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Super inspired by Rays journey. The clean energy economy will save the planet, but also lead to reductions in historical inequities. Folks like Ray have the courage. We have to support them. Not just bc we are nice people, but bc they will help to save the planet for our kids. It is in our self interest. #climate #climatecrisis

🌊🛤️ Cape Cod Trivia: Dive into the captivating history of the Cape Cod Canal, a man-made wonder that turned Cape Cod into an island over a century ago! The canal's journey, from a 17th-century idea to a 20th-century marvel, is steeped in innovation and ambition. 📜 The vision for the canal dates back to the 1620s, originating from the Pilgrims' desire for a safer, more efficient trade route. Imagine the challenge of shipwrecks happening every two weeks along Cape Cod’s shores back in the 1880s! George Washington himself saw the strategic importance of such a canal during the Revolutionary War. 🌉 Fast forward to the early 1900s, financier August Belmont II and engineer William Barclay Parsons began transforming this vision into reality. Despite facing massive boulders and financial hurdles, their perseverance led to the canal's grand opening in 1914. 🚢 The original Bourne and Sagamore bridges, essential yet initially limited in their design, were later reinvented by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Today, these bridges are not just structures but symbols of enduring ingenuity. Think of this: 🏞️ Every time you cross these iconic bridges, you're stepping into a story of human determination and engineering excellence. 🏡 Feel the pull of history and beauty here? If crossing these bridges feels like arriving 'home', #CompassFreitasMonteforte is your gateway to living this dream. #CompassCapeCod #HomeInHistory #CapeCodLiving #BourneBridge #SagamoreBridge #EngineeringLegacy #MakeCapeCodHome

World War II was a rallying cry for the country. The history of heroic deeds and world-changing battles has been studied extensively and cataloged in museums, history textbooks and family homes across the United States. However, one lasting result of the war that might not be as well known is its impact on the dry cleaning industry and our environment. The availability of TCE, a popular dry cleaning chemical during the 1930s and 40s, diminished during the war, leading cleaners to switch to something more readily available. The unintended consequences of this switch linger in the ground to this day, causing health and safety concerns across the country. Learn all about the history of dry cleaning, vapor intrusion and how the DNR is leading the way in minimizing these environmental risks in the spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine: https://lnkd.in/gaGCfdNE

🌟 How Old Is Your State? 🌟 The 13 Original Colonies and their years of statehood: Delaware: 1787, Pennsylvania: 1787, New Jersey: 1787, Georgia: 1788, Connecticut: 1788, Massachusetts: 1788, Maryland: 1788, South Carolina: 1788, New Hampshire: 1788, Virginia: 1788, New York: 1788 North Carolina: 1789, Rhode Island: 1790 Interesting Tidbits: - Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution, earning it the nickname "The First State." - Virginia, known as the "Mother of Presidents," is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents. - Rhode Island was the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution, holding out until 1790. - Disneyland opened in 1955, four years before Alaska and Hawaii became states in 1959. - Arizona was the last contiguous state to join the Union in 1912. - California was admitted as the 31st state in 1850, without ever being a territory.

04/03: LG Deidre Henderson named vice-chair of GOP Lt. Governors' Association; the strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9, injuring nearly 1,000; a college student in Midvale pleads for the return of stolen truck with sentimental value; and Utah’s postseason run ends. https://lnkd.in/g3ZrY4hV #utpol #utpolicy

Investing in national service not only addresses pressing social needs but also prepares the next generation of leaders dedicated to improving our nation. These programs cultivate a sense of civic duty, empathy, and leadership essential for tackling future challenges. That's why we're building a pipeline of national service leaders who are ready to enter the political arena.

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Excited to see this call for increased support for organizations like Teach For America Metro Atlanta that are encouraging more college graduates to engage in professions that are central to ensuring that our country and our world becomes a more equitable place. As a parent of a college senior, I truly understand the fears that can come with helping our graduates take a next step that will reward them professionally and help them build a life of stability and economic independence. Often, that argument is what causes us, as parents, to guide our children away from organizations of national service which frequently don't come with financial rewards as other professional pathways. 20 years ago, when I first joined Teach For America, my parents had the same concerns, but what I have found is a wealth of professional experiences with students, families, teachers, and communities that has far surpassed the rewards I could have received by following a more lucrative path. That being said, the work of our teachers should continued to be professionalized through better compensation - lets socialize the notion of increasing base teacher pay above a living wage. According to a SmartAsset 2024 survey, in Atlanta an individual would need to make $107,451 to live comfortably. Starting salary for teachers in Atlanta Public Schools is now $61,816 (after a big salary increase this year). I am grateful that so many districts in Metro Atlanta have prioritized increasing teacher pay as a result of staggering inflation, but collectively we still need to do more so that our educators are seen and treated as professionals. Until that time, our educators will continue to reap the numerous non-monetary rewards of teaching while waiting for all of us to do more.

Jefferson's First Destination Report is in! The survey shows 97% of the undergrad Class of 2023 are employed, enrolled in graduate school, taking a gap year, or completing military or volunteer service. The results highlight the University’s professions-driven programs, deep industry connections, alumni support and strong faculty involvement, says Tracy DePedro, director of the Marianne Able Career Services Center, which conducts the annual survey. 👉 Read more on The Nexus: https://brnw.ch/21wIyG1

This article poses an interesting question. I think we have to build more Virginia Class but the cost has skyrocketed over the last 10 years!