North Adams School Budget Adds in Music Instruction / iBerkshires.com

North Adams School Budget Adds in Music Instruction / iBerkshires.com

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A draft budget for the public schools has been amended to include the addition of a full-time music teacher.   This would change the proposed budget from $18,701,209 to $18,757,788, or an increase of 5.65 percent over this year.    The decrease in instrumental instruction in the elementary schools had raised […]

Four Mother’s Day gifts for lavender-lovers

Four Mother’s Day gifts for lavender-lovers

Pelindaba Lavender in Edmonds shows us four perfect gifts for Mother’s Day! Sponsored by Pelindaba Lavender. EDMONDS, Wash. — Pelindaba Lavender in Edmonds is a lavender lover’s dream. Every item in the store is handmade at Pelindaba Lavender’s farm on San Juan Island. Started in 1998 by retired physician Stephen Robins, Pelindaba Lavender is both […]

What do we know about the new omicron mutant?

What do we know about the new omicron mutant?

What do we know about the new omicron mutant? It’s a descendent of the earlier super-contagious “stealth omicron” and has quickly gained ground in the United States. READ ALSO: Ranking Arizona: Top 10 hospitals for 2022 BA.2.12.1 was responsible for 29% of new COVID-19 infections nationally last week, according to data reported Tuesday by the U.S. Centers for […]

56% of Canadians using more disinfecting wipes during pandemic, consumer research finds

56% of Canadians using more disinfecting wipes during pandemic, consumer research finds

In the last few years, home cleaning routines have been reimagined with a heightened focus on disinfection and special attention to high-touch surfaces. So naturally, more and more consumers are turning to disinfecting wipes to help ease their daily cleaning, while offering some peace of mind that they are also helping protect their loved ones […]

11 Household Items You Surprised To Know Have Expiration Dates

11 Household Items You Surprised To Know Have Expiration Dates

While using daily use items like toothBrush, towels, etc. people often don’t pay attention to their expiry date and use them until they are not completely spoiled or broken. If you are also doing the same then be alert that you are playing with your health. If most of these items mentioned below have passed […]

Clusia Cove At Jurong Lake Gardens

Clusia Cove At Jurong Lake Gardens

Clusia Cove at Jurong Lake Gardens Parents from around the country flock to Jurong Lake Gardens for the next-level Forest Ramble playground, with 13 zones for their kids to have an entire day of play. If you and your little ones need to cool off from the sun, the park is also home to Clusia […]

Protecting the Health, Safety and Livelihoods of CCA Members

Protecting the Health, Safety and Livelihoods of CCA Members

Exactly two years ago, the colleges of the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) were heading into spring break, uncertain whether faculty and students would be returning to on-campus instruction after the break due to the surging novel coronavirus. It had just been declared a pandemic by the WHO, but the district was still […]

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Clean Your Fridge With Bleach

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Clean Your Fridge With Bleach

Appropriate cleaning solutions for your fridge exterior depend on the material. The protective chromium oxide in stainless steel can be compromised with harsh cleaning solutions, including bleach (via Apartment Therapy). Epicurious instead recommends using a freshly laundered microfiber cloth and vinegar diluted with hot water for exterior refrigerator doors. Even the manufacturers of Clorox bleach recommend it […]