-135 Stratomaker aircraft assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, based in Knoxville. The Bulgarian officials were on their way to Tennessee to spend time with the Tennessee National Guard, after signing a new training roadmap, renewing their partnership with the United States through 2030. (Staff Sgt. Timothy Cordeiro, Tennessee National Guard Public Affairs Office)

“We’ve had this partnership for 27 years,” said Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes, Tennessee’s Adjutant General. “We have a long history of training together and have maintained a strong relationship over the years. We will continue to train together and share information.”

Tennessee and Bulgaria have been partners since 1993, when they originally became one of the first pairs to team up in the State Partnership Program. The SPP links together a unique component of the Department of Defense – a state’s National Guard – with the armed forces equivalent of a partner country in a cooperative, mutually beneficial relationship.

After the official signing at the Pentagon, Maj. Gen. Holmes brought Bulgarian officials back to Tennessee, where they spent a few days with their partners from the SPP.

Bulgarian Chief of Defense Adm. Emil Eftimov fires the M-17 handgun, Oct. 8, at a small-arms pop-up range at Volunteer Training Site – Tullahoma. Bulgarian officials visited the Tennessee National Guard after signing a new training roadmap with the U.S., renewing their partnership through 2030. (Staff Sgt. Timothy Cordeiro, Tennessee National Guard Public Affairs Office)

On October 7th, Tihomir Stoytchev, Bulgarian Ambassador to the U.S., Krasimir Karakachanov, Bulgarian Minister of Defense, and Emil Eftimov, Bulgarian Chief of Defense, and others accompanied Tennessee National Guard leadership onto a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 134th Air Refueling Wing, based in Knoxville.

The Bulgarians then witnessed an in-flight refueling of four F-16 Fighting Falcons, from the South Carolina National Guard, while on their way to Tennessee.

During their time in Tennessee, the Bulgarians were treated to an array of demonstrations at weapons ranges, training facilities and entry control points. They were given a realistic view of training U.S. forces undergo on a regular basis, and how Bulgaria Armed Forces training compares to American forces. The Bulgarian delegation also got to fire the M-17, the Army’s new handgun, at a smalls-arms, pop-up target range in Tullahoma.

“These visits give us an opportunity to learn from each other,” said Mr. Krasimir Karakachanov, Bulgarian Minister of Defense. “I’m positive our joint work will be getting even better and more efficient in the future, in the name of the security of our two great countries.”

The Tennessee National Guard also hosted the Bulgarians on a tour of the world famous Jack Daniels Distillery, and took them to eat at “Taste of Europe,” a middle-Tennessee restaurant owned and operated by Bulgarian-Americans. The following day, the group received a VIP tour of President Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage home, just outside Nashville.

In the last 27 years, Bulgaria and Tennessee have participated in over 600 events together, to include training exercises and community outreach projects, both here in Tennessee and abroad. Tennessee leaders look forward to continuing to build on their relationship with the Bulgarians, in an effort to strengthen strategic interests while increasing mutual warfighting capabilities.

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NASA says study connects Weather Near Landfall to Hurricane Intensity

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:30:46 GMT

Pasadena, CA – According to NASA, although most hurricanes tend to weaken as they approach land, some rapidly increase in strength just prior to landfall – a phenomenon that is both dangerous and hard to forecast. As the climate continues to warm, the number of storms that fall into the latter category is likely to increase, presenting a stark reality for communities in their paths.

Because current weather models can’t accurately predict this sudden intensification, communities preparing for a lesser storm often don’t have time to respond to the arrival of a much stronger one or to the magnitude of destruction it is likely to leave behind.

Hurricane Michael was captured from the International Space Station on Oct. 10, 2018, after the storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane over the Florida Panhandle. The National Hurricane Center reported maximum sustained winds near 145 mph (233 kph) with the potential to bring dangerous storm surge and heavy rains to the Florida Panhandle. (NASA)

The good news? The results of a new study published in September in Nature Communications identify pre-storm conditions that can contribute to this rapid intensification – an important step in improving our ability to forecast it.

“We analyzed the events that led up to Hurricane Michael in 2018 and found that the storm was preceded by a marine heat wave, an area of the coastal ocean water that had become abnormally warm,” said Severine Fournier, a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist and a co-author of the study. “Marine heat waves like this one can form in areas that have experienced back-to-back severe weather events in a short period of time.”

In October 2018, Hurricane Michael intensified from a Category 2 to a Category 5 storm the day before it made landfall in the Florida Panhandle. Michael is the most intense storm on record to hit the area, having left some $25 billion in damage in its wake.

NOAA’s GOES-East satellite captured this image of Hurricane Michael as it came ashore near Mexico Beach, Florida, on Oct. 10, 2018. (NOAA)

Using a combination of data gathered from weather buoys and satellites, the science team behind the study examined ocean conditions before, during, and after the hurricane.

About a month before the hurricane arrived, Tropical Storm Gordon moved through the Gulf of Mexico. Under normal circumstances, a tropical storm or hurricane – Gordon, in this case – mixes the ocean water over which it travels, bringing up the cold water that is deeper in the water column to the surface and pushing the warm surface water down toward the bottom. This newly present colder water at the surface typically causes the storm to weaken.

But Tropical Storm Gordon was immediately followed by a severe atmospheric heat wave during which the warm air heated the cooler ocean water that had recently been brought to the surface. This, combined with the warm water that Gordon had pushed down through the water column, ultimately produced plenty of warm-water fuel for an incoming hurricane.

“In that situation, basically the whole water column was made up of warm water,” said Fournier. “So when the second storm – Hurricane Michael – moved in, the water it brought up during mixing was warm just like the surface water being pushed down. Hurricanes feed off the heat of the ocean, so this sequence of weather events created conditions that were ideal for hurricane intensification.”

This map of the Gulf of Mexico shows areas with unusually high sea surface temperatures before Hurricane Michael. The area from land down to the green line, and the small, enclosed areas below the green line experienced an extreme ocean heat wave in this period. The smaller circles show the path of Tropical Storm Gordon (TS), which preceded Michael; larger, darker circles show Michael’s track and intensification. The legend’s first four icons mark data stations. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of South Alabama/DISL )

Although the study focuses in-depth on Hurricane Michael, the scientists note that the pattern of weather events leading up to a major storm – and the resulting storm intensification – doesn’t appear to be unique to Michael.

“Both Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Sally, which impacted the U.S. Gulf Coast in 2020, appeared to have similar setups to Michael, with both storms being preceded by smaller storms [Hurricane Hanna and Hurricane Marco, respectively],” said lead author Brian Dzwonkowski of the University of South Alabama/Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

“Combined with warmer-than-average summer conditions in the region, this pre-storm setup of the oceanic environment likely contributed to those intensifications prior to landfall as well,” Dzwonkowski stated.

NASA scientists have been tackling the question of what causes hurricanes to intensify rapidly just before landfall from multiple angles. Another recent study led by JPL’s Hui Su found that other factors, including the rainfall rate inside a hurricane, are also good indicators that can help forecast if and how much a hurricane is likely to intensify in the hours that follow. Both studies bring us closer to understanding and being better able to forecast rapid intensification of hurricanes near landfall.

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Marsha Blackburn Report: Amy Coney Barrett is a Legal Superstar

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 03:00:29 GMT

Washington, D.C. – This week, Judge Amy Coney Barrett testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Judge Barrett demonstrated not only her impeccable credentials, but also her deep commitment to upholding the rule of law.

Under rigorous questioning, Judge Barrett remained poised, and affirmed that she is an originalist and textualist who will “apply the law as written.”

Senator Marsha Blackburn.

Day One: A Brilliant Jurist

The first day of the confirmation hearings consisted of opening statements by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Judge Barrett became the fifth woman in American history to come before the Committee for a Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Judge Barrett is highly regarded by her colleagues in both the academic and legal fields.

She has also been rated “Well Qualified” by the American Bar Association, which is its highest rating.

Day Two: Upholding The Constitution

I had the opportunity to ask Judge Barrett questions pertaining to her dedication to upholding the Constitution, her tenure as a Notre Dame law professor, and electronic search and surveillance.

Day Three: An Inspiration For All Women

We wrapped up the third day of testimony on Wednesday. While Judge Barrett made it very clear that she has no agenda, those on the other side of the aisle spent valuable time pressing her to critique contentious issues instead of evaluating her qualifications.

I discussed COVID-19 Coronavirus relief, health care, and judicial nominations during my question time. I truly appreciate the depth and breadth of legal understanding in her responses. She is an inspirational role model for American girls and young women.

Marsha’s Roundup

This week on Unmuted with Marsha, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chase Giacomo, an Army veteran and former student of Judge Barrett.

I joined Steve Hilton on Fox News to discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s qualifications and the Senate Judiciary Hearing.

Coronavirus Resources

COVID-19 Coronavirus testing sites can be found here.
General information about the coronavirus can be found here.
Information regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus in Tennessee can be found here.
You can call the Tennessee Coronavirus Public Information Line from 10:00am to 10:00pm CT at 877.857.2945.
Information for cleaning and disinfecting your home when someone is sick can be found here.

Stay In Touch

As a reminder, you can reach any of my six offices in Tennessee to share a concern or request assistance with a federal agency.

Be sure to follow my work on behalf of Tennesseans on social media:

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My Best,

Marsha

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TWRA continues Pink Patch, Special Hat Sales to benefit Casting for Recovery

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 01:00:16 GMT

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is continuing its sales effort for a pink patch and hat featuring the patch during October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds from the sales go to Casting for Recovery, a nonprofit organization that exists to take women affected by breast cancer fly fishing,

The cost for the patch is $10.00 and $20.00 for the hat. Thanks to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation, these items have been donated for purchase so 100 percent of the purchase price will go to Casting for Recovery.

TWRA Pink Hat and Pink Patch for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The items may be purchased online at shop.gooutdoorstennessee.com.

Casting for Recovery (www./castingforrecovery.org) provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to the participants.

The retreats offer opportunities for women to find inspiration, discover renewed energy for life, and experience healing connections with other women and nature.

The retreats are open to women with breast cancer of all ages, in all stages of treatment and recovery.

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Blanchfield Army Community Hospital holds annual Remembrance Ceremony for Pregnancy, Infant Loss

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:44:48 GMT

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital public affairs

Fort Campbell, KY – On Thursday, October 15th, 2020, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s Perinatal Bereavement Nurses and Chaplain hosted a virtual remembrance ceremony in the Fort Campbell Soldier Recovery Unit Memorial Garden for families who have experienced a loss during a pregnancy or the loss of a baby or child.

“Footprints on the Heart” is an annual gathering at Blanchfield for families who have lost a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, intrauterine fetal demise, stillborn or infant death. This special day is focused on remembrance and healing.

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Chaplain, Maj. Todd Morrison, shares words of comfort during a virtual remembrance Oct. 15 for families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. The event, known as Footprints on Our Heart, coincided with Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. (BACH)

“Unfortunately we were not able to do it in person like we have in the past. There is a loss to that because coming together as families and meeting other families who have gone through it is one of the key things about this event,” said Chaplain (Maj.) Todd Morrison, the hospital’s Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care chief.

“But we can be thankful that through technology these days we are able to do this virtually to capture this and maybe we can have a broader reach to let people who wouldn’t have been able to come be able to experience this wherever they are,” Morrison stated.

The event serves as an opportunity to remember the lives lost and to support others who have shared a similar experience. While it is not often spoke of pregnancy and infant loss may be more common than people realize. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports miscarriage occurs in about 10 to 20 percent of pregnancies and stillbirth occurs in about one in 100 births each year.

Recognition of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month at this event allows this subject to be brought into the spotlight and for families to grieve their losses publicly as well as privately. This awareness is meant to help bereaved individuals know they are never alone.

During the virtual event, guest speakers, Jane and Martin Wiegand shared the story of their daughter Frances Marie who was stillborn during Jane’s 32nd week of pregnancy. Jane was seen and delivered Frances at a Nashville, Tennessee-area hospital. It was there they received the gift of extra time with their daughter through a device called a Cuddle Cot which preserved her condition and allowed the baby to stay in their room for the duration of their hospital stay.

After their experience the family chose to donate a Cuddle Cot to Blanchfield for the benefit of military families.

“We’d like to extend our deepest sympathies to families on the loss of their child or children. We really don’t have the words to encompass how we feel and are heartbroken for you and for ourselves,” shared Mrs. Wiegand.

Capt. Angela Imhoff, Blanchfield’s Labor and Delivery clinical nurse officer in charge shared information on support services available to military families in the local area experiencing pregnancy and infant loss including a Pregnancy and Infant Loss support group that meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month in Fort Campbell’s Liberty Chapel located at 3111 Bastogne Avenue.

“Every October we take time to remember and celebrate those who have left footprints on our heart. Losing a baby can be overwhelming and life altering. Today we are here to walk through this journey with you,” said Imhoff.

The Facebook live can be viewed at www.facebook.com/BACH.Fort.Campbell

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Tennessee Department of Health reports 2,682 new cases of Coronavirus in Tennessee, October ...

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 19:24:04 GMT

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) reports that there have been 217,744 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus as of Sunday, October 18th, 2020. That is an increase of 2,682 cases from Saturday’s 215,062. There have been 2,776 (+6) confirmed deaths in Tennessee because of the virus.

There have been FORTY FOUR new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Montgomery County. The total is at 3,784. There has been fifty one deaths in Montgomery County due to the virus.

Coronavirus

TWELVE new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus have been reported in Robertson County. The total is at 2,462 There have been thirty nine deaths in Robertson County due to the virus. There have been THIRTEEN new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Cheatham County. The total is at 955. There has been eleven deaths in Cheatham County due to the virus.

There have been SIXTEEN new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Dickson County. The total in Dickson County is at 1535. There has been eighteen deaths in Dickson County because of the virus.

FOUR new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Houston County. The total in Houston County is 379. There has been fourteen deaths in Houston County due to the virus. There have been THREE new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Benton County. The total is at 382. There has been nine deaths in Benton County due to the virus.

There have been FOURTEEN new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Humphreys County. The total is at 402. There has been four deaths in Humphreys County due to the virus.

TEN new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus have been reported in Carroll County. The total in Carroll County is 1,086. There have been twenty four deaths in Carroll County due to the virus.

There have been THIRTEEN new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Henry County. The total is at 736. There has been ten deaths in Henry County due to the virus. FOUR new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus have been reported in Stewart County. The total of cases in Stewart County is 305. There has been seven deaths in Stewart County due to the virus.

There have been TWENTY ONE new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Christian County Kentucky. The total is at 1,655. There have been twenty six deaths in Christian County Kentucky due to the virus.

Nashville-Davidson County now has 29,425 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus. That is an increase of 240 cases from Friday’s 29,185 There have been 325 deaths in Davidson County due to the virus.

According to John Hopkins University there are now a total of 8,133,373 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus in the United States. That is an increase of 52,587 cases in 24 hours from Saturday’s 8,080,786. There have now been 219,556 deaths in the United States connected to COVID-19 Coronavirus. This is an increase of 660 deaths from Saturday’s 218,896.

Tennessee Confirmed Cases

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Case Management Protocol

The Tennessee Department of Health will post updated COVID-19 Coronavirus cases including county of residence by 2:00pm each day at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html.
The TDH State Public Health Laboratory is running COVID-19 Coronavirus testing seven days a week to assist public health authorities and health care workers in identifying cases and treating individuals.
TDH directly oversees 89 county health departments and serves as a partner organization to the six major metropolitan jurisdictions including: Shelby County, Madison County, Davidson County, Knox County, Hamilton County and Sullivan County.

Recommended Precautions

Tennesseans are encouraged to take routine precautions used in guarding against respiratory viruses:

Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
Stay home if you are sick
Stay away from people who are sick

COVID-19 Symptoms

COVID-19 Information Line

TDH has launched a Tennessee Coronavirus Public Information Line in partnership with the Tennessee Poison Center. The number is 877.857.2945 and is available daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm CT.

People with concerns about their health should contact their health care providers. TDH has additional information available at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated information and guidance available online at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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Hopkinsville Community College is preparing students for high demand jobs in manufacturing

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 17:00:43 GMT

Hopkinsville, KY – October is Manufacturing Month and Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) is proud to train students for jobs in advanced manufacturing.

HCC has more than 25 advanced manufacturing partners and aligns its programs with local business needs. This prepares students to walk out of college and into a good paying career.

Jacob Thomas, Hopkinsville Community College alumnus and Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Rising Star in Manufacturing Award winner.

HCC also has 17 business partners who offer work and learn experiences through the HOPFAME program, a local chapter of the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME.)

KY FAME is a partnership of regional manufacturers whose purpose is to implement apprenticeship-style educational programs that create a pipeline of highly skilled workers.

Students in the program attend classes two days a week and work for their sponsoring employer three days a week. Students are paid for their work and potentially graduate with no debt.

According to the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM), more than 250,000 people are employed by Kentucky manufacturers and there are 4,500 manufacturing facilities in the state.

Throughout October, KAM will recognize a student or graduate from each of the 16 Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) colleges with a Rising Star in Manufacturing Award. KAM selected HCC alumnus Jacob Thomas for the honor. Jacob graduated in May 2020 with an associate in applied science (AAS) degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology on an Advanced Manufacturing Technician Track through the HOPFAME program.

Jacob worked for Novelis as a student during his HCC HOPFAME experience and recently accepted a full-time position with the company. Jacob was one of two young men chosen by Novelis as the company’s first HOPFAME students. He had the unique opportunity to work with the company’s engineers and maintenance managers as their new facility in Guthrie, Kentucky was being built. Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum.

“From the beginning of his program and the HOPFAME relationship with Novelis, Jacob had a determination to learn, contribute and excel. He is respectful and appreciative of others who have helped him thus far. He’s not afraid to stop and ask questions when necessary. When he does have questions, he listens and takes that lesson forward as he grows as a technician.

Jacob embodies the personal characteristics that we value and rely upon to ensure that our plant and company continue to excel and succeed. Jacob is not afraid to jump in and help or volunteer to take on a challenge. No job is beneath him. His confidence grows with each success and he truly does treat each day as an interview. His efforts and desires have continued without waiver since his position acceptance, and he has earned the confidence and respect of others.

Our maintenance team has the final decision on adding new team members. The decision to offer a full-time position to Jacob was unanimous and took almost no time to conclude. Jacob realizes that he is just beginning the climb in his career and is steadily building a foundation with determination and education,“ stated Novelis Maintenance Leader Andy H. Greene.

For more information about HCC’s HOPFAME Industrial Maintenance Technology program, contact HOPFAME Success Coach Tara Rascoe at 270.707.3745 or email tara.rascoe@kctcs.edu.

About Hopkinsville Community College

For many Pennyrile Kentucky region and Fort Campbell residents, higher education begins at Hopkinsville Community College (HCC). The college serves thousands of area residents each year as a comprehensive regional learning center providing academic and technical associate degrees; diploma and certificate programs in occupational fields; prebaccalaureate education; adult, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning.

As part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, HCC is a critical component to transforming the region’s economy by providing citizens with the education and training needed for high growth, high wage careers.

For more information, visit Hopkinsville.kctcs.edu.

HCC is an equal opportunity employer and education institution.

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FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: October 18th, 2020

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:00:39 GMT

Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continued to take action in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic:

The FDA issued and immediately implemented a new guidance: Enforcement Policy for Modifications to FDA-Cleared Molecular Influenza and RSV Tests During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency.

Coronavirus.

Many molecular influenza (flu) viruses and respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV) tests require the same critical components as many SARS-CoV-2 molecular assays.

The policy outlined in this guidance aims to help expand access to certain FDA-cleared molecular tests intended for detection and identification of flu viruses, including molecular influenza tests that also detect and identify RSV.

Testing updates:

As of today, 279 tests are authorized by FDA under EUAs; these include 217 molecular tests, 56 antibody tests, and 6 antigen tests.

About the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.

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Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold October meeting at Buffalo Ridge Refuge

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 13:00:38 GMT

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) to hold a one-day meeting on Friday, October 23rd, 2020 beginning at 9:00am at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. It will be the first formal TFWC meeting held at the refuge.

An update will be provided on the status of Asian carp to include distribution information, TVA’s Programmatic Environmental Assessment, USFWS funding and associated work plans for 2021 in the Tennessee/Cumberland and Lower Mississippi (Reelfoot) basins.

October Commission to Be Held at Buffalo Ridge Refuge

Results of a recent survey of Tennessee duck hunters will be presented. The survey was conducted by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

The Wildlife and Forestry Division will recognize the Wildlife Technician and Wildlife Biologist/Manager of the Year. The Biologist of the Year winner will also be competing for the Southeast Biologist of the Year, as part of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) virtual conference.

The Boating and Law Enforcement Division will also present a pair of annual awards. The Boating Officer of the Year and Part-time Boating Officer of the Year will be introduced to the commission.

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Roxy Regional School of the Arts November Open Enrollment going on now

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:30:39 GMT

Clarksville, TN – If time keeps slipping away and you once again missed the registration deadline for our Roxy Regional School of the Arts, then we have great news for you!

We are now offering open enrollment in our Roxy Regional School of the Arts for the month of November to fill a limited number of remaining slots. So for those of you interested in honing your craft or discovering a new passion, don’t miss this chance!

Please note that the semester is already in progress, and these classes will begin the week of November 2nd, 2020.

Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts students performing in 2019’s production of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.

For the November open enrollment session, the registration deadline for all classes is Saturday, October 31st.

Since 1995, the Roxy Regional Theatre has been introducing youth to the experience of live theatre and expanding their knowledge of the craft through the School of the Arts.

While, in the past, the program has only been offered to those aged 9 to 18, this year the School of the Arts has been expanded to also serve adults 18 years of age and older.

The Fall 2020 session began September 7th and runs through December 19. Classes meet once per week for one hour. Evening and weekend class times are being offered to provide greater flexibility around school and work schedules.

A few spaces still remain in the following classes led by our staff and professional company members and covering a variety of topics and areas of interest:

Acting Basics (ages 9 to 18) with David Graham
Acting Basics (ages 18+) with David Graham
Relaxation and Body Awareness (ages 9 to 18) with Sara Anderson
Improvisation (ages 9 to 18) with Matthew Combs
Improvisation (ages 18+) with Matthew Combs
Vocalization (ages 15+) with David Graham
Stage Management (ages 15+) with Kenneth L. Waters, Jr.
Comedy (ages 15+) with Matthew Combs
Musical Theatre Dance (ages 9 to 18) with Ryan Bowie
Playwriting Forum (ages 15+) with Matthew Combs
Public Speaking (ages 18+) with Sara Anderson

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a number of safety measures are in place this year, including extra cleaning between classes and limiting class sizes to no more than ten students to allow for proper social distancing. Facial coverings to mask the nose and mouth are also required for staff and students, and sanitizing stations are located throughout the building.

Tuition starts at $100.00/month per class, with discounts available for multiple class registrations. For registration, class descriptions, schedule and instructors, please visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org/schoolofthearts

Please note: You will not be charged at the time of initial registration, but shortly thereafter you will receive an email with additional registration information and an invoice for payment due on the first day of class.

About the Roxy Regional Theatre

For more information, visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org.

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